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: 811-04443
Eaton Vance Investment Trust
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
One Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts 02109
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
Deidre E. Walsh
One Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts 02109
(Name and Address of Agent for Services)
(617) 482-8260
(Registrant’s Telephone Number)
March 31
Date of Fiscal Year End
September 30, 2024
Date of Reporting Period
Item 1. Reports to Stockholders
(a) |
(b) | Not applicable. |
Item 2. Code of Ethics
Not required in this filing.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert
Not required in this filing.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services
Not required in this filing.
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants
Not applicable.
Item 6. Schedule of Investments
(a) | Please see schedule of investments contained in the Financial Statements and Financial Highlights included under Item 7 of this Form N-CSR. |
(b) | Not applicable. |
Item 7. Financial Statements and Financial Highlights for Open-End Management Investment Companies
September 30, 2024 | |
Assets | |
Investments, at value (identified cost $325,340,604) | $326,491,452 |
Cash | 3,054,114 |
Interest receivable | 3,524,449 |
Receivable for investments sold | 2,350,000 |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | 99,448 |
Receivable from affiliates | 12,781 |
Trustees' deferred compensation plan | 33,281 |
Total assets | $335,565,525 |
Liabilities | |
Payable for investments purchased | $3,000,000 |
Payable for when-issued securities | 3,200,000 |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | 810,980 |
Distributions payable | 106,724 |
Payable to affiliates: | |
Investment adviser fee | 80,500 |
Distribution and service fees | 6,562 |
Trustees' deferred compensation plan | 33,281 |
Accrued expenses | 147,521 |
Total liabilities | $7,385,568 |
Net Assets | $328,179,957 |
Sources of Net Assets | |
Paid-in capital | $333,996,334 |
Accumulated loss | (5,816,377) |
Net Assets | $328,179,957 |
Advisers Class Shares | |
Net Assets | $1,138,622 |
Shares Outstanding | 116,539 |
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share (net assets ÷ shares of beneficial interest outstanding) |
$9.77 |
Class A Shares | |
Net Assets | $52,010,286 |
Shares Outstanding | 5,320,633 |
Net Asset Value and Redemption Price Per Share (net assets ÷ shares of beneficial interest outstanding) |
$9.78 |
Maximum Offering Price Per Share (100 ÷ 97.75 of net asset value per share) |
$10.01 |
Class I Shares | |
Net Assets | $275,031,049 |
Shares Outstanding | 28,114,340 |
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share (net assets ÷ shares of beneficial interest outstanding) |
$9.78 |
On sales of $100,000 or more, the offering price of Class A shares is reduced. |
Six Months Ended | |
September 30, 2024 | |
Investment Income | |
Interest income | $6,506,497 |
Total investment income | $6,506,497 |
Expenses | |
Investment adviser fee | $510,412 |
Distribution and service fees: | |
Advisers Class | 850 |
Class A | 44,572 |
Trustees’ fees and expenses | 10,028 |
Custodian fee | 41,307 |
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees | 47,487 |
Legal and accounting services | 45,270 |
Printing and postage | 4,342 |
Registration fees | 37,287 |
Miscellaneous | 23,317 |
Total expenses | $764,872 |
Deduct: | |
Waiver and/or reimbursement of expenses by affiliates | $123,964 |
Total expense reductions | $123,964 |
Net expenses | $640,908 |
Net investment income | $5,865,589 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss): | |
Investment transactions | $(55,553) |
Net realized loss | $(55,553) |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation): | |
Investments | $1,548,026 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | $1,548,026 |
Net realized and unrealized gain | $1,492,473 |
Net increase in net assets from operations | $7,358,062 |
Six Months Ended September 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Year Ended March 31, 2024 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | ||
From operations: | ||
Net investment income | $5,865,589 | $13,474,914 |
Net realized loss | (55,553) | (1,041,369) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 1,548,026 | 615,329 |
Net increase in net assets from operations | $7,358,062 | $13,048,874 |
Distributions to shareholders: | ||
Advisers Class | $(19,028) | $(27,620) |
Class A | (996,820) | (2,641,241) |
Class I | (4,904,257) | (10,608,416) |
Total distributions to shareholders | $(5,920,105) | $(13,277,277) |
Transactions in shares of beneficial interest: | ||
Advisers Class | $8,525 | $225,834 |
Class A | (7,373,308) | (48,241,569) |
Class I | (16,704,195) | (96,821,937) |
Net decrease in net assets from Fund share transactions | $(24,068,978) | $(144,837,672) |
Net decrease in net assets | $(22,631,021) | $(145,066,075) |
Net Assets | ||
At beginning of period | $350,810,978 | $495,877,053 |
At end of period | $328,179,957 | $350,810,978 |
Advisers Class | ||||||||
Six Months Ended September 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Year Ended March 31, | Period Ended March 31, 2021(1) | ||||||
2024 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||
Net asset value — Beginning of period | $9.73 | $9.74 | $9.80 | $9.84 | $9.77 | |||
Income (Loss) From Operations | ||||||||
Net investment income(2) | $0.16 | $0.31 | $0.20 | $0.01 | $0.01 | |||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.04 | (0.01) | (0.09) | (0.05) | 0.07 | |||
Total income (loss) from operations | $0.20 | $0.30 | $0.11 | $(0.04) | $0.08 | |||
Less Distributions | ||||||||
From net investment income | $(0.16) | $(0.31) | $(0.17) | $(0.00)(3) | $(0.01) | |||
Total distributions | $(0.16) | $(0.31) | $(0.17) | $(0.00)(3) | $(0.01) | |||
Net asset value — End of period | $9.77 | $9.73 | $9.74 | $9.80 | $9.84 | |||
Total Return(4) | 2.11%(5) | 3.12% | 1.16% | (0.38)% | 0.76%(5) | |||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | $1,139 | $1,125 | $900 | $259 | $10 | |||
Ratios (as a percentage of average daily net assets):(6) | ||||||||
Total expenses | 0.57%(7) | 0.56% | 0.56% | 0.55% | 0.56%(7) | |||
Net expenses | 0.50%(7) | 0.50% | 0.50% | 0.51% | 0.56%(7) | |||
Net investment income | 3.33%(7) | 3.23% | 2.11% | 0.14% | 0.11%(7) | |||
Portfolio Turnover | 74%(5) | 159% | 128% | 47% | 6%(8) |
(1) | For the period from the commencement of operations, November 20, 2020, to March 31, 2021. |
(2) | Computed using average shares outstanding. |
(3) | Amount is less than $(0.005). |
(4) | Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested. |
(5) | Not annualized. |
(6) | Total expenses do not reflect amounts reimbursed and/or waived by the adviser and certain of its affiliates, if applicable. Net expenses are net of all reductions and represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. |
(7) | Annualized. |
(8) | For the year ended March 31, 2021. |
Class A | ||||||
Six Months Ended September 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Year Ended March 31, | |||||
2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | ||
Net asset value — Beginning of period | $9.73 | $9.74 | $9.80 | $9.83 | $9.80 | $9.83 |
Income (Loss) From Operations | ||||||
Net investment income (loss)(1) | $0.16 | $0.31 | $0.17 | $(0.00)(2) | $0.02 | $0.14 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.05 | (0.01) | (0.06) | (0.03) | 0.03 | (0.03) |
Total income (loss) from operations | $0.21 | $0.30 | $0.11 | $(0.03) | $0.05 | $0.11 |
Less Distributions | ||||||
From net investment income | $(0.16) | $(0.31) | $(0.17) | $— | $(0.02) | $(0.14) |
Total distributions | $(0.16) | $(0.31) | $(0.17) | $— | $(0.02) | $(0.14) |
Net asset value — End of period | $9.78 | $9.73 | $9.74 | $9.80 | $9.83 | $9.80 |
Total Return(3) | 2.22%(4) | 3.12% | 1.15% | (0.31)% | 0.50% | 1.12% |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | $52,010 | $59,123 | $107,575 | $142,014 | $185,881 | $281,709 |
Ratios (as a percentage of average daily net assets):(5) | ||||||
Total expenses | 0.57%(6) | 0.56% | 0.56% | 0.57% | 0.56% | 0.59% |
Net expenses | 0.50%(6) | 0.50% | 0.50% | 0.56% | 0.56% | 0.59% |
Net investment income (loss) | 3.32%(6) | 3.22% | 1.71% | (0.01)% | 0.22% | 1.40% |
Portfolio Turnover | 74%(4) | 159% | 128% | 47% | 6% | 49% |
(1) | Computed using average shares outstanding. |
(2) | Amount is less than $(0.005). |
(3) | Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested and do not reflect the effect of sales charges. |
(4) | Not annualized. |
(5) | Total expenses do not reflect amounts reimbursed and/or waived by the adviser and certain of its affiliates, if applicable. Net expenses are net of all reductions and represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. |
(6) | Annualized. |
Class I | ||||||
Six Months Ended September 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Year Ended March 31, | |||||
2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | ||
Net asset value — Beginning of period | $9.74 | $9.75 | $9.80 | $9.84 | $9.80 | $9.84 |
Income (Loss) From Operations | ||||||
Net investment income(1) | $0.17 | $0.33 | $0.19 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.16 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.04 | (0.02) | (0.05) | (0.04) | 0.04 | (0.04) |
Total income (loss) from operations | $0.21 | $0.31 | $0.14 | $(0.03) | $0.07 | $0.12 |
Less Distributions | ||||||
From net investment income | $(0.17) | $(0.32) | $(0.19) | $(0.01) | $(0.03) | $(0.16) |
Total distributions | $(0.17) | $(0.32) | $(0.19) | $(0.01) | $(0.03) | $(0.16) |
Net asset value — End of period | $9.78 | $9.74 | $9.75 | $9.80 | $9.84 | $9.80 |
Total Return(2) | 2.19%(3) | 3.28% | 1.42% | (0.26)% | 0.76% | 1.17% |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | $275,031 | $290,562 | $387,402 | $356,899 | $261,123 | $288,716 |
Ratios (as a percentage of average daily net assets):(4) | ||||||
Total expenses | 0.42%(5) | 0.41% | 0.41% | 0.41% | 0.41% | 0.44% |
Net expenses | 0.35%(5) | 0.35% | 0.35% | 0.40% | 0.41% | 0.44% |
Net investment income | 3.48%(5) | 3.38% | 1.93% | 0.15% | 0.37% | 1.56% |
Portfolio Turnover | 74%(3) | 159% | 128% | 47% | 6% | 49% |
(1) | Computed using average shares outstanding. |
(2) | Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested. |
(3) | Not annualized. |
(4) | Total expenses do not reflect amounts reimbursed and/or waived by the adviser and certain of its affiliates, if applicable. Net expenses are net of all reductions and represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. |
(5) | Annualized. |
Aggregate cost | $325,185,498 |
Gross unrealized appreciation | $1,855,641 |
Gross unrealized depreciation | (549,687) |
Net unrealized appreciation | $1,305,954 |
Total Daily Net Assets | Annual Asset Rate |
Up to $500 million | 0.300% |
$500 million but less than $1 billion | 0.275% |
$1 billion but less than $1.5 billion | 0.250% |
$1.5 billion but less than $2 billion | 0.225% |
$2 billion but less than $3 billion | 0.200% |
$3 billion and over | 0.175% |
Six Months Ended September 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Year Ended March 31, 2024 | ||||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | ||
Advisers Class | |||||
Sales | — | $ — | 49,909 | $ 484,994 | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | 1,954 | 19,038 | 2,839 | 27,610 | |
Redemptions | (1,079) | (10,513) | (29,498) | (286,770) | |
Net increase | 875 | $ 8,525 | 23,250 | $ 225,834 | |
Class A | |||||
Sales | 1,013,714 | $ 9,880,135 | 1,233,383 | $ 12,001,306 | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | 95,697 | 932,855 | 260,309 | 2,530,666 | |
Redemptions | (1,862,591) | (18,186,298) | (6,462,737) | (62,773,541) | |
Net decrease | (753,180) | $ (7,373,308) | (4,969,045) | $(48,241,569) | |
Class I | |||||
Sales | 9,826,065 | $ 95,821,109 | 30,966,097 | $301,238,652 | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | 440,522 | 4,295,655 | 836,942 | 8,146,359 | |
Redemptions | (11,981,126) | (116,820,959) | (41,713,971) | (406,206,948) | |
Net decrease | (1,714,539) | $(16,704,195) | (9,910,932) | $(96,821,937) |
• | Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical investments |
• | Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.) |
• | Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including a fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments) |
Asset Description | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total |
Corporate Bonds | $ — | $ 2,000,000 | $ — | $ 2,000,000 |
Tax-Exempt Municipal Obligations | — | 322,801,959 | — | 322,801,959 |
Taxable Municipal Obligations | — | 1,689,493 | — | 1,689,493 |
Total Investments | $ — | $326,491,452 | $ — | $326,491,452 |
GNMA | – Government National Mortgage Association |
Liq | – Liquidity Provider |
LOC | – Letter of Credit |
NPFG | – National Public Finance Guarantee Corp. |
PSF | – Permanent School Fund |
SFMR | – Single Family Mortgage Revenue |
SIFMA | – Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association Municipal Swap Index |
SOFR | – Secured Overnight Financing Rate |
SPA | – Standby Bond Purchase Agreement |
September 30, 2024 | |
Assets | |
Investments, at value (identified cost $476,218,982) | $482,201,558 |
Cash | 30,458 |
Interest receivable | 5,804,315 |
Receivable for investments sold | 6,258,475 |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | 877,454 |
Trustees' deferred compensation plan | 188,227 |
Total assets | $495,360,487 |
Liabilities | |
Payable for investments purchased | $5,890,145 |
Payable for when-issued securities | 20,915,155 |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | 2,601,149 |
Distributions payable | 387,136 |
Payable to affiliates: | |
Investment adviser fee | 162,414 |
Distribution and service fees | 25,648 |
Trustees' deferred compensation plan | 188,227 |
Accrued expenses | 220,363 |
Total liabilities | $30,390,237 |
Net Assets | $464,970,250 |
Sources of Net Assets | |
Paid-in capital | $489,301,043 |
Accumulated loss | (24,330,793) |
Net Assets | $464,970,250 |
Class A Shares | |
Net Assets | $156,584,069 |
Shares Outstanding | 16,650,708 |
Net Asset Value and Redemption Price Per Share (net assets ÷ shares of beneficial interest outstanding) |
$9.40 |
Maximum Offering Price Per Share (100 ÷ 96.75 of net asset value per share) |
$9.72 |
Class C Shares | |
Net Assets | $8,140,304 |
Shares Outstanding | 922,615 |
Net Asset Value and Offering Price Per Share* (net assets ÷ shares of beneficial interest outstanding) |
$8.82 |
Class I Shares | |
Net Assets | $300,245,877 |
Shares Outstanding | 31,913,737 |
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share (net assets ÷ shares of beneficial interest outstanding) |
$9.41 |
On sales of $100,000 or more, the offering price of Class A shares is reduced. | |
* | Redemption price per share is equal to the net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge. |
Six Months Ended | |
September 30, 2024 | |
Investment Income | |
Interest income | $9,825,583 |
Total investment income | $9,825,583 |
Expenses | |
Investment adviser fee | $1,011,117 |
Distribution and service fees: | |
Class A | 120,590 |
Class C | 39,478 |
Trustees’ fees and expenses | 15,121 |
Custodian fee | 58,547 |
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees | 78,624 |
Legal and accounting services | 45,581 |
Printing and postage | 10,048 |
Registration fees | 36,435 |
Miscellaneous | 38,653 |
Total expenses | $1,454,194 |
Net investment income | $8,371,389 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss): | |
Investment transactions | $730,660 |
Net realized gain | $730,660 |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation): | |
Investments | $3,497,919 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | $3,497,919 |
Net realized and unrealized gain | $4,228,579 |
Net increase in net assets from operations | $12,599,968 |
Six Months Ended September 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Year Ended March 31, 2024 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | ||
From operations: | ||
Net investment income | $8,371,389 | $16,344,656 |
Net realized gain (loss) | 730,660 | (2,017,434) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 3,497,919 | 989,868 |
Net increase in net assets from operations | $12,599,968 | $15,317,090 |
Distributions to shareholders: | ||
Class A | $(2,689,961) | $(5,240,692) |
Class C | (113,675) | (249,786) |
Class I | (5,444,110) | (10,628,208) |
Total distributions to shareholders | $(8,247,746) | $(16,118,686) |
Transactions in shares of beneficial interest: | ||
Class A | $(10,294,536) | $(14,985,128) |
Class C | (1,596,432) | (2,042,416) |
Class I | (17,134,081) | (34,460,157) |
Net decrease in net assets from Fund share transactions | $(29,025,049) | $(51,487,701) |
Net decrease in net assets | $(24,672,827) | $(52,289,297) |
Net Assets | ||
At beginning of period | $489,643,077 | $541,932,374 |
At end of period | $464,970,250 | $489,643,077 |
Class A | ||||||
Six Months Ended September 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Year Ended March 31, | |||||
2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | ||
Net asset value — Beginning of period | $9.32 | $9.33 | $9.48 | $9.91 | $9.70 | $9.79 |
Income (Loss) From Operations | ||||||
Net investment income(1) | $0.16 | $0.29 | $0.22 | $0.15 | $0.22 | $0.25 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.08 | (0.01) | (0.15) | (0.43) | 0.21 | (0.09) |
Total income (loss) from operations | $0.24 | $0.28 | $0.07 | $(0.28) | $0.43 | $0.16 |
Less Distributions | ||||||
From net investment income | $(0.16) | $(0.29) | $(0.22) | $(0.15) | $(0.22) | $(0.25) |
Total distributions | $(0.16) | $(0.29) | $(0.22) | $(0.15) | $(0.22) | $(0.25) |
Net asset value — End of period | $9.40 | $9.32 | $9.33 | $9.48 | $9.91 | $9.70 |
Total Return(2) | 2.56%(3) | 3.04% | 0.77% | (2.89)% | 4.47% | 1.66% |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | $156,584 | $165,427 | $180,721 | $227,994 | $223,318 | $180,506 |
Ratios (as a percentage of average daily net assets):(4) | ||||||
Total expenses | 0.69%(5) | 0.68% | 0.66% | 0.61% | 0.65% | 0.66% |
Net expenses | 0.69%(5) | 0.68% | 0.66% | 0.61% | 0.65% | 0.66% |
Net investment income | 3.40%(5) | 3.14% | 2.31% | 1.50% | 2.18% | 2.55% |
Portfolio Turnover | 43%(3) | 80% | 110% | 70% | 81% | 40% |
(1) | Computed using average shares outstanding. |
(2) | Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested and do not reflect the effect of sales charges. |
(3) | Not annualized. |
(4) | Total expenses do not reflect amounts reimbursed and/or waived by the adviser and certain of its affiliates, if applicable. Net expenses are net of all reductions and represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. |
(5) | Annualized. |
Class C | ||||||
Six Months Ended September 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Year Ended March 31, | |||||
2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | ||
Net asset value — Beginning of period | $8.74 | $8.75 | $8.90 | $9.29 | $9.10 | $9.18 |
Income (Loss) From Operations | ||||||
Net investment income(1) | $0.12 | $0.21 | $0.14 | $0.07 | $0.14 | $0.17 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.07 | (0.02) | (0.15) | (0.39) | 0.19 | (0.08) |
Total income (loss) from operations | $0.19 | $0.19 | $(0.01) | $(0.32) | $0.33 | $0.09 |
Less Distributions | ||||||
From net investment income | $(0.11) | $(0.20) | $(0.14) | $(0.07) | $(0.14) | $(0.17) |
Total distributions | $(0.11) | $(0.20) | $(0.14) | $(0.07) | $(0.14) | $(0.17) |
Net asset value — End of period | $8.82 | $8.74 | $8.75 | $8.90 | $9.29 | $9.10 |
Total Return(2) | 2.24%(3) | 2.26% | (0.08)% | (3.47)% | 3.61% | 0.95% |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | $8,140 | $9,665 | $11,733 | $13,732 | $14,426 | $24,108 |
Ratios (as a percentage of average daily net assets):(4) | ||||||
Total expenses | 1.44%(5) | 1.43% | 1.41% | 1.36% | 1.40% | 1.41% |
Net expenses | 1.44%(5) | 1.43% | 1.41% | 1.36% | 1.40% | 1.41% |
Net investment income | 2.65%(5) | 2.39% | 1.56% | 0.75% | 1.49% | 1.80% |
Portfolio Turnover | 43%(3) | 80% | 110% | 70% | 81% | 40% |
(1) | Computed using average shares outstanding. |
(2) | Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested and do not reflect the effect of sales charges. |
(3) | Not annualized. |
(4) | Total expenses do not reflect amounts reimbursed and/or waived by the adviser and certain of its affiliates, if applicable. Net expenses are net of all reductions and represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. |
(5) | Annualized. |
Class I | ||||||
Six Months Ended September 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Year Ended March 31, | |||||
2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | ||
Net asset value — Beginning of period | $9.32 | $9.33 | $9.49 | $9.91 | $9.70 | $9.79 |
Income (Loss) From Operations | ||||||
Net investment income(1) | $0.17 | $0.30 | $0.23 | $0.16 | $0.23 | $0.27 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.08 | (0.01) | (0.16) | (0.42) | 0.22 | (0.09) |
Total income (loss) from operations | $0.25 | $0.29 | $0.07 | $(0.26) | $0.45 | $0.18 |
Less Distributions | ||||||
From net investment income | $(0.16) | $(0.30) | $(0.23) | $(0.16) | $(0.24) | $(0.27) |
Total distributions | $(0.16) | $(0.30) | $(0.23) | $(0.16) | $(0.24) | $(0.27) |
Net asset value — End of period | $9.41 | $9.32 | $9.33 | $9.49 | $9.91 | $9.70 |
Total Return(2) | 2.75%(3) | 3.19% | 0.82% | (2.64)% | 4.63% | 1.81% |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | $300,246 | $314,551 | $349,479 | $382,323 | $369,135 | $292,213 |
Ratios (as a percentage of average daily net assets):(4) | ||||||
Total expenses | 0.54%(5) | 0.53% | 0.51% | 0.46% | 0.50% | 0.51% |
Net expenses | 0.54%(5) | 0.53% | 0.51% | 0.46% | 0.50% | 0.51% |
Net investment income | 3.55%(5) | 3.29% | 2.46% | 1.65% | 2.33% | 2.69% |
Portfolio Turnover | 43%(3) | 80% | 110% | 70% | 81% | 40% |
(1) | Computed using average shares outstanding. |
(2) | Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested. |
(3) | Not annualized. |
(4) | Total expenses do not reflect amounts reimbursed and/or waived by the adviser and certain of its affiliates, if applicable. Net expenses are net of all reductions and represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. |
(5) | Annualized. |
Aggregate cost | $475,803,695 |
Gross unrealized appreciation | $8,306,781 |
Gross unrealized depreciation | (1,908,918) |
Net unrealized appreciation | $6,397,863 |
Total Daily Net Assets | Annual Asset Rate |
Daily Income Rate |
Up to $500 million | 0.300% | 3.000% |
$500 million but less than $1 billion | 0.275% | 2.750% |
$1 billion but less than $1.5 billion | 0.250% | 2.500% |
$1.5 billion but less than $2 billion | 0.225% | 2.250% |
$2 billion but less than $3 billion | 0.200% | 2.000% |
$3 billion and over | 0.175% | 1.750% |
Six Months Ended September 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Year Ended March 31, 2024 | ||||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | ||
Class A | |||||
Sales | 827,627 | $ 7,703,194 | 3,364,242 | $ 31,167,168 | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | 240,437 | 2,239,247 | 465,203 | 4,303,380 | |
Redemptions | (2,170,880) | (20,236,977) | (5,453,371) | (50,455,676) | |
Net decrease | (1,102,816) | $(10,294,536) | (1,623,926) | $(14,985,128) | |
Class C | |||||
Sales | 30,896 | $ 270,143 | 173,886 | $ 1,510,031 | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | 12,052 | 105,285 | 26,747 | 232,085 | |
Redemptions | (225,834) | (1,971,860) | (435,929) | (3,784,532) | |
Net decrease | (182,886) | $(1,596,432) | (235,296) | $ (2,042,416) | |
Class I | |||||
Sales | 5,366,105 | $49,997,399 | 11,506,017 | $106,287,491 | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | 378,284 | 3,525,512 | 683,010 | 6,321,855 | |
Redemptions | (7,573,005) | (70,656,992) | (15,901,653) | (147,069,503) | |
Net decrease | (1,828,616) | $(17,134,081) | (3,712,626) | $(34,460,157) |
• | Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical investments |
• | Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.) |
• | Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including a fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments) |
Asset Description | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total |
Corporate Bonds | $ — | $ 9,102,619 | $ — | $ 9,102,619 |
Tax-Exempt Municipal Obligations | — | 439,753,088 | — | 439,753,088 |
Taxable Municipal Obligations | — | 33,345,851 | — | 33,345,851 |
Total Investments | $ — | $482,201,558 | $ — | $482,201,558 |
September 30, 2024 | |
Assets | |
Investments, at value (identified cost $64,776,173) | $66,547,370 |
Cash | 702,181 |
Interest receivable | 662,604 |
Receivable for investments sold | 630,469 |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | 19,027 |
Receivable from affiliates | 3,022 |
Trustees' deferred compensation plan | 31,341 |
Total assets | $68,596,014 |
Liabilities | |
Payable for when-issued securities | $7,233,263 |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | 166,721 |
Distributions payable | 49,759 |
Payable to affiliates: | |
Investment adviser fee | 20,825 |
Distribution and service fees | 3,856 |
Trustees' deferred compensation plan | 31,341 |
Accrued expenses | 86,126 |
Total liabilities | $7,591,891 |
Net Assets | $61,004,123 |
Sources of Net Assets | |
Paid-in capital | $63,220,269 |
Accumulated loss | (2,216,146) |
Net Assets | $61,004,123 |
Class A Shares | |
Net Assets | $22,139,694 |
Shares Outstanding | 2,295,026 |
Net Asset Value and Redemption Price Per Share (net assets ÷ shares of beneficial interest outstanding) |
$9.65 |
Maximum Offering Price Per Share (100 ÷ 96.75 of net asset value per share) |
$9.97 |
Class C Shares | |
Net Assets | $1,524,776 |
Shares Outstanding | 166,348 |
Net Asset Value and Offering Price Per Share* (net assets ÷ shares of beneficial interest outstanding) |
$9.17 |
Class I Shares | |
Net Assets | $37,339,653 |
Shares Outstanding | 3,870,834 |
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share (net assets ÷ shares of beneficial interest outstanding) |
$9.65 |
On sales of $100,000 or more, the offering price of Class A shares is reduced. | |
* | Redemption price per share is equal to the net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge. |
Six Months Ended | |
September 30, 2024 | |
Investment Income | |
Interest income | $1,265,563 |
Total investment income | $1,265,563 |
Expenses | |
Investment adviser fee | $133,347 |
Distribution and service fees: | |
Class A | 19,920 |
Class C | 7,293 |
Trustees’ fees and expenses | 2,300 |
Custodian fee | 12,672 |
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees | 14,707 |
Legal and accounting services | 29,080 |
Printing and postage | 4,798 |
Registration fees | 4,222 |
Miscellaneous | 13,837 |
Total expenses | $242,176 |
Deduct: | |
Waiver and/or reimbursement of expenses by affiliates | $9,396 |
Total expense reductions | $9,396 |
Net expenses | $232,780 |
Net investment income | $1,032,783 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss): | |
Investment transactions | $(17,577) |
Futures contracts | 115,443 |
Net realized gain | $97,866 |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation): | |
Investments | $1,036,513 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | $1,036,513 |
Net realized and unrealized gain | $1,134,379 |
Net increase in net assets from operations | $2,167,162 |
Six Months Ended September 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Year Ended March 31, 2024 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | ||
From operations: | ||
Net investment income | $1,032,783 | $1,942,752 |
Net realized gain (loss) | 97,866 | (748,980) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 1,036,513 | 1,334,447 |
Net increase in net assets from operations | $2,167,162 | $2,528,219 |
Distributions to shareholders: | ||
Class A | $(409,431) | $(883,013) |
Class C | (18,954) | (49,082) |
Class I | (582,982) | (928,686) |
Total distributions to shareholders | $(1,011,367) | $(1,860,781) |
Transactions in shares of beneficial interest: | ||
Class A | $(8,211,274) | $(2,630,634) |
Class C | (286,558) | (1,084,407) |
Class I | 2,199,006 | 5,949,024 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | $(6,298,826) | $2,233,983 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | $(5,143,031) | $2,901,421 |
Net Assets | ||
At beginning of period | $66,147,154 | $63,245,733 |
At end of period | $61,004,123 | $66,147,154 |
Class A | ||||||
Six Months Ended September 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Year Ended March 31, | |||||
2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | ||
Net asset value — Beginning of period | $9.47 | $9.36 | $9.63 | $10.30 | $9.89 | $9.87 |
Income (Loss) From Operations | ||||||
Net investment income(1) | $0.15 | $0.28 | $0.22 | $0.17 | $0.19 | $0.21 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.18 | 0.09 | (0.28) | (0.62) | 0.41 | 0.02(2) |
Total income (loss) from operations | $0.33 | $0.37 | $(0.06) | $(0.45) | $0.60 | $0.23 |
Less Distributions | ||||||
From net investment income | $(0.15) | $(0.26) | $(0.21) | $(0.17) | $(0.19) | $(0.21) |
From net realized gain | — | — | — | (0.05) | — | — |
Total distributions | $(0.15) | $(0.26) | $(0.21) | $(0.22) | $(0.19) | $(0.21) |
Net asset value — End of period | $9.65 | $9.47 | $9.36 | $9.63 | $10.30 | $9.89 |
Total Return(3) | 3.50%(4) | 4.09% | (0.53)% | (4.47)% | 6.11% | 2.33% |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | $22,140 | $29,896 | $32,205 | $37,054 | $41,461 | $41,504 |
Ratios (as a percentage of average daily net assets):(5) | ||||||
Total expenses | 0.83%(6) | 0.82% | 0.82% | 0.73% | 0.74% | 0.74% |
Net expenses | 0.80%(6) | 0.82% | 0.82% | 0.73% | 0.74% | 0.74% |
Net investment income | 3.16%(6) | 2.97% | 2.38% | 1.67% | 1.91% | 2.08% |
Portfolio Turnover | 61%(4) | 76% | 65% | 38% | 77% | 102% |
(1) | Computed using average shares outstanding. |
(2) | The per share amount is not in accord with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) for the period because of the timing of Fund share transactions and the amount of the per share realized and unrealized gains and losses at such time. |
(3) | Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested and do not reflect the effect of sales charges. |
(4) | Not annualized. |
(5) | Total expenses do not reflect amounts reimbursed and/or waived by the adviser and certain of its affiliates, if applicable. Net expenses are net of all reductions and represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. |
(6) | Annualized. |
Class C | ||||||
Six Months Ended September 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Year Ended March 31, | |||||
2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | ||
Net asset value — Beginning of period | $9.00 | $8.90 | $9.15 | $9.79 | $9.41 | $9.39 |
Income (Loss) From Operations | ||||||
Net investment income(1) | $0.11 | $0.19 | $0.14 | $0.09 | $0.11 | $0.13 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.17 | 0.09 | (0.25) | (0.59) | 0.38 | 0.02(2) |
Total income (loss) from operations | $0.28 | $0.28 | $(0.11) | $(0.50) | $0.49 | $0.15 |
Less Distributions | ||||||
From net investment income | $(0.11) | $(0.18) | $(0.14) | $(0.09) | $(0.11) | $(0.13) |
From net realized gain | — | — | — | (0.05) | — | — |
Total distributions | $(0.11) | $(0.18) | $(0.14) | $(0.14) | $(0.11) | $(0.13) |
Net asset value — End of period | $9.17 | $9.00 | $8.90 | $9.15 | $9.79 | $9.41 |
Total Return(3) | 3.10%(4) | 3.26% | (1.20)% | (5.19)% | 5.22% | 1.58% |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | $1,525 | $1,784 | $2,867 | $4,064 | $5,378 | $9,441 |
Ratios (as a percentage of average daily net assets):(5) | ||||||
Total expenses | 1.57%(6) | 1.56% | 1.56% | 1.48% | 1.49% | 1.50% |
Net expenses | 1.54%(6) | 1.56% | 1.56% | 1.48% | 1.49% | 1.50% |
Net investment income | 2.41%(6) | 2.20% | 1.61% | 0.91% | 1.18% | 1.33% |
Portfolio Turnover | 61%(4) | 76% | 65% | 38% | 77% | 102% |
(1) | Computed using average shares outstanding. |
(2) | The per share amount is not in accord with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) for the period because of the timing of Fund share transactions and the amount of the per share realized and unrealized gains and losses at such time. |
(3) | Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested and do not reflect the effect of sales charges. |
(4) | Not annualized. |
(5) | Total expenses do not reflect amounts reimbursed and/or waived by the adviser and certain of its affiliates, if applicable. Net expenses are net of all reductions and represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. |
(6) | Annualized. |
Class I | ||||||
Six Months Ended September 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Year Ended March 31, | |||||
2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | ||
Net asset value — Beginning of period | $9.47 | $9.36 | $9.63 | $10.30 | $9.89 | $9.87 |
Income (Loss) From Operations | ||||||
Net investment income(1) | $0.16 | $0.29 | $0.24 | $0.19 | $0.21 | $0.23 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.17 | 0.10 | (0.28) | (0.62) | 0.41 | 0.02(2) |
Total income (loss) from operations | $0.33 | $0.39 | $(0.04) | $(0.43) | $0.62 | $0.25 |
Less Distributions | ||||||
From net investment income | $(0.15) | $(0.28) | $(0.23) | $(0.19) | $(0.21) | $(0.23) |
From net realized gain | — | — | — | (0.05) | — | — |
Total distributions | $(0.15) | $(0.28) | $(0.23) | $(0.24) | $(0.21) | $(0.23) |
Net asset value — End of period | $9.65 | $9.47 | $9.36 | $9.63 | $10.30 | $9.89 |
Total Return(3) | 3.57%(4) | 4.24% | (0.38)% | (4.32)% | 6.27% | 2.48% |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | $37,340 | $34,467 | $28,174 | $36,233 | $34,277 | $25,454 |
Ratios (as a percentage of average daily net assets):(5) | ||||||
Total expenses | 0.67%(6) | 0.67% | 0.67% | 0.58% | 0.59% | 0.59% |
Net expenses | 0.64%(6) | 0.67% | 0.67% | 0.58% | 0.59% | 0.59% |
Net investment income | 3.32%(6) | 3.12% | 2.53% | 1.82% | 2.05% | 2.23% |
Portfolio Turnover | 61%(4) | 76% | 65% | 38% | 77% | 102% |
(1) | Computed using average shares outstanding. |
(2) | The per share amount is not in accord with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) for the period because of the timing of Fund share transactions and the amount of the per share realized and unrealized gains and losses at such time. |
(3) | Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested. |
(4) | Not annualized. |
(5) | Total expenses do not reflect amounts reimbursed and/or waived by the adviser and certain of its affiliates, if applicable. Net expenses are net of all reductions and represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. |
(6) | Annualized. |
Aggregate cost | $64,498,606 |
Gross unrealized appreciation | $2,294,605 |
Gross unrealized depreciation | (245,841) |
Net unrealized appreciation | $2,048,764 |
Total Daily Net Assets | Annual Asset Rate |
Daily Income Rate |
Up to $500 million | 0.300% | 3.000% |
$500 million but less than $1 billion | 0.275% | 2.750% |
$1 billion but less than $1.5 billion | 0.250% | 2.500% |
$1.5 billion but less than $2 billion | 0.225% | 2.250% |
$2 billion but less than $3 billion | 0.200% | 2.000% |
$3 billion and over | 0.175% | 1.750% |
Six Months Ended September 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Year Ended March 31, 2024 | ||||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | ||
Class A | |||||
Sales | 92,092 | $ 873,588 | 149,769 | $ 1,391,046 | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | 37,368 | 354,351 | 79,729 | 741,060 | |
Redemptions | (991,445) | (9,439,213) | (513,119) | (4,762,740) | |
Net decrease | (861,985) | $(8,211,274) | (283,621) | $(2,630,634) | |
Class C | |||||
Sales | 2,791 | $ 25,330 | 3,721 | $ 32,876 | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | 929 | 8,372 | 2,688 | 23,703 | |
Redemptions | (35,580) | (320,260) | (130,486) | (1,140,986) | |
Net decrease | (31,860) | $ (286,558) | (124,077) | $(1,084,407) | |
Class I | |||||
Sales | 451,215 | $4,286,790 | 1,352,823 | $12,605,556 | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | 38,107 | 361,952 | 61,132 | 568,512 | |
Redemptions | (257,890) | (2,449,736) | (784,135) | (7,225,044) | |
Net increase | 231,432 | $2,199,006 | 629,820 | $ 5,949,024 |
Derivative | Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income |
Futures contracts | $115,443(1) | $ — |
(1) | Statement of Operations location: Net realized gain (loss): Futures contracts. |
• | Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical investments |
• | Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.) |
• | Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including a fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments) |
Asset Description | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total |
Tax-Exempt Municipal Obligations | $ — | $62,640,086 | $ — | $62,640,086 |
Taxable Municipal Obligations | — | 3,907,284 | — | 3,907,284 |
Total Investments | $ — | $66,547,370 | $ — | $66,547,370 |
The Fund invests primarily in debt securities issued by municipalities. The ability of the issuers of the debt securities to meet their obligations may be affected by economic developments in a specific industry or municipality. At September 30, 2024, 4.1% of total investments are backed by bond insurance of various financial institutions and financial guaranty assurance agencies. The aggregate percentage insured by an individual financial institution or financial guaranty assurance agency ranged from 0.6% to 1.7% of total investments. |
Abbreviations: | |
AGC | – Assured Guaranty Corp. |
AGM | – Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. |
AMT | – Interest earned from these securities may be considered a tax preference item for purposes of the Federal Alternative Minimum Tax. |
BAM | – Build America Mutual Assurance Co. |
FHLMC | – Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. |
FNMA | – Federal National Mortgage Association |
GNMA | – Government National Mortgage Association |
Liq | – Liquidity Provider |
LOC | – Letter of Credit |
NPFG | – National Public Finance Guarantee Corp. |
PSF | – Permanent School Fund |
SFMR | – Single Family Mortgage Revenue |
SIFMA | – Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association Municipal Swap Index |
SOFR | – Secured Overnight Financing Rate |
SPA | – Standby Bond Purchase Agreement |
September 30, 2024 | |
Assets | |
Investments, at value (identified cost $743,119,064) | $747,209,201 |
Cash | 614,593 |
Interest receivable | 8,231,831 |
Receivable for investments sold | 8,488,056 |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | 1,706,189 |
Trustees' deferred compensation plan | 38,749 |
Total assets | $766,288,619 |
Liabilities | |
Payable for when-issued securities | $33,504,569 |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | 1,624,224 |
Distributions payable | 688,588 |
Payable to affiliates: | |
Investment adviser and administration fee | 238,217 |
Distribution and service fees | 24,014 |
Trustees' deferred compensation plan | 38,749 |
Accrued expenses | 351,844 |
Total liabilities | $36,470,205 |
Net Assets | $729,818,414 |
Sources of Net Assets | |
Paid-in capital | $762,369,418 |
Accumulated loss | (32,551,004) |
Net Assets | $729,818,414 |
Class A Shares | |
Net Assets | $119,156,040 |
Shares Outstanding | 11,997,587 |
Net Asset Value and Redemption Price Per Share (net assets ÷ shares of beneficial interest outstanding) |
$9.93 |
Maximum Offering Price Per Share (100 ÷ 96.75 of net asset value per share) |
$10.26 |
Class C Shares | |
Net Assets | $12,301,381 |
Shares Outstanding | 1,293,094 |
Net Asset Value and Offering Price Per Share* (net assets ÷ shares of beneficial interest outstanding) |
$9.51 |
Class I Shares | |
Net Assets | $598,360,993 |
Shares Outstanding | 60,220,183 |
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share (net assets ÷ shares of beneficial interest outstanding) |
$9.94 |
On sales of $100,000 or more, the offering price of Class A shares is reduced. | |
* | Redemption price per share is equal to the net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge. |
Six Months Ended | |
September 30, 2024 | |
Investment Income | |
Interest income | $13,591,595 |
Total investment income | $13,591,595 |
Expenses | |
Investment adviser and administration fee | $1,437,845 |
Distribution and service fees: | |
Class A | 89,757 |
Class C | 58,738 |
Trustees’ fees and expenses | 21,905 |
Custodian fee | 87,236 |
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees | 124,536 |
Legal and accounting services | 45,963 |
Printing and postage | 12,308 |
Registration fees | 36,558 |
Miscellaneous | 65,392 |
Total expenses | $1,980,238 |
Net investment income | $11,611,357 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss): | |
Investment transactions | $2,095,108 |
Futures contracts | 554,575 |
Net realized gain | $2,649,683 |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation): | |
Investments | $9,360,313 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | $9,360,313 |
Net realized and unrealized gain | $12,009,996 |
Net increase in net assets from operations | $23,621,353 |
Six Months Ended September 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Year Ended March 31, 2024 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | ||
From operations: | ||
Net investment income | $11,611,357 | $23,820,664 |
Net realized gain (loss) | 2,649,683 | (4,388,066) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 9,360,313 | 7,163,797 |
Net increase in net assets from operations | $23,621,353 | $26,596,395 |
Distributions to shareholders: | ||
Class A | $(1,798,411) | $(3,896,475) |
Class C | (146,933) | (355,966) |
Class I | (9,245,618) | (19,142,586) |
Total distributions to shareholders | $(11,190,962) | $(23,395,027) |
Transactions in shares of beneficial interest: | ||
Class A | $(5,636,420) | $(32,216,910) |
Class C | (1,421,013) | (7,356,892) |
Class I | (2,296,152) | (120,099,001) |
Net decrease in net assets from Fund share transactions | $(9,353,585) | $(159,672,803) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | $3,076,806 | $(156,471,435) |
Net Assets | ||
At beginning of period | $726,741,608 | $883,213,043 |
At end of period | $729,818,414 | $726,741,608 |
Class A | ||||||
Six Months Ended September 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Year Ended March 31, | |||||
2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | ||
Net asset value — Beginning of period | $9.76 | $9.70 | $9.88 | $10.28 | $9.90 | $10.07 |
Income (Loss) From Operations | ||||||
Net investment income(1) | $0.15 | $0.28 | $0.20 | $0.11 | $0.16 | $0.19 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.17 | 0.06 | (0.18) | (0.40) | 0.38 | (0.16) |
Total income (loss) from operations | $0.32 | $0.34 | $0.02 | $(0.29) | $0.54 | $0.03 |
Less Distributions | ||||||
From net investment income | $(0.15) | $(0.28) | $(0.20) | $(0.11) | $(0.16) | $(0.19) |
From net realized gain | — | — | — | — | — | (0.01) |
Total distributions | $(0.15) | $(0.28) | $(0.20) | $(0.11) | $(0.16) | $(0.20) |
Net asset value — End of period | $9.93 | $9.76 | $9.70 | $9.88 | $10.28 | $9.90 |
Total Return(2) | 3.28%(3) | 3.57% | 0.18% | (2.85)% | 5.46% | 0.29% |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | $119,156 | $122,727 | $154,478 | $201,964 | $192,676 | $162,846 |
Ratios (as a percentage of average daily net assets):(4) | ||||||
Total expenses | 0.66%(5) | 0.66% | 0.65% | 0.64% | 0.66% | 0.66% |
Net expenses | 0.66%(5) | 0.66% | 0.65% | 0.64% | 0.66% | 0.66% |
Net investment income | 3.12%(5) | 2.94% | 2.01% | 1.08% | 1.55% | 1.93% |
Portfolio Turnover | 46%(3) | 70% | 78% | 57% | 14% | 52% |
(1) | Computed using average shares outstanding. |
(2) | Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested and do not reflect the effect of sales charges. |
(3) | Not annualized. |
(4) | Total expenses do not reflect amounts reimbursed and/or waived by the adviser and certain of its affiliates, if applicable. Net expenses are net of all reductions and represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. |
(5) | Annualized. |
Class C | ||||||
Six Months Ended September 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Year Ended March 31, | |||||
2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | ||
Net asset value — Beginning of period | $9.35 | $9.29 | $9.47 | $9.85 | $9.48 | $9.65 |
Income (Loss) From Operations | ||||||
Net investment income(1) | $0.11 | $0.20 | $0.12 | $0.03 | $0.08 | $0.12 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.16 | 0.06 | (0.18) | (0.38) | 0.37 | (0.17) |
Total income (loss) from operations | $0.27 | $0.26 | $(0.06) | $(0.35) | $0.45 | $(0.05) |
Less Distributions | ||||||
From net investment income | $(0.11) | $(0.20) | $(0.12) | $(0.03) | $(0.08) | $(0.11) |
From net realized gain | — | — | — | — | — | (0.01) |
Total distributions | $(0.11) | $(0.20) | $(0.12) | $(0.03) | $(0.08) | $(0.12) |
Net asset value — End of period | $9.51 | $9.35 | $9.29 | $9.47 | $9.85 | $9.48 |
Total Return(2) | 2.87%(3) | 2.82% | (0.65)% | (3.54)% | 4.74% | (0.53)% |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | $12,301 | $13,497 | $20,818 | $30,887 | $32,499 | $35,156 |
Ratios (as a percentage of average daily net assets):(4) | ||||||
Total expenses | 1.41%(5) | 1.41% | 1.41% | 1.39% | 1.41% | 1.41% |
Net expenses | 1.41%(5) | 1.41% | 1.41% | 1.39% | 1.41% | 1.41% |
Net investment income | 2.37%(5) | 2.18% | 1.24% | 0.34% | 0.81% | 1.20% |
Portfolio Turnover | 46%(3) | 70% | 78% | 57% | 14% | 52% |
(1) | Computed using average shares outstanding. |
(2) | Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested and do not reflect the effect of sales charges. |
(3) | Not annualized. |
(4) | Total expenses do not reflect amounts reimbursed and/or waived by the adviser and certain of its affiliates, if applicable. Net expenses are net of all reductions and represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. |
(5) | Annualized. |
Class I | ||||||
Six Months Ended September 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Year Ended March 31, | |||||
2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | ||
Net asset value — Beginning of period | $9.76 | $9.71 | $9.89 | $10.29 | $9.90 | $10.08 |
Income (Loss) From Operations | ||||||
Net investment income(1) | $0.16 | $0.30 | $0.21 | $0.13 | $0.17 | $0.21 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.17 | 0.04 | (0.18) | (0.40) | 0.39 | (0.17) |
Total income (loss) from operations | $0.33 | $0.34 | $0.03 | $(0.27) | $0.56 | $0.04 |
Less Distributions | ||||||
From net investment income | $(0.15) | $(0.29) | $(0.21) | $(0.13) | $(0.17) | $(0.21) |
From net realized gain | — | — | — | — | — | (0.01) |
Total distributions | $(0.15) | $(0.29) | $(0.21) | $(0.13) | $(0.17) | $(0.22) |
Net asset value — End of period | $9.94 | $9.76 | $9.71 | $9.89 | $10.29 | $9.90 |
Total Return(2) | 3.46%(3) | 3.62% | 0.33% | (2.70)% | 5.72% | 0.34% |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | $598,361 | $590,518 | $707,917 | $807,534 | $664,004 | $616,381 |
Ratios (as a percentage of average daily net assets):(4) | ||||||
Total expenses | 0.51%(5) | 0.50% | 0.50% | 0.49% | 0.51% | 0.51% |
Net expenses | 0.51%(5) | 0.50% | 0.50% | 0.49% | 0.51% | 0.51% |
Net investment income | 3.27%(5) | 3.09% | 2.16% | 1.23% | 1.71% | 2.09% |
Portfolio Turnover | 46%(3) | 70% | 78% | 57% | 14% | 52% |
(1) | Computed using average shares outstanding. |
(2) | Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested. |
(3) | Not annualized. |
(4) | Total expenses do not reflect amounts reimbursed and/or waived by the adviser and certain of its affiliates, if applicable. Net expenses are net of all reductions and represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. |
(5) | Annualized. |
Aggregate cost | $741,921,429 |
Gross unrealized appreciation | $12,248,608 |
Gross unrealized depreciation | (6,960,836) |
Net unrealized appreciation | $5,287,772 |
Average Daily Net Assets | Annual Fee Rate |
Up to $1 billion | 0.400% |
$1 billion but less than $2.5 billion | 0.375% |
$2.5 billion but less than $5 billion | 0.360% |
$5 billion and over | 0.350% |
Six Months Ended September 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Year Ended March 31, 2024 | ||||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | ||
Class A | |||||
Sales | 1,010,854 | $ 9,929,770 | 2,021,951 | $ 19,536,220 | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | 150,572 | 1,474,910 | 336,882 | 3,250,527 | |
Redemptions | (1,740,657) | (17,041,100) | (5,701,285) | (55,003,657) | |
Net decrease | (579,231) | $(5,636,420) | (3,342,452) | $(32,216,910) | |
Class C | |||||
Sales | 123,442 | $ 1,159,902 | 149,631 | $ 1,383,367 | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | 13,360 | 125,386 | 32,732 | 302,494 | |
Redemptions | (287,644) | (2,706,301) | (978,203) | (9,042,753) | |
Net decrease | (150,842) | $(1,421,013) | (795,840) | $ (7,356,892) | |
Class I | |||||
Sales | 8,100,806 | $79,401,282 | 19,070,011 | $183,765,791 | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | 579,467 | 5,680,610 | 1,282,649 | 12,383,457 | |
Redemptions | (8,946,709) | (87,378,044) | (32,783,095) | (316,248,249) | |
Net decrease | (266,436) | $(2,296,152) | (12,430,435) | $(120,099,001) |
Derivative | Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income |
Futures contracts | $554,575(1) | $ — |
(1) | Statement of Operations location: Net realized gain (loss): Futures contracts. |
• | Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical investments |
• | Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.) |
• | Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including a fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments) |
Asset Description | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3* | Total |
Corporate Bonds | $ — | $ 19,573,945 | $1,984,775 | $ 21,558,720 |
Tax-Exempt Mortgage-Backed Securities | — | 442,874 | — | 442,874 |
Tax-Exempt Municipal Obligations | — | 674,578,893 | — | 674,578,893 |
Taxable Municipal Obligations | — | 44,073,796 | — | 44,073,796 |
U.S. Treasury Obligations | — | 6,554,918 | — | 6,554,918 |
Total Investments | $ — | $745,224,426 | $1,984,775 | $747,209,201 |
* | None of the unobservable inputs for Level 3 assets, individually or collectively, had a material impact on the Fund. |
Item 8. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants for Open-End Management Investment Companies
Not applicable.
Item 9. Proxy Disclosures for Open-End Management Investment Companies
Not applicable.
Item 10. Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers, and Others of Open-End Management Investment Companies
The information is disclosed as part of the Financial Statements included in Item 7 of this Form N-CSR.
Item 11. Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Investment Advisory Contract
The information is included in Item 7 of this Form N-CSR.
Item 12. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies
Not applicable.
Item 13. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies
Not applicable.
Item 14. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers
Not applicable.
Item 15. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominee to the Fund’s Board of Trustees since the Fund last provided disclosure in response to this item.
Item 16. Controls and Procedures
(a) | It is the conclusion of the registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer that the effectiveness of the registrant’s current disclosure controls and procedures (such disclosure controls and procedures having been evaluated within 90 days of the date of this filing) provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by the registrant has been recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time period specified in the Commission’s rules and forms and that the information required to be disclosed by the registrant has been accumulated and communicated to the registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer in order to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. |
(b) | There have been no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting 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 17. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies
Not applicable.
Item 18. Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation
Not applicable.
Item 19. Exhibits
(a)(1) | Registrant’s Code of Ethics – Not applicable (please see Item 2). | |
(a)(2)(i) | Principal Financial Officer’s Section 302 certification. | |
(a)(2)(ii) | Principal Executive Officer’s Section 302 certification. | |
(b) | Combined Section 906 certification. |
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.
Eaton Vance Investment Trust | ||
By: | /s/ Kenneth A. Topping | |
Kenneth A. Topping | ||
Principal Executive Officer |
Date: November 25, 2024
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By: | /s/ James F. Kirchner | |
James F. Kirchner | ||
Principal Financial Officer |
Date: November 25, 2024
By: | /s/ Kenneth A. Topping | |
Kenneth A. Topping | ||
Principal Executive Officer |
Date: November 25, 2024