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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 811-10325

 

VANECK VECTORS ETF TRUST

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

666 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

Van Eck Associates Corporation

666 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 293-2000

 

Date of fiscal year end: APRIL 30

 

Date of reporting period: OCTOBER 31, 2020

 
Item 1. Report to Shareholders

 

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
October 31, 2020 (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

VANECK VECTORS®  
   
CEF Municipal Income ETF XMPT®
   
High Yield Muni ETF HYD®
   
Intermediate Muni ETF ITM®
   
Long Muni ETF MLN®
   
Muni Allocation ETF MAAXTM
   
Short High Yield Muni ETF SHYD®
   
Short Muni ETF SMB®

 

   
800.826.2333 vaneck.com
 

 

 

President’s Letter 1
Explanation of Expenses 2
Schedule of Investments  
CEF Municipal Income ETF 3
High Yield Muni ETF 5
Intermediate Muni ETF 42
Long Muni ETF 86
Muni Allocation ETF 102
Short High Yield Muni ETF 103
Short Muni ETF 118
Statements of Assets and Liabilities 132
Statements of Operations 134
Statements of Changes in Net Assets 136
Financial Highlights  
CEF Municipal Income ETF 139
High Yield Muni ETF 139
Intermediate Muni ETF 140
Long Muni ETF 140
Muni Allocation ETF 141
Short High Yield Muni ETF 141
Short Muni ETF 142
Notes to Financial Statements 143
Approval of Investment Management Agreements 149

 

 

Certain information contained in this President’s letter represents the opinion of the investment adviser which may change at any time. This information is not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results or investment advice. Current market conditions may not continue. Also, unless otherwise specifically noted, any discussion of the Funds’ holdings, the Funds’ performance, and the views of the investment adviser are as of October 31, 2020.

 

VANECK VECTORS ETFs

PRESIDENT’S LETTER

October 31, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Dear Fellow Shareholders:

 

The level of stimulus from the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) this year has been almost unprecedented and has had investment consequences. Financial markets have benefited from the Fed stimulus and the case for gold investing has become more solid.

 

Perhaps the surprise from this summer’s data is that the global economy is doing quite well, supporting the markets, despite the social distancing that we all feel in our personal lives. Important commodities like copper have regained pre-COVID-19 highs. In addition, China’s industrial recovery is pointing to all-time highs in activity, even though consumer activity is lagging a little.

 

One beneficiary is high yield bonds, particularly “fallen angels”—bonds that have been downgraded from investment grade. In a recessionary environment, some bonds are going to default or be downgraded. Fixed income markets this year generally started recovering after the Fed announced plans to intervene. We have already seen a record amount of new fallen angel bond volume—over $140B as of July 31, 20201—and expect more through the remainder of the calendar year.

 

Similar to 2016, when crude oil also swooned, we have seen a lot of energy companies become fallen angels, and the fallen angel strategy is buying those downgraded bonds. As reviewed in a recent blog, New Fallen Angel Bonds Drive Performance, these new energy fallen angels are among the top contributors to performance of the fallen angel strategy so far this year. As long as the Fed remains supportive, we believe this strategy should continue to do well.

 

We do, however, see two particular risks to this scenario: 1) an unforeseen rise in interest rates in the U.S. triggered by higher global growth or other factors; and 2) a bump in the return to full employment. An incredible number of people have been laid off in the U.S. and, regardless of GDP numbers, people are unlikely to quickly return to work at the same levels as the start of the year. Concern may be high enough for policy makers to take additional steps (any of which, however, remain, as yet, uncertain) that may impact the financial recovery.

 

The investing outlook sometimes does change suddenly, as it certainly has at times this year. To get our quarterly investment outlooks, please subscribe to “Investment Outlook” on vaneck.com. Should you have any questions regarding fund performance, please contact us at 800.826.2333 or visit our website.

 

We sincerely thank you for investing in VanEck’s investment strategies. On the following pages, you will find a financial statement for each of the funds for the six month period ended October 31, 2020. As always, we value your continued confidence in us and look forward to helping you meet your investment goals in the future.

 

 

Jan F. van Eck
CEO and President
VanEck Vectors ETF Trust

 

November 4, 2020

 

Investing involves substantial risk and high volatility, including possible loss of principal. An investor should consider the investment objective, risks, charges and expenses of the Funds carefully before investing. To obtain a prospectus and summary prospectus, which contain this and other information, call 800.826.2333 or visit vaneck.com. Please read the prospectus and summary prospectus carefully before investing.

 

 
1Source: FactSet, ICE Data Indices, LLC and Morningstar.
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VANECK VECTORS ETF TRUST

EXPLANATION OF EXPENSES

(unaudited)

 

Hypothetical $1,000 investment at beginning of period

As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur operating expenses, including management fees and other Fund expenses. This disclosure is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The disclosure is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period, May 1, 2020 to October 31, 2020.

 

Actual Expenses

The first line in the table below provides information about account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, 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 line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During the Period.”

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line in the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s 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 your Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

 

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as brokerage commissions paid on purchases and sales. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

   Beginning
Account
Value
May 1, 2020
  Ending
Account
Value
October 31, 2020
  Annualized
Expense
Ratio
During Period
  Expenses Paid
During the Period*
May 1, 2020 —
October 31, 2020
CEF Municipal Income ETF                   
Actual   $1,000.00    $1,121.70    0.40%              $2.14 
Hypothetical**  $1,000.00   $1,023.19    0.40%  $2.04 
High Yield Muni ETF                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,086.10    0.35%  $1.84 
Hypothetical**  $1,000.00   $1,023.44    0.35%  $1.79 
Intermediate Muni ETF                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,052.80    0.24%  $1.24 
Hypothetical**  $1,000.00   $1,024.00    0.24%  $1.22 
Long Muni ETF                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,064.20    0.24%  $1.25 
Hypothetical**  $1,000.00   $1,024.00    0.24%  $1.22 
Muni Allocation ETF                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,073.40    0.08%  $0.42 
Hypothetical**  $1,000.00   $1,024.80    0.08%  $0.41 
Short High Yield Muni ETF                   
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,067.30    0.35%  $1.82 
Hypothetical**  $1,000.00   $1,023.44    0.35%  $1.79 
Short Muni ETF                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,033.00    0.20%  $1.02 
Hypothetical**  $1,000.00   $1,024.20    0.20%  $1.02 

 

*Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio (for the six months ended October 31, 2020) multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year divided by the number of days in the fiscal year (to reflect the one-half year period).
**Assumes annual return of 5% before expenses
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VANECK VECTORS CEF MUNICIPAL INCOME ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

October 31, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Number        
of Shares      Value 
         
CLOSED-END FUNDS: 99.8%(a)      
 126,574   AllianceBernstein National Municipal
Income Fund, Inc.
  $1,718,875 
 46,930   BlackRock Investment Quality
Municipal Trust, Inc.
   737,740 
 42,056   BlackRock Long-Term Municipal
Advantage Trust
   492,896 
 172,605   BlackRock Muni Intermediate
Duration Fund, Inc.
   2,416,470 
 85,685   BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc.   1,155,891 
 273,204   BlackRock Municipal 2030
Target Term Trust
   6,791,851 
 41,646   BlackRock Municipal Bond Trust   645,930 
 117,540   BlackRock Municipal Income
Quality Trust
   1,667,893 
 124,326   BlackRock Municipal Income Trust   1,713,212 
 54,197   BlackRock Municipal Income Trust II   782,605 
 118,482   BlackRock MuniEnhanced Fund, Inc.   1,323,444 
 57,406   BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc.   862,238 
 168,829   BlackRock MuniHoldings Investment
Quality Fund
   2,223,478 
 99,130   BlackRock MuniHoldings
Quality Fund II, Inc.
   1,239,125 
 57,215   BlackRock MuniHoldings
Quality Fund, Inc.
   722,053 
 85,112   BlackRock MuniVest Fund II, Inc.   1,176,248 
 291,939   BlackRock MuniVest Fund, Inc.   2,542,789 
 188,750   BlackRock MuniYield Fund, Inc.   2,499,050 
 54,622   BlackRock MuniYield Investment Fund   727,565 
 98,813   BlackRock MuniYield Quality
Fund II, Inc.
   1,288,522 
 304,613   BlackRock MuniYield
Quality Fund III, Inc.
   4,090,953 
 94,012   BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc.   1,478,809 
 57,360   BNY Mellon Municipal Bond
Infrastructure Fund, Inc.
   746,827 
 81,569   BNY Mellon Municipal Income, Inc.   681,917 
 201,910   BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal
Bond Fund, Inc.
   1,465,867 
 192,310   BNY Mellon Strategic Municipals, Inc.   1,563,480 
 194,506   DWS Municipal Income Trust   2,114,280 
 288,885   Eaton Vance Municipal Bond Fund   3,752,616 
 29,159   Eaton Vance Municipal Income 2028
Term Trust
   620,795 
 175,925   Eaton Vance Municipal Income Trust   2,218,414 
 58,678   Eaton Vance National Municipal
Opportunities Trust
   1,191,163 
 197,763   Invesco Advantage Municipal Income
Trust II
   2,112,109 
 129,610   Invesco Municipal Income
Opportunities Trust
   917,639 
 295,556   Invesco Municipal Opportunity Trust   3,629,428 
Number           
of Shares      Value  
            
CLOSED-END FUNDS: (continued)       
 245,594   Invesco Municipal Trust  $ 2,949,584  
 235,780   Invesco Quality Municipal Income Trust    2,871,800  
 241,531   Invesco Trust for Investment
Grade Municipals
    2,994,984  
 211,582   Invesco Value Municipal Income Trust    3,101,792  
 64,450   MainStay MacKay DefinedTerm
Municipal Opportunities Fund
    1,346,361  
 101,862   MFS High Income Municipal Trust    474,677  
 183,604   MFS Municipal Income Trust    1,158,541  
 48,534   Neuberger Berman Municipal Fund, Inc.    686,756  
 766,310   Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal Credit
Income Fund
    11,969,762  
 61,818   Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal
Value Fund
    1,002,070  
 831,295   Nuveen AMT-Free Quality Municipal
Income Fund
    11,912,457  
 76,121   Nuveen Enhanced Municipal
Value Fund
    1,112,128  
 147,633   Nuveen Intermediate Duration
Municipal Term Fund
    1,948,756  
 40,815   Nuveen Intermediate Duration
Quality Municipal Term Fund
    579,573  
 579,934   Nuveen Municipal Credit Income Fund    8,548,227  
 170,128   Nuveen Municipal Credit
Opportunities Fund
    1,987,095  
 220,674   Nuveen Municipal High Income
Opportunity Fund
    2,917,310  
 554,052   Nuveen Municipal Value Fund, Inc.    5,989,302  
 823,210   Nuveen Quality Municipal
Income Fund
    11,887,152  
 37,469   Nuveen Select Tax-Free
Income Portfolio
    630,978  
 48,574   Nuveen Select Tax-Free
Income2 Portfolio
    735,410  
 55,970   PIMCO Municipal Income Fund    722,573  
 144,318   PIMCO Municipal Income Fund II    1,900,668  
 76,251   PIMCO Municipal Income Fund III    853,249  
 106,280   Pioneer Municipal High Income
Advantage Trust
    1,158,452  
 102,587   Pioneer Municipal High Income Trust    1,163,337  
 151,779   Putnam Managed Municipal
Income Trust
    1,159,592  
 107,220   Putnam Municipal Opportunities Trust    1,369,199  
 195,541   Western Asset Managed
Municipals Fund, Inc.
    2,381,689  
 37,874   Western Asset Municipal
Defined Opportunity Trust, Inc.
    759,752  
Total Closed-End Funds
(Cost: $149,126,670)
   147,585,398  
Other assets less liabilities: 0.2%   257,574  
NET ASSETS: 100.0%  $147,842,972  


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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VANECK VECTORS CEF MUNICIPAL INCOME ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

Footnotes:

(a)Each underlying fund’s shareholder reports and registration documents are available free of charge on the SEC’s website at https://www.sec.gov.

 

Summary of Investments
By Sector                             
  % of Investments  Value 
Financials             100.0%            $147,585,398 

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of October 31, 2020 is as follows:

 

       Level 2  Level 3    
   Level 1   Significant  Significant    
   Quoted   Observable  Unobservable    
   Prices   Inputs  Inputs  Value 
Closed-End Funds  $147,585,398     $     $   $147,585,398 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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VANECK VECTORS HIGH YIELD MUNI ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

October 31, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Principal        
Amount      Value 
         
MUNICIPAL BONDS: 97.9%     
Alabama: 2.1%     
$615,000   Alabama Industrial Development Authority,
Solid Waste Disposal, Pine City Fiber
Company Project (RB)
6.45%, 11/30/20 (c)
  $614,975 
     Alabama Special Care Facilities
Financing Authority, Methodist
Home for Aging (RB)
     
 500,000   5.25%, 06/01/25   513,150 
 2,000,000   5.75%, 06/01/26 (c)   2,023,640 
 1,400,000   5.75%, 06/01/26 (c)   1,441,580 
 4,750,000   6.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   4,848,800 
 4,025,000   Hoover Industrial Development Board,
United States Steel Corp. Project
(RB) (SD CRED PROG)
5.75%, 10/01/29 (c)
   3,552,827 
     Jefferson County, Sewer Revenue,
Series D (RB)
     
 10,000,000   6.00%, 10/01/23 (c)   11,592,500 
 9,000,000   6.50%, 10/01/23 (c)   10,556,730 
     Jefferson County, Sewer Revenue,
Series E (RB)
     
 60,000   0.00%, 10/01/23 (c) ^   23,368 
 100,000   0.00%, 10/01/23 (c) ^   46,018 
     Tuscaloosa County Industrial
Development Authority, Hunt
Refining Project, Series A (RB)
     
 10,500,000   4.50%, 05/01/29 (c)   11,217,990 
 10,000,000   5.25%, 05/01/29 (c)   10,983,300 
         57,414,878 
Alaska: 0.2%     
     Northern Tobacco Securitization Corp.,
Series A (RB)
     
 4,460,000   5.00%, 11/16/20 (c)   4,478,910 
 760,000   5.00%, 11/16/20 (c)   760,190 
         5,239,100 
American Samoa: 0.1%     
     American Samoa Economic Development
Authority, Series A (RB)
     
 250,000   6.50%, 09/01/28   301,308 
 1,000,000   6.63%, 09/01/25 (c)   1,152,810 
 500,000   7.13%, 09/01/28 (c)   623,835 
         2,077,953 
Arizona: 2.4%     
 200,000   Arizona Industrial Development Authority,
Academies of Math and Science,
Series B (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)
   219,978 
     Arizona Industrial Development Authority,
American Charter School Foundation
Project (RB)
     
 2,940,000   6.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   3,373,180 
 1,320,000   6.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   1,540,942 
     Arizona Industrial Development Authority,
Basis School Project, Series A (RB)
     
 250,000   5.13%, 07/01/26 (c)   268,828 
 500,000   5.25%, 07/01/26 (c)   532,920 
Principal        
Amount      Value 
         
Arizona: (continued)     
     Arizona Industrial Development Authority,
Basis School Project, Series D (RB)
     
$515,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)  $545,447 
 270,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   286,610 
 500,000   Arizona Industrial Development Authority,
Basis School Project,
Series G (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
   530,760 
     Arizona Industrial Development Authority,
Doral Academy - Fire Mesa and
Red Rock Campus, Series A (RB)
     
 300,000   5.00%, 07/15/27 (c)   324,420 
 400,000   5.00%, 07/15/27 (c)   438,540 
     Arizona Industrial Development Authority,
Economic Development,
Legacy Cares, Inc., Series A (RB) (AGM)
     
 1,000,000   6.63%, 07/01/27   1,009,780 
 2,000,000   7.75%, 07/01/27 (c)   2,013,160 
     Arizona Industrial Development Authority,
Education Facility, Series A (RB)
     
 1,050,000   5.25%, 07/01/23 (c)   1,130,608 
 2,100,000   5.50%, 07/01/23 (c)   2,254,812 
 3,005,000   Arizona Industrial Development
Authority, Great Lakes Senior
Living Communities LLC Project,
Series B (RB)
5.13%, 07/01/29 (c)
   2,374,461 
     Arizona Industrial Development
Authority, Great Lakes Senior
Living Communities LLC Project,
Third Tier, Series C (RB)
     
 3,160,000   5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)   2,368,325 
 1,420,000   5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)   1,107,770 
 3,465,000   5.50%, 07/01/29 (c)   2,757,378 
 1,000,000   Arizona Industrial Development
Authority, Kazen Education Project (RB)
5.70%, 07/01/26 (c)
   1,085,300 
     Arizona Industrial Development Authority,
Leman Academy of Excellence – East
Tucson and Central Tucson
Projects, Series A (RB)
     
 500,000   4.00%, 07/01/24 (c)   511,945 
 500,000   5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)   515,820 
 445,000   Arizona Industrial Development Authority,
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada-Cadence
Campus Project, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 07/15/28 (c)
   444,377 
 5,907,635   Arizona Industrial Development
Authority, Series 2 (RB)
3.63%, 05/20/33
   6,168,103 
 250,000   Glendale Industrial Development
Authority, Beatitudes Campus
Project (RB)
4.00%, 11/15/24 (c)
   256,793 
     Glendale Industrial Development
Authority, Glencroft Retirement
Community Project (RB)
     
 600,000   5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)   588,960 
 700,000   5.25%, 11/15/26 (c)   674,975 


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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VANECK VECTORS HIGH YIELD MUNI ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

Principal        
Amount      Value 
         
Arizona: (continued)     
     Industrial Development Authority
of the City of Phoenix, Basis
Schools, Inc. Project, Series A (RB)
     
$500,000   4.00%, 07/01/25  $514,405 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)   1,045,120 
 900,000   5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)   955,584 
 500,000   5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)   522,775 
 750,000   Industrial Development Authority of
the City of Phoenix, Downtown
Student Housing, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)
   792,930 
 675,000   Industrial Development Authority of
the City of Phoenix, Legacy Traditional
School Project (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
   701,953 
 750,000   Industrial Development Authority of
the City of Phoenix, Legacy Traditional
School Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
   797,385 
 1,000,000   Industrial Development Authority of
the City of Phoenix, Oro Valley
Project, Series A (RB)
5.25%, 07/01/22 (c)
   1,023,520 
 1,000,000   Maricopa County Industrial
Development Authority, Benjamin
Franklin Charter School Projects,
Series A (RB)
6.00%, 07/01/28 (c)
   1,126,570 
     Maricopa County Industrial
Development Authority, Legacy
Traditional Schools Projects,
Series A (RB) (SD CRED PROG)
     
 125,000   5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)   146,496 
 1,300,000   5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)   1,527,435 
     Maricopa County Industrial
Development Authority, Legacy
Traditional Schools Projects,
Series B (RB)
     
 500,000   5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)   531,155 
 500,000   5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)   532,875 
 500,000   5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)   541,105 
 750,000   Maricopa County Industrial
Development Authority, Paradise
School Project (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
   795,420 
 400,000   Peoria Industrial Development
Authority, Sierra Winds Life Care
Community Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/24
   392,704 
     Pima County Industrial
Development Authority, American
Leadership Academy Project (RB)
     
 1,250,000   4.13%, 06/15/22 (c)   1,256,462 
 2,000,000   4.75%, 06/15/22 (c)   2,013,200 
 2,000,000   5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)   2,014,400 
 500,000   5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)   509,350 
 750,000   5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)   762,937 
 1,250,000   5.63%, 06/15/25 (c)   1,318,087 
Principal        
Amount      Value 
         
Arizona: (continued)     
     Pima County Industrial
Development Authority, Edkey
Charter Schools Project (RB)
     
$250,000   5.25%, 07/01/26 (c)  $259,100 
 250,000   5.38%, 07/01/26 (c)   255,610 
 250,000   5.50%, 07/01/26 (c)   256,153 
 295,000   6.00%, 11/30/20 (c)   301,284 
 1,000,000   6.00%, 11/30/20 (c)   1,020,940 
 4,020,000   Pinal County Industrial
Development Authority,
WOF SW GGP 1 LLC Project (RB)
7.25%, 10/01/23 (c)
   3,901,933 
     Salt Verde Financial Corp. (RB)     
 755,000   5.00%, 12/01/37   1,009,790 
 290,000   5.25%, 12/01/23   326,630 
 305,000   5.25%, 12/01/24   355,169 
 265,000   5.25%, 12/01/25   317,716 
 215,000   5.25%, 12/01/27   268,455 
 245,000   5.25%, 12/01/28   310,986 
 370,000   5.50%, 12/01/29   483,109 
     Tempe Industrial Development
Authority, Friendship Village
of Tempe (RB)
     
 355,000   5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)   347,030 
 250,000   5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)   245,995 
     Tempe Industrial Development
Authority, Mirabella at ASU
Project, Series A (RB)
     
 600,000   6.13%, 10/01/27 (c)   615,396 
 3,900,000   6.13%, 10/01/27 (c)   4,011,267 
         67,432,623 
Arkansas: 0.4%     
 12,095,000   Arkansas Development Finance
Authority, Big River Steel
Project (RB)
4.50%, 09/01/26 (c)
   12,125,117 
California: 12.5%    
     Alameda Corridor Transportation
Authority, Second Subordinate Lien,
Series B (RB)
     
 2,055,000   5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)   2,370,093 
 5,000,000   5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)   5,753,150 
 3,000,000   5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)   3,479,730 
 1,650,000   5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)   1,908,505 
     Anaheim Community
Facilities District No. 08-1 (ST)
     
 475,000   4.00%, 09/01/23 (c)   498,954 
 695,000   4.00%, 09/01/23 (c)   735,171 
 185,000   4.00%, 09/01/23 (c)   196,575 
     Antelope Valley Healthcare
District, Series A (RB)
     
 300,000   5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)   297,315 
 1,480,000   5.25%, 03/01/26 (c)   1,522,417 
 500,000   California Community
College Financing Authority,
Orange Coast College Project (RB)
5.25%, 05/01/28 (c)
   515,925 


 

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Principal        
Amount      Value 
         
California: (continued)     
$9,800,000   California Community Housing Agency,
Essential Housing, Serenity at
Larkspur, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 02/01/30 (c)
  $10,932,488 
 3,100,000   California Community Housing Agency,
Essential Housing, The Arbors,
Series A (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/30 (c)
   3,474,449 
 4,000,000   California Community Housing Agency,
Essential Housing, Verdant at Green
Valley, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/29 (c)
   4,440,760 
 3,500,000   California Community Housing Agency,
Workforce Housing, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/29 (c)
   3,873,100 
 30,000   California County Tobacco
Securitization Agency, Alameda
County Tobacco Asset Securitization
Corp. (RB)
5.88%, 11/30/20 (c)
   30,026 
 205,000   California County Tobacco Securitization
Agency, Gold Country Settlement
Funding Corp. (RB)
5.25%, 11/16/20 (c)
   204,996 
     California County Tobacco
Securitization Agency,
Golden Gate Tobacco, Series A (RB)
     
 4,115,000   5.00%, 11/16/20 (c)   4,115,576 
 15,000   5.00%, 11/16/20 (c)   15,002 
 2,965,000   California County Tobacco Securitization
Agency, Los Angeles County
Securitization Corp., Series A (RB)
4.00%, 06/01/30 (c)
   3,298,918 
 18,250,000   California County Tobacco Securitization
Agency, Stanislaus County Tobacco,
Series D (RB)
0.00%, 11/16/20 (c) ^
   1,383,897 
     California Health Facilities Financing
Authority, Children’s Hospital,
Series A (RB)
     
 250,000   4.00%, 08/15/27 (c)   266,648 
 500,000   4.20%, 08/15/27 (c)   544,545 
 80,000   4.25%, 11/15/22 (c)   83,476 
 460,000   5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)   536,411 
 990,000   5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)   1,140,124 
 987,449   California Housing Finance Agency,
Series A (RB)
4.00%, 03/20/33
   1,086,184 
     California Municipal Finance Authority,
California Baptist University,
Series A (RB)
     
 500,000   5.50%, 11/01/25 (c)   532,255 
 1,000,000   6.13%, 11/01/23 (c)   1,092,160 
     California Municipal Finance Authority,
CHF-Davis I, LLC - West Village
Student Housing Project (RB)
     
 150,000   4.00%, 11/15/28 (c)   162,057 
 500,000   5.00%, 11/15/28 (c)   584,395 
Principal        
Amount      Value 
         
California: (continued)    
     California Municipal Finance Authority,
Eisenhower Medical Center,
Series A (RB)
     
$250,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)  $294,910 
 200,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   237,028 
     California Municipal Finance Authority,
John Adams Academies Lincoln
Project, Series A (RB)
     
 500,000   5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   514,390 
 500,000   5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   516,880 
 500,000   5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   523,455 
 2,900,000   California Municipal Finance Authority,
Julian Charter School Project,
Series A (RB)
5.63%, 03/01/25 (c)
   2,926,187 
     California Municipal Finance Authority,
LINXS APM Project,
Series A (RB) (AGM)
     
 1,950,000   3.00%, 06/30/28 (c)   2,027,863 
 650,000   3.25%, 06/30/28 (c)   681,739 
 975,000   3.50%, 06/30/28 (c)   1,032,359 
 2,040,000   4.00%, 06/30/28 (c)   2,153,281 
 3,405,000   5.00%, 06/30/28 (c)   3,861,032 
 2,040,000   5.00%, 06/30/28 (c)   2,381,639 
 2,490,000   5.00%, 06/30/28 (c)   2,838,451 
 500,000   5.00%, 06/30/28 (c)   601,830 
 600,000   5.00%, 06/30/28 (c)   724,722 
 700,000   5.00%, 06/30/28 (c)   820,190 
 1,035,000   5.00%, 06/30/28 (c)   1,232,085 
 1,600,000   California Municipal Finance Authority,
LINXS APM Project,
Series B (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)
   1,811,600 
 230,000   California Municipal Finance Authority,
Northbay Healthcare Group,
Series A (RB)
5.25%, 11/01/26 (c)
   258,407 
     California Municipal Finance Authority,
Palmdale Aerospace Academy,
Series A (RB)
     
 500,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   529,755 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)   1,066,050 
 130,000   5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)   141,179 
 930,000   California Municipal Finance Authority,
Rocketship Education, Series A (RB)
7.00%, 06/01/22 (c)
   1,012,212 
 1,500,000   California Municipal Finance Authority,
Santa Rosa Academy Project,
Series A (RB)
6.00%, 07/01/22 (c)
   1,571,325 
 250,000   California Municipal Finance Authority,
UCR Dundee-Glasgow Student
Housing Project (RB)
4.00%, 11/15/28 (c)
   270,095 
 12,500,000   California Municipal Finance Authority,
United Airlines, Inc. Los Angeles
International Airport Project (RB)
4.00%, 07/15/29
   12,444,875 


 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
California: (continued)     
     California Pollution Control Financing Authority, Solid Waste Disposal, CalPlant I Project (RB)     
$1,000,000   7.00%, 07/01/22 (d) *  $700,000 
 10,500,000   7.50%, 07/01/22 (c) (d) *   7,350,000 
 7,000,000   7.50%, 12/01/29 (c) (d) *   2,170,000 
 1,000,000   7.50%, 07/01/32   951,610 
 6,635,000   8.00%, 07/01/27 (c) (d) *   4,644,500 
 2,350,000   California Pollution Control Financing Authority, Solid Waste Disposal, Rialto Bioenergy Facility LLC Project (RB)
7.50%, 12/01/24 (c)
   2,276,539 
     California Public Finance Authority, NCCD-Claremont Properties LLC, Series A (RB)     
 300,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   252,000 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   840,000 
 310,000   5.00%, 07/01/27   260,400 
 485,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   407,400 
 400,000   California School Finance Authority, Bright Star Schools Obligated Group (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)
   428,172 
 2,000,000   California School Finance Authority, River Springs Charter School Project, Series A (RB)
6.38%, 07/01/25 (c)
   2,235,180 
     California School Finance Authority, Rocketship Education Obligated Group, Series A (RB)     
 250,000   5.13%, 06/01/26 (c)   268,580 
 250,000   5.25%, 06/01/26 (c)   269,493 
     California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Baptist University, Series A (RB)     
 2,500,000   3.50%, 11/01/27   2,512,650 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)   1,057,990 
 250,000   California Statewide Communities Development Authority, College Housing (RB)
5.25%, 07/01/29 (c)
   242,165 
     California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Daughters of Charity Health System, Series A (RB)     
 1,032,548   5.50%, 11/30/20 (c)   949,944 
 197,554   5.75%, 11/30/20 (c)   181,750 
 516,274   5.75%, 11/30/20 (c)   474,972 
 28,975   California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Daughters of Charity Health System, Series H (RB)
5.75%, 11/30/20 (c)
   26,657 
 920,000   California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Infrastructure Program, Series B (SA)
5.00%, 09/02/28 (c)
   1,042,949 
 385,000   California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Irvine East Campus Apartments (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)
   435,085 
Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
California: (continued)     
     California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Lancer Educational Student Housing Project, Series A (RB)     
$500,000   5.00%, 06/01/29 (c)  $514,220 
 435,000   5.00%, 06/01/29 (c)   455,049 
 75,000   California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Lancer Plaza Project (RB)
5.63%, 11/01/23 (c)
   79,406 
     California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Series A (RB)     
 1,010,000   4.90%, 11/16/20 (c)   1,021,160 
 1,100,000   5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   1,257,102 
 1,595,000   5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   1,761,486 
 2,090,000   5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   2,283,743 
 350,000   5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   402,245 
 1,740,000   5.25%, 12/01/24 (c)   1,910,520 
 8,380,000   5.25%, 06/01/26 (c)   9,220,682 
 1,000,000   5.25%, 06/01/28 (c)   1,119,090 
 8,360,000   5.50%, 12/01/24 (c)   9,046,690 
 6,500,000   5.50%, 06/01/28 (c)   7,350,525 
     California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Provident Group Pomona Properties LLC, Series A (RB)     
 3,230,000   5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   3,495,344 
 125,000   5.75%, 01/15/23 (c)   126,764 
 3,170,000   California Statewide Communities Development Authority, University of California, Irvine East Campus Apartments, Phase IV-A (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/27 (c)
   3,486,303 
     California Statewide Financing Authority, Pooled Tobacco Securitization Program (RB)     
 23,000,000   0.00%, 11/16/20 (c) ^   1,654,850 
 23,750,000   0.00%, 11/30/20 (c) ^   1,102,000 
 3,175,000   6.00%, 11/30/20 (c)   3,201,797 
 900,000   6.00%, 11/30/20 (c)   907,596 
 120,000   Cathedral City, California Public Financing Authority, Series A (AMBAC) (TA)
4.50%, 11/30/20 (c)
   120,264 
 55,000   Chino Public Financing Authority (ST)
5.00%, 09/01/22 (c)
   57,889 
     City of Dublin, Community Facilities District No. 2015-1 (ST)     
 500,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   557,920 
 500,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   560,760 
 500,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   569,080 
 1,150,000   5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)   1,327,123 
 1,840,000   5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)   2,083,542 
 250,000   City of Fremont, Community Facilities District No. 1 (ST)
5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)
   276,408 
     City of Irvine, Community Facilities District No. 2013-3 (ST)     
 1,000,000   4.00%, 09/01/23 (c)   1,064,040 


 

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Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
California: (continued)     
$1,800,000   4.00%, 09/01/23 (c)  $1,902,024 
 250,000   4.00%, 09/01/23 (c)   269,423 
 230,000   4.00%, 09/01/23 (c)   249,249 
 250,000   4.00%, 09/01/23 (c)   270,055 
 750,000   City of Irvine, Reassessment District No. 15-2 (SA)
5.00%, 09/02/25 (c)
   845,617 
 110,000   City of Marysville, Fremont-Rideout Health Group (RB)
5.25%, 01/01/21 (c)
   110,890 
 3,235,000   City of Oroville Hospital (RB)
5.25%, 04/01/29 (c)
   3,479,404 
 840,000   City of Rocklin, Community Facilities District No. 10 (ST)
5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)
   934,786 
     City of Roseville, Fiddyment Ranch Community Facilities District No. 1 (ST)     
 500,000   3.75%, 09/01/27 (c)   521,630 
 155,000   5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)   180,391 
 135,000   5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)   156,267 
 200,000   City of Roseville, Westpark Community Facility District No. 1 (ST)
5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)
   224,058 
 225,000   City of San Buenaventura, Community Memorial Health System (RB)
6.50%, 12/01/21
   235,960 
 1,050,000   City of San Clemente, Facilities District No. 2006-1 (ST)
5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)
   1,168,975 
 1,000,000   Compton Public Finance Authority (RB)
4.00%, 09/01/24 (c)
   1,023,490 
 1,300,000   Elk Grove Finance Authority (ST)
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)
   1,463,813  
     Folsom Ranch Financing Authority (ST)     
 1,000,000   5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)   1,126,420 
 2,000,000   5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)   2,299,920 
 1,100,000   5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)   1,289,057 
     Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, Toll Road Revenue, Series A (RB)     
 1,000,000   5.75%, 01/15/24 (c)   1,116,930 
 2,860,000   6.00%, 01/15/24 (c)   3,379,776 
     Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, Toll Road Revenue, Series B-1 (RB)     
 100,000   3.95%, 07/15/27 (c)   108,188 
 1,115,000   6.00%, 01/15/24 (c)   1,317,640 
 350,000   Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, Toll Road Revenue, Series B-2 (RB)
3.50%, 07/15/29 (c)
   371,305 
 6,525,000   Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, Toll Road Revenue, Series B-3 (RB)
5.50%, 07/15/22 (c) (p)
   7,016,332 
 1,000,000   Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, Toll Road Revenue, Series C (RB)
6.50%, 01/15/24 (c)
   1,138,950 
Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
California: (continued)     
     Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Tobacco Settlement, Series A-1 (RB)     
$1,500,000   3.50%, 06/01/22 (c)  $1,519,320 
 2,630,000   5.00%, 06/01/25   3,107,424 
 400,000   5.00%, 06/01/27   495,004 
 4,000,000   5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)   4,915,600 
 3,815,000   5.25%, 06/01/22 (c)   3,931,052 
     Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Tobacco Settlement, Series A-2 (RB)     
 12,750,000   5.00%, 06/01/22 (c)   13,114,905 
 14,585,000   5.30%, 06/01/22 (c)   15,041,073 
 40,470,000   Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Tobacco Settlement, Series B (RB)
0.00%, 11/16/20 (c) ^
   8,600,684 
     Hastings Campus Housing Finance Authority, Series A (RB)     
 1,500,000   5.00%, 07/01/30 (c)   1,538,040 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 07/01/30 (c)   1,044,310 
 250,000   Independent Cities Finance Authority, Mobil Home Park, Series A (RB)
3.75%, 10/15/26 (c)
   252,925 
 9,410,000   Inland Empire Tobacco Securitization Authority, Series C-2 (RB)
0.00%, 11/16/20 (c) ^
   1,612,121 
 51,150,000   Inland Empire Tobacco Securitization Authority, Series D (RB)
0.00%, 11/16/20 (c) ^
   4,129,339 
 25,000,000   Inland Empire Tobacco Securitization Authority, Series E (RB)
0.00%, 11/16/20 (c) ^
   1,369,500 
 1,000,000   Irvine Unified School District Community Facilities District No. 09-1, Series D (ST)
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)
   1,144,020 
 405,000   Lake Elsinore Public Financing Authority, Local Agency (ST)
5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)
   450,502 
 49,000   Lincoln Public Financing Authority, Twelve Bridges, Series B (SA)
6.00%, 09/02/21 (c)
   51,117 
     MSR Energy Authority, Series A (RB)     
 425,000   6.13%, 11/01/29   534,799 
 1,575,000   6.50%, 11/01/39   2,453,551 
 1,500,000   7.00%, 11/01/34   2,297,355 
     Orange County Community Facilities District No. 1, Series A (ST)     
 975,000   4.25%, 08/15/25 (c)   1,042,801 
 455,000   5.25%, 08/15/25 (c)   508,836 
 250,000   Palomar Health (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)
   291,353 
 125,000   Palomar Pomerado Health, Series A (GO)
0.00%, 08/01/25 ^
   118,153 
 1,000,000   Perris Union High School District Financing Authority (ST)
5.00%, 03/01/25 (c)
   1,100,980 


 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
California: (continued)     
$750,000   Poway Unified School District Public Financing Authority, Series A (ST)
5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)
  $844,732 
 180,000   Rancho Cordova Community Facilities District No. 2003-1 (ST)
4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)
   193,046 
     River Islands Public Financing Authority, Community Facilities District No. 2003-1, Series A-1 (AGM) (ST)     
 500,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   553,895 
 500,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   550,995 
 500,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   560,750 
 3,000,000   5.50%, 09/01/22 (c)   3,171,210 
     River Islands Public Financing Authority, Phase 2 Public Improvements (ST)     
 1,000,000   4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   1,022,500 
 750,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   836,355 
 500,000   Romoland School District No. 2004-1 (ST)
5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)
   561,315 
     Sacramento County, Community Facilities District No. 2005-2 (ST)     
 495,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   552,494 
 345,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   389,029 
 3,120,000   San Buenaventura, Community Memorial Health System (RB)
7.50%, 12/01/21 (c)
   3,258,434 
     San Diego County, Area No. 2, Series A (ST)     
 635,000   4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   669,519 
 665,000   4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   705,412 
 300,000   San Jacinto Unified School District Financing Authority (ST)
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)
   337,668 
     San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency, Junior Lien Toll Road, Series A (RB)     
 145,000   0.00%, 01/15/32 ^   107,357 
 105,000   0.00%, 01/15/36 ^   67,397 
 1,750,000   5.00%, 01/15/25 (c)   1,924,317 
 3,780,000   5.00%, 01/15/25 (c)   4,137,588 
 500,000   5.00%, 01/15/25 (c)   570,165 
 2,300,000   5.00%, 01/15/25 (c)   2,571,147 
 200,000   San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency, Junior Lien Toll Road, Series B (RB) 5.25%, 01/15/25 (c)   219,596 
 1,815,000   San Mateo Union High School District, Series A (GO) 5.00%, 09/01/23 (c)   2,042,401 
     Saugus Hart School Facilities Financing Authority, Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (ST)     
 500,000   5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)   553,335 
 500,000   5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)   557,705 
 9,000,000   Silicon Valley Tobacco Securitization Authority, Series A (RB)
0.00%, 11/30/20 (c) ^
   3,793,590 
 8,015,000   Silicon Valley Tobacco Securitization Authority, Series C (RB)
0.00%, 11/16/20 (c) ^
   879,005 
Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
California: (continued)     
$18,050,000   South California Tobacco Securitization Authority, Series C (RB)
0.00%, 11/16/20 (c) ^
  $3,434,012 
 1,035,000   Thousand Oaks Community Facilities District No. 1994-1 (ST)
5.38%, 09/01/22 (c)
   1,084,587 
 6,025,000   Tobacco Securitization Authority of Northern California, Series A-1 (RB)
5.50%, 11/16/20 (c)
   6,055,065 
 8,000,000   Tobacco Securitization Authority of Northern California, Series C (RB)
0.00%, 11/16/20 (c) ^
   1,510,800 
 2,085,000   Tobacco Securitization Authority of Southern California, Series A-1 (RB)
5.38%, 11/16/20 (c)
   2,092,339 
     Tobacco Securitization Authority of Southern California, Series B (RB)     
 10,485,000   0.00%, 11/16/20 (c) ^   2,172,492 
 15,000,000   0.00%, 11/16/20 (c) ^   3,592,950 
 16,440,000   Tobacco Securitization Authority of Southern California, Series D (RB)
0.00%, 11/16/20 (c) ^
   2,759,783 
     Tustin Community Facilities District, Series A (ST)     
 100,000   5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)   111,042 
 100,000   5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)   111,911 
 750,000   Val Verde Unified School District (ST)
5.00%, 03/01/25 (c)
   829,057 
     Western Hills Water District, Diablo Grande Community Facilities District No. 1 (ST)     
 850,000   4.00%, 09/01/21 (d) *   510,000 
 530,000   5.30%, 09/01/22 (c) (d) *   318,000 
 445,000   William S. Hart Union High School District No. 2015-1 (ST)
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)
   494,951 
         344,113,735 
Colorado: 3.3%     
     Arista Metropolitan District in the City and County of Broomfield, Series A (GO)     
 500,000   5.00%, 12/01/23 (c)   524,910 
 750,000   5.13%, 12/01/23 (c)   780,547 
 2,010,000   Arkansas River Power Authority, Power Supply System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/28 (c)
   2,270,657 
 1,000,000   Aviation Station North Metropolitan District No. 2, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 09/01/24 (c)
   1,014,950 
 1,000,000   Base Village Metropolitan District No. 2, Series A (GO)
5.75%, 12/01/21 (c)
   1,034,760 
     Broadway Station Metropolitan District No. 3, Series A (GO)     
 1,000,000   5.00%, 06/01/24 (c)   1,033,060 
 500,000   5.00%, 06/01/24 (c)   522,610 
     Castle Oaks Metropolitan District No. 3 (GO)     
 500,000   5.00%, 12/01/20 (c)   516,840 
 500,000   5.00%, 12/01/20 (c)   516,840 


 

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Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
Colorado: (continued)     
     Centerra Metropolitan District No. 1 (TA)     
$500,000   5.00%, 12/01/22 (c)  $511,240 
 500,000   5.00%, 12/01/22 (c)   516,715 
 500,000   5.00%, 12/01/22 (c)   525,175 
 5,195,000   City and County of Denver, United Airlines, Inc. Project (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/23 (c)
   5,265,184 
 4,250,000   City of Fruita, Colorado Healthcare Canyons Hospital and Medical Center, Series B (RB)
5.50%, 01/01/28 (c)
   4,547,160 
 1,035,000   City of Lakewood, Colorado Plaza Metropolitan District No. 1 (TA)
5.00%, 12/01/22 (c)
   1,053,982 
 1,000,000   Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority, Loveland Classical Schools Project, Thompson School District R2-J (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
   1,005,810 
 500,000   Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority, Rocky Mountain Classical Academy Project (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)
   517,690 
 1,750,000   Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Capella of Grand Junction Project (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)
   1,697,045 
 500,000   Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Christian Living Neighborhoods Project (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)
   544,410 
     Colorado Health Facilities Authority, CommonSpirit Health, Series A-1 (RB)     
 3,120,000   4.00%, 08/01/29 (c)   3,482,918 
 1,400,000   4.00%, 08/01/29 (c)   1,518,342 
 1,100,000   4.00%, 08/01/29 (c)   1,239,403 
 1,270,000   4.00%, 08/01/29 (c)   1,424,241 
     Colorado Health Facilities Authority, CommonSpirit Health, Series A-2 (RB)     
 7,000,000   4.00%, 08/01/29 (c)   7,540,260 
 2,420,000   5.00%, 08/01/29 (c)   2,863,634 
 1,160,000   Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Health and Residential, Volunteers of America Care Facilities (RB)
5.30%, 11/30/20 (c)
   1,046,819 
     Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Ralston Creek at Arvada Project, Series A (RB)     
 2,000,000   5.75%, 11/01/25 (c)   1,498,180 
 3,835,000   6.00%, 11/01/25 (c)   2,940,064 
 2,650,000   Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Sunny Vista Living Center Project (RB)
6.13%, 12/01/25 (c)
   2,648,145 
     Colorado High Performance Transportation Enterprise (RB)     
 250,000   5.00%, 12/31/24 (c)   269,408 
 350,000   5.00%, 12/31/24 (c)   377,874 
 2,500,000   Colorado International Center, Metropolitan District No. 14 (GO)
5.88%, 12/01/23 (c)
   2,639,300 
Principal        
Amount      Value 
     
Colorado: (continued)     
     Copperleaf Metropolitan District No. 2 (GO)     
$500,000   5.25%, 12/01/20 (c)  $516,940 
 500,000   5.75%, 12/01/20 (c)   517,135 
     Creekwalk Marketplace Business Improvement District, Series A (RB)     
 500,000   5.50%, 12/01/26 (c)   511,555 
 500,000   5.75%, 12/01/26 (c)   512,405 
     Crowfoot Valley Ranch Metropolitan District No. 2, Series A (GO)     
 1,000,000   5.63%, 12/01/23 (c)   1,063,200 
 1,500,000   5.75%, 12/01/23 (c)   1,588,935 
     Dominion Water and Sanitation District (RB)     
 1,000,000   5.25%, 12/01/21 (c)   1,044,930 
 3,500,000   5.75%, 12/01/21 (c)   3,648,750 
 490,000   6.00%, 12/01/21 (c)   511,148 
     Eaton Area Park and Recreation District (GO)     
 250,000   5.25%, 12/01/22 (c)   255,903 
 310,000   5.50%, 12/01/22 (c)   318,299 
 250,000   5.50%, 12/01/22 (c)   258,810 
     Fountain Urban Renewal Authority, South Academy Highlands Project, Series A (TA)     
 930,000   4.50%, 11/01/25 (c)   910,535 
 2,345,000   5.25%, 11/01/25 (c)   2,386,155 
 1,865,000   5.50%, 11/01/25 (c)   1,909,070 
 1,000,000   Green Valley Ranch East Metropolitan District No. 6, Series A (GO)
5.88%, 09/01/25 (c)
   1,035,050 
 1,000,000   Independence Metropolitan District No. 3, Series A (GO)
6.25%, 06/01/24 (c)
   1,052,530 
 1,000,000   Jefferson Center Metropolitan District No. 1, Series A-2 (RB)
4.38%, 12/01/23 (c)
   1,017,870 
     Lambertson Farms Metropolitan District No. 1 (GO)     
 500,000   5.75%, 12/15/23 (c)   392,785 
 500,000   6.00%, 12/15/23 (c)   393,235 
     Mirabelle Metropolitan District No. 2, Series A (GO) (SAW)     
 1,000,000   5.00%, 03/01/25 (c)   1,010,320 
 700,000   5.00%, 03/01/25 (c)   717,766 
     Painted Prairie Public Improvement Authority (RB)     
 1,500,000   5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)   1,560,645 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)   1,054,150 
 1,000,000   Southglenn Metropolitan District (GO)
5.00%, 12/01/21 (c)
   1,013,940 
 500,000   Southlands Metropolitan District No. 1, Series A-1 (GO)
5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)
   526,130 
     STC Metropolitan District No. 2, Series A (GO)     
 1,000,000   5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)   1,014,200 
 2,000,000   5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)   2,052,600 


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
Colorado: (continued)     
     Sterling Ranch Community Authority Board, Colorado Limited Tax, Series A (RB)     
$5,000,000   5.00%, 12/01/22 (c)  $5,066,000 
 500,000   5.00%, 12/01/22 (c)   509,200 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 12/01/22 (c)   1,032,450 
     Velocity Metropolitan District No. 3 (GO)     
 500,000   5.13%, 12/01/23 (c)   519,400 
 500,000   5.38%, 12/01/23 (c)   521,160 
 1,500,000   5.50%, 12/01/23 (c)   1,558,875 
         91,890,249 
Connecticut: 0.6%     
 630,000   Bridgeport Housing Authority, Energy Performance Equipment (RB)
5.60%, 11/10/20 (c)
   630,025 
 2,000,000   Connecticut Airport Authority, Customer Facility, Ground Transportation Center Project, Series A (RB) (AMBAC)
4.00%, 07/01/29 (c)
   2,143,800 
     Connecticut State Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Church Home of Harford, Series A (RB)     
 3,000,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   3,055,950 
 2,500,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   2,562,000 
 120,000   Connecticut State Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Masonicare Issue, Series F (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
   123,738 
 2,000,000   Connecticut State Health and Educational Facilities Authority, McLean Issue, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)
   2,101,580 
 235,000   Connecticut State Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Stamford Hospital, Series I (RB)
4.50%, 07/01/21 (c)
   238,553 
     Connecticut State Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Stamford Hospital, Series J (RB)     
 935,000   4.25%, 07/01/22 (c)   962,115 
 655,000   4.50%, 07/01/22 (c)   674,277 
 380,000   5.00%, 07/01/22 (c)   396,743 
 470,000   5.00%, 07/01/22 (c)   487,851 
 100,000   5.00%, 07/01/22 (c)   104,153 
     Connecticut State Health and Educational Facilities Authority, University of Hartford, Series N (RB) (SD CRED PROG)     
 250,000   4.00%, 07/01/29 (c)   236,565 
 250,000   4.00%, 07/01/29 (c)   240,540 
 1,040,000   Hartford Stadium Authority, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 02/01/25 (c)
   752,024 
     Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, Gaming Authority, Series C (RB)     
 250,000   5.75%, 02/01/24   260,233 
 1,000,000   6.25%, 02/01/26 (c)   1,079,410 
Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
Connecticut: (continued)     
     Town of Hamden (RB)     
$1,000,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)  $985,990 
 500,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   503,710 
         17,539,257 
Delaware: 0.0%     
     Delaware Economic Development Authority, Aspira Chapter School, Series A (RB)     
 500,000   5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   520,195 
 250,000   5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   264,173 
 275,000   Delaware Economic Development Authority, Indian River Power, LLC Project (RB)
5.38%, 11/30/20 (c)
   275,679 
         1,060,047 
District of Columbia: 0.9%     
     District of Columbia Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp. (RB)     
 29,055,000   0.00%, 11/30/20 (c) ^   6,017,290 
 39,000   6.50%, 05/15/33   42,751 
     District of Columbia, Ingleside at Rock Creek Project, Series A (RB)     
 1,180,000   5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)   1,121,507 
 250,000   5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)   251,955 
     District of Columbia, Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School (RB)     
 1,000,000   5.00%, 06/01/30 (c)   1,103,790 
 500,000   5.00%, 06/01/30 (c)   561,310 
 395,000   District of Columbia, Provident Group - Howard Properties, LLC Issue (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/22 (c)
   383,664 
     Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Dulles Toll Road Revenue, Series A (RB)     
 825,000   0.00%, 10/01/37 ^   486,890 
 1,895,000   5.00%, 04/01/22 (c)   1,974,306 
     Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Dulles Toll Road Revenue, Series B (RB)     
 5,520,000   0.00%, 10/01/37 ^   3,257,738 
 250,000   4.00%, 10/01/29 (c)   281,538 
 7,750,000   4.00%, 10/01/29 (c)   8,514,150 
 245,000   6.50%, 10/01/28 (c)   315,859 
         24,312,748 
Florida: 4.6%     
 800,000   Alachua County, Health Facilities Authority, East Ridge Retirement Village, Inc. (RB)
6.00%, 11/15/24 (c)
   792,504 
 300,000   Alachua County, Health Facilities Authority, Oak Hammock at the University of Florida Project, Series A (RB)
8.00%, 10/01/22 (c)
   327,474 
 295,000   Cape Coral Health Facilities Authority, Gulf Care, Inc. Project (RB)
6.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
   293,351 


 

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Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
Florida: (continued)     
     Capital Trust Agency, Educational Facilities, Franklin Academy Projects (RB) (SD CRED PROG)     
$500,000   5.00%, 07/15/26 (c)  $530,905 
 250,000   5.00%, 07/15/26 (c)   268,238 
     Capital Trust Agency, Educational Facilities, Pineapple Cove Classical Academy, Inc., Series A (RB)     
 500,000   4.50%, 01/01/29 (c)   521,905 
 500,000   5.13%, 01/01/29 (c)   523,900 
 500,000   5.25%, 01/01/29 (c)   519,805 
 500,000   5.38%, 01/01/29 (c)   522,280 
     Capital Trust Agency, Educational Facilities, Renaissance Charter School, Inc., Series A (RB)     
 485,000   4.38%, 06/15/27   501,796 
 500,000   5.25%, 06/15/27 (c)   532,800 
 1,000,000   Capital Trust Agency, First Mortgage, American Eagle Portfolio Project, Series B (RB)
6.00%, 07/01/25 (c) (d) *
   400,000 
     Capital Trust Agency, First Mortgage, Tallahassee Tapestry Housing Project, Series A (RB)     
 315,000   7.00%, 12/01/25 (c) (d) *   126,000 
 750,000   7.13%, 12/01/25 (c) (d) *   300,000 
 6,200,000   Capital Trust Agency, Provision CARES Proton Therapy Center, Orlando Project, Series A (RB)
7.50%, 06/01/28 (c)
   2,356,000 
 1,000,000   Capital Trust Agency, Senior Living Facilities, Elim Senior Housing, Inc. (RB) (AMBAC)
7.50%, 11/20/20 (c)
   498,330 
     Capital Trust Agency, Tapestry Walden, Series A (RB)     
 975,000   6.75%, 07/01/27 (c) (d) *   390,000 
 650,000   7.00%, 07/01/27 (c) (d) *   260,000 
     Capital Trust Agency, Tuscan Gardens of Palm Coast Project, Series A (RB)     
 750,000   6.75%, 04/01/24 (c)   410,895 
 500,000   7.00%, 04/01/22 (c)   324,125 
 365,000   7.00%, 04/01/24 (c)   199,673 
 500,000   7.00%, 04/01/24 (c)   273,760 
     Capital Trust Agency, University Bridge, LLC Student Housing Project, Series A (RB)     
 2,200,000   4.00%, 12/01/28   2,180,464 
 6,000,000   5.25%, 12/01/28 (c)   6,023,220 
 4,500,000   5.25%, 12/01/28 (c)   4,535,145 
 2,250,000   Capital Trust Agency, Wonderful Foundations Charter School Portfolio Projects, Series A-1 (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/30 (c)
   2,254,117 
 750,000   City of Jacksonville, Educational Facilities, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)
   742,822 
Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
Florida: (continued)     
     City of Tallahassee, Health Facilities Authority, Memorial Healthcare, Inc. Project (RB)     
$230,000   4.00%, 06/01/25 (c)  $241,058 
 300,000   5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)   327,348 
 460,000   5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)   505,591 
     Collier County Industrial Development Authority, Arlington of Naples Project, Series A (RB)     
 590,000   7.00%, 05/15/24 (d) *   456,513 
 460,000   8.13%, 05/15/24 (c) (d) *   355,925 
     Escambia County Health Facilities Authority, Baptist Health Care Corp. Obligated Group, Series A (RB) (SAW)     
 1,070,000   4.00%, 02/15/30 (c)   1,138,031 
 500,000   5.00%, 02/15/30 (c)   618,565 
 1,000,000   Florida Development Finance Corp., Florida Charter Foundation, Inc., Series A (RB)
6.13%, 06/15/27 (c)
   1,035,320 
 360,000   Florida Development Finance Corp., Miami Arts Charter School Project, Series A (RB)
5.63%, 06/15/24 (c)
   343,084 
     Florida Development Finance Corp., Renaissance Charter School, Inc. Project, Series A (RB)     
 1,000,000   5.75%, 06/15/24 (c)   1,078,240 
 500,000   6.00%, 06/15/25 (c)   558,030 
 2,000,000   6.13%, 06/15/22 (c)   2,066,740 
 685,000   6.13%, 06/15/25 (c)   756,487 
 1,000,000   Florida Development Finance Corp., Renaissance Charter School, Inc. Project, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 09/15/27 (c)
   1,065,660 
 1,000,000   Florida Development Finance Corp., The Mayflower Retirement Community Project, Series A (RB)
5.25%, 06/01/27 (c)
   1,022,590 
     Florida Development Finance Corp., Virgin Trains USA Passenger Rail Project, Series A (RB)     
 13,000,000   6.25%, 11/30/20 (c) (p)   11,304,410 
 15,195,000   6.38%, 11/30/20 (c) (p)   13,045,819 
 21,625,000   6.50%, 11/30/20 (c) (p)   18,528,516 
     Florida Higher Educational Facilities Financial Authority, Jacksonville University Project, Series A-1 (RB)     
 750,000   4.50%, 06/01/28 (c)   742,170 
 750,000   5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)   748,852 
     FRERC Community Development District (AGM) (SA)     
 500,000   5.38%, 11/01/29 (c)   509,095 
 500,000   5.50%, 11/01/29 (c)   509,945 
 2,700,000   Lake County, Village Veranda at Lady Lake Project, Series A-1 (RB)
7.13%, 01/01/27 (c)
   2,401,947 


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
Florida: (continued)     
$500,000   Lee County Industrial Development Authority, Community Charter Schools, LLC Projects, Series A (RB)
5.75%, 06/15/22 (c)
  $506,265 
 300,000   Leon County Educational Facilities Authority, Heritage Grove Project (RB) (ACA)
5.13%, 11/30/20 (c)
   295,518 
     Miami Beach Health Facilities Authority, Mount Sinai Medical Center (RB)     
 420,000   4.25%, 11/30/20 (c)   420,454 
 380,000   5.00%, 11/15/24 (c)   416,510 
 250,000   Miami World Center Community Development District (SA)
5.25%, 11/01/27 (c)
   270,965 
     Miami-Dade County Industrial Development Authority, NCCD-Biscayne Properties LLC Project, Series A (RB)     
 1,900,000   5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)   1,756,873 
 1,390,000   5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)   1,248,373 
 665,000   5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)   645,768 
 2,980,000   5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)   2,820,361 
     Mid-Bay Bridge Authority, First Senior Lien, Series A (RB)     
 500,000   5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)   557,010 
 500,000   5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)   562,790 
 1,000,000   Mid-Bay Bridge Authority, Second Senior Lien, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)
   1,104,280 
 445,000   Midtown Miami Community Development District, Infrastructure Project, Series B (SA)
4.25%, 05/01/23 (c)
   461,398 
     Midtown Miami Community Development District, Parking Garage Project, Series A (SA)     
 1,350,000   4.25%, 05/01/23 (c)   1,399,747 
 1,480,000   5.00%, 05/01/23 (c)   1,528,648 
 155,000   North Broward Hospital District, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)
   182,726 
     Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District, Unit of Development No. 2C (RB)     
 200,000   5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)   219,078 
 200,000   5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)   221,742 
 310,000   Palm Beach County Health Facilities Authority, Sinai Residences of Boca Raton Project, Series A (RB)
7.50%, 06/01/22 (c)
   338,055 
     Palm Beach County, Palm Beach Atlantic University Housing Project, Series A (RB)     
 2,500,000   5.00%, 04/01/29 (c)   2,405,450 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 04/01/29 (c)   998,760 
 185,000   Palm Cost Park Community Development District (SA)
5.70%, 11/30/20 (c)
   185,117 
Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
Florida: (continued)     
     Seminole County Industrial Development Authority, Retirement Facility, Legacy Pointe at UCF Project, Series A (RB)     
$500,000   5.50%, 11/15/26 (c)  $453,745 
 250,000   5.75%, 11/15/26 (c)   229,510 
 3,600,000   Seminole County Industrial Development Authority, Retirement Facility, Legacy Pointe at UCF Project, Series B-1 (RB)
4.25%, 05/15/22 (c)
   3,392,712 
 800,000   Sumter County, Florida Village Community Development District No. 9 (SA)
5.50%, 05/01/22 (c)
   829,848 
     Village Community Development District No. 12 (SA)     
 245,000   3.25%, 05/01/26   253,332 
 2,425,000   3.63%, 05/01/26 (c)   2,532,524 
 2,430,000   3.88%, 05/01/26 (c)   2,509,169 
 990,000   4.25%, 05/01/28 (c)   1,060,141 
 1,240,000   4.38%, 05/01/28 (c)   1,327,866 
     Village Community Development District No. 13 (SA)     
 750,000   3.00%, 05/01/29   775,230 
 1,000,000   3.38%, 05/01/29 (c)   1,038,400 
 2,885,000   3.55%, 05/01/29 (c)   2,977,118 
 4,730,000   3.70%, 05/01/29 (c)   4,844,371 
 1,000,000   Volusia County Industrial Development Authority, Woodland Towers Project, Series C (RB)
7.25%, 07/01/24 (c) (d) *
   510,000 
         127,249,299 
Georgia: 1.1%     
     Atlanta Development Authorities Senior Health Care Facilities, Proton Treatment Center Project, Series A-1 (RB)     
 2,250,000   6.50%, 01/01/28 (c)   1,465,155 
 2,000,000   6.75%, 01/01/28 (c)   1,301,680 
 6,000,000   7.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   3,904,440 
 1,000,000   Burke County Development Authority, Series C (RB) (SAW)
4.13%, 02/01/28 (c)
   1,102,940 
 720,000   Burke County Development Authority, Series D (RB)
4.13%, 02/01/28 (c)
   794,117 
     Cobb County Development Authority, Provident Village at Creekside Project, Series A (RB)     
 1,000,000   6.00%, 07/01/23 (c)   693,340 
 1,000,000   6.00%, 07/01/23 (c)   774,480 
 1,000,000   DeKalb County Housing Authority, Baptist Retirement Communities of Georgia, Inc. and Clairmont Crest, Inc., Series A (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/29 (c)
   821,020 
     Floyd County Development Authority, The Spires at Berry College Project, Series A (RB) (SBG)     
 1,250,000   5.50%, 12/01/24 (c)   1,197,275 
 1,500,000   5.75%, 12/01/24 (c)   1,396,815 


 

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Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
Georgia: (continued)     
$4,000,000   6.25%, 12/01/24 (c)  $3,624,200 
 1,000,000   6.50%, 12/01/24 (c)   927,400 
     Fulton County Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Authority, Canterbury Court Project, Series A (RB) (SD CRED PROG)     
 500,000   5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)   485,750 
 500,000   5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)   492,055 
 416,000   Georgia Local Government (CP) (NATL) 4.75%, 06/01/28   466,785 
     Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority, Academy for Classical Education, Inc., Series A (RB)     
 250,000   5.75%, 06/15/27 (c)   259,440 
 1,000,000   6.00%, 06/15/27 (c)   1,034,630 
     Marietta Development Authority, Life University, Inc. Project, Series A (RB)     
 1,000,000   5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)   1,025,490 
 2,750,000   5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)   2,864,152 
 375,000   Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
   415,515 
 1,000,000   Oconee County Industrial Development Authority, Series A-1 (RB)
6.25%, 12/01/25 (c)
   948,150 
 500,000   Oconee County Industrial Development Authority, Series A-3 (RB)
5.50%, 12/01/21 (c)
   479,525 
 3,850,000   Rockdale County Development Authority, Pratt Paper LLC Project (RB)
4.00%, 01/01/28 (c)
   4,121,964 
     White County Development Authority, Truett McConnell University Project, Series A (RB)     
 500,000   5.13%, 10/01/26 (c)   502,285 
 500,000   5.25%, 10/01/26 (c)   496,300 
         31,594,903 
Guam: 0.6%     
 200,000   A. B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Series C (RB)
6.25%, 10/01/23 (c)
   215,734 
     Guam Government, Business Privilege Tax, Series A (RB)     
 500,000   5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)   516,910 
 1,390,000   5.13%, 01/01/22 (c)   1,428,614 
     Guam Government, Business Privilege Tax, Series B (RB)     
 1,280,000   5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)   1,314,278 
 330,000   5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)   338,392 
     Guam Government, Business Privilege Tax, Series D (RB)     
 600,000   4.00%, 11/15/25 (c)   618,150 
 585,000   5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)   641,230 
 500,000   5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)   555,525 
 1,100,000   5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)   1,218,371 
 1,100,000   Guam Government, Department of Education, John F. Kennedy High School Project, Series A (CP)
6.88%, 12/01/20 (c)
   1,105,632 
Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
Guam: (continued)     
     Guam Government, Department of Education, John F. Kennedy Project, Series A (CP)     
$500,000   4.25%, 02/01/30  $505,210 
 500,000   5.00%, 02/01/30 (c)   510,350 
 620,000   Guam Government, Limited Obligation, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)
   688,361 
     Guam Government, Waterworks Authority, Water and Wastewater System (RB)     
 1,375,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   1,538,364 
 500,000   5.25%, 07/01/23 (c)   564,695 
 3,205,000   Guam Government, Waterworks Authority, Water and Wastewater System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/30 (c)
   3,835,327 
     Guam Power Authority, Series A (RB)     
 345,000   5.00%, 10/01/22 (c)   361,398 
 500,000   5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   571,480 
         16,528,021 
Hawaii: 0.2%     
 1,775,000   Kuakini, Hawaii Health System, Series A (RB)
6.38%, 11/30/20 (c)
   1,776,686 
     State of Hawaii, Department of Budget and Finance, Series A (RB)     
 1,400,000   6.25%, 07/01/23 (c)   1,448,622 
 2,085,000   6.63%, 07/01/23 (c)   2,149,927 
         5,375,235 
Idaho: 0.1%     
     Idaho Health Facilities Authority, Madison Memorial Hospital Project (RB)     
 450,000   3.50%, 09/01/26 (c)   467,365 
 1,135,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   1,261,325 
     Idaho Health Facilities Authority, Terraces of Boise Project, Series A (RB)     
 100,000   7.00%, 10/01/24   80,237 
 900,000   7.38%, 10/01/24 (c)   719,586 
         2,528,513 
Illinois: 12.5%     
 435,000   Board of Trustees of Northeastern Illinois University, Certificates of Participation, Capital Improvement Projects (CP)
4.00%, 10/01/22 (c)
   344,337 
     Chicago Board of Education, Series A (GO)     
 760,000   0.00%, 12/01/27 ^   616,444 
 390,000   0.00%, 12/01/28 ^   302,948 
 55,000   0.00%, 12/01/30 ^   39,085 
 6,230,000   5.00%, 12/01/21 (c)   6,277,909 
 10,000,000   5.00%, 12/01/22 (c)   10,125,500 
 300,000   5.00%, 12/01/23   334,662 
 100,000   5.00%, 12/01/25   118,340 
 250,000   5.00%, 12/01/28 (c)   272,408 
 250,000   5.00%, 12/01/28 (c)   300,200 
 435,000   5.25%, 12/01/21 (c)   439,428 


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
Illinois: (continued)     
$5,730,000   5.50%, 12/01/21 (c)  $5,806,897 
 145,000   5.50%, 12/01/25   163,554 
 175,000   5.50%, 12/01/26   199,703 
 355,000   5.50%, 12/01/26   403,152 
 5,200,000   7.00%, 12/01/25 (c)   6,310,824 
 14,210,000   7.00%, 12/01/25 (c)   16,748,474 
 2,250,000   7.00%, 12/01/27 (c)   2,781,180 
     Chicago Board of Education, Series B (GO)     
 150,000   4.00%, 12/01/22 (c)   150,375 
 3,235,000   5.00%, 12/01/22 (c)   3,310,828 
 1,105,000   5.00%, 12/01/22 (c)   1,132,945 
 1,500,000   5.00%, 12/01/27   1,681,005 
 200,000   5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)   218,992 
 1,100,000   6.50%, 12/01/26 (c)   1,285,416 
     Chicago Board of Education, Series C (GO)     
 500,000   5.00%, 12/01/23   538,535 
 2,000,000   5.00%, 12/01/27   2,241,340 
 6,250,000   5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)   6,877,625 
 2,625,000   5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)   2,845,054 
 3,485,000   5.25%, 12/01/24 (c)   3,699,502 
 4,430,000   5.25%, 12/01/24 (c)   4,665,011 
 1,160,000   6.00%, 12/01/24 (c)   1,272,706 
 750,000   Chicago Board of Education, Series D (GO) (AGM)
5.00%, 12/01/23 (c)
   761,715 
 2,415,000   Chicago Board of Education, Series E (GO)
5.13%, 12/01/24 (c)
   2,566,638 
 2,090,000   Chicago Board of Education, Series F (GO)
5.00%, 12/01/20 (c)
   2,092,299 
 1,100,000   Chicago Board of Education, Series G (GO)
5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)
   1,192,213 
 8,500,000   Chicago Board of Education, Series H (GO)
5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)
   8,960,870 
 400,000   Chicago O’Hare International Airport (RB)
5.50%, 01/01/23 (c)
   426,308 
     Chicago School Reform Board of Trustees, Series A (GO)     
 160,000   0.00%, 12/01/21 ^   156,302 
 300,000   0.00%, 12/01/23 ^   278,703 
 355,000   0.00%, 12/01/25 ^   311,360 
 1,460,000   0.00%, 12/01/29 ^   1,082,824 
     Chicago School Reform Board of Trustees, Series B-1 (GO)     
 450,000   0.00%, 12/01/21 ^   439,601 
 180,000   0.00%, 12/01/22 ^   171,653 
 1,165,000   0.00%, 12/01/24 ^   1,053,486 
 1,650,000   0.00%, 12/01/25 ^   1,447,165 
 1,630,000   0.00%, 12/01/26 ^   1,375,247 
 1,030,000   0.00%, 12/01/27 ^   835,443 
 690,000   0.00%, 12/01/28 ^   535,985 
 645,000   0.00%, 12/01/29 ^   478,371 
 1,025,000   0.00%, 12/01/30 ^   728,396 
 520,000   0.00%, 12/01/31 ^   353,647 
Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
Illinois: (continued)     
$100,000   Chicago Transit Authority, Federal Transit Administration Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/26
  $120,950 
     City of Chicago (GO)     
 345,000   0.00%, 01/01/28 ^   279,536 
 665,000   0.00%, 01/01/33 ^   432,762 
 290,000   0.00%, 01/01/34 ^   179,603 
     City of Chicago, Modern School Across Chicago Program, Series A (GO)     
 915,000   5.00%, 12/01/20 (c)   916,363 
 500,000   5.00%, 12/01/20 (c)   500,865 
     City of Chicago, Neighborhoods Alive 21 Program, Series B (GO)     
 235,000   5.00%, 01/01/25   247,577 
 910,000   5.25%, 01/01/25 (c)   950,659 
 945,000   5.25%, 01/01/25 (c)   991,815 
 3,980,000   5.50%, 01/01/25 (c)   4,142,742 
 855,000   5.50%, 01/01/25 (c)   902,769 
 115,000   5.50%, 01/01/25 (c)   121,801 
 1,585,000   City of Chicago, O’Hare International Airport, Senior Lien (RB)
5.75%, 01/01/23 (c)
   1,678,594 
     City of Chicago, Series A (GO)     
 140,000   0.00%, 01/01/29 ^   108,728 
 905,000   4.63%, 01/01/21 (c)   905,000 
 4,160,000   5.00%, 01/01/21 (c)   4,159,501 
 865,000   5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)   869,783 
 3,540,000   5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)   3,562,160 
 395,000   5.00%, 01/01/23   409,651 
 640,000   5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)   652,006 
 1,920,000   5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)   1,953,715 
 2,935,000   5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)   2,981,578 
 200,000   5.00%, 01/01/27   212,090 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 01/01/27   1,060,450 
 2,775,000   5.00%, 01/01/29   2,925,127 
 2,000,000   5.00%, 01/01/29 (c)   2,021,240 
 2,110,000   5.25%, 01/01/21 (c)   2,110,717 
 3,340,000   5.25%, 01/01/24 (c)   3,458,136 
 150,000   5.25%, 01/01/24 (c)   155,667 
 1,120,000   5.25%, 01/01/24 (c)   1,154,126 
 600,000   5.25%, 01/01/24 (c)   616,716 
 1,150,000   5.25%, 01/01/24 (c)   1,197,472 
 880,000   5.38%, 01/01/25 (c)   925,558 
 605,000   5.50%, 01/01/25 (c)   629,025 
 475,000   5.50%, 01/01/25 (c)   497,225 
 1,320,000   5.50%, 01/01/25 (c)   1,383,954 
 750,000   5.63%, 01/01/27 (c)   813,352 
 1,000,000   5.63%, 01/01/27 (c)   1,095,770 
 1,000,000   5.75%, 01/01/27 (c)   1,079,150 
 1,180,000   5.75%, 01/01/27 (c)   1,277,468 
 3,000,000   6.00%, 01/01/27 (c)   3,283,470 
 870,000   City of Chicago, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 01/01/23
   902,268 
     City of Chicago, Series C (GO)     
 195,000   0.00%, 01/01/32 ^   122,109 
 195,000   5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)   198,099 
 1,800,000   5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)   1,838,430 
 415,000   5.00%, 01/01/22   425,778 


 

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Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
Illinois: (continued)     
$110,000   5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)  $111,849 
 1,110,000   5.00%, 01/01/24   1,162,470 
 1,760,000   5.00%, 01/01/25   1,854,195 
 3,800,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   3,891,694 
 250,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   263,943 
 380,000   5.00%, 01/01/26   402,329 
     City of Chicago, Series D (GO)     
 1,045,000   5.50%, 01/01/25 (c)   1,087,730 
 1,135,000   5.50%, 01/01/25 (c)   1,178,368 
 520,000   5.50%, 01/01/25 (c)   545,194 
 2,715,000   5.50%, 01/01/25 (c)   2,842,035 
     City of Chicago, Series E (GO)     
 910,000   5.50%, 01/01/25 (c)   943,615 
 915,000   5.50%, 01/01/25 (c)   956,340 
 285,000   City of Chicago, Series F (GO)
5.50%, 01/01/25 (c)
   297,876 
 1,020,000   City of Chicago, Water Revenue, Second Lien (RB) (AMBAC)
5.75%, 11/01/30
   1,258,568 
     City of Harvey, Series A (GO)     
 465,000   5.50%, 11/30/20 (c) (d)   318,525 
 3,600,000   5.63%, 11/30/20 (c) (d)   2,466,000 
 625,000   Cook County Community College District No. 508 (GO)
5.25%, 12/01/23 (c)
   664,794 
     Illinois Finance Authority, Admiral Lake Project (RB)     
 1,120,000   5.00%, 05/15/24 (c)   1,049,485 
 390,000   5.13%, 05/15/24 (c)   354,865 
 1,350,000   5.25%, 05/15/24 (c)   1,146,487 
 2,000,000   5.50%, 05/15/24 (c)   1,792,980 
 15,000   Illinois Finance Authority, Central Baptist Village (RB)
5.38%, 11/30/20 (c)
   14,999 
     Illinois Finance Authority, CHF - Cook, LLC - Northeastern Illinois University Project, Series A (RB)     
 1,000,000   5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)   894,320 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)   927,400 
     Illinois Finance Authority, Franciscan Communities, Inc., Series A (RB)     
 615,000   4.75%, 05/15/23 (c)   638,622 
 230,000   5.13%, 05/15/23 (c)   238,699 
 750,000   5.25%, 05/15/23 (c)   779,145 
     Illinois Finance Authority, Friendship Village of Schaumburg (RB)     
 7,500,000   5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)   6,662,325 
 2,560,000   5.00%, 02/15/27   2,513,843 
 6,130,000   5.13%, 02/15/27 (c)   5,199,282 
 100,000   Illinois Finance Authority, Greenfields of Geneva Project (RB)
7.10%, 11/01/27 (c)
   101,703 
 500,000   Illinois Finance Authority, Intrinsic School Project, Series A (RB)
6.00%, 12/01/25 (c)
   536,500 
     Illinois Finance Authority, Lutheran Life Communities Obligated Group, Series A (RB)     
 1,525,000   5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)   1,606,252 
 2,220,000   5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)   2,308,023 
Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
Illinois: (continued)     
$500,000   5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)  $534,340 
 500,000   5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)   546,700 
 250,000   5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)   272,358 
 1,500,000   Illinois Finance Authority, Navistar International Corp. Project (RB)
4.75%, 08/01/30 (p)
   1,524,480 
 1,000,000   Illinois Finance Authority, Norwegian American Hospital Inc. (RB)
7.75%, 11/30/20 (c)
   992,230 
     Illinois Finance Authority, Park Place of Elmhurst Project, Series A (RB)     
 715,000   6.20%, 11/30/20 (c)   607,750 
 230,000   6.24%, 11/30/20 (c)   195,500 
 315,000   6.33%, 11/30/20 (c)   267,750 
 535,000   6.44%, 11/30/20 (c)   454,750 
 475,000   Illinois Finance Authority, Roosevelt University (RB)
5.50%, 11/30/20 (c)
   475,076 
     Illinois Finance Authority, Roosevelt University, Series A (RB)     
 1,600,000   6.00%, 10/01/28 (c)   1,652,112 
 8,000,000   6.13%, 10/01/28 (c)   8,175,840 
 3,000,000   6.13%, 10/01/28 (c)   3,048,030 
     Illinois Finance Authority, Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Center, Series C (RB)     
 230,000   5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)   259,136 
 525,000   5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)   578,828 
 100,000   Illinois Finance Authority, Uno Chapter School Network, Inc. Project, Series B (RB) 7.13%, 10/01/21 (c)   103,091 
 2,695,000   Illinois Finance Authority, Westminster Village, Series A (RB) (AGM)
5.25%, 05/01/25 (c)
   2,750,167 
     Illinois Sports Facilities Authority (RB) (AMBAC)     
 690,000   0.00%, 06/15/26 ^   588,190 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)   1,110,830 
     Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, McCormick Place Expansion Project, Series A (RB)     
 840,000   0.00%, 06/15/29 ^   653,923 
 555,000   0.00%, 06/15/30 ^   413,569 
 475,000   0.00%, 12/15/30 ^   346,517 
 125,000   0.00%, 06/15/31 ^   89,210 
 190,000   0.00%, 06/15/34 ^   118,480 
 590,000   0.00%, 12/15/34 ^   361,133 
 185,000   0.00%, 06/15/37 ^   101,757 
 115,000   0.00%, 06/15/39 ^   57,959 
 1,500,000   0.00%, 06/15/40 ^   723,000 
 3,000,000   4.00%, 12/15/29 (c)   3,016,800 
 3,210,000   5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)   3,289,094 
 250,000   5.00%, 12/15/27 (c)   269,688 
 1,400,000   5.50%, 12/15/25 (c)   1,516,074 
     Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, McCormick Place Expansion Project, Series B (RB)     
 1,080,000   0.00%, 06/15/28 ^   880,070 
 740,000   0.00%, 12/15/54 ^   157,405 


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
Illinois: (continued)     
$290,000   5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)  $301,849 
 1,450,000   5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)   1,517,367 
 3,765,000   5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)   3,914,960 
 335,000   5.00%, 12/15/22   355,586 
 410,000   5.70%, 06/15/23   449,221 
 230,000   Southwestern Illinois Development Authority (RB)
5.35%, 11/30/20 (c)
   152,640 
 1,500,000   Southwestern Illinois Development Authority, United States Steel Corp. Project (RB)
5.75%, 08/01/22 (c)
   1,352,100 
     State of Illinois (RB)     
 100,000   3.00%, 06/15/26 (c)   96,319 
 935,000   3.50%, 06/01/26 (c)   928,062 
 175,000   3.50%, 06/01/26 (c)   169,272 
 150,000   4.00%, 08/01/22 (c)   152,768 
 660,000   4.00%, 05/01/24   688,076 
 500,000   4.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   505,935 
 1,000,000   4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   988,290 
 460,000   4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   448,541 
 270,000   4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   265,307 
 360,000   4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   354,427 
 220,000   4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   218,966 
 160,000   4.13%, 03/01/22 (c)   161,805 
 485,000   4.13%, 11/01/26 (c)   488,298 
 155,000   5.00%, 11/30/20 (c)   155,367 
 1,285,000   5.00%, 11/01/21   1,314,182 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 02/01/22   1,040,210 
 1,020,000   5.00%, 02/01/22   1,061,014 
 100,000   5.00%, 03/01/22 (c)   101,696 
 305,000   5.00%, 03/01/22 (c)   309,499 
 250,000   5.00%, 03/01/22 (c)   254,508 
 140,000   5.00%, 03/01/22 (c)   144,200 
 55,000   5.00%, 06/01/22   57,568 
 100,000   5.00%, 07/01/22   104,822 
 1,465,000   5.00%, 08/01/22   1,537,752 
 1,830,000   5.00%, 08/01/22 (c)   1,912,185 
 335,000   5.00%, 05/01/23   355,599 
 475,000   5.00%, 07/01/23   505,571 
 1,915,000   5.00%, 02/01/24   2,052,057 
 1,105,000   5.00%, 02/01/24   1,184,085 
 375,000   5.00%, 02/01/24 (c)   396,540 
 1,100,000   5.00%, 02/01/24 (c)   1,172,908 
 350,000   5.00%, 02/01/24 (c)   367,931 
 585,000   5.00%, 04/01/24 (c)   616,069 
 2,000,000   5.00%, 04/01/24 (c)   2,090,340 
 6,635,000   5.00%, 05/01/24 (c)   6,769,093 
 1,025,000   5.00%, 05/01/24 (c)   1,080,391 
 175,000   5.00%, 05/01/24 (c)   180,539 
 100,000   5.00%, 05/01/24 (c)   103,001 
 2,005,000   5.00%, 05/01/24 (c)   2,105,290 
 275,000   5.00%, 05/01/24 (c)   286,206 
 200,000   5.00%, 11/01/24   214,034 
 2,750,000   5.00%, 02/01/26   2,994,997 
 125,000   5.00%, 06/01/26   136,274 
 1,040,000   5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   1,119,602 
 800,000   5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   866,288 
 500,000   5.00%, 02/01/27   547,010 
Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
Illinois: (continued)     
$510,000   5.25%, 07/01/23 (c)  $532,318 
 290,000   5.25%, 07/01/23 (c)   301,876 
 550,000   5.25%, 07/01/23 (c)   575,822 
 700,000   5.25%, 02/01/24 (c)   735,910 
 560,000   5.50%, 07/01/23 (c)   577,119 
 1,165,000   5.50%, 07/01/23 (c)   1,241,972 
 4,000,000   5.75%, 05/01/30 (c)   4,432,680 
 500,000   6.00%, 05/01/25   565,090 
 880,000   6.00%, 05/01/26   1,002,971 
     State of Illinois, Series A (GO)     
 100,000   4.00%, 01/01/22 (c)   100,600 
 320,000   4.00%, 01/01/22 (c)   323,802 
 190,000   4.00%, 01/01/22 (c)   194,353 
 110,000   5.00%, 04/01/23 (c)   111,817 
 600,000   5.00%, 12/01/24   650,388 
 100,000   5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)   105,113 
 270,000   5.00%, 05/01/28 (c)   280,074 
 365,000   5.00%, 05/01/28 (c)   377,563 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 05/01/28 (c)   1,048,990 
 215,000   5.25%, 05/01/22   225,477 
 5,425,000   State of Illinois, Series C (GO)
5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)
   5,804,370 
     State of Illinois, Series D (GO)     
 1,755,000   3.25%, 11/01/26   1,731,799 
 3,270,000   5.00%, 11/01/23   3,456,423 
 2,185,000   5.00%, 11/01/25   2,357,287 
 1,690,000   5.00%, 11/01/26   1,826,349 
 9,700,000   5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)   10,451,362 
 7,000,000   5.00%, 11/01/27   7,596,820 
 500,000   Village of Bolingbrook, Special Service Area No. 1 (ST)
5.25%, 03/01/28 (c)
   496,875 
 360,000   Village of Bridgeview (GO)
5.00%, 12/01/22 (c)
   319,817 
     Village of Bridgeview, Series A (GO)     
 1,175,000   5.50%, 11/30/20 (c)   1,110,210 
 1,600,000   5.50%, 06/01/24 (c)   1,511,776 
     Will County Community High School District No. 210, Series B (GO)     
 90,000   0.00%, 01/01/29 ^   70,404 
 245,000   0.00%, 01/01/31 ^   175,765 
 540,000   0.00%, 01/01/33 ^   353,101 
         343,639,362 
Indiana: 1.0%     
     Allen County, Storypoint Fort Wayne     
     Project, Series A-1 (RB)     
 300,000   6.75%, 01/15/24 (c)   294,582 
 2,225,000   6.88%, 01/15/24 (c)   2,183,348 
     Barrington of Carmel Project,     
     Series A (RB)     
 829,307   7.13%, 11/15/22 (c) (d)   8,293 
 1,179,274   7.13%, 11/15/22 (c) (d)   11,793 
     City of Anderson, Anderson University (RB)     
 215,000   4.75%, 10/01/22 (c)   185,010 
 1,000,000   6.00%, 10/01/22 (c)   883,120 
 2,065,000   6.00%, 10/01/22 (c)   1,823,643 
 1,000,000   City of Rockport, Indiana Steel Corp.     
     Project, Series A (RB)     
     7.00%, 02/01/22 (c)   966,940 


 

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Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
Indiana: (continued)     
$700,000   City of Valparaiso, Pratt Paper, LLC Project (RB)
5.88%, 01/01/24
  $747,075 
 1,200,000   County of Knox, Good Samaritian Hospital Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/22 (c)
   1,229,196 
 1,105,000   Indiana Finance Authority, Earlham College Project (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/23 (c)
   1,110,293 
 50,000   Indiana Finance Authority, Earlham College Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/23 (c)
   50,845 
     Indiana Finance Authority, King’s Daughters’ Hospital and Health Services (RB)     
 765,000   5.13%, 11/30/20 (c)   767,111 
 725,000   5.50%, 11/30/20 (c)   726,247 
 600,000   5.50%, 11/30/20 (c)   601,050 
 250,000   Indiana Finance Authority, Ohio River Bridges East End Crossing Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/23 (c)
   266,405 
     Indiana Finance Authority, Ohio Valley Electric Corp. Project, Series A (RB)     
 1,000,000   3.00%, 11/01/30   997,280 
 1,620,000   5.00%, 06/01/22 (c)   1,677,769 
 11,000,000   Indiana Finance Authority, Res Polyflow Indiana Project (RB)
7.00%, 03/01/26 (c)
   10,351,220 
     Indiana Finance Authority, United States Steel Corp. Project (RB)     
 1,370,000   5.75%, 08/01/22 (c)   1,234,918 
 1,315,000   6.00%, 11/24/20 (c)   1,245,647 
 500,000   Town of Chesterton, Economic Development, StoryPoint Chesterton Project, Series A (RB)
6.38%, 01/15/24 (c)
   490,505 
         27,852,290 
Iowa: 1.5%     
 25,000   City of Coralville, Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, Series E (CP)
4.00%, 06/01/24 (c)
   23,485 
 1,500,000   Iowa Finance Authority, Drake West Village Project, Series A (RB)
4.50%, 06/01/26 (c)
   1,210,980 
 5,195,000   Iowa Finance Authority, Iowa Fertilizer Co. Project (RB)
5.25%, 12/01/23 (c)
   5,531,324 
 8,550,000   Iowa Finance Authority, Iowa Fertilizer Co. Project, Series B (RB)
5.25%, 12/01/22 (c) (p)
   9,014,179 
     Iowa Finance Authority, Lifespace Communities, Inc., Series A (RB)     
 4,960,000   5.00%, 05/15/27 (c)   5,239,694 
 505,000   5.00%, 05/15/27 (c)   537,658 
     Iowa Higher Education Loan Authority, Wartburg College Project (RB)     
 2,225,000   4.00%, 10/01/25   2,219,037 
 3,615,000   5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)   3,581,055 
 990,000   5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)   998,534 
Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
Iowa: (continued)     
$180,000   Tobacco Settlement Authority, Series B (RB)
5.60%, 11/30/20 (c)
  $182,464 
     Tobacco Settlement Authority, Series C (RB)     
 3,190,000   5.38%, 11/30/20 (c)   3,233,671 
 5,585,000   5.50%, 11/30/20 (c)   5,661,459 
 4,650,000   5.63%, 11/30/20 (c)   4,713,658 
 800,000   Tobacco Settlement Authority, Series D (RB)
0.00%, 11/30/20 (c) ^
   165,800 
         42,312,998 
Kansas: 0.6%     
 250,000   City of Hutchinson, Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Inc. (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)
   265,818 
 255,000   City of Wichita, Health Care Facilities, Series II-A (RB)
5.25%, 12/01/26 (c)
   253,620 
 250,000   City of Wichita, Health Care Facilities, Series III (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)
   254,163 
 1,500,000   Overland Park Development Corp., Overland Park Convention Center Hotel (RB) 5.00%, 03/01/29 (c)   1,508,640 
 2,550,000   Overland Park, Prairiefire at LionsGate Project (RB)
6.00%, 12/15/22 (c)
   1,391,203 
 910,000   Wyandotte County, Kansas City Unified Government, Legends Apartments Garage and West Lawn Project (RB)
4.50%, 12/01/26 (c)
   902,947 
     Wyandotte County, Kansas City Unified Government, Vacation Village Project Area 1 and 2A, Series A (RB)     
 390,000   5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)   375,773 
 4,565,000   5.75%, 09/01/25 (c)   4,137,716 
 2,125,000   6.00%, 09/01/25 (c)   1,924,272 
 10,000,000   Wyandotte County, Kansas City Unified Government, Vacation Village Project Area 4 (RB)
0.00%, 09/01/34 ^
   4,257,400 
         15,271,552 
Kentucky: 0.7%     
 1,000,000   Christian County, Jennie Stuart Medical Center (RB)
5.50%, 02/01/26 (c)
   1,102,650 
 275,000   Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Baptist Life Communities Project, Series A (RB) (AGM)
6.00%, 11/15/26 (c)
   241,766 
     Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Masonic Home Independent Living II, Inc., Series A (RB)     
 250,000   5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)   243,318 
 350,000   5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)   352,177 
 545,000   5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)   557,671 


 

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Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
Kentucky: (continued)     
     Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Masonic Homes of Kentucky, Inc. (RB)     
$400,000   5.38%, 11/15/22 (c)  $402,936 
 250,000   5.50%, 11/15/22 (c)   250,423 
     Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Next Generation Kentucky Information Highway Project, Series A (RB)     
 7,365,000   4.25%, 07/01/25 (c)   7,644,060 
 2,585,000   5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)   2,754,860 
 1,525,000   5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)   1,613,297 
     Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Owensboro Health System, Inc., Series A (RB)     
 175,000   5.00%, 06/01/26   198,958 
 990,000   5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)   1,078,427 
 750,000   5.25%, 06/01/27 (c)   833,520 
 500,000   Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Owensboro Health System, Inc., Series B (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)
   546,060 
     Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Rosedale Green Project (RB)     
 515,000   5.50%, 11/15/25 (c)   489,719 
 500,000   5.75%, 11/15/25 (c)   463,210 
 265,000   Kentucky Municipal Power Agency, Prairie State Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/23
   296,660 
 335,000   Kentucky Public Transportation Infrastructure Authority, Downtown Crossing Project, Series A (RB)
5.75%, 07/01/23 (c)
   363,120 
     Louisville and Jefferson County, Metro Government, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series A (RB)     
 150,000   5.00%, 06/01/22 (c)   160,989 
 220,000   5.00%, 06/01/22 (c)   236,117 
         19,829,938 
Louisiana: 0.9%     
     Calcasieu Parish Memorial Hospital Service District (RB)     
 500,000   5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)   540,365 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)   1,103,860 
     City of Shreveport, Water and Sewer Revenue, Series C (RB)     
 1,470,000   4.00%, 12/01/28 (c)   1,687,633 
 3,235,000   4.00%, 12/01/28 (c)   3,722,870 
 100,000   5.00%, 12/01/25   118,882 
 345,000   Louisiana Housing Finance Agency, Chateau Project, Series A (RB) 7.25%, 11/30/20 (c)   313,802 
 1,000,000   Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, CDF Healthcare of Louisiana, LLC Project, Series A (RB)
5.63%, 06/01/25 (c)
   921,980 
Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
Louisiana: (continued)     
$175,000   Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, Parc Fontaine Apartments, Series A (RB)
4.25%, 12/01/22 (c)
  $125,984 
 1,000,000   Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, St. James Place of Baton Rouge Project, Series A (RB)
6.25%, 11/15/25 (c)
   1,038,790 
 1,000,000   Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, The Glen Retirement System Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)
   873,340 
     Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, University of Louisiana at Monroe Project, Series A (RB)     
 500,000   5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)   492,220 
 500,000   5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)   470,930 
 5,215,000   Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, Westlake Chemical Corp. Project (RB)
3.50%, 11/01/27 (c)
   5,589,281 
 500,000   Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, Westlake Chemical Corp. Project, Series A-1 (RB)
6.50%, 11/30/20 (c)
   501,570 
 400,000   Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, Westlake Chemical Corp. Project, Series A-2 (RB)
6.50%, 11/30/20 (c)
   401,256 
 1,647,254   Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue, Louisiana Pellets, Inc. Project (RB)
7.75%, 07/01/24 (c) (d) *
   16 
     Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue, Louisiana Pellets, Inc. Project, Series A (RB)     
 2,259,041   7.50%, 07/01/23 (d) *   23 
 1,389,436   8.38%, 07/01/24 (c) (d) *   14 
 350,000   Parish of St. Charles, Gulf Opportunity Zone, Valero Project (RB)
4.00%, 06/01/22 (p)
   363,643 
     Parish of St. James, NuStar Logistics, L.P. Project (RB)     
 750,000   5.85%, 06/01/25 (p)   818,955 
 1,000,000   6.35%, 06/01/30 (c)   1,185,420 
 3,000,000   Parish of St. James, NuStar Logistics, L.P. Project, Series A (RB)
6.35%, 06/01/30 (c)
   3,556,260 
         23,827,094 


 

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Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
Maine: 0.5%     
$4,500,000   Maine Finance Authority, Solid Disposal Facility (RB)
5.38%, 12/15/26 (c) (d) *
  $2,475,000 
 200,000   Maine Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Eastern Maine Medical Center Obligated Group Issue (RB)
6.95%, 07/01/21 (c)
   204,944 
     Maine Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Eastern Maine Medical Center Obligated Group Issue, Series A (RB)     
 1,270,000   4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   1,279,779 
 2,710,000   5.00%, 07/01/23 (c)   2,813,820 
 645,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   688,583 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   1,076,210 
     Maine Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, General Medical Center Issue (RB)     
 75,000   5.25%, 07/01/21   76,601 
 1,735,000   6.00%, 07/01/21 (c)   1,773,586 
 2,220,000   6.75%, 07/01/21 (c)   2,265,976 
 50,000   6.95%, 07/01/21 (c)   51,147 
 55,000   7.50%, 07/01/21 (c)   56,582 
 2,000,000   Rumford, Maine Solid Waste Disposal, Boise Cascade Corp. (RB)
6.88%, 11/30/20 (c)
   2,000,100 
         14,762,328 
Maryland: 1.4%     
 1,000,000   Anne Arundel County Consolidated Special Taxing District, The Village at Two Rivers Project (ST)
5.25%, 07/01/24 (c)
   1,015,550 
     City of Baltimore, Convention Center Hotel (RB)     
 915,000   5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)   803,782 
 1,425,000   5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)   1,244,524 
 3,000,000   5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)   2,612,490 
 500,000   5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)   440,780 
 655,000   5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)   584,024 
 1,400,000   5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)   1,246,476 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)   888,960 
 500,000   City of Baltimore, East Baltimore Research Park Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)
   524,105 
 250,000   City of Baltimore, Harbor Point Project (RB)
5.13%, 06/01/26 (c)
   257,828 
 2,000,000   Frederick County, Education Facilities Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)
   2,078,960 
 2,600,000   Frederick County, Urbana Community Development Authority, Series B (ST)
5.50%, 11/30/20 (c)
   2,604,680 
 500,000   Howard County, Series A (TA)
4.50%, 02/15/26 (c)
   504,180 
 7,785,000   Maryland Economic Development Corp., CNX Marine Terminal, Inc. Port of Baltimore Facility (RB)
5.75%, 11/30/20 (c)
   7,804,696 
Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
Maryland: (continued)     
     Maryland Economic Development Corp., Metro Centre at Owings Mills Project (TA)     
$100,000   3.75%, 01/01/27 (c)  $99,879 
 470,000   4.38%, 01/01/27 (c)   458,776 
 530,000   4.50%, 01/01/27 (c)   515,669 
 3,000,000   Maryland Economic Development Corp., Purple Line Light Rail Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/30/21 (c)
   2,982,240 
 1,320,000   Maryland Economic Development Corp., Purple Line Light Rail Project, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 11/30/21 (c)
   1,309,110 
     Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Mercy Medical Center, Series A (RB)     
 400,000   4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   420,760 
 250,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   280,203 
     Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Meritus Medical Center (RB)     
 210,000   4.00%, 07/01/25 (c)   230,311 
 145,000   4.25%, 07/01/25 (c)   157,373 
 1,500,000   5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)   1,660,590 
 500,000   5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)   558,000 
 625,000   5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)   709,325 
     Mayor and Council of Rockville, Ingleside at King Farm Project, Series B (RB)     
 1,000,000   5.00%, 11/01/24 (c)   959,950 
 2,705,000   5.00%, 11/01/24 (c)   2,658,934 
     Prince George’s County, Collington Episcopal Life Care Community, Inc. (RB)     
 1,000,000   5.25%, 04/01/27 (c)   1,006,980 
 1,000,000   5.25%, 04/01/27 (c)   1,023,980 
     Prince George’s County, Suitland-Naylor Road Project (TA)     
 500,000   4.75%, 01/01/26 (c)   521,570 
 500,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   524,055 
         38,688,740 
Massachusetts: 0.9%     
 365,000   Collegiate Charter School of Lowell (RB)
5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)
   386,382 
     Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Boston Medical Center Issue, Series D (RB)     
 285,000   4.00%, 07/01/25 (c)   292,940 
 2,105,000   5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)   2,321,941 
 1,000,000   Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Boston Student Housing Project (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)
   977,580 
 500,000   Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Emerson College (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)
   547,430 
     Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Emmanuel College, Series A (RB)     
 445,000   5.00%, 07/01/22 (c)   479,318 
 1,035,000   5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)   1,140,684 


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
Massachusetts: (continued)  
$100,000   Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Lasell College Issue (RB)
6.00%, 07/01/21 (c)
  $99,289 
     Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Lawrence General Hospital (RB)     
 2,000,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   1,759,500 
 1,900,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   1,692,273 
     Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Lawrence General Hospital, Series A (RB)     
 350,000   5.25%, 07/01/24 (c)   336,756 
 550,000   5.50%, 07/01/24 (c)   511,269 
     Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Linden Ponds, Inc. Facility (RB)     
 500,000   5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)   535,830 
 500,000   5.13%, 11/15/25 (c)   532,305 
     Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Newbridge on the Charles, Inc. (RB)     
 1,000,000   4.00%, 10/01/22 (c)   1,025,490 
 3,820,000   5.00%, 10/01/22 (c)   4,053,287 
 1,400,000   5.00%, 10/01/22 (c)   1,493,604 
 1,930,000   Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Provident Commonwealth Education Resources Issue, UMass Boston Student Housing Project (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)
   1,895,530 
     Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, UMass Memorial Health Care Obligated Group Issue, Series I (RB)     
 510,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   576,427 
 190,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   225,591 
     Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, UMass Memorial Health Care Obligated Group Issue, Series L (RB)     
 290,000   3.63%, 07/01/27 (c)   308,401 
 1,550,000   4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   1,670,590 
 1,000,000   Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Wellforce Issue, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/29 (c)
   1,166,110 
 1,510,000   Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, Series C (RB)
4.13%, 07/01/28 (c)
   1,538,630 
         25,567,157 
Michigan: 0.9%  
 290,000   Calhoun County Hospital Finance Authority, Oaklawn Hospital (RB)
5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)
   314,589 
 425,000   City of Flint Hospital Building Authority, Hurley Medical Center, Series B (RB)
4.75%, 07/01/23 (c)
   454,321 
 2,630,000   Dearborn Economic Development Corp., Henry Ford Village, Inc. Project (RB)
7.00%, 11/30/20 (c)
   2,000,536 
 500,000   Flint Hospital Building Authority, Hurley Medical Center (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/30 (c)
   522,280 
Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
Michigan: (continued)     
     Grand Rapids Economic Development Corp., Beacon Hill at EastGate Project, Series A (RB)     
$500,000   5.00%, 11/01/24 (c)  $499,975 
 500,000   5.00%, 11/01/24 (c)   501,460 
     Michigan Finance Authority, Lawrence Technological University Project (RB)     
 2,000,000   5.00%, 02/01/27 (c)   1,988,280 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 02/01/27 (c)   1,013,840 
 900,000   5.25%, 02/01/27 (c)   942,309 
     Michigan Finance Authority, Presbyterian Villages of Michigan (RB)     
 785,000   4.75%, 11/15/25   828,803 
 250,000   5.25%, 11/15/25 (c)   261,218 
 300,000   5.50%, 11/15/25 (c)   312,003 
     Michigan Finance Authority, Public Lighting Authority Local Project, Series B (RB)     
 110,000   5.00%, 07/01/23   120,299 
 3,575,000   5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)   3,799,975 
 215,000   5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)   230,364 
 165,000   5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)   184,122 
     Michigan Finance Authority, Thomas M. Cooley Law School Project (RB)     
 795,000   5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)   859,459 
 1,030,000   6.75%, 07/01/24 (c)   1,054,267 
 1,000,000   Michigan Municipal Bond Authority, Series C (RB) (AMBAC)
4.75%, 11/30/20 (c)
   1,000,370 
 100,000   Michigan State Building Authority, Series F (RB)
4.00%, 10/01/24
   104,770 
     Michigan Strategic Fund, Canterbury Health Care, Inc. Project (RB)     
 1,000,000   5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)   887,710 
 500,000   5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)   436,515 
     Michigan Strategic Fund, Evangelical Homes Project (RB)     
 2,735,000   5.25%, 06/01/22 (c)   2,774,548 
 2,000,000   5.50%, 06/01/22 (c)   2,017,620 
 700,000   Michigan Strategic Fund, I-75 Improvement Project (RB)
5.00%, 12/31/28 (c)
   829,360 
 260,000   Michigan Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority, Series B (RB)
0.00%, 11/16/20 (c) ^
   26,021 
 1,000,000   Waterford Township Economic Development Corp., Canterbury     
     Health Care, Inc. Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)
   887,710 
         24,852,724 
Minnesota: 1.1%     
 135,000   Chippewa County, Chippewa County-Montevideo Hospital Project (RB)
4.00%, 03/01/26 (c)
   138,006 
 500,000   City of Anoka, Homestead at Anoka, Inc. Project (RB)
4.25%, 11/01/24 (c)
   509,825 


 

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Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
Minnesota: (continued)     
     City of Apple Valley, Minnesota Senior Living LLC Project, Series B (RB)     
$1,000,000   5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)  $615,250 
 1,015,000   5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)   644,292 
     City of Apple Valley, PHS Apple Valley Senior Housing, Inc. Orchard Path Project (RB)     
 2,920,000   4.38%, 09/01/23 (c)   2,920,467 
 940,000   4.50%, 09/01/23 (c)   943,187 
     City of Bethel, The Lodge at the Lakes at Stillwater Project (RB)     
 500,000   5.00%, 06/01/23 (c)   502,010 
 750,000   5.00%, 06/01/23 (c)   754,537 
 350,000   5.00%, 06/01/23 (c)   356,577 
     City of Blaine, Crest View Senior Communities Project, Series A (RB)     
 1,355,000   5.75%, 07/01/25 (c)   1,248,903 
 1,055,000   6.13%, 07/01/25 (c)   958,362 
 400,000   6.13%, 07/01/25 (c)   370,576 
     City of Brooklyn Park, Charter School, Athlos Leadership Academy Project, Series A (RB)     
 245,000   5.50%, 07/01/25 (c)   253,724 
 250,000   5.50%, 07/01/25 (c)   260,818 
 500,000   5.75%, 07/01/25 (c)   525,760 
     City of Crookston, Health Care Facilities, Riverview Health Project (RB)     
 2,000,000   5.00%, 05/01/29 (c)   1,913,900 
 3,000,000   5.00%, 05/01/29 (c)   2,915,100 
     City of Deephaven, Charter School, Eagle Ridge Academy Project, Series A (RB)     
 500,000   5.25%, 07/01/25 (c)   542,230 
 1,000,000   5.50%, 07/01/25 (c)   1,085,730 
 500,000   City of Forest Lake, International Language Academy, Series A (RB) (SAW)
5.38%, 08/01/27 (c)
   551,670 
 750,000   City of Ham Lake, Charter School, DaVinci Academy Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)
   787,620 
 115,000   City of Maple Grove, Minnesota Health Care Facilities (RB)
3.38%, 05/01/27 (c)
   119,277 
 500,000   City of Minneapolis, Charter School, Hiawatha Academies Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)
   517,900 
 1,000,000   City of St. Paul Park, Health Care Facilities, Presbyterian Homes Interlude Transitional Care (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/23 (c)
   1,065,290 
     City of St. Paul, Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Series A (RB)     
 325,000   5.75%, 09/01/26 (c)   369,652 
 500,000   6.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   573,870 
     City of Wayzata, Folkestone Senior Living Community (RB)     
 350,000   4.00%, 08/01/24 (c)   346,801 
 500,000   5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)   520,455 
Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
Minnesota: (continued)     
$500,000   City of West St. Paul, Housing and Health Care Facilities, Walker Westwood Ridge Campus Project (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/25 (c)
  $497,720 
 665,000   Duluth Independent School District No. 709, Series A (CP)
4.20%, 03/01/27 (c)
   682,443 
 2,230,000   Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Augsburg College, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)
   2,227,435 
 1,000,000   Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Augsburg College, Series B (RB)
4.25%, 11/20/20 (c)
   935,380 
 750,000   Rice County, Educational Facilities, Shattuck-St. Mary’s School Project (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/22
   765,802 
 2,500,000   Saint Paul, Minnesota Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Episcopal Homes Project (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/23 (c)
   2,468,025 
 250,000   Township of Baytown, St. Croix Preparatory Academy Project, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
   257,625 
         30,146,219 
Mississippi: 0.0%     
 1,000,000   Mississippi Development Bank, Water and Sewer System (RB) (AGM)
6.88%, 12/01/23 (c)
   1,160,510 
Missouri: 0.9%     
     Boone County, Boone Hospital Center (RB)     
 410,000   3.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   405,306 
 565,000   4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   576,068 
 1,000,000   Cape Girardeau County Industrial Development Authority, South Eastern Health, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 03/01/27 (c)
   1,104,620 
 1,000,000   Citizens Memorial Hospital District of Polk County (RB)
5.00%, 11/30/20 (c)
   1,001,270 
 400,000   City of Blue Springs, Adams Farm Project, Series A (TA)
4.00%, 06/01/24 (c)
   395,656 
     City of Liberty, Liberty Commons Project, Series A (TA)     
 500,000   5.75%, 06/01/25 (c)   482,765 
 500,000   6.00%, 06/01/25 (c)   484,115 
     City of St. Ann, Northwest Plaza Development Project, Series A (TA)     
 1,600,000   4.63%, 11/01/27 (c)   1,536,224 
 1,625,000   5.38%, 11/01/27 (c)   1,542,369 
     City of St. Louis, Industrial Development Authority, Ballpark Village Development Project, Series A (RB)     
 250,000   4.38%, 11/15/26 (c)   217,993 
 500,000   4.75%, 11/15/26 (c)   439,885 


 

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Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
Missouri: (continued)     
     Grandview Industrial Development Authority, Truman’s Marketplace Project, Series A (TA)     
$1,075,000   4.25%, 05/01/25 (c)  $992,225 
 930,000   5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)   905,253 
 475,000   Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Lutheran Senior Services Projects, Series C (RB)
4.00%, 02/01/29 (c)
   489,454 
     I-470 Western Gateway Transportation Development District, Series A (RB)     
 500,000   4.50%, 12/01/26 (c)   509,235 
 1,000,000   5.25%, 12/01/26 (c)   1,016,060 
     Kansas City Industrial Development Authority, Kingswood Project (RB)     
 2,400,000   5.75%, 11/15/25 (c) (d) *   841,200 
 4,910,000   6.00%, 11/15/25 (c) (d) *   1,720,955 
 2,810,000   6.00%, 11/15/25 (c) (d) *   984,905 
     Kansas City Land Clearance Redevelopment Authority, Convention Center Hotel Project, Series B (AGM) (TA)     
 3,525,000   5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)   3,615,169 
 3,500,000   5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)   3,611,230 
 500,000   Kirkwood Industrial Development Authority, Missouri Retirement Community, Series A (RB)
5.25%, 05/15/27 (c)
   533,245 
 200,000   Lees Summit Industrial Development Authority, John Knox Village, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)
   205,038 
 40,000   Nevada City, Regional Medical Center (RB) (ACA)
4.30%, 11/30/20 (c)
   38,557 
 860,000   Rolla Industrial Development Authority, Westside Marketplace Redevelopment Project, Series A (TA)
5.38%, 05/01/25 (c)
   860,163 
 500,000   St. Louis County, Industrial Development Authority, Friendship Village St. Louis Obligated Group, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)
   541,970 
 150,000   St. Louis County, Industrial Development Authority, St. Andrew’s Resources, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)
   147,192 
         25,198,122 
Montana: 0.0%     
 500,000   Montana Facility Finance Authority, Kalispell Regional Medical Center, Series B (RB)
4.13%, 07/01/28 (c)
   536,290 
           
Nebraska: 0.1%     
     Central Plains Energy Project, Gas Project Crossover, Series A (RB)     
 125,000   5.00%, 09/01/30   159,090 
 2,185,000   5.00%, 09/01/42   2,973,654 
         3,132,744 
Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
Nevada: 0.6%     
     City of Las Vegas, Special Improvement District No. 814 (SA)     
$560,000   4.00%, 06/01/29 (c)  $561,764 
 250,000   4.00%, 06/01/29 (c)   252,148 
 10,000,000   City of Reno, Sales Tax, Transportation Rail Access Corridor Project (RB) (AGM)
0.00%, 07/01/38 (c) ^
   1,375,400 
 1,570,000   City of Reno, Tax Increment Senior Lien, Series C (TA)
5.40%, 11/30/20 (c)
   1,417,773 
 1,000,000   City of Sparks, Tourism Improvement District No. 1, Legends at Sparks Marina (RB)
2.75%, 06/15/28
   976,400 
 180,000   Clark County, Special Improvement District No. 159 (SA)
5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)
   188,978 
 625,000   Henderson Local Improvement District No. T-18 (SA)
4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)
   627,150 
     North Las Vegas, Special Improvement District No. 64 (SA)     
 250,000   4.63%, 12/01/28 (c)   255,658 
 500,000   4.63%, 12/01/28 (c)   514,485 
 4,045,000   State of Nevada, Department of Business and Industry, Fulcrum Sierra Biofuels, LLC Project (RB)
6.25%, 12/15/27 (c)
   3,912,769 
 2,125,000   State of Nevada, Department of Business and Industry, Fulcrum Sierra Holdings, LLC Project (RB)
6.95%, 08/15/28 (c)
   2,161,656 
     State of Nevada, Department of Business and Industry, Somerset Academy, Series A (RB)     
 400,000   5.00%, 12/15/25 (c)   415,512 
 500,000   5.00%, 12/15/25 (c)   514,280 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 12/15/25 (c)   1,046,290 
 1,000,000   5.13%, 12/15/25 (c)   1,035,630 
         15,255,893 
New Hampshire: 0.4%     
     New Hampshire Health and Education Facilities Authority, Hillside Village, Series A (RB)     
 1,000,000   6.13%, 07/01/24 (c)   765,590 
 1,500,000   6.13%, 07/01/24 (c)   1,261,830 
 500,000   6.25%, 07/01/24 (c)   409,295 
     New Hampshire National Finance Authority Resource Recovery, Covanta Project, Series B (RB)     
 1,000,000   3.75%, 07/01/25 (c) (p)   987,620 
 4,000,000   4.63%, 07/01/23 (c)   4,043,160 
     New Hampshire National Finance Authority, The Vista Project, Series A (RB)     
 1,600,000   5.63%, 07/01/25 (c)   1,639,344 
 2,750,000   5.75%, 07/01/25 (c)   2,825,130 
         11,931,969 


 

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Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
New Jersey: 8.1%     
     Atlantic City (GO)     
$25,000   5.00%, 11/01/21  $24,967 
 50,000   5.00%, 12/01/21   49,936 
 115,000   5.00%, 11/01/22   114,530 
 65,000   5.00%, 12/01/23 (c)   64,920 
 150,000   Camden County, New Jersey Improvement Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 02/15/24 (c)
   165,702 
     Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (RB)     
 2,450,000   5.25%, 11/01/24 (c)   2,474,720 
 1,410,000   5.25%, 11/01/24 (c)   1,433,829 
 2,005,000   Gloucester County, Pollution Control Financing Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/24
   2,094,243 
 470,000   New Jersey Economic Development     
     Authority, Bancroft Neurohealth Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)
   508,897 
 500,000   New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Black Horse EHT Urban Renewal LLC Project, Series A (RB) (SAW)
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)
   478,745 
     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Cigarette Tax Revenue (RB)     
 1,665,000   4.25%, 06/15/22 (c)   1,683,698 
 535,000   5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)   545,481 
 520,000   5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)   531,596 
 1,150,000   5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)   1,184,454 
 110,000   5.00%, 06/15/22   113,741 
 1,020,000   5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)   1,052,701 
 160,000   5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)   164,984 
     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Continental Airlines, Inc. Project (RB)     
 2,090,000   5.13%, 08/20/22 (c)   2,143,232 
 9,075,000   5.25%, 08/20/22 (c)   9,272,290 
 2,215,000   5.50%, 11/30/20 (c)   2,214,978 
 60,000   5.50%, 06/20/23 (c)   61,495 
 2,035,000   5.63%, 03/05/24 (c)   2,114,752 
 285,000   5.63%, 03/05/24 (c)   296,169 
 4,825,000   5.75%, 09/15/22 (c)   4,762,709 
     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Health Department and Taxation Division Office Project, Series A (RB)     
 500,000   5.00%, 12/15/27 (c)   554,055 
 1,130,000   5.00%, 12/15/27 (c)   1,261,905 
 55,000   New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Kapkowski Road Landfill Reclamation Improvement District Project (SA)
5.75%, 04/01/31
   57,346 
     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Lions Gate Project (RB)     
 655,000   4.88%, 01/01/24 (c)   656,382 
 500,000   5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)   491,920 
 1,800,000   5.25%, 01/01/24 (c)   1,727,676 
Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
New Jersey: (continued)    
     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Motor Vehicle Surcharges, Series A (RB)     
$980,000   3.38%, 07/01/27 (c)  $983,891 
 3,055,000   4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   3,182,149 
 1,640,000   4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   1,728,626 
 1,275,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   1,415,250 
 515,000   New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Motor Vehicle Surcharges, Series B (RB) (XLCA)
0.00%, 07/01/26 ^
   478,317 
     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, New Jersey Transit Corp. Project, Series A (RB)     
 1,075,000   4.00%, 11/01/27   1,185,220 
 780,000   5.00%, 11/01/27   910,221 
     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, New Jersey Transit Corp. Project, Series B (RB)     
 120,000   4.00%, 11/01/25   130,955 
 4,000,000   5.00%, 11/01/22   4,327,600 
 500,000   5.00%, 11/01/24   564,665 
     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Port Newark Container Terminal LLC Project (RB)     
 1,000,000   5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   1,080,510 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   1,100,370 
 1,000,000   New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Provident Group - Rowan University Student Housing Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)
   931,560 
 1,000,000   New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction Refunding, Series EE (RB)
5.25%, 03/01/21 (c)
   1,014,730 
     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series AAA (RB)     
 1,740,000   5.00%, 12/15/26 (c)   1,922,944 
 205,000   5.00%, 12/15/26 (c)   228,454 
 650,000   5.00%, 12/15/26 (c)   726,622 
     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series BBB (RB)     
 1,730,000   4.75%, 12/15/26 (c)   1,914,262 
 165,000   5.50%, 12/15/26 (c)   192,713 
     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series DDD (RB)     
 3,500,000   4.00%, 06/15/27 (c)   3,646,860 
 780,000   5.00%, 06/15/27 (c)   888,584 
 845,000   New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series EE (RB)
5.25%, 03/01/21 (c)
   857,447 


 

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Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
New Jersey: (continued)    
     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series GG (RB)     
$165,000   5.00%, 03/01/21 (c)  $167,295 
 360,000   5.25%, 03/01/21 (c)   365,303 
 210,000   5.25%, 03/01/21 (c)   213,093 
 105,000   5.25%, 03/01/21 (c)   106,547 
     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series II (RB)     
 470,000   5.00%, 03/01/22 (c)   493,063 
 515,000   5.00%, 03/01/22 (c)   547,548 
 290,000   5.00%, 03/01/22 (c)   303,607 
 435,000   5.00%, 03/01/22 (c)   458,294 
     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series KK (RB)     
 1,645,000   4.00%, 12/15/27 (c)   1,683,263 
 685,000   5.00%, 09/01/22 (c)   744,431 
 125,000   5.00%, 09/01/22 (c)   131,751 
     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series LLL (RB)     
 1,000,000   5.00%, 12/15/29 (c)   1,122,830 
 1,485,000   5.00%, 12/15/29 (c)   1,690,153 
 600,000   5.00%, 12/15/29 (c)   685,008 
 500,000   New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series MMM (RB)
4.00%, 12/15/29 (c)
   530,795 
     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series NN (RB)     
 320,000   4.00%, 03/01/23 (c)   329,677 
 3,050,000   5.00%, 03/01/22   3,217,140 
 265,000   5.00%, 03/01/23 (c)   281,679 
 230,000   5.00%, 03/01/23 (c)   245,127 
 300,000   5.00%, 03/01/23 (c)   321,021 
 1,725,000   5.00%, 03/01/23 (c)   1,859,998 
 865,000   5.00%, 03/01/23 (c)   935,852 
 1,175,000   5.00%, 03/01/23 (c)   1,246,745 
 650,000   5.00%, 03/01/23 (c)   698,444 
     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series PP (RB)     
 140,000   5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)   152,783 
 580,000   5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)   629,480 
 920,000   5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)   1,024,889 
 100,000   5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)   110,795 
 120,000   New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series RR (RB)
5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)
   129,836 
     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series UU (RB)     
 875,000   5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)   944,212 
 3,935,000   5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)   4,234,886 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
New Jersey: (continued)    
     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series WW (RB)     
$405,000   5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)  $441,539 
 630,000   5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)   685,434 
 1,235,000   5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)   1,352,597 
 680,000   5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)   743,145 
 435,000   5.25%, 06/15/25 (c)   488,218 
     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series XX (RB)     
 220,000   4.00%, 06/15/24   238,262 
 595,000   4.25%, 06/15/25 (c)   648,062 
 125,000   4.38%, 06/15/25 (c)   135,954 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 06/15/23   1,096,540 
 1,080,000   5.00%, 06/15/24   1,207,429 
     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, The Goethals Bridge Replacement Project (RB)     
 350,000   5.13%, 01/01/24 (c)   383,674 
 1,000,000   5.25%, 01/01/24 (c)   1,118,880 
 900,000   5.38%, 01/01/24 (c)   984,753 
 500,000   5.50%, 01/01/24 (c)   559,955 
     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, West Campus Housing, LLC - New Jersey City University Student Housing Project, Series A (RB)     
 150,000   4.13%, 07/01/25 (c)   138,404 
 2,065,000   5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)   1,940,233 
     New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, Higher Education Facilities Trust (RB)     
 550,000   5.00%, 06/15/22   586,564 
 515,000   5.00%, 06/15/23   564,718 
 1,090,000   5.00%, 06/15/24   1,218,620 
 265,000   New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, Higher Educational Capital Improvement, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/24 (c)
   294,860 
 1,000,000   New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, Rider University, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/21 (c)
   1,003,480 
 2,490,000   New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, Rider University, Series F (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
   2,482,555 
     New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Hospital Asset Transformation Program (RB)     
 940,000   5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)   1,029,601 
 630,000   5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)   689,176 
 500,000   5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)   566,980 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)   1,096,910 
 170,000   New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, St. Peter’s University System (RB)
6.00%, 07/01/21 (c)
   174,347 
     New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series A (RB)     
 230,000   0.00%, 12/15/25 ^   202,883 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
New Jersey: (continued)    
$270,000   0.00%, 12/15/25 ^  $238,167 
 575,000   0.00%, 12/15/26 ^   489,170 
 4,440,000   0.00%, 12/15/28 ^   3,498,898 
 870,000   0.00%, 12/15/28 ^   685,595 
 325,000   0.00%, 12/15/29 ^   245,460 
 3,210,000   0.00%, 12/15/30 ^   2,325,484 
 1,880,000   0.00%, 12/15/31 ^   1,305,980 
 2,020,000   0.00%, 12/15/32 ^   1,342,411 
 705,000   0.00%, 12/15/33 ^   448,824 
 1,190,000   0.00%, 12/15/33 ^   757,590 
 915,000   0.00%, 12/15/34 ^   559,285 
 765,000   0.00%, 12/15/34 ^   467,599 
 540,000   0.00%, 12/15/35 ^   315,657 
 1,780,000   0.00%, 12/15/37 ^   950,093 
 1,115,000   0.00%, 12/15/37 ^   595,142 
 605,000   0.00%, 12/15/38 ^   308,405 
 4,000,000   0.00%, 12/15/38 ^   2,039,040 
 1,500,000   0.00%, 12/15/39 ^   729,720 
 930,000   0.00%, 12/15/40 ^   431,297 
 695,000   4.00%, 12/15/28 (c)   742,496 
 2,295,000   4.00%, 12/15/29 (c)   2,397,059 
 1,000,000   4.25%, 12/15/28 (c)   1,065,660 
 360,000   5.00%, 06/15/21 (c)   368,399 
 5,875,000   5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)   6,137,789 
 665,000   5.00%, 06/15/24   743,463 
 5,900,000   5.00%, 12/15/28 (c)   6,686,411 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 12/15/28 (c)   1,142,360 
 200,000   5.00%, 12/15/28   235,794 
 385,000   5.00%, 12/15/29 (c)   437,529 
 370,000   5.25%, 06/15/21 (c)   379,076 
 430,000   5.25%, 12/15/21   451,027 
 100,000   5.25%, 12/15/23   112,186 
 310,000   5.50%, 12/15/21   326,021 
 205,000   5.50%, 12/15/23   231,543 
     New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series AA (RB)     
 525,000   3.75%, 12/15/28 (c)   544,614 
 220,000   4.00%, 06/15/22 (c)   224,583 
 695,000   4.25%, 06/15/24 (c)   713,556 
 150,000   4.75%, 06/15/25 (c)   160,733 
 1,375,000   4.75%, 06/15/25 (c)   1,464,966 
 345,000   5.00%, 06/15/22   367,936 
 4,710,000   5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)   4,933,960 
 265,000   5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)   278,738 
 425,000   5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)   445,757 
 1,940,000   5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)   2,033,857 
 200,000   5.00%, 06/15/23 (c)   216,460 
 135,000   5.00%, 06/15/23 (c)   145,480 
 640,000   5.00%, 06/15/23 (c)   680,262 
 1,115,000   5.00%, 06/15/23 (c)   1,181,209 
 1,195,000   5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)   1,283,669 
 1,620,000   5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)   1,744,772 
 665,000   5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)   714,689 
 340,000   5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)   365,031 
 925,000   5.25%, 06/15/23 (c)   993,746 
 130,000   5.25%, 06/15/23 (c)   139,187 
 505,000   5.25%, 06/15/25 (c)   550,995 
 835,000   New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series B (RB)
5.25%, 06/15/21 (c)
   854,656 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
New Jersey: (continued)    
     New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series BB (RB)     
$1,745,000   3.25%, 12/15/28 (c)  $1,660,891 
 9,095,000   3.50%, 12/15/28 (c)   8,642,433 
 1,140,000   4.00%, 12/15/28 (c)   1,198,710 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 12/15/28 (c)   1,167,500 
     New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series C (RB) (AMBAC)     
 430,000   0.00%, 12/15/24 ^   392,723 
 250,000   0.00%, 12/15/25 ^   222,205 
 985,000   0.00%, 12/15/26 ^   845,593 
 185,000   0.00%, 12/15/28 ^   147,547 
 265,000   0.00%, 12/15/30 ^   195,840 
 365,000   0.00%, 12/15/31 ^   259,165 
 5,475,000   0.00%, 12/15/35 ^   3,272,517 
 2,245,000   5.25%, 12/15/24 (c)   2,476,594 
     New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series D (RB)     
 325,000   5.00%, 12/15/24   368,167 
 960,000   5.00%, 12/15/24 (c)   1,047,370 
 295,000   5.25%, 12/15/23   330,958 
     Newark Housing Port Authority, Marine Terminal Redevelopment Project (RB)     
 120,000   5.00%, 01/01/32   139,355 
 100,000   5.25%, 01/01/27   115,329 
     South Jersey Port Corp., Marine Terminal, Series B (RB)     
 4,000,000   5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   4,341,560 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   1,075,050 
 360,000   5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   399,564 
 750,000   5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   827,550 
     Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Series A (RB)     
 4,800,000   5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)   5,537,664 
 4,000,000   5.25%, 06/01/28 (c)   4,682,840 
     Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Series B (RB)     
 1,705,000   3.20%, 06/01/27   1,742,817 
 7,760,000   5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)   8,782,380 
         224,495,129 
New Mexico: 0.0%    
 1,000,000   Winrock Town Center Tax Increment Development District No. 1 (TA)
5.75%, 11/30/20 (c)
   1,009,690 
New York: 8.1%    
     Brooklyn Arena Local Development Corp., Barclays Center (RB)     
 395,000   0.00%, 07/15/32 ^   257,516 
 370,000   0.00%, 07/15/33 ^   229,678 
 180,000   0.00%, 07/15/47 ^   57,350 
     Brooklyn Arena Local Development Corp., Barclays Center, Series A (RB)     
 345,000   5.00%, 07/15/26   393,100 
 5,040,000   5.00%, 01/15/27 (c)   5,495,969 
     Build NYC Resource Corp., Brooklyn Navy Yard Cogeneration Partners, L.P. Project (RB)     
 5,700,000   5.00%, 12/31/28   6,097,347 
 9,700,000   5.25%, 12/31/28 (c)   10,266,383 
 4,700,000   5.50%, 12/31/28 (c)   4,922,921 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
New York: (continued)    
$250,000   Build NYC Resource Corp., Metropolitan College of New York Project (RB)
5.25%, 11/01/24 (c)
  $268,008 
 660,000   Build NYC Resource Corp., Pratt Paper, Inc. Project (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/24 (c)
   685,872 
 1,000,000   Chautauqua Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp. (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/24 (c)
   1,011,770 
 65,000   Dutchess County Industrial Development Agency, Bard College Civic Facility, Series A (RB)
4.50%, 11/30/20 (c)
   65,001 
     Erie Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Series A (RB)     
 1,295,000   5.00%, 11/30/20 (c)   1,295,712 
 335,000   5.00%, 11/30/20 (c)   335,184 
 20,000,000   Erie Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Series C (RB)
0.00%, 11/30/20 (c) ^
   2,197,800 
 10,000,000   Erie Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Series D (RB)
0.00%, 11/30/20 (c) ^
   716,600 
 2,175,000   Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/22 (c)
   2,220,022 
     Monroe County Industrial Development Corp., St. Ann’s Community Project (RB)     
 500,000   4.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   500,325 
 230,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   239,044 
 3,285,000   Nassau County Tobacco Settlement Corp., Series A-2 (RB)
5.25%, 11/16/20 (c)
   3,285,197 
     Nassau County Tobacco Settlement Corp., Series A-3 (RB)     
 3,655,000   5.00%, 11/16/20 (c)   3,655,256 
 3,905,000   5.13%, 11/16/20 (c)   3,905,469 
     New Rochelle Industrial Development Agency (RB)     
 1,496,234   5.25%, 01/01/21 (c) (d)   29,925 
 68,502   5.50%, 07/01/19 (d) *   1,370 
 1,620,000   New York City Housing Development Corp., 8 Spruce Street, Class E (RB)
3.50%, 05/15/24 (c)
   1,676,182 
     New York City Industrial Development Agency, Queens Baseball Stadium Project (RB) (AMBAC)     
 1,545,000   4.75%, 11/30/20 (c)   1,544,923 
 110,000   5.00%, 11/30/20 (c)   110,007 
 650,000   5.00%, 11/30/20 (c)   631,767 
 100,000   5.00%, 11/30/20 (c)   100,014 
 825,000   5.00%, 11/30/20 (c)   825,041 
 120,000   5.00%, 11/30/20 (c)   120,008 
     New York Counties Tobacco Trust IV (RB)     
 10,525,000   0.00%, 11/16/20 (c) ^   761,799 
 745,000   5.00%, 11/16/20 (c)   751,370 
     New York Counties Tobacco Trust V (RB)     
 1,640,000   0.00%, 11/16/20 (c) ^   580,347 
 100,000,000   0.00%, 11/16/20 (c) ^   2,954,000 
 64,000,000   0.00%, 11/16/20 (c) ^   3,536,000 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
New York: (continued)    
     New York Counties Tobacco Trust VI (RB)     
$1,160,000   3.75%, 06/01/26 (c)  $1,072,049 
 5,500,000   5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   5,655,980 
     New York Liberty Development Corp., 3 World Trade Center Project (RB)     
 22,275,000   5.00%, 11/15/24 (c)   22,821,628 
 4,210,000   5.15%, 11/15/24 (c)   4,371,159 
 3,700,000   5.38%, 11/15/24 (c)   3,829,167 
 10,000,000   7.25%, 11/15/24 (c)   10,372,900 
 255,000   New York Liberty Development Corp., 7 World Trade Center Project (RB)
5.00%, 03/15/22 (c)
   265,373 
 480,000   New York State Dormitory Authority, CUNY Student Housing Project (RB) (AMBAC)
5.50%, 07/01/35
   622,939 
 150,000   New York State Dormitory Authority, Fit Student Housing Corp. (RB)
5.25%, 07/01/31
   173,330 
 200,000   New York State Dormitory Authority, Pace University, Series A (RB)
4.25%, 05/01/23 (c)
   203,796 
 50,000   New York State Dormitory Authority, Yeshiva University, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/21 (c)
   50,294 
     New York Transportation Development Corp., American Airlines, Inc. John F. Kennedy International Airport Project (RB)     
 6,640,000   5.00%, 08/01/21 (c)   6,614,834 
 7,350,000   5.00%, 08/01/21 (c)   7,379,179 
 3,250,000   5.25%, 08/01/30 (c)   3,349,742 
 2,650,000   5.38%, 08/01/30 (c)   2,746,380 
     New York Transportation Development Corp., Delta Air Lines, Inc. - LaGuardia Airport Terminals C&D Redevelopment Project (RB)     
 2,085,000   4.00%, 10/01/30   2,141,691 
 1,600,000   5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   1,736,016 
 160,000   5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   173,182 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 10/01/30 (c)   1,072,970 
 3,650,000   5.00%, 10/01/30 (c)   3,986,712 
     New York Transportation Development Corp., LaGuardia Airport Terminal B Redevelopment Project, Series A (RB)     
 1,000,000   4.00%, 07/01/24 (c)   1,045,500 
 420,000   5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)   461,517 
 3,130,000   5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)   3,352,543 
 230,000   5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)   249,907 
 2,225,000   5.25%, 07/01/24 (c)   2,398,394 
     New York Transportation Development Corp., Terminal One Group Association, L.P. Project (RB)     
 2,550,000   5.00%, 01/01/22   2,646,492 
 3,355,000   5.00%, 01/01/23   3,584,516 
 4,000,000   Niagara Area Development Corp., New York Solid Waste Disposal Facility,Series A (RB)
4.75%, 07/01/23 (c)
   4,055,640 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
New York: (continued)    
$700,000   Orange County Industrial Development Agency, The Glen Arden, Inc. Project (RB)
5.70%, 11/30/20 (c)
  $560,126 
 355,000   Otsego County Capital Resource Corp., Hartwick College Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)
   297,739 
 110,000   Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, JFK International Air Terminal LLC Project, Series 8 (RB)
6.00%, 12/01/20 (c)
   110,448 
     Suffolk Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Series B (RB)     
 65,000   5.38%, 11/30/20 (c)   64,997 
 4,150,000   6.00%, 11/30/20 (c)   4,154,357 
 6,150,000   Suffolk Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Series C (RB)
6.63%, 06/01/22 (c)
   6,343,110 
     Syracuse Industrial Development Agency, Carousel Center Project, Series A (RB)     
 550,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   461,362 
 200,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   165,508 
 945,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   846,399 
 2,465,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   2,171,123 
 1,500,000   TSASC, Inc., Tobacco Settlement Bonds, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/23
   1,524,570 
     TSASC, Inc., Tobacco Settlement Bonds, Series B (RB)     
 13,285,000   5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)   13,727,922 
 16,980,000   5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)   17,644,088 
 5,000,000   Tuxedo Farms Local Development Corp. (RB)
6.55%, 05/01/27 (c)
   5,595,500 
     Ulster County Capital Resource Corp., Woodland Pond of New Paltz Project (RB)     
 855,000   4.00%, 09/15/24 (c)   818,423 
 400,000   5.00%, 09/15/24 (c)   375,244 
 180,000   5.25%, 09/15/24 (c)   162,608 
 1,000,000   5.25%, 09/15/24 (c)   942,890 
 3,390,000   Westchester County Industrial Development Agency, Million Air Two LLC General Aviation Facilities Project, Series A (RB)
7.00%, 06/01/24 (c)
   3,500,887 
 255,000   Westchester County Local Development Corp., Medical Center (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/25 (c)
   277,009 
 4,575,000   Westchester Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Series C (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/23 (c)
   4,759,830 
     Yonkers Economic Development Corp., Charter School of Educational Excellence Project, Series A (RB)     
 275,000   5.00%, 10/15/29 (c)   295,298 
 315,000   5.00%, 10/15/29 (c)   346,456 
         223,304,001 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
North Carolina: 0.6%    
$1,000,000   Columbus County Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority, Series C (RB)
2.10%, 10/01/24 (p)
  $1,044,440 
     North Carolina Department of Transportation, I-77 Hot Lanes Project (RB)     
 1,000,000   5.00%, 06/30/25 (c)   1,071,310 
 1,430,000   5.00%, 06/30/25 (c)   1,505,418 
     North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Lutheran Services for the Aging, Series A (RB)     
 245,000   4.75%, 03/01/22 (c)   247,656 
 1,330,000   5.00%, 03/01/22 (c)   1,342,156 
 820,000   5.00%, 03/01/22 (c)   829,504 
 150,000   North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Pennybyrn at Maryfield (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/25
   159,363 
     North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Retirement Facilities (RB)     
 550,000   4.70%, 07/01/25 (c)   549,967 
 250,000   5.00%, 10/01/24 (c)   257,593 
 250,000   5.00%, 10/01/24 (c)   262,633 
     North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Retirement Facilities, Series A (RB)     
 165,000   5.00%, 10/01/24 (c)   176,850 
 385,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   407,149 
 250,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   266,438 
 465,000   North Carolina Medical Care Commission,Salemtowne Project (RB)
5.25%, 10/01/25 (c)
   493,863 
 1,225,000   North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Wake Forest University (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)
   1,278,912 
     North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Triangle Expressway System (RB) (AGM)     
 1,150,000   3.00%, 01/01/30 (c)   1,203,889 
 1,250,000   4.00%, 01/01/30 (c)   1,362,075 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)   1,192,490 
 100,000   5.00%, 01/01/29 (c)   125,668 
 1,705,000   5.00%, 01/01/30 (c)   2,025,676 
         15,803,050 
North Dakota: 0.2%    
 25,000   City of Grand Forks, Altru Health System Obligated Group (RB)
4.00%, 12/01/21 (c)
   25,412 
     City of Williston, Eagle Crest Apartments LLC Project (RB)     
 615,000   6.25%, 09/01/23 (d) *   270,600 
 1,285,000   7.75%, 09/01/23 (c) (d) *   565,400 
 750,000   County of Ward, Health Care Facilities, Trinity Obligated Group, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)
   815,295 
     Grand Forks County, Solid Waste Disposal, Red River Biorefinery LLC (RB)     
 1,000,000   5.75%, 09/15/26 (c)   916,770 
 3,500,000   6.38%, 09/15/26 (c)   2,992,360 
         5,585,837 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Northern Mariana Islands: 0.2%     
$5,320,000   Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Series A (GO) (AGM)
5.00%, 11/30/20 (c)
  $4,912,860 
Ohio: 4.9%     
 500,000   Akron Bath Copley Joint Township Hospital District, Summa Health Obligated Group (RB)
5.25%, 11/15/26 (c)
   583,525 
     Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Series A-2 (RB)     
 2,500,000   3.00%, 06/01/30 (c)   2,395,500 
 9,075,000   4.00%, 06/01/30 (c)   9,844,288 
 57,425,000   Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Series B-2 (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/30 (c)
   61,483,225 
 25,000,000   Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Series B-3 (RB)
0.00%, 06/01/30 (c) ^
   3,542,750 
     Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, Playhouse Square Foundation Project (RB)     
 1,000,000   5.00%, 12/01/28   1,039,640 
 750,000   5.25%, 12/01/28 (c)   774,885 
 3,000,000   5.50%, 12/01/28 (c)   3,108,630 
 940,000   5.50%, 12/01/28 (c)   965,220 
 1,750,000   County of Cuyahoga, Ohio Hospital, The Metrohealth System (RB)
5.25%, 02/15/27 (c)
   2,019,972 
     County of Montgomery, Premier Health Partners Obligated Group, Series A (RB)     
 550,000   3.00%, 11/15/29 (c)   528,115 
 4,100,000   4.00%, 11/15/29 (c)   4,322,835 
 3,940,000   4.00%, 11/15/29 (c)   4,185,501 
 400,000   Franklin County, First Community Village Obligated Group (RB)
5.63%, 11/30/20 (c)
   406,128 
 890,000   Gallia County, Holzer Health System Obligated Group (RB)
8.00%, 07/01/22 (c)
   962,802 
 1,040,000   Marion County, Health Care Facilities, United Church Homes, Inc. (RB)
5.13%, 12/01/26 (c)
   1,059,989 
     Muskingum County, Ohio Hospital Facilities, Genesis HealthCare System Obligated Group Project (RB)     
 490,000   5.00%, 02/15/23 (c)   505,641 
 1,530,000   5.00%, 02/15/23 (c)   1,573,467 
 490,000   5.00%, 02/15/23 (c)   511,864 
 2,270,000   Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, AK Steel Corp. Project, Series A (RB)
6.75%, 02/01/22 (c)
   2,212,614 
 2,500,000   Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, American Electric Co. Project, Series B (RB)
2.60%, 10/01/24 (c) (p)
   2,566,675 
 9,500,000   Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, AMG Vanadium Project (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)
   9,686,675 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Ohio: (continued)     
     Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, Ohio Valley Electric Corp. Project, Series A (RB)     
$4,000,000   2.88%, 02/01/26  $4,045,960 
 6,000,000   3.25%, 09/01/29   6,062,940 
     Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, Pratt Paper LLC Project (RB)     
 500,000   4.25%, 01/15/28 (c)   533,505 
 4,000,000   4.50%, 01/15/28 (c)   4,286,640 
 1,100,000   Ohio Airport Special Revenue, Continental Airlines, Inc. Project (RB)
5.38%, 11/30/20 (c)
   1,100,990 
 795,000   Ohio Water Development Authority, United States Steel Corp. Project (RB)
6.60%, 11/01/21 (c)
   761,427 
 1,000,000   Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority, Convention Center Hotel Acquisition and Demolition Project, Series A (RB)
3.00%, 05/01/22 (c)
   996,160 
     Southeastern Ohio Port Authority, Hospital Facilities Revenue, Memorial Health System Obligated Group Project (RB)     
 250,000   5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)   251,073 
 245,000   5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)   250,138 
 70,000   5.50%, 12/01/24 (c)   72,469 
 710,000   5.75%, 12/01/22 (c)   742,475 
 570,000   6.00%, 12/01/22 (c)   588,799 
 1,000,000   Southeastern Ohio Port Authority, Purecycle Project, Series A (RB)
7.00%, 12/01/27 (c)
   1,002,780 
         134,975,297 
Oklahoma: 1.0%     
     Comanche County Hospital Authority, Series A (RB)     
 300,000   4.25%, 07/01/22 (c)   303,366 
 210,000   5.00%, 07/01/22 (c)   218,961 
     Holdenville Public Works Authority, Series A (RB) (AGM)     
 780,000   4.30%, 11/01/24 (c)   712,031 
 605,000   4.38%, 11/01/24 (c)   549,655 
     Norman Regional Hospital Authority (RB)     
 340,000   3.25%, 09/01/29 (c)   347,021 
 150,000   4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   160,788 
     Oklahoma County Finance Authority, Epworth Villa Project, Series A (RB)     
 825,000   5.00%, 04/01/22 (c)   746,089 
 135,000   5.00%, 04/01/23   134,449 
     Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, OU Medicine Project, Series B (RB)     
 700,000   5.00%, 08/15/28 (c)   823,333 
 7,000,000   5.25%, 08/15/28 (c)   8,087,870 
 2,900,000   5.25%, 08/15/28 (c)   3,375,571 
 7,320,000   5.50%, 08/15/28 (c)   8,500,204 
 1,300,000   5.50%, 08/15/28 (c)   1,514,682 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Oklahoma: (continued)     
$375,000   Rogers County Industrial Development Authority (RB)
3.63%, 04/01/25 (c)
  $389,535 
 2,125,000   Tulsa Municipal Airport Trust, American Airlines, Inc. (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/25 (c) (p)
   2,150,904 
         28,014,459 
Oregon: 0.5%     
     Oregon State Business Development Commission, Red Rock Biofuels LLC Clean Energy Project (RB) (SAW)     
 7,500,000   6.50%, 04/01/28 (c) (d) *   4,863,675 
 8,500,000   6.50%, 04/01/28 (c) (d) *   5,512,165 
 3,480,000   Oregon State Business Development Commission, Red Rock Biofuels LLC Clean Energy Project, Series 248-G (RB)
9.00%, 04/01/30 (c)
   3,027,252 
         13,403,092 
Pennsylvania: 3.4%     
     Allegheny County Industrial Development Authority, United States Steel Corp. Project (RB)     
 200,000   4.88%, 11/01/24   190,308 
 475,000   5.75%, 08/01/22 (c)   428,165 
 500,000   6.75%, 12/01/21 (c)   490,390 
     Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone Development Authority (RB)     
 2,000,000   5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)   2,083,180 
 250,000   5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)   265,643 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 05/01/28   1,071,830 
 500,000   5.00%, 05/01/28 (c)   523,555 
 250,000   5.00%, 05/01/28 (c)   265,940 
     Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone Development Authority, Series A (RB)     
 1,915,000   5.00%, 05/01/22 (c)   1,985,683 
 150,000   5.00%, 05/01/22 (c)   155,921 
 3,980,000   5.00%, 05/01/22 (c)   4,112,653 
     Berks County Industrial Development Authority, Tower Health Project (RB)     
 440,000   3.75%, 11/01/27 (c)   411,215 
 120,000   5.00%, 11/01/26   133,870 
 770,000   5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)   810,125 
 110,000   5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)   119,513 
 195,000   5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)   209,918 
 1,170,000   Berks County Municipal Authority, Tower Health Project, Series B-3 (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/29 (c) (p)
   1,302,631 
 1,565,000   Blythe Township Solid Waste Authority (RB)
7.75%, 12/01/27 (c)
   1,722,846 
     Chester County Health and Education Facilities Authority, Immaculata University Project (RB)     
 1,600,000   4.25%, 11/01/27 (c)   1,240,240 
 430,000   5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)   321,115 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)   776,200 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Pennsylvania: (continued)     
$3,000,000   Chester County Health and Education Facilities Authority, Simpson Senior Services Project (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)
  $2,948,760 
 440,000   Chester County Health and Education Facilities Authority, Simpson Senior Services Project, Series A (RB)
5.25%, 12/01/25 (c)
   445,056 
     Chester County Industrial Development Authority, Woodland at Greystone Project (SA)     
 400,000   5.00%, 03/01/28 (c)   404,128 
 400,000   5.13%, 03/01/28 (c)   401,548 
     Crawford County Hospital Authority, Meadville Medical Center Project, Series A (RB)     
 1,440,000   6.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   1,549,613 
 440,000   6.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   475,020 
 400,000   Cumberland County Municipal Authority, Asbury Pennsylvania Obligated Group (RB)
5.25%, 01/01/22 (c)
   401,804 
 500,000   Cumberland County Municipal Authority, Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries Project (RB)
4.00%, 01/01/25 (c)
   516,040 
 500,000   Dauphin County General Authority, The Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Project (RB)
5.00%, 10/15/27
   501,945 
 315,000   Delaware County Authority, Eastern University (RB)
5.25%, 10/01/22 (c)
   307,632 
     Delaware County Industrial Development Authority, Chester Community Charter School Project, Series A (RB)     
 395,000   5.13%, 06/01/26 (c)   402,169 
 720,000   5.25%, 11/20/20 (c)   720,058 
 800,000   6.13%, 11/20/20 (c)   800,264 
     Delaware River Port Authority, Port District Project (RB)     
 100,000   5.00%, 01/01/22   104,474 
 840,000   5.00%, 01/01/23 (c)   894,785 
 1,080,000   5.00%, 01/01/23 (c)   1,153,678 
 2,000,000   Doylestown Hospital Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)
   2,227,320 
     Franklin County Industrial Development Authority, Menno-Haven, Inc. Project (RB)     
 215,000   5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)   221,912 
 500,000   5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)   517,785 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)   1,032,810 
 1,700,000   Fulton County Industrial Development Authority, The Fulton County Medical Center Project (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
   1,725,245 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Pennsylvania: (continued)     
$1,000,000   Lancaster County Hospital Authority, Brethren Village Project (RB)
5.13%, 07/01/27 (c)
  $1,054,990 
     Lancaster County Hospital Authority, St. Anne’s Retirement Community, Inc. Project (RB)     
 425,000   5.00%, 03/01/27 (c)   439,000 
 310,000   5.00%, 03/01/27 (c)   321,520 
 425,000   5.00%, 03/01/27 (c)   445,311 
 1,100,000   Lehigh County General Purpose Authority, Bible Fellowship Church Homes, Inc. (RB)
5.25%, 07/01/22 (c)
   1,120,229 
     Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority, Albert Einstein Healthcare Network Issue, Series A (RB)     
 635,000   4.25%, 01/15/25 (c)   655,764 
 4,235,000   5.25%, 01/15/25 (c)   4,423,457 
     Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority, Whitemarsh Continuing Care Retirement Community Project (RB)     
 150,000   5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)   153,437 
 870,000   5.25%, 01/01/25 (c)   881,928 
 820,000   5.38%, 01/01/25 (c)   828,913 
     Moon Industrial Development Authority, Baptist Homes Society (RB)     
 300,000   5.63%, 07/01/25 (c)   314,415 
 590,000   6.00%, 07/01/25 (c)   609,269 
 1,000,000   Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, CarbonLite P, LLC Project (RB)
5.25%, 06/01/26
   989,030 
 2,000,000   Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Energy Supply LLC Project, Series A (RB)
6.40%, 09/01/25 (c)
   1,651,700 
     Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Tapestry Moon Senior Housing Project, Series A (RB)     
 3,040,000   6.50%, 12/01/28 (c)   2,584,000 
 5,470,000   6.75%, 12/01/28 (c)   4,649,500 
     Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, The Pennsylvania Rapid Bridge Replacement Project (RB)     
 1,685,000   4.13%, 06/30/26 (c)   1,798,670 
 45,000   5.00%, 12/31/22   48,849 
 125,000   5.00%, 12/31/23   140,399 
 550,000   5.00%, 12/31/24   637,549 
 1,105,000   5.00%, 12/31/25   1,315,480 
 575,000   5.00%, 06/30/26 (c)   677,563 
 1,485,000   5.00%, 06/30/26 (c)   1,784,198 
 500,000   5.00%, 06/30/26 (c)   561,465 
 410,000   5.00%, 06/30/26 (c)   476,071 
     Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Delaware Valley College of Science and Agriculture Project, Series LL (RB)     
 230,000   4.00%, 11/01/22 (c)   212,773 
 250,000   5.00%, 11/01/22 (c)   253,883 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Pennsylvania: (continued)     
$1,000,000   Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School Project, Series A (RB)
7.25%, 06/15/24 (c)
  $1,114,070 
     Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc. Project, Series A (RB)     
 440,000   6.38%, 06/01/25 (c)   440,576 
 440,000   6.50%, 06/01/25 (c)   440,141 
 415,000   6.63%, 06/01/25 (c)   415,374 
     Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Independence Charter School West Project (RB) (SAW)     
 350,000   4.00%, 12/15/26 (c)   359,552 
 355,000   5.00%, 12/15/26 (c)   371,138 
 5,000,000   Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, The University of the Arts (RB)
5.00%, 03/15/28 (c)
   5,089,100 
 2,000,000   Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, University Square Apartments Project (RB)
5.50%, 12/01/26 (c)
   2,067,620 
     Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Wesley Enhanced Living Obligation Group, Series A (RB)     
 735,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   752,927 
 2,500,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   2,433,000 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   992,090 
 1,000,000   Philadelphia Hospitals and Higher Education Facilities Authority, Temple University Health System Obligated Group (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
   1,136,930 
     Philadelphia Hospitals and Higher Education Facilities Authority, Temple University Health System Obligated Group, Series A (RB)     
 1,240,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   1,422,863 
 220,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   251,183 
 5,020,000   5.63%, 07/01/22 (c)   5,307,847 
 2,190,000   5.63%, 07/01/22 (c)   2,325,167 
 250,000   Scranton Redevelopment Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/24 (c)
   243,230 
 1,650,000   Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/23 (c)
   1,698,741 
 1,210,000   Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority, Series B (RB)
4.00%, 01/01/23 (c)
   1,200,284 
         93,464,183 
Puerto Rico: 3.6%     
     Puerto Rico Commonwealth Aqueduct and Sewer Authority, Series A (RB)     
 25,000   4.00%, 07/01/22   25,503 
 5,365,000   5.00%, 07/01/22 (c)   5,539,362 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Puerto Rico: (continued)     
$100,000   5.00%, 07/01/22  $104,000 
 1,050,000   5.13%, 07/01/22 (c)   1,084,125 
 5,520,000   5.25%, 07/01/22 (c)   5,699,400 
 3,895,000   5.75%, 07/01/22 (c)   4,065,406 
 1,000,000   6.00%, 11/30/20 (c)   1,015,000 
 4,425,000   6.00%, 07/01/22 (c)   4,640,719 
 200,000   6.13%, 07/01/24   212,000 
 100,000   Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical and Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, AES Puerto Rico Project (RB)
6.63%, 11/30/20 (c)
   103,500 
     Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical and Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, Ana G. Mendez University System Project (RB)     
 100,000   5.13%, 04/01/22 (c)   98,902 
 100,000   5.38%, 04/01/22 (c)   98,414 
 20,000   Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical and Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, University Plaza Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/21 (c)
   20,004 
 80,064   Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp. (RB) (AMBAC)
0.00%, 08/01/47 ^
   22,225 
     Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Series A-1 (RB)     
 2,127,000   0.00%, 07/01/24 ^   1,964,689 
 2,000,000   4.50%, 07/01/25 (c)   2,094,000 
 4,683,000   4.55%, 07/01/28 (c)   4,885,868 
 11,374,000   4.75%, 07/01/28 (c)   11,967,382 
 19,114,000   5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)   20,363,100 
     Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Series A-2 (RB)     
 9,835,000   4.33%, 07/01/28 (c)   10,118,051 
 9,035,000   4.33%, 07/01/28 (c)   9,295,027 
 6,237,000   4.54%, 07/01/28 (c)   6,475,004 
 8,458,000   4.78%, 07/01/28 (c)   8,891,388 
         98,783,069 
Rhode Island: 0.4%     
 100,000   Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corp., Care New England Issue, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/26
   107,198 
     Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corp., Lifespan Obligated Group Issue (RB)     
 250,000   5.00%, 05/15/23   272,115 
 690,000   5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)   763,161 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)   1,127,970 
     Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Series A (RB)     
 24,580,000   0.00%, 11/16/20 (c) ^   3,800,314 
 1,650,000   5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)   1,785,003 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Rhode Island: (continued)     
     Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Series B (RB)     
$2,000,000   4.50%, 06/01/25 (c)  $2,092,480 
 2,000,000   5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)   2,143,940 
         12,092,181 
South Carolina: 0.7%     
 800,000   Berkeley County (SA)
4.38%, 11/01/29 (c)
   809,800 
 9,878,170   Connector 2000 Association, Inc., Series A-1 (RB)
0.00%, 04/01/26 (c) ^
   899,111 
     South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority, Hampton Medical Center Project (RB)     
 500,000   5.00%, 11/01/24 (c)   554,740 
 650,000   5.00%, 11/01/24 (c)   726,505 
 500,000   5.00%, 11/01/24 (c)   562,905 
     South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority, High Point Academy Project, Series A (RB)     
 500,000   5.75%, 12/15/26 (c)   541,400 
 500,000   5.75%, 12/15/26 (c)   548,175 
     South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority, South Carolina Episcopal Home at Still Hopes (RB)     
 1,750,000   5.00%, 04/01/25 (c)   1,842,977 
 5,000,000   5.00%, 04/01/25 (c)   5,274,350 
 1,000,000   South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority, South Carolina Episcopal Home at Still Hopes, Series A (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 04/01/24 (c)
   1,054,290 
 320,000   South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority, The Lutheran Homes of South Carolina, Inc. (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/23 (c)
   302,253 
     South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority, The Woodlands at Furman (RB)     
 795,000   4.00%, 11/15/24 (c)   760,505 
 400,000   4.00%, 11/15/24 (c)   401,776 
 3,755,000   5.25%, 11/15/24 (c)   3,891,044 
         18,169,831 
South Dakota: 0.0%     
     City of Sioux Falls, Dow Rummel Village Project (RB)     
 750,000   5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)   763,597 
 500,000   5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)   489,320 
         1,252,917 
Tennessee: 0.8%     
 240,000   Blount County, Health and Educational Facilities Board, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)
   164,268 
 900,000   Board of the City of Franklin, Health and Educational Facilities, Series A (RB)
7.50%, 06/01/27 (c) (d) *
   585,000 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Tennessee: (continued)     
     Bristol Industrial Development Board, Pinnacle Project, Series A (RB)     
$2,000,000   5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)  $1,944,340 
 8,100,000   5.13%, 12/01/26 (c)   7,653,042 
 310,000   Chattanooga Health, Educational and Housing Facility Board, Series A-2 (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/29 (c)
   366,829 
 120,000   Johnson City, Health and Educational Facilities Board, Series A (RB)
0.00%, 07/01/27 ^
   107,616 
     Knox County Health Educational and Housing Facility Board (RB)     
 295,000   4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   313,682 
 290,000   4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   301,733 
 380,000   5.00%, 04/01/27 (c)   436,677 
     Memphis-Shelby County Industrial Development Board, Graceland Project, Series A (TA)     
 635,000   4.75%, 07/01/27   591,560 
 1,100,000   5.50%, 07/01/27 (c)   963,589 
 1,500,000   5.63%, 07/01/27 (c)   1,273,575 
     Shelby County, Tennessee Health, Educational and Housing Facility Board, The Farms at Bailey Station, Series A (RB)     
 250,000   5.50%, 10/01/25 (c)   243,398 
 2,000,000   5.75%, 10/01/25 (c)   1,849,020 
     Shelby County, Tennessee Health, Educational and Housing Facility Board, Trezevant Manor Project, Series A (RB)     
 475,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   425,534 
 205,000   5.38%, 09/01/23 (c)   189,861 
 200,000   5.50%, 09/01/23 (c)   184,728 
 4,200,000   Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., Series B (RB)
5.63%, 09/01/26
   5,103,546 
 160,000   Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., Series C (RB)
5.00%, 02/01/23
   174,618 
 200,000   The Health, Educational and Housing Facility Board of the City of Chattanooga, CommonSpirit Health, Series A-1 (RB)
4.00%, 08/01/29 (c)
   225,346 
         23,097,962 
Texas: 4.9%     
     Austin Convention Enterprises, Inc., Convention Center Hotel, Second Tier, Series B (RB)     
 750,000   5.00%, 01/01/22   737,355 
 800,000   5.00%, 01/01/23   783,328 
 715,000   5.00%, 01/01/26   693,021 
 500,000   5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)   479,755 
 500,000   5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)   480,905 
     Board of Managers, Joint Guadalupe County, City of Seguin Hospital (RB)     
 215,000   5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)   221,005 
 610,000   5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)   639,353 
 700,000   5.25%, 12/01/25 (c)   766,017 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Texas: (continued)     
$5,550,000   Brazoria County Industrial Development Corp., Gladieux Metal Recycling, LLC Project (RB) (SAW)
8.50%, 03/01/26 (c)
  $5,601,448 
 1,850,000   Brazoria County Industrial Development Corp., Gladieux Metal Recycling, LLC Project, Series B (RB) (SBG)
7.00%, 03/01/26 (c)
   1,870,646 
     Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Senior Lien (RB)     
 250,000   5.00%, 01/01/22   262,798 
 200,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   226,126 
 400,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   456,096 
 850,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   999,234 
 285,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   328,380 
     Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Senior Lien, Series A (RB)     
 1,305,000   5.00%, 01/01/23 (c)   1,435,226 
 1,270,000   5.00%, 01/01/23 (c)   1,396,733 
 565,000   5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)   633,551 
 805,000   5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)   908,628 
 120,000   5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)   139,272 
     Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Subordinated Lien (RB)     
 360,000   5.00%, 01/01/23 (c)   395,514 
 400,000   5.00%, 01/01/23 (c)   439,460 
 25,000   Central Texas Turnpike System, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/24
   29,249 
     City of Houston, Airport System, United Airlines, Inc. Airport Improvement Projects, Series C (RB)     
 3,140,000   5.00%, 07/15/27   3,292,416 
 2,000,000   5.00%, 07/15/28   2,092,320 
 2,050,000   City of Houston, Continental Airlines, Inc., Terminal Improvement Projects (RB)
6.50%, 07/15/21 (c)
   2,085,055 
     City of Houston, Texas Airport System Special Facilities, United Airlines, Inc. (RB)     
 3,630,000   4.75%, 07/01/24   3,692,291 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 07/15/28   1,046,160 
     City of Houston, Texas Airport System Special Facilities, United Airlines, Inc., Series B-1 (RB)     
 650,000   5.00%, 07/15/25 (c)   656,825 
 2,600,000   5.00%, 07/15/25 (c)   2,667,652 
     Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., Series A (RB)     
 730,000   5.13%, 08/15/25 (c)   824,644 
 610,000   5.50%, 08/15/25 (c)   689,349 
     Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., Series D (RB)     
 500,000   5.75%, 08/15/25 (c)   573,055 
 500,000   6.00%, 08/15/25 (c)   573,070 
 850,000   Dallas County Flood Control District No. 1 (GO)
5.00%, 04/01/23 (c)
   882,988 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Texas: (continued)     
$2,265,000   Gulf Coast Industrial Development Authority, CITGO Petroleum Corp. Project (RB)
4.88%, 10/01/22 (c)
  $2,285,679 
     Harris County, Houston Sports Authority, Junior Lien, Series H (RB)     
 250,000   0.00%, 11/15/23 ^   230,910 
 675,000   0.00%, 11/15/23 ^   662,641 
 495,000   0.00%, 11/15/25 ^   431,145 
 590,000   0.00%, 11/15/27 ^   475,381 
 1,405,000   0.00%, 11/15/29 ^   1,033,715 
 115,000   0.00%, 11/15/30 ^   80,911 
 705,000   0.00%, 11/15/31 (c) ^   440,752 
 350,000   0.00%, 11/15/31 (c) ^   159,128 
 120,000   0.00%, 11/15/31 (c) ^   62,070 
 145,000   0.00%, 11/15/31 (c) ^   57,914 
 1,140,000   0.00%, 11/15/31 (c) ^   399,000 
 170,000   0.00%, 11/15/31 (c) ^   63,561 
     Harris County, Houston Sports Authority, Third Lien, Series A-3 (RB)     
 335,000   0.00%, 11/15/24 (c) ^   154,767 
 100,000   0.00%, 11/15/24 (c) ^   59,083 
 675,000   La Vernia Higher Education Finance Corp., Meridian World School, Series A (RB)
5.50%, 08/15/24 (c)
   713,090 
 280,000   Love Field Airport Modernization Corp., Southwest Airlines Co. (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/22
   298,385 
 105,000   Matagorda County District No. 1, Pollution Control, Series B (RB) (AMBAC)
4.55%, 05/01/30
   126,715 
 635,000   Matagorda County Navigation District No. 1, Series A (RB) (AMBAC)
4.40%, 05/01/30
   761,797 
     Mesquite Health Facility Development Corp., Christian Care Centers, Inc. Project (RB)     
 2,680,000   5.13%, 02/15/24 (c)   2,220,514 
 700,000   5.13%, 02/15/24 (c)   646,954 
 10,000,000   Mission Economic Development Corp., Natgasoline Project (RB)
4.63%, 10/01/21 (c)
   10,596,400 
 1,000,000   New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., 4-K Housing, Inc. Stoney Brook Project, Series A-1 (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
   862,970 
 235,000   New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., 4-K Housing, Inc. Stoney Brook Project, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
   151,695 
 1,935,000   New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Bridgemoor Plano Project, Series A (RB)
7.25%, 12/01/25 (c)
   1,729,716 
 750,000   New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Bridgemoor Plano Project, Series D (RB)
 12.00%, 12/01/25 (c)
   523,372 
 1,030,000   New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Cardinal Bay, Inc., Series B (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
   870,134 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Texas: (continued)     
$1,595,000   New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Cardinal Bay, Inc., Series C (RB)
5.50%, 07/01/26 (c)
  $1,319,703 
 230,000   New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Carillon Lifecare Community Project (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)
   230,209 
 1,150,000   New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., CHF-Collegiate Housing Island Campus, LLC, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/27 (c)
   1,132,911 
     New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Jubilee Academic Center, Series A (RB)     
 250,000   4.25%, 08/15/21 (c)   251,310 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 08/15/21 (c)   1,004,660 
 1,000,000   5.13%, 08/15/21 (c)   1,005,530 
 250,000   New Hope Cultural Education Facilities     
     Finance Corp., Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy, Series A (RB)
5.25%, 02/15/23 (c)
   266,250 
 100,000   New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Morningside Ministries Project (RB) (SAW)
 6.25%, 01/01/23 (c)
   104,418 
     New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., MRC Crestview Project (RB)     
 1,610,000   5.00%, 11/15/24 (c)   1,651,232 
 100,000   5.00%, 11/15/24 (c)   105,779 
     New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., MRC Senior Living - The Langford Project, Series A (RB)     
 975,000   5.38%, 11/15/26 (c)   861,422 
 750,000   5.50%, 11/15/26 (c)   625,395 
     New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., NCCD-College Station Properties LLC, Series A (RB)     
 115,000   5.00%, 07/01/24   95,450 
 440,000   5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)   365,200 
 100,000   5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)   83,000 
 500,000   5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)   415,000 
 200,000   New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Presbyterian Village North Project (RB)
5.25%, 10/01/25 (c)
   200,890 
 1,000,000   New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Quality Senior Housing, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)
   1,058,280 
     New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Wesleyan Homes, Inc. Project (RB)     
 250,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   249,980 
 250,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   250,815 
 1,050,000   North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)
   1,151,745 


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Texas: (continued)     
     North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Series B (RB)     
$600,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)  $655,140 
 400,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   440,012 
 150,000   North Texas Tollway Authority, Second Tier, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)
   179,507 
 500,000   Port Beaumont Navigation District, Allegiant Industrial Island Park Project (RB)
8.00%, 02/01/26 (c)
   521,935 
 4,000,000   Port Beaumont Navigation District, Jefferson Gulf Coast Energy Project, Series A (RB) (SAW)
4.00%, 01/01/22 (c)
   4,002,880 
     Pottsboro Higher Education Finance Corp., Imagine International Academy of North Texas LLC, Series A (RB)     
 400,000   5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)   411,288 
 400,000   5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)   418,136 
 2,425,000   Red River Health Facilities Development Corp., MRC The Crossings Project, Series A (RB)
8.00%, 11/15/24 (c)
   2,518,290 
 9,900,000   Sanger Industrial Development Corp., Texas Pellets Project, Series B (RB)
8.00%, 07/01/22 (c) (d) *
   2,475,000 
 125,000   Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Air Force Villages Obligated Group Project (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/24 (c)
   132,605 
     Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Buckingham Senior Living Community, Inc. Project, Series A (RB)     
 100,000   5.25%, 11/15/25 (c) (d) *   65,000 
 800,000   5.50%, 11/15/25 (c) (d) *   520,000 
 690,000   Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Buckingham Senior Living Community, Inc. Project, Series B-1 (RB)
4.50%, 11/30/20 (c) (d) *
   448,500 
     Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Buckner Senior Living, Ventana Project, Series A (RB)     
 2,850,000   6.63%, 05/15/27 (c)   2,990,476 
 4,100,000   6.75%, 05/15/27 (c)   4,261,827 
 500,000   Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., C.C. Young Memorial Home Project, Series A (RB)
6.38%, 02/15/27 (c)
   394,895 
 2,180,000   Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Northwest Senior Housing Corp. Edgemere Project (RB)
5.25%, 05/15/27 (c)
   1,808,724 
 1,000,000   Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Northwest Senior Housing Corp. Edgemere Project, Series A (RB)
 5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)
   931,120 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Texas: (continued)     
     Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Northwest Senior Housing Corp. Edgemere Project, Series B (RB)     
$100,000   4.00%, 11/15/25  $93,606 
 405,000   5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)   351,224 
 884,836   Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., SQLC Senior Living Center at Corpus Christi, Inc., Series A (RB)
 5.00%, 05/15/27 (c) (d) *
   88 
     Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition and Supply Corp. III, Gas Supply (RB)     
 1,490,000   5.00%, 12/15/21   1,559,210 
 175,000   5.00%, 12/15/22 (c)   186,158 
 760,000   5.00%, 12/15/22 (c)   823,224 
 1,280,000   5.00%, 12/15/22 (c)   1,390,682 
 1,265,000   5.00%, 12/15/22 (c)   1,354,069 
     Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Blueridge Transportation Group LLC Project (RB)     
 250,000   5.00%, 12/31/25 (c)   271,625 
 460,000   5.00%, 12/31/25 (c)   501,124 
 230,000   5.00%, 12/31/25 (c)   252,660 
     Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., NTE Mobility Partners LLC Project (RB)     
 5,420,000   5.00%, 06/30/29 (c)   6,174,464 
 515,000   7.00%, 09/01/23 (c)   586,652 
     Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., NTE Mobility Partners LLC Project, Series A (RB)     
 500,000   4.00%, 12/31/29 (c)   560,465 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 12/31/29 (c)   1,224,670 
     Texas Transportation Commission, Central Texas Turnpike System, Series C (RB)     
 7,100,000   5.00%, 08/15/24 (c)   7,991,760 
 1,500,000   5.00%, 08/15/24 (c)   1,675,875 
 600,000   5.00%, 08/15/24 (c)   681,588 
 850,000   5.00%, 08/15/24 (c)   961,885 
     Town of Westlake, Solana Public Improvement District (SA)     
 1,000,000   6.13%, 09/01/25 (c)   1,007,780 
 1,000,000   6.25%, 09/01/25 (c)   1,008,580 
 1,000,000   6.38%, 09/01/25 (c)   1,012,550 
 4,980,000   Woodloch Health Facilities Development Corp., Series A-1 (RB)
6.75%, 11/30/20 (c) (d) *
   3,712,490 
         134,084,267 
Utah: 0.2%     
     Utah Charter School Finance Authority, Freedom Academy Foundation Project (RB)     
 1,500,000   5.25%, 06/15/27 (c)   1,646,355 
 3,195,000   5.38%, 06/15/27 (c)   3,470,473 
         5,116,828 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Vermont: 0.1%     
$1,100,000   Vermont Economic Development Authority, Wake Robin Corp. Project (RB)
5.40%, 05/01/22 (c)
  $1,110,351 
 910,000   Vermont Economic Development Authority, Wake Robin Corp. Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)
   887,814 
         1,998,165 
Virgin Islands: 1.2%     
 720,000   Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Virgin Islands Gross Receipts Taxes Loan Note (RB)
4.25%, 11/30/20 (c)
   727,999 
     Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Virgin Islands Gross Receipts Taxes Loan Note, Series C (RB)     
 550,000   4.50%, 10/01/24 (c)   464,249 
 1,700,000   5.00%, 10/01/24 (c)   1,601,672 
 4,250,000   5.00%, 10/01/24 (c)   3,857,172 
 180,000   Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Virgin Islands Matching Fund Loan Note, Cruzan Project, Series A (RB)
6.00%, 11/30/20 (c)
   172,148 
     Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Virgin Islands Matching Fund Loan Note, Diageo Project, Series A (RB)     
 240,000   6.63%, 11/30/20 (c)   240,977 
 1,840,000   6.75%, 11/30/20 (c)   1,846,882 
     Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Virgin Islands Matching Fund Senior Lien, Series A (RB)     
 4,265,000   5.00%, 11/30/20 (c)   4,227,937 
 3,870,000   5.00%, 11/30/20 (c)   3,855,642 
     Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Virgin Islands Matching Fund Senior Lien, Series A-1 (RB)     
 130,000   4.50%, 11/30/20 (c)   128,729 
 1,125,000   5.00%, 11/30/20 (c)   1,115,224 
     Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Virgin Islands Matching Fund Senior Lien, Series B (RB)     
 465,000   5.00%, 11/30/20 (c)   458,513 
 970,000   5.00%, 11/30/20 (c)   966,401 
 1,120,000   5.00%, 11/30/20 (c)   1,093,456 
 3,180,000   5.25%, 11/30/20 (c)   3,126,608 
 200,000   Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Virgin Islands Matching Fund Subordinate Lien, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 11/30/20 (c)
   198,234 
     Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority, Series A (RB)     
 160,000   4.00%, 07/01/21   158,040 
 330,000   5.00%, 11/30/20 (c)   319,028 
 65,000   5.00%, 11/30/20 (c)   62,180 
     Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority, Series B (RB)     
 170,000   5.00%, 11/30/20 (c)   157,481 
 5,560,000   5.00%, 11/30/20 (c)   5,023,349 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Virgin Islands: (continued)     
$1,170,000   5.00%, 11/30/20 (c)  $1,107,417 
 1,070,000   5.00%, 11/30/20 (c)   1,001,980 
         31,911,318 
Virginia: 1.8%     
     Albemarle County, Virginia Economic Development Authority, Series A (RB)     
 640,000   4.63%, 01/01/23 (c)   646,189 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 01/01/23 (c)   1,008,490 
 500,000   Ballston Quarter Community Development Authority, Series A (TA)
5.50%, 03/01/27 (c)
   420,885 
 250,000   Bristol Industrial Development Authority, Series B (RB)
6.35%, 11/01/24 (c)
   165,145 
     Cherry Hill Community Development Authority, Potomac Shores Project (SA)     
 200,000   5.15%, 03/01/25 (c)   203,474 
 495,000   5.40%, 03/01/25 (c)   502,583 
     Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel District, First Tier (RB)     
 1,000,000   5.00%, 11/01/23   1,119,130 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   1,133,070 
 1,025,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   1,154,601 
 650,000   Chesterfield Economic Development Authority, Brandermill Woods Project (RB)
4.13%, 01/01/22 (c)
   650,812 
 380,000   City of Chesapeake, Chesapeake Transportation System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/15/22 (c)
   394,603 
 240,000   City of Hopewell, Sewer System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/15/21 (c)
   246,574 
 1,450,000   Fairfax County, Mosaic District Community Development Authority, Series A (SA)
6.63%, 03/01/21 (c)
   1,479,290 
     Farmville Industrial Development Authority, Longwood University Student Housing Projects, Series A (RB)     
 2,800,000   5.00%, 07/01/30 (c)   2,904,104 
 3,500,000   5.00%, 07/01/30 (c)   3,663,205 
     Hanover County, Economic Development Authority (RB)     
 500,000   5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)   505,610 
 500,000   5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)   506,465 
     Hanover County, Economic Development Authority, Series A (RB)     
 1,500,000   5.00%, 07/01/22 (c)   1,507,020 
 1,500,000   5.00%, 07/01/22 (c)   1,508,205 
 1,000,000   Mosaic District Community Development Authority, Series A (SA)
6.88%, 03/01/21 (c)
   1,020,080 
 2,400,000   Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority, Series A (RB)
5.25%, 01/01/24 (c)
   2,491,152 
     Peninsula Town Center Community Development Authority (RB)     
 3,850,000   5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)   4,005,347 
 500,000   5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)   521,420 


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Virginia: (continued)     
$2,000,000   Riverside County Transportation Commission, Series A (RB)
5.38%, 09/01/26 (c)
  $1,825,040 
 1,000,000   Roanoke County Economic Development Authority, Series B (RB)
4.63%, 09/01/24 (c) (p)
   981,820 
 500,000   Roanoke Economic Development Authority, Residential Care Facility (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)
   470,355 
     Virginia College Building Authority, Marymount University Project, Series A (RB)     
 2,400,000   5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)   2,404,872 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)   1,016,970 
     Virginia College Building Authority, Marymount University Project, Series B (RB)     
 3,500,000   5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)   3,507,105 
 2,300,000   5.25%, 07/01/25 (c)   2,392,253 
 1,760,000   Virginia College Building Authority, Regent University Project (RB)
5.00%, 11/30/20 (c)
   1,744,213 
     Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Elizabeth River Crossing Opco, LLC Project (RB)     
 760,000   5.50%, 07/01/22 (c)   793,653 
 1,550,000   6.00%, 07/01/22 (c)   1,650,223 
     Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Senior Lien 95 Express Lanes, LLC Project (RB)     
 1,070,000   5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)   1,104,326 
 300,000   5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)   310,164 
 2,000,000   Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Facility (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/23 (c) (p)
   2,034,240 
 1,000,000   Wise County Industrial Development Authority, Solid Waste and Sewage Disposal, Virginia Electric and Power Company, Series A (RB)
0.75%, 09/02/25 (p)
   999,200 
         48,991,888 
Washington: 1.2%     
 1,000,000   Greater Wenatchee Regional Events Center, Public Facilities District, Series A (RB)
5.50%, 09/01/22 (c)
   1,009,080 
     Kalispel Tribe Indians Priority, Series A (RB)     
 250,000   5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   280,285 
 250,000   5.25%, 01/01/28 (c)   278,493 
     King County Public Hospital District No. 4, Snoqualmie Valley Hospital, Series A (GO)     
 1,000,000   5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)   1,029,640 
 500,000   5.75%, 12/01/25 (c)   546,350 
 500,000   6.00%, 12/01/25 (c)   543,100 
 250,000   6.25%, 12/01/25 (c)   269,420 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Washington: (continued)     
     Klickitat County Public Hospital District No. 2 (RB)     
$1,230,000   5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)  $1,254,809 
 1,170,000   5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)   1,215,139 
 1,415,000   5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)   1,495,315 
 100,000   Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, CommonSpirit Health, Series A-1 (RB)
4.00%, 08/01/29 (c)
   108,453 
 205,000   Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Virginia Mason Medical Center (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)
   228,335 
     Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Bayview Manor Senior Project, Series A (RB)     
 1,000,000   5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)   1,024,680 
 2,000,000   5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)   2,054,400 
 150,000   5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)   156,443 
 500,000   Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Hearthstone Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
   496,780 
     Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Herons Key Senior Living, Series A (RB)     
 200,000   6.00%, 07/01/25   215,786 
 1,640,000   6.75%, 07/01/25 (c)   1,766,346 
 2,000,000   7.00%, 07/01/25 (c)   2,139,460 
     Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Herons Key Senior Living, Series B (RB)     
 50,000   5.50%, 11/20/20 (c)   50,032 
 1,350,000   6.50%, 07/01/25 (c)   1,465,236 
 1,100,000   Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Mirabella Project, Series A (RB)
6.75%, 10/01/22 (c)
   1,124,948 
     Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Presbyterian Retirement Communities Northwest Projects, Series A (RB)     
 150,000   3.75%, 07/01/26   149,843 
 825,000   5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)   859,543 
 2,495,000   5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)   2,546,522 
 1,500,000   5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)   1,535,010 
 1,000,000   Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Rockwood Retirement Communities Project (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)
   960,420 
     Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Transforming Age Projects, Series A (RB)     
 6,175,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   6,327,275 
 250,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   257,243 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Washington: (continued)     
     Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Wesley Homes at Lea Hill Project (RB)     
$1,250,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)  $1,257,875 
 500,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   504,380 
         33,150,641 
West Virginia: 0.3%     
 325,000   Brooke County Commission, Bethany College, Series A (RB)
6.75%, 04/01/21 (c)
   320,151 
 2,250,000   County Commission of Harrison County, Charles Point Economic Opportunity Development District, Series A (RB)
5.75%, 06/01/29 (c)
   2,409,525 
     County of Ohio, Fort Henry Centre Tax Increment Financing District No. 1, The Highlands Project (TA)     
 280,000   3.00%, 06/01/22 (c)   276,352 
 760,000   4.00%, 06/01/22 (c)   741,015 
 5,000,000   West Virginia Economic Development Authority, Arch Resources Project (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/25 (c) (p)
   5,145,200 
         8,892,243 
Wisconsin: 2.6%     
     Public Finance Authority, American Dream at Meadowlands Project (RB)     
 500,000   6.75%, 12/01/27 (c)   428,790 
 9,000,000   7.00%, 12/01/27 (c)   7,773,030 
 100,000   Public Finance Authority, American Dream at Meadowlands Project, Series A (RB)
6.75%, 08/01/31
   81,480 
 1,000,000   Public Finance Authority, American Preparatory Academy (RB)
5.38%, 07/15/27 (c)
   1,043,590 
 250,000   Public Finance Authority, Bancroft Neurohealth Project, Series A (RB)
5.13%, 06/01/26 (c)
   265,340 
     Public Finance Authority, Cedars Obligated Group (RB)     
 455,000   4.25%, 05/01/27 (c)   434,648 
 2,000,000   5.50%, 05/01/27 (c)   1,952,400 
     Public Finance Authority, Cornerstone Charter Academy, Series A (RB)     
 495,000   5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)   508,974 
 500,000   5.13%, 02/01/26 (c)   509,740 
     Public Finance Authority, Corvian Community School Project, Series A (RB)     
 540,000   4.25%, 06/15/24 (c)   545,389 
 500,000   5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)   512,760 
 500,000   5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)   506,565 
 1,000,000   5.13%, 06/15/24 (c)   1,013,600 
 1,000,000   Public Finance Authority, Educational Facilities, Lake Erie College Project, Series A (RB)
5.88%, 10/01/29 (c)
   997,750 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Wisconsin: (continued)     
$100,000   Public Finance Authority, Healthcare Facility Expansion, Church Home of Hartford, Inc. Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/25
  $104,530 
 2,500,000   Public Finance Authority, Higher Educational Facilities, Wittenberg University Project (RB)
5.25%, 12/01/24 (c)
   2,555,000 
 5,790,000   Public Finance Authority, Irving Convention Center Hotel Project, First-Tier, Series A (RB)
7.00%, 01/01/32 (c)
   5,317,825 
 889,711   Public Finance Authority, Lombard Conference and Hotel Center, Second-Tier (RB) (ACA)
3.75%, 03/15/28 (c)
   560,216 
     Public Finance Authority, Maryland Proton Treatment Center, Series A-1 (RB)     
 500,000   6.25%, 01/01/28 (c)   406,020 
 2,000,000   6.38%, 01/01/28 (c)   1,577,300 
 1,000,000   Public Finance Authority, Marys Woods at Marylhurst Project, Series A (RB)
5.25%, 05/15/25 (c)
   1,054,760 
     Public Finance Authority, North Carolina Charter Educational Foundation Project, Series A (RB)     
 1,250,000   5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)   1,221,675 
 6,000,000   5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)   6,043,440 
     Public Finance Authority, Penick Village (RB)     
 485,000   4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   475,780 
 500,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   495,130 
 500,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   499,205 
 500,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   507,815 
 500,000   Public Finance Authority, Phoenix Academy Project, Series A (RB)
5.88%, 06/15/24 (c)
   502,465 
 300,000   Public Finance Authority, Triad Educational Services, Inc., Series A (RB)
5.50%, 06/15/25 (c)
   313,254 
 4,265,000   Public Finance Authority, Trinity Regional Hospital Sachse, Series A-1 (RB)
7.38%, 01/01/30 (c)
   4,193,689 
     Public Finance Authority, Ultimate Medical Academy Project, Series A (RB)     
 1,950,000   5.00%, 10/01/29 (c)   2,044,204 
 2,000,000   5.00%, 10/01/29 (c)   2,125,460 
 3,055,000   Public Finance Authority, Vista Grande Villa Project, Series A (RB)
6.50%, 07/01/25 (c)
   1,875,617 
 1,250,000   Public Finance Authority, Whitestone (RB)
5.00%, 03/01/28 (c)
   1,313,250 
 6,995,000   Public Finance Authority, Wonderful Foundations Charter School Portfolio Projects, Series A-1 (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/30 (c)
   7,007,591 
 750,000   Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, American Baptist Homes of the Midwest (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)
   752,925 


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Wisconsin: (continued)     
     Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Covenant Communities, Inc. Project, Series A-1 (RB) (SAW)     
$105,000   4.00%, 07/01/23 (c)  $99,116 
 2,130,000   4.13%, 07/01/23 (c)   2,028,910 
 1,150,000   Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Sauk-Prairie Memorial Hospital, Inc., Series A (RB)
5.25%, 02/01/23 (c)
   1,167,399 
     Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, St. Camillus Health System, Inc., Series A (RB)     
 2,725,000   5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)   2,728,897 
 1,950,000   5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)   1,995,376 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Wisconsin: (continued)     
$3,950,000   Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare System, Series A (RB)
5.13%, 02/01/23 (c)
  $3,999,335 
 1,750,000   Wisconsin Public Finance Authority, Continuing Care Retirement Community, The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch, Inc. Project, Series A (RB)
8.25%, 06/01/21 (c)
   1,827,945 
         71,368,185 
Total Municipal Bonds: 97.9%
(Cost: $2,761,073,487)
   2,704,324,701 
Other assets less liabilities: 2.1%   56,740,104 
NET ASSETS: 100.0%  $2,761,064,805 


 

 

 

Definitions:  
ACA Credit Agricole SA
AGM Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
AMBAC American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp.
CP Certificate of Participation
GO General Obligation
NATL National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.
RB Revenue Bond
SA Special Assessment
SAW State Aid Withholding
SBG School Board Guaranteed
SD CRED PROG Special District Credit Enhancement Program
ST Special Tax
TA Tax Allocation
XLCA Syncora Guarantee, Inc.
   
Footnotes:  
(c) Callable Security – the redemption date shown is when the security may be redeemed by the issuer
(d) Security in default
(p) Puttable Security – the redemption date shown is when the security may be redeemed by the investor
^ Zero Coupon Bond
* Non-income producing

 

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Summary of Investments
By Sector                             
  % of Investments  Value 
Education     9.5%  $258,248,039 
Health Care     20.3    547,721,224 
Housing     1.4    38,521,845 
Industrial Revenue     16.8    454,836,414 
Leasing     7.1    191,292,599 
Local     8.1    219,251,446 
Power     0.5    13,642,242 
Solid Waste/Resource Recovery     0.1    3,892,899 
Special Tax     11.5    310,168,200 
State     3.3    90,027,780 
Tobacco     11.6    313,089,538 
Transportation     7.4    199,690,093 
Water & Sewer           2.4    63,942,382 
      100.0%  $2,704,324,701 

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of October 31, 2020 is as follows:

 

   Level 1
Quoted
Prices
  Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
   Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
  Value 
Total Municipal Bonds*    $   $2,704,324,701        $      $2,704,324,701 

 

* See Schedule of Investments for geographic sector breakouts.

 

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October 31, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
MUNICIPAL BONDS: 98.7%     
Alabama: 0.7%     
     Alabama Federal Aid Highway Finance Authority, Series A (RB)     
$340,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)  $417,925 
 340,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   413,297 
 10,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   12,248 
 250,000   5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)   312,140 
 460,000   5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)   579,770 
 150,000   5.00%, 09/01/27   193,149 
     Auburn University, Series A (RB)     
 10,000   5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   12,139 
 25,000   5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   30,532 
 860,000   Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama, Series B (RB)
3.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
   925,799 
     County of Jefferson (RB)     
 1,250,000   4.00%, 03/15/27 (c)   1,402,275 
 525,000   5.00%, 03/15/27 (c)   650,333 
 100,000   5.00%, 03/15/27 (c)   120,523 
 800,000   5.00%, 03/15/27 (c)   984,256 
     Infirmary Health System, Special Care Facilities Financing Authority of Mobile, Series A (RB)     
 530,000   3.00%, 02/01/26 (c)   559,431 
 260,000   3.00%, 02/01/26 (c)   276,996 
     Lower Alabama Gas District, Series A (RB)     
 305,000   5.00%, 09/01/29   383,964 
 375,000   5.00%, 09/01/31   482,779 
 100,000   5.00%, 09/01/34   132,166 
 675,000   State of Alabama, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 11/01/28 (c)
   872,174 
     UAB Medicine Finance Authority, Series B (RB)     
 150,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   178,745 
 225,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   270,473 
 280,000   UAB Medicine Finance Authority, Series B-1 (RB)
5.00%, 03/01/27 (c)
   339,346 
     University of Alabama, Board of Trustee, Series A (RB)     
 415,000   3.00%, 07/01/29 (c)   449,437 
 820,000   4.00%, 07/01/29 (c)   967,083 
     Water Works Board of the City of Birmingham, Series A (RB)     
 595,000   5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)   728,726 
 250,000   5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)   307,620 
 775,000   5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)   968,091 
         12,971,417 
Alaska: 0.2%     
     Alaska Housing Finance Corp., Series A (RB)     
 900,000   4.00%, 06/01/27 (c)   1,028,394 
 125,000   4.00%, 06/01/27 (c)   143,569 
 590,000   5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)   720,714 
 305,000   State of Alaska, International Airports System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)
   357,240 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Alaska: (continued)     
$635,000   State of Alaska, International Airports System, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)
  $735,578 
 130,000   State of Alaska, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)
   155,094 
     State of Alaska, Series B (GO)     
 205,000   5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)   244,571 
 525,000   5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)   630,404 
 250,000   5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)   300,713 
         4,316,277 
Arizona: 1.1%     
     Arizona Transportation Board, Highway Revenue (RB)     
 150,000   5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)   173,154 
 110,000   5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)   127,369 
 1,050,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   1,289,053 
 835,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   1,029,780 
 240,000   Board of Regents, Arizona State University, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
   288,715 
     Board of Regents, University of Arizona (RB)     
 215,000   3.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   227,373 
 165,000   5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   199,366 
     City of Mesa, Utility System Revenue (RB)     
 1,590,000   4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   1,808,355 
 705,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   873,424 
 270,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   333,658 
 355,000   City of Phoenix (GO)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
   442,266 
     City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., Junior Lien Wastewater System (RB)     
 860,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   1,067,613 
 120,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   147,694 
 620,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   768,509 
 150,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   184,058 
 275,000   City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., Rental Car Facility Charge, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)
   311,064 
     City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., Senior Lien Airport Revenue, Series B (RB)     
 250,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   297,238 
 100,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   119,770 
 250,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   302,700 
     City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., Senior Lien Airport Revenue, Series D (RB)     
 550,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   653,664 
 120,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   146,082 
 260,000   City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., Subordinated Excise Tax, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
   314,421 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Arizona: (continued)     
$320,000   City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., Subordinated Excise Tax, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26
  $400,691 
 250,000   Maricopa County High School District No. 210 (GO)
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
   308,178 
     Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Banner Health, Series A (RB)     
 20,000   3.13%, 01/01/27 (c)   21,174 
 215,000   5.00%, 01/01/28   272,925 
 710,000   5.00%, 01/01/29   919,031 
     Maricopa County Special Health Care District, Series C (GO)     
 190,000   5.00%, 07/01/25   227,341 
 240,000   5.00%, 07/01/26   294,343 
 295,000   5.00%, 07/01/27   369,299 
     Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, Series A (RB)     
 1,150,000   5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)   1,452,415 
 250,000   5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   315,315 
 2,000,000   5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   2,545,460 
 100,000   University of Arizona (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)
   121,228 
         18,352,726 
Arkansas: 0.1%     
 305,000   City of Fayetteville, Sales and Use Tax Capital Improvements, Series A (RB)
2.00%, 11/01/26 (c)
   314,190 
 280,000   City of Fort Worth, Water and Sewer Construction (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/28 (c)
   348,166 
 1,000,000   City of Rogers, Sales and Use Tax, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)
   1,198,240 
         1,860,596 
California: 16.1%     
     Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority, Second Subordinate Lien, Series B (RB) (AGM)     
 125,000   3.00%, 10/01/26 (c)   130,739 
 705,000   4.00%, 10/01/26 (c)   781,485 
 815,000   Alameda County Joint Powers Authority (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)
   1,008,359 
 270,000   Anaheim Housing and Public Improvements Authority, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/23 (c)
   296,611 
 935,000   Bay Area Toll Authority, Series S-7 (RB)
4.00%, 04/01/27 (c)
   1,082,300 
     California Department of Water Resources, Central Valley Project Water System, Series AV (RB)     
 750,000   4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   868,297 
 725,000   4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   844,821 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
California: (continued)     
$90,000   California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Adventist Health System West, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 03/01/26 (c)
  $102,566 
     California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (RB)     
 110,000   5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)   132,890 
 100,000   5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)   121,943 
 310,000   California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)
   377,828 
 400,000   California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Series B (RB)
3.00%, 08/15/26 (c)
   430,488 
 175,000   California Health Facilities Financing Authority, El Camino Hospital (RB)
3.75%, 02/01/27 (c)
   195,115 
 140,000   California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Kaiser Permanente, Series A-1 (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/27
   179,593 
 160,000   California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Lucile Salter Packard Children Hospital, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)
   189,496 
 880,000   California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Providence St. Joseph Health, Series B-3 (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)
   1,058,209 
 750,000   California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Stanford Health Care, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)
   944,730 
     California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Sutter Health, Series A (RB)     
 450,000   5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)   555,579 
 500,000   5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)   610,835 
 150,000   5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)   184,098 
     California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank, Clean Water State (RB)     
 100,000   5.00%, 10/01/25   122,783 
 100,000   5.00%, 10/01/25   122,783 
 130,000   5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)   159,190 
 550,000   5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)   681,736 
 935,000   5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)   1,156,137 
 55,000   5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)   67,876 
 150,000   5.00%, 10/01/26   189,644 
 170,000   5.00%, 04/01/27 (c)   212,927 
 840,000   California Municipal Finance Authority, Community Medical Centers, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 02/01/27 (c)
   997,374 
 925,000   California Municipal Finance Authority, Eisenhower Medical Center, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
   1,096,254 


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
California: (continued)     
     California State Public Works Board, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Series D (RB)     
$360,000   3.00%, 09/01/27 (c)  $394,474 
 500,000   3.00%, 09/01/27 (c)   550,900 
 270,000   5.00%, 09/01/24 (c)   316,861 
     California State Public Works Board, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Series E (RB)     
 655,000   2.50%, 10/01/26 (c)   698,695 
 400,000   4.00%, 10/01/26 (c)   466,080 
     California State Public Works Board, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Series H (RB)     
 270,000   3.00%, 12/01/25 (c)   297,918 
 520,000   3.25%, 12/01/25 (c)   566,764 
 345,000   3.38%, 12/01/25 (c)   375,833 
 110,000   4.00%, 12/01/25 (c)   124,922 
 225,000   5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)   274,313 
     California State Public Works Board, Department of General Services, Series F (RB)     
 75,000   5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)   89,074 
 600,000   5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)   715,524 
 330,000   5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)   394,670 
     California State Public Works Board, Various Capital Projects, Series B (RB)     
 120,000   5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   151,379 
 340,000   5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   431,038 
 445,000   5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   567,967 
     California State Public Works Board, Various Capital Projects, Series C (RB)     
 100,000   3.38%, 03/01/27 (c)   110,673 
 425,000   4.00%, 11/01/26 (c)   491,419 
 45,000   5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)   55,872 
 30,000   5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)   37,209 
 30,000   5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)   37,288 
 160,000   5.00%, 03/01/27   202,576 
 400,000   California State Public Works Board, Various Capital Projects, Series D (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)
   497,004 
 950,000   California State Public Works Board, Various Correctional Facilities, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/28 (c)
   1,231,808 
     California State University, Series A (RB)     
 910,000   3.00%, 05/01/26 (c)   968,922 
 400,000   4.00%, 05/01/26 (c)   453,080 
 35,000   5.00%, 11/01/25 (c)   42,574 
 300,000   5.00%, 11/01/25 (c)   363,606 
 15,000   5.00%, 11/01/25 (c)   18,312 
 10,000   5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)   12,301 
 220,000   5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)   270,087 
 160,000   5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)   200,146 
 225,000   5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)   279,205 
 510,000   5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)   635,679 
 525,000   California State Veterans, Series CL (GO)
3.50%, 12/01/24 (c)
   565,330 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
California: (continued)     
     California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Enloe Medical Center (RB)     
$1,065,000   3.00%, 02/15/26 (c)  $1,170,446 
 450,000   3.25%, 02/15/26 (c)   490,468 
 725,000   5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)   891,039 
 735,000   5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)   899,243 
 100,000   California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Irvine East Campus Apartments (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/26
   114,905 
 1,500,000   California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Kaiser Permanente, Series L (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/29 (p)
   1,975,200 
 1,000,000   California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Kaiser Permanente,, Series C-3 (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/29 (p)
   1,316,800 
     California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Methodist Hospital of Southern California (RB)     
 1,000,000   5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   1,184,540 
 760,000   5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   906,703 
 315,000   5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   378,258 
 300,000   Campbell Union High School District, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
   369,579 
 140,000   Chabot-Las Positas Community College District (GO)
4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
   161,336 
 255,000   City and County of San Francisco, Series B (CP)
3.00%, 10/01/25 (c)
   274,982 
 15,000   City of Bakersfield, Wastewater Revenue, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/15/25 (c)
   18,122 
 1,000,000   City of Los Angeles, Department of Airports, Los Angeles International Airport, Series B (RB)
4.00%, 05/15/30 (c)
   1,175,010 
 405,000   City of Los Angeles, Solid Waste Resources, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 02/01/28 (c)
   482,039 
 565,000   City of Los Angeles, Wastewater System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)
   712,657 
 200,000   City of San Jose, Refunding, Libraries, Parks and Public Safety Projects, Series C (GO) (AGM)
5.00%, 03/01/29 (c)
   262,870 
 625,000   Coast Community College District (GO)
0.00%, 08/01/25 (c) ^
   396,550 
 20,000   Contra Costa Transportation Authority (RB)
5.00%, 03/01/25 (c)
   23,559 
 250,000   Corona-Norco Unified School District, Series A (GO)
4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
   288,408 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
California: (continued)     
     County of Sacramento, Airport System, Series E (RB)     
$275,000   5.00%, 07/01/27  $340,670 
 150,000   5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)   183,162 
     County of Santa Clara, Series C (GO)     
 245,000   3.00%, 08/01/27 (c)   264,911 
 125,000   5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)   160,228 
 525,000   5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)   662,713 
 145,000   Desert Community College District (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)
   182,281 
 460,000   East Bay Municipal Utility District, Water System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)
   576,808 
     East Bay Municipal Utility District, Water System, Series B (RB)     
 220,000   5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)   278,458 
 145,000   5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)   186,296 
 2,590,000   East Side Union High School District, Series B (GO) (AGM)
3.00%, 08/01/27 (c)
   2,780,935 
     Eastern Municipal Water District, Financing Authority, Series B (RB)     
 560,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   686,106 
 145,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   178,282 
     Eastern Municipal Water District, Water and Wastewater Revenue, Series A (RB)     
 625,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   771,962 
 250,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   308,005 
 435,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   538,647 
 25,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   31,146 
 100,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   124,141 
 250,000   El Camino Healthcare District (GO)
4.00%, 02/01/27 (c)
   288,050 
     El Dorado Irrigation District, Series C (RB)     
 1,000,000   5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)   1,246,430 
 250,000   5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)   311,608 
 520,000   5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)   648,144 
     Fontana Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency (TA)     
 205,000   5.00%, 10/01/26   249,030 
 760,000   5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   904,552 
     Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Enhanced Tobacco Settlement, Series A (RB)     
 330,000   3.25%, 06/01/25 (c)   355,799 
 395,000   3.25%, 06/01/25 (c)   428,101 
 220,000   5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)   257,818 
     Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Tobacco Settlement, Series A-1 (RB)     
 1,420,000   5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)   1,728,183 
 2,380,000   5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)   2,909,669 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)   1,236,090 
     Imperial Irrigation District, Electric System, Series C (RB)     
 215,000   5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)   263,431 
 1,045,000   5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)   1,286,081 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
California: (continued)     
$135,000   5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)  $166,720 
 3,000,000   Kern High School District, Series A (GO) (AGM)
2.00%, 08/01/30 (c)
   3,069,450 
 105,000   Long Beach Unified School District (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
   131,967 
     Los Angeles Community College District, Series A (GO)     
 530,000   5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)   618,960 
 175,000   5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)   203,877 
 265,000   5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)   309,912 
 330,000   5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)   387,275 
 710,000   5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)   831,197 
 170,000   Los Angeles Community College District, Series G (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)
   199,505 
     Los Angeles Community College District, Series I (GO)     
 775,000   2.13%, 08/01/26 (c)   816,788 
 170,000   4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   196,930 
 25,000   4.00%, 08/01/26   30,084 
 135,000   4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   161,457 
     Los Angeles Community College District, Series J (GO)     
 750,000   4.00%, 08/01/27 (c)   885,540 
 400,000   4.00%, 08/01/27 (c)   476,616 
 100,000   5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)   128,956 
     Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series A (RB)     
 50,000   4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   58,489 
 820,000   5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)   995,865 
 165,000   5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   202,978 
 375,000   5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   462,236 
 115,000   5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   142,748 
 795,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   1,003,155 
 285,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   365,883 
     Los Angeles County Public Works Financing Authority, Series B (RB)     
 15,000   5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)   18,179 
 435,000   5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)   531,801 
 320,000   Los Angeles County Public Works Financing Authority, Series D (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)
   383,242 
 450,000   Los Angeles County Public Works Financing Authority, Series E-1 (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)
   574,164 
     Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Series A (RB)     
 245,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   300,904 
 155,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   190,723 
 1,010,000   5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)   1,253,996 
 500,000   5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   635,630 
 500,000   5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   638,545 
 115,000   5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   150,031 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 07/01/29   1,346,550 
     Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Series B (RB)     
 180,000   5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)   218,513 


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
California: (continued)     
$225,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)  $276,856 
 35,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   43,047 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)   1,238,210 
 275,000   5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)   339,147 
 110,000   5.00%, 07/01/27   142,039 
 110,000   5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)   142,529 
     Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Series C (RB)     
 250,000   5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)   292,748 
 100,000   5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)   116,820 
 1,100,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   1,403,809 
 500,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   625,760 
 200,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   249,672 
 125,000   Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Series D (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)
   160,194 
     Los Angeles Unified School District, Series A (GO)     
 1,580,000   4.00%, 07/01/29 (c)   1,874,749 
 20,000   5.00%, 07/01/21 (c)   20,624 
 175,000   5.00%, 07/01/21 (c)   180,464 
 25,000   5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)   29,901 
 695,000   5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)   829,476 
 135,000   5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)   162,150 
 120,000   5.00%, 07/01/26   148,442 
 550,000   5.00%, 07/01/27   697,015 
     Los Angeles Unified School District, Series B (GO)     
 270,000   2.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   279,345 
 780,000   3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   840,801 
 1,055,000   3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   1,127,943 
 885,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   1,085,939 
 915,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   1,117,087 
     Los Angeles Unified School District, Series B-1 (GO)     
 295,000   5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   367,163 
 585,000   5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   734,672 
 645,000   5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   814,945 
 3,675,000   Los Angeles Unified School District, Series RYQ (GO)
5.00%, 07/01/29
   4,837,255 
     Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Series A (RB)     
 1,005,000   2.50%, 07/01/27   1,107,912 
 100,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   121,735 
 100,000   Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)
   130,301 
     Monterey Peninsula Community College District (GO)     
 730,000   0.00%, 02/01/26 (c) ^   567,816 
 865,000   0.00%, 02/01/26 (c) ^   702,380 
 865,000   0.00%, 02/01/26 (c) ^   730,899 
 200,000   Municipal Improvement Corp. of Los Angeles, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)
   247,400 
     Municipal Improvement Corp. of Los Angeles, Series B (RB)     
 135,000   5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)   168,422 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
California: (continued)     
$615,000   5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)  $765,626 
 275,000   5.00%, 11/01/26   344,732 
 265,000   5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)   331,489 
     Northern California Transmission Agency Project, Series A (RB)     
 20,000   5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)   24,098 
 40,000   5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)   48,604 
 45,000   5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)   54,996 
     Oakland Unified School District (GO)     
 175,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   211,559 
 625,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   749,037 
 385,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   468,333 
 525,000   5.00%, 08/01/26   644,779 
 975,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   1,193,926 
 400,000   Oakland Unified School District, Series C (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)
   484,256 
 325,000   Palm Springs Unified School District (GO)
4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
   370,695 
     Palm Springs Unified School District, Series D (GO)     
 550,000   2.50%, 08/01/26 (c)   579,518 
 160,000   3.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   176,200 
 775,000   Palomar Health, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
   924,087 
 350,000   Pittsburg Successor Agency, Los Medanos Community, Series A (AGM) (TA)
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)
   428,375 
 260,000   Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, Series A (CP) (AGM)
4.00%, 10/01/25 (c)
   295,079 
     Public Utilities Commission of the City and County of San Francisco, Wastewater Revenue, Series A (RB)     
 440,000   5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)   530,693 
 475,000   5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)   572,650 
     Public Utilities Commission of the City and County of San Francisco, Water Revenue, Series A (RB)     
 100,000   4.00%, 11/01/26 (c)   117,784 
 230,000   5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)   277,803 
 250,000   5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)   300,845 
 1,215,000   5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)   1,496,576 
 25,000   5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)   30,941 
 170,000   5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)   214,819 
     Public Utilities Commission of the City and County of San Francisco, Water Revenue, Series D (RB)     
 785,000   5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)   989,909 
 255,000   5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)   330,095 
 650,000   Regents of the University of California, Medical Center Pooled Revenue, Series L (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)
   779,213 
     Regents of the University of California, Series AR (RB)     
 500,000   5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)   614,720 
 750,000   5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)   927,120 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
California: (continued)     
$455,000   Regents of the University of California, Series K (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)
  $561,060 
 170,000   Riverside Community College District (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)
   203,867 
 160,000   Riverside County Public Financing Authority, Project Area No. 1, Desert Communities and Interstate 215 Corridor Projects (TA)
3.00%, 10/01/25 (c)
   168,661 
 730,000   Riverside County Transportation Commission, Series A (RB)
2.00%, 06/01/24 (c)
   749,294 
 125,000   Riverside Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency, Series A (AGM) (TA)
5.00%, 09/01/26
   155,575 
     Sacramento City Financing Authority, Master Lease Program Facilities (RB)     
 650,000   3.38%, 12/01/25 (c)   722,169 
 210,000   5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)   258,985 
 110,000   5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)   135,036 
     Sacramento County Sanitation Districts Financing Authority, Series A (RB)     
 170,000   5.00%, 06/01/24 (c)   199,087 
 250,000   5.00%, 06/01/24 (c)   290,923 
 1,000,000   Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Series D (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/28
   1,320,210 
     San Diego Association of Governments, South Bay Expressway, Series A (RB)     
 705,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   831,132 
 500,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   594,955 
     San Diego Community College District (GO)     
 855,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   1,064,706 
 65,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   81,317 
 535,000   San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)
   672,693 
     San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, Series B (RB)     
 1,295,000   5.00%, 07/01/30 (c)   1,639,703 
 2,075,000   5.00%, 07/01/30 (c)   2,659,237 
 1,630,000   5.00%, 07/01/30 (c)   2,108,503 
     San Diego County Regional Transportation Commission, Series A (RB)     
 700,000   5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)   856,758 
 105,000   5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)   128,764 
     San Diego County Water Authority, Series A (RB)     
 100,000   5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)   120,288 
 75,000   5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)   90,476 
 500,000   5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)   608,725 
 165,000   5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)   201,770 
 150,000   5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)   184,424 
 100,000   San Diego County Water Authority, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)
   120,613 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
California: (continued)     
$150,000   San Diego County, Edgemoor and RCS Refunding, Series A (CP)
5.00%, 10/15/24 (c)
  $176,453 
     San Diego Public Facilities Financing Authority (RB)     
 365,000   5.00%, 10/15/25 (c)   425,955 
 445,000   5.00%, 10/15/25 (c)   517,455 
 150,000   5.00%, 10/15/25 (c)   176,958 
 410,000   5.00%, 10/15/25 (c)   481,073 
 435,000   San Diego Public Facilities Financing Authority, Ballpark Refunding (RB)
5.00%, 10/15/25 (c)
   515,836 
     San Diego Public Facilities Financing Authority, Series A (RB)     
 210,000   5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)   260,627 
 135,000   5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)   168,548 
 185,000   San Diego Public Facilities Financing Authority, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/26
   231,679 
     San Diego Regional Building Authority, Series A (RB)     
 555,000   5.00%, 10/15/25 (c)   652,869 
 325,000   5.00%, 10/15/25 (c)   381,114 
 510,000   San Diego Unified School District, Series F (GO)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
   613,612 
     San Diego Unified School District, Series I (GO)     
 115,000   0.00%, 07/01/25 (c) ^   71,417 
 220,000   0.00%, 07/01/25 (c) ^   143,026 
 650,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   818,896 
     San Diego Unified School District, Series R-5 (GO)     
 20,000   4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   23,508 
 520,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   652,111 
 575,000   San Diego Unified School District, Series SR-1 (GO)
4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
   662,969 
 210,000   San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District, Series D (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)
   255,343 
     San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District, Series F-1 (GO)     
 140,000   5.00%, 08/01/29 (c)   184,407 
 110,000   5.00%, 08/01/29 (c)   146,637 
 140,000   San Francisco Community College District (GO)
5.00%, 06/15/25
   168,050 
     San Francisco County Transportation Authority (RB)     
 135,000   3.00%, 02/01/27 (c)   146,337 
 500,000   3.00%, 02/01/27 (c)   530,820 
 105,000   4.00%, 02/01/27   126,029 
 325,000   4.00%, 02/01/27 (c)   382,759 
     San Francisco Unified School District, Proposition A, Series C (GO)     
 500,000   3.00%, 06/15/24 (c)   536,400 
 445,000   3.25%, 06/15/24 (c)   472,968 


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
California: (continued)     
$2,000,000   San Francisco Unified School District, Series B (GO)
4.00%, 06/15/28 (c)
  $2,369,880 
 165,000   San Joaquin County Transportation Authority (RB)
5.00%, 03/01/27 (c)
   204,762 
     San Joaquin County, Administration Building Project (CP) (AGM)     
 520,000   5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)   666,775 
 500,000   5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)   646,650 
 25,000   San Joaquin Delta Community College District, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)
   30,228 
 230,000   San Jose Redevelopment Agency, Series A (TA)
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)
   282,564 
     San Marcos Unified School District (GO)     
 400,000   4.00%, 08/01/27 (c)   472,288 
 350,000   5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)   433,030 
 515,000   5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)   655,878 
 360,000   5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)   455,756 
 770,000   San Mateo Union High School District, Series C (GO)
4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)
   893,462 
     Santa Clara County Financing Authority, Multiple Facilities Projects, Series Q (RB)     
 400,000   4.00%, 05/15/25 (c)   449,112 
 760,000   4.00%, 05/15/25 (c)   856,064 
     Santa Clara Unified School District (GO)     
 1,535,000   3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   1,655,344 
 100,000   3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   108,111 
 25,000   Santa Clara Valley Water District, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)
   30,451 
 500,000   Sequoia Union High School District (GO)
3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
   546,355 
 100,000   Southern California Public Power Authority, Milford Wind Corridor Phase I Project (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/29
   134,358 
 120,000   State of California (GO)
4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)
   139,300 
     State of California, Department of Water Resources, Central Valley Project, Series AW (RB)     
 275,000   5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)   342,906 
 50,000   5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)   62,853 
     State of California, Department of Water Resources, Central Valley Project, Series AX (RB)     
 100,000   5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)   127,592 
 915,000   5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)   1,173,799 
 365,000   State of California, Department of Water Resources, Central Valley Project, Series BA (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 06/01/29 (c)
   480,325 
 100,000   State of California, Series CL (GO)
3.75%, 12/01/24 (c)
   107,569 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
California: (continued)     
     State of California, Various Purpose (GO)     
$400,000   2.00%, 09/01/26 (c)  $419,084 
 645,000   3.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   699,612 
 150,000   3.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   159,119 
 350,000   3.00%, 10/01/29 (c)   381,489 
 1,575,000   3.13%, 04/01/29 (c)   1,737,965 
 605,000   3.50%, 08/01/27   717,657 
 700,000   4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   804,608 
 130,000   4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   149,113 
 650,000   4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   751,023 
 2,110,000   4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   2,449,351 
 250,000   4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   287,800 
 645,000   4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   745,246 
 1,200,000   4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   1,415,880 
 950,000   4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   1,102,788 
 100,000   4.00%, 11/01/27 (c)   118,561 
 600,000   4.00%, 11/01/27   734,934 
 2,000,000   4.00%, 03/01/29   2,486,940 
 8,500,000   4.00%, 03/01/30 (c)   10,163,450 
 2,000,000   4.00%, 03/01/30 (c)   2,390,060 
 2,945,000   4.00%, 11/01/30 (c)   3,592,134 
 355,000   5.00%, 09/01/21 (c)   368,632 
 390,000   5.00%, 09/01/21 (c)   404,875 
 330,000   5.00%, 09/01/21 (c)   342,530 
 115,000   5.00%, 09/01/21 (c)   119,396 
 140,000   5.00%, 09/01/21 (c)   145,305 
 345,000   5.00%, 09/01/23 (c)   389,329 
 500,000   5.00%, 04/01/24 (c)   573,905 
 340,000   5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)   408,262 
 765,000   5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)   912,668 
 875,000   5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)   1,041,206 
 30,000   5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)   36,342 
 370,000   5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)   442,557 
 1,565,000   5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)   1,894,182 
 1,075,000   5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)   1,313,188 
 600,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   735,756 
 115,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   139,513 
 190,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   231,091 
 1,050,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   1,306,189 
 510,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   629,575 
 955,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   1,180,724 
 150,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   185,645 
 165,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   201,610 
 1,165,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   1,440,359 
 185,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   230,138 
 835,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   1,031,175 
 390,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   477,649 
 320,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   395,181 
 250,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   309,218 
 2,260,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   2,777,969 
 770,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   954,862 
 2,640,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   3,216,602 
 150,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   186,012 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   1,238,790 
 125,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   154,609 
 15,000   5.00%, 09/01/26   18,815 
 2,000,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   2,477,580 
 1,030,000   5.00%, 04/01/27   1,312,107 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
California: (continued)     
$950,000   5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)  $1,197,085 
 3,395,000   5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)   4,331,647 
 1,920,000   5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)   2,432,160 
 285,000   5.00%, 10/01/27   367,753 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)   1,273,990 
 2,645,000   5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)   3,336,985 
 2,480,000   5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)   3,183,006 
 1,020,000   5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)   1,293,248 
 2,000,000   5.00%, 11/01/27   2,586,080 
 710,000   5.00%, 04/01/28   924,725 
 750,000   5.00%, 08/01/28   984,045 
 1,445,000   5.00%, 08/01/28 (c)   1,820,859 
 3,500,000   5.00%, 04/01/29 (c)   4,469,640 
 1,735,000   5.00%, 04/01/29   2,299,742 
 150,000   5.00%, 04/01/29 (c)   194,490 
 1,390,000   5.00%, 10/01/29 (c)   1,845,447 
 3,000,000   5.00%, 10/01/29 (c)   3,961,770 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 10/01/29   1,337,900 
 2,590,000   5.00%, 04/01/30   3,486,373 
 380,000   5.00%, 04/01/31   517,123 
 3,500,000   5.00%, 04/01/32   4,824,225 
 250,000   5.25%, 08/01/25 (c)   301,935 
     Stockton Unified School District (GO)     
 100,000   5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)   119,603 
 100,000   5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)   120,793 
 335,000   Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Diego, Series A (TA)
5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)
   403,119 
     Trustees of the California State University, Series A (RB)     
 250,000   4.00%, 05/01/26 (c)   298,015 
 410,000   5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)   507,834 
 750,000   5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)   924,390 
 830,000   5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)   1,029,573 
     Tuolumne Wind Project Authority, Series A (RB)     
 405,000   5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)   512,066 
 125,000   5.00%, 01/01/27   159,300 
 130,000   University of California, Series AO (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/25 (c)
   156,520 
 10,000   University of California, Series AR (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)
   12,331 
 385,000   University of California, Series AY (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/27 (c)
   485,897 
     University of California, Series AZ (RB)     
 310,000   5.00%, 05/15/28 (c)   395,672 
 275,000   5.00%, 05/15/28 (c)   359,576 
 1,500,000   University of California, Series BE (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/30 (c)
   1,974,600 
 1,170,000   University of California, Series O (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/28 (c)
   1,473,311 
     West Basin Municipal Water District, Series A (RB)     
 155,000   5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)   190,892 
 100,000   5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)   123,507 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
California: (continued)     
$20,000   West Contra Costa Unified School District, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)
  $23,674 
         275,725,190 
Colorado: 1.9%     
 250,000   Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 12/15/26 (c)
   315,615 
 540,000   Adams and Arapahoe Joint School District No. 28J, Series A (GO) (SAW)
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)
   672,251 
     Adams and Weld Counties, School District No. 27J (GO) (SAW)     
 365,000   4.00%, 12/01/25 (c)   414,027 
 160,000   5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)   193,906 
     Board of Governors of Colorado State University System (RB)     
 935,000   5.00%, 03/01/28 (c)   1,175,809 
 510,000   5.00%, 03/01/28 (c)   652,463 
 1,050,000   Boulder Valley School District No. RE-2, Series B (GO) (SAW)
4.00%, 06/01/27 (c)
   1,258,803 
 1,000,000   Cherry Creek School District No. 5 (GO) (SAW)
5.00%, 12/15/25 (c)
   1,222,120 
 150,000   City and County of Denver, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
   182,534 
 200,000   City and County of Denver, Series A-2 (RB)
0.00%, 08/01/26 (c) ^
   134,028 
     City of Aurora, Water Revenue, First Lien (RB)     
 1,015,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   1,242,746 
 500,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   615,020 
     City of Colorado Springs, Utilities System, Series A-1 (RB)     
 100,000   5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)   126,659 
 120,000   5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)   152,754 
 110,000   5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)   140,703 
 1,000,000   Colorado Health Facilities Authority, AdventHealth Obligated Group, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 11/19/26 (p)
   1,251,870 
 545,000   Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Adventist Health System, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)
   652,479 
 2,255,000   Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Adventist Health System, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/26 (p)
   2,822,132 
 155,000   Colorado Health Facilities Authority, CommonSpirit Health, Series A-1 (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/29 (c)
   188,956 
 2,000,000   Colorado Health Facilities Authority, CommonSpirit Health, Series B-2 (RB)
5.00%, 02/01/26 (c) (p)
   2,369,480 


 

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VANECK VECTORS INTERMEDIATE MUNI ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Colorado: (continued)     
$280,000   Colorado Health Facilities Authority, NCMC, Inc. Project (RB)
3.25%, 05/15/26 (c)
  $322,302 
 115,000   Colorado Higher Education, Series A (CP)
5.00%, 11/01/26
   143,701 
 295,000   El Paso County School District No. 20 (GO) (SAW)
5.00%, 12/15/26 (c)
   365,228 
     Garfield Pitkin and Eagle Counties School District No. RE-1 (GO)     
 565,000   5.00%, 12/15/25 (c)   689,543 
 975,000   5.00%, 12/15/25 (c)   1,193,224 
 1,110,000   Jefferson County School District R-1 (GO)
5.00%, 12/15/28 (c)
   1,452,091 
     Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 (GO) (SAW)     
 500,000   5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)   635,215 
 500,000   5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)   638,310 
 200,000   5.25%, 12/01/27 (c)   258,554 
     Park Creek Metropolitan District, Series A (RB)     
 105,000   5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)   122,679 
 560,000   5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)   661,797 
 250,000   5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)   296,525 
     Regents of the University of Colorado, Series B-1 (RB)     
 600,000   2.75%, 06/01/26 (c)   653,334 
 1,000,000   4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   1,142,420 
 540,000   4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   618,019 
     Regional Transportation District, Series B (RB)     
 1,995,000   5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)   2,450,937 
 100,000   5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)   123,095 
 410,000   State of Colorado, Series K (CP)
5.00%, 03/15/27 (c)
   499,540 
 190,000   State of Colorado, Series M (CP)
5.00%, 03/15/28 (c)
   239,651 
     University of Colorado, Series A-2 (RB)     
 800,000   3.00%, 06/01/24 (c)   835,624 
 500,000   4.00%, 06/01/28 (c)   586,975 
 250,000   5.00%, 06/01/27   318,388 
 155,000   5.00%, 06/01/28   202,100 
 860,000   University of Colorado, Series B-1 (RB)
2.25%, 06/01/26 (c)
   926,306 
 1,480,000   Weld County School District No. 6 (GO) (SAW)
5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)
   1,931,814 
         33,091,727 
Connecticut: 2.2%     
 160,000   City of Hartford, Series C (GO) (AGM)
4.00%, 07/15/25 (c)
   175,117 
     Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Series A-1 (RB)     
 260,000   2.88%, 05/15/25 (c)   274,729 
 350,000   3.65%, 11/15/26 (c)   380,471 
 200,000   3.88%, 11/15/26 (c)   219,436 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Connecticut: (continued)     
$500,000   Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Series D-1 (RB)
3.20%, 11/15/26 (c)
  $538,790 
 200,000   Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Series F-1 (RB)
3.05%, 05/15/26 (c)
   213,580 
 335,000   Connecticut State Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Hardford Health Issue, Series A (RB) (SD CRED PROG)
5.00%, 01/01/30 (c)
   419,373 
 250,000   Connecticut State Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Masonicare Issue, Series F (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
   257,788 
     Connecticut State Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Nuvance Health Issue, Series A (RB)     
 525,000   4.00%, 07/01/29 (c)   576,187 
 315,000   4.00%, 07/01/29 (c)   346,941 
 2,200,000   5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)   2,665,322 
 140,000   Connecticut State Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Trinity Health Credit Group (RB)
3.13%, 06/01/26 (c)
   146,796 
 305,000   Connecticut State, Special Tax Revenue, Transportation Infrastructure Purposes, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/24 (c)
   353,394 
     South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, Series B (RB)     
 310,000   4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   345,573 
 500,000   4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   558,820 
 25,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   30,877 
     State of Connecticut, Series A (GO)     
 230,000   3.25%, 03/15/26 (c)   243,986 
 110,000   5.00%, 03/15/26 (c)   130,485 
 780,000   5.00%, 03/15/26 (c)   949,970 
 680,000   5.00%, 04/15/27 (c)   842,908 
 350,000   5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)   432,498 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 04/15/28 (c)   1,212,650 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 04/15/29   1,303,820 
     State of Connecticut, Series B (GO)     
 785,000   5.00%, 04/15/27   987,451 
 135,000   5.00%, 04/15/27   169,817 
 1,205,000   State of Connecticut, Series C (GO)
4.00%, 06/15/28 (c)
   1,376,158 
 710,000   State of Connecticut, Series D (GO)
4.00%, 08/15/26 (c)
   797,728 
     State of Connecticut, Series E (GO)     
 395,000   3.00%, 10/15/26 (c)   417,298 
 400,000   5.00%, 09/15/27   508,184 
 1,335,000   5.00%, 09/15/28 (c)   1,700,697 
     State of Connecticut, Series F (GO)     
 335,000   3.25%, 11/15/25 (c)   362,875 
 420,000   5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)   498,288 
 290,000   5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)   350,909 
 400,000   5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)   478,860 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Connecticut: (continued)     
     State of Connecticut, Special Tax Obligation, Series A (RB)     
$785,000   4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)  $869,238 
 590,000   5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)   697,545 
 795,000   5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)   937,488 
 520,000   5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)   623,594 
 335,000   5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)   400,010 
 255,000   5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)   301,872 
 200,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   240,178 
 475,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   573,382 
 190,000   5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   233,483 
     State of Connecticut, Special Tax Obligation, Series B (RB)     
 335,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   411,564 
 275,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   340,139 
 470,000   5.00%, 10/01/26   585,827 
 1,025,000   5.00%, 10/01/28   1,328,759 
 260,000   State of Connecticut, Special Tax Obligation, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/26
   324,074 
     State of Connecticut, State Revolving Fund, Series A (RB)     
 1,000,000   5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)   1,239,150 
 275,000   5.00%, 02/01/29 (c)   354,676 
     University of Connecticut, Series A (RB)     
 210,000   3.00%, 03/15/26 (c)   219,570 
 265,000   5.00%, 03/15/26 (c)   311,950 
 380,000   5.00%, 03/15/26 (c)   450,862 
 280,000   5.00%, 03/15/26 (c)   335,860 
 435,000   5.00%, 03/15/26 (c)   518,742 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 11/01/26   1,238,310 
 745,000   5.00%, 01/15/27 (c)   901,301 
 460,000   5.00%, 01/15/27   570,970 
 335,000   5.00%, 01/15/27 (c)   410,502 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 04/15/28 (c)   1,256,480 
 500,000   5.00%, 11/01/28 (c)   617,105 
 500,000   5.00%, 11/01/28 (c)   620,805 
         37,181,212 
Delaware: 0.4%     
 180,000   Delaware State Health Facilities Authority, Bayhealth Medical Center Project, Series A (RB)
3.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
   195,349 
 220,000   Delaware Transportation Authority (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
   273,526 
     State of Delaware (GO)     
 505,000   3.13%, 03/01/27 (c)   550,692 
 500,000   4.00%, 03/01/27 (c)   592,785 
     State of Delaware, Series A (GO)     
 650,000   2.00%, 01/01/30 (c)   652,385 
 545,000   2.13%, 03/01/26 (c)   575,558 
 100,000   5.00%, 02/01/27   127,386 
 500,000   5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)   643,755 
 500,000   5.00%, 02/01/28   653,245 
 810,000   5.00%, 10/01/28   1,074,570 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 01/01/30 (c)   1,350,840 
         6,690,091 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
District of Columbia: 1.7%     
$2,250,000   District of Columbia (RB) (SAW)
5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)
  $2,899,350 
 130,000   District of Columbia, Children’s Hospital Obligated Group (RB)
5.00%, 01/15/26 (c)
   153,897 
     District of Columbia, Georgetown University Issue (RB)     
 645,000   5.00%, 04/01/27 (c)   786,642 
 105,000   5.00%, 04/01/27 (c)   129,692 
     District of Columbia, Series A (GO)     
 250,000   5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   306,470 
 290,000   5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   354,090 
 210,000   5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   259,890 
 30,000   5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   37,016 
 2,500,000   5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)   3,110,325 
 580,000   5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)   722,680 
 170,000   5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)   212,255 
 750,000   5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)   951,277 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 09/01/29 (c)   1,294,560 
     District of Columbia, Series C (RB)     
 225,000   5.00%, 10/01/27   291,035 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 05/01/30 (c)   1,311,290 
     District of Columbia, Series D (GO)     
 500,000   4.00%, 06/01/27 (c)   583,770 
 125,000   5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)   158,068 
 20,000   5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)   24,979 
 160,000   5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)   201,130 
 1,500,000   5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)   1,912,740 
 500,000   5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)   624,280 
 25,000   District of Columbia, Series E (GO)
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)
   31,224 
 195,000   District of Columbia, Water and Sewer Authority, Public Utility, Subordinated Lien, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)
   236,592 
     District of Columbia, Water and Sewer Authority, Public Utility, Subordinated Lien, Series B (RB)     
 400,000   5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)   481,376 
 410,000   5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)   499,827 
 430,000   5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)   523,237 
 100,000   5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)   122,216 
 560,000   Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Airport System, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/28
   722,523 
     Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Dulles Toll Road Revenue, Series B (RB)     
 250,000   4.00%, 10/01/29 (c)   281,538 
 250,000   4.00%, 10/01/29 (c)   282,730 
 2,545,000   Washington Convention and Sports Authority, Senior Lien, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)
   2,841,136 
     Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (RB)     
 175,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   220,887 
 275,000   5.00%, 07/01/27   349,528 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
District of Columbia: (continued)     
     Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Series A-1 (RB)     
$140,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)  $173,593 
 330,000   5.00%, 07/01/27   419,433 
     Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Series A-2 (RB)     
 810,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   990,209 
 550,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   674,844 
 300,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   369,891 
     Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Series B (RB)     
 1,205,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   1,478,523 
 880,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   1,075,782 
 650,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   805,967 
 240,000   5.00%, 07/01/27   305,042 
 555,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   691,813 
         29,903,347 
Florida: 4.0%     
 490,000   Alachua County, Health Facilities Authority, Shands Teaching Hospital and Clinics, Inc., Series B-1 (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)
   614,450 
 520,000   Central Florida Expressway Authority (RB)
3.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
   549,604 
     Central Florida Expressway Authority, Series A (RB)     
 815,000   3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   855,587 
 395,000   3.25%, 07/01/26 (c)   415,153 
 175,000   City of Cape Coral, Water and Sewer (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)
   220,215 
     City of Gainesville, Utilities System, Series A (RB)     
 200,000   5.00%, 10/01/26   251,396 
 500,000   5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   621,595 
 195,000   5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   243,920 
 585,000   City of Jacksonville, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/27
   748,051 
     City of Jacksonville, Transportation Revenue (RB)     
 600,000   3.00%, 10/01/25 (c)   641,676 
 310,000   3.00%, 10/01/25 (c)   332,466 
 450,000   3.25%, 10/01/25 (c)   481,725 
 210,000   5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)   250,039 
 295,000   City of Lakeland, Department of Electric Utilities (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)
   361,941 
 540,000   City of Lakeland, Lakeland Regional Health System (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)
   654,653 
 375,000   City of Orlando, Senior Tourist Development Tax, 6th Cent Contract Payments, Series A (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 11/01/26
   461,906 
     City of Port St. Lucie, Utility System (RB)     
 500,000   4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   569,240 
 585,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   722,814 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Florida: (continued)     
$680,000   City of Tallahassee, Energy System Revenue (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/23 (c)
  $764,857 
 100,000   County of Lee, Transportation Facilities (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 10/01/24 (c)
   117,043 
     County of Miami-Dade (RB)     
 565,000   0.00%, 10/01/26 (c) ^   418,162 
 400,000   0.00%, 10/01/26 (c) ^   283,344 
 640,000   5.00%, 10/01/26   787,718 
 690,000   5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)   828,621 
 510,000   5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)   620,497 
 115,000   5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)   137,771 
     County of Miami-Dade, Aviation Revenue, Series A (RB)     
 750,000   5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)   879,262 
 460,000   5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)   552,432 
 100,000   5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)   120,920 
     County of Miami-Dade, Building Better Communities Program, Series A (GO) (SAW)     
 1,600,000   4.00%, 07/01/30 (c)   1,932,304 
 100,000   5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)   120,623 
 200,000   5.00%, 07/01/25   242,274 
 555,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   681,013 
 520,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   644,556 
 100,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   125,152 
 280,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   343,921 
     County of Miami-Dade, Capital Asset Acquisition, Series B (RB)     
 260,000   3.13%, 04/01/26 (c)   279,622 
 520,000   5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)   636,142 
 400,000   County of Miami-Dade, Educational Facilities Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/25 (c)
   454,480 
     County of Miami-Dade, Expressway Authority Toll System, Series A (RB)     
 25,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   29,494 
 105,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   126,012 
 250,000   County of Miami-Dade, Florida Transit System (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
   281,913 
     County of Miami-Dade, Water and Sewer System (RB)     
 270,000   5.00%, 10/01/25   329,889 
 800,000   5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   1,022,296 
     County of Miami-Dade, Water and Sewer System, Series B (RB)     
 370,000   3.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   404,062 
 605,000   5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)   720,349 
 125,000   Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/27
   159,715 
     Florida Department of Management Services, Series A (CP)     
 105,000   5.00%, 08/01/25   127,672 
 425,000   5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)   542,036 
 175,000   5.00%, 11/01/27   223,127 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Florida: (continued)     
$500,000   Florida Higher Educational Facilities Financial Authority, Nova Southeastern University Project (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)
  $566,665 
     Florida Housing Finance Corp., Series 1 (RB)     
 320,000   3.25%, 01/01/27 (c)   341,808 
 600,000   3.60%, 01/01/27 (c)   639,036 
 1,000,000   Florida Housing Finance Corp., Series 2 (RB)
2.10%, 01/01/30 (c)
   996,470 
     Florida Municipal Power Agency, All-Requirements Power Supply, Series A (RB)     
 635,000   3.00%, 10/01/26 (c)   683,222 
 125,000   5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)   152,134 
 195,000   5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)   238,370 
 470,000   5.00%, 10/01/27   599,184 
 265,000   Florida State Department of Transportation, Turnpike Enterprise, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
   320,059 
 815,000   Halifax Hospital Medical Center (RB)
3.38%, 06/01/26 (c)
   874,340 
     Hernando County School District, Series A (CP) (AGM)     
 245,000   3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   261,297 
 450,000   3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   481,270 
 470,000   3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   504,070 
     JEA Electric System, Series B (RB)     
 175,000   3.38%, 10/01/22 (c)   180,026 
 885,000   5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   1,080,107 
     JEA Electric System, Series Three B (RB)     
 850,000   5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   1,054,357 
 610,000   5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   761,780 
 650,000   5.00%, 10/01/27   823,680 
 605,000   Lee Memorial Health System, Series A-1 (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/29 (c)
   753,769 
     Manatee County School District (RB) (AGM)     
 290,000   5.00%, 10/01/26   354,322 
 160,000   5.00%, 04/01/27 (c)   195,827 
     Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency, City Center and Historical Convention Village, Series A (TA)     
 815,000   5.00%, 02/01/24 (c)   925,791 
 610,000   5.00%, 02/01/24 (c)   690,819 
 860,000   5.00%, 02/01/24 (c)   978,990 
 640,000   5.00%, 02/01/24 (c)   730,099 
 145,000   5.00%, 02/01/24 (c)   164,961 
     Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency, City Center and Historical Convention Village, Series B (TA)     
 320,000   5.00%, 02/01/24 (c)   362,838 
 425,000   5.00%, 02/01/24 (c)   482,332 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Florida: (continued)     
$420,000   Orange County Health Facilities Authority (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/23 (c)
  $464,323 
 410,000   Orange County School Board, Series C (CP)
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
   499,692 
 310,000   Orange County School Board, Series D (CP)
5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)
   370,955 
     Orange County, Tourist Development Tax (RB)     
 100,000   5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)   113,933 
 190,000   5.00%, 10/01/26   227,213 
 360,000   5.00%, 10/01/27   438,718 
 280,000   5.00%, 10/01/29   349,986 
 490,000   5.00%, 10/01/30   620,796 
 120,000   Orlando Utilities Commission, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)
   151,193 
 10,000   Palm Beach County Health Facilities Authority, Act Retirement - Life Communities, Inc. (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)
   11,568 
     Palm Beach County School Board, Series A (CP)     
 125,000   5.00%, 08/01/26   155,979 
 120,000   5.00%, 08/01/27   153,829 
 695,000   Palm Beach County School Board, Series C (CP)
5.00%, 08/01/28 (c)
   902,103 
 1,000,000   Pasco County School Board, Series C (CP) (AGM)
5.00%, 08/01/30 (c)
   1,291,770 
     Polk County School District (RB)     
 100,000   5.00%, 10/01/29 (c)   130,388 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 10/01/29 (c)   1,311,820 
 175,000   Reedy Creek Improvement District, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)
   219,678 
 200,000   School Board of Duval County, Series B (CP)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
   238,192 
 125,000   School Board of Miami-Dade County (GO)
3.25%, 03/15/27 (c)
   136,663 
 720,000   School Board of Miami-Dade County, Series B (CP) (AGM)
5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)
   856,865 
     School Board of Miami-Dade County, Series C (CP)     
 540,000   3.25%, 02/01/21 (c)   542,128 
 265,000   3.25%, 02/01/21 (c)   266,105 
     School Board of Miami-Dade County, Series D (CP)     
 140,000   4.00%, 02/01/26 (c)   155,378 
 165,000   5.00%, 02/01/26   200,820 
 265,000   5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)   322,529 
 200,000   School District of Broward County, Series A (CP)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
   239,780 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Florida: (continued)     
     South Broward Hospital District (RB)     
$500,000   4.00%, 05/01/26 (c)  $558,530 
 435,000   5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)   522,883 
     South Florida Water Management District (CP)     
 400,000   3.00%, 04/01/26 (c)   432,012 
 210,000   5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)   254,545 
     South Miami Health Facilities Authority (RB)     
 800,000   5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)   964,224 
 710,000   5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)   871,355 
     State of Florida, Board of Education, Public Education Capital Outlay, Series A (GO)     
 650,000   4.00%, 06/01/28 (c)   778,557 
 815,000   5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)   984,422 
 795,000   5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)   1,032,618 
 400,000   State of Florida, Board of Education, Public Education Capital Outlay, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)
   511,840 
     State of Florida, Board of Education, Public Education Capital Outlay, Series C (GO) (AMBAC)     
 510,000   3.00%, 06/01/29 (c)   564,708 
 500,000   4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   587,440 
 725,000   4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   846,597 
 780,000   4.00%, 06/01/27 (c)   924,823 
 585,000   5.00%, 06/01/27   750,660 
 145,000   5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)   189,208 
     State of Florida, Board of Education, Public Education Capital Outlay, Series D (GO)     
 10,000   5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   12,456 
 105,000   5.00%, 06/01/28   137,897 
     State of Florida, Board of Education, Public Education Capital Outlay, Series E (GO)     
 590,000   2.38%, 06/01/26 (c)   628,303 
 200,000   4.00%, 06/01/25 (c)   227,592 
 135,000   State of Florida, Board of Education, Public Education Capital Outlay, Series F (GO)
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)
   168,161 
 115,000   State of Florida, Department of Transportation Financing Corp., Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)
   146,863 
 880,000   State of Florida, Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Reimbursement, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/30
   1,173,242 
     State of Florida, Department of Transportation, Full Faith and Credit, Right-of-Way Acquisition and Bridge Construction, Series A (GO)     
 600,000   3.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   652,470 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Florida: (continued)     
$555,000   3.00%, 07/01/27 (c)  $615,179 
 40,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   50,162 
 750,000   State of Florida, Department of Transportation, Full Faith and Credit, Right-of-Way Acquisition and Bridge Construction, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)
   980,632 
 580,000   State of Florida, Department of Transportation, Turnpike, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)
   743,003 
 555,000   State of Florida, Department of Transportation, Turnpike, Series B (RB)
2.63%, 07/01/25 (c)
   599,605 
 740,000   State of Florida, Department of Transportation, Turnpike, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
   910,311 
 280,000   Volusia County School Board, Master Lease Program, Series B (CP)
5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)
   323,383 
         68,647,418 
Georgia: 2.1%     
 420,000   Augusta, Water and Sewer (RB)
3.00%, 10/01/27 (c)
   459,039 
 500,000   City of Atlanta, Airport Passenger Facility Charge (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)
   631,985 
 200,000   City of Atlanta, Water and Wastewater (RB)
4.00%, 11/01/29 (c)
   242,924 
 250,000   Clarke County Hospital Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
   297,383 
 750,000   Cobb County Kennestone Hospital Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/27 (c)
   898,695 
 3,000,000   County of Fulton, Water and Sewerage, Series A (RB)
3.00%, 01/01/30 (c)
   3,318,870 
     Forsyth County School District (GO)     
 1,000,000   5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)   1,281,890 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)   1,297,330 
 1,045,000   5.00%, 02/01/29   1,395,294 
     Gainesville and Hall County Hospital Authority, Northeast Georgia Health System, Series A (RB)     
 225,000   5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)   266,663 
 100,000   5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)   121,136 
 925,000   Georgia Housing and Finance Authority, Single Family Mortgage, Series B-1 (RB)
2.90%, 12/01/25 (c)
   975,967 
     Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, Series B (RB)     
 300,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   364,719 
 30,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   36,633 
           


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Georgia: (continued)     
     Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, Series C (RB)     
$495,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)  $608,221 
 235,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   290,535 
     Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, Series A (RB)     
 200,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   242,816 
 1,090,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   1,325,669 
 500,000   Private Colleges and Universities Authority, Emory University, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/29 (c)
   651,965 
 350,000   Private Colleges and Universities Authority, Emory University, Series B (RB)
4.00%, 09/01/30 (c)
   419,310 
     Richmond County Hospital Authority, University Health Services, Inc. Project (RB)     
 345,000   3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   360,473 
 835,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   1,012,972 
 375,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   444,716 
 250,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   300,778 
     State of Georgia, Series A (GO)     
 985,000   2.50%, 02/01/26 (c)   1,031,472 
 935,000   4.00%, 08/01/30 (c)   1,165,075 
 1,190,000   5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)   1,465,818 
 125,000   5.00%, 02/01/26   155,116 
 680,000   5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)   831,409 
 1,200,000   5.00%, 02/01/27 (c)   1,484,976 
 350,000   5.00%, 02/01/27 (c)   440,772 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 02/01/27   1,275,270 
 150,000   5.00%, 02/01/27 (c)   188,166 
 2,500,000   5.00%, 08/01/28   3,308,750 
 2,500,000   5.00%, 08/01/29   3,371,875 
     State of Georgia, Series C (GO)     
 3,000,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   3,805,590 
 130,000   5.00%, 07/01/27   167,570 
         35,937,842 
Hawaii: 1.1%     
 1,275,000   City and County of Honolulu, Rail Transit Project, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 03/01/30 (c)
   1,701,475 
 1,015,000   City and County of Honolulu, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)
   1,268,760 
     City and County of Honolulu, Series C (GO)     
 750,000   4.00%, 08/01/29 (c)   893,737 
 120,000   4.00%, 08/01/29 (c)   143,599 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 10/01/29   1,341,930 
     City and County of Honolulu, Wastewater System, Series A (RB)     
 970,000   4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   1,109,253 
 1,015,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   1,239,802 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Hawaii: (continued)     
     City and County of Honolulu, Wastewater System, Series B (RB)     
$100,000   4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)  $114,102 
 395,000   5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)   523,229 
 175,000   State of Hawaii, Department of Budget and Finance, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25
   209,038 
 295,000   State of Hawaii, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
   361,797 
 120,000   State of Hawaii, Series EY (GO)
5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)
   145,705 
     State of Hawaii, Series FB (GO)     
 150,000   3.00%, 04/01/26 (c)   158,288 
 200,000   4.00%, 04/01/26 (c)   233,242 
     State of Hawaii, Series FH (GO)     
 15,000   5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)   18,697 
 375,000   5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)   469,384 
     State of Hawaii, Series FK (GO)     
 690,000   5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)   847,320 
 130,000   5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)   160,083 
     State of Hawaii, Series FN (GO)     
 500,000   5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   630,745 
 105,000   5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   134,096 
     State of Hawaii, Series FT (GO)     
 295,000   4.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   348,891 
 1,020,000   5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   1,280,447 
 150,000   5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   188,787 
 1,150,000   5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   1,454,830 
     State of Hawaii, Series FW (GO)     
 1,300,000   5.00%, 01/01/28   1,671,943 
 1,180,000   5.00%, 01/01/29   1,555,323 
     University of Hawaii, Series E (RB)     
 285,000   5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)   346,343 
 240,000   5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)   290,419 
         18,841,265 
Idaho: 0.0%     
 500,000   Ada and Boise Counties Independent School District (GO)
5.00%, 02/01/27 (c)
   613,275 
Illinois: 4.2%     
 235,000   Chicago Board of Education (ST)
5.75%, 04/01/27 (c)
   271,002 
     Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Series A (RB)     
 175,000   5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)   209,932 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 01/01/30 (c)   1,230,200 
     Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Series B (RB)     
 1,060,000   5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)   1,227,332 
 510,000   5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)   587,586 
 135,000   5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)   155,123 
 580,000   5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)   665,440 
 1,590,000   5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)   1,846,626 
 495,000   5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)   579,303 
 470,000   5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)   552,414 
 365,000   5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)   426,926 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Illinois: (continued)     
$135,000   Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)
  $156,138 
 500,000   Chicago Transit Authority, Federal Transit Administration Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/26
   604,750 
 100,000   City of Chicago, Board of Education, Dedicated Capital Improvement Tax (ST)
5.75%, 04/01/27 (c)
   115,667 
     City of Chicago, Series A (GO) (SAW)     
 200,000   5.00%, 01/01/29   210,820 
 390,000   5.50%, 01/01/29 (c)   420,966 
 845,000   5.63%, 01/01/27 (c)   916,377 
 340,000   5.63%, 01/01/27 (c)   370,297 
 510,000   City of Chicago, Series C (GO)
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)
   523,918 
     City of Chicago, Water Revenue, Second Lien (RB)     
 1,140,000   5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)   1,415,720 
 180,000   5.25%, 11/01/27 (c)   218,783 
     City of Chicago, Water Revenue, Second Lien, Series A-1 (RB)     
 405,000   5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)   487,179 
 420,000   5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)   507,406 
     City of Springfield, Electric Revenue, Senior Lien (RB) (AGM)     
 15,000   5.00%, 03/01/25 (c)   17,468 
 540,000   5.00%, 03/01/25 (c)   631,082 
 425,000   5.00%, 03/01/25 (c)   501,032 
 1,000,000   Community College District No. 512, Counties of Cook, Kane, Lake, and McHenry, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 12/01/27
   1,281,320 
 210,000   Community Unit School District No. 300, Kane, McHenry, Cook and DeKalb Counties (GO)
5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)
   247,275 
     Cook County, Series A (GO)     
 325,000   5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)   382,034 
 250,000   5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)   296,388 
     Illinois Finance Authority, Clean Water Initiative (RB)     
 165,000   4.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   189,161 
 100,000   4.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   117,366 
 135,000   5.00%, 01/01/26   166,502 
 685,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   842,872 
 175,000   5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)   216,998 
 140,000   5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)   175,412 
 400,000   5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)   505,412 
 1,155,000   5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)   1,487,178 
     Illinois Finance Authority, Mercy Health Corp. (RB)     
 90,000   4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   98,406 
 1,000,000   4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   1,088,580 
 160,000   4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   175,667 
 325,000   5.00%, 12/01/25   390,455 
 250,000   5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   288,523 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Illinois: (continued)     
$130,000   5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)  $154,718 
 1,000,000   Illinois Finance Authority, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/30 (c)
   1,309,470 
     Illinois Finance Authority, Northwestern Memorial Healthcare, Series A (RB)     
 1,325,000   3.00%, 01/15/28 (c)   1,430,854 
 535,000   5.00%, 07/15/27   676,647 
 260,000   Illinois Finance Authority, Northwestern University (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/28
   343,548 
 100,000   Illinois Finance Authority, OSF Healthcare System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)
   114,797 
 1,010,000   Illinois Finance Authority, Presence Health Network, Series C (RB)
4.00%, 02/15/27 (c)
   1,134,897 
     Illinois Finance Authority, Rush University Medical Center Obligated Group, Series A (RB)     
 100,000   5.00%, 05/15/25 (c)   113,591 
 125,000   5.00%, 05/15/25 (c)   143,364 
 195,000   5.00%, 05/15/25 (c)   227,553 
 190,000   Illinois Finance Authority, University of Chicago, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/24 (c)
   220,505 
 500,000   Illinois Housing Development Authority, Series B (RB)
3.45%, 04/01/27 (c)
   541,750 
     Illinois Housing Development Authority, Series C (RB)     
 540,000   2.80%, 10/01/28 (c)   569,916 
 355,000   3.10%, 02/01/26 (c)   373,353 
     Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, Series A (RB)     
 290,000   4.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   325,861 
 555,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   664,102 
 775,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   923,908 
 510,000   5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   627,881 
 175,000   5.00%, 01/01/29   226,996 
 1,000,000   Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/30 (c)
   1,304,960 
     Kane, Cook, and Dupage Counties, School District No. U-46, Series A (GO)     
 215,000   5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)   243,425 
 120,000   5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)   136,067 
     Kane, Cook, and Dupage Counties, School District No. U-46, Series D (GO)     
 190,000   5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)   215,631 
 450,000   5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)   509,949 
 410,000   5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)   466,974 
 335,000   5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)   380,872 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Illinois: (continued)     
$700,000   Kendall, Kane, and Will Counties Community Unit School District No. 308 (GO)
5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)
  $828,212 
     Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, Series A (GO)     
 425,000   5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)   525,117 
 115,000   5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)   143,551 
 590,000   5.00%, 12/01/26   730,556 
     Northern Illinois Municipal Power Agency, Series A (RB)     
 1,235,000   4.00%, 12/01/26 (c)   1,378,791 
 365,000   5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)   450,498 
 535,000   5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)   658,189 
 565,000   Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)
   683,125 
     Regional Transportation Authority of Illinois, Series A (RB)     
 500,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   622,275 
 870,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   1,090,467 
     Sales Tax Securitization Corp., Series A (RB)     
 100,000   5.00%, 01/01/26   117,078 
 415,000   5.00%, 01/01/27   494,634 
 250,000   5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   292,993 
 570,000   5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   665,578 
 250,000   5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   294,540 
 585,000   5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   701,895 
 1,150,000   5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   1,370,121 
 155,000   5.00%, 01/01/30 (c)   185,710 
     State of Illinois (RB)     
 300,000   3.00%, 06/15/26 (c)   279,795 
 320,000   3.00%, 06/15/26 (c)   298,448 
 680,000   3.00%, 06/15/26 (c)   647,326 
 710,000   3.00%, 06/15/26 (c)   683,865 
 495,000   3.00%, 06/15/26 (c)   465,840 
 380,000   4.00%, 06/15/26 (c)   407,421 
 1,100,000   5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   1,191,146 
 270,000   5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   290,666 
 400,000   5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)   450,524 
 305,000   5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)   318,582 
 1,010,000   5.00%, 02/01/27   1,104,960 
 1,890,000   5.00%, 02/01/27 (c)   2,054,676 
 800,000   5.50%, 05/01/30   914,952 
     State of Illinois, Series A (RB)     
 235,000   5.00%, 06/15/26   266,821 
 100,000   5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)   112,631 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)   1,048,120 
 2,250,000   5.00%, 05/01/28 (c)   2,367,315 
 1,200,000   5.25%, 12/01/27 (c)   1,311,816 
 1,000,000   State of Illinois, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 11/01/29 (c)
   1,096,120 
 4,105,000   State of Illinois, Series C (GO)
5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)
   4,392,063 
     State of Illinois, Series D (GO)     
 275,000   3.25%, 11/01/26   271,365 
 620,000   5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)   692,689 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Illinois: (continued)     
$2,910,000   5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)  $3,135,409 
         71,216,505 
Indiana: 0.9%     
 585,000   Ball State University, Series R (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/27
   740,072 
 15,000   Carmel Local Public Improvement Bond Bank (RB)
5.00%, 07/15/26 (c)
   18,243 
     Indiana Finance Authority Highway, Series C (RB)     
 340,000   5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)   423,616 
 160,000   5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)   200,731 
 420,000   5.00%, 06/01/28   546,911 
     Indiana Finance Authority, Series A (RB)     
 200,000   5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)   253,858 
 220,000   5.00%, 02/01/29 (c)   282,240 
 175,000   5.00%, 02/01/29 (c)   225,545 
 130,000   Indiana Finance Authority, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)
   159,829 
     Indiana Finance Authority, Series C (RB)     
 610,000   5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)   783,405 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)   1,293,260 
     Indiana Finance Authority, Series E (RB)     
 150,000   5.00%, 02/01/26   185,612 
 160,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   200,157 
 100,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   124,157 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   1,238,340 
 105,000   5.00%, 02/01/29 (c)   136,522 
 750,000   5.00%, 02/01/29 (c)   962,182 
 935,000   5.00%, 06/01/29   1,238,772 
 300,000   Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority, Single Family Mortgage, Series A-1 (RB)
2.85%, 07/01/25 (c)
   315,036 
     Indiana Municipal Power Agency, Series A (RB)     
 1,330,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   1,596,598 
 250,000   5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   309,505 
 205,000   Indiana Municipal Power Agency, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
   252,747 
     Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank, Courhouse and Jail Project, Series A (RB)     
 1,715,000   5.00%, 02/01/29 (c)   2,231,009 
 710,000   5.00%, 02/01/29   939,358 
 160,000   Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank, Pilot Infrastructure Project, Series C (RB)
4.00%, 01/01/28 (c)
   186,426 
 185,000   Trustees of the Indiana State University, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)
   230,329 
         15,074,460 
           


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Iowa: 0.2%     
     Iowa Finance Authority (RB)     
$110,000   5.00%, 08/01/26  $138,323 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)   1,262,260 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)   1,279,670 
 125,000   State of Iowa, IJob Program, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)
   154,115 
         2,834,368 
Kansas: 0.5%     
     Butler County Unified School District No. 385 (GO)     
 300,000   4.00%, 09/01/27 (c)   350,838 
 500,000   4.00%, 09/01/27 (c)   594,085 
 500,000   5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)   620,205 
 250,000   5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)   311,945 
 210,000   Johnson and Miami Counties Unified School District No. 230 (GO)
4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)
   240,637 
 750,000   Johnson County, Internal Improvement, Series A (GO)
4.00%, 09/01/27 (c)
   882,667 
 380,000   Kansas Development Finance Authority, State of Kansas Projects, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/23 (c)
   422,423 
 125,000   Seward County Unified School District No. 480, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)
   149,009 
     State of Kansas, Department of Transportation, Highway Revenue, Series A (RB)     
 775,000   5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)   955,621 
 150,000   5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)   184,545 
 400,000   5.00%, 09/01/27   512,912 
 630,000   5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)   781,439 
     State of Kansas, Department of Transportation, Highway Revenue, Series B (RB)     
 120,000   5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)   144,018 
 720,000   5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)   855,115 
 295,000   5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)   356,971 
 280,000   5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)   337,604 
 250,000   Wyandotte County, Unified School District No. 500, Series A (GO)
4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)
   286,320 
         7,986,354 
Kentucky: 0.6%     
     Commonwealth of Kentucky State Property and Building Commission, Project No. 112, Series B (RB)     
 1,020,000   5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)   1,235,557 
 1,885,000   5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)   2,304,243 
 450,000   5.00%, 11/01/26   552,816 
 695,000   Kentucky Bond Development Corp., Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, Inc. (RB)
3.00%, 05/01/26 (c)
   731,932 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Kentucky: (continued)     
$200,000   Kentucky Municipal Power Agency, Prairie State Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)
  $237,008 
     Kentucky State Property and Building Commission No. 119 (RB)     
 1,000,000   5.00%, 05/01/28 (c)   1,234,890 
 100,000   5.00%, 05/01/28   126,498 
 165,000   Kentucky Turnpike Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
   196,698 
 380,000   Kentucky Turnpike Authority, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/27
   471,842 
     Louisville and Jefferson County, Metro Government, Norton Healthcare, Inc., Series A (RB)     
 975,000   4.00%, 10/01/26 (c)   1,075,064 
 55,000   5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)   65,565 
 290,000   5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)   342,768 
 105,000   Louisville and Jefferson County, Metro Government, Water System (RB)
3.00%, 11/15/25 (c)
   113,692 
 20,000   Paducah Electric Plant Board, Series A (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 10/01/26
   24,552 
     University of Kentucky, Series A (RB)     
 770,000   3.00%, 04/01/26 (c)   813,274 
 500,000   4.00%, 04/01/26 (c)   566,255 
         10,092,654 
Louisiana: 0.8%     
 250,000   City of Shreveport, Water and Sewer Revenue, Series C (RB)
4.00%, 12/01/28 (c)
   287,703 
     Jefferson Sales Tax District, Series B (RB) (AGM)     
 500,000   4.00%, 12/01/29 (c)   587,105 
 280,000   5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)   341,135 
 620,000   Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, Westlake Chemical Corp. Project (RB)
3.50%, 11/01/27 (c)
   664,497 
     Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, Woman’s Hospital Foundation Project, Series A (RB)     
 200,000   3.25%, 10/01/27 (c)   213,982 
 990,000   5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   1,201,068 
 295,000   Louisiana Public Facilities Authority Hospital, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
   337,359 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Louisiana: (continued)     
$505,000   Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Entergy Louisiana, LLC Project, Series B (RB)
3.50%, 06/01/21 (c)
  $513,080 
     Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Hurricane Recovery Program (RB)     
 700,000   5.00%, 06/01/24 (c)   795,711 
 535,000   5.00%, 06/01/24 (c)   612,147 
 1,000,000   Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Tulane University, Series A (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 04/01/30 (c)
   1,254,240 
 340,000   Louisiana State Citizens Property Insurance Corp., Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/26
   413,284 
 350,000   State of Louisiana, Gasoline and Fuels Tax Revenue, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/24 (c)
   407,407 
     State of Louisiana, Series A (GO)     
 150,000   3.50%, 04/01/27 (c)   166,328 
 640,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   777,709 
 565,000   5.00%, 04/01/27 (c)   701,205 
 115,000   5.00%, 03/01/29 (c)   148,656 
 425,000   5.00%, 03/01/30 (c)   551,148 
 910,000   5.00%, 03/01/30 (c)   1,193,729 
 930,000   5.00%, 03/01/30 (c)   1,225,135 
     State of Louisiana, Series B (GO)     
 200,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   244,642 
 205,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   254,136 
 150,000   5.00%, 10/01/27   192,854 
     State of Louisiana, Series D (GO)     
 200,000   3.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   217,278 
 100,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   122,381 
         13,423,919 
Maryland: 3.0%     
     City of Baltimore, Consolidated Public Improvement, Series B (GO)     
 250,000   5.00%, 10/15/26   314,548 
 250,000   5.00%, 10/15/27 (c)   320,140 
 280,000   5.00%, 10/15/27   361,648 
     County of Baltimore (GO)     
 1,925,000   4.00%, 03/01/29 (c)   2,323,956 
 1,250,000   5.00%, 03/01/28   1,634,275 
     County of Montgomery, Series A (GO)     
 675,000   5.00%, 11/01/24 (c)   800,577 
 20,000   5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)   23,566 
 1,070,000   County of Montgomery, Series C (GO)
4.00%, 10/01/27 (c)
   1,285,006 
 15,000   Maryland Economic Development Corp., College Park Projects (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)
   17,503 
     Maryland Stadium Authority, Baltimore City Public School Construction and Revitalization Program (RB)     
 750,000   5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)   897,472 
 250,000   5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)   295,610 
 240,000   5.00%, 05/01/26   295,514 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Maryland: (continued)     
$250,000   5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)  $300,630 
 1,000,000   Maryland Stadium Authority, Baltimore City Public School Construction and Revitalization Program, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/28 (c)
   1,230,040 
 655,000   Maryland Water Quality Financing Administration (RB)
3.00%, 03/01/24 (c)
   694,018 
     Prince George’s County, Series A (GO) (SAW)     
 1,000,000   4.00%, 07/15/28 (c)   1,223,560 
 2,500,000   5.00%, 07/15/28 (c)   3,176,475 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 07/15/28   1,318,640 
 1,150,000   5.00%, 07/15/28 (c)   1,504,234 
     State of Maryland, Department of Transportation (RB) (SAW)     
 2,340,000   2.13%, 10/01/27 (c)   2,434,676 
 520,000   3.00%, 11/01/24 (c)   560,165 
 500,000   3.00%, 09/01/27 (c)   550,560 
 855,000   3.13%, 05/01/25 (c)   928,273 
 780,000   4.00%, 05/01/25 (c)   893,295 
 750,000   4.00%, 05/01/28 (c)   907,117 
 295,000   5.00%, 11/01/24 (c)   347,354 
 435,000   State of Maryland, Department of Transportation, Third Issue (RB)
3.00%, 12/15/23 (c)
   464,510 
     State of Maryland, State and Local Facilities Loan, First Series (GO)     
 350,000   3.00%, 06/01/24 (c)   372,134 
 485,000   4.00%, 06/01/24 (c)   545,804 
 2,385,000   5.00%, 03/15/28   3,123,014 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 03/15/28 (c)   1,298,470 
 3,000,000   5.00%, 03/15/29 (c)   3,928,050 
     State of Maryland, State and Local Facilities Loan, First Series A (GO)     
 250,000   3.13%, 03/15/28 (c)   281,248 
 1,185,000   4.00%, 03/15/27 (c)   1,408,372 
 680,000   5.00%, 03/15/28   890,419 
 5,500,000   5.00%, 03/15/30 (c)   7,443,535 
     State of Maryland, State and Local Facilities Loan, Second Series (GO)     
 530,000   4.00%, 08/01/28 (c)   639,403 
 125,000   5.00%, 08/01/27   161,190 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 08/01/28 (c)   1,299,780 
 1,000,000   State of Maryland, State and Local Facilities Loan, Second Series A (GO)
3.00%, 08/01/27 (c)
   1,116,080 
     State of Maryland, Transportation Authority (RB)     
 300,000   3.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   325,905 
 510,000   3.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   557,874 
     Washington Suburban Sanitary District (GO)     
 500,000   3.00%, 06/01/24 (c)   539,780 
 115,000   3.00%, 06/01/24 (c)   124,667 
 560,000   3.00%, 06/01/24 (c)   607,074 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Maryland: (continued)     
     Washington Suburban Sanitary District, Second Series (GO)     
$750,000   5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)  $909,300 
 550,000   5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)   698,841 
         51,374,302 
Massachusetts: 3.4%     
 100,000   City of Boston, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 03/01/29
   134,324 
     Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Accelerated Bridge Program, Series A (RB)     
 980,000   5.00%, 06/01/24 (c)   1,120,650 
 15,000   5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)   17,960 
 20,000   5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)   23,875 
     Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Rail Enhancement Program, Series A (RB)     
 145,000   3.00%, 06/01/25 (c)   155,659 
 745,000   5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)   878,847 
     Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series A (GO)     
 290,000   3.00%, 03/01/24 (c)   307,809 
 850,000   5.00%, 03/01/24 (c)   976,582 
 275,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   341,195 
     Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series B (GO)     
 600,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   734,502 
 1,860,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   2,259,323 
 155,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   191,419 
 1,925,000   5.00%, 07/01/28   2,522,809 
     Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series C (GO)     
 400,000   3.00%, 02/01/24 (c)   424,916 
 350,000   5.00%, 05/01/23 (c)   388,521 
 205,000   5.00%, 05/01/23 (c)   227,995 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 05/01/30   1,353,650 
 2,665,000   5.00%, 05/01/31   3,672,636 
     Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series D (GO)     
 100,000   3.00%, 09/01/25 (c)   108,036 
 365,000   5.00%, 07/01/30 (c)   480,884 
     Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series E (GO)     
 1,275,000   3.00%, 11/01/27 (c)   1,396,354 
 250,000   5.00%, 11/01/26   315,740 
 100,000   5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)   126,932 
 440,000   Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series F (GO)
5.00%, 05/01/27
   562,069 
     Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series I (GO)     
 500,000   5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)   615,620 
 10,000   5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)   12,581 
     Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Transportation Fund Revenue, Series A (RB)     
 450,000   4.00%, 12/01/27 (c)   519,417 
 20,000   5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   24,817 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Massachusetts: (continued)     
     Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Series A (RB)     
$810,000   0.00%, 07/01/26 (c) ^  $692,623 
 130,000   0.00%, 07/01/26 (c) ^   107,522 
 1,160,000   0.00%, 07/01/26 (c) ^   897,898 
 890,000   0.00%, 07/01/26 (c) ^   786,956 
 210,000   2.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   222,472 
 475,000   4.00%, 07/01/25 (c)   527,962 
     Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, Series 19 (RB)     
 500,000   5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)   604,145 
 1,100,000   5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)   1,334,113 
 940,000   5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)   1,152,656 
 1,000,000   Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, Series 21 (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/28 (c)
   1,278,280 
     Massachusetts Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Highway System, Series A (RB) (SAW)     
 1,000,000   5.00%, 01/01/29 (c)   1,268,050 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 01/01/29   1,320,830 
 255,000   Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Beth Israel Lahey Health Issue, Series K (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)
   318,355 
 2,905,000   Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Boston Medical Center, Series E (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
   3,322,652 
 530,000   Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Brandeis University, Series S-1 (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/27
   661,981 
     Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, CareGroup Issue, Series I (RB)     
 910,000   3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   950,358 
 200,000   3.25%, 07/01/26 (c)   209,724 
 1,860,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   2,250,005 
 200,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   240,490 
 130,000   Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, CareGroup Issue, Series J-2 (RB) (SBG)
5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)
   159,852 
     Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Harvard University Issue, Series A (RB)     
 2,065,000   4.00%, 07/15/26 (c)   2,389,267 
 700,000   5.00%, 07/15/26 (c)   877,394 
 480,000   5.00%, 07/15/26 (c)   589,661 
     Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Lahey Health System Obligated Group Issue, Series F (RB)     
 1,000,000   5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)   1,156,200 
 125,000   5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)   145,953 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Massachusetts: (continued)     
     Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Partners Healthcare System, Series Q (RB)     
$100,000   3.13%, 07/01/26 (c)  $105,900 
 300,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   360,822 
 750,000   Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, South Shore Hospital Issue, Series I (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
   801,510 
 500,000   Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Suffolk University (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
   569,075 
 100,000   Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, UMass Memorial Health Care Obligated Group Issue, Series I (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
   119,641 
 330,000   Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Wellforce Issue, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/27
   400,108 
 450,000   Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Series 178 (RB)
3.70%, 06/01/25 (c)
   483,480 
 150,000   Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Series B-1 (RB) (FHA)
2.75%, 12/01/28 (c)
   157,260 
 125,000   Massachusetts School Building Authority, Dedicated Sales Tax, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)
   154,123 
 1,250,000   Massachusetts School Building Authority, Dedicated Sales Tax, Series D (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)
   1,490,225 
 880,000   Massachusetts State College Building Authority, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 05/01/25 (c)
   1,006,456 
 1,500,000   Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/30 (c)
   1,984,575 
     Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, Series C (RB)     
 685,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   844,016 
 2,115,000   5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)   2,663,398 
     University of Massachusetts Building Authority, Series 1 (RB)     
 750,000   5.00%, 11/01/29 (c)   974,430 
 475,000   5.00%, 11/01/29 (c)   618,649 
 500,000   5.00%, 11/01/29 (c)   654,430 
 1,020,000   University of Massachusetts Building Authority, Series 3 (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)
   1,285,394 
         58,034,013 
Michigan: 1.1%     
 285,000   Board of Governors of Wayne State University, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)
   338,839 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Michigan: (continued)     
$340,000   Board of Trustees of Michigan State University, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 02/15/29 (c)
  $431,987 
     Great Lakes Water Authority, Sewage Disposal System, Second Lien, Series C (RB)     
 250,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   303,220 
 250,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   304,445 
     Great Lakes Water Authority, Sewage Disposal System, Senior Lien, Series B (RB)     
 290,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   351,202 
 570,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   695,890 
 500,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   613,835 
     Great Lakes Water Authority, Sewage Disposal System, Senior Lien, Series C (RB)     
 1,025,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   1,241,316 
 30,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   36,998 
 130,000   Great Lakes Water Authority, Water Supply System, Second Lien, Series D (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
   157,595 
     Great Lakes Water Authority, Water Supply System, Senior Lien, Series C (RB)     
 155,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   192,030 
 875,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   1,090,644 
     Michigan Finance Authority, Clean Water, Series B (RB)     
 110,000   5.00%, 10/01/25   135,061 
 100,000   5.00%, 10/01/26   126,162 
 140,000   Michigan Finance Authority, Henry Ford Health System (RB)
3.00%, 11/15/26 (c)
   146,621 
     Michigan Finance Authority, Local Government Loan Program, Series C (RB)     
 500,000   5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)   593,710 
 250,000   5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)   297,488 
     Michigan Finance Authority, Local Government Loan Program, Series H-1 (RB)     
 725,000   5.00%, 10/01/24 (c)   838,433 
 150,000   5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)   184,997 
     Michigan Finance Authority, Trinity Health Credit Group, Series MI (RB)     
 105,000   5.00%, 06/01/22 (c)   112,692 
 75,000   5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)   91,748 
 260,000   5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)   316,766 
     Michigan State Building Authority, Series I (RB)     
 5,000   5.00%, 10/15/25 (c)   6,115 
 25,000   5.00%, 10/15/25 (c)   30,576 
 175,000   5.00%, 10/15/25 (c)   211,328 
 10,000   5.00%, 10/15/25 (c)   12,027 
 540,000   5.00%, 10/15/26 (c)   667,310 
 570,000   5.00%, 10/15/26 (c)   699,561 
 515,000   5.00%, 10/15/26 (c)   633,398 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Michigan: (continued)     
$120,000   5.00%, 10/15/26 (c)  $146,270 
 125,000   5.00%, 10/15/26 (c)   152,848 
 100,000   Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/26
   125,029 
 100,000   Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/27
   127,974 
 480,000   Michigan State Housing Development Authority, Single-Family Mortgage, Series A (RB)
3.35%, 12/01/25 (c)
   514,483 
     Michigan State Housing Development Authority, Single-Family Mortgage, Series B (RB)     
 1,370,000   3.10%, 06/01/26 (c)   1,463,297 
 170,000   3.35%, 06/01/26 (c)   181,633 
 770,000   Regents of the University of Michigan (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)
   934,518 
 410,000   State of Michigan, Environmental Program (GO)
3.00%, 05/01/26 (c)
   449,762 
 10,000   State of Michigan, Environmental Program, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)
   12,270 
 2,285,000   State of Michigan, Grant Anticipation (RB)
5.00%, 03/15/27
   2,876,495 
 560,000   Wayne County Airport Authority, Detroit Metropolitan Airport, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/28 (c)
   699,905 
         18,546,478 
Minnesota: 1.5%     
     City of Maple Grove, Minnesota Health Care Facilities (RB)     
 180,000   3.38%, 05/01/27 (c)   186,694 
 460,000   3.50%, 05/01/27 (c)   479,150 
 125,000   City of Minneapolis, Fairview Health Services, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/28 (c)
   154,164 
 520,000   City of St. Cloud, Health Care, CentraCare Health System, Series A (RB)
3.00%, 05/01/26 (c)
   543,665 
 760,000   County of Hennepin, First Lien, Sales Tax, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/15/23 (c)
   857,858 
 200,000   Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)
   248,680 
     Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission, Series B (RB)     
 325,000   5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)   393,500 
 515,000   5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)   626,235 
 385,000   Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Series A (RB)
3.30%, 07/01/25 (c)
   418,318 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Minnesota: (continued)     
$1,000,000   Regents of the University of Minnesota, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)
  $1,264,030 
 450,000   Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Independent School District No. 196 (GO) (SD CRED PROG)
5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)
   551,065 
 500,000   Roseville Independent School District No. 623 (GO) (SD CRED PROG)
5.00%, 02/01/27 (c)
   615,235 
 750,000   Sartell-St. Stephen Independent School District No. 748 (GO) (SD CRED PROG)
5.00%, 02/01/25 (c)
   894,622 
     State of Minnesota, State Trunk Highway, Series B (GO)     
 555,000   2.25%, 08/01/26 (c)   578,427 
 500,000   3.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   558,620 
 185,000   4.00%, 08/01/26   222,039 
 585,000   4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   696,723 
 100,000   5.00%, 08/01/28   132,261 
 120,000   State of Minnesota, State Trunk Highway, Series E (GO)
3.00%, 10/01/27 (c)
   136,664 
     State of Minnesota, Various Purpose, Series A (GO)     
 1,025,000   5.00%, 08/01/27   1,324,115 
 400,000   5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   515,180 
 400,000   5.00%, 08/01/29   539,100 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 08/01/29 (c)   1,299,280 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 08/01/29 (c)   1,313,360 
 2,000,000   5.00%, 08/01/30 (c)   2,648,240 
 2,000,000   5.00%, 08/01/30 (c)   2,658,300 
     State of Minnesota, Various Purpose, Series D (GO)     
 925,000   2.25%, 08/01/26 (c)   983,377 
 1,000,000   3.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   1,124,320 
 1,000,000   3.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   1,130,170 
 805,000   University of Minnesota, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)
   1,035,182 
 1,000,000   Virginia Independent School District No. 706, Series A (GO) (SD CRED PROG)
3.00%, 02/01/28 (c)
   1,101,910 
         25,230,484 
Mississippi: 0.5%     
 300,000   Mississippi Development Bank, Jackson Public School District, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)
   359,718 
     State of Mississippi, Series A (GO)     
 125,000   5.00%, 10/01/26   156,874 
 500,000   5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   626,190 
 405,000   5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   505,161 
 300,000   5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   373,407 
 430,000   5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   546,784 
 880,000   5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   1,113,464 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Mississippi: (continued)     
$650,000   5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)  $818,434 
 550,000   5.00%, 10/15/28 (c)   644,682 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 10/15/28 (c)   1,180,850 
     State of Mississippi, Series B (GO)     
 295,000   4.00%, 10/01/29 (c)   353,643 
 850,000   5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)   1,054,042 
 155,000   5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)   190,740 
 105,000   State of Mississippi, Series E (RB)
5.00%, 10/15/25
   122,890 
         8,046,879 
Missouri: 0.8%     
     City of Kansas City, Downtown Arena Project, Series E (RB)     
 450,000   3.00%, 04/01/25 (c)   473,377 
 290,000   5.00%, 04/01/25 (c)   334,698 
 570,000   City of Kansas City, Sanitary Sewer System Revenue, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)
   668,291 
 350,000   City of Kansas, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)
   437,164 
 1,000,000   Curators of the University of Missouri, Series B (RB)
 5.00%, 11/01/30
   1,363,440 
     Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, Wastewater System, Series B (RB)     
 490,000   5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)   582,149 
 1,165,000   5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)   1,387,830 
 15,000   Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission, Prairie State Project, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)
   16,838 
     Platte County Park Hill School District (GO) (SAW)     
 225,000   3.00%, 03/01/26 (c)   241,441 
 105,000   3.00%, 03/01/26 (c)   113,129 
     Springfield School District No. R-12 (GO) (SAW)     
 1,035,000   4.00%, 03/01/28 (c)   1,258,808 
 615,000   4.00%, 03/01/28 (c)   753,713 
 1,415,000   4.00%, 03/01/29 (c)   1,721,899 
 650,000   4.00%, 03/01/29 (c)   791,563 
 450,000   5.00%, 03/01/29 (c)   580,792 
     St. Louis County, Series A (RB)     
 1,045,000   2.00%, 12/01/28 (c)   1,060,550 
 1,000,000   4.00%, 12/01/28 (c)   1,227,930 
         13,013,612 
Montana: 0.0%     
 150,000   Montana Facility Finance Authority, SCL Health System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/29
   192,818 
Nebraska: 0.4%     
     Central Plains Energy Project, Gas Project Crossover, Series A (RB)     
 1,000,000   5.00%, 09/01/27   1,236,490 
 1,280,000   5.00%, 09/01/32   1,662,566 
     Douglas County Hospital Authority No. 2 (RB)     
 500,000   3.00%, 05/15/26 (c)   522,030 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Nebraska: (continued)     
$115,000   4.00%, 05/15/26 (c)  $128,578 
 260,000   Metropolitan Utilities District of Omaha, Water System (RB)
3.25%, 12/01/25 (c)
   283,249 
     Omaha Public Power District, Electric System, Series A (RB)     
 100,000   5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)   125,673 
 1,125,000   5.00%, 02/01/29 (c)   1,474,841 
     Public Power Generation Agency, Whelan Energy Unit 2, Series A (RB)     
 1,295,000   3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   1,373,671 
 560,000   3.13%, 07/01/26 (c)   593,550 
         7,400,648 
Nevada: 1.5%     
     City of Las Vegas, Series C (GO)     
 125,000   5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)   150,139 
 500,000   5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)   607,490 
 525,000   Clark County Limited Tax Bond Bank, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)
   647,393 
 300,000   Clark County Limited Tax Bond Bank, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)
   368,349 
     Clark County School District, Series A (GO) (AGM)     
 915,000   5.00%, 06/15/30 (c)   1,174,467 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 06/15/30 (c)   1,295,790 
     Clark County School District, Series B (GO)     
 250,000   4.00%, 11/01/26 (c)   288,915 
 155,000   4.00%, 11/01/26 (c)   179,998 
 985,000   5.00%, 11/01/26   1,235,426 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 06/15/29   1,296,190 
     Clark County School District, Series C (GO)     
 905,000   5.00%, 12/15/25 (c)   1,075,819 
 200,000   5.00%, 12/15/25 (c)   238,626 
 1,050,000   5.00%, 12/15/27 (c)   1,280,580 
     Clark County School District, Series D (GO)     
 200,000   4.00%, 12/15/25 (c)   223,252 
 760,000   5.00%, 12/15/25 (c)   900,539 
 630,000   Clark County Water Reclamation District (GO)
3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
   699,880 
     Clark County, Las Vegas McCarran International Airport Passenger Facility, Series E (RB)     
 1,200,000   5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)   1,499,376 
 470,000   5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)   590,405 
 1,000,000   Clark County, Limited Tax (GO)
4.00%, 06/01/29 (c)
   1,180,800 
     Clark County, Limited Tax, Series A (GO)     
 110,000   5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)   133,788 
 150,000   5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)   187,139 
 1,110,000   5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)   1,420,289 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Nevada: (continued)     
     Clark County, Limited Tax, Series C (GO)     
$270,000   3.00%, 07/01/27 (c)  $288,006 
 500,000   3.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   536,520 
 305,000   3.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   328,137 
 275,000   Clark County, McCarran International Airport, Series B (RB)
 5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)
   347,969 
     Las Vegas Valley Water District, Series A (GO)     
 500,000   4.00%, 02/01/27 (c)   577,160 
 190,000   5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   235,492 
     State of Nevada, Highway Improvement, Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax (RB) (AGM)     
 325,000   3.38%, 06/01/28 (c)   364,891 
 1,000,000   4.00%, 06/01/27 (c)   1,158,670 
 760,000   4.00%, 06/01/28 (c)   897,932 
 760,000   4.00%, 06/01/28 (c)   901,687 
 1,370,000   5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   1,698,019 
 270,000   5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   333,644 
 255,000   5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   318,434 
 795,000   5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)   995,308 
     Truckee Meadows Water Authority (RB)     
 355,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   431,879 
 30,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   36,700 
         26,125,098 
New Jersey: 3.4%     
 500,000   Board of Education of the Toms River Regional School District (GO)
3.00%, 07/15/26 (c)
   528,730 
 600,000   County of Union, Technical School Bonds, Series A (GO)
3.00%, 09/01/25 (c)
   654,576 
 335,000   New Brunswick Parking Authority, Series A (RB)
3.00%, 09/01/26 (c)
   352,856 
 275,000   New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Montclair State University Student Housing Project (RB) (AGM)
4.00%, 06/01/27 (c)
   309,359 
     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Motor Vehicle Surcharges, Series A (RB)     
 755,000   3.13%, 07/01/27 (c)   766,182 
 335,000   3.38%, 07/01/27 (c)   336,330 
 615,000   4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   640,596 
 450,000   4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   474,318 
 365,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   405,150 
 480,000   New Jersey Economic Development Authority, New Jersey Transit Corp. Project, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 11/01/27
   529,214 
 680,000   New Jersey Economic Development Authority, New Jersey Transit Corp. Project, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/25
   775,941 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
New Jersey: (continued)     
$1,000,000   New Jersey Economic Development Authority, New Jersey Transit Transportation Project, Series A (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 11/01/29 (c)
  $1,157,410 
 380,000   New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series AAA (RB)
5.50%, 12/15/26 (c)
   438,429 
     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series BBB (RB)     
 420,000   4.75%, 12/15/26 (c)   464,734 
 275,000   5.50%, 12/15/26 (c)   321,409 
     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series DDD (RB)     
 935,000   5.00%, 06/15/27 (c)   1,048,444 
 615,000   5.00%, 06/15/27 (c)   691,174 
 340,000   5.00%, 06/15/27 (c)   383,459 
 245,000   5.00%, 06/15/27   284,594 
 250,000   5.00%, 06/15/27 (c)   284,803 
 1,250,000   New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series LLL (RB)
5.00%, 12/15/29 (c)
   1,437,012 
 1,080,000   New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series MMM (RB)
4.00%, 12/15/29 (c)
   1,142,554 
     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series WW (RB)     
 180,000   5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)   197,140 
 440,000   5.25%, 06/15/25 (c)   493,830 
 100,000   5.25%, 06/15/25 (c)   110,813 
     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series XX (RB)     
 830,000   4.25%, 06/15/25 (c)   904,019 
 565,000   4.38%, 06/15/25 (c)   614,511 
     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, State House Project, Series B (RB)     
 1,290,000   4.00%, 12/15/28 (c)   1,414,072 
 315,000   5.00%, 06/15/26   361,053 
 230,000   New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, Higher Education Facilities Trust (RB)
5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)
   252,043 
 400,000   New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, Montclair State University Issue, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
   480,228 
 500,000   New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, Princeton University, Series I (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
   632,130 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
New Jersey: (continued)     
$1,000,000   New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, Stockton University Issue, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
  $1,166,050 
 145,000   New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, The College of New Jersey, Series G (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
   168,742 
 1,000,000   New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Hackensack Meridian Health Obligated Group Issue, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
   1,240,330 
 200,000   New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Hospital Corp., Series A (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
   225,908 
     New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Inspira Health Obligated Group Issue, Series A (RB)     
 1,585,000   3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   1,663,933 
 360,000   3.38%, 07/01/27 (c)   384,916 
 1,590,000   New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, RWJ Barnabas Health Obligated Group Issue, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
   1,767,190 
 1,500,000   New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, RWJ Barnabas Health Obligated Group Issue, Series B-3 (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/26 (c) (p)
   1,837,950 
     New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, St. Joseph’s Healthcare System Obligated Group Issue (RB)     
 115,000   3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   116,900 
 150,000   3.13%, 07/01/26 (c)   152,874 
 1,015,000   New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, Series A (RB)
3.75%, 10/01/27 (c)
   1,126,203 
     New Jersey State Turnpike Authority, Series B (RB)     
 2,900,000   5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   3,517,816 
 1,080,000   5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   1,312,502 
 115,000   5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   140,846 
     New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series A (RB)     
 2,330,000   4.00%, 12/15/28 (c)   2,489,232 
 435,000   5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)   497,971 
 500,000   5.00%, 12/15/27   584,195 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 12/15/28 (c)   1,133,290 
 1,100,000   5.00%, 12/15/28 (c)   1,256,596 
 500,000   5.00%, 12/15/28   589,485 
 1,395,000   5.00%, 12/15/28 (c)   1,595,155 
 780,000   New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series A-1 (RB)
4.10%, 06/15/26 (c)
   841,916 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
New Jersey: (continued)     
     New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series AA (RB)     
$320,000   4.63%, 06/15/25 (c)  $345,664 
 655,000   4.75%, 06/15/25 (c)   701,865 
 300,000   5.25%, 06/15/25 (c)   337,836 
 435,000   5.25%, 06/15/25 (c)   488,218 
 550,000   5.25%, 06/15/25 (c)   615,565 
     New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Series A (RB)     
 135,000   4.00%, 01/01/27 (c)   151,073 
 105,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   124,019 
 375,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   438,232 
 30,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   35,303 
 1,625,000   5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)   1,963,162 
 270,000   5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)   320,792 
     New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Series E (RB)     
 340,000   5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)   392,771 
 150,000   5.00%, 01/01/27   186,012 
 200,000   5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   244,950 
 115,000   5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   144,346 
     New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Series G (RB) (AGM)     
 2,130,000   4.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   2,444,409 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   1,206,170 
     State of New Jersey, Various Purposes (GO)     
 400,000   5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)   491,860 
 625,000   5.00%, 06/01/27   773,775 
 225,000   The State University of New Jersey, Rutgers, Series M (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)
   265,529 
     Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Series A (RB)     
 360,000   5.00%, 06/01/27   448,632 
 250,000   5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)   305,868 
 225,000   5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)   273,386 
 2,000,000   5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)   2,460,940 
 195,000   5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)   243,130 
 500,000   5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)   619,625 
         58,720,245 
New Mexico: 0.1%     
 520,000   Regents of the University of New Mexico, Series A (RB)
2.50%, 06/01/26 (c)
   557,752 
 250,000   State of New Mexico, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 03/01/27
   315,995 
 1,125,000   University of New Mexico, Series B (RB)
2.75%, 06/01/26 (c)
   1,215,709 
         2,089,456 
New York: 15.0%     
 1,555,000   Brooklyn Arena Local Development Corp., Barclays Center, Series A (RB) (AGM)
4.00%, 01/15/27 (c)
   1,734,742 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
New York: (continued)     
$500,000   City of New York Housing Development Corp., Series G-1 (RB)
3.10%, 11/01/25 (c)
  $528,630 
 110,000   City of New York, Series 1 (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/26
   135,512 
     City of New York, Series A (GO)     
 485,000   4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   547,701 
 770,000   5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)   915,468 
 380,000   5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)   451,596 
 130,000   5.00%, 08/01/26   160,151 
 1,810,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   2,173,520 
 540,000   5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)   673,704 
 550,000   5.00%, 08/01/27   690,217 
     City of New York, Series B-1 (GO)     
 250,000   4.00%, 12/01/26 (c)   278,995 
 395,000   5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)   477,930 
 100,000   5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   121,198 
 500,000   5.00%, 10/01/29 (c)   637,970 
 1,125,000   5.00%, 10/01/29 (c)   1,424,857 
 920,000   5.25%, 10/01/27 (c)   1,149,347 
     City of New York, Series C (GO)     
 735,000   5.00%, 08/01/26   905,469 
 225,000   5.00%, 02/01/27 (c)   276,728 
     City of New York, Series C and D (GO)     
 625,000   5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)   754,600 
 500,000   5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)   594,930 
 110,000   5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)   132,497 
 500,000   5.00%, 08/01/26   615,965 
 1,250,000   5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)   1,522,200 
 820,000   5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)   1,032,913 
 1,290,000   City of New York, Series D-1 (GO)
5.00%, 03/01/30 (c)
   1,609,456 
     City of New York, Series E (GO)     
 185,000   5.00%, 08/01/26   227,907 
 540,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   648,454 
 680,000   5.00%, 08/01/26   837,712 
     City of New York, Series E-1 (GO)     
 1,015,000   5.00%, 03/01/28 (c)   1,247,729 
 1,000,000   5.25%, 03/01/28 (c)   1,237,440 
 1,500,000   5.25%, 03/01/28 (c)   1,884,330 
 250,000   City of New York, Series F-1 (GO)
5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)
   304,650 
 400,000   City of New York, Series L (GO)
5.00%, 04/01/29 (c)
   502,664 
     City of New York, Series L-6 (GO)     
 175,000   5.00%, 04/01/28   221,729 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 04/01/29 (c)   1,275,070 
     County of Nassau, Series C (GO)     
 1,000,000   5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)   1,166,130 
 600,000   5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   729,180 
 310,000   5.00%, 10/01/27   384,642 
 250,000   County of Suffolk, Series B (GO) (AGM)
5.00%, 10/15/26
   307,150 
 500,000   County of Suffolk, Series C (GO)
5.00%, 05/01/24 (c)
   554,075 
 345,000   County of Westchester, Series A (GO)
4.00%, 12/01/26 (c)
   415,363 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
New York: (continued)     
     Dutchess County Local Development Corp., Health Quest System, Inc., Series B (RB)     
$325,000   3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)  $343,694 
 205,000   3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   210,553 
 300,000   4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   327,252 
 275,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   324,088 
 500,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   575,940 
 300,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   349,764 
 100,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   116,119 
     Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., Series A (RB)     
 1,700,000   5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)   2,015,180 
 460,000   5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)   542,510 
 3,025,000   5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)   3,622,195 
 1,030,000   5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)   1,227,276 
     Long Island Power Authority, Electric System (RB)     
 750,000   5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)   925,897 
 500,000   5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)   620,190 
 305,000   5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)   380,539 
 450,000   Long Island Power Authority, Electric System, Series A (RB)
3.00%, 09/01/28 (c)
   480,663 
 40,000   Long Island Power Authority, Electric System, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)
   49,706 
     Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series A (RB)     
 340,000   4.00%, 11/15/26 (c)   342,536 
 160,000   4.00%, 11/15/26   182,926 
 205,000   5.25%, 11/15/26 (c)   242,300 
 100,000   5.25%, 11/15/26 (c)   118,711 
 1,605,000   5.25%, 11/15/26 (c)   1,899,855 
 125,000   5.25%, 11/15/26 (c)   149,023 
 290,000   5.25%, 11/15/26 (c)   348,363 
 845,000   Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series A-1 (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)
   902,316 
 155,000   Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series A-2 (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/27 (c)
   168,144 
     Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series B (RB)     
 215,000   4.00%, 11/15/26 (c)   216,374 
 1,825,000   4.00%, 11/15/26 (c)   1,833,723 
 310,000   5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)   334,481 
 250,000   5.00%, 11/15/26   270,500 
 865,000   5.00%, 11/15/27   943,300 
 380,000   5.00%, 11/15/28   416,913 
 380,000   5.00%, 11/15/28   416,913 
     Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series B-1 (RB)     
 225,000   5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)   260,136 
 470,000   5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)   544,030 
     Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series B-2 (RB)     
 1,070,000   4.00%, 11/15/27 (c)   1,194,088 
 15,000   5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)   17,729 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
New York: (continued)     
$1,185,000   5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)  $1,407,567 
 200,000   5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)   239,518 
     Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series C-1 (RB)     
 1,240,000   4.00%, 05/15/28 (c)   1,252,053 
 395,000   4.00%, 05/15/28 (c)   398,065 
 410,000   4.00%, 05/15/28 (c)   412,649 
 1,110,000   5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)   1,184,381 
 1,175,000   5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)   1,258,213 
 155,000   5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)   167,240 
 900,000   5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)   967,941 
 500,000   5.00%, 11/15/27   545,260 
 810,000   5.00%, 05/15/28 (c)   870,952 
 470,000   5.00%, 05/15/28 (c)   512,540 
 1,260,000   5.00%, 05/15/28 (c)   1,375,756 
 1,445,000   5.00%, 05/15/28 (c)   1,569,487 
 2,540,000   5.00%, 05/15/28 (c)   2,744,953 
 1,035,000   Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series C-2 (RB)
0.00%, 11/15/33 ^
   602,887 
     Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series D (RB)     
 265,000   3.13%, 11/15/26 (c)   231,981 
 400,000   4.00%, 11/15/26 (c)   403,200 
 200,000   5.00%, 11/15/26   216,400 
 1,115,000   5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)   1,197,934 
 1,805,000   5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)   1,937,343 
 535,000   5.00%, 05/15/28 (c)   578,169 
 1,060,000   5.00%, 05/15/28 (c)   1,147,991 
 1,085,000   5.00%, 05/15/28 (c)   1,181,793 
     Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series D-1 (RB)     
 665,000   5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)   704,986 
 800,000   5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)   850,504 
     Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series F (RB)     
 450,000   5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)   476,086 
 770,000   5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)   808,716 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)   1,067,010 
 260,000   5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)   276,414 
 110,000   Nassau County, New York General Improvement, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)
   132,028 
 1,100,000   New York City Housing Development Corp., Multi-Family Housing, Series A-1-C (RB)
2.35%, 05/01/28 (c)
   1,111,594 
 955,000   New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Water and Sewer System, Series A (RB)
4.50%, 06/15/26 (c)
   1,114,962 
 600,000   New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Building Aid Revenue, Series S-1 (RB) (SAW)
5.00%, 07/15/21 (c)
   618,798 
     New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Building Aid Revenue, Series S-2 (RB) (SAW)     
 135,000   5.00%, 07/15/25 (c)   163,125 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
New York: (continued)     
$1,010,000   5.00%, 07/15/28 (c)  $1,267,863 
     New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Building Aid Revenue, Series S-4 (RB) (SAW)     
 500,000   5.00%, 07/15/28 (c)   620,260 
 100,000   5.00%, 07/15/28 (c)   125,531 
 415,000   5.25%, 07/15/28 (c)   520,547 
 3,000,000   New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/30 (c)
   3,848,520 
     New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series A-1 (RB)     
 630,000   4.00%, 05/01/26 (c)   713,393 
 225,000   5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)   266,816 
 160,000   5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)   191,472 
 450,000   5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)   540,630 
 725,000   5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)   874,016 
 880,000   5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)   1,055,164 
 260,000   New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)
   301,748 
     New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series B-1 (RB)     
 115,000   4.00%, 08/01/27 (c)   130,353 
 450,000   5.00%, 11/01/25 (c)   541,233 
 785,000   5.00%, 11/01/25 (c)   945,438 
 185,000   5.00%, 11/01/25 (c)   223,112 
 530,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   650,252 
 690,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   840,517 
 540,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   655,106 
 895,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   1,082,458 
 350,000   5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)   432,015 
 125,000   5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)   157,971 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)   1,243,230 
 500,000   5.00%, 08/01/28 (c)   617,905 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 08/01/30 (c)   1,310,590 
     New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series C (RB)     
 20,000   5.00%, 11/01/25 (c)   24,295 
 2,280,000   5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)   2,842,066 
 610,000   5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)   748,915 
 4,500,000   New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series C-1 (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/30 (c)
   5,757,615 
 100,000   New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series E (RB)
3.50%, 05/01/27 (c)
   108,833 
     New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series E-1 (RB)     
 100,000   3.00%, 02/01/26 (c)   105,314 


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
New York: (continued)     
$155,000   5.00%, 02/01/25 (c)  $181,035 
 500,000   5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)   595,490 
 720,000   5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)   866,434 
 565,000   5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)   684,418 
 525,000   5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)   632,971 
 915,000   5.00%, 02/01/27 (c)   1,135,844 
     New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series F (RB)     
 685,000   4.00%, 02/01/26 (c)   765,563 
 715,000   5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)   862,047 
 830,000   5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)   998,341 
 250,000   New York City Trust for Cultural Resources, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc., Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/26
   303,790 
     New York City Trust for Cultural Resources, The Museum of Modern Art, Series 1-E (RB)     
 745,000   4.00%, 10/01/26 (c)   843,854 
 850,000   4.00%, 10/01/26 (c)   973,284 
 1,000,000   New York City Water and Sewer System, Series AA (RB)
5.00%, 12/15/29 (c)
   1,310,160 
     New York City Water and Sewer System, Series BB (RB)     
 310,000   5.00%, 06/15/27 (c)   384,279 
 595,000   5.00%, 06/15/27 (c)   755,918 
 215,000   New York City Water and Sewer System, Series EE (RB)
5.00%, 06/15/27 (c)
   265,215 
 140,000   New York City Water and Sewer System, Series FF (RB)
5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)
   167,062 
 500,000   New York City Water and Sewer System, Series FF-2 (RB)
5.00%, 06/15/29 (c)
   642,165 
     New York State Dormitory Authority, Columbia University (RB)     
 170,000   5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)   211,232 
 210,000   5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)   261,316 
 115,000   New York State Dormitory Authority, Columbia University, Series A (RB) (FHA)
5.00%, 10/01/28
   152,355 
 25,000   New York State Dormitory Authority, Columbia University, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/27
   32,376 
     New York State Dormitory Authority, Cornell University, Series A (RB)     
 200,000   4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   226,920 
 230,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   285,379 
     New York State Dormitory Authority, Cornell University, Series D (RB)     
 110,000   5.00%, 07/01/33   155,381 
 1,100,000   5.00%, 07/01/34   1,570,602 
 800,000   New York State Dormitory Authority, Fordham University (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
   905,808 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
New York: (continued)     
$1,000,000   New York State Dormitory Authority, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Series 1 (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/29 (c)
  $1,172,910 
 315,000   New York State Dormitory Authority, Montefiore Obligated Group, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/27
   380,265 
 250,000   New York State Dormitory Authority, New School University, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)
   297,563 
     New York State Dormitory Authority, New York State University, Series B (RB)     
 200,000   5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)   230,750 
 20,000   5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)   23,222 
     New York State Dormitory Authority, New York University, Series A (RB)     
 260,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   317,265 
 200,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   243,976 
 250,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   306,633 
 250,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   311,683 
 385,000   5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)   483,025 
 100,000   5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)   131,117 
     New York State Dormitory Authority, School Districts Bond Financing Program, Series A (RB) (SAW)     
 200,000   5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)   237,678 
 1,325,000   5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)   1,587,005 
 370,000   5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)   447,356 
 635,000   5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   787,851 
 100,000   5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   122,636 
     New York State Dormitory Authority, Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Series 1 (RB) (AGM)     
 850,000   2.00%, 07/01/29 (c)   863,795 
 525,000   4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   606,816 
     New York State Dormitory Authority, State Personal Income Tax, Series A (RB)     
 475,000   4.00%, 02/15/27 (c)   534,489 
 195,000   5.00%, 03/15/25 (c)   226,707 
 150,000   5.00%, 03/15/25 (c)   177,056 
 1,040,000   5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)   1,276,413 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)   1,228,920 
 1,375,000   5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)   1,709,386 
 595,000   5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)   727,423 
 1,500,000   5.00%, 03/15/29 (c)   1,880,445 
 100,000   5.00%, 03/15/29   129,315 
 1,645,000   5.00%, 03/15/29 (c)   2,053,338 
 3,910,000   5.00%, 03/15/29 (c)   4,857,979 
     New York State Dormitory Authority, State Personal Income Tax, Series B (RB)     
 420,000   5.00%, 02/15/27   523,950 
 2,000,000   5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)   2,492,800 
 640,000   5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)   813,472 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
New York: (continued)     
$385,000   New York State Dormitory Authority, State Personal Income Tax, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 03/15/24 (c)
  $439,243 
     New York State Dormitory Authority, State Personal Income Tax, Series D (RB)     
 940,000   5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)   1,131,356 
 315,000   5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)   384,224 
 540,000   5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)   662,753 
 2,000,000   5.00%, 02/15/30 (c)   2,572,000 
 115,000   5.00%, 02/15/30 (c)   148,839 
     New York State Dormitory Authority, State Personal Income Tax, Series E (RB)     
 320,000   5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)   376,851 
 955,000   5.00%, 09/15/25 (c)   1,131,599 
 350,000   5.00%, 09/15/25 (c)   416,185 
 315,000   5.00%, 09/15/25 (c)   375,889 
     New York State Dormitory Authority, State Sales Tax, Series A (RB)     
 115,000   5.00%, 03/15/24 (c)   130,997 
 340,000   5.00%, 03/15/24 (c)   387,416 
 140,000   5.00%, 09/15/26 (c)   171,157 
 60,000   5.00%, 09/15/26 (c)   72,782 
 1,010,000   5.00%, 09/15/26 (c)   1,256,874 
 2,380,000   5.00%, 09/15/26 (c)   2,932,517 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 03/15/27 (c)   1,219,390 
 1,405,000   5.00%, 03/15/27 (c)   1,708,171 
 305,000   5.00%, 03/15/27 (c)   377,681 
 515,000   5.00%, 03/15/27 (c)   634,526 
     New York State Dormitory Authority, State Sales Tax, Series B (RB)     
 340,000   5.00%, 09/15/25 (c)   402,873 
 680,000   5.00%, 09/15/25 (c)   802,910 
 500,000   5.00%, 09/15/25 (c)   589,340 
 120,000   5.00%, 09/15/25 (c)   145,813 
 285,000   5.00%, 09/15/25 (c)   341,142 
 170,000   5.00%, 09/15/25 (c)   202,773 
 750,000   New York State Dormitory Authority, State Sales Tax, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 03/15/28 (c)
   922,327 
 2,560,000   New York State Dormitory Authority, State University Dormitory Facilities, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
   3,190,067 
 1,000,000   New York State Dormitory Authority, Supported Debt Montefiore, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/28 (c)
   1,177,870 
     New York State Environmental Facilities Corp., Municipal Water Finance Authority Projects, Series A (RB)     
 1,415,000   5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)   1,732,696 
 765,000   5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)   941,470 
 500,000   5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)   616,890 
 150,000   5.00%, 06/15/27 (c)   186,629 
 405,000   5.00%, 06/15/27 (c)   515,083 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
New York: (continued)     
$1,250,000   New York State Environmental Facilities Corp., Municipal Water Finance Authority Projects, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 06/15/29 (c)
  $1,616,237 
     New York State Environmental Facilities Corp., Municipal Water Finance Authority Projects, Series E (RB)     
 495,000   3.00%, 06/15/27 (c)   542,931 
 500,000   5.00%, 06/15/27 (c)   623,795 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 06/15/27 (c)   1,250,820 
 500,000   5.00%, 06/15/27   641,485 
 1,000,000   New York State Housing Finance Agency, Series H (RB) (AGM)
2.10%, 05/01/29 (c)
   985,190 
     New York State Thruway Authority, Series A (RB)     
 600,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   705,408 
 650,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   768,053 
 800,000   New York State Thruway Authority, Series B (RB) (AGM)
4.00%, 01/01/30 (c)
   916,752 
     New York State Thruway Authority, Series L (RB)     
 1,500,000   5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   1,848,525 
 1,300,000   5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   1,592,591 
     New York State Urban Development Corp., State Personal Income, Series A (RB)     
 890,000   5.00%, 09/15/25 (c)   1,066,264 
 170,000   5.00%, 09/15/25 (c)   204,119 
 140,000   5.00%, 09/15/25 (c)   168,469 
 1,110,000   5.00%, 03/15/26 (c)   1,354,444 
 670,000   5.00%, 03/15/26 (c)   816,361 
 750,000   5.00%, 03/15/27 (c)   920,445 
 325,000   5.00%, 03/15/27 (c)   394,550 
 645,000   5.00%, 03/15/27   809,894 
 380,000   New York State Urban Development Corp., State Personal Income, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 09/15/25 (c)
   457,881 
     New York State Urban Development Corp., State Personal Income, Series C (RB)     
 1,000,000   4.00%, 09/15/30 (c)   1,178,210 
 1,000,000   4.00%, 09/15/30 (c)   1,161,850 
 2,500,000   5.00%, 03/15/27   3,139,125 
 2,000,000   5.00%, 09/15/27 (c)   2,459,960 
 350,000   5.00%, 09/15/27 (c)   432,932 
 250,000   5.00%, 09/15/30 (c)   320,935 
     Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Series 194 (RB)     
 130,000   5.00%, 10/15/25 (c)   152,149 
 100,000   5.00%, 10/15/25 (c)   117,194 
 785,000   5.00%, 10/15/25 (c)   943,295 
 300,000   Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Series 198 (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)
   359,181 


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
New York: (continued)     
     Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Series 205 (RB)     
$2,500,000   5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)  $3,042,900 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)   1,230,030 
 840,000   5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)   1,044,666 
     Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Series 209 (RB)     
 500,000   5.00%, 07/15/28 (c)   609,090 
 255,000   5.00%, 07/15/28   326,369 
 500,000   Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Series 211 (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/28 (c)
   615,280 
 500,000   Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Series 217 (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/29 (c)
   622,810 
     Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Series 222 (RB)     
 3,500,000   4.00%, 07/15/30 (c)   4,023,250 
 2,000,000   4.00%, 07/15/30 (c)   2,309,840 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 07/15/30 (c)   1,271,350 
 470,000   State of New York Mortgage Agency, Series 192 (RB)
3.80%, 10/01/24 (c)
   503,205 
 615,000   State of New York Mortgage Agency, Series 195 (RB)
3.00%, 04/01/25 (c)
   648,930 
 775,000   State of New York Mortgage Agency, Series 197 (RB)
2.60%, 04/01/25 (c)
   802,962 
 460,000   State of New York Mortgage Agency, Series 205 (RB)
3.13%, 10/01/26 (c)
   493,079 
 830,000   State of New York Mortgage Agency, Series 208 (RB)
3.60%, 04/01/27 (c)
   910,153 
 285,000   State of New York Mortgage Agency, Series 54 (RB)
3.95%, 10/01/26 (c)
   312,987 
 10,000   Suffolk County Water Authority (RB)
4.00%, 06/01/25 (c)
   11,244 
 20,000   Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)
   24,083 
     Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, Series B (RB)     
 1,550,000   5.00%, 05/15/27 (c)   1,895,386 
 1,070,000   5.00%, 05/15/27 (c)   1,300,317 
 1,255,000   5.00%, 05/15/27 (c)   1,517,847 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 05/15/27 (c)   1,251,300 
 1,035,000   5.00%, 05/15/27 (c)   1,278,774 
 1,350,000   5.00%, 05/15/27 (c)   1,660,446 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 11/15/31   1,344,200 
     Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, Series C (RB)     
 1,565,000   5.00%, 11/15/27   1,973,997 
 500,000   5.00%, 11/15/28   641,280 
 1,000,000   Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, Series D (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/30 (c)
   1,292,200 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
New York: (continued)     
     TSASC, Inc., Tobacco Settlement Bonds, Series A (RB)     
$500,000   5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)  $590,580 
 845,000   5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)   991,481 
 1,140,000   5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)   1,353,294 
 130,000   5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)   157,971 
 285,000   5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)   344,648 
     Utility Debt Securitization Authority (RB)     
 1,210,000   3.00%, 12/15/25 (c)   1,303,944 
 200,000   5.00%, 12/15/25 (c)   245,900 
 1,685,000   5.00%, 12/15/25 (c)   2,048,825 
     Utility Debt Securitization Authority, Series A (RB)     
 140,000   5.00%, 06/15/23 (c)   157,128 
 360,000   5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)   435,236 
 310,000   5.00%, 12/15/25 (c)   381,145 
 425,000   5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)   525,674 
 610,000   5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)   748,080 
 500,000   5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)   608,890 
 1,135,000   Utility Debt Securitization Authority, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)
   1,396,822 
         256,723,571 
North Carolina: 1.6%     
 450,000   Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, Water and Sewer System (RB)
4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
   523,755 
 100,000   Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority, Carolinas Healthcare System, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 01/15/26 (c)
   112,360 
 590,000   County of Forsyth, Public Improvement, Series B (GO)
3.00%, 03/01/27 (c)
   651,372 
 1,000,000   County of Guilford (GO)
5.00%, 03/01/27
   1,278,210 
     County of Mecklenburg, Series A (GO)     
 900,000   4.00%, 04/01/27 (c)   1,071,828 
 1,000,000   4.00%, 04/01/27 (c)   1,198,060 
 250,000   County of Mecklenburg, Series B (GO)
2.00%, 12/01/26 (c)
   258,288 
     County of New Hanover, New Hanover Regional Medical Center (RB)     
 1,300,000   5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   1,586,637 
 590,000   5.00%, 10/01/27   738,692 
     County of Wake, Series A (RB)     
 150,000   3.13%, 08/01/28 (c)   165,645 
 500,000   5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)   619,660 
 130,000   North Carolina Capital Facilities Finance Agency, Wake Forest University (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
   160,321 
 10,000   North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Duke University Health System, Series D (RB)
4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)
   11,362 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
North Carolina: (continued)     
$365,000   North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Health Care Facilities, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/27
  $461,101 
 1,000,000   North Carolina Municipal Power Agency No. 1, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/30 (c)
   1,275,120 
     North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Triangle Expressway System (RB)     
 500,000   5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)   588,810 
 945,000   5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)   1,155,744 
 380,000   5.00%, 01/01/29 (c)   477,538 
     North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Triangle Expressway System, Series A (RB)     
 800,000   4.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   932,344 
 360,000   4.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   420,520 
 890,000   4.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   1,043,569 
 625,000   State of North Carolina, Department of State Treasurer, Series B (GO)
2.13%, 06/01/29 (c)
   644,644 
 2,500,000   State of North Carolina, Grant Anticipation (RB)
5.00%, 03/01/29 (c)
   3,274,000 
     State of North Carolina, Series A (GO)     
 1,000,000   3.00%, 06/01/28 (c)   1,118,040 
 380,000   3.00%, 06/01/28 (c)   421,336 
 1,440,000   5.00%, 05/01/28   1,870,517 
 1,140,000   5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)   1,482,707 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 05/01/29 (c)   1,310,490 
     State of North Carolina, Series B (RB)     
 800,000   3.00%, 05/01/27 (c)   887,992 
 420,000   5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   522,719 
 215,000   5.00%, 05/01/27   274,174 
 880,000   5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)   1,108,862 
         27,646,417 
North Dakota: 0.1%     
 410,000   County of Ward, North Dakota Health Care Facilities, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)
   461,730 
 375,000   North Dakota Housing Finance Agency, Home Mortgage Finance Program, Series A (RB)
3.55%, 07/01/27 (c)
   408,952 
 450,000   North Dakota Housing Finance Agency, Home Mortgage Finance Program, Series D (RB) (SAW)
3.55%, 01/01/28 (c)
   487,966 
 400,000   North Dakota Housing Finance Agency, Home Mortgage Finance Program, Series F (RB)
3.35%, 01/01/27 (c)
   436,584 
     North Dakota Public Finance Authority, Series A (RB)     
 365,000   5.00%, 10/01/24 (c)   427,514 
 300,000   5.00%, 10/01/24 (c)   353,040 
         2,575,786 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Ohio: 2.7%     
     Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Series A-2 (RB)     
$3,000,000   5.00%, 06/01/30 (c)  $3,863,340 
 2,000,000   5.00%, 06/01/30 (c)   2,585,960 
 500,000   City of Cleveland, Bridges and Roadways Improvements, Series B-2 (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)
   622,450 
     City of Columbus, Series 1 (GO)     
 250,000   4.00%, 04/01/27   303,668 
 200,000   4.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   238,118 
 250,000   5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   321,808 
 750,000   5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   958,357 
     City of Columbus, Various Purpose, Series A (GO)     
 960,000   3.00%, 08/15/25 (c)   1,040,736 
 380,000   4.00%, 08/15/25 (c)   439,352 
 1,245,000   City of Columbus, Various Purpose, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 04/01/29 (c)
   1,639,229 
     County of Allen, Ohio Hospital Facilities, Mercy Health, Series A (RB)     
 1,030,000   5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)   1,293,299 
 115,000   5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)   146,320 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 06/01/30 (c)   1,319,670 
     County of Butler (RB)     
 400,000   4.00%, 11/15/27 (c)   443,132 
 1,805,000   5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)   2,198,851 
     County of Cuyahoga, Ohio Hospital, The Metrohealth System (RB)     
 100,000   5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)   117,202 
 250,000   5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)   296,743 
     County of Franklin, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Project, Series A (RB)     
 145,000   5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)   177,790 
 125,000   5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)   154,105 
 120,000   5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)   148,673 
 340,000   County of Hamilton, Sales Tax, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)
   413,154 
 1,000,000   County of Hamilton, Sewer System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)
   1,324,820 
 355,000   County of Montgomery, Premier Health Partners Obligated Group, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/27
   425,972 
 165,000   County of Scioto, Southern Ohio Medical Center (RB)
3.38%, 02/15/26 (c)
   172,874 
     Cuyahoga Community College District (GO)     
 500,000   4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   572,450 
 350,000   4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   402,500 
 20,000   Kent State University (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)
   24,097 
 1,000,000   Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (RB)
3.00%, 11/15/29 (c)
   1,121,880 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Ohio: (continued)     
$295,000   Ohio Housing Finance Agency, Series A (RB)
2.50%, 03/01/29 (c)
  $307,012 
     Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission, Series A (RB)     
 500,000   5.00%, 02/15/28 (c)   621,105 
 500,000   5.00%, 02/15/28 (c)   624,380 
 500,000   5.00%, 02/15/28 (c)   627,515 
 1,020,000   Ohio Water Development Authority, Fresh Water (RB)
5.00%, 03/01/28 (c)
   1,330,998 
 125,000   Ohio Water Development Authority, Fresh Water, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)
   154,929 
     Ohio Water Development Authority, Fresh Water, Series B (RB)     
 140,000   5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   171,881 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)   1,247,600 
 200,000   5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)   250,734 
 960,000   Ohio Water Development Authority, Water Pollution Control, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)
   1,203,120 
     Ohio Water Development Authority, Water Pollution Control, Series B (RB)     
 20,000   5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)   24,609 
 40,000   5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)   49,262 
     State of Ohio Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Health System, Series A (RB)     
 760,000   4.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   881,608 
 480,000   5.00%, 03/15/24 (c)   549,528 
 165,000   5.00%, 01/01/27   207,535 
 130,000   5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   161,142 
 135,000   5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   170,352 
 425,000   5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   540,791 
 140,000   5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   175,577 
     State of Ohio, Capital Facilities Lease Appropriation Bonds, Series A (RB)     
 805,000   5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)   1,010,235 
 640,000   5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)   807,264 
 615,000   5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)   779,955 
     State of Ohio, Common Schools, Series A (GO)     
 660,000   5.00%, 03/15/23 (c)   730,607 
 500,000   5.00%, 03/15/24 (c)   576,045 
 25,000   5.00%, 03/15/24 (c)   28,603 
 395,000   State of Ohio, Higher Education, Series C (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/27
   508,156 
 165,000   State of Ohio, Higher Educational Facility, Case Western Reserve University Project (RB)
3.25%, 12/01/25 (c)
   173,026 
 550,000   State of Ohio, Highway Capital Improvement, Series S (GO)
5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)
   680,229 
 1,000,000   State of Ohio, Highway Capital Improvement, Series T (GO)
5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)
   1,245,520 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Ohio: (continued)     
$1,000,000   State of Ohio, Highway Capital Improvement, Series U (GO)
5.00%, 05/01/28
  $1,309,960 
     State of Ohio, Infrastructure Project, Series 1 (RB)     
 350,000   5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)   434,437 
 200,000   5.00%, 12/15/30   271,474 
 750,000   5.00%, 12/15/31   1,035,022 
 225,000   State of Ohio, Major New State Infrastructure Improvement Bonds (RB)
5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)
   277,880 
 100,000   State of Ohio, Parks and Recreation Improvement, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)
   127,035 
 500,000   State of Ohio, Parks and Recreation Improvement, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)
   619,450 
 2,225,000   The Ohio State University, Multiyear Debt Issuance Program, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/29
   2,979,631 
 100,000   Village of Bluffton, Blanchard Valley Health System (RB)
4.00%, 12/01/27 (c)
   112,356 
         45,773,113 
Oklahoma: 0.3%     
     Canadian County Educational Facilities Authority, Mustang Public Schools (RB)     
 330,000   3.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   358,812 
 1,405,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   1,732,140 
     Grand River Dam Authority, Series A (RB)     
 130,000   5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)   159,049 
 100,000   5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)   122,874 
 155,000   Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
   175,953 
 565,000   Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)
   689,498 
 100,000   Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, Series D (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/27
   126,123 
     Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, Series E (RB)     
 300,000   5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)   371,604 
 155,000   5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)   194,696 
 530,000   Tulsa County Industrial Authority (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)
   634,977 
     Tulsa Public Facilities Authority (RB)     
 1,075,000   4.00%, 10/01/26 (c)   1,255,600 
 250,000   4.00%, 10/01/26   294,635 
 30,000   University of Oklahoma, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
   34,529 
         6,150,490 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Oregon: 1.0%     
     Asante Health System Obligated Group, Hospital Facilities Authority of the City of Medford, Asante Projects, Series A (RB) (AGM)     
$700,000   5.00%, 08/15/30 (c)  $897,638 
 720,000   5.00%, 08/15/30 (c)   926,201 
 410,000   City of Eugene, Electric Utility System Revenue, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
   471,500 
 1,285,000   Corvallis School District No. 509J, Series B (GO) (SBG)
5.00%, 06/15/28 (c)
   1,623,842 
     Hillsboro School District No. 1J (GO) (SBG)     
 590,000   5.00%, 06/15/27 (c)   728,992 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 06/15/27 (c)   1,253,830 
 375,000   Medford School District No. 549C (GO) (SBG)
5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)
   447,675 
 1,045,000   Metro Oregon, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 06/01/30 (c)
   1,417,992 
     Multnomah and Clackamas Counties School District No. 10JT (GO) (SBG)     
 1,010,000   0.00%, 06/15/27 (c) ^   714,777 
 1,215,000   0.00%, 06/15/27 (c) ^   902,611 
 500,000   Multnomah and Clackamas Counties School District No. 7J (GO) (SBG)
4.00%, 06/01/27 (c)
   582,055 
 350,000   Oregon Health and Science University, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
   418,831 
     Oregon State Facilities Authority, Samaritan Health Services Project, Series A (RB)     
 195,000   5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)   227,746 
 430,000   5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)   504,549 
 120,000   Oregon State Lottery, Department of Administrative Services, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/27 (c)
   152,291 
 115,000   Portland Community College District (GO)
5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)
   142,456 
     Salem-Keizer School District No. 24J (GO) (SBG)     
 475,000   4.00%, 06/15/28 (c)   561,075 
 545,000   5.00%, 06/15/28 (c)   698,080 
 125,000   Sherwood School District No. 88J, Series B (GO) (SBG)
5.00%, 06/15/27 (c)
   155,270 
 690,000   State of Oregon, Department of Administrative Services, Lottery Revenue, Series A (RB) 5.00%, 04/01/27 (c)   869,669 
 1,000,000   State of Oregon, Department of Transportation, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/30 (c)
   1,318,980 
 450,000   State of Oregon, Higher Education, Series I (GO)
4.00%, 08/01/27 (c)
   527,170 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Oregon: (continued)     
$355,000   State of Oregon, Housing and Community Services Department, Series C (RB) (AGM)
3.55%, 07/01/27 (c)
  $387,142 
 145,000   State of Oregon, Seismic Project and Article XI-Q, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)
   181,402 
 10,000   State of Oregon, Seismic Project and Article XI-Q, Series F (GO)
5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)
   12,398 
     Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon, Series A (RB)     
 570,000   3.25%, 04/01/28 (c)   617,287 
 405,000   5.00%, 10/01/26   505,071 
         17,246,530 
Pennsylvania: 4.1%     
     Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, Series A (RB)     
 100,000   5.00%, 04/01/27   123,494 
 120,000   5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)   144,862 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)   1,238,910 
 290,000   5.00%, 07/15/28   372,148 
 810,000   5.00%, 07/15/29 (c)   1,017,895 
     Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, Sewer Revenue (RB) (AGM)     
 100,000   4.00%, 12/01/26 (c)   114,026 
 290,000   5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)   351,294 
 250,000   Berks County Industrial Development Authority, Tower Health Project (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)
   277,293 
     City of Philadelphia (GO) (AGM)     
 380,000   5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)   472,386 
 320,000   5.00%, 08/01/27   409,002 
 880,000   City of Philadelphia, Gas Works, Series 14 (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)
   1,063,427 
     City of Philadelphia, Series A (RB)     
 1,000,000   4.00%, 07/01/30 (c)   1,140,570 
 750,000   5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)   925,747 
 100,000   5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)   122,078 
 750,000   5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)   922,522 
     City of Philadelphia, Series B (GO)     
 415,000   5.00%, 02/01/28   527,062 
 1,500,000   5.00%, 08/01/29 (c)   1,860,240 
 100,000   5.00%, 08/01/29 (c)   125,998 
 300,000   5.00%, 08/01/29 (c)   387,372 
     Commonwealth Financing Authority, Series A (RB)     
 800,000   5.00%, 06/01/28   1,019,520 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 06/01/29   1,298,230 
 250,000   5.00%, 06/01/30 (c)   328,070 
     Commonwealth Financing Authority, Tobacco Master Settlement Payment (RB)     
 415,000   5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)   515,604 
 265,000   5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)   333,161 
 775,000   5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)   979,445 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Pennsylvania: (continued)     
     Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, First Series (GO)     
$510,000   3.00%, 01/01/27 (c)  $555,941 
 900,000   3.00%, 05/01/30 (c)   978,750 
 600,000   4.00%, 01/01/27 (c)   702,354 
 500,000   5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)   609,985 
 255,000   5.00%, 07/15/27   324,222 
 1,300,000   5.00%, 07/15/28   1,684,904 
     Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Second Series (GO) (AGM)     
 395,000   3.00%, 09/15/26 (c)   430,696 
 1,055,000   3.00%, 09/15/26 (c)   1,121,560 
 170,000   4.00%, 09/15/26 (c)   194,533 
 610,000   4.00%, 09/15/26 (c)   707,149 
 430,000   5.00%, 01/15/27 (c)   536,812 
 695,000   County of Allegheny, Series C-75 (GO)
 5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)
   867,061 
 750,000   County of Chester, Series A (GO)
 4.00%, 07/15/26 (c)
   880,837 
     Dauphin County General Authority, Pinnacle Health System Project, Series A (RB)     
 605,000   4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   668,368 
 20,000   4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   22,191 
 475,000   5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   550,302 
 350,000   Lancaster County Hospital Authority, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/26
   434,238 
 630,000   Montgomery County Higher Education and Health Authority, Thomas Jefferson University, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/28 (c)
   753,808 
     Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, UPMC (RB)     
 100,000   4.00%, 09/15/26 (c)   110,857 
 215,000   4.00%, 09/15/26 (c)   239,043 
 385,000   5.00%, 09/15/26 (c)   463,459 
     Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, UPMC, Series A (RB)     
 1,000,000   3.38%, 11/15/27 (c)   1,069,450 
 205,000   4.00%, 11/15/27 (c)   231,156 
 125,000   Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)
   145,299 
     Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Series AT-1 (RB)     
 775,000   4.00%, 06/15/26 (c)   860,048 
 785,000   5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)   933,726 
     Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Series A (RB)     
 150,000   3.13%, 08/15/27 (c)   163,094 
 725,000   4.00%, 08/15/26 (c)   844,436 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)   1,262,740 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Pennsylvania: (continued)     
$270,000   5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)  $329,854 
 275,000   5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)   340,750 
 425,000   Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage, Series 119 (RB)
3.20%, 04/01/25 (c)
   451,116 
 700,000   Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage, Series 121 (RB)
2.80%, 10/01/25 (c)
   734,559 
 590,000   Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage, Series 122 (RB)
3.65%, 04/01/26 (c)
   629,194 
 1,730,000   Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage, Series 123B (RB)
3.45%, 10/01/26 (c)
   1,870,614 
 300,000   Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage, Series 124-B (RB)
3.20%, 10/01/26 (c)
   322,827 
 20,000   Pennsylvania State University, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)
   24,368 
     Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (RB)     
 720,000   3.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   749,714 
 550,000   5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)   650,545 
 430,000   5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)   511,365 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 12/01/27   1,248,650 
 300,000   5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)   364,893 
 250,000   5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)   305,893 
 450,000   Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Oil Franchise Tax Subordinate (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)
   549,598 
     Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Second Series (RB)     
 965,000   3.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   1,000,387 
 690,000   4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   757,461 
     Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Series A (RB)     
 750,000   5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)   912,712 
 15,000   5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)   17,963 
 110,000   5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)   137,280 
 310,000   5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)   380,302 
 500,000   5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)   640,255 
     Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Series A-2 (RB)     
 790,000   5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   937,446 
 175,000   5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)   218,398 
 100,000   5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)   125,853 
 510,000   Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Series B (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)
   624,005 
 760,000   Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Series B-1 (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)
   920,770 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Pennsylvania: (continued)     
$205,000   Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Series B-2 (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)
  $247,933 
 110,000   Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Project (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
   125,436 
 10,000   Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Temple University, Second Series (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/25 (c)
   11,532 
     Philadelphia Gas Works Co., Fourteenth Series (RB)     
 680,000   5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)   811,492 
 970,000   5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)   1,163,020 
 735,000   5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)   885,418 
     Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority,Series B (RB) (AGM)     
 1,460,000   5.00%, 09/01/31   1,970,723 
 2,000,000   5.00%, 09/01/32   2,735,740 
 2,000,000   5.00%, 09/01/33   2,772,360 
 170,000   Reading School District of Berks County (GO) (AGM) (SAW)
5.00%, 03/01/27 (c)
   202,897 
     School District of Philadelphia, Series A (GO) (SAW)     
 410,000   5.00%, 09/01/28 (c)   505,801 
 450,000   5.00%, 09/01/28 (c)   561,780 
 250,000   5.00%, 09/01/28 (c)   313,583 
 485,000   School District of Philadelphia, Series F (GO) (SAW)
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)
   581,830 
 220,000   School District of the City of Erie, Series A (GO) (AGM) (SAW)
5.00%, 04/01/29 (c)
   276,047 
 845,000   Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)
   1,044,952 
     State Public School Building Authority, The School District of Philadelphia Project, Series A (RB) (AGM) (SAW)     
 260,000   5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)   311,069 
 2,750,000   5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)   3,304,262 
 880,000   5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)   1,074,515 
 765,000   Westmoreland County Municipal Authority (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)
   925,359 
         69,999,896 
Rhode Island: 0.2%     
     Rhode Island Commerce Corp., Department of Transportation, Series B (RB)     
 380,000   5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)   459,523 
 230,000   5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)   281,780 
     Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corp., Pooled Issue, Series A (RB)     
 880,000   4.00%, 05/15/26 (c)   1,021,486 
 110,000   5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)   134,904 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Rhode Island: (continued)     
$385,000   Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corp., Providence Public Buildings Authority Issue, Series A (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 05/15/25 (c)
  $454,608 
 1,000,000   Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corp., Series 73-A (RB) (AGM)
2.10%, 10/01/29 (c)
   1,003,880 
 345,000   State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Series A (GO)
3.00%, 04/01/28 (c)
   375,595 
 250,000   State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)
   313,155 
 180,000   State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Series D (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)
   209,556 
         4,254,487 
South Carolina: 0.6%     
     Aiken County Consolidated School District, Series A (GO)     
 535,000   4.00%, 04/01/29 (c)   640,791 
 1,000,000   4.00%, 04/01/29 (c)   1,202,620 
 185,000   County of York (GO) (SAW)
5.00%, 04/01/24 (c)
   214,319 
     Greenwood Fifty Schools Facilities, Inc., Greenwood School District No. 50 (RB)     
 100,000   3.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   105,912 
 135,000   3.13%, 06/01/26 (c)   143,266 
 175,000   3.25%, 06/01/26 (c)   186,029 
 250,000   5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   298,188 
 480,000   Kershaw County Public School District (RB)
3.38%, 12/01/25 (c)
   519,936 
     Lancaster County School District (GO)     
 325,000   3.25%, 03/01/27 (c)   358,524 
 1,000,000   4.00%, 03/01/27 (c)   1,197,720 
 100,000   Lexington County Health Services District, Inc. (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)
   123,585 
 250,000   Lexington County School District No. 2 (GO)
3.00%, 03/01/26 (c)
   264,973 
     South Carolina Public Service Authority, Series A (RB)     
 140,000   3.13%, 06/01/26 (c)   148,056 
 200,000   5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   241,706 
 205,000   5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   246,912 
 185,000   5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   221,948 
 1,025,000   5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   1,224,711 
 1,000,000   South Carolina State, Clemson University, Series A (GO) (SAW)
4.00%, 10/01/27 (c)
   1,199,420 
     South Carolina Transportation Infrastructure Bank, Series A (RB)     
 655,000   2.25%, 10/01/25 (c)   663,063 


 

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Principal Amount      Value 
           
South Carolina: (continued)     
$100,000   5.00%, 10/01/28 (c)  $126,139 
     York County, South Carolina Fort Mill School District No. 4, Series B (GO)     
 500,000   3.00%, 03/01/27 (c)   538,235 
 325,000   3.00%, 03/01/27 (c)   351,972 
         10,218,025 
South Dakota: 0.1%     
     South Dakota Health and Educational Facilities Authority (RB)     
 1,075,000   4.00%, 09/01/27 (c)   1,210,600 
 255,000   5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)   311,625 
 100,000   5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)   121,621 
         1,643,846 
Tennessee: 1.3%     
 250,000   Chattanooga Health, Educational and Housing Facility Board, Series A-1 (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/28
   312,068 
     Greeneville Health and Educational Facilities Board, Ballad Health, Series A (RB)     
 810,000   5.00%, 07/01/23 (c)   876,226 
 915,000   5.00%, 07/01/23 (c)   991,640 
 550,000   5.00%, 07/01/23 (c)   597,377 
     Knox County Health Educational and Housing Facility Board (RB)     
 700,000   5.00%, 04/01/27 (c)   818,608 
 490,000   5.00%, 04/01/27 (c)   575,588 
     Memphis-Shelby County Industrial Development Board, Series B (RB)     
 150,000   5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)   182,276 
 720,000   5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)   892,375 
     Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (GO)     
 915,000   2.50%, 07/01/26 (c)   982,417 
 580,000   4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   669,714 
 545,000   4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   631,987 
 590,000   4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   710,915 
 335,000   4.00%, 07/01/27   407,504 
 275,000   4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   320,763 
 25,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   30,278 
 235,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   285,809 
     Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Health and Educational Facilities Board, Vanderbilt University Center, Series A (RB)     
 130,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   151,849 
 600,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   712,644 
     Shelby County, Public Improvement, Series B (GO)     
 1,000,000   4.00%, 04/01/30 (c)   1,228,310 
 3,000,000   4.00%, 04/01/30 (c)   3,703,260 
 1,000,000   4.00%, 04/01/30 (c)   1,224,150 
     Shelby County, Tennessee Health, Educational and Housing Facility Board, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, Series A (RB)     
 100,000   5.00%, 05/01/26   121,625 
 200,000   5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)   244,240 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Tennessee: (continued)     
     State of Tennessee, Series A (GO)     
$435,000   5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)  $521,208 
 500,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   614,130 
 800,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   998,920 
 485,000   Tennessee Housing Development Agency, Series 2 (RB)
3.50%, 07/01/27 (c)
   533,752 
 190,000   Tennessee Housing Development Agency, Series 2B (RB)
3.70%, 07/01/26 (c)
   205,785 
     Tennessee State School Bond Authority, Higher Education Facilities Second Program, Series A (RB)     
 285,000   5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)   357,601 
 395,000   5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)   492,687 
 365,000   5.00%, 11/01/27   471,960 
 750,000   5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)   955,492 
         21,823,158 
Texas: 9.4%     
 250,000   Alamo Community College District (GO)
5.00%, 08/15/26
   312,743 
     Aldine Independent School District, Series A (GO)     
 910,000   4.00%, 02/15/27 (c)   1,063,016 
 675,000   4.00%, 02/15/27 (c)   785,140 
 140,000   5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)   166,764 
 700,000   5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)   875,070 
 880,000   5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)   1,107,550 
     Allen Independent School District (GO)     
 185,000   4.00%, 02/15/26 (c)   211,174 
 400,000   5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)   482,452 
 500,000   Alvin Independent School District, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)
   614,060 
     Arlington Independent School District (GO)     
 500,000   4.00%, 02/15/29 (c)   602,315 
 1,000,000   4.00%, 02/15/29 (c)   1,208,050 
     Austin Convention Enterprises, Inc., Convention Center Hotel, First Tier, Series A (RB)     
 145,000   5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)   147,485 
 375,000   5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)   384,360 
     Austin Independent School District (GO)     
 500,000   4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   575,865 
 100,000   4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   115,593 
 500,000   Austin Independent School District, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
   627,125 
 100,000   Austin Independent School District, Series C (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
   124,463 
 315,000   Beaumont Independent School District (GO)
3.00%, 02/15/26 (c)
   345,020 
     Bexar County Hospital District (GO)     
 385,000   3.00%, 02/15/26 (c)   414,106 
 250,000   4.00%, 02/15/26 (c)   283,450 
 115,000   4.00%, 02/15/26 (c)   132,543 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Texas: (continued)     
$1,315,000   5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)  $1,598,159 
 305,000   5.00%, 02/15/28   392,084 
 250,000   Board of Regents of the University of North Texas System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 04/15/27
   315,190 
 575,000   Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
   681,036 
     Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, Series B (RB)     
 125,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   154,236 
 500,000   5.00%, 08/15/29   668,880 
 200,000   Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, Series D (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/25
   244,146 
 520,000   Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, Series E (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/27
   667,238 
     Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, Series J (RB)     
 215,000   5.00%, 08/15/25   262,457 
 25,000   5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)   31,178 
 330,000   Burleson Independent School District (GO)
3.50%, 02/01/26 (c)
   361,928 
     Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Senior Lien (RB)     
 250,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   292,410 
 625,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   734,731 
 60,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   71,458 
     Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Senior Lien, Series A (RB)     
 100,000   5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)   114,513 
 400,000   5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)   464,240 
     City of Arlington, Senior Lien Special Tax (AGM) (ST)     
 305,000   5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)   359,046 
 150,000   5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)   177,135 
 100,000   City of Austin, Airport System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)
   118,161 
 15,000   City of Austin, Public Improvement (GO)
5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)
   18,323 
     City of Austin, Water and Wastewater System (RB)     
 360,000   5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)   446,458 
 995,000   5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)   1,229,352 
 2,180,000   5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)   2,728,270 
 235,000   5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)   301,326 
     City of Dallas (GO)     
 420,000   5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)   489,401 
 420,000   5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)   492,677 
 500,000   5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)   625,805 
     City of Dallas, Series A (GO)     
 600,000   3.00%, 02/15/29 (c)   652,134 
 2,600,000   5.00%, 02/15/30   3,458,910 
     City of Dallas, Series B (GO)     
 415,000   3.00%, 02/15/29 (c)   451,059 
 500,000   4.00%, 02/15/29 (c)   588,190 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Texas: (continued)     
     City of Dallas, Waterworks and Sewer System, Series A (RB)     
$600,000   5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)  $734,856 
 565,000   5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)   694,939 
 900,000   5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)   1,112,364 
     City of Dallas, Waterworks and Sewer System, Series C (RB)     
 1,000,000   5.00%, 10/01/30 (c)   1,325,790 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 10/01/30 (c)   1,341,580 
     City of Denton, Utility System (RB)     
 1,000,000   5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)   1,236,230 
 965,000   5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)   1,201,994 
     City of El Paso (GO)     
 110,000   4.00%, 08/15/26 (c)   127,353 
 100,000   4.00%, 08/15/26 (c)   116,261 
 125,000   5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)   151,863 
 455,000   City of El Paso, Water and Sewer (RB)
5.00%, 03/01/24 (c)
   524,893 
 235,000   City of Houston, Airport System, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)
   292,284 
     City of Houston, Airport System, Series D (RB)     
 1,000,000   5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)   1,207,840 
 125,000   5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)   154,248 
 4,500,000   City of Houston, Combined Utility System, First Lien, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/30 (c)
   6,051,510 
     City of Houston, Combined Utility System, First Lien, Series B (RB)     
 105,000   5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)   130,566 
 180,000   5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)   220,268 
 555,000   5.00%, 11/15/26   699,816 
 220,000   5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)   274,740 
 285,000   5.00%, 11/15/27   368,174 
 1,500,000   City of Houston, Combined Utility System, First Lien, Series C (RB)
4.00%, 11/15/30 (c)
   1,824,075 
     City of Houston, Combined Utility System, First Lien, Series D (RB)     
 750,000   5.00%, 11/15/28 (c)   957,810 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 11/15/28 (c)   1,288,430 
     City of Houston, Public Improvement, Series A (GO)     
 2,000,000   4.00%, 03/01/27 (c)   2,272,640 
 520,000   5.00%, 03/01/27 (c)   638,872 
 500,000   5.00%, 03/01/27 (c)   617,875 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 03/01/27 (c)   1,248,000 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 03/01/29 (c)   1,288,100 
     City of Houston, Series A (GO)     
 535,000   5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)   636,420 
 180,000   5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)   216,135 
 515,000   5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)   621,044 
 105,000   City of Lubbock (GO)
5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)
   125,024 
 205,000   City of San Antonio (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/28 (c)
   263,306 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Texas: (continued)     
     City of San Antonio, Electric and Gas Systems (RB)     
$500,000   4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)  $576,465 
 1,000,000   4.00%, 02/01/30   1,255,970 
 100,000   5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)   120,695 
 110,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   135,178 
 935,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   1,166,067 
 125,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   154,403 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)   1,259,540 
 100,000   5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)   125,530 
     City of San Antonio, General Improvement (GO)     
 350,000   5.00%, 02/01/24 (c)   403,315 
 325,000   5.00%, 08/01/29 (c)   427,453 
 1,395,000   City of San Antonio, Water System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)
   1,711,665 
     Collin County Community College District (GO)     
 500,000   3.25%, 08/15/27 (c)   554,700 
 925,000   4.00%, 08/15/27 (c)   1,095,477 
 190,000   Colorado River Municipal Water District (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/28
   244,513 
     Conroe Independent School District (GO)     
 665,000   5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)   831,829 
 100,000   5.00%, 02/15/28 (c)   126,565 
 320,000   Corpus Christi Independent School District (GO)
4.00%, 08/15/28 (c)
   386,538 
     County of Bexar (GO)     
 150,000   4.00%, 06/15/25 (c)   172,715 
 520,000   4.00%, 06/15/25 (c)   599,768 
 880,000   5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)   1,078,114 
 260,000   County of Dallas (GO)
5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)
   326,599 
 615,000   County of Denton (GO)
4.00%, 07/15/25 (c)
   707,484 
 750,000   County of Denton, Series A (GO)
4.00%, 07/15/28 (c)
   922,117 
     County of Fort Bend, Series B (GO)     
 500,000   4.00%, 03/01/26 (c)   581,790 
 20,000   5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)   24,533 
     County of Harris, Toll Road, Senior Lien, Series A (RB)     
 670,000   5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)   818,928 
 160,000   5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)   196,573 
 120,000   5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)   144,949 
 675,000   5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)   822,069 
 195,000   5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)   242,057 
 115,000   5.00%, 08/15/26   143,195 
 695,000   5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)   856,949 
 190,000   5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)   234,637 
     County of Harris, Toll Road, Senior Lien, Series B (RB)     
 160,000   5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)   190,616 
 335,000   5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)   398,409 
 190,000   5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)   229,328 
 600,000   5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)   721,362 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Texas: (continued)     
     County of Harris, Unlimited Tax Road, Series A (GO)     
$645,000   5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)  $782,817 
 395,000   5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)   479,613 
 365,000   5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)   445,169 
 250,000   County of Montgomery (GO)
5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)
   307,258 
     Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (GO)     
 360,000   3.00%, 02/15/26 (c)   395,474 
 125,000   5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)   152,714 
 1,805,000   Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 02/15/29 (c)
   2,359,893 
 835,000   Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Senior Lien (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)
   1,088,656 
     Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Senior Lien, Series A (RB)     
 185,000   5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)   219,116 
 165,000   5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)   201,440 
 560,000   5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)   678,362 
 545,000   5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)   669,042 
 130,000   5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)   158,929 
     Dallas County Hospital District (GO)     
 285,000   5.00%, 08/15/27   362,668 
 575,000   5.00%, 08/15/28   746,011 
 540,000   Dallas County Utility and Reclamation District (GO)
5.00%, 02/15/28
   688,943 
 100,000   Dallas Independent School District, Series A (GO)
4.00%, 02/15/25 (c)
   113,516 
     Eagle Mountain and Saginaw Independent School District (GO)     
 335,000   4.00%, 02/15/26 (c)   391,367 
 10,000   5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)   12,287 
 250,000   El Paso County Hospital District (GO)
4.00%, 08/15/27 (c)
   260,693 
 115,000   El Paso Independent School District (GO)
5.00%, 08/15/24 (c)
   135,318 
     Fort Bend Independent School District (GO)     
 635,000   4.00%, 08/15/27 (c)   756,139 
 100,000   5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)   127,707 
 255,000   5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)   323,309 
 110,000   Fort Bend Independent School District, Series E (GO)
5.00%, 02/15/26
   136,192 
 500,000   Fort Worth Independent School District (GO)
5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)
   613,185 
     Frisco Independent School District (GO)     
 500,000   4.00%, 02/15/27 (c)   585,330 
 880,000   4.00%, 02/15/27 (c)   1,034,739 
 2,000,000   5.00%, 02/15/29 (c)   2,550,340 
     Garland Independent School District (GO)     
 165,000   4.00%, 02/15/25 (c)   186,259 
 120,000   5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)   141,708 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Texas: (continued)     
$300,000   Garland Independent School District, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)
  $356,790 
 200,000   Grand Parkway Transportation Corp., Series A (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)
   256,428 
 250,000   Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District (GO)
5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)
   300,698 
 480,000   Harris County Flood Control District, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)
   582,821 
     Harris County Hospital District (RB)     
 365,000   3.00%, 02/15/26 (c)   379,812 
 570,000   3.13%, 02/15/26 (c)   592,304 
 100,000   4.00%, 02/15/26 (c)   109,358 
 100,000   4.00%, 02/15/26 (c)   109,152 
     Harris County, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Baylor College of Medicine (RB)     
 385,000   3.00%, 05/15/26 (c)   399,395 
 730,000   3.00%, 05/15/26 (c)   753,112 
 210,000   4.00%, 05/15/26 (c)   235,681 
 330,000   5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)   396,132 
 245,000   5.00%, 11/15/27   303,790 
 640,000   Harris County, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Memorial Hermann Health System, Series B-3 (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c) (p)
   793,459 
     Harris County, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., TECO Project (RB)     
 950,000   4.00%, 11/15/27 (c)   1,094,552 
 300,000   5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)   378,603 
 850,000   5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)   1,067,540 
 330,000   Harris County, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Texas Children’s Hospital, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/29
   431,680 
     Harris County, Flood Control District, Series A (GO)     
 275,000   5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)   334,505 
 630,000   5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)   768,373 
 210,000   5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   260,522 
 250,000   5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   317,133 
 400,000   Harris County, Flood Control District, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)
   486,552 
 260,000   Harris County, Toll Road, Senior Lien, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 02/15/28 (c)
   323,476 
     Hays Consolidated Independent School District (GO)     
 800,000   4.00%, 02/15/27 (c)   928,968 
 500,000   4.00%, 02/15/27 (c)   582,430 
     Houston Independent School District, Limited Tax School House (GO)     
 540,000   5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)   663,536 
 750,000   5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)   935,032 
 900,000   5.00%, 02/15/27   1,142,559 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Texas: (continued)     
     Houston Independent School District, Limited Tax School House, Series A (GO)     
$215,000   4.00%, 02/15/26 (c)  $247,919 
 350,000   4.00%, 02/15/26 (c)   404,953 
 270,000   5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)   331,752 
 400,000   5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)   490,548 
 135,000   5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)   164,931 
 605,000   Houston Independent School District, Maintenance Tax Notes (GO)
5.00%, 07/15/28 (c)
   773,765 
 210,000   Humble Independent School District, Series C (GO)
4.00%, 02/15/26 (c)
   239,480 
 120,000   Katy Independent School District, Fort Bend, Harris and Waller Counties, Series D (GO)
5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)
   149,609 
 100,000   Lamar Consolidated Indecent School District, Unlimited Tax, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)
   119,305 
 400,000   Lewisville Independent School District, Series A (GO)
4.00%, 08/15/25 (c)
   465,196 
     Lewisville Independent School District, Series B (GO)     
 550,000   5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)   665,577 
 145,000   5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)   176,007 
 195,000   5.00%, 08/15/25   237,939 
 400,000   Lone Star College System (GO)
5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)
   481,996 
     Lower Colorado River Authority, LCRA Transmission Services Corp. Project (RB)     
 320,000   5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)   384,189 
 275,000   5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)   336,925 
 105,000   Lower Colorado River Authority, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/25 (c)
   125,584 
 90,000   Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)
   114,092 
 100,000   Montgomery Independent School District (GO)
5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)
   118,883 
     New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Children’s Health System, Series A (RB)     
 250,000   4.00%, 08/15/27 (c)   286,605 
 250,000   5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)   309,773 
     North Harris County Regional Water Authority (RB)     
 250,000   5.00%, 12/15/26 (c)   310,690 
 205,000   5.00%, 12/15/26 (c)   255,873 
 245,000   5.00%, 12/15/26 (c)   306,297 
 500,000   North Texas Municipal Water District, Water System (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)
   614,595 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Texas: (continued)     
$715,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)  $872,514 
 400,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   494,748 
 45,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   55,486 
     North Texas Tollway Authority, First Tier, Series A (RB)     
 410,000   5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)   464,620 
 500,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   590,300 
 295,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   354,015 
 425,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   508,028 
 575,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   684,808 
 640,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   772,032 
 460,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   552,023 
 635,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   759,054 
 100,000   North Texas Tollway Authority, First Tier, Series B (RB)
4.00%, 01/01/25 (c)
   110,484 
     North Texas Tollway Authority, Second Tier, Series B (RB) (AGM)     
 450,000   4.00%, 01/01/27 (c)   513,112 
 185,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   224,361 
 875,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   1,047,121 
 880,000   Northside Independent School District (GO)
5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)
   1,108,694 
 105,000   Northwest Independent School District (GO)
5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)
   125,270 
 545,000   Northwest Independent School District, Series A (GO)
4.00%, 08/15/28 (c)
   650,888 
     Plano Independent School District, Series A (GO)     
 600,000   5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)   739,686 
 100,000   5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)   123,693 
 500,000   San Antonio Independent School District (GO)
4.00%, 08/15/28 (c)
   597,415 
     San Antonio Water System, Junior Lien, Series A (RB)     
 400,000   5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)   492,996 
 650,000   5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)   802,711 
 500,000   5.00%, 05/15/28 (c)   641,505 
 500,000   5.00%, 05/15/30 (c)   673,570 
     Socorro Independent School District, Series B (GO)     
 225,000   4.00%, 08/15/27 (c)   266,488 
 780,000   5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)   984,844 
 800,000   5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)   1,005,456 
 45,000   Spring Independent School District (GO)
5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)
   54,196 
 15,000   State of Texas, Finance Authority (GO)
5.00%, 10/01/26
   18,905 
 130,000   State of Texas, Finance Authority, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)
   165,285 
     State of Texas, Transportation Commission, Highway Improvement (GO)     
 70,000   5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)   85,593 
 125,000   5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)   153,290 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Texas: (continued)     
     State of Texas, Transportation Commission, Highway Improvement, Series A (GO)     
$400,000   5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)  $490,528 
 500,000   5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)   615,255 
     State of Texas, Transportation Commission, Mobility Fund, Series A (GO)     
 150,000   5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)   183,518 
 150,000   5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   189,020 
     State of Texas, Transportation Commission, Mobility Fund, Series B (GO)     
 240,000   5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   302,431 
 465,000   5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   587,286 
 105,000   State of Texas, Water Infrastructure Fund, Series B-1 (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/21 (c)
   108,731 
     Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Baylor Scott and White Health Project, Series A (RB)     
 80,000   5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)   96,722 
 855,000   5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)   1,039,860 
 140,000   Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Christus Health, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/28
   177,293 
     Tarrant Regional Water Control and Improvement District (RB)     
 260,000   5.00%, 03/01/25 (c)   310,682 
 440,000   5.00%, 03/01/25 (c)   527,652 
     Texas A&M University, Series D (RB)     
 10,000   4.00%, 05/15/26 (c)   11,742 
 110,000   4.00%, 05/15/26 (c)   130,668 
 295,000   5.00%, 05/15/26   367,213 
 100,000   Texas A&M University, Series E (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/27 (c)
   126,340 
     Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., LBJ Infrastructure Group LLC I-635 Managed Lanes Project, Series A (RB)     
 1,150,000   4.00%, 12/31/30 (c)   1,291,645 
 1,000,000   4.00%, 12/31/30 (c)   1,131,560 
 545,000   Texas Public Finance Authority (GO)
5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)
   683,970 
     Texas State University System, Board of Regents, Series A (RB) (FHA)     
 650,000   4.00%, 03/15/29 (c)   770,165 
 160,000   5.00%, 03/15/25 (c)   190,757 
 100,000   5.00%, 03/15/27 (c)   124,634 
     Texas Water Development Board (RB)     
 2,000,000   4.00%, 10/15/30 (c)   2,523,800 
 125,000   5.00%, 04/15/26   155,250 
 370,000   5.00%, 10/15/26 (c)   469,497 
 600,000   5.00%, 10/15/26 (c)   756,114 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)   1,269,790 
     Texas Water Development Board, Series A (RB)     
 45,000   4.00%, 10/15/25 (c)   51,991 
 400,000   4.00%, 10/15/27 (c)   474,008 
 180,000   4.00%, 04/15/28 (c)   212,940 
 600,000   4.00%, 04/15/28 (c)   713,934 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Texas: (continued)     
$125,000   5.00%, 10/15/25 (c)  $151,424 
 1,040,000   5.00%, 10/15/25 (c)   1,274,645 
 165,000   5.00%, 10/15/25 (c)   201,683 
 250,000   5.00%, 10/15/27 (c)   319,890 
 200,000   5.00%, 10/15/27 (c)   254,356 
     Texas Water Development Board, Series B (RB)     
 120,000   4.00%, 10/15/28 (c)   142,800 
 1,000,000   4.00%, 10/15/28 (c)   1,199,170 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 10/15/28 (c)   1,298,820 
     Trinity River Authority, Regional Wastewater System (RB)     
 285,000   5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)   354,913 
 670,000   5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)   844,260 
     University of North Texas, Series A (RB)     
 140,000   5.00%, 04/15/27 (c)   171,227 
 75,000   5.00%, 04/15/27 (c)   93,126 
 165,000   5.00%, 04/15/27 (c)   206,295 
     Via Metropolitan Transit Authority, Sales Tax (RB)     
 645,000   5.00%, 01/15/27 (c)   797,207 
 135,000   5.00%, 01/15/27 (c)   167,972 
         160,478,915 
Utah: 0.5%     
 395,000   Central Utah Water Conservancy District (RB)
4.00%, 10/01/27 (c)
   464,184 
     State of Utah (GO)     
 1,140,000   5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)   1,445,155 
 250,000   5.00%, 01/01/29 (c)   323,940 
 1,275,000   State of Utah, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 01/01/29 (c)
   1,693,391 
 365,000   University of Utah, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)
   456,936 
 1,000,000   University of Utah, Series B-1 (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/26
   1,254,250 
     Utah Transit Authority, Subordinated Sales Tax (RB)     
 130,000   0.00%, 06/15/26 (c) ^   94,108 
 865,000   3.00%, 06/15/26 (c)   932,868 
 850,000   4.00%, 06/15/26 (c)   961,460 
 255,000   Utah Transit Authority, Subordinated Sales Tax, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)
   309,777 
         7,936,069 
Vermont: 0.1%     
 1,100,000   Vermont Educational and Health Buildings Financing Agency, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)
   1,284,822 
Virginia: 2.2%     
 650,000   Arlington County, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)
   818,610 
 1,520,000   City of Richmond, Public Utility Revenue, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 01/15/26 (c)
   1,865,298 
     County of Arlington (GO)     
 1,990,000   4.00%, 06/15/29 (c)   2,416,556 
 1,130,000   5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)   1,444,863 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Virginia: (continued)     
     County of Fairfax, Public Improvement, Series A (GO) (SAW)     
$750,000   5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)  $970,200 
 1,755,000   5.00%, 04/01/29 (c)   2,312,388 
 155,000   Fairfax County Industrial Development Authority, Inova Health System Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)
   188,055 
 550,000   Fairfax County Water Authority (RB)
4.00%, 04/01/27 (c)
   666,649 
 260,000   Hampton Roads Sanitation District, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
   328,357 
 1,500,000   Loudoun County Economic Development Authority, Loudon County Public Facilities Project, Series A (RB)
3.00%, 12/01/29 (c)
   1,638,810 
     Virginia Beach Development Authority, Series A (RB) (AGM)     
 1,000,000   3.00%, 04/15/30 (c)   1,098,170 
 1,000,000   3.00%, 04/15/30 (c)   1,104,180 
     Virginia College Building Authority, 21st Century College and Equipment Programs Educational Facilities, Series A (RB)     
 110,000   5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)   135,986 
 130,000   5.00%, 02/01/26   160,863 
 2,500,000   5.00%, 02/01/28   3,247,750 
 250,000   Virginia College Building Authority, 21st Century College and Equipment Programs Educational Facilities, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 02/01/28
   324,775 
 110,000   Virginia College Building Authority, 21st Century College and Equipment Programs Educational Facilities, Series C (RB)
3.00%, 02/01/27 (c)
   119,077 
     Virginia College Building Authority, 21st Century College and Equipment Programs Educational Facilities, Series E (RB)     
 145,000   5.00%, 02/01/26   178,916 
 125,000   5.00%, 02/01/27   158,354 
 450,000   5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)   572,521 
 880,000   5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)   1,125,194 
 120,000   5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)   154,508 
     Virginia College Building Authority, Educational Facilities, Public Higher Education Financing Program, Series A (RB)     
 775,000   3.00%, 09/01/27 (c)   838,875 
 1,040,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   1,299,771 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   1,247,840 
     Virginia Commonwealth Transportation Board (RB)     
 100,000   5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)   123,371 
 510,000   5.00%, 09/15/26 (c)   635,659 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Virginia: (continued)
$20,000   5.00%, 09/15/26 (c)  $24,837 
 400,000   5.00%, 05/15/27 (c)   508,324 
     Virginia Commonwealth Transportation Board, Series A (RB)     
 180,000   4.00%, 11/15/27 (c)   209,592 
 250,000   5.00%, 05/15/27   319,128 
 120,000   5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)   152,188 
 800,000   5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)   1,008,648 
     Virginia Public Building Authority, Series A (RB)     
 695,000   3.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   757,341 
 400,000   3.00%, 08/01/28 (c)   445,500 
 1,050,000   3.13%, 08/01/28 (c)   1,175,716 
 250,000   4.00%, 08/01/27 (c)   296,593 
 325,000   5.00%, 08/01/26   408,262 
 485,000   5.00%, 08/01/26   609,252 
 870,000   5.00%, 08/01/28   1,143,780 
 700,000   5.00%, 08/01/28 (c)   903,161 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 08/01/30 (c)   1,332,990 
 15,000   Virginia Public Building Authority, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/26
   18,843 
     Virginia Public School Authority (RB) (SAW)     
 750,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   942,142 
 30,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   37,647 
 30,000   5.00%, 08/01/26   37,763 
 575,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   723,425 
 365,000   Virginia Public School Authority, Series A (RB) (SAW)
5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)
   443,811 
 560,000   Virginia Resources Authority, Series C (RB)
4.00%, 11/01/26 (c)
   647,242 
         37,321,781 
Washington: 3.4%
 600,000   Auburn School District No. 408 of King and Pierce Counties (GO) (SBG)
4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)
   686,496 
     Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority, Series S-1 (RB)     
 830,000   5.00%, 11/01/25 (c)   997,826 
 815,000   5.00%, 11/01/25 (c)   985,123 
 590,000   5.00%, 11/01/25 (c)   714,443 
 110,000   5.00%, 11/01/25 (c)   133,322 
 110,000   5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)   137,453 
     City of Seattle, Drainage and Wastewater System (RB)     
 640,000   4.00%, 04/01/26 (c)   734,682 
 500,000   4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   583,090 
 915,000   City of Seattle, Municipal Light and Power Improvement, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 01/01/28 (c)
   1,071,776 
 135,000   City of Seattle, Municipal Light and Power Improvement, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)
   166,604 
     City of Seattle, Water System Improvement (RB)     
 115,000   4.00%, 02/01/27 (c)   134,823 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Washington: (continued)     
$20,000   5.00%, 08/01/26  $25,111 
 500,000   5.00%, 02/01/27 (c)   621,040 
 750,000   County of King (GO)
5.00%, 01/01/29 (c)
   957,135 
     Energy Northwest, Colombia Generating Station Electric, Series A (RB)     
 235,000   5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)   282,141 
 185,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   229,894 
 400,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   496,540 
 125,000   5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)   160,055 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)   1,289,480 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 07/01/30 (c)   1,315,380 
 715,000   Energy Northwest, Colombia Generating Station Electric, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
   852,259 
     Energy Northwest, Project 1 Electric, Series A (RB)     
 340,000   5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)   410,118 
 655,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   835,007 
     Energy Northwest, Project 3 Electric, Series A (RB)     
 105,000   5.00%, 07/01/25   127,466 
 130,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   161,793 
 270,000   Energy Northwest, Project 3 Electric, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/28
   354,551 
 760,000   FYI Properties (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/27
   940,371 
     Grant and Douglas Counties School District No. 144-101 (GO) (SBG)     
 125,000   4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   140,581 
 520,000   4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   591,973 
 880,000   King County School District No. 210 (GO) (SBG)
4.00%, 12/01/27 (c)
   1,036,174 
     King County School District No. 401 (GO) (SBG)     
 690,000   3.13%, 12/01/26 (c)   750,768 
 700,000   5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)   875,203 
     King County School District No. 405 (GO) (SBG)     
 515,000   5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)   644,250 
 360,000   5.00%, 12/01/26   455,234 
 635,000   King County School District No. 411 (GO) (SBG)
4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)
   730,250 
 835,000   King County School District No. 414 (GO) (SBG)
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)
   1,040,443 
 840,000   King County, Washington Limited Tax (GO)
4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
   999,281 
 570,000   King County, Washington Limited Tax, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)
   672,463 
     King County, Washington Limited Tax, Series E (GO)     
 460,000   4.00%, 12/01/25 (c)   520,564 
 500,000   5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)   610,145 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Washington: (continued)     
$445,000   King County, Washington Sewer Revenue, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)
  $518,078 
     Kitsap County School District No. 401 (GO) (SBG)     
 250,000   4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   284,598 
 15,000   4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   17,452 
 345,000   Klickitat County Public Utility District No. 1 (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)
   405,558 
 845,000   Pasco School District No. 1, Franklin County (GO) (SBG)
5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)
   1,072,187 
 25,000   Pierce County School District No. 10 (GO) (SBG)
5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)
   30,775 
     Pierce County School District No. 403 (GO) (SBG)     
 200,000   5.00%, 06/01/29 (c)   256,032 
 500,000   5.00%, 06/01/29 (c)   652,130 
 175,000   Pierce County School District No. 416 (GO) (SBG)
4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)
   200,233 
     Port of Seattle, Intermediate Lien (RB)     
 30,000   5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)   35,130 
 130,000   5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)   153,955 
     Port of Tacoma, Series A (GO)     
 110,000   5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)   137,162 
 500,000   5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)   626,495 
     Puyallup School District No. 3 (GO) (SBG)     
 565,000   5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)   703,182 
 100,000   5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)   125,558 
 1,735,000   Snohomish County School District No. 201 (GO) (SBG)
5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)
   2,114,288 
 125,000   State of Washington, Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax, Series C (GO)
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)
   152,310 
 825,000   State of Washington, Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax, Series R-A (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
   1,028,404 
     State of Washington, Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax, Series R-B (GO)     
 135,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   168,716 
 835,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   1,046,222 
 720,000   State of Washington, Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax, Series R-C (GO)
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)
   874,044 
 520,000   State of Washington, Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax, Series R-D (GO)
5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)
   615,124 
 545,000   State of Washington, Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax, Series R-H (GO)
5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)
   644,697 
     State of Washington, Series A (GO)     
 115,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   141,817 
 755,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   932,969 
 150,000   State of Washington, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)
   183,969 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Washington: (continued)
     State of Washington, Series C (GO)     
$175,000   5.00%, 02/01/25 (c)  $208,990 
 500,000   5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)   617,535 
 1,545,000   5.00%, 08/01/27   1,985,248 
 880,000   5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)   1,107,665 
 170,000   5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)   218,188 
     State of Washington, Series D (GO)     
 100,000   5.00%, 02/01/27 (c)   123,953 
 110,000   5.00%, 02/01/27   139,505 
 880,000   5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)   1,113,420 
     State of Washington, Various Purpose, Series A (GO)     
 580,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   726,717 
 245,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   306,189 
 495,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   617,042 
 200,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   249,950 
 500,000   5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)   629,355 
 500,000   5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)   627,055 
 730,000   State of Washington, Various Purpose, Series A-1 (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)
   880,738 
 20,000   State of Washington, Various Purpose, Series C (GO)
5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)
   24,701 
 25,000   State of Washington, Various Purpose, Series R-A (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
   30,893 
     State of Washington, Various Purpose, Series R-B (GO)     
 20,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   24,370 
 370,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   452,732 
 105,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   129,320 
 145,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   182,148 
     State of Washington, Various Purpose, Series R-C (GO)     
 360,000   5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)   427,327 
 645,000   5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)   766,505 
 880,000   5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)   1,103,617 
 420,000   5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)   531,405 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)   1,270,500 
     State of Washington, Various Purpose, Series R-E (GO)     
 630,000   5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)   744,106 
 250,000   5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)   294,600 
 720,000   5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)   858,269 
 550,000   5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)   651,607 
 220,000   Tacoma School District No. 10 (GO) (SBG)
5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)
   270,818 
     Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Providence St. Joseph Health, Series B (RB)     
 225,000   5.00%, 10/01/28 (c)   279,119 
 250,000   5.00%, 10/01/28 (c)   316,208 
 130,000   5.00%, 10/01/28   166,709 
 760,000   Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Virginia Mason Medical Center (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)
   848,441 


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Washington: (continued)     
     Washington State Convention Center Public Facilities District (RB)     
$790,000   5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)  $881,356 
 520,000   5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)   581,750 
         57,980,444 
West Virginia: 0.2%
 270,000   State of West Virginia, Commissioner of Highways, Surface Transportation Improvements, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)
   338,013 
 500,000   State of West Virginia, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 06/01/29 (c)
   643,185 
 200,000   State of West Virginia, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)
   256,132 
     West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, West Virginia University Health System Obligated Group, Series A (RB)     
 1,055,000   3.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   1,098,993 
 240,000   4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   265,433 
 240,000   5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   288,763 
         2,890,519 
Wisconsin: 1.4%
 1,000,000   City of Madison, Series A (GO)
2.00%, 10/01/27 (c)
   1,056,110 
     City of Milwaukee, Series N4 (GO)     
 200,000   5.00%, 04/01/26   244,076 
 100,000   5.00%, 04/01/27   124,965 
 350,000   Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District, Series A (GO)
3.25%, 03/01/27 (c)
   378,360 
     Public Finance Authority, KU Campus Development Corp.- Central District Development Project (RB)     
 165,000   5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)   192,812 
 180,000   5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)   211,140 
 390,000   5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)   459,810 
 1,290,000   Public Finance Authority, Prime Healthcare Foundation, Inc., Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/27
   1,409,622 
 375,000   Public Finance Authority, Renown Regional Medical Center Project, Series A (RB)
3.00%, 06/01/26 (c)
   389,681 
     State of Wisconsin, Environmental Improvement Fund, Series A (RB)     
 185,000   5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)   221,410 
 100,000   5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)   119,531 
 220,000   5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)   264,403 
 185,000   5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)   222,710 
 150,000   5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)   180,425 
     State of Wisconsin, General Fund Annual Appropriation, Series B (RB)     
 10,000   5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)   12,210 
 20,000   5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)   24,505 
     State of Wisconsin, Series 1 (GO)     
 15,000   5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)   18,021 
 460,000   5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)   574,660 
 250,000   5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)   314,645 
 405,000   5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)   516,569 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Wisconsin: (continued)     
     State of Wisconsin, Series 2 (GO)     
$510,000   5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)  $634,506 
 150,000   5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)   185,426 
 635,000   5.00%, 11/01/26   800,271 
 315,000   5.00%, 11/01/26   396,985 
 660,000   5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)   841,817 
     State of Wisconsin, Series 3 (GO)     
 145,000   5.00%, 11/01/22 (c)   158,694 
 500,000   5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)   621,440 
 450,000   5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)   562,167 
 295,000   5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)   373,871 
     State of Wisconsin, Series A (GO)     
 100,000   4.00%, 05/01/26 (c)   115,049 
 930,000   5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)   1,102,255 
 250,000   5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)   297,278 
 890,000   5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)   1,054,410 
 160,000   5.00%, 05/01/26   198,766 
 400,000   5.00%, 05/01/28   523,648 
 210,000   State of Wisconsin, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)
   249,713 
 500,000   State of Wisconsin, Series D (GO)
4.00%, 05/01/24 (c)
   553,710 
 500,000   Sun Prairie Area School District (GO)
4.00%, 03/01/25 (c)
   561,805 
     Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Series 1 (RB)     
 565,000   5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)   652,213 
 500,000   5.00%, 07/01/26   625,445 
     Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Series 2 (RB)     
 480,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   599,107 
 115,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   144,946 
     Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Series A (RB)     
 940,000   5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)   1,088,793 
 510,000   5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)   593,752 
 140,000   5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)   163,047 
     Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Ascension Senior Credit Group, Series A (RB)     
 1,000,000   4.00%, 05/15/26 (c)   1,134,790 
 1,500,000   4.00%, 05/15/26 (c)   1,689,150 
 290,000   5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)   355,711 
 35,000   5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)   42,673 
 100,000   5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)   121,202 
 500,000   Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Inc. (RB)
4.00%, 08/15/27 (c)
   575,240 
 125,000   Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Froedtert Health, Inc., Series A (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/27 (c)
   150,611 
 355,000   Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Home Ownership, Series B (RB)
3.15%, 09/01/25 (c)
   363,190 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Wisconsin: (continued)     
$155,000   Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Hospital Sisters Services, Inc., Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/24 (c)
  $179,175 
         24,646,521 
Total Municipal Bonds: 98.7%
(Cost: $1,608,189,077)
   1,690,129,066 
Other assets less liabilities: 1.3%   22,026,427 
NET ASSETS: 100.0%  $1,712,155,493 


 

 

Definitions:  
AGM Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
AMBAC American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp.
CP Certificate of Participation
FHA Federal Housing Association
GO General Obligation
RB Revenue Bond
SAW State Aid Withholding
SBG School Board Guaranteed
SD CRED PROG Special District Credit Enhancement Program
ST Special Tax
TA Tax Allocation
   
Footnotes:  
(c) Callable Security — the redemption date shown is when the security may be redeemed by the issuer
(p) Puttable Security — the redemption date shown is when the security may be redeemed by the investor
^ Zero Coupon Bond
   
Summary of Investments
By Sector
   % of Investments    Value 
Education       6.6%         $111,822,805 
Health Care     7.8    131,384,682 
Housing     1.6    27,413,786 
Industrial Revenue     0.5    9,463,057 
Leasing     6.4    108,558,267 
Local     17.9    302,188,684 
Power     4.5    76,357,274 
Solid Waste/Resource Recovery   0.1    1,131,878 
Special Tax     11.2    188,724,258 
State     19.5    328,945,268 
Tobacco     1.4    23,665,850 
Transportation     13.1    221,128,526 
Water & Sewer     9.4    159,344,731 
      100.0%  $1,690,129,066 

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of October 31, 2020 is as follows:

 

         Level 2   Level 3    
   Level 1  Significant   Significant    
   Quoted  Observable   Unobservable    
   Prices  Inputs   Inputs  Value 
Total Municipal Bonds*    $   $1,690,129,066        $      $1,690,129,066 
   
* See Schedule of Investments for geographic sector breakouts.

 

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October 31, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
MUNICIPAL BONDS: 98.4%    
Alabama: 1.6%     
$260,000   Infirmary Health System, Special Care Facilities Financing Authority of Mobile, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 02/01/26 (c)
  $268,289 
 1,485,000   Lower Alabama Gas District, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/46
   2,036,366 
 105,000   State of Alabama, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 11/01/28 (c)
   133,346 
 210,000   Tuscaloosa City Board of Education (RB)
4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
   231,393 
 220,000   UAB Medicine Finance Authority, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)
   256,375 
 280,000   UAB Medicine Finance Authority, Series B2 (RB)
4.00%, 03/01/27 (c)
   306,457 
 260,000   Water Works Board of the City of Birmingham, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)
   310,084 
         3,542,310 
Arizona: 1.1%     
 1,000,000   City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., Junior Lien Airport, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)
   1,177,490 
 215,000   City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., Junior Lien Airport, Series D (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
   234,851 
 325,000   City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., Subordinated Excise Tax, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/30 (c)
   380,325 
     Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Banner Health, Series A (RB)     
 350,000   4.00%, 01/01/27 (c)   389,445 
 270,000   5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)   319,585 
         2,501,696 
Arkansas: 0.1%     
 110,000   City of Rogers, Sales and Use Tax, Series B (RB)
3.25%, 11/01/26 (c)
   115,522 
California: 16.1%     
 300,000   Airport Commission of the City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco International Airport, Second Series, Series E (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/28 (c)
   354,297 
 500,000   Airport Commission of the City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco International Airport, Second Series, Series F (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/29 (c)
   598,490 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
California: (continued)     
$230,000   Anaheim Elementary School District (GO)
3.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
  $239,023 
 315,000   Beverly Hills Unified School District (GO)
0.00%, 08/01/26 (c) ^
   166,906 
 250,000   California Community College Financing Authority, Orange Coast College Project (RB)
5.25%, 05/01/28 (c)
   258,760 
 1,350,000   California County Tobacco Securitization Agency, Los Angeles County Securitization Corp., Series A (RB)
4.00%, 06/01/30 (c)
   1,502,037 
 320,000   California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Adventist Health System West, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 03/01/26 (c)
   350,781 
 750,000   California Health Facilities Financing Authority, City of Hope (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)
   875,227 
 230,000   California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Lucile Salter Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 11/15/27 (c)
   253,449 
     California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Providence St. Joseph Health, Series A (RB)     
 1,070,000   3.00%, 10/01/26 (c)   1,099,018 
 680,000   3.00%, 10/01/26 (c)   704,419 
 250,000   California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Sutter Health, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)
   306,827 
     California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Sutter Health, Series B (RB)     
 300,000   4.00%, 11/15/26 (c)   335,193 
 155,000   4.00%, 11/15/26 (c)   170,578 
 215,000   California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Obligated Group, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 11/01/23 (c)
   225,144 
 160,000   California Municipal Finance Authority, Eisenhower Medical Center, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
   168,406 
 200,000   California Municipal Finance Authority, Orange County Civic Center Infrastructure Improvement Program - Phase I, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 06/01/27 (c)
   221,176 


 

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Principal        
Amount      Value 
         
California: (continued)     
$350,000   California Public Finance Authority, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital (RB)
5.00%, 10/15/26 (c)
  $394,285 
 455,000   California State Educational Facilities Authority, Stanford University, Series V-1 (RB) (SAW)
5.00%, 05/01/49
   715,055 
     California State University, Series A (RB)     
 250,000   4.00%, 05/01/26 (c)   276,597 
 410,000   5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)   496,461 
 800,000   5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)   981,592 
 330,000   California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Adventist Health System/West, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 03/01/28 (c)
   390,265 
     California Statewide Communities Development Authority, John Muir Health, Series A (RB)     
 150,000   4.00%, 08/15/26 (c)   161,745 
 385,000   4.00%, 08/15/26 (c)   418,764 
 20,000   4.00%, 08/15/26 (c)   21,934 
 200,000   California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Marin General Hospital, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 08/01/23 (c)
   207,412 
 455,000   Centinela Valley Union High School District, Series B (GO) (AGM)
4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
   504,377 
 195,000   Cupertino Union School District, Series C (GO)
4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
   220,810 
 300,000   Department of Veterans Affairs of the State of California, Home Purchase Program, Series B (RB)
3.38%, 06/01/26 (c)
   317,223 
 390,000   Eastern Municipal Water District, Water and Wastewater Revenue, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
   466,627 
 170,000   Elk Grove Unified School District (CP)
3.13%, 02/01/26 (c)
   177,830 
 300,000   Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District (GO)
2.75%, 08/01/26 (c)
   306,411 
 130,000   Glendale Community College District, Series A (GO)
4.00%, 08/01/27 (c)
   147,489 
 325,000   Glendale Community College District, Series B (GO)
3.00%, 08/01/29 (c)
   340,528 
 105,000   Grossmont Union High School District, Series B (GO)
3.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
   109,270 
 185,000   Hayward Area Recreation and Park District, Series A (GO)
4.00%, 08/01/27 (c)
   207,396 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
California: (continued)     
$105,000   Imperial Irrigation District, Electric System, Series B-2 (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)
  $127,764 
 140,000   Irvine Unified School District Community Facilities District No. 09-1, Series A (ST)
4.00%, 09/01/29 (c)
   160,097 
 185,000   Kaweah Delta Health Care District, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)
   206,808 
     Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District (GO)     
 215,000   3.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   223,434 
 250,000   4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   282,400 
 440,000   Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series A (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)
   544,412 
     Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Series A (RB)     
 105,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   125,523 
 340,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   406,456 
 300,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   355,161 
 500,000   5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)   602,450 
 250,000   5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   309,225 
 800,000   5.00%, 07/01/30 (c)   1,041,464 
 275,000   Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
   336,069 
     Los Angeles Unified School District, Series A (GO)     
 200,000   4.00%, 07/01/25 (c)   219,520 
 335,000   5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)   390,610 
 200,000   Marin Healthcare District, Series A (GO)
4.00%, 08/01/25 (c)
   220,300 
     Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Series A (RB)     
 345,000   5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)   410,008 
 500,000   5.00%, 01/01/29 (c)   638,955 
 530,000   Miracosta Community College District, Series A (GO)
4.00%, 08/01/27 (c)
   611,037 
 100,000   Montebello Unified School District, Series A (GO)
4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
   108,326 
 380,000   Oxnard School District, Series A (GO)
4.00%, 08/01/27 (c)
   423,468 
 110,000   Peralta Community College District, Series D (GO)
4.00%, 08/01/25 (c)
   121,431 
 250,000   Public Utilities Commission of the City and County of San Francisco, Wastewater Revenue, Series B (RB)
4.00%, 10/01/25 (c)
   278,395 


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
California: (continued)
$325,000   Public Utilities Commission of the City and County of San Francisco, Water Revenue, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/30 (c)
  $416,403 
 500,000   Public Utilities Commission of the City and County of San Francisco, Water Revenue, Series D (RB)
3.00%, 11/01/30 (c)
   527,090 
 265,000   Regents of the University of California, Medical Center Pooled Revenue, Series L (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)
   311,791 
 570,000   Riverside County, Perris Union High School District, Series A (GO) (AGM)
4.00%, 09/01/29 (c)
   658,658 
 750,000   Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Series H (RB)
4.00%, 08/15/30 (c)
   898,740 
 750,000   San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)
   911,797 
 250,000   San Diego Unified School District, Series G (GO)
4.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
   274,850 
     San Diego Unified School District, Series I (GO)     
 380,000   0.00%, 07/01/25 (c) ^   195,913 
 240,000   3.13%, 07/01/27 (c)   253,135 
 595,000   4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   676,021 
 610,000   San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District, Series C-1 (GO)
4.00%, 08/01/29 (c)
   711,614 
 150,000   San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (RB)
4.00%, 03/01/27 (c)
   164,354 
 1,000,000   Santa Ana Unified School District, Series A (GO)
4.00%, 08/01/28 (c)
   1,143,160 
 250,000   Santa Monica Community College District, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/28 (c)
   309,600 
 500,000   Saugus Union School District School Facilities Improvement District No. 2014-1, Series C (GO)
2.38%, 08/01/30 (c)
   489,005 
 110,000   State of California (GO)
4.00%, 10/01/29 (c)
   130,172 
     State of California, Various Purpose (GO)     
 500,000   3.00%, 10/01/29 (c)   521,790 
 105,000   4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   117,611 
 770,000   5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   921,829 
 515,000   5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)   626,837 
 935,000   5.00%, 10/01/28 (c)   1,150,985 
 240,000   Victor Valley Community College District (GO)
4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
   269,549 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
California: (continued)     
$235,000   West Hollywood Public Financing Authority (RB)
4.00%, 04/01/26 (c)
  $257,804 
 250,000   West Valley-Mission Community College District, Series A (GO)
4.00%, 08/01/29 (c)
   293,907 
         35,067,730 
Colorado: 2.5%    
 550,000   Board of Governors of Colorado State University System (RB)
4.00%, 03/01/28 (c)
   616,055 
 230,000   City and County of Denver, Board of Water Commissioners, Series B (RB)
4.00%, 09/15/27 (c)
   262,478 
 285,000   City and County of Denver, Series A (CP)
4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)
   296,662 
 120,000   City of Colorado Springs, Utilities System, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 11/15/25 (c)
   132,043 
 750,000   City of Loveland, Electric and Communications Enterprise, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/28 (c)
   918,255 
 155,000   Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority, University of Denver Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 03/01/27 (c)
   180,566 
 320,000   Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Adventist Health System Series A (RB)
4.00%, 05/15/28 (c)
   354,634 
 280,000   Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Children Hospital, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)
   322,160 
 500,000   Colorado Health Facilities Authority, CommonSpirit Health, Series A-2 (RB)
3.25%, 08/01/29 (c)
   482,730 
 500,000   Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Sanford, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/29 (c)
   603,340 
 225,000   Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Vail Valley Center Project (RB)
4.00%, 01/15/26 (c)
   242,100 
     Colorado High Performance Transportation Enterprise (RB)     
 250,000   5.00%, 12/31/24 (c)   269,408 
 250,000   5.00%, 12/31/24 (c)   269,910 
 160,000   Denver Health and Hospital Authority, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 12/01/29 (c)
   173,234 
 230,000   University of Colorado, Series A-2 (RB)
4.00%, 06/01/28 (c)
   264,790 
         5,388,365 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
      
Connecticut: 0.7%     
$100,000   Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Series A-1 (RB)
3.50%, 05/15/25 (c)
  $105,350 
 225,000   Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Series B-1 (RB)
4.00%, 05/15/27 (c)
   240,921 
 10,000   Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Series C-1 (RB)
3.50%, 11/15/24 (c)
   10,466 
 300,000   Connecticut State Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Sacred Heart University Issue, Series K (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/30 (c)
   329,784 
 250,000   Connecticut State Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Trinity Health Credit Group (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)
   288,970 
     University of Connecticut, Series A (RB)     
 250,000   4.00%, 11/01/28 (c)   280,117 
 275,000   4.00%, 11/01/28 (c)   309,037 
         1,564,645 
Delaware: 0.1%     
 150,000   County of New Castle (GO)
4.00%, 04/01/27 (c)
   169,157 
 115,000   Delaware State Health Facilities Authority, Bayhealth Medical Center Project, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
   127,168 
         296,325 
District of Columbia: 1.5%     
     District of Columbia, Series A (RB)     
 575,000   2.63%, 03/01/30 (c)   580,537 
 275,000   3.00%, 03/01/30 (c)   297,396 
 100,000   4.00%, 04/15/29 (c)   117,616 
 1,000,000   4.00%, 04/15/29 (c)   1,159,280 
 750,000   District of Columbia, Water and Sewer Authority, Public Utility, Senior Lien, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)
   928,365 
 100,000   District of Columbia, Water and Sewer Authority, Public Utility, Subordinated Lien, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)
   120,567 
         3,203,761 
Florida: 4.7%     
 345,000   Central Florida Expressway Authority (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
   383,202 
 500,000   City of Jacksonville, Health Care Facilities, Brooks Rehabilitation (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/29 (c)
   582,285 
 250,000   City of Jacksonville, Series A (RB)
5.25%, 10/01/27 (c)
   304,842 
 250,000   City of Miami Beach, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 09/01/25 (c)
   264,103 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Florida: (continued)     
     City of Port St. Lucie, Southwest Annexation Special Assessment District No. 1 (SA)     
$180,000   3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)  $189,950 
 200,000   3.25%, 07/01/26 (c)   211,350 
 255,000   City of Tallahassee, Health Facilities Authority, Memorial Healthcare, Inc. Project, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 12/01/25 (c)
   265,440 
 345,000   City of Tampa, Baycare Health System, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 05/15/26 (c)
   376,792 
 900,000   Collier County Water and Sewer District (RB)
3.00%, 07/01/29 (c)
   969,390 
 275,000   County of Broward, Half-Cent Sales Tax (RB)
4.00%, 10/01/30 (c)
   327,849 
 1,000,000   County of Broward, Port Facilities, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/29 (c)
   1,181,170 
     County of Miami-Dade, Educational Facilities Authority, Series A (RB)     
 240,000   4.00%, 04/01/25 (c)   251,453 
 465,000   5.00%, 04/01/25 (c)   512,421 
 210,000   County of Miami-Dade, Water and Sewer System, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 10/01/27 (c)
   237,367 
     County of Miami-Dade, Water and Sewer System, Series B (RB)     
 310,000   3.00%, 10/01/29 (c)   326,817 
 140,000   3.13%, 10/01/27 (c)   151,182 
 360,000   4.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   414,392 
 95,000   Florida Housing Finance Corp., Series 1 (RB)
3.20%, 07/01/28 (c)
   100,050 
 250,000   Florida Housing Finance Corp., Series 2 (RB)
4.05%, 01/01/28 (c)
   277,422 
 125,000   Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, Airport Facilities, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)
   145,083 
 260,000   Halifax Hospital Medical Center (RB)
3.75%, 06/01/26 (c)
   274,472 
 135,000   Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency, City Center and Historical Convention Village, Series A (AGM) (TA)
5.00%, 02/01/24 (c)
   152,608 
 160,000   Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency, City Center and Historical Convention Village, Series B (AGM) (TA)
5.00%, 02/01/24 (c)
   180,594 
 265,000   Orange County Health Facilities Authority, Orlando Hospital, Series B (RB)
4.00%, 10/01/26 (c)
   287,377 
           


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
      
Florida: (continued)     
$330,000   Palm Beach County Health Facilities Authority, Lifespace Communities, Inc., Series B (RB)
4.00%, 11/15/26 (c)
  $320,628 
 355,000   Palm Beach County, Public Improvement, Professional Sports Franchise Facility Project, Series D (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)
   420,789 
 300,000   School District of Broward County (GO)
5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)
   371,232 
 145,000   State of Florida, Board of Education, Public Education Capital Outlay, Series C (GO) (AGM)
3.00%, 06/01/29 (c)
   158,756 
 500,000   State of Florida, Board of Education, Public Education Capital Outlay, Series D (GO)
3.00%, 06/01/29 (c)
   545,700 
         10,184,716 
Georgia: 2.5%     
 260,000   Burke County Development Authority, Series D (RB)
4.13%, 02/01/28 (c)
   286,764 
     County of Fulton, Water and Sewerage, Series A (RB)     
 500,000   2.25%, 01/01/30 (c)   496,205 
 1,400,000   2.38%, 01/01/30 (c)   1,403,416 
 150,000   County of Paulding, Water and Sewerage Revenue (RB)
3.00%, 12/01/26 (c)
   155,489 
 90,000   Dahlonega Downtown Development Authority (RB)
3.13%, 07/01/23 (c)
   92,052 
 185,000   Dalton-Whitfield County Joint Development Authority (RB)
4.00%, 02/15/28 (c)
   203,420 
 270,000   Development Authority of Rockdale County, Piedmont Healthcare, Inc. Project, Series A (RB) (SAW)
4.00%, 07/01/29 (c)
   302,141 
 115,000   Forsyth County School District (GO)
5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)
   143,810 
 165,000   Georgia Housing and Finance Authority, Single Family Mortgage, Series A (RB) (AGM) (SAW)
3.35%, 06/01/28 (c)
   177,776 
 230,000   Georgia Housing and Finance Authority, Single Family Mortgage, Series A-1 (RB)
3.35%, 12/01/25 (c)
   240,688 
 150,000   Georgia Housing and Finance Authority, Single Family Mortgage, Series B (RB)
3.55%, 12/01/26 (c)
   158,729 
 115,000   Georgia Housing and Finance Authority, Single Family Mortgage, Series B-1 (RB)
3.35%, 12/01/25 (c)
   120,344 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
      
Georgia: (continued)     
$335,000   Gwinnett County School District (GO) (SAW)
5.00%, 02/01/29 (c)
  $427,088 
 1,000,000   Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, Series A (RB)
3.00%, 07/01/30 (c)
   1,051,470 
 150,000   Private Colleges and Universities Authority, Emory University, Series B (RB)
3.00%, 10/01/24 (c)
   153,249 
         5,412,641 
Hawaii: 0.8%     
     City and County of Honolulu, Series C (GO)     
 750,000   4.00%, 08/01/29 (c)   874,290 
 200,000   5.00%, 08/01/29 (c)   252,502 
 500,000   City and County of Honolulu, Wastewater System, Series A (RB) (FHA)
4.00%, 07/01/29 (c)
   576,625 
         1,703,417 
Illinois: 3.9%     
 100,000   Chicago Board of Education (ST)
6.00%, 04/01/27 (c)
   114,896 
 250,000   Chicago Midway International Airport, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)
   282,137 
 890,000   Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Series B (RB) (AGM) 4.00%, 01/01/29 (c)   967,474 
 150,000   Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)
   172,316 
     Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Series D (RB)     
 150,000   5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)   169,919 
 265,000   5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)   301,263 
 250,000   Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Series F (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)
   283,197 
 220,000   Chicago Transit Authority, Second Lien (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)
   251,684 
 510,000   City of Chicago, O’Hare International Airport, Senior Lien, Series D (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)
   578,921 
     City of Chicago, Series A (GO)     
 1,000,000   5.00%, 01/01/29 (c)   1,016,070 
 350,000   6.00%, 01/01/27 (c)   383,071 
     Cook County, Sales Tax (RB)     
 150,000   4.00%, 11/15/27 (c)   163,839 
 160,000   4.00%, 11/15/27 (c)   173,864 
 200,000   Illinois Finance Authority, Advocate Health and Hospital Corp. (RB)
4.13%, 05/01/25 (c)
   215,116 
 655,000   Illinois Finance Authority, DePaul University, Series A (RB)
3.00%, 10/01/26 (c)
   663,056 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
      
Illinois: (continued)     
$300,000   Illinois Finance Authority, OSF Healthcare System, Series A (RB)
4.13%, 11/15/25 (c)
  $325,461 
 170,000   Illinois Finance Authority, Presence Network, Series C (RB)
4.00%, 02/15/27 (c)
   187,077 
 370,000   Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)
   431,790 
 165,000   Northern Illinois Municipal Power Agency, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 12/01/26 (c)
   178,748 
 750,000   State of Illinois (GO)
5.75%, 05/01/30 (c)
   831,127 
     State of Illinois, Series A (GO)     
 630,000   5.00%, 05/01/28 (c)   651,685 
 250,000   5.00%, 05/01/28 (c)   259,328 
         8,602,039 
Indiana: 0.1%     
 190,000   Indiana Municipal Power Agency, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
   222,957 
Iowa: 0.3%     
     Iowa Higher Education Loan Authority (RB)     
 300,000   5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)   363,570 
 250,000   5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)   305,260 
         668,830 
Kansas: 0.4%     
 270,000   Lyon County Unified School District No. 253 (GO)
3.00%, 09/01/27 (c)
   284,469 
     Sedgwick County Unified School District No. 260, Series B (GO)     
 150,000   4.00%, 10/01/26 (c)   170,619 
 300,000   5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)   379,935 
         835,023 
Kentucky: 1.1%     
 600,000   Commonwealth of Kentucky, Series A (CP)
4.00%, 04/15/28 (c)
   660,396 
 920,000   Kentucky Bond Development Corp., Lexington Center Corp. Project (RB)
4.00%, 09/01/28 (c)
   961,713 
     Louisville and Jefferson County, Metropolitan Sewer District, Series A (RB)     
 345,000   3.00%, 11/15/25 (c)   358,165 
 235,000   3.25%, 11/15/26 (c)   248,938 
 140,000   University of Kentucky, Series A (RB)
3.25%, 04/01/25 (c)
   146,530 
         2,375,742 
Louisiana: 0.7%     
 230,000   Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, Woman’s Hospital Foundation Project, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 10/01/27 (c)
   252,296 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
      
Louisiana: (continued)     
     Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Louisiana State University Nicholson Gateway Project (RB)     
$315,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)  $347,215 
 340,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   375,707 
 230,000   Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Ochsner Clinic Foundation Project (RB)
4.00%, 05/15/27 (c)
   250,084 
 240,000   New Orleans Aviation Board, North Terminal Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)
   274,397 
         1,499,699 
Maine: 0.5%     
 620,000   Maine Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, MaineHealth, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)
   747,832 
 250,000   Maine Municipal Bond Bank, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)
   308,895 
         1,056,727 
Maryland: 1.2%     
 225,000   City of Baltimore, Water Projects, Series A (RB) (SAW)
4.00%, 07/01/29 (c)
   254,711 
 250,000   County of Baltimore (GO)
4.00%, 03/01/28 (c)
   288,842 
 220,000   Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Charlestown Community Issue, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
   243,709 
 260,000   Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Medstar Health Issue, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 05/15/27 (c)
   283,569 
 270,000   Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Mercy Medical Center, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
   284,013 
 150,000   Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, University of Maryland Medical System Issue, Series D (RB)
4.00%, 01/01/28 (c)
   163,185 
 100,000   Prince George’s County, Regional Medical Center (CP)
3.25%, 10/01/27 (c)
   106,477 
 275,000   Prince George’s County, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 07/15/28 (c)
   347,330 
 270,000   Trinity Health Credit Group, Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facility, Series MD (RB)
4.00%, 06/01/27 (c)
   297,494 
 390,000   Washington Suburban Sanitary District (GO)
4.00%, 06/01/24 (c)
   422,432 
         2,691,762 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
      
Massachusetts: 3.9%     
$160,000   Boston Water and Sewer Commission, Series B (RB)
3.00%, 11/01/23 (c)
  $164,298 
 315,000   Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Accelerated Bridge Program, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)
   385,028 
     Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series A (GO)     
 430,000   5.00%, 03/01/24 (c)   487,022 
 275,000   5.00%, 04/01/27 (c)   333,132 
 200,000   5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   243,340 
 750,000   Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series B (GO)
2.50%, 03/01/30 (c)
   765,127 
 360,000   Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series C (GO)
3.00%, 03/01/30 (c)
   382,306 
     Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series E (GO)     
 120,000   3.00%, 04/01/25 (c)   125,274 
 275,000   3.25%, 09/01/25 (c)   294,495 
 440,000   4.00%, 04/01/25 (c)   487,502 
 375,000   4.00%, 09/01/25 (c)   420,311 
 295,000   4.00%, 09/01/25 (c)   331,247 
 245,000   Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series G (GO)
3.00%, 09/01/26 (c)
   255,138 
 230,000   Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series J (GO)
4.00%, 12/01/26 (c)
   258,571 
 100,000   Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
   119,896 
 200,000   Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Boston Student Housing Project (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)
   195,516 
 200,000   Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Series N (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)
   230,200 
 300,000   Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Lahey Health System Obligated Group Issue, Series F (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)
   337,896 
 250,000   Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Medical Center, Series E (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
   261,925 
 825,000   Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Provident Commonwealth Education Resources Issue, UMass Boston Student Housing Project (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)
   810,265 
 250,000   Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Suffolk University (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
   261,500 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
      
Massachusetts: (continued)     
$250,000   Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, The Broad Institute Issue (RB)
4.00%, 10/01/27 (c)
  $281,417 
 850,000   Massachusetts School Building Authority, Dedicated Sales Tax, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)
   1,001,810 
 150,000   Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, Series D (RB)
3.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
   156,942 
         8,590,158 
Michigan: 2.2%     
 700,000   Bloomfield Hills School District (GO)
4.00%, 05/01/30 (c)
   819,161 
 390,000   Great Lakes Water Authority, Water Supply System, Second Lien, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
   457,801 
 320,000   Great Lakes Water Authority, Water Supply System, Senior Lien, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
   374,691 
 225,000   Michigan Finance Authority, Henry Ford Health System (RB)
4.00%, 11/15/26 (c)
   244,175 
     Michigan Finance Authority, Henry Ford Health System, Series A (RB)     
 250,000   4.00%, 11/02/29 (c)   274,385 
 135,000   5.00%, 11/02/29 (c)   163,014 
 150,000   Michigan Finance Authority, Trinity Health Credit Group, Series MI (RB)
4.00%, 06/01/27 (c)
   164,795 
 1,005,000   Michigan State Housing Development Authority, Series A-1 (RB)
3.35%, 10/01/28 (c)
   1,061,340 
 545,000   Michigan State Housing Development Authority, Single-Family Mortgage, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 06/01/28 (c)
   587,145 
 425,000   Michigan State Housing Development Authority, Single-Family Mortgage, Series B (RB)
2.95%, 12/01/28 (c)
   445,782 
 190,000   Wayne County Airport Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)
   222,093 
         4,814,382 
Missouri: 0.6%     
 315,000   Health and Educational Facilities Authority, BJC Health System, Series C (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/26 (c) (p)
   349,631 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
      
Missouri: (continued)     
$250,000   Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Lutheran Senior Services Projects, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 02/01/24 (c)
  $275,078 
 235,000   Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Mercy Health, Series C (RB)
4.00%, 11/15/27 (c)
   264,081 
     Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Saint Louis University (RB)     
 130,000   5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)   150,426 
 100,000   5.00%, 04/01/29 (c)   118,362 
 250,000   Missouri Housing Development Commission, First Place Homeowner Loan Program, Series C (RB)
3.05%, 05/01/29 (c)
   256,343 
         1,413,921 
Montana: 0.1%     
 220,000   Montana Facility Finance Authority, Kalispell Regional Medical Center, Series B (RB)
4.13%, 07/01/28 (c)
   235,968 
Nebraska: 0.5%     
 475,000   Central Plains Energy Project, Gas Project Crossover, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/37
   638,139 
 480,000   Sarpy County Hospital Authority No. 1 (RB)
3.00%, 05/15/26 (c)
   491,203 
         1,129,342 
Nevada: 1.4%     
 390,000   City of Carson, Tahoe Regional Healthcare Project (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)
   443,949 
 675,000   City of Henderson, Utility System, Series A-1 (GO)
4.00%, 06/01/30 (c)
   784,357 
 120,000   Clark County, Detention Center (GO)
3.00%, 06/01/29 (c)
   127,260 
 485,000   Clark County, Stadium Improvement, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)
   581,481 
 250,000   County of Washoe, Nevada Highway, Fuel Tax (RB)
5.00%, 02/01/29 (c)
   305,047 
 275,000   Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)
   316,272 
 200,000   Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, Series C (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
   207,520 
 100,000   Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency (TA)
5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)
   109,899 
 100,000   Washoe County School District, Series C (GO) (AGM)
3.13%, 10/01/27 (c)
   105,724 
         2,981,509 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
      
New Hampshire: 0.2%     
$265,000   New Hampshire Municipal Bond Bank, Series B (RB)
4.00%, 08/15/27 (c)
  $299,702 
 200,000   New Hampshire Municipal Bond Bank, Series D (RB)
4.00%, 08/15/26 (c)
   223,576 
         523,278 
New Jersey: 2.5%     
     Atlantic County Improvement Authority, Series A (RB) (AGM)     
 140,000   3.25%, 07/01/26 (c)   143,249 
 165,000   4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   174,705 
 320,000   New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Hospital Asset Transformation Program (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)
   350,058 
 55,000   New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, RWJ Barnabas Health Obligated Group Issue, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
   63,538 
 500,000   New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, St. Joseph’s Healthcare System Obligated Group Issue (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
   521,755 
 380,000   New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series A (RB)
4.25%, 12/15/28 (c)
   404,951 
     New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series AA (RB)     
 910,000   4.50%, 12/15/28 (c)   965,892 
 485,000   4.75%, 06/15/25 (c)   516,734 
 190,000   5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)   204,197 
 365,000   New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series BB (RB)
3.50%, 12/15/28 (c)
   346,838 
 380,000   New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 01/01/29 (c)
   420,447 
 100,000   New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)
   119,282 
 215,000   New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Series E (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)
   243,683 
 210,000   New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Series G (RB)
4.00%, 01/01/28 (c)
   232,071 
 125,000   Rutgers, State University of New Jersey, Series M (RB)
3.13%, 05/01/21 (c)
   125,838 
 400,000   State of New Jersey, Various Purposes (GO)
5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)
   476,408 
 205,000   Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)
   236,504 
         5,546,150 


 

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Principal        
Amount      Value 
         
New Mexico: 0.2%     
$250,000   New Mexico Hospital Equipment, Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 08/01/29 (c)
  $278,132 
 245,000   New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority, Series C (RB)
3.60%, 07/01/28 (c)
   262,530 
         540,662 
New York: 18.3%     
 1,000,000   Battery Park City Authority, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 11/01/29 (c)
   1,166,740 
 110,000   Brooklyn Arena Local Development Corp., Barclays Center, Series A (RB) (AGM)
3.00%, 01/15/27 (c)
   110,308 
     Build NYC Resource Corp., New York Law School Project (RB)     
 240,000   4.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   238,181 
 500,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   527,540 
     City of New York, Series B-1 (GO)     
 110,000   3.00%, 10/01/29 (c)   111,767 
 200,000   5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   241,478 
     City of New York, Series D-1 (GO)     
 100,000   5.00%, 12/01/28 (c)   121,000 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 03/01/30 (c)   1,220,900 
 125,000   County of Nassau, Series C (GO)
5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)
   144,648 
 255,000   Dutchess County Local Development Corp., Health Quest System, Inc., Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
   284,223 
     Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., Series A (RB)     
 515,000   4.00%, 02/15/27 (c)   552,513 
 645,000   5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)   741,389 
 290,000   Jefferson County Civic Facility Development Corp., Samaritan Medical Center Project, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 11/01/27 (c)
   285,041 
 300,000   Long Island Power Authority, Electric System (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)
   357,330 
 715,000   Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series A (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 11/15/28 (c)
   836,757 
 1,000,000   Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series C (RB) (AGM)
4.00%, 11/15/29 (c)
   1,094,350 
     Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series C-1 (RB)     
 400,000   4.00%, 05/15/27 (c)   400,908 
 500,000   4.00%, 05/15/28 (c)   501,610 
 225,000   5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)   237,692 
 370,000   5.25%, 11/15/26 (c)   395,745 
 350,000   Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series C-2 (RB)
0.00%, 11/15/40 ^
   143,448 
Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
New York: (continued)     
$250,000   Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series D (RB)
4.00%, 05/15/28 (c)
  $250,480 
 145,000   MTA Hudson Rail Yards Trust, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/23 (c)
   157,534 
 275,000   New York City Housing Development Corp., Multi-Family Housing, Series D (RB)
3.65%, 02/01/25 (c)
   287,430 
 500,000   New York City Housing Development Corp., Multi-Family Housing, Series E-1 (RB)
3.00%, 03/01/27 (c)
   519,290 
     New York City Housing Development Corp., Sustainable Neighborhood Bonds, Series G-1 (RB)     
 425,000   3.45%, 11/01/25 (c)   450,071 
 250,000   3.75%, 11/01/25 (c)   261,980 
 375,000   New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Series BB-2 (RB)
5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)
   436,170 
 190,000   New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Series CC-1 (RB)
4.00%, 12/15/26 (c)
   213,484 
 175,000   New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Water and Sewer System, Series EE (RB)
4.00%, 06/15/27 (c)
   197,227 
 230,000   New York City Transitional Finance Authority Building Aid, Subseries S-4A (RB) (SAW)
4.00%, 07/15/28 (c)
   260,852 
     New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Building Aid Revenue, Series S-1 (RB) (SAW)     
 350,000   3.00%, 07/15/29 (c)   360,020 
 235,000   4.00%, 01/15/26 (c)   257,995 
     New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series A-1 (RB)     
 155,000   4.00%, 05/01/26 (c)   169,623 
 225,000   5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)   267,154 
 260,000   5.00%, 08/01/28 (c)   313,643 
     New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series A-2 (RB)     
 200,000   5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)   243,450 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 05/01/29 (c)   1,238,780 
 510,000   New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series A-3 (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)
   618,967 
     New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series B-1 (RB)     
 400,000   4.00%, 08/01/27 (c)   443,324 
 115,000   5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   137,324 


 

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Principal        
Amount      Value 
         
New York: (continued)     
     New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series C-1 (RB)     
$1,120,000   4.00%, 05/01/29 (c)  $1,258,891 
 250,000   4.00%, 05/01/29 (c)   285,337 
 1,775,000   4.00%, 11/01/30 (c)   2,049,894 
 420,000   New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series F-1 (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)
   503,063 
 175,000   New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series F-3 (RB)
3.00%, 02/01/26 (c)
   181,568 
 200,000   New York City Water and Sewer System, Series AA (RB)
5.00%, 12/15/29 (c)
   252,336 
 350,000   New York City Water and Sewer System, Series AA-1 (RB)
3.00%, 12/15/30 (c)
   361,361 
 660,000   New York City Water and Sewer System, Series AA-2 (RB)
3.00%, 12/15/30 (c)
   710,431 
 500,000   New York City Water and Sewer System, Series CC-2 (RB)
4.00%, 12/15/29 (c)
   576,460 
 300,000   New York City Water and Sewer System, Series EE (RB)
5.00%, 06/15/29 (c)
   374,532 
     New York Convention Center Development Corp., Series A (RB)     
 230,000   0.00%, 11/15/47 ^   83,021 
 170,000   0.00%, 11/15/54 ^   45,390 
 285,000   New York State Dormitory Authority, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 03/15/29 (c)
   346,645 
 250,000   New York State Dormitory Authority, New York Columbia University, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/47
   389,337 
 405,000   New York State Dormitory Authority, New York Columbia University, Series B (RB) (FHA)
5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)
   507,765 
     New York State Dormitory Authority, New York University, Series A (RB)     
 160,000   2.13%, 07/01/21 (c)   160,378 
 375,000   4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   416,085 
 200,000   4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   220,930 
 600,000   5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)   734,178 
 235,000   5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)   286,585 
 400,000   5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)   486,520 
 250,000   New York State Dormitory Authority, Rochester Institute of Technology, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)
   303,630 
 250,000   New York State Dormitory Authority, State Personal Income Tax, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)
   294,035 
Principal        
Amount      Value 
      
New York: (continued)     
     New York State Dormitory Authority, State Sales Tax, Series A (RB)     
$800,000   4.00%, 03/15/27 (c)  $873,872 
 250,000   4.00%, 03/15/27 (c)   273,640 
 150,000   5.00%, 03/15/27 (c)   177,330 
     New York State Dormitory Authority, The New School, Series A (RB)     
 225,000   4.00%, 01/01/27 (c)   236,547 
 420,000   5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)   467,254 
 500,000   New York State Environmental Facilities Corp., Municipal Water Finance Authority Projects, Series B (RB)
4.00%, 06/15/29 (c)
   578,435 
 225,000   New York State Housing Finance Agency, Series D (RB)
3.70%, 05/01/28 (c)
   240,201 
 195,000   New York State Housing Finance Agency, Series M (RB)
3.75%, 11/01/26 (c)
   205,659 
 500,000   New York State Power Authority (RB)
4.00%, 05/15/30 (c)
   572,025 
     New York State Thruway Authority, Series B (RB) (AGM)     
 500,000   4.00%, 01/01/30 (c)   571,760 
 550,000   4.00%, 01/01/30 (c)   627,627 
     New York State Urban Development Corp., State Personal Income, Series A (RB)     
 950,000   3.00%, 09/15/30 (c)   964,715 
 260,000   5.00%, 09/15/25 (c)   306,592 
 115,000   5.00%, 09/15/25 (c)   136,385 
 500,000   5.00%, 09/15/28 (c)   600,615 
 550,000   New York State Urban Development Corp., State Personal Income, Series C (RB)
3.00%, 09/15/30 (c)
   557,991 
 450,000   Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Series 194 (RB)
5.00%, 10/15/25 (c)
   520,834 
 485,000   Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Series 212 (RB)
4.00%, 09/01/29 (c)
   550,024 
 700,000   Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Series 213 (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/29 (c)
   862,659 
 190,000   State of New York Mortgage Agency, Series 203 (RB)
3.50%, 04/01/26 (c)
   200,885 
 300,000   Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)
   347,295 
 130,000   Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, Series B-3 (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)
   152,718 
     Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, Series C (RB)     
 1,000,000   3.00%, 11/15/29 (c)   1,026,390 
 250,000   3.38%, 11/15/28 (c)   268,265 


 

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Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
New York: (continued)     
$550,000   Utility Debt Securitization Authority (RB)
5.00%, 12/15/27 (c)
  $682,192 
 370,000   Westchester County Local Development Corp., Medical Center (RB)
3.75%, 11/01/25 (c)
   379,383 
         40,008,031 
North Carolina: 1.9%     
 100,000   North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)
   112,139 
     North Carolina Housing Finance Agency Home Ownership, Series 39-B (RB)     
 135,000   3.85%, 07/01/27 (c)   148,511 
 320,000   4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   346,477 
 350,000   North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Duke University Health System, Series D (RB)
4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)
   383,421 
     North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Novant Health, Series A (RB)     
 220,000   3.13%, 11/01/29 (c)   227,181 
 750,000   4.00%, 11/01/29 (c)   839,640 
     North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Triangle Expressway System (RB) (AGM)     
 500,000   3.00%, 01/01/30 (c)   523,430 
 500,000   5.00%, 01/01/30 (c)   597,470 
 750,000   5.00%, 01/01/30 (c)   891,060 
         4,069,329 
North Dakota: 0.4%     
 750,000   North Dakota Housing Finance Agency, Home Mortgage Finance Program, Series A (RB)
3.75%, 07/01/27 (c)
   813,180 
Ohio: 3.3%     
     American Municipal Power, Inc., Series A (RB)     
 190,000   4.00%, 02/15/26 (c)   208,310 
 220,000   5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)   254,890 
 440,000   City of Chillicothe, Hospital Facilities, Adena Health System Obligated Group Project (RB)
4.00%, 12/01/27 (c)
   474,813 
 100,000   City of Cleveland, Airport System Revenue, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)
   116,897 
 375,000   Columbus City School District (GO)
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)
   451,792 
 510,000   County of Allen, Ohio Hospital Facilities, Mercy Health, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 02/01/28 (c)
   559,291 
Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
Ohio: (continued)     
$1,000,000   County of Franklin, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/48
  $1,527,460 
 260,000   County of Franklin, Trinity Health Credit Group (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)
   305,022 
 1,000,000   County of Ross, Adena Health System Obligated Group Project (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)
   1,180,980 
 150,000   Euclid City School District, Series A (GO) (SD CRED PROG)
4.00%, 01/15/26 (c)
   161,591 
 250,000   Hamilton County, Life Enriching Communities Project (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)
   265,493 
 190,000   North Royalton City School District (GO)
5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)
   220,121 
 350,000   Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (RB)
3.00%, 11/15/29 (c)
   382,371 
 190,000   Ohio Housing Finance Agency, Series D (RB)
3.63%, 09/01/26 (c)
   200,125 
 500,000   Ohio Water Development Authority, Fresh Water (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)
   640,105 
 250,000   State of Ohio, Higher Education, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)
   301,272 
         7,250,533 
Oklahoma: 0.7%     
 250,000   Edmond Public Works Authority (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
   279,712 
 750,000   Norman Regional Hospital Authority (RB)
3.25%, 09/01/29 (c)
   765,487 
 350,000   Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 01/01/26 (c)
   384,650 
 110,000   University of Oklahoma, Series C (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
   118,841 
         1,548,690 
Oregon: 1.4%     
 190,000   Lake Oswego School District No. 7J (GO) (SBG)
4.00%, 06/01/27 (c)
   217,556 
 295,000   Multnomah County School District No. 1J, Series B (GO) (SBG)
3.25%, 06/15/27 (c)
   313,145 
     North Clackamas School District No. 12, Series A (GO) (SBG)     
 175,000   0.00%, 06/15/27 (c) ^   89,577 
 465,000   0.00%, 06/15/27 (c) ^   250,491 
 170,000   Oregon Health and Science University, Series B (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
   186,519 
 240,000   Salem Hospital Facility Authority, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 05/15/26 (c)
   262,037 


 

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Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
Oregon: (continued)     
$510,000   Sherwood School District No. 88J, Series A (GO) (SBG)
0.00%, 06/15/28 (c) ^
  $182,402 
 500,000   State of Oregon, Higher Education, Series G (GO)
3.00%, 08/01/29 (c)
   540,825 
 935,000   Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon, Series A (RB)
3.00%, 09/01/29 (c)
   1,000,787 
         3,043,339 
Pennsylvania: 4.2%     
 685,000   Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, Sewer Revenue (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)
   824,761 
 495,000   Berks County Industrial Development Authority, Tower Health Project (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)
   519,171 
     Chester County Health and Education Facilities Authority, Main Line Health System, Series A (RB)     
 180,000   4.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   198,439 
 210,000   4.00%, 09/01/30 (c)   241,009 
 1,000,000   Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, First Series (GO)
2.00%, 05/01/30 (c)
   953,620 
 1,170,000   Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Series A (CP) (FHA)
4.00%, 01/30/28 (c)
   1,303,076 
 220,000   County of Allegheny, Series C-77 (GO)
5.00%, 11/01/28 (c)
   270,576 
     Delaware County Authority, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Series A (RB)     
 140,000   3.75%, 04/01/27 (c)   150,311 
 170,000   5.00%, 04/01/27 (c)   198,805 
 280,000   DuBois Hospital Authority, Penn Highlands Healthcare (RB)
5.00%, 01/15/28 (c)
   320,891 
 230,000   Geisinger Authority, Health System, Series A-2 (RB)
4.00%, 02/15/27 (c)
   255,576 
 610,000   General Authority of Southcentral Pennsylvania, WellSpan Health Obligated Group, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 06/01/29 (c)
   688,190 
 145,000   Montgomery County Higher Education and Health Authority, Presbytery Homes, Inc. Project (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)
   154,409 
 190,000   Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage, Series 123 B (RB)
3.20%, 10/01/25 (c)
   198,375 
 260,000   Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage, Series 125 B (RB)
3.65%, 04/01/27 (c)
   272,795 
Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
Pennsylvania: (continued)     
$100,000   Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage, Series 128 B (RB)
3.85%, 10/01/27 (c)
  $107,766 
     Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Motor License, Third Series (RB)     
 250,000   4.00%, 12/01/27 (c)   280,345 
 155,000   5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)   182,933 
 290,000   Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Oil Franchise Tax Senior, Series A (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 12/01/28 (c)
   357,016 
     Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Series A (RB) (AGM)     
 125,000   4.00%, 12/01/26 (c)   139,088 
 220,000   5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)   265,593 
 150,000   Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Series A-1 (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)
   177,218 
     Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Series B (RB)     
 230,000   5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)   264,960 
 205,000   5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)   238,161 
 125,000   5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)   141,921 
 305,000   Philadelphia Gas Works Co., Fifteenth Series (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)
   358,018 
         9,063,023 
South Carolina: 0.5%     
 100,000   Brookland-Cayce School District No. 2, Lexington County (GO)
3.00%, 03/01/26 (c)
   105,585 
 100,000   Lexington County School District No. 2 (GO)
3.00%, 03/01/26 (c)
   105,752 
 185,000   South Carolina Public Service Authority, Series E (RB)
5.25%, 12/01/25 (c)
   213,336 
 665,000   South Carolina Transportation Infrastructure Bank, Series A (RB)
3.00%, 10/01/25 (c)
   702,572 
         1,127,245 
Tennessee: 0.9%     
 125,000   Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
   141,928 
     Sullivan County (GO)     
 250,000   3.75%, 05/01/26 (c)   269,583 
 230,000   4.00%, 05/01/26 (c)   256,441 
 350,000   Tennessee Housing Development Agency, Series 1 (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
   377,706 
     Tennessee Housing Development Agency, Series 3 (RB)     
 500,000   2.95%, 01/01/29 (c)   513,570 
 365,000   3.60%, 01/01/27 (c)   387,875 
         1,947,103 


 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Texas: 9.3%     
$190,000   Aldine Independent School District (GO)
3.13%, 02/15/25 (c)
  $201,630 
 350,000   Alvin Independent School District (GO)
3.38%, 02/15/28 (c)
   390,964 
 500,000   Arlington Higher Education Finance Corp. (RB)
4.00%, 08/15/29 (c)
   574,100 
 55,000   Bexar County, Combined Venue Tax (RB) (AGM)
3.75%, 08/15/24 (c)
   57,956 
 150,000   Board of Regents of the University of Houston System, Series C (RB)
4.00%, 02/15/26 (c)
   165,117 
 650,000   Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, Series E (RB)
4.00%, 08/15/27 (c)
   731,633 
 250,000   Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Senior Lien (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)
   285,060 
 250,000   Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Senior Lien, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
   282,182 
 165,000   City of Arlington, Senior Lien Special Tax, Series A (AGM) (ST)
4.00%, 02/15/28 (c)
   177,619 
 280,000   City of Austin, Airport System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)
   326,110 
 120,000   City of Denton (GO)
4.00%, 02/15/27 (c)
   135,277 
     City of El Paso (GO)     
 125,000   4.00%, 08/15/26 (c)   141,279 
 950,000   4.00%, 08/15/29 (c)   1,104,622 
 440,000   City of Houston, Combined Utility System, First Lien, Series B (RB)
4.00%, 11/15/26 (c)
   505,384 
 220,000   City of Houston, Combined Utility System, First Lien, Series D (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/28 (c)
   275,235 
 265,000   Cleburne Independent School District (GO)
5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)
   315,559 
 250,000   College of the Mainland (GO)
3.75%, 08/15/28 (c)
   274,560 
 250,000   Coppell Independent School District (GO)
4.00%, 08/15/28 (c)
   285,752 
 220,000   County of Bexar (GO)
4.00%, 06/15/26 (c)
   252,426 
 400,000   County of Travis, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 03/01/29 (c)
   509,904 
 500,000   Crowley Independent School District (GO)
4.00%, 02/01/29 (c)
   588,600 
 250,000   Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District, Series A (GO)
4.00%, 02/15/29 (c)
   298,745 
Principal        
Amount      Value 
      
Texas: (continued)     
     Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Senior Lien, Series A (RB)     
$220,000   5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)  $261,659 
 175,000   5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)   209,477 
     Frisco Independent School District (GO)     
 1,000,000   3.00%, 08/15/29 (c)   1,087,820 
 460,000   4.00%, 02/15/27 (c)   521,865 
 250,000   Galena Park Independent School District (GO)
3.00%, 02/15/29 (c)
   274,600 
 640,000   Grand Parkway Transportation Corp., Series A (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)
   780,602 
 195,000   Harris County, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Memorial Hermann Health System, Series A (RB)
3.13%, 07/01/26 (c)
   204,284 
 350,000   Harris County, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Texas Children’s Hospital, Series A (RB)
3.00%, 10/01/29 (c)
   373,516 
 185,000   Harris County, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Thermal Utility Project (RB)
4.00%, 11/15/27 (c)
   209,834 
 340,000   Harris County, Toll Road, Senior Lien, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)
   406,705 
 200,000   Klein Independent School District (GO)
4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
   227,608 
     Leander Independent School District, Series A (GO)     
 900,000   0.00%, 08/16/26 (c) ^   426,339 
 95,000   0.00%, 08/16/26 (c) ^   41,255 
 30,000   0.00%, 08/16/26 (c) ^   13,959 
     New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Cardinal Bay, Inc., Series A-1 (RB)     
 800,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   749,976 
 520,000   5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   506,038 
 250,000   North Fort Bend Water Authority, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 12/15/29 (c)
   294,522 
 290,000   North Texas Tollway Authority, First Tier, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 01/01/26 (c)
   319,560 
 500,000   San Jacinto College District, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 02/15/29 (c)
   609,700 
 145,000   San Jacinto College District, Series B (GO)
3.38%, 02/15/26 (c)
   153,831 
 325,000   State of Texas, Water Financial Assistance, Series D (GO)
4.00%, 05/15/25 (c)
   361,553 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Texas: (continued)     
$115,000   Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Baylor Scott and White Health Project, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 05/15/26 (c)
  $127,053 
 250,000   Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Christus Health, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/29 (c)
   301,227 
 220,000   Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Texas Health Resources System, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 08/15/26 (c)
   239,461 
 485,000   Texas Water Development Board (RB)
5.00%, 10/15/26 (c)
   589,619 
     Texas Water Development Board, Series A (RB)     
 500,000   3.00%, 10/15/29 (c)   550,330 
 325,000   4.00%, 04/15/28 (c)   373,633 
 265,000   5.00%, 10/15/25 (c)   315,883 
 840,000   5.00%, 04/15/28 (c)   1,044,683 
     Texas Water Development Board, Series B (RB)     
 225,000   5.00%, 10/15/28 (c)   280,834 
 110,000   5.00%, 10/15/28 (c)   140,006 
 250,000   West Harris County Regional Water Authority (RB)
3.00%, 12/15/29 (c)
   254,450 
 230,000   West Travis County Public Utility Agency (RB)
4.00%, 08/15/27 (c)
   257,499 
         20,389,095 
Utah: 0.5%     
 360,000   Salt Lake City, International Airport, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)
   429,901 
     Utah County, IHC Health Services, Inc., Series B (RB)     
 210,000   3.00%, 05/15/26 (c)   217,396 
 350,000   4.00%, 05/15/24 (c)   373,663 
         1,020,960 
Vermont: 0.1%     
 220,000   Vermont Educational and Health Buildings Financing Agency, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)
   249,427 
Virginia: 1.3%     
 260,000   Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel District, First Tier (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
   306,275 
 350,000   Chesterfield Economic Development Authority, County Projects, Series F (RB)
2.00%, 04/01/30 (c)
   341,313 
 250,000   Fairfax County Industrial Development Authority, Inova Health System Project, Series B (RB)
4.00%, 05/15/28 (c)
   278,832 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Virginia: (continued)     
$665,000   Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/30 (c)
  $793,744 
 250,000   Norfolk Economic Development Authority, Series B (RB)
4.00%, 11/01/28 (c)
   279,345 
 380,000   Roanoke Economic Development Authority, Carilion Clinic Obligated Group, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/47
   580,655 
     Virginia Commonwealth Transportation Board (RB)     
 105,000   3.00%, 05/15/26 (c)   111,544 
 150,000   3.25%, 05/15/28 (c)   164,801 
         2,856,509 
Washington: 2.1%     
 450,000   City of Seattle, Municipal Light and Power Improvement, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 01/01/28 (c)
   509,418 
 230,000   City of Seattle, Municipal Light and Power Improvement, Series C (RB)
4.00%, 09/01/27 (c)
   265,052 
 500,000   King and Snohomish Counties, Northshore School District No. 417 (GO) (SBG)
4.00%, 06/01/29 (c)
   596,155 
 500,000   King County Housing Authority (RB) (SBG)
3.00%, 06/01/30 (c)
   522,755 
 590,000   King County Housing Authority, Ballinger Commons Apartments (RB)
3.50%, 05/01/28 (c)
   641,973 
 150,000   King County Public Hospital District No. 1, Valley Medical Center (GO) (SAW)
5.00%, 12/01/28 (c)
   172,052 
 360,000   Port of Seattle (GO)
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)
   434,268 
 340,000   State of Washington, Various Purpose, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
   414,378 
 475,000   University of Washington, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 12/01/26 (c)
   531,330 
 100,000   Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, CommonSpirit Health, Series A-2 (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/29 (c)
   121,112 
 205,000   Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Virginia Mason Medical Center (RB)
4.00%, 08/15/27 (c)
   212,755 
 125,000   Washington State Convention Center Public Facilities District (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/28 (c)
   128,931 
         4,550,179 


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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VANECK VECTORS LONG MUNI ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

Principal        
Amount      Value 
      
West Virginia: 0.7%     
     State of West Virginia, Series B (GO)     
$150,000   4.00%, 06/01/28 (c)  $171,834 
 100,000   5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)   124,790 
 225,000   West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, Cabell Huntington Hospital Obligated Group, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 01/01/29 (c)
   244,168 
     West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, West Virginia University Health System Obligated Group, Series A (RB)     
 160,000   3.25%, 06/01/26 (c)   165,931 
 700,000   4.00%, 06/01/28 (c)   770,371 
         1,477,094 
Wisconsin: 1.2%     
 750,000   Public Finance Authority, Acts Retirement-Life Communities, Inc. Obligated Group, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)
   878,985 
 250,000   Village of Mount Pleasant, Series A (TA)
5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)
   288,735 
     Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Ascension Senior Credit Group, Series A (RB)     
 200,000   4.00%, 05/15/26 (c)   220,512 
Principal        
Amount      Value 
      
Wisconsin: (continued)     
$75,000   4.00%, 05/15/26 (c)  $89,263 
 410,000   4.50%, 05/15/26 (c)   469,639 
 205,000   Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Froedtert Health, Inc., Series A (RB)
4.00%, 04/01/27 (c)
   229,473 
 225,000   Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Marshfield Clinic Health System, Inc., Series A (RB)
3.50%, 02/15/26 (c)
   228,994 
     Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Marshfield Clinic Health System, Inc., Series C (RB)     
 115,000   4.00%, 02/15/27 (c)   121,417 
 105,000   4.00%, 02/15/27 (c)   112,015 
         2,639,033 
Wyoming: 0.1%     
 160,000   Wyoming Municipal Power Agency, Inc., Series A (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)
   186,955 
Total Municipal Bonds: 98.4%
(Cost: $207,636,432)
   214,949,002 
Other assets less liabilities: 1.6%   3,460,181 
NET ASSETS: 100.0%  $218,409,183 


 

 

Definitions:  
AGM Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
CP Certificate of Participation
FHA Federal Housing Association
GO General Obligation
RB Revenue Bond
SA Special Assessment
SAW State Aid Withholding
SBG School Board Guaranteed
SD CRED PROG Special District Credit Enhancement Program
ST Special Tax
TA Tax Allocation
   
Footnotes:  
(c) Callable Security — the redemption date shown is when the security may be redeemed by the issuer
(p) Puttable Security — the redemption date shown is when the security may be redeemed by the investor
^ Zero Coupon Bond

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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Summary of Investments
By Sector
   % of Investments    Value 
Education                8.2%             $17,634,224 
Health Care   18.4    39,622,689 
Housing     4.8    10,416,760 
Industrial Revenue   1.5    3,291,374 
Leasing   4.0    8,513,288 
Local   15.5    33,326,887 
Power   3.6    7,680,317 
Special Tax   11.9    25,521,068 
State   7.0    15,054,207 
Tobacco   0.8    1,738,541 
Transportation   13.7    29,360,594 
Water & Sewer   10.6    22,789,053 
    100.0%  $214,949,002 

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of October 31, 2020 is as follows:

 

 Level 1
Quoted
Prices
  Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
   Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
  Value 
Total Municipal Bonds*  $   $214,949,002       $     $214,949,002 
   
* See Schedule of Investments for geographic sector breakouts.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 101 

VANECK VECTORS MUNI ALLOCATION ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

October 31, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Number        
of Shares      Value 
           
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS: 99.9% (a)     
 24,515   VanEck Vectors High Yield Muni ETF ‡  $1,463,627 
 28,474   VanEck Vectors Intermediate Muni ETF ‡   1,453,159 
 79,732   VanEck Vectors Long Muni ETF ‡   1,690,699 
 10,089   VanEck Vectors Short High Yield Muni ETF ‡   244,851 
Total Investments
(Cost: $4,680,958)
   4,852,336 
Other assets less liabilities: 0.1%   3,806 
NET ASSETS: 100.0%  $4,856,142 


 

 

Footnotes:

(a) Each underlying fund’s shareholder reports and registration documents are available free of charge on the SEC’s website at https://www.sec.gov.
Affiliated issuer — as defined under the Investment Company Act of 1940.

 

A summary of the Fund’s transactions in securities of affiliates for the period ended October 31, 2020 is set forth below:

 

Affiliates  Value 04/30/20   Purchases   Sales
Proceeds
   Realized
Gain (Loss)
   Dividend
Income
   Net Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
   Value
10/31/20
 
VanEck Vectors High Yield Muni ETF  $   $1,898,060   $(507,220)  $22,442   $22,878   $50,345   $1,463,627 
VanEck Vectors Intermediate Muni ETF       2,339,640    (962,213)   37,496    11,346    38,236    1,453,159 
VanEck Vectors Long Muni ETF       2,534,972    (943,084)   24,883    18,567    73,928    1,690,699 
VanEck Vectors Short High Yield Muni ETF       474,817    (248,122)   9,287    3,684    8,869    244,851 
VanEck Vectors Short Muni ETF   4,591,294        (4,599,950)   34,282    6,816    (25,626)    
   $4,591,294   $7,247,489   $(7,260,589)  $128,390   $63,291   $145,752   $4,852,336 
           
Summary of Investments
by Sector
   % of Investments  Value 
Exchange Traded Funds           100.0%        $4,852,336 

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of October 31, 2020 is as follows:

 

   Level 1
Quoted
Prices
 Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
 Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
  Value 
Exchange Traded Funds  $4,852,336     $          $      $4,852,336 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 102 

VANECK VECTORS SHORT HIGH YIELD MUNI ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

October 31, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
MUNICIPAL BONDS: 98.4%     
Alabama: 1.1%     
$500,000   Alabama Federal Aid Highway Finance Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/22 (c)
  $543,380 
     Alabama Industrial Development Authority, Solid Waste Disposal, Pine City Fiber Company Project (RB)     
 150,000   6.45%, 11/30/20 (c)   149,994 
 150,000   6.45%, 11/30/20 (c)   149,994 
 500,000   Lower Alabama Gas District, Project No. 2 (RB) (SAW)
4.00%, 09/01/25 (c) (p)
   571,785 
 1,000,000   Southeast Alabama Gas Supply District, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 01/01/24 (c) (p)
   1,097,600 
         2,512,753 
American Samoa: 0.3%     
     American Samoa Economic Development Authority, Series A (RB)     
 400,000   6.00%, 09/01/23   427,116 
 250,000   6.50%, 09/01/28   301,307 
         728,423 
Arizona: 1.5%     
     Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Basis School Projects, Series A (RB)     
 225,000   4.75%, 07/01/23 (c)   239,663 
 200,000   5.00%, 07/01/26   217,010 
 500,000   Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Legacy Cares, Inc. Project, Series A (RB) (AGM)
6.75%, 07/01/27 (c)
   505,590 
 500,000   Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Leman Academy of Excellence - East Tucson and Central Tucson Projects, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/24 (c)
   511,945 
 520,000   Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Pinecrest Academy of Nevada-Cadence Campus Project, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 07/15/28 (c)
   544,388 
 500,000   Industrial Development Authority of the City of Phoenix, Basis Schools, Inc. Project, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/25
   514,350 
 240,000   Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Legacy Traditional Schools Projects, Series B (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/29
   250,262 
 250,000   Pima County Industrial Development Authority, American Leadership Academy Project (RB)
4.13%, 06/15/22 (c)
   251,292 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Arizona: (continued)     
     Salt Verde Financial Corp. (RB)     
$65,000   5.25%, 12/01/21  $67,945 
 200,000   5.25%, 12/01/23   225,262 
 65,000   5.25%, 12/01/24   75,692 
 10,000   5.25%, 12/01/28   12,693 
         3,416,092 
California: 7.0%     
 250,000   Airport Commission of the City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco International Airport, Second Series, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/23
   276,527 
     Airport Commission of the City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco International Airport, Second Series, Series H (RB)     
 500,000   5.00%, 05/01/26   604,250 
 500,000   5.00%, 05/01/27   615,800 
 500,000   5.00%, 05/01/29   633,965 
 375,000   Bay Area Toll Authority, Series S-4 (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/23 (c)
   418,080 
 320,000   California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Catholic Healthcare West, Series E (RB)
5.63%, 11/04/20 (c)
   320,048 
     California Municipal Finance Authority, Community Medical Centers, Series A (RB)     
 50,000   5.00%, 02/01/27 (c)   60,459 
 50,000   5.00%, 02/01/27   61,011 
     California Municipal Finance Authority, LINXS APM Project, Series A (RB)     
 545,000   5.00%, 06/30/27   656,921 
 220,000   5.00%, 06/30/28   268,550 
 2,210,000   California Municipal Finance Authority, United Airlines, Inc. Los Angeles International Airport Project (RB)
4.00%, 07/15/29
   2,200,254 
 1,000,000   California Pollution Control Financing Authority, Solid Waste Disposal, CalPlant I Project (RB)
7.00%, 07/01/22 (d) *
   700,000 
 400,000   California Pollution Control Financing Authority, Solid Waste Disposal, Waste Management, Inc. Project, Series A-1 (RB)
3.38%, 07/01/25
   441,232 
 100,000   California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Baptist University, Series A (RB)
3.00%, 11/01/22
   100,109 
 94,826   California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Daughters of Charity Health System, Series A (RB)
5.75%, 11/30/20 (c)
   87,240 


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

103

VANECK VECTORS SHORT HIGH YIELD MUNI ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
California: (continued)     
$271,307   California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Daughters of Charity Health System, Series G (RB)
5.50%, 11/30/20 (c)
  $249,603 
 200,000   California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Lancer Educational Student Housing Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/24
   201,816 
 350,000   California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)
   402,244 
 250,000   California Statewide Communities Development Authority, NCCD-Hooper Street LLC-California College of the Arts Project (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/29
   250,122 
 500,000   California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Southern California Edison Company, Series C (RB)
2.63%, 12/01/23 (p)
   523,190 
 25,000   City of Modesto, Community Center Refinancing Project, Series A (CP) (AMBAC)
5.00%, 11/01/23
   25,096 
 500,000   City of Oroville Hospital (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/29 (c)
   553,235 
 375,000   City of San Buenaventura, Community Memorial Health System (RB)
6.50%, 12/01/21
   393,266 
 250,000   County of Sacramento, Airport System, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/27
   307,010 
 115,000   County of Sacramento, Airport System, Series E (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/28
   144,966 
 580,000   El Centro Financing Authority, El Centro Regional Medical Center Project (RB)
4.50%, 07/01/26 (c)
   577,396 
 145,000   Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, Toll Road Revenue, Series B-3 (RB)
5.50%, 07/15/22 (c) (p)
   155,919 
     Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Tobacco Settlement, Series A-1 (RB)     
 110,000   5.00%, 06/01/23   122,362 
 110,000   5.00%, 06/01/25   129,968 
 250,000   5.00%, 06/01/26   302,605 
 110,000   Irvine Unified School District Community Facilities District No. 09-1, Series D (ST)
5.00%, 09/01/26
   134,373 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
California: (continued)     
$230,000   Lake Elsinore Public Financing Authority, Local Agency (ST)
5.00%, 09/01/24
  $263,026 
 265,000   Long Beach Bond Finance Authority, Natural Gas Purchase, Series A (RB)
5.50%, 11/15/30
   350,773 
 165,000   Los Angeles Unified School District, Series B (CP)
5.00%, 10/01/22 (c)
   177,984 
 1,250,000   Northern California Energy Authority, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/24 (p)
   1,390,937 
     Palomar Health (RB)     
 250,000   5.00%, 11/01/25   296,377 
 90,000   5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)   107,996 
 250,000   Port of Oakland (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/23
   282,715 
 110,000   Poway Unified School District Public Financing Authority, Series A (ST)
5.00%, 09/01/24
   125,884 
 110,000   Riverside County Public Financing Authority, Capital Facilities Project (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/23
   125,560 
 200,000   Sacramento City Financing Authority, Master Lease Program Facilities, Series E (RB) (AMBAC)
5.25%, 12/01/22
   220,850 
     San Francisco Community College District (GO)     
 85,000   5.00%, 06/15/22   91,539 
 205,000   5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)   245,348 
 120,000   San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, Community Facilities District No. 6, Series A (ST)
5.00%, 08/01/22 (c)
   128,683 
 370,000   Western Hills Water District, Diablo Grande Community Facilities District No. 1 (ST)
4.00%, 09/01/21 (d) *
   222,000 
 100,000   Westlands Water District, Series A (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 09/01/22 (c)
   108,560 
         16,055,849 
Colorado: 2.3%     
 500,000   Arista Metropolitan District in the City and County of Broomfield, Series A (GO)
4.38%, 12/01/23 (c)
   524,310 
 295,000   City and County of Denver, Airport System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/28 (c)
   367,691 
 125,000   Colorado Public Authority, Natural Gas Purchase (RB)
6.13%, 11/15/23
   135,361 
 120,000   Denver Convention Center Hotel Authority (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/22
   125,716 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Colorado: (continued)     
$1,500,000   Dominion Water and Sanitation District (RB)
5.25%, 12/01/21 (c)
  $1,567,395 
 655,000   Fountain Urban Renewal Authority, South Academy Highlands Project, Series A (TA)
4.50%, 11/01/25 (c)
   641,291 
 585,000   Green Valley Ranch East Metropolitan District No. 6, Series A (GO)
5.25%, 09/01/25 (c)
   605,522 
 500,000   Painted Prairie Public Improvement Authority (RB)
4.00%, 12/01/24 (c)
   512,385 
 140,000   Public Authority for Colorado Energy, Natural Gas Purchase (RB)
6.25%, 11/15/28
   177,804 
 200,000   Southlands Metropolitan District No. 1, Series A-1 (GO)
3.50%, 12/01/27
   204,432 
 500,000   STC Metropolitan District No. 2, Series A (GO)
4.00%, 12/01/24 (c)
   502,685 
         5,364,592 
Connecticut: 1.2%     
 405,000   City of Hartford, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 04/01/23 (c)
   447,853 
     Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, Gaming Authority, Series C (RB)     
 250,000   5.25%, 02/01/22   252,872 
 250,000   5.50%, 02/01/23   257,252 
 250,000   State of Connecticut, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 04/15/28
   320,677 
 100,000   State of Connecticut, Series D (GO)
5.00%, 11/01/21 (c)
   104,540 
 250,000   State of Connecticut, Special Tax Obligation, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)
   309,217 
 500,000   Town of Hamden (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)
   524,105 
 380,000   University of Connecticut, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 03/15/25
   451,603 
         2,668,119 
District of Columbia: 0.8%     
 1,250,000   District of Columbia, Ingleside at Rock Creek Project, Series A (RB)
4.13%, 07/01/24 (c)
   1,230,275 
 500,000   District of Columbia, Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School Issue (RB)
4.00%, 06/01/30
   544,705 
         1,774,980 
Florida: 5.9%     
 500,000   Capital Projects Finance Authority, Capital Projects Loan Program - Florida Universities, Series A-1 (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/30
   569,075 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Florida: (continued)     
$470,000   Florida Development Finance Corp., Renaissance Charter School, Inc. Project, Series C (RB)
4.00%, 09/15/27 (c)
  $488,001 
 250,000   Florida Development Finance Corp., Southwest Charter Foundation Inc. Project, Series A (RB)
5.13%, 06/15/27
   255,997 
     Florida Development Finance Corp., Virgin Trains USA Passenger Rail Project, Series A (RB)     
 1,750,000   6.25%, 11/30/20 (c) (p)   1,521,747 
 2,730,000   6.38%, 11/30/20 (c) (p)   2,343,869 
 4,750,000   6.50%, 11/30/20 (c) (p)   4,069,847 
 500,000   Florida Development Finance Corp., Waste Pro USA, Inc. Project (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/22 (c)
   533,570 
 110,000   JEA Electric System, Series Three B (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)
   137,370 
 315,000   Miami-Dade County Industrial Development Authority, NCCD-Biscayne Properties LLC Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)
   305,890 
     Mid-Bay Bridge Authority, First Senior Lien, Series A (RB)     
 250,000   5.00%, 10/01/23   276,910 
 250,000   5.00%, 10/01/24   285,715 
 125,000   Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District, Unit of Development No. 2C (SA)
4.50%, 08/01/24
   130,815 
 500,000   Palm Beach County, Palm Beach Atlantic University Housing Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/29
   520,815 
 120,000   School Board of Miami-Dade County, Series D (CP)
5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)
   144,611 
 250,000   School District of St. Lucie County, Sales Tax (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 10/01/25
   302,607 
 415,000   Seminole County Industrial Development Authority, Retirement Facility, Legacy Pointe at UCF Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)
   406,144 
 500,000   Village Community Development District No. 12 (SA) (SAW)
3.80%, 05/01/28
   532,645 
     Village Community Development District No. 13 (SA)     
 500,000   2.63%, 05/01/24   506,375 
 250,000   3.00%, 05/01/29   258,410 
         13,590,413 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Georgia: 1.6%     
$250,000   Atlanta Development Authorities Senior Health Care Facilities, Proton Treatment Center Project, Series A-1 (RB)
6.00%, 01/01/23
  $163,520 
     Burke County Development Authority (RB)     
 250,000   2.25%, 05/25/23 (p)   258,900 
 250,000   2.93%, 03/12/24 (p)   266,765 
 1,000,000   Burke County Development Authority, Series E (RB)
3.25%, 02/03/25 (p)
   1,084,130 
 250,000   Floyd County Development Authority, The Spires at Berry College Project, Series A (RB) (SBG)
5.50%, 12/01/24 (c)
   239,455 
 400,000   Fulton County Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Authority, Canterbury Court Project, Series A (RB) (SD CRED PROG)
3.00%, 04/01/24
   385,128 
 280,000   Georgia Local Government (CP) (NATL)
4.75%, 06/01/28
   314,182 
 325,000   Greene County Development Authority, Glen-I, LLC Project, Series A (RB)
6.13%, 01/01/25 (d) *
   231,563 
     Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., Series A-1 (RB)     
 130,000   5.50%, 09/15/23   147,264 
 135,000   5.50%, 09/15/25   163,798 
 250,000   Marietta Development Authority, University Facilities, Life University, Inc. Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/27
   260,682 
 250,000   White County Development Authority, Truett McConnell University Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)
   256,930 
         3,772,317 
Guam: 1.0%     
     Guam Government, Business Privilege Tax, Series A (RB)     
 300,000   5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)   310,146 
 110,000   5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)   113,271 
 360,000   Guam Government, Business Privilege Tax, Series D (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)
   405,310 
 250,000   Guam Government, Department of Education, John F. Kennedy High School Refunding and Energy Efficiency Project, Series A (CP)
3.63%, 02/01/25
   250,505 
 1,000,000   Guam Government, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/24
   1,112,640 
         2,191,872 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Illinois: 18.3%     
$    Chicago Board of Education, Series A (GO)     
 250,000   0.00%, 12/01/22 ^  $238,408 
 310,000   0.00%, 12/01/24 ^   280,327 
 310,000   0.00%, 12/01/26 ^   261,550 
 435,000   0.00%, 12/01/28 ^   337,904 
 500,000   4.00%, 12/01/22   517,980 
 200,000   5.00%, 12/01/28 (c)   245,894 
 250,000   5.00%, 12/01/28 (c)   278,260 
 230,000   5.50%, 12/01/26   262,467 
 200,000   7.00%, 12/01/25 (c)   242,724 
 1,000,000   Chicago Board of Education, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)
   1,113,980 
 350,000   Chicago Board of Education, Series B-1 (GO)
0.00%, 12/01/23 ^
   325,153 
 500,000   Chicago Board of Education, Series C (GO)
5.00%, 12/01/27
   560,335 
 260,000   Chicago Midway International Airport, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)
   290,735 
     Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Series B (RB)     
 300,000   4.00%, 01/01/22 (c)   308,163 
 190,000   5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)   220,666 
 105,000   5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)   123,590 
 575,000   Chicago School Reform Board of Trustees, Series A (GO)
0.00%, 12/01/29 ^
   426,454 
     Chicago School Reform Board of Trustees, Series B-1 (GO)     
 515,000   0.00%, 12/01/24 ^   465,704 
 560,000   0.00%, 12/01/25 ^   491,159 
 490,000   0.00%, 12/01/26 ^   413,418 
 1,515,000   0.00%, 12/01/28 ^   1,176,837 
 585,000   0.00%, 12/01/29 ^   433,871 
 190,000   0.00%, 12/01/30 ^   135,020 
 200,000   Chicago Transit Authority (RB)
5.25%, 12/01/21 (c)
   210,800 
 115,000   Chicago Transit Authority, Federal Transit Administration Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/24
   131,570 
 105,000   City of Chicago, Modern School Across Chicago Program, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 12/01/20 (c)
   105,156 
 100,000   City of Chicago, Motor Fuel Tax (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)
   109,607 
     City of Chicago, Neighborhoods Alive 21 Program, Series B (GO)     
 280,000   5.00%, 01/01/25   294,986 
 350,000   5.25%, 01/01/25 (c)   365,638 
     City of Chicago, Series A (GO)     
 715,000   5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)   742,456 
 500,000   5.00%, 01/01/30   526,010 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Illinois: (continued)     
$270,000   5.25%, 01/01/24 (c)  $281,146 
 180,000   5.25%, 01/01/24 (c)   186,800 
     City of Chicago, Series C (GO)     
 300,000   5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)   304,767 
 95,000   5.00%, 01/01/22   100,080 
 455,000   5.00%, 01/01/23   471,876 
 400,000   5.00%, 01/01/24   418,908 
 1,090,000   5.00%, 01/01/25   1,148,337 
     City of Chicago, Water Revenue, Second Lien (RB)     
 100,000   5.00%, 11/01/22 (c)   107,959 
 150,000   5.00%, 11/01/24 (c)   171,842 
 100,000   5.00%, 11/01/24 (c)   113,722 
 270,000   5.00%, 11/01/24 (c)   307,938 
 100,000   City of Chicago, Water Revenue, Second Lien, Series A-1 (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)
   120,811 
 240,000   Cook County Community College District No. 508 (GO)
5.25%, 12/01/23 (c)
   254,170 
 500,000   Cook County, Series A (GO)
5.25%, 11/15/21 (c)
   521,950 
 1,190,000   Illinois Finance Authority, Friendship Village of Schaumburg (RB)
5.00%, 02/15/27
   1,168,544 
 250,000   Illinois Finance Authority, Lutheran Life Communities Obligated Group, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)
   273,582 
 1,700,000   Illinois Finance Authority, Navistar International Corp. Project (RB)
4.75%, 08/01/30 (p)
   1,727,744 
 100,000   Illinois Finance Authority, Roosevelt University (RB)
5.40%, 11/30/20 (c)
   100,047 
 250,000   Illinois Finance Authority, Three Crowns Park (RB)
4.00%, 02/15/24 (c)
   235,743 
 260,000   Illinois Sports Facilities Authority (RB) (AMBAC)
0.00%, 06/15/26 ^
   221,637 
     Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, McCormick Place Expansion Project, Series A (RB)     
 215,000   0.00%, 12/15/22 ^   208,049 
 130,000   0.00%, 12/15/24 ^   119,701 
     Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, McCormick Place Expansion Project, Series B (RB)     
 115,000   0.00%, 06/15/28 ^   93,711 
 110,000   5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)   115,111 
 970,000   5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)   1,008,635 
 35,000   5.00%, 12/15/22   37,151 
 500,000   5.00%, 12/15/27 (c)   572,690 
 330,000   Northern Illinois Municipal Power Agency, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)
   407,299 
     State of Illinois (RB)     
 100,000   3.75%, 06/15/21 (c)   101,202 
 290,000   4.00%, 03/01/22 (c)   293,822 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Illinois: (continued)     
$185,000   4.00%, 08/01/22 (c)  $188,413 
 430,000   4.00%, 06/15/26 (c)   461,029 
 300,000   4.13%, 03/01/22 (c)   303,384 
 100,000   4.13%, 11/01/26 (c)   100,680 
 540,000   5.00%, 11/30/20 (c)   541,480 
 1,355,000   5.00%, 11/01/21   1,385,772 
 445,000   5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)   454,745 
 200,000   5.00%, 02/01/22   208,042 
 655,000   5.00%, 05/01/22   684,521 
 180,000   5.00%, 06/15/22   189,533 
 750,000   5.00%, 08/01/22   787,245 
 195,000   5.00%, 08/01/22   207,505 
 920,000   5.00%, 08/01/22 (c)   961,317 
 190,000   5.00%, 06/15/23 (c)   204,381 
 285,000   5.00%, 06/15/23 (c)   306,438 
 525,000   5.00%, 06/15/23   566,674 
 700,000   5.00%, 08/01/23   746,018 
 120,000   5.00%, 02/01/24   128,588 
 500,000   5.00%, 02/01/24   535,785 
 150,000   5.00%, 02/01/24 (c)   159,942 
 100,000   5.00%, 05/01/24 (c)   105,404 
 705,000   5.00%, 11/01/24   754,470 
 1,315,000   5.00%, 12/01/25   1,435,099 
 200,000   5.00%, 01/01/26   218,098 
 515,000   5.00%, 02/01/26   560,881 
 455,000   5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   492,701 
 100,000   5.00%, 06/01/26   109,019 
 500,000   5.00%, 02/01/27   547,010 
 275,000   5.25%, 07/01/23 (c)   287,034 
 270,000   5.50%, 07/01/23 (c)   289,613 
 60,000   5.50%, 07/01/23 (c)   63,594 
 500,000   5.50%, 07/01/23 (c)   533,035 
     State of Illinois, Series A (GO)     
 220,000   4.00%, 11/30/20 (c)   220,233 
 100,000   4.00%, 01/01/22 (c)   101,188 
 100,000   4.00%, 01/01/22 (c)   100,617 
 170,000   4.00%, 01/01/22 (c)   173,290 
 105,000   4.00%, 01/01/22   107,806 
 50,000   4.00%, 01/01/22 (c)   51,146 
 315,000   State of Illinois, Series C (GO)
5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)
   337,028 
     State of Illinois, Series D (GO)     
 165,000   3.25%, 11/01/26   162,819 
 500,000   5.00%, 11/01/25   539,425 
 2,505,000   5.00%, 11/01/26   2,707,103 
 130,000   5.00%, 11/01/27   141,084 
 110,000   5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)   118,521 
         42,109,506 
Indiana: 0.3%     
 290,000   City of Anderson, Anderson University (RB)
4.75%, 10/01/22 (c)
   249,548 
 165,861   City of Carmel (RB)
7.00%, 11/15/22 (c) (d) *
   1,659 
 500,000   Indiana Finance Authority, Ohio Valley Electric Corp. Project, Series A (RB)
3.00%, 11/01/30
   498,640 
         749,847 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
      
Iowa: 1.1%     
$270,000   City of Coralville, Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, Series E (CP)
4.00%, 06/01/24 (c)
  $253,638 
     Iowa Finance Authority, Iowa Fertilizer Co. Project (RB)     
 415,000   3.13%, 12/01/20 (c)   420,466 
 500,000   5.25%, 12/01/23 (c)   532,370 
 450,000   Iowa Finance Authority, Northcrest, Inc. Project, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 03/01/24 (c)
   484,816 
 880,000   Iowa Higher Education Loan Authority, Wartburg College Project (RB)
4.00%, 10/01/25
   877,642 
         2,568,932 
Kansas: 0.4%     
 450,000   City of Goddard, Olympic Park Star Bond Project (RB)
3.60%, 12/01/22 (c)
   442,111 
 595,000   Kansas Development Finance Authority, Village Shalom Project, Series B (RB)
4.00%, 11/15/25
   584,611 
         1,026,722 
Kentucky: 0.7%     
 140,000   Commonwealth of Kentucky State Property and Building Commission, Project No. 108, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/26
   171,326 
 325,000   Commonwealth of Kentucky State Property and Building Commission, Project No. 112, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)
   393,682 
 500,000   Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Baptist Life Communities Project, Series A (RB)
5.50%, 11/15/26 (c)
   469,245 
 100,000   Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Masonic Home Independent Living II, Inc., Series A (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/26
   104,565 
 175,000   Kentucky Municipal Power Agency, Prairie State Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)
   201,667 
 140,000   Kentucky State Property and Building Commission No. 108, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)
   163,820 
         1,504,305 
Louisiana: 1.5%     
     Calcasieu Parish Memorial Hospital Service District (RB)     
 1,025,000   5.00%, 12/01/27   1,155,534 
 150,000   5.00%, 12/01/29   170,748 
 20,000   City of New Orleans, Sewerage Service (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/22
   21,367 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
      
Louisiana: (continued)     
$600,000   Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, St. James Place of Baton Rouge Project, Series A (RB)
5.50%, 11/15/25
  $622,518 
 329,665   Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue, Louisiana Pellets, Inc. Project (RB)
7.00%, 07/01/24 (d) *
   3 
 521,317   Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue, Louisiana Pellets, Inc. Project, Series A (RB)
7.50%, 07/01/23 (d) *
   5 
 910,000   Parish of St. Charles, Gulf Opportunity Zone, Valero Project (RB)
4.00%, 06/01/22 (p)
   945,472 
 500,000   Parish of St. James, NuStar Logistics, L.P. Project (RB)
6.10%, 06/01/30 (p)
   589,390 
         3,505,037 
Maryland: 1.7%     
 200,000   City of Baltimore, East Baltimore Research Park Project, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 09/01/27
   206,800 
 150,000   City of Baltimore, Harbor Point Project (RB)
4.25%, 06/01/26
   155,961 
 200,000   County of Howard, Series A (TA)
4.00%, 02/15/26 (c)
   204,914 
 350,000   Frederick County, Educational Facilities Project, Mount Saint Mary’s University, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/27
   376,036 
 695,000   Maryland Economic Development Corp., CNX Marine Terminal, Inc. Port of Baltimore Facility (RB)
5.75%, 11/30/20 (c)
   696,758 
 245,000   Maryland Economic Development Corp., Metro Centre at Owings Mills Project (TA)
3.75%, 01/01/27 (c)
   244,704 
 1,500,000   Maryland Economic Development Corp., Purple Line Light Rail Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/30/21 (c)
   1,491,120 
 425,000   Maryland Economic Development Corp., Transportation Facilities, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/28
   496,944 
         3,873,237 
Massachusetts: 0.9%     
 490,000   Collegiate Charter School of Lowell (RB)
5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)
   534,208 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
      
Massachusetts: (continued)     
$310,000   Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, CareGroup Issue, Series I (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
  $372,759 
 130,000   Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Emmanuel College, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/22 (c)
   140,026 
 250,000   Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Newbridge on the Charles, Inc. (RB)
4.00%, 10/01/22 (c)
   265,495 
 335,000   Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Suffolk University (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
   405,725 
 100,000   Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, UMass Memorial Health Care Obligated Group Issue, Series I (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
   119,641 
 275,000   Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)
   312,425 
         2,150,279 
Michigan: 0.5%     
 250,000   Grand Rapids Economic Development Corp., Beacon Hill at Eastgate, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 11/01/24 (c)
   250,605 
 580,000   Michigan Finance Authority, Public Lighting Authority Local Project, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)
   634,549 
 155,000   Michigan Strategic Fund, I-75 Improvement Project (RB)
5.00%, 12/31/28 (c)
   187,313 
         1,072,467 
Minnesota: 0.4%     
 100,000   City of Anoka, Homestead at Anoka, Inc. Project (RB)
4.25%, 11/01/24 (c)
   101,965 
 160,000   City of Blaine, Senior Housing and Health Facility, Series A (RB)
5.13%, 07/01/25
   154,746 
 350,000   City of Brooklyn Park, Charter School, Athlos Leadership Academy Project, Series A (RB)
5.25%, 07/01/25 (c)
   369,026 
 250,000   Rice County, Educational Facilities, Shattuck-St. Mary’s School Project (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/22
   255,267 
 120,000   Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/26
   132,649 
         1,013,653 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
      
Missouri: 0.6%     
$170,000   City of St. Ann, Northwest Plaza Redevelopment, Series A (TA)
4.00%, 11/01/26
  $167,418 
 220,000   Industrial Development Authority of the City of St. Louis, Series A (RB)
3.88%, 11/15/26 (c)
   199,404 
 475,000   Maryland Heights Industrial Development Authority, San Louis Community Ice Center Project, Series A (RB)
4.38%, 03/15/28 (c)
   447,146 
 500,000   St. Louis County, Industrial Development Authority, Friendship Village St. Louis Obligated Group, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)
   558,085 
         1,372,053 
Montana: 0.1%     
 220,000   City of Forsyth, Rosebud County, Montana Pollution Control (RB)
2.00%, 08/01/23
   226,343 
Nebraska: 0.1%     
 100,000   Central Plains Energy Project, Gas Project Crossover, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/28
   124,910 
 100,000   Nebraska Public Power District (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/22
   105,528 
         230,438 
Nevada: 1.2%     
 405,000   City of Reno, Tax Increment Senior Lien, Series C (TA)
5.40%, 11/30/20 (c)
   365,731 
 450,000   City of Sparks, Tourism Improvement District No. 1, Legends at Sparks Marina (RB)
2.50%, 06/15/24
   446,143 
     Clark County School District, Series B (GO) (AGM)     
 250,000   5.00%, 06/15/29 (c)   321,822 
 250,000   5.00%, 06/15/29   324,047 
 115,000   Clark County School District, Series C (GO)
5.00%, 12/15/25 (c)
   136,706 
 100,000   County of Clark, Airport System, Series A-2 (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)
   115,318 
 500,000   State of Nevada, Department of Business and Industry, Fulcrum Sierra Biofuels, LLC Project (RB)
5.88%, 12/15/27
   498,955 
 535,000   State of Nevada, Department of Business and Industry, Somerset Academy, Series A (RB)
4.50%, 12/15/25 (c)
   559,845 
         2,768,567 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
      
New Hampshire: 0.5%     
$250,000   National Finance Authority, Covanta Project, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/23 (c)
  $255,825 
 290,000   New Hampshire Health and Education Facilities Authority, Hillside Village, Series A (RB)
5.25%, 07/01/24 (c)
   260,556 
 700,000   New Hampshire Health and Education Facilities Authority, Rivermead Issue, Series A (RB)
6.63%, 07/01/21 (c)
   729,071 
         1,245,452 
New Jersey: 12.1%     
 240,000   Garden State Preservation Trust, Open Space and Farmland Preservation Bonds, Series B (RB) (AGM)
0.00%, 11/01/22 ^
   235,471 
 635,000   Gloucester County, Pollution Control Financing Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/24
   663,264 
     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Cigarette Tax Revenue (RB)     
 345,000   4.25%, 06/15/22 (c)   348,874 
 165,000   5.00%, 06/15/22   170,612 
 150,000   5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)   154,809 
     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Continental Airlines, Inc. Project (RB)     
 175,000   5.13%, 08/20/22 (c)   179,457 
 2,000,000   5.25%, 08/20/22 (c)   2,043,480 
 300,000   5.75%, 09/15/22 (c)   296,127 
 75,000   New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Lions Gate Project (RB)
4.38%, 01/01/24
   75,113 
 210,000   New Jersey Economic Development Authority, New Jersey Transit Corp. Project, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 11/01/27
   231,531 
     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, New Jersey Transit Corp. Project, Series B (RB)     
 500,000   4.00%, 11/01/25   545,645 
 115,000   5.00%, 11/01/25   131,225 
 110,000   New Jersey Economic Development Authority, New Jersey Transit Transportation Project, Series A (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 11/01/29 (c)
   129,889 
 115,000   New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series AAA (RB)
5.50%, 12/15/26 (c)
   135,153 
 100,000   New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series BBB (RB)
5.50%, 12/15/26 (c)
   116,876 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
      
New Jersey: (continued)     
$500,000   New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series EE (RB)
5.25%, 03/01/21 (c)
  $507,365 
     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series GG (RB)     
 520,000   5.25%, 03/01/21 (c)   527,660 
 240,000   5.25%, 03/01/21 (c)   243,535 
 225,000   New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series II (RB)
5.00%, 03/01/22 (c)
   235,557 
 145,000   New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series N-1 (RB)
5.50%, 09/01/23
   162,100 
     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series NN (RB)     
 655,000   5.00%, 03/01/23 (c)   694,994 
 565,000   5.00%, 03/01/23 (c)   604,590 
 640,000   5.00%, 03/01/23 (c)   680,282 
 300,000   5.00%, 03/01/23 (c)   324,573 
 200,000   5.00%, 03/01/23 (c)   215,652 
 500,000   5.00%, 03/01/23 (c)   537,265 
 340,000   New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series PP (RB)
5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)
   376,703 
     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series XX (RB)     
 440,000   4.25%, 06/15/25 (c)   479,239 
 130,000   4.38%, 06/15/25 (c)   141,392 
 345,000   5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)   386,907 
 750,000   New Jersey Economic Development Authority, State House Project, Series B (RB)
4.00%, 12/15/28 (c)
   822,135 
 175,000   New Jersey Economic Development Authority, West Campus Housing, LLC - New Jersey City University Student Housing Project, Series A (RB)
4.13%, 07/01/25 (c)
   161,471 
     New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, Higher Education Facilities Trust (RB)     
 145,000   5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)   160,653 
 175,000   5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)   194,952 
 315,000   New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Hospital Asset Transformation Program (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/24
   342,774 
 500,000   New Jersey State Turnpike Authority, Series A (RB) (AGM)
5.25%, 01/01/26
   614,715 
     New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series A (RB)     
 120,000   0.00%, 12/15/25 ^   105,852 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
      
New Jersey: (continued)     
$360,000   0.00%, 12/15/26 ^  $306,263 
 330,000   5.00%, 06/15/21 (c)   337,699 
 500,000   5.00%, 12/15/24   566,410 
 500,000   5.00%, 12/15/25   571,655 
 500,000   5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)   569,535 
 1,050,000   5.00%, 12/15/26   1,211,479 
 170,000   5.50%, 12/15/22   186,250 
 110,000   New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series A-1 (RB)
5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)
   126,706 
     New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series AA (RB)     
 235,000   4.00%, 06/15/22 (c)   241,075 
 605,000   5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)   635,722 
 200,000   5.00%, 06/15/22   213,296 
 205,000   5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)   217,154 
 285,000   5.00%, 06/15/23 (c)   308,455 
 275,000   5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)   308,404 
 500,000   5.00%, 12/15/28 (c)   580,385 
 100,000   5.25%, 06/15/25 (c)   112,612 
 365,000   5.25%, 06/15/25 (c)   408,512 
 100,000   New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series B (RB)
5.25%, 06/15/21 (c)
   102,486 
 1,500,000   New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series BB-1 (RB)
5.00%, 12/15/28 (c)
   1,741,155 
     New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series C (RB)     
 1,300,000   0.00%, 12/15/27 ^   1,081,327 
 1,415,000   0.00%, 12/15/28 ^   1,128,533 
 290,000   0.00%, 12/15/29 ^   229,715 
 540,000   0.00%, 12/15/30 ^   399,071 
     New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series D (RB)     
 480,000   5.00%, 12/15/23   534,850 
 130,000   5.25%, 12/15/23   145,846 
 70,000   Pollution Control Financing Authority, Chambers Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/23
   73,259 
     State of New Jersey, Various Purposes (GO)     
 80,000   3.00%, 06/01/26   87,586 
 110,000   4.00%, 06/01/23 (c)   117,879 
 100,000   5.00%, 06/01/27   123,804 
     Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Series A (RB)     
 500,000   5.00%, 06/01/23   555,970 
 500,000   5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)   623,410 
 150,000   5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)   188,241 
         28,012,636 
New York: 8.9%     
     Brooklyn Arena Local Development Corp., Barclays Center, Series A (RB)     
 1,600,000   5.00%, 07/15/23   1,719,824 
 1,750,000   5.00%, 07/15/24   1,922,497 
 100,000   5.00%, 07/15/26   113,942 
 1,800,000   5.00%, 01/15/27 (c)   2,032,632 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
      
New York: (continued)     
$100,000   5.00%, 01/15/27 (c)  $113,841 
 100,000   5.00%, 01/15/27 (c)   114,458 
 740,000   Build NYC Resource Corp., Brooklyn Navy Yard Cogeneration Partners, L.P. Project (RB)
5.00%, 12/31/28
   791,585 
 250,000   Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series A-1 (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)
   266,957 
 250,000   Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series C-1 (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/28 (c)
   272,627 
     Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series D (RB)     
 125,000   5.00%, 11/15/21 (c)   131,204 
 150,000   5.00%, 11/15/21 (c)   157,445 
 500,000   5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)   535,410 
     Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series D-1 (RB)     
 250,000   5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)   265,560 
 250,000   5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)   266,017 
 25,000   New York City Industrial Development Agency, Queens Baseball Stadium Project (RB) (AMBAC)
5.00%, 11/30/20 (c)
   25,004 
 105,000   New York City Industrial Development Agency, Transportation Infrastructure Properties LLC, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/22
   111,915 
 250,000   New York State Dormitory Authority, Supported Debt Montefiore, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/24
   283,085 
     New York Transportation Development Corp., American Airlines, Inc. John F. Kennedy International Airport Project (RB)     
 2,000,000   5.00%, 08/01/21 (c)   1,992,420 
 410,000   5.00%, 08/01/21 (c)   411,628 
 1,000,000   5.25%, 08/01/30 (c)   1,030,690 
     New York Transportation Development Corp., Delta Air Lines, Inc. - LaGuardia Airport Terminals C&D Redevelopment Project (RB)     
 1,000,000   4.00%, 10/01/30   1,027,190 
 230,000   5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   251,066 
 160,000   5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   173,602 
 50,000   New York Transportation Development Corp., Terminal One Group Association, L.P. Project (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/22
   51,892 
 500,000   Niagara Area Development Corp., New York Solid Waste Disposal Facility, Series B (RB)
3.50%, 07/01/23 (c)
   506,975 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
      
New York: (continued)     
$25,000   Suffolk County Economic Development Corp., Catholic Health Services of Long Island (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/21 (c)
  $25,686 
 1,000,000   Suffolk Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Series B (RB)
5.38%, 11/30/20 (c)
   999,960 
     Syracuse Industrial Development Agency, Carousel Center Project, Series A (RB)     
 1,130,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   1,028,526 
 750,000   5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   691,582 
 665,000   Town of Oyster Bay, Public Improvement, Series B (GO) (AGM)
3.25%, 02/01/26 (c)
   729,751 
     Town of Ramapo, Public Improvement, Series A (GO) (FGIC)     
 120,000   4.00%, 05/15/23 (c)   118,723 
 100,000   4.13%, 05/15/23 (c)   98,911 
     TSASC, Inc., Tobacco Settlement Bonds, Series A (RB)     
 1,500,000   5.00%, 06/01/23   1,524,570 
 70,000   5.00%, 06/01/27   85,390 
 70,000   5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)   85,061 
 445,000   Ulster County Capital Resource Corp., Woodland Pond of New Paltz Project (RB)
4.00%, 09/15/24 (c)
   425,963 
 200,000   Yonkers Economic Development Corp., Charter School of Educational Excellence Project, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 10/15/29
   211,668 
         20,595,257 
North Carolina: 0.4%     
 125,000   North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency, Series B (RB)
6.00%, 01/01/25
   153,566 
 265,000   North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Retirement Facilities (RB)
5.13%, 07/01/23
   270,878 
 350,000   North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Triangle Expressway System (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/25
   407,578 
         832,022 
North Dakota: 0.4%     
 1,000,000   Grand Forks County, Solid Waste Disposal, Red River Biorefinery LLC (RB)
5.75%, 09/15/26 (c)
   916,770 
Ohio: 2.0%     
 500,000   American Municipal Power, Inc., Series A (RB)
5.00%, 02/15/29
   652,720 
     County of Cuyahoga, Ohio Hospital, The Metrohealth System (RB)     
 250,000   5.00%, 02/15/25   287,007 
 50,000   5.00%, 02/15/26   58,812 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
      
Ohio: (continued)     
$110,000   5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)  $130,567 
 250,000   5.00%, 02/15/27   299,460 
 375,000   County of Licking, Health Care Facilities, Series A (RB)
5.10%, 07/01/25 (d)
   264,109 
 50,000   County of Muskingum, Genesis HealthCare System (RB)
4.00%, 02/15/23
   52,703 
 260,000   Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, AK Steel Corp. Project, Series A (RB)
6.75%, 02/01/22 (c)
   253,427 
 2,000,000   Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, Ohio Valley Electric Corp. Project, Series A (RB)
3.25%, 09/01/29
   2,020,980 
 550,000   Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, Ohio Valley Electric Corp. Project, Series D (RB)
2.88%, 02/01/26
   556,319 
         4,576,104 
Oklahoma: 0.8%     
 250,000   Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, OU Medicine Project, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/27
   299,697 
 1,500,000   Tulsa Municipal Airport Trust, American Airlines, Inc. (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/25 (c) (p)
   1,518,285 
         1,817,982 
Oregon: 1.2%     
     Oregon State Business Development Commission, Red Rock Biofuels LLC Clean Energy Project (RB) (SAW)     
 1,000,000   6.50%, 04/01/28 (c) (d) *   648,490 
 1,500,000   6.50%, 04/01/28 (c) (d) *   972,735 
 500,000   11.50%, 04/01/26 (c) (d) *   355,910 
 500,000   Port of Portland, International Airport Passenger Facility Charge, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/21 (c)
   513,440 
 325,000   Yamhill County Hospital Authority, Friendsview Retirement Community Oregon, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/24 (c)
   348,709 
         2,839,284 
Pennsylvania: 4.4%     
 500,000   Allegheny County Industrial Development Authority, United States Steel Corp. Project (RB)
4.88%, 11/01/24
   475,770 
     Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone Development Authority (RB)     
 550,000   5.00%, 05/01/22   567,787 
 555,000   5.00%, 05/01/23   583,810 
 1,250,000   5.00%, 05/01/27   1,393,325 
 250,000   5.00%, 05/01/28   277,140 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Pennsylvania: (continued)     
$1,000,000   5.00%, 05/01/28  $1,071,830 
 200,000   Berks County Industrial Development Authority, Tower Health Project (RB)
4.00%, 11/01/27 (c)
   205,366 
 80,000   City of Philadelphia, Gas Works, Series 13 (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/25
   95,607 
 500,000   Commonwealth Financing Authority, Tobacco Master Settlement Payment (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/23
   556,570 
     Dauphin County General Authority, The Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Project (RB)     
 245,000   4.00%, 10/15/22   242,283 
 250,000   5.00%, 10/15/27   250,972 
 135,000   Delaware River Port Authority, Port District Project (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/22
   141,040 
 250,000   Doylestown Hospital Authority, Series A (RB) (SBG)
5.00%, 07/01/23 (c)
   268,387 
 100,000   Fulton County Industrial Development Authority, The Fulton County Medical Center Project (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
   105,318 
 415,000   Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority, Albert Einstein Healthcare Network Issue, Series A (RB) (AMBAC)
4.00%, 01/15/25 (c)
   428,595 
 1,000,000   Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, CarbonLite P, LLC Project (RB)
5.25%, 06/01/26
   989,030 
     Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, The Pennsylvania Rapid Bridge Replacement Project (RB)     
 250,000   5.00%, 12/31/21   261,035 
 125,000   5.00%, 12/31/23   140,399 
 130,000   5.00%, 06/30/26   156,237 
 100,000   Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Series A-2 (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)
   118,961 
 575,000   Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, The Pavilion, Series A (RB)
3.00%, 12/01/21 (c)
   392,650 
 100,000   Philadelphia Gas Works Co., Fourteenth Series (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/26
   121,925 
 75,000   Redevelopment Authority of the City of Scranton, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/21
   75,096 
 200,000   State Public School Building Authority, The School District of Philadelphia Project, Series A (RB) (SAW)
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)
   243,032 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Pennsylvania: (continued)     
$500,000   Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/23 (c)
  $514,770 
     The Hospitals and Higher Education, Facilities Authority of Philadelphia (RB)     
 115,000   5.00%, 07/01/26   133,713 
 275,000   5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   318,351 
         10,128,999 
Puerto Rico: 3.0%     
     Puerto Rico Commonwealth Aqueduct and Sewer Authority, Series A (RB)     
 485,000   5.25%, 07/01/22 (c)   507,431 
 780,000   6.13%, 07/01/24   826,800 
 185,000   Puerto Rico Convention Center District Authority, Series A (RB) (CIFG)
5.00%, 11/30/20 (c)
   188,756 
 250,000   Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Series UU (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 11/30/20 (c)
   255,075 
 100,000   Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical and Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, AES Puerto Rico Project (RB)
6.63%, 11/30/20 (c)
   103,500 
 200,000   Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical and Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, Ana G. Mendez University System Project (RB)
5.00%, 11/30/20 (c)
   200,000 
 780,000   Puerto Rico Municipal Finance Agency (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 11/30/20 (c)
   795,842 
     Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Series A-1 (RB)     
 1,605,013   0.00%, 07/01/24 ^   1,482,534 
 2,010,000   0.00%, 07/01/27 ^   1,703,194 
 251,000   0.00%, 07/01/28 (c) ^   181,280 
 808,000   0.00%, 07/01/28 (c) ^   634,143 
         6,878,555 
Rhode Island: 0.1%     
 155,000   Rhode Island Commerce Corp., Department of Transportation, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 06/15/26
   191,236 
 115,000   Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/23
   126,575 
         317,811 
South Carolina: 0.6%     
 109,791   Connector 2000 Association, Inc., Series A-1 (RB)
0.00%, 04/01/26 (c) ^
   50,449 
 500,000   South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority, High Point Academy Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/15/26 (c)
   539,335 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
      
South Carolina: (continued)     
$425,000   South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority, The Woodlands at Furman (RB)
4.00%, 11/15/24 (c)
  $426,887 
 220,000   South Carolina Public Service Authority, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)
   254,602 
         1,271,273 
Tennessee: 0.8%     
 500,000   Blount County, Health and Educational Facilities Board, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)
   421,955 
 25,000   Clarksville Natural Gas Acquisition Corp. (RB)
5.00%, 12/15/21
   26,181 
 2,000,000   Franklin Health and Educational Facilities Board, Provision CARES Proton Therapy Center, Nashville Project, Series A (RB)
6.50%, 06/01/27 (d) *
   1,300,000 
 220,000   Memphis-Shelby County Industrial Development Board, Graceland Project, Series A (TA)
4.75%, 07/01/27
   204,950 
         1,953,086 
Texas: 5.7%     
 200,000   Austin Convention Enterprises, Inc., Convention Center Hotel, First Tier, Series A (RB) (SAW)
5.00%, 01/01/26
   206,274 
 120,000   Central Texas Turnpike System, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/24
   140,394 
 395,000   City of Austin, Airport System (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/24 (c)
   451,070 
 180,000   City of Houston, Airport System, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/27
   222,206 
 200,000   City of Houston, Continental Airlines, Inc., Terminal Improvement Projects (RB)
6.50%, 07/15/21 (c)
   203,420 
     City of Houston, Texas Airport System Special Facilities, United Airlines, Inc. (RB)     
 1,000,000   4.75%, 07/01/24   1,017,160 
 1,500,000   5.00%, 07/15/28   1,569,240 
     Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., Series A (RB)     
 95,000   4.63%, 08/15/25   102,534 
 200,000   5.13%, 08/15/25 (c)   225,930 
 1,065,000   6.00%, 09/28/23 (c)   1,195,239 
 500,000   Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., Series D (RB)
5.25%, 08/15/25 (c)
   576,720 
 335,000   Gulf Coast Industrial Development Authority, CITGO Petroleum Corp. Project (RB)
4.88%, 10/01/22 (c)
   338,059 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Texas: (continued)     
$315,000   Harris County, Houston Sports Authority, Junior Lien, Series H (RB)
0.00%, 11/15/29 ^
  $231,758 
 260,000   Matagorda County Navigation District No. 1, Series A (RB) (AMBAC)
4.40%, 05/01/30
   311,917 
 300,000   Mesquite Health Facility Development Corp., Christian Care Centers, Inc. Project (RB)
5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)
   274,650 
 600,000   New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., CHF-Collegiate Housing Island Campus, LLC, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/27 (c)
   592,026 
 1,000,000   New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Cumberland Academy, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 08/15/25 (c)
   1,018,710 
 100,000   New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Jubilee Academic Center, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 08/15/21 (c)
   100,412 
 250,000   New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy, Series A (RB)
5.25%, 02/15/23 (c)
   266,250 
     New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., NCCD-College Station Properties LLC, Series A (RB)     
 100,000   5.00%, 07/01/23   83,000 
 100,000   5.00%, 07/01/24   83,000 
 75,000   New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Wesleyan Homes, Inc. (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/24
   76,737 
 145,000   North Texas Tollway Authority, First Tier, Series D (RB)
0.00%, 01/01/29 ^
   127,816 
 185,000   North Texas Tollway Authority, Second Tier, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)
   224,361 
     SA Energy Acquisition Public Facility Corp. (RB)     
 85,000   5.50%, 08/01/22   92,133 
 55,000   5.50%, 08/01/24   64,356 
 125,000   5.50%, 08/01/25   151,251 
 110,000   5.50%, 08/01/27   138,996 
 190,000   Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Buckingham Senior Living Community, Inc. Project, Series B-1 (RB)
4.50%, 11/30/20 (c) (d) *
   123,500 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Texas: (continued)     
$230,000   Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Northwest Senior Housing Corp. Edgemere Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)
  $214,158 
 200,000   Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Retirement Facility (RB)
4.00%, 05/15/24 (c)
   207,150 
 500,000   Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Retirement Facility, Series A (RB)
6.00%, 05/15/27 (c)
   531,415 
     Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition and Supply Corp. I, Senior Lien, Series A (RB)     
 240,000   5.25%, 12/15/21   252,007 
 155,000   5.25%, 12/15/22   169,486 
 15,000   5.25%, 12/15/23   17,047 
 60,000   5.25%, 12/15/24   70,537 
 100,000   5.25%, 12/15/25   120,997 
     Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition and Supply Corp. III, Gas Supply (RB)     
 115,000   5.00%, 12/15/21   120,342 
 70,000   5.00%, 12/15/22 (c)   75,965 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 12/15/22 (c)   1,086,470 
 105,000   5.00%, 12/15/22   114,148 
         13,188,841 
Virgin Islands: 1.3%     
     Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Virgin Islands Gross Receipts Taxes Loan Note, Series C (RB)     
 1,000,000   5.00%, 10/01/24 (c)   942,160 
 300,000   5.00%, 10/01/24   291,057 
 500,000   Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Virgin Islands Matching Fund Senior Lien, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/30/20 (c)
   498,145 
 215,000   Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Virgin Islands Matching Fund Senior Lien, Series A-1 (RB)
5.00%, 11/30/20 (c)
   215,049 
     Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Virgin Islands Matching Fund Senior Lien, Series B (RB)     
 140,000   5.00%, 11/30/20 (c)   138,047 
 25,000   5.00%, 11/30/20 (c)   24,907 
 515,000   Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Virgin Islands Matching Fund Subordinate Lien, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 11/30/20 (c)
   510,453 
     Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority, Series A (RB)     
 225,000   4.00%, 07/01/21   222,244 
 150,000   5.00%, 11/30/20 (c)   145,013 
 75,000   5.00%, 11/30/20 (c)   71,746 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
     
Virgin Islands: (continued)    
$55,000   Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 11/30/20 (c)
  $52,058 
         3,110,879 
Virginia: 1.0%     
 140,000   Amherst Industrial Development Authority, Sweet Briar College (RB)
4.75%, 11/30/20 (c)
   132,639 
 500,000   Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel District, First Tier (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/23
   559,565 
 75,000   Chesterfield Economic Development Authority, Brandermill Woods Project (RB)
4.13%, 01/01/22 (c)
   75,094 
 325,000   Peninsula Town Center Community Development Authority (RB)
4.50%, 09/01/27 (c)
   334,015 
 500,000   Roanoke County Economic Development Authority, Series A (RB)
4.75%, 09/01/26 (c)
   499,910 
 250,000   Roanoke Economic Development Authority, Residential Care Facility (RB)
4.30%, 09/01/27 (c)
   239,570 
 500,000   Virginia College Building Authority, Regent University Project (RB)
5.00%, 11/30/20 (c)
   495,515 
         2,336,308 
Washington: 1.7%     
 155,000   King County Public Hospital District No. 4, Snoqualmie Valley Hospital, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/25
   165,782 
 1,000,000   Klickitat County Public Hospital District No. 2 (RB)
4.00%, 12/01/27
   1,006,580 
 480,000   Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, CommonSpirit Health, Series B-2 (RB)
5.00%, 02/01/25 (c) (p)
   554,606 
 475,000   Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Herons Key Senior Living, Series A (RB)
6.00%, 07/01/25
   512,492 
 50,000   Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Herons Key Senior Living, Series B (RB)
5.50%, 11/20/20 (c)
   50,032 
     Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Presbyterian Retirement Communities Northwest Projects, Series A (RB)     
 250,000   3.75%, 07/01/26   249,737 
 500,000   4.00%, 01/01/25 (c)   516,980 
 365,000   5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)   387,645 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Washington: (continued)     
$500,000   Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Transforming Age Projects, Series B (RB)
2.38%, 07/01/21 (c)
  $481,200 
         3,925,054 
West Virginia: 0.4%     
 100,000   Brooke County Commission, Bethany College, Series A (RB)
5.75%, 04/01/21 (c)
   95,978 
 545,000   County of Ohio, Fort Henry Centre Tax Increment Financing District No. 1, The Highlands Project (TA)
3.00%, 06/01/22 (c)
   537,899 
 150,000   West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, West Virginia University Health System Obligated Group, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/26
   182,240 
         816,117 
Wisconsin: 2.6%     
 500,000   Public Finance Authority, Cedars Obligated Group (RB)
4.25%, 05/01/27 (c)
   477,635 
 1,000,000   Public Finance Authority, Celanese Corp., Series C (RB)
4.30%, 05/01/26 (c)
   1,090,260 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Wisconsin: (continued)     
     Public Finance Authority, Friends Homes (RB)     
$205,000   4.00%, 09/01/24  $217,485 
 500,000   4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   551,380 
 175,000   Public Finance Authority, North Carolina Charter Educational Foundation Project, Series A (RB)
4.10%, 06/15/26
   174,386 
 250,000   Public Finance Authority, Phoenix Academy Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)
   251,795 
 2,250,000   Public Finance Authority, Prime Healthcare Foundation, Inc., Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/27
   2,458,642 
 240,000   Public Finance Authority, Senior Airport Facilities, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/22
   250,231 
     Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, American Baptist Homes of the Midwest (RB)     
 175,000   3.50%, 08/01/22   171,857 
 250,000   5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)   250,975 
         5,894,646 
Total Municipal Bonds: 98.4%
(Cost: $229,966,173)
   226,903,872 
Other assets less liabilities: 1.6%   3,653,184 
NET ASSETS: 100.0%  $230,557,056 


 

 
Definitions:
AGM Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
AMBAC American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp.
CIFG CDC Ixis Financial Guaranty
CP Certificate of Participation
FGIC Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.
GO General Obligation
NATL National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.
RB Revenue Bond
SA Special Assessment
SAW State Aid Withholding
SBG School Board Guaranteed
SD CRED PROG Special District Credit Enhancement Program
ST Special Tax
TA Tax Allocation
   
Footnotes:
(c) Callable Security — the redemption date shown is when the security may be redeemed by the issuer
(d) Security in default
(p) Puttable Security — the redemption date shown is when the security may be redeemed by the investor
^ Zero Coupon Bond
* Non-income producing

 

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Summary of Investments
By Sector                              
  % of Investments  Value 
Education           8.3%  $18,723,068 
Health Care   13.9    31,421,392 
Housing   0.2    392,650 
Industrial Revenue   23.3    52,850,039 
Leasing   11.6    26,407,499 
Local   8.3    18,798,581 
Power   1.7    3,960,558 
Special Tax   10.5    23,906,596 
State   8.2    18,597,963 
Tobacco   2.3    5,300,682 
Transportation   10.0    22,691,019 
Water & Sewer   1.7     3,853,825  
    100.0%  $226,903,872 

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of October 31, 2020 is as follows:

 

   Level 1
Quoted
Prices
  Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
   Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
  Value 
Total Municipal Bonds*    $   $226,903,872     $   $226,903,872 

 

*See Schedule of Investments for geographic sector breakouts.

 

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October 31, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Principal        
Amount      Value 
         
MUNICIPAL BONDS: 98.5%     
Alabama: 2.9%     
$250,000   Alabama Federal Aid Highway Finance Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/22
  $271,785 
 125,000   Alabama Federal Aid Highway Finance Authority, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/23
   141,591 
     Black Belt Energy Gas District, Series A (RB) (SAW)     
 470,000   4.00%, 09/01/23 (c) (p)   512,140 
 860,000   5.00%, 12/01/23   970,519 
     County of Jefferson, Series A (GO)     
 290,000   5.00%, 04/01/24   333,500 
 340,000   5.00%, 04/01/25   405,161 
 1,000,000   Industrial Development Board of the City of Mobile, Alabama Power Co. Barry Plant Project, Series A (RB)
1.00%, 06/26/25 (p)
   1,002,010 
 375,000   Jefferson County (RB)
5.00%, 09/15/22
   407,486 
 1,500,000   Lower Alabama Gas District, Project No. 2 (RB) (SAW)
4.00%, 09/01/25 (c) (p)
   1,715,355 
 250,000   Southeast Alabama Gas Supply District, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 03/01/24 (c) (p)
   276,063 
 450,000   UAB Medicine Finance Authority, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/23
   503,626 
         6,539,236 
Alaska: 0.4%     
 750,000   Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority, Series 3 (RB)
4.00%, 12/01/21
   777,682 
 125,000   Alaska Railroad Corp., Series B (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/23
   139,899 
         917,581 
Arizona: 1.5%     
 250,000   City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., Junior Lien Airport, Series D (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/23
   277,500 
 125,000   City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., Junior Lien Wastewater System (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/23
   140,621 
 200,000   City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., Senior Lien Airport Revenue, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/24
   230,480 
 700,000   Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Banner Health, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/26
   848,183 
 250,000   Maricopa County Special Health Care District, Series C (GO)
5.00%, 07/01/24
   289,673 
 310,000   Pima County (GO)
4.00%, 07/01/23
   340,616 
     State of Arizona (CP)     
 105,000   5.00%, 10/01/21   109,545 
 500,000   5.00%, 09/01/22   543,280 
 500,000   5.00%, 07/01/23   562,485 
         3,342,383 
Principal        
Amount      Value 
         
California: 11.7%     
$250,000   Anaheim Housing and Public Improvements Authority, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/23 (c)
  $277,945 
 400,000   Bay Area Toll Authority, Series B (RB)
2.85%, 10/01/24 (c) (p)
   433,028 
 475,000   Bay Area Toll Authority, Series G (RB)
2.00%, 10/01/23 (c) (p)
   491,862 
 250,000   California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Kaiser Permanente, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/22 (p)
   272,980 
 335,000   California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Providence St. Joseph Health, Series B-3 (RB)
2.00%, 10/01/25 (c) (p)
   357,991 
 105,000   California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Providence St. Joseph Health, Series C (RB) (SAW)
5.00%, 10/01/25 (p)
   127,435 
 100,000   California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank, Clean Water State (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/24
   118,322 
 325,000   California Municipal Finance Authority, Community Medical Centers, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 02/01/22
   341,822 
 1,215,000   California State Public Works Board, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Series D (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/23
   1,372,585 
 450,000   California State Public Works Board, Various Capital Projects, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/22
   491,089 
 535,000   California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Enloe Medical Center (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/25
   649,971 
 100,000   California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Southern California Edison Company, Series D (RB)
2.63%, 12/01/23 (p)
   104,638 
 405,000   Chino Basin Regional Financing Authority, Series B (RB)
4.00%, 08/01/25 (c)
   475,628 
 100,000   City and County of San Francisco, Series B (CP)
5.00%, 04/01/25
   119,213 
 500,000   City of Los Angeles, Department of Airports, Los Angeles International Airport, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/26
   616,550 


 

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Principal        
Amount      Value 
         
California: (continued)     
$240,000   County of Sacramento, Airport System, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25
  $287,777 
 500,000   Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Enhanced Tobacco Settlement, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/22
   537,040 
 1,000,000   Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Tobacco Settlement, Series A-1 (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/23
   1,112,380 
 500,000   Los Angeles Community College District, Series J (GO)
3.00%, 08/01/23
   537,535 
 250,000   Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/23
   281,670 
     Los Angeles Unified School District, Series A (GO)     
 500,000   5.00%, 07/01/22   538,735 
 750,000   5.00%, 07/01/24   873,165 
 130,000   Los Angeles Unified School District, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 07/01/23
   145,951 
 125,000   Municipal Improvement Corp. of Los Angeles, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/23
   142,199 
 250,000   Municipal Improvement Corp. of Los Angeles, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/23
   284,398 
     Northern California Energy Authority, Series A (RB)     
 1,000,000   4.00%, 07/01/24 (p)   1,112,750 
 275,000   5.00%, 07/01/24   318,098 
 430,000   Oakland Unified School District (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/23
   480,878 
 350,000   Oakland Unified School District, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/23
   391,412 
 205,000   Orange County Water District, Series A (CP)
2.00%, 02/15/23 (c)
   212,813 
 530,000   Pittsburg Successor Agency, Los Medanos Community, Series A (AGM) (TA)
5.00%, 09/01/23
   597,140 
 930,000   Public Utilities Commission of the City and County of San Francisco, Wastewater Revenue, Series B (RB)
2.13%, 04/01/23 (c) (p)
   962,290 
 265,000   Public Utilities Commission of the City and County of San Francisco, Water Revenue, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/22
   289,915 
 250,000   Riverside County Transportation Commission, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/25
   302,223 
Principal        
Amount      Value 
         
California: (continued)     
$300,000   Sacramento County, Airport System, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/23
  $335,703 
 125,000   Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Series D (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/24
   147,224 
 100,000   San Diego County Water Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/23
   111,907 
 285,000   San Francisco Unified School District, Proposition A, Series C (GO)
2.00%, 06/15/22
   293,276 
 325,000   State of California (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/24
   381,274 
     State of California, Various Purpose (GO)     
 750,000   3.00%, 03/01/26   849,607 
 300,000   4.00%, 11/01/24   343,425 
 600,000   4.00%, 10/01/25   704,922 
 145,000   5.00%, 08/01/22   156,928 
 265,000   5.00%, 09/01/22   287,838 
 500,000   5.00%, 09/01/23   566,215 
 600,000   5.00%, 09/01/23   679,458 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 09/01/23   1,132,430 
 250,000   5.00%, 10/01/23   284,075 
 525,000   5.00%, 11/01/23   598,584 
 100,000   5.00%, 10/01/24   118,065 
 1,500,000   5.00%, 08/01/25   1,824,660 
 500,000   5.00%, 11/01/25   613,460 
 300,000   Stockton Unified School District (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/23
   336,108 
 480,000   Tobacco Securitization Authority of Southern California, Series A-1 (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 06/01/23
   533,419 
         25,958,006 
Colorado: 0.7%     
 125,000   Boulder Valley School District No. RE-2, Series B (GO) (SAW)
4.00%, 12/01/23
   139,211 
 250,000   City of Aurora, Water Revenue, First Lien (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/22
   270,473 
 500,000   Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Sanford, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/25
   602,190 
 385,000   State of Colorado, Series K (CP)
5.00%, 03/15/26
   472,510 
         1,484,384 
Connecticut: 3.9%     
 215,000   City of New Haven, Series A (GO) (AGM)
5.00%, 08/15/24
   245,100 
 1,000,000   Connecticut State Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Nuvance Health Issue, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25
   1,158,140 


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

Principal        
Amount      Value 
         
Connecticut: (continued)     
$390,000   Connecticut State Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Yale University Issue, Series C-2 (RB)
5.00%, 02/01/23 (p)
  $430,603 
     State of Connecticut, Series A (GO)     
 280,000   5.00%, 03/15/23   310,514 
 265,000   5.00%, 04/15/23   294,889 
 375,000   State of Connecticut, Series B (GO)
4.00%, 05/15/23
   409,177 
     State of Connecticut, Series D (GO)     
 300,000   5.00%, 08/15/23   338,304 
 1,040,000   5.00%, 04/15/26   1,279,096 
     State of Connecticut, Series E (GO)     
 350,000   5.00%, 10/15/22   382,032 
 270,000   5.00%, 09/15/25   327,499 
     State of Connecticut, Special Tax Obligation, Series A (RB)     
 305,000   5.00%, 01/01/22   321,638 
 325,000   5.00%, 09/01/22   352,820 
 300,000   5.00%, 01/01/23   329,808 
 375,000   5.00%, 04/15/23   417,296 
 300,000   5.00%, 08/01/23   337,776 
 100,000   5.00%, 09/01/23   112,970 
     State of Connecticut, Special Tax Obligation, Series B (RB)     
 250,000   5.00%, 08/01/23   281,480 
 200,000   5.00%, 10/01/23   226,696 
     University of Connecticut, Series A (RB)     
 170,000   5.00%, 01/15/22   179,204 
 575,000   5.00%, 04/15/24   661,566 
 285,000   5.00%, 03/15/26   347,763 
         8,744,371 
Delaware: 0.5%     
 1,000,000   Delaware State Economic Development Authority, Delmarva Power and Light Co. Project, Series A (RB) (AGM)
1.05%, 07/01/25 (p)
   1,006,590 
District of Columbia: 1.1%     
 440,000   District of Columbia, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 06/01/22
   473,106 
 120,000   District of Columbia, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 06/01/25
   145,249 
 500,000   District of Columbia, Series E (GO)
5.00%, 06/01/25
   605,205 
     Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Series A-1 (RB)     
 225,000   5.00%, 07/01/24   262,040 
 100,000   5.00%, 07/01/25   120,572 
     Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Series B (RB)     
 300,000   5.00%, 07/01/25   361,716 
 300,000   5.00%, 07/01/26   371,859 
         2,339,747 
Principal        
Amount      Value 
         
Florida: 3.8%     
$600,000   City of Gainesville, Utilities System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/22
  $654,060 
     City of Jacksonville, Series B (RB)     
 265,000   5.00%, 10/01/24   311,288 
 1,020,000   5.00%, 10/01/25   1,240,147 
 280,000   County of Miami-Dade (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/25
   336,364 
 495,000   County of Miami-Dade, Water and Sewer System (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/23
   562,157 
 375,000   Lee County School Board, Series A (CP)
5.00%, 08/01/24
   438,401 
 710,000   Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency, City Center and Historical Convention Village, Series A (TA)
5.00%, 02/01/24
   814,654 
 100,000   Orange County Health Facilities Authority, Orlando Health Obligated Group, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/22
   108,308 
 340,000   School District of Broward County, Series C (CP)
5.00%, 07/01/24
   394,223 
     State of Florida, Board of Education, Lottery Revenue, Series A (RB)     
 450,000   5.00%, 07/01/23   506,236 
 650,000   5.00%, 07/01/24   761,143 
 1,150,000   State of Florida, Board of Education, Public Education Capital Outlay, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 06/01/24
   1,343,177 
 130,000   State of Florida, Board of Education, Public Education Capital Outlay, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 06/01/23
   145,813 
 150,000   State of Florida, Board of Education, Public Education Capital Outlay, Series D (GO)
5.00%, 06/01/23
   168,246 
     State of Florida, Board of Education, Public Education Capital Outlay, Series E (GO)     
 225,000   5.00%, 06/01/23   252,369 
 100,000   5.00%, 06/01/24   116,798 
 180,000   State of Florida, Department of Management Services, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/23
   204,001 
         8,357,385 
Georgia: 2.1%     
 500,000   Burke County Development Authority, Series F (RB)
3.00%, 02/01/23 (p)
   522,480 
 500,000   City of Atlanta, Water and Wastewater, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/24
   592,850 


 

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Principal        
Amount      Value 
         
Georgia: (continued)     
$500,000   Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., Series A (RB)
4.00%, 06/01/23 (c) (p)
  $545,225 
 500,000   Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., Series C (RB)
4.00%, 06/01/23
   545,410 
 225,000   Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia, Gas Portfolio IV Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/23
   254,333 
     State of Georgia, Series A (GO)     
 160,000   5.00%, 02/01/23   177,115 
 700,000   5.00%, 08/01/26   880,691 
 1,000,000   State of Georgia, Series E (GO)
5.00%, 12/01/24
   1,192,470 
         4,710,574 
Hawaii: 0.6%     
 115,000   City and County of Honolulu, Wastewater System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/24
   134,435 
 120,000   State of Hawaii, Series EZ (GO)
5.00%, 10/01/23
   136,206 
 700,000   State of Hawaii, Series FE (GO)
5.00%, 10/01/23
   794,535 
 110,000   State of Hawaii, Series FN (GO)
5.00%, 10/01/24
   129,824 
 100,000   State of Hawaii, Series FT (GO)
5.00%, 01/01/23
   110,050 
         1,305,050 
Illinois: 5.3%     
     Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Series B (RB)     
 100,000   5.00%, 01/01/22   105,467 
 445,000   5.00%, 01/01/24   506,984 
 500,000   5.00%, 01/01/26   606,975 
     Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Series C (RB)     
 250,000   5.00%, 01/01/22   262,138 
 100,000   5.00%, 01/01/22   104,855 
 650,000   5.00%, 01/01/23   712,952 
 115,000   5.00%, 01/01/24   131,018 
     Chicago Transit Authority, Federal Transit Administration Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula (RB)     
 380,000   5.00%, 06/01/22   405,156 
 350,000   5.00%, 06/01/23   387,125 
     City of Springfield, Electric Revenue, Senior Lien (RB)     
 165,000   5.00%, 03/01/23   181,634 
 235,000   5.00%, 03/01/24   268,323 
 325,000   5.00%, 03/01/25   384,820 
 200,000   Community College District No. 512, Counties of Cook, Kane, Lake, and McHenry, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 12/01/25
   244,506 
     Illinois Finance Authority, Clean Water Initiative (RB)     
 310,000   4.00%, 01/01/23   334,626 
 100,000   4.00%, 07/01/25   116,728 
 340,000   5.00%, 07/01/22   366,636 
Principal        
Amount      Value 
         
Illinois: (continued)     
$250,000   5.00%, 01/01/23  $275,183 
 155,000   5.00%, 01/01/24   177,749 
 500,000   5.00%, 07/01/24   584,700 
 600,000   5.00%, 01/01/25   714,948 
 250,000   Illinois Finance Authority, Northwestern Memorial Healthcare, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/15/23
   279,538 
 285,000   Northern Illinois Municipal Power Agency, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/25
   345,870 
 115,000   Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/22
   123,027 
 495,000   Regional Transportation Authority of Illinois, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/24
   568,111 
 370,000   Sales Tax Securitization Corp., Series A (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/23
   398,838 
     State of Illinois (GO)     
 400,000   5.00%, 06/01/22   418,676 
 350,000   5.00%, 02/01/23   369,891 
 250,000   5.50%, 05/01/24   273,058 
 335,000   5.50%, 05/01/25   371,599 
     State of Illinois, Series B (GO)     
 130,000   5.00%, 12/01/24   140,917 
 400,000   5.00%, 09/01/25   436,436 
 395,000   State of Illinois, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 06/15/22
   415,919 
     State of Illinois, Series D (GO)     
 470,000   5.00%, 11/01/22   489,571 
 345,000   5.00%, 11/01/25   372,203 
         11,876,177 
Indiana: 1.0%     
 500,000   City of Indianapolis, Water System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/25
   610,090 
 215,000   Indiana Finance Authority, Indiana University Health Obligated Group, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/23
   243,896 
 250,000   Indiana Finance Authority, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/23
   286,245 
     Indiana Finance Authority, Series E (RB)     
 500,000   5.00%, 02/01/24   576,155 
 250,000   5.00%, 02/01/25   299,140 
 250,000   Indiana Municipal Power Agency, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/22
   263,458 
         2,278,984 
Iowa: 0.3%     
 250,000   Iowa Finance Authority (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/23
   282,435 
 250,000   State of Iowa, Prison Infrastructure Fund (RB)
5.00%, 06/15/23
   280,725 
         563,160 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Kansas: 0.2%    
$350,000   Johnson County Unified School District No. 233, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 09/01/22
  $380,366 
Kentucky: 1.4%     
 220,000   Kentucky Municipal Power Agency, Prairie State Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/24
   255,268 
 500,000   Kentucky Public Energy Authority, Gas Supply, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 01/02/24 (c) (p)
   550,210 
     Kentucky Public Energy Authority, Gas Supply, Series B (RB)     
 200,000   4.00%, 07/01/23   216,912 
 465,000   4.00%, 10/01/24 (c) (p)   518,484 
     Kentucky State Property and Building Commission No. 112, Series B (RB)     
 570,000   5.00%, 11/01/22   621,796 
 320,000   5.00%, 11/01/23   361,978 
     Kentucky Turnpike Authority, Series B (RB)     
 310,000   5.00%, 07/01/22   332,348 
 125,000   5.00%, 07/01/24   143,414 
         3,000,410 
Louisiana: 0.4%     
 175,000   Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, LCTCS Act 391 Project (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/22
   189,259 
 590,000   Louisiana State Citizens Property Insurance Corp. (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/23
   652,581 
         841,840 
Maryland: 3.2%     
 450,000   County of Baltimore (CP)
5.00%, 03/01/26
   554,391 
 500,000   Maryland Stadium Authority, Baltimore City Public School Construction and Revitalization Program (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)
   626,105 
 320,000   Maryland State Stadium Authority, Baltimore City Public Schools (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/23
   356,234 
 410,000   Montgomery County, Consolidated Public Improvement, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 12/01/23
   469,848 
 165,000   State of Maryland, Department of Transportation (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/24
   194,533 
 200,000   State of Maryland, Department of Transportation, Third Issue (RB)
5.00%, 12/15/23
   229,286 
 790,000   State of Maryland, State and Local Facilities Loan, First Series (GO)
5.00%, 06/01/22
   849,574 
 2,730,000   State of Maryland, State and Local Facilities Loan, First Series A (GO)
5.00%, 03/15/24
   3,161,122 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Maryland: (continued)     
$145,000   State of Maryland, State and Local Facilities Loan, Second Series (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/22
  $157,087 
 500,000   State of Maryland, State and Local Facilities Loan, Second Series A (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/25
   609,540 
         7,207,720 
Massachusetts: 2.4%     
 860,000   Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Federal Highway Grant Anticipation, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/15/23 (c)
   966,494 
 900,000   Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series D (GO)
5.00%, 07/01/23
   1,013,247 
 750,000   Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series E (GO)
3.00%, 12/01/25
   848,730 
 125,000   Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 12/01/21
   130,056 
     Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Harvard University Issue, Series A (RB)     
 1,025,000   5.00%, 07/15/26   1,290,014 
 500,000   5.00%, 10/15/26   633,445 
     Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, Series C (RB)     
 250,000   5.00%, 08/01/22   270,795 
 220,000   5.00%, 08/01/23   248,477 
         5,401,258 
Michigan: 1.1%     
 200,000   Michigan Finance Authority, Henry Ford Health System (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/21
   208,818 
 100,000   Michigan State Building Authority, Series I (RB)
5.00%, 04/15/23
   111,331 
 500,000   Regents of University of Michigan, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/23
   556,660 
     State of Michigan, Grant Anticipation (RB)     
 175,000   5.00%, 03/15/24   201,044 
 1,065,000   5.00%, 03/15/26   1,307,703 
 145,000   Wayne County Airport Authority, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/23
   163,256 
         2,548,812 
Minnesota: 1.4%     
 200,000   Duluth Independent School District No. 709, Series A (CP) (SD CRED PROG)
5.00%, 02/01/25
   234,506 
 480,000   Regents of University of Minnesota, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/22
   527,237 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Minnesota: (continued)     
$370,000   Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Independent School District No. 196 (GO) (SD CRED PROG)
5.00%, 02/01/22
  $391,774 
 1,200,000   State of Minnesota, Various Purpose, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/24
   1,410,228 
 510,000   State of Minnesota, Various Purpose, Series D (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/22
   552,514 
         3,116,259 
Missouri: 1.5%     
 1,000,000   City of St. Louis, St. Louis Lambert International Airport, Series A (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 07/01/23
   1,112,810 
 150,000   Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Mercy Health, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/25
   178,326 
 260,000   Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Saint Luke’s Health System, Inc. (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/22
   283,917 
 500,000   Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, Third Lien, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/25
   612,630 
 1,000,000   Missouri State Environmental Improvement and Energy Resources Authority, Water Pollution Control and Drinking Water, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
   1,207,360 
         3,395,043 
Nebraska: 1.7%     
 500,000   Central Plains Energy Project, Gas Project Crossover, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/23 (c) (p)
   560,290 
     Central Plains Energy Project, Gas Supply (RB)     
 825,000   2.50%, 05/01/25 (c) (p)   887,617 
 1,500,000   4.00%, 05/01/25 (c) (p)   1,718,340 
 525,000   Metropolitan Utilities District of Omaha, Water System (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/21
   550,888 
         3,717,135 
Nevada: 1.5%     
     Clark County Limited Tax Bond Bank, Series A (GO)     
 100,000   5.00%, 11/01/23   113,823 
 385,000   5.00%, 11/01/25   470,443 
 250,000   Clark County School District, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 06/15/23
   277,945 
     Clark County School District, Series D (GO)     
 250,000   5.00%, 06/15/23   277,945 
 290,000   5.00%, 06/15/24   334,126 
 250,000   Clark County Water Reclamation District (GO)
5.00%, 07/01/22
   269,585 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Nevada: (continued)     
$300,000   Clark County, McCarran International Airport, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/23
  $334,266 
 450,000   Clark County, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 11/01/23
   512,203 
 300,000   Las Vegas Valley Water District, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 06/01/22
   322,326 
 300,000   State of Nevada, Highway Improvement, Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/24
   357,069 
         3,269,731 
New Jersey: 2.0%     
     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, New Jersey Transit Corp. Project, Series B (RB)     
 435,000   5.00%, 11/01/23   482,854 
 100,000   5.00%, 11/01/24   112,933 
 160,000   New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Princeton University, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/22
   172,646 
 300,000   New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, AHS Hospital Corp. Issue (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/23
   332,412 
 605,000   New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/24
   665,754 
 890,000   New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/15/24
   1,003,626 
 120,000   New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/22
   126,301 
 335,000   State of New Jersey, Series T (GO)
5.00%, 06/01/22
   356,467 
 800,000   State of New Jersey, Various Purposes (GO)
5.00%, 06/01/22
   851,264 
 290,000   Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/23
   322,463 
         4,426,720 
New Mexico: 1.4%     
 325,000   New Mexico Finance Authority, Series D (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/22
   349,187 
 1,165,000   New Mexico Municipal Energy Acquisition Authority, Gas Supply (RB) (SBG)
5.00%, 02/01/25 (c) (p)
   1,378,649 
 320,000   State of New Mexico, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 03/01/23
   354,621 
     State of New Mexico, Series B (RB)     
 505,000   4.00%, 07/01/23   555,015 
 340,000   5.00%, 03/01/23   376,785 
         3,014,257 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
New York: 13.7%     
     City of New York, Series A (GO)     
$250,000   4.00%, 08/01/23  $273,580 
 670,000   5.00%, 08/01/22   723,030 
 375,000   5.00%, 08/01/22   404,681 
 100,000   5.00%, 08/01/23   112,153 
 230,000   5.00%, 08/01/24   267,674 
 500,000   City of New York, Series B-1 (GO)
5.00%, 10/01/22
   543,340 
     City of New York, Series C (GO)     
 750,000   5.00%, 08/01/24   872,850 
 750,000   5.00%, 08/01/25   901,747 
 320,000   City of New York, Series C and D (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/23
   358,890 
 100,000   City of New York, Series D-3 (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/23 (c) (p)
   111,093 
 255,000   City of New York, Series E (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/24
   296,769 
 100,000   City of Yonkers, Series C (GO)
5.00%, 10/01/23
   112,665 
     County of Nassau, Series C (GO)     
 775,000   5.00%, 10/01/22   836,295 
 200,000   5.00%, 10/01/24   231,812 
     Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., Series A (RB)     
 100,000   3.00%, 02/15/22   103,285 
 210,000   5.00%, 02/15/22   222,268 
 100,000   5.00%, 02/15/23   109,221 
 500,000   Long Island Power Authority, Electric System, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/22
   542,995 
     Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series A (RB)     
 1,125,000   4.00%, 11/15/25   1,267,031 
 1,055,000   5.00%, 11/15/24   1,116,475 
 1,500,000   Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series A-1 (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/24 (p)
   1,568,985 
 750,000   Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series A-2 (RB) (SD CRED PROG)
5.00%, 05/15/24 (p)
   781,125 
     Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series B (RB)     
 135,000   5.00%, 11/15/21   137,199 
 290,000   5.00%, 11/15/23   303,094 
 250,000   5.00%, 11/15/23   261,288 
 390,000   5.00%, 11/15/24   412,725 
     Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series C-1 (RB)     
 500,000   5.00%, 11/15/23   522,575 
 875,000   5.00%, 11/15/25   936,749 
     Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series F (RB)     
 200,000   5.00%, 11/15/23   209,030 
 235,000   5.00%, 11/15/25   251,584 
 250,000   Monroe County Industrial Development Agency, Rochester Schools Modernization Project (RB) (SAW)
5.00%, 05/01/23
   277,910 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
New York: (continued)     
$640,000   New York City Housing Development Corp., Multi-Family Housing, Series C-2 (RB)
2.20%, 11/16/20 (c)
  $640,326 
 250,000   New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Building Aid Revenue, Series S-1 (RB) (SAW)
5.00%, 07/15/24
   292,193 
 1,000,000   New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series 1 (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/22
   1,093,390 
 310,000   New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/21
   324,489 
 500,000   New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Series S-3 (RB) (SAW)
5.00%, 07/15/21 (c)
   516,275 
 530,000   New York City Water and Sewer System, Series CC-2 (RB)
5.00%, 12/15/21 (c)
   558,101 
 125,000   New York State Dormitory Authority, Columbia University (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/24
   148,009 
 240,000   New York State Dormitory Authority, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25
   284,981 
 300,000   New York State Dormitory Authority, New York City Issue, Series 1 (RB) (SAW)
5.00%, 01/15/23
   327,426 
 110,000   New York State Dormitory Authority, New York University, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/24
   128,239 
     New York State Dormitory Authority, School Districts Bond Financing Program, Series A (RB) (SAW)     
 250,000   5.00%, 10/01/22   270,023 
 365,000   5.00%, 10/01/23   408,858 
 385,000   5.00%, 10/01/25   459,628 
 300,000   New York State Dormitory Authority, School Districts Bond Financing Program, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/24
   347,466 
 1,000,000   New York State Dormitory Authority, State Personal Income Tax, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 02/15/23
   1,104,700 
     New York State Dormitory Authority, State Personal Income Tax, Series D (RB)     
 770,000   5.00%, 02/15/22   816,215 
 815,000   5.00%, 02/15/23   900,330 
 1,000,000   5.00%, 02/15/25   1,187,080 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
New York: (continued)     
$350,000   New York State Dormitory Authority, State Personal Income Tax, Series E (RB)
5.00%, 03/15/25
  $416,657 
 445,000   New York State Dormitory Authority, State Sales Tax, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 03/15/23
   493,389 
 100,000   New York State Dormitory Authority, State Sales Tax, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 03/15/23
   110,874 
     New York State Dormitory Authority, State Sales Tax, Series C (RB)     
 155,000   5.00%, 03/15/24   178,692 
 775,000   5.00%, 03/15/25   924,815 
 495,000   New York State Dormitory Authority, State Sales Tax, Series E (RB)
5.00%, 03/15/26
   607,716 
 500,000   New York State Dormitory Authority, State University Dormitory Facilities, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25
   594,975 
 250,000   New York State Housing Finance Agency, Series I (RB) (SAW)
1.75%, 02/01/22 (c)
   253,225 
 165,000   New York State Thruway Authority, Series L (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/24
   187,259 
 790,000   New York State Urban Development Corp., State Personal Income, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 03/15/23
   875,905 
 500,000   TSASC, Inc., Tobacco Settlement Bonds, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/22
   530,860 
 320,000   Utility Debt Securitization Authority, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 12/15/22 (c)
   351,933 
         30,404,147 
North Carolina: 1.3%     
     Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority, Carolinas Healthcare System, Series A (RB)     
 115,000   4.00%, 01/15/23   123,982 
 105,000   5.00%, 01/15/22   110,411 
 290,000   County of Durham (GO)
4.00%, 10/01/24
   332,227 
 350,000   Mecklenburg County, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 12/01/21
   368,039 
 665,000   State of North Carolina, Department of State Treasurer, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 06/01/25
   807,623 
 500,000   State of North Carolina, Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle (RB)
5.00%, 03/01/23
   553,480 
 500,000   State of North Carolina, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 06/01/24
   584,770 
         2,880,532 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Ohio: 3.0%     
$530,000   American Municipal Power, Inc., Series A (RB)
5.00%, 02/15/23
  $585,231 
 260,000   City of Cleveland, Airport System Revenue, Series B (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 01/01/23
   283,884 
 100,000   County of Allen, Ohio Hospital Facilities, Mercy Health, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/25
   119,974 
     County of Hamilton, Sales Tax, Series A (RB)     
 100,000   5.00%, 12/01/21   105,042 
 500,000   5.00%, 12/01/25   603,460 
 155,000   Hamilton County, Sales Tax Revenue, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/23
   175,578 
 200,000   Ohio Water Development Authority, Water Pollution Control, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/24
   233,674 
 1,325,000   State of Ohio Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Health System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/25
   1,571,596 
 100,000   State of Ohio, Common School, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 09/15/25
   122,266 
 560,000   State of Ohio, Higher Educational Facility, Case Western Reserve University Project (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/23
   631,596 
 200,000   State of Ohio, Highway Capital Improvement, Series S (GO)
5.00%, 05/01/22
   214,350 
 675,000   State of Ohio, Highway Capital Improvement, Series T (GO)
5.00%, 11/01/22
   739,172 
 1,000,000   State of Ohio, Highway Capital Improvement, Series U (GO)
5.00%, 05/01/23
   1,118,540 
 115,000   State of Ohio, Miami University (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/25
   139,802 
         6,644,165 
Oklahoma: 0.8%     
     Oklahoma County Independent School District No. 89, Series A (GO)     
 500,000   0.05%, 07/01/22   498,015 
 450,000   1.25%, 07/01/24   459,747 
 500,000   Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, Integris Obligated Group, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/22
   538,775 
 350,000   Tulsa Public Facilities Authority (RB)
3.00%, 06/01/25
   383,362 
         1,879,899 
Oregon: 0.2%     
 365,000   State of Oregon, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 05/01/22
   391,017 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Pennsylvania: 4.7%
$300,000   Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/15/25
  $359,562 
 385,000   Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, Sewer Revenue (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/22
   422,299 
 250,000   Berks County Industrial Development Authority, Tower Health Project (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/25
   276,505 
     City of Philadelphia, Series A (GO)     
 200,000   5.00%, 08/01/24   231,550 
 245,000   5.00%, 08/01/25   293,174 
 300,000   5.00%, 08/01/25   358,989 
 310,000   City of Philadelphia, Water and Wastewater Revenue (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/22
   337,494 
 250,000   Commonwealth Financing Authority, Tobacco Master Settlement Payment (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/23
   278,285 
 100,000   Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, First Series (GO)
5.00%, 09/15/23
   113,085 
     Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Second Series (GO)     
 880,000   5.00%, 01/15/22   929,720 
 590,000   5.00%, 09/15/22   641,348 
 370,000   5.00%, 01/15/23   407,248 
     Delaware River Port Authority, Series B (RB)     
 350,000   5.00%, 01/01/25   412,440 
 1,170,000   5.00%, 01/01/26   1,422,966 
 270,000   Lancaster County Hospital Authority, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/22
   290,939 
 330,000   Lehigh County Industrial Development Authority, PPL Electric Utilities Corp. Project, Series B (RB)
1.80%, 08/15/22 (p)
   333,643 
 500,000   Montgomery County, Higher Education and Health Authority, Thomas Jefferson University, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/23
   558,835 
 150,000   Northampton County, General Purpose Authority (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/23
   169,629 
 310,000   Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, UPMC (RB)
5.00%, 03/15/24
   355,127 
     Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Series AT-1 (RB)     
 175,000   5.00%, 06/15/23   195,046 
 100,000   5.00%, 06/15/25   119,632 
 350,000   Pennsylvania State University, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/22
   379,960 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Pennsylvania: (continued)
$400,000   Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/24
  $456,980 
 660,000   Philadelphia School District, Series F (GO) (SAW)
5.00%, 09/01/25
   785,631 
     School District of Philadelphia, Series F (GO) (SAW)     
 100,000   5.00%, 09/01/22   107,852 
 120,000   5.00%, 09/01/24   139,040 
 115,000   Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/23
   128,074 
         10,505,053 
Rhode Island: 0.6%
 235,000   Rhode Island Commerce Corp., Department of Transportation, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/15/22
   251,847 
 1,000,000   Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corp., Lifespan Obligated Group Issue (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/23
   1,088,460 
         1,340,307 
South Carolina: 1.6%
 510,000   County of Charleston, Series C (GO) (SAW)
5.00%, 11/01/24
   606,048 
 500,000   County of York (GO) (SAW)
5.00%, 04/01/24
   580,720 
 1,500,000   Patriots Energy Group Financing Agency, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 11/01/23 (c) (p)
   1,652,790 
 350,000   State of South Carolina, Series B (GO) (SAW)
5.00%, 04/01/24
   406,504 
 330,000   York County, South Carolina Fort Mill School District No. 4, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 03/01/23
   365,950 
         3,612,012 
Tennessee: 1.7%
     Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (GO)     
 200,000   5.00%, 07/01/24   234,358 
 525,000   5.00%, 07/01/26   657,715 
 450,000   Shelby County, Tennessee Health, Educational and Housing Facility Board, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/26
   547,312 
 500,000   Tennergy Corp., Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/24 (c) (p)
   580,840 
 1,050,000   Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp. (RB)
4.00%, 08/01/25 (c) (p)
   1,193,976 
 560,000   Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., Series A (RB)
4.00%, 02/01/23 (c) (p)
   601,098 
         3,815,299 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Texas: 8.8%
$300,000   Aldine Independent School District, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 02/15/23
  $332,715 
 500,000   Austin Independent School District (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/26
   627,770 
 725,000   Bexar County Hospital District (GO)
5.00%, 02/15/24
   833,880 
 250,000   Board of Regents of the University of North Texas System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 04/15/22
   266,835 
 275,000   Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, Series H (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/23
   311,509 
 1,000,000   Brazosport Independent School District (GO)
5.00%, 02/15/23
   1,107,110 
     City of Austin, Water and Wastewater System (RB)     
 200,000   5.00%, 05/15/22   214,562 
 290,000   5.00%, 11/15/22   317,982 
 105,000   City of Fort Worth (GO)
5.00%, 03/01/24
   121,242 
 350,000   City of Fort Worth, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 03/01/23
   388,213 
 250,000   City of Houston, Airport System, Series D (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/24
   290,165 
     City of Houston, Public Improvement, Series A (GO)     
 500,000   5.00%, 03/01/22   531,390 
 250,000   5.00%, 03/01/22   265,695 
 250,000   City of Houston, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 03/01/23
   276,618 
 500,000   City of San Antonio, General Improvement (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/25
   609,275 
     Colorado River Municipal Water District (RB)     
 115,000   5.00%, 01/01/24   131,683 
 405,000   5.00%, 01/01/26   496,716 
 150,000   Conroe Independent School District (GO)
5.00%, 02/15/23
   166,103 
 125,000   Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (GO)
5.00%, 02/15/24
   144,216 
 375,000   Dallas County, Combination Tax and Parking Garage (GO)
5.00%, 08/15/23
   423,885 
 150,000   Fort Worth Independent School District (GO)
5.00%, 02/15/24
   173,060 
 325,000   Grand Parkway Transportation Corp. (RB)
5.00%, 02/01/23
   354,998 
 320,000   Harris County, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Baylor College of Medicine (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/23
   358,803 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Texas: (continued)
$500,000   Harris County, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Texas Children’s Hospital, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/24
  $585,000 
 320,000   Harris County, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 10/01/22
   349,219 
     Houston Independent School District, Limited Tax School House (GO)     
 440,000   5.00%, 02/15/22   466,937 
 155,000   5.00%, 02/15/24   178,664 
     Houston Independent School District, Limited Tax School House, Series A (GO)     
 650,000   5.00%, 02/15/23   719,621 
 165,000   5.00%, 02/15/24   190,191 
 455,000   Houston Independent School District, Maintenance Tax Notes (GO)
5.00%, 07/15/26
   568,563 
 500,000   Irving Independent School District, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 02/15/24
   577,400 
 250,000   Judson Independent School District (GO)
5.00%, 02/01/25
   299,025 
 290,000   Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/24
   342,331 
 160,000   New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Children’s Health System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/23
   179,243 
 150,000   North Texas Tollway Authority, First Tier, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/25
   178,190 
 500,000   North Texas Tollway Authority, First Tier, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)
   590,105 
 390,000   Northwest Independent School District, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 02/15/23
   431,866 
 425,000   Plano Independent School District (GO)
5.00%, 02/15/22
   451,018 
     Port of Houston Authority of Harris County, Series A-2 (GO)     
 500,000   5.00%, 10/01/24   590,750 
 500,000   5.00%, 10/01/25   612,000 
 430,000   State of Texas, Water Infrastructure Fund, Series B-2 (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)
   506,566 
 500,000   State of Texas, Water Infrastructure Fund, Series B-3 (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/25
   609,275 
     Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Texas Health Resources System, Series A (RB)     
 250,000   5.00%, 02/15/24   285,343 
 250,000   5.00%, 02/15/25   295,575 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Texas: (continued)
$315,000   Texas Transportation Commission, State Highway Fund, First Tier, Series B (RB)
4.00%, 10/01/21 (p)
  $325,420 
     Texas Water Development Board (RB)     
 350,000   5.00%, 08/01/23   395,510 
 225,000   5.00%, 08/01/25   273,818 
 340,000   Texas Water Development Board, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 04/15/23
   379,501 
 345,000   Trinity River Authority, Regional Wastewater System (RB)
3.00%, 08/01/22
   361,688 
         19,487,244 
Utah: 1.3%
     State of Utah (GO)     
 500,000   5.00%, 07/01/23   563,340 
 290,000   5.00%, 07/01/25   353,400 
 500,000   5.00%, 07/01/26   627,985 
 100,000   University of Utah, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/23
   113,003 
 1,000,000   Utah County, IHC Health Services, Inc., Series B-1 (RB)
5.00%, 02/01/24 (c) (p)
   1,164,670 
         2,822,398 
Virginia: 2.4%
 240,000   City of Alexandria, Series C (GO) (SAW)
5.00%, 07/01/23
   270,336 
 125,000   City of Richmond, Public Utility Revenue, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 01/15/25
   149,851 
 1,000,000   County of Chesterfield, Series B (GO) (SAW)
5.00%, 01/01/23
   1,102,790 
 125,000   Fairfax County Industrial Development Authority, Inova Health System Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/24
   144,689 
 1,000,000   Louisa Industrial Development Authority, Virginia Electric and Power Company Project, Series A (RB)
(SAW)
1.90%, 06/01/23 (p)
   1,031,990 
 250,000   Virginia College Building Authority, 21st Century College and Equipment Programs Educational Facilities, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 02/01/22
   264,875 
 135,000   Virginia College Building Authority, 21st Century College and Equipment Programs Educational Facilities, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 02/01/24
   155,419 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Virginia: (continued)
$250,000   Virginia College Building Authority, 21st Century College and Equipment Programs Educational Facilities, Series E (RB)
5.00%, 02/01/23
  $276,683 
 125,000   Virginia College Building Authority, Educational Facilities, Public Higher Education Financing Program, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/22
   135,893 
     Virginia Commonwealth Transportation Board (RB)     
 150,000   5.00%, 09/15/22   163,260 
 400,000   5.00%, 09/15/23   453,448 
 325,000   5.00%, 09/15/24   382,922 
 175,000   Virginia Commonwealth Transportation Board, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/23
   195,687 
     Virginia Public Building Authority, Series A (RB)     
 160,000   5.00%, 08/01/23   180,805 
 120,000   5.00%, 08/01/24   141,170 
 265,000   5.00%, 08/01/26   332,890 
         5,382,708 
Washington: 2.0%
 500,000   Clark County Public Utility District No. 1 (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/26
   614,660 
 100,000   County of King (GO)
5.00%, 07/01/24
   117,179 
     Energy Northwest, Colombia Generating Station Electric, Series A (RB)     
 465,000   5.00%, 07/01/22   501,428 
 100,000   5.00%, 07/01/23   112,497 
 455,000   5.00%, 07/01/24   532,800 
 100,000   State of Washington, Certificates of Participation, State and Local Agency Real and Personal Property, Series A (CP)
5.00%, 07/01/21
   103,129 
 200,000   State of Washington, Series D (GO)
5.00%, 02/01/24
   230,392 
 750,000   State of Washington, Various Purpose, Series R-A (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/24
   881,085 
 1,000,000   Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, CommonSpirit Health, Series B-1 (RB)
5.00%, 02/01/24 (c) (p)
   1,122,590 
 270,000   Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Virginia Mason Medical Center (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/25
   303,442 
         4,519,202 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
West Virginia: 0.2%
$410,000   State of West Virginia, Commissioner of Highways, Surface Transportation Improvements, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/23
  $463,673 
Wisconsin: 2.2%
 545,000   City of Madison, Series A (GO)
4.00%, 10/01/22
   584,267 
     City of Milwaukee, Series N2 (GO)     
 100,000   4.00%, 03/01/23   108,138 
 750,000   4.00%, 03/01/25   859,567 
     City of Milwaukee, Series N4 (GO)     
 225,000   5.00%, 04/01/24   258,833 
 125,000   5.00%, 04/01/25   149,016 
 500,000   5.00%, 04/01/26   610,190 
     State of Wisconsin, Series 1 (GO)     
 125,000   5.00%, 11/01/21   130,933 
 210,000   5.00%, 11/01/21   219,967 
 500,000   5.00%, 11/01/22   547,430 
 310,000   5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)   373,817 
 815,000   State of Wisconsin, Series C (GO)
5.00%, 05/01/24 (c)
   948,676 
 120,000   Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Series 2 (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/24
   140,567 
         4,931,401 
Total Municipal Bonds: 98.5%
(Cost: $213,959,791)
   218,822,236 
Other assets less liabilities: 1.5%   3,373,027 
NET ASSETS: 100.0%  $222,195,263 


 

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Definitions:  
AGM Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
CP Certificate of Participation
GO General Obligation
RB Revenue Bond
SAW State Aid Withholding
SBG School Board Guaranteed
SD CRED PROG Special District Credit Enhancement Program
TA Tax Allocation

 

Footnotes:
(c) Callable Security — the redemption date shown is when the security may be redeemed by the issuer
(p) Puttable Security — the redemption date shown is when the security may be redeemed by the investor

 

Summary of Investments
By Sector                             
  % of Investments   Value  
Education     5.4%  $11,721,772 
Health Care     7.7    16,878,386 
Housing     0.4    893,551 
Industrial Revenue     8.8    19,333,637 
Leasing     6.0    13,235,010 
Local     16.9    36,977,587 
Power     3.2    6,946,810 
Special Tax     10.2    22,380,026 
State     20.5    44,852,641 
Tobacco     1.6    3,437,474 
Transportation     13.0    28,361,431 
Water & Sewer     6.3     13,803,911  
             100.0%  $218,822,236 

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of October 31, 2020 is as follows:

 

   Level 1
Quoted
Prices
  Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
   Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
  Value 
Total Municipal Bonds*    $   $218,822,236        $      $218,822,236 

 

 

* See Schedule of Investments for geographic sector breakouts.

 

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VANECK VECTORS ETF TRUST

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

October 31, 2020 (unaudited)

 

   CEF Municipal
Income
ETF
  High Yield
Muni
ETF
  Intermediate
Muni
ETF
Assets:               
Investments, at value               
Unaffiliated issuers (1)  $147,585,398   $2,704,324,701   $1,690,129,066 
Affiliated issuers (2)            
Cash   542    15,606,013    3,670,504 
Receivables:               
Investment securities sold       2,159,391     
Shares of beneficial interest sold           15,308,140 
Dividends and interest   457,974    42,466,420    18,632,542 
Total assets   148,043,914    2,764,556,525    1,727,740,252 
                
Liabilities:               
Payables:               
Investment securities purchased       2,679,520    15,238,153 
Line of credit   143,452         
Due to Adviser   53,178    809,016    343,606 
Deferred Trustee fees   4,195    3,184    3,000 
Accrued expenses   117         
Total liabilities   200,942    3,491,720    15,584,759 
NET ASSETS  $147,842,972   $2,761,064,805   $1,712,155,493 
Shares outstanding   5,525,000    46,246,401    33,548,916 
Net asset value, redemption and offering price per share  $26.76   $59.70   $51.03 
                
Net assets consist of:               
Aggregate paid in capital  $154,516,155   $2,913,826,797   $1,617,171,561 
Total distributable earnings (loss)   (6,673,183)   (152,761,992)   94,983,932 
NET ASSETS  $147,842,972   $2,761,064,805   $1,712,155,493 
(1)   Cost of investments – Unaffiliated issuers  $149,126,670   $2,761,073,487   $1,608,189,077 
(2)   Cost of investments – Affiliated issuers  $   $   $ 

 

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132

 

 

Long Muni
ETF
  Muni
Allocation
ETF
  Short High
Yield Muni
ETF
  Short Muni
ETF
                  
$214,949,002   $   $226,903,872   $218,822,236 
     4,852,336         
 1,114,271    4,136    1,114,876    675,685 
             1,769,499 
              
 2,391,483        3,150,316    2,631,370 
 218,454,756    4,856,472    231,169,064    223,898,790 
                  
         543,420    1,664,408 
              
 44,056    330    68,491    37,519 
 1,517            1,600 
         97     
 45,573    330    612,008    1,703,527 
$218,409,183   $4,856,142   $230,557,056   $222,195,263 
 10,300,000    200,000    9,500,000    12,350,000 
                  
$21.20   $24.28   $24.27   $17.99 
                  
$209,810,089   $5,416,478   $241,172,491   $217,715,820 
 8,599,094    (560,336)   (10,615,435)   4,479,443 
$218,409,183   $4,856,142   $230,557,056   $222,195,263 
$207,636,432   $   $229,966,173   $213,959,791 
$   $4,680,958   $   $ 

 

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2020 (unaudited)

 

   CEF Municipal
Income
ETF
  High Yield
Muni
ETF
  Intermediate
Muni
ETF
Income:               
Interest  $23   $61,091,219   $18,252,585 
Dividends – unaffiliated issuers   3,606,705         
Dividends – affiliated issuers            
Total income   3,606,728    61,091,219    18,252,585 
                
Expenses:               
Management fees   311,163    4,883,897    1,986,281 
Interest   1,829        109 
Total expenses   312,992    4,883,897    1,986,390 
Net investment income   3,293,736    56,207,322    16,266,195 
                
Net realized gain (loss) on:               
Investments – unaffiliated issuers   (569,074)   (15,514,062)   3,478,185 
Investments – affiliated issuers            
In-kind redemptions   613,632    (47,438,116)   7,939,888 
Net realized gain (loss)   44,558    (62,952,178)   11,418,073 
                
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:               
Investments – unaffiliated issuers   13,766,185    230,166,532    54,306,066 
Investments – affiliated issuers            
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   13,766,185    230,166,532    54,306,066 
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations  $17,104,479   $223,421,676   $81,990,334 

 

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134

 

 

Long Muni
ETF
  Muni
Allocation
ETF
  Short High
Yield Muni
ETF
  Short Muni
ETF
                  
$2,930,652   $   $3,964,746   $1,694,348 
              
     63,291         
 2,930,652    63,291    3,964,746    1,694,348 
                  
 252,479    1,951    412,032    212,589 
 664        1,523    505 
 253,143    1,951    413,555    213,094 
 2,677,509    61,340    3,551,191    1,481,254 
                  
 597,607        (641,563)   450,736 
     128,390         
 392,830        (2,760,437)   3,652 
 990,437    128,390    (3,402,000)   454,388 
                  
 9,012,300        15,071,957    4,727,845 
     145,752         
 9,012,300    145,752    15,071,957    4,727,845 
$12,680,246   $335,482   $15,221,148   $6,663,487 

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

   CEF Municipal Income ETF  High Yield Muni ETF
         
   Six Months
Ended
October 31, 2020
  Year Ended
April 30, 2020
  Six Months
Ended
October 31, 2020
  Year Ended
April 30, 2020
   (unaudited)      (unaudited)    
Operations:                    
Net investment income  $3,293,736   $6,418,465   $56,207,322   $135,063,522 
Net realized gain (loss)   44,558    (1,348,736)   (62,952,178)   (73,112,724)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   13,766,185    (12,581,766)   230,166,532    (329,370,475)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   17,104,479    (7,512,037)   223,421,676    (267,419,677)
                     
Distributions to shareholders:                    
From distributable earnings   (3,105,755)   (6,488,575)   (57,432,392)   (130,789,239)
                     
Share transactions:**                    
Proceeds from sale of shares   4,712,718    55,048,993    446,865,245    1,221,086,378 
Cost of shares redeemed   (13,254,860)   (42,631,985)   (422,156,285)   (908,446,635)
Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions   (8,542,142)   12,417,008    24,708,960    312,639,743 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets   5,456,582    (1,583,604)   190,698,244    (85,569,173)
Net Assets, beginning of period   142,386,390    143,969,994    2,570,366,561    2,655,935,734 
Net Assets, end of period  $147,842,972   $142,386,390   $2,761,064,805   $2,570,366,561 
                     
** Shares of Common Stock Issued (no par value)                    
Shares sold   175,000    2,050,000    7,600,000    18,950,000 
Shares redeemed   (500,000)   (1,700,000)   (7,150,000)   (15,450,000)
Net increase (decrease)   (325,000)   350,000    450,000    3,500,000 

 

 

 

* Commencement of operations

 

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136

 

 

Intermediate Muni ETF  Long Muni ETF  Muni Allocation ETF
Six Months
Ended
October 31, 2020
  Year Ended
April 30, 2020
  Six Months
Ended
October 31, 2020
  Year Ended
April 30, 2020
  Six Months
Ended
October 31, 2020
  For the Period
May 15, 2019*
through
April 30, 2020
(unaudited)       (unaudited)       (unaudited)     
                  
$16,266,195   $39,019,165   $2,677,509   $5,189,400   $61,340   $116,669 
 11,418,073    21,694,749    990,437    1,034,127    128,390    (833,509)
 54,306,066    (15,398,761)   9,012,300    (5,040,336)   145,752    25,626 
                       
 81,990,334    45,315,153    12,680,246    1,183,191    335,482    (691,214)
                       
 (16,589,914)   (41,718,531)   (2,657,750)   (5,352,305)   (71,500)   (95,420)
                       
 232,714,852    357,137,377    19,070,197    76,206,819        7,683,791 
 (167,639,202)   (499,235,628)   (10,481,539)   (25,241,268)       (2,304,997)
                       
 65,075,650    (142,098,251)   8,588,658    50,965,551        5,378,794 
 130,476,070    (138,501,629)   18,611,154    46,796,437    263,982    4,592,160 
 1,581,679,423    1,720,181,052    199,798,029    153,001,592    4,592,160     
$1,712,155,493   $1,581,679,423   $218,409,183   $199,798,029   $4,856,142   $4,592,160 
                       
 4,550,000    7,100,000    900,000    3,600,000        300,000 
 (3,300,000)   (9,950,000)   (500,000)   (1,200,000)       (100,000)
 1,250,000    (2,850,000)   400,000    2,400,000        200,000 

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

(continued)

 

   Short High Yield Muni ETF  Short Muni ETF
   Six Months
Ended
October 31, 2020
  Year Ended
April 30, 2020
  Six Months
Ended
October 31, 2020
  Year Ended
April 30, 2020
   (unaudited)         (unaudited)     
                     
Operations:                    
Net investment income  $3,551,191   $8,443,972   $1,481,254   $3,108,014 
Net realized gain (loss)   (3,402,000)   (1,555,306)   454,388    824,500 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   15,071,957    (20,189,964)   4,727,845    (757,914)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   15,221,148    (13,301,298)   6,663,487    3,174,600 
                     
Distributions to shareholders:                    
From distributable earnings   (3,680,050)   (7,999,685)   (1,606,160)   (3,177,000)
                     
Share transactions:**                    
Proceeds from sale of shares   2,437,596    97,158,157    15,345,620    9,788,193 
Cost of shares redeemed   (46,687,411)   (15,135,972)   (1,805,548)   (7,062,607)
Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions   (44,249,815)   82,022,185    13,540,072    2,725,586 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets   (32,708,717)   60,721,202    18,597,399    2,723,186 
Net Assets, beginning of period   263,265,773    202,544,571    203,597,864    200,874,678 
Net Assets, end of period  $230,557,056   $263,265,773   $222,195,263   $203,597,864 
                     
** Shares of Common Stock Issued (no par value)                
Shares sold   100,000    3,850,000    850,000    550,000 
Shares redeemed   (2,000,000)   (650,000)   (100,000)   (400,000)
Net increase (decrease)   (1,900,000)   3,200,000    750,000    150,000 

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a share outstanding throughout each period:

 

   CEF Municipal Income ETF  
   For the Six
Months Ended
October 31,
  For the Year Ended April 30,  
   2020  2020  2019  2018  2017  2016  
   (unaudited)                                
Net asset value, beginning of period       $24.34        $26.18        $24.97        $26.58        $28.50        $26.62   
Income from investment operations:                                            
Net investment income     0.57(a)     1.09(a)     1.16(a)     1.27(a)     1.37      1.39   
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     2.38      (1.83)     1.21      (1.61)     (1.90)     1.88   
Total from investment operations     2.95      (0.74)     2.37      (0.34)     (0.53)     3.27   
Less:                                            
Dividends from net investment income     (0.53)     (1.10)     (1.16)     (1.27)     (1.39)     (1.39)  
Net asset value, end of period    $26.76     $24.34     $26.18     $24.97     $26.58     $28.50   
Total return (b)     12.17%(c)     (3.17)%     9.83%     (1.45)%     (1.93)%     12.87%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data                                            
Net assets, end of period (000’s)    $ 147,843     $ 142,386     $ 143,970     $ 94,876     $ 83,719     $ 95,475   
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (f)      0.40%(d)     0.45%     0.48%     0.50%     0.51%     0.54%  
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (f)     0.40%(d)     0.40%     0.40%     0.40%     0.40%     0.40%  
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense (f)     0.40%(d)     0.40%     0.40%     0.40%     0.40%     0.40%  
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (f)     4.24%(d)     4.02%     4.67%     4.78%     4.98%     5.38%  
Portfolio turnover rate (e)     7%(c)     10%     13%     9%     12%     10%  
                                             
   High Yield Muni ETF #  
   For the Six
Months Ended
October 31,
 

 

For the Year Ended April 30,

 
   2020  2020  2019  2018  2017  2016  
   (unaudited)                                
Net asset value, beginning of period    $56.13     $62.79     $62.16     $61.52     $63.18     $62.12   
Income from investment operations:                                            
Net investment income     1.20(a)     2.69(a)     2.67(a)     2.72(a)     2.68      2.96   
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     3.60      (6.73)     0.64      0.60      (1.64)     0.98   
Total from investment operations     4.80      (4.04)     3.31      3.32      1.04      3.94   
Less:                                            
Dividends from net investment income     (1.23)     (2.62)     (2.68)     (2.68)     (2.70)     (2.88)  
Net asset value, end of period    $59.70     $56.13     $62.79     $62.16     $61.52     $63.18   
Total return (b)     8.61%(c)     (6.86)%     5.46%     5.48%     1.69%     6.59%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data                                            
Net assets, end of period (000’s)    $ 2,761,065     $ 2,570,367     $ 2,655,936     $ 2,436,743     $ 2,106,741     $ 1,882,555   
Ratio of expenses to average net assets     0.35%(d)     0.35%     0.35%     0.35%     0.35%     0.35%  
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense     0.35%(d)     0.35%     0.35%     0.35%     0.35%     0.35%  
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets     4.03%(d)     4.26%     4.31%     4.37%     4.36%     4.86%  
Portfolio turnover rate (e)     5%(c)     12%     10%     14%     10%     8%  

 

 

 

(a) Calculated based upon average shares outstanding
(b) Total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of period, reinvestment of any dividends and distributions at net asset value on the dividend/distributions payment date and a redemption at the net asset value on the last day of the period. The return includes adjustments in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and as such, the net asset values for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. The return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends/distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
(c) Not Annualized
(d) Annualized
(e) Portfolio turnover rates exclude securities received or delivered as a result of processing in-kind capital share transactions.
(f) The ratios represented do not reflect the Fund’s proportionate share of income and expenses from the Fund’s investment in underlying funds.
# On October 26, 2018, the Fund effected a 1 for 2 reverse share split (See Note 10). Per share data has been adjusted to reflect the reverse share split.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a share outstanding throughout each period:

 

   Intermediate Muni ETF #  
   For the Six
Months Ended
October 31,
  For the Year Ended April 30,  
   2020  2020  2019  2018  2017  2016  
   (unaudited)                                
Net asset value, beginning of period       $48.97        $48.94        $46.83        $47.40        $48.84        $46.98   
Income from investment operations:                                            
Net investment income     0.51(a)     1.09(a)     1.12(a)     1.08(a)     1.06      1.10   
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     2.07      0.10      2.11      (0.59)     (1.44)     1.86   
Total from investment operations     2.58      1.19      3.23      0.49      (0.38)     2.96   
Less:                                            
Dividends from net investment income     (0.52)     (1.10)     (1.12)     (1.06)     (1.06)     (1.10)  
Distributions from net realized capital gains           (0.06)                          
Total dividends and distributions     (0.52)     (1.16)     (1.12)     (1.06)     (1.06)     (1.10)  
Net asset value, end of period    $51.03     $48.97     $48.94     $46.83     $47.40     $48.84   
Total return (b)     5.28%(c)     2.40%     6.98%     1.04%     (0.80)%     6.38%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data                                            
Net assets, end of period (000’s)    $ 1,712,155     $ 1,581,679     $ 1,720,181     $ 1,697,602     $ 1,592,512     $ 1,418,799   
Ratio of expenses to average net assets     0.24%(d)     0.24%     0.24%     0.24%     0.24%     0.24%  
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense     0.24%(d)     0.24%     0.24%     0.24%     0.24%     0.24%  
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets     1.96%(d)     2.17%     2.37%     2.24%     2.22%     2.32%  
Portfolio turnover rate (e)     6%(c)     7%     7%     9%     7%     2%  
                                             
   Long Muni ETF  
   For the Six
Months Ended
October 31,
  For the Year Ended April 30,  
   2020  2020  2019  2018  2017  2016  
   (unaudited)                                
Net asset value, beginning of period    $20.18     $20.40     $19.63     $19.63     $20.43     $19.60   
Income from investment operations:                                            
Net investment income     0.27(a)     0.57(a)     0.60(a)     0.59(a)     0.60      0.66   
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     1.02      (0.20)     0.77      0.01      (0.79)     0.83   
Total from investment operations     1.29      0.37      1.37      0.60      (0.19)     1.49   
Less:                                            
Dividends from net investment income     (0.27)     (0.57)     (0.60)     (0.60)     (0.61)     (0.66)  
Distributions from net realized capital gains           (0.02)                          
Total dividends and distributions     (0.27)     (0.59)     (0.60)     (0.60)     (0.61)     (0.66)  
Net asset value, end of period    $21.20     $20.18     $20.40     $19.63     $19.63     $20.43   
Total return (b)     6.42%(c)     1.75%     7.15%     3.02%     (0.99)%     7.80%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data                                            
Net assets, end of period (000’s)    $ 218,409     $ 199,798     $ 153,002     $ 154,107     $ 161,965     $ 156,292   
Ratio of expenses to average net assets     0.24%(d)     0.24%     0.24%     0.24%     0.24%     0.24%  
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense     0.24%(d)     0.24%     0.24%     0.24%     0.24%     0.24%  
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets     2.54%(d)     2.72%     3.06%     2.96%     2.99%     3.36%  
Portfolio turnover rate (e)     11%(c)     22%     22%     33%     17%     3%  

 

 

 

(a) Calculated based upon average shares outstanding
(b) Total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of period, reinvestment of any dividends and distributions at net asset value on the dividend/distributions payment date and a redemption at the net asset value on the last day of the period. The return includes adjustments in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and as such, the net asset values for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. The return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends/distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
(c) Not Annualized
(d) Annualized
(e) Portfolio turnover rates exclude securities received or delivered as a result of processing in-kind capital share transactions.
# On October 26, 2018, the Fund effected a 1 for 2 reverse share split (See Note 10). Per share data has been adjusted to reflect the reverse share split.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a share outstanding throughout each period:

 

   Muni Allocation ETF                          
   For the Six
Months Ended
October 31,
2020
  For the Period
May 15, 2019(a)
through April 30,
2020
                          
   (unaudited)                                
Net asset value, beginning of period    $22.96     $25.05                               
Income from investment operations:                                            
Net investment income (b)     0.31      0.72                               
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     1.37      (2.20)                              
Total from investment operations     1.68      (1.48)                              
Less:                                            
Dividends from net investment income     (0.36)     (0.61)                              
Net asset value, end of period    $24.28     $22.96                               
Total return (c)     7.34%(d)     (6.13)%(d)                              
Ratios/Supplemental Data                                            
Net assets, end of period (000’s)    $ 4,856     $ 4,592                               
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (g)     0.08%(e)     1.28%(e)                              
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (g)     0.08%(e)     0.08%(e)                              
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense (g)     0.08%(e)     0.08%(e)                              
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (g)     2.52%(e)     3.02%(e)                              
Portfolio turnover rate (f)     150%(d)     162%(d)                              
                                             
   Short High Yield Muni ETF  
   For the Six
Months Ended
October 31,
  For the Year Ended April 30,  
   2020  2020  2019  2018  2017  2016  
   (unaudited)                                     
Net asset value, beginning of period    $23.09     $24.70     $24.24     $24.26     $25.15     $25.43   
Income from investment operations:                                            
Net investment income     0.37(b)     0.84(b)     0.80(b)     0.76(b)     0.72      0.87   
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     1.18      (1.64)     0.43      (0.02)     (0.92)     (0.34)  
Total from investment operations     1.55      (0.80)     1.23      0.74      (0.20)     0.53   
Less:                                            
Dividends from net investment income     (0.37)     (0.81)     (0.77)     (0.76)     (0.69)     (0.81)  
Net asset value, end of period    $24.27     $23.09     $24.70     $24.24     $24.26     $25.15   
Total return (c)     6.73%(d)     (3.44)%     5.16%     3.07%     (0.81)%     2.14%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data                                            
Net assets, end of period (000’s)    $ 230,557     $ 263,266     $ 202,545     $ 134,537     $ 114,033     $ 110,672   
Ratio of expenses to average net assets     0.35%(e)     0.35%     0.35%     0.35%     0.35%     0.35%  
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense     0.35%(e)     0.35%     0.35%     0.35%     0.35%     0.35%  
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets     3.02%(e)     3.37%     3.28%     3.11%     2.93%     3.55%  
Portfolio turnover rate (f)     6%(d)     17%     22%     27%     20%     16%  

 

 

 

(a) Commencement of operations
(b) Calculated based upon average shares outstanding
(c) Total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of period, reinvestment of any dividends and distributions at net asset value on the dividend/distributions payment date and a redemption at the net asset value on the last day of the period. The return includes adjustments in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and as such, the net asset values for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. The return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends/distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
(d) Not Annualized
(e) Annualized
(f) Portfolio turnover rates exclude securities received or delivered as a result of processing in-kind capital share transactions.
(g) The ratios represented do not reflect the Fund’s proportionate share of income and expenses from the Fund’s investment in underlying funds.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a share outstanding throughout each period:

 

   Short Muni ETF  
   For the Six
Months Ended
October 31,
  For the Year Ended April 30,  
   2020  2020  2019  2018  2017  2016  
   (unaudited)                                
Net asset value, beginning of period    $17.55     $17.54     $17.18     $17.52     $17.68     $17.54   
Income from investment operations:                                            
Net investment income     0.13(a)     0.27(a)     0.27(a)     0.22(a)     0.20      0.20   
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     0.45      0.02      0.36      (0.34)     (0.17)     0.14   
Total from investment operations     0.58      0.29      0.63      (0.12)     0.03      0.34   
Less:                                            
Dividends from net investment income     (0.14)     (0.28)     (0.27)     (0.22)     (0.19)     (0.20)  
Net asset value, end of period    $17.99     $17.55     $17.54     $17.18     $17.52     $17.68   
Total return (b)     3.30%(c)     1.66%     3.70%     (0.70)%     0.20%     1.95%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data                                            
Net assets, end of period (000’s)    $ 222,195     $ 203,598     $ 200,875     $ 219,867     $ 267,138     $ 264,291   
Ratio of expenses to average net assets     0.20%(d)     0.20%     0.20%     0.20%     0.20%     0.20%  
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense     0.20%(d)     0.20%     0.20%     0.20%     0.20%     0.20%  
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets     1.39%(d)     1.54%     1.57%     1.26%     1.11%     1.13%  
Portfolio turnover rate (e)     15%(c)     34%     33%     41%     12%     3%  

 

 

 

(a) Calculated based upon average shares outstanding
(b) Total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of period, reinvestment of any dividends and distributions at net asset value on the dividend/distributions payment date and a redemption at the net asset value on the last day of the period. The return includes adjustments in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and as such, the net asset values for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. The return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends/distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
(c) Not Annualized
(d) Annualized
(e) Portfolio turnover rates exclude securities received or delivered as a result of processing in-kind capital share transactions.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

October 31, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Note 1—Fund Organization—VanEck Vectors ETF Trust (the “Trust”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company. The Trust was incorporated in Delaware as a statutory trust on March 15, 2001. The Trust operates as a series fund, and offers multiple investment portfolios, each of which represents a separate series of the Trust. These financial statements relate only to the investment portfolios listed in the diversification table below (each a “Fund” and, collectively, the “Funds”).

 

Fund Diversification Classification
CEF Municipal Income ETF (“CEF Municipal”) Diversified
High Yield Muni ETF1 (“High Yield”) Diversified
Intermediate Muni ETF2 (“Intermediate”) Diversified
Long Muni ETF3 (“Long”) Diversified
Muni Allocation ETF4 (“Muni Allocation”) Non-Diversified
Short High Yield Muni ETF5 (“Short High Yield”) Diversified
Short Muni ETF6 (“Short”) Diversified
1 Formerly known as High-Yield Municipal Index ETF
   
2 Formerly known as AMT-Free Intermediate Municipal Index ETF
   
3 Formerly known as AMT-Free Long Municipal Index ETF
   
4 Formerly known as Municipal Allocation ETF
   
5 Formerly known as Short High-Yield Municipal Index ETF
   
6 Formerly known as AMT-Free Short Municipal Index ETF

 

Each Fund’s investment objective (except for Muni Allocation) is to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of its index. The investment objective of Muni Allocation is to maximize long-term after-tax return, consisting of capital appreciation and income exempt from federal income tax. The Funds (except CEF Municipal and Muni Allocation) expect to use a sampling approach in seeking to achieve their objectives. Sampling means that Van Eck Associates Corporation (the “Adviser”) uses quantitative analysis to select bonds and other securities that represent a sample of securities in each Fund’s respective index in terms of key risk factors, performance attributes and other characteristics. The number of securities in each Fund will be based upon several factors, including asset size of the Fund. The Adviser generally expects each Fund to hold less than the total number of securities in its index, but reserves the right to hold as many securities as it believes necessary to achieve the Fund’s investment objective. CEF Municipal seeks to achieve its objectives through a portfolio of securities in substantially the same weighting as its index. The Muni Allocation is an actively managed exchange-traded fund that seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal circumstances, primarily in VanEck Vectors ETFs that invest in publicly traded municipal bonds.

 

Note 2—Significant Accounting Policies—The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

The Funds are investment companies and follow accounting and reporting requirements of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 946 Financial Services – Investment Companies.

 

The following summarizes the Funds’ significant accounting policies.

 

A. Security Valuation—The Funds value their investments in securities and other assets and liabilities at fair value daily. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Debt securities are valued on the basis of evaluated prices furnished by an independent pricing service approved by the Funds’ Board of Trustees or provided by securities dealers. The pricing services may use valuation models or matrix pricing, which consider: (i) yield or price with respect to bonds that are considered comparable in characteristics such as rating, interest rate and maturity date and or (ii) quotations from bond dealers to determine current value and are categorized as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy (described below). Short-term debt securities with sixty days or less to maturity are valued at amortized cost, which with accrued interest approximates fair value. Money market fund investments are valued at net asset value and are categorized as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. Securities traded on national exchanges
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

  are valued at the closing price on the markets in which the securities trade. Securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (“NASDAQ”) are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price. Over-the-counter securities not included on NASDAQ and listed securities for which no sale was reported are valued at the mean of the bid and ask prices. To the extent these securities are actively traded, they are categorized as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. The Pricing Committee of the Adviser provides oversight of the Funds’ valuation policies and procedures, which are approved by the Funds’ Board of Trustees. Among other things, these procedures allow the Funds to utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities dealers, and other market sources to determine fair value. The Pricing Committee convenes regularly to review the fair value of financial instruments or other assets. If market quotations for a security or other asset are not readily available, or if the Adviser believes they do not otherwise reflect the fair value of a security or asset, the security or asset will be fair valued by the Pricing Committee in accordance with the Funds’ valuation policies and procedures. The Pricing Committee employs various methods for calibrating the valuation approaches utilized to determine fair value, including a regular review of key inputs and assumptions, periodic comparisons to valuations provided by other independent pricing services, transactional back-testing and disposition analysis.
   
  Certain factors such as economic conditions, political events, market trends, the nature of and duration of any restrictions on disposition, trading in similar securities of the issuer or comparable issuers and other security specific information are used to determine the fair value of these securities. Depending on the relative significance of valuation inputs, these securities may be categorized either as Level 2 or Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. The price which the Funds may realize upon sale of an investment may differ materially from the value presented in the Schedules of Investments.
   
  The Funds utilize various methods to measure the fair value of their investments on a recurring basis, which includes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods used to measure fair value. The fair value hierarchy gives highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:
   
  Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
   
  Level 2 — Significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).
   
  Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs (including each Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).
   
  A summary of the inputs and the levels used to value the Funds’ investments are located in the Schedules of Investments. Additionally, tables that reconcile the valuation of the Funds’ Level 3 investments and that present additional information about valuation methodologies and unobservable inputs, if applicable, are located in the Schedules of Investments.
   
B. Federal Income Taxes—It is each Fund’s policy to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its taxable income to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.
   
C. Distributions to Shareholders—Dividends to shareholders from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid at least monthly by each Fund. Distributions of net realized capital gains, if any, generally are declared and paid annually. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from such amounts determined in accordance with GAAP.
   
D. Restricted Securities—The Funds may invest in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. Information regarding restricted securities, if any, is included at the end of each Fund’s Schedule of Investments.
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E. Other—Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses are determined based on the specific identification method. Interest income, including amortization of premiums and discounts, is accrued as earned. Interest income is generally not earned on debt securities in default or upon determination that the income is not realizable. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.
   
  The Funds earn interest on uninvested cash balances held at the custodian bank. Such amounts, if any, are presented in the Statements of Operations.
   
  The character of distributions received from certain investments may be comprised of net investment income, capital gains, and return of capital. It is the Funds’ policy to estimate the character of distributions received from these investments based on historical data if actual amounts are not available. After each calendar year end, these investments report the actual tax character of distributions. Differences between the estimated and actual amounts are reflected in the Funds’ records in the year in which they are reported by adjusting the related cost basis of investments, capital gains and income, as necessary.
   
  In the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of general indemnifications. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these agreements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, the Adviser believes the risk of loss under these arrangements to be remote.

 

Note 3—Investment Management and Other Agreements—The Adviser is the investment adviser to the Funds. The Adviser receives a management fee, calculated daily and payable monthly based on an annual rate of each Fund’s average daily net assets. The Funds utilize a unitary management fee structure where the Adviser is responsible for all expenses of the Funds, excluding the fee payment under the investment management agreement, acquired fund fees and expenses, interest expense, trading expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses.

 

The management fee rates for the period ended October 31, 2020 are as follows:

 

Fund  Unitary
Management
Fee Rate
CEF Municipal       0.40%      
High Yield   0.35 
Intermediate   0.24 
Long   0.24 
Muni Allocation   0.08 
Short High Yield   0.35 
Short   0.20 

 

In addition, Van Eck Securities Corporation, an affiliate of the Adviser, acts as the Funds’ distributor (the “Distributor”). Certain officers and a Trustee of the Trust are officers, directors or stockholders of the Adviser and Distributor.

 

At October 31, 2020, the Adviser owned 13,600 shares of High Yield, 250,000 shares of Intermediate and 24,500 shares of Short High Yield.

 

Note 4—Capital Share Transactions—As of October 31, 2020, there were an unlimited number of capital shares of beneficial interest authorized by the Trust with no par value. Fund shares are not individually redeemable and are issued and redeemed at their net asset value per share only through certain authorized broker-dealers (“Authorized Participants”) in blocks of shares (“Creation Units”).

 

The consideration for the purchase or redemption of Creation Units of the Funds generally consists of the in-kind contribution or distribution of securities constituting the Funds’ underlying index (“Deposit Securities”) plus a balancing cash component to equate the transaction to the net asset value per share of the Fund on the transaction date. Cash may also be substituted in an amount equivalent to the value of certain Deposit Securities, generally as a result of market circumstances, or when the securities are not available in sufficient quantity for delivery, or are not eligible for trading by the Authorized Participant. The Funds may issue Creation Units in advance of receipt of Deposit Securities subject to various conditions, including, for the benefit of the Funds, a requirement to maintain cash collateral on deposit at the custodian equal to at least 115% of the daily marked to market value of the missing Deposit Securities.

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

Authorized Participants purchasing and redeeming Creation Units may pay transaction fees directly to the transfer agent. In addition, the Funds may impose certain variable fees for creations and redemptions with respect to transactions in Creation Units for cash, or on transactions effected outside the clearing process, which are treated as increases in capital. These variable fees, if any, are reflected in share transactions in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.

 

Note 5—Investments—For the period ended October 31, 2020, purchases and sales of investments (excluding short-term investments and in-kind capital share transactions) and the purchases and sales of investments resulting from in-kind capital share transactions (excluding short-term investments) were as follows:

 

           In-kind Capital Share Transactions
Fund  Purchases  Sales  Purchases  Sales
CEF Municipal  $10,729,552   $10,575,524   $4,712,645   $13,248,501 
High Yield   341,635,284    147,004,252    239,587,940    407,063,718 
Intermediate   124,780,284    92,161,210    219,398,955    177,951,054 
Long   29,415,145    22,623,211    13,483,897    10,418,521 
Muni Allocation   7,247,488    7,260,587         
Short High Yield   16,275,478    14,266,603    2,240,655    47,389,381 
Short   43,534,868    30,364,662    3,537,835    1,831,566 

 

Note 6—Income Taxes—As of October 31, 2020, for Federal income tax purposes, the identified cost, gross unrealized appreciation, gross unrealized depreciation and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments owned were as follows:

 

Fund  Tax Cost
of Investments
  Gross
Unrealized
Appreciation
  Gross
Unrealized
Depreciation
  Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
CEF Municipal  $149,088,239   $1,957,459   $(3,460,300)        $(1,502,841)
High Yield   2,757,891,418    73,166,826    (126,733,543)   (53,566,717)
Intermediate   1,608,112,598    86,858,301    (4,841,833)   82,016,468 
Long   207,636,175    8,354,521    (1,041,694)   7,312,827 
Muni Allocation   4,706,330    171,378    (25,372)   146,006 
Short High Yield   229,873,033    5,061,993    (8,031,154)   (2,969,161)
Short   214,032,243    5,407,689    (617,696)   4,789,993 

 

The tax character of distributions paid to shareholders during the year ended April 30, 2020 were as follows:

 

Fund  Tax-Exempt
Income
  Ordinary
Income
  Long-Term
Capital
Gains
CEF Municipal  $6,401,122   $87,453   $ 
High Yield   128,217,138    2,572,101     
Intermediate   39,297,148    157,745    2,263,638 
Long   5,122,752    14,744    214,809 
Muni Allocation   90,364    5,056     
Short High Yield   7,783,491    216,194     
Short   3,159,608    17,392     

 

The tax character of current year distributions will be determined at the end of the current fiscal year.

 

At April 30, 2020, the following Funds had capital loss carryforwards available to offset future capital gains:

 

   Short-Term
Capital Losses
with No Expirations
  Long-Term
Capital Losses
with No Expirations
  Total
CEF Municipal       $(1,482,521)            $(4,212,192)       $(5,694,713)
High Yield   (13,227,918)   (35,524,408)   (48,752,326)
Muni Allocation   (845,822)       (845,822)
Short High Yield   (1,175,566)   (3,898,190)   (5,073,756)
Short   (307,252)   (607,689)   (914,941)
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The Funds recognize the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only where the position is “more-likely-than-not” to be sustained assuming examination by applicable tax authorities. Management has analyzed the Funds’ tax positions, and has concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions taken on return filings for all open tax years.

 

The Funds recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to uncertain tax positions as income tax expense in the Statements of Operations. During the period ended October 31, 2020, the Funds did not incur any interest or penalties.

 

Note 7—Principal Risks—Investments in municipal securities or in Funds holding municipal securities involve risks, including market fluctuations caused by factors such as economic and political developments, changes in interest rates and perceived trends in security prices. The market for municipal bonds may be less liquid than for taxable bonds.

 

High Yield and Short High Yield invest in non-investment grade securities, often referred to as “junk bonds.” Economic downturns may disrupt the high yield market and impair the ability of issuers to repay principal and interest. These high yield securities may involve greater risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. government bonds and other high quality fixed-income securities. Also, an increase in interest rates would likely have an adverse impact on the value of such obligations. Moreover, high yield securities may be less liquid due to the extent that there is no established retail secondary market. High Yield and Short High Yield may not be able to sell bonds at desired prices and large purchases or sales of certain high-yield bond issues may cause substantial fluctuations in share price, yield and total return.

 

CEF Municipal invests in closed-end funds and Muni Allocation invests in ETFs that may trade at a discount or premium to their net asset value. These Funds are dependent on the performance of underlying funds and are subject to the same risks of investing in municipal bonds. A closed-end fund may be leveraged as part of its investment strategy. As a result, CEF Municipal may be indirectly exposed to the effects of leverage through its investment in the underlying funds. Investments in underlying funds that use leverage may cause the value of the Fund’s shares to be more volatile than if the Fund invested in underlying funds that do not utilize leverage.

 

The respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus, which has spread internationally and declared as a pandemic by the World Health Organization, has resulted in closing borders, quarantines, disruptions to supply chains and customer activity, loss of life, as well as general concern and uncertainty. The coronavirus has negatively impacted the economies of many nations, individual companies, and the market. This pandemic is expected to have a continued impact in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen presently.

 

A more complete description of risks is included in each Fund’s Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information.

 

Note 8—Trustee Deferred Compensation Plan—The Trust has a Deferred Compensation Plan (the “Plan”) for Trustees under which the Trustees can elect to defer receipt of their trustee fees until retirement, disability or termination from the Board of Trustees. The fees otherwise payable to the participating Trustees are deemed invested in shares of the Funds as directed by the Trustees.

 

A unitary management fee in which the Adviser is responsible for paying all the expenses of a Fund was adopted on September 1, 2010 for Intermediate, Long, Short, and High Yield Funds, and on November 1, 2019, for CEF Municipal and Muni Allocation Funds. For these Funds, the liability for the Plan shown as “Deferred Trustee fees” in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities represents amounts accrued through these dates. Amounts accrued after these dates, including those from Short High Yield, are presented in “Due to Adviser”.

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

Note 9—Bank Line of Credit—The Funds may participate in a $200 million committed credit facility (“Facility”) to be utilized for temporary financing for the settlement of sales or purchases of portfolio securities, the repurchase or redemption of shares of the Funds at the request of the shareholders and other temporary or emergency purposes. The Funds have agreed to pay commitment fees, pro rata, based on the unused but available balance. Interest is charged to the Funds based on prevailing market rates in effect at the time of borrowings. During the period ended October 31, 2020, the following Funds borrowed under this facility:

 

Fund  Days
Outstanding
  Average Daily
Loan Balance
  Average
Interest Rate
CEF Municipal   96        $353,775    1.42%   
Intermediate   1    1,624,786    1.43 
Long   10    108,626    1.41 
Short High Yield   32    383,333    1.40 
Short   4    394,817    1.45 

 

As of October 31, 2020, outstanding loan balances, if any, are reflected in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

Note 10—Share Split—The Board of Trustees approved a 1 for 2 reverse share split for Intermediate Muni ETF and High Yield Muni ETF. On October 26, 2018 shares began trading on a split adjusted basis. The Financial Highlights prior to October 26, 2018 have been adjusted to reflect the 1 for 2 reverse share split.

 

Note 11—Recent Accounting Pronouncements—The Funds adopted all provisions of the Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-13, Disclosure Framework – Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement (“ASU 2018-13”) that eliminate and modify certain disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. Based on management’s evaluation, the adoption of the ASU 2018-13 had no material impact on the financial statements and related disclosures.

 

Note 12—Subsequent Event Review—The Funds have evaluated subsequent events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure through the date the financial statements were issued.

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APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS

October 31, 2020 (unaudited)

 

At a meeting held on June 11, 2020 (the “Renewal Meeting”), the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of VanEck Vectors® ETF Trust (the “Trust”), including all of the Trustees that are not interested persons of the Trust (the “Independent Trustees”), approved the continuation of the investment management agreements between the Trust and Van Eck Associates Corporation (the “Adviser”) (the “Investment Management Agreements”) with respect to the VanEck Vectors Intermediate Muni ETF (formerly AMT-Free Intermediate Municipal Index ETF), Long Muni ETF (formerly AMT-Free Long Municipal Index ETF), Short Muni ETF (formerly AMT-Free Short Municipal Index ETF), CEF Municipal Income ETF (the “CEF Muni Fund”), High Yield Muni ETF (formerly High-Yield Municipal Index ETF) and Short High Yield Muni ETF (formerly Short High-Yield Municipal Index ETF) (each, a “Fund” and together, the “Funds”).

 

The Board’s approval of the Investment Management Agreements was based on a comprehensive consideration of all of the information available to the Trustees and was not the result of any single factor. Some of the factors that figured particularly in the Trustees’ deliberations and how the Trustees considered those factors are described below, although individual Trustees may have evaluated the information presented differently, giving different weights to various factors.

 

In preparation for the Renewal Meeting, the Trustees held a meeting on May 7, 2020. At that meeting, the Trustees discussed the information the Adviser and Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent third party data provider, had provided to them in advance. The information provided to the Trustees included, among other things, information about the performance and expenses of the Funds and the Funds’ peer funds (certain other index-based exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”)), information about the advisory services provided to the Funds and the personnel providing those services, and the profitability and other benefits enjoyed by the Adviser and its affiliates as a result of the Adviser’s relationship with the Funds. In reviewing performance information for the Funds against their peer groups, the Trustees considered that each Fund seeks to track a different index than the funds in its designated peer group and, therefore, each Fund’s performance will differ from its peers. In addition, as noted below, the Trustees reviewed certain performance information for each Fund which was not provided by Broadridge and which did not compare each Fund’s performance to the performance of its peer group. For these and other reasons, the Trustees noted that the peer group performance information did not necessarily provide meaningful direct comparisons to the Funds.

 

The Independent Trustees’ consideration of the Investment Management Agreements was based, in part, on their review of information obtained through discussions with the Adviser at the Renewal Meeting and with the Adviser at the May 7, 2020 meeting regarding the management of the Funds and information obtained at other meetings of the Trustees and/or based on their review of the materials provided by the Adviser, including the background and experience of the portfolio manager(s) and others involved in the management and administration of the Funds. The Trustees also considered the terms of, and scope of services that the Adviser provides under, the Investment Management Agreements, including the Adviser’s agreement to pay all of the direct expenses of the Funds (excluding the fee payment under the Investment Management Agreements, acquired fund fees and expenses, interest expense, offering costs, trading expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses).

 

The Trustees concluded that the Adviser and its personnel have the requisite expertise and skill to manage the Funds’ portfolios. In evaluating the performance of each Fund, the Trustees reviewed various performance metrics but relied principally on a comparison of the “gross” performance of each Fund (i.e., measured without regard to the impact of fees and expenses) to the performance of its benchmark index. Based on the foregoing, the Trustees concluded that the investment performance of the Funds was satisfactory.

 

The Trustees also considered information relating to the financial condition of the Adviser and the current status, as they understood it, of the Adviser’s compliance environment.

 

As noted above, the Trustees were also provided various data from Broadridge comparing the Funds’ expenses and performance to that of certain other ETFs. The Trustees noted that the information provided showed that each Fund had management fees (after the effect of any applicable fee waiver) below or equal to the average and median of its respective peer group of funds, except for the CEF Muni Fund, which had management fees greater than the average and median of its respective peer group of funds. The Trustees also noted that the information provided showed that each Fund had a total expense ratio (after the effect of any applicable expense limitation) below the average and median of its respective peer group of funds, except for the CEF Muni Fund, which had a total expense ratio greater than the average and median of its respective peer group of funds. The Trustees noted that, although the CEF Muni Fund had

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above average fees compared to its peer group, the only peer fund with a similar strategy of investing in closed-end municipal funds had a higher fee. The Trustees concluded, in light of this information and the other information available to them, that the fees paid by the Funds were reasonable in light of the performance of the Funds and the quality of services received.

 

The Trustees also considered the benefits, other than the fees under the Investment Management Agreements, received by the Adviser from serving as adviser to the Funds.

 

The Trustees also considered information provided by the Adviser about the overall profitability of the Adviser and its profitability or loss in respect of each Fund. The Trustees reviewed each Fund’s asset size and expense ratio and noted that the Investment Management Agreements do not include breakpoints in the advisory fee rates as asset levels in a Fund increase. The Trustees considered the volatility of the asset classes in which certain of the Funds invest, potential variability in the net assets of these Funds and the sustainability of any potential economies of scale which may exist given where fees are currently set. The Trustees also evaluated the extent to which management fees for the Funds effectively incorporate the benefits of economies of scale. The Trustees also considered the risks being assumed by the Adviser under the unitary fee structure arrangement and the potential expense stability that may inure to the benefit of shareholders of the Funds. Based on the foregoing and the other information available to them, the Trustees determined that the advisory fee rate for each Fund is reasonable and appropriate in relation to the current asset size of each Fund and the other factors discussed above and that the advisory fee rate for each Fund currently reflects an appropriate sharing with shareholders of any economies of scale which may exist. The Trustees also determined that the profits earned by the Adviser with respect to the Funds that were profitable to the Adviser were reasonable in light of the nature and quality of the services received by such Funds.

 

The Independent Trustees were advised by and met in executive session with their independent counsel at the Renewal Meeting and at their May 7, 2020 meeting, as part of their consideration of the Investment Management Agreements.

 

In voting to approve the continuation of the Investment Management Agreements, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the terms of each Investment Management Agreement are reasonable and fair in light of the services to be performed, expenses to be incurred and such other matters as the Trustees considered relevant in the exercise of their reasonable judgment. The Trustees further concluded that, at the time of their considerations, each Investment Management Agreement is in the best interest of each Fund and such Fund’s shareholders.

 

VanEck Vectors Muni Allocation ETF

 

At a meeting held on June 11, 2020 (the “Renewal Meeting”), the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of VanEck Vectors® ETF Trust (the “Trust”), including all of the Trustees that are not interested persons of the Trust (the “Independent Trustees”), approved the continuation of the investment management agreement between the Trust and Van Eck Associates Corporation (the “Adviser”) (the “Investment Management Agreement”) with respect to the VanEck Vectors Muni Allocation ETF (formerly Municipal Allocation ETF) (the “Fund”).

 

The Board’s approval of the Investment Management Agreement was based on a comprehensive consideration of all of the information available to the Trustees and was not the result of any single factor. Some of the factors that figured particularly in the Trustees’ deliberations and how the Trustees considered those factors are described below, although individual Trustees may have evaluated the information presented differently, giving different weights to various factors.

 

In preparation for the Renewal Meeting, the Trustees held a meeting on May 7, 2020. At that meeting, the Trustees discussed the information that the Adviser and Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent third party data provider, had provided to them in advance. The information provided to the Trustees included, among other things, information about the performance and expenses of the Fund and the Fund’s peer funds (certain other exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”)), information about the advisory services provided to the Fund and the personnel providing those services, and the profitability and other benefits enjoyed by the Adviser and its affiliates as a result of the Adviser’s relationship with the Fund. In addition, as noted below, the Trustees reviewed certain performance information for the Fund which was not provided by Broadridge and which did not compare the Fund’s performance to the performance of its peer group. For these and other reasons, the Trustees noted that the peer group performance information did not necessarily provide meaningful direct comparisons to the Fund.

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The Independent Trustees’ consideration of the Investment Management Agreement was based, in part, on their review of information obtained through discussions with the Adviser at the Renewal Meeting and with the Adviser at the May 7, 2020 meeting regarding the management of the Fund and information obtained at other meetings of the Trustees and/or based on their review of the materials provided by the Adviser, including the background and experience of the portfolio managers and others involved in the management and administration of the Fund. The Trustees considered the terms of, and scope of services that the Adviser provides under, the Investment Management Agreement, including the Adviser’s agreement to pay all of the direct expenses of the Fund (excluding the fee payment under the Investment Management Agreement, acquired fund fees and expenses, interest expense, offering costs, trading expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses).

 

In evaluating the performance of the Fund, the Trustees reviewed various performance metrics, including various data from Broadridge comparing the Fund’s performance to that of certain other ETFs. The Trustees also considered information from the Adviser regarding performance of the Fund against its benchmark and the Adviser’s statement that the Fund’s performance against its benchmark is more relevant than performance against its peer group, given the small number of funds with directly competing strategies. The Trustees noted that the Fund had underperformed its benchmark for the period from its inception on May 16, 2019 through May 27, 2020, as well as the unusual market environment during a portion of this relatively short period. Based on the foregoing, the Trustees concluded that the Adviser and its personnel have the requisite expertise and skill to manage the Fund’s portfolio.

 

The Trustees also considered information relating to the financial condition of the Adviser and the current status, as they understood it, of the Adviser’s compliance environment.

 

As noted above, the Trustees were also provided various data from Broadridge comparing the Fund’s expenses and performance to that of certain other ETFs. The Trustees noted that the information provided showed that the Fund had management fees below the average and median of its respective peer group of funds. The Trustees also noted that the information provided showed that the Fund had a total expense ratio below the average and median of its respective peer group of funds. The Trustees concluded, in light of this information and the other information available to them, that the fees paid by the Fund were reasonable in light of the performance of the Fund and the quality of services received.

 

The Trustees also considered the benefits, other than the fees under the Investment Management Agreement, received by the Adviser from serving as adviser to the Fund.

 

The Trustees also considered information provided by the Adviser about the overall profitability of the Adviser and the fact that the Adviser did not earn any profits from managing the Fund. The Trustees reviewed the Fund’s asset size and expense ratio and noted that the Investment Management Agreement does not include breakpoints in the advisory fee rates as asset levels in the Fund increase. The Trustees considered the volatility of the asset classes in which the Fund invests, potential variability in the net assets of the Fund and the sustainability of any potential economies of scale which may exist given where fees are currently set. The Trustees also evaluated the extent to which management fees for the Fund effectively incorporate the benefits of economies of scale. The Trustees also considered the risks being assumed by the Adviser under the unitary fee structure arrangement and the potential expense stability that may inure to the benefit of shareholders. Based on the foregoing and the other information available to them, the Trustees determined that the advisory fee rate for the Fund is reasonable and appropriate in relation to the current asset size of the Fund and the other factors discussed above and that the advisory fee rate for the Fund currently reflects an appropriate sharing with shareholders of any economies of scale which may exist.

 

The Independent Trustees were advised by and met in executive session with their independent counsel at the Renewal Meeting and at their May 7, 2020 meeting as part of their consideration of the Investment Management Agreement.

 

In voting to approve the continuation of the Investment Management Agreement, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the terms of the Investment Management Agreement are reasonable and fair in light of the services to be performed, expenses to be incurred and such other matters as the Trustees considered relevant in the exercise of their reasonable judgment. The Trustees further concluded that the Investment Management Agreement is in the best interest of the Fund and the Fund’s shareholders.

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October 31, 2020 (unaudited) (continued)

 

VanEck Vectors Sustainable Muni ETF

 

At a meeting held on June 11, 2020 (the “Renewal Meeting”), the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of VanEck Vectors® ETF Trust (the “Trust”), including all of the Trustees that are not interested persons of the Trust (the “Independent Trustees”), approved the continuation of the investment management agreement between the Trust and Van Eck Associates Corporation (the “Adviser”) (the “Investment Management Agreement”) with respect to the VanEck Vectors Sustainable Muni ETF (the “Fund”).

 

The Board’s approval of the Investment Management Agreement was based on a comprehensive consideration of all of the information available to the Trustees and was not the result of any single factor. Some of the factors that figured particularly in the Trustees’ deliberations and how the Trustees considered those factors are described below, although individual Trustees may have evaluated the information presented differently, giving different weights to various factors.

 

In preparation for the Renewal Meeting, the Trustees held a meeting on May 7, 2020. At that meeting, the Trustees received materials from the Adviser. The Independent Trustees’ consideration of the Investment Management Agreement was based, in part, on information obtained through discussions with the Adviser at the Renewal Meeting and with the Adviser at the May 7, 2020 meeting regarding the proposed management of the Fund and information obtained at other meetings of the Trustees and/or based on their review of the materials provided by the Adviser, including the background and experience of the portfolio managers and others proposed to be involved in the management and administration of the Fund. In evaluating the terms of the Investment Management Agreement at the Renewal Meeting and the May 7, 2020 meeting, the Trustees considered the terms and scope of services that the Adviser would provide under the Investment Management Agreement, including the Adviser’s agreement to pay all of the direct expenses of the Fund (excluding the fee payment under the Investment Management Agreement, acquired fund fees and expenses, interest expense, offering costs, trading expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses). The Trustees concluded that the Adviser and its personnel have the requisite expertise and skill to manage the Fund’s portfolio.

 

The Trustees did not consider historical information about the cost of the services provided by the Adviser or the profitability of the Fund to the Adviser because the Fund has not yet commenced operations. The Trustees could not consider the historical performance or actual management fees or operating expenses of, or the quality of services previously provided to, the Fund by the Adviser, although they concluded that the nature, quality, and extent of the services to be provided by the Adviser were appropriate based on the Trustees’ knowledge of the Adviser and its personnel and the operations of the other series of the Trust.

 

The Independent Trustees were advised by and met in executive session with their independent counsel at the Renewal Meeting and at their May 7, 2020 meeting as part of their consideration of the Investment Management Agreement.

 

In voting to approve the continuation of the Investment Management Agreement, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the terms of the Investment Management Agreement are reasonable and fair in light of the services to be performed, expenses to be incurred and such other matters as the Trustees considered relevant in the exercise of their reasonable judgment. The Trustees further concluded that the Investment Management Agreement is in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders.

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This report is intended for the Funds’ shareholders. It may not be distributed to prospective investors unless it is preceded or accompanied by a VanEck Vectors ETF Trust (the “Trust”) Prospectus, which includes more complete information. An investor should consider the investment objective, risks, and charges and expenses of the Funds carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information about the investment company. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

 

Additional information about the Trust’s Board of Trustees/Officers and a description of the policies and procedures the Trust uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities are provided in the Statement of Additional Information. The Statement of Additional Information and information regarding how the Trust voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent twelve month period ending June 30 is available, without charge, by calling 800.826.2333, or by visiting vaneck.com, or on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

 

The Trust files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT. The Trust’s Form N-PORT Filings are available on the Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 202.942.8090. The Funds’ complete schedules of portfolio holdings are also available by calling 800.826.2333 or by visiting vaneck.com.

 

 

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SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT

October 31, 2020 (unaudited)

 

VANECK VECTORS®  
 
BDC Income ETF BIZD®
ChinaAMC China Bond ETF CBON®
Emerging Markets Aggregate Bond ETF EMAG®
Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF HYEM®
Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF ANGL®
Green Bond ETF GRNB®
International High Yield Bond ETF IHY®
Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF FLTR®
J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF EMLC®
Mortgage REIT Income ETF MORT®
Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF PFXF®

 

   
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President’s Letter 1
Explanation of Expenses 2
Schedule of Investments  
BDC Income ETF 4
ChinaAMC China Bond ETF 5
Emerging Markets Aggregate Bond ETF 7
Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF 14
Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF 29
Green Bond ETF 34
International High Yield Bond ETF 39
Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF 53
J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF 60
Mortgage REIT Income ETF 65
Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF 66
Statements of Assets and Liabilities 70
Statements of Operations 72
Statements of Changes in Net Assets 74
Financial Highlights  
BDC Income ETF 79
ChinaAMC China Bond ETF 79
Emerging Markets Aggregate Bond ETF 80
Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF 80
Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF 81
Green Bond ETF 81
International High Yield Bond ETF 82
Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF 82
J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF 83
Mortgage REIT Income ETF 83
Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF 84
Notes to Financial Statements 85
Approval of Investment Management Agreements 94

 

 

Certain information contained in this President’s letter represents the opinion of the investment adviser which may change at any time. This information is not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results or investment advice. Current market conditions may not continue. Also, unless otherwise specifically noted, any discussion of the Funds’ holdings, the Funds’ performance, and the views of the investment adviser are as of October 31, 2020.

 

VANECK VECTORS ETFs

PRESIDENT’S LETTER

October 31, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Dear Fellow Shareholders:

 

The level of stimulus from the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) this year has been almost unprecedented and has had investment consequences. Financial markets have benefited from the Fed stimulus and the case for gold investing has become more solid.

 

Perhaps the surprise from this summer’s data is that the global economy is doing quite well, supporting the markets, despite the social distancing that we all feel in our personal lives. Important commodities like copper have regained pre-COVID-19 highs. In addition, China’s industrial recovery is pointing to all-time highs in activity, even though consumer activity is lagging a little.

 

One beneficiary is high yield bonds, particularly “fallen angels”—bonds that have been downgraded from investment grade. In a recessionary environment, some bonds are going to default or be downgraded. Fixed income markets this year generally started recovering after the Fed announced plans to intervene. We have already seen a record amount of new fallen angel bond volume—over $140B as of July 31, 20201—and expect more through the remainder of the calendar year.

 

Similar to 2016, when crude oil also swooned, we have seen a lot of energy companies become fallen angels, and the fallen angel strategy is buying those downgraded bonds. As reviewed in a recent blog, New Fallen Angel Bonds Drive Performance, these new energy fallen angels are among the top contributors to performance of the fallen angel strategy so far this year. As long as the Fed remains supportive, we believe this strategy should continue to do well.

 

We do, however, see two particular risks to this scenario: 1) an unforeseen rise in interest rates in the U.S. triggered by higher global growth or other factors; and 2) a bump in the return to full employment. An incredible number of people have been laid off in the U.S. and, regardless of GDP numbers, people are unlikely to quickly return to work at the same levels as the start of the year. Concern may be high enough for policy makers to take additional steps (any of which, however, remain, as yet, uncertain) that may impact the financial recovery.

 

The investing outlook sometimes does change suddenly, as it certainly has at times this year. To get our quarterly investment outlooks, please subscribe to “Investment Outlook” on vaneck.com. Should you have any questions regarding fund performance, please contact us at 800.826.2333 or visit our website.

 

We sincerely thank you for investing in VanEck’s investment strategies. On the following pages, you will find a financial statement for each of the funds for the six month period ended October 31, 2020. As always, we value your continued confidence in us and look forward to helping you meet your investment goals in the future.

 

 

Jan F. van Eck
CEO and President
VanEck Vectors ETF Trust

 

November 4, 2020

 

Investing involves substantial risk and high volatility, including possible loss of principal. An investor should consider the investment objective, risks, charges and expenses of the Funds carefully before investing. To obtain a prospectus and summary prospectus, which contain this and other information, call 800.826.2333 or visit vaneck.com. Please read the prospectus and summary prospectus carefully before investing.

 

 
1Source: FactSet, ICE Data Indices, LLC and Morningstar.
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VANECK VECTORS ETF TRUST

EXPLANATION OF EXPENSES

(unaudited)

 

Hypothetical $1,000 investment at beginning of period

As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur operating expenses, including management fees and other Fund expenses. This disclosure is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The disclosure is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period, May 1, 2020 to October 31, 2020.

 

Actual Expenses

The first line in the table below provides information about account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, 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 line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During the Period.”

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line in the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s 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 your Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

 

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as brokerage commissions paid on purchases and sales. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

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   Beginning
Account
Value
May 1, 2020
  Ending
Account
Value
October 31, 2020
  Annualized
Expense
Ratio
During Period
  Expenses Paid
During the Period*
May 1, 2020 —
October 31, 2020
BDC Income ETF                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,118.20    0.41%          $2.19 
Hypothetical**  $1,000.00   $1,023.14    0.41%  $2.09 
ChinaAMC China Bond ETF              
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,047.90    0.51%  $2.63 
Hypothetical**  $1,000.00   $1,022.63    0.51%  $2.60 
Emerging Markets Aggregate Bond ETF              
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,084.50    0.35%  $1.84 
Hypothetical**  $1,000.00   $1,023.44    0.35%  $1.79 
Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF               
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,130.80    0.40%  $2.15 
Hypothetical**  $1,000.00   $1,023.19    0.40%  $2.04 
Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF              
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,136.90    0.35%  $1.89 
Hypothetical**  $1,000.00   $1,023.44    0.35%  $1.79 
Green Bond ETF                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,034.30    0.20%  $1.03 
Hypothetical**  $1,000.00   $1,024.20    0.20%  $1.02 
International High Yield Bond ETF              
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,120.40    0.40%  $2.14 
Hypothetical**  $1,000.00   $1,023.19    0.40%  $2.04 
Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF              
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,032.40    0.14%  $0.72 
Hypothetical**  $1,000.00   $1,024.50    0.14%  $0.71 
J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF            
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,070.60    0.30%  $1.57 
Hypothetical**  $1,000.00   $1,023.69    0.30%  $1.53 
Mortgage REIT Income ETF               
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,245.70    0.41%  $2.32 
Hypothetical**  $1,000.00   $1,023.14    0.41%  $2.09 
Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF               
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,084.80    0.41%  $2.15 
Hypothetical**  $1,000.00   $1,023.14    0.41%  $2.09 
*Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio (for the six months ended October 31, 2020) multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year divided by the number of days in the fiscal year (to reflect the one-half year period).
**Assumes annual return of 5% before expenses

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

3

VANECK VECTORS BDC INCOME ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

October 31, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Number
of Shares
      Value 
 
COMMON STOCKS: 100.4%
Diversified Financials: 100.4%     
 799,374   Apollo Investment Corp. †  $6,051,261 
 1,824,638   Ares Capital Corp. †   25,234,744 
 542,130   Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc.   4,965,911 
 390,341   Barings BDC, Inc.   2,931,461 
 746,266   BlackRock TCP Capital Corp.   6,902,961 
 213,714   Capital Southwest Corp. †   2,838,122 
 293,593   Fidus Investment Corp.   3,103,278 
 624,926   FS KKR Capital Corp. †   9,123,920 
 742,027   FS KKR Capital Corp. II †   10,826,174 
 402,959   Gladstone Capital Corp. †   2,945,630 
 428,956   Gladstone Investment Corp.   3,573,203 
 1,101,287   Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc. †   16,849,691 
 773,076   Golub Capital BDC, Inc. †   9,825,796 
 885,959   Hercules Capital, Inc. †   9,922,741 
 329,214   Main Street Capital Corp. †   9,017,171 
 873,079   New Mountain Finance Corp. †   7,914,461 
 259,974   Newtek Business Services Corp. †   4,310,369 
 1,566,058   Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp.   7,141,224 
 1,112,774   Owl Rock Capital Corp. †   12,663,368 
 470,826   PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. †   3,672,443 
 866,121   PennantPark Investment Corp.   2,520,412 
 1,994,289   Prospect Capital Corp. †   9,871,731 
Number
of Shares
     Value 
            
Diversified Financials: (continued)     
  530,324   Sixth Street Specialty Lending, Inc.  $8,729,133 
  447,678   Solar Capital Ltd.   7,082,266 
  727,423   TCG BDC, Inc. †   5,979,417 
  373,826   TriplePoint Venture Growth BDC Corp. †   3,943,864 
Total Common Stocks
(Cost: $256,263,112)
   197,940,752 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT HELD AS COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES ON LOAN: 11.2%
(Cost: $22,192,566)
     
Money Market Fund: 11.2%     
  22,192,566   State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio   22,192,566 
Total Investments: 111.6%
(Cost: $278,455,678)
   220,133,318 
Liabilities in excess of other assets: (11.6)%   (22,888,928)
NET ASSETS: 100.0%  $197,244,390 


 

 

 

Footnotes:

Security fully or partially on loan. Total market value of securities on loan is $54,904,576.

 

Summary of Investments by Sector
Excluding Collateral for Securities Loaned
  % of Investments      Value 
Consumer, Non-cyclical            2.2%            $4,310,369 
Financial   97.8    193,630,383 
Total   100%  $197,940,752 

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of October 31, 2020 is as follows:

 

   Level 1
Quoted
Prices
 Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
  Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
  Value 
Common Stocks*  $197,940,752   $     $   $197,940,752 
Money Market Fund   22,192,566              22,192,566 
Total  $220,133,318   $     $   $220,133,318 

 

* See Schedule of Investments for industry sector breakouts.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

4

VANECK VECTORS CHINAAMC CHINA BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

October 31, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
CORPORATE BONDS: 63.8%     
Basic Materials: 3.2%     
CNY 2,000,000   Aluminum Corp. of China Ltd.
3.50%, 09/05/22
  $298,372 
 5,000,000   Taiyuan Iron & Steel Group Co. Ltd.
3.88%, 08/13/24
   744,953 
         1,043,325 
Consumer, Cyclical: 3.3%     
 6,600,000   Beijing Automotive Group Co. Ltd.
4.48%, 10/19/23
   1,006,398 
 500,000   Sinochem International Corp.
3.61%, 06/06/21
   74,708 
         1,081,106 
Consumer, Non-cyclical: 1.0%     
 1,135,000   Jiangxi Ganyue Expressway Co. Ltd.
5.15%, 04/19/23
   175,812 
 1,000,000   Port of Dalian Corp.
3.94%, 11/26/20
   149,355 
         325,167 
Diversified: 2.3%     
 5,000,000   State Development & Investment Corp. Ltd.
3.79%, 06/03/23
   750,951 
Energy: 6.8%     
 5,000,000   China Oilfield Services Ltd.
3.35%, 10/24/23
   747,017 
 1,200,000   China Petroleum & Chemical Corp.
4.90%, 06/01/22
   183,468 
 4,000,000   Hubei Energy Group Co. Ltd.
3.55%, 11/11/21
   598,202 
 1,500,000   PetroChina Co. Ltd.
3.50%, 01/19/26
   221,782 
 3,000,000   Yanzhou Coal Mining Co. Ltd.
3.43%, 03/12/25
   437,064 
         2,187,533 
Financial: 26.3%     
 2,000,000   Beijing Capital Land Ltd.
4.89%, 09/14/23
   302,504 
 4,900,000   Beijing E-Town International Investment & Development Co. Ltd.
4.58%, 07/27/23
   738,069 
 3,000,000   Beijing Urban Construction Investment & Development Co. Ltd.
4.40%, 07/20/22
   448,028 
 1,000,000   China Chengtong Holdings Group Ltd.
4.67%, 07/10/21
   150,434 
     China Development Bank Corp.     
 7,487,000   3.87%, 08/01/23   1,146,889 
 5,400,000   3.91%, 04/06/22   817,711 
 1,000,000   4.59%, 08/01/38   162,586 
     China Fortune Land Development Co. Ltd.     
 1,000,000   5.10%, 10/20/22   149,168 
 1,000,000   7.00%, 03/03/21   150,306 
 1,000,000   China Merchants Securities Co. Ltd.
5.08%, 05/26/25
   156,425 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Financial: (continued)     
CNY 1,000,000   China Overseas Enterprise Development Group Co. Ltd.
3.85%, 11/19/22
  $148,962 
     Chongqing Longhu Development Co. Ltd.     
 2,000,000   3.68%, 01/25/24   298,883 
 1,600,000   5.60%, 03/21/23   240,923 
 3,000,000   Cinda Investment Co. Ltd.
3.80%, 12/22/23
   448,473 
 3,000,000   CITIC Securities Co. Ltd.
3.78%, 09/10/24
   447,556 
 500,000   Dalian Wanda Commercial Management Group Co. Ltd.
4.70%, 07/27/21
   75,019 
 1,000,000   Financial Street Holdings Co. Ltd.
4.74%, 08/20/21
   150,983 
     Guangzhou R&F Properties Co. Ltd.     
 6,000,000   6.58%, 12/04/22   885,198 
 3,000,000   7.20%, 01/11/21   435,630 
 1,000,000   Seazen Holdings Co. Ltd.
5.90%, 03/20/24
   149,822 
 3,000,000   Shanghai Shimao Co. Ltd.
4.65%, 01/15/22
   452,779 
 3,000,000   Shenwan Hongyuan Group Co. Ltd.
4.80%, 07/17/23
   460,886 
 800,000   Wuxi Guolian Development Group Co. Ltd.
4.88%, 05/09/23
   122,778 
         8,540,012 
Industrial: 10.4%     
 3,000,000   CCCC Dredging Group Co. Ltd.
3.80%, 07/05/21
   448,701 
 5,000,000   China Communications Construction Co. Ltd.
3.97%, 07/26/26
   751,300 
 2,000,000   China COSCO Shipping Corp. Ltd.
4.50%, 04/24/21
   300,323 
 1,000,000   China Merchants Expressway Network & Technology Holdings Co. Ltd.
4.78%, 08/07/22
   152,656 
 1,248,200   China Railway Corp.
4.63%, 08/25/21
   188,542 
     Guangzhou Metro Group Co. Ltd.     
 1,500,000   4.84%, 08/09/27   229,438 
 1,800,000   6.05%, 06/03/24 #   282,601 
 500,000   Hubei Provincial Communications Investment Group Co. Ltd.
6.68%, 03/27/24
   81,551 
 1,500,000   Nanchang Municipal Public Investment Holding Group Co. Ltd.
3.23%, 08/22/23
   223,760 
 1,000,000   Power Construction Corp. of China Ltd.
5.20%, 10/29/22
   154,333 
 810,000   Tianjin Infrastructure Construction & Investment Group Co. Ltd.
5.70%, 02/26/23 #
   123,751 
 2,000,000   Xiamen C&D, Inc.
3.50%, 10/15/21
   299,018 


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

5

VANECK VECTORS CHINAAMC CHINA BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

Principal
Amount
      Value 
      
Industrial: (continued)     
CNY 1,000,000   Xiamen C&D Corp. Ltd. 4.14% (ChinaBond Government Security Yield Curve 3Y
YTM+4.29%), 12/17/22
  $149,696 
         3,385,670 
Utilities: 10.5%     
 3,000,000   China Datang Corp. Renewable Power Co. Ltd.
3.58%, 09/26/22
   448,733 
 5,000,000   Guangdong Hengjian Investment Holding Co. Ltd.
3.84%, 08/07/24
   746,054 
 6,000,000   Huaneng Power International, Inc. 5.17% (ChinaBond Government Security Yield Curve 5Y
YTM+5.02%), 09/25/22
   919,321 
 5,000,000   Shenzhen Energy Group Co. Ltd.
5.25%, 11/20/22
   748,733 
 1,500,000   State Grid Corp. of China
5.14%, 12/08/21
   228,751 
Principal
Amount
     Value 
      
Utilities: (continued)     
CNY 2,000,000   State Power Investment Corp. Ltd. 3.57% (ChinaBond Government Security Yield Curve 3Y
YTM+4.08%), 07/06/23
  $295,172 
          3,386,764 
Total Corporate Bonds
(Cost: $20,345,649)
   20,700,528 
GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS: 11.3%     
      China Government Bonds     
  846,000   2.90%, 05/05/26   125,184 
  6,069,000   3.27%, 08/22/46   836,053 
  10,347,000   3.40%, 04/17/23   1,563,581 
  7,541,000   4.26%, 07/31/21   1,139,059 
Total Government Obligations
(Cost: $3,712,223)
   3,663,877 
Total Investments: 75.1%
(Cost: $24,057,872)
   24,364,405 
Other assets less liabilities: 24.9%   8,094,207 
NET ASSETS: 100.0%  $32,458,612 


 

 

 

Definitions:

CNY Chinese Yuan

Footnotes:

# Security has been valued in good faith pursuant to guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. The aggregate value of fair valued securities is $406,352 which represents 1.3% of net assets.

 

Summary of Investments by Sector  % of Investments      Value 
Basic Materials            4.3%            $1,043,325 
Consumer, Cyclical   4.4    1,081,106 
Consumer, Non-cyclical   1.3    325,167 
Diversified   3.1    750,951 
Energy   9.0    2,187,533 
Financial   35.1    8,540,012 
Government   15.0    3,663,877 
Industrial   13.9    3,385,670 
Utilities   13.9    3,386,764 
    100.0%  $24,364,405 

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of October 31, 2020 is as follows:

 

 Level 1
Quoted
Prices
  Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
   Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
  Value 
Corporate Bonds*  $   $20,700,528     $   $20,700,528 
Government Obligations*       3,663,877          3,663,877 
Total  $   $24,364,405     $   $24,364,405 

 

* See Schedule of Investments for industry sector breakouts.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

6

VANECK VECTORS EMERGING MARKETS AGGREGATE BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

October 31, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Principal        
Amount      Value 
         
CORPORATE BONDS: 32.8%   
Argentina: 0.1%   
USD 25,000   YPF SA Reg S
8.50%, 07/28/25
  $15,025 
Austria: 0.7%     
 100,000   Suzano Austria GmbH
6.00%, 01/15/29
   116,201 
Bermuda: 0.7%     
     Digicel Group 0.5 Ltd. 144A     
 15,607   7.00% 12/31/99   2,185 
 10,466   8.00% 04/01/25   3,558 
 100,000   Ooredoo International Finance Ltd. Reg S
3.25%, 02/21/23
   104,545 
         110,288 
Brazil: 0.7%     
 50,000   Banco do Brasil SA Reg S
5.88%, 01/26/22
   52,150 
 50,000   Itau Unibanco Holding SA Reg S
5.13%, 05/13/23
   53,018 
         105,168 
British Virgin Islands: 2.7%    
 100,000   China Cinda Finance I Ltd. Reg S
4.25%, 04/23/25
   110,296 
 57,000   CNOOC Finance Ltd. Reg S
3.88%, 05/02/22
   59,425 
 25,000   Gerdau Trade, Inc. Reg S
4.88%, 10/24/27
   27,569 
 200,000   Huarong Finance II Co. Ltd. Reg S
5.50%, 01/16/25
   223,315 
         420,605 
Canada: 0.3%     
 50,000   First Quantum Minerals Ltd. 144A
7.50%, 04/01/25
   50,281 
Cayman Islands: 4.7%     
 100,000   Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. 144A
3.60%, 11/28/24
   109,521 
 75,000   CK Hutchison International 17 Ltd. Reg S
2.88%, 04/05/22
   76,942 
 50,000   Comunicaciones Celulares SA Reg S
6.88%, 02/06/24
   51,255 
 75,000   Hutchison Whampoa International 11 Ltd. Reg S
4.63%, 01/13/22
   78,303 
 100,000   Saudi Electricity Global Sukuk Co. 2 144A
3.47%, 04/08/23
   105,340 
 200,000   Swire Pacific MTN Financing Ltd. Reg S
4.50%, 10/09/23
   217,604 
 75,000   Vale Overseas Ltd.
6.88%, 11/21/36
   100,789 
         739,754 
Principal        
Amount      Value 
         
China / Hong Kong: 0.7%   
USD 100,000   Bank of China Ltd. Reg S
5.00%, 11/13/24
  $111,096 
Colombia: 0.9%     
 100,000   Bancolombia SA 4.88% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+2.93%),
10/18/27 † (o)
   98,476 
 40,000   Ecopetrol SA
5.38%, 06/26/26
   44,100 
         142,576 
Curacao: 0.1%     
 10,000   Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Co. BV
2.95%, 12/18/22
   9,611 
Czech Republic: 0.4%     
EUR 50,000   CEZ AS Reg S
4.88%, 04/16/25
   70,507 
India: 2.5%       
USD 50,000   ICICI Bank Ltd. Reg S
4.00%, 03/18/26
   53,213 
 200,000   Reliance Industries Ltd. 144A
4.13%, 01/28/25
   219,952 
 100,000   State Bank of India 144A
4.88%, 04/17/24
   109,802 
         382,967 
Indonesia: 1.2%     
 70,000   Pertamina Persero PT 144A
4.30%, 05/20/23
   75,197 
 100,000   Perusahaan Perseroan Persero PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara Reg S
4.13%, 05/15/27
   108,356 
         183,553 
Ireland: 0.8%     
EUR 100,000   Vnesheconombank Via VEB Finance Plc Reg S
4.03%, 02/21/23
   122,713 
Luxembourg: 1.5%     
USD 60,000   Gaz Capital SA Reg S
8.63%, 04/28/34
   89,766 
 100,000   Gazprom PJSC Via Gaz Capital SA Reg S
7.29%, 08/16/37
   140,450 
         230,216 
Malaysia: 0.7%    
 100,000   Petronas Capital Ltd. Reg S
7.88%, 05/22/22
   110,769 
Mexico: 4.3%     
 125,000   America Movil SAB de CV
6.13%, 03/30/40
   177,680 
 100,000   Cemex SAB de CV 144A
5.70%, 01/11/25
   102,800 


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

7

VANECK VECTORS EMERGING MARKETS AGGREGATE BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
Mexico: (continued)     
USD 50,000   Comision Federal de Electricidad Reg S
4.88%, 01/15/24
  $54,558 
     Petróleos Mexicanos     
 75,000   6.50%, 03/13/27   69,835 
 50,000   6.50%, 06/02/41   38,788 
 64,000   6.63%, 06/15/38   50,080 
 50,000   6.75%, 09/21/47   38,895 
EUR 110,000   Petróleos Mexicanos Reg S
5.50%, 02/24/25
   131,612 
         664,248 
Netherlands: 3.2%     
USD 100,000   Lukoil International Finance BV Reg S
6.66%, 06/07/22
   108,025 
 75,000   MDGH - GMTN BV Reg S
5.50%, 03/01/22
   79,914 
 50,000   Metinvest BV 144A
7.75%, 04/23/23 †
   51,291 
     Petrobras Global Finance BV
50,000 6.00%, 01/27/28
   56,177 
 60,000   6.75%, 01/27/41   66,863 
EUR 100,000   Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands II BV Reg S
1.13%, 10/15/24
 102,305 
     Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III BV     
USD 20,000   2.80%, 07/21/23   19,005 
 20,000   3.15%, 10/01/26   17,638 
         501,218 
Peru: 0.9%           
 125,000   Banco de Credito del Peru Reg S
4.25%, 04/01/23
   133,516 
Poland: 0.4%     
EUR 50,000   mBank SA Reg S
2.00%, 11/26/21
   59,186 
Saudi Arabia: 0.5%     
USD 75,000   Saudi Arabian Oil Co 144A
4.25%, 04/16/39
   85,538 
Turkey: 0.9%     
 50,000   Turkiye Garanti Bankasi AS Reg S
5.25%, 09/13/22
   49,375 
 100,000   Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi AS 144A
6.10%, 03/16/23 †
   97,898 
         147,273 
United Arab Emirates: 1.7%     
 100,000   DP World Ltd. Reg S
6.85%, 07/02/37
   125,880 
EUR 100,000   Emirates Telecommunications Group Co. PJSC Reg S
2.75%, 06/18/26
 132,811 
         258,691 
Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
United Kingdom: 1.2%     
     Anglo American Capital Plc Reg S     
USD 50,000   3.63%, 09/11/24  $53,882 
 50,000   4.75%, 04/10/27   57,519 
 50,000   AngloGold Ashanti Holdings Plc
5.13%, 08/01/22 †
   52,869 
 25,000   DTEK Finance Plc
10.75%, 12/31/24 (d) *
   16,500 
         180,770 
United States: 1.0%     
 100,000   DAE Funding LLC Reg S
5.00%, 08/01/24
   100,187 
 35,000   Southern Copper Corp.
7.50%, 07/27/35
   51,422 
         151,609 
Total Corporate Bonds
(Cost: $4,783,396)
   5,103,379 
      
GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS: 65.0%     
Angola: 0.3%     
 50,000   Angolan Government International Bonds
144A 8.25%, 05/09/28
   39,476 
Argentina: 0.3%     
EUR 120,000   Provincia de Buenos Aires Reg S
1.00%, 05/15/35 (d) *
   50,322 
Bahrain: 0.8%     
     Bahrain Government International Bonds 144A     
USD 64,000   6.13%, 08/01/23   68,336 
 50,000   6.75%, 09/20/29   54,244 
         122,580 
Brazil: 4.3%     
     Brazil Government International Bonds     
 25,000   4.25%, 01/07/25   27,227 
 25,000   5.00%, 01/27/45   25,745 
 50,000   7.13%, 01/20/37   63,027 
           
     Brazil Letras do Tesouro Nacional     
BRL 520,000   0.00%, 01/01/24 ^   74,212 
 270,000   0.00%, 01/01/22 ^   44,998 
 280,000   0.00%, 07/01/22 ^   45,167 
 440,000   0.00%, 07/01/23 ^   65,527 
     Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional, Series F     
 515,000   10.00%, 01/01/23   97,845 
 420,000   10.00%, 01/01/25   81,549 
 320,000   10.00%, 01/01/27   62,563 
 175,000   10.00%, 01/01/29   34,535 
 250,000   10.00%, 01/01/31   49,435 
         671,830 


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

8

 

 

Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
Cayman Islands: 0.7%     
     KSA Sukuk Ltd. 144A     
USD 50,000   2.89%, 04/20/22  $51,518 
 50,000   3.63%, 04/20/27   55,670 
         107,188 
Chile: 3.2%     
     Bonos de la Tesoreria de la Republica de Chile     
CLP 25,000,000   4.50%, 03/01/26   37,296 
 25,000,000   5.00%, 03/01/35   38,911 
 20,000,000   6.00%, 01/01/43   35,826 
USD 100,000   Chile Government International Bonds
3.13%, 03/27/25
   109,500 
 100,000   Corp. Nacional del Cobre de Chile Reg S
2.25%, 07/09/24
   124,284 
EUR 100,000   Empresa de Transporte de Pasajeros Metro SA Reg S
4.70%, 05/07/50
 121,075 
USD 25,000   Empresa Nacional del Petroleo Reg S
4.75%, 12/06/21
   25,978 
         492,870 
China / Hong Kong: 0.8%     
CNY 100,000   China Government Bonds
2.94%, 10/17/24
   14,949 
USD 100,000   Export-Import Bank of China Reg S
3.63%, 07/31/24
   109,504 
         124,453 
Colombia: 2.3%     
     Colombia Government International Bonds     
 25,000   4.00%, 02/26/24   26,695 
 50,000   5.00%, 06/15/45   58,237 
 25,000   6.13%, 01/18/41   32,238 
     Colombian TES     
COP 132,200,000   6.00%, 04/28/28   35,842 
 88,000,000   6.25%, 11/26/25   24,868 
 135,600,000   7.00%, 05/04/22   37,465 
 91,000,000   7.00%, 06/30/32   25,185 
 158,100,000   7.50%, 08/26/26   46,950 
 100,500,000   7.75%, 09/18/30   29,862 
 139,400,000   10.00%, 07/24/24   44,060 
         361,402 
Croatia: 0.6%         
USD 75,000   Croatia Government International Bonds 144A
6.00%, 01/26/24
   86,558 
Czech Republic: 1.6%     
     Czech Republic Government Bonds     
CZK 510,000   0.25%, 02/10/27   21,108 
 370,000   1.25%, 02/14/25   16,304 
 460,000   2.00%, 10/13/33   21,841 
 430,000   2.75%, 07/23/29   21,231 
Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
Czech Republic: (continued)     
     Czech Republic Government Bonds Reg S     
CZK 500,000   0.45%, 10/25/23  $21,503 
 420,000   0.95%, 05/15/30   17,894 
 480,000   1.00%, 06/26/26   20,889 
 440,000   2.40%, 09/17/25   20,475 
 440,000   2.50%, 08/25/28   21,176 
EUR 50,000   3.88%, 05/24/22   62,276 
         244,697 
Dominican Republic: 0.3%     
     Dominican Republic International Bonds Reg S     
USD 25,000   5.95%, 01/25/27   27,313 
 25,000   6.85%, 01/27/45   26,908 
         54,221 
Ecuador: 0.3%     
     Ecuador Government International Bonds 144A     
 4,391   0.00% 07/31/30 ^   2,020 
 24,450   0.50%, 07/31/30 (s)   16,382 
 49,530   0.50%, 07/31/35 (s)   27,303 
 17,150   0.50%, 07/31/40 (s)   8,575 
         54,280 
Egypt: 0.3%     
 50,000   Egypt Government International Bonds 144A
7.50%, 01/31/27
   53,201 
El Salvador: 0.2%     
 30,000   El Salvador Government International Bonds Reg S 7.65%, 06/15/35   23,955 
Hungary: 1.8%     
     Hungary Government Bonds     
HUF 7,400,000   1.75%, 10/26/22   23,851 
 8,650,000   2.50%, 10/24/24   28,697 
 5,500,000   3.00%, 06/26/24   18,529 
 7,450,000   3.00%, 10/27/27   25,550 
 6,520,000   5.50%, 06/24/25   24,517 
 6,600,000   6.00%, 11/24/23   23,942 
 6,100,000   7.00%, 06/24/22   21,391 
USD 100,000   Hungary Government International Bonds
5.38%, 03/25/24
   114,828 
         281,305 
Indonesia: 6.1%     
     Indonesia Government International Bonds Reg S    
 75,000   7.75%, 01/17/38   115,900 
 100,000   8.50%, 10/12/35   160,385 
     Indonesia Treasury Bonds     
IDR 579,000,000   5.63%, 05/15/23   40,481 
 487,000,000   6.13%, 05/15/28   32,477 
 598,000,000   6.63%, 05/15/33   39,398 
 435,000,000   7.00%, 05/15/22   31,011 
 696,000,000   7.00%, 05/15/27   49,312 


 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

Principal        
Amount      Value 
         
Indonesia: (continued)     
IDR 560,000,000   7.00%, 09/15/30  $39,458 
 244,000,000   8.13%, 05/15/24   18,232 
 550,000,000   8.25%, 05/15/29   41,443 
 345,000,000   8.25%, 06/15/32   25,381 
 425,000,000   8.25%, 05/15/36   31,245 
 610,000,000   8.38%, 03/15/24   45,843 
 559,000,000   8.38%, 09/15/26   42,618 
 628,000,000   8.38%, 03/15/34   46,751 
 268,000,000   8.75%, 05/15/31   20,637 
 480,000,000   9.00%, 03/15/29   37,515 
 214,000,000   10.50%, 08/15/30   18,608 
 100,000   Perusahaan Gas Negara
Tbk PT Reg S
5.13%, 05/16/24
   109,750 
         946,445 
Israel: 2.6%       
     Israel Government Bonds     
ILS 120,000   1.75%, 08/31/25   37,567 
 110,000   2.00%, 03/31/27   35,216 
 100,000   3.75%, 03/31/24   32,851 
 20,000   3.75%, 03/31/47   8,245 
 125,000   4.25%, 03/31/23   40,288 
 130,000   5.50%, 01/31/22   40,755 
 90,000   5.50%, 01/31/42   45,222 
 100,000   6.25%, 10/30/26   39,455 
     Israel Government
International Bonds
     
USD 50,000   4.00%, 06/30/22   52,977 
 50,000   4.50%, 01/30/43   64,939 
         397,515 
Jamaica: 0.4%       
 50,000   Jamaica Government
International Bonds
6.75%, 04/28/28
   57,800 
Kazakhstan: 0.4%       
 50,000   Kazakhstan Government
International Bonds Reg S
5.13%, 07/21/25
   58,226 
Kuwait: 0.3%       
 40,000   Kuwait International
Government Bonds 144A
3.50%, 03/20/27
   45,306 
Malaysia: 3.8%       
     Malaysia Government Bonds     
MYR 85,000   3.42%, 08/15/22   21,086 
 125,000   3.48%, 03/15/23   31,282 
 50,000   3.50%, 05/31/27   12,877 
 130,000   3.73%, 06/15/28   33,924 
 70,000   3.80%, 09/30/22   17,519 
 28,000   3.80%, 08/17/23   7,111 
 45,000   3.83%, 07/05/34   11,691 
 180,000   3.84%, 04/15/33   47,012 
 64,000   3.89%, 08/15/29   16,897 
 175,000   3.89%, 03/15/27   46,030 
 92,000   3.90%, 11/16/27   24,219 
 60,000   3.91%, 07/15/26   15,737 
Principal        
Amount      Value 
         
Malaysia: (continued)     
MYR 147,000   3.96%, 09/15/25  $38,485 
 125,000   4.06%, 09/30/24   32,454 
 123,000   4.18%, 07/15/24   31,978 
 130,000   4.23%, 06/30/31   35,390 
 125,000   4.39%, 04/15/26   33,480 
 125,000   4.50%, 04/15/30   34,514 
 60,000   4.64%, 11/07/33   16,843 
 133,000   4.74%, 03/15/46   36,324 
 130,000   4.76%, 04/07/37   36,520 
 35,000   4.89%, 06/08/38   9,906 
         591,279 
Mexico: 5.6%     
     Mexican Bonos     
MXN 864,000   5.75%, 03/05/26   41,354 
 1,150,000   6.50%, 06/09/22   55,735 
 1,110,000   7.25%, 12/09/21   53,801 
 1,190,100   7.50%, 06/03/27   61,569 
 546,000   7.75%, 05/29/31   28,600 
 477,000   7.75%, 11/23/34   24,747 
 762,000   7.75%, 11/13/42   38,404 
 906,000   8.00%, 12/07/23   46,557 
 787,000   8.00%, 09/05/24   40,885 
 756,000   8.00%, 11/07/47   38,705 
 1,170,000   8.50%, 05/31/29   64,204 
 735,000   8.50%, 11/18/38   40,135 
 1,095,000   10.00%, 12/05/24   60,921 
 430,000   10.00%, 11/20/36   26,455 
     Mexico Government
International Bonds
     
USD 77,000   4.00%, 10/02/23   83,783 
 75,000   4.75%, 03/08/44   83,197 
 60,000   6.05%, 01/11/40   75,561 
         864,613 
Nigeria: 1.0%     
NGN 18,470,000   Nigeria Government Bonds
16.39%, 01/27/22
   56,357 
USD 100,000   Nigeria Government
International Bonds 144A
6.50%, 11/28/27
   97,366 
         153,723 
Oman: 0.7%     
     Oman Government
International Bonds 144A
     
 75,000   5.63%, 01/17/28   68,714 
 50,000   6.75%, 01/17/48   41,087 
         109,801 
Panama: 0.3%     
     Panama Government
International Bonds
     
 20,000   3.88%, 03/17/28   22,722 
 19,400   7.13%, 01/29/26   24,586 
         47,308 
Peru: 2.1%     
     Peru Government Bonds     
PEN 52,000   5.35%, 08/12/40   14,077 
 64,000   5.40%, 08/12/34   18,658 


 

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Principal        
Amount      Value 
         
Peru: (continued)     
PEN 45,000   5.70%, 08/12/24  $14,646 
 74,000   5.94%, 02/12/29   24,449 
 70,000   6.15%, 08/12/32   22,339 
 90,000   6.35%, 08/12/28   30,443 
 60,000   6.85%, 02/12/42   19,205 
 60,000   6.90%, 08/12/37   19,660 
 65,000   6.95%, 08/12/31   22,207 
 55,000   8.20%, 08/12/26   20,471 
     Peru Government
International Bonds
     
USD 62,000   7.35%, 07/21/25   79,431 
 25,000   8.75%, 11/21/33   42,305 
         327,891 
Philippines: 1.9%     
     Philippine Government
International Bonds
     
 50,000   5.00%, 01/13/37   65,365 
 25,000   6.38%, 10/23/34   36,251 
 25,000   9.50%, 02/02/30   41,009 
 25,000   10.63%, 03/16/25   35,510 
           
 100,000   Power Sector Assets & Liabilities
Management Corp. Reg S
7.39%, 12/02/24
   125,489 
         303,624 
Poland: 2.8%     
     Republic of Poland
Government Bonds
     
PLN 140,000   2.25%, 04/25/22   36,503 
 118,000   2.25%, 10/25/24   32,186 
 154,000   2.50%, 01/25/23   40,999 
 108,000   2.50%, 04/25/24   29,487 
 175,000   2.50%, 07/25/26   48,848 
 175,000   2.50%, 07/25/27   49,051 
 130,000   2.75%, 04/25/28   37,101 
 144,000   2.75%, 10/25/29   41,469 
 130,000   3.25%, 07/25/25   37,211 
 135,000   4.00%, 10/25/23   38,078 
 120,000   5.75%, 09/23/22   33,581 
 50,000   5.75%, 04/25/29   17,615 
         442,129 
Qatar: 1.0%       
USD 100,000   Qatar Government
International Bonds Reg S
6.40%, 01/20/40
   154,576 
Romania: 1.8%     
     Romania Government Bonds     
RON 60,000   3.25%, 04/29/24   14,551 
 80,000   3.40%, 03/08/22   19,319 
 70,000   4.40%, 09/25/23   17,478 
 70,000   4.50%, 06/17/24   17,677 
 80,000   4.75%, 02/24/25   20,493 
 55,000   4.85%, 04/22/26   14,299 
 55,000   5.00%, 02/12/29   14,881 
 60,000   5.80%, 07/26/27   16,608 
 70,000   5.85%, 04/26/23   17,973 
Principal        
Amount      Value 
         
Romania: (continued)     
     Romanian Government
International Bonds Reg S
     
EUR 25,000   2.75%, 10/29/25  $31,815 
 45,000   3.88%, 10/29/35   61,037 
USD 25,000   4.88%, 01/22/24   27,809 
         273,940 
Russia: 3.3%     
     Russian Federal Bonds     
RUB 1,800,000   6.50%, 02/28/24   23,652 
 1,690,000   6.90%, 05/23/29   22,607 
 2,000,000   7.00%, 12/15/21   25,863 
 1,200,000   7.00%, 08/16/23   15,925 
 2,000,000   7.05%, 01/19/28   27,038 
 2,300,000   7.10%, 10/16/24   30,897 
 1,800,000   7.15%, 11/12/25   24,334 
 1,500,000   7.25%, 05/10/34   20,382 
 2,400,000   7.40%, 12/07/22   31,901 
 1,410,000   7.40%, 07/17/24   19,077 
 1,200,000   7.60%, 07/20/22   15,875 
 2,600,000   7.70%, 03/23/33   36,488 
 2,100,000   7.75%, 09/16/26   29,405 
 1,800,000   7.95%, 10/07/26   25,413 
 2,080,000   8.15%, 02/03/27   29,653 
 1,700,000   8.50%, 09/17/31   25,132 
     Russian Foreign Bonds Reg S     
USD 25,500   7.50%, 03/31/30 (s)   29,401 
 45,000   12.75%, 06/24/28   76,872 
         509,915 
Saudi Arabia: 1.8%     
 50,000   Saudi Government
International Bonds 144A
4.50%, 10/26/46
   59,409 
 200,000   Saudi Government
International Bonds Reg S
3.25%, 10/26/26
   218,317 
         277,726 
South Africa: 3.5%     
     Republic of South Africa
Government Bonds
     
ZAR 493,000   6.25%, 03/31/36   19,932 
 700,000   7.00%, 02/28/31   35,293 
 375,000   7.75%, 02/28/23   24,874 
 870,000   8.00%, 01/31/30   49,303 
 600,000   8.25%, 03/31/32   31,755 
 700,000   8.50%, 01/31/37   33,805 
 720,000   8.75%, 01/31/44   33,818 
 1,175,000   8.75%, 02/28/48   54,987 
 550,000   8.88%, 02/28/35   28,317 
 547,000   9.00%, 01/31/40   26,932 
 1,050,000   10.50%, 12/21/26   75,192 
     Republic of South Africa
Government International Bonds
     
USD 50,000   4.30%, 10/12/28   48,688 
 75,000   5.88%, 09/16/25   82,071 
         544,967 


 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

Principal        
Amount      Value 
         
Sri Lanka: 0.3%     
     Sri Lanka Government
International Bonds 144A
     
USD 50,000   5.75%, 04/18/23  $28,750 
 40,000   6.85%, 11/03/25   22,398 
         51,148 
Thailand: 3.8%     
     Thailand Government Bonds     
THB 1,300,000   1.88%, 06/17/22   42,598 
 1,300,000   2.00%, 12/17/22   42,944 
 1,400,000   2.13%, 12/17/26   47,912 
 445,000   2.40%, 12/17/23   15,037 
 634,000   2.88%, 12/17/28   22,879 
 1,350,000   3.40%, 06/17/36   53,669 
 1,033,000   3.63%, 06/16/23   35,752 
 825,000   3.65%, 12/17/21   27,390 
 1,300,000   3.65%, 06/20/31   50,811 
 779,000   3.78%, 06/25/32   31,052 
 1,250,000   3.85%, 12/12/25   46,038 
 350,000   4.00%, 06/17/66   16,047 
 1,000,000   4.68%, 06/29/44   48,018 
 230,000   4.85%, 06/17/61   11,876 
 1,400,000   4.88%, 06/22/29   57,662 
 900,000   Thailand Government
Bonds Reg S
4.26%, 12/12/37
   39,005 
         588,690 
Turkey: 2.3%     
     Turkey Government
International Bonds
     
USD 75,000   5.75%, 05/11/47   58,377 
 50,000   6.00%, 03/25/27   47,334 
 90,000   6.88%, 03/17/36   83,137 
TRY 100,000   7.10%, 03/08/23   10,223 
USD 80,000   7.38%, 02/05/25   81,920 
TRY 100,000   8.00%, 03/12/25   9,567 
 130,000   10.50%, 08/11/27   13,212 
 118,000   10.60%, 02/11/26   12,415 
 100,000   10.70%, 08/17/22   11,249 
 130,000   11.00%, 03/02/22   14,934 
 42,000   12.20%, 01/18/23   4,812 
 110,000   12.40%, 03/08/28   12,118 
         359,298 
Principal        
Amount      Value 
         
United Arab Emirates: 0.8%     
     Abu Dhabi Government
International Bonds 144A
     
USD 50,000   2.50%, 10/11/22  $51,806 
 65,000   3.13%, 10/11/27   72,392 
         124,198 
Uruguay: 0.6%     
 77,000   Uruguay Government
International Bonds
4.50%, 08/14/24
   84,596 
     Uruguay Government
International Bonds Reg S
     
UYU 370,000   8.50%, 03/15/28   9,070 
 300,000   9.88%, 06/20/22   7,236 
         100,902 
Total Government Obligations
(Cost: $10,306,001)
   10,099,358 
Total Investments Before Collateral
for Securities Loaned: 97.8%

(Cost: $15,089,397)
   15,202,737 
           
Number         
of Shares         
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT HELD AS
COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES ON LOAN: 0.6%

(Cost: $99,853)
     
Money Market Fund: 0.6%     
 99,853   State Street Navigator
Securities Lending
Government Money
Market Portfolio
   99,853 
Total Investments: 98.4%
(Cost: $15,189,250)
   15,302,590 
Other assets less liabilities: 1.6%   246,570 
NET ASSETS: 100.0%  $15,549,160 


 

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Definitions:

BRL Brazilian Real
CLP Chilean Peso
CNY Chinese Yuan
COP Colombian Peso
CZK Czech Koruna
EUR Euro
HUF Hungarian Forint
IDR Indonesian Rupiah
ILS Israeli Sheqel
MXN Mexican Peso
MYR Malaysian Ringgit
NGN Nigerian Naira
PEN Peruvian Nuevo Sol
PLN Polish Zloty
RON Romanian Leu
RUB Russian Ruble
THB Thai Baht
TRY Turkish Lira
USD United States Dollar
UYU Uruguayan Peso
ZAR South African Rand

Footnotes:

(d) Security in default
(o) Perpetual Maturity — the date shown is the next call date
(s) The rate shown reflects the rate in effect at the end of the reporting period. Coupon adjusts periodically based upon a predetermined schedule
^ Zero Coupon Bond
* Non-income producing
Security fully or partially on loan. Total market value of securities on loan is $238,998.
Reg S Security was purchased pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts from registration securities offered and sold outside of the United States. Such a security cannot be sold in the United States without either an effective registration statement filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, or pursuant to an exemption from registration.
144A Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or otherwise restricted. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, unless otherwise noted, and the value amounted to $1,963,874, or 12.6% of net assets.

 

Summary of Investments by Sector
Excluding Collateral for Securities Loaned
  % of Investments  Value 
Basic Materials       4.5%       $686,107 
Communications   3.8    581,555 
Consumer, Non-cyclical   1.8    274,439 
Diversified   2.5    372,849 
Energy   9.5    1,442,975 
Financial   10.8    1,639,283 
Government   62.0    9,432,956 
Industrial   2.1    324,062 
Utilities   3.0    448,511 
    100.0%  $15,202,737 

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of October 31, 2020 is as follows:

 

   Level 1
Quoted
Prices
   Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
   Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
  Value 
Corporate Bonds*  $   $5,103,379     $   $5,103,379 
Government Obligations*       10,099,358          10,099,358 
Money Market Fund   99,853              99,853 
Total  $99,853   $15,202,737     $   $15,302,590 

 

*See Schedule of Investments for geographic sector breakouts.

 

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VANECK VECTORS EMERGING MARKETS HIGH YIELD BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

October 31, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
CORPORATE BONDS: 94.9%     
Argentina: 2.7%     
$360,374   Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 SA 144A
9.38%02/01/27
  $228,837 
 350,000   AES Argentina Generacion SA 144A
7.75%, 02/02/24
   237,125 
 625,000   Agua y Saneamientos Argentinos SA Reg S
6.63%, 02/01/23
   285,938 
 640,000   Arcor SAIC 144A
6.00%, 07/06/23
   595,686 
 350,000   Banco Macro SA 144A
6.75% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 5 Year+5.46%), 11/04/26
   231,004 
 150,000   Banco Macro SA Reg S
6.75% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 5 Year+5.46%), 11/04/26
   99,002 
 375,000   Capex SA 144A
6.88%, 05/15/24
   290,160 
 300,000   Generacion Mediterranea SA 144A
9.63%, 07/27/23
   136,223 
 150,000   Generacion Mediterranea SA Reg S
9.63%, 07/27/23
   68,111 
 585,000   Genneia SA 144A
8.75%, 01/20/22
   448,988 
 50,000   Genneia SA Reg S
8.75%, 01/20/22
   38,375 
 450,000   IRSA Propiedades Comerciales SA 144A
8.75%, 03/23/23
   340,155 
 50,000   IRSA Propiedades Comerciales SA Reg S
8.75%, 03/23/23
   37,795 
 550,000   MSU Energy SA 144A
6.88%, 02/01/25
   299,750 
 150,000   MSU Energy SA / UGEN SA / UENSA SA Reg S
6.88%, 02/01/25
   81,750 
     Pampa Energia SA 144A     
 550,000   7.38%, 07/21/23   461,989 
 825,000   7.50%, 01/24/27   574,303 
 300,000   9.13%, 04/15/29   219,000 
 75,000   Pampa Energia SA Reg S
7.38%, 07/21/23
   62,999 
 640,000   Tecpetrol SA 144A
4.88%, 12/12/22
   599,680 
 50,000   Tecpetrol SA Reg S
4.88%, 12/12/22
   46,850 
     Telecom Argentina SA 144A     
 500,000   8.00%, 07/18/26   413,505 
 475,000   8.50%, 08/06/25   390,830 
 50,000   Telecom Argentina SA Reg S
8.00%, 07/18/26
   41,350 
 560,000   Transportadora de Gas del Sur SA 144A
6.75%, 05/02/25
   462,000 
 575,000   YPF Energia Electrica SA 144A
10.00%, 07/25/26
   350,756 
     YPF SA 144A     
 1,100,000   6.95%, 07/21/27   592,625 
Principal        
Amount      Value 
         
Argentina: (continued)     
$850,000   7.00%, 12/15/47  $431,936 
 730,000   8.50%, 03/23/25   470,850 
 2,005,000   8.50%, 07/28/25   1,205,005 
 662,000   8.50%, 06/27/29   371,713 
 1,850,000   8.75%, 04/04/24   1,224,515 
 300,000   YPF SA Reg S
6.95%, 07/21/27
   161,625 
         11,500,430 
Austria: 0.4%     
 200,000   BRF GmbH 144A
4.35%, 09/29/26
   202,052 
     JBS Investments II GmbH 144A     
 400,000   5.75%, 01/15/28   421,000 
 500,000   7.00%, 01/15/26   535,015 
     Klabin Austria GmbH 144A     
 300,000   5.75%, 04/03/29   332,025 
 300,000   7.00%, 04/03/49   343,275 
         1,833,367 
Azerbaijan: 0.7%     
 2,375,000   Southern Gas Corridor CJSC 144A
6.88%, 03/24/26
   2,713,312 
 200,000   Southern Gas Corridor CJSC Reg S
6.88%, 03/24/26
   228,489 
         2,941,801 
Bahrain: 0.8%     
 700,000   BBK BSC Reg S
5.50%, 07/09/24
   712,075 
     Oil and Gas Holding Co. BSCC 144A     
 1,175,000   7.50%, 10/25/27   1,242,772 
 650,000   7.63%, 11/07/24   695,935 
 600,000   8.38%, 11/07/28   660,865 
 200,000   Oil and Gas Holding Co. BSCC Reg S
7.50%, 10/25/27
   211,536 
         3,523,183 
Bermuda: 1.3%     
     China Oil & Gas Group Ltd. Reg S     
 200,000   4.63%, 04/20/22   200,997 
 200,000   5.50%, 01/25/23   205,240 
 400,000   Cosan Ltd. 144A
5.50%, 09/20/29
   412,910 
 1,087,142   Digicel Group 0.5 Ltd.
10.00%, 04/01/24
   828,946 
     Digicel Group 0.5 Ltd. 144A     
 217,595   7.00%12/31/99   30,463 
 513,396   8.00%04/01/25   174,555 
 437,000   Digicel Group Two Ltd. 144A
8.25%, 09/30/22 *
   1,097 
 1,000,000   Digicel International Finance Ltd. / Digicel Holdings Bermuda Ltd. 144A
8.75%, 05/25/24
   1,002,500 
 1,075,000   Digicel Ltd. 144A
6.75%, 03/01/23
   666,779 
 200,000   Digicel Ltd. Reg S
6.75%, 03/01/23
   124,052 
 400,000   Geopark Ltd. 144A
5.50%, 01/17/27
   349,004 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Bermuda: (continued)     
$200,000   Hopson Development Holdings Ltd. Reg S
7.50%, 06/27/22
  $201,750 
 766,000   Inkia Energy Ltd. 144A
5.88%, 11/09/27
   800,700 
 750,000   Li & Fung Ltd. Reg S
5.25%, 12/29/49 (o)
   553,125 
         5,552,118 
Brazil: 3.3%     
     Banco Bradesco SA 144A     
 300,000   2.85%, 01/27/23   304,725 
 400,000   3.20%, 01/27/25   408,400 
 450,000   5.75%, 03/01/22   471,492 
 200,000   Banco Bradesco SA Reg S
2.85%, 01/27/23
   203,150 
     Banco BTG Pactual SA 144A     
 200,000   4.50%, 01/10/25   203,500 
 175,000   5.75%, 09/28/22   183,621 
     Banco BTG Pactual SA Reg S     
 200,000   5.50%, 01/31/23 †   210,250 
 100,000   5.75%, 09/28/22   104,926 
 150,000   Banco Daycoval SA Reg S
4.25%, 12/13/24
   151,904 
 900,000   Banco do Brasil SA
3.88%, 10/10/22
   927,405 
     Banco do Brasil SA 144A     
 550,000   4.63%, 01/15/25 †   585,205 
 300,000   4.75%, 03/20/24   319,128 
 200,000   4.88%, 04/19/23   211,400 
 630,000   5.88%, 01/26/22   657,090 
 300,000   5.88%, 01/19/23   320,328 
 50,000   Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul SA 144A
7.38%, 02/02/22
   51,924 
 200,000   Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul SA Reg S
7.38%, 02/02/22
   207,697 
 200,000   Banco Safra SA 144A
4.13%, 02/08/23
   206,860 
     Banco Votorantim SA 144A     
 200,000   4.00%, 09/24/22   205,000 
 200,000   4.38%, 07/29/25   208,250 
 200,000   4.50%, 09/24/24   206,752 
 100,000   8.25% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+6.11%), 12/31/99   102,400 
     BRF SA 144A     
 300,000   4.88%, 01/24/30 †   301,206 
 200,000   5.75%, 09/21/50   191,025 
 200,000   Caixa Economica Federal 144A
3.50%, 11/07/22
   206,202 
 735,000   Cemig Geracao e Transmissao SA 144A
9.25%, 12/05/24 †
   827,794 
     Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA 144A     
 200,000   3.63%, 02/04/25   200,212 
 400,000   4.63%, 02/04/30   405,500 
 300,000   CSN Resources SA 144A
7.63%, 04/17/26 †
   308,550 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Brazil: (continued)     
$350,000   Globo Comunicacao e Participacoes SA 144A
4.84%, 06/08/25
  $363,041 
     Itau Unibanco Holding SA 144A     
 500,000   2.90%, 01/24/23   504,505 
 200,000   3.25%, 01/24/25   202,900 
 300,000   4.50% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+2.82%), 11/21/29   295,578 
 400,000   4.63% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.22%), 12/31/99 (o)   346,704 
 925,000   5.13%, 05/13/23   980,824 
 700,000   5.50%, 08/06/22   737,450 
 500,000   5.65%, 03/19/22   521,380 
 400,000   6.20%, 12/21/21   415,600 
 200,000   Light Servicos de Eletricidade SA / Light Energia SA 144A
7.25%, 05/03/23
   209,277 
 300,000   Natura Cosmeticos SA 144A
5.38%, 02/01/23 †
   309,000 
         13,778,155 
British Virgin Islands: 4.4%     
 674,000   Arcos Dorados Holdings, Inc. 144A
5.88%, 04/04/27
   694,641 
 1,116,000   Central American Bottling Corp. 144A
5.75%, 01/31/27
   1,171,800 
 200,000   Central Plaza Development Ltd. Reg S
5.75% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+8.07%), 12/31/99 (o)
   194,500 
 300,000   Champion Sincerity Holdings Ltd. Reg S
8.13% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 3 Year+10.58%), 12/31/99 (o)
   314,238 
     Easy Tactic Ltd. Reg S     
 700,000   5.75%, 01/13/22   649,247 
 200,000   5.88%, 02/13/23   169,993 
 400,000   8.13%, 02/27/23   351,994 
 200,000   8.13%, 07/11/24   168,239 
     Fortune Star BVI Ltd. Reg S     
 1,000,000   5.25%, 03/23/22   1,004,990 
 200,000   5.95%, 01/29/23   203,613 
 200,000   6.75%, 07/02/23   207,101 
 200,000   6.85%, 07/02/24   209,603 
     Franshion Brilliant Ltd. Reg S     
 200,000   4.88% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+2.75%), 12/31/99   169,944 
 200,000   5.75% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 5 Year+3.86%), 12/29/49 (o)   189,999 
 200,000   Gemstones International Ltd. Reg S
12.00%, 03/10/23
   197,746 
     Gold Fields Orogen Holdings BVI Ltd. 144A     
 750,000   5.13%, 05/15/24   820,744 
 550,000   6.13%, 05/15/29   657,250 
     Greenland Global Investment Ltd. Reg S     
 550,000   5.88%, 07/03/24   503,781 
 200,000   6.25%, 12/16/22   198,499 


 

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VANECK VECTORS EMERGING MARKETS HIGH YIELD BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
British Virgin Islands: (continued)     
$300,000   6.75%, 06/25/22  $298,875 
 200,000   6.75%, 09/26/23   193,976 
 300,000   6.75%, 03/03/24   287,232 
 450,000   Grupo Unicomer Co. Ltd. 144A
7.88%, 04/01/24
   455,063 
 200,000   Haimen Zhongnan Investment Development International Co. Ltd. Reg S
10.88%, 06/18/22
   208,496 
 500,000   Lai Fung Bonds 2018 Ltd. Reg S
5.65%, 01/18/23
   472,474 
 425,000   LS Finance 2022 Ltd. Reg S
4.25%, 10/16/22
   421,267 
 400,000   LS Finance 2025 Ltd. Reg S
4.50%, 06/26/25
   384,361 
 400,000   New Metro Global Ltd. Reg S
6.50%, 05/20/22
   409,250 
 200,000   Oriental Capital Co. Ltd. Reg S
7.00%, 10/17/22
   198,500 
 220,000   Prime Bloom Holdings Ltd. Reg S
6.95%, 07/05/22
   42,350 
 250,000   RKI Overseas Finance 2017 A Ltd. Reg S
7.00%, 12/31/99 (o)
   224,915 
 200,000   RKP Overseas Finance 2016 A Ltd. Reg S
7.95%, 12/31/99 (o)
   195,934 
     RKPF Overseas 2019 A Ltd. Reg S     
 200,000   6.00%, 09/04/25   200,293 
 200,000   6.70%, 09/30/24   206,730 
 200,000   7.88%, 02/01/23   210,660 
 200,000   RongXingDa Development BVI Ltd. Reg S
8.00%, 04/24/22
   196,752 
     Scenery Journey Ltd. Reg S     
 200,000   11.50%, 10/24/22   170,035 
 600,000   12.00%, 10/24/23   490,499 
 600,000   13.00%, 11/06/22   520,587 
 500,000   13.75%, 11/06/23   431,225 
 200,000   Sino-Ocean Land Treasure III Ltd. Reg S
4.90% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.26%), 12/31/99 (o)
   167,995 
 680,250   Star Energy Geothermal Wayang Windu Ltd. 144A
6.75%, 04/24/33
   751,358 
     Studio City Finance Ltd. 144A     
 650,000   6.00%, 07/15/25   654,062 
 650,000   6.50%, 01/15/28   643,630 
 800,000   7.25%, 02/11/24   824,484 
 300,000   Wanda Properties International Co. Ltd. Reg S
7.25%, 01/29/24
   295,170 
 200,000   Wanda Properties Overseas Ltd. Reg S
6.95%, 12/05/22
   198,992 
 200,000   Yingde Gases Investment Ltd. 144A
6.25%, 01/19/23
   206,484 
 200,000   Zhaojin Mining International Finance Ltd. Reg S
5.50%, 03/01/22
   204,994 
 200,000   Zhuji Development Ltd. Reg S
7.00%, 12/11/21
   206,999 
         18,451,564 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Canada: 2.0%     
$400,000   Canacol Energy Ltd. 144A
7.25%, 05/03/25 †
  $410,750 
     First Quantum Minerals Ltd. 144A     
 1,050,000   6.50%, 03/01/24   1,044,094 
 1,261,000   6.88%, 03/01/26   1,253,907 
 1,600,000   6.88%, 10/15/27   1,594,000 
 1,689,000   7.50%, 04/01/25   1,698,501 
 2,100,000   First Quantum Minerals Ltd. 144A
7.25%, 04/01/23
   2,113,702 
 500,000   Frontera Energy Corp. 144A
9.70%, 06/25/23
   399,328 
         8,514,282 
Cayman Islands: 13.8%     
     Agile Group Holdings Ltd. Reg S     
 200,000   5.75%, 01/02/25   199,498 
 200,000   6.70%, 03/07/22   206,984 
 200,000   7.88% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+11.29%), 12/31/99   204,748 
 400,000   8.38% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+11.25%), 12/31/99 (o)   415,500 
 500,000   Alpha Star Holding III Ltd. Reg S
6.25%, 04/20/22
   477,460 
 600,000   Alpha Star Holding V Ltd. Reg S
6.63%, 04/18/23
   564,000 
 600,000   Arabian Centres Sukuk Ltd. 144A
5.38%, 11/26/24
   562,500 
 350,000   Braskem Finance Ltd.
6.45%, 02/03/24
   373,625 
 200,000   CAR, Inc. Reg S
8.88%, 05/10/22
   172,748 
     Central China Real Estate Ltd. Reg S     
 400,000   6.88%, 08/08/22   404,240 
 200,000   7.25%, 04/24/23   201,358 
 200,000   7.65%, 08/27/23   201,603 
     CFLD Cayman Investment Ltd. Reg S     
 200,000   6.90%, 01/13/23   186,246 
 200,000   7.13%, 04/08/22   193,998 
 200,000   8.05%, 01/13/25   176,494 
 500,000   8.60%, 04/08/24   461,250 
 400,000   China Aoyuan Group Ltd. Reg S
8.50%, 01/23/22
   411,000 
     China Evergrande Group Reg S     
 850,000   7.50%, 06/28/23   643,865 
 1,100,000   8.25%, 03/23/22   926,750 
 1,900,000   8.75%, 06/28/25   1,406,000 
 600,000   9.50%, 04/11/22 †   512,994 
 500,000   9.50%, 03/29/24   376,979 
 200,000   11.50%, 01/22/23   167,492 
 200,000   China SCE Group Holdings Ltd. Reg S
7.25%, 04/19/23
   205,353 
 500,000   China SCE Property Holdings Ltd. Reg S
5.88%, 03/10/22
   502,245 
     CIFI Holdings Group Co. Ltd. Reg S     
 200,000   5.50%, 01/23/22   202,999 
 200,000   6.00%, 07/16/25   206,497 
 200,000   6.45%, 11/07/24   210,487 
 400,000   6.55%, 03/28/24   422,979 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Cayman Islands: (continued)     
$400,000   7.63%, 02/28/23  $423,001 
 925,000   Comcel Trust 144A
6.88%, 02/06/24
   948,222 
 200,000   Comunicaciones Celulares SA Reg S
6.88%, 02/06/24
   205,021 
 350,000   CSN Islands XI Corp. 144A
6.75%, 01/28/28
   345,097 
 200,000   CSN Islands XI Corp. Reg S
6.75%, 01/28/28
   197,198 
     Dar Al-Arkan Sukuk Co. Ltd. Reg S     
 800,000   6.75%, 02/15/25   767,024 
 700,000   6.88%, 03/21/23   689,206 
 400,000   6.88%, 02/26/27   378,730 
 950,000   DIB Tier 1 Sukuk 3 Ltd. Reg S
6.25% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 6 Year+3.66%), 12/31/99 (o)
   1,002,677 
 1,900,000   DP World Salaam Reg S
6.00% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+5.75%), 12/31/99
   1,996,520 
 200,000   eHi Car Services Ltd. Reg S
5.88%, 08/14/22
   170,996 
 200,000   E-House China Enterprise Holdings Ltd. Reg S
7.63%, 04/18/22
   201,497 
     Emaar Sukuk Ltd. Reg S     
 900,000   3.64%, 09/15/26   876,548 
 700,000   3.88%, 09/17/29   661,514 
 300,000   Embraer Overseas Ltd. 144A
5.70%, 09/16/23
   305,790 
 400,000   Emirates REIT Sukuk Ltd. Reg S
5.13%, 12/12/22
   178,000 
 400,000   Energuate Trust 144A
5.88%, 05/03/27
   412,604 
 600,000   Ezdan Sukuk Co. Ltd. Reg S
4.88%, 04/05/22
   530,524 
     Fantasia Holdings Group Co. Ltd. Reg S     
 400,000   10.88%, 01/09/23   411,484 
 200,000   11.88%, 06/01/23   207,481 
 200,000   12.25%, 10/18/22   210,493 
 400,000   GFH Sukuk Ltd. Reg S
7.50%, 01/28/25
   361,853 
 200,000   Golden Eagle Retail Group Ltd. 144A
4.63%, 05/21/23
   201,500 
 200,000   Greentown China Holdings Ltd. Reg S
5.65%, 07/13/25
   207,934 
     Grupo Aval Ltd. 144A     
 1,200,000   4.38%, 02/04/30   1,170,000 
 1,275,000   4.75%, 09/26/22   1,327,594 
 200,000   Guorui Properties Ltd. Reg S
13.50%, 02/27/22
   190,519 
 600,000   Industrial Senior Trust 144A
5.50%, 11/01/22
   627,000 
 400,000   Jiayuan International Group Ltd. Reg S
13.75%, 02/18/23
   391,500 
 400,000   Kaisa Group Holdings Ltd. 144A
11.95%, 10/22/22
   410,090 
     Kaisa Group Holdings Ltd. Reg S     
 600,000   8.50%, 06/30/22   586,488 
Principal        
Amount      Value 
         
Cayman Islands: (continued)     
$1,150,000   9.38%, 06/30/24  $1,044,850 
 300,000   10.88%, 07/23/23   298,496 
 200,000   11.25%, 04/09/22   204,498 
 200,000   11.25%, 04/16/25   190,210 
 400,000   11.50%, 01/30/23   404,975 
     KWG Group Holdings Ltd. Reg S     
 200,000   7.40%, 03/05/24   209,500 
 400,000   7.88%, 09/01/23   420,499 
     KWG Property Holding Ltd. Reg S     
 200,000   5.88%, 11/10/24   200,491 
 300,000   6.00%, 09/15/22   305,241 
 700,000   Lamar Funding Ltd. 144A
3.96%, 05/07/25
   642,944 
 550,000   Lamar Funding Ltd. Reg S
3.96%, 05/07/25
   505,171 
 200,000   Logan Group Co. Ltd. Reg S
7.50%, 08/25/22
   207,494 
     Logan Property Holdings Co. Ltd. Reg S     
 200,000   5.25%, 02/23/23   202,491 
 200,000   6.50%, 07/16/23   207,427 
     MAF Global Securities Ltd. Reg S     
 550,000   5.50% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 5 Year+3.48%), 12/31/99 (o)   541,465 
 500,000   6.38% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.54%), 12/31/99 (o)   497,471 
     Melco Resorts Finance Ltd. 144A     
 1,200,000   4.88%, 06/06/25   1,208,127 
 600,000   5.25%, 04/26/26 †   604,718 
 900,000   5.38%, 12/04/29   867,898 
 928,000   5.63%, 07/17/27   944,187 
 1,000,000   5.75%, 07/21/28   997,769 
 200,000   Melco Resorts Finance Ltd. Reg S
5.38%, 12/04/29
   193,073 
     MGM China Holdings Ltd. 144A     
 200,000   5.25%, 06/18/25   201,940 
 300,000   5.38%, 05/15/24   300,692 
 300,000   5.88%, 05/15/26   303,720 
     Mumtalakat Sukuk Holding Co. Reg S     
 500,000   4.00%, 11/25/21   505,159 
 400,000   4.10%, 01/21/27   398,278 
 1,000,000   5.63%, 02/27/24   1,054,035 
 400,000   NagaCorp Ltd. Reg S
7.95%, 07/06/24
   401,678 
 550,000   OmGrid Funding Ltd. 144A
5.20%, 05/16/27
   509,647 
     Powerlong Real Estate Holdings Ltd. Reg S     
 200,000   6.25%, 08/10/24   202,495 
 200,000   6.95%, 07/23/23   206,997 
     Redsun Properties Group Ltd. Reg S     
 200,000   9.70%, 04/16/23   205,740 
 200,000   9.95%, 04/11/22   206,239 
     Ronshine China Holdings Ltd. Reg S     
 400,000   8.75%, 10/25/22   410,986 
 200,000   8.95%, 01/22/23   206,482 
 400,000   10.50%, 03/01/22   418,997 
 450,000   Sagicor Finance 2015 Ltd. 144A
8.88%, 08/11/22
   461,250 


 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Cayman Islands: (continued)     
$200,000   Seazen Group Ltd. Reg S
6.45%, 06/11/22
  $203,875 
 900,000   Shelf Drilling Holdings Ltd.
144A
8.25%, 02/15/25
   300,375 
 450,000   Shimao Property Holdings Ltd.
Reg S 4.75%, 07/03/22
   461,138 
     Sunac China Holdings Ltd. Reg S     
 200,000   6.50%, 01/10/25   192,493 
 400,000   7.50%, 02/01/24   400,974 
 500,000   7.88%, 02/15/22   508,746 
 600,000   7.95%, 08/08/22   612,735 
 400,000   7.95%, 10/11/23   406,973 
 200,000   8.35%, 04/19/23   205,359 
 700,000   Termocandelaria Power Ltd. 144A
7.88%, 01/30/29
   761,512 
 200,000   Times China Holdings Ltd. Reg S
7.63%, 02/21/22
   204,240 
 600,000   Times Property Holdings Ltd. Reg S
6.60%, 03/02/23
   612,883 
 701,000   WTT Investment Ltd. 144A
5.50%, 11/21/22 †
   721,154 
     Wynn Macau Ltd. 144A     
 825,000   4.88%, 10/01/24 †   793,902 
 1,275,000   5.13%, 12/15/29   1,182,307 
 1,250,000   5.50%, 01/15/26   1,204,687 
 900,000   5.50%, 10/01/27   845,730 
 750,000   5.63%, 08/26/28   721,875 
 400,000   Yankuang Group Cayman Ltd. Reg S
6.00%, 01/30/22
   414,500 
     Yuzhou Group Holdings Co. Ltd. Reg S     
 200,000   7.38%, 01/13/26   193,000 
 200,000   8.38%, 10/30/24   207,700 
     Yuzhou Properties Co. Ltd. Reg S     
 300,000   6.00%, 01/25/22   302,248 
 500,000   6.00%, 10/25/23   495,864 
 400,000   8.30%, 05/27/25   406,890 
 200,000   8.50%, 02/26/24   208,485 
     Zhenro Properties Group Ltd. Reg S     
 200,000   8.65%, 01/21/23   204,991 
 200,000   9.15%, 03/08/22   205,498 
 200,000   9.15%, 05/06/23   207,496 
         57,872,957 
Chile: 0.9%     
 550,000   AES Gener SA 144A
6.35% (US Treasury Yield Curve
Rate T 5 Year+4.92%), 10/07/79
   555,019 
 800,000   7.13% (USD Swap Semi 30/360
5 Year+4.64%), 03/26/79 †
   828,473 
 478,900   Empresa Electrica Cochrane SpA 144A
5.50%, 05/14/27
   484,288 
 500,000   Empresa Electrica Guacolda SA 144A
4.56%, 04/30/25
   401,352 
 250,000   Empresa Electrica Guacolda SA Reg S
4.56%, 04/30/25
   200,676 
 500,000   Geopark Ltd. 144A
6.50%, 09/21/24 †
   471,250 
 750,000   VTR Comunicaciones SpA 144A
5.13%, 01/15/28
   792,450 
         3,733,508 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
China / Hong Kong: 1.9%     
$200,000   Agile Group Holdings Ltd. Reg S
6.88% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate
T 5 Year+9.22%), 12/31/99 (o)
  $200,992 
 400,000   Bank of China Ltd. Reg S
3.60% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate
T 5 Year+2.45%), 12/31/99 (o)
   400,000 
 250,000   Bank of Communications Hong Kong Ltd. Reg S
3.73% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate
T 5 Year+2.52%), 12/31/99
   250,938 
 1,600,000   Bank of East Asia Ltd. Reg S
 5.88% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate
 T 5 Year+4.26%), 12/31/99 (o)
   1,625,637 
 200,000   Chalieco Hong Kong Corp. Ltd. Reg S
 5.00% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate
 T 3 Year+6.38%), 12/31/99 (o)
   202,993 
 200,000   Chengdu Airport Xingcheng Investment Group Co. Ltd. Reg S
6.50%, 07/18/22
   205,500 
 200,000   Chengdu Economic & Technological Investment Group Co. Ltd. Reg S
7.50%, 02/12/22
   204,748 
 200,000   China CITIC Bank International Ltd. Reg S
7.10% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate
T 5 Year+4.15%), 11/02/23 (o)
   215,957 
 400,000   China South City Holdings Ltd. Reg S
11.50%, 02/12/22
   396,250 
 650,000   Chong Hing Bank Ltd. Reg S
5.70% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate
T 5 Year+3.86%), 12/31/99 (o)
   648,146 
 500,000   CMB Wing Lung Bank Ltd. Reg S
6.50% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate
T 5 Year+3.95%), 12/31/99 (o)
   530,519 
 1,500,000   Nanyang Commercial Bank Ltd. Reg S
5.00% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate
T 5 Year+3.21%), 12/31/99 (o)
   1,496,250 
 200,000   Yancoal International Resources Development Co. Ltd. Reg S
6.00%, 11/29/21
   206,999 
     Yango Justice International Ltd. Reg S     
 200,000   8.25%, 11/25/23   204,218 
 200,000   9.25%, 04/15/23   209,231 
     Yanlord Land HK Co. Ltd. Reg S     
 200,000   5.88%, 01/23/22   203,624 
 200,000   6.75%, 04/23/23   207,738 
 200,000   6.80%, 02/27/24   210,483 
 200,000   Zhangzhou Transportation Development Group Co. Ltd. Reg S
6.50%, 06/26/22
   205,000 
 200,000   Zoomlion HK SPV Co. Ltd. 144A
6.13%, 12/20/22
   210,203 
         8,035,426 
Colombia: 1.5%
 400,000   Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Colombia SA 144A
4.88%, 04/21/25
   421,600 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Colombia: (continued)     
$200,000   Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Colombia SA Reg S
4.88%, 04/21/25 †
  $210,800 
 650,000   Banco Davivienda SA 144A
5.88%, 07/09/22
   690,453 
     Banco de Bogota SA 144A     
 775,000   5.38%, 02/19/23   814,920 
 1,133,000   6.25%, 05/12/26 †   1,244,895 
 200,000   Banco de Bogota SA Reg S
6.25%, 05/12/26
   219,752 
 400,000   Banco GNB Sudameris SA 144A
6.50% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate
T 5 Year+4.56%), 04/03/27
   397,000 
 700,000   Bancolombia SA
4.63% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate
T 5 Year+2.94%), 12/18/29
   684,687 
 900,000   5.13%, 09/11/22   944,100 
 600,000   Colombia Telecomunicaciones SA ESP 144A
4.95%, 07/17/30
   639,750 
 200,000   Credivalores-Crediservicios SAS 144A
8.88%, 02/07/25
   144,500 
         6,412,457 
Costa Rica: 0.4%     
 600,000   Banco Nacional de Costa Rica 144A
6.25%, 11/01/23
   609,000 
     Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad 144A     
 550,000   6.38%, 05/15/43   378,125 
 700,000   6.95%, 11/10/21   688,632 
         1,675,757 
Croatia: 0.2%     
 800,000   Hrvatska Elektroprivreda 144A
5.88%, 10/23/22
   870,421 
Curacao: 0.3%     
 800,000   Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Co. BV
2.95%, 12/18/22
   768,860 
 500,000   Teva Pharmaceutical Finance IV BV
3.65%, 11/10/21
   496,138 
         1,264,998 
Dominican Republic: 0.2%     
 300,000   Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo XXI SA 144A
6.75%, 03/30/29
   275,571 
 500,000   Banco de Reservas de la Republica Dominicana 144A
7.00%, 02/01/23
   517,500 
         793,071 
Georgia: 0.4%     
 400,000   Bank of Georgia JSC 144A
6.00%, 07/26/23
   416,000 
 200,000   Georgia Capital JSC 144A
6.13%, 03/09/24
   196,000 
 700,000   Georgian Railway JSC 144A
7.75%, 07/11/22
   732,375 
 500,000   TBC Bank JSC 144A
5.75%, 06/19/24
   506,875 
         1,851,250 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Greece: 0.2%     
$600,000   Navios South American Logistics, Inc. / Navios Logistics Finance US, Inc. 144A
10.75%, 07/01/25 †
  $634,500 
India: 4.0%     
 600,000   Adani Green Energy UP Ltd. / Prayatna Developers Pvt Ltd. / Parampujya Solar Energy Pvt Ltd. 144A
6.25%, 12/10/24
   650,070 
 600,000   Axis Bank Ltd. 144A
3.00%, 08/08/22
   606,750 
     Bank of Baroda Reg S     
 650,000   3.50%, 04/04/22   663,328 
 400,000   3.88%, 04/04/24   414,789 
     Canara Bank Reg S     
 700,000   3.25%, 08/10/22   713,597 
 500,000   3.88%, 03/28/24   517,607 
     Delhi International Airport Ltd. 144A     
 700,000   6.13%, 10/31/26   713,871 
 500,000   6.45%, 06/04/29 †   505,350 
 200,000   Delhi International Airport Ltd. Reg S
6.45%, 06/04/29
   202,140 
 600,000   Future Retail Ltd. 144A
5.60%, 01/22/25
   414,000 
     GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. 144A     
 500,000   4.25%, 10/27/27   452,500 
 400,000   5.38%, 04/10/24   397,426 
 800,000   HPCL-Mittal Energy Ltd. Reg S
5.25%, 04/28/27
   815,489 
 500,000   IIFL Finance Ltd. Reg S
5.88%, 04/20/23
   444,975 
 500,000   Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd. Reg S
6.38%, 05/28/22
   433,118 
 600,000   IndusInd Bank Ltd. Reg S
3.88%, 04/15/22
   602,241 
     JSW Steel Ltd. Reg S     
 700,000   5.25%, 04/13/22   712,678 
 600,000   5.38%, 04/04/25   600,380 
 400,000   5.95%, 04/18/24   410,975 
 600,000   5.95%, 04/18/24   616,462 
 400,000   Manappuram Finance Ltd. Reg S
5.90%, 01/13/23
   403,991 
     Muthoot Finance Ltd. 144A     
 650,000   4.40%, 09/02/23 †   649,876 
 600,000   6.13%, 10/31/22   620,454 
     ReNew Power Private Ltd. 144A     
 500,000   5.88%, 03/05/27   513,264 
 300,000   6.45%, 09/27/22   308,625 
 200,000   ReNew Power Private Ltd. Reg S
6.45%, 09/27/22
   205,750 
 700,000   ReNew Power Synthetic 144A
6.67%, 03/12/24
   733,971 
     Shriram Transport Finance Co. Ltd. 144A     
 600,000   5.10%, 07/16/23   577,424 
 900,000   5.95%, 10/24/22   878,043 


 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
India: (continued)     
$400,000   Shriram Transport Finance Co. Ltd. Reg S
5.70%, 02/27/22
  $393,000 
 400,000   Tata Motors Ltd. Reg S
5.88%, 05/20/25
   412,064 
 200,000   Yes Bank Ifsc Banking Unit Branch Reg S
3.75%, 02/06/23
   194,247 
         16,778,455 
Indonesia: 0.8%     
 500,000   ABM Investama Tbk PT 144A
7.13%, 08/01/22
   326,250 
 900,000   Adaro Indonesia PT 144A
4.25%, 10/31/24
   896,625 
 400,000   Bank Tabungan Negara Persero Tbk PT Reg S
4.20%, 01/23/25
   401,985 
 500,000   Bayan Resources Tbk PT 144A
6.13%, 01/24/23
   487,760 
 360,000   Bukit Makmur Mandiri Utama PT 144A
7.75%, 02/13/22
   299,250 
 900,000   Saka Energi Indonesia PT 144A
4.45%, 05/05/24
   832,500 
         3,244,370 
Ireland: 2.6%     
 400,000   Borets Finance DAC 144A
6.00%, 09/17/26
   402,820 
 489,000   Celtic Resources Holdings DAC 144A
4.13%, 10/09/24
   517,308 
 400,000   Chelyabinsk Pipe Plant Via Chelpipe Finance DAC 144A
4.50%, 09/19/24
   415,520 
     Credit Bank of Moscow Via CBOM Finance Plc 144A     
 600,000   4.70%, 01/29/25   604,500 
 400,000   5.55%, 02/14/23   414,962 
 500,000   7.12%, 06/25/24   549,070 
 900,000   Eurochem Finance DAC 144A
5.50%, 03/13/24
   984,692 
 400,000   Eurotorg LLC via Bonitron DAC 144A
8.75%, 10/30/22
   403,474 
     Gtlk Europe Capital DAC Reg S     
 1,100,000   4.65%, 03/10/27   1,088,362 
 700,000   4.95%, 02/18/26   714,175 
 600,000   5.95%, 04/17/25   639,269 
 800,000   GTLK Europe DAC Reg S
5.13%, 05/31/24
   834,817 
     Hacienda Investments Ltd. Via DME Airport DAC Reg S     
 600,000   5.08%, 02/15/23   600,582 
 200,000   5.88%, 11/11/21   201,116 
 900,000   Metalloinvest Finance DAC 144A
4.85%, 05/02/24
   976,320 
 200,000   Metalloinvest Finance DAC Reg S
4.85%, 05/02/24
   216,960 
 1,100,000   SCF Capital Designated Activity Co. 144A
5.38%, 06/16/23
   1,178,171 
         10,742,118 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Israel: 0.7%     
     Leviathan Bond Ltd. Reg S 144A     
$600,000   5.75%, 06/30/23  $615,390 
 750,000   6.13%, 06/30/25   778,612 
 750,000   6.50%, 06/30/27   774,862 
 650,000   6.75%, 06/30/30   669,110 
         2,837,974 
Kazakhstan: 1.0%     
 476,206   Halyk Savings Bank of Kazakhstan JSC 144A
5.50%, 12/21/22
   478,100 
 183,156   Halyk Savings Bank of Kazakhstan JSC Reg S
5.50%, 12/21/22
   183,885 
     KazMunayGas National Co. JSC 144A     
 1,200,000   4.75%, 04/19/27   1,355,076 
 1,500,000   5.75%, 04/19/47   1,866,276 
 200,000   KazMunayGas National Co. JSC Reg S
3.88%, 04/19/22
   207,828 
         4,091,165 
Luxembourg: 4.3%     
 600,000   Adecoagro SA 144A
6.00%, 09/21/27
   602,895 
 200,000   Aegea Finance SARL 144A
5.75%, 10/10/24
   207,575 
 240,000   Atento Luxco 1 SA 144A
6.13%, 08/10/22
   222,000 
     Consolidated Energy Finance SA 144A     
 400,000   6.50%, 05/15/26   371,000 
 650,000   6.88%, 06/15/25   605,719 
 300,000   Cosan Luxembourg SA 144A
7.00%, 01/20/27 †
   319,316 
 400,000   CSN Resources SA 144A
7.63%, 02/13/23
   415,600 
 500,000   Gilex Holding SARL 144A
8.50%, 05/02/23
   502,188 
 300,000   Gol Finance SA 144A
7.00%, 01/31/25
   223,506 
 300,000   Hidrovias International Finance SARL 144A
5.95%, 01/24/25
   301,950 
 300,000   JSL Europe SA 144A
7.75%, 07/26/24
   308,175 
 200,000   JSM Global SARL 144A
4.75%, 10/20/30
   202,300 
 600,000   Kenbourne Invest SA 144A
6.88%, 11/26/24
   627,000 
     Kernel Holding SA 144A     
 300,000   6.50%, 10/17/24   302,775 
 400,000   6.75%, 10/27/27   399,000 
 200,000   Klabin Finance SA 144A
4.88%, 09/19/27
   214,015 
     MHP Lux SA 144A     
 300,000   6.25%, 09/19/29   288,150 
 750,000   6.95%, 04/03/26   755,700 
 200,000   MHP Lux SA Reg S
6.25%, 09/19/29
   192,100 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Luxembourg: (continued)     
     Minerva Luxembourg SA 144A     
$400,000   5.88%, 01/19/28  $416,104 
 450,000   6.50%, 09/20/26   468,567 
     Nexa Resources SA 144A     
 300,000   5.38%, 05/04/27   316,425 
 200,000   6.50%, 01/18/28   223,125 
     Puma International Financing SA 144A     
 1,000,000   5.00%, 01/24/26   828,500 
 700,000   5.13%, 10/06/24   595,735 
     Rede D’or Finance SARL 144A     
 550,000   4.50%, 01/22/30   541,750 
 200,000   4.95%, 01/17/28   206,315 
     Rumo Luxembourg SARL 144A     
 200,000   5.25%, 01/10/28   209,800 
 300,000   5.88%, 01/18/25   314,660 
 332,000   7.38%, 02/09/24   347,438 
 2,500,000   Sberbank of Russia Via SB Capital SA 144A
5.13%, 10/29/22
   2,626,250 
 600,000   TMK OAO Via TMK Capital SA Reg S
4.30%, 02/12/27
   589,398 
 200,000   Tupy Overseas SA 144A
6.63%, 07/17/24
   203,969 
     Ultrapar International SA 144A     
 300,000   5.25%, 10/06/26   323,196 
 400,000   5.25%, 06/06/29   420,100 
 200,000   Unigel Luxembourg SA 144A
8.75%, 10/01/26
   193,750 
 400,000   Usiminas International SARL 144A
5.88%, 07/18/26
   416,880 
 1,700,000   VTB Bank SA 144A
6.95%, 10/17/22
   1,799,951 
         18,102,877 
Mauritius: 2.1%     
 575,000   Azure Power Energy Ltd. 144A
5.50%, 11/03/22
   589,749 
 465,000   Azure Power Solar Energy Private Ltd. 144A
5.65%, 12/24/24
   490,575 
 700,000   Greenko Investment Co. 144A
4.88%, 08/16/23 †
   704,330 
 500,000   Greenko Mauritius Ltd. 144A
6.25%, 02/21/23
   519,370 
     Greenko Solar Mauritius Ltd. 144A     
 500,000   5.55%, 01/29/25   515,356 
 600,000   5.95%, 07/29/26   635,758 
 200,000   Greenko Solar Mauritius Ltd. Reg S
5.55%, 01/29/25
   206,142 
     MTN Mauritius Investments Ltd. 144A     
 900,000   4.76%, 11/11/24   927,225 
 500,000   5.37%, 02/13/22   514,293 
 700,000   6.50%, 10/13/26   783,280 
 200,000   MTN Mauritius Investments Ltd. Reg S
5.37%, 02/13/22
   205,717 
 500,000   Neerg Energy Ltd. 144A
6.00%, 02/13/22
   508,749 
 200,000   Neerg Energy Ltd. Reg S
6.00%, 02/13/22
   203,500 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Mauritius: (continued)     
$1,300,000   Network i2i Ltd. 144A
5.65% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate
T 5 Year+4.28%), 12/31/99 (o)
  $1,305,200 
 600,000   UPL Corp. Ltd. Reg S
5.25% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate
T 5 Year+3.87%), 12/31/99 (o)
   566,130 
         8,675,374 
Mexico: 7.4%     
     Alpha Holding SA de CV 144A     
 500,000   9.00%, 02/10/25   372,625 
 200,000   10.00%, 12/19/22   166,752 
 600,000   Axtel SAB de CV 144A
6.38%, 11/14/24
   624,900 
 1,950,000   BBVA Bancomer SA 144A
6.75%, 09/30/22
   2,101,612 
 1,100,000   Braskem Idesa SAPI 144A
7.45%, 11/15/29
   1,041,722 
     Cemex SAB de CV 144A     
 1,300,000   5.20%, 09/17/30   1,374,932 
 1,175,000   5.45%, 11/19/29   1,244,971 
 1,300,000   5.70%, 01/11/25   1,336,400 
 1,150,000   7.38%, 06/05/27   1,268,174 
 1,391,000   7.75%, 04/16/26   1,473,417 
 200,000   Cemex SAB de CV Reg S
7.38%, 06/05/27
   220,552 
     Credito Real SAB de CV SOFOM ER 144A     
 500,000   7.25%, 07/20/23   490,678 
 400,000   9.50%, 02/07/26 †   392,400 
 600,000   Cydsa SAB de CV 144A
6.25%, 10/04/27
   597,000 
 560,000   Elementia SAB de CV 144A
5.50%, 01/15/25
   561,960 
 800,000   Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV 144A
5.95% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate
T 5 Year+3.28%), 12/31/99 (o)
   851,000 
 585,000   Grupo KUO SAB De CV 144A
5.75%, 07/07/27
   587,194 
 500,000   Metalsa SA de CV 144A
4.90%, 04/24/23
   504,952 
 350,000   Mexarrend SAPI de CV 144A
10.25%, 07/24/24
   269,938 
 600,000   Nemak SAB de CV 144A
4.75%, 01/23/25
   617,025 
 200,000   Nemak SAB de CV Reg S
4.75%, 01/23/25
   205,675 
 400,000   Operadora de Servicios Mega SA de CV Sofom ER 144A
8.25%, 02/11/25
   370,830 
     Petróleos Mexicanos     
 300,000   3.50%, 01/30/23 †   294,240 
 200,000   4.25%, 01/15/25   186,525 
 350,000   4.50%, 01/23/26   309,155 
 150,000   4.63%, 09/21/23   148,481 
 300,000   4.88%, 01/18/24   294,825 
 700,000   5.35%, 02/12/28   598,808 
 200,000   5.50%, 06/27/44   146,150 
 200,000   5.63%, 01/23/46   148,150 
 1,000,000   5.95%, 01/28/31   838,250 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Mexico: (continued)     
$800,000   6.35%, 02/12/48  $612,000 
 325,000   6.38%, 01/23/45   246,794 
 550,000   6.49%, 01/23/27   512,325 
 1,375,000   6.50%, 03/13/27   1,280,317 
 500,000   6.50%, 01/23/29   446,575 
 450,000   6.50%, 06/02/41   349,088 
 675,000   6.63%, 06/15/35   556,953 
 1,600,000   6.75%, 09/21/47   1,244,632 
 1,000,000   6.84%, 01/23/30   894,900 
 725,000   6.88%, 08/04/26   697,740 
 1,050,000   6.95%, 01/28/60   822,439 
 1,900,000   7.69%, 01/23/50   1,581,398 
 400,000   Sixsigma Networks Mexico SA  de CV 144A  
7.50%, 05/02/25
   348,958 
 450,000   TV Azteca SAB de CV Reg S  
8.25%, 08/09/24
   264,938 
     Unifin Financiera SAB de CV 144A     
 650,000   7.00%, 01/15/25   528,531 
 500,000   7.25%, 09/27/23   440,005 
 300,000   7.38%, 02/12/26   240,003 
 500,000   8.38%, 01/27/28   398,500 
 200,000   Unifin Financiera SAB de CV Reg S  
7.38%, 02/12/26
   160,002 
         31,265,391 
Mongolia: 0.2%    
 400,000   Mongolian Mining Corp. / Energy  Resources LLC 144A  
9.25%, 04/15/24
   325,929 
 300,000   Mongolian Mortgage Corp.  HFC LLC 144A  
9.75%, 01/29/22
   298,514 
         624,443 
Morocco: 1.0%     
     OCP SA 144A     
 1,150,000   4.50%, 10/22/25   1,220,057 
 1,400,000   5.63%, 04/25/24   1,525,147 
 710,000   6.88%, 04/25/44   892,797 
     OCP SA Reg S     
 200,000   4.50%, 10/22/25   212,184 
 200,000   5.63%, 04/25/24   217,878 
         4,068,063 
Netherlands: 8.5%     
 470,000   Ajecorp BV 144A  
6.50%, 05/14/22
   470,712 
 400,000   Ardshinbank CJSC Via Dilijan  Finance BV 144A  
6.50%, 01/28/25
   360,000 
     Braskem Netherlands Finance BV 144A     
 550,000   4.50%, 01/10/28   530,348 
 740,000   4.50%, 01/31/30   684,352 
 300,000   5.88%, 01/31/50   279,078 
 250,000   8.50% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+8.22%), 01/23/81   254,315 
 800,000   Cikarang Listrindo Tbk PT 144A  
4.95%, 09/14/26
   824,000 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Netherlands: (continued)     
     Embraer Netherlands Finance BV     
$500,000   5.05%, 06/15/25  $483,750 
 400,000   5.40%, 02/01/27   381,008 
 200,000   Embraer Netherlands Finance BV 144A
6.95%, 01/17/28
   201,700 
 400,000   First Bank of Nigeria Ltd Via FBN Finance Co BV 144A
8.63%, 10/27/25
   394,500 
     Greenko Dutch BV 144A     
 200,000   4.88%, 07/24/22   201,400 
 1,100,000   5.25%, 07/24/24   1,132,076 
     IHS Netherlands Holdco BV 144A     
 600,000   7.13%, 03/18/25   609,000 
 1,100,000   8.00%, 09/18/27   1,124,750 
 200,000   IHS Netherlands Holdco BV Reg S
8.00%, 09/18/27
   204,500 
 400,000   InterCement Financial Operations BV 144A
5.75%, 07/17/24
   276,250 
 390,000   Jababeka International BV 144A
6.50%, 10/05/23
   330,504 
 1,250,000   Kazakhstan Temir Zholy Finance BV 144A
6.95%, 07/10/42
   1,717,162 
     Metinvest BV 144A     
 700,000   7.75%, 04/23/23 †   718,074 
 700,000   7.75%, 10/17/29   672,805 
 1,000,000   8.50%, 04/23/26   1,013,850 
 487,570   MV24 Capital BV 144A
6.75%, 06/01/34
   491,232 
     Petrobras Global Finance BV     
 750,000   5.09%, 01/15/30   784,219 
 525,000   5.30%, 01/27/25   586,036 
 325,000   5.60%, 01/03/31   350,586 
 125,000   5.63%, 05/20/43   128,406 
 325,000   5.75%, 02/01/29   362,021 
 550,000   6.00%, 01/27/28   617,944 
 225,000   6.25%, 03/17/24   253,348 
 250,000   6.75%, 01/27/41   278,596 
 350,000   6.75%, 06/03/50   384,535 
 525,000   6.85%, 12/31/99   565,687 
 217,000   6.88%, 01/20/40   244,724 
 450,000   6.90%, 03/19/49   509,913 
 350,000   7.25%, 03/17/44   405,081 
 450,000   7.38%, 01/17/27   542,812 
 430,000   8.75%, 05/23/26   548,787 
     Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III BV     
 2,800,000   2.80%, 07/21/23   2,660,728 
 3,200,000   3.15%, 10/01/26   2,822,000 
 1,825,000   4.10%, 10/01/46   1,521,539 
 1,187,000   6.00%, 04/15/24   1,196,496 
 1,200,000   6.75%, 03/01/28   1,262,640 
 950,000   7.13%, 01/31/25   986,318 
     VEON Holdings BV 144A     
 1,245,000   4.00%, 04/09/25   1,300,546 
 600,000   4.95%, 06/16/24 †   648,561 
 700,000   5.95%, 02/13/23   758,411 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Netherlands: (continued)     
$925,000   7.25%, 04/26/23 †  $1,023,285 
 500,000   7.50%, 03/01/22   540,332 
 825,000   VTR Finance NV 144A
6.38%, 07/15/28
   879,656 
         35,518,573 
Nigeria: 0.3%     
 400,000   Fidelity Bank Plc 144A
10.50%, 10/16/22
   410,720 
 400,000   Seplat Petroleum Development Co. Plc 144A
9.25%, 04/01/23
   403,100 
 600,000   United Bank for Africa Plc 144A
7.75%, 06/08/22
   600,504 
         1,414,324 
Oman: 0.5%     
 700,000   Bank Muscat SAOG Reg S
4.88%, 03/14/23
   705,891 
 550,000   Mazoon Assets Co. SAOC 144A
5.20%, 11/08/27
   546,506 
 700,000   National Bank of Oman SAOG Reg S
5.63%, 09/25/23
   700,245 
         1,952,642 
Panama: 0.4%     
 375,000   AES El Salvador Trust II 144A
6.75%, 03/28/23
   342,617 
 700,000   Cable Onda SA 144A
4.50%, 01/30/30 †
   738,062 
 300,000   Multibank, Inc. 144A
4.38%, 11/09/22
   306,683 
 200,000   Multibank, Inc. Reg S
4.38%, 11/09/22
   204,455 
         1,591,817 
Paraguay: 0.2%     
 700,000   Telefónica Celular del Paraguay SA 144A
5.88%, 04/15/27
   743,225 
Peru: 1.5%     
     Banco Internacional del Peru SAA Interbank 144A     
 400,000   4.00% (US Treasury Yield Curve
Rate T 1 Year+3.71%), 07/08/30
   405,500 
 375,000   6.63% (ICE LIBOR USD
3 Month+5.76%), 03/19/29
   415,298 
 400,000   Camposol SA 144A
6.00%, 02/03/27
   423,376 
 750,000   Hunt Oil Co. of Peru LLC 144A
6.38%, 06/01/28
   753,750 
 500,000   Inretail Pharma SA 144A
5.38%, 05/02/23
   521,822 
 600,000   Minsur SA 144A
6.25%, 02/07/24
   662,187 
 600,000   Orazul Energy Egenor SCA 144A
5.63%, 04/28/27
   623,142 
 400,000   Patrimonio EN Fideicomiso DS 093-2002-EF-Inretail Shopping Malls 144A
5.75%, 04/03/28
   425,600 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Peru: (continued)     
$1,000,000   Peru LNG Srl 144A
5.38%, 03/22/30
  $768,560 
 200,000   Peru LNG Srl Reg S
5.38%, 03/22/30
   153,712 
 400,000   San Miguel Industrias Pet SA 144A
4.50%, 09/18/22
   405,018 
 750,000   Volcan Cia Minera SAA 144A
5.38%, 02/02/22
   757,650 
         6,315,615 
Philippines: 0.1%     
 400,000   Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. Reg S 6.50% (US Treasury Yield Curve
Rate T 5 Year+6.24%), 12/31/99
   400,380 
Poland: 0.1%     
 500,000   CANPACK SA / Eastern PA Land Investment Holding LLC 144A
3.13%, 11/01/25
   506,875 
Russia: 0.2%    
 400,000   Global Ports Finance Plc 144A
6.50%, 09/22/23
   440,075 
 525,000   MHP SE 144A
7.75%, 05/10/24
   549,832 
         989,907 
Saudi Arabia: 0.1%     
 600,000   Dar Al-Arkan Sukuk Co. Ltd. Reg S
6.88%, 04/10/22
   598,812 
Singapore: 2.2%     
     ABJA Investment Co. Pte Ltd. Reg S     
 400,000   4.45%, 07/24/23   399,180 
 1,200,000   5.45%, 01/24/28   1,161,584 
 1,300,000   5.95%, 07/31/24   1,358,045 
 400,000   Alam Synergy Pte Ltd. Reg S
6.63%, 04/24/22
   281,413 
 400,000   APL Realty Holdings Pte Ltd. Reg S
5.95%, 06/02/24
   277,385 
 111,000   Bakrie Telecom Pte Ltd. Reg S
11.50%, 05/07/15 (d) *
   1,457 
 400,000   Global Prime Capital Pte Ltd. Reg S
5.95%, 01/23/25
   384,986 
 600,000   Indika Energy Capital III Pte Ltd. 144A
5.88%, 11/09/24
   568,459 
 200,000   Indika Energy Capital III Pte Ltd. Reg S
5.88%, 11/09/24
   189,486 
 400,000   Indika Energy Capital IV Pte Ltd. 144A
8.25%, 10/22/25
   399,874 
 600,000   Marble II Pte Ltd. 144A
5.30%, 06/20/22
   604,125 
 700,000   Medco Bell Pte Ltd. 144A
6.38%, 01/30/27
   619,850 
 800,000   Medco Oak Tree Pte Ltd. 144A
7.38%, 05/14/26
   777,834 
 650,000   Medco Platinum Road Pte Ltd. 144A
6.75%, 01/30/25
   632,377 
 400,000   SSMS Plantation Holdings Pte Ltd. Reg S
7.75%, 01/23/23
   236,994 
 400,000   TBG Global Pte Ltd. Reg S
5.25%, 02/10/22
   402,500 


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Singapore: (continued)     
     Theta Capital Pte Ltd. Reg S     
$800,000   6.75%, 10/31/26  $662,000 
 200,000   8.13%, 01/22/25   180,994 
         9,138,543 
South Africa: 1.9%     
 600,000   Absa Group Ltd. Reg S 6.25% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.52%), 04/25/28   619,500 
     Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. 144A     
 1,075,000   6.35%, 08/10/28   1,113,780 
 1,230,000   6.75%, 08/06/23   1,170,366 
 1,450,000   7.13%, 02/11/25   1,361,979 
 600,000   8.45%, 08/10/28   573,852 
 300,000   Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. Reg S
6.35%, 08/10/28
   310,822 
 650,000   FirstRand Bank Ltd. Reg S 6.25% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 5 Year+3.56%), 04/23/28   671,125 
 600,000   Growthpoint Properties International Pty Ltd. 144A
5.87%, 05/02/23
   626,397 
 400,000   Standard Bank Group Ltd. Reg S 5.95% (USD ICE Swap Rate 11:00am NY 5 Year+3.75%), 05/31/29   413,100 
 1,200,000   Transnet SOC Ltd. 144A
4.00%, 07/26/22
   1,195,573 
         8,056,494 
South Korea: 0.3%     
     Woori Bank 144A     
 800,000   4.25% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate
T 5 Year+2.66%), 12/31/99 (o)
   825,995 
 500,000   5.25% (US Treasury Yield Curve
Rate T 5 Year+3.35%), 12/31/99 (o)
   518,718 
         1,344,713 
Spain: 0.4%     
 975,000   AI Candelaria Spain SLU 144A
7.50%, 12/15/28
   1,054,716 
 498,842   International Airport Finance SA 144A
12.00%, 03/15/33
   446,992 
         1,501,708 
Thailand: 0.6%     
 1,400,000   Bangkok Bank PCL 144A 3.73% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+1.90%), 09/25/34   1,373,651 
 200,000   Bangkok Bank PCL Reg S 3.73% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+1.90%), 09/25/34   196,555 
 1,000,000   Kasikornbank PCL Reg S 3.34% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+1.70%), 10/02/31   982,000 
         2,552,206 
Togo: 0.2%     
 500,000   Ecobank Transnational, Inc. 144A
9.50%, 04/18/24
   529,626 
 200,000   Ecobank Transnational, Inc. Reg S
9.50%, 04/18/24
   211,850 
         741,476 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Trinidad and Tobago: 0.6%     
$400,000   National Gas Co. of Trinidad &  Tobago Ltd. 144A  
6.05%, 01/15/36
  $403,000 
 100,000   National Gas Co. of Trinidad &  Tobago Ltd. Reg S  
6.05%, 01/15/36
   100,750 
 400,000   Telecommunications Services of  Trinidad & Tobago Ltd. 144A
8.88%, 10/18/29
   398,500 
 800,000   Trinidad Generation Unlimited 144A
5.25%, 11/04/27
   824,848 
 613,000   Trinidad Petroleum Holdings Ltd. 144A
9.75%, 06/15/26
   691,096 
 100,000   Trinidad Petroleum Holdings Ltd. Reg S
9.75%, 06/15/26
   112,740 
         2,530,934 
Turkey: 8.1%     
     Akbank T.A.S. 144A     
 550,000   5.00%, 10/24/22   539,365 
 500,000   5.13%, 03/31/25   463,345 
 500,000   6.80% (USD Swap Semi 30/360
5 Year+4.03%), 04/27/28
   445,134 
 500,000   6.80%, 02/06/26   485,699 
 675,000   7.20% (USD Swap Semi 30/360
5 Year+5.03%), 03/16/27
   618,469 
 200,000   Akbank T.A.S. Reg S  
5.13%, 03/31/25
   185,338 
 600,000   Anadolu Efes Biracilik Ve Malt  Sanayii AS 144A  
3.38%, 11/01/22
   601,778 
 580,000   Arcelik AS 144A  
5.00%, 04/03/23
   578,994 
 600,000   Coca-Cola Icecek AS 144A  
4.22%, 09/19/24
   608,418 
     Fibabanka AS Reg S     
 650,000   6.00%, 01/25/23   627,839 
 200,000   7.75% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 5 Year+5.76%), 11/24/27   183,700 
     KOC Holding AS 144A     
 825,000   5.25%, 03/15/23   824,084 
 925,000   6.50%, 03/11/25   935,730 
 200,000   KOC Holding AS Reg S  
 5.25%, 03/15/23
   199,778 
 700,000   KT Kira Sertifikalari Varlik Kiralama AS Reg S
5.14%, 11/02/21
   697,819 
 700,000   Mersin Uluslararasi Liman Isletmeciligi AS 144A  
5.38%, 11/15/24 †
   712,962 
 600,000   Petkim Petrokimya Holding AS 144A
5.88%, 01/26/23
   590,519 
     QNB Finansbank AS 144A     
 1,080,000   4.88%, 05/19/22   1,074,794 
 700,000   6.88%, 09/07/24   714,876 
 250,000   Roenesans Gayrimenkul Yatirim AS 144A
7.25%, 04/26/23
   214,868 
     TC Ziraat Bankasi AS 144A     
 800,000   5.13%, 05/03/22   777,720 
 500,000   5.13%, 09/29/23   469,900 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
  
Turkey: (continued)     
$800,000   Tupras Turkiye Petrol Rafinerileri AS 144A
4.50%, 10/18/24
  $735,224 
 200,000   Tupras Turkiye Petrol Rafinerileri AS Reg S
4.50%, 10/18/24
   183,806 
     Turk Telekomunikasyon AS 144A     
 600,000   4.88%, 06/19/24   581,258 
 660,000   6.88%, 02/28/25 †   674,520 
     Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS 144A     
 600,000   5.75%, 10/15/25   598,920 
 800,000   5.80%, 04/11/28 †   775,536 
     Turkiye Garanti Bankasi AS 144A     
 950,000   5.25%, 09/13/22   938,125 
 700,000   5.88%, 03/16/23   692,473 
 950,000   6.13% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 5 Year+4.22%), 05/24/27   854,891 
     Turkiye Is Bankasi AS 144A     
 800,000   5.50%, 04/21/22   790,616 
 1,200,000   6.00%, 10/24/22   1,168,536 
 1,600,000   6.13%, 04/25/24   1,519,680 
 700,000   7.00% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 5 Year+5.12%), 06/29/28   634,297 
 655,000   7.85%, 12/10/23   661,304 
 800,000   Turkiye Is Bankasi AS Reg S
7.75% (US Treasury Yield Curve
Rate T 5 Year+6.12%), 01/22/30
   734,576 
 400,000   Turkiye Sinai Kalkinma Bankasi AS 144A
6.00%, 01/23/25
   373,612 
     Turkiye Sinai Kalkinma Bankasi AS Reg S     
 350,000   5.50%, 01/16/23   335,349 
 400,000   7.63% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 5 Year+5.54%), 03/29/27   374,198 
 900,000   Turkiye Sise ve Cam Fabrikalari AS 144A
6.95%, 03/14/26 †
   913,310 
     Turkiye Vakiflar Bankasi TAO 144A     
 1,000,000   5.25%, 02/05/25 †   903,700 
 650,000   5.63%, 05/30/22   637,097 
 750,000   5.75%, 01/30/23 †   720,975 
 800,000   6.00%, 11/01/22   775,261 
 750,000   8.13%, 03/28/24   754,492 
 200,000   Turkiye Vakiflar Bankasi TAO Reg S
5.75%, 01/30/23
   192,260 
     Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi AS 144A     
 1,525,000   5.50%, 12/06/22   1,483,779 
 600,000   5.75%, 02/24/22   596,248 
 750,000   5.85%, 06/21/24   712,162 
 430,000   6.10%, 03/16/23 †   420,961 
 475,000   8.25%, 10/15/24   484,782 
 200,000   Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi AS Reg S
6.10%, 03/16/23
   195,796 
         33,968,873 
Ukraine: 0.1%     
 600,000   VF Ukraine PAT via VFU Funding Plc 144A
6.20%, 02/11/25
   598,500 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
United Arab Emirates: 1.9%     
$500,000   ADES International Holding Plc 144A
8.63%, 04/24/24 †
  $477,000 
 1,000,000   DIFC Sukuk Ltd. Reg S
4.33%, 11/12/24
   1,044,500 
 1,350,000   Emirates NBD Bank PJSC Reg S 6.13% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 6 Year+3.66%), 12/31/99 (o)   1,395,874 
 1,100,000   GEMS MENASA Cayman Ltd. / GEMS Education Delaware LLC 144A
7.13%, 07/31/26
   1,090,375 
     Kuwait Projects Co. SPC Ltd. Reg S     
 600,000   4.23%, 10/29/26   599,349 
 600,000   4.50%, 02/23/27   599,386 
 700,000   5.00%, 03/15/23   723,582 
     Oztel Holdings SPC Ltd. 144A     
 900,000   5.63%, 10/24/23   901,710 
 850,000   6.63%, 04/24/28   838,228 
 200,000   Oztel Holdings SPC Ltd. Reg S
6.63%, 04/24/28
   197,230 
         7,867,234 
United Kingdom: 4.3%     
     AngloGold Ashanti Holdings Plc     
 1,000,000   5.13%, 08/01/22 †   1,057,370 
 400,000   6.50%, 04/15/40 †   493,663 
     Evraz Plc 144A     
 1,000,000   5.25%, 04/02/24   1,088,915 
 974,000   5.38%, 03/20/23   1,047,732 
 600,000   Evraz Plc Reg S
6.75%, 01/31/22
   637,932 
 1,800,000   Gazprom PJSC via Gaz Finance Plc 144A
4.60% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+.00%), 10/15/99
   1,800,821 
 800,000   Liquid Telecommunications Financing Plc 144A
8.50%, 07/13/22
   816,991 
 200,000   Liquid Telecommunications Financing Plc Reg S
8.50%, 07/13/22
   204,248 
     MARB BondCo Plc 144A     
 465,000   6.88%, 01/19/25   481,182 
 300,000   7.00%, 03/15/24   308,103 
 600,000   NAK Naftogaz Ukraine via Kondor Finance Plc 144A
7.63%, 11/08/26
   565,056 
 400,000   NAK Naftogaz Ukraine via Kondor Finance Plc Reg S
7.38%, 07/19/22
   405,942 
 500,000   Petropavlovsk 2016 Ltd. 144A
8.13%, 11/14/22
   504,252 
 200,000   Petropavlovsk 2016 Ltd. Reg S
8.13%, 11/14/22
   201,701 
     Polyus Finance Plc 144A     
 550,000   4.70%, 03/28/22   570,667 
 450,000   4.70%, 01/29/24   482,524 
 1,000,000   5.25%, 02/07/23   1,068,900 
 200,000   Polyus Finance Plc Reg S
4.70%, 01/29/24
   214,455 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
United Kingdom: (continued)     
$1,300,000   Sasol Financing International Ltd.
4.50%, 11/14/22
  $1,268,476 
     Tullow Oil Plc 144A     
 1,000,000   6.25%, 04/15/22 †   625,000 
 650,000   7.00%, 03/01/25   342,875 
 850,000   Ukraine Railways Via Rail Capital Markets Plc Reg S
8.25%, 07/09/24
   848,725 
     Vedanta Resources Finance II Plc 144A     
 800,000   8.00%, 04/23/23   506,400 
 600,000   9.25%, 04/23/26   376,800 
     Vedanta Resources Ltd. 144A     
 1,450,000   6.13%, 08/09/24   852,278 
 1,350,000   6.38%, 07/30/22   955,800 
 525,000   7.13%, 05/31/23   325,500 
         18,052,308 
United States: 2.5%     
 200,000   Azul Investments LLP 144A
5.88%, 10/26/24 †
   159,542 
 500,000   Braskem America Finance Co. 144A
7.13%, 07/22/41
   534,375 
 200,000   Cielo USA, Inc. 144A
3.75%, 11/16/22
   202,915 
     JBS USA LUX SA / JBS USA Finance, Inc. 144A     
 450,000   5.75%, 06/15/25   463,725 
 400,000   6.75%, 02/15/28   440,440 
     JBS USA LUX SA / JBS USA Food Co. / JBS USA Finance, Inc. 144A     
 500,000   5.50%, 01/15/30   544,375 
 775,000   6.50%, 04/15/29   871,976 
 800,000   Kosmos Energy Ltd. 144A
7.13%, 04/04/26
   666,432 
     NBM US Holdings, Inc. 144A     
 200,000   6.63%, 08/06/29   216,021 
 500,000   7.00%, 05/14/26 †   531,250 
 438,983   Rio Oil Finance Trust 144A
9.25%, 07/06/24
   482,886 
 109,053   Rio Oil Finance Trust Series 2014-3 144A
9.75%, 01/06/27
   124,593 
 294,000   Rio Oil Finance Trust Series 2018-1 144A
8.20%, 04/06/28
   327,443 
     Sasol Financing USA LLC     
 1,900,000   5.88%, 03/27/24   1,842,525 
 825,000   6.50%, 09/27/28   795,712 
     Stillwater Mining Co. 144A     
 400,000   6.13%, 06/27/22   406,504 
 500,000   7.13%, 06/27/25   529,427 
 750,000   Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Co. LLC
6.15%, 02/01/36 †
   752,437 
 700,000   VistaJet Malta Finance Plc / XO Management Holding, Inc. 144A
10.50%, 06/01/24
   666,750 
         10,559,328 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Uzbeksitan: 0.1%     
$450,000   Uzbek Industrial and Construction Bank ATB Reg S
5.75%, 12/02/24
  $462,938 
Vietnam: 0.3%     
 800,000   Mong Duong Finance Holdings BV 144A
5.13%, 05/07/29
   815,938 
 400,000   Vietnam Prosperity JSC Bank Reg S
6.25%, 07/17/22
   405,000 
         1,220,938 
Total Corporate Bonds
(Cost: $404,572,972)
   398,297,838 
GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS: 2.6%     
Argentina: 0.6%     
 1,150,000   Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires 144A
7.50%, 06/01/27
   859,636 
 350,000   Province of Salta 144A
9.13%, 07/07/24
   166,254 
 1,530,000   Provincia de Buenos Aires 144A
9.13%, 03/16/24 *
   516,375 
 150,000   Provincia de Buenos Aires Reg S
9.13%, 03/16/24 *
   50,625 
     Provincia de Cordoba 144A     
 500,000   7.13%, 08/01/27   247,505 
 600,000   7.45%, 09/01/24   318,006 
 150,000   Provincia de Cordoba Reg S
7.13%, 08/01/27
   74,252 
 500,000   Provincia de Neuquen 144A
7.50%, 04/27/25
   252,505 
 75,000   Provincia de Neuquen Reg S
7.50%, 04/27/25
   37,876 
 383,333   Provincia del Chubut 144A
7.75%, 07/26/26
   196,458 
         2,719,492 
Azerbaijan: 0.6%     
     State Oil Co. of the Azerbaijan Republic Reg S     
 1,250,000   4.75%, 03/13/23   1,306,169 
 900,000   6.95%, 03/18/30   1,071,554 
         2,377,723 
Belarus: 0.1%     
 600,000   Development Bank of the Republic of Belarus JSC 144A
6.75%, 05/02/24
   574,968 
Brazil: 0.2%     
     Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Economico e Social 144A     
 400,000   4.75%, 05/09/24   431,462 
 400,000   5.75%, 09/26/23   442,458 
         873,920 
Cayman Islands: 0.1%     
 480,000   Brazil Minas SPE via State of Minas Gerais 144A
5.33%, 02/15/28
   510,000 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Mongolia: 0.2%     
$600,000   Development Bank of Mongolia LLC 144A
7.25%, 10/23/23
  $627,667 
Turkey: 0.6%     
     Turkiye Ihracat Kredi Bankasi AS 144A     
 550,000   4.25%, 09/18/22   523,875 
 600,000   5.38%, 10/24/23   569,700 
 600,000   6.13%, 05/03/24   574,025 
 665,000   8.25%, 01/24/24   676,112 
 200,000   Turkiye Ihracat Kredi Bankasi AS Reg S
5.38%, 10/24/23
   189,900 
         2,533,612 
Ukraine: 0.2%     
 650,000   Ukreximbank 144A
9.75%, 01/22/25
   670,800 
Total Government Obligations
(Cost: $13,039,941)
   10,888,182 
Total Investments Before Collateral for Securities Loaned: 97.5%
(Cost: $417,612,913)
  $409,186,020 
Number
of Shares
      Value 
           
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT HELD AS COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES ON LOAN: 2.2%
(Cost: $9,198,123)
     
Money Market Fund: 2.2%     
 9,198,123   State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio  $9,198,123 
Total Investments: 99.7%
(Cost: $426,811,036)
   418,384,143 
Other assets less liabilities: 0.3%   1,442,895 
NET ASSETS: 100.0%  $419,827,038 


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

Definitions:

USD United States Dollar

 

Footnotes:

(d) Security in default
(o) Perpetual Maturity - the date shown is the next call date
* Non-income producing
Security fully or partially on loan. Total market value of securities on loan is $12,486,537.
Reg S Security was purchased pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts from registration securities offered and sold outside of the United States. Such a security cannot be sold in the United States without either an effective registration statement filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, or pursuant to an exemption from registration.
144A Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or otherwise restricted. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, unless otherwise noted, and the value amounted to $262,188,987, or 62.5% of net assets.

 

Summary of Investments by Sector
Excluding Collateral for Securities Loaned
  % of Investments           Value 
Basic Materials            12.0%            $49,219,689 
Communications   6.1    24,897,526 
Consumer, Cyclical   5.0    20,491,231 
Consumer, Non-cyclical   8.4    34,229,117 
Diversified   1.0    4,263,368 
Energy   16.6    67,893,515 
Financial   36.0    147,553,738 
Government   2.7    10,888,182 
Industrial   6.6    26,848,780 
Technology   0.2    810,855 
Utilities   5.4    22,090,019 
    100.0%  $409,186,020 

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of October 31, 2020 is as follows:

 

   Level 1
Quoted
Prices
   Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
   Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
  Value 
Corporate Bonds*  $   $398,297,838        $      $398,297,838 
Government Obligations*       10,888,182          10,888,182 
Money Market Fund   9,198,123              9,198,123 
Total  $9,198,123   $409,186,020     $   $418,384,143 

 

* See Schedule of Investments for geographic sector breakouts.

 

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October 31, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
CORPORATE BONDS: 98.3%    
     
Australia: 0.2%    
$7,580,000   Adani Abbot Point Terminal Pty Ltd. 144A
4.45%, 12/15/22
  $7,129,561 
Canada: 3.2%     
 3,694,000   Bombardier, Inc. 144A
7.45%, 05/01/34 †
   2,637,608 
     Cenovus Energy, Inc.     
 7,408,000   3.00%, 08/15/22   7,340,217 
 6,665,000   3.80%, 09/15/23   6,772,969 
 14,187,000   4.25%, 04/15/27   14,443,057 
 8,645,000   5.25%, 06/15/37   8,444,473 
 12,313,000   5.40%, 06/15/47   12,143,890 
 20,561,000   6.75%, 11/15/39   22,822,623 
     Methanex Corp.     
 4,447,000   4.25%, 12/01/24   4,472,570 
 10,370,000   5.25%, 12/15/29   10,526,599 
 4,438,000   5.65%, 12/01/44   4,274,349 
     TransAlta Corp.     
 5,926,000   4.50%, 11/15/22   6,148,225 
 4,446,000   6.50%, 03/15/40   4,634,955 
         104,661,535 
Cayman Islands: 0.0%     
     Transocean, Inc.     
 8,144,000   6.80%, 03/15/38   1,089,260 
 5,309,000   7.50%, 04/15/31   716,715 
         1,805,975 
Finland: 0.3%     
 7,419,000   Nokia Oyj
6.63%, 05/15/39
   9,290,101 
France: 1.7%     
     Electricite de France SA 144A     
 31,061,000   5.25% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 10 Year+3.71%), 01/29/49 †   32,213,052 
 22,220,000   5.63% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 10 Year+3.04%), 12/29/49   23,346,443 
         55,559,495 
Germany: 1.3%     
     Deutsche Bank AG     
 22,174,000   4.30% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 5 Year+2.25%), 05/24/28   21,521,810 
 22,188,000   4.50%, 04/01/25   22,641,175 
         44,162,985 
Ireland: 0.2%     
 4,450,000   Smurfit Kappa Treasury Funding DAC
7.50%, 11/20/25
   5,406,750 
Italy: 1.0%         
 29,570,000   Intesa Sanpaolo SpA 144A
5.02%, 06/26/24
   31,220,345 
Liberia: 2.0%     
     Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.     
 7,395,000   3.70%, 03/15/28   5,412,216 
 4,450,000   7.50%, 10/15/27 †   3,879,844 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Liberia: (continued)    
     Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. 144A     
$14,790,000   10.88%, 06/01/23  $16,156,374 
 34,325,000   11.50%, 06/01/25   39,345,031 
         64,793,465 
Luxembourg: 3.8%     
     ArcelorMittal SA     
 11,110,000   3.60%, 07/16/24   11,569,679 
 7,395,000   4.25%, 07/16/29 †   7,762,941 
 11,110,000   4.55%, 03/11/26   11,968,449 
 6,435,000   7.00%, 03/01/41   7,763,518 
 10,143,000   7.25%, 10/15/39   12,411,377 
     Telecom Italia Capital SA     
 14,798,000   6.00%, 09/30/34   17,254,468 
 14,786,000   6.38%, 11/15/33   17,523,998 
 14,804,000   7.20%, 07/18/36   18,724,099 
 14,796,000   7.72%, 06/04/38   20,091,784 
         125,070,313 
Panama: 2.0%     
 59,170,000   Carnival Corp. 144A
11.50%, 04/01/23
   65,468,942 
Sweden: 0.5%     
 14,962,000   Ericsson LM
4.13%, 05/15/22
   15,476,319 
United Kingdom: 2.5%     
     Lloyds Banking Group Plc 144A     
 5,560,000   6.41% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.50%), 01/29/49 (o) †   6,591,630 
 6,429,000   6.66% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.27%), 12/29/49 (o)   7,814,739 
 4,410,000   Marks & Spencer Plc 144A
7.13%, 12/01/37
   4,651,181 
 14,955,000   Rolls-Royce Plc 144A
3.63%, 10/14/25
   14,282,025 
 11,100,000   Standard Chartered Plc 144A
7.01% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.46%), 07/29/49 (o)
   13,520,188 
 29,637,000   Vodafone Group Plc
7.00% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 5 Year+4.87%), 04/04/79
   35,196,738 
         82,056,501 
United States: 79.6%     
     ADT Security Corp.     
 14,792,000   3.50%, 07/15/22   15,078,299 
 10,342,000   4.13%, 06/15/23   10,771,193 
 7,575,000   Allegheny Technologies, Inc.
7.88%, 08/15/23
   7,666,317 
     Apache Corp.     
 8,577,000   4.25%, 01/15/30   7,596,006 
 8,500,000   4.25%, 01/15/44   7,225,000 
 14,685,000   4.38%, 10/15/28 †   13,519,011 
 16,975,000   4.75%, 04/15/43 †   15,065,312 
 19,869,000   5.10%, 09/01/40   18,277,294 
 6,140,000   5.25%, 02/01/42   5,689,815 
 5,775,000   5.35%, 07/01/49   5,038,688 
 6,919,000   6.00%, 01/15/37   6,555,753 


 

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Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
United States: (continued)     
     Arconic, Inc.     
$7,048,000   5.87%, 02/23/22  $7,442,688 
 9,248,000   5.90%, 02/01/27   10,161,240 
 9,245,000   5.95%, 02/01/37   10,088,606 
 4,436,000   6.75%, 01/15/28 †   5,067,775 
 7,391,000   Avon Products, Inc.
7.00%, 03/15/23 †
   7,996,138 
     Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.     
 4,452,000   3.75%, 08/01/24   4,301,522 
 10,003,000   5.17%, 08/01/44   8,171,201 
     Buckeye Partners LP     
 8,876,000   3.95%, 12/01/26   8,254,680 
 5,927,000   4.13%, 12/01/27   5,589,902 
 7,398,000   4.15%, 07/01/23   7,300,901 
 4,428,000   4.35%, 10/15/24   4,308,998 
 4,451,000   5.60%, 10/15/44   3,852,897 
 5,925,000   5.85%, 11/15/43   5,262,141 
 4,455,000   Carpenter Technology Corp.
4.45%, 03/01/23
   4,599,691 
     CBL & Associates LP     
 4,458,000   4.60%, 10/15/24   1,633,166 
 6,433,000   5.25%, 12/01/23   2,444,540 
 9,036,000   5.95%, 12/15/26   3,410,375 
 7,552,000   CDK Global, Inc.
5.00%, 10/15/24
   8,250,560 
     CenturyLink, Inc.     
 6,285,000   6.88%, 01/15/28 †   6,998,725 
 8,016,000   7.60%, 09/15/39   9,035,796 
     CF Industries, Inc.     
 11,098,000   3.45%, 06/01/23   11,361,577 
 11,111,000   4.95%, 06/01/43 †   13,339,589 
 11,101,000   5.15%, 03/15/34   13,027,745 
 11,092,000   5.38%, 03/15/44   13,636,227 
 3,835,000   Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.
6.25%, 10/01/40 †
   3,279,673 
 14,825,000   Continental Resources, Inc.
3.80%, 06/01/24 †
   13,833,578 
 10,380,000   Continental Resources, Inc.
4.90%, 06/01/44
   8,634,863 
 5,159,000   Crown Cork & Seal Co., Inc.
7.38%, 12/15/26
   6,199,416 
     DCP Midstream Operating LP     
 7,401,000   3.88%, 03/15/23   7,382,498 
 5,177,000   4.95%, 04/01/22   5,272,852 
 5,916,000   5.60%, 04/01/44   5,179,428 
 4,443,000   8.13%, 08/16/30   5,080,837 
     DCP Midstream Operating LP 144A     
 4,440,000   6.45%, 11/03/36   4,303,670 
 6,656,000   6.75%, 09/15/37   6,351,788 
     Dell, Inc.     
 3,914,000   5.40%, 09/10/40 †   4,243,931 
 5,757,000   6.50%, 04/15/38   6,902,988 
 4,448,000   7.10%, 04/15/28 †   5,648,960 
     Delta Air Lines, Inc.     
 13,310,000   2.90%, 10/28/24   11,596,585 
 14,798,000   3.63%, 03/15/22   14,507,346 
 8,865,000   3.75%, 10/28/29   7,412,951 
 7,390,000   3.80%, 04/19/23   6,997,487 
 7,383,000   4.38%, 04/19/28   6,370,395 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
United States: (continued)     
     Diversified Healthcare Trust     
$3,702,000   4.75%, 05/01/24  $3,535,410 
 7,401,000   4.75%, 02/15/28   6,586,890 
 4,434,000   6.75%, 12/15/21   4,511,595 
 6,068,000   DPL, Inc.
 4.35%, 04/15/29
   6,586,541 
 14,775,000   Dresdner Funding Trust I 144A
8.15%, 06/30/31
   21,676,048 
 7,576,000   Edgewell Personal Care Co.
4.70%, 05/24/22
   7,817,485 
 21,233,000   Embarq Corp.
8.00%, 06/01/36
   24,935,504 
 14,816,000   EMC Corp.
3.38%, 06/01/23
   15,142,688 
     EnLink Midstream Partners LP     
 10,650,000   4.15%, 06/01/25   9,187,861 
 7,705,000   4.40%, 04/01/24   7,003,152 
 6,653,000   5.05%, 04/01/45   4,219,965 
 5,186,000   5.60%, 04/01/44   3,224,629 
     EPR Properties     
 7,350,000   3.75%, 08/15/29   6,225,385 
 4,400,000   4.50%, 04/01/25   4,020,514 
 6,650,000   4.50%, 06/01/27   5,967,491 
 6,650,000   4.75%, 12/15/26   5,991,061 
 5,900,000   4.95%, 04/15/28   5,317,509 
 4,000,000   5.25%, 07/15/23   3,861,008 
     EQM Midstream Partners LP     
 7,399,000   4.00%, 08/01/24   7,176,031 
 7,404,000   4.13%, 12/01/26   6,994,596 
 16,275,000   4.75%, 07/15/23   16,217,295 
 12,583,000   5.50%, 07/15/28   12,770,235 
 8,138,000   6.50%, 07/15/48   7,712,342 
     EQT Corp.     
 11,106,000   3.00%, 10/01/22 †   11,109,332 
 18,510,000   3.90%, 10/01/27   17,810,229 
 14,813,000   7.88%, 02/01/25 †   16,500,127 
 11,104,000   8.75%, 02/01/30   13,810,600 
     Fluor Corp.     
 7,435,000   3.50%, 12/15/24   6,754,842 
 8,920,000   4.25%, 09/15/28   7,992,728 
 2,980,000   Ford Holdings LLC
9.30%, 03/01/30
   3,606,396 
     Ford Motor Co.     
 15,321,000   4.35%, 12/08/26 †   15,455,059 
 20,085,000   4.75%, 01/15/43   18,641,391 
 13,051,000   5.29%, 12/08/46   12,362,038 
 2,601,000   6.38%, 02/01/29   2,716,419 
 6,441,000   6.63%, 10/01/28   7,221,971 
 4,005,000   7.40%, 11/01/46   4,402,997 
 18,015,000   7.45%, 07/16/31   21,494,147 
     Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC     
 9,235,000   2.98%, 08/03/22   9,186,886 
 15,325,000   3.09%, 01/09/23   15,200,484 
 10,225,000   3.10%, 05/04/23   10,109,969 
 7,555,000   3.22%, 01/09/22   7,526,744 
 8,730,000   3.34%, 03/28/22   8,719,087 
 12,820,000   3.35%, 11/01/22   12,789,360 
 6,030,000   3.55%, 10/07/22   6,010,794 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
      
United States: (continued)      
$7,705,000   3.66%, 09/08/24  $7,652,799 
 7,700,000   3.81%, 01/09/24   7,700,462 
 7,720,000   3.82%, 11/02/27   7,473,925 
 15,325,000   4.06%, 11/01/24   15,387,066 
 14,295,000   4.13%, 08/04/25   14,226,170 
 9,250,000   4.14%, 02/15/23   9,342,500 
 10,265,000   4.25%, 09/20/22   10,427,159 
 9,250,000   4.27%, 01/09/27   9,255,781 
 10,281,000   4.38%, 08/06/23   10,474,797 
 12,265,000   4.39%, 01/08/26   12,374,281 
 7,705,000   4.54%, 08/01/26   7,849,469 
 6,025,000   4.69%, 06/09/25   6,180,897 
 15,200,000   5.11%, 05/03/29   15,808,000 
 15,325,000   5.58%, 03/18/24   16,126,651 
 14,300,000   5.60%, 01/07/22   14,678,950 
     Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.     
 7,737,000   3.55%, 03/01/22   7,870,270 
 14,752,000   3.88%, 03/15/23   15,268,320 
 10,831,000   4.55%, 11/14/24   11,663,633 
 11,111,000   5.40%, 11/14/34   12,742,928 
 27,624,000   5.45%, 03/15/43   31,572,298 
     Genworth Holdings, Inc.     
 5,694,000   4.80%, 02/15/24 †   5,220,686 
 5,617,000   4.90%, 08/15/23   5,213,278 
 4,420,000   6.50%, 06/15/34   4,162,955 
 2,830,000   Global Marine, Inc.
7.00%, 06/01/28
   587,225 
 17,345,000   Goldman Sachs Capital I
6.35%, 02/15/34
   23,458,331 
 4,631,000   HB Fuller Co.
4.00%, 02/15/27 †
   4,739,991 
 4,329,000   HCA, Inc.
7.69%, 06/15/25
   5,178,112 
 5,585,000   Hillenbrand, Inc.
5.00%, 09/15/26
   6,108,594 
     Ingram Micro, Inc.     
 4,468,000   5.00%, 08/10/22   4,609,993 
 7,427,000   5.45%, 12/15/24   7,950,005 
     Kraft Heinz Foods Co.     
 29,217,000   3.00%, 06/01/26   29,712,469 
 9,220,000   3.50%, 06/06/22 †   9,549,739 
 23,499,000   3.95%, 07/15/25   25,451,629 
 6,515,000   4.00%, 06/15/23   6,900,541 
 43,680,000   4.38%, 06/01/46   44,730,518 
 16,190,000   4.63%, 01/30/29   18,056,570 
 14,708,000   5.00%, 07/15/35   16,942,393 
 29,033,000   5.00%, 06/04/42   31,845,793 
 29,410,000   5.20%, 07/15/45   32,512,859 
 11,578,000   6.50%, 02/09/40   14,697,477 
 6,395,000   6.75%, 03/15/32   8,416,371 
 12,930,000   6.88%, 01/26/39   17,286,505 
     Kraft Heinz Foods Co. 144A     
 14,720,000   3.75%, 04/01/30   15,460,059 
 7,372,000   4.63%, 10/01/39   7,904,523 
 21,905,000   4.88%, 10/01/49   23,102,465 
 13,564,000   7.13%, 08/01/39   18,293,209 
 5,167,000   L Brands, Inc.
6.95%, 03/01/33
   4,766,558 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
United States: (continued)     
     Mack-Cali Realty LP     
$4,136,000   3.15%, 05/15/23 †  $3,801,493 
 4,504,000   4.50%, 04/18/22   4,348,024 
     Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc.     
 9,481,000   2.88%, 02/15/23   7,869,230 
 7,400,000   3.63%, 06/01/24 †   5,678,797 
 6,643,000   3.88%, 01/15/22 †   6,227,813 
 3,674,000   4.30%, 02/15/43   2,039,070 
 5,440,000   4.50%, 12/15/34   3,046,400 
 3,659,000   5.13%, 01/15/42   2,103,925 
 5,962,000   Magellan Health, Inc.
4.90%, 09/22/24
   6,289,910 
     Mattel, Inc.     
 3,709,000   3.15%, 03/15/23 †   3,703,974 
 4,442,000   5.45%, 11/01/41   4,478,447 
 3,709,000   6.20%, 10/01/40   3,891,835 
     MDC Holdings, Inc.     
 3,702,000   5.50%, 01/15/24 †   3,974,634 
 7,395,000   6.00%, 01/15/43   9,263,901 
 6,840,000   Michael Kors USA, Inc.
144A 4.25%, 11/01/24 †
   6,703,200 
 4,083,002   Midland Cogeneration Venture LP 144A
6.00%, 03/15/25
   4,199,741 
     Murphy Oil Corp.     
 3,841,000   4.00%, 06/01/22   3,718,530 
 4,705,000   4.95%, 12/01/22   4,512,636 
 5,166,000   6.38%, 12/01/42   3,861,585 
 3,711,000   7.05%, 05/01/29   3,167,561 
 8,852,000   Navient Corp.
5.63%, 08/01/33
   7,604,886 
     Newell Brands, Inc.     
 3,740,000   4.00%, 06/15/22   3,852,200 
 20,644,000   4.35%, 04/01/23   21,572,394 
 29,622,000   4.70%, 04/01/26   31,589,789 
 6,246,000   5.88%, 04/01/36   7,339,050 
 9,890,000   6.00%, 04/01/46   11,722,617 
     Nordstrom, Inc.     
 5,185,000   4.00%, 03/15/27 †   4,345,727 
 7,410,000   4.38%, 04/01/30 †   5,688,039 
 14,291,000   5.00%, 01/15/44   10,183,822 
 4,450,000   6.95%, 03/15/28   4,184,420 
 6,104,000   NortonLifeLock, Inc.
3.95%, 06/15/22
   6,279,490 
 3,875,000   NuStar Logistics LP
4.75%, 02/01/22 †
   3,883,913 
     Occidental Petroleum Corp.     
 33,623,000   0.00%, 10/10/36 ^   15,312,587 
 28,105,000   2.70%, 08/15/22   26,032,256 
 16,868,000   2.70%, 02/15/23   15,128,487 
 44,400,000   2.90%, 08/15/24   37,029,600 
 11,103,000   3.00%, 02/15/27   8,403,583 
 12,040,000   3.13%, 02/15/22   11,468,100 
 14,794,000   3.20%, 08/15/26   11,456,104 
 17,027,000   3.40%, 04/15/26   13,350,104 
 11,103,000   3.50%, 06/15/25   8,934,584 
 22,190,000   3.50%, 08/15/29   16,044,701 
 11,101,000   4.10%, 02/15/47   7,274,485 
 14,790,000   4.20%, 03/15/48   9,810,207 
           


 

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VANECK VECTORS FALLEN ANGEL HIGH YIELD BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
United States: (continued)     
$11,104,000   4.30%, 08/15/39  $7,599,300 
 17,770,000   4.40%, 04/15/46   11,975,647 
 11,085,000   4.40%, 08/15/49 †   7,447,734 
 9,230,000   4.50%, 07/15/44   6,343,687 
 11,108,000   4.63%, 06/15/45   7,525,670 
 16,010,000   5.55%, 03/15/26   13,951,434 
 10,925,000   6.20%, 03/15/40   8,896,227 
 25,670,000   6.45%, 09/15/36   20,831,205 
 16,260,000   6.60%, 03/15/46   13,492,385 
 8,628,000   6.95%, 07/01/24   8,175,030 
 12,879,000   7.50%, 05/01/31   11,784,285 
 7,177,000   7.88%, 09/15/31   6,562,469 
 4,775,000   7.95%, 06/15/39   4,413,891 
     Oceaneering International, Inc.     
 7,390,000   4.65%, 11/15/24 †   6,004,375 
 4,427,000   6.00%, 02/01/28 †   3,287,048 
     Ovintiv, Inc.     
 8,895,000   3.90%, 11/15/21 †   8,916,227 
 11,095,000   6.50%, 08/15/34   10,413,737 
 7,485,000   6.50%, 02/01/38   6,837,022 
 6,835,000   6.63%, 08/15/37   6,307,490 
 5,175,000   7.20%, 11/01/31   5,132,343 
 7,415,000   7.38%, 11/01/31   7,461,991 
 4,415,000   8.13%, 09/15/30   4,581,160 
 4,138,000   Pactiv LLC
7.95%, 12/15/25
   4,587,573 
     Pitney Bowes, Inc.     
 5,575,000   4.63%, 03/15/24 †   5,428,656 
 4,086,000   5.95%, 04/01/23   4,080,463 
     PulteGroup, Inc.     
 4,473,000   6.00%, 02/15/35   5,557,703 
 5,961,000   6.38%, 05/15/33   7,624,268 
 4,479,000   7.88%, 06/15/32   6,355,813 
     Qwest Corp.     
 14,047,000   6.75%, 12/01/21   14,763,811 
 3,695,000   7.25%, 09/15/25   4,252,735 
 3,682,000   Rite Aid Corp.
 7.70%, 02/15/27
   2,844,713 
     Rockies Express Pipeline LLC 144A     
 5,925,000   3.60%, 05/15/25   5,925,000 
 5,190,000   4.80%, 05/15/30   4,928,554 
 8,148,000   4.95%, 07/15/29   7,951,430 
 7,400,000   6.88%, 04/15/40   7,622,000 
 3,720,000   7.50%, 07/15/38   3,924,600 
 7,639,144   Ruby Pipeline LLC 144A
7.75%, 04/01/22
   6,559,137 
 3,990,000   Safeway, Inc.
7.25%, 02/01/31 †
   4,522,904 
     Sealed Air Corp. 144A     
 5,000   4.88%, 12/01/22   5,272 
 6,691,000   6.88%, 07/15/33   8,652,299 
     Service Properties Trust     
 5,925,000   3.95%, 01/15/28   4,662,234 
 12,225,000   4.35%, 10/01/24   10,834,406 
 5,929,000   4.38%, 02/15/30 †   4,846,958 
 2,945,000   4.50%, 06/15/23   2,840,084 
 5,189,000   4.50%, 03/15/25   4,472,269 
 9,985,000   4.65%, 03/15/24   8,992,741 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
  
United States: (continued)      
$6,660,000   4.75%, 10/01/26  $5,710,950 
 5,925,000   4.95%, 02/15/27   4,991,813 
 6,288,000   4.95%, 10/01/29   5,167,950 
 7,397,000   5.00%, 08/15/22   7,323,030 
 5,162,000   5.25%, 02/15/26   4,503,845 
 6,090,000   Southeast Supply Header LLC 144A
4.25%, 06/15/24
   5,992,697 
 12,737,000   Southwestern Energy Co.
6.45%, 01/23/25
   12,784,764 
     Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.     
 4,440,000   3.85%, 06/15/26   4,259,847 
 4,458,000   3.95%, 06/15/23   3,987,124 
 10,374,000   4.60%, 06/15/28   8,647,351 
     Sprint Capital Corp.     
 36,649,000   6.88%, 11/15/28   46,383,891 
 29,596,000   8.75%, 03/15/32   44,318,826 
 5,402,000   Tenet Healthcare Corp.
6.88%, 11/15/31
   5,421,231 
 9,657,729   Topaz Solar Farms LLC 144A
5.75%, 09/30/39
   10,965,372 
 6,079,000   Trinity Industries, Inc.
4.55%, 10/01/24
   6,285,686 
 9,059,000   Under Armour, Inc.
3.25%, 06/15/26 †
   8,769,248 
 8,200,000   United States Cellular Corp.
6.70%, 12/15/33
   10,824,000 
 5,378,000   United States Steel Corp.
6.65%, 06/01/37 †
   3,737,710 
 11,040,000   Washington Prime Group LP
6.45%, 08/15/24
   5,741,959 
     Western Midstream Operating LP     
 7,390,000   3.95%, 06/01/25   6,886,593 
 8,595,000   4.00%, 07/01/22   8,611,116 
 14,790,000   4.10%, 02/01/25   13,957,471 
 5,930,000   4.50%, 03/01/28   5,514,900 
 7,395,000   4.65%, 07/01/26   7,117,688 
 5,912,000   4.75%, 08/15/28   5,542,500 
 17,765,000   5.05%, 02/01/30   16,876,750 
 10,372,000   5.30%, 03/01/48   8,401,320 
 8,895,000   5.45%, 04/01/44   7,577,428 
 5,186,000   5.50%, 08/15/48   4,200,660 
 14,800,000   6.25%, 02/01/50   13,621,032 
     Wyndham Destinations, Inc.     
 5,928,000   3.90%, 03/01/23   5,761,275 
 9,615,000   4.25%, 03/01/22   9,663,075 
 4,432,000   5.65%, 04/01/24   4,545,659 
 5,921,000   6.00%, 04/01/27   6,117,133 
 5,192,000   6.60%, 10/01/25   5,548,405 
     Xerox Corp.     
 4,451,000   3.80%, 05/15/24 †   4,588,758 
 4,008,000   4.07%, 03/17/22   4,108,220 
 14,798,000   4.38%, 03/15/23   15,428,395 
 3,720,000   4.80%, 03/01/35 †   3,549,977 
 5,192,000   6.75%, 12/15/39 †   5,481,688 
 4,586,000   XPO CNW, Inc.
6.70%, 05/01/34
   5,119,925 
     Yum! Brands, Inc. 5,188,000
3.75%, 11/01/21
   5,258,687 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
     
United States: (continued)     
$4,826,000   3.88%, 11/01/23  $5,036,631 
 4,073,000   5.35%, 11/01/43   4,470,118 
 4,817,000   6.88%, 11/15/37   5,885,387 
         2,596,492,569 
Total Corporate Bonds
(Cost: $3,064,207,361)
 3,208,594,856 
           
Number         
of Shares         
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT HELD AS COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES ON LOAN: 1.6%
(Cost: $50,950,023)
     
Money Market Fund: 1.6%     
 50,950,023   State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio   50,950,023 
Total Investments: 99.9%
(Cost: $3,115,157,384)
   3,259,544,879 
Other assets less liabilities: 0.1%   2,622,848 
NET ASSETS: 100.0%  $3,262,167,727 


 

 

Definitions:

USD United States Dollar

 

Footnotes:

(o) Perpetual Maturity — the date shown is the next call date
^ Zero Coupon Bond
Security fully or partially on loan. Total market value of securities on loan is $99,951,437.
144A Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or otherwise restricted. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, unless otherwise noted, and the value amounted to $434,898,183, or 13.3% of net assets.

 

Summary of Investments by Sector
Excluding Collateral for Securities Loaned
  % of Investments  Value 
Basic Materials            8.2%          $263,422,510 
Communications   9.4    301,350,285 
Consumer, Cyclical   23.7    758,731,285 
Consumer, Non-cyclical   11.9    383,250,468 
Energy   29.0    929,963,127 
Financial   9.5    305,995,167 
Industrial   3.3    105,897,773 
Technology   2.6    82,855,284 
Utilities   2.4    77,128,957 
    100.0%  $3,208,594,856 

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of October 31, 2020 is as follows:

 

   Level 1
Quoted
Prices
   Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
   Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
  Value 
Corporate Bonds*  $   $3,208,594,856       $     $3,208,594,856 
Money Market Fund   50,950,023              50,950,023 
Total  $50,950,023   $3,208,594,856     $   $3,259,544,879 

 

* See Schedule of Investments for geographic sector breakouts.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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VANECK VECTORS GREEN BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

October 31, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
CORPORATE BONDS: 70.6%     
Australia: 0.6%     
$225,000   National Australia Bank Ltd.
3.63%, 06/20/23 †
  $243,732 
Austria: 0.7%     
 50,000   Klabin Austria GmbH 144A
7.00%, 04/03/49
   57,213 
 200,000   Suzano Austria GmbH 144A
5.75%, 07/14/26
   229,052 
         286,265 
Brazil: 0.3%     
 100,000   Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Economico e Social Reg S
4.75%, 05/09/24
   107,866 
British Virgin Islands: 1.7%     
 200,000   Beijing Capital Polaris Investment Co. Ltd. Reg S
4.25%, 03/26/21
   201,767 
 200,000   LTC GB Ltd. Reg S
2.75%, 05/26/21
   201,398 
 200,000   Rongshi International Finance Ltd. Reg S
3.25%, 05/21/24
   211,283 
 90,700   Star Energy Geothermal Wayang Windu Ltd. 144A
6.75%, 04/24/33
   100,181 
         714,629 
Canada: 0.3%     
 125,000   Bank of Nova Scotia
2.38%, 01/18/23
   130,175 
Cayman Islands: 4.4%     
 175,000   Fibria Overseas Finance Ltd.
5.50%, 01/17/27
   197,971 
 200,000   Link Finance Cayman 2009 Ltd. Reg S
2.88%, 07/21/26
   213,684 
 200,000   MAF Sukuk Ltd Reg S
3.93%, 02/28/30
   212,250 
 200,000   MAF Sukuk Ltd. Reg S
4.64%, 05/14/29
   219,313 
 225,000   Modern Land China Co. Ltd. Reg S
7.95%, 03/05/21
   224,719 
 400,000   MTR Corp. Ltd. Reg S
2.50%, 11/02/26
   426,385 
 300,000   Saudi Electricity Global Sukuk Co. 5 Reg S
2.41%, 09/17/30
   303,788 
         1,798,110 
Chile: 0.6%     
 100,000   AES Gener SA 144A
6.35% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate
T 5 Year+4.92%), 10/07/79
   100,913 
 150,000   Inversiones CMPC SA 144A
4.38%, 04/04/27
   167,411 
         268,324 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
China / Hong Kong: 10.8%     
$300,000   Bank of China Ltd. Reg S
1.14% (ICE LIBOR USD
3 Month+.88%), 11/22/22
  $300,639 
 450,000   2.25%, 07/12/21   453,744 
 200,000   CGNPC International Ltd. Reg S
2.75%, 07/02/24
   208,943 
 200,000   China Construction Bank Corp. Reg S
0.88% (ICE LIBOR USD
3 Month+.66%), 10/22/22
   199,436 
 200,000   1.00%, 08/04/23   199,644 
 200,000   1.25%, 08/04/25   198,820 
 200,000   China Development Bank Reg S
2.75%, 11/16/22
   207,772 
 200,000   China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd. Reg S
1.20%, 09/10/25
   197,820 
 200,000   ICBCIL Finance Co. Ltd. Reg S
1.30% (ICE LIBOR USD
3 Month+1.05%), 11/20/24
   196,608 
     Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd. Reg S     
 200,000   0.91% (ICE LIBOR USD
3 Month+.67%), 09/16/22
   199,719 
 275,000   0.93% (ICE LIBOR USD
3 Month+.72%), 04/25/22
   274,885 
 300,000   0.98% (ICE LIBOR USD
3 Month+.73%), 06/14/21
   300,053 
 200,000   1.02% (ICE LIBOR USD
3 Month+.78%), 09/16/24
   199,252 
 500,000   1.04% (ICE LIBOR USD
3 Month+.83%), 04/25/24
   499,667 
 200,000   1.08% (ICE LIBOR USD
3 Month+.83%), 06/14/23
   199,969 
 200,000   Industrial Bank Co. Ltd. Reg S
1.10% (ICE LIBOR USD
3 Month+.85%), 11/20/21
   199,949 
 200,000   Swire Properties MTN Financing Ltd. Reg S
3.50%, 01/10/28
   215,480 
 200,000   Wuhan Metro Group Co. Ltd. Reg S
2.96%, 09/24/24
   207,983 
         4,460,383 
Costa Rica: 0.2%     
 100,000   Banco Nacional de Costa Rica 144A
5.88%, 04/25/21
   100,814 
France: 0.9%     
 350,000   Electricite de France SA 144A
3.63%, 10/13/25
   391,295 
Germany: 4.3%     
     Kreditanstalt fuer Wiederaufbau     
 300,000   0.75%, 09/30/30   293,276 
 650,000   1.75%, 09/14/29   696,889 
 300,000   2.00%, 11/30/21   305,857 
 250,000   2.00%, 09/29/22   258,591 
 200,000   Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg Reg S
2.38%, 05/31/22
   206,423 
         1,761,036 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
India: 3.1%     
$200,000   Adani Green Energy Ltd. /
Prayatna Developers Pvt. Ltd. /
Parampujya Solar Energy
Pvt. Ltd. Reg S
6.25%, 12/10/24
  $216,690 
 200,000   Indian Railway Finance
Corp. Ltd. Reg S
3.84%, 12/13/27
   214,315 
 200,000   REC Ltd. Reg S
3.88%, 07/07/27
   203,954 
 100,000   ReNew Power Private Ltd. 144A
5.88%, 03/05/27
   102,653 
 300,000   ReNew Power Synthetic 144A
6.67%, 03/12/24
   314,559 
 200,000   State Bank of India Reg S
4.50%, 09/28/23
   215,145 
         1,267,316 
Ireland: 0.5%     
 200,000   Johnson Controls International plc /
Tyco Fire & Security Finance SCA
1.75%, 09/15/30
   199,017 
Japan: 0.5%     
 200,000   Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.
2.53%, 09/13/23
   210,697 
Luxembourg: 1.4%     
 340,000   Klabin Finance SA 144A
4.88%, 09/19/27
   363,825 
 200,000   Rumo Luxembourg SARL 144A
5.25%, 01/10/28
   209,800 
         573,625 
Mauritius: 1.7%     
 200,000   Azure Power Energy Ltd. 144A
5.50%, 11/03/22
   205,130 
 200,000   Greenko Investment Co. 144A
4.88%, 08/16/23 †
   201,237 
 200,000   Greenko Solar Mauritius Ltd. 144A
5.95%, 07/29/26
   211,919 
 100,000   Neerg Energy Ltd. 144A
6.00%, 02/13/22
   101,750 
         720,036 
Mexico: 0.4%     
 150,000   Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV
1.85%, 09/01/32
   150,305 
Netherlands: 4.8%     
 250,000   Cooperatieve Rabobank UA 144A
1.00% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate
T 1 Year+.73%), 09/24/26
   249,129 
 350,000   Greenko Dutch BV 144A
4.88%, 07/24/22
   352,450 
 300,000   ING Groep NV 144A
1.40% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate
T 1 Year+1.10%), 07/01/26
   302,683 
 350,000   4.63%, 01/06/26   409,101 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Netherlands: (continued)    
     Nederlandse Waterschapsbank NV 144A     
$200,000   1.00%, 05/28/30  $198,120 
 100,000   2.13%, 11/15/21   101,914 
 350,000   3.13%, 12/05/22   370,705 
         1,984,102 
Peru: 0.6%     
 200,000   Consorcio Transmantaro SA 144A
4.70%, 04/16/34
   237,902 
Philippines: 0.5%     
 200,000   Bank of the Philippine Islands Reg S
2.50%, 09/10/24
   206,124 
Singapore: 1.0%     
 200,000   DBS Group Holdings Ltd. 144A
0.83% (ICE LIBOR USD
3 Month+.62%), 07/25/22
   200,792 
 200,000   Vena Energy Capital Pte Ltd. Reg S
3.13%, 02/26/25
   199,333 
         400,125 
South Korea: 2.7%     
 50,000   Hyundai Capital Services, Inc. 144A
2.88%, 03/16/21
   50,360 
 100,000   Korea Development Bank
0.96% (ICE LIBOR USD
3 Month+.72%), 07/06/22
   100,676 
 100,000   Korea Electric Power Corp. 144A
2.50%, 06/24/24
   105,410 
 150,000   Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co. Ltd. 144A
3.75%, 07/25/23
   162,210 
 200,000   Korea Midland Power Co. Ltd. Reg S
3.38%, 01/22/22
   206,685 
 200,000   Korea Water Resources Corp. Reg S
3.88%, 05/15/23
   216,249 
 250,000   LG Chem Ltd. 144A
3.63%, 04/15/29
   275,060 
         1,116,650 
United Arab Emirates: 1.0%     
 200,000   Axis Bank Ltd. 144A
2.88%, 06/01/21
   201,000 
 200,000   First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC Reg S
3.00%, 03/30/22
   206,497 
         407,497 
United States: 27.6%     
     Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.     
 100,000   3.80%, 04/15/26   114,277 
 200,000   4.00%, 01/15/24   219,742 
     Apple, Inc.     
 250,000   2.85%, 02/23/23   263,370 
 450,000   3.00%, 06/20/27   503,283 
     Avangrid, Inc.     
 150,000   3.15%, 12/01/24   163,442 
 150,000   3.20%, 04/15/25   164,595 
 300,000   3.80%, 06/01/29   343,641 


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
United States: (continued)     
$625,000   Bank of America Corp.
3.50% (ICE LIBOR USD
3 Month+.63%), 05/17/22
  $635,367 
     Boston Properties LP     
 100,000   3.40%, 06/21/29   108,456 
 450,000   4.50%, 12/01/28   527,091 
 400,000   Citigroup, Inc.
1.68% (United States
Secured Overnight Financing
Rate+1.67%), 05/15/24
   409,778 
 250,000   Clearway Energy Operating LLC 144A
4.75%, 03/15/28
   263,047 
 175,000   DTE Electric Co.
3.95%, 03/01/49
   215,487 
 250,000   Duke Energy Carolinas LLC
3.95%, 11/15/28
   297,720 
 350,000   Duke Energy Florida LLC
2.50%, 12/01/29
   377,831 
 100,000   Duke Energy Progress LLC
3.45%, 03/15/29
   114,572 
 100,000   Duke Realty LP
2.88%, 11/15/29
   109,129 
 100,000   ERP Operating LP
4.15%, 12/01/28
   117,695 
 100,000   Evergy Kansas Central, Inc.
2.55%, 07/01/26
   107,995 
 100,000   Hanwha Energy USA Holdings Corp. 144A
2.38%, 07/30/22
   102,848 
     HAT Holdings I LLC / HAT Holdings II LLC 144A     
 150,000   5.25%, 07/15/24   154,797 
 150,000   6.00%, 04/15/25   159,375 
 150,000   Host Hotels & Resorts LP
3.38%, 12/15/29
   142,887 
     Interstate Power & Light Co.     
 100,000   3.50%, 09/30/49   109,956 
 50,000   3.60%, 04/01/29   57,545 
 175,000   4.10%, 09/26/28   206,798 
 180,000   Kaiser Foundation Hospitals
3.15%, 05/01/27
   198,539 
 150,000   Kilroy Realty LP
4.75%, 12/15/28
   173,252 
 100,000   Massachusetts Institute of Technology
3.96%, 07/01/38
   120,330 
     MidAmerican Energy Co.     
 100,000   3.10%, 05/01/27   111,631 
 200,000   3.15%, 04/15/50   219,429 
 225,000   3.65%, 08/01/48   262,802 
 200,000   3.95%, 08/01/47   242,764 
 375,000   4.25%, 07/15/49   479,322 
 200,000   Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. 144A
1.96%, 06/27/30
   204,053 
     Northern States Power Co.     
 200,000   2.60%, 06/01/51   201,100 
 150,000   2.90%, 03/01/50   157,881 
 100,000   NSTAR Electric Co.
3.25%, 05/15/29
   113,353 
 125,000   Owens Corning
3.95%, 08/15/29
   140,022 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
United States: (continued)     
$200,000   Pattern Energy Operations
LP / Pattern Energy
Operations, Inc. 144A
4.50%, 08/15/28
  $208,901 
 100,000   Piedmont Operating Partnership LP
3.15%, 08/15/30
   99,195 
 210,000   PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
2.20%, 11/01/24
   222,500 
 200,000   Prologis LP
1.25%, 10/15/30 †
   193,633 
     Public Service Co. of Colorado     
 200,000   3.20%, 03/01/50   221,425 
 100,000   3.70%, 06/15/28   115,722 
 135,000   4.10%, 06/15/48   168,736 
 75,000   Regency Centers LP
3.75%, 06/15/24
   79,462 
 350,000   Southern Power Co.
4.15%, 12/01/25
   401,769 
 100,000   Southwestern Public Service Co.
3.15%, 05/01/50
   106,325 
 150,000   Toyota Motor Credit Corp.
2.15%, 02/13/30
   157,519 
 100,000   Tucson Electric Power Co.
1.50%, 08/01/30
   98,224 
     Verizon Communications, Inc.     
 200,000   1.50%, 09/18/30   195,973 
 350,000   3.88%, 02/08/29   409,761 
 100,000   Welltower, Inc.
2.70%, 02/15/27
   105,391 
         11,399,738 
Total Corporate Bonds
(Cost: $28,319,802)
   29,135,763 
GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS: 28.5%     
Chile: 2.3%     
     Chile Government International Bond     
 200,000   2.55%, 01/27/32   208,500 
 650,000   3.50%, 01/25/50   718,250 
         926,750 
China / Hong Kong: 0.6%     
 250,000   Hong Kong Government International Bond 144A
2.50%, 05/28/24
   263,864 
Finland: 0.1%     
 50,000   Municipality Finance Plc 144A
1.38%, 09/21/21
   50,500 
Indonesia: 2.1%     
     Perusahaan Penerbit SBSN Indonesia III 144A     
 300,000   2.30%, 06/23/25   311,250 
 300,000   3.75%, 03/01/23   319,366 
 200,000   3.90%, 08/20/24   219,779 
         850,395 
Netherlands: 0.5%     
 200,000   Nederlandse
Financierings-Maatschappij
voor Ontwikkelingslanden
NV Reg S
2.75%, 02/20/24
   214,992 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Norway: 0.5%     
$200,000   Kommunalbanken AS 144A
2.13%, 02/11/25
  $213,686 
South Korea: 0.2%     
 100,000   Export-Import Bank of Korea
2.13%, 02/11/21
   100,487 
Supranational: 12.5%     
 150,000   African Development Bank
3.00%, 12/06/21
   154,597 
     Asian Development Bank     
 150,000   1.75%, 08/14/26   160,086 
 300,000   1.88%, 08/10/22   308,996 
 200,000   2.13%, 03/19/25   214,676 
 100,000   2.38%, 08/10/27   110,857 
 150,000   3.13%, 09/26/28   176,202 
     European Bank for Reconstruction & Development     
 250,000   1.50%, 02/13/25   259,071 
 150,000   1.63%, 09/27/24   157,352 
 225,000   1.88%, 07/15/21   227,523 
     European Investment Bank     
 350,000   0.75%, 09/23/30   340,851 
 250,000   1.63%, 10/09/29   264,551 
 400,000   2.13%, 04/13/26   434,658 
 100,000   2.38%, 05/24/27   110,921 
 300,000   2.50%, 10/15/24   325,623 
 500,000   European Investment Bank 144A
2.88%, 06/13/25
   555,134 
     International Bank for Reconstruction & Development     
 280,000   2.13%, 03/03/25   299,953 
 250,000   3.13%, 11/20/25   281,917 
     International Finance Corp.     
 270,000   2.00%, 10/24/22   279,578 
 370,000   2.13%, 04/07/26   401,633 
 100,000   Nordic Investment Bank
2.25%, 09/30/21
   101,878 
         5,166,057 
Sweden: 1.2%     
     Kommuninvest I Sverige AB 144A     
 300,000   1.63%, 04/24/23   309,971 
 175,000   1.88%, 06/01/21   176,667 
         486,638 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
United States: 8.5%     
$250,000   City of San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Water Revenue
3.47%, 11/01/43
  $262,303 
 20,000   District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority
4.81%, 10/01/14
   28,004 
     Fannie Mae-ACES     
 44,000   2.52%, 08/25/29   47,945 
 200,000   2.56%, 07/25/24   213,355 
 100,000   2.80%, 02/25/27   110,422 
 400,000   2.90%, 01/25/28   449,498 
 260,000   2.96%, 09/25/27   291,047 
 800,000   3.05%, 03/25/28   906,812 
 144,000   3.09%, 02/25/30   164,208 
 200,000   3.33%, 06/25/28   229,794 
 500,000   3.55%, 09/25/28   586,365 
 200,000   Metropolitan Transportation Authority
5.18%, 11/15/49
   204,630 
         3,494,383 
Total Government Obligations
(Cost: $11,434,472)
   11,767,752 
Total Investments Before Collateral for Securities Loaned: 99.1%
(Cost: $39,754,274)
   40,903,515 
      
Number
of Shares
         
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT HELD AS COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES ON LOAN: 0.5%
(Cost: $196,665)
     
Money Market Fund: .0.5%     
 196,665   State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio  $196,665 
Total Investments: 99.6%
(Cost: $39,950,939)
   41,100,180 
Other assets less liabilities: 0.4%   165,375 
NET ASSETS: 100.0%  $41,265,555 


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

Definitions:

USD United States Dollar

 

Footnotes:

Security fully or partially on loan. Total market value of securities on loan is $443,222.
Reg S Security was purchased pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts from registration securities offered and sold outside of the United States. Such a security cannot be sold in the United States without either an effective registration statement filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, or pursuant to an exemption from registration.
144A Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or otherwise restricted. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, unless otherwise noted, and the value amounted to $9,587,826, or 23.2% of net assets.

 

Summary of Investments by Sector
Excluding Collateral for Securities Loaned
  % of Investments     Value 
Basic Materials            3.0%            $1,233,319 
Communications   1.5    605,734 
Consumer, Cyclical   1.6    633,996 
Consumer, Non-cyclical   1.2    469,174 
Diversified   0.5    201,767 
Energy   3.9    1,607,999 
Financial   34.7    14,206,489 
Government   21.4    8,768,306 
Industrial   3.0    1,240,420 
Mortgage Securities   7.3    2,999,446 
Technology   1.9    766,653 
Utilities   20.0    8,170,212 
    100.0%  $40,903,515 

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of October 31, 2020 is as follows:

 

   Level 1
Quoted
Prices
   Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
   Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
  Value 
Corporate Bonds*  $   $29,135,763     $   $29,135,763 
Government Obligations*       11,767,752          11,767,752 
Money Market Fund   196,665              196,665 
Total  $196,665   $40,903,515     $   $41,100,180 

 

* See Schedule of Investments for geographic sector breakouts.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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October 31, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
CORPORATE BONDS: 97.4%     
Argentina: 0.7%     
USD75,000   Arcor SAIC 144A 6.00%,
07/06/23
  $69,807 
 100,000   Genneia SA 144A
8.75%, 01/20/22
   76,750 
     Pampa Energia SA 144A     
 50,000   7.38%, 07/21/23   41,999 
 75,000   7.50%, 01/24/27   52,209 
 100,000   Telecom Argentina SA 144A
8.00%, 07/18/26
   82,701 
     YPF SA 144A     
 170,000   6.95%, 07/21/27   91,588 
 25,000   7.00%, 12/15/47   12,704 
 150,000   8.50%, 07/28/25   90,150 
 175,000   8.75%, 04/04/24   115,832 
         633,740 
Australia: 0.5%     
     FMG Resources August 2006 Pty Ltd. 144A     
 25,000   4.50%, 09/15/27   26,816 
 200,000   5.13%, 05/15/24 †   214,352 
 100,000   Mineral Resources Ltd. 144A
8.13%, 05/01/27
   109,250 
 100,000   Nufarm Australia Ltd. / Nufarm Americas, Inc. 144A
5.75%, 04/30/26
   101,356 
         451,774 
Austria: 0.9%     
 100,000   ams AG 144A
7.00%, 07/31/25
   106,062 
     JBS Investments II GmbH 144A     
 100,000   5.75%, 01/15/28   105,250 
 100,000   7.00%, 01/15/26   107,003 
 200,000   Klabin Austria GmbH 144A
5.75%, 04/03/29
   221,350 
EUR100,000   Novomatic AG
1.63%, 09/20/23
   107,866 
 100,000   Sappi Papier Holding GmbH Reg S
3.13%, 04/15/26
   99,468 
 100,000   Wienerberger AG Reg S
2.75%, 06/04/25
   120,546 
         867,545 
Bahamas: 0.1%     
 100,000   Nouryon Holding BV Reg S
6.50%, 10/01/26
   118,885 
Bermuda: 0.6%     
USD 200,000   China Oil & Gas Group Ltd. Reg S
4.63%, 04/20/22
   200,997 
 50,403   Digicel Group 0.5 Ltd.
10.00%, 04/01/24
   38,432 
     Digicel Group 0.5 Ltd. 144A     
 65,077   7.00%, 12/31/99   9,111 
 57,891   8.00%, 04/01/25   19,683 
 100,000   Digicel International Finance Ltd. / Digicel Holdings Bermuda Ltd. 144A
8.75%, 05/25/24
   100,250 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Bermuda: (continued)     
USD200,000   Inkia Energy Ltd. 144A
5.88%, 11/09/27
  $209,060 
         577,533 
Brazil: 2.6%     
     Banco Bradesco SA 144A     
 100,000   2.85%, 01/27/23   101,575 
 100,000   3.20%, 01/27/25   102,100 
 100,000   5.75%, 03/01/22   104,776 
 200,000   Banco BTG Pactual SA 144A
5.50%, 01/31/23
   210,250 
 350,000   Banco do Brasil SA
3.88%, 10/10/22
   360,657 
     Banco do Brasil SA 144A     
 100,000   4.63%, 01/15/25   106,401 
 200,000   5.88%, 01/19/23   213,552 
 100,000   Banco Votorantim SA 144A
4.50%, 09/24/24 †
   103,376 
 200,000   BRF SA 144A
4.75%, 05/22/24
   211,729 
 100,000   Caixa Economica Federal 144A
3.50%, 11/07/22
   103,101 
 200,000   Cemig Geracao e Transmissao SA 144A
9.25%, 12/05/24 †
   225,250 
     Itau Unibanco Holding SA 144A     
 125,000   2.90%, 01/24/23   126,126 
 200,000   5.13%, 05/13/23   212,070 
 100,000   5.50%, 08/06/22   105,350 
 175,000   5.65%, 03/19/22   182,483 
 100,000   6.20%, 12/21/21   103,900 
         2,572,696 
British Virgin Islands: 2.9%     
 105,000   Arcos Dorados Holdings, Inc. 144A
5.88%, 04/04/27
   108,216 
 100,000   Central American Bottling Corp. 144A
5.75%, 01/31/27
   105,000 
 200,000   Champion Sincerity Holdings Ltd. Reg S
8.13% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 3 Year+10.58%), 12/31/99 (o)
   209,492 
     Easy Tactic Ltd. Reg S     
 200,000   5.75%, 01/13/22   185,499 
 200,000   5.88%, 02/13/23   169,993 
     Fortune Star BVI Ltd. Reg S     
 100,000   5.25%, 03/23/22   100,499 
 200,000   6.75%, 07/02/23   207,101 
 100,000   Gold Fields Orogen Holdings BVI Ltd. 144A
5.13%, 05/15/24
   109,432 
     Greenland Global Investment Ltd. Reg S     
 200,000   5.88%, 07/03/24   183,193 
 200,000   6.75%, 09/26/23   193,976 
 200,000   New Metro Global Ltd. Reg S
6.80%, 08/05/23
   207,433 


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
British Virgin Islands: (continued)     
USD250,000   RKI Overseas Finance 2017 A Ltd. Reg S
7.00%, 12/31/99 (o)
  $224,915 
     Scenery Journey Ltd. Reg S     
 200,000   13.00%, 11/06/22   173,529 
 200,000   13.75%, 11/06/23   172,490 
 100,000   Studio City Finance Ltd. 144A
7.25%, 02/11/24
   103,060 
 200,000   Wanda Properties International Co. Ltd. Reg S
7.25%, 01/29/24
   196,780 
 200,000   Wealth Driven Ltd. Reg S
5.50%, 08/17/23
   201,654 
         2,852,262 
Canada: 6.0%     
 100,000   Athabasca Oil Corp. 144A
9.88%, 02/24/22
   34,102 
 50,000   Baffinland Iron Mines Corp. / Baffinland Iron Mines LP 144A
8.75%, 07/15/26
   52,491 
 75,000   Baytex Energy Corp. 144A
5.63%, 06/01/24
   41,711 
     Bombardier, Inc. 144A     
 125,000   6.00%, 10/15/22 †   113,828 
 150,000   6.13%, 01/15/23   129,562 
 100,000   7.50%, 12/01/24   75,500 
 125,000   7.50%, 03/15/25   91,094 
 150,000   7.88%, 04/15/27   109,500 
 100,000   8.75%, 12/01/21   99,542 
 150,000   Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc. / Brookfield Residential US Corp. 144A
6.25%, 09/15/27 †
   153,986 
 100,000   Cascades, Inc. / Cascades USA, Inc. 144A
5.38%, 01/15/28 †
   104,437 
     Cenovus Energy, Inc.     
 125,000   4.25%, 04/15/27   127,256 
 50,000   5.38%, 07/15/25 †   52,740 
 150,000   5.40%, 06/15/47   147,940 
 175,000   6.75%, 11/15/39   194,249 
 100,000   Emera, Inc.
6.75% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.44%), 06/15/76
   110,924 
 100,000   Ensign Drilling, Inc. 144A
9.25%, 04/15/24
   34,812 
 50,000   Fairstone Financial, Inc. 144A
7.88%, 07/15/24
   51,401 
     First Quantum Minerals Ltd. 144A     
 100,000   6.88%, 03/01/26   99,438 
 200,000   7.50%, 04/01/25   201,125 
 200,000   First Quantum Minerals Ltd. 144A
7.25%, 04/01/23
   201,305 
 100,000   Garda World Security Corp.
144A
4.63%, 02/15/27
   97,750 
     GFL Environmental, Inc. 144A     
 50,000   3.75%, 08/01/25   50,094 
 75,000   5.13%, 12/15/26   78,866 
 75,000   7.00%, 06/01/26   78,328 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Canada: (continued)     
     Gibson Energy, Inc.     
CAD25,000   2.85%, 07/14/27  $19,290 
 75,000   3.60%, 09/17/29   59,670 
USD50,000   goeasy Ltd. 144A
5.38%, 12/01/24
   50,599 
     Hudbay Minerals, Inc. 144A     
 25,000   6.13%, 04/01/29   25,625 
 100,000   7.63%, 01/15/25   103,937 
CAD50,000   Keyera Corp.
6.88% (Canada Bankers’ Acceptances 3 Month+5.17%), 06/13/79
   38,240 
USD256,000   Lightstream Resources Ltd. 144A
8.63%, 02/01/20 (d) *
   1,756 
     Mattamy Group Corp. 144A     
 50,000   4.63%, 03/01/30   50,836 
 50,000   5.25%, 12/15/27 †   53,031 
     MEG Energy Corp. 144A     
 50,000   7.00%, 03/31/24   47,625 
 150,000   7.13%, 02/01/27   135,334 
     Methanex Corp.     
 50,000   5.13%, 10/15/27   50,978 
 150,000   5.25%, 12/15/29   152,265 
 50,000   New Gold, Inc. 144A
7.50%, 07/15/27
   54,181 
     New Red Finance, Inc. 144A     
 50,000   3.88%, 01/15/28   50,450 
 180,000   4.25%, 05/15/24   183,870 
 281,000   5.00%, 10/15/25   288,123 
 50,000   Norbord, Inc. 144A
5.75%, 07/15/27
   52,678 
 300,000   NOVA Chemicals Corp. 144A
5.25%, 08/01/23
   299,434 
     Open Text Corp. 144A     
 100,000   3.88%, 02/15/28   101,750 
 150,000   5.88%, 06/01/26   156,187 
CAD50,000   Parkland Fuel Corp.
5.63%, 05/09/25
   39,193 
     Parkland Fuel Corp. 144A     
USD50,000   5.88%, 07/15/27   51,698 
 100,000   6.00%, 04/01/26   103,437 
 100,000   Precision Drilling Corp. 144A
7.13%, 01/15/26
   63,356 
 100,000   Quebecor Media, Inc.
5.75%, 01/15/23
   107,600 
CAD125,000   Quebecor Media, Inc. 144A
6.63%, 01/15/23
   101,141 
USD50,000   Ritchie Bros Auctioneers, Inc. 144A
5.38%, 01/15/25
   51,531 
 50,000   Rockpoint Gas Storage Canada Ltd. 144A
7.00%, 03/31/23
   46,531 
 150,000   Seven Generations Energy Ltd. 144A
6.75%, 05/01/23
   150,469 
CAD50,000   SNC-Lavalin Group, Inc.
3.24%, 03/02/23
   37,456 
USD100,000   Superior Plus LP / Superior General Partner, Inc. 144A
7.00%, 07/15/26
   107,285 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Canada: (continued)     
     Telesat Canada / Telesat LLC 144A     
USD50,000   4.88%, 06/01/27  $51,031 
 50,000   6.50%, 10/15/27   49,820 
 50,000   Tervita Corp. 144A
7.63%, 12/01/21
   48,125 
     TransAlta Corp.     
 25,000   4.50%, 11/15/22   25,938 
 75,000   6.50%, 03/15/40   78,188 
     Videotron Ltd.     
CAD75,000   4.50%, 01/15/30   59,359 
 200,000   5.63%, 06/15/25   163,939 
 50,000   Videotron Ltd. Reg S
5.75%, 01/15/26
   38,584 
         5,882,521 
Cayman Islands: 9.7%     
USD200,000   Agile Group Holdings Ltd. Reg S
8.38% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+11.25%), 12/31/99 (o)
   207,750 
 200,000   Alpha Star Holding III Ltd. Reg S
6.25%, 04/20/22
   190,984 
 75,000   Braskem Finance Ltd.
6.45%, 02/03/24
   80,063 
 25,000   Braskem Finance Ltd. 144A
5.38%, 05/02/22
   25,781 
 200,000   Central China Real Estate Ltd. Reg S
7.25%, 04/24/23
   201,358 
 200,000   CFLD Cayman Investment Ltd. Reg S
8.60%, 04/08/24
   184,500 
 200,000   China Aoyuan Property Group Ltd. Reg S
5.38%, 09/13/22
   199,994 
     China Evergrande Group Reg S     
 200,000   8.25%, 03/23/22   168,500 
 600,000   8.75%, 06/28/25   444,000 
 200,000   9.50%, 04/11/22 †   170,998 
 300,000   9.50%, 03/29/24   226,188 
 200,000   China SCE Property Holdings Ltd. Reg S
5.88%, 03/10/22
   200,898 
     CIFI Holdings Group Co. Ltd. Reg S     
 200,000   5.38% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+8.57%), 12/31/99 (o)   200,495 
 200,000   5.50%, 01/23/22   202,999 
 100,000   Comcel Trust 144A
6.88%, 02/06/24
   102,511 
 200,000   CSN Islands XI Corp. 144A
6.75%, 01/28/28
   197,198 
 200,000   Dar Al-Arkan Sukuk Co. Ltd. Reg S
6.88%, 03/21/23
   196,916 
 200,000   DP World Salaam Reg S
6.00% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+5.75%), 12/31/99
   210,160 
 200,000   Emaar Sukuk Ltd. Reg S
3.64%, 09/15/26
   194,788 
 100,000   Embraer Overseas Ltd. 144A
5.70%, 09/16/23
   101,930 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Cayman Islands: (continued)     
USD200,000   Fantasia Holdings Group Co. Ltd. Reg S
10.88%, 01/09/23
  $205,742 
 207,250   Global Aircraft Leasing Co. Ltd. 144A
7.25%, 09/15/24
   139,376 
 100,000   Gran Tierra Energy International Holdings Ltd. 144A
6.25%, 02/15/25
   35,250 
     Grupo Aval Ltd. 144A     
 100,000   4.38%, 02/04/30   97,500 
 100,000   4.75%, 09/26/22   104,125 
     Kaisa Group Holdings Ltd. Reg S     
 200,000   8.50%, 06/30/22   195,496 
 250,000   9.38%, 06/30/24   227,141 
 200,000   11.25%, 04/09/22   204,498 
 350,000   KWG Property Holding Ltd. Reg S
5.88%, 11/10/24
   350,859 
 225,000   Lamar Funding Ltd. Reg S
3.96%, 05/07/25
   206,661 
 200,000   Logan Property Holdings Co. Ltd. Reg S
5.25%, 02/23/23
   202,491 
 200,000   MAF Global Securities Ltd. Reg S
5.50% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 5 Year+3.48%), 12/31/99 (o)
   196,896 
     Melco Resorts Finance Ltd. 144A     
 200,000   4.88%, 06/06/25   201,355 
 100,000   5.38%, 12/04/29   96,433 
 200,000   MGM China Holdings Ltd. 144A
5.88%, 05/15/26
   202,480 
 93,450   Odebrecht Offshore Drilling Finance Ltd. 144A
6.72%, 12/01/22
   85,040 
 200,000   Powerlong Real Estate Holdings Ltd. Reg S
6.25%, 08/10/24
   202,495 
 200,000   Redsun Properties Group Ltd. Reg S
9.95%, 04/11/22
   206,239 
 200,000   Ronshine China Holdings Ltd. Reg S
8.75%, 10/25/22
   205,493 
 100,000   Shelf Drilling Holdings Ltd. 144A
8.25%, 02/15/25
   33,375 
 200,000   Shimao Property Holdings Ltd. Reg S
4.75%, 07/03/22
   204,950 
     Sunac China Holdings Ltd. Reg S     
 200,000   7.00%, 07/09/25   194,198 
 400,000   7.95%, 08/08/22   408,490 
 200,000   Times China Holdings Ltd. Reg S
6.75%, 07/16/23
   206,499 
EUR90,000   UPCB Finance IV Ltd. Reg S
4.00%, 01/15/27
   106,147 
USD200,000   WTT Investment Ltd. 144A
5.50%, 11/21/22 †
   205,750 
     Wynn Macau Ltd. 144A     
 100,000   5.13%, 12/15/29   92,730 
 100,000   5.50%, 01/15/26   96,375 
 200,000   5.50%, 10/01/27   187,940 


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Cayman Islands: (continued)     
USD 200,000   Yankuang Group Cayman Ltd. Reg S
6.00%, 01/30/22
  $207,250 
 200,000   Yuzhou Group Holdings Co. Ltd. Reg S
7.38%, 01/13/26
   193,000 
 300,000   Yuzhou Properties Co. Ltd. Reg S
6.00%, 10/25/23
   297,519 
         9,507,804 
Chile: 0.3%     
 100,000   AES Gener SA 144A
7.13% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 5 Year+4.64%), 03/26/79
   103,559 
 100,000   Empresa Electrica Guacolda SA 144A
4.56%, 04/30/25
   80,270 
 100,000   VTR Comunicaciones SpA 144A
5.13%, 01/15/28
   105,660 
         289,489 
China / Hong Kong: 1.1%     
 200,000   Agile Group Holdings Ltd. Reg S
6.88% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+9.22%), 12/31/99 (o)
   200,992 
 250,000   Bank of East Asia Ltd. Reg S 5.88% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+4.26%), 12/31/99 (o)   254,006 
 200,000   Nanyang Commercial Bank Ltd. Reg S
5.00% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.21%), 12/31/99 (o)
   199,500 
 200,000   Yango Justice International Ltd. Reg S
10.25%, 03/18/22
   210,231 
 200,000   Yanlord Land HK Co. Ltd. Reg S
5.88%, 01/23/22
   203,624 
         1,068,353 
Colombia: 0.6%     
 100,000   Banco Davivienda SA Reg S
5.88%, 07/09/22
   106,223 
     Banco de Bogota SA 144A     
 100,000   5.38%, 02/19/23   105,151 
 100,000   6.25%, 05/12/26   109,876 
 50,000   Banco GNB Sudameris SA 144A
7.50%, 07/30/22
   50,751 
 80,000   Banco GNB Sudameris SA Reg S
7.50%, 07/30/22
   81,201 
 150,000   Bancolombia SA
5.13%, 09/11/22
   157,350 
         610,552 
Curacao: 0.2%     
 100,000   Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Co. BV
2.95%, 12/18/22
   96,108 
 90,000   Teva Pharmaceutical Finance IV BV
3.65%, 11/10/21
   89,305 
         185,413 
Czech Republic: 0.1%     
EUR 100,000   Energo-Pro AS Reg S
4.00%, 12/07/22
   112,105 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Denmark: 0.4%     
EUR 275,000   DKT Finance ApS Reg S
7.00%, 06/17/23
  $323,343 
 100,000   Norican A/S Reg S
4.50%, 05/15/23 †
   95,486 
         418,829 
Finland: 0.7%     
     Nokia Oyj     
USD 100,000   3.38%, 06/12/22   102,375 
 100,000   4.38%, 06/12/27   106,875 
 100,000   6.63%, 05/15/39   125,220 
EUR 100,000   Nokia Oyj Reg S
2.00%, 03/15/24
   119,395 
 175,000   Teollisuuden Voima Oyj Reg S
2.13%, 02/04/25
   202,192 
         656,057 
France: 7.0%     
     Accor SA Reg S     
 100,000   1.75%, 02/04/26   113,073 
 100,000   2.63% (EUR Swap Annual
5 Year+3.25%), 12/31/99 (o)
   95,918 
     Altice France SA 144A     
USD 100,000   5.50%, 01/15/28   101,438 
 700,000   7.38%, 05/01/26   731,360 
 300,000   8.13%, 02/01/27   326,593 
EUR 175,000   Altice France SA Reg S
3.38%, 01/15/28
   193,079 
USD 100,000   Banijay Entertainment SASU 144A
5.38%, 03/01/25
   101,813 
     Casino Guichard Perrachon SA Reg S     
EUR 100,000   1.87%, 06/13/22   111,187 
 100,000   4.50%, 03/07/24   95,711 
 100,000   4.56%, 01/25/23   110,389 
 100,000   CMA CGM SA Reg S
5.25%, 01/15/25
   107,295 
 200,000   Constellium SE Reg S
4.25%, 02/15/26
   234,694 
USD 250,000   Electricite de France SA 144A
5.63% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 10 Year+3.04%), 12/29/49
   262,674 
     Electricite de France SA Reg S     
EUR 200,000   3.00% (EUR Swap Annual
5 Year+3.20%), 12/31/99
   229,270 
 200,000   4.00% (EUR Swap Annual
6 Year+3.44%), 12/31/99
   242,585 
 100,000   4.13% (EUR Swap Annual
8 Year+2.44%), 01/29/49
   120,755 
 100,000   5.00% (+3.04%), 01/22/49   127,016 
 100,000   5.38% (+3.79%), 01/29/49   128,056 
GBP 100,000   6.00% (+3.96%), 12/29/49   140,517 
     Elis SA Reg S     
EUR 100,000   1.63%, 04/03/28   107,865 
 100,000   1.88%, 02/15/23   115,659 
     Europcar Mobility Group Reg S     
 100,000   4.00%, 04/30/26   52,698 
 100,000   4.13%, 11/15/24   52,442 
 100,000   Faurecia SE Reg S
2.63%, 06/15/25
   116,909 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
France: (continued)     
EUR 100,000   3.13%, 06/15/26  $117,912 
 100,000   3.75%, 06/15/28   118,330 
 125,000   Fnac Darty SA Reg S
1.88%, 05/30/24
   145,235 
 150,000   La Financiere Atalian SASU Reg S
4.00%, 05/15/24
   152,393 
 100,000   La Poste SA Reg S
3.13% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+2.44%), 12/31/99 (o)
   121,654 
     Loxam SAS Reg S     
 100,000   2.88%, 04/15/26   107,079 
 100,000   4.25%, 04/15/24   113,299 
 100,000   New AREVA Holding SA
4.88%, 09/23/24
   128,570 
 100,000   New AREVA Holding SA Reg S
3.13%, 03/20/23
   119,397 
 100,000   Paprec Holding SA Reg S
4.00%, 03/31/25
   109,816 
 100,000   RCI Banque SA Reg S
2.63% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+2.85%), 02/18/30
   112,662 
     Renault SA Reg S     
 100,000   1.00%, 04/18/24   111,224 
 100,000   1.00%, 11/28/25   109,853 
 100,000   1.25%, 06/24/25   108,554 
 100,000   2.00%, 09/28/26   110,287 
 100,000   Rexel SA Reg S
2.13%, 06/15/25
   113,967 
 150,000   Solvay Finance SACA Reg S
5.43% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+3.70%), 11/29/49 (o)
   189,384 
USD 100,000   SPCM SA 144A
4.88%, 09/15/25
   103,005 
EUR 100,000   SPIE SA Reg S
2.63%, 06/18/26
   115,277 
 100,000   Tereos Finance Groupe I SA Reg S
4.13%, 06/16/23
   107,776 
     Valeo SA Reg S     
 100,000   0.38%, 09/12/22   115,117 
 100,000   1.63%, 03/18/26   115,055 
 100,000   3.25%, 01/22/24   123,328 
 100,000   Vallourec SA Reg S
2.25%, 09/30/24
   68,242 
         6,856,412 
Germany: 4.8%     
     ADLER Real Estate AG Reg S     
 100,000   1.50%, 12/06/21   114,637 
 100,000   1.88%, 04/27/23   113,603 
 100,000   Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA Reg S
3.00% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+2.64%), 04/23/75
   116,778 
 100,000   Cheplapharm Arzneimittel GmbH Reg S
3.50%, 02/11/27
   111,856 
     Commerzbank AG Reg S     
 150,000   4.00%, 03/23/26   185,064 
 100,000   4.00%, 03/30/27   123,798 
 100,000   DEMIRE Deutsche Mittelstand Real Estate AG Reg S
1.88%, 10/15/24
   107,120 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Germany: (continued)     
     Deutsche Bank AG     
USD 150,000   4.30% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 5 Year+2.25%), 05/24/28  $145,588 
 250,000   4.50%, 04/01/25   255,106 
 125,000   4.88% (USD ICE Swap Rate
11:00am NY 5 Year+2.55%), 12/01/32
   121,196 
EUR 135,000   Deutsche Bank AG Reg S
2.75%, 02/17/25
   157,892 
 100,000   Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG Reg S
2.88% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+2.75%), 06/28/27
   112,128 
 110,000   Hapag-Lloyd AG Reg S
5.13%, 07/15/24
   132,247 
USD 200,000   IHO Verwaltungs GmbH 144A
5.50% 09/15/26
   202,500 
     IHO Verwaltungs GmbH Reg S     
EUR 100,000   4.38% 05/15/25   116,537 
 100,000   4.50% 09/15/26   116,496 
 100,000   INEOS Styrolution Group GmbH Reg S
2.25%, 01/16/27
   109,176 
 100,000   Infineon Technologies AG Reg S
3.63% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+4.00%), 12/31/99
   118,862 
 200,000   K+S AG Reg S
3.00%, 06/20/22
   232,377 
 100,000   LANXESS AG Reg S
4.50% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+4.51%), 12/06/76
   123,201 
 140,000   Metro Wholesale & Food Reg S
1.50%, 03/19/25
   166,352 
 200,000   Nidda Healthcare Holding GmbH Reg S
3.50%, 09/30/24
   227,728 
 100,000   Platin 1426 GmbH Reg S
5.38%, 06/15/23
   110,265 
 130,000   ProGroup AG Reg S
3.00%, 03/31/26
   149,530 
USD 100,000   RWE AG Reg S
6.63% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 10 Year+4.52%), 07/30/75
   114,999 
     Schaeffler AG Reg S     
EUR 150,000   1.88%, 03/26/24   173,787 
 100,000   2.88%, 03/26/27   116,591 
 100,000   Techem Verwaltungsgesellschaft 675 mbH Reg S
2.00%, 07/15/25
   110,814 
 100,000   Tele Columbus AG Reg S
3.88%, 05/02/25
   110,016 
     thyssenkrupp AG Reg S     
 200,000   1.38%, 03/03/22   228,031 
 100,000   2.50%, 02/25/25   106,287 
 100,000   2.88%, 02/22/24   108,352 
 100,000   Vertical Midco GmbH Reg S
4.38%, 07/15/27
   118,087 
         4,657,001 
India: 1.2%     
USD 200,000   Canara Bank Reg S
3.88%, 03/28/24
   207,043 


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
India: (continued)     
USD 200,000   Delhi International Airport Ltd. Reg S
6.13%, 02/03/22
  $204,745 
 200,000   GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. 144A
5.38%, 04/10/24
   198,713 
 200,000   JSW Steel Ltd. Reg S
5.95%, 04/18/24
   205,487 
 100,000   ReNew Power Synthetic 144A
6.67%, 03/12/24
   104,853 
 200,000   Tata Motors Ltd. Reg S
5.75%, 10/30/24
   203,070 
         1,123,911 
Indonesia: 0.4%     
 200,000   Adaro Indonesia PT 144A
4.25%, 10/31/24
   199,250 
 200,000   Saka Energi Indonesia PT 144A
4.45%, 05/05/24
   185,000 
         384,250 
Ireland: 2.3%     
EUR 100,000   AIB Group Plc Reg S
1.88% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+2.15%), 11/19/29
   113,748 
GBP 100,000   Bank of Ireland Group Plc Reg S
3.13% (UK Govt Bonds 5 Year Note Generic Bid Yield+2.70%), 09/19/27
   129,514 
USD 200,000   C&W Senior Financing DAC 144A
6.88%, 09/15/27 †
   211,100 
 200,000   Credit Bank of Moscow Via CBOM Finance Plc 144A
4.70%, 01/29/25
   201,500 
EUR 200,000   eircom Finance DAC Reg S
3.50%, 05/15/26
   233,512 
USD 200,000   GTLK Europe DAC Reg S
5.13%, 05/31/24
   208,704 
 150,000   James Hardie International Finance DAC 144A
5.00%, 01/15/28
   159,534 
 200,000   LCPR Senior Secured Financing DAC 144A
6.75%, 10/15/27
   212,750 
 100,000   Metalloinvest Finance DAC 144A
4.85%, 05/02/24
   108,480 
 200,000   Motion Bondco DAC 144A
6.63%, 11/15/27 †
   173,690 
 100,000   SCF Capital Designated Activity Co. 144A
5.38%, 06/16/23
   107,106 
EUR 300,000   Smurfit Kappa Acquisitions ULC Reg S
2.38%, 02/01/24
   361,905 
         2,221,543 
Israel: 0.2%     
     Leviathan Bond Ltd. Reg S 144A     
USD 50,000   5.75%, 06/30/23   51,283 
 50,000   6.13%, 06/30/25   51,908 
 50,000   6.50%, 06/30/27   51,658 
 50,000   6.75%, 06/30/30   51,470 
         206,319 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Italy: 7.4%     
     Assicurazioni Generali SpA Reg S     
EUR 125,000   4.60% (Euribor 3 Month ACT/360+4.50%), 11/30/49  $154,343 
GBP 50,000   6.27% (ICE LIBOR GBP 3 Month+2.35%), 06/29/49   70,145 
     Atlantia SpA Reg S     
EUR 100,000   1.63%, 02/03/25   115,588 
 100,000   1.88%, 07/13/27   112,816 
     Autostrade per l’Italia SpA     
 100,000   1.63%, 06/12/23   115,436 
 100,000   5.88%, 06/09/24   133,382 
     Autostrade per l’Italia SpA Reg S     
 100,000   1.75%, 06/26/26   113,934 
 100,000   1.75%, 02/01/27   113,819 
 100,000   1.88%, 09/26/29   114,082 
 50,000   4.38%, 09/16/25   65,377 
 100,000   Banca IFIS SpA Reg S
4.50% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+4.25%), 10/17/27
   101,808 
 100,000   Banca Popolare di Sondrio SCPA Reg S
2.38%, 04/03/24
   117,926 
     Banco BPM SpA Reg S     
 100,000   1.75%, 04/24/23   119,396 
 100,000   2.00%, 03/08/22   119,008 
 100,000   2.50%, 06/21/24   121,867 
 100,000   4.38% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+4.18%), 09/21/27   116,971 
 100,000   BPER Banca Reg S
5.13% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+4.91%), 05/31/27
   119,324 
 100,000   Esselunga SpA Reg S
0.88%, 10/25/23
   116,433 
 100,000   Iccrea Banca SpA Reg S
1.50%, 10/11/22
   117,447 
 100,000   Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA Reg S
1.88%, 07/08/26
   121,086 
 100,000   International Design Group SPA Reg S
6.50%, 11/15/25
   111,615 
     Intesa Sanpaolo SpA 144A     
USD 100,000   5.02%, 06/26/24   105,581 
 150,000   5.71%, 01/15/26   163,482 
     Intesa Sanpaolo SpA Reg S     
EUR 100,000   2.86%, 04/23/25   120,287 
 100,000   3.93%, 09/15/26   125,716 
 200,000   6.63%, 09/13/23   264,383 
 100,000   Intesa Sanpaolo Vita SpA Reg S
4.75% (Euribor 6 Month ACT/360+4.82%), 12/31/49 (o)
   121,271 
     Leonardo Finmeccanica SpA     
 100,000   4.88%, 03/24/25   130,718 
 100,000   5.25%, 01/21/22   122,735 
 100,000   Nexi SpA Reg S
1.75%, 10/31/24
   116,427 
 68,750   Sisal Group SpA Reg S
7.00%, 07/31/23
   78,697 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Italy: (continued)     
EUR 100,000   Societa Cattolica di Assicurazioni
SC Reg S
4.25% (Euribor 3 Month
ACT/360+4.46%), 12/14/47
  $118,800 
     Telecom Italia SpA     
 100,000   5.25%, 03/17/55   138,219 
GBP 150,000   5.88%, 05/19/23   211,483 
USD 200,000   Telecom Italia SpA 144A
5.30%, 05/30/24
   216,695 
     Telecom Italia SpA Reg S     
EUR 100,000   2.38%, 10/12/27   117,610 
 200,000   2.88%, 01/28/26   241,878 
 100,000   3.00%, 09/30/25   122,021 
 250,000   3.63%, 05/25/26   313,591 
 200,000   4.00%, 04/11/24   249,372 
 150,000   5.25%, 02/10/22   185,894 
     UniCredit SpA Reg S     
 200,000   2.00% (EUR Swap Annual
5 Year+2.40%), 09/23/29
   217,406 
 200,000   2.73% (EUR Swap Annual
5 Year+2.80%), 01/15/32
   216,728 
 200,000   4.38% (EUR Swap Annual
5 Year+4.32%), 01/03/27
   240,576 
 200,000   6.95%, 10/31/22   258,934 
     Unione di Banche Italiane SpA Reg S     
 150,000   4.45% (EUR Swap Annual
5 Year+4.24%), 09/15/27
   181,782 
 100,000   5.88% (EUR Swap Annual
5 Year+5.75%), 03/04/29
   127,738 
 200,000   Unipol Gruppo SpA Reg S
3.00%, 03/18/25
   241,418 
 100,000   UnipolSai Assicurazioni SpA Reg S
5.75% (Euribor 3 Month
ACT/360+5.18%), 12/31/49 (o)
   121,869 
         7,263,114 
Japan: 1.5%     
     SoftBank Group Corp. Reg S     
USD 200,000   4.75%, 09/19/24   203,479 
 200,000   5.13%, 09/19/27   202,498 
 200,000   5.38%, 07/30/22   206,623 
 250,000   6.00% (USD ICE Swap Rate
11:00am NY 5 Year+4.23%),
12/31/99 (o)
   232,125 
 350,000   6.25%, 04/15/28   380,316 
 200,000   6.88% (USD ICE Swap Rate
11:00am NY 5 Year+4.85%),
12/31/99 (o)
   191,040 
         1,416,081 
Kazakhstan: 0.3%     
     KazMunayGas National Co. JSC 144A     
 100,000   4.75%, 04/19/27   112,923 
 125,000   5.75%, 04/19/47   155,523 
         268,446 
Luxembourg: 8.4%     
 150,000   Adecoagro SA 144A
6.00%, 09/21/27
   150,724 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Luxembourg: (continued)     
EUR 100,000   ADLER Group SA Reg S
3.25%, 08/05/25
  $115,174 
     Altice Financing SA 144A     
USD 250,000   5.00%, 01/15/28   242,829 
 200,000   7.50%, 05/15/26   209,000 
EUR 100,000   Altice Finco SA Reg S
4.75%, 01/15/28
   105,438 
 100,000   Altice France Holding SA Reg S
8.00%, 05/15/27
   122,528 
GBP 100,000   Amigo Luxembourg SA Reg S
7.63%, 01/15/24
   81,073 
     ArcelorMittal SA     
USD 100,000   3.60%, 07/16/24   104,138 
 100,000   4.55%, 03/11/26   107,727 
 75,000   7.00%, 03/01/41   90,484 
 75,000   7.25%, 10/15/39   91,773 
     ArcelorMittal SA Reg S     
EUR 100,000   1.00%, 05/19/23   116,236 
 100,000   1.75%, 11/19/25   116,423 
 100,000   2.25%, 01/17/24   119,893 
 200,000   ARD Finance SA Reg S
5.75% 06/30/27
   226,009 
     Ardagh Packaging Finance Plc / Ardagh Holdings USA, Inc. 144A     
USD 150,000   4.13%, 08/15/26   153,187 
 125,000   5.25%, 08/15/27   128,839 
 100,000   6.00%, 02/15/25   103,475 
EUR 175,000   Ardagh Packaging Finance Plc / Ardagh Holdings USA, Inc. Reg S
2.13%, 08/15/26
   199,956 
GBP 101,000   Cabot Financial Luxembourg SA Reg
S 7.50%, 10/01/23
   132,552 
EUR 150,000   Cirsa Finance International SARL 144A
6.25%, 12/20/23
   155,536 
 100,000   Codere Finance SA Reg S
6.75%, 11/01/21
   57,194 
USD 150,000   Consolidated Energy Finance SA 144A
6.88%, 06/15/25
   139,781 
 100,000   Cosan Luxembourg SA 144A
7.00%, 01/20/27 †
   106,438 
EUR 100,000   CPI Property Group SA Reg S
4.88% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+4.94%), 12/31/99
   112,807 
 100,000   Crystal Almond SARL Reg S
4.25%, 10/15/24
   113,270 
USD 100,000   CSN Resources SA 144A
7.63%, 02/13/23
   103,900 
EUR 100,000   Eurofins Scientific SE Reg S
3.25% (Euribor 3 Month ACT/360+5.17%), 12/31/99
   114,630 
 250,000   Fiat Chrysler Finance Europe SENC Reg S
4.75%, 07/15/22
   309,644 
 200,000   Garfunkelux Holdco 3 SA Reg S
7.50%, 08/01/22
   232,877 


 

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VANECK VECTORS INTERNATIONAL HIGH YIELD BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Luxembourg: (continued)     
EUR 100,000   Gestamp Funding Luxembourg SA Reg S
3.50%, 05/15/23
  $115,314 
 100,000   Holcim Finance Luxembourg SA Reg S
3.00% (Euribor ICE Swap Rate 5 Year+3.07%), 12/31/99 (o)
   118,846 
 200,000   INEOS Group Holdings SA Reg S
5.38%, 08/01/24
   232,756 
 200,000   Intralot Capital Luxembourg SA Reg S
5.25%, 09/15/24
   76,618 
 150,000   Lincoln Financing SARL Reg S
3.63%, 04/01/24
   166,865 
     Matterhorn Telecom SA Reg S     
 100,000   3.13%, 09/15/26   110,678 
 100,000   4.00%, 11/15/27   114,160 
USD 200,000   MHP Lux SA 144A
6.95%, 04/03/26
   201,520 
     Millicom International Cellular SA 144A     
 100,000   5.13%, 01/15/28   105,150 
 100,000   6.25%, 03/25/29   110,781 
     Minerva Luxembourg SA 144A     
 75,000   5.88%, 01/19/28   78,020 
 150,000   6.50%, 09/20/26   156,189 
EUR 100,000   Mytilineos Financial Partners SA Reg S
2.50%, 12/01/24
   118,861 
USD 100,000   Nexa Resources SA 144A
6.50%, 01/18/28
   111,562 
 250,000   Puma International Financing SA 144A
5.00%, 01/24/26
   207,125 
 200,000   Rede D’or Finance SARL 144A
4.50%, 01/22/30
   197,000 
EUR 100,000   Rossini SARL Reg S
6.75%, 10/30/25
   121,802 
USD 200,000   Rumo Luxembourg SARL 144A
7.38%, 02/09/24
   209,300 
 250,000   Sberbank of Russia Via SB Capital SA 144A
5.13%, 10/29/22
   262,625 
EUR 100,000   SES SA Reg S 4.63% (EUR Swap Annual
5 Year+4.66%), 12/29/49 (o)
   118,494 
 100,000   SIG Combibloc Purchase Co. SARL Reg S
2.13%, 06/18/25
   119,062 
 100,000   Summer BC Holdco B SARL Reg S
5.75%, 10/31/26
   115,325 
 100,000   Telecom Italia Finance SA
7.75%, 01/24/33
   167,945 
USD 200,000   Telenet Finance Luxembourg Notes SARL 144A
5.50%, 03/01/28
   211,100 
EUR 100,000   TLG Finance SARL Reg S
3.38% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+3.98%), 12/31/99 (o)
   114,560 
USD 11,000   Trafigura Funding SA 144A
5.25%, 03/19/23
   10,928 
 100,000   Ultrapar International SA 144A
5.25%, 10/06/26
   107,732 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Luxembourg: (continued)     
EUR 100,000   Vivion Investments SARL Reg S
3.00%, 08/08/24
  $103,654 
USD 100,000   VTB Bank SA 144A
6.95%, 10/17/22
   105,879 
         8,153,386 
Malta: 0.0%     
 32,000   Nyrstar Holdings Plc Reg S
0.00%, 07/31/26 ^
   21,240 
Marshall Islands: 0.1%     
 100,000   Teekay Offshore Partners LP / Teekay Offshore Finance Corp. 144A
8.50%, 07/15/23
   84,761 
Mauritius: 0.4%     
 200,000   MTN Mauritius Investments Ltd. 144A
4.76%, 11/11/24
   206,050 
 200,000   Network i2i Ltd. 144A
5.65% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+4.28%), 12/31/99 (o)
   200,800 
         406,850 
Mexico: 4.6%     
 100,000   Axtel SAB de CV 144A
6.38%, 11/14/24
   104,150 
 150,000   BBVA Bancomer SA 144A
6.75%, 09/30/22
   161,662 
 200,000   Braskem Idesa SAPI 144A
7.45%, 11/15/29
   189,404 
     Cemex SAB de CV 144A     
 200,000   5.70%, 01/11/25   205,600 
 100,000   7.38%, 06/05/27   110,276 
 100,000   7.75%, 04/16/26   105,925 
EUR 150,000   Cemex SAB de CV Reg S
2.75%, 12/05/24
   173,663 
USD 100,000   Credito Real SAB de CV SOFOM ER
144A
9.50%, 02/07/26 †
   98,100 
 100,000   Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV 144A
5.95% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.28%), 12/31/99 (o)
   106,375 
 200,000   Nemak SAB de CV 144A
4.75%, 01/23/25
   205,675 
     Petróleos Mexicanos     
 50,000   4.50%, 01/23/26   44,165 
 175,000   5.35%, 02/12/28   149,702 
 225,000   5.95%, 01/28/31   188,606 
 200,000   6.35%, 02/12/48   153,000 
 75,000   6.38%, 01/23/45   56,952 
 175,000   6.49%, 01/23/27   163,012 
 250,000   6.50%, 03/13/27   232,785 
 125,000   6.50%, 01/23/29   111,644 
 200,000   6.63%, 06/15/35   165,023 
 350,000   6.75%, 09/21/47   272,263 
 300,000   6.84%, 01/23/30   268,470 
 200,000   6.88%, 08/04/26   192,480 
 200,000   6.95%, 01/28/60   156,655 
 450,000   7.69%, 01/23/50   374,542 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Mexico: (continued)     
     Petróleos Mexicanos Reg S     
EUR100,000   2.75%, 04/21/27  $95,027 
 100,000   4.75%, 02/26/29   102,507 
 100,000   4.88%, 02/21/28   103,870 
 50,000   5.50%, 02/24/25   59,824 
     Unifin Financiera SAB de CV 144A     
USD100,000   7.00%, 01/15/25   81,313 
 100,000   7.25%, 09/27/23   88,001 
         4,520,671 
Morocco: 0.3%     
     OCP SA 144A     
 150,000   5.63%, 04/25/24   163,409 
 100,000   6.88%, 04/25/44   125,746 
         289,155 
Netherlands: 11.5%     
     Braskem Netherlands Finance BV 144A     
 100,000   4.50%, 01/10/28   96,427 
 125,000   4.50%, 01/31/30   115,600 
 50,000   8.50% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+8.22%), 01/23/81   50,863 
EUR 125,000   Dufry One BV Reg S
2.50%, 10/15/24
   132,061 
 100,000   ELM BV for Firmenich International SA Reg S
3.75% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+4.39%), 12/31/99
   121,436 
USD 125,000   Embraer Netherlands Finance BV
5.40%, 02/01/27
   119,065 
 200,000   Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV
5.25%, 04/15/23
   213,500 
EUR 200,000   Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV Reg S
3.75%, 03/29/24
   250,391 
USD 200,000   Greenko Dutch BV 144A
5.25%, 07/24/24
   205,832 
 200,000   IHS Netherlands Holdco BV 144A
8.00%, 09/18/27
   204,500 
 114,000   Indo Energy Finance II BV 144A
6.38%, 01/24/23
   114,434 
EUR 100,000   Intertrust Group BV Reg S
3.38%, 11/15/25
   116,925 
 100,000   IPD 3 BV Reg S
4.50%, 07/15/22
   108,331 
USD 150,000   Kazakhstan Temir Zholy Finance BV 144A
6.95%, 07/10/42
   206,059 
 125,000   Koninklijke KPN NV 144A
7.00% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 10 Year+5.21%), 03/28/73
   131,032 
     Metinvest BV 144A     
 50,000   7.75%, 04/23/23 †   51,291 
 100,000   8.50%, 04/23/26   101,385 
 195,028   MV24 Capital BV 144A
6.75%, 06/01/34
   196,493 
EUR 100,000   Naturgy Finance BV Reg S
4.13% (EUR Swap Annual 8 Year+3.35%), 11/29/49 (o)
   121,376 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Netherlands: (continued)     
EUR 100,000   OCI NV Reg S
3.13%, 11/01/24
  $115,086 
     Petrobras Global Finance BV     
USD 75,000   4.38%, 05/20/23   79,714 
EUR 100,000   4.75%, 01/14/25   129,560 
USD 331,000   5.09%, 01/15/30   346,102 
 200,000   5.30%, 01/27/25   223,252 
 150,000   5.75%, 02/01/29   167,086 
 250,000   6.00%, 01/27/28   280,884 
 200,000   6.25%, 03/17/24   225,198 
 150,000   6.75%, 01/27/41   167,158 
 275,000   6.85%, 12/31/99   296,312 
 100,000   6.88%, 01/20/40   112,776 
 150,000   6.90%, 03/19/49   169,971 
 150,000   7.25%, 03/17/44   173,606 
 275,000   7.38%, 01/17/27   331,719 
 175,000   8.75%, 05/23/26   223,344 
EUR 41,000   Phoenix PIB Dutch Finance BV Reg S
3.63%, 07/30/21
   49,000 
 200,000   PPF Telecom Group BV Reg S
3.13%, 03/27/26
   235,182 
 100,000   Q-Park Holding I BV Reg S
2.00%, 03/01/27
   100,017 
 225,000   Repsol International Finance BV Reg S
4.50% (EUR Swap Annual 10 Year+4.20%), 03/25/75
   271,920 
 150,000   Saipem Finance International BV Reg S
3.75%, 09/08/23
   178,135 
 125,000   Samvardhana Motherson Automotive Systems Group BV Reg S
1.80%, 07/06/24
   133,567 
 100,000   Sigma Holdco BV Reg S
5.75%, 05/15/26
   111,807 
USD 100,000   Stars Group Holdings BV / Stars Group US Co-Borrower LLC 144A
7.00%, 07/15/26
   105,900 
EUR 104,875   Summer BidCo BV Reg S
9.75% 11/15/25 †
   123,547 
     Telefonica Europe BV Reg S     
 100,000   2.63% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+2.33%), 12/31/99   114,592 
 100,000   3.00% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+2.45%), 12/31/99 (o)   115,247 
 100,000   3.75% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+3.86%), 12/31/49 (o)   118,364 
 100,000   3.88% (EUR Swap Annual 8 Year+2.97%), 12/31/99 (o)   118,604 
 200,000   4.38% (EUR Swap Annual 6 Year+4.11%), 12/31/99 (o)   242,144 
 100,000   5.88% (EUR Swap Annual 10 Year+4.30%), 03/31/49   126,674 
 175,000   TenneT Holding BV Reg S
3.00% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+2.53%), 12/31/99 (o)
   210,693 


 

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VANECK VECTORS INTERNATIONAL HIGH YIELD BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Netherlands: (continued)     
     Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands II BV Reg S     
EUR 100,000   1.13%, 10/15/24  $102,305 
 100,000   1.25%, 03/31/23   108,652 
     Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III BV     
USD 350,000   2.80%, 07/21/23   332,591 
 350,000   3.15%, 10/01/26   308,656 
 250,000   4.10%, 10/01/46   208,430 
 150,000   6.00%, 04/15/24   151,200 
 200,000   6.75%, 03/01/28 †   210,440 
 125,000   7.13%, 01/31/25   129,779 
EUR 200,000   Trivium Packaging Finance BV Reg S
3.75%, 08/15/26
   231,032 
 100,000   United Group BV Reg S
4.88%, 07/01/24
   116,850 
USD 100,000   UPC Holding BV 144A
5.50%, 01/15/28
   103,437 
     VEON Holdings BV 144A     
 100,000   4.00%, 04/09/25   104,461 
 100,000   7.25%, 04/26/23   110,625 
 100,000   7.50%, 03/01/22   108,066 
EUR 100,000   VZ Vendor Financing BV Reg S
2.50%, 01/31/24
   114,155 
     ZF Europe Finance BV Reg S     
 100,000   2.00%, 02/23/26   108,864 
 100,000   3.00%, 10/23/29   106,147 
USD 314,000   Ziggo BV 144A
5.50%, 01/15/27
   326,354 
     Ziggo BV Reg S     
EUR 100,000   2.88%, 01/15/30   113,968 
 90,000   4.25%, 01/15/27   108,040 
         11,258,214 
Norway: 0.2%     
USD 150,000   Aker BP ASA 144A
5.88%, 03/31/25
   155,003 
Peru: 0.4%     
 100,000   Orazul Energy Egenor SCA 144A
5.63%, 04/28/27
   103,857 
 200,000   Peru LNG Srl 144A
5.38%, 03/22/30
   153,712 
 100,000   Volcan Cia Minera SAA 144A
5.38%, 02/02/22
   101,020 
         358,589 
Portugal: 0.5%     
EUR 100,000   Banco Comercial Portugues SA Reg S
3.87% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+4.23%), 03/27/30
   103,695 
 100,000   Caixa Geral de Depositos SA Reg S
5.75% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+5.50%), 06/28/28
   125,594 
 200,000   EDP - Energias de Portugal SA Reg S
4.50% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+4.29%), 04/30/79
   251,853 
         481,142 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Romania: 0.1%     
EUR 100,000   RCS & RDS SA Reg S
2.50%, 02/05/25
  $111,474 
Singapore: 0.7%     
USD 250,000   ABJA Investment Co. Pte Ltd. Reg S
5.95%, 07/31/24
   261,162 
 150,000   Bakrie Telecom Pte Ltd. Reg S
11.50%, 05/07/15 (d) *
   1,969 
 200,000   Medco Platinum Road Pte Ltd. 144A
6.75%, 01/30/25
   194,577 
 200,000   Theta Capital Pte Ltd. Reg S
6.75%, 10/31/26
   165,500 
EUR 34,000   Trafigura Group Pte Ltd. Reg S
7.50% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+10.82%), 12/31/99 (o)
   38,717 
         661,925 
South Africa: 0.4%     
     Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. 144A     
USD 100,000   6.75%, 08/06/23   95,152 
 100,000   7.13%, 02/11/25   93,930 
 100,000   8.45%, 08/10/28   95,642 
 134,202   South Africa Ltd. 144A
3.00%12/31/22
   1,342 
 100,000   Transnet SOC Ltd. 144A
4.00%, 07/26/22
   99,631 
         385,697 
South Korea: 0.1%     
 100,000   Woori Bank 144A
4.25% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+2.66%), 12/31/99 (o)
   103,249 
Spain: 1.8%     
EUR 100,000   Abanca Corp. Bancaria SA Reg S
6.13% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+5.93%), 01/18/29
   121,272 
 100,000   Abengoa SA
0.00%, 03/31/27 (s) *
   584 
     Banco de Sabadell SA Reg S     
 100,000   1.75%, 05/10/24   115,004 
 100,000   5.63%, 05/06/26   123,548 
     Bankia SA Reg S     
 100,000   1.13%, 11/12/26   117,674 
 100,000   3.38% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+3.35%), 03/15/27   118,801 
 100,000   3.75% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+3.62%), 02/15/29   122,699 
 100,000   Cellnex Telecom SA Reg S
2.38%, 01/16/24
   122,600 
 200,000   Cellnex Telecom SAU Reg S
3.13%, 07/27/22
   244,966 
 100,000   El Corte Ingles SA Reg S
3.00%, 03/15/24
   115,535 
 275,000   Grifols SA Reg S
3.20%, 05/01/25
   319,999 
 125,000   Grupo Antolin-Irausa SA Reg S
3.25%, 04/30/24
   129,137 
     Grupo Isolux Corsan SA     
 302   0.25%, 12/30/21 (d) *   1 
 56,417   6.00%, 12/30/21 (d) *   526 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Spain: (continued)     
EUR 100,000   Obrascon Huarte Lain SA Reg S
5.50%, 03/15/23
  $56,030 
         1,708,376 
Sweden: 1.5%     
 175,000   Akelius Residential Property AB Reg S
3.88% (Euribor ICE Swap Rate 5 Year+3.49%), 10/05/78
   210,064 
 100,000   Dometic Group AB Reg S
3.00%, 05/08/26
   116,445 
USD 100,000   Ericsson LM
4.13%, 05/15/22
   103,437 
EUR 100,000   Heimstaden Bostad AB Reg S
3.25% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+3.67%), 12/31/99
   115,391 
 300,000   Intrum AB Reg S
3.13%, 07/15/24
   330,658 
USD 100,000   Stena AB 144A
7.00%, 02/01/24
   95,365 
EUR 100,000   Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Reg S
1.88%, 03/01/24
   122,320 
 200,000   Verisure Midholding AB Reg S
5.75%, 12/01/23
   232,202 
 100,000   Volvo Car AB Reg S
2.00%, 01/24/25
   116,631 
         1,442,513 
Thailand: 0.2%     
USD 200,000   Bangkok Bank PCL 144A
3.73% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+1.90%), 09/25/34
   196,236 
Turkey: 2.2%     
 150,000   Akbank T.A.S. 144A
5.13%, 03/31/25
   139,003 
 100,000   Arcelik AS 144A
5.00%, 04/03/23
   99,827 
 200,000   KOC Holding AS 144A
5.25%, 03/15/23
   199,778 
 200,000   QNB Finansbank AS 144A
4.88%, 05/19/22
   199,036 
 200,000   TC Ziraat Bankasi AS 144A
5.13%, 05/03/22
   194,430 
 100,000   Turk Telekomunikasyon AS 144A
4.88%, 06/19/24
   96,876 
 200,000   Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS 144A
5.80%, 04/11/28 †
   193,884 
 200,000   Turkiye Garanti Bankasi AS 144A
5.25%, 09/13/22
   197,500 
     Turkiye Is Bankasi AS 144A     
 100,000   6.00%, 10/24/22   97,378 
 250,000   6.13%, 04/25/24   237,450 
 100,000   Turkiye Sise ve Cam Fabrikalari AS 144A
6.95%, 03/14/26 †
   101,479 
     Turkiye Vakiflar Bankasi TAO 144A     
 100,000   5.75%, 01/30/23   96,130 
 100,000   6.00%, 11/01/22   96,908 
     Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi AS 144A     
 100,000   5.50%, 12/06/22   97,297 
 50,000   5.75%, 02/24/22   49,687 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
         
Turkey: (continued)     
EUR 100,000   5.85%, 06/21/24  $94,955 
         2,191,618 
United Arab Emirates: 0.4%     
 200,000   Kuwait Projects Co. SPC Ltd. Reg S
4.23%, 10/29/26
   199,783 
 200,000   Oztel Holdings SPC Ltd. 144A
5.63%, 10/24/23
   200,380 
         400,163 
United Kingdom: 8.1%     
GBP 100,000   Anglian Water Osprey Financing Plc Reg S
4.00%, 03/08/26
   127,574 
USD 50,000   AngloGold Ashanti Holdings Plc
6.50%, 04/15/40 †
   61,708 
GBP 100,000   Arqiva Broadcast Finance Plc Reg S
6.75%, 09/30/23
   133,315 
USD 100,000   Aston Martin Capital Holdings Ltd. 144A
6.50%, 04/15/22 †
   100,631 
GBP 100,000   Centrica Plc Reg S
5.25% (GBP Swap 5 Year+3.61%), 04/10/75
   136,088 
USD 200,000   Connect Finco SARL / Connect US Finco LLC 144A
6.75%, 10/01/26
   201,750 
GBP 100,000   Co-Operative Group Ltd. Reg S
5.13%, 05/17/24
   135,862 
USD 100,000   Drax Finco Plc 144A
6.63%, 11/01/25
   104,875 
 200,000   eG Global Finance Plc 144A
6.75%, 02/07/25
   196,300 
EUR 100,000   eG Global Finance Plc Reg S
4.38%, 02/07/25
   106,881 
 100,000   Ellaktor Value Plc Reg S
6.38%, 12/15/24
   99,449 
USD 200,000   Evraz Plc 144A
5.38%, 03/20/23
   215,140 
     FCE Bank Plc Reg S     
EUR 150,000   1.13%, 02/10/22   172,159 
 150,000   1.62%, 05/11/23   170,460 
GBP 100,000   Galaxy Bidco Ltd. Reg S
6.50%, 07/31/26
   132,683 
USD 200,000   Gazprom PJSC via Gaz Finance Plc 144A
4.60% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+.00%), 10/15/99
   200,091 
GBP 100,000   GKN Holdings Ltd. Reg S
4.63%, 05/12/32
   125,583 
 150,000   Heathrow Finance Plc Reg S
5.75%, 03/03/25
   195,890 
     Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Plc Reg S     
EUR 100,000   2.20%, 01/15/24   99,019 
GBP 125,000   3.88%, 03/01/23   150,110 
 100,000   Jerrold Finco Plc Reg S
6.13%, 01/15/24
   124,369 
 100,000   Ladbrokes Group Finance Plc Reg S
5.13%, 09/16/22
   133,528 


 

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VANECK VECTORS INTERNATIONAL HIGH YIELD BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
United Kingdom: (continued)     
EUR 100,000   LHC3 Plc Reg S
9.00% 08/15/24
  $116,805 
     Lloyds Banking Group Plc 144A     
USD 50,000   6.41% (ICE LIBOR USD
3 Month+1.50%), 01/29/49 (o) †
   59,277 
 50,000   6.66% (ICE LIBOR USD
3 Month+1.27%), 12/29/49 (o)
   60,777 
 200,000   MARB BondCo Plc 144A
6.88%, 01/19/25
   206,960 
GBP 150,000   Marks & Spencer Plc Reg S
6.00%, 06/12/25
   210,808 
 100,000   Mclaren Finance Plc Reg S
5.00%, 08/01/22
   119,061 
EUR 100,000   NAK Naftogaz Ukraine via Kondor Finance Plc Reg S
7.13%, 07/19/24
   112,071 
GBP 100,000   Pinewood Finance Co. Ltd. Reg S
3.25%, 09/30/25
   128,662 
EUR 100,000   Playtech Plc Reg S
3.75%, 10/12/23
   115,266 
USD 200,000   Polyus Finance Plc 144A
5.25%, 02/07/23
   213,780 
     Rolls-Royce Plc Reg S     
EUR 100,000   0.88%, 05/09/24   105,503 
 300,000   1.63%, 05/09/28   296,250 
GBP 100,000   Shop Direct Funding Plc Reg S
7.75%, 11/15/22
   126,859 
USD 100,000   Standard Chartered Plc 144A
7.01% (ICE LIBOR USD
3 Month+1.46%), 07/29/49 (o)
   121,803 
GBP 100,000   Stonegate Pub Co. Financing 2019 Plc Reg S
8.00%, 07/13/25
   121,542 
 100,000   Stretford 79 Plc Reg S
6.75%, 07/15/24
   130,901 
USD 200,000   Tullow Oil Plc 144A
7.00%, 03/01/25
   105,500 
 18,000   Ukraine Railways Via Shortline Plc Reg S
9.88%, 09/15/21
   18,244 
 200,000   Vedanta Resources Finance II Plc 144A
9.25%, 04/23/26
   125,600 
 150,000   Vedanta Resources Ltd. 144A
6.13%, 08/09/24
   88,167 
 250,000   Virgin Media Finance Plc 144A
5.00%, 07/15/30
   249,062 
     Virgin Media Secured Finance Plc 144A     
 125,000   5.50%, 08/15/26   130,278 
 100,000   5.50%, 05/15/29   107,000 
GBP 200,000   Virgin Media Secured Finance Plc Reg S
5.00%, 04/15/27
   268,265 
EUR 100,000   Viridian Group FinanceCo Plc / Viridian Power & Energy Reg S
4.00%, 09/15/25
   115,669 
USD 200,000   Vmed O2 UK Financing I Plc 144A
4.25%, 01/31/31
   200,500 
 175,000   Vodafone Group Plc     
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
United Kingdom: (continued)     
     7.00% (USD Swap Semi 30/360
5 Year+4.87%), 04/04/79
  $207,829 
     Vodafone Group Plc Reg S     
EUR 400,000   3.67% (EUR Swap Annual
5 Year+2.67%), 01/03/79
   472,929 
USD 200,000   6.25% (USD Swap Semi 30/360
5 Year+3.05%), 10/03/78
   216,250 
EUR 100,000   Walnut Bidco Plc Reg S
6.75%, 08/01/24
   113,239 
GBP 100,000   William Hill Plc Reg S
4.88%, 09/07/23
   138,028 
         7,926,350 
United States: 3.0%     
USD 150,000   AerCap Global Aviation Trust 144A
6.50% (ICE LIBOR USD
3 Month+4.30%), 06/15/45
   133,125 
 50,000   Braskem America Finance Co. 144A
7.13%, 07/22/41
   53,438 
EUR 100,000   CGG Holding US, Inc. Reg S
7.88%, 05/01/23
   115,843 
USD 100,000   Cott Holdings, Inc. 144A
5.50%, 04/01/25
   103,375 
 150,000   Dresdner Funding Trust I 144A
8.15%, 06/30/31
   220,061 
     JBS USA LUX SA / JBS USA Finance, Inc. 144A     
 100,000   5.75%, 06/15/25   103,050 
 100,000   6.75%, 02/15/28   110,110 
     JBS USA LUX SA / JBS USA Food Co. / JBS USA Finance, Inc. 144A     
 100,000   5.50%, 01/15/30   108,875 
 150,000   6.50%, 04/15/29   168,769 
 100,000   Kronos Acquisition Holdings, Inc. 144A
9.00%, 08/15/23
   101,438 
     Mercer International, Inc.     
 41,000   5.50%, 01/15/26 †   38,924 
 50,000   6.50%, 02/01/24   50,375 
 160,000   Navios Maritime Holdings, Inc. / Navios Maritime Finance II US, Inc. 144A
7.38%, 01/15/22
   76,800 
 100,000   NBM US Holdings, Inc. 144A
6.63%, 08/06/29
   108,010 
 50,000   Resolute Forest Products, Inc.
5.88%, 05/15/23
   49,557 
 207,297   Rio Oil Finance Trust 144A
9.25%, 07/06/24
   228,029 
 300,000   Sasol Financing USA LLC
5.88%, 03/27/24
   290,925 
 100,000   Stillwater Mining Co. 144A
7.13%, 06/27/25
   105,885 
 50,000   Terraform Global Operating LLC 144A
6.13%, 03/01/26
   50,678 
 100,000   Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Co. LLC
6.15%, 02/01/36 †
   100,325 
 200,000   Vertical US Newco, Inc. 144A
5.25%, 07/15/27
   206,215 
 275,000   ZF North America Capital, Inc. 144A
4.75%, 04/29/25
   284,969 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
United States: (continued)     
EUR 100,000   ZF North America Capital, Inc. Reg S
2.75%, 04/27/23
  $117,460 
         2,926,236 
Total Corporate Bonds
(Cost: $95,385,677)
   94,985,483 
           
Number
of Shares
         
GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS: 0.5%     
Azerbaijan: 0.2%     
USD 200,000   State Oil Co. of the Azerbaijan Republic Reg S
6.95%, 03/18/30
   238,123 
Costa Rica: 0.1%     
 100,000   Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad Reg S
6.95%, 11/10/21
   98,376 
Turkey: 0.2%     
     Turkiye Ihracat Kredi Bankasi AS 144A     
 100,000   6.13%, 05/03/24   95,671 
 100,000   8.25%, 01/24/24   101,671 
         197,342 
Total Government Obligations
(Cost: $534,022)
   533,841 
Number
of Shares
      Value 
           
COMMON STOCK: 0.0%
(Cost: $5,626)
     
Canada: 0.0%     
 988   Tervita Corp. *  $1,297 
           
WARRANTS: 0.0%
(Cost: $10,977)
     
Spain: 0.0%     
 138   Grupo Isolux Corsan SA
(EUR 0.00, expiring 12/30/21) * # ∞
   0 
Total Investments Before Collateral for Securities Loaned: 97.9%
(Cost: $95,936,302)
   95,520,621 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT HELD AS COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES ON LOAN: 2.0%
(Cost: $1,894,265)
     
Money Market Fund: 2.0%     
 1,894,265   State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio   1,894,265 
Total Investments: 99.9%
(Cost: $97,830,567)
   97,414,886 
Other assets less liabilities: 0.1%   132,204 
NET ASSETS: 100.0%  $97,547,090 


 

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  51 

VANECK VECTORS INTERNATIONAL HIGH YIELD BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

Definitions:

CAD Canadian Dollar
EUR Euro
GBP British Pound
USD United States Dollar

 

Footnotes:

(d) Security in default
(o) Perpetual Maturity - the date shown is the next call date
(s) The rate shown reflects the rate in effect at the end of the reporting period. Coupon adjusts periodically based upon a predetermined schedule
^ Zero Coupon Bond
* Non-income producing
Security fully or partially on loan. Total market value of securities on loan is $2,777,290.
# Security has been valued in good faith pursuant to guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. The aggregate value of fair valued securities is $0 which represents 0.0% of net assets.
Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs that factor in discount for lack of marketability and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy
Reg S Security was purchased pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts from registration securities offered and sold outside of the United States. Such a security cannot be sold in the United States without either an effective registration statement filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, or pursuant to an exemption from registration.
144A Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or otherwise restricted. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, unless otherwise noted, and the value amounted to $33,259,040, or 34.1% of net assets.

 

Summary of Investments by Sector
Excluding Collateral for Securities Loaned
  % of Investments      Value 
Basic Materials            8.9%            $8,479,301 
Communications   16.3    15,534,260 
Consumer, Cyclical   10.8    10,300,838 
Consumer, Non-cyclical   9.6    9,162,097 
Diversified   0.5    444,673 
Energy   11.8    11,282,006 
Financial   27.8    26,552,246 
Government   0.5    533,841 
Industrial   8.3    7,890,473 
Technology   0.7    706,458 
Utilities   4.8    4,634,428 
    100.0%  $95,520,621 

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of October 31, 2020 is as follows:

 

   Level 1
Quoted
Prices
   Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
   Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
  Value 
Corporate Bonds*  $   $94,985,483     $   $94,985,483 
Government Obligations*       533,841          533,841 
Common Stock*   1,297              1,297 
Warrants*             0    0 
Money Market Fund   1,894,265              1,894,265 
Total  $1,895,562   $95,519,324     $0   $97,414,886 

 

* See Schedule of Investments for geographic sector breakouts.

 

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  52 

VANECK VECTORS INVESTMENT GRADE FLOATING RATE ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

October 31, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
FLOATING RATE NOTES: 99.7%     
      
Australia: 5.6%     
     Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. 144A     
$800,000   0.74% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.49%), 11/21/22  $805,089 
 625,000   0.74% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.46%), 05/17/21   626,556 
 800,000   0.98% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.71%), 05/19/22   806,844 
     Commonwealth Bank of Australia 144A     
 2,750,000   0.94% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.70%), 03/16/23   2,780,831 
 950,000   0.95% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.70%), 03/10/22   957,019 
 1,825,000   1.07% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.82%), 06/04/24   1,857,091 
 500,000   1.08% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.83%), 09/06/21   503,379 
 425,000   Macquarie Bank Ltd. 144A
0.71% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.45%), 11/24/21
   426,737 
 2,025,000   Macquarie Group Ltd. 144A
1.58% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.35%), 03/27/24
   2,044,218 
     National Australia Bank Ltd. 144A     
 1,575,000   0.66% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.41%), 12/13/22   1,581,708 
 1,825,000   0.82% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.60%), 04/12/23   1,842,109 
 500,000   0.96% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.71%), 11/04/21   503,116 
 800,000   0.98% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.72%), 05/22/22   807,311 
 400,000   1.11% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.89%), 01/10/22   403,552 
 425,000   1.22% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.00%), 07/12/21   427,864 
     Westpac Banking Corp.     
 1,175,000   0.61% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.39%), 01/13/23   1,181,258 
 800,000   0.79% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.57%), 01/11/23   806,688 
 800,000   0.94% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.71%), 06/28/22   807,474 
 2,750,000   1.00% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.72%), 05/15/23   2,784,237 
 1,825,000   1.00% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.77%), 02/26/24   1,851,699 
 400,000   1.07% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.85%), 01/11/22   403,393 
 425,000   1.12% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.85%), 08/19/21   427,869 
         24,636,042 
Canada: 4.3%     
     Bank of Montreal 400,000
0.65% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.40%), 09/10/21
   401,287 
Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
Canada: (continued)     
$800,000   0.80% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.57%), 03/26/22  $804,689 
 400,000   1.04% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.79%), 08/27/21   402,618 
 800,000   Bank of Nova Scotia
0.89% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.64%), 03/07/22
   805,789 
     Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce     
 4,550,000   0.89% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+.80%), 03/17/23   4,581,436 
 1,825,000   0.91% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.66%), 09/13/23   1,846,177 
 800,000   0.96% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.72%), 06/16/22   807,325 
 1,175,000   Enbridge, Inc. 0.77% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.50%), 02/18/22   1,175,148 
 1,175,000   Rogers Communications, Inc.
0.83% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.60%), 03/22/22
   1,181,900 
     Royal Bank of Canada     
 1,325,000   0.58% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.36%), 01/17/23   1,329,489 
 800,000   0.68% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.47%), 04/29/22   803,982 
 400,000   0.94% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.73%), 02/01/22   403,537 
     Toronto-Dominion Bank     
 3,650,000   0.57% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+.48%), 01/27/23†   3,661,674 
 600,000   0.68% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.43%), 06/11/21   601,573 
         18,806,624 
Cayman Islands: 0.8%     
     Tencent Holdings Ltd. 144A     
 800,000   0.82% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.60%), 01/19/23   793,616 
 2,750,000   1.13% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.91%), 04/11/24   2,739,811 
         3,533,427 
China / Hong Kong: 0.1%     
 400,000   AIA Group Ltd. 144A
0.75% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.52%), 09/20/21
   399,944 
France: 1.3%
 1,025,000   BPCE SA
1.14% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.88%), 05/31/22
   1,035,907 
     BPCE SA 144A     
 800,000   1.48% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.22%), 05/22/22   809,258 
 1,825,000   1.49% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.24%), 09/12/23†   1,855,611 


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
France: (continued)     
$1,850,000   Credit Agricole SA 144A
1.23% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.02%), 04/24/23
  $1,867,720 
         5,568,496 
Germany: 0.2%     
 750,000   Deutsche Bank AG
1.47% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.19%), 11/16/22
   745,719 
Japan: 8.9%     
     Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.     
 600,000   0.86% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.65%), 07/26/21   602,536 
 800,000   0.95% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.70%), 03/07/22   804,898 
 2,750,000   0.98% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.74%), 03/02/23   2,766,612 
 1,575,000   1.00% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.79%), 07/25/22   1,588,760 
 6,025,000   1.07% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.86%), 07/26/23   6,079,730 
 800,000   1.18% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.92%), 02/22/22   807,589 
 725,000   1.31% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.06%), 09/13/21   731,070 
     Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.     
 4,000,000   0.88% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.63%), 05/25/24   4,000,264 
 3,100,000   1.04% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.79%), 03/05/23   3,120,025 
 1,850,000   1.07% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.84%), 07/16/23   1,859,795 
 1,850,000   1.10% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.85%), 09/13/23   1,860,834 
 1,800,000   1.13% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.88%), 09/11/22   1,816,148 
 1,950,000   1.20% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.94%), 02/28/22   1,969,776 
 2,375,000   1.25% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.00%), 09/11/24   2,404,100 
 825,000   1.39% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.14%), 09/13/21   832,411 
     Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.     
 800,000   0.96% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.74%), 10/18/22   806,449 
 800,000   0.96% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.74%), 01/17/23   804,604 
 800,000   1.00% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.78%), 07/12/22   806,164 
 3,100,000   1.03% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.80%), 10/16/23†   3,119,551 
 1,825,000   1.08% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.86%), 07/19/23   1,841,471 
 425,000   1.34% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.11%), 07/14/21   428,105 
 400,000   1.36% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.14%), 10/19/21   403,921 
         39,454,813 
Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
Netherlands: 1.9%     
$800,000   ABN AMRO Bank NV 144A
0.82% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.57%), 08/27/21
  $803,758 
 775,000   BMW Finance NV 144A
1.05% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.79%), 08/12/22
   780,183 
 400,000   Cooperatieve Rabobank UA
1.05% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.83%), 01/10/22
   403,504 
     ING Groep NV     
 1,850,000   1.23% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.00%), 10/02/23†   1,877,628 
 1,575,000   1.37% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.15%), 03/29/22   1,591,422 
 1,825,000   Shell International Finance BV
0.65% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.40%), 11/13/23
   1,828,529 
 1,325,000   Siemens Financieringsmaatschappij NV 144A
0.85% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.61%), 03/16/22
   1,333,229 
         8,618,253 
New Zealand: 0.4%     
 1,825,000   ASB Bank Ltd. 144A
1.22% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.97%), 06/14/23
   1,856,147 
Norway: 0.2%     
 950,000   DNB Bank ASA 144A
0.86% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.62%), 12/02/22
   957,706 
Singapore: 0.7%     
     BOC Aviation Ltd. 144A     
 425,000   1.26% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.05%), 05/02/21   423,916 
 1,825,000   1.36% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.12%), 09/26/23   1,793,218 
 775,000   DBS Group Holdings Ltd. 144A
0.83% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.62%), 07/25/22
   778,070 
         2,995,204 
Spain: 1.0%     
     Banco Santander SA     
 1,800,000   1.34% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.12%), 04/12/23   1,809,928 
 1,800,000   1.35% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.09%), 02/23/23   1,806,955 
 800,000   1.78% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.56%), 04/11/22   807,906 
         4,424,789 
Sweden: 0.8%     
     Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB 144A     
 900,000   0.71% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.43%), 05/17/21   902,064 
 800,000   0.89% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.65%), 12/12/22   807,578 


 

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Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
Sweden: (continued)     
$1,000,000   Svenska Handelsbanken AB
0.73% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.47%), 05/24/21
  $1,002,680 
 800,000   Swedbank AB 144A
0.95% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.70%), 03/14/22
   805,736 
         3,518,058 
Switzerland: 3.4%     
 1,600,000   Credit Suisse AG
0.54% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+.45%), 02/04/22
   1,601,727 
     Credit Suisse Group AG 144A     
 1,800,000   1.45% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.20%), 12/14/23   1,815,869 
 2,725,000   1.49% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.24%), 06/12/24   2,751,809 
     UBS Group AG 144A     
 4,550,000   1.23% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.95%), 08/15/23   4,587,295 
 3,650,000   1.48% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.22%), 05/23/23   3,689,450 
 400,000   1.74% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.53%), 02/01/22   406,724 
         14,852,874 
United Kingdom: 8.9%     
     Barclays Plc     
 5,450,000   1.66% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.38%), 05/16/24   5,482,902 
 2,725,000   1.71% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.43%), 02/15/23   2,739,111 
 1,150,000   1.85% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.62%), 01/10/23   1,159,673 
 592,000   GlaxoSmithKline Capital Plc
0.61% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.35%), 05/14/21
   593,148 
     HSBC Holdings Plc     
 7,275,000   1.27% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.00%), 05/18/24   7,285,566 
 1,825,000   1.48% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.23%), 03/11/25   1,827,891 
 600,000   1.73% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.50%), 01/05/22   607,812 
 450,000   1.91% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.66%), 05/25/21   453,782 
 425,000   Lloyds Bank Plc
0.73% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.49%), 05/07/21
   425,907 
 400,000   Lloyds Banking Group Plc
1.03% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.80%), 06/21/21
   401,717 
 1,175,000   Reckitt Benckiser Treasury Services Plc 144A
0.78% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.56%), 06/24/22
   1,179,610 
Principal        
Amount      Value 
           
United Kingdom: (continued)     
     Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc     
$5,475,000   1.75% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.47%), 05/15/23  $5,511,693 
 2,750,000   1.78% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.55%), 06/25/24   2,772,662 
 600,000   Santander UK Plc
0.87% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.62%), 06/01/21
   601,756 
     Standard Chartered Plc 144A     
 2,175,000   1.37% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.15%), 01/20/23†   2,182,114 
 2,325,000   1.45% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.20%), 09/10/22   2,332,883 
 3,650,000   Vodafone Group Plc
1.22% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.99%), 01/16/24
   3,688,037 
         39,246,264 
United States: 61.2%     
     AbbVie, Inc. 144A     
 625,000   0.60% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.35%), 05/21/21   625,644 
 600,000   0.73% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.46%), 11/19/21   601,477 
 1,175,000   0.90% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.65%), 11/21/22   1,180,676 
     American Express Co.     
 650,000   0.81% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.53%), 05/17/21   651,517 
 825,000   0.85% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.60%), 11/05/21   828,929 
 1,400,000   0.87% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.62%), 05/20/22   1,408,460 
 1,825,000   0.97% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.75%), 08/03/23   1,847,600 
     American Honda Finance Corp.     
 825,000   0.60% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.35%), 06/11/21   826,656 
 800,000   0.73% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.45%), 02/15/22   802,540 
 800,000   0.77% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.54%), 06/27/22   804,749 
     Apple, Inc.     
 1,175,000   0.60% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.35%), 05/11/22   1,180,978 
 825,000   0.74% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.50%), 02/09/22   830,030 
 5,900,000   AT&T, Inc.
1.43% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.18%), 06/12/24
   6,036,522 
 875,000   Athene Global Funding 144A
1.46% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.23%), 07/01/22
   881,519 
 400,000   Aviation Capital Group LLC 144A
1.20% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.95%), 06/01/21
   394,243 


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
United States: (continued)     
     Bank of America Corp.     
$400,000   0.59% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.38%), 01/23/22  $400,240 
 1,325,000   0.88% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.65%), 06/25/22   1,329,525 
 5,475,000   1.02% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.77%), 02/05/26   5,478,584 
 5,475,000   1.04% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.79%), 03/05/24   5,511,623 
 1,850,000   1.17% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.96%), 07/23/24   1,872,765 
 5,475,000   1.21% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.00%), 04/24/23   5,529,583 
 1,175,000   1.38% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.16%), 01/20/23   1,188,051 
 800,000   1.39% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.18%), 10/21/22   807,801 
 1,175,000   BAT Capital Corp.
1.16% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.88%), 08/15/22
   1,181,487 
     Bayer US Finance II LLC 144A     
 1,025,000   0.86% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.63%), 06/25/21   1,027,334 
 4,575,000   1.26% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.01%), 12/15/23   4,614,641 
 600,000   BMW US Capital LLC 144A
0.75% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.50%), 08/13/21
   601,258 
     Caterpillar Financial Services Corp.     
 400,000   0.45% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.22%), 01/06/22   400,527 
 600,000   0.46% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.20%), 11/12/21   601,000 
 625,000   0.67% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.39%), 05/17/21   626,321 
 1,825,000   Chevron USA, Inc.
0.46% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.20%), 08/11/23
   1,827,909 
     Cigna Corp.     
 800,000   0.90% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.65%), 09/17/21   800,160 
 2,550,000   1.13% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.89%), 07/15/23   2,577,727 
     Citibank NA     
 600,000   0.78% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.57%), 07/23/21   601,781 
 800,000   0.80% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.53%), 02/19/22   801,251 
 2,350,000   0.85% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.60%), 05/20/22   2,355,917 
     Citigroup, Inc.     
 1,925,000   0.80% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.55%), 08/25/36   1,472,089 
 2,750,000   1.16% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.95%), 07/24/23   2,770,876 
 1,975,000   1.17% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.96%), 04/25/22   1,995,591 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
United States: (continued)     
$3,650,000   1.27% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.02%), 06/01/24  $3,685,497 
 600,000   1.32% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.07%), 12/08/21   605,741 
 5,475,000   1.38% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.10%), 05/17/24   5,538,286 
 600,000   1.40% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.19%), 08/02/21†   604,971 
 2,375,000   1.48% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.25%), 07/01/26   2,411,689 
 7,300,000   1.68% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.43%), 09/01/23   7,420,029 
 1,825,000   Comcast Corp.
0.87% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.63%), 04/15/24
   1,845,820 
 800,000   ConocoPhillips Co.
1.18% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.90%), 05/15/22
   804,909 
 525,000   Consolidated Edison Co. of New York, Inc.
0.63% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.40%), 06/25/21
   526,070 
 525,000   Constellation Brands, Inc.
0.98% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.70%), 11/15/21
   525,131 
     Daimler Finance North America LLC 144A     
 575,000   0.80% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.55%), 05/04/21   575,850 
 425,000   0.92% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.67%), 11/05/21   426,038 
 1,100,000   1.14% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.88%), 02/22/22   1,106,672 
 2,350,000   1.18% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.90%), 02/15/22   2,365,721 
 425,000   Dominion Energy Gas Holdings LLC
0.85% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.60%), 06/15/21
   426,344 
 3,650,000   Dominion Energy, Inc.
0.78% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.53%), 09/15/23
   3,660,721 
 400,000   Duke Energy Corp. 144A
0.76% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.50%), 05/14/21
   400,893 
 1,100,000   Duke Energy Progress LLC
0.43% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.18%), 02/18/22
   1,100,248 
     Exxon Mobil Corp.     
 1,150,000   0.61% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.33%), 08/16/22†   1,155,186 
 775,000   0.62% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.37%), 03/06/22†   778,637 
 4,550,000   Florida Power & Light Co.
0.60% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.38%), 07/28/23
   4,552,315 
 400,000   General Dynamics Corp.
0.63% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.38%), 05/11/21
   400,795 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
United States: (continued)     
$3,425,000   General Electric Capital Corp.
0.63% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.38%), 05/05/26
  $3,174,246 
 2,225,000   General Electric Co.
1.25% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.00%), 03/15/23
   2,229,160 
     General Motors Financial Co., Inc.     
 775,000   1.53% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.31%), 06/30/22   776,166 
 400,000   1.78% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.55%), 01/14/22   401,972 
     Gilead Sciences, Inc.     
 425,000   0.37% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.15%), 09/17/21   425,309 
 1,850,000   0.74% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.52%), 09/29/23   1,853,286 
     Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.     
 1,950,000   0.99% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.78%), 10/31/22   1,957,965 
 8,750,000   1.01% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.75%), 02/23/23   8,793,754 
 2,750,000   1.21% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.00%), 07/24/23   2,773,898 
 2,750,000   1.30% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.05%), 06/05/23   2,773,016 
 2,725,000   1.32% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.11%), 04/26/22   2,735,460 
 1,025,000   1.45% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.17%), 11/15/21   1,025,417 
 5,475,000   1.45% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.17%), 05/15/26   5,533,365 
 6,575,000   1.86% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.60%), 11/29/23   6,770,906 
 3,650,000   1.97% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.75%), 10/28/27   3,797,399 
 1,800,000   Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. 144A
2.41% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+2.12%), 02/12/47
   1,573,734 
 650,000   Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.
0.95% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.72%), 10/05/21
   650,089 
     Honeywell International, Inc.     
 800,000   0.50% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.23%), 08/19/22   801,126 
 950,000   0.61% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.37%), 08/08/22   953,929 
 525,000   Hyundai Capital America 144A
1.17% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.94%), 07/08/21
   525,278 
 1,250,000   Intel Corp.
0.60% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.35%), 05/11/22
   1,255,950 
     International Business Machines Corp.     
 1,225,000   0.65% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.40%), 05/13/21   1,227,389 
 900,000   0.83% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.58%), 11/06/21†   904,864 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
United States: (continued)     
     Jackson National Life Global Funding 144A     
$1,225,000   0.69% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+.60%), 01/06/23  $1,227,813 
 425,000   0.73% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.48%), 06/11/21   425,899 
     JPMorgan Chase & Co.     
 1,850,000   0.94% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.73%), 04/23/24   1,860,877 
 1,825,000   1.07% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.85%), 01/10/25†   1,844,681 
 3,650,000   1.10% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.89%), 07/23/24   3,695,144 
 4,575,000   1.11% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.90%), 04/25/23   4,612,634 
 800,000   1.24% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.00%), 01/15/23   807,101 
 2,175,000   1.28% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.00%), 05/15/47   1,663,783 
 425,000   1.35% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.10%), 06/07/21   427,378 
 7,300,000   1.44% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.23%), 10/24/23   7,425,116 
 2,400,000   LYB International Finance III LLC
1.23% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.00%), 10/01/23
   2,401,742 
 425,000   MassMutual Global Funding II 144A
0.37% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.15%), 01/07/22
   425,415 
 400,000   McDonald’s Corp.
0.65% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.43%), 10/28/21
   401,424 
 800,000   Met Tower Global Funding 144A
0.64% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+.55%), 01/17/23
   803,603 
     Metropolitan Life Global Funding I 144A     
 1,025,000   0.59% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+.50%), 05/28/21   1,027,086 
 1,550,000   0.66% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+.57%), 01/13/23   1,556,917 
     Morgan Stanley     
 3,125,000   1.15% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.93%), 07/22/22   3,140,226 
 2,400,000   1.40% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.18%), 01/20/22   2,405,348 
 6,375,000   1.46% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.22%), 05/08/24   6,474,917 
 8,650,000   1.61% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.40%), 10/24/23   8,806,329 
 1,550,000   MPLX LP
1.34% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.10%), 09/09/22
   1,550,181 


 

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VANECK VECTORS INVESTMENT GRADE FLOATING RATE ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
United States: (continued)     
     New York Life Global Funding 144A     
$625,000   0.49% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.28%), 01/21/22  $626,674 
 800,000   0.50% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.28%), 01/10/23   799,835 
 425,000   Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp. 144A
1.11% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.89%), 01/13/22
   421,271 
 1,825,000   Otis Worldwide Corp.
0.68% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.45%), 04/05/23
   1,825,573 
 775,000   Pacific Gas and Electric Co.
1.72% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.48%), 06/16/22
   775,899 
     PNC Bank NA     
 3,650,000   0.58% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.33%), 02/24/23   3,658,433 
 1,400,000   0.67% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.45%), 07/22/22   1,403,632 
 1,175,000   0.67% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.43%), 12/09/22   1,179,088 
 800,000   0.72% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.50%), 07/27/22   804,909 
 1,825,000   QUALCOMM, Inc.
0.94% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.73%), 01/30/23
   1,843,555 
 475,000   TD Ameritrade Holding Corp.
0.64% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.43%), 11/01/21
   476,719 
 475,000   The Charles Schwab Corp.
0.57% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.32%), 05/21/21
   475,603 
     Toyota Motor Credit Corp.     
 925,000   0.29% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.06%), 10/01/21   925,128 
 900,000   0.38% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.12%), 08/13/21†   900,762 
 1,175,000   0.41% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.15%), 02/14/22   1,175,457 
 675,000   0.51% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.29%), 10/07/21   676,521 
 950,000   0.73% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.48%), 09/08/22   955,254 
 1,025,000   Truist Bank
0.87% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.59%), 05/17/22
   1,031,144 
 800,000   TWDC Enterprises 18 Corp.
0.64% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.39%), 03/04/22
   802,775 
 1,825,000   United Parcel Service, Inc.
0.68% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.45%), 04/01/23
   1,837,475 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
United States: (continued)     
     US Bank NA     
$1,100,000   0.39% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.18%), 01/21/22  $1,101,698 
 950,000   0.64% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.40%), 12/09/22   954,822 
 1,125,000   0.70% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.44%), 05/23/22   1,130,936 
 2,100,000   Valero Energy Corp.
1.40% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.15%), 09/15/23
   2,099,431 
     Verizon Communications, Inc.     
 1,775,000   1.24% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.00%), 03/16/22   1,798,352 
 6,525,000   1.38% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.10%), 05/15/25   6,688,518 
     Volkswagen Group of America Finance LLC 144A     
 400,000   1.08% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.86%), 09/24/21   401,923 
 600,000   1.20% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.94%), 11/12/21   603,897 
 600,000   Walmart, Inc.
0.45% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.23%), 06/23/21
   601,006 
     Walt Disney Co.     
 400,000   0.50% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.25%), 09/01/21   400,763 
 800,000   0.64% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.39%), 09/01/22 †   803,928 
     Wells Fargo & Co.     
 1,600,000   1.18% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.93%), 02/11/22   1,603,367 
 950,000   1.24% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.02%), 07/26/21   956,251 
 4,550,000   1.32% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.11%), 01/24/23   4,585,405 
 7,275,000   1.44% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.23%), 10/31/23   7,374,993 
     Wells Fargo Bank NA     
 800,000   0.73% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.51%), 10/22/21   803,265 
 1,550,000   0.87% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.62%), 05/27/22   1,554,360 
 1,550,000   0.90% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.66%), 09/09/22   1,557,417 
         269,706,475 
           
Total Floating Rate Notes
(Cost: $437,942,221)
   439,320,835 


 

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Number
of Shares
      Value 
         
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT HELD AS COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES ON LOAN: 0.6%    
(Cost: $2,513,027)    
Money Market Fund: 0.6%    
 2,513,027   State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio  $2,513,027 
Total Investments: 100.3%
(Cost: $440,455,248)
   441,833,862 
Liabilities in excess of other assets: (0.3)%   (1,497,110)
NET ASSETS: 100.0%  $440,336,752 


 

 

Definitions:

USD United States Dollar

Footnotes:

Security fully or partially on loan. Total market value of securities on loan is $4,957,128.
144A Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or otherwise restricted. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, unless otherwise noted, and the value amounted to $80,248,054, or 18.2% of net assets.

 

Summary of Investments by Sector
Excluding Collateral for Securities Loaned
  % of
Investments
  Value 
Basic Materials   0.5%  $2,401,742 
Communications   6.1    26,780,042 
Consumer, Cyclical   3.9    17,055,726 
Consumer, Non-cyclical   3.9    17,185,630 
Energy   2.6    11,219,930 
Financial   76.5    336,168,202 
Industrial   2.1    9,174,218 
Technology   1.8    7,892,855 
Utilities   2.6    11,442,490 
        100.0%         $439,320,835 

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of October 31, 2020 is as follows:

 

   Level 1
Quoted
Prices
   Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
   Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
  Value 
Floating Rate Notes*  $   $439,320,835        $      $439,320,835 
Money Market Fund   2,513,027              2,513,027 
Total  $2,513,027   $439,320,835     $   $441,833,862 

 

* See Schedule of Investments for geographic sector breakouts.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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VANECK VECTORS J.P. MORGAN EM LOCAL CURRENCY BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

October 31, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
CORPORATE BONDS: 0.7%     
Colombia: 0.1%     
COP 3,596,000,000   Empresas Públicas de Medellín ESP Reg S
7.63%, 09/10/24
  $979,033 
 12,300,000,000   Financiera de Desarrollo Territorial SA Findeter Reg S
7.88%, 08/12/24
   3,491,358 
         4,470,391 
Ireland: 0.1%     
RUB 134,900,000   RusHydro Via RusHydro Capital Markets DAC Reg S
8.13%, 09/28/22
   1,780,286 
Mexico: 0.1%     
     Petróleos Mexicanos Reg S     
MXN 28,330,000   7.19%, 09/12/24   1,161,330 
 50,200,000   7.65%, 11/24/21   2,347,297 
         3,508,627 
South Africa: 0.4%     
     Eskom Holdings Ltd.     
ZAR 82,330,000   0.00%, 08/18/27^   2,120,412 
 11,000,000   7.50%, 09/15/33   484,387 
 25,350,000   7.85%, 04/02/26   1,546,169 
     Transnet Ltd.     
 21,000,000   9.50%, 08/19/25   1,344,199 
 85,800,000   10.80%, 11/06/23   5,946,533 
 5,000,000   13.50%, 04/18/28   378,398 
         11,820,098 
Total Corporate Bonds
(Cost: $35,832,519)
   21,579,402 
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS: 97.4%     
Brazil: 9.1%     
     Brazil Government International Bonds     
BRL 6,200,000   8.50%, 01/05/24   1,179,333 
 9,540,000   10.25%, 01/10/28   1,975,389 
 4,290,000   12.50%, 01/05/22   829,668 
     Brazil Letras do Tesouro Nacional     
 155,530,000   0.00%, 01/01/22^   25,920,394 
 141,350,000   0.00%, 07/01/22^   22,801,332 
 260,190,000   0.00%, 07/01/23^   38,748,854 
 361,410,000   0.00%, 01/01/24^   51,579,055 
     Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional, Series F     
 235,533,000   10.00%, 01/01/23   44,721,267 
 196,085,000   10.00%, 01/01/25   38,041,527 
 150,890,000   10.00%, 01/01/27   29,517,186 
 77,380,000   10.00%, 01/01/29   15,270,397 
 21,270,000   10.00%, 01/01/31   4,228,184 
         274,812,586 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Chile: 3.0%     
     Bonos de la Tesoreria de la Republica de Chile     
CLP 14,695,000,000   2.50%, 03/01/25  $19,981,254 
 10,390,000,000   4.50%, 03/01/26   15,499,593 
 11,400,000,000   5.00%, 03/01/35   17,738,828 
 9,005,000,000   6.00%, 01/01/43   16,118,636 
     Bonos de la Tesoreria de la Republica de Chile Reg S 144A     
 5,085,000,000   4.00%, 03/01/23   7,094,708 
 8,485,000,000   4.70%, 09/01/30   12,951,668 
         89,384,687 
China / Hong Kong: 7.8%     
     China Government Bonds     
CNY 162,230,000   1.99%, 04/09/25   23,178,585 
 130,710,000   2.36%, 07/02/23   19,225,989 
 138,230,000   2.68%, 05/21/30   19,790,657 
 127,300,000   2.85%, 06/04/27   18,554,466 
 109,650,000   2.94%, 10/17/24   16,382,040 
 122,460,000   3.12%, 12/05/26   18,231,236 
 119,790,000   3.13%, 11/21/29   17,757,482 
 139,010,000   3.19%, 04/11/24   20,963,057 
 101,970,000   3.22%, 12/06/25   15,378,332 
 137,860,000   3.25%, 06/06/26   20,749,215 
 89,890,000   3.25%, 11/22/28   13,416,450 
 85,420,000   3.29%, 10/18/23   12,910,136 
 137,370,000   3.29%, 05/23/29   20,617,344 
         237,154,989 
Colombia: 4.4%     
     Colombia Government International Bonds     
COP 2,825,000,000   4.38%, 03/21/23   746,753 
 4,334,000,000   9.85%, 06/28/27   1,459,786 
     Colombian TES     
 27,950,000,000   5.75%, 11/03/27   7,513,535 
 68,993,100,000   6.00%, 04/28/28   18,705,152 
 43,361,000,000   6.25%, 11/26/25   12,253,218 
 62,761,900,000   7.00%, 05/04/22   17,340,289 
 51,301,700,000   7.00%, 06/30/32   14,197,943 
 48,755,000,000   7.25%, 10/18/34   13,608,839 
 10,400,000,000   7.25%, 10/26/50   2,774,758 
 62,426,700,000   7.50%, 08/26/26   18,538,498 
 44,212,100,000   7.75%, 09/18/30   13,137,133 
 41,988,800,000   10.00%, 07/24/24   13,271,400 
         133,547,304 
Czech Republic: 3.7%     
     Czech Republic Government Bonds     
CZK 279,190,000   0.25%, 02/10/27   11,555,182 
 140,990,000   1.20%, 03/13/31   6,124,225 
 246,410,000   2.00%, 10/13/33   11,699,763 
 205,410,000   2.75%, 07/23/29   10,141,881 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Czech Republic: (continued)     
     Czech Republic Government Bonds Reg S     
CZK 251,770,000   0.45%, 10/25/23  $10,827,642 
 236,090,000   0.95%, 05/15/30   10,058,465 
 290,280,000   1.00%, 06/26/26   12,632,563 
 222,280,000   2.40%, 09/17/25   10,343,813 
 253,130,000   2.50%, 08/25/28   12,182,270 
 180,560,000   4.70%, 09/12/22   8,395,432 
 160,860,000   5.70%, 05/25/24   8,209,440 
         112,170,676 
Dominican Republic: 1.4%     
DOP 1,406,150,000   Dominican Republic International Bonds 144A
9.75%, 06/05/26
   24,872,543 
     Dominican Republic International Bonds Reg S     
 871,650,000   8.90%, 02/15/23   15,070,448 
 69,800,000   9.75%, 06/05/26   1,234,650 
         41,177,641 
Germany: 0.0%     
ZAR 8,300,000   Kreditanstalt fuer Wiederaufbau
7.75%, 06/06/23
   550,524 
Hungary: 3.6%     
     Hungary Government Bonds     
HUF 2,740,000,000   1.00%, 11/26/25   8,483,768 
 1,525,870,000   1.50%, 08/23/23   4,895,274 
 2,285,770,000   1.75%, 10/26/22   7,367,318 
 2,807,140,000   2.50%, 10/24/24   9,312,834 
 2,392,500,000   2.75%, 12/22/26   8,053,080 
 2,053,970,000   3.00%, 06/26/24   6,919,467 
 3,070,860,000   3.00%, 10/27/27   10,531,408 
 2,562,170,000   3.00%, 08/21/30   8,726,058 
 915,000,000   3.00%, 10/27/38   3,128,665 
 2,251,050,000   3.25%, 10/22/31   7,828,923 
 3,188,920,000   5.50%, 06/24/25   11,991,114 
 2,479,940,000   6.00%, 11/24/23   8,996,170 
 1,411,260,000   6.75%, 10/22/28   6,102,032 
 1,479,680,000   7.00%, 06/24/22   5,188,902 
         107,525,013 
Indonesia: 9.3%     
     Indonesia Treasury Bonds     
IDR 36,700,000,000   5.50%, 04/15/26   2,507,891 
 109,370,000,000   5.63%, 05/15/23   7,646,552 
 197,521,000,000   6.13%, 05/15/28   13,172,118 
 232,470,000,000   6.50%, 06/15/25   16,559,017 
 36,400,000,000   6.50%, 02/15/31   2,475,814 
 162,433,000,000   6.63%, 05/15/33   10,701,697 
 12,337,000,000   7.00%, 05/15/22   879,491 
 219,798,000,000   7.00%, 05/15/27   15,572,970 
 246,520,000,000   7.00%, 09/15/30   17,370,178 
 79,320,000,000   7.50%, 08/15/32   5,559,180 
 78,050,000,000   7.50%, 06/15/35   5,507,528 
 134,750,000,000   7.50%, 05/15/38   9,329,768 
 60,110,000,000   7.50%, 04/15/40   4,221,469 
 182,870,000,000   8.13%, 05/15/24   13,664,297 
 196,360,000,000   8.25%, 05/15/29   14,795,810 
           
           
Principal
Amount
       Value 
           
Indonesia: (continued)     
IDR 90,514,000,000   8.25%, 06/15/32  $6,659,045 
 231,555,000,000   8.25%, 05/15/36   17,023,449 
 221,243,000,000   8.38%, 03/15/24   16,626,884 
 270,017,000,000   8.38%, 09/15/26   20,585,911 
 266,234,000,000   8.38%, 03/15/34   19,819,642 
 116,740,000,000   8.38%, 04/15/39   8,663,106 
 120,387,000,000   8.75%, 05/15/31   9,270,416 
 173,292,000,000   9.00%, 03/15/29   13,544,029 
 51,661,000,000   9.50%, 07/15/31   4,168,557 
 43,142,000,000   10.50%, 08/15/30   3,751,414 
 39,712,000,000   11.00%, 09/15/25   3,302,409 
     Perusahaan Penerbit SBSN     
 11,200,000,000   6.63%, 10/15/24   801,116 
 76,089,000,000   8.25%, 09/15/23   5,614,978 
 37,310,000,000   8.75%, 08/15/23   2,795,125 
 122,980,000,000   8.88%, 11/15/31   9,555,861 
         282,145,722 
Malaysia: 5.6%     
     Malaysia Government Bonds     
MYR 15,730,000   3.48%, 06/14/24   3,993,339 
 32,690,000   3.48%, 03/15/23   8,180,889 
 22,630,000   3.50%, 05/31/27   5,828,354 
 23,546,000   3.73%, 06/15/28   6,144,457 
 22,468,000   3.76%, 04/20/23   5,664,361 
 28,352,000   3.80%, 08/17/23   7,200,562 
 31,658,000   3.83%, 07/05/34   8,224,587 
 38,996,000   3.89%, 08/15/29   10,295,635 
 32,211,000   3.90%, 11/16/27   8,479,418 
 21,464,000   3.90%, 11/30/26   5,644,049 
 19,811,000   3.91%, 07/15/26   5,195,935 
 23,423,000   3.95%, 04/14/22   5,820,255 
 33,204,000   3.96%, 09/15/25   8,693,005 
 21,652,000   4.06%, 09/30/24   5,621,593 
 23,836,000   4.09%, 11/30/23   6,114,117 
 28,418,000   4.13%, 08/15/25   7,454,281 
 23,036,000   4.18%, 07/15/24   5,988,956 
 33,775,000   4.26%, 07/26/27   9,092,867 
 24,413,000   4.37%, 10/31/28   6,590,183 
 25,994,000   4.76%, 04/07/37   7,302,408 
     Malaysia Government Investment Issue     
 5,180,000   3.15%, 05/15/23   1,288,515 
 15,210,000   3.42%, 09/30/27   3,904,594 
 20,372,000   3.47%, 10/15/30   5,274,500 
 21,315,000   3.66%, 10/15/24   5,456,691 
 17,289,000   3.73%, 03/31/26   4,489,567 
 10,315,000   3.73%, 03/31/22   2,556,098 
 27,417,000   4.13%, 07/09/29   7,308,140 
         167,807,356 
Mexico: 8.5%     
     Mexican Bonos     
MXN 354,739,400   5.75%, 03/05/26   16,978,976 
 507,987,000   6.50%, 06/09/22   24,619,827 
 289,986,000   6.75%, 03/09/23   14,296,300 
 342,183,000   7.25%, 12/09/21   16,585,359 
 304,758,300   7.50%, 06/03/27   15,766,363 
 270,954,000   7.75%, 05/29/31   14,192,883 


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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VANECK VECTORS J.P. MORGAN EM LOCAL CURRENCY BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Mexico: (continued)     
MXN 164,931,700   7.75%, 11/23/34  $8,556,760 
 359,824,300   7.75%, 11/13/42   18,134,536 
 449,173,500   8.00%, 12/07/23   23,081,744 
 241,702,000   8.00%, 09/05/24   12,556,577 
 314,855,000   8.00%, 11/07/47   16,119,718 
 375,557,100   8.50%, 05/31/29   20,608,646 
 336,496,900   8.50%, 11/18/38   18,374,605 
 497,290,200   10.00%, 12/05/24   27,666,887 
 134,318,000   10.00%, 11/20/36   8,263,548 
         255,802,729 
Peru: 3.0%     
     Peru Government Bonds     
PEN 21,065,000   5.35%, 08/12/40   5,702,432 
 25,640,000   5.40%, 08/12/34   7,474,796 
 17,295,000   5.70%, 08/12/24   5,628,801 
 36,375,000   5.94%, 02/12/29   12,017,983 
 34,730,000   6.15%, 08/12/32   11,083,174 
 36,930,000   6.35%, 08/12/28   12,491,733 
 37,480,000   6.90%, 08/12/37   12,280,677 
 36,832,000   6.95%, 08/12/31   12,583,368 
 31,745,000   8.20%, 08/12/26   11,815,513 
         91,078,477 
Philippines: 1.4%     
     Philippine Government International Bonds     
PHP 602,500,000   3.90%, 11/26/22   12,743,845 
 5,500,000   4.95%, 01/15/21   113,977 
 1,074,500,000   6.25%, 01/14/36   28,645,259 
         41,503,081 
Poland: 5.3%     
     Republic of Poland Government Bonds     
PLN 79,206,000   2.25%, 04/25/22   20,651,921 
 47,942,000   2.25%, 10/25/24   13,076,795 
 62,338,000   2.50%, 01/25/23   16,595,916 
 28,187,000   2.50%, 04/25/24   7,695,792 
 48,494,000   2.50%, 07/25/26   13,536,305 
 64,985,000   2.50%, 07/25/27   18,214,702 
 58,915,000   2.75%, 04/25/28   16,813,747 
 64,793,000   2.75%, 10/25/29   18,658,821 
 56,691,000   3.25%, 07/25/25   16,227,071 
 51,811,000   4.00%, 10/25/23   14,613,821 
 10,816,000   5.75%, 09/23/22   3,026,772 
         159,111,663 
Romania: 3.1%     
     Romania Government Bonds     
RON 32,610,000   3.25%, 04/29/24   7,908,677 
 25,615,000   3.40%, 03/08/22   6,185,573 
 27,025,000   3.50%, 12/19/22   6,566,871 
 23,150,000   3.65%, 07/28/25   5,681,664 
 21,765,000   3.65%, 09/24/31   5,300,954 
 12,920,000   4.00%, 10/25/23   3,194,435 
 8,000,000   4.15%, 01/26/28   2,027,906 
 27,500,000   4.25%, 06/28/23   6,824,090 
 23,055,000   4.40%, 09/25/23   5,756,459 
 26,570,000   4.50%, 06/17/24   6,709,697 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Romania: (continued)     
RON 26,700,000   4.75%, 02/24/25  $6,839,593 
 27,530,000   4.85%, 04/22/26   7,157,174 
 27,385,000   5.00%, 02/12/29   7,409,199 
 31,370,000   5.80%, 07/26/27   8,683,164 
 27,580,000   5.85%, 04/26/23   7,081,167 
         93,326,623 
Russia: 4.7%     
     Russian Federal Bonds     
RUB 448,400,000   4.50%, 07/16/25   5,447,175 
 787,875,000   6.00%, 10/06/27   10,041,879 
 398,807,000   6.50%, 02/28/24   5,240,370 
 822,977,000   6.90%, 05/23/29   11,008,919 
 41,864,000   7.00%, 12/15/21   541,371 
 365,909,000   7.00%, 08/16/23   4,856,031 
 812,564,000   7.05%, 01/19/28   10,985,139 
 417,086,000   7.10%, 10/16/24   5,602,928 
 374,096,000   7.15%, 11/12/25   5,057,416 
 702,406,000   7.25%, 05/10/34   9,544,238 
 74,310,000   7.40%, 12/07/22   987,726 
 443,602,000   7.40%, 07/17/24   6,001,953 
 4,742,000   7.60%, 07/20/22   62,733 
 755,040,000   7.65%, 04/10/30   10,560,824 
 705,419,000   7.70%, 03/23/33   9,899,694 
 586,432,000   7.70%, 03/16/39   8,395,633 
 704,709,000   7.75%, 09/16/26   9,867,566 
 704,808,000   7.95%, 10/07/26   9,950,846 
 699,119,000   8.15%, 02/03/27   9,966,714 
 524,511,000   8.50%, 09/17/31   7,754,033 
         141,773,188 
South Africa: 6.3%     
     Republic of South Africa Government Bonds     
ZAR 194,106,000   6.25%, 03/31/36   7,847,557 
 163,614,000   6.50%, 02/28/41   6,181,561 
 236,255,000   7.00%, 02/28/31   11,911,803 
 150,370,000   7.75%, 02/28/23   9,974,231 
 486,936,000   8.00%, 01/31/30   27,594,819 
 324,378,588   8.25%, 03/31/32   17,167,622 
 364,699,000   8.50%, 01/31/37   17,612,410 
 320,561,164   8.75%, 01/31/44   15,056,407 
 573,233,000   8.75%, 02/28/48   26,825,840 
 305,998,000   8.88%, 02/28/35   15,754,435 
 215,102,000   9.00%, 01/31/40   10,590,650 
 327,878,346   10.50%, 12/21/26   23,479,913 
         189,997,248 
Supranational: 5.1%     
RUB 662,800,000   Asian Development Bank
7.00%, 03/14/22
   8,703,224 
     European Bank for Reconstruction and Development     
IDR 67,170,000,000   6.25%, 07/25/22   4,686,973 
 5,600,000,000   6.45%, 12/13/22   393,781 
 25,360,000,000   7.50%, 05/15/22   1,790,615 


 

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Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Supranational: (continued)     
IDR 62,000,000   European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Reg S
6.00%, 07/24/23
  $821,477 
     European Investment Bank     
PLN 34,160,000   4.25%, 10/25/22   9,340,709 
ZAR 5,200,000   7.25%, 02/28/23   343,450 
MXN 44,420,000   7.63%, 01/12/22   2,164,894 
 17,210,000   7.75%, 01/30/25   884,543 
ZAR 214,265,000   8.13%, 12/21/26   14,714,215 
 49,700,000,000   European Investment Bank 144A
5.75%, 01/24/25
   3,468,550 
     European Investment Bank Reg S     
PLN 35,358,000   2.75%, 08/25/26   9,930,694 
 47,302,000   3.00%, 05/24/24   13,096,748 
IDR 83,100,000,000   5.20%, 03/01/22   5,706,768 
ZAR 17,500,000   8.00%, 05/05/27   1,192,569 
 7,600,000   8.50%, 09/17/24   527,163 
     Inter-American Development Bank     
MXN 129,870,000   7.50%, 12/05/24   6,536,744 
IDR 61,840,000,000   7.88%, 03/14/23   4,516,117 
MXN 52,500,000   Inter-American Development Bank Reg S
7.70%, 02/12/24
   2,631,477 
     International Bank for Reconstruction & Development     
RUB 160,000,000   5.00%, 01/28/25   2,089,486 
 535,000,000   6.00%, 07/31/24   7,177,195 
 198,500,000   6.14%, 06/27/22   2,562,656 
 541,500,000   6.75%, 11/14/22   7,217,729 
IDR 31,850,000,000   7.25%, 03/15/24   2,338,062 
     International Finance Corp.     
RUB 136,000,000   5.25%, 03/22/22   1,745,421 
 540,000,000   5.50%, 03/20/23   7,030,955 
 290,000,000   6.38%, 04/11/22   3,782,713 
 480,000,000   6.50%, 02/04/26   6,669,426 
BRL 1,800,000   7.00%, 02/14/24   329,644 
MXN 175,100,000   7.00%, 07/20/27   8,725,580 
 2,500,000   7.25%, 02/02/24   124,721 
 97,100,000   7.50%, 01/18/28   4,921,969 
 113,780,000   7.75%, 01/18/30   5,862,658 
IDR 8,100,000,000   8.00%, 10/09/23   600,009 
ZAR 3,000,000   8.00%, 07/27/27   197,525 
MXN 50,500,000   International Finance Corp. Reg S
8.38%, 05/31/29
   2,699,742 
         155,526,202 
Thailand: 7.8%     
     Thailand Government Bonds     
THB 55,660,000   0.95%, 06/17/25   1,800,921 
 470,998,000   1.45%, 12/17/24   15,520,436 
 297,010,000   1.60%, 12/17/29   9,736,598 
Principal
Amount
      Value 
           
Thailand: (continued)     
THB 158,548,000   1.60%, 06/17/35  $5,086,677 
 287,763,000   1.88%, 06/17/22   9,429,260 
 355,036,000   2.00%, 12/17/22   11,728,071 
 448,645,000   2.13%, 12/17/26   15,353,881 
 391,904,000   2.40%, 12/17/23   13,242,613 
 360,636,000   2.88%, 12/17/28   13,013,952 
 357,432,000   2.88%, 06/17/46   13,288,197 
 443,377,000   3.30%, 06/17/38   17,265,026 
 423,891,000   3.40%, 06/17/36   16,851,630 
 383,943,000   3.63%, 06/16/23   13,288,255 
 407,116,000   3.65%, 12/17/21   13,516,352 
 389,053,000   3.65%, 06/20/31   15,206,326 
 478,373,000   3.78%, 06/25/32   19,068,650 
 420,463,000   3.85%, 12/12/25   15,485,747 
 824,000   4.75%, 12/20/24   30,686 
 437,001,000   4.88%, 06/22/29   17,998,755 
         236,912,033 
Turkey: 2.9%     
     Turkey Government International Bonds     
TRY 64,908,000   7.10%, 03/08/23   6,635,591 
 56,411,000   8.00%, 03/12/25   5,396,830 
 40,330,000   8.50%, 09/14/22   4,375,538 
 75,333,000   9.00%, 07/24/24   7,692,359 
 40,294,000   9.50%, 01/12/22   4,575,914 
 28,408,000   10.40%, 03/20/24   3,051,581 
 69,843,000   10.50%, 08/11/27   7,098,442 
 94,454,000   10.60%, 02/11/26   9,937,782 
 58,659,000   10.70%, 08/17/22   6,598,525 
 64,266,000   11.00%, 03/02/22   7,382,579 
 61,319,000   11.00%, 02/24/27   6,407,664 
 76,498,000   12.20%, 01/18/23   8,764,921 
 41,710,000   12.40%, 03/08/28   4,594,917 
 40,507,000   16.20%, 06/14/23   5,010,827 
         87,523,470 
Uruguay: 1.4%     
     Uruguay Government International Bonds 144A     
UYU 181,114,000   8.50%, 03/15/28   4,439,874 
 129,198,000   9.88%, 06/20/22   3,116,084 
     Uruguay Government International Bonds Reg S     
 626,302,000   8.50%, 03/15/28   15,353,325 
 771,946,000   9.88%, 06/20/22   18,618,314 
         41,527,597 
Total Foreign Government Obligations
(Cost: $3,129,236,787)
   2,940,358,809 
Total Investments: 98.1%
(Cost: $3,165,069,306)
   2,961,938,211 
Other assets less liabilities: 1.9%   56,864,847 
NET ASSETS: 100.0%  $3,018,803,058 


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

63

VANECK VECTORS J.P. MORGAN EM LOCAL CURRENCY BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

Definitions:

BRL Brazilian Real
CLP Chilean Peso
CNY Chinese Yuan
COP Colombian Peso
CZK Czech Koruna
DOP Dominican Peso
HUF Hungarian Forint
IDR Indonesian Rupiah
MXN Mexican Peso
MYR Malaysian Ringgit
PEN Peruvian Nuevo Sol
PHP Philippine Peso
PLN Polish Zloty
RON Romanian Leu
RUB Russian Ruble
THB Thai Baht
TRY Turkish Lira
UYU Uruguayan Peso
ZAR South African Rand

Footnotes:

^ Zero Coupon Bond
Reg S Security was purchased pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts from registration securities offered and sold outside of the United States. Such a security cannot be sold in the United States without either an effective registration statement filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, or pursuant to an exemption from registration.
144A Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or otherwise restricted. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, unless otherwise noted, and the value amounted to $55,943,427, or 1.9% of net assets.

 

Summary of Investments by Sector  % of
Investments
     Value 
Energy            0.1%            $3,508,627 
Financial   0.1    3,491,358 
Government   99.3    2,940,358,809 
Industrial   0.3    7,669,130 
Utilities   0.2    6,910,287 
    100.0 %  $2,961,938,211  

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of October 31, 2020 is as follows:

 

   Level 1
Quoted
Prices
   Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
   Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
  Value 
Corporate Bonds*  $   $21,579,402     $   $21,579,402 
Government Obligations*       2,940,358,809          2,940,358,809 
Total  $   $2,961,938,211     $   $2,961,938,211 

 

* See Schedule of Investments for geographic sector breakouts.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

64

VANECK VECTORS MORTGAGE REIT INCOME ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

October 31, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Number
of Shares
      Value 
         
COMMON STOCKS: 99.9%     
Real Estate Investment Trusts: 99.9%     
 1,531,698   AGNC Investment Corp.  $21,397,821 
 3,819,622   Annaly Capital Management, Inc.   27,081,120 
 703,737   Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc.   6,122,512 
 701,273   Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.†   8,289,047 
 336,330   ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc.   3,208,588 
 387,987   Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc.†   8,419,318 
 744,783   Broadmark Realty Capital, Inc.†   7,425,487 
 404,030   Capstead Mortgage Corp.   2,064,593 
 932,630   Chimera Investment Corp.   7,787,460 
 529,249   Colony Credit Real Estate, Inc.†   2,773,265 
 130,336   Dynex Capital, Inc.†   2,134,904 
 271,865   Ellington Financial, Inc.   3,327,628 
 216,598   Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc.†   9,064,626 
 942,750   Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc.†   2,545,425 
 154,394   KKR Real Estate Finance Trust, Inc.   2,579,924 
 664,429   Ladder Capital Corp.   4,983,217 
 2,193,262   MFA Financial, Inc.†   6,184,999 
 1,217,954   New Residential Investment Corp.   9,134,655 
 2,371,356   New York Mortgage Trust, Inc.   6,023,244 
Number
of Shares
      Value 
         
Real Estate Investment Trusts: (continued)     
 412,366   Orchid Island Capital, Inc.†  $2,140,180 
 475,823   PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust   7,123,070 
 257,556   Ready Capital Corp.   2,894,929 
 381,810   Redwood Trust, Inc.   3,245,385 
 833,341   Starwood Property Trust, Inc.   11,641,774 
 1,553,202   Two Harbors Investment Corp.   7,859,202 
Total Common Stocks
(Cost: $224,415,880)
   175,452,373 
           
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT HELD AS COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES ON LOAN: 0.6%
(Cost: $1,072,434)
     
Money Market Fund: 0.6%     
 1,072,434   State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio   1,072,434 
Total Investments: 100.5%
(Cost: $225,488,314)
   176,524,807 
Liabilities in excess of other assets: (0.5)%   (857,108)
NET ASSETS: 100.0%  $175,667,699 


 

 

 

Footnotes:

Security fully or partially on loan. Total market value of securities on loan is $17,640,682.

 

Summary of Investments by Sector
Excluding Collateral for Securities Loaned
  % of
Investments
  Value 
Financials         100.0%       $175,452,373 

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of October 31, 2020 is as follows:

 

   Level 1
Quoted
Prices
   Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
  Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
  Value 
Common Stocks*  $175,452,373       $         $     $175,452,373 
Money Market Fund   1,072,434                1,072,434 
Total  $176,524,807     $     $   $176,524,807 

 

* See Schedule of Investments for industry sector breakouts.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

65

VANECK VECTORS PREFERRED SECURITIES EX FINANCIALS ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

October 31, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Number
of Shares
      Value 
         
PREFERRED SECURITIES: 99.8%     
Basic Materials: 3.0%     
 480,680   ArcelorMittal SA
5.50%, 05/18/23 †
  $16,674,789 
 158,624   International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.
6.00%, 09/15/21
   6,129,231 
         22,804,020 
Communications: 13.0%     
     AT&T, Inc.     
 672,952   4.75%, 02/18/25 †   17,018,956 
 461,453   5.00%, 12/12/24 †   12,039,309 
 508,559   5.35%, 11/01/66   13,359,845 
 317,249   5.63%, 08/01/67 †   8,568,895 
 288,408   eBay, Inc.
6.00%, 02/01/56 †
   7,368,824 
     Qwest Corp.     
 298,022   6.13%, 06/01/53 †   7,516,115 
 375,892   6.50%, 09/01/56   9,551,416 
 253,799   6.75%, 06/15/57 †   6,631,768 
 115,363   Telephone & Data Systems, Inc.
7.00%, 03/15/60 †
   2,910,608 
     United States Cellular Corp.     
 192,272   6.25%, 09/01/69   5,054,831 
 131,514   6.95%, 05/15/60 †   3,348,346 
 105,750   7.25%, 12/01/63 †   2,722,005 
 115,363   7.25%, 12/01/64 †   2,927,913 
         99,018,831 
Consumer, Cyclical: 6.7%     
 110,556   Aptiv Plc
5.50%, 06/15/23
   13,310,942 
     Ford Motor Co.     
 307,635   6.00%, 12/01/59 †   7,777,013 
 288,408   6.20%, 06/01/59 †   7,391,897 
 120,172   Qurate Retail, Inc.
8.00%, 03/15/31
   11,755,225 
 192,368   QVC, Inc.
6.25%, 11/26/68 †
   4,537,961 
 207,765   WESCO International, Inc.
10.63% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+10.32%), 06/22/25
   6,021,030 
         50,794,068 
Consumer, Non-cyclical: 9.1%     
 199,001   Avantor, Inc.
6.25%, 05/15/22 †
   14,946,965 
 288,408   Becton Dickinson and Co.
6.00%, 06/01/23 †
   15,020,289 
 96,737   Boston Scientific Corp.
5.50%, 06/01/23
   10,020,018 
     CHS, Inc.     
 189,388   6.75% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.16%), 09/30/24 †   5,016,888 
 161,508   7.10% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.30%), 03/31/24 †   4,431,780 
 199,001   7.50%, 01/21/25 †   5,576,008 
 199,622   7.88%, 09/26/23   5,583,427 
Number
of Shares
      Value 
         
Consumer, Non-cyclical: (continued)     
 117,978   8.00%, 07/18/23 †  $3,421,362 
 105,750   Elanco Animal Health, Inc.
5.00%, 02/01/23 †
   5,115,128 
         69,131,865 
Energy: 4.1%     
 289,827   Blueknight Energy Partners LP
11.00%, Perpetual Maturity
   1,736,064 
 685,040   Crestwood Equity Partners LP
9.25%, Perpetual Maturity
   4,212,996 
 230,726   Enbridge, Inc.
6.38% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.59%), 04/15/78 †
   5,888,128 
     Energy Transfer Operating LP     
 173,045   7.38% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.53%), 05/15/23 †   3,164,993 
 307,635   7.60% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.16%), 05/15/24 †   5,983,501 
 171,122   7.63% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.74%), 08/15/23 †   3,206,826 
 120,993   NGL Energy Partners LP
9.00% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+7.21%), 07/01/22
   1,270,427 
 148,049   NuStar Energy LP
7.63% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.64%), 06/15/22
   2,450,211 
 154,779   NuStar Logistics LP
6.97% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+6.73%), 01/15/43
   2,900,558 
         30,813,704 
Finance - Other Services: 0.3%     
 96,136   National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp.
5.50%, 05/15/64 †
   2,614,899 
Government: 0.4%     
 105,137   Tennessee Valley Authority
2.13% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T Note Constant Maturity 30 Year+0.94%), 06/01/28
   2,703,072 
Industrial: 1.0%     
 149,011   GFL Environmental, Inc.
6.00%, 03/15/23
   7,396,906 
Real Estate Investment Trusts: 17.8%     
     AGNC Investment Corp.     
 221,113   6.13% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.70%), 04/15/25   4,787,096 
 154,779   6.50% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.99%), 10/15/24   3,431,450 
 124,977   7.00% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.11%), 10/15/22 †   2,855,724 
 103,346   American Homes 4 Rent
6.50%, 05/24/21
   2,674,594 
     Annaly Capital Management, Inc.     
 163,431   6.50% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.17%), 03/31/23 †   3,428,782 
 170,161   6.75% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.99%), 06/30/24 †   3,832,026 


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

66

 

 

Number
of Shares
      Value 
         
Real Estate Investment Trusts: (continued)     
 276,872   6.95% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.99%), 09/30/22  $6,232,389 
 176,890   7.50%, 12/01/20 †   4,484,162 
 96,136   Brookfield Property REIT, Inc.
6.38%, 12/01/20 †
   1,797,743 
 99,299   Capstead Mortgage Corp.
7.50%, 12/01/20 †
   2,294,800 
     Chimera Investment Corp.     
 99,981   7.75% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.74%), 09/30/25 †   1,931,633 
 124,977   8.00% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.79%), 03/30/24 †   2,587,024 
     Colony Capital, Inc.     
 121,131   7.13%, 09/22/22 †   2,646,712 
 110,556   7.13%, 12/01/20   2,420,071 
 132,668   7.15%, 06/05/22 †   2,930,636 
 132,668   Digital Realty Trust, Inc.
5.20%, 10/10/24
   3,528,969 
     Diversified Healthcare Trust     
 134,590   5.63%, 08/01/42 †   2,524,908 
 96,136   6.25%, 02/01/46 †   1,940,024 
 110,556   Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc.
7.50% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.29%), 09/27/27 †
   2,321,676 
 101,712   Kimco Realty Corp.
5.25%, 12/20/22
   2,606,879 
 105,750   MFA Financial, Inc.
6.50% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.34%), 03/31/25 †
   1,858,028 
 165,056   Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corp.
6.13%, 09/15/21
   4,109,894 
 132,668   National Retail Properties, Inc.
5.20%, 10/11/21
   3,392,321 
     New Residential Investment Corp.     
 154,779   6.38% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.97%), 02/15/25 †   2,744,232 
 108,634   7.13% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.64%), 08/15/24 †   2,116,190 
 119,209   Office Properties Income Trust
5.88%, 05/01/46 †
   3,007,643 
 124,977   PS Business Parks, Inc.
4.88%, 11/04/24
   3,245,653 
     Public Storage     
 108,634   3.88%, 10/06/25 †   2,711,505 
 217,267   4.63%, 06/17/25 †   5,738,021 
 99,501   4.70%, 11/15/24 †   2,666,627 
 121,612   4.88%, 09/12/24 †   3,284,740 
 134,590   4.90%, 10/14/21 †   3,457,617 
 124,977   4.95%, 07/20/21   3,201,911 
 115,363   5.05%, 08/09/22 †   3,015,589 
 107,672   5.15%, 06/02/22 †   2,837,157 
 115,363   5.40%, 01/20/21 †   2,940,603 
 109,595   5.60%, 03/11/24 †   3,101,539 
 123,818   RLJ Lodging Trust
1.95%, Perpetual Maturity †
   2,776,000 
Number
of Shares
      Value 
         
Real Estate Investment Trusts: (continued)     
     Two Harbors Investment Corp.     
 113,440   7.25% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.01%), 01/27/25  $2,166,704 
 110,556   7.63% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.35%), 07/27/27   2,268,609 
 181,421   VEREIT, Inc.
6.70%, 12/01/20 †
   4,562,738 
     Vornado Realty Trust     
 122,862   5.25%, 12/13/22   2,990,461 
 115,363   5.40%, 12/01/20   2,796,399 
 115,363   5.70%, 12/01/20 †   2,840,237 
         135,087,716 
Reinsurance: 3.9%     
     Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd.     
 96,136   5.63%, 10/01/24 †   2,408,207 
 96,136   5.63%, 01/01/27 †   2,455,313 
 105,750   5.95% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.06%), 07/01/23 †   2,769,593 
 211,499   Axis Capital Holdings Ltd.
5.50%, 11/07/21 †
   5,388,995 
 112,996   PartnerRe Ltd.
7.25%, 04/29/21 †
   2,952,585 
     Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.     
 153,818   5.75% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.04%), 06/15/56   4,186,926 
 153,818   6.20% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.37%), 09/15/42 †   4,057,719 
     RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd.     
 105,750   5.38%, 12/01/20 †   2,665,958 
 96,136   5.75%, 06/30/23 †   2,590,865 
         29,476,161 
Technology: 0.4%     
 163,431   Pitney Bowes, Inc.
6.70%, 03/07/43 †
   3,119,898 
Utilities: 40.1%     
 96,136   Alabama Power Co.
5.00%, 10/01/22 †
   2,627,397 
     Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.     
 134,590   6.20% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.01%), 07/01/79   3,623,163 
 110,556   6.88% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.68%), 10/17/78 †   2,952,951 
     American Electric Power Co., Inc.     
 154,779   6.13%, 03/15/22   8,263,651 
 163,431   6.13%, 08/15/23   8,750,096 
 187,946   CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
7.00%, 09/01/21 †
   7,474,612 
     CMS Energy Corp.     
 107,672   5.88%, 10/15/78 †   2,957,750 
 242,263   5.88%, 03/01/79 †   6,647,697 
     Dominion Energy, Inc.     
 307,635   5.25%, 07/30/76 †   7,893,914 
 154,779   7.25%, 06/01/22   16,075,347 
     DTE Energy Co.     
 153,818   5.25%, 12/01/77 †   4,086,944 
 115,363   5.38%, 06/01/76 †   2,965,983 


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

67

VANECK VECTORS PREFERRED SECURITIES EX FINANCIALS ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

Number
of Shares
      Value 
         
Utilities: (continued)     
 107,672   6.00%, 12/15/76  $2,831,774 
 249,954   6.25%, 11/01/22   11,892,811 
     Duke Energy Corp.     
 192,272   5.13%, 01/15/73 †   4,941,390 
 192,272   5.63%, 09/15/78 †   5,304,784 
 384,544   5.75%, 06/15/24   10,844,141 
 157,663   Entergy Arkansas, LLC
4.88%, 09/01/66
   4,083,472 
 103,827   Entergy Louisiana, LLC
4.88%, 09/01/66 †
   2,677,698 
 99,981   Entergy Mississippi, LLC
4.90%, 10/01/66
   2,655,495 
 103,827   Georgia Power Co.
5.00%, 10/01/77 †
   2,720,267 
     NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc.     
 219,190   5.25%, 06/01/76 †   5,668,253 
 264,374   5.65%, 03/01/79 †   7,410,403 
     NextEra Energy, Inc.     
 288,408   4.87%, 09/01/22   16,439,256 
 480,680   5.28%, 03/01/23   23,769,626 
 384,544   6.22%, 09/01/23   18,969,556 
 192,272   NiSource, Inc.
6.50% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.63%), 03/15/24 †
   5,337,471 
 153,818   PG&E Corp.
5.50%, 08/16/23
   15,323,349 
 173,045   PPL Capital Funding, Inc.
5.90%, 04/30/73 †
   4,395,343 
 105,750   SCE Trust III
5.75% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+2.99%), 03/15/24
   2,337,075 
 124,977   SCE Trust IV
5.38% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.13%), 09/15/25 †
   2,770,740 
Number
of Shares
      Value 
         
Utilities: (continued)     
 115,363   SCE Trust V
5.45% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.79%), 03/15/26 †
  $2,618,740 
 182,658   SCE Trust VI
5.00%, 06/26/22 †
   4,171,909 
     Sempra Energy     
 291,292   5.75%, 07/01/79   7,754,193 
 165,835   6.00%, 01/15/21   16,966,579 
     Southern Co.     
 288,408   4.20%, 10/15/60   7,311,143 
 384,544   4.95%, 01/30/80 †   10,144,271 
 307,635   5.25%, 10/01/76 †   7,980,052 
 173,045   5.25%, 12/01/77 †   4,618,571 
 331,669   6.75%, 08/01/22   16,032,879 
 96,136   Spire, Inc.
5.90%, 08/15/24
   2,630,281 
         304,921,027 
Total Preferred Securities
(Cost: $759,806,762)
   757,882,167 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT HELD AS COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES ON LOAN: 2.2%
(Cost: $17,028,590)
     
Money Market Fund: 2.2%     
 17,028,590   State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio   17,028,590 
Total Investments: 102.0%
(Cost: $776,835,352)
   774,910,757 
Liabilities in excess of other assets: (2.0)%   (15,323,372)
NET ASSETS: 100.0%  $759,587,385 


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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Definitions:

USD United States Dollar

Footnotes:

Security fully or partially on loan. Total market value of securities on loan is $20,925,855.

 

Summary of Investments by Sector
Excluding Collateral for Securities Loaned
  % of
Investments
  Value 
Basic Materials     3.0%  $22,804,020 
Communications     13.1    99,018,831 
Consumer, Cyclical     6.7    50,794,068 
Consumer, Non-cyclical     9.1    69,131,865 
Energy     4.1    30,813,704 
Financial     0.7    5,326,404 
Government     0.3    2,703,072 
Industrial     1.0    7,396,906 
Real Estate Investment Trusts     17.5    132,376,211 
Reinsurance     3.9    29,476,161 
Technology     0.4    3,119,898 
Utilities         40.2           304,921,027 
      100.0%  $757,882,167 

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of October 31, 2020 is as follows:

 

   Level 1
Quoted
Prices
   Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
  Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
  Value 
Preferred Securities*  $757,882,167      $        $     $757,882,167 
Money Market Fund   17,028,590                17,028,590 
Total  $774,910,757     $     $   $774,910,757 

 

* See Schedule of Investments for industry sector breakouts.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

69

VANECK VECTORS ETF TRUST

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

October 31, 2020 (unaudited)

 

   BDC Income
ETF
   ChinaAMC
China Bond
ETF
   Emerging
Markets
Aggregate
Bond ETF
   Emerging
Markets
High Yield
Bond ETF
 
Assets:                            
Investments, at value Unaffiliated issuers (1) (2)    $197,940,752     $24,364,405     $15,202,737     $409,186,020 
Short-term investments held as collateral for securities loaned (3)     22,192,566            99,853      9,198,123 
Cash     86      43      94,018      9,846,223 
Cash denominated in foreign currency, at value (4)           8,192,203(a)     100,413       
Receivables:                            
Investment securities sold     2,303,687                  4,281,499 
Shares of beneficial interest sold                        
Due from Adviser                 7,956       
Dividends and interest     789,355      418,367      222,247      6,190,684 
Prepaid expenses     3,498      1,160      1,169      5,811 
Total assets     223,229,944      32,976,178      15,728,393      438,708,360 
                             
Liabilities:                            
Payables:                            
Investment securities purchased     646,329                  9,447,903 
Collateral for securities loaned     22,192,566            99,853      9,198,123 
Line of credit     1,046,723      458,790             
Shares of beneficial interest redeemed     1,975,222                   
Due to Adviser     61,422      518            125,457 
Deferred Trustee fees     5,227      205      1,590      28,231 
Accrued expenses     58,065      58,053      77,790      81,608 
Total liabilities     25,985,554      517,566      179,233      18,881,322 
NET ASSETS    $197,244,390     $32,458,612     $15,549,160     $419,827,038 
Shares outstanding     17,475,000      1,400,000      750,000      18,600,000 
Net asset value, redemption and offering price per share    $11.29     $23.18     $20.73     $22.57 
                             
Net assets consist of:                            
Aggregate paid in capital    $310,580,925     $32,234,859     $17,531,402     $483,423,534 
Total distributable earnings (loss)     (113,336,535)     223,753      (1,982,242)     (63,596,496)
NET ASSETS    $197,244,390     $32,458,612     $15,549,160     $419,827,038 
(1) Value of securities on loan    $54,904,576     $     $238,998     $12,486,537 
(2) Cost of investments    $256,263,112     $24,057,872     $15,089,397     $417,612,913 
(3) Cost of short-term investments held as collateral for securities loaned    $22,192,566     $     $99,853     $9,198,123 
(4) Cost of cash denominated in foreign currency    $     $8,163,136     $101,372     $ 

 

 
(a) Includes $1,909 of foreign investor minimum settlement reserve funds (See Note 2H)

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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Fallen Angel
High Yield
Bond ETF
  Green Bond
ETF
  International
High Yield
Bond ETF
  Investment
Grade Floating
Rate ETF
  J.P. Morgan EM
Local Currency
Bond ETF
  Mortgage REIT
Income ETF
  Preferred
Securities ex
Financials ETF
                                               
  $3,208,594,856     $40,903,515     $95,520,621     $439,320,835     $2,961,938,211     $175,452,373     $757,882,167 
   50,950,023      196,665      1,894,265      2,513,027            1,072,434      17,028,590 
   10,162,153      86,051      951,826      489,746      403,519      23,662      101,299 
               701,700            4,884,608             
   32,022,850      1,405,433      1,787,081      25,572,993      159,991,906            6,035,622 
   10,417,641                                     
         6,060                               
   42,697,027      297,113      1,471,144      645,484      54,113,437      300,391      2,019,368 
   114,230      1,175      2,337      5,804      17,370      3,497      5,818 
   3,354,958,780      42,896,012      102,328,974      468,547,889      3,181,349,051      176,852,357      783,072,864 
                                               
   40,864,668      1,388,874      2,750,477      25,567,190      134,416,948            6,119,691 
   50,950,023      196,665      1,894,265      2,513,027            1,072,434      17,028,590 
                                        
                           24,603,288             
   906,648            20,353      39,262      613,063      47,079      244,485 
   17,057      357      25,984      13,873      175,773      11,436      22,491 
   52,657      44,561      90,805      77,785      2,736,921      53,709      70,222 
   92,791,053      1,630,457      4,781,884      28,211,137      162,545,993      1,184,658      23,485,479 
  $3,262,167,727     $41,265,555     $97,547,090     $440,336,752     $3,018,803,058     $175,667,699     $759,587,385 
   109,700,000      1,500,000      4,000,000      17,450,000      98,122,682      12,950,000      39,350,000 
                                               
  $29.74     $27.51     $24.39     $25.23     $30.77     $13.57     $19.30 
                                               
  $3,248,697,452     $40,144,417     $109,397,677     $439,726,464     $3,722,445,431     $290,621,937     $813,777,212 
   13,470,275      1,121,138      (11,850,587)     610,288      (703,642,373)     (114,954,238)     (54,189,827)
  $3,262,167,727     $41,265,555     $97,547,090     $440,336,752     $3,018,803,058     $175,667,699     $759,587,385 
  $99,951,437     $443,222     $2,777,290     $4,957,128     $     $17,640,682     $20,925,855 
  $3,064,207,361     $39,754,274     $95,936,302     $437,942,221     $3,165,069,306     $224,415,880     $759,806,762 
  $50,950,023     $196,665     $1,894,265     $2,513,027     $     $1,072,434     $17,028,590 
  $     $     $703,960     $     $4,963,215     $     $ 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

71

VANECK VECTORS ETF TRUST

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2020 (unaudited)

 

   BDC Income
ETF
  ChinaAMC
China Bond
ETF
  Emerging
Markets
Aggregate
Bond ETF
  Emerging
Markets
High Yield
Bond ETF
                             
Income:                            
Interest    $156     $183,139     $364,341     $11,816,553 
Dividends     12,648,794                   
Securities lending income     806,125            305      23,499 
Foreign taxes withheld                 (2,019)     (1,167)
Total income     13,455,075      183,139      362,627      11,838,885 
                             
Expenses:                            
Management fees     412,474      19,768      27,398      770,183 
Professional fees     33,508      30,538      37,683      36,983 
Custody and accounting fees     9,294      9,679      17,293      26,907 
Reports to shareholders     11,653      1,629      691      10,672 
IOPV fees     1,459      5,842      5,842      4,743 
Trustees’ fees and expenses     3,220      32      558      5,196 
Registration fees     3,439      3,418      3,429      3,490 
Insurance     3,084      817      866      4,419 
Interest     7,574      361      121      125 
Other     1,786      295      315      2,620 
Total expenses     487,491      72,379      94,196      865,338 
Waiver of management fees     (67,142)     (19,768)     (27,398)     (93,836)
Expenses assumed by the Adviser           (26,912)     (39,279)      
Net expenses     420,349      25,699      27,519      771,502 
Net investment income     13,034,726      157,440      335,108      11,067,383 
                             
Net realized gain (loss) on:                            
Investments     (16,977,615)     (115,605)     (152,252)(a)     (9,185,695)
In-kind redemptions     1,855,703                  96,856 
Capital gain distributions received                        
Foreign currency transactions and foreign denominated assets and liabilities           46,408      (2,910)      
Net realized gain (loss)     (15,121,912)     (69,197)     (155,162)     (9,088,839)
                             
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:                            
Investments     23,028,459      480,416      1,049,249(b)     38,892,313 
Foreign currency transactions and foreign denominated assets and liabilities           37,817      7,516       
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     23,028,459      518,233      1,056,765      38,892,313 
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations    $20,941,273     $606,476     $1,236,711     $40,870,857 

 

 
(a) Net of foreign taxes of $268
(b) Net of foreign taxes of $4,018
(c) Net of foreign taxes of $207,519
(d) Net of foreign taxes of $1,691,222

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

72

 

 

 

Fallen Angel
High Yield
Bond ETF
  Green Bond
ETF
  International
High Yield
Bond ETF
  Investment
Grade Floating
Rate ETF
  J.P. Morgan EM
Local Currency
Bond ETF
  Mortgage REIT
Income ETF
  Preferred
Securities ex
Financials ETF
                                               
  $74,365,384     $444,768     $2,474,661     $2,957,805     $88,448,860     $53     $526 
                                 6,539,152      22,015,814 
   249,530      964      11,248      6,456            106,397      353,731 
               (68)           (832,463)            
   74,614,914      445,732      2,485,841      2,964,261      87,616,397      6,645,602      22,370,071 
                                               
   5,167,507      63,536      193,897      825,369      4,417,201      338,183      1,458,736 
   39,545      45,057      35,872      33,950      37,461      37,615      37,983 
   17,726      10,362      18,939      16,276      385,481      9,426      15,533 
   146,100      3,472      4,842      6,919      263,795      15,816      23,018 
   5,842      4,741      4,743      5,842      5,842      1,893      1,459 
   27,389      483      1,665      7,831      66,278      2,661      10,794 
   13,152      3,437      3,466      3,444      12,105      3,423      4,239 
   10,088      898      2,028      5,844      29,527      2,948      9,754 
   2,522      21      123      3,420      15,887      11,017      25,663 
   11,345      441      1,127      4,013      35,909      1,542      6,037 
   5,441,216      132,448      266,702      912,908      5,269,486      424,524      1,593,216 
   (897,933)     (63,536)     (72,683)     (579,727)     (352,764)     (74,892)     (108,389)
         (32,526)                              
   4,543,283      36,386      194,019      333,181      4,916,722      349,632      1,484,827 
   70,071,631      409,346      2,291,822      2,631,080      82,699,675      6,295,970      20,885,244 
                                               
   (40,155,808)     40,065      (2,216,647)     (160,421)     (104,799,587)(c)     (22,928,821)     (8,256,791)
   16,352,171                  546,152      3,694,680      5,185,060      877,426 
                                 466,035       
                                               
               31,846            (2,752,719)            
   (23,803,637)     40,065      (2,184,801)     385,731      (103,857,626)     (17,277,726)     (7,379,365)
                                               
   219,003,803      589,270      10,570,707      11,835,116      240,185,118(d)     43,274,549      44,615,607 
                                               
               2,562            4,419,129             
   219,003,803      589,270      10,573,269      11,835,116      244,604,247      43,274,549      44,615,607 
  $265,271,797     $1,038,681     $10,680,290     $14,851,927     $223,446,296     $32,292,793     $58,121,486 

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

   BDC Income ETF  ChinaAMC China Bond ETF
   Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2020
  Year
Ended
April 30,
2020
  Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2020
  Year
Ended
April 30,
2020
   (unaudited)     (unaudited)   
Operations:                            
Net investment income    $13,034,726     $21,567,462     $157,440     $174,642 
Net realized loss     (15,121,912)     (15,333,020)     (69,197)     (78,353)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     23,028,459      (74,503,250)     518,233      (19,846)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     20,941,273      (68,268,808)     606,476      76,443 
                             
Distributions to shareholders:                            
From distributable earnings     (12,988,050)     (21,186,560)     (98,900)     (156,654)
Return of capital                       (18,386)
Total distributions     (12,988,050)     (21,186,560)     (98,900)     (175,040)
                             
Share transactions:*                            
Proceeds from sale of shares     31,490,798      101,879,369      27,472,633       
Cost of shares redeemed     (11,998,634)     (49,439,986)            
Increase in net assets resulting from share transactions     19,492,164      52,439,383      27,472,633       
Total increase (decrease) in net assets     27,445,387      (37,015,985)     27,980,209      (98,597)
Net Assets, beginning of period     169,799,003      206,814,988      4,478,403      4,577,000 
Net Assets, end of period    $197,244,390     $169,799,003     $32,458,612     $4,478,403 
                             
* Shares of Common Stock Issued (no par value)                           
Shares sold     2,725,000      6,750,000      1,200,000       
Shares redeemed     (1,050,000)     (3,450,000)            
Net increase     1,675,000      3,300,000      1,200,000       

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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Emerging Markets
Aggregate Bond ETF
  Emerging Markets
High Yield Bond ETF
  Fallen Angel
High Yield Bond ETF
Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2020
  Year
Ended
April 30,
2020
  Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2020
  Year
Ended
April 30,
2020
  Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2020
  Year
Ended
April 30,
2020
(unaudited)     (unaudited)     (unaudited)   
                                        
  $335,108     $705,316     $11,067,383     $19,644,282     $70,071,631     $70,986,954 
   (155,162)     (212,326)     (9,088,839)     (8,789,257)     (23,803,637)     (101,499,902)
   1,056,765      (695,902)     38,892,313      (38,751,872)     219,003,803      (55,587,496)
                                        
   1,236,711      (202,912)     40,870,857      (27,896,847)     265,271,797      (86,100,444)
                                        
   (280,950)     (604,973)     (10,706,500)     (19,713,460)     (63,102,720)     (69,209,400)
         (105,837)                        
   (280,950)     (710,810)     (10,706,500)     (19,713,460)     (63,102,720)     (69,209,400)
                                        
         949,367      86,083,236      122,700,933      1,478,761,869      1,381,802,023 
               (4,513,314)     (28,453,692)     (101,554,806)     (519,616,958)
                                        
         949,367      81,569,922      94,247,241      1,377,207,063      862,185,065 
   955,761      35,645      111,734,279      46,636,934      1,579,376,140      706,875,221 
   14,593,399      14,557,754      308,092,759      261,455,825      1,682,791,587      975,916,366 
  $15,549,160     $14,593,399     $419,827,038     $308,092,759     $3,262,167,727     $1,682,791,587 
                                        
         50,000      3,800,000      5,200,000      50,500,000      47,150,000 
               (200,000)     (1,400,000)     (3,500,000)     (18,100,000)
         50,000      3,600,000      3,800,000      47,000,000      29,050,000 

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

(continued)

 

   Green Bond ETF  International
High Yield Bond ETF
   Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2020
  Year
Ended
April 30,
2020
  Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2020
  Year
Ended
April 30,
2020
   (unaudited)     (unaudited)   
Operations:                            
Net investment income    $409,346     $604,222     $2,291,822     $5,673,344 
Net realized gain (loss)     40,065      411,300      (2,184,801)     (3,161,281)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     589,270      576,621      10,573,269      (7,595,399)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     1,038,681      1,592,143      10,680,290      (5,083,336)
                             
Distributions to shareholders:                            
From distributable earnings     (339,730)     (518,700)     (1,966,400)     (5,231,217)
Return of capital           (119,670)           (396,663)
Total distributions     (339,730)     (638,370)     (1,966,400)     (5,627,880)
                             
Share transactions:*                            
Proceeds from sale of shares     8,341,324      8,084,836            9,904,641 
Cost of shares redeemed           (2,683,565)           (23,238,685)
Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions     8,341,324      5,401,271            (13,334,044)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets     9,040,275      6,355,044      8,713,890      (24,045,260)
Net Assets, beginning of period     32,225,280      25,870,236      88,833,200      112,878,460 
Net Assets, end of period    $41,265,555     $32,225,280     $97,547,090     $88,833,200 
                             
* Shares of Common Stock Issued (no par value)                           
Shares sold     300,000      300,000            400,000 
Shares redeemed           (100,000)           (1,000,000)
Net increase (decrease)     300,000      200,000            (600,000)

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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Investment Grade
Floating Rate ETF
  J.P. Morgan EM
Local Currency Bond ETF
  Mortgage REIT Income ETF
Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2020
  Year
Ended
April 30,
2020
  Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2020
  Year
Ended
April 30,
2020
  Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2020
  Year
Ended
April 30,
2020
(unaudited)     (unaudited)     (unaudited)   
                                        
  $2,631,080     $13,664,047     $82,699,675     $282,892,930     $6,295,970     $12,365,684 
   385,731      (3,594,118)     (103,857,626)     (429,422,888)     (17,277,726)     (10,033,682)
   11,835,116      (9,868,517)     244,604,247      (57,775,966)     43,274,549      (97,091,800)
   14,851,927      201,412      223,446,296      (204,305,924)     32,292,793      (94,759,798)
                                        
   (3,165,310)     (14,425,000)     (69,635,813)     (70,848,577)     (8,260,375)     (12,368,685)
                     (210,852,975)           (2,747,765)
   (3,165,310)     (14,425,000)     (69,635,813)     (281,701,552)     (8,260,375)     (15,116,450)
                                        
   7,570,494      44,286,437      210,510,578      512,534,822      50,468,511      83,580,336 
   (40,336,816)     (110,153,612)     (684,022,117)     (2,019,935,636)     (18,136,703)     (29,272,023)
                                        
   (32,766,322)     (65,867,175)     (473,511,539)     (1,507,400,814)     32,331,808      54,308,313 
   (21,079,705)     (80,090,763)     (319,701,056)     (1,993,408,290)     56,364,226      (55,567,935)
   461,416,457      541,507,220      3,338,504,114      5,331,912,404      119,303,473      174,871,408 
  $440,336,752     $461,416,457     $3,018,803,058     $3,338,504,114     $175,667,699     $119,303,473 
                                        
   300,000      1,750,000      6,700,000      15,300,000      3,850,000      4,500,000 
   (1,600,000)     (4,450,000)     (22,300,000)     (62,600,000)     (1,350,000)     (1,450,000)
   (1,300,000)     (2,700,000)     (15,600,000)     (47,300,000)     2,500,000      3,050,000 

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

(continued)

 

   Preferred Securities
ex Financials ETF
   Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2020
  Year
Ended
April 30,
2020
   (unaudited)   
               
Operations:              
Net investment income    $20,885,244     $37,582,809 
Net realized loss     (7,379,365)     (12,134,058)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     44,615,607      (43,552,343)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     58,121,486      (18,103,592)
               
Distributions to shareholders:              
From distributable earnings     (17,527,465)     (38,840,821)
               
Share transactions:*              
Proceeds from sale of shares     51,382,501      211,329,479 
Cost of shares redeemed     (21,418,176)     (49,472,034)
Increase in net assets resulting from share transactions     29,964,325      161,857,445 
Total increase in net assets     70,558,346      104,913,032 
Net Assets, beginning of period     689,029,039      584,116,007 
Net Assets, end of period    $759,587,385     $689,029,039 
               
* Shares of Common Stock Issued (no par value)              
Shares sold     2,700,000      10,600,000 
Shares redeemed     (1,150,000)     (2,950,000)
Net increase     1,550,000      7,650,000 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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VANECK VECTORS ETF TRUST

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a share outstanding throughout each period:

 

   BDC Income ETF 
   For the Six
Months Ended
October 31,
  For the Year Ended April 30, 
   2020      2020   2019   2018   2017   2016 
   (unaudited)                    
Net asset value, beginning of period         $10.75        $16.55   $16.10   $19.17   $16.43   $18.56 
Income from investment operations:                                
Net investment income     0.76(a)   1.54(a)   1.59(a)   1.52(a)   1.54    1.59 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     0.53    (5.86)   0.41    (3.04)   2.67    (2.20)
Total from investment operations     1.29    (4.32)   2.00    (1.52)   4.21    (0.61)
Less:                                
Dividends from net investment income     (0.75)   (1.48)   (1.55)   (1.55)   (1.47)   (1.52)
Net asset value, end of period    $11.29   $10.75   $16.55   $16.10   $19.17   $16.43 
Total return (b)     11.82%(c)   (27.77)%   13.27%   (8.08)%   26.67%   (2.98)%
Ratios/Supplemental Data                                
Net assets, end of period (000’s)  $197,244 $169,799 $206,815 $177,926 $183,067 $85,454 
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets     0.47%(d)   0.48%   0.47%   0.49%   0.52%   0.58%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets     0.41%(d)   0.41%   0.41%   0.41%   0.41%   0.41%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense     0.40%(d)   0.40%   0.40%   0.40%   0.40%   0.40%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets     12.63%(d)   9.95%   9.73%   8.85%   9.12%   9.87%
Portfolio turnover rate (e)     19%(c)   22%   13%   19%   23%   23%
                                 
                                 
   ChinaAMC China Bond ETF 
   For the Six
Months Ended
October 31,
  For the Year Ended April 30, 
   2020  2020   2019   2018   2017   2016 
   (unaudited)                    
Net asset value, beginning of period    $22.39   $22.89   $24.14   $22.16   $24.28   $24.94 
Income from investment operations:                                
Net investment income     0.36(a)   0.87(a)   0.75(a)   0.74(a)   0.21    0.70 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     0.70    (0.49)   (1.24)   2.07    (1.64)   (0.65)
Total from investment operations     1.06    0.38    (0.49)   2.81    (1.43)   0.05 
Less:                                
Dividends from net investment income     (0.27)   (0.79)   (0.38)           (0.37)
Return of capital         (0.09)   (0.38)   (0.83)   (0.69)   (0.34)
Total dividends and distributions     (0.27)   (0.88)   (0.76)   (0.83)   (0.69)   (0.71)
Net asset value, end of period    $23.18   $22.39   $22.89   $24.14   $22.16   $24.28 
Total return (b)     4.79%(c)   1.76%   (1.98)%   12.94%   (6.00)%   0.20%
Ratios/Supplemental Data                                
Net assets, end of period (000’s)  $32,459 $4,478 $4,577 $4,828 $6,649 $12,140 
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets     1.43%(d)   3.53%   2.25%   2.59%   1.90%   1.12%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets     0.51%(d)   0.50%   0.50%   0.50%   0.50%   0.50%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense     0.50%(d)   0.50%   0.50%   0.50%   0.50%   0.50%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets     3.11%(d)   3.93%   3.29%   3.21%   3.04%   2.88%
Portfolio turnover rate (e)     1%(c)   21%   22%   39%   9%   58%

 

 

 

(a) Calculated based upon average shares outstanding
(b) Total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of period, reinvestment of any dividends and distributions at net asset value on the dividend/distributions payment date and a redemption at the net asset value on the last day of the period. The return includes adjustments in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and as such, the net asset values for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. The return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends/distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
(c) Not Annualized
(d) Annualized
(e) Portfolio turnover rates exclude securities received or delivered as a result of processing in-kind capital share transactions.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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VANECK VECTORS ETF TRUST

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a share outstanding throughout each period:

 

   Emerging Markets Aggregate Bond ETF 
   For the Six
Months Ended
October 31,
  For the Year Ended April 30, 
   2020  2020   2019   2018   2017   2016 
   (unaudited)                        
Net asset value, beginning of period         $19.46        $20.80   $21.42   $21.64   $21.68   $22.41 
Income from investment operations:                                
Net investment income     0.45(a)   1.00(a)   1.00(a)   0.96(a)   0.98    0.95 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     1.19    (1.33)   (0.63)   (0.15)   (0.08)   (0.70)
Total from investment operations     1.64    (0.33)   0.37    0.81    0.90    0.25 
Less:                                
Dividends from net investment income     (0.37)   (0.86)   (0.48)   (0.71)   (0.62)   (0.37)
Return of capital         (0.15)   (0.51)   (0.32)   (0.32)   (0.61)
Total dividends and distributions     (0.37)   (1.01)   (0.99)   (1.03)   (0.94)   (0.98)
Net asset value, end of period    $20.73   $19.46   $20.80   $21.42   $21.64   $21.68 
Total return (b)     8.45%(c)   (1.83)%   1.91%   3.78%   4.27%   1.33%
Ratios/Supplemental Data                                
Net assets, end of period (000’s)  $15,549 $14,593 $14,558 $14,993 $15,150 $15,179 
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets     1.20%(d)   1.49%   0.92%   1.12%   1.26%   1.21%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets     0.35%(d)   0.35%   0.36%   0.49%   0.49%   0.49%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense     0.35%(d)   0.35%   0.36%   0.49%   0.49%   0.49%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets     4.28%(d)   4.75%   4.85%   4.38%   4.60%   4.61%
Portfolio turnover rate (e)     6%(c)   12%   25%   20%   11%   13%
                                 
                                 
   Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF 
   For the Six
Months Ended
October 31,
  For the Year Ended April 30, 
   2020  2020   2019   2018   2017   2016 
   (unaudited)                    
Net asset value, beginning of period    $20.54   $23.34   $23.83   $24.86   $23.37   $24.51 
Income from investment operations:                                
Net investment income     0.65(a)   1.42(a)   1.33(a)   1.33(a)   1.46    1.64 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     2.02    (2.77)   (0.46)   (1.01)   1.50    (1.13)
Total from investment operations     2.67    (1.35)   0.87    0.32    2.96    0.51 
Less:                                
Dividends from net investment income     (0.64)   (1.45)   (1.36)   (1.35)   (1.47)   (1.65)
Net asset value, end of period    $22.57   $20.54   $23.34   $23.83   $24.86   $23.37 
Total return (b)     13.08%(c)   (6.27)%   3.93%   1.28%   13.04%   2.38%
Ratios/Supplemental Data                                
Net assets, end of period (000’s)  $419,827 $308,093 $261,456 $371,678 $372,926 $247,709 
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets     0.45%(d)   0.47%   0.46%   0.45%   0.47%   0.50%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets     0.40%(d)   0.40%   0.40%   0.40%   0.40%   0.40%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense     0.40%(d)   0.40%   0.40%   0.40%   0.40%   0.40%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets     5.74%(d)   6.19%   5.81%   5.43%   6.13%   6.93%
Portfolio turnover rate (e)     15%(c)   28%   27%   40%   39%   42%

 

 

 

(a) Calculated based upon average shares outstanding
(b) Total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of period, reinvestment of any dividends and distributions at net asset value on the dividend/distributions payment date and a redemption at the net asset value on the last day of the period. The return includes adjustments in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and as such, the net asset values for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. The return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends/distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
(c) Not Annualized
(d) Annualized
(e) Portfolio turnover rates exclude securities received or delivered as a result of processing in-kind capital share transactions.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a share outstanding throughout each period:

 

   Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF 
   For the Six
Months Ended
October 31,
  For the Year Ended April 30, 
   2020  2020   2019   2018   2017   2016 
   (unaudited)                         
Net asset value, beginning of period          $26.84        $29.00   $29.19   $29.65   $27.14   $27.66 
Income from investment operations:                                
Net investment income     0.80(a)   1.54(a)   1.64(a)   1.54(a)   1.56    1.39 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     2.85    (2.16)   (0.24)   (0.40)   2.62    (0.51)
Total from investment operations     3.65    (0.62)   1.40    1.14    4.18    0.88 
Less:                                
Dividends from net investment income     (0.75)   (1.54)   (1.59)   (1.51)   (1.58)   (1.34)
Distributions from net realized capital gains                 (0.09)   (0.09)   (0.06)
Total dividends and distributions     (0.75)   (1.54)   (1.59)   (1.60)   (1.67)   (1.40)
Net asset value, end of period    $29.74   $26.84   $29.00   $29.19   $29.65   $27.14 
Total return (b)     13.69%(c)   (2.38)%   5.04%   3.86%   15.86%   3.59%
Ratios/Supplemental Data                                
Net assets, end of period (000’s)  $3,262,168 $1,682,792 $975,916 $1,223,107 $855,380 $145,182 
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets     0.42%(d)   0.43%   0.45%   0.44%   0.46%   0.65%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets     0.35%(d)   0.35%   0.35%   0.35%   0.35%   0.40%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense     0.35%(d)   0.35%   0.35%   0.35%   0.35%   0.40%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets     5.40%(d)   5.35%   5.76%   5.16%   5.61%   6.27%
Portfolio turnover rate (e)     18%(c)   68%   29%   20%   32%   39%
                                 
                                 
   Green Bond ETF 
   For the Six
Months Ended
October 31,
  For the Year Ended April 30,   For the Period
March 3, 2017(f)
through
April 30,
    
   2020  2020   2019   2018   2017    
     (unaudited)                    
Net asset value, beginning of period    $26.85   $25.87   $26.54   $25.44   $24.75      
Income from investment operations:                                
Net investment income     0.31(a)   0.58(a)   0.34(a)   0.29(a)   0.04      
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     0.61    1.00    (0.68)   1.16    0.67      
Total from investment operations     0.92    1.58    (0.34)   1.45    0.71      
Less:                                
Dividends from net investment income     (0.26)   (0.50)   (0.29)   (0.35)   (0.02)     
Distributions from net realized capital gains                 0.00(g)         
Return of capital         (0.10)   (0.04)             
Total dividends and distributions     (0.26)   (0.60)   (0.33)   (0.35)   (0.02)     
Net asset value, end of period    $27.51   $26.85   $25.87   $26.54   $25.44      
Total return (b)     3.43%(c)   6.17%   (1.25)%   5.72%   2.86%(c)     
Ratios/Supplemental Data                                
Net assets, end of period (000’s)  $41,266 $32,225 $25,870 $17,254 $5,088      
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets     0.73%(d)   0.83%   1.02%   1.56%   5.49%(d)     
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets     0.20%(d)   0.23%   0.33%   0.40%   0.40%(d)     
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense     0.20%(d)   0.23%   0.33%   0.40%   0.40%(d)     
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets     2.25%(d)   2.17%   1.32%   1.10%   1.03%(d)     
Portfolio turnover rate (e)     11%(c)   83%   28%   26%   0%(c)     

 

 

 

(a) Calculated based upon average shares outstanding
(b) Total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of period, reinvestment of any dividends and distributions at net asset value on the dividend/distributions payment date and a redemption at the net asset value on the last day of the period. The return includes adjustments in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and as such, the net asset values for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. The return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends/distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
(c) Not Annualized
(d) Annualized
(e) Portfolio turnover rates exclude securities received or delivered as a result of processing in-kind capital share transactions.
(f) Commencement of operations
(g) Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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VANECK VECTORS ETF TRUST

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a share outstanding throughout each period:

 

   International High Yield Bond ETF   
   For the Six                                
   Months Ended                                
   October 31,    For the Year Ended April 30,   
   2020    2020     2019     2018     2017     2016   
   (unaudited)                                
Net asset value, beginning of period      $22.21        $24.54        $25.20        $24.90        $24.20        $25.00   
Income from investment operations:                                            
Net investment income     0.57(a)     1.26(a)     1.13(a)     1.07(a)     1.24      1.30   
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     2.10      (2.33)     (0.65)     0.39      0.65      (0.80)  
Total from investment operations     2.67      (1.07)     0.48      1.46      1.89      0.50   
Less:                                            
Dividends from net investment income     (0.49)     (1.17)     (1.08)     (1.02)     (0.83)     (1.00)  
Return of capital           (0.09)     (0.06)     (0.14)     (0.36)     (0.30)  
Total dividends and distributions     (0.49)     (1.26)     (1.14)     (1.16)     (1.19)     (1.30)  
Net asset value, end of period    $24.39     $22.21     $24.54     $25.20     $24.90     $24.20   
Total return (b)     12.04%(c)     (4.67)%     2.08%     5.91%     8.04%     2.29%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data                                            
Net assets, end of period (000’s)  $97,547   $88,833   $112,878   $171,358   $129,478   $130,686   
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets     0.55%(d)     0.62%     0.54%     0.52%     0.54%     0.61%  
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets     0.40%(d)     0.40%     0.40%     0.40%     0.40%     0.40%  
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense     0.40%(d)     0.40%     0.40%     0.40%     0.40%     0.40%  
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets     4.73%(d)     5.17%     4.66%     4.19%     4.95%     5.48%  
Portfolio turnover rate (e)     17%(c)     37%     32%     41%     34%     20%  
       
   Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF   
   For the Six                                
   Months Ended                                
   October 31,    For the Year Ended April 30,   
   2020    2020     2019     2018     2017     2016   
   (unaudited)                                
Net asset value, beginning of period    $24.61     $25.25     $25.32     $25.14     $24.77     $24.94   
Income from investment operations:                                            
Net investment income     0.14(a)     0.68(a)     0.77(a)     0.52(a)     0.33      0.20   
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     0.65      (0.61)     (0.10)     0.13      0.36      (0.18)  
Total from investment operations     0.79      0.07      0.67      0.65      0.69      0.02   
Less:                                            
Dividends from net investment income     (0.17)     (0.71)     (0.74)     (0.47)     (0.32)     (0.19)  
Net asset value, end of period    $25.23     $24.61     $25.25     $25.32     $25.14     $24.77   
Total return (b)     3.24%(c)     0.26%     2.71%     2.59%     2.80%     0.10%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data                                            
Net assets, end of period (000’s)  $440,337   $461,416   $541,507   $377,199   $148,322   $79,273   
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets     0.39%(d)     0.40%     0.40%     0.41%     0.46%     0.48%  
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets     0.14%(d)     0.14%     0.14%     0.14%     0.14%     0.14%  
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense     0.14%(d)     0.14%     0.14%     0.14%     0.14%     0.14%  
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets     1.12%(d)     2.70%     3.05%     2.06%     1.40%     0.81%  
Portfolio turnover rate (e)     32%(c)     40%     30%     28%     46%     36%  

 

 

 

(a) Calculated based upon average shares outstanding
(b) Total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of period, reinvestment of any dividends and distributions at net asset value on the dividend/distributions payment date and a redemption at the net asset value on the last day of the period. The return includes adjustments in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and as such, the net asset values for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. The return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends/distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
(c) Not Annualized
(d) Annualized
(e) Portfolio turnover rates exclude securities received or delivered as a result of processing in-kind capital share transactions.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a share outstanding throughout each period:

 

   J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF #   
   For the Six                                
   Months Ended                                
   October 31,    For the Year Ended April 30,   
   2020    2020     2019     2018     2017     2016   
   (unaudited)                                
Net asset value, beginning of period        $29.36         $33.11         $37.56         $37.24         $37.90         $41.10   
Income from investment operations:                                            
Net investment income     0.79(a)     2.00(a)     2.14(a)     2.18(a)     2.56      2.08(a)  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     1.29      (3.75)     (4.45)     0.40      (1.34)     (3.24)  
Total from investment operations     2.08      (1.75)     (2.31)     2.58      1.22      (1.16)  
Less:                                            
Dividends from net investment income     (0.67)     (0.48)     (1.36)     (1.98)     (0.60)        
Return of capital           (1.52)     (0.78)     (0.28)     (1.28)     (2.04)  
Total dividends and distributions     (0.67)     (2.00)     (2.14)     (2.26)     (1.88)     (2.04)  
Net asset value, end of period    $30.77     $29.36     $33.11     $37.56     $37.24     $37.90   
Total return (b)     7.06%(c)     (5.79)%     (6.05)%     7.05%     3.41%     (2.47)%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data                                            
Net assets, end of period (000’s)  $3,018,803   $3,338,504   $5,331,912   $5,645,038   $3,354,751   $1,489,642   
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets     0.32%(d)     0.36%     0.41%     0.46%     0.48%     0.51%  
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets     0.30%(d)     0.30%     0.31%     0.44%     0.47%     0.47%  
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense     0.30%(d)     0.30%     0.31%     0.44%     0.47%     0.47%  
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets     5.06%(d)     6.05%     6.35%     5.69%     5.60%     5.69%  
Portfolio turnover rate (e)     20%(c)     39%     36%     28%     37%     34%  
                                             
   Mortgage REIT Income ETF   
   For the Six                                
   Months Ended                                
   October 31,    For the Year Ended April 30,   
   2020    2020     2019     2018     2017     2016   
   (unaudited)                                
Net asset value, beginning of period    $11.42     $23.63     $22.71     $24.49     $20.03     $23.59   
Income from investment operations:                                            
Net investment income     0.50(a)     1.45(a)     1.68(a)     1.70(a)     1.81      2.12   
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     2.29      (11.90)     0.94      (1.59)     4.38      (3.71)  
Total from investment operations     2.79      (10.45)     2.62      0.11      6.19      (1.59)  
Less:                                            
Dividends from net investment income     (0.64)     (1.45)     (1.67)     (1.81)     (1.73)     (1.90)  
Return of capital           (0.31)     (0.03)     (0.08)           (0.07)  
Total dividends and distributions     (0.64)     (1.76)     (1.70)     (1.89)     (1.73)     (1.97)  
Net asset value, end of period    $13.57     $11.42     $23.63     $22.71     $24.49     $20.03   
Total return (b)     24.57%(c)     (46.63)%     12.00%     0.32%     32.15%     (6.66)%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data                                            
Net assets, end of period (000’s)  $175,668   $119,303   $174,871   $131,732   $148,143   $96,150   
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets     0.50%(d)     0.50%     0.49%     0.49%     0.54%     0.57%  
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets     0.41%(d)     0.41%     0.42%     0.41%     0.41%     0.41%  
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense     0.40%(d)     0.40%     0.40%     0.40%     0.40%     0.40%  
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets      7.44%(d)     6.70%     7.19%     7.13%     8.25%     10.27%  
Portfolio turnover rate (e)     20%(c)     16%     35%     21%     24%     16%  

 

 

 

(a) Calculated based upon average shares outstanding
(b) Total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of period, reinvestment of any dividends and distributions at net asset value on the dividend/distributions payment date and a redemption at the net asset value on the last day of the period. The return includes adjustments in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and as such, the net asset values for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. The return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends/distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
(c) Not Annualized
(d) Annualized
(e) Portfolio turnover rates exclude securities received or delivered as a result of processing in-kind capital share transactions.
# On October 26, 2018, the Fund effected a 1 for 2 reverse share split (See Note 11). Per share data prior to October 26, 2018 has been adjusted to reflect the reverse share split.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a share outstanding throughout each period:

 

   Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF    
   For the Six                                
   Months Ended                                
   October 31,    For the Year Ended April 30,   
   2020    2020     2019     2018     2017     2016   
   (unaudited)                                
Net asset value, beginning of period      $18.23        $19.37        $19.09        $20.12        $20.34        $20.75   
Income from investment operations:                                            
Net investment income     0.55(a)     1.06(a)     1.13(a)     1.10(a)     1.15      1.20   
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     0.98      (1.12)     0.32      (0.98)     (0.19)     (0.48)  
Total from investment operations     1.53      (0.06)     1.45      0.12      0.96      0.72   
Less:                                            
Dividends from net investment income     (0.46)     (1.08)     (1.17)     (1.14)     (1.18)     (1.13)  
Return of capital                       (0.01)              
Total dividends and distributions     (0.46)     (1.08)     (1.17)     (1.15)     (1.18)     (1.13)  
Net asset value, end of period    $19.30     $18.23     $19.37     $19.09     $20.12     $20.34   
Total return (b)     8.48%(c)     (0.54)%     7.90%     0.57%     4.88%     3.77%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data                                            
Net assets, end of period (000’s)  $759,587   $689,029   $584,116   $498,248   $437,716   $310,138   
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets     0.44%(d)     0.44%     0.46%     0.45%     0.46%     0.49%  
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets     0.41%(d)     0.41%     0.41%     0.41%     0.41%     0.41%  
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense     0.40%(d)     0.40%     0.40%     0.40%     0.40%     0.40%  
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets      5.73%(d)     5.41%     5.92%     5.57%     5.70%     6.05%  
Portfolio turnover rate (e)     22%(c)     45%     31%     47%     31%     27%  

 

 

 

(a) Calculated based upon average shares outstanding
(b) Total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of period, reinvestment of any dividends and distributions at net asset value on the dividend/distributions payment date and a redemption at the net asset value on the last day of the period. The return includes adjustments in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and as such, the net asset values for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. The return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends/distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
(c) Not Annualized
(d) Annualized
(e) Portfolio turnover rates exclude securities received or delivered as a result of processing in-kind capital share transactions.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

October 31, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Note 1—Fund Organization—VanEck Vectors ETF Trust (the “Trust”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company. The Trust was incorporated in Delaware as a statutory trust on March 15, 2001. The Trust operates as a series fund, and offers multiple investment portfolios, each of which represents a separate series of the Trust. These financial statements relate only to the investment portfolios listed in the diversification table below (each a “Fund” and, collectively, the “Funds”).

 

Fund Diversification Classification
BDC Income ETF (“BDC Income”) Diversified
ChinaAMC China Bond ETF (“ChinaAMC China Bond”) Non-Diversified
Emerging Markets Aggregate Bond ETF (“Emerging Markets Aggregate”) Non-Diversified
Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (“Emerging Markets High Yield”) Diversified
Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF (“Fallen Angel”) Diversified
Green Bond ETF (“Green Bond”) Non-Diversified
International High Yield Bond ETF (“International High Yield”) Diversified
Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF (“Floating Rate”) Non-Diversified
J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF (“J.P. Morgan EM”) Non-Diversified
Mortgage REIT Income ETF (“Mortgage REIT”) Non-Diversified
Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF (“Preferred Securities”) Non-Diversified

 

Each Fund’s investment objective is to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of its index. The Funds (except BDC Income, Mortgage REIT and Preferred Securities) expect to use a sampling approach in seeking to achieve their objectives. Sampling means that Van Eck Associates Corporation (the “Adviser”) uses quantitative analysis to select bonds and other securities that represent a sample of securities in the index in terms of key risk factors, performance attributes and other characteristics. The number of securities in each Fund will be based upon several factors, including asset size of the Fund. The Adviser generally expects each Fund to hold less than the total number of securities in the index, but reserves the right to hold as many securities as it believes necessary to achieve the Fund’s investment objective. China Asset Management (Hong Kong) Limited (the “Sub-Adviser”) is the sub-adviser to ChinaAMC China Bond. ChinaAMC China Bond seeks to achieve its investment objective by primarily investing in bonds issued in the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”) via the Sub-Adviser. BDC Income, Mortgage REIT and Preferred Securities each seek to achieve their investment objective through a portfolio of securities in substantially the same weighting as their index.

 

Note 2—Significant Accounting Policies—The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

The Funds are investment companies and follow accounting and reporting requirements of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 946 Financial Services – Investment Companies.

 

The following summarizes the Funds’ significant accounting policies.

 

A. Security Valuation—The Funds value their investments in securities and other assets and liabilities at fair value daily. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Debt securities are valued on the basis of evaluated prices furnished by an independent pricing service approved by the Funds’ Board of Trustees or provided by securities dealers. The pricing services may use valuation models or matrix pricing, which consider: (i) yield or price with respect to bonds that are considered comparable in characteristics such as rating, interest rate and maturity date and or (ii) quotations from bond dealers to determine current value, and are categorized as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy (described below). Short-term debt securities with sixty days or less to maturity are valued at amortized cost, which with accrued interest approximates fair value. Money market fund investments are valued at net asset value and are categorized as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. Securities traded on national exchanges are valued at the closing price on the markets in which the securities trade. Securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (“NASDAQ”) are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price. Securities traded on national exchanges are valued at the closing price on the markets in which the securities trade. Over-the-counter securities not included on NASDAQ and listed securities for which no sale was reported are valued at the mean of the bid and ask prices. To the extent these securities are actively traded, they are categorized as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy.
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(unaudited) (continued)

 

  The Pricing Committee of the Adviser provides oversight of the Funds’ valuation policies and procedures, which are approved by the Funds’ Board of Trustees. Among other things, these procedures allow the Funds to utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities dealers, and other market sources to determine fair value. The Pricing Committee convenes regularly to review the fair value of financial instruments or other assets. If market quotations for a security or other asset are not readily available, or if the Adviser believes they do not otherwise reflect the fair value of a security or asset, the security or asset will be fair valued by the Pricing Committee in accordance with the Funds’ valuation policies and procedures. The Pricing Committee employs various methods for calibrating the valuation approaches utilized to determine fair value, including a regular review of key inputs and assumptions, periodic comparisons to valuations provided by other independent pricing services, transactional back-testing and disposition analysis.
   
  Certain factors such as economic conditions, political events, market trends, the nature of and duration of any restrictions on disposition, trading in similar securities of the issuer or comparable issuers and other security specific information are used to determine the fair value of these securities. Depending on the relative significance of valuation inputs, these securities may be categorized either as Level 2 or Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. The price which the Funds may realize upon sale of an investment may differ materially from the value presented in the Schedules of Investments.
   
  The Funds utilize various methods to measure the fair value of their investments on a recurring basis, which includes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods used to measure fair value. The fair value hierarchy gives highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:
   
  Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
   
  Level 2 — Significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).
   
  Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs (including each Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).
   
  A summary of the inputs and the levels used to value the Funds’ investments are located in the Schedules of Investments. Additionally, tables that reconcile the valuation of the Funds’ Level 3 investments and that present additional information about valuation methodologies and unobservable inputs, if applicable, are located in the Schedules of Investments.
   
B. Federal Income Taxes—It is each Fund’s policy to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its net investment income to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.
   
C. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders—Dividends to shareholders from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid at least monthly by each Fund (except BDC Income and Mortgage REIT, which are declared and paid quarterly). Distributions of net realized capital gains, if any, are generally declared and paid annually. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. income tax regulations, which may differ from such amounts determined in accordance with GAAP.
   
D. Currency Translation—Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies and commitments under foreign currency contracts are translated into U.S. dollars at the closing prices of such currencies each business day as quoted by one or more sources. Purchases and sales of investments are translated at the exchange rates prevailing when such investments are acquired or sold. Foreign denominated income and expenses are translated at the exchange rates prevailing when accrued. The portion of realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments that result from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates is not separately disclosed in the financial statements. Such amounts are included with the net realized and unrealized gains and losses on investment securities in the Statements of Operations. Recognized gains or losses attributable to foreign currency fluctuations on foreign currency denominated assets, other than investments, and liabilities are recorded as net realized gain (loss) and net
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  change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency transactions and foreign denominated assets and liabilities in the Statements of Operations.
   
E. Restricted Securities—The Funds may invest in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. Information regarding restricted securities, if any, is included at the end of each Fund’s Schedule of Investments.
   
F. Warrants—The Funds may invest in warrants whose values are linked to indices or underlying instruments. The Funds may use these warrants to gain exposure to markets that might be difficult to invest in through conventional securities. Warrants may be more volatile than their linked indices or underlying instruments. Potential losses are limited to the amount of the original investment. Warrants are obligations of the issuer and are not secured by any collateral. Warrants may be exercised by the Funds during the exercise period. If not exercised prior to the last day of the exercise period, the warrants will be automatically exercised on that day. Warrants held at October 31, 2020, if any, are reflected in the Schedules of Investments.
   
G. Offsetting Assets and Liabilities—In the ordinary course of business, the Funds enter into transactions subject to enforceable master netting or other similar agreements. Generally, the right of offset in those agreements allows the Funds to offset any exposure to a specific counterparty with any collateral received or delivered to that counterparty based on the terms of the agreements. The Funds may pledge or receive cash and or securities as collateral for derivative instruments and securities lending. For financial reporting purposes, the Funds present securities lending assets and liabilities on a gross basis in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Cash collateral received for securities lending in the form of money market fund investments, if any, at October 31, 2020 is presented in the Schedules of Investments and in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Non-cash collateral is disclosed in Note 9 (Securities Lending).
   
H. Other—Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses are determined based on the specific identification method. Interest income, including amortization of premiums and discounts, is accrued as earned. Interest income is generally not earned on debt securities in default or upon determination that the income is not realizable. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.
   
  The Funds earn interest income on uninvested cash balances held at the custodian bank. Such amounts, if any, are presented as interest income in the Statements of Operations.
   
  The character of distributions received from certain investments may be comprised of net investment income, capital gains, and return of capital. It is the Funds’ policy to estimate the character of distributions received from these investments based on historical data if actual amounts are not available. After each calendar year end, these investments report the actual tax character of distributions. Differences between the estimated and actual amounts are reflected in the Funds’ records in the year in which they are reported by adjusting the related cost basis of investments, capital gains and income, as necessary.
   
  In the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of general indemnifications. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these agreements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, the Adviser believes the risk of loss under these arrangements to be remote.
   
  At October 31, 2020, ChinaAMC China Bond included $1,909 in cash denominated in foreign currency, at value on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities which represents foreign investor minimum settlement reserve funds required by China Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation Limited.

 

Note 3—Investment Management and Other Agreements—The Adviser is the investment adviser to the Funds. The Adviser receives a management fee, calculated daily and payable monthly based on an annual rate of each Fund’s average daily net assets. The Adviser has agreed, until at least September 1, 2021, to waive management fees and assume expenses to prevent each Fund’s total annual operating expenses (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, interest expense, trading expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses) from exceeding the expense limitations listed in the table below.

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

The expense limitations and management fee rates for the period ended October 31, 2020 are as follows:

 

Fund  Expense
Limitations
  Management
Fee
BDC Income   0.40%   0.40%
ChinaAMC China Bond   0.50    0.40 
Emerging Markets Aggregate   0.35    0.35 
Emerging Markets High Yield   0.40    0.40 
Fallen Angel   0.35    0.40 
Green Bond   0.20    0.35 
International High Yield   0.40    0.40 
Floating Rate   0.14    0.35 
J.P. Morgan EM   0.30    0.27 
Mortgage REIT   0.40    0.40 
Preferred Securities   0.40    0.40 

 

Refer to the Statements of Operations for amounts waived/assumed by the Adviser.

 

In addition, Van Eck Securities Corporation, an affiliate of the Adviser, acts as the Funds’ distributor (the “Distributor”). Certain officers and a Trustee of the Trust are officers, directors or stockholders of the Adviser and Distributor.

 

Note 4—Capital Share Transactions—As of October 31, 2020, there were an unlimited number of capital shares of beneficial interest authorized by the Trust with no par value. Fund shares are not individually redeemable and are issued and redeemed at their net asset value per share only through certain authorized broker-dealers (“Authorized Participants”) in blocks of shares (“Creation Units”).

 

The consideration for the purchase or redemption of Creation Units of the Funds generally consists of the in-kind contribution or distribution of securities constituting the Funds’ underlying index (“Deposit Securities”) plus a balancing cash component to equate the transaction to the net asset value per share of the Fund on the transaction date. Cash may also be substituted in an amount equivalent to the value of certain Deposit Securities, generally as a result of market circumstances, or when the securities are not available in sufficient quantity for delivery, or are not eligible for trading by the Authorized Participant. The Funds may issue Creation Units in advance of receipt of Deposit Securities subject to various conditions, including, for the benefit of the Funds, a requirement to maintain cash collateral on deposit at the custodian equal to at least 115% of the daily marked to market value of the missing Deposit Securities.

 

Authorized Participants purchasing and redeeming Creation Units may pay transaction fees directly to the transfer agent. In addition, the Funds may impose certain variable fees for creations and redemptions with respect to transactions in Creation Units for cash, or on transactions effected outside the clearing process, which are treated as increases in capital. These variable fees, if any, are reflected in share transactions in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.

 

Note 5—Investments—For the period ended October 31, 2020, purchases and sales of investments (excluding short-term investments and in-kind capital share transactions) and the purchases and sales of investments resulting from in-kind capital share transactions (excluding short-term investments) were as follows:

 

         In-kind Capital Share Transactions
Fund  Purchases  Sales  Purchases  Sales
BDC Income  $39,155,070   $37,549,063   $30,897,255   $11,414,133 
ChinaAMC China Bond   18,008,650    100,222         
Emerging Markets Aggregate   907,145    940,188         
Emerging Markets High Yield   73,426,750    57,037,268    67,633,264    4,274,241 
Fallen Angel   611,649,386    452,945,645    1,288,161,244    99,217,905 
Green Bond   7,027,979    3,883,199    5,626,270     
International High Yield   15,811,909    15,644,912         
Floating Rate   148,259,440    146,067,755    1,265,498    39,136,370 
J.P. Morgan EM   626,246,909    765,261,069    137,190,071    450,417,769 
Mortgage REIT   33,600,136    33,145,084    50,459,309    17,994,805 
Preferred Securities   157,122,113    154,875,125    48,118,815    19,424,265 
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Note 6—Income Taxes—As of October 31, 2020, for Federal income tax purposes, the identified cost, gross unrealized appreciation, gross unrealized depreciation and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments owned were as follows:

 

Fund  Tax Cost of
Investments
  Gross
Unrealized
Appreciation
  Gross
Unrealized
Depreciation
  Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
BDC Income  $280,229,938   $479,435   $(60,576,055)  $(60,096,620)
ChinaAMC China Bond   24,057,872    434,019    (127,486)   306,533 
Emerging Markets Aggregate   15,197,238    1,040,088    (934,736)   105,352 
Emerging Markets High Yield   427,172,888    9,799,373    (18,588,118)   (8,788,745)
Fallen Angel   3,122,381,743    168,919,919    (31,756,783)   137,163,136 
Green Bond   39,954,994    1,239,434    (94,248)   1,145,186 
International High Yield   97,978,849    3,467,461    (4,031,424)   (563,963)
Floating Rate   440,670,011    2,070,869    (907,018)   1,163,851 
J.P. Morgan EM   3,235,517,003    78,506,768    (352,085,560)   (273,578,792)
Mortgage REIT   226,925,682    7,374,300    (57,775,175)   (50,400,875)
Preferred Securities   783,100,604    26,457,386    (34,647,233)   (8,189,847)

 

The tax character of dividends and distributions paid to shareholders during the year ended April 30, 2020 was as follows:

 

Fund  Ordinary
Income
  Return of
Capital
BDC Income  $21,186,560   $ 
ChnaAMC China Bond   156,654    18,386 
Emerging Markets Aggregate   604,973    105,837 
Emerging Markets High Yield   19,713,460     
Fallen Angel   69,209,400     
Green Bond   518,700    119,670 
International High Yield   5,231,217    396,663 
Floating Rate   14,425,000     
J.P. Morgan EM   70,848,577    210,852,975 
Mortgage REIT   12,368,685    2,747,765 
Preferred Securities   38,840,821     

 

The tax character of current year distributions will be determined at the end of the current fiscal year.

 

At April 30, 2020, the Funds had capital loss carryforwards available to offset future capital gains as follows:

 

Fund  Short-Term
Capital Losses
with No Expiration
  Long-Term
Capital Losses
with No Expiration
  Total
BDC Income  $(11,393,066)  $(27,547,241)  $(38,940,307)
ChinaAMC China Bond   (26,183)   (18,716)   (44,899)
Emerging Markets Aggregate   (1,617,568)   (337,011)   (1,954,579)
Emerging Markets High Yield   (10,137,637)   (37,571,122)   (47,708,759)
Fallen Angel   (45,845,939)   (68,021,138)   (113,867,077)
International High Yield   (782,218)   (8,141,953)   (8,924,171)
Floating Rate   (584,121)   (607,518)   (1,191,639)
J.P. Morgan EM   (55,911,420)   (112,027,911)   (167,939,331)
Mortgage REIT   (11,073,830)   (34,926,786)   (46,000,616)
Preferred Securities   (10,716,855)   (29,786,217)   (40,503,072)

 

Realized gains or losses attributable to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates on investments and other foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities result in permanent book to tax differences, which may affect the tax character of distributions and undistributed net investment income at the end of the Funds’ fiscal year and may result in a tax return of capital. For the period May 1, 2020 to October 31, 2020, the net realized gains (losses) from foreign currency translations were as follows:

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ChinaAMC China Bond  $112,907 
Emerging Markets Aggregate   (5,194)
International High Yield   21,031 
J.P. Morgan EM   (3,854,702)

 

The Funds recognize the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only where the position is “more-likely-than-not” to be sustained assuming examination by applicable tax authorities. Management has analyzed the Funds’ tax positions, and has concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions taken on return filings for all open tax years. The Funds do not have exposure for additional years that might still be open in certain foreign jurisdictions. Therefore, no provision for income tax is required in the Funds’ financial statements. However, the Funds are subject to foreign taxes on the appreciation in value of certain investments. The Funds provide for such taxes on both realized and unrealized appreciation.

 

The Funds recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to uncertain tax positions as income tax expense in the Statements of Operations. During the period ended October 31, 2020, the Funds did not incur any interest or penalties.

 

Prior to November 2018, there were uncertainties in the Chinese tax rules governing the taxation of interest income on corporate bonds due to the lack of formal guidance from the PRC’s tax authorities. China generally imposes withholding tax (“WHT”) at a rate of 10% (which may be reduced by the double taxation agreement/arrangement) on interest income derived by nonresidents in the Chinese corporate bond market, including Qualified Foreign Institutional Investors (“QFII”) and Renminbi Qualified Foreign Institutional Investors (“RQFIIs”).

 

On November 7, 2018, the PRC issued guidance (Circular 108) clarifying that nonresidents (including QFIIs, and RQFIIs) are exempted from withholding income tax and value added tax with respect to bond interest income derived in the Chinese domestic bond market from November 7, 2018 to November 6, 2021.

 

Additionally, under the PRC Corporate Income Tax regime, China also imposes WHT at a rate of 10% (subject to treaty relief) on PRC-sourced capital gains derived by nonresident enterprises, provided that the nonresident enterprises (i) do not have places of business, establishments or permanent establishments in the PRC; and (ii) are not PRC tax resident enterprises. However, capital gains derived by a nonresident pursuant to an RQFII license from the transfer of bonds issued by PRC entities are considered to be non PRC-sourced and therefore not subject to WHT.

 

PRC rules for taxation of RQFIIs (and QFIIs) are evolving and future tax guidance issued by the PRC State Administration of Taxation and/or PRC Ministry of Finance may apply retroactively regarding the tax treatment of capital gains derived from the transfer of Chinese bonds by nonresidents, even if such rules are adverse to ChinaAMC China Bond and its shareholders. If the PRC tax authorities were to issue differing formal guidance or tax rules regarding capital gains from Chinese Bonds to RQFIIs, such as the Sub-Adviser, and begin collecting WHT, ChinaAMC China Bond could be subject to WHT liability. The impact of any such tax liability on ChinaAMC China Bond’s return could be substantial. ChinaAMC China Bond may also be liable to the Sub-Adviser for any tax that is imposed on the Sub-Adviser by the PRC with respect to its investments.

 

Note 7—Principal Risks—Non-diversified funds generally hold securities of fewer issuers than diversified funds (see Note 1) and may be more susceptible to the risks associated with these particular issuers, or to a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence affecting these issuers.

 

Investments in bonds or in Funds holding bonds involve risks including market fluctuations caused by factors such as economic and political developments, changes in interest rates and perceived trends in security prices.

 

The Funds (except BDC Income, ChinaAMC China Bond, Floating Rate, Mortgage REIT and Preferred Securities) may directly or indirectly invest in non-investment grade securities, often referred to as “junk bonds.” Economic downturns may disrupt the high yield market and impair the ability of issuers to repay principal and interest. These high yield securities may involve greater risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. government bonds and other high quality fixed-income securities. Also, an increase in interest rates would likely have an adverse impact on the value of such obligations. Moreover, high yield securities may be less liquid to the extent that there is no established retail secondary market. These Funds may not be able to sell bonds at desired prices and large purchases or sales of certain high-yield bond issues may cause substantial fluctuations in share price, yield and total return.

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BDC Income invests in business development companies which generally invest in less mature private companies or thinly traded U.S. public companies which involve greater risk than well-established publicly-traded companies.

 

ChinaAMC China Bond, Emerging Markets Aggregate, Emerging Markets High Yield, Fallen Angel, Green Bond, International High Yield, Floating Rate and J.P. Morgan EM invest in foreign securities. Investments in foreign securities may involve a greater degree of risk than investments in domestic securities due to political, economic or social instability. Foreign investments may also be subject to foreign taxes and settlement delays. Since the Funds may have significant investments in foreign debt securities, they may be subject to greater credit and interest risks and greater currency fluctuations than portfolios with significant investments in domestic debt securities.

 

Green Bond may invest in bonds whose proceeds are used principally for climate mitigation, climate adaption or other environmentally beneficial projects. Some “green” investments may be dependent on government tax incentives and subsidies and on political support for certain environmental technologies and companies.

 

Mortgage REIT invests directly in mortgage real estate investment trusts (“mortgage REITs”) and is exposed to the risks specific to the real estate market as well as the risks that relate specifically to the way in which mortgage REITs are organized and operated. Mortgage REITs receive principal and interest payments from the owners of the mortgaged properties. Accordingly, mortgage REITs are subject to the credit risk of the borrowers to whom they extend credit. To the extent that a mortgage REIT invests in mortgage-backed securities, it may be subject to default risk or interest rate risk. Mortgage REIT may invest in mortgage REITs that may trade at a discount or premium to their net asset value.

 

Preferred Securities invests in preferred securities which are essentially contractual obligations that declare distributions but permit the issuer to defer or suspend distributions. This may require the Fund to account for the distribution that has been deferred or suspended for tax purposes even though it may not have received this income. Preferred securities are also subject to credit risk. Credit risk refers to the possibility that the issuer of a security will be unable and/or unwilling to make timely distributions of dividends. In addition, preferred securities are subject to interest rate risk. Preferred securities interest rates may move in an inverse direction to that of general interest rates.

 

Preferred Securities may invest directly in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) and is exposed to the risk of owning real estate directly, as well as to risks that relate specifically to the way in which REITs are organized and operated. REITs generally invest directly in real estate, in mortgages or in some combination of the two. The Fund indirectly bears management expenses along with the direct expenses of the Fund. Individual REITs may own a limited number of properties and may concentrate in a particular region or property type. REITs may also be subject to heavy cash flow dependency, default by borrowers and self-liquidation.

 

Floating Rate, Green Bond, Preferred Securities and International High Yield invest in certain financial instruments that may pay interest based on, or otherwise have payments tied to, the London Inter-bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). Due to the uncertainty regarding the future utilization of LIBOR and the nature of any replacement rate, the potential effect of a transition away from LIBOR on a fund or the financial instruments in which the Funds invest cannot yet be determined.

 

Should the Chinese government impose restrictions on the ability of ChinaAMC China Bond to repatriate funds associated with direct investment in bonds issued in the PRC, the Fund may be unable to satisfy distribution requirements applicable to regulated investment companies (“RICs”) under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), and the Fund may therefore be subject to Fund-level U.S. federal taxes.

 

Certain Funds may invest in securities of emerging market issuers, which are exposed to a number of risks that may make these investments volatile in price or difficult to trade. Political risks may include unstable governments, nationalization, restrictions on foreign ownership, laws that prevent investors from getting their money out of a country, sanctions and investment restrictions and legal systems that do not protect property risks as well as the laws of the United States. These and other factors can make emerging market securities more volatile and potentially less liquid than securities issued in more developed markets.

 

The respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus, which has spread internationally and declared as a pandemic by the World Health Organization, has resulted in closing borders, quarantines, disruptions to supply chains and customer activity, loss of life, as well as general concern and uncertainty. The coronavirus has already negatively impacted the economies of many nations, individual companies, and the market. This pandemic is expected to have a continued impact in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen presently.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

At October 31, 2020, the Adviser owned approximately 45% and 2% of Emerging Markets Aggregate and Floating Rate, respectively.

 

A more complete description of risks is included in each Fund’s Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information.

 

Note 8—Trustee Deferred Compensation Plan—The Trust has a Deferred Compensation Plan (the “Plan”) for Trustees under which the Trustees can elect to defer receipt of their trustee fees until retirement, disability or termination from the Board of Trustees. The fees otherwise payable to the participating Trustees are deemed invested in shares of the Funds as directed by the Trustees.

 

The expense for the Plan is included in “Trustees’ fees and expenses” in the Statements of Operations. The liability for the Plan is shown as “Deferred Trustee fees” in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

Note 9—Securities Lending—To generate additional income, each of the Funds may lend its securities pursuant to a securities lending agreement with the securities lending agent. Each Fund may lend up to 33% of its investments requiring that the loan be continuously collateralized by cash, cash equivalents, U.S. government securities, or any combination of cash and such securities at all times equal to at least 102% (105% for foreign securities) of the market value plus accrued interest on the securities loaned. Daily market fluctuations could cause the value of loaned securities to be more or less than the value of the collateral received. When this occurs, the collateral is adjusted and settled on the next business day. During the term of the loan, the Funds will continue to receive any dividends, interest or amounts equivalent thereto, on the securities loaned while receiving a fee from the borrower and or earning interest on the investment of the cash collateral. Such fees and interest are shared with the securities lending agent under the terms of the securities lending agreement. Securities lending income is disclosed as such in the Statements of Operations. Cash collateral is maintained on the Funds’ behalf by the lending agent and is invested in the State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio. Non-cash collateral consists of U.S. Treasuries and U.S. Government Agency securities, and is not disclosed in the Funds’ Schedules of Investments or Statements of Assets and Liabilities as it is held by the agent on behalf of the Funds, and the Funds do not have the ability to re-hypothecate those securities. Loans are subject to termination at the option of the borrower or the Funds. Upon termination of the loan, the borrower will return to the Fund securities identical to the securities loaned. The Funds bear the risk of delay in recovery of, or even loss of rights in, the securities loaned should the borrower of the securities fail financially. The value of loaned securities and related cash collateral, if any, at October 31, 2020 is presented on a gross basis in the Schedules of Investments and Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The following is a summary of the Funds’ securities on loan and related collateral as of October 31, 2020:

 

Fund  Market Value of
Securities on
Loan
  Cash Collateral  Non-Cash
Collateral
  Total Collateral
BDC Income  $54,904,576   $22,192,566   $34,762,414   $56,954,980 
Emerging Markets Aggregate   238,998    99,853    144,911    244,764 
Emerging Markets High Yield   12,486,537    9,198,123    3,749,091    12,947,214 
Fallen Angel   99,951,437    50,950,023    51,721,349    102,671,372 
Green Bond   443,222    196,665    260,036    456,701 
International High Yield   2,777,290    1,894,265    965,075    2,859,340 
Floating Rate   4,957,128    2,513,027    2,556,696    5,069,723 
Mortgage REIT   17,640,682    1,072,434    17,070,850    18,143,284 
Preferred Securities   20,925,855    17,028,590    4,475,321    21,503,911 
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The following table presents money market fund investments held as collateral by type of security on loan as of October 31, 2020:

 

   Gross Amount of Recognized Liabilities for Securities
Lending Transactions* in the Statements of
Assets and Liabilities
Fund    Corporate
Bonds
  Equity
Securities
 
BDC Income                $                      $22,192,566            
Emerging Markets Aggregate       99,853                  
Emerging Markets High Yield       9,198,123         
Fallen Angel       50,950,023         
Green Bond       196,665         
International High Yield       1,894,265         
Floating Rate       2,513,027         
Mortgage REIT             1,072,434   
Preferred Securities             17,028,590   

 

* Remaining contractual maturity: overnight and continuous

 

Note 10—Bank Line of Credit—The Funds may participate in a $200 million committed credit facility (the “Facility”) to be utilized for temporary financing for the settlement of sales or purchases of portfolio securities, the repurchase or redemption of shares of the Funds at the request of the shareholders and other temporary or emergency purposes. The Funds have agreed to pay commitment fees, pro rata, based on the unused but available balance. Interest is charged to the Funds based on prevailing market rates in effect at the time of borrowings. During the period ended October 31, 2020, the following Funds borrowed under this Facility:

 

   Days  Average Daily  Average
Fund  Outstanding  Loan Balance  Interest Rate
BDC Income   148   $1,033,780    1.41%
ChinaAMC China Bond   11    4,816,549    1.40 
Fallen Angel   14    3,819,622    1.42 
Green Bond   1    117,983    1.41 
International High Yield   7    335,322    1.41 
J.P. Morgan EM   21    5,619,506    1.40 
Mortgage REIT   86    1,297,225    1.42 
Preferred Securities   75    1,468,318    1.42 

 

Outstanding loan balances as of October 31, 2020, if any, are reflected in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

Note 11—Share Split—The Board of Trustees of the Trust approved a 1 for 2 reverse share split for J.P Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF. On October 26, 2018 shares began trading on a split-adjusted basis. The Financial Highlights prior to October 26, 2018 have been adjusted to reflect the 1 for 2 reverse share split.

 

Note 12—Recent Accounting Pronouncements—The Funds adopted all provisions of the Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-13, Disclosure Framework – Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement (“ASU 2018-13”) that eliminate and modify certain disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. Based on management’s evaluation, the adoption of the ASU 2018-13 had no material impact on the financial statements and related disclosures.

 

Note 13—Subsequent Event Review—The Funds have evaluated subsequent events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure through the date the financial statements were issued.

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APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS

October 31, 2020 (unaudited)

 

At a meeting held on June 11, 2020 (the “Renewal Meeting”), the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of VanEck Vectors® ETF Trust (the “Trust”), including all of the Trustees that are not interested persons of the Trust (the “Independent Trustees”), approved the continuation of (i) the investment management agreements between the Trust and Van Eck Associates Corporation (the “Adviser”) (the “Investment Management Agreements”) with respect to the VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF, ChinaAMC China Bond ETF (the “China Fund”), Emerging Markets Aggregate Bond ETF, Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF, Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF, Green Bond ETF, International High Yield Bond ETF, Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF, J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF, Mortgage REIT Income ETF and Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF (each, a “Fund” and together, the “Funds”) and (ii) a sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and China Asset Management (Hong Kong) Limited (the “Sub-Adviser”) (the “Sub-Advisory Agreement”) with respect to the China Fund. The Investment Management Agreements and the Sub-Advisory Agreement are collectively referred to as the “Agreements.”

 

The Board’s approval of the Agreements was based on a comprehensive consideration of all of the information available to the Trustees and was not the result of any single factor. Some of the factors that figured particularly in the Trustees’ deliberations and how the Trustees considered those factors are described below, although individual Trustees may have evaluated the information presented differently, giving different weights to various factors.

 

In preparation for the Renewal Meeting, the Trustees held a meeting on May 7, 2020. At that meeting, the Trustees discussed the information the Adviser, the Sub-Adviser (with respect to the China Fund) and Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent third party data provider, had provided to them in advance. The information provided to the Trustees included, among other things, information about the performance and expenses of the Funds and the Funds’ peer funds (certain other index-based exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”)), information about the advisory services provided to the Funds and the personnel providing those services, and the profitability and other benefits enjoyed by the Adviser and its affiliates as a result of the Adviser’s relationship with the Funds. In reviewing performance information for the Funds against their peer groups, the Trustees considered that each Fund seeks to track a different index than the funds in its designated peer group and, therefore, each Fund’s performance will differ from its peers. In addition, as noted below, the Trustees reviewed certain performance information for each Fund which was not provided by Broadridge and which did not compare each Fund’s performance to the performance of its peer group. For these and other reasons, the Trustees noted that the peer group performance information did not necessarily provide meaningful direct comparisons to the Funds.

 

The Independent Trustees’ consideration of the Agreements was based, in part, on their review of information obtained through discussions with the Adviser at the Renewal Meeting and with the Adviser at the May 7, 2020 meeting regarding the management of the Funds and information obtained at other meetings of the Trustees and/or based on their review of the materials provided by the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser (with respect to the China Fund), including the background and experience of the portfolio managers and others involved in the management and administration of the Funds. The Trustees considered the terms of, and scope of services that the Adviser and Sub-Adviser (with respect to the China Fund) provide under, the Agreements, including, where applicable, the Adviser’s commitment to waive certain fees and/or pay expenses of each of the Funds to the extent necessary to prevent the operating expenses of each of the Funds from exceeding agreed upon limits for a period of time. With respect to the Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Trustees took into account the unique legal and operational aspects of the China Fund and the Sub-Adviser’s experience with respect to Renminbi Qualified Foreign Institutional Investors Scheme funds. The Trustees also noted that the Sub-Adviser is a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Asset Management Co., Ltd., one of China’s largest asset management companies measured by fund assets under management.

 

The Trustees concluded that the Adviser, the Sub-Adviser (with respect to the China Fund) and their personnel have the requisite expertise and skill to manage the Funds’ portfolios. In evaluating the performance of each Fund, the Trustees reviewed various performance metrics but relied principally on a comparison of the “gross” performance of each Fund (i.e., measured without regard to the impact of fees and expenses) to the performance of its benchmark index. Based on the foregoing, the Trustees concluded that the investment performance of the Funds was satisfactory.

 

The Trustees also considered information relating to the financial condition of the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser (with respect to the China Fund) and the current status, as they understood it, of the Adviser’s and Sub-Adviser’s (with respect to the China Fund) compliance environment.

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As noted above, the Trustees were also provided various data from Broadridge comparing the Funds’ expenses and performance to that of certain other ETFs. The Trustees noted that the information provided showed that each Fund had management fees (after the effect of any applicable fee waiver) below the average and median of its respective peer group of funds, except for each of VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF and Mortgage REIT Income ETF, which had management fees (after the effect of any applicable fee waiver) greater than the average, but below the median, of its respective peer group of funds. The Trustees also noted that the information provided showed that each Fund had a total expense ratio (after the effect of any applicable expense limitation) below or equal to the average and median of its respective peer group of funds, except for each of the VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF, International High Yield Bond ETF and Mortgage REIT Income ETF, which had a total expense ratio (after the effect of any applicable expense limitation) greater than the average and/or median of its respective peer group of funds. With respect to these Funds, the Trustees reviewed the amount by which these Funds’ management fees and/or total expense ratios (after the effect of any applicable expense limitation) exceeded the average and/or median of their respective peer groups and information provided by the Adviser providing context for these comparisons. The Trustees concluded, in light of this information and the other information available to them, that the fees paid by the Funds were reasonable in light of the performance of the Funds and the quality of services received.

 

The Trustees also considered the benefits, other than the fees under the Investment Management Agreements, received by the Adviser from serving as adviser to the Funds and the fact that the Sub-Adviser had not identified any such benefit.

 

The Trustees also considered information provided by the Adviser about the overall profitability of the Adviser and its profitability or loss in respect of each Fund. The Trustees reviewed each Fund’s asset size, expense ratio and expense cap and noted that the Investment Management Agreements do not include breakpoints in the advisory fee rates as asset levels in a Fund increase. The Trustees considered the volatility of the asset classes in which certain of the Funds invest, potential variability in the net assets of these Funds and the sustainability of any potential economies of scale which may exist given where fees are currently set. The Trustees also evaluated the extent to which management fees for the Funds effectively incorporate the benefits of economies of scale. The Trustees noted that the Adviser has capped expenses on each Fund since its inception, although the cap was not necessarily exceeded each year. Based on the foregoing and the other information available to them, the Trustees determined that the advisory fee rate for each Fund and the sub-advisory fee rate for the China Fund are reasonable and appropriate in relation to the current asset size of each Fund and the other factors discussed above and that the advisory fee rate for each Fund currently reflects an appropriate sharing with shareholders of any economies of scale which may exist. The Trustees also determined that the profits earned by the Adviser with respect to the Funds that were profitable to the Adviser were reasonable in light of the nature and quality of the services received by such Funds. The Trustees also considered information from the Sub-Adviser informing them that the Sub-Adviser did not earn any profits from managing the China Fund.

 

The Independent Trustees were advised by and met in executive session with their independent counsel at the Renewal Meeting and at their May 7, 2020 meeting as part of their consideration of the Agreements.

 

In voting to approve the continuation of the Agreements, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the terms of each Agreement are reasonable and fair in light of the services to be performed, expenses to be incurred and such other matters as the Trustees considered relevant in the exercise of their reasonable judgment. The Trustees further concluded that each Agreement is in the best interest of each Fund and such Fund’s shareholders.

 

VanEck Vectors Dynamic Put Write ETF

 

At a meeting held on June 11, 2020 (the “Renewal Meeting”), the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of VanEck Vectors® ETF Trust (the “Trust”), including all of the Trustees that are not interested persons of the Trust (the “Independent Trustees”), approved the continuation of the investment management agreement between the Trust and Van Eck Absolute Return Advisers Corporation (the “Adviser”) (the “Investment Management Agreement”) with respect to the VanEck Vectors Dynamic Put Write ETF (the “Fund”).

 

The Board’s approval of the Investment Management Agreement was based on a comprehensive consideration of all of the information available to the Trustees and was not the result of any single factor. Some of the factors that figured particularly in the Trustees’ deliberations and how the Trustees considered those factors are described below, although individual Trustees may have evaluated the information presented differently, giving different weights to various factors.

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APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

In preparation for the Renewal Meeting, the Trustees held a meeting on May 7, 2020. At that meeting, the Trustees received materials from the Adviser. The Independent Trustees’ consideration of the Investment Management Agreement was based, in part, on information obtained through discussions with the Adviser at the Renewal Meeting and with the Adviser at the May 7, 2020 meeting regarding the proposed management of the Fund and information obtained at other meetings of the Trustees and/or based on their review of the materials provided by the Adviser, including the background and experience of the portfolio managers and others proposed to be involved in the management and administration of the Fund. In evaluating the terms of the Investment Management Agreement at the Renewal Meeting and the May 7, 2020 meeting, the Trustees considered the terms and scope of services that the Adviser would provide under the Investment Management Agreement, including the Adviser’s agreement to pay all of the direct expenses of the Fund (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, interest expense, trading expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses). The Trustees concluded that the Adviser and its personnel have the requisite expertise and skill to manage the Fund’s portfolio.

 

The Trustees did not consider historical information about the cost of the services provided by the Adviser or the profitability of the Fund to the Adviser because the Fund has not yet commenced operations. The Trustees could not consider the historical performance or actual management fees or operating expenses of, or the quality of services previously provided to, the Fund by the Adviser, although they concluded that the nature, quality, and extent of the services to be provided by the Adviser were appropriate based on the Trustees’ knowledge of the Adviser and its personnel and the operations of the other series of the Trust.

 

The Independent Trustees were advised by and met in executive session with their independent counsel at the Renewal Meeting and at their May 7, 2020 meeting as part of their consideration of the Investment Management Agreement.

 

In voting to approve the continuation of the Investment Management Agreement, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the terms of the Investment Management Agreement are reasonable and fair in light of the services to be performed, expenses to be incurred and such other matters as the Trustees considered relevant in the exercise of their reasonable judgment. The Trustees further concluded that the Investment Management Agreement is in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders.

 

VanEck Vectors Moody’s Analytics BBB Corporate Bond ETF and VanEck Vectors Moody’s Analytics IG Corporate Bond ETF

 

At a meeting held on September 9, 2020 (the “Meeting”), the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of VanEck Vectors® ETF Trust (the “Trust”), including all of the Trustees that are not interested persons of the Trust (the “Independent Trustees”), considered and approved an investment management agreement between the Trust and Van Eck Associates Corporation (the “Adviser”) (the “Investment Management Agreement”) with respect to the VanEck Vectors Moody’s Analytics BBB Corporate Bond ETF and VanEck Vectors Moody’s Analytics IG Corporate Bond ETF (the “Funds”).

 

The Board’s approval of the Investment Management Agreement was based on a comprehensive consideration of all of the information available to the Trustees and was not the result of any single factor. Some of the factors that figured particularly in the Trustees’ deliberations and how the Trustees considered those factors are described below, although individual Trustees may have evaluated the information presented differently, giving different weights to various factors.

 

In advance of the Meeting, the Trustees received materials from the Adviser, including expense information for other funds. The Adviser provided the Trustees with information regarding, among other things, the various aspects of the Funds’ proposed investment program, fee arrangements and service provider arrangements. The Independent Trustees’ consideration of the Investment Management Agreement was based, in part, on their review of information obtained through discussions with the Adviser at the Meeting regarding the management of the Funds, information obtained at other meetings of the Trustees and/or based on their review of the materials provided by the Adviser, including the background and experience of the portfolio manager and others proposed to be involved in the management and administration of the Funds. The Trustees also considered the terms and scope of services that the Adviser would provide under the Investment Management Agreement, including the Adviser’s agreement to pay all of the direct expenses of the Funds (excluding the fee payment under the Investment Management Agreement, acquired fund fees and expenses, interest expense, offering costs, trading expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses).

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The Trustees considered the benefits, other than the fees under the Investment Management Agreement, that the Adviser would receive from serving as adviser to the Funds. The Trustees did not consider historical information about the cost of the services provided by the Adviser or the profitability of the Funds to the Adviser because the Funds have not yet commenced operations. In addition, because the Funds have not yet commenced operations, the Trustees could not consider the historical performance or actual management fees or operating expenses of, or the quality of services previously provided to, the Funds by the Adviser, although they concluded that the nature, quality, and extent of the services to be provided by the Adviser were appropriate based on the Trustees’ knowledge of the Adviser and its personnel and the operations of the other series of the Trust.

 

The Independent Trustees were advised by and met in executive session with their independent counsel at the Meeting as part of their consideration of the Investment Management Agreement.

 

In voting to approve the Investment Management Agreement, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the terms of the Investment Management Agreement are reasonable and fair in light of the services to be performed, expenses to be incurred and such other matters as the Trustees considered relevant in the exercise of their reasonable judgment. The Trustees further concluded that the Investment Management Agreement is in the best interest of the Funds and the Funds’ shareholders.

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This report is intended for the Funds’ shareholders. It may not be distributed to prospective investors unless it is preceded or accompanied by a VanEck Vectors ETF Trust (the “Trust”) Prospectus, which includes more complete information. An investor should consider the investment objective, risks, and charges and expenses of the Funds carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information about the investment company. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

 

Additional information about the Trust’s Board of Trustees/Officers and a description of the policies and procedures the Trust uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities are provided in the Statement of Additional Information. The Statement of Additional Information and information regarding how the Trust voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent twelve month period ending June 30 is available, without charge, by calling 800.826.2333, or by visiting vaneck.com, or on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

 

The Trust files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT. The Trust’s Form N-PORT filings are available on the Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 202.942.8090. The Funds’ complete schedules of portfolio holdings are also available by calling 800.826.2333 or by visiting vaneck.com.

 

     
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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. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS.

 

Information included in Item 1.

 

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. PURCHASE OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 10. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
   
(a) The registrant’s principal executive 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 (the “1940 Act”) (17 CFR 270.30a-3(c)) are effective, as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of the report that includes the disclosure required by this paragraph, based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act (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)).
   
(b) There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(d)) that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is 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. EXHIBITS.

 

(a)(1) Not applicable.
   
(a)(2) A separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2 under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)) is attached as Exhibit 99.CERT.
   
(b) Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 is furnished as Exhibit 99.906CERT.
 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

(Registrant) VANECK VECTORS ETF TRUST

 

By (Signature and Title)   /s/ John J. Crimmins, Treasurer & Chief Financial Officer
   
Date January 8, 2021

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

By (Signature and Title)   /s/ Jan F. van Eck, Chief Executive Officer
   
Date January 8, 2021
   
By (Signature and Title)   /s/ John J. Crimmins, Treasurer & Chief Financial Officer
   
Date January 8, 2021