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  
811‑07747
Nuveen Multistate Trust I
 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Nuveen Investments
333 West Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
 
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Mark J. Czarniecki
Vice President and Secretary
901 Marquette Avenue
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
 
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (312) 917‑7700
Date of fiscal year end: May 31
Date of reporting period: May 31, 2025

Item 1.
Reports to Stockholders.

 
    
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Annual Shareholder Report  
 
May 31, 2025  
 
Nuveen Arizona Municipal Bond Fund
Class A Shares/FAZTX
 
 
 
 
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class A Shares of the Nuveen Arizona Municipal Bond Fund for the period of June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025. You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
 
 
What were the Fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
 
   
   
Cost of a 
$10,000 investment 
  Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment*
     
Class A Shares
  $84   0.84%
* Annualized for period less than one year.
 
 
How did the Fund perform last year? What affected the Fund’s performance?
 
Performance Highlights
 
•  The Nuveen Arizona Municipal Bond Fund returned 0.60% for Class A Shares at net asset value (NAV) for the 12 months ended May 31, 2025. The Fund underperformed the S&P Municipal Bond Arizona Index, which returned 2.71%.
 
•  Top contributors to relative performance
 
•  An overweight to the higher education bond sector.
 
•  Top detractors from relative performance
 
•  Duration positioning, especially an overweight to bonds with durations eight years and longer.
 
•  Credit selection, particularly in non‑rated bonds.
 
 
 
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How did the Fund perform over the last 10 years?
Performance data shown represents past performance and does not predict or guarantee future results. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund Shares.
Fund Performance (June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2025) Initial Investment of $10,000
 
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Average Annual Total Returns
 
     
     1‑Year      5‑Year      10‑Year  
       
Class A Shares at NAV (excluding maximum sales charge)
     0.60      0.13      1.78
       
Class A Shares at maximum sales charge (Offering Price)
     (3.64 )%       (0.72 )%       1.34
       
S&P Municipal Bond Index
     2.44      0.78      2.22
       
S&P Municipal Bond Arizona Index
     2.71      0.89      2.15
       
Lipper Other States Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average
     0.90      (0.12 )%       1.32
Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. Current performance may differ from figures shown. For most recent month‑end performance, go to https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses or call (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
 
 
 
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Fund Statistics (as of May 31, 2025)
 
Fund net assets
   $ 158,986,040  
Total number of portfolio holdings
     185  
Portfolio turnover (%)
     20%  
Total management fees paid for the year
   $ 843,100  
 
 
What did the Fund invest in? (as of May 31, 2025)
 
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(1) The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
 
 
How has the Fund changed?
For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s next prospectus, which is expected to be available by September 30, 2025 at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses or upon request at (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
Availability of additional information about the Fund
You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses, including its:
 
   
prospectus   •  financial statements and other information   •  fund holdings   •  proxy voting information
You can also request this information at (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
 
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Annual Shareholder Report  
 
May 31, 2025  
 
Nuveen Arizona Municipal Bond Fund
Class C Shares/FZCCX
 
 
 
 
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class C Shares of the Nuveen Arizona Municipal Bond Fund for the period of June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025. You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
 
 
What were the Fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
 
   
   
Cost of a 
$10,000 investment 
  Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment*
     
Class C Shares
  $164   1.64%
* Annualized for period less than one year.
 
 
How did the Fund perform last year? What affected the Fund’s performance?
 
Performance Highlights
 
•  The Nuveen Arizona Municipal Bond Fund returned ‑0.32% for Class C Shares at net asset value (NAV) for the 12 months ended May 31, 2025. The Fund underperformed the S&P Municipal Bond Arizona Index, which returned 2.71%.
 
•  Top contributors to relative performance
 
•  An overweight to the higher education bond sector.
 
•  Top detractors from relative performance
 
•  Duration positioning, especially an overweight to bonds with durations eight years and longer.
 
•  Credit selection, particularly in non‑rated bonds.
 
 
 
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How did the Fund perform over the last 10 years?
Performance data shown represents past performance and does not predict or guarantee future results. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund Shares.
Fund Performance (June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2025) Initial Investment of $10,000
 
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Average Annual Total Returns
 
     
     1‑Year      5‑Year      10‑Year  
       
Class C Shares at NAV (excluding maximum sales charge)
     (0.32 )%       (0.70 )%       1.12
       
S&P Municipal Bond Index
     2.44      0.78      2.22
       
S&P Municipal Bond Arizona Index
     2.71      0.89      2.15
       
Lipper Other States Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average
     0.90      (0.12 )%       1.32
Class C Shares are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, which will be reflected in total returns presented for less than one year.
Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. Current performance may differ from figures shown. For most recent month‑end performance, go to https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses or call (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
 
 
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Fund Statistics (as of May 31, 2025)
 
Fund net assets
   $ 158,986,040  
Total number of portfolio holdings
     185  
Portfolio turnover (%)
     20%  
Total management fees paid for the year
   $ 843,100  
 
 
What did the Fund invest in? (as of May 31, 2025)
 
LOGO
LOGO
 
 
(1) The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
 
 
How has the Fund changed?
For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s next prospectus, which is expected to be available by September 30, 2025 at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses or upon request at (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
Availability of additional information about the Fund
You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses, including its:
 
   
prospectus   •  financial statements and other information   •  fund holdings   •  proxy voting information
You can also request this information at (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
 
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Annual Shareholder Report  
 
May 31, 2025  
 
Nuveen Arizona Municipal Bond Fund
Class I Shares/NMARX
 
 
 
 
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class I Shares of the Nuveen Arizona Municipal Bond Fund for the period of June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025. You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
 
 
What were the Fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
 
   
   
Cost of a 
$10,000 investment 
  Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment*
     
Class I Shares
  $64   0.64%
* Annualized for period less than one year.
 
 
How did the Fund perform last year? What affected the Fund’s performance?
 
Performance Highlights
 
•  The Nuveen Arizona Municipal Bond Fund returned 0.79% for Class I Shares at net asset value (NAV) for the 12 months ended May 31, 2025. The Fund underperformed the S&P Municipal Bond Arizona Index, which returned 2.71%.
 
•  Top contributors to relative performance
 
•  An overweight to the higher education bond sector.
 
•  Top detractors from relative performance
 
•  Duration positioning, especially an overweight to bonds with durations eight years and longer.
 
•  Credit selection, particularly in non‑rated bonds.
 
 
 
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How did the Fund perform over the last 10 years?
Performance data shown represents past performance and does not predict or guarantee future results. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund Shares.
Fund Performance (June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2025) Initial Investment of $10,000
 
LOGO
Average Annual Total Returns
 
     
     1‑Year      5‑Year      10‑Year  
       
Class I Shares at NAV
     0.79      0.31      1.98
       
S&P Municipal Bond Index
     2.44      0.78      2.22
       
S&P Municipal Bond Arizona Index
     2.71      0.89      2.15
       
Lipper Other States Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average
     0.90      (0.12 )%       1.32
Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. Current performance may differ from figures shown. For most recent month‑end performance, go to https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses or call (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
 
 
 
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Fund Statistics (as of May 31, 2025)
 
Fund net assets
   $ 158,986,040  
Total number of portfolio holdings
     185  
Portfolio turnover (%)
     20%  
Total management fees paid for the year
   $ 843,100  
 
 
What did the Fund invest in? (as of May 31, 2025)
 
LOGO
LOGO
 
 
(1) The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
 
 
How has the Fund changed?
For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s next prospectus, which is expected to be available by September 30, 2025 at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses or upon request at (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
Availability of additional information about the Fund
You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses, including its:
 
   
prospectus   •  financial statements and other information   •  fund holdings   •  proxy voting information
You can also request this information at (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
 
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Annual Shareholder Report  
 
May 31, 2025  
 
Nuveen Colorado Municipal Bond Fund
Class A Shares/FCOTX
 
 
 
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class A Shares of the Nuveen Colorado Municipal Bond Fund for the period of June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025. You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
 
 
What were the Fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
 
   
   
Cost of a 
$10,000 investment 
  Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment*
     
Class A Shares
  $77   0.77%
* Annualized for period less than one year.
 
 
How did the Fund perform last year? What affected the Fund’s performance?
 
Performance Highlights
 
•  The Nuveen Colorado Municipal Bond Fund returned 0.88% for Class A Shares at net asset value (NAV) for the 12 months ended May 31, 2025. The Fund underperformed the S&P Municipal Bond Colorado Index, which returned 3.10%.
 
•  Top contributors to relative performance
 
•  Sector positioning, particularly an overweight in incremental‑tax bonds.
 
•  An underweight in AAA‑rated bonds.
 
•  Top detractors from relative performance
 
•  Credit quality positioning, particularly an overweight to AA‑rated bonds and an underweight to non‑rated bonds.
 
•  Duration and yield curve positioning, particularly an overweight to the longest-duration bonds.
 
•  An overweight to the health care bond sector and an underweight to the housing bond sector.
 
 
 
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How did the Fund perform over the last 10 years?
Performance data shown represents past performance and does not predict or guarantee future results. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund Shares.
Fund Performance (June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2025) Initial Investment of $10,000
 
LOGO
Average Annual Total Returns
 
     
     1‑Year      5‑Year      10‑Year  
       
Class A Shares at NAV (excluding maximum sales charge)
     0.88      0.13      1.97
       
Class A Shares at maximum sales charge (Offering Price)
     (3.39 )%       (0.72 )%       1.53
       
S&P Municipal Bond Index
     2.44      0.78      2.22
       
S&P Municipal Bond Colorado Index
     3.10      1.18      2.61
       
Lipper Other States Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average
     0.90      (0.12 )%       1.32
Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. Current performance may differ from figures shown. For most recent month‑end performance, go to https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses or call (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
 
 
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Fund Statistics (as of May 31, 2025)
 
Fund net assets
   $ 457,721,137  
Total number of portfolio holdings
     263  
Portfolio turnover (%)
     15%  
Total management fees paid for the year
   $ 2,415,813  
 
 
What did the Fund invest in? (as of May 31, 2025)
 
LOGO
LOGO
 
 
(1) The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
 
 
 
How has the Fund changed?
For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s next prospectus, which is expected to be available by September 30, 2025 at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses or upon request at (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
Availability of additional information about the Fund
You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses, including its:
 
   
prospectus   •  financial statements and other information   •  fund holdings   •  proxy voting information
You can also request this information at (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
 
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Annual Shareholder Report  
 
May 31, 2025  
 
Nuveen Colorado Municipal Bond Fund
Class C Shares/FAFKX
 
 
 
 
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class C Shares of the Nuveen Colorado Municipal Bond Fund for the period of June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025. You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
 
 
What were the Fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
 
   
   
Cost of a 
$10,000 investment 
  Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment*
     
Class C Shares
  $157   1.57%
* Annualized for period less than one year.
 
 
How did the Fund perform last year? What affected the Fund’s performance?
 
Performance Highlights
 
•  The Nuveen Colorado Municipal Bond Fund returned 0.04% for Class C Shares at net asset value (NAV) for the 12 months ended May 31, 2025. The Fund underperformed the S&P Municipal Bond Colorado Index, which returned 3.10%.
 
•  Top contributors to relative performance
 
•  Sector positioning, particularly an overweight in incremental‑tax bonds.
 
•  An underweight in AAA‑rated bonds.
 
•  Top detractors from relative performance
 
•  Credit quality positioning, particularly an overweight to AA‑rated bonds and an underweight to non‑rated bonds.
 
•  Duration and yield curve positioning, particularly an overweight to the longest-duration bonds.
 
•  An overweight to the health care bond sector and an underweight to the housing bond sector.
 
 
 
 
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How did the Fund perform over the last 10 years?
Performance data shown represents past performance and does not predict or guarantee future results. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund Shares.
Fund Performance (June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2025) Initial Investment of $10,000
 
LOGO
Average Annual Total Returns
 
     
     1‑Year      5‑Year      10‑Year  
       
Class C Shares at NAV (excluding maximum sales charge)
     0.04      (0.69 )%       1.32
       
S&P Municipal Bond Index
     2.44      0.78      2.22
       
S&P Municipal Bond Colorado Index
     3.10      1.18      2.61
       
Lipper Other States Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average
     0.90      (0.12 )%       1.32
Class C Shares are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, which will be reflected in total returns presented for less than one year.
Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. Current performance may differ from figures shown. For most recent month‑end performance, go to https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses or call (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
 
 
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Fund Statistics (as of May 31, 2025)
 
Fund net assets
   $ 457,721,137  
Total number of portfolio holdings
     263  
Portfolio turnover (%)
     15%  
Total management fees paid for the year
   $ 2,415,813  
 
 
What did the Fund invest in? (as of May 31, 2025)
 
LOGO
LOGO
 
 
(1) The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
 
 
How has the Fund changed?
For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s next prospectus, which is expected to be available by September 30, 2025 at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses or upon request at (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
Availability of additional information about the Fund
You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses, including its:
 
   
prospectus   •  financial statements and other information   •  fund holdings   •  proxy voting information
You can also request this information at (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
 
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Annual Shareholder Report  
 
May 31, 2025  
 
Nuveen Colorado Municipal Bond Fund
Class I Shares/FCORX
 
 
 
 
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class I Shares of the Nuveen Colorado Municipal Bond Fund for the period of June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025. You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
 
 
What were the Fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
 
   
   
Cost of a 
$10,000 investment 
  Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment*
     
Class I Shares
  $57   0.57%
* Annualized for period less than one year.
 
 
How did the Fund perform last year? What affected the Fund’s performance?
 
Performance Highlights
 
•  The Nuveen Colorado Municipal Bond Fund returned 1.06% for Class I Shares at net asset value (NAV) for the 12 months ended May 31, 2025. The Fund underperformed the S&P Municipal Bond Colorado Index, which returned 3.10%.
 
•  Top contributors to relative performance
 
•  Sector positioning, particularly an overweight in incremental‑tax bonds.
 
•  An underweight in AAA‑rated bonds.
 
•  Top detractors from relative performance
 
•  Credit quality positioning, particularly an overweight to AA‑rated bonds and an underweight to non‑rated bonds.
 
•  Duration and yield curve positioning, particularly an overweight to the longest-duration bonds.
 
•  An overweight to the health care bond sector and an underweight to the housing bond sector.
 
 
 
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How did the Fund perform over the last 10 years?
Performance data shown represents past performance and does not predict or guarantee future results. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund Shares.
Fund Performance (June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2025) Initial Investment of $10,000
 
LOGO
Average Annual Total Returns
 
     
     1‑Year      5‑Year      10‑Year  
       
Class I Shares at NAV
     1.06      0.32      2.17
       
S&P Municipal Bond Index
     2.44      0.78      2.22
       
S&P Municipal Bond Colorado Index
     3.10      1.18      2.61
       
Lipper Other States Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average
     0.90      (0.12 )%       1.32
Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. Current performance may differ from figures shown. For most recent month‑end performance, go to https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses or call (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
 
 
 
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Fund Statistics (as of May 31, 2025)
 
Fund net assets
   $ 457,721,137  
Total number of portfolio holdings
     263  
Portfolio turnover (%)
     15%  
Total management fees paid for the year
   $ 2,415,813  
 
 
What did the Fund invest in? (as of May 31, 2025)
 
LOGO
 
LOGO
 
 
(1) The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
 
 
How has the Fund changed?
For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s next prospectus, which is expected to be available by September 30, 2025 at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses or upon request at (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
Availability of additional information about the Fund
You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses, including its:
 
   
prospectus   •  financial statements and other information   •  fund holdings   •  proxy voting information
You can also request this information at (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
 
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Annual Shareholder Report  
 
May 31, 2025  
 
Nuveen Maryland Municipal Bond Fund
Class A Shares/NMDAX
 
 
 
 
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class A Shares of the Nuveen Maryland Municipal Bond Fund for the period of June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025. You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
 
 
What were the Fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
 
   
   
Cost of a 
$10,000 investment 
  Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment*
     
Class A Shares
  $84   0.83%
* Annualized for period less than one year.
 
 
How did the Fund perform last year? What affected the Fund’s performance?
 
Performance Highlights
 
•  The Nuveen Maryland Municipal Bond Fund returned 1.21% for Class A Shares at net asset value (NAV) for the 12 months ended May 31, 2025. The Fund underperformed the S&P Municipal Bond Maryland Index, which returned 3.13%.
 
•  Top contributors to relative performance
 
•  Credit positioning, especially an overweight to non‑rated bonds.
 
•  An overweight to the incremental‑tax and higher education bond sectors.
 
•  Top detractors from relative performance
 
•  Duration positioning, especially an overweight to bonds with durations of 10 years and longer.
 
•  Sector positioning, especially an overweight to hospital and life-care bonds, and an underweight to state general obligation bonds.
 
 
 
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How did the Fund perform over the last 10 years?
Performance data shown represents past performance and does not predict or guarantee future results. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund Shares.
Fund Performance (June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2025) Initial Investment of $10,000
 
LOGO
Average Annual Total Returns
 
     
     1‑Year      5‑Year      10‑Year  
       
Class A Shares at NAV (excluding maximum sales charge)
     1.21      0.47      1.76
       
Class A Shares at maximum sales charge (Offering Price)
     (3.08 )%       (0.39 )%       1.33
       
S&P Municipal Bond Index
     2.44      0.78      2.22
       
S&P Municipal Bond Maryland Index
     3.13      0.49      1.88
       
Lipper Maryland Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average
     1.32      0.45      1.46
Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. Current performance may differ from figures shown. For most recent month‑end performance, go to https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses or call (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
 
 
 
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Fund Statistics (as of May 31, 2025)
 
Fund net assets
   $ 234,892,910  
Total number of portfolio holdings
     193  
Portfolio turnover (%)
     23%  
Total management fees paid for the year
   $ 1,326,910  
 
 
What did the Fund invest in? (as of May 31, 2025)
 
LOGO
LOGO
 
 
(1) The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
 
 
How has the Fund changed?
Fee waiver/reimbursement: As of May 1, 2025, Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC has agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses of the Fund through July 31, 2027 so that the total annual operating expenses of the Fund (excluding 12b-1 distribution and/or service fees, interest expenses, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, fees incurred in acquiring and disposing of portfolio securities and extraordinary expenses) do not exceed 0.57% of the average daily net assets of any class of Fund shares.
For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s next prospectus, which is expected to be available by September 30, 2025 at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses or upon request at (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
Availability of additional information about the Fund
You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses, including its:
 
   
prospectus   •  financial statements and other information   •  fund holdings   •  proxy voting information
You can also request this information at (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
 
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Annual Shareholder Report  
 
May 31, 2025  
 
Nuveen Maryland Municipal Bond Fund
Class C Shares/NACCX
 
 
 
 
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class C Shares of the Nuveen Maryland Municipal Bond Fund for the period of June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025. You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
 
 
What were the Fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
 
   
   
Cost of a 
$10,000 investment 
  Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment*
     
Class C Shares
  $163   1.63%
* Annualized for period less than one year.
 
 
How did the Fund perform last year? What affected the Fund’s performance?
 
Performance Highlights
 
•  The Nuveen Maryland Municipal Bond Fund returned 0.37% for Class C Shares at net asset value (NAV) for the 12 months ended May 31, 2025. The Fund underperformed the S&P Municipal Bond Maryland Index, which returned 3.13%.
 
•  Top contributors to relative performance
 
•  Credit positioning, especially an overweight to non‑rated bonds.
 
•  An overweight to the incremental‑tax and higher education bond sectors.
 
•  Top detractors from relative performance
 
•  Duration positioning, especially an overweight to bonds with durations of 10 years and longer.
 
•  Sector positioning, especially an overweight to hospital and life-care bonds, and an underweight to state general obligation bonds.
 
 
 
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How did the Fund perform over the last 10 years?
Performance data shown represents past performance and does not predict or guarantee future results. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund Shares.
Fund Performance (June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2025) Initial Investment of $10,000
 
LOGO
Average Annual Total Returns
 
     
     1‑Year      5‑Year      10‑Year  
       
Class C Shares at NAV (excluding maximum sales charge)
     0.37      (0.33 )%       1.12
       
S&P Municipal Bond Index
     2.44      0.78      2.22
       
S&P Municipal Bond Maryland Index
     3.13      0.49      1.88
       
Lipper Maryland Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average
     1.32      0.45      1.46
Class C Shares are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, which will be reflected in total returns presented for less than one year.
Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. Current performance may differ from figures shown. For most recent month‑end performance, go to https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses or call (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
 
 
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Fund Statistics (as of May 31, 2025)
 
Fund net assets
   $ 234,892,910  
Total number of portfolio holdings
     193  
Portfolio turnover (%)
     23%  
Total management fees paid for the year
   $ 1,326,910  
 
 
What did the Fund invest in? (as of May 31, 2025)
 
LOGO
LOGO
 
 
(1) The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
 
 
How has the Fund changed?
Fee waiver/reimbursement: As of May 1, 2025, Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC has agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses of the Fund through July 31, 2027 so that the total annual operating expenses of the Fund (excluding 12b‑1 distribution and/or service fees, interest expenses, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, fees incurred in acquiring and disposing of portfolio securities and extraordinary expenses) do not exceed 0.57% of the average daily net assets of any class of Fund shares.
For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s next prospectus, which is expected to be available by September 30, 2025 at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses or upon request at (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
Availability of additional information about the Fund
You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses, including its:
 
   
prospectus   •  financial statements and other information   •  fund holdings   •  proxy voting information
You can also request this information at (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
 
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Annual Shareholder Report  
 
May 31, 2025  
 
Nuveen Maryland Municipal Bond Fund
Class I Shares/NMMDX
 
 
 
 
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class I Shares of the Nuveen Maryland Municipal Bond Fund for the period of June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025. You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
 
 
What were the Fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
 
   
   
Cost of a 
$10,000 investment 
  Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment*
     
Class I Shares
  $63   0.63%
* Annualized for period less than one year.
 
 
How did the Fund perform last year? What affected the Fund’s performance?
 
Performance Highlights
 
•  The Nuveen Maryland Municipal Bond Fund returned 1.29% for Class I Shares at net asset value (NAV) for the 12 months ended May 31, 2025. The Fund underperformed the S&P Municipal Bond Maryland Index, which returned 3.13%.
 
•  Top contributors to relative performance
 
•  Credit positioning, especially an overweight to non‑rated bonds.
 
•  An overweight to the incremental‑tax and higher education bond sectors.
 
•  Top detractors from relative performance
 
•  Duration positioning, especially an overweight to bonds with durations of 10 years and longer.
 
•  Sector positioning, especially an overweight to hospital and life-care bonds, and an underweight to state general obligation bonds.
 
 
 
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How did the Fund perform over the last 10 years?
Performance data shown represents past performance and does not predict or guarantee future results. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund Shares.
Fund Performance (June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2025) Initial Investment of $10,000
 
LOGO
Average Annual Total Returns
 
     
     1‑Year      5‑Year      10‑Year  
       
Class I Shares at NAV
     1.29      0.66      1.96
       
S&P Municipal Bond Index
     2.44      0.78      2.22
       
S&P Municipal Bond Maryland Index
     3.13      0.49      1.88
       
Lipper Maryland Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average
     1.32      0.45      1.46
Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. Current performance may differ from figures shown. For most recent month‑end performance, go to https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses or call (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
 
 
 
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Fund Statistics (as of May 31, 2025)
 
Fund net assets
   $ 234,892,910  
Total number of portfolio holdings
     193  
Portfolio turnover (%)
     23%  
Total management fees paid for the year
   $ 1,326,910  
 
 
What did the Fund invest in? (as of May 31, 2025)
 
LOGO
LOGO
 
 
(1) The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
 
 
How has the Fund changed?
Fee waiver/reimbursement: As of May 1, 2025, Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC has agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses of the Fund through July 31, 2027 so that the total annual operating expenses of the Fund (excluding 12b-1 distribution and/or service fees, interest expenses, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, fees incurred in acquiring and disposing of portfolio securities and extraordinary expenses) do not exceed 0.57% of the average daily net assets of any class of Fund shares.
For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s next prospectus, which is expected to be available by September 30, 2025 at https://www.nuveen.com/en-us/mutual-funds/prospectuses or upon request at (800) 257-8787.
 
 
Availability of additional information about the Fund
You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses, including its:
 
   
prospectus   •  financial statements and other information   •  fund holdings   •  proxy voting information
You can also request this information at (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
 
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Annual Shareholder Report  
 
May 31, 2025  
 
Nuveen New Mexico Municipal Bond Fund
Class A Shares/FNMTX
 
 
 
 
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class A Shares of the Nuveen New Mexico Municipal Bond Fund for the period of June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025. You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
 
 
What were the Fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
 
   
   
Cost of a 
$10,000 investment 
  Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment*
     
Class A Shares
  $91   0.91%
* Annualized for period less than one year.
 
 
How did the Fund perform last year? What affected the Fund’s performance?
 
Performance Highlights
 
•  The Nuveen New Mexico Municipal Bond Fund returned 0.87% for Class A Shares at net asset value (NAV) for the 12 months ended May 31, 2025. The Fund underperformed the S&P Municipal Bond New Mexico Index, which returned 3.86%.
 
•  Top contributors to relative performance
 
•  An overweight to BBB‑rated and non‑rated bonds.
 
•  Top detractors from relative performance
 
•  Sector allocation, particularly an overweight to dedicated‑tax and water and sewer bonds.
 
•  An underweight to AA‑rated bonds and an overweight to A‑rated bonds.
 
•  An overweight to bonds with durations 10 years and longer.
 
 
 
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How did the Fund perform over the last 10 years?
Performance data shown represents past performance and does not predict or guarantee future results. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund Shares.
Fund Performance (June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2025) Initial Investment of $10,000
 
LOGO
Average Annual Total Returns
 
     
     1‑Year      5‑Year      10‑Year  
       
Class A Shares at NAV (excluding maximum sales charge)
     0.87      0.18      1.70
       
Class A Shares at maximum sales charge (Offering Price)
     (3.39 )%       (0.68 )%       1.26
       
S&P Municipal Bond Index
     2.44      0.78      2.22
       
S&P Municipal Bond New Mexico Index
     3.86      0.79      1.91
       
Lipper Other States Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average
     0.90      (0.12 )%       1.32
 
 
 
 
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Fund Statistics (as of May 31, 2025)
 
Fund net assets
   $ 67,998,816  
Total number of portfolio holdings
     80  
Portfolio turnover (%)
     16%  
Total management fees paid for the year
   $ 350,016  
 
 
What did the Fund invest in? (as of May 31, 2025)
 
LOGO
LOGO
 
 
(1) The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
 
 
How has the Fund changed?
Fee waiver/reimbursement: As of May 1, 2025, Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC has agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses of the Fund through July 31, 2027 so that the total annual operating expenses of the Fund (excluding 12b-1 distribution and/or service fees, interest expenses, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, fees incurred in acquiring and disposing of portfolio securities and extraordinary expenses) do not exceed 0.64% of the average daily net assets of any class of Fund shares.
For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s next prospectus, which is expected to be available by September 30, 2025 at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses or upon request at (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
Availability of additional information about the Fund
You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses, including its:
 
   
prospectus   •  financial statements and other information   •  fund holdings   •  proxy voting information
You can also request this information at (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
 
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May 31, 2025  
 
Nuveen New Mexico Municipal Bond Fund
Class C Shares/FNCCX
 
 
 
 
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class C Shares of the Nuveen New Mexico Municipal Bond Fund for the period of June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025. You can find additional information athttps://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
 
 
What were the Fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
 
   
   
Cost of a 
$10,000 investment 
  Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment*
     
Class C Shares
  $171   1.71%
* Annualized for period less than one year.
 
 
How did the Fund perform last year? What affected the Fund’s performance?
 
Performance Highlights
 
•  The Nuveen New Mexico Municipal Bond Fund returned 0.08% for Class C Shares at net asset value (NAV) for the 12 months ended May 31, 2025. The Fund underperformed the S&P Municipal Bond New Mexico Index, which returned 3.86%.
 
•  Top contributors to relative performance
 
•  An overweight to BBB‑rated and non‑rated bonds.
 
•  Top detractors from relative performance
 
•  Sector allocation, particularly an overweight to dedicated‑tax and water and sewer bonds.
 
•  An underweight to AA‑rated bonds and an overweight to A‑rated bonds.
 
•  An overweight to bonds with durations 10 years and longer.
 
 
 
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How did the Fund perform over the last 10 years?
Performance data shown represents past performance and does not predict or guarantee future results. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund Shares.
Fund Performance (June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2025) Initial Investment of $10,000
 
LOGO
Average Annual Total Returns
 
     
     1‑Year      5‑Year      10‑Year  
       
Class C Shares at NAV (excluding maximum sales charge)
     0.08      (0.61 )%       1.05
       
S&P Municipal Bond Index
     2.44      0.78      2.22
       
S&P Municipal Bond New Mexico Index
     3.86      0.79      1.91
       
Lipper Other States Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average
     0.90      (0.12 )%       1.32
Class C Shares are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, which will be reflected in total returns presented for less than one year.
Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. Current performance may differ from figures shown. For most recent month‑end performance, go to https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses or call (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
 
 
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Fund Statistics (as of May 31, 2025)
 
Fund net assets
   $ 67,998,816  
Total number of portfolio holdings
     80  
Portfolio turnover (%)
     16%  
Total management fees paid for the year
   $ 350,016  
 
 
What did the Fund invest in? (as of May 31, 2025)
 
LOGO
LOGO
 
 
(1) The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
 
 
How has the Fund changed?
Fee waiver/reimbursement: As of May 1, 2025, Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC has agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses of the Fund through July 31, 2027 so that the total annual operating expenses of the Fund (excluding 12b‑1 distribution and/or service fees, interest expenses, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, fees incurred in acquiring and disposing of portfolio securities and extraordinary expenses) do not exceed 0.64% of the average daily net assets of any class of Fund shares.
For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s next prospectus, which is expected to be available by September 30, 2025 at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses or upon request at (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
Availability of additional information about the Fund
You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses, including its:
 
   
prospectus   •  financial statements and other information   •  fund holdings   •  proxy voting information
You can also request this information at (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
 
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May 31, 2025  
 
Nuveen New Mexico Municipal Bond Fund
Class I Shares/FNMRX
 
 
 
 
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class I Shares of the Nuveen New Mexico Municipal Bond Fund for the period of June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025. You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
 
 
What were the Fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
 
   
   
Cost of a 
$10,000 investment 
  Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment*
     
Class I Shares
  $71   0.71%
* Annualized for period less than one year.
 
 
How did the Fund perform last year? What affected the Fund’s performance?
 
Performance Highlights
 
•  The Nuveen New Mexico Municipal Bond Fund returned 0.97% for Class I Shares at net asset value (NAV) for the 12 months ended May 31, 2025. The Fund underperformed the S&P Municipal Bond New Mexico Index, which returned 3.86%.
 
•  Top contributors to relative performance
 
•  An overweight to BBB‑rated and non‑rated bonds.
 
•  Top detractors from relative performance
 
•  Sector allocation, particularly an overweight to dedicated‑tax and water and sewer bonds.
 
•  An underweight to AA‑rated bonds and an overweight to A‑rated bonds.
 
•  An overweight to bonds with durations 10 years and longer.
 
 
 
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How did the Fund perform over the last 10 years?
Performance data shown represents past performance and does not predict or guarantee future results. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund Shares.
Fund Performance (June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2025) Initial Investment of $10,000
 
LOGO
Average Annual Total Returns
 
     
     1‑Year      5‑Year      10‑Year  
       
Class I Shares at NAV
     0.97      0.38      1.90
       
S&P Municipal Bond Index
     2.44      0.78      2.22
       
S&P Municipal Bond New Mexico Index
     3.86      0.79      1.91
       
Lipper Other States Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average
     0.90      (0.12 )%       1.32
Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. Current performance may differ from figures shown. For most recent month‑end performance, go to https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses or call (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
 
 
 
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Fund Statistics (as of May 31, 2025)
 
Fund net assets
   $ 67,998,816  
Total number of portfolio holdings
     80  
Portfolio turnover (%)
     16%  
Total management fees paid for the year
   $ 350,016  
 
 
What did the Fund invest in? (as of May 31, 2025)
 
LOGO
LOGO
 
 
(1) The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
 
 
How has the Fund changed?
Fee waiver/reimbursement: As of May 1, 2025, Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC has agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses of the Fund through July 31, 2027 so that the total annual operating expenses of the Fund (excluding 12b-1 distribution and/or service fees, interest expenses, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, fees incurred in acquiring and disposing of portfolio securities and extraordinary expenses) do not exceed 0.64% of the average daily net assets of any class of Fund shares.
For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s next prospectus, which is expected to be available by September 30, 2025 at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses or upon request at (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
Availability of additional information about the Fund
You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses, including its:
 
   
prospectus   •  financial statements and other information   •  fund holdings   •  proxy voting information
You can also request this information at (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
 
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May 31, 2025  
 
Nuveen Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund
Class A Shares/FPNTX
 
 
 
 
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class A Shares of the Nuveen Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund for the period of June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025. You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
 
 
What were the Fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
 
   
   
Cost of a 
$10,000 investment 
  Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment*
     
Class A Shares
  $82   0.82%
* Annualized for period less than one year.
 
 
How did the Fund perform last year? What affected the Fund’s performance?
 
Performance Highlights
 
•  The Nuveen Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund returned ‑0.14% for Class A Shares at net asset value (NAV) for the 12 months ended May 31, 2025. The Fund underperformed the S&P Municipal Bond Pennsylvania Index, which returned 2.78%.
 
•  Top contributors to relative performance
 
•  Credit quality positioning, especially an underweight to AA‑rated and A‑rated bonds and an overweight to non‑rated bonds.
 
•  Sector allocation, particularly an overweight to the housing and industrial development revenue bond sectors, and an underweight to the transportation sector, particularly in toll-road bonds.
 
•  Security selection in the hospital bond sector, particularly in bonds of Tower Health.
 
•  Top detractors from relative performance
 
•  Duration and yield curve positioning, especially an overweight to longer-duration bonds.
 
•  The Fund’s energy exposure hedge (Vistra Vision) position through the use of a total return swap.
 
•  Security selection in the higher education bond sector.
 
 
 
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How did the Fund perform over the last 10 years?
Performance data shown represents past performance and does not predict or guarantee future results. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund Shares.
Fund Performance (June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2025) Initial Investment of $10,000
 
LOGO
Average Annual Total Returns
 
     
     1‑Year      5‑Year      10‑Year  
       
Class A Shares at NAV (excluding maximum sales charge)
     (0.14 )%       0.05      1.82
       
Class A Shares at maximum sales charge (Offering Price)
     (4.37 )%       (0.81 )%       1.38
       
S&P Municipal Bond Index
     2.44      0.78      2.22
       
S&P Municipal Bond Pennsylvania Index
     2.78      0.81      2.33
       
Lipper Pennsylvania Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average
     1.18      0.39      1.71
Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. Current performance may differ from figures shown. For most recent month‑end performance, go to https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses or call (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
 
 
 
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Fund Statistics (as of May 31, 2025)
 
Fund net assets
   $ 343,208,504  
Total number of portfolio holdings
     237  
Portfolio turnover (%)
     28%  
Total management fees paid for the year
   $ 1,980,257  
 
 
What did the Fund invest in? (as of May 31, 2025)
 
LOGO
LOGO
 
 
(1) The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
 
 
How has the Fund changed?
For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s next prospectus, which is expected to be available by September 30, 2025 at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses or upon request at (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
Availability of additional information about the Fund
You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses, including its:
 
   
prospectus   •  financial statements and other information   •  fund holdings   •  proxy voting information
You can also request this information at (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
 
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Annual Shareholder Report  
 
May 31, 2025  
 
Nuveen Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund
Class C Shares/FPCCX
 
 
 
 
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class C Shares of the Nuveen Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund for the period of June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025. You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
 
 
What were the Fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
 
   
   
Cost of a 
$10,000 investment 
  Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment*
     
Class C Shares
  $161   1.62%
* Annualized for period less than one year.
 
 
How did the Fund perform last year? What affected the Fund’s performance?
 
Performance Highlights
 
•  The Nuveen Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund returned ‑0.96% for Class C Shares at net asset value (NAV) for the 12 months ended May 31, 2025. The Fund underperformed the S&P Municipal Bond Pennsylvania Index, which returned 2.78%.
 
•  Top contributors to relative performance
 
•  Credit quality positioning, especially an underweight to AA‑rated and A‑rated bonds and an overweight to non‑rated bonds.
 
•  Sector allocation, particularly an overweight to the housing and industrial development revenue bond sectors, and an underweight to the transportation sector, particularly in toll-road bonds.
 
•  Security selection in the hospital bond sector, particularly in bonds of Tower Health.
 
•  Top detractors from relative performance
 
•  Duration and yield curve positioning, especially an overweight to longer-duration bonds.
 
•  The Fund’s energy exposure hedge (Vistra Vision) position through the use of a total return swap.
 
•  Security selection in the higher education bond sector.
 
 
 
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How did the Fund perform over the last 10 years?
Performance data shown represents past performance and does not predict or guarantee future results. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund Shares.
Fund Performance (June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2025) Initial Investment of $10,000
 
 
LOGO
Average Annual Total Returns
 
     
     1‑Year      5‑Year      10‑Year  
       
Class C Shares at NAV (excluding maximum sales charge)
     (0.96 )%       (0.74 )%       1.17
       
S&P Municipal Bond Index
     2.44      0.78      2.22
       
S&P Municipal Bond Pennsylvania Index
     2.78      0.81      2.33
       
Lipper Pennsylvania Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average
     1.18      0.39      1.71
Class C Shares are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, which will be reflected in total returns presented for less than one year.
Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. Current performance may differ from figures shown. For most recent month‑end performance, go to https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses or call (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
 
 
 
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Fund Statistics (as of May 31, 2025)
 
Fund net assets
   $ 343,208,504  
Total number of portfolio holdings
     237  
Portfolio turnover (%)
     28%  
Total management fees paid for the year
   $ 1,980,257  
 
 
What did the Fund invest in? (as of May 31, 2025)
 
LOGO
LOGO
 
 
(1) The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
 
 
How has the Fund changed?
For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s next prospectus, which is expected to be available by September 30, 2025 at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses or upon request at (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
Availability of additional information about the Fund
You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses, including its:
 
   
prospectus   •  financial statements and other information   •  fund holdings   •  proxy voting information
You can also request this information at (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
 
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May 31, 2025  
 
Nuveen Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund
Class I Shares/NBPAX
 
 
 
 
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class I Shares of the Nuveen Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund for the period of June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025. You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
 
 
What were the Fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
 
   
   
Cost of a 
$10,000 investment 
  Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment*
     
Class I Shares
  $62   0.62%
* Annualized for period less than one year.
 
 
How did the Fund perform last year? What affected the Fund’s performance?
 
Performance Highlights
 
•  The Nuveen Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund returned 0.04% for Class I Shares at net asset value (NAV) for the 12 months ended May 31, 2025. The Fund underperformed the S&P Municipal Bond Pennsylvania Index, which returned 2.78%.
 
•  Top contributors to relative performance
 
•  Credit quality positioning, especially an underweight to AA‑rated and A‑rated bonds and an overweight to non‑rated bonds.
 
•  Sector allocation, particularly an overweight to the housing and industrial development revenue bond sectors, and an underweight to the transportation sector, particularly in toll-road bonds.
 
•  Security selection in the hospital bond sector, particularly in bonds of Tower Health.
 
•  Top detractors from relative performance
 
•  Duration and yield curve positioning, especially an overweight to longer-duration bonds.
 
•  The Fund’s energy exposure hedge (Vistra Vision) position through the use of a total return swap.
 
•  Security selection in the higher education bond sector.
 
 
 
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How did the Fund perform over the last 10 years?
Performance data shown represents past performance and does not predict or guarantee future results. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund Shares.
Fund Performance (June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2025) Initial Investment of $10,000
 
LOGO
Average Annual Total Returns
 
     
     1‑Year      5‑Year      10‑Year  
       
Class I Shares at NAV
     0.04      0.24      2.02
       
S&P Municipal Bond Index
     2.44      0.78      2.22
       
S&P Municipal Bond Pennsylvania Index
     2.78      0.81      2.33
       
Lipper Pennsylvania Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average
     1.18      0.39      1.71
 
 
 
 
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Fund Statistics (as of May 31, 2025)
 
Fund net assets
   $ 343,208,504  
Total number of portfolio holdings
     237  
Portfolio turnover (%)
     28%  
Total management fees paid for the year
   $ 1,980,257  
 
 
What did the Fund invest in? (as of May 31, 2025)
 
LOGO
LOGO
 
 
(1) The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
 
 
How has the Fund changed?
For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s next prospectus, which is expected to be available by September 30, 2025 at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses or upon request at (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
Availability of additional information about the Fund
You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses, including its:
 
   
prospectus   •  financial statements and other information   •  fund holdings   •  proxy voting information
You can also request this information at (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
 
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Annual Shareholder Report  
 
May 31, 2025  
 
Nuveen Virginia Municipal Bond Fund
Class A Shares/FVATX
 
 
 
 
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class A Shares of the Nuveen Virginia Municipal Bond Fund for the period of June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025. You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
 
 
What were the Fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
 
   
   
Cost of a 
$10,000 investment 
  Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment*
     
Class A Shares
  $74   0.74%
* Annualized for period less than one year.
 
 
How did the Fund perform last year? What affected the Fund’s performance?
 
Performance Highlights
 
•  The Nuveen Virginia Municipal Bond Fund returned 0.51% for Class A Shares at net asset value (NAV) for the 12 months ended May 31, 2025. The Fund underperformed the S&P Municipal Bond Virginia Index, which returned 2.57%.
 
•  Top contributors to relative performance
 
•  Credit quality positioning, especially an overweight to non‑rated bonds.
 
•  An overweight to the toll-road bond sector and an underweight to the industrial development revenue bond sector.
 
•  Top detractors from relative performance
 
•  Duration positioning, especially an overweight to bonds with durations of 12 years and longer.
 
•  An overweight to BB‑rated and B‑rated bonds.
 
•  Security selection, particularly bonds of Marymount University.
 
 
 
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How did the Fund perform over the last 10 years?
Performance data shown represents past performance and does not predict or guarantee future results. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund Shares.
Fund Performance (June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2025) Initial Investment of $10,000
 
LOGO
Average Annual Total Returns
 
     
     1‑Year      5‑Year      10‑Year  
       
Class A Shares at NAV (excluding maximum sales charge)
     0.51      0.12      1.74
       
Class A Shares at maximum sales charge (Offering Price)
     (3.74 )%       (0.73 )%       1.31
       
S&P Municipal Bond Index
     2.44      0.78      2.22
       
S&P Municipal Bond Virginia Index
     2.57      0.46      2.07
       
Lipper Virginia Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average
     0.71      (0.03 )%       1.32
Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. Current performance may differ from figures shown. For most recent month‑end performance, go to https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses or call (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
 
 
 
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Fund Statistics (as of May 31, 2025)
 
Fund net assets
   $ 518,230,213  
Total number of portfolio holdings
     239  
Portfolio turnover (%)
     20%  
Total management fees paid for the year
   $ 2,629,997  
 
 
What did the Fund invest in? (as of May 31, 2025)
 
LOGO
LOGO
 
 
(1) The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
 
 
How has the Fund changed?
For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s next prospectus, which is expected to be available by September 30, 2025 at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses or upon request at (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
Availability of additional information about the Fund
You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses, including its:
 
   
prospectus   •  financial statements and other information   •  fund holdings   •  proxy voting information
You can also request this information at (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
 
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Annual Shareholder Report  
 
May 31, 2025  
 
Nuveen Virginia Municipal Bond Fund
Class C Shares/FVCCX
 
 
 
 
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class C Shares of the Nuveen Virginia Municipal Bond Fund for the period of June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025. You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
 
 
What were the Fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
 
   
   
Cost of a 
$10,000 investment 
  Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment*
     
Class C Shares
  $154   1.54%
* Annualized for period less than one year.
 
 
How did the Fund perform last year? What affected the Fund’s performance?
 
Performance Highlights
 
•  The Nuveen Virginia Municipal Bond Fund returned ‑0.31% for Class C Shares at net asset value (NAV) for the 12 months ended May 31, 2025. The Fund underperformed the S&P Municipal Bond Virginia Index, which returned 2.57%.
 
•  Top contributors to relative performance
 
•  Credit quality positioning, especially an overweight to non‑rated bonds.
 
•  An overweight to the toll-road bond sector and an underweight to the industrial development revenue bond sector.
 
•  Top detractors from relative performance
 
•  Duration positioning, especially an overweight to bonds with durations of 12 years and longer.
 
•  An overweight to BB‑rated and B‑rated bonds.
 
•  Security selection, particularly bonds of Marymount University.
 
 
 
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How did the Fund perform over the last 10 years?
Performance data shown represents past performance and does not predict or guarantee future results. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund Shares.
Fund Performance (June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2025) Initial Investment of $10,000
 
 
LOGO
Average Annual Total Returns
 
     
     1‑Year      5‑Year      10‑Year  
       
Class C Shares at NAV (excluding maximum sales charge)
     (0.31 )%       (0.68 )%       1.09
       
S&P Municipal Bond Index
     2.44      0.78      2.22
       
S&P Municipal Bond Virginia Index
     2.57      0.46      2.07
       
Lipper Virginia Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average
     0.71      (0.03 )%       1.32
Class C Shares are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, which will be reflected in total returns presented for less than one year.
Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. Current performance may differ from figures shown. For most recent month‑end performance, go to https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses or call (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
 
 
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Fund Statistics (as of May 31, 2025)
 
Fund net assets
   $ 518,230,213  
Total number of portfolio holdings
     239  
Portfolio turnover (%)
     20%  
Total management fees paid for the year
   $ 2,629,997  
 
 
What did the Fund invest in? (as of May 31, 2025)
 
LOGO
LOGO
 
 
(1) The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
 
 
How has the Fund changed?
For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s next prospectus, which is expected to be available by September 30, 2025 at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses or upon request at (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
Availability of additional information about the Fund
You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses, including its:
 
   
prospectus   •  financial statements and other information   •  fund holdings   •  proxy voting information
You can also request this information at (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
 
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Annual Shareholder Report  
 
May 31, 2025  
 
Nuveen Virginia Municipal Bond Fund
Class I Shares/NMVAX
 
 
 
 
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the Class I Shares of the Nuveen Virginia Municipal Bond Fund for the period of June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025. You can find additional information at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 257‑8787.
This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
 
 
What were the Fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
 
   
   
Cost of a 
$10,000 investment 
  Costs paid as a percentage of
$10,000 investment*
     
Class I Shares
  $54   0.54%
* Annualized for period less than one year.
 
 
How did the Fund perform last year? What affected the Fund’s performance?
 
Performance Highlights
 
•  The Nuveen Virginia Municipal Bond Fund returned 0.68% for Class I Shares at net asset value (NAV) for the 12 months ended May 31, 2025. The Fund underperformed the S&P Municipal Bond Virginia Index, which returned 2.57%.
 
•  Top contributors to relative performance
 
•  Credit quality positioning, especially an overweight to non‑rated bonds.
 
•  An overweight to the toll-road bond sector and an underweight to the industrial development revenue bond sector.
 
•  Top detractors from relative performance
 
•  Duration positioning, especially an overweight to bonds with durations of 12 years and longer.
 
•  An overweight to BB‑rated and B‑rated bonds.
 
•  Security selection, particularly bonds of Marymount University.
 
 
 
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How did the Fund perform over the last 10 years?
Performance data shown represents past performance and does not predict or guarantee future results. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund Shares.
Fund Performance (June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2025) Initial Investment of $10,000
 
LOGO
Average Annual Total Returns
 
     
     1‑Year      5‑Year      10‑Year  
       
Class I Shares at NAV
     0.68      0.31      1.93
       
S&P Municipal Bond Index
     2.44      0.78      2.22
       
S&P Municipal Bond Virginia Index
     2.57      0.46      2.07
       
Lipper Virginia Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average
     0.71      (0.03 )%       1.32
Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. Current performance may differ from figures shown. For most recent month‑end performance, go to https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses or call (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
 
 
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Fund Statistics (as of May 31, 2025)
 
Fund net assets
   $ 518,230,213  
Total number of portfolio holdings
     239  
Portfolio turnover (%)
     20%  
Total management fees paid for the year
   $ 2,629,997  
 
 
What did the Fund invest in? (as of May 31, 2025)
 
LOGO
LOGO
 
 
(1) The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Fitch, Inc (Fitch). This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national ratings agencies.
 
 
How has the Fund changed?
For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s next prospectus, which is expected to be available by September 30, 2025 at https://www.nuveen.com/en‑us/mutual‑funds/prospectuses or upon request at (800) 257‑8787.
 
 
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Item 2.

Code of Ethics.

As of the end of the period covered by this report, the registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions. There were no amendments to or waivers from the code during the period covered by this report. Upon request, a copy of the registrant’s code of ethics is available without charge by calling 800-257-8787.


Item 3.

Audit Committee Financial Expert.

As of the end of the period covered by this report, the registrant’s Board of Directors or Trustees (“Board”) had determined that the registrant has at least one “audit committee financial expert” (as defined in Item 3 of Form N-CSR) serving on its Audit Committee. The members of the registrant’s audit committee that have been designated as audit committee financial experts are Joseph A. Boateng, John K. Nelson, Loren M. Starr and Robert L. Young, who are “independent” for purposes of Item 3 of Form N-CSR.

Mr. Boateng has served as the Chief Investment Officer for Casey Family Programs since 2007. He was previously Director of U.S. Pension Plans for Johnson & Johnson from 2002-2006. Mr. Boateng is a board member of the Lumina Foundation and Waterside School, an emeritus board member of Year Up Puget Sound, member of the Investment Advisory Committee and former Chair for the Seattle City Employees’ Retirement System, and an Investment Committee Member for The Seattle Foundation. Mr. Boateng previously served on the Board of Trustees for the College Retirement Equities Fund (2018-2023) and on the Management Committee for TIAA Separate Account VA-1 (2019-2023).

Mr. Nelson formerly served on the Board of Directors of Core12, LLC from 2008 to 2023, a private firm which develops branding, marketing, and communications strategies for clients. Mr. Nelson has extensive experience in global banking and markets, having served in several senior executive positions with ABN AMRO Holdings N.V. and its affiliated entities and predecessors, including LaSalle Bank Corporation from 1996 to 2008, ultimately serving as Chief Executive Officer of ABN AMRO N.V. North America. During his tenure at the bank, he also served as Global Head of its Financial Markets Division, which encompassed the bank’s Currency, Commodity, Fixed Income, Emerging Markets, and Derivatives businesses. He was a member of the Foreign Exchange Committee of the Federal Reserve Bank of the United States and during his tenure with ABN AMRO served as the bank’s representative on various committees of The Bank of Canada, European Central Bank, and The Bank of England. Mr. Nelson previously served as a senior, external advisor to the financial services practice of Deloitte Consulting LLP. (2012-2014).

Mr. Starr was Vice Chair, Senior Managing Director from 2020 to 2021, and Chief Financial Officer, Senior Managing Director from 2005 to 2020, for Invesco Ltd. Mr. Starr is also a Director and Chair of the Audit Committee for AMG. He is former Chair and member of the Board of Directors, Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement (GLISI); former Chair and member of the Board of Trustees, Georgia Council on Economic Education (GCEE). Mr. Starr previously served on the Board of Trustees for the College Retirement Equities Fund and on the Management Committee for TIAA Separate Account VA-1 (2022-2023).

Mr. Young has more than 30 years of experience in the investment management industry. From 1997 to 2017, he held various positions with J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc. (“J.P. Morgan Investment”) and its affiliates (collectively, “J.P. Morgan”). Most recently, he served as Chief Operating Officer and Director of J.P. Morgan Investment (from 2010 to 2016) and as President and Principal Executive Officer of the J.P. Morgan Funds (from 2013 to 2016). As Chief Operating Officer of J.P. Morgan Investment, Mr. Young led service, administration and business platform support activities for J.P. Morgan’s domestic retail mutual fund and institutional commingled and separate account businesses and co-led these activities for J.P. Morgan’s global retail and institutional investment management businesses. As President of the J.P. Morgan Funds, Mr. Young interacted with various service providers to these funds, facilitated the relationship between such funds and their boards, and was directly involved in establishing board agendas, addressing regulatory matters, and establishing policies and procedures. Before joining J.P. Morgan, Mr. Young, a former Certified Public Accountant (CPA), was a Senior Manager (Audit) with Deloitte & Touche LLP (formerly, Touche Ross LLP), where he was employed from 1985 to 1996. During his tenure there, he actively participated in creating, and ultimately led, the firm’s midwestern mutual fund practice.


Item 4.

Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

Nuveen Multistate Trust I

The following tables show the amount of fees that PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”), the independent registered public accounting firm, billed to the Registrant during the Registrant’s last two full fiscal years. The Audit Committee approved in advance all audit services and non-audit services that PwC provided to the Registrant, except for those non-audit services that were subject to the pre-approval exception under Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X (the “pre-approval exception”). The pre-approval exception for services provided directly to the Registrant waives the pre-approval requirement for services other than audit, review or attest services if: (A) the aggregate amount of all such services provided constitutes no more than 5% of the total amount of revenues paid by the Registrant during the fiscal year in which the services are provided; (B) the Registrant did not recognize the services as non-audit services at the time of the engagement; and (C) the services are promptly brought to the Audit Committee’s attention, and the Committee (or its delegate) approves the services before the audit is completed.

The Audit Committee has delegated certain pre-approval responsibilities to its Chair.

SERVICES THAT THE REGISTRANT’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM BILLED TO THE REGISTRANT

 

Fiscal Year Ended  

Audit Fees  

Billed to Registrant1

   

Audit-Related Fees 

Billed to Registrant2

   

Tax Fees 

Billed to Registrant3

   

All Other Fees 

Billed to Registrant4

 

May 31, 2025

    $189,478       $0       $0       $0  
                               

Percentage approved pursuant to pre-approval exception

    0%       0%       0%       0%  
                               

May 31, 2024

    $193,554       $0       $0       $0  
                               

Percentage approved pursuant to pre-approval exception

    0%       0%       0%       0%  

 

1

“Audit Fees” are the aggregate fees billed for professional services for the audit of the Registrant’s annual financial statements and services provided in connection with statutory and regulatory filings.

2

“Audit-Related Fees” are the aggregate fees billed for assurance and related services reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of financial statements that are not reported under “Audit Fees”.

3

“Tax Fees” are the aggregate fees billed for professional services for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning.

4

“All Other Fees” are the aggregate fees billed for products and services other than “Audit Fees”, “Audit-Related Fees” and “Tax Fees”.

SERVICES THAT THE REGISTRANT’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM BILLED TO THE ADVISER AND AFFILIATED REGISTRANT SERVICE PROVIDERS

The following tables show the amount of fees billed by PwC to Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC (the “Adviser”), and any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with the Adviser that provides ongoing services to the Registrant (“Affiliated Fund Service Provider”), for engagements directly related to the Registrant’s operations and financial reporting, during the Registrant’s last two full fiscal years.

The tables also show the percentage of fees subject to the pre-approval exception. The pre-approval exception for services provided to the Adviser and any Affiliated Fund Service Provider (other than audit, review or attest services) waives the pre-approval requirement if: (A) the aggregate amount of all such services provided constitutes no more than 5% of the total amount of revenues paid by the Registrant, the Adviser and Affiliated Fund Service Providers during the fiscal year in which the services are provided that would have to be pre-approved by the Audit Committee; (B) the Registrant did not recognize the services as non-audit services at the


time of the engagement; and (C) the services are promptly brought to the Audit Committee’s attention, and the Committee (or its delegate) approves the services before the Registrant’s audit is completed.

 

Fiscal Year Ended   

Audit-Related Fees 

Billed to Adviser 

and Affiliated Fund 

Service Providers 

    

Tax Fees 

Billed to Adviser 

and Affiliated Fund 

Service Providers 

    

All Other Fees 

Billed to Adviser 

and Affiliated Fund 

Service Providers 

 

May 31, 2025

     $0        $0        $0  
                          

Percentage approved pursuant to pre-approval exception

     0%        0%        0%  
                          

May 31, 2024

     $0        $0        $0  
                          

Percentage approved pursuant to pre-approval exception

     0%        0%        0%  

NON-AUDIT SERVICES

The following table shows the amount of fees that PwC billed during the Registrant’s last two full fiscal years for non-audit services. The Audit Committee is required to pre-approve non-audit services that the Registrant’s independent registered public accounting firm provides to the Adviser and any Affiliated Fund Service Provider, if the engagement related directly to the Registrant’s operations and financial reporting (except for those subject to the pre-approval exception described above). The Audit Committee requested and received information from PwC about any non-audit services rendered during the Registrant’s last fiscal year to the Adviser and any Affiliated Fund Service Provider. The Committee considered this information in evaluating PwC’s independence.

 

Fiscal Year Ended    Total Non-Audit Fees
Billed to Registrant
    

Total Non-Audit Fees

Billed to Adviser and

Affiliated Fund Service

Providers (engagements

related directly to the

operations and financial

reporting of the

Registrant)

     Total Non-Audit Fees
Billed to Adviser and
Affiliated Fund Service
Providers (all other
engagements)
     Total  

May 31, 2025

     $0        $0        $10,974,000        $10,974,000  

May 31, 2024

     $0        $0        $0        $0  

“Non-Audit Fees billed to Registrant” for both fiscal year ends represent “Tax Fees” and “All Other Fees” billed to the Registrant in their respective amounts from the previous table.

Less than 50 percent of the hours expended on the independent registered public accounting firm’s engagement to audit the Registrant’s financial statements for the most recent fiscal year were attributed to work performed by persons other than the independent registered public accounting firm’s full-time, permanent employees.

Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures. Generally, the Audit Committee must approve (i) all non-audit services to be performed for the Registrant by the Registrant’s independent registered public accounting firm and (ii) all audit and non-audit services to be performed by the Registrant’s independent registered public accounting firm for the Affiliated Fund Service Providers with respect to the operations and financial reporting of the Registrant.

Item 4(i) and Item 4(j) are not applicable to the Registrant.


Item 5.

Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

Not applicable to this registrant.


Item 6.

Investments.

 

(a)

Schedule of Investments is included as part of the financial statements filed under Item 7 of this Form N-CSR.

 

(b)

Not applicable.


Item 7.

Financial Statements and Financial Highlights for Open-End Management Investment Companies.

 


Report of Independent Registered

Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Trustees of Nuveen Multistate Trust I and Shareholders of Nuveen Arizona Municipal Bond Fund, Nuveen Colorado Municipal Bond Fund, Nuveen Maryland Municipal Bond Fund, Nuveen New Mexico Municipal Bond Fund, Nuveen Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund and Nuveen Virginia Municipal Bond Fund

Opinions on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the portfolios of investments, of Nuveen Arizona Municipal Bond Fund, Nuveen Colorado Municipal Bond Fund, Nuveen Maryland Municipal Bond Fund, Nuveen New Mexico Municipal Bond Fund, Nuveen Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund and Nuveen Virginia Municipal Bond Fund (constituting Nuveen Multistate Trust I, hereafter collectively referred to as the “Funds”) as of May 31, 2025, the related statements of operations for the year ended May 31, 2025 the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended May 31, 2025, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended May 31, 2025 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds as of May 31, 2025, the results of each of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in each of their net assets for each of the two years in the period ended May 31, 2025 and each of the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended May 31, 2025 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinions

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Funds’ financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of May 31, 2025 by correspondence with the custodian, agent bank and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Chicago, Illinois

July 28, 2025

We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in Nuveen Funds since 2002.

 

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Portfolio of Investments May 31, 2025

Arizona

 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS - 96.3%         
    MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.3%         
    EDUCATION AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS - 21.1%         
$   1,000,000       Arizona Board of Regents, Arizona State University System Revenue Bonds, Green Series 2016B      5.000%        07/01/47      $ 1,000,870  
  1,500,000       Arizona Board of Regents, Arizona State University System Revenue Bonds, Green Series 2023A      5.500        07/01/48        1,577,457  
  1,000,000       Arizona Board of Regents, Arizona State University System Revenue Bonds, Green Series 2024A      5.000        07/01/54        1,013,649  
  500,000       Arizona Board of Regents, Arizona State University System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Green Series 2015A      5.000        07/01/41        500,070  
  1,620,000       Arizona Board of Regents, Arizona State University System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2017B      5.000        07/01/42        1,636,514  
  225,000       Arizona Board of Regents, Arizona State University System Revenue Bonds, Series 2021C      4.000        07/01/44        206,779  
  1,500,000       Arizona Board of Regents, University of Arizona, System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2015A      5.000        06/01/40        1,502,325  
  1,250,000       Arizona Board of Regents, University of Arizona, System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2016      5.000        06/01/38        1,269,972  
  215,000     (a)   Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Facility Revenue Bonds, Basis Schools, Inc. Projects, Series 2017A      5.125        07/01/37        215,574  
  220,000       Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Facility Revenue Bonds, Basis Schools, Inc. Projects, Series 2017C      5.000        07/01/47        217,199  
  25,000     (a)   Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Facility Revenue Bonds, Basis Schools, Inc. Projects, Series 2017D      5.000        07/01/37        25,075  
  300,000       Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Facility Revenue Bonds, Basis Schools, Inc. Projects, Series 2017F      5.000        07/01/37        303,450  
  725,000       Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Facility Revenue Bonds, Basis Schools, Inc. Projects, Series 2017F      5.000        07/01/52        699,064  
  150,000     (a)   Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Facility Revenue Bonds, Basis Schools, Inc. Projects, Series 2017G      5.000        07/01/47        141,046  
  230,000     (a)   Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Facility Revenue Bonds, Montessori Academy Projects, Refunding Series 2017A      6.000        11/01/37        213,840  
  565,000     (a)   Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Facility Revenue Bonds, Somerset Academy of Las Vegas Aliante and Skye Canyon Campus Projects, Series 2021A      4.000        12/15/51        428,551  
  775,000       Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Arizona Agribusiness and Equine Center, Inc. Project, Series 2017A      5.000        03/01/48        773,779  
  1,025,000       Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Academies of Math & Science Projects, Series 2017A      5.000        07/01/51        956,307  
  55,000     (a)   Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Academies of Math & Science Projects, Series 2017B      4.250        07/01/27        54,969  
  135,000       Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Academies of Math & Science Projects, Series 2018A      5.000        07/01/38        135,801  
  500,000     (a)   Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon, Inspirada and St. Rose Campus Projects, Series 2018A      5.750        07/15/38        505,044  
  75,000     (a)   Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Social Bonds Pensar Academy Project, Series 2020      4.000        07/01/30        71,597  
  2,950,000       Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Lease Revenue Bonds, University of Indianapolis - Health Pavilion Project, Series 2019A      5.000        10/01/45            2,688,275  
  1,160,000       Industrial Development Authority, Pima County, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Center for Academic Success Project, Refunding Series 2019      5.000        07/01/37        1,172,590  
  620,000     (a)   Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Arizona Autism Charter Schools Project, Series 2020A      5.000        07/01/40        598,514  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments May 31, 2025 (continued)

Arizona

 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    EDUCATION AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS (continued)         
$ 735,000     (a)   Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Arizona Autism Charter Schools Project, Social Series 2021A      4.000%        07/01/41      $ 616,818  
  145,000       Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Great Hearts Academies Projects, Series 2017A      5.000        07/01/37        146,524  
  210,000       Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Great Hearts Academies Projects, Series 2017C      5.000        07/01/48        204,628  
  1,000,000       Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Highland Prep Project, Series 2019      5.000        01/01/37        1,025,349  
  750,000       Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Legacy Traditional Schools Projects, Series 2019A      5.000        07/01/39        759,040  
  1,000,000       Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Legacy Traditional Schools Projects, Series 2020      5.250        07/01/45        1,005,980  
  570,000     (a)   Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Legacy Traditional Schools Projects, Series 2021A      4.000        07/01/41        492,597  
  380,000     (a)   Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Paradise Schools Projects, Series 2016      5.000        07/01/47        342,027  
  825,000       Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Reid Traditional School Projects, Series 2016      5.000        07/01/36        810,913  
    2,500,000       Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Creighton University Projects, Series 2020      5.000        07/01/47           2,504,186  
  1,000,000       Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Creighton University Projects, Series 2020      4.000        07/01/50        828,099  
  1,000,000       McAllister Academic Village LLC, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Arizona State University Hassayampa Academic Village Project, Refunding Series 2016      5.000        07/01/38        1,008,106  
  25,000     (a)   Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Facility Revenue Bonds, Basis Schools, Inc. Projects, Series 2016A      5.000        07/01/46        23,590  
  400,000       Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Facility Revenue Bonds, Great Hearts Academies Project, Series 2016A      5.000        07/01/41        386,197  
  220,000     (a)   Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Facility Revenue Bonds, Legacy Traditional Schools Projects, Series 2015      5.000        07/01/35        220,046  
  350,000     (a)   Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Facility Revenue Bonds, Legacy Traditional Schools Projects, Series 2016A      5.000        07/01/41        338,657  
  1,000,000     (a)   Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Facility Revenue Bonds, Northwest Christian School Project, Series 2020A      5.000        09/01/45        850,434  
  20,000       Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Facility Revenue Bonds, Villa Montessori, Inc. Projects, Series 2015      3.250        07/01/25        19,973  
  750,000       Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Facility Revenue Bonds, Villa Montessori, Inc. Projects, Series 2015      5.000        07/01/35        750,119  
  800,000       Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Facility Revenue Bonds, Vista College Preparatory Project, Series 2018A      5.000        07/01/43        801,922  
  1,000,000       Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Lease Revenue Bonds, Eastern Kentucky University Project, Series 2016      5.000        10/01/36        1,005,299  
  100,000     (a)   Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Facility Revenue Bonds, Champion Schools Project, Series 2017      6.000        06/15/37        100,557  

 

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See Notes to Financial Statements.


 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    EDUCATION AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS (continued)         
$ 320,000     (a)   Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Facility Revenue Bonds, Champion Schools Project, Series 2017      6.125%        06/15/47      $     320,267  
  100,000     (b)   Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Facility Revenue Bonds, Edkey Charter Schools Project, Series 2016      5.250        07/01/36        70,000  
  40,000     (a)   Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Facility Revenue Bonds, San Tan Montessori School Project, Series 2017      6.125        02/01/28        41,323  
  250,000     (a)   Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Noah Webster Schools Mesa Project, Series 2015A      5.000        12/15/34        241,130  
  145,000       Pinal County Community College District, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Central Arizona College, Series 2017 - BAM Insured      5.000        07/01/34        147,001  
  500,000     (a)  

Yavapai County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Arizona Agribusiness and Equine

Center Inc Project, Refunding Series 2015A

     5.000        09/01/34        498,166  
    TOTAL EDUCATION AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS            33,467,259  
   

 

 
    HEALTH CARE - 12.4%         
  405,000       Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Lease Revenue Bonds, Children’s National Prince County Regional Medical Center, Series 2020A      4.000        09/01/39        386,684  
  110,000       Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Lease Revenue Bonds, Children’s National Prince County Regional Medical Center, Series 2020A      4.000        09/01/40        102,015  
  225,000       Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Lease Revenue Bonds, Children’s National Prince County Regional Medical Center, Series 2020A      4.000        09/01/46        196,739  
  1,100,000       Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Series 2020A      3.000        02/01/39        913,366  
  1,560,000       Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Series 2021A      4.000        02/01/39        1,470,898  
  1,000,000       Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Series 2021A      4.000        02/01/40        930,213  
  1,000,000       Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Honor Health, Series 2024D      5.000        12/01/45        1,004,499  
  600,000       Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, HonorHealth, Series 2019A      5.000        09/01/36        617,354  
  870,000       Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, HonorHealth, Series 2019A      4.125        09/01/42        793,963  
  1,750,000       Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Banner Health, Refunding Series 2016A      5.000        01/01/32        1,789,491  
    2,000,000       Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Banner Health, Refunding Series 2016A      5.000        01/01/35        2,037,297  
  1,145,000       Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Banner Health, Refunding Series 2016A      5.000        01/01/38        1,160,129  
  1,665,000       Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Banner Health, Series 2019A      4.000        01/01/44        1,499,511  
  565,000       Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Tucson Medical Center, Series 2021A      4.000        04/01/39        528,591  
  295,000       Yavapai County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Yavapai Regional Medical Center, Refunding Series 2016      5.000        08/01/36        296,645  
  2,450,000       Yavapai County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Yavapai Regional Medical Center, Series 2019      4.000        08/01/43        2,166,425  
  875,000       Yuma Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Yuma Regional Medical Center, Series 2024A      4.000        08/01/49        760,840  
  3,000,000       Yuma Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Yuma Regional Medical Center, Series 2024A      5.250        08/01/49        3,043,500  

 

 

 
    TOTAL HEALTH CARE            19,698,160  
   

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments May 31, 2025 (continued)

Arizona

 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    HOUSING/MULTIFAMILY - 1.1%         
$   1,250,000       Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Student Housing Revenue Bonds, Provident Group - NCCU Properties LLC- North Carolina Central University, Series 2019A - BAM Insured      4.000%        06/01/44      $   1,127,368  
  250,000     (a),(c)   Sierra Vista Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Convertible Capital Appreciation Revenue Bonds, Series 2021A      0.000        10/01/56        194,518  
  500,000     (c)   Sierra Vista Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Convertible Capital Appreciation Revenue Bonds, Series 2022A      0.000        10/01/56        485,965  

 

 

 
    TOTAL HOUSING/MULTIFAMILY            1,807,851  
   

 

 
    HOUSING/SINGLE FAMILY - 2.1%         
  1,920,000       Maricopa County and Phoenix City Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2024C      4.750        09/01/49        1,865,605  
  985,000       Phoenix and Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2024A      4.600        09/01/49        940,386  
  575,000       Tucson and Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Joint Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2024A      4.750        07/01/49        558,323  

 

 

 
    TOTAL HOUSING/SINGLE FAMILY            3,364,314  
   

 

 
    INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 0.2%         
  275,000       Chandler Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, Intel Corporation Project, Series 2007, (AMT), (Mandatory Put 6/15/28)      4.100        12/01/37        275,354  

 

 

 
    TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY            275,354  
   

 

 
    LONG-TERM CARE - 1.5%         
  120,000       Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Bridgewater Avondale Project, Series 2017      5.375        01/01/38        94,044  
  885,000       Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Multi-Family Housing Revenue Bonds, 3rd and Indian Road Assisted Living Project, Series 2016      5.400        10/01/36        709,499  
  1,495,000       Tempe Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Friendship Village of Tempe Project, Refunding Series 2021A      4.000        12/01/46        1,234,294  
  530,000     (a)   Tempe Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Mirabella at ASU Project, Series 2017A      6.000        10/01/37        392,935  

 

 

 
    TOTAL LONG-TERM CARE            2,430,772  
   

 

 
    TAX OBLIGATION/GENERAL - 11.7%         
  550,000       Buckeye Union High School District 201, Maricopa County, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, School Improvement Project, Refunding Series 2017 - BAM Insured      5.000        07/01/34        565,498  
  665,000       Glendale, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024      5.000        07/01/44        696,599  
  1,500,000       Marana Unified School District No. 6 of Pima County, Arizona, School Improvement Bonds, Project of 2014, Series 2018D - AGM Insured      5.000        07/01/38        1,532,591  
  810,000       Maricopa County Elementary School District 68, Alhambra, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Project of 2017, Series 2019B      4.000        07/01/39        766,400  
  370,000       Maricopa County School District 214 Tolleson Union High, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, School Improvement Project 2017, Series 2018A      5.000        07/01/37        379,218  
  600,000       Maricopa County School District 28 Kyrene Elementary, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, School Improvement, Project 2017 Series 2020B      4.000        07/01/40        588,359  
  1,050,000       Maricopa County Special Health Care District, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2018C      5.000        07/01/35        1,086,424  
  1,000,000       Maricopa County Unified School District 11, Peoria, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, School Improvement, Series 2018 - BAM Insured      5.000        07/01/34        1,028,179  
  275,000       Maricopa County Unified School District 69 Paradise Valley, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, School Improvement Project of 2015, Series 2021E      3.000        07/01/40        225,625  
  1,350,000       Maricopa County Unified School District 80, Chandler, Arizona, School Improvement Bonds, 2019 Project, Series 2021B      3.000        07/01/40        1,126,696  

 

8

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.


 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    TAX OBLIGATION/GENERAL (continued)         
$ 1,000,000       Maricopa County Unified School District 95 Queen Creek, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, School Improvement Series 2020      4.000%        07/01/38      $   978,965  
  860,000       Maricopa County Union High School District 210 Phoenix, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, School Improvement & Project of 2011 Series 2017E      5.000        07/01/35        884,408  
    2,000,000       Maricopa County Union High School District 210 Phoenix, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, School Improvement Project 2011 and 2017, Series 2018      5.000        07/01/37        2,049,893  
  775,000       Maricopa County Union High School District 216 Agua Fria, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, School Improvement, Project of 2023, Series 2024A      5.000        07/01/42        811,210  
  125,000       Maricopa County Union High School District 216 Agua Fria, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, School Improvement, Projects of 2023 and 2024, Series 2025      5.000        07/01/44        129,988  
  750,000       Mohave County Union High School District 2 Colorado River, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, School Improvement Series 2017      5.000        07/01/35        768,697  
  690,000       Northwest Fire District of Pima County, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017      5.000        07/01/36        707,352  
  750,000       Pima County Unified School District 20 Vail, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding School Improvement Series 2015 - AGM Insured      5.000        07/01/33        750,781  
  1,800,000       Pima County Unified School District 30 Sahuarita, Arizona, School Improvement Bonds, Series 2024 - BAM Insured      5.000        07/01/42        1,864,105  
  750,000       Pima County Unified School District 6 Marana, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, School Improvement, Project of 2014, Series 2019E - AGM Insured      4.000        07/01/39        726,446  
  800,000       Pinal County School District 4 Casa Grande Elementary, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, School improvement Project 2016, Series 2017A - BAM Insured      5.000        07/01/36        820,119  
  150,000       Western Maricopa Education Center District 402, Maricopa County, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, School Improvement Project 2012, Series2014B      4.500        07/01/33        150,079  

 

 

 
    TOTAL TAX OBLIGATION/GENERAL            18,637,632  
   

 

 
    TAX OBLIGATION/LIMITED - 21.7%         
  100,000     (a)   Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Linder Village Project in Meridian, Ada County, Idaho, Series 2020      5.000        06/01/31        99,261  
  120,000       Buckeye, Arizona, Excise Tax Revenue Obligations, Refunding Series 2016      4.000        07/01/36        120,243  
  1,000,000       Buckeye, Arizona, Excise Tax Revenue Obligations, Series 2015      5.000        07/01/37        1,001,449  
  475,000       Cadence Community Facilities District, Mesa, Arizona, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Assessment District 1, Series 2019      4.500        07/01/43        410,246  
  675,000       Cadence Community Facilities District, Mesa, Arizona, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Assessment District 3, Series 2020      4.000        07/01/45        542,980  
  94,502     (a),(b)   Cahava Springs Revitalization District, Cave Creek, Arizona, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2017A      7.000        07/01/41        66,152  
  500,000       Cottonwood, Arizona, Pledged Revenue Bonds, Series 2015 - RAAI Insured      5.000        07/01/30        500,599  
  450,000     (a)   Eastmark Community Facilities District 1, Mesa, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2015      5.000        07/15/39        427,324  
  500,000       Eastmark Community Facilities District 1, Mesa, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017 - AGM Insured      5.000        07/15/42        506,359  
  1,000,000       Eastmark Community Facilities District 1, Mesa, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2018 - BAM Insured      5.000        07/15/38        1,022,089  
  1,300,000       Eastmark Community Facilities District 1, Mesa, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2019 - BAM Insured      4.000        07/15/39        1,211,914  
  1,100,000       Eastmark Community Facilities District 1, Mesa, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021 - BAM Insured      4.000        07/15/45        965,173  
  143,000       Eastmark Community Facilities District 1, Mesa, Arizona, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Assessment District 1, Series 2013      5.250        07/01/38        136,950  
  299,000       Eastmark Community Facilities District 1, Mesa, Arizona, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Assessment District 1, Series 2019      5.200        07/01/43        266,471  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments May 31, 2025 (continued)

Arizona

 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    TAX OBLIGATION/LIMITED (continued)         
$ 500,000       Eastmark Community Facilities District 1, Mesa, Arizona, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Assessment District 12, Series 2021      3.250%        07/01/35      $ 415,699  
  245,000       Eastmark Community Facilities District 2, Mesa, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020      4.000        07/15/30        244,411  
  480,000       Eastmark Community Facilities District 2, Mesa, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020      4.000        07/15/35        442,306  
  45,000       Estrella Mountain Ranch Community Facilities District, Goodyear, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2017 - AGM Insured      5.000        07/15/32        46,410  
  750,000       Estrella Mountain Ranch Community Facilities District, Goodyear, Arizona, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Lucero Assessment District 2, Series 2023      5.750        07/01/46        723,083  
  750,000       Festival Ranch Community Facilities District, Buckeye, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2016 - BAM Insured      4.000        07/15/36        722,380  
  260,000       Festival Ranch Community Facilities District, Buckeye, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2018 - BAM Insured      5.000        07/15/38        262,853  
  1,500,000       Festival Ranch Community Facilities District, Buckeye, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020 - BAM Insured      4.000        07/15/40        1,371,383  
  207,000       Festival Ranch Community Facilities District, Buckeye, Arizona, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Assessment District 11, Series 2017      5.200        07/01/37        192,324  
  500,000       Maricopa, Arizona, Pledged Revenue Obligations, Series 2023      5.250        07/15/43        529,315  
  470,000       Matching Fund Special Purpose Securitization Corporation, Virgin Islands, Revenue Bonds, Series 2022A      5.000        10/01/39        451,200  
  165,000       Merrill Ranch Community Facilities District 2, Florence, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017 - BAM Insured      5.000        07/15/42        165,805  
  1,500,000       Pinal County, Arizona, Pledged Revenue Obligations, Series 2019      4.000        08/01/39        1,425,081  
  1,250,000       Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Restructured 2018A-1      4.550        07/01/40        1,192,530  
  1,000,000       Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Restructured 2018A-1      0.000        07/01/46        321,034  
  1,200,000       Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Taxable Restructured Cofina Project Series 2019A-2      4.536        07/01/53        1,039,859  
  1,420,000       Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Taxable Restructured Cofina Project Series 2019A-2      4.784        07/01/58        1,273,040  
  375,000       Queen Creek, Arizona, Excise Tax & State Shared Revenue Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2016      4.000        08/01/33        376,784  
  405,000       Queen Creek, Arizona, Excise Tax & State Shared Revenue Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2016      4.000        08/01/35        405,782  
    4,900,000       Queen Creek, Arizona, Excise Tax & State Shared Revenue Obligation Bonds, Series 2020      4.000        08/01/50            4,231,672  
  2,000,000       Queen Creek, Arizona, Excise Tax and State Shared Revenue Obligation Bonds, Series 2024      5.000        08/01/54        2,042,318  
  275,000       Sedona, Arizona, Excise Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2024 - AGM Insured      5.000        07/01/43        282,528  
  510,000       Superstition Vistas Community Facilities District 1, Apache Junction, Arizona, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2023      6.000        07/01/47        511,959  
  210,000     (d)   Superstition Vistas Community Facilities District 2, Arizona, Special Assessment Bonds, Assessment Area 2, Series 2025      5.200        07/01/35        210,264  
  805,000       Surprise, Arizona, Pledged Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2015      5.000        07/01/30        805,964  
  1,150,000       Tartesso West Community Facility District, Buckeye, Arizona, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021 - AGM Insured      4.000        07/15/41        1,047,351  
  600,000       Tempe, Arizona, Excise Tax Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2016      5.000        07/01/31        609,238  
  750,000       Verrado District 1 Community Faciliites District, Buckeye, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023 - BAM Insured      5.000        07/15/43        762,797  
  885,000       Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Gross Receipts Taxes Loan Note, Refunding Series 2012A - AGM Insured      5.000        10/01/32        887,232  
  275,000       Vistancia North Community Facilities District, Peoria, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024 - AGM Insured      4.375        07/15/49        248,723  
  1,090,000     (a)   Vistancia West Community Facilities District, Peoria, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2016      5.000        07/15/29        1,091,136  

 

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See Notes to Financial Statements.


 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    TAX OBLIGATION/LIMITED (continued)         
$   2,260,000       Yavapai County Jail District, Arizona, Pleged Revenue Obligation Bonds, Series 2020 - BAM Insured      4.000%        07/01/40      $   2,078,528  
  840,000       Yuma County, Arizona, Pledge Revenue Obligations, Series 2022 - BAM Insured      4.250        07/15/42        803,569  

 

 

 
    TOTAL TAX OBLIGATION/LIMITED            34,491,768  
   

 

 
    TRANSPORTATION - 4.9%         
  670,000       Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Airport Revenue Bonds, Junior Lien Series 2015A, (Pre-refunded 7/15/25)      5.000        07/01/40        671,443  
  1,315,000       Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Airport Revenue Bonds, Junior Lien Series 2015A      5.000        07/01/45        1,317,832  
  1,500,000       Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Airport Revenue Bonds, Junior Lien Series 2019B, (AMT)      5.000        07/01/49        1,468,029  
  725,000     (d)   Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Airport Revenue Bonds, Refunding Junior Lien Series 2025      5.000        07/01/44        749,877  
  2,000,000       Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Airport Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2017A, (AMT)      5.000        07/01/47        1,971,930  
  1,000,000       Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Rental Car Facility Charge Revenue Bonds, Series 2019A      5.000        07/01/32        1,051,055  
  500,000       Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Rental Car Facility Charge Revenue Bonds, Series 2019A      5.000        07/01/38        513,273  

 

 

 
    TOTAL TRANSPORTATION            7,743,439  
   

 

 
    U.S. GUARANTEED - 0.9% (e)

 

  
  250,000       Estrella Mountain Ranch Community Facilities District, Goodyear, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2017, (Pre-refunded 7/15/27) - AGM Insured      5.000        07/15/32        261,229  
  145,000       Queen Creek, Arizona, Excise Tax & State Shared Revenue Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2016, (Pre-refunded 8/01/26)      4.000        08/01/33        146,287  
  155,000       Queen Creek, Arizona, Excise Tax & State Shared Revenue Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2016, (Pre-refunded 8/01/26)      4.000        08/01/35        156,375  
  880,000       Scottsdale Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Excise Tax Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2017, (Pre-refunded 7/01/27)      5.000        07/01/36        919,736  

 

 

 
    TOTAL U.S. GUARANTEED            1,483,627  
   

 

 
    UTILITIES - 18.7%

 

  
  1,000,000       Carefree Utilities Community Facilities District, Arizona, Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 2021      4.000        07/01/51        879,275  
  1,285,000       Central Arizona Water Conservation District, Arizona, Water Delivery O&M Revenue Bonds, Series 2016      5.000        01/01/35        1,294,266  
  1,500,000       City of Mesa, Arizona, Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 2022C      5.000        07/01/36        1,678,188  
  1,805,000       Glendale, Arizona, Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2022A      5.000        07/01/41        1,898,104  
  790,000       Goodyear, Arizona, Water and Sewer Revenue Obligations, Refunding Subordinate Lien Series 2016 - AGM Insured      5.000        07/01/45        794,651  
  1,500,000       Goodyear, Arizona, Water and Sewer Revenue Obligations, Subordinate Lien Series 2020 - AGM Insured      4.000        07/01/45        1,357,648  
  1,215,000       Goodyear, Arizona, Water and Sewer Revenue Obligations, Subordinate Lien Series 2025      5.000        07/01/44        1,264,732  
  500,000       Guam Government Waterworks Authority, Water and Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2017      5.000        07/01/40        500,497  
  735,000       Guam Government Waterworks Authority, Water and Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2016      5.000        07/01/36        738,382  
  150,000       Guam Power Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2024A      5.000        10/01/42        153,020  
  450,000       Lake Havasu City, Arizona, Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Senior Lien Series 2015A - AGM Insured      5.000        07/01/36        450,704  
  500,000       Mesa, Arizona, Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 2018      5.000        07/01/42        505,243  
  1,000,000       Mesa, Arizona, Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 2020      3.000        07/01/44        754,469  
  1,830,000       Mesa, Arizona, Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 2022A - BAM Insured      5.000        07/01/46        1,877,747  
  1,000,000       Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Junior Lien Series 2023      5.250        07/01/47        1,043,517  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments May 31, 2025 (continued)

Arizona

 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    UTILITIES (continued)         
$ 585,000       Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Junior Lien Series 2014      5.000%        07/01/29      $     585,676  
  2,185,000       Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Water System Revenue Bonds, Junior Lien Sustainability Series 2020A      5.000        07/01/44        2,238,541  
  1,000,000     (a)   Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewerage Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding Senior Lien Series 2021B      5.000        07/01/33        1,023,876  
  1,000,000     (a)   Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewerage Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding Senior Lien Series 2021B      5.000        07/01/37        1,011,748  
  2,500,000       Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, Arizona, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series 2023A      5.000        01/01/50        2,545,725  
    4,000,000       Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, Arizona, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series 2024A      5.250        01/01/54        4,173,586  
  1,805,000       Salt Verde Financial Corporation, Arizona, Senior Gas Revenue Bonds, Citigroup Energy Inc Prepay Contract Obligations, Series 2007      5.000        12/01/37          1,868,351  
  1,000,000      

Tucson, Arizona, Water System Revenue Bonds, Obligations

Series 2024

     5.000        07/01/44        1,041,424  

 

 

 
    TOTAL UTILITIES              29,679,370  
   

 

 
   

TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS

(Cost $160,890,337)

           153,079,546  
   

 

 
   

TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS

(Cost $160,890,337)

           153,079,546  
   

 

 
    OTHER ASSETS & LIABILITIES, NET - 3.7%            5,906,494  
   

 

 
    NET ASSETS - 100%          $ 158,986,040  
   

 

 

 

AMT   Alternative Minimum Tax
(a)   Security is exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities are deemed liquid and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, which are normally those transactions with qualified institutional buyers. As of the end of the reporting period, the aggregate value of these securities is $10,646,772 or 7.0% of Total Investments.
(b)   Defaulted security. A security whose issuer has failed to fully pay principal and/or interest when due, or is under the protection of bankruptcy.
(c)   Step-up coupon bond, a bond with a coupon that increases (“steps up”), usually at regular intervals, while the bond is outstanding. The rate shown is the coupon as of the end of the reporting period.
(d)   When-issued or delayed delivery security.
(e)   Backed by an escrow or trust containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency securities, which ensure the timely payment of principal and interest.

 

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See Notes to Financial Statements.


Portfolio of Investments May 31, 2025

Colorado

 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS - 97.3%         
    MUNICIPAL BONDS - 97.3%         
    CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 0.8%         
$ 500,000       Denver Convention Center Hotel Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Convention Center Hotel, Refunding Senior Lien Series 2016      5.000%        12/01/29      $   506,875  
  1,000,000       Denver Convention Center Hotel Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Convention Center Hotel, Refunding Senior Lien Series 2016      5.000        12/01/32        1,010,843  
  2,000,000      

Denver Convention Center Hotel Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Convention Center Hotel, Refunding Senior Lien Series

2016

     5.000        12/01/35        2,012,743  

 

 

 
    TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY            3,530,461  
   

 

 
    EDUCATION AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS - 4.7%         
  720,000       Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority Charter School Revenue Bonds, Monument Academy Charter School Project, Refunding Series 2014      3.625        10/01/29        705,864  
     2,000,000     (a)   Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority Education Revenue Bonds, Colorado, Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning Project, Series 2019      5.000        03/01/50        1,767,120  
  500,000     (a)   Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Aspen Ridge School Project, Series 2015A      5.000        07/01/36        500,018  
  500,000     (a)   Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Aspen Ridge School Project, Series 2015A      5.250        07/01/46        487,343  
  505,000       Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Community Leadership Academy, Inc. Second Campus Project, Series 2013      7.350        08/01/43        505,671  
  265,000       Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Douglas County School District RE-1 - DCS Montessori School, Refunding & Improvement Series 2012      4.000        07/15/27        265,063  
  385,000       Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Littleton Preparatory Charter School, Series 2013      5.000        12/01/33        385,080  
  100,000     (a)   Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds, New Summit Charter Academy Project, Series 2021A      4.000        07/01/41        80,874  
  100,000     (a)   Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds, New Summit Charter Academy Project, Series 2021A      4.000        07/01/51        72,270  
  1,000,000       Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds, The Classical Academy Project, Refunding Series 2015A      5.000        12/01/38        1,000,114  
  705,000       Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Twin Peaks Charter Academy, Series 2011B      7.500        03/15/35        705,731  
  600,000       Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Union Colony School Project, Series 2018      5.000        04/01/38        607,092  
  1,000,000     (a)   Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds, University of Northern Colorado Lab School, Refunding & Improvement Series 2015      5.000        12/15/45        932,536  
  500,000       Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority, Independent School Revenue Bonds, Kent Denver School Project, Series 2016      5.000        10/01/36        506,836  
  255,000     (a)   Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Rocky Mountain Classical Academy Project, Refunding Series 2019      5.000        10/01/49        231,222  
  1,000,000     (a)   Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Rocky Mountain Classical Academy Project, Refunding Series 2019      5.000        10/01/59        872,916  
  1,000,000       Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, University of Denver, Series 2017A      4.000        03/01/35        999,228  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments May 31, 2025 (continued)

Colorado

 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    EDUCATION AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS (continued)         
$ 3,000,000       Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, University of Denver, Series 2017A      5.000%        03/01/47      $   3,015,218  
  400,000       Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, West Ridge Academy Charter School, Refunding & Improvement Series 2019      5.000        06/01/49        382,492  
  1,500,000       Colorado School of Mines Board of Trustees, Golden, Colorado, Institutional Enterprise Revenue Bonds, Series 2023C      5.250        12/01/53        1,534,952  
  1,335,000       Colorado State Board of Governors, Colorado State University Auxiliary Enterprise System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2017A      4.000        03/01/34        1,339,007  
  2,000,000       Colorado State Board of Governors, Colorado State University Auxiliary Enterprise System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2017E      4.000        03/01/43        1,807,910  
  1,000,000     (a)   Falcon Area Water and Wastewater Authority (El Paso County, Colorado), Tap Fee Revenue Bonds, Series 2022A      6.750        12/01/34        969,571  
  2,000,000       University of Northern Colorado at Greeley, Institutional Enterprise System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2015A      5.000        06/01/40        2,001,757  

 

 

 
    TOTAL EDUCATION AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS            21,675,885  
   

 

 
    HEALTH CARE - 15.4%         
  1,760,000       Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, AdventHealth Obligated Group, Series 2019A      5.000        11/15/37        1,842,073  
  1,000,000       Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, AdventHealth Obligated Group, Series 2019A      4.000        11/15/43        902,195  
  1,000,000       Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, AdventHealth Obligated Group, Series 2021A      4.000        11/15/46        876,879  
  2,000,000       Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, AdventHealth Obligated Group, Series 2023A-2, (Mandatory Put 11/15/33)      5.000        11/15/57        2,197,930  
  1,000,000       Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Adventist Health System/Sunbelt Obligated Group, Series 2016A      4.000        11/15/46        877,435  
  3,000,000       Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Adventist Health System/Sunbelt Obligated Group, Series 2018A      5.000        11/15/48        2,976,335  
  7,000,000       Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Children’s Hospital Colorado Project, Series 2016A      5.000        12/01/44        6,878,045  
     5,250,000       Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, CommonSpirit Health, Series 2019A-1      4.000        08/01/44        4,558,327  
  270,000       Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, CommonSpirit Health, Series 2019A-2      5.000        08/01/44        266,018  
  3,000,000       Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, CommonSpirit Health, Series 2019A-2      4.000        08/01/49        2,479,812  
  2,325,000       Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, CommonSpirit Health, Series 2019B-1, (Mandatory Put 8/01/25)      5.000        08/01/49        2,328,467  
  500,000       Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, CommonSpirit Health, Series 2022A      5.250        11/01/38        527,121  
  5,095,000       Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, CommonSpirit Health, Series 2022A      5.500        11/01/47        5,255,176  
  4,000,000       Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, CommonSpirit Health, Series 2022A      5.250        11/01/52        4,030,285  
  5,750,000       Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, CommonSpirit Health, Series 2024A      5.250        12/01/54        5,793,955  
  2,000,000       Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Intermountain Healthcare, Series 2022A      5.000        05/15/52        2,017,694  
  8,055,000       Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Intermountain Healthcare, Series 2024A      5.000        05/15/54        8,105,705  
  2,000,000       Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Sanford Health, Series 2019A      4.000        11/01/39        1,858,519  
  3,950,000       Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Sanford Health, Series 2019A      5.000        11/01/49        3,835,236  
  3,500,000       Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, SCL Health System, Refunding Series 2019A      4.000        01/01/35        3,453,564  
  1,590,000       Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Valley View Hospital Association, Refunding Series 2017A      4.000        05/15/34        1,590,722  
  1,050,000       Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Valley View Hospital Association, Refunding Series 2017A      4.000        05/15/35        1,044,218  

 

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See Notes to Financial Statements.


 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    HEALTH CARE (continued)         
$ 2,000,000       Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Valley View Hospital Association, Series 2015      5.000%        05/15/45      $   1,947,526  
  375,000       Del Norte, Colorado, Healthcare Facilities Revenue Bonds, Rio Grande Hospital Refunding Project, Refunding Series 2024      5.700        12/01/49        352,645  
  185,000       Delta County Memorial Hospital District, Colorado, Enterprise Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2010      5.500        09/01/25        184,384  
  600,000       Delta County Memorial Hospital District, Colorado, Enterprise Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2010      5.500        09/01/30        580,399  
  475,000       Denver Health and Hospitals Authority, Colorado, Healthcare Revenue Bonds, Series 2014A      5.000        12/01/39        475,665  
  320,000       Denver Health and Hospitals Authority, Colorado, Healthcare Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A      5.125        12/01/50        312,660  
  440,000       Denver Health and Hospitals Authority, Colorado, Healthcare Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A      6.000        12/01/55        466,681  
  2,500,000     (a)   Kremmling Memorial Hospital District, Colorado, Certificates of Participation, Series 2024      6.625        12/01/56        2,338,452  

 

 

 
    TOTAL HEALTH CARE            70,354,123  
   

 

 
    HOUSING/MULTIFAMILY - 0.5%         
  180,000       Denver City & County Housing Authority, Colorado, Capital Fund Program Revenue Bonds, Three Tower Rehabilitation, Series 2007 - AGM Insured, (AMT)      5.200        11/01/27        180,267  
  2,000,000       Denver City and County Housing Authority, Colorado, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Flo Senior Apartments Project, Sustainability Green Series 2023A      4.500        07/01/41        1,937,707  

 

 

 
    TOTAL HOUSING/MULTIFAMILY            2,117,974  
   

 

 
    LONG-TERM CARE - 1.3%

 

  
  500,000     (a),(b)   Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, American Baptist Homes Project, Series 2016      6.125        02/01/46        331,331  
  1,315,000       Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Christian Living Neighborhoods Project, Refunding Series 2016      5.000        01/01/31        1,319,113  
  3,000,000       Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Christian Living Neighborhoods Project, Refunding Series 2016      5.000        01/01/37        3,001,775  
  1,200,000       Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Frasier Meadows Project, Refunding & Improvement Series 2017A      5.250        05/15/47        1,174,727  

 

 

 
    TOTAL LONG-TERM CARE            5,826,946  
   

 

 
    TAX OBLIGATION/GENERAL - 9.9%

 

  
  2,000,000       Delta County Joint School District 50 Delta, Gunnison, Montrose and Mesa Counties, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023      5.000        12/01/47        2,057,423  
  3,000,000       Denver School District 1, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021      4.000        12/01/41        2,843,793  
    4,625,000       Denver School District 1, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022A      5.000        12/01/45        4,784,244  
  480,000       Eagle River Water and Sanitation District, Eagle County, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2016      4.500        12/01/36        486,604  
  2,500,000       Eagle River Water and Sanitation District, Eagle County, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2016      5.000        12/01/45        2,520,850  
  3,585,000       Eagle, Garfield and Routt Counties School District RE50J, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024      5.000        12/01/43        3,740,751  
  1,220,000       El Paso County School District 20, Academy, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017      4.000        12/15/40        1,181,042  
  600,000       Foothills Park and Recreation District, Subdistrict A, Jefferson County, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2015 - AGM Insured      3.250        12/01/29        600,425  
  440,000       Foothills Park and Recreation District, Subdistrict A, Jefferson County, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2015 - AGM Insured      5.000        12/01/30        443,317  
  1,275,000       Foothills Park and Recreation District, Subdistrict A, Jefferson County, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2015 - AGM Insured      5.000        12/01/31        1,284,234  
  3,000,000       Grand County School District 2 East Grand, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022      4.000        12/01/46        2,723,973  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments May 31, 2025 (continued)

Colorado

 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    TAX OBLIGATION/GENERAL (continued)         
$ 655,000       Grand River Hospital District, Garfield and Mesa Counties, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2018 - AGM Insured      5.250%        12/01/34      $   677,524  
  1,750,000       Grand River Hospital District, Garfield and Mesa Counties, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2018 - AGM Insured      5.250        12/01/37        1,788,225  
  3,000,000       Gunnison Watershed School District RE1J, Gunnison and Saguache Counties, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023      5.000        12/01/47        3,093,826  
  2,000,000       Larimer and Weld Counties School District Re-5J, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021      4.000        12/01/40        1,872,274  
  750,000       Louisville, Boulder County, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Limited Tax, Series 2017      4.000        12/01/35        752,978  
  1,140,000       Roaring Fork Transporation Authority, Colorado, Property Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2021A      4.000        12/01/46        1,041,760  
  2,410,000       Weld County School District 6, Greeley, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020      5.000        12/01/44        2,459,297  
  8,500,000       Weld County School District RE-4, Windsor, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023      5.250        12/01/47        8,877,792  
  2,000,000       Westminster Public Schools, Adams County, Colorado, Certificates of Participation, Series 2019 - AGM Insured      5.000        12/01/43        2,018,687  

 

 

 
    TOTAL TAX OBLIGATION/GENERAL            45,249,019  
   

 

 
    TAX OBLIGATION/LIMITED - 35.5%         
  3,690,000       Aerotropolis Regional Transportation Authority, Colorado, Special Revenue Bonds, Series 2019      5.000        12/01/51        3,375,557  
  368,328       Alpine Mountain Ranch Metropolitan District, Routt County, Colorado, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Special Improvement District 1, Refunding Series 2021      4.000        12/01/40        320,649  
  1,650,000       Anthem West Metropolitan District, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2015 - BAM Insured      5.000        12/01/35        1,653,706  
  1,020,000       Arista Metropolitan District, Broomfield County, Colorado, General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds, Refunding Convertible to Unlimited Tax Series 2023A - BAM Insured      5.000        12/01/48        1,028,201  
  1,275,000       Arvada, Colorado, Sales and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2023      5.000        12/01/41        1,355,473  
  1,335,000       Arvada, Colorado, Sales and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2023      5.000        12/01/42        1,412,793  
  593,000       Aurora Crossroads Metropolitan District 2, Colorado, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020A      5.000        12/01/40        577,455  
  500,000       Aviation Station North Metropolitan District 2, Denver County, Colorado, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Refunding & Improvement Series 2019A      5.000        12/01/48        460,250  
  2,000,000       Baseline Metropolitan District 1, In the City and County of Broomfield, Colorado, Special Revenue Bonds, Refunding and Improvement Series 2024A      4.250        12/01/54        1,800,574  
  4,000,000       Brighton Crossing Metropolitan District 4, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Limited Tax Refunding Series 2024      4.000        12/01/47        3,539,954  
  595,000     (a)   Broadway Park North Metropolitan District 2, Denver, Colorado, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Refunding & Improvement Series 2020      3.375        12/01/26        580,273  
     5,055,000       Bromley Park Metropolitan District 3, Adams County, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Limited Tax Refunding Series 2024      4.000        12/01/44        4,471,767  
  2,500,000       Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 2, In the City of Brighton, Adams and Weld Counties, Colorado, Senior General Obligation Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2023 - BAM Insured      5.375        12/01/53        2,585,889  
  1,020,000       Buffalo Ridge Metropolitan District (In the City of Commerce City), Adams County, Colorado, General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2018A - BAM Insured      5.000        12/01/34        1,062,690  
  1,000,000       Buffalo Ridge Metropolitan District (In the City of Commerce City), Adams County, Colorado, General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2018A - BAM Insured      4.000        12/01/47        859,983  
  250,000       Canyons Metropolitan District 5, Douglas County, Colorado, Limited Tax General Obligation and Special Revenue Bonds, Refunding and Improvement Series 2024A - BAM Insured      5.250        12/01/59        252,543  
  1,250,000       CCP Metropolitan District 3, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Limited Tax Refunding Series 2024      5.000        12/01/53        1,171,435  

 

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See Notes to Financial Statements.


 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    TAX OBLIGATION/LIMITED (continued)         
$ 1,145,000     (a)   Centerra Metropolitan District 1, Loveland, Colorado, Special Revenue Bonds, Refunding & Improvement Series 2017      5.000%        12/01/47      $   1,077,410  
  500,000       Centerra Metropolitan District 1, Loveland, Colorado, Special Revenue Improvement Bonds, Series 2022      6.500        12/01/53        517,787  
  480,000       Cherry Creek Corporate Center Metropolitan District, Arapahoe County, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Refunding Senior Lien Series 2015A      5.000        06/01/37        480,020  
  1,725,000       Colorado International Center Metropolitan District 14, Denver, Colorado, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Refunding & Improvement Series 2018      5.875        12/01/46        1,659,246  
  2,000,000       Colorado State, Building Excellent Schools Today, Certificates of Participation, Series 2017J      5.250        03/15/42        2,033,533  
  1,000,000       Colorado State, Building Excellent Schools Today, Certificates of Participation, Series 2021S      4.000        03/15/41        934,161  
  5,000,000       Colorado State, Certificates of Participation, Higher Education Health Sciences Facilities Series 2024A      4.000        11/01/49        4,387,353  
  1,780,000       Colorado State, Certificates of Participation, Lease Purchase Agreement Department of Transportation Second Amended & Restated Headquaters Facilities, Refunding Series 2020      4.000        06/15/38        1,701,691  
  2,000,000       Commerce City, Colorado, Sales and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2015 - BAM Insured      5.000        08/01/36        2,003,510  
  2,295,000       Copperleaf Metropolitan District 2, Arapahoe County, Colorado, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Convertible to Unlimited Tax Series 2020 - BAM Insured      4.000        12/01/45        2,048,537  
  1,250,000       Cottonwood Highlands Metropolitan District 1, Parker, Colorado, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Convertible to Unlimited Tax Refunding Series 2024      4.250        12/01/49        1,101,122  
  2,500,000       Cottonwood Highlands Metropolitan District 1, Parker, Colorado, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Convertible to Unlimited Tax Refunding Series 2024      4.250        12/01/54        2,157,955  
  1,000,000       Cross Creek Metropolitan District 2, Aurora, Colorado, Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2018 - AGM Insured      4.000        12/01/45        893,222  
  2,000,000       Crowfoot Valley Ranch Metropolitan District No. 2, Douglas County, Colorado, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2024A - BAM Insured      4.375        12/01/54        1,750,364  
  1,250,000       Crystal Valley Metropolitan District 2, Douglas County, Colorado, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Refunding & Improvement Series 2020A - AGM Insured      4.000        12/01/44        1,134,856  
  920,000       Cumberland Green Metropolitan District, El Paso County, Colorado, General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds, Refunding & Improvement Series 2015      5.250        12/01/45        856,398  
  1,185,000       Denver City and County School District 1, Colorado, Lease Purchase Program Certificates of Participation, Series 2015B      5.000        12/15/45        1,188,285  
     2,955,000       Denver City and County, Colorado, Dedicated Tax Revenue Bonds, Refunding & Improvement Series 2016A      5.000        08/01/42        2,982,164  
  1,000,000       Denver City and County, Colorado, Dedicated Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2021A      4.000        08/01/35        1,017,645  
  1,785,000       Denver City and County, Colorado, Dedicated Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2021A      4.000        08/01/40        1,729,123  
  120,000     (a)   Denver Urban Renewal Authority, Colorado, Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, 9th and Colorado Urban Redevelopement Area, Series 2018A      5.250        12/01/39        115,700  
  5,500,000       Ebert Metropolitan District, Denver Colorado, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2018A-1 - BAM Insured      5.000        12/01/43        5,551,389  
  2,000,000       El Paso County School District 49 Falcon, Colorado, Certificates of Participation, Series 2017B      5.000        12/15/42        2,020,391  
  575,000       Erie Farm Metropolitan District, Erie, Boulder County, Colorado, General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds, Refunding & Improvement, Series 2021 - AGM Insured      5.000        12/01/41        593,415  
  1,000,000       Erie, Colorado, Certificates of Participation, Series 2010      5.000        11/01/37        1,000,339  
  500,000       Foothills Metropolitan District, Fort Collins, Colorado, Special Revenue Bonds, Series 2014      6.000        12/01/38        467,842  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments May 31, 2025 (continued)

Colorado

 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    TAX OBLIGATION/LIMITED (continued)         
$ 1,525,000       Foothills Park and Recreation District, Jefferson County, Colorado, Lease Revenue Bonds, Certificates of Participation, Series 2021      4.000%        12/01/33      $   1,548,739  
  890,000       Four Corners Business Improvement District, Erie, Boulder County, Colorado, Limited Tax Supported Revenue Bonds, Series 2022      6.000        12/01/52        871,869  
  500,000       Future Legends Sports Park Business Improvement District, Colorado, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds Series 2022A and Subordinate Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds Series 2022B      6.000        12/01/52        401,049  
  800,000       Glen Metropolitan District 1, El Paso County, Colorado, General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds, Series 2016A - BAM Insured      4.500        12/01/45        800,572  
  600,000       Gold Hill Mesa Metropolitan District 2, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, Limited Tax General Obligation and Special Revenue Bonds, Refunding & Improvement Series 2022A - BAM Insured      5.500        12/01/47        614,904  
  675,000       Green Gables Metropolitan District 2, Jefferson County, Colorado, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Special Revenue Refunding Improvement Senior Series 2023A - BAM Insured      5.125        12/01/53        662,961  
  231,756       Hess Ranch Metropolitan District 5, Parker, Colorado, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Special Improvement District 1, Series 2024A-1      6.000        12/01/43        231,756  
  330,000     (a)   Hess Ranch Metropolitan District 5, Parker, Colorado, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Special Improvement District 2, Series 2024      5.500        12/01/44        320,870  
  1,125,000       High Plains Metropolitan District, Arapahoe County, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2017 - NPFG Insured      5.000        12/01/35        1,157,014  
  1,250,000       Hunters Overlook Metropolitan District 5, Severance, Weld County, Colorado, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2024      4.250        12/01/54        1,128,851  
  380,000       Jefferson Center Metropolitan District 1, Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado, Special Revenue Bonds, Series 2020 - A2      4.125        12/01/40        335,073  
  3,000,000       Lanterns Metropolitan District 1, Castle Rock, Douglas County, Colorado, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Refunding and Improvement Series 2024      4.250        12/01/53        2,572,367  
  460,000       Lincoln Park Metropolitan District, Douglas County, Colorado, Limited Tax General Obligation and Improvement Bonds, Refunding Series 2018 - AGM Insured      5.000        12/01/42        467,877  
     2,000,000       Lincoln Park Metropolitan District, Douglas County, Colorado, Limited Tax General Obligation and Improvement Bonds, Refunding Series 2018 - AGM Insured      5.000        12/01/46        2,027,152  
  1,330,000       Littleton Village Metropolitan District 2, Arapahoe County, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Limited Tax Refunding Series 2023 - AGM Insured      5.000        12/01/53        1,290,618  
  825,000       Lorson Ranch Metropolitan District 2, El Paso County, Colorado, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2016      5.000        12/01/36        831,708  
  1,805,000       Lorson Ranch Metropolitan District 2, El Paso County, Colorado, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2016      5.000        12/01/41        1,802,664  
  1,000,000       Meridian Metropolitan District, Douglas County, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023 - AGM Insured      4.250        12/01/48        914,805  
  650,000       Meridian Metropolitan District, Douglas County, Colorado, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2017 - AGM Insured      5.000        12/01/42        661,130  
  1,000,000       Midtown at Clear Creek Metropolitan District, Adams County, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Limited Tax Series 2023A - BAM Insured      5.500        12/01/43        1,074,091  
  1,000,000       Monument, El Paso County, Colorado, Certificate of Participation, Series 2020 - AGM Insured      4.000        12/01/40        944,530  
  489,000       Mountain Shadows Metropolitan District, Colorado, General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds, Refunding Series 2016      5.000        12/01/46        459,078  
  494,000       Mountain Shadows Metropolitan District, Weld County, Colorado, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2015      5.500        12/01/44        494,219  
  570,000       Nexus North at DIA Metropolitan District, Adams County, Colorado, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021      5.000        12/01/51        504,294  

 

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See Notes to Financial Statements.


 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    TAX OBLIGATION/LIMITED (continued)         
$ 709,000       North Range Metropolitan District 2, Adams County, Colorado, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Special Revenue & Improvement Series 2017A      5.625%        12/01/37      $   694,869  
  1,000,000       North Range Metropolitan District 3, Adams County, Colorado, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020A-3      5.250        12/01/50        967,542  
  4,000,000       Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District, Certificates of Participation, Series 2022      5.250        07/01/52        4,089,625  
  755,000       Painted Prairie Public Improvement Authority, Aurora, Colorado, Special Revenue Bonds, Series 2019      5.000        12/01/49        674,027  
  1,500,000       Park 70 Metropolitan District, Aurora, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Limited Tax Refunding & Improvement Series 2016      5.000        12/01/36        1,505,515  
  2,380,000       Park Creek Metropolitan District, Colorado, Senior Limited Property Tax Supported Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2015A      5.000        12/01/45        2,384,650  
  1,650,000       Park Creek Metropolitan District, Colorado, Senior Limited Property Tax Supported Revenue Bonds, Series 2019A - AGM Insured      4.000        12/01/36        1,619,022  
  1,202,000     (a)   Platte River Metropolitan District, Weld County, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Limited Tax Refunding Series 2023A      6.500        08/01/53        1,199,955  
  2,500,000     (a)   Plaza Metropolitan District 1, Lakewood, Colorado, Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2013      5.000        12/01/40        2,444,833  
  500,000     (a)   Prairie Center Metopolitan District No. 3, In the City of Brighton, Adams County, Colorado, Limited Property Tax Supported Primary Improvements Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2017A      5.000        12/15/41        481,906  
  680,000       Prairie Center Metropolitan District No. 3, In the City of Brighton, Adams County, Colorado, Limited Property Tax Supported Primary Improvements Revenue Bonds, Series 2024A      5.875        12/15/46        699,979  
  500,000       Prairiestar Metropolitan District 2, Larimer County, Colorado, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Refunding & Improvement Series 2021A - BAM Insured      5.000        12/01/46        507,662  
  1,550,000       Pueblo County, Colorado, Certificates of Participation, Community Improvement Projects, Series 2023A      4.000        07/01/43        1,397,945  
  235,000     (a)   Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority, Colorado, Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, EVRAZ Project, Series 2021A      4.750        12/01/45        204,111  
     2,516,000       Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Restructured 2018A-1      4.500        07/01/34        2,499,262  
  1,864,000       Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Taxable Restructured Cofina Project Series 2019A-2      4.536        07/01/53        1,615,248  
  2,500,000       Rampart Range Metropolitan District 1, Lone Tree, Colorado, Limited Tax Supported and Special Revenue Bonds, Refunding & Improvement Series 2017      5.000        12/01/42        2,542,808  
  1,060,000       Ravenna Metropolitan District, Douglas County, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Limited Tax Series 2023 - AGM Insured      5.000        12/01/43        1,075,234  
  400,000       Red Sky Ranch Metropolitan District, Eagle County, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding & Improvement Series 2015      5.000        12/01/44        364,770  
  2,385,000       Regional Transportation District, Colorado, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Fastracks Project, Series 2017B      4.000        11/01/35        2,397,531  
  490,000       Reserve Metropolitan District 2, Mount Crested Butte, Colorado, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2016A      5.000        12/01/45        452,040  
  555,000       Riverview Metropolitan District, Steamboat Springs, Routt County, Colorado, General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds, Convertible to Unlimited Tax Refunding Series 2021      5.000        12/01/41        505,103  
  1,000,000       Roaring Fork School District RE-1, Garfield, Pitkin, and Eagle Counties, Colorado, Certificates of Participation, Series 2023 - BAM Insured      5.000        12/15/43        1,018,999  
  1,000,000       Sand Creek Metropolitan District, Colorado, General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds, Refunding Series 2023 - AGM Insured      5.000        12/01/37        1,055,474  
  1,995,000       Sierra Ridge Metropolitan District 2, Douglas County, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Subordinate Series 2022 - AGM Insured      4.000        12/01/46        1,756,756  
  275,000       Sierra Ridge Metropolitan District 2, Douglas County, Colorado, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Bonds, Series 2022 - AGM Insured      5.000        12/01/52        274,814  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments May 31, 2025 (continued)

Colorado

 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    TAX OBLIGATION/LIMITED (continued)         
$ 532,000       Silver Peaks Metropolitan District 3, Colorado, Limited Tax Obligation Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2020A      5.000%        12/01/50      $   481,067  
  5,515,000       Sky Ranch Community Authority Board, Arapahoe County, Colorado, Limited Tax Supported District 1 Revenue Bonds, Refunding Improvement Senior Series 2024A      4.250        12/01/54        4,775,423  
  200,000       Southlands Metropolitan District 1, Colorado, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017A-1      5.000        12/01/37        195,244  
  350,000       Southlands Metropolitan District 1, Colorado, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017A-2      5.000        12/01/47        323,373  
  1,000,000       Southshore Metropolitan District 2 Aurora, Arapahoe County, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Limited Tax Improvement Series 2020A-2 - BAM Insured      4.000        12/01/46        878,594  
  495,000       Southwest Timnath Metropolitan District 4, Timnath, Larimer County, Colorado, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017A      5.375        12/01/47        485,265  
  750,000       Sterling Hills West Metropolitan District, Arapahoe County, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding & Improvement Series 2007      5.000        12/01/39        760,807  
  415,000       Sterling Ranch Community Authority Board, Douglas County, Colorado, Limited Tax Supported District 2, Refunding & Improvement Senior Series 2020A      3.375        12/01/30        392,578  
  595,000       Sterling Ranch Metropolitan District 2, El Paso County, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Limited Tax Convertible Capital Appreciation Series 22      5.500        12/01/42        590,167  
  615,000     (a)   Sunset Parks Metropolitan District, Weld County, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Limited Tax Series 2024A      5.125        12/01/54        564,961  
  750,000       Thompson Crossing Metropolitan District 2, Johnstown, Larimer County, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Limited Tax Convertible to Unlimited Tax, Series 2016B - AGM Insured      5.000        12/01/46        755,607  
  1,640,000     (a)   Thompson Crossing Metropolitan District 6, Larimer County, Colorado, General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds, Refunding & Improvement Convertible to Unlimited Tax Series 2020      5.000        12/01/40        1,575,164  
  770,000       Thornton Development Authority, Colorado, Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, North Washington Street Corridor Project, Refunding Series 2015      3.250        12/01/28        768,317  
  2,000,000       Thornton, Colorado, Certificates of Participation, Series 2018      4.000        12/01/39        1,881,990  
     3,000,000       Trailside Metropolitan District 4, Colorado, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Refunding and Improvement Series 2024A - BAM Insured      4.250        12/01/56        2,559,316  
  2,000,000     (a)   Triview Metropolitan District 4, Colorado, El Paso County, General Obligation Bonds Limited Tax Series 2018      5.750        12/01/48        2,001,037  
  4,000,000     (a)   Ventana Metropolitan District, El Paso County, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Limited Tax Refunding and Improvement Series 2023A      6.500        09/01/53        4,058,128  
  525,000       Vista Ridge Metropolitan District, In the Town of Erie, Weld County, Colorado, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2016A - BAM Insured      5.000        12/01/28        537,948  
  1,250,000       Vista Ridge Metropolitan District, In the Town of Erie, Weld County, Colorado, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2016A - BAM Insured      5.000        12/01/31        1,278,070  
  500,000       Vista Ridge Metropolitan District, In the Town of Erie, Weld County, Colorado, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2016A - BAM Insured      4.000        12/01/36        496,240  
  1,375,000       Water Valley Metropolitan District 1, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2016      4.000        12/01/33        1,251,455  
  400,000       Water Valley Metropolitan District 1, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2016      5.000        12/01/35        390,595  
  1,190,000       Water Valley Metropolitan District 1, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2016      5.250        12/01/40        1,162,966  
  500,000       Waterview II Metropolitan District, El Paso County, Colorado, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022A      5.000        12/01/41        479,004  
  1,500,000       Waterview II Metropolitan District, El Paso County, Colorado, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022A      5.000        12/01/51        1,376,036  
  1,000,000       West Globeville Metropolitan District 1, Denver, Colorado, General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds, Series 2022      6.750        12/01/52        966,767  

 

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See Notes to Financial Statements.


 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    TAX OBLIGATION/LIMITED (continued)         
$ 600,000       Westerly Metropolitan District 4, Weld County, Colorado, General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds, Series 2021A-1      4.125%        12/01/31      $   567,713  
  1,500,000       Westminster, Colorado, Certificates of Participation, Series 2015A      5.000        12/01/35        1,508,799  
  1,000,000       Westminster, Colorado, Certificates of Participation, Series 2015A      4.000        12/01/38        964,777  
  1,000,000       Wheatlands Metropolitan District 2, Aurora, Arapahoe County, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2015 - BAM Insured      5.000        12/01/30        1,007,538  
  1,595,000       Wheatlands Metropolitan District 2, Aurora, Arapahoe County, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2015 - BAM Insured      4.000        12/01/38        1,561,145  
  1,400,000       Whispering Pines Metropolitan District No.1, In the City of Aurora, Colorado, Limited Tax Convertible to Unlimited Tax, General Obligation Refunding Series 2023 - AGM Insured      5.000        12/01/52        1,398,196  

 

 

 
    TOTAL TAX OBLIGATION/LIMITED            162,454,808  
   

 

 
    TRANSPORTATION - 9.2%         
  1,000,000       Colorado High Performance Transportation Enterprise, C-470 Express Lanes Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2017      5.000        12/31/56        953,700  
  500,000       Colorado High Performance Transportation Enterprise, US 36 and I-25 Managed Lanes Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2014, (AMT)      5.750        01/01/44        500,243  
  3,000,000       Denver City and County, Colorado, Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series 2022A, (AMT)      5.000        11/15/25        3,022,061  
  2,115,000       Denver City and County, Colorado, Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series 2022A, (AMT)      5.000        11/15/26        2,164,309  
  1,995,000       Denver City and County, Colorado, Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series 2022A, (AMT)      5.000        11/15/39        2,039,755  
  3,340,000       Denver City and County, Colorado, Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series 2022A, (AMT)      5.000        11/15/41        3,381,021  
  3,585,000       Denver City and County, Colorado, Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series 2022A, (AMT)      5.500        11/15/53        3,677,269  
  500,000       Denver City and County, Colorado, Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series 2022B      5.000        11/15/47        509,441  
  1,000,000       Denver City and County, Colorado, Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series 2022D, (AMT)      5.750        11/15/45        1,059,250  
  1,000,000       Denver City and County, Colorado, Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series 2022D, (AMT)      5.000        11/15/53        984,989  
  2,000,000       Denver City and County, Colorado, Airport System Revenue Bonds, Subordinate Lien Series 2018A, (AMT)      5.000        12/01/27        2,073,576  
  1,000,000       Denver City and County, Colorado, Airport System Revenue Bonds, Subordinate Lien Series 2018A, (AMT)      5.000        12/01/30        1,063,613  
  6,000,000       Denver City and County, Colorado, Airport System Revenue Bonds, Subordinate Lien Series 2018A, (AMT)      4.000        12/01/43        5,379,422  
     8,305,000       Denver City and County, Colorado, Airport System Revenue Bonds, Subordinate Lien Series 2018A, (AMT)      5.000        12/01/43        8,222,431  
  1,905,000       Denver City and County, Colorado, Airport System Revenue Bonds, Subordinate Lien Series 2018A, (AMT)      5.250        12/01/43        1,921,713  
  1,000,000       Denver City and County, Colorado, Airport System Revenue Bonds, Subordinate Lien Series 2018B      5.000        12/01/37        1,018,700  
  500,000       Denver City and County, Colorado, Special Facilities Airport Revenue Bonds, United Airlines, Inc. Project, Refunding Series 2017, (AMT)      5.000        10/01/32        499,668  
  330,000       Eagle County Air Terminal Corporation, Colorado, Airport Terminal Project Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2011A, (AMT)      6.000        05/01/27        330,385  
  1,215,000       Grand Junction Regional Airport Authority, Colorado, General Airport Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2016A      5.000        12/01/32        1,233,905  
  1,275,000       Grand Junction Regional Airport Authority, Colorado, General Airport Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2016A      5.000        12/01/33        1,293,099  
  1,000,000       Grand Junction Regional Airport Authority, Colorado, General Airport Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2016A      5.000        12/01/34        1,012,900  

 

 

 
    TOTAL TRANSPORTATION            42,341,450  
   

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments May 31, 2025 (continued)

Colorado

 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    U.S. GUARANTEED - 5.3% (c)         
$ 150,000       Boulder Larimer & Weld Counties School District RE-1J Saint Vrain Valley, Colorado, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2016C, (Pre-refunded 12/15/26)      4.000%        12/15/34      $   152,261  
  50,000       Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds, The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society Project, Refunding Series 2017, (Pre-refunded 6/01/27)      5.000        06/01/37        51,925  
  1,585,000       Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds, The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society Project, Refunding Series 2017, (Pre-refunded 6/01/27)      5.000        06/01/42        1,646,034  
  3,535,000       Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Hospital Revenue Bonds, NCMC Inc., Series 2016, (Pre-refunded 5/15/26)      4.000        05/15/32        3,561,648  
  3,430,000       Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Parkview Medical Center, Refunding Series 2015B, (Pre-refunded 9/01/25)      5.000        09/01/31        3,444,863  
  1,315,000       Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Parkview Medical Center, Refunding Series 2015B, (Pre-refunded 9/01/25)      4.000        09/01/34        1,317,498  
  1,250,000       Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Parkview Medical Center, Series 2020A, (Pre-refunded 9/01/30)      4.000        09/01/50        1,309,738  
  500,000       Colorado State Board of Governors, Colorado State University Auxiliary Enterprise System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2016B, (Pre-refunded 3/01/27)      5.000        03/01/34        518,882  
  500,000       Colorado State Board of Governors, Colorado State University Auxiliary Enterprise System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2016B, (Pre-refunded 3/01/27)      5.000        03/01/41        518,882  
  1,200,000       Commerce City, Colorado, Sales and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2016, (Pre-refunded 8/01/26)      5.000        08/01/41        1,229,087  
  6,000,000       Commerce City, Colorado, Sales and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2016, (Pre-refunded 8/01/26)      5.000        08/01/46        6,145,435  
  1,000,000       Metropolitan State University of Denver, Colorado, Institutional Enterprise Revenue Bonds, Aerospace and Engineering Sciences Building Project, Series 2016, (Pre-refunded 12/01/25)      4.000        12/01/40        1,004,980  
  3,410,000       University of Colorado, Enterprise System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2017A-2, (Pre-refunded 6/01/28)      4.000        06/01/36        3,529,793  

 

 

 
    TOTAL U.S. GUARANTEED            24,431,026  
   

 

 
    UTILITIES - 14.7%         
  2,000,000       Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2019      4.000        12/01/37        1,963,890  
  1,845,000       Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2019      4.000        12/01/38        1,794,715  
  3,250,000       Bennett, Colorado, Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Series 2024      4.125        12/01/54        2,782,575  
    13,130,000       Brighton, Colorado, Water Activity Enterprise Revenue Bonds, Water System Project, Series 2022      5.000        06/01/47        13,523,163  
  3,550,000       Brighton, Colorado, Water Activity Enterprise Revenue Bonds, Water System Project, Series 2022      5.000        06/01/52        3,623,764  
  500,000       Cherokee Metropolitan District, Colorado, Water and Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Series 2020 - BAM Insured      4.000        08/01/50        431,757  
  4,435,000       Colorado Springs, Colorado, Utilities System Revenue Bonds, Improvement Series 2022B      5.250        11/15/52        4,596,904  
  3,270,000       Colorado Springs, Colorado, Utilities System Revenue Bonds, Improvement Series 2023A      5.250        11/15/48        3,416,868  
  4,000,000       Colorado Springs, Colorado, Utilities System Revenue Bonds, Improvement Series 2023A      5.250        11/15/53        4,155,928  
  8,200,000       Colorado Springs, Colorado, Utilities System Revenue Bonds, Improvement Series 2024A      5.250        11/15/54        8,584,092  
  500,000       Colorado Springs, Colorado, Utilities System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2015A      4.000        11/15/35        500,028  
  1,000,000       Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority, Water Resources Revenue Bonds, City of Sterling Wastewater Utility Enterprise Project, Series 2023A - AGM Insured      5.000        09/01/48        1,017,696  
  680,000       Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority, Water Resources Revenue Bonds, Steamboat Springs Utilities Fund, Series 2011B      4.125        08/01/26        680,904  

 

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See Notes to Financial Statements.


 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    UTILITIES (continued)         
$ 7,000,000       Denver City and County Board of Water Commissioners, Colorado, Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2022A      5.000%        12/15/52      $   7,147,422  
  650,000       East Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District, Arapahoe County, Colorado, Water Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2015      5.000        11/15/32        654,066  
  1,500,000       East Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District, Arapahoe County, Colorado, Water Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2015      4.000        11/15/35        1,500,018  
  500,000       Erie, Boulder and Weld Counties, Colorado, Water Enterprise Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2015      3.000        12/01/29        497,825  
  1,140,000       Fort Lupton, Colorado, Water System Revenue Bonds, Refunding & Improvement Series 2017 - AGM Insured      4.000        12/01/42        1,062,509  
     8,805,000       Parker Water and Sanitation District, Douglas County, Colorado, Water and Sewer Enterprise Revenue Bonds, Refunding & Improvement Series 2022      4.000        11/01/47        7,970,604  
  1,080,000       Public Authority for Colorado Energy, Natural Gas Purchase Revenue Bonds, Colorado Springs Utilities, Series 2008      6.250        11/15/28        1,128,540  
  280,000       Public Authority for Colorado Energy, Natural Gas Purchase Revenue Bonds, Colorado Springs Utilities, Series 2008      6.500        11/15/38        327,115  

 

 

 
    TOTAL UTILITIES            67,360,383  
   

 

 
   

TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS

(Cost $459,828,972)

           445,342,075  
   

 

 
   

TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS

(Cost $459,828,972)

           445,342,075  
   

 

 
    OTHER ASSETS & LIABILITIES, NET - 2.7%            12,379,062  
   

 

 
    NET ASSETS - 100%          $ 457,721,137  
   

 

 

 

AMT   Alternative Minimum Tax
(a)   Security is exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities are deemed liquid and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, which are normally those transactions with qualified institutional buyers. As of the end of the reporting period, the aggregate value of these securities is $23,208,001 or 5.2% of Total Investments.
(b)   Defaulted security. A security whose issuer has failed to fully pay principal and/or interest when due, or is under the protection of bankruptcy.
(c)   Backed by an escrow or trust containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency securities, which ensure the timely payment of principal and interest.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments May 31, 2025

Maryland

 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS - 100.0%         
    MUNICIPAL BONDS - 100.0%         
    CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 2.3%         
$ 715,000       Baltimore, Maryland, Convention Center Hotel Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2017      5.000%        09/01/34      $   718,578  
  4,000,000       Baltimore, Maryland, Convention Center Hotel Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2017      5.000        09/01/39        3,887,146  
  1,000,000     (a)   Maryland Economic Development Corporation, Revenue Bonds, Chesapeake Bay Hyatt Conference Center, Series 2006A      5.000        12/01/31        670,000  

 

 

 
    TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY            5,275,724  
   

 

 
    CONSUMER STAPLES - 1.4%         
  335,000       Children’s Trust Fund, Puerto Rico, Tobacco Settlement Asset- Backed Bonds, Refunding Series 2002      5.500        05/15/39        338,231  
  1,005,000       Guam Economic Development & Commerce Authority, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2007A      5.250        06/01/32        971,615  
  355,000       New York Counties Tobacco Trust VI, New York, Tobacco Settlement Pass-Through Bonds, Series 2016A-1      5.625        06/01/35        358,523  
  1,900,000       TSASC Inc., New York, Tobacco Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2006      5.000        06/01/48        1,660,365  

 

 

 
    TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES            3,328,734  
   

 

 
    EDUCATION AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS - 6.8%         
  1,000,000       Chestertown, Maryland, Economic Development Project Revenue Bonds, Washington College, Refunding Series 2021A      4.000        03/01/36        924,870  
  1,500,000     (b)   Frederick County, Maryland, Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Mount Saint Mary’s University Inc., Series 2017A      5.000        09/01/45        1,359,867  
  645,000     (b)   Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Imagine Andrews Public Charter School, Series 2022A      5.500        05/01/52        589,542  
  500,000       Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Johns Hopkins University, Series 2013B      5.000        07/01/38        500,131  
  2,625,000       Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Johns Hopkins University, Series 2013B      4.250        07/01/41        2,518,339  
  500,000       Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Loyola University Maryland, Series 2014      4.000        10/01/39        470,254  
  2,000,000       Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Loyola University Maryland, Series 2025      5.000        10/01/50        2,002,890  
  700,000       Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Maryland Institute College of Art, Series 2016      5.000        06/01/33        704,822  
  2,000,000       Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Maryland Institute College of Art, Series 2024      5.500        06/01/47        2,024,561  
  1,000,000       Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Stevenson University, Series 2021A      4.000        06/01/38        908,558  
  2,010,000       Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Stevenson University, Series 2021A      4.000        06/01/46        1,683,609  
  1,100,000       Maryland Industrial Development Financing Authority, Economic Development Revenue Bonds, McDonogh School Inc., Sereis 2019      4.000        09/01/43        1,004,582  
  1,500,000       University of Maryland, Auxiliary Facility and Tuition Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2021A      4.000        04/01/51        1,318,293  

 

 

 
    TOTAL EDUCATION AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS            16,010,318  
   

 

 
    ENERGY - 0.4%         
  1,000,000     (b),(c)   Maryland Economic Development Corporation, Port Facilities Revenue Bonds, Core Natural Resources Inc. Project, Refunding Series 2025, (Mandatory Put 3/27/35)      5.000        07/01/48        976,202  

 

 

 
    TOTAL ENERGY            976,202  
   

 

 
    HEALTH CARE - 24.6%         
  1,455,000       Maryland Health and HIgher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, University of Maryland Medical Systems, Series 2025A      5.250        07/01/52        1,468,778  
  660,000       Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Maryland, Revenue Bonds, Meritus Medical Center, Series 2015      4.000        07/01/32        649,825  
  1,650,000       Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Maryland, Revenue Bonds, Meritus Medical Center, Series 2015      4.250        07/01/35        1,610,920  

 

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See Notes to Financial Statements.


 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    HEALTH CARE (continued)         
$ 2,000,000       Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Maryland, Revenue Bonds, Meritus Medical Center, Series 2015      5.000%        07/01/40      $    1,999,905  
  3,000,000       Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Maryland, Revenue Bonds, Meritus Medical Center, Series 2015      5.000        07/01/45        2,911,617  
  1,000,000       Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds Doctors Community Hospital, Series 2017B      5.000        07/01/34        1,012,580  
  500,000       Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds Doctors Community Hospital, Series 2017B      5.000        07/01/38        502,121  
  90,000       Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Mercy Medical Center, Series 2016A      5.000        07/01/36        90,659  
  1,250,000       Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Mercy Medical Center, Series 2016A      5.000        07/01/38        1,254,874  
  440,000       Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Mercy Medical Center, Series 2016A      4.000        07/01/42        396,992  
  1,000,000       Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Adventist HealthCare Issue, Series 2021B      4.000        01/01/51        814,706  
  1,600,000       Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Adventist Healthcare, Series 2016A      5.500        01/01/36        1,622,890  
  2,020,000       Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Adventist Healthcare, Series 2016A      5.500        01/01/46        2,023,527  
  2,650,000       Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Frederick Health System Issue Series 2023      5.250        07/01/53        2,660,201  
  740,000       Maryland Health and HIgher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Frederick Health System Issue; Series 2020      3.250        07/01/39        577,761  
  175,000       Maryland Health and HIgher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Frederick Health System Issue; Series 2020      4.000        07/01/40        158,755  
  1,165,000       Maryland Health and HIgher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Series 2021A      3.000        07/01/46        840,133  
  1,000,000       Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Lifebridge Health Issue Series 2023      5.000        07/01/54        1,004,143  
  2,080,000       Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Lifebridge Health Issue Series 2023      5.250        07/01/54        2,133,946  
  1,250,000       Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, LifeBridge Health Issue, Series 2016      4.000        07/01/41        1,150,738  
  500,000       Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, LifeBridge Health Issue, Series 2016      5.000        07/01/47        490,249  
  1,015,000       Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, LifeBridge Health System, Series 2015      4.125        07/01/47        901,699  
  1,020,000       Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Medstar Health Issue, Series 2013B      5.000        08/15/38        1,020,203  
  1,000,000       Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, MedStar Health Issue, Series 2017A      5.000        05/15/42        986,794  
  5,625,000       Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, MedStar Health Issue, Series 2017A      5.000        05/15/45        5,484,783  
  2,000,000     (d)   Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Meritus Medical Center Inc Series 2025      5.000        07/01/43        2,034,965  
  2,000,000     (d)   Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Meritus Medical Center Inc Series 2025      5.000        07/01/44        2,027,698  
  3,000,000     (d)   Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Meritus Medical Center Inc Series 2025      5.250        07/01/50        3,024,860  
  2,000,000       Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Peninsula Regional Medical Center Issue, Series 2020A      4.000        07/01/48        1,702,700  
  2,075,000       Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Trinity Health Credit Group, Series 2017MD      5.000        12/01/46        2,080,532  
  2,500,000       Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, University of Maryland Medical System Issue, Series 2017B      5.000        07/01/39        2,527,753  
  3,250,000       Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Series 2020B      4.000        04/15/45        2,810,522  
  2,000,000       Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Series 2020B      4.000        04/15/50        1,648,168  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments May 31, 2025 (continued)

Maryland

 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    HEALTH CARE (continued)         
$ 7,000,000      

Montgomery County, Maryland, Revenue Bonds, Trinity Health

Credit Group, Series 2015

     4.000%        12/01/44      $    6,164,328  

 

 

 
    TOTAL HEALTH CARE            57,790,325  
   

 

 
    HOUSING/MULTIFAMILY - 12.7%         
  2,000,000       Howard County Housing Commission, Maryland, Revenue Bonds, Columbia Commons Apartments, Series 2014A      5.000        06/01/44        1,970,982  
  2,000,000       Howard County Housing Commission, Maryland, Revenue Bonds, Columbia Landing Project, Refunding Series 2021A      1.600        06/01/29        1,800,654  
  3,000,000       Howard County Housing Commission, Maryland, Revenue Bonds, Orchard Meadows Apartments, Series 2024      5.000        12/01/43        3,011,943  
  1,655,000       Howard County Housing Commission, Maryland, Revenue Bonds, The Verona at Oakland Mills Project, Series 2013      5.000        10/01/28        1,656,781  
  1,310,000       Maryland Community Development Administration Department of Housing and Community Development, Housing Revenue Bonds, Green Series 2021A      2.200        07/01/41        894,183  
  1,000,000       Maryland Community Development Administration Department of Housing and Community Development, Housing Revenue Bonds, Green Series 2021B      2.100        01/01/41        674,512  
  1,000,000       Maryland Community Development Administration Department of Housing and Community Development, Housing Revenue Bonds, Green Series 2021C      2.600        01/01/42        735,076  
  935,000       Maryland Community Development Administration Department of Housing and Community Development, Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 2000A      2.600        07/01/40        693,360  
  1,430,000       Maryland Community Development Administration Department of Housing and Community Development, Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 2014D      4.000        07/01/45        1,248,777  
  235,000       Maryland Community Development Administration Department of Housing and Community Development, Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 2017C      3.550        07/01/42        203,752  
  1,480,000       Maryland Community Development Administration Department of Housing and Community Development, Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 2018A      3.950        07/01/43        1,335,805  
  1,000,000       Maryland Community Development Administration Department of Housing and Community Development, Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 2020E      2.150        07/01/40        697,628  
  1,000,000       Maryland Community Development Administration Department of Housing and Community Development, Residential Revenue Bonds, Green Series 2024B      4.600        07/01/49        948,742  
  1,000,000       Maryland Community Development Administration Department of Housing and Community Development, Residential Revenue Bonds, Taxable Series 2019D      3.200        07/01/44        796,112  
  1,750,000       Maryland Community Development Administration, Department of Housing and Community Development, Multifamily Development Revenue Bonds, Marlborough Apartments, Series 2014I      3.450        12/15/31        1,735,311  
  1,000,000       Maryland Community Development Administration, Multifamily Development Revenue Bonds, Sustainability Villages at Marley Station Green Series 2024D-1      4.350        02/01/44        960,238  
  1,000,000       Maryland Economic Development Corporation, Senior Revenue Bonds, Provident Group - Towson Place Properties LLC Project, Series 2024A-1      5.000        06/01/39        1,009,929  
  575,000       Maryland Economic Development Corporation, Senior Student Housing Revenue Bonds, Towson University Project, Refunding Series 2017      5.000        07/01/32        583,131  
  1,000,000       Maryland Economic Development Corporation, Student Housing Revenue Bonds, Morgan State University Project, Senior Series 2022      6.000        07/01/58        1,048,436  
  200,000       Maryland Economic Development Corporation, Student Housing Revenue Bonds, Morgan State University Project, Series 2020      4.000        07/01/40        182,034  
  1,150,000       Maryland Economic Development Corporation, Student Housing Revenue Bonds, Morgan State University Project, Series 2020      5.000        07/01/50        1,116,376  
  500,000       Maryland Economic Development Corporation, Student Housing Revenue Bonds, Salisbury University Project, Refunding Series 2013      5.000        06/01/34        500,003  

 

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See Notes to Financial Statements.


 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    HOUSING/MULTIFAMILY (continued)         
$ 525,000       Maryland Economic Development Corporation, Student Housing Revenue Bonds, Sheppard Pratt University Village, Series 2012      5.000%        07/01/27      $ 524,149  
  1,140,000       Maryland Economic Development Corporation, Student Housing Revenue Bonds, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Project, Refunding Series 2016 - AGM Insured      3.600        07/01/35           1,064,701  
  2,000,000       Maryland Economic Development Corporation, Student Housing Revenue Bonds, University of Maryland, College Park Project, Leonardtown Series 2024 - AGM Insured      5.000        07/01/54        1,975,102  
  1,250,000       Montgomery County Housing Opportunities Commission, Maryland, Multifamily Housing Development Bonds, Series 2014A      3.650        07/01/34        1,222,446  
  750,000       Montgomery County Housing Opportunities Commission, Maryland, Multifamily Housing Development Bonds, Series 2021B      2.250        07/01/41        517,063  
  1,000,000       Montgomery County Housing Opportunities Commission, Maryland, Multifamily Housing Development Bonds, Series 2021C      2.200        07/01/36        780,660  

 

 

 
    TOTAL HOUSING/MULTIFAMILY            29,887,886  
   

 

 
    HOUSING/SINGLE FAMILY - 3.5%         
  2,500,000       Maryland Community Development Administration Department of Housing and Community Development, Residential Revenue Bonds, Series 2014C      3.200        09/01/28        2,489,326  
  2,500,000       Maryland Community Development Administration Department of Housing and Community Development, Residential Revenue Bonds, Series 2019B      3.200        09/01/39        2,102,232  
  725,000       Maryland Community Development Administration Department of Housing and Community Development, Residential Revenue Bonds, Series 2019C      3.000        03/01/42        583,059  
  500,000       Maryland Community Development Administration Department of Housing and Community Development, Residential Revenue Bonds, Series 2021B      2.100        09/01/41        334,562  
  2,000,000       Maryland Community Development Administration Department of Housing and Community Development, Residential Revenue Bonds, Series 2021C      2.450        09/01/41        1,423,914  
  1,000,000       Maryland Community Development Administration Department of Housing and Community Development, Residential Revenue Bonds, Social Series 2024C      4.500        09/01/44        975,842  
  420,000       Montgomery County Housing Opportunities Commission, Maryland, Program Revenue Bonds, Series 2019C, (AMT)      3.300        07/01/39        350,685  

 

 

 
    TOTAL HOUSING/SINGLE FAMILY            8,259,620  
   

 

 
    LONG-TERM CARE - 4.7%         
  1,750,000       Baltimore County, Maryland, Revenue Bonds, Oak Crest Village, Series 2020      4.000        01/01/45        1,506,532  
  2,000,000       Baltimore County, Maryland, Revenue Bonds, Riderwood Village Inc Facility, Series 2020      4.000        01/01/50        1,630,770  
  1,200,000       Gaithersburg, Maryland, Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Asbury Methodist Obligated Group Project, Refunding Series 2018A      5.000        01/01/33        1,214,611  
  1,250,000       Howard County, Maryland, Retirement Community Revenue Bonds, Vantage House, Refunding Series 2017      5.000        04/01/44        1,087,177  
  700,000       Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Charlestown Community Issue, Series 2016A      5.000        01/01/36        707,242  
  835,000       Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Charlestown Community Issue, Series 2016A      5.000        01/01/45        836,403  
  575,000       Rockville Mayor and Council, Maryland, Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Ingleside King Farm Project, Series 2017A-1      5.000        11/01/30        580,063  
  950,000       Rockville Mayor and Council, Maryland, Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Ingleside King Farm Project, Series 2017A-1      5.000        11/01/32        954,971  
  100,000       Rockville Mayor and Council, Maryland, Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Ingleside King Farm Project, Series 2017A-1      5.000        11/01/37        97,660  
  1,500,000       Rockville Mayor and Council, Maryland, Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Series 2017B      5.000        11/01/42        1,383,928  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments May 31, 2025 (continued)

Maryland

 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    LONG-TERM CARE (continued)         
$ 1,100,000      

Rockville Mayor and Council, Maryland, Economic Development

Revenue Bonds, Series 2017B

     5.000%        11/01/47      $   978,131  

 

 

 
    TOTAL LONG-TERM CARE            10,977,488  
   

 

 
    TAX OBLIGATION/GENERAL - 6.4%         
  1,000,000       Howard County, Maryland, General Obligation Bonds, Consolidated Public Improvement Project, Series 2020A      4.000        08/15/39        987,785  
  3,000,000       Maryland State, General Obligation Bonds, State and Local Facilities Loan, First Series 2024A      5.000        06/01/37        3,327,459  
  1,500,000       Montgomery County, Maryland, General Obligation Bonds, Consolidated Public Improvement Series 2019A      3.000        11/01/37        1,313,937  
  5,645,000       Murrieta Valley Unified School District, Riverside County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Election 2006 Series 2008 - AGM Insured      0.000        09/01/32        4,387,128  
  2,000,000       Prince George’s County, Maryland, General Obligation Bonds, Consolidated Public Improvement Series 2024A      5.000        08/01/39        2,177,736  
  499,309       Puerto Rico, General Obligation Bonds, Restructured Series 2022A-1      5.375        07/01/25        499,664  
  1,000,000       Puerto Rico, General Obligation Bonds, Restructured Series 2022A-1      5.625        07/01/29        1,048,255  
  2,000,000       Puerto Rico, General Obligation Bonds, Restructured Series 2022A-1      0.000        07/01/33        1,355,627  

 

 

 
    TOTAL TAX OBLIGATION/GENERAL            15,097,591  
   

 

 
    TAX OBLIGATION/LIMITED - 18.3%         
  1,000,000       Baltimore, Maryland, Special Obligation Bonds, Center/West Development Project, Series 2017A      5.375        06/01/36        957,607  
  425,000       Baltimore, Maryland, Special Obligation Bonds, East Baltimore Research Park Project, Series 2017A      4.000        09/01/27        423,965  
  1,825,000       Baltimore, Maryland, Special Obligation Bonds, East Baltimore Research Park Project, Series 2017A      4.500        09/01/33        1,802,288  
  1,220,000       Baltimore, Maryland, Special Obligation Bonds, East Baltimore Research Park Project, Series 2017A      5.000        09/01/38        1,220,086  
  755,000       Baltimore, Maryland, Special Obligation Bonds, Harbor Point Project, Refunding Series 2016      5.000        06/01/36        755,038  
  1,300,000     (b)   Baltimore, Maryland, Special Obligation Bonds, Harbor Point Project, Refunding Series 2019A      3.500        06/01/39        1,126,470  
  250,000     (b)   Baltimore, Maryland, Special Obligation Bonds, Harbor Point Project, Refunding Series 2019B      3.700        06/01/39        217,276  
  3,150,000     (b)   Baltimore, Maryland, Special Obligation Bonds, Harbor Point Project, Refunding Series 2022      5.000        06/01/51        2,976,791  
  315,000       Brunswick, Frederick County, Maryland, Special Obligation Bonds, Brunswick Crossing Special Taxing District, Refunding Series 2019      4.000        07/01/29        309,278  
  334,000       Brunswick, Frederick County, Maryland, Special Obligation Bonds, Brunswick Crossing Special Taxing District, Refunding Series 2019      5.000        07/01/36        335,016  
  62,000       Frederick County, Maryland, Special Obligation Bonds, Lake Linganore Village Community Development Series 2001A - RAAI Insured      5.700        07/01/29        62,105  
  1,010,000       Frederick County, Maryland, Special Obligation Bonds, Urbana Community Development Authority, Refunding Series 2020A      4.000        07/01/38        959,358  
  500,000       Frederick County, Maryland, Special Obligation Bonds, Urbana Community Development Authority, Refunding Series 2020A      4.000        07/01/39        471,071  
  295,000       Frederick County, Maryland, Special Obligation Bonds, Urbana Community Development Authority, Refunding Series 2020B      4.000        07/01/40        269,067  
  55,000     (b)   Frederick County, Maryland, Special Obligation Bonds, Urbana Community Development Authority, Refunding Series 2020C      4.000        07/01/50        45,991  
  1,595,000     (b)   Frederick County, Maryland, Special Tax Limited Obligation Bonds, Jefferson Technology Park Project, Refunding Series 2020A      5.000        07/01/43        1,529,097  
  170,000       Frederick County, Maryland, Tax Increment and Special Tax B Limited Obligation Bonds, Oakdale-Lake Linganore Project, Series 2019      3.750        07/01/39        149,282  

 

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See Notes to Financial Statements.


 

     PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    TAX OBLIGATION/LIMITED (continued)         
$ 100,000     (b)   Frederick County, Maryland, Tax Increment and Special Tax Limited Obligation Bonds, Jefferson Technology Park Project, Refunding Series 2020B      4.625%        07/01/43      $ 92,105  
  1,015,000       Guam Government, Limited Obligation Section 30 Revenue Bonds, Series 2016A      5.000        12/01/33           1,019,372  
  500,000       Guam Government, Limited Obligation Section 30 Revenue Bonds, Series 2016A      5.000        12/01/46        494,269  
  750,000       Howard County, Maryland, Special Obligation Bonds, Annapolis Junction Town Center Project, Series 2024      5.000        02/15/44        763,852  
  600,000     (b)   Howard County, Maryland, Special Obligation Bonds, Downtown Columbia Project, Series 2017A      4.125        02/15/34        572,644  
  550,000     (b)   Howard County, Maryland, Special Obligation Bonds, Downtown Columbia Project, Series 2017A      4.375        02/15/39        513,152  
  1,285,000       Hyattsville, Maryland, Special Obligation Bonds, University Town Center Project, Series 2016      5.000        07/01/34        1,234,179  
  2,000,000       Maryland Economic Development Corporation, Maryland, Lease Revenue Bonds, Reservoir Square Project, Series 2024      5.000        07/01/56        1,964,793  
  790,000       Maryland Economic Development Corporation, Special Obligation Bonds, Metro Centre Owings Mills Project, Series 2017      4.500        07/01/44        700,342  
  3,000,000       Maryland Economic Development Corporation, Special Obligation Bonds, Port Covington Project, Series 2020      4.000        09/01/50        2,414,381  
  965,000       Maryland Stadium Authority, Lease Revenue Bonds, Built To Learn, Series 2022A      5.000        06/01/34        1,053,500  
  3,000,000       Maryland Stadium Authority, Lease Revenue Bonds, Built To Learn, Series 2024      5.250        06/01/51        3,094,194  
  50,000       Maryland Stadium Authority, Revenue Bonds, Baltimore City Public Schools Construction & Revitalization Program, Series 2016      5.000        05/01/33        50,654  
  1,000,000       Maryland Stadium Authority, Revenue Bonds, Baltimore City Public Schools Construction & Revitalization Program, Series 2018A      5.000        05/01/47        1,011,122  
  1,500,000       Maryland Stadium Authority, Revenue Bonds, Baltimore City Public Schools Construction & Revitalization Program, Taxable Refunding Series 2022C      0.000        05/01/51        381,295  
  1,500,000       Maryland Stadium Authority, Revenue Bonds, Baltimore City Public Schools Construction & Revitalization Program, Taxable Refunding Series 2022C      0.000        05/01/52        361,397  
  575,000       Matching Fund Special Purpose Securitization Corporation, Virgin Islands, Revenue Bonds, Series 2022A      5.000        10/01/32        587,072  
  525,000     (b)   Prince George’s County Revenue Authority, Maryland, Special Obligation Bonds, Suitland-Naylor Road Project, Series 2016      5.000        07/01/46        505,569  
  304,000       Prince George’s County, Maryland, Special Tax District Bonds, Victoria Falls Project, Series 2005      5.250        07/01/35        304,188  
  55,000       Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Restructured 2018A-1      0.000        07/01/27        50,622  
  54,000       Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Restructured 2018A-1      0.000        07/01/29        45,866  
  70,000       Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Restructured 2018A-1      0.000        07/01/31        54,393  
  78,000       Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Restructured 2018A-1      0.000        07/01/33        55,285  
  2,610,000       Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Restructured 2018A-1      0.000        07/01/51        616,157  
  1,000,000       Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Restructured 2018A-1      4.750        07/01/53        915,795  
  4,465,000       Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Restructured 2018A-1      5.000        07/01/58        4,195,115  
  500,000       Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Taxable Restructured Cofina Project Series 2019A-2      4.329        07/01/40        466,907  
  3,000       Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Taxable Restructured Cofina Project Series 2019A-2      4.536        07/01/53        2,600  
  47,000       Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Taxable Restructured Cofina Project Series 2019A-2      4.784        07/01/58        42,136  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Maryland

 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    TAX OBLIGATION/LIMITED (continued)         
$ 1,000,000       Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Gross Receipts Taxes Loan Note, Refunding Series 2006 - FGIC Insured      5.000%        10/01/28      $   1,002,590  
  500,000     (b)   Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Frenchman’s Reef Hotel Development Hotel Occupancy Series 2024A      6.000        04/01/53        496,708  
  3,250,000       Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Dedicated Revenue Bonds, Green Series 2021A      4.000        07/15/46        2,845,633  
  1,500,000       Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Second Lien Dedicated Revenue Bonds, Sustainability- Climate Transition, Series 2024A      5.250        07/15/59        1,537,776  

 

 

 
    TOTAL TAX OBLIGATION/LIMITED            43,055,449  
   

 

 
    TRANSPORTATION - 12.1%         
  120,000       Guam Port Authority, Port Revenue Bonds, Private Activity Series 2018B, (AMT)      5.000        07/01/33        122,272  
  425,000       Guam Port Authority, Port Revenue Bonds, Private Activity Series 2018B, (AMT)      5.000        07/01/34        432,012  
  1,500,000       Maryland Department of Transportation, Special Transportation Project Revenue Bonds, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Series 2021B, (AMT)      5.000        08/01/46        1,490,218  
  2,000,000       Maryland Department of Transportation, Special Transportation Project Revenue Bonds, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Series 2021B, (AMT)      4.000        08/01/51        1,672,407  
  3,000,000       Maryland Department of Transportation, Special Transportation Project Revenue Bonds, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Series 2024A, (AMT)      5.250        08/01/49        3,046,620  
  4,000,000       Maryland Department of Transportation, Special Transportation Project Revenue Bonds, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Series 2024A, (AMT)      5.250        08/01/54        4,045,494  
  800,000       Maryland Economic Development Corporation Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Terminal Project, Series 2019A, (AMT)      5.000        06/01/44        774,249  
  1,940,000       Maryland Economic Development Corporation Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Transportation Facilities Project, Refunding Series 2017A      5.000        06/01/35        1,975,889  
  1,500,000       Maryland Economic Development Corporation, Air Cargo Obligated Group Revenue Bonds, AFCO Airport Real Estate Group, Series 2019, (AMT)      4.000        07/01/44        1,274,022  
  1,500,000       Maryland Economic Development Corporation, Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Annapolis Mobility and Resilience Project, Senior Series 2022A      5.250        06/30/53        1,504,295  
  500,000       Maryland Economic Development Corporation, Parking Facilities Revenue Bonds Baltimore City Project, Subordinate Parking Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2018C      4.000        06/01/38        432,974  
  305,000       Maryland Economic Development Corporation, Parking Facilities Revenue Bonds Baltimore City Project, Subordinate Parking Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2018C      4.000        06/01/58        217,672  
  1,275,000       Maryland Economic Development Corporation, Parking Facilities Revenue Bonds, Baltimore City Project, Senior Parking Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2018A      5.000        06/01/58        1,234,307  
  2,915,000       Maryland Economic Development Corporation, Private Activity Revenue Bonds, Purple Line Light Rail Project, Green Series 2022B, (AMT)      5.250        06/30/52        2,845,461  
  2,000,000       Maryland Transportation Authority, Passenger Facility Charge Revenue Bonds, Baltimore/Washington Internatonal Thurgood Marshall Airport Project, Series 2019, (AMT)      4.000        06/01/39        1,868,824  
  1,000,000       Maryland Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Transportation Facilities Projects, Series 2021A      5.000        07/01/46        1,021,502  
  3,000,000       Maryland Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Transportation Facilities Projects, Series 2021A      5.000        07/01/51        3,042,913  
  40,000       New York Transportation Development Corporation, New York, Special Facility Revenue Bonds, American Airlines, Inc. John F Kennedy International Airport Project, Refunding Series 2016, (AMT)      5.000        08/01/26        40,000  

 

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See Notes to Financial Statements.


 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    TRANSPORTATION (continued)         
$ 340,000       New York Transportation Development Corporation, New York, Special Facility Revenue Bonds, American Airlines, Inc. John F Kennedy International Airport Project, Refunding Series 2016, (AMT)      5.000%        08/01/31      $   338,730  
  1,260,000       Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Elizabeth River Crossing OPCO, LLC Project, Refunding Senior Lien Series 2022, (AMT)      3.000        01/01/41        966,274  

 

 

 
    TOTAL TRANSPORTATION            28,346,135  
   

 

 
    U.S. GUARANTEED - 1.6% (e)         
  305,000       Baltimore, Maryland, Revenue Bonds, Water Projects, Refunding Series 1998A - FGIC Insured, (ETM)      5.000        07/01/28        312,991  
  255,000       Maryland Economic Development Corporation, Student Housing Revenue Bonds, University of Maryland - Baltimore Project, Refunding Senior Lien Series 2015, (Pre-refunded 7/01/25)      5.000        07/01/31        255,370  
  475,000       Maryland Economic Development Corporation, Student Housing Revenue Bonds, University of Maryland - Baltimore Project, Refunding Senior Lien Series 2015, (Pre-refunded 7/01/25)      5.000        07/01/35        475,688  
  455,000       Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Helix Health, Series 1997 - AMBAC Insured, (ETM)      5.000        07/01/27        462,485  
  235,000       Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Maryland Institute College of Art, Series 2017, (Pre-refunded 6/01/26)      5.000        06/01/42        239,637  
  1,500,000       Washington County County Commissioners, Maryland, Revenue Bonds, Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries Project, Series 2019B, (Pre-refunded 1/01/29)      5.000        01/01/30        1,600,741  
  780,000       Wylie Independent School District, Collin County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, School Building Series 2015B, (Pre-refunded 8/15/25)      0.000        08/15/49        287,634  

 

 

 
    TOTAL U.S. GUARANTEED            3,634,546  
   

 

 
    UTILITIES - 5.2%         
  2,000,000       Baltimore, Maryland, Revenue Bonds, Wastewater Projects, Refunding Series 2022A      5.250        07/01/47        2,091,692  
  1,500,000       Baltimore, Maryland, Revenue Bonds, Wastewater Projects, Series 2019A      5.000        07/01/49        1,517,850  
  1,500,000       Baltimore, Maryland, Revenue Bonds, Water Projects, Subordinate Series 2014A      5.000        07/01/44        1,499,960  
  2,150,000       Beaver County Industrial Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Pollution Control Revenue Bonds, FirstEnergy Generation Project, Refunding Series 2006A, (Mandatory Put 7/01/33)      4.750        01/01/35        2,195,181  
  2,000,000       Maryland Economic Development Corporation, Revenue Bonds, Constellation Energy Group, Inc. Projects, Adjustable Mode, Refunding Series 2006B, (Mandatory Put 4/03/28)      4.100        10/01/36        2,026,297  
  1,000,000     (b)   Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewerage Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding Senior Lien Series 2020A      5.000        07/01/30        1,025,080  
  2,000,000     (b)   Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewerage Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding Senior Lien Series 2020A      5.000        07/01/47        1,897,807  

 

 

 
    TOTAL UTILITIES            12,253,867  
   

 

 
    TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS
(Cost $247,954,220)
           234,893,885  
   

 

 
    TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $247,954,220)
           234,893,885  
   

 

 
    OTHER ASSETS & LIABILITIES, NET - (0.0)%            (975)  
   

 

 
    NET ASSETS - 100%          $ 234,892,910  
   

 

 

 

AMT   Alternative Minimum Tax
ETM   Escrowed to maturity

 

(a)

 

 

Defaulted security. A security whose issuer has failed to fully pay principal and/or interest when due, or is under the protection of bankruptcy.

(b)   Security is exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities are deemed liquid and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, which are normally those transactions with qualified institutional buyers. As of the end of the reporting period, the aggregate value of these securities is $13,924,301 or 5.9% of Total Investments.
(c)   Floating or variable rate security includes the reference rate and spread, unless the variable rate is based on the underlying asset of the security. Coupon rate reflects the rate at period end.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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(d)   When-issued or delayed delivery security.
(e)   Backed by an escrow or trust containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency securities, which ensure the timely payment of principal and interest.

 

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See Notes to Financial Statements.


Portfolio of Investments May 31, 2025

New Mexico

 

    PRINCIPAL         DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  

 

 

 
    LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS - 95.9%         
    MUNICIPAL BONDS - 95.9%         
    EDUCATION AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS - 8.9%         
$ 2,235,000       Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico, Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Albuquerque Acadamy Project, Refunding Series 2020      4.000%        09/01/40      $   2,049,763  
  685,000       New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Revenue Bonds, Series 2019 - AGM Insured      4.000        12/01/37        667,495  
  535,000       New Mexico State University, Revenue Bonds, Refunding & Improvement Series 2017A      5.000        04/01/42        538,299  
  1,000,000       University of New Mexico, Revenue Bonds, System Improvement Series 2023 - AGM Insured      5.250        06/01/49        1,037,980  
  1,700,000       University of New Mexico, Revenue Bonds, System Improvement Series 2023 - AGM Insured      5.500        06/01/53        1,782,815  

 

 

 
    TOTAL EDUCATION AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS            6,076,352  
   

 

 
    HEALTH CARE - 11.1%         
  400,000       Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Series 2020A      4.000        02/01/50        329,597  
  1,000,000       Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, CommonSpirit Health, Series 2019A-2 - BAM Insured      4.000        08/01/49        839,634  
  1,000,000       New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Series 2017A      4.000        08/01/36        967,060  
  1,000,000       New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Series 2017A      4.000        08/01/46        862,493  
  1,010,000       New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Series 2017A      5.000        08/01/46        996,592  
  240,000       New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Series 2019A      5.000        08/01/44        237,715  
  1,300,000       New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Series 2019A      4.000        08/01/48        1,104,472  
  1,500,000       New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council, Hospital Revenue Bonds, San Juan Regional Medical Center, Refunding & Improvement Series 2020      4.000        06/01/34        1,442,820  
  785,000       New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council, Hospital Revenue Bonds, San Juan Regional Medical Center, Refunding & Improvement Series 2020      4.000        06/01/35        746,073  

 

 

 
    TOTAL HEALTH CARE            7,526,456  
   

 

 
    HOUSING/SINGLE FAMILY - 4.2%         
  295,000       New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority, Single Family Mortgage Program Bonds, Class 1 Series 2018C      3.875        07/01/43        264,091  
  1,380,000       New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority, Single Family Mortgage Program Bonds, Class 1 Series 2019C      3.600        07/01/44        1,153,695  
  745,000       New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority, Single Family Mortgage Program Bonds, Class 1 Series 2021A      2.300        07/01/46        464,261  
  115,000       New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority, Single Family Mortgage Program Bonds, Class 1 Series 2021C      2.250        07/01/46        70,431  
  1,235,000       New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority, Single Family Mortgage Program Bonds, Class 1 Series 2022A      2.550        09/01/42        892,221  

 

 

 
    TOTAL HOUSING/SINGLE FAMILY            2,844,699  
   

 

 
    LONG-TERM CARE - 1.9%         
  1,365,000       Santa Fe, New Mexico, Retirement Facilities Revenue Bonds, EL Castillo Retirement Residences Project, Series 2012      5.000        05/15/42        1,299,290  

 

 

 
    TOTAL LONG-TERM CARE            1,299,290  
   

 

 
    TAX OBLIGATION/GENERAL - 8.7%         
  1,000,000       Albuquerque Municipal School District 12, Bernalillo and Sandoval Counties, New Mexico, General Obligation Bonds, School Building Series 2018      5.000        08/01/36        1,032,775  
  200,000       Albuquerque Municipal School District 12, Bernalillo and Sandoval Counties, New Mexico, General Obligation Bonds, School Series 2025A      5.000        08/01/40        211,460  
  250,000     (a)   Albuquerque, New Mexico, General Obligation Bonds, Storm Sewer Series 2025B      5.000        07/01/41        264,895  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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New Mexico

 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    TAX OBLIGATION/GENERAL (continued)         
$ 2,400,000       Central New Mexico Community College, Bernalillo and Sandoval Counties, New Mexico, General Obligation Bonds, Limited Tax Series 2023      4.000%        08/15/37      $   2,381,432  
  1,000,000       Puerto Rico, General Obligation Bonds, Restructured Series 2022A-1      4.000        07/01/46        822,486  
  515,000       Silver City Consolidated School District 1, Grant County, New Mexico, General Obligation Bonds, School Building Series 2017      4.000        08/01/37        515,181  
  675,000       Silver Consolidated School District 1, Grant County, New Mexico, General Obligation Bonds, School Building Series 2019      4.000        08/01/37        676,639  

 

 

 
    TOTAL TAX OBLIGATION/GENERAL            5,904,868  
   

 

 
    TAX OBLIGATION/LIMITED - 34.2%         
  1,195,000       Albuquerque, New Mexico, Gross Receipts Tax Revenue Bonds, Improvement Series 2015A      5.000        07/01/37        1,195,891  
  755,000       Albuquerque, New Mexico, Gross Receipts Tax Revenue Bonds, Improvement Series 2022B      5.000        07/01/41        793,985  
  825,000       Aspire Public Improvement District, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Special Levy Revenue Bonds, Series 2024      5.300        10/01/53        745,504  
  515,000       Bernalillo County, New Mexico, Gross Receipts Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 1996B - NPFG Insured      5.700        04/01/27        542,185  
  415,000       Boulders Public Improvement District, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Special Levy Revenue Bonds, Series 2013      7.250        10/01/43        415,357  
  200,000       Boulders Public Improvement District, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Special Levy Revenue Bonds, Series 2015      5.750        10/01/44        193,672  
  600,000       Colfax County, New Mexico, Gross Receipts Tax Revenue Bonds, Improvement Series 2015 - BAM Insured      4.000        08/01/35        590,858  
  500,000       Government of Guam, Business Privilege Tax Bonds, Refunding Series 2015D      5.000        11/15/39        492,440  
  780,000       Guam Government, Limited Obligation Section 30 Revenue Bonds, Series 2016A      5.000        12/01/46        771,060  
  1,000,000       Los Diamantes Public Improvement District, New Mexico, Revenue Bonds, Rio Rancho Special Levy Improvement Series 2024 - BAM Insured      4.125        10/01/53        870,813  
  125,000       Los Lunas, Valencia County, New Mexico, Gross Receipts Tax Revenue Bonds, Improvment Series 2016      3.000        04/01/41        99,567  
  500,000       Lower Petroglyphs Public Improvements District, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Special Levy Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2018      5.000        10/01/38        479,162  
  230,000       Matching Fund Special Purpose Securitization Corporation, Virgin Islands, Revenue Bonds, Series 2022A      5.000        10/01/39        220,800  
  675,000       McKinley County, New Mexico, Gross Receipts Revenue Bonds, Tax Improvement Series 2023 - BAM Insured      4.250        06/01/47        611,260  
  805,000       Mesa Del Sol Public Improvement District 1, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Special Levy Revenue Bonds, Series 2013      7.000        10/01/33        804,825  
  1,000,000       Montecito Estates Public Improvement District, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Special Levy Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2016      4.000        10/01/37        975,378  
  3,850,000       Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Restructured 2018A-1      0.000        07/01/46        1,235,982  
  1,000,000       Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Restructured 2018A-1      4.750        07/01/53        915,795  
  700,000       Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Taxable Restructured Cofina Project Series 2019A-2      4.784        07/01/58        627,555  
  500,000       Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Gross Receipts Tax Revenue Bonds, Shared Gross Receipts Improvement Series 2025      5.000        06/01/43        514,816  
  500,000       Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Gross Receipts Tax Revenue Bonds, Shared Gross Receipts Improvement Series 2025      5.000        06/01/44        512,905  
  770,000       Roswell, New Mexico, Gross Receipts Tax Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2017      4.000        08/01/34        773,092  
  970,000       Saltillo Public Improvement District, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Special Levy Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2018 - BAM Insured      4.000        10/01/37        945,811  
  1,015,000       San Juan County, New Mexico, Gross Receipts Tax Revenue Bonds, Improvement Series 2015B      5.000        06/15/33        1,016,020  

 

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See Notes to Financial Statements.


 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    TAX OBLIGATION/LIMITED (continued)         
$ 1,080,000       Santa Fe County, New Mexico, Correctional System Gross Receipts Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 1997 - AGM Insured      6.000%        02/01/27      $   1,114,385  
  500,000       Santa Fe, New Mexico, Gross Receipts Tax Revenue Bonds Improvement Senior Lien Series 2018A      5.000        06/01/36        515,494  
  400,000       Santa Fe, New Mexico, Gross Receipts Tax Revenue Bonds Improvement Senior Lien Series 2018A      5.000        06/01/37        411,069  
  1,000,000       Ventana West Public Improvement District, New Mexico, Special Levy Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2015 - BAM Insured      4.000        08/01/33        991,997  
  1,760,000       Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Gross Receipts Taxes Loan Note, Refunding Series 2012A - AGM Insured      5.000        10/01/32        1,764,438  
  1,000,000       Volterra Public Improvement District, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Special Levy Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2024 - BAM Insured      4.000        10/01/43        897,907  
  5,000     (b)   Winrock Town Center Tax Increment Development District 1, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Gross Receipts Tax Increment Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2022      3.750        05/01/28        4,944  
  500,000     (b)   Winrock Town Center Tax Increment Development District 1, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Gross Receipts Tax Increment Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2022      4.000        05/01/33        473,961  
  752,000     (b)   Winrock Town Center Tax Increment Development District 1, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Gross Receipts Tax Increment Bonds, Subordinate Lien Series 2020      8.000        05/01/40        731,906  

 

 

 
    TOTAL TAX OBLIGATION/LIMITED            23,250,834  
   

 

 
    U.S. GUARANTEED - 3.8% (c)         
  1,000,000       Clayton, New Mexico, Jail Project Revenue Bonds, Refunding & Improvement Series 2015, (Pre-refunded 11/01/25)      5.000        11/01/29        1,007,902  
  1,550,000       New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Series 2015A, (Pre-refunded 8/01/25)      5.000        08/01/44        1,553,997  

 

 

 
    TOTAL U.S. GUARANTEED            2,561,899  
   

 

 
    UTILITIES - 23.1%         
  1,000,000       Albuquerque Benralillo County Water Utility Authority, New Mexico, Joint Water and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Refunding & Improvement Senior Lien Series 2017      5.000        07/01/32        1,030,814  
  1,970,000       Albuquerque, New Mexico, Refuse Removal and Disposal Revenue Bonds, Series 2020      4.000        07/01/43        1,813,677  
  750,000       Guam Government Waterworks Authority, Water and Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2017      5.000        07/01/37        754,760  
  1,015,000       Guam Government Waterworks Authority, Water and Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2016      5.000        07/01/36        1,019,671  
  500,000       Guam Power Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2022A      5.000        10/01/44        504,286  
  550,000       Guam Power Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2024A      5.000        10/01/35        599,385  
  450,000       New Mexico Finance Authority, Public Project Revolving Fund Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2018D      5.000        06/01/37        461,303  
  975,000       New Mexico Finance Authority, Public Project Revolving Fund Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2020B      3.000        06/01/40        808,259  
  1,000,000       New Mexico Finance Authority, Public Project Revolving Fund Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2022C      5.000        06/01/42        1,045,434  
  1,305,000       New Mexico Finance Authority, Public Project Revolving Fund Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2023A-1      5.000        06/01/41        1,380,574  
  1,000,000       New Mexico Finance Authority, Public Project Revolving Fund Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2023B      5.250        06/01/48        1,045,725  
  1,000,000       New Mexico Finance Authority, Public Project Revolving Fund Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2025A-1      5.000        06/01/49        1,026,587  
  715,000       New Mexico Finance Authority, Public Project Revolving Fund Revenue Bonds, Subordinate Lien Series 2024A      5.000        06/15/44        747,221  
  800,000     (b)   Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewerage Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding Senior Lien Series 2021B      5.000        07/01/33        819,101  
  705,000       Roswell, New Mexico, Joint Water and Sewerage Revenue Bonds, Improvement Series 2017 - BAM Insured      5.000        06/01/37        712,394  
  500,000       Santa Fe, New Mexico, Net Wastewater Utility System Environmental Services Gross Receipts Tax Improvement Revenue Bonds, Climate Certified Green Series 2019      4.000        06/01/37        500,128  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments May 31, 2025 (continued)

New Mexico

 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    UTILITIES (continued)         
$ 1,500,000       Santa Fe, New Mexico, Water Utility System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2016      4.000%        06/01/39      $   1,457,286  

 

 

 
    TOTAL UTILITIES            15,726,605  
   

 

 
    TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS
(Cost $68,881,759)
           65,191,003  
   

 

 
    TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $68,881,759)
           65,191,003  
   

 

 
PRINCIPAL         DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  

 

 

 
    SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.5%         
    MUNICIPAL BONDS - 0.5%         
    HEALTH CARE - 0.5%         
$ 385,000     (d),(e)   New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Series 2008B      3.000        08/01/34      $ 385,000  

 

 

 
    TOTAL HEALTH CARE            385,000  
   

 

 
    TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $385,000)
           385,000  
   

 

 
    TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 96.4%
(Cost $69,266,759)
           65,576,003  
   

 

 
    OTHER ASSETS & LIABILITIES, NET - 3.6%            2,422,813  
   

 

 
    NET ASSETS - 100%          $ 67,998,816  
   

 

 

 

(a)   When-issued or delayed delivery security.
(b)   Security is exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities are deemed liquid and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, which are normally those transactions with qualified institutional buyers. As of the end of the reporting period, the aggregate value of these securities is $2,029,912 or 3.1% of Total Investments.
(c)   Backed by an escrow or trust containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency securities, which ensure the timely payment of principal and interest.
(d)   Floating or variable rate security includes the reference rate and spread, unless the variable rate is based on the underlying asset of the security. Coupon rate reflects the rate at period end.
(e)   Investment has a maturity of greater than one year, but has variable rate and/or demand features which qualify it as a short-term investment. The rate disclosed, as well as the reference rate and spread, where applicable, is that in effect as of the end of the reporting period. This rate changes periodically based on market conditions or a specified market index.

 

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See Notes to Financial Statements.


Portfolio of Investments May 31, 2025

Pennsylvania

 

    PRINCIPAL         DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  

 

 

 
    LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS - 94.6%         
    MUNICIPAL BONDS - 94.6%         
    CONSUMER STAPLES - 0.4%         
$ 1,345,000       Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, Procter & Gamble Paper Project, Series 2001, (AMT)      5.375%        03/01/31      $   1,475,014  

 

 

 
    TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES            1,475,014  
   

 

 
    EDUCATION AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS - 12.7%         
  730,000       Allegheny County Higher Education Building Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Robert Morris University, Series 2016      5.000        10/15/34        702,303  
  480,000       Allegheny County Higher Education Building Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Robert Morris University, Series 2017      5.000        10/15/37        442,353  
  1,300,000       Allegheny County Higher Education Building Authority, Pennsylvania, University Revenue Bonds, Duquesne University, Series 2024      5.000        03/01/43        1,321,459  
  2,000,000       Bucks County Industrial Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, George School Project, Series 2019      3.000        09/15/49        1,458,622  
  1,205,000       Bucks County Industrial Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, School Lane Charter School Project, Series 2016      5.125        03/15/36        1,209,664  
  305,000       Chester County Industrial Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Avon Grove Charter School Revenue Bonds, Series 2017A      5.000        12/15/47        282,595  
  785,000       Crawford County Industrial Development Authority, Pennsylvania, College Revenue Bonds, Allegheny College, Series 2016      3.000        05/01/34        676,325  
  220,000       Dallas Area Municipal Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Misericordia University, Series 2014      5.000        05/01/37        208,973  
  2,715,000       Delaware County Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Villanova University, Series 2015, (Pre-refunded 8/01/25)      5.000        08/01/45        2,723,129  
  1,430,000       Erie Higher Education Building Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Gannon University, Series 2016      4.000        05/01/46        1,127,716  
  290,000       Huntingdon County General Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Juniata College, Series 2016OO2      3.125        05/01/34        255,825  
  210,000       Huntingdon County General Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Juniata College, Series 2016OO2      3.250        05/01/36        180,403  
  355,000       Huntingdon County General Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Juniata College, Series 2016OO2      3.500        05/01/41        277,725  
  1,095,000       Lackawanna County Industrial Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, University of Scranton, Series 2017      4.000        11/01/40        1,001,590  
  985,000       Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Lehigh Valley Dual Language Charter School, General Purpose Authority, Series 2023      7.000        06/01/53        1,040,421  
  1,920,000       Lycoming County Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Series 2016      3.000        10/01/37        1,631,470  
  1,250,000       McCandless IDA, Pennsylvania, University Revenue Bonds Series A and B of 2022 La Roche University      6.750        12/01/46        1,119,172  
  1,000,000       Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Germantown Academy Project, Series 2021A      4.000        10/01/41        868,804  
  1,000,000       Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Villanova University Project, Series 2024      4.000        08/01/54        855,995  
  2,100,000       Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, Education Loan Revenue Bonds, Senior Series 2020A, (AMT)      2.450        06/01/41        1,836,710  
  1,020,000       Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, Education Loan Revenue Bonds, Senior Series 2021A, (AMT)      2.625        06/01/42        904,781  
  435,000       Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, Education Loan Revenue Bonds, Senior Series 2023A, (AMT)      4.000        06/01/44        418,281  
  630,000       Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, AICUP Financing Program-Mount Aloysius College, Series 2016-004      2.625        11/01/31        551,368  
  690,000       Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, AICUP Financing Program-Mount Aloysius College, Series 2016-004      3.000        11/01/42        471,549  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments May 31, 2025 (continued)

Pennsylvania

 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    EDUCATION AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS (continued)         
$ 250,000       Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, AICUP Financing Program-Mount Aloysius College, Series 2016-004      5.000%        11/01/46      $   226,494  
  815,000       Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Bryn Mawr College, Refunding Series 2014      5.000        12/01/38        815,302  
  670,000       Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Bryn Mawr College, Refunding Series 2014      5.000        12/01/44        668,134  
  450,000       Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Drexel University, Refunding Series 2016      4.000        05/01/36        424,235  
  300,000       Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, LaSalle University, Series 2012      4.000        05/01/32        242,791  
  1,240,000       Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, LaSalle University, Series 2012      5.000        05/01/42        872,051  
  240,000       Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, Series 2012      4.000        11/01/39        214,504  
  1,200,000       Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, Series 2012      5.000        11/01/42        1,192,706  
  1,405,000       Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, Series 2015A      5.000        11/01/36        1,406,292  
  2,350,000       Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Widener University, Series 2021A      4.000        07/15/51        1,785,457  
  2,000,000       Pennsylvania State University, Revenue Bonds, Series 2022A      5.000        09/01/47        2,052,396  
  1,000,000       Pennsylvania State University, Revenue Bonds, Series 2023      5.250        09/01/48        1,044,315  
  2,000,000       Pennsylvania State University, Revenue Bonds, Series 2024      5.000        09/01/49        2,055,737  
  1,010,000       Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, La Salle University, Series 2017      5.000        05/01/37        779,927  
  1,430,000       Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Saint Joseph’s University Project, Refunding Series 2020A      4.000        11/01/45        1,208,019  
  2,000,000       Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Saint Joseph’s University Project, Series 2022      5.500        11/01/60        2,047,117  
  459,156     (a),(b)   Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, University of the Arts, Series 2017      1.750        03/15/45        270,902  
  835,000       Scranton-Lackawanna Health and Welfare Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, University of Scranton, Series 2016      5.000        11/01/37        837,457  
  1,895,000       Scranton-Lackawanna Health and Welfare Authority, Pennsylvania, University Revenue Bonds, Marywood University, Series 2016      5.000        06/01/46        1,566,170  
  1,590,000       Washington County Industrial Development Authority, Pennsylvania, College Revenue Bonds, AICUP Financing Program-Washington and Jefferson College Project, Series 2017-PP5      3.375        11/01/36        1,363,176  
  665,000       Wilkes-Barre Finance Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, University of Scranton, Series 2015A      5.000        11/01/32        668,840  
  260,000       Wilkes-Barre Finance Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, University of Scranton, Series 2015A      5.000        11/01/33        261,273  

 

 

 
    TOTAL EDUCATION AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS            43,570,528  
   

 

 
    ENERGY - 0.1%         
  400,000     (b),(c)   Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, Core Natural Resources Inc., Project, Series 2025, (AMT), (Mandatory Put 3/27/35)      5.450        01/01/51        397,837  

 

 

 
    TOTAL ENERGY            397,837  
   

 

 
    HEALTH CARE - 17.4%         
  850,000       Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Allegheny Health Network Obligated Group Issue, Series 2018A      4.000        04/01/44        736,776  
  5,105,000       Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Allegheny Health Network Obligated Group Issue, Series 2018A      4.000        04/01/44        4,527,018  
  403,000       Berks County Municipal Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Tower Health Project, Series 2024A-2      6.000        06/30/34        424,190  
  4,209,000       Berks County Municipal Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Tower Health Project, Series 2024A-3      5.000        06/30/39        3,899,682  

 

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See Notes to Financial Statements.


 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    HEALTH CARE (continued)         
$ 2,702,000     (d)   Berks County Municipal Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Tower Health Project, Series 2024B-1      0.000%        06/30/44      $    1,945,576  
  447,000       Berks County Municipal Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Tower Health Project, Taxable Series 2024A-1      8.000        06/30/34        449,768  
  5,215,000       Bucks County Industrial Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Saint Luke’s University Health Network Project, Series 2021 - BAM Insured      3.000        08/15/53        3,503,364  
  2,400,000       Butler County Hospital Authority, Pennsylvania, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Butler Health System Project, Series 2015A      5.000        07/01/39        2,156,764  
  1,130,000       Central Bradford Progress Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Guthrie Health, Series 2021B      4.000        12/01/51        969,919  
  1,000,000       Chester County Health and Education Facilities Authority, Pennsylvania, Health System Revenue Bonds, Main Line Health System, Series 2017A      4.000        10/01/37        973,191  
  1,000,000       Chester County Health and Education Facilities Authority, Pennsylvania, Health System Revenue Bonds, Main Line Health System, Series 2017A      4.000        10/01/47        850,588  
  1,000,000       Cumberland County Municipal Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Penn State Health, Series 2019      4.000        11/01/49        806,494  
  965,000       Dauphin County General Authority, Pennsylvania, Health System Revenue Bonds, Pinnacle Health System Project, Refunding Series 2016A      3.000        06/01/33        902,850  
  1,370,000       Doylestown Hospital Authority, Pennsylvania, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Series 2019A      5.000        07/01/49        1,351,725  
  300,000       Dubois Hospital Authority, Pennsylvania, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Penn Highlands Healthcare, Series 2018      5.000        07/15/48        262,585  
  1,000,000       Geisinger Authority, Montour County, Pennsylvania, Health System Revenue Bonds, Geisinger Health System, Series 2014A      5.000        06/01/41        1,000,014  
  2,625,000       Geisinger Authority, Montour County, Pennsylvania, Health System Revenue Bonds, Geisinger Health System, Series 2017A-1      5.000        02/15/45        2,595,001  
  1,000,000       Lancaster County Hospital Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Penn State Health, Series 2021      5.000        11/01/38        1,024,889  
  1,000,000       Lancaster County Hospital Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Penn State Health, Series 2021      5.000        11/01/51        972,408  
  1,730,000       Lancaster County Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Refunding Series 2016B      5.000        08/15/46        1,708,597  
  1,195,000       Lancaster County Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Series 2016A      5.000        08/15/42        1,196,328  
  1,000,000       Lehigh County General Purpose Authority, Pennsylvania, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Series 2019A      5.000        07/01/44        983,568  
  415,000       Lehigh County General Purpose Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Good Shepherd Group, Refunding Series 2016      3.000        11/01/36        342,428  
  3,435,000       Lehigh County General Purpose Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Good Shepherd Group, Refunding Series 2016      4.000        11/01/46        2,840,750  
  1,950,000       Lehigh County General Purpose Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Good Shepherd Group, Series 2021A      4.000        11/01/41        1,712,430  
  1,000,000       Montgomery County Higher Education and Health Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Thomas Jefferson University, Series 2018A      4.000        09/01/38        951,616  
  1,000,000       Montgomery County Higher Education and Health Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Thomas Jefferson University, Series 2019 - BAM Insured      4.000        09/01/44        912,928  
  625,000       Montgomery County Higher Education and Health Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Thomas Jefferson University, Series 2019      4.000        09/01/49        518,586  
  1,600,000       Montgomery County Higher Education and Health Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Thomas Jefferson University, Series 2022B      4.000        05/01/56        1,258,316  
  2,000,000       Montgomery County Higher Education and Health Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Thomas Jefferson University, Series 2022B - AGM Insured      4.000        05/01/56        1,612,185  
  1,000,000       Montgomery County Higher Education and Health Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Thomas Jefferson University, Series 2022B      5.000        05/01/57        968,451  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments May 31, 2025 (continued)

Pennsylvania

 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    HEALTH CARE (continued)         
$ 2,500,000       Northampton County General Purpose Authority, Pennsylvania, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Saint Luke’s University Health Network Project, Series 2024A-1 - AGM Insured      5.000%        08/15/49      $    2,489,246  
  2,750,000       Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Series 2020A      4.000        04/15/50        2,262,925  
  900,000       Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Thomas Jefferson University, Series 2024B-1      4.250        11/01/51        797,135  
  3,310,000       Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Series 2019      4.000        08/15/49        2,847,977  
  2,000,000       Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Pennsylvania, Hospital Revenue Bonds, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Series 2024A      5.250        07/01/49        2,079,684  
  555,000       Philadelphia Hospitals and Higher Education Facilities Authority, Pennsylvania, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Temple University Health System Obligated Group, Series of 2017      5.000        07/01/30        562,526  
  895,000       Pottsville Hospital Authority, Pennsylvania, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Series 2016B      5.000        07/01/45        867,548  
  1,205,000       Southcentral Pennsylvania General Authority, Revenue Bonds, Wellspan Health Obligated Group, Refunding Series 2023A      5.000        06/01/34        1,329,743  
  1,500,000       Union County Hospital Authority, Pennsylvania, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Evangelical Community Hospital Project, Series 2018B      5.000        08/01/48        1,462,319  
  700,000       Westmoreland County Industrial Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Excela Health Project, Series 2020A      4.000        07/01/37        643,438  

 

 

 
    TOTAL HEALTH CARE            59,701,526  
   

 

 
    HOUSING/MULTIFAMILY - 0.4%         
  1,000,000     (b)   Erie County, Industrial Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Essential Housing Revenue Bonds, Senior-CFC-Erie I LLC Erie Apartments, Series 2024A      6.750        09/01/61        950,341  
  100,000       Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, University Properties Inc. Student Housing Project at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, Series 2016A      5.000        07/01/35        94,213  
  161,000       Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Pennsylvania, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Presbyterian Homes Germantown - Morrisville Project, Series 2005A      5.625        07/01/35        164,143  

 

 

 
    TOTAL HOUSING/MULTIFAMILY            1,208,697  
   

 

 
    HOUSING/SINGLE FAMILY - 12.7%         
  3,600,000       Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2016-120      3.200        04/01/40        3,036,012  
  5,820,000       Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2016-121      3.200        10/01/41        4,791,436  
  1,520,000       Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2017-123B      3.450        10/01/32        1,495,659  
  3,000,000       Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2017-124B      3.500        10/01/37        2,695,373  
  180,000       Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2017-125B      3.700        10/01/47        145,658  
  5,000,000       Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2019-129      3.150        10/01/39        4,165,509  
  4,025,000       Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2019-130A      3.000        10/01/46        2,866,386  
  1,405,000       Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2020-133      2.350        10/01/40        1,014,062  
  5,255,000       Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2020-133      2.500        10/01/45        3,512,019  
  1,250,000       Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2021-136      2.550        10/01/51        751,128  
  5,320,000       Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Social Series 2021-134A      1.850        04/01/36        4,005,366  
  3,145,000       Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Social Series 2021-134A      2.050        04/01/41        2,097,479  
  1,930,000       Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Social Series 2021-134A      2.100        10/01/43        1,211,705  

 

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See Notes to Financial Statements.


 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    HOUSING/SINGLE FAMILY (continued)         
$ 3,040,000       Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Social Series 2021-135A      2.250%        10/01/41      $    2,094,386  
  3,435,000       Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Social Series 2021-135A      2.375        10/01/46        2,190,174  
  3,925,000       Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Social Series 2021-135A      2.500        10/01/50        2,368,176  
  2,250,000       Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Social Series 2021-137      2.600        04/01/46        1,503,111  
  1,665,000       Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Social Series 2022-138A      3.000        04/01/42        1,323,651  
  2,000,000       Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Social Series 2023-142A      4.900        10/01/46        2,016,341  
  135,000       Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Social Series 2024-144A      4.600        10/01/49        129,454  

 

 

 
    TOTAL HOUSING/SINGLE FAMILY            43,413,085  
   

 

 
    INDUSTRIALS - 1.6%         
  250,000     (a),(b),(e)   Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Exempt Facilities Revenue Bonds, KDC Agribusiness Fairless Hills LLC Project, Series 2020A-1      10.000        12/01/40        25  
  250,000     (a),(b),(e)   Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Exempt Facilities Revenue Bonds, KDC Agribusiness Fairless Hills LLC Project, Series 2020A-2, (AMT)      10.000        12/01/40        25  
  2,525,000       Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Exempt Facilities Revenue Bonds, National Gypsum Company, Refunding Series 2014, (AMT)      5.500        11/01/44        2,526,963  
  3,000,000       Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, Waste Management Inc., Project, Series 2011, (AMT), (Mandatory Put 7/01/27)      4.250        07/01/41        3,021,233  

 

 

 
    TOTAL INDUSTRIALS            5,548,246  
   

 

 
    LONG-TERM CARE - 9.4%         
  1,035,000       Adams County General Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, The Brethren Home Community Project, Series 2024A      5.000        06/01/54        953,098  
  1,000,000       Adams County General Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, The Brethren Home Community Project, Series 2024A      5.000        06/01/59        908,764  
  1,510,000       Berks County Industrial Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Healthcare Facilities Revenue Bonds, Highlands at Wyomissing, Series 2017A      5.000        05/15/42        1,463,308  
  90,000       Chester County Health and Education Facilities Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Simpson Senior Services Project, Series 2015A      5.000        12/01/35        79,686  
  860,000       Chester County Health and Education Facilities Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Simpson Senior Services Project, Series 2019      5.000        12/01/51        653,973  
  3,440,000       Chester County Health and Education Facilities Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Simpson Senior Services Project, Series 2021A      4.000        12/01/44        2,337,235  
  3,490,000       Cumberland County Municipal Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Asbury Pennsylvania Obligated Group, Refunding Series 2019      5.000        01/01/45        3,071,892  
  500,000       Cumberland County Municipal Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries Project, Series 2015      4.000        01/01/33        475,321  
  760,000       Cumberland County Municipal Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries Project, Series 2015      5.000        01/01/38        751,892  
  355,000       Cumberland County Municipal Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries Project, Series 2016      5.000        01/01/28        355,624  
  1,000,000       Cumberland County Municipal Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries Project, Series 2016      5.000        01/01/29        1,001,365  
  910,000       Cumberland County Municipal Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries Project, Series 2016      5.000        01/01/30        910,875  
  135,000       Cumberland County Municipal Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries Project, Series 2016      3.250        01/01/36        116,322  
  1,430,000       Cumberland County Municipal Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries Project, Series 2016      3.250        01/01/39        1,162,861  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments May 31, 2025 (continued)

Pennsylvania

 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    LONG-TERM CARE (continued)         
$ 285,000       Cumberland County Municipal Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries Project, Series 2019A      4.125%        01/01/38      $      260,274  
  105,000       Cumberland County Municipal Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries Project, Series 2019A      5.000        01/01/39        103,644  
  635,000       East Hempfield Township Industrial Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Willow Valley Communities Project, Refunding Series 2016      5.000        12/01/39        633,413  
  610,000       Lancaster County Hospital Authority, Pennsylvania, Health Center Revenue Bonds, Saint Anne’s Retirement Community, Inc., Series 2020      5.000        03/01/45        510,689  
  245,000       Lancaster County Hospital Authority, Pennsylvania, Health Center Revenue Bonds, Saint Anne’s Retirement Community, Inc., Series 2020      5.000        03/01/50        196,636  
  1,000,000       Lancaster County Hospital Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Landis Homes Retirement Community Project, Refunding Series 2015A      5.000        07/01/45        927,083  
  910,000       Lancaster Industrial Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Health Center Revenue Bonds, Landis Homes Retirement Community Project, Refunding Series 2021      4.000        07/01/51        706,673  
  1,400,000       Lancaster Industrial Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Health Center Revenue Bonds, Landis Homes Retirement Community Project, Refunding Series 2021      4.000        07/01/56        1,054,633  
  2,000,000       Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds Meadowood Senior Living Project Series 2018A      5.000        12/01/48        1,924,263  
  2,750,000       Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, ACTS Retirement-Life Communities, Inc. Obligated Group, Series 2016      5.000        11/15/36        2,770,127  
  500,000       Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, ACTS Retirement-Life Communities, Inc. Obligated Group, Series 2023A      5.250        11/15/53        503,380  
  1,100,000       Northampton County Industrial Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Morningstar Senior Living, Inc., Series 2019      5.000        11/01/49        931,871  
  1,800,000       Pennsylvania Economic Development Finance Authority Revenue Bonds Presbyterian Senior Living Project, Series 2021      4.000        07/01/41        1,596,948  
  500,000       Pennsylvania Economic Development Finance Authority Revenue Bonds Presbyterian Senior Living Project, Series 2021      4.000        07/01/46        417,321  
  1,000,000       Pennsylvania Economic Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Presbyterian Senior Living Project, Series 2023B-2      5.000        07/01/42        1,004,724  
  2,655,000       Westmoreland County Industrial Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Retirement Community Revenue Bonds, Redstone Presbyterian SeniorCare Obligated Group, Refunding Bonds, Series 2021      4.000        05/15/41        2,124,751  
  3,345,000       Westmoreland County Industrial Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Retirement Community Revenue Bonds, Redstone Presbyterian SeniorCare Obligated Group, Refunding Bonds, Series 2021      4.000        05/15/47        2,441,418  

 

 

 
    TOTAL LONG-TERM CARE            32,350,064  
   

 

 
    TAX OBLIGATION/GENERAL - 14.9%         
  2,040,000       Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2018C-77      5.000        11/01/43        2,073,706  
  1,080,000       Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024C-80      5.000        12/01/41        1,140,241  
  1,355,000       Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024C-80      5.000        12/01/42        1,422,481  
  1,795,000       Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024C-80      5.000        12/01/49        1,835,795  
  495,000       Allentown City School District, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, General Obligation Bonds, Limited Tax Series 2019C - BAM Insured      4.000        02/01/36        485,712  
  1,000,000       Bethel Park School District, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, General Obligation Bonds, Limited Tax Series 2024      5.000        08/01/42        1,059,300  

 

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See Notes to Financial Statements.


 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    TAX OBLIGATION/GENERAL (continued)         
$ 1,695,000       Bethel Park School District, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, General Obligation Bonds, Limited Tax Series 2024      5.000%        08/01/44      $    1,773,496  
  3,125,000       Chichester School District, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, General Obligation Bonds, Series 1999 - FGIC Insured      0.000        03/01/26        3,041,475  
  4,000,000       Coatesville Area School District, Chester County, Pennsylvania, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020A - BAM Insured      0.000        10/01/35        2,455,301  
  1,950,000       Coatesville Area School District, Chester County, Pennsylvania, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020A - BAM Insured      0.000        10/01/37        1,059,974  
  735,000       Delaware County, Pennsylvania, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024      5.000        08/01/46        754,628  
  1,000,000       Delaware County, Pennsylvania, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024      5.000        08/01/48        1,022,572  
  855,000       Fayette County, Pennsylvania, General Obligation Bonds, Notes Series 2021A - AGM Insured      2.000        11/15/43        507,153  
  1,635,000       Girard School District, Erie County, Pennsylvania, General Obligation Bonds, Series 1999B - FGIC Insured      0.000        11/15/28        1,432,858  
  1,250,000       Hatboro-Horsham School District, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023A      5.250        09/15/51        1,296,618  
  900,000       Haverford Township School District, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025      5.000        03/15/43        929,254  
  1,000,000       Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024      5.000        11/01/36        1,074,352  
  1,000,000       Lancaster, Pennsylvania, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2016 - AGM Insured      5.000        11/01/27        1,015,628  
  1,000,000       Littlestown Area School District, Adams County, Pennsylvania, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023A - BAM Insured      5.000        10/01/50        1,007,933  
  1,500,000       Middletown Area School District, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023 - BAM Insured      5.000        03/01/38        1,530,925  
  3,180,000       Pennsylvania State, General Obligation Bonds, First Series 2023      5.000        09/01/35        3,529,808  
  10,000,000       Pennsylvania State, General Obligation Bonds, First Series 2023      4.000        09/01/40        9,797,679  
  1,500,000       Philadelphia School District, Pennsylvania, General Obligation Bonds, Green Series 2023B      5.000        09/01/48        1,534,772  
  2,785,000       Philadelphia School District, Pennsylvania, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007A - NPFG Insured      5.000        06/01/34        3,068,813  
  1,000,000       Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, General Obligation Bonds, Capital Improvement Series 2025      4.250        09/01/44        921,706  
  2,000,000       State College Area School District, Centre County, Pennsylvania, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2015      5.000        03/15/40        2,001,646  
  40,000       The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Scranton, Lackawanna county, Pennsylvania, Guaranteed Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2016A      5.000        11/15/28        40,012  
  1,600,000       Washington County, Pennsylvania, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024      4.000        09/01/35        1,584,329  
  1,010,000       West Allegheny School District, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021B      2.000        09/01/26        987,706  
  900,000       West Mifflin Area School District, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, General Obligation Bonds, Limited Tax Series 2019 - BAM Insured      3.000        04/01/34        827,359  

 

 

 
    TOTAL TAX OBLIGATION/GENERAL            51,213,232  
   

 

 
    TAX OBLIGATION/LIMITED - 4.5%         
  100,000     (b)   Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Tax Revenue Bonds, 615 Waterfront Project, Senior Series 2021      6.000        05/01/42        102,320  
  100,000     (b)   Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Tax Revenue Bonds, City Center Project, Series 2018      5.000        05/01/33        101,762  
  925,000     (b)   Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Tax Revenue Bonds, City Center Project, Subordinate Series 2022      5.250        05/01/42        911,348  
  505,000     (b)   Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Tax Revenue Bonds, City Center Refunding Project, Series 2017      5.000        05/01/42        486,904  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments May 31, 2025 (continued)

Pennsylvania

 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    TAX OBLIGATION/LIMITED (continued)         
$ 1,000,000     (b)   Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Tax Revenue Bonds, Neuweiler Lofts Project, Series 2023      6.250%        05/01/42      $      960,299  
  250,000     (b)   Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Tax Revenue Bonds, Waterfront-30 E Allen Street Project, Senior Series 2024A      5.250        05/01/42        242,532  
  100,000     (b)   Chester County Industrial Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Special Obligation Bonds, Woodlands at Greystone Project, Series 2018      5.000        03/01/38        96,316  
  5,310,000       Commonwealth Financing Authority, Pennsylvania, State Appropriation Lease Bonds, Master Settlement, Series 2018 - AGM Insured      4.000        06/01/39        4,889,581  
  1,500,000       Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Motor License Fund-Enhanced Turnpike Special Revenue Bonds, Subordinate Series 2014A      4.750        12/01/37        1,515,819  
  1,000,000       Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Motor License Fund-Enhanced Turnpike Special Revenue Bonds, Subordinate Series 2014A      4.900        12/01/44        1,004,255  
  1,500,000       Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Oil Franchise Tax Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2021A      4.000        12/01/51        1,296,423  
  1,000,000       Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Oil Franchise Tax Revenue Bonds, Senior Series 2018A      5.250        12/01/44        1,017,464  
  1,012,000       Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Restructured 2018A-1      4.750        07/01/53        926,784  
  1,000,000       Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Restructured 2018A-1      5.000        07/01/58        939,556  
  355,000       Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Taxable Restructured Cofina Project Series 2019A-2      4.784        07/01/58        318,260  
  530,000       Washington County Redevelopment Authority, Pennsylvania, Tanger Outlet Victory Center Tax Increment Bonds, Series 2018      5.000        07/01/35        517,477  

 

 

 
    TOTAL TAX OBLIGATION/LIMITED            15,327,100  
   

 

 
    TRANSPORTATION - 9.3%         
  3,175,000       Allegheny County Airport Authority, Pennsylvania, Airport Revenue Bonds, Pittsburgh International Airport, Series 2021A, (AMT)      5.000        01/01/51        3,087,414  
  3,530,000       Allegheny County Airport Authority, Pennsylvania, Airport Revenue Bonds, Pittsburgh International Airport, Series 2021A, (AMT)      5.000        01/01/56        3,415,296  
  4,000,000       Allegheny County Airport Authority, Pennsylvania, Airport Revenue Bonds, Pittsburgh International Airport, Series 2025A, (AMT)      5.500        01/01/50        4,178,511  
  1,955,000       Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Bridge System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2015 - BAM Insured      4.000        07/01/35        1,955,030  
  1,000,000       Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Bridge System Revenue Bonds, Series 2017      5.000        07/01/47        1,002,548  
  1,945,000       Delaware River Port Authority, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Series 2018A      5.000        01/01/37        2,024,106  
  2,115,000       Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Private Activity Revenue Bonds, Pennsylvania Rapid Bridge Replacement Project, Series 2015, (AMT)      5.000        12/31/38        2,077,905  
  4,375,000       Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Turnpike Revenue Bonds, Capital Appreciation Series 2009E      6.375        12/01/38        4,602,313  
  665,000       Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Turnpike Revenue Bonds, Series 2023A      4.250        12/01/44        635,828  
  3,000,000       Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Turnpike Revenue Bonds, Series 2023A      5.000        12/01/48        3,057,557  
  1,000,000       Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Turnpike Revenue Bonds, Series 2024A      5.000        12/01/42        1,045,168  
  1,500,000       Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Turnpike Revenue Bonds, Series 2024C      5.000        12/01/49        1,526,649  
  2,180,000       Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Turnpike Revenue Bonds, Subordinate Series 2009C - AGM Insured      6.250        06/01/33        2,240,482  

 

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See Notes to Financial Statements.


 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    TRANSPORTATION (continued)         
$ 1,250,000       Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Airport Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2020C, (AMT)      4.000%        07/01/50      $    1,058,176  

 

 

 
    TOTAL TRANSPORTATION            31,906,983  
   

 

 
    U.S. GUARANTEED - 1.4% (f)         
  625,000       Cumberland County Municipal Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries Project, Series 2016, (Pre-refunded 1/01/26)      3.250        01/01/39        625,179  
  70,000       Cumberland County Municipal Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries Project, Series 2019A, (Pre-refunded 1/01/29)      5.000        01/01/39        74,456  
  570,000       Cumberland County Municipal Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries Project, Series 2019A, (Pre-refunded 1/01/29)      5.000        01/01/39        606,288  
  155,000       Doylestown Hospital Authority, Pennsylvania, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Series 2019A, (Pre-refunded 7/01/29)      5.000        07/01/49        165,358  
  835,000       Monroe County Hospital Authority, Pennsylvania, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Pocono Medical Center, Series 2016, (Pre- refunded 7/01/26)      5.000        07/01/41        852,420  
  50,000     (a),(b)   Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, University of the Arts, Series 2017, (Pre-refunded 3/15/28)      5.000        03/15/45        52,837  
  2,445,000       Pottsville Hospital Authority, Pennsylvania, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Series 2016B, (Pre- refunded 1/01/27)      5.000        07/01/45        2,528,252  

 

 

 
    TOTAL U.S. GUARANTEED            4,904,790  
   

 

 
    UTILITIES - 9.8%         
  1,840,000       Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, Pennsylvania, Sewer Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2015      5.000        12/01/40        1,851,607  
  1,365,000       Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, Pennsylvania, Sewer Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2015      5.000        12/01/45        1,371,935  
  2,170,000       Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, Pennsylvania, Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2018      5.000        06/01/43        2,191,397  
  935,000       Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, Pennsylvania, Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2022      5.000        06/01/53        941,009  
  1,000,000       Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, Pennsylvania, Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2024      5.000        12/01/42        1,049,146  
  50,000       Beaver County Industrial Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Pollution Control Revenue Bonds, FirstEnergy Generation Project, Refunding Series 2006A, (Mandatory Put 7/01/33)      4.750        01/01/35        51,051  
  1,000,000       Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority, Pennsylvania, Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2022A - AGM Insured      5.250        12/01/47        1,049,628  
  605,000       Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority, Pennsylvania, Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 2021 - AGM Insured      2.250        12/01/44        371,258  
  1,250,000       Clairton Municipal Authority, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Sewer Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2024B      4.375        12/01/42        1,174,428  
  430,000       Delaware County Regional Water Quality Control Authority, Pennsylvania, Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2015      5.000        05/01/40        430,395  
  1,000,000       Lehigh County Authority, Pennsylvania, Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Allentown Concession, Series 2024 - BAM Insured      4.000        12/01/46        880,670  
  1,325,000       Luzerne County Industrial Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Pennsylvania-American Water Company Project, Refunding Series 2019, (AMT), (Mandatory Put 12/03/29)      2.450        12/01/39        1,171,865  
  1,765,000       Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Exempt Facilities Revenue Bonds, York Water Company Project, Refunding Series 2019A, (AMT)      3.000        10/01/36        1,552,001  
  3,635,000       Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Exempt Facilities Revenue Bonds, York Water Company Project, Refunding Series 2019B, (AMT)      3.100        11/01/38        3,080,455  
  10,450,000       Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Pennsylvania-American Water Company, Refunding Series 2019      3.000        04/01/39        8,613,061  
  1,000,000       Philadelphia Gas Works, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, 1998 General Ordinance, Fifteenth Series 2017      5.000        08/01/37        1,015,129  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments May 31, 2025 (continued)

Pennsylvania

 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    UTILITIES (continued)         
$ 1,500,000       Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Water and Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Series 2019B      5.000%        11/01/54      $    1,490,175  
  1,000,000       Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Water and Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Series 2022C      5.000        06/01/38        1,059,688  
  1,510,000       Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority, Pennsylvania, Water and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, First Lien Series 2023A - AGM Insured      5.000        09/01/42        1,570,887  
  1,000,000       Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority, Pennsylvania, Water and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, First Lien Series 2023A - AGM Insured      4.250        09/01/53        883,620  
  1,000,000       Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority, Pennsylvania, Water and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, First Lien Series 2025A      5.250        09/01/50        1,042,604  
  1,000,000       Upper Allegheny Joint Sanitary Authority, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Sewer Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2019A - AGM Insured      3.000        09/01/44        776,217  

 

 

 
    TOTAL UTILITIES            33,618,226  
   

 

 
    TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS
(Cost $359,714,105)
           324,635,328  
   

 

 
PRINCIPAL         DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  

 

 

 
    VARIABLE RATE SENIOR LOAN INTERESTS - 0.0%         
    CAPITAL GOODS - 0.0%         
$ 64,338     (a),(e)   KDC Agribusiness Fairless Hills LLC      12.000        09/17/25      $ 7  

 

 

 
    TOTAL CAPITAL GOODS            7  
   

 

 
   

TOTAL VARIABLE RATE SENIOR LOAN INTERESTS

(Cost $64,338)

           7  
   

 

 
    TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $359,778,443)
           324,635,335  
   

 

 
    OTHER ASSETS & LIABILITIES, NET - 5.4%            18,573,169  
   

 

 
    NET ASSETS - 100%          $  343,208,504  
   

 

 

 

AMT   Alternative Minimum Tax
(a)   Defaulted security. A security whose issuer has failed to fully pay principal and/or interest when due, or is under the protection of bankruptcy.
(b)   Security is exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities are deemed liquid and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, which are normally those transactions with qualified institutional buyers. As of the end of the reporting period, the aggregate value of these securities is $4,573,448 or 1.4% of Total Investments.
(c)   Floating or variable rate security includes the reference rate and spread, unless the variable rate is based on the underlying asset of the security. Coupon rate reflects the rate at period end.
(d)   Step-up coupon bond, a bond with a coupon that increases (“steps up”), usually at regular intervals, while the bond is outstanding. The rate shown is the coupon as of the end of the reporting period.
(e)   For fair value measurement disclosure purposes, investment classified as Level 3.
(f)   Backed by an escrow or trust containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency securities, which ensure the timely payment of principal and interest.

 

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See Notes to Financial Statements.


 

Portfolio of Investments May 31, 2025

Virginia

 

    PRINCIPAL         DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  

 

 

 
    LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS - 97.3%         
    MUNICIPAL BONDS - 97.3%         
    CONSUMER STAPLES - 2.0%         
$ 235,000       Guam Economic Development & Commerce Authority, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2007A      5.250%        06/01/32      $    227,194  
  600,000       Guam Economic Development & Commerce Authority, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2007A      5.625        06/01/47        551,138  
  6,155,000       Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation of Virginia, Tobacco Settlement Asset Backed Bonds, Series 2007B1      5.000        06/01/47        5,321,004  
  5,055,000       Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation of Virginia, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2007B2      5.200        06/01/46        4,526,252  

 

 

 
    TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES            10,625,588  
   

 

 
    EDUCATION AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS - 8.1%         
  1,685,000       Alexandria Industrial Development Authority, Virginia, Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Episcopal High School, Series 2017      4.000        01/01/40        1,575,755  
  1,480,000       Farmville Industrial Development Authority, Virginia, Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Convocation Center Project, Series 2021 - AGM Insured, (Mandatory Put 7/01/43)      5.375        07/01/53        1,515,708  
  1,455,000       Industrial Development Authority of the City of Lexington, Virginia, Washington and Lee University, Educational Facility Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2018A      5.000        01/01/48        1,465,259  
  1,500,000       Loudoun County Industrial Development Authority, Virginia, Multi-Modal Revenue Bonds, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Series 2022A      4.000        10/01/52        1,345,119  
  2,000,000       Madison County Industrial Development Authority, Virginia, Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Woodberry Forest School, Series 2021      3.000        10/01/50        1,423,283  
  500,000       Montgomery County Economic Development Authority, Virginia, Revenue Bonds, Virginia Tech Foundation, Refunding Series 2017A      4.000        06/01/37        491,177  
  750,000       Roanoke Economic Development Authority, Virginia, Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Lynchburg College, Series 2018A      5.000        09/01/43        689,777  
  600,000     (a)   Salem Economic Development Authority, Virginia, Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Roanoke College, Series 2025      6.000        04/01/50        616,046  
  2,500,000       The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia, General Pledge Revenue Bonds, Green Series 2015A-2      5.000        04/01/45        2,502,453  
  9,355,000       The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia, General Pledge Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2017A      5.000        04/01/39        9,517,342  
  5,000,000       The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia, General Pledge Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2017A      5.000        04/01/47        5,033,645  
  5,000,000       The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia, General Pledge Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2017B      5.000        04/01/46        5,038,700  
  1,790,000       Virginia College Building Authority Educational Facility, Revenue Bonds, University of Richmond Refunding Series 2024      5.000        03/01/49        1,861,984  
  1,000,000     (b)   Virginia College Building Authority, Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Marymount University Project, Green Series 2015B      5.000        07/01/45        767,339  
  3,000,000     (b)   Virginia College Building Authority, Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Marymount University Project, Refunding Series 2015A      5.000        07/01/35        2,612,400  
  4,465,000     (b)   Virginia College Building Authority, Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Marymount University Project, Refunding Series 2015A      5.000        07/01/45        3,426,170  
  1,575,000       Virginia College Building Authority, Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Washington and Lee University, Series 1998 - NPFG Insured      5.250        01/01/31        1,698,538  
  175,000       Virginia Commonwealth University, General Pledge Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2018A      5.000        11/01/38        180,882  

 

 

 
    TOTAL EDUCATION AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS            41,761,577  
   

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments May 31, 2025 (continued)

Virginia

 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    HEALTH CARE - 19.0%         
$ 1,200,000       Arlington County Industrial Development Authority, Virginia, Hospital Facility Revenue Bonds, Virginia Hospital Center, Series 2020      5.000%        07/01/31      $   1,291,115  
  1,050,000       Arlington County Industrial Development Authority, Virginia, Hospital Facility Revenue Bonds, Virginia Hospital Center, Series 2020      5.000        07/01/32        1,125,151  
  1,195,000       Arlington County Industrial Development Authority, Virginia, Hospital Facility Revenue Bonds, Virginia Hospital Center, Series 2020      4.000        07/01/38        1,169,762  
  1,075,000       Arlington County Industrial Development Authority, Virginia, Hospital Facility Revenue Bonds, Virginia Hospital Center, Series 2020      4.000        07/01/45        954,184  
  1,465,000       Arlington County Industrial Development Authority, Virginia, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Virginia Hospital Center, Series 2023A, (Mandatory Put 7/01/31)      5.000        07/01/53        1,567,858  
  1,000,000       Chesapeake Hospital Authority, Virginia, Hospital Facility Revenue Bonds, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, Series 2019      4.000        07/01/39        936,119  
  1,920,000       Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, CommonSpirit Health, Series 2019A-1      4.000        08/01/44        1,667,045  
  3,000,000       Fairfax County Industrial Development Authority, Virginia, Healthcare Revenue Bonds, Inova Health System, Refunding Series 2022      4.000        05/15/44        2,732,070  
  4,000,000       Fairfax County Industrial Development Authority, Virginia, Healthcare Revenue Bonds, Inova Health System, Series 2018A      4.000        05/15/48        3,546,024  
  5,000,000       Fairfax County Industrial Development Authority, Virginia, Healthcare Revenue Bonds, Inova Health System, Series 2024      5.000        05/15/51        5,077,112  
  3,000,000       Front Royal and Warren County Industrial Development Authority, Virginia, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Valley Health System Obligated Group, Series 2018      4.000        01/01/50        2,615,047  
  2,750,000       Henrico County Economic Development Authority, Virginia, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds, Bon Secours Mercy Health, Series 2025A-VA      5.000        11/01/48        2,767,394  
  3,500,000     (b)   Industrial Development Authority of the City of Newport News, Virginia, Health System Revenue Bonds, Riverside Health System, Series 2015A      5.330        07/01/45        3,388,931  
  5,000,000     (b)   Industrial Development Authority of the City of Newport News, Virginia, Health System Revenue Bonds, Riverside Health System, Series 2017A      5.000        07/01/46        4,810,724  
  1,000,000       Isle Economic Development Authority, Wight County, Virginia, Health System Revenue Bonds, Riverside Health System Series 2023 - AGM Insured      5.250        07/01/43        1,046,272  
  4,000,000       Lynchburg Economic Development Authority, Virginia, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Centra Health Obligated Group, Refunding Series 2017A      5.000        01/01/47        3,939,418  
  4,050,000       Lynchburg Economic Development Authority, Virginia, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Centra Health Obligated Group, Refunding Series 2021      4.000        01/01/47        3,477,433  
  3,000,000       Lynchburg Economic Development Authority, Virginia, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Centra Health Obligated Group, Refunding Series 2021 - BAM Insured      3.000        01/01/51        2,106,664  
  5,250,000       Roanoke Economic Development Authority, Virginia, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Carilion Clinic Obligated Group, Series 2020A      5.000        07/01/47        5,474,790  
  6,000,000       Roanoke Economic Development Authority, Virginia, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Carilion Clinic Obligated Group, Series 2020A      4.000        07/01/51        5,165,184  
  1,000,000       Stafford County Economic Development Authority, Virginia, Hospital Facilities Revenue Bonds, Mary Washington Healthcare Obligated Group, Refunding Series 2016      5.000        06/15/32        1,012,588  
  1,440,000       Stafford County Economic Development Authority, Virginia, Hospital Facilities Revenue Bonds, Mary Washington Healthcare Obligated Group, Refunding Series 2016      5.000        06/15/35        1,452,243  
  1,600,000       Stafford County Economic Development Authority, Virginia, Hospital Facilities Revenue Bonds, Mary Washington Healthcare Obligated Group, Refunding Series 2016      5.000        06/15/36        1,611,522  

 

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See Notes to Financial Statements.


 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    HEALTH CARE (continued)         
$ 1,360,000       Stafford County Economic Development Authority, Virginia, Hospital Facilities Revenue Bonds, Mary Washington Healthcare Obligated Group, Refunding Series 2016      4.000%        06/15/37      $   1,278,514  
  6,500,000       Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority, General Revenue Bonds, Series 2017B      5.000        07/01/46        6,509,720  
  8,500,000       Virginia Small Business Finance Authority, Healthcare Facilities Revenue Bonds, Bon Secours Mercy Health, Inc., Series 2020A      4.000        12/01/49        7,177,109  
  5,000,000       Virginia Small Business Finance Authority, Healthcare Facilities Revenue Bonds, Bon Secours Mercy Health, Inc., Series 2022A      5.000        10/01/41        5,108,735  
  1,415,000       Virginia Small Business Finance Authority, Healthcare Facilities Revenue Bonds, Bon Secours Mercy Health, Inc., Series 2022A      5.000        10/01/42        1,433,990  
  2,800,000       Virginia Small Business Finance Authority, Healthcare Facilities Revenue Bonds, Mary Washington Healthcare, Refunding Series 2025A-1      5.250        06/15/50        2,843,281  
  1,400,000       Virginia Small Business Finance Authority, Healthcare Facilities Revenue Bonds, Mary Washington Healthcare, Refunding Series 2025A-1      5.250        06/15/55        1,418,127  
  4,000,000       Virginia Small Business Finance Authority, Healthcare Facilities Revenue Bonds, Sentara Healthcare, Refunding Series 2020      4.000        11/01/38        3,784,536  
  1,150,000       Virginia Small Business Finance Authority, Healthcare Facilities Revenue Bonds, Sentara Healthcare, Refunding Series 2020      4.000        11/01/39        1,078,139  
  1,250,000       Winchester Economic Development Authority, Virginia, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Valley Health System Obligated Group, Refunding Series 2015      5.000        01/01/32        1,258,509  
  1,230,000       Winchester Economic Development Authority, Virginia, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Valley Health System Obligated Group, Refunding Series 2015      5.000        01/01/34        1,236,493  
  5,000,000       Winchester Economic Development Authority, Virginia, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Valley Health System Obligated Group, Refunding Series 2015      4.000        01/01/37        4,833,942  
  1,215,000       Winchester Economic Development Authority, Virginia, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Valley Health System Obligated Group, Refunding Series 2015      5.000        01/01/44        1,192,944  
  500,000       Winchester Economic Development Authority, Virginia, Revenue Bonds, Valley Health System Obligated Group Series 2024A      5.000        01/01/42        510,800  

 

 

 
    TOTAL HEALTH CARE            98,599,489  
   

 

 
    HOUSING/MULTIFAMILY - 5.7%         
  2,000,000       Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority, Virginia, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Dominion Square North Project, Series 2023, (Mandatory Put 1/01/28)      5.000        01/01/45        2,064,479  
  1,110,000     (b)   Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority, Virginia, Multi- Family Housing Revenue Bonds, American Tobacco Apartments, Series 2017      5.550        01/01/37        1,051,108  
  1,510,000       Virginia Housing Development Authority, Rental Housing Bonds, Series 2015A      3.500        03/01/35        1,423,154  
  1,790,000       Virginia Housing Development Authority, Rental Housing Bonds, Series 2015A      3.625        03/01/39        1,559,301  
  1,000,000       Virginia Housing Development Authority, Rental Housing Bonds, Series 2015C      4.000        08/01/45        878,601  
  2,585,000       Virginia Housing Development Authority, Rental Housing Bonds, Series 2015E      3.750        12/01/40        2,276,888  
  1,500,000       Virginia Housing Development Authority, Rental Housing Bonds, Series 2016B      3.350        05/01/36        1,393,774  
  1,710,000       Virginia Housing Development Authority, Rental Housing Bonds, Series 2017A      3.875        03/01/47        1,454,896  
  3,000,000       Virginia Housing Development Authority, Rental Housing Bonds, Series 2019A      3.600        09/01/39        2,613,640  
  1,250,000       Virginia Housing Development Authority, Rental Housing Bonds, Series 2020E      2.300        07/01/40        897,049  
  1,745,000       Virginia Housing Development Authority, Rental Housing Bonds, Series 2020G      2.200        09/01/40        1,225,789  
  2,000,000       Virginia Housing Development Authority, Rental Housing Bonds, Series 2021B      2.400        03/01/46        1,281,595  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments May 31, 2025 (continued)

Virginia

 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    HOUSING/MULTIFAMILY (continued)         
$ 2,000,000       Virginia Housing Development Authority, Rental Housing Bonds, Series 2021K      2.375%        12/01/41      $   1,405,015  
  1,000,000       Virginia Housing Development Authority, Rental Housing Bonds, Series 2022F      5.000        10/01/52        1,003,559  
  1,895,000       Virginia Housing Development Authority, Rental Housing Bonds, Series 2023E      5.250        10/01/63        1,919,765  
  1,000,000       Virginia Housing Development Authority, Rental Housing Bonds, Series 2024A      4.450        09/01/44        969,863  
  2,000,000       Virginia Housing Development Authority, Rental Housing Bonds, Series 2024D      4.500        08/01/54        1,835,815  
  2,750,000       Williamsburg Economic Development Authority, Virginia, Student Housing Revenue Bonds, Provident Group - Williamsburg Properties LLC - William and Mary Project Series 2023A - AGM Insured      5.250        07/01/53        2,850,537  
  1,500,000       Williamsburg Economic Development Authority, Virginia, Student Housing Revenue Bonds, Provident Group - Williamsburg Properties LLC - William and Mary Project Series 2023A - AGM Insured      4.375        07/01/63        1,354,332  

 

 

 
    TOTAL HOUSING/MULTIFAMILY            29,459,160  
   

 

 
    HOUSING/SINGLE FAMILY - 1.1%         
  1,000,000       Virginia Housing Development Authority, Commonwealth Mortgage Bonds, Series 2023E-4      4.450        07/01/45        974,227  
  1,650,000       Virginia Housing Development Authority, Commonwealth Mortgage Bonds, Series 2023E-I      4.600        10/01/54        1,559,588  
  850,000       Virginia Housing Development Authority, Commonwealth Mortgage Bonds, Series 2023E-II      4.400        10/01/44        819,352  
  1,150,000       Virginia Housing Development Authority, Commonwealth Mortgage Bonds, Series 2024D      4.500        07/01/45        1,116,732  
  1,000,000       Virginia Housing Development Authority, Commonwealth Mortgage Bonds, Series 2024F-1      4.950        07/01/45        996,850  

 

 

 
    TOTAL HOUSING/SINGLE FAMILY            5,466,749  
   

 

 
    INDUSTRIALS - 0.4%         
  2,050,000       Amelia County Industrial Development Authority, Virginia, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, Waste Management Inc., Series 2002, (AMT)      1.450        04/01/27        1,946,997  

 

 

 
    TOTAL INDUSTRIALS            1,946,997  
   

 

 
    LONG-TERM CARE - 4.5%         
  2,800,000       Albemarle County, Virginia, Residential Care Facility Revenue Bonds Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge Refunding Series 2022A      4.000        06/01/49        2,395,365  
  1,650,000       Henrico County Economic Development Authority, Virginia, Residential Care Facility Revenue Bonds, Westminster Canterbury of Richmond, Refunding Series 2020      4.000        10/01/31        1,687,443  
  1,000,000       Henrico County Economic Development Authority, Virginia, Residential Care Facility Revenue Bonds, Westminster Canterbury of Richmond, Refunding Series 2020      4.000        10/01/50        861,070  
  1,000,000       Henrico County Economic Development Authority, Virginia, Residential Care Facility Revenue Bonds, Westminster Canterbury of Richmond, Series 2022A      5.000        10/01/52        998,648  
  1,000,000       James City County Economic Development Authority, Virginia, Residential Care Facility Revenue Bonds, Williamsburg Landing Inc., Refunding Series 2021A      4.000        12/01/50        752,372  
  250,000       James City County Economic Development Authority, Virginia, Residential Care Facility Revenue Bonds, Williamsburg Landing Inc., Series 2024A      6.875        12/01/58        264,850  
  615,000       James City County Economic Development Authority, Virginia, Residential Care Facility Revenue Bonds, WindsorMeade, Series 2021A      4.000        06/01/41        510,086  
  1,615,000       Lexington Industrial Development Authority, Virginia, Residential Care Facility Revenue Bonds, Kendal at Lexington Retirement Community Inc., Refunding Series 2022. Forward Delivery      4.000        01/01/42        1,421,611  
  1,000,000       Lexington Industrial Development Authority, Virginia, Residential Care Facility Revenue Bonds, Kendal at Lexington Retirement Community Inc., Refunding Series 2022. Forward Delivery      4.000        01/01/48        817,314  

 

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See Notes to Financial Statements.


 

 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    LONG-TERM CARE (continued)         
$ 2,180,000       Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority, Virginia, Fort Norfolk Retirement Community, Inc., Harbor’s Edge Project, Series 2019A      5.000%        01/01/49      $   1,830,662  
  2,665,000       Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority, Virginia, Fort Norfolk Retirement Community, Inc., Harbor’s Edge Project, Series 2019A      5.250        01/01/54        2,278,281  
  1,000,000       Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority, Virginia, Revenue Bonds, Fort Norfolk Retirement Community, Inc. - Harbor’s Edge Project, Refunding Series 2014      5.000        01/01/46        858,675  
  1,000,000       Prince William County Industrial Development Authority, Virginia, Residential Care Facility Revenue Bonds, Westminster at Lake Ridge, Refunding Series 2016      5.000        01/01/37        985,441  
  1,500,000       Prince William County Industrial Development Authority, Virginia, Residential Care Facility Revenue Bonds, Westminster at Lake Ridge, Refunding Series 2016      5.000        01/01/46        1,339,096  
  2,110,000       Suffolk Economic Development Authority, Virginia, Retirement Facilities First Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Lake Prince Center, Inc./ United Church Homes and Services Obligated Group, Refunding Series 2016      5.000        09/01/26        2,110,082  
  500,000       Suffolk Economic Development Authority, Virginia, Retirement Facilities First Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Lake Prince Center, Inc./ United Church Homes and Services Obligated Group, Refunding Series 2016      5.000        09/01/31        495,033  
  525,000       Virginia Beach Development Authority, Virginia, Residential Care Facility Revenue Bonds, Westminster Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay, Series 2023A      7.000        09/01/53        574,450  
  1,000,000       Virginia Beach Development Authority, Virginia, Residential Care Facility Revenue Bonds, Westminster Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay, Series 2023A      7.000        09/01/59        1,088,417  
  2,000,000       Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Virginia, Residential Care Facility Revenue Bonds, Lifespire, Refunding Series 2024A      5.500        12/01/54        2,017,848  

 

 

 
    TOTAL LONG-TERM CARE            23,286,744  
   

 

 
    TAX OBLIGATION/GENERAL - 5.4%         
  5,000,000       Arlington County, Virginia, General Obligation Bonds, Public Improvement Series 2023      5.000        06/15/38        5,390,617  
  2,000,000       Loudoun County, Virginia, General Obligation Bonds, Public Improvement Series 2023A      5.000        12/01/39        2,151,994  
  1,335,000       Newport News, Virginia, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding & Improvement Series 2015      3.000        07/15/33        1,248,022  
  1,000,000       Norfolk, Virginia, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Capital Improvement Series 2023A      5.000        09/01/40        1,069,922  
  6,715,000       Patterson Joint Unified School District, Stanislaus County, California, General Obligation Bonds, 2008 Election Series 2009B - AGM Insured      0.000        08/01/45        2,642,421  
  998,618       Puerto Rico, General Obligation Bonds, Restructured Series 2022A-1      5.375        07/01/25        999,328  
  2,919,572       Puerto Rico, General Obligation Bonds, Restructured Series 2022A-1      5.625        07/01/29        3,060,456  
  4,500,000       Puerto Rico, General Obligation Bonds, Restructured Series 2022A-1      0.000        07/01/33        3,050,160  
  1,000,000       Puerto Rico, General Obligation Bonds, Restructured Series 2022A-1      4.000        07/01/33        962,116  
  3,000,000       Richmond, Virginia, General Obligation Bonds, Public Improvement Series 2024C      4.000        03/01/57        2,612,660  
  2,710,000       Virginia State, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020A      4.000        06/01/30        2,841,874  
  7,110,000      

Wylie Independent School District, Collin County, Texas, General

Obligation Bonds, School Building Series 2015B

     0.000        08/15/48        2,214,457  

 

 

 
    TOTAL TAX OBLIGATION/GENERAL            28,244,027  
   

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments May 31, 2025 (continued)

Virginia

 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    TAX OBLIGATION/LIMITED - 17.5%         
$ 1,485,000       Arlington County Industrial Development Authority, Virginia, Revenue Bonds, Refunding County Projects, Series 2017      5.000%        02/15/34      $   1,535,567  
  1,495,000     (b)   Cherry Hill Community Development Authority, Virginia, Special Assesment Bonds, Potomac Shores Project, Series 2015      5.400        03/01/45        1,495,496  
  3,000,000       Chesterfield County Economic Development Authority, Virginia, Revenue Bonds, County Mobility Projects, Series 2024      5.000        04/01/48        3,064,525  
  2,000,000       Chesterfield County Economic Development Authority, Virginia, Revenue Bonds, County Mobility Projects, Series 2024      4.000        04/01/50        1,744,022  
  1,500,000     (b)   Cutalong II Community Development Authority, Louisa County, Virginia, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Cutalong II Project, Series 2022      4.500        03/01/55        1,177,065  
  1,000,000       Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, Virginia, Revenue Bonds, Metrorail Parking System Project, Series 2017      5.000        04/01/37        1,017,286  
  950,000     (b)   Farms of New Kent Community Development Authority, Virginia, Special Assessment Bonds, Refunding Series 2021A      3.750        03/01/36        887,089  
  3,000,000       Government of Guam, Business Privilege Tax Bonds, Refunding Series 2015D      5.000        11/15/33        3,011,548  
  1,000,000       Government of Guam, Business Privilege Tax Bonds, Refunding Series 2015D      5.000        11/15/35        1,002,841  
  1,000,000       Guam Government, Limited Obligation Section 30 Revenue Bonds, Series 2016A      5.000        12/01/30        1,016,354  
  1,000,000       Guam Government, Limited Obligation Section 30 Revenue Bonds, Series 2016A      5.000        12/01/34        1,010,655  
  4,000,000       Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commision, Virginia, Revenue Bonds, Hampton Roads Transportation Fund, Senior Lien Series 2020A      5.000        07/01/50        4,063,977  
  2,000,000       Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commision, Virginia, Revenue Bonds, Hampton Roads Transportation Fund, Senior Lien Series 2020A      5.250        07/01/60        2,032,553  
  3,000,000       Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission, Virginia, Hampton Roads Transportation Fund Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2018A      5.000        07/01/48        3,024,972  
  3,000,000       Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission, Virginia, Revenue Bonds, Hampton Roads Transportation Fund, Senior Lien Series 2022A      4.000        07/01/52        2,569,183  
  2,405,000       Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission, Virginia, Revenue Bonds, Hampton Roads Transportation Fund, Senior Lien Series 2024A      5.250        07/01/59        2,484,983  
  3,000,000       Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Capital Appreciation Refunding Senior Lien Series 2014A - AGM Insured      0.000        11/15/51        729,809  
  3,370,000     (b)   Lower Magnolia Green Community Development Authority, Virginia, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2015      5.000        03/01/45        3,106,813  
  765,000       Matching Fund Special Purpose Securitization Corporation, Virgin Islands, Revenue Bonds, Series 2022A      5.000        10/01/32        781,061  
  300,000     (b)   Peninsula Town Center Community Development Authority, Virginia, Special Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2018      4.500        09/01/28        300,801  
  1,300,000     (b)   Peninsula Town Center Community Development Authority, Virginia, Special Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2018      5.000        09/01/37        1,300,954  
  2,785,000     (b)   Peninsula Town Center Community Development Authority, Virginia, Special Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2018      5.000        09/01/45        2,587,513  
  81,000       Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Restructured 2018A-1      0.000        07/01/27        74,552  
  317,000       Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Restructured 2018A-1      0.000        07/01/29        269,249  
  210,000       Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Restructured 2018A-1      0.000        07/01/31        163,179  
  432,000       Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Restructured 2018A-1      0.000        07/01/33        306,193  
  3,247,000       Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Restructured 2018A-1      0.000        07/01/51        766,537  
  2,000,000       Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Restructured 2018A-1      4.750        07/01/53        1,831,590  
  9,115,000       Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Restructured 2018A-1      5.000        07/01/58        8,564,049  

 

52

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.


 

 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    TAX OBLIGATION/LIMITED (continued)         
$ 2,180,000       Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Taxable Restructured Cofina Project Series 2019A-2      4.329%        07/01/40      $   2,035,716  
  61,000       Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Taxable Restructured Cofina Project Series 2019A-2      4.536        07/01/53        52,860  
  31,000       Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Taxable Restructured Cofina Project Series 2019A-2      4.784        07/01/58        27,792  
  1,000,000     (b)   Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Federal Highway Grant Anticipation Loan Note Revenue Bonds, Series 2015      5.000        09/01/30        1,004,582  
  1,000,000     (b)   Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Federal Highway Grant Anticipation Loan Note Revenue Bonds, Series 2015      5.000        09/01/33        1,004,583  
  1,000,000       Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Gross Receipts Taxes Loan Note, Refunding Series 2006 - FGIC Insured      5.000        10/01/28        1,002,590  
  2,240,000     (b)   Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Gross Receipts Taxes Loan Note, Working Capital Series 2014A - AGM Insured      5.000        10/01/34        2,245,575  
  2,000,000     (b)   Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Frenchman’s Reef Hotel Development Hotel Occupancy Series 2024A      6.000        04/01/53        1,986,830  
  800,000     (a)   Virgin Islands Transportation & Infrastructure Corporation, Virgin Islands, Grant Anticipation Revenue Bonds, Federal Highway Grant Anticipation Revenue Loan Note, Series 2025      5.000        09/01/43        816,430  
  2,000,000       Virginia College Building Authority, Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, 21st Century Collage & Equipment Programs, Series 2023A      5.000        02/01/41        2,121,735  
  1,000,000       Virginia College Building Authority, Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, 21st Century College & Equipment Programs, Series 2016A      3.000        02/01/28        997,179  
  2,000,000       Virginia College Building Authority, Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds, 21st Century College & Equipment Programs, Series 2024A      4.000        02/01/44        1,830,771  
  500,000       Virginia Gateway Community Development Authority, Prince William County, Virginia, Special Assessment Refunding Bonds, Series 2012      5.000        03/01/30        496,629  
  2,000,000       Virginia Port Authority, Commonwealth Port Fund Revenue Bonds, Series 2023A      5.250        07/01/48        2,089,138  
  1,250,000       Virginia Public Building Authority, Public Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2019B, (AMT)      5.000        08/01/31        1,317,576  
  2,500,000       Virginia Public Building Authority, Public Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2019B, (AMT)      4.000        08/01/35        2,406,064  
  2,500,000       Virginia Public School Authority, School Financing Bonds, 1997 Resolution, Series 2022B      5.000        08/01/52        2,557,126  
  25,000       Virginia Resources Authority, Infrastructure Revenue Bonds, Pooled Financing Program, Series 2012A      5.000        11/01/42        25,017  
  1,000,000       Virginia Resources Authority, State Moral Obligation Revenue Bonds, Pooled Financing Program, Series 2024A      4.250        11/01/49        946,760  
  1,330,000     (b)   Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Tourism Development Financing Program Revenue Bonds, Virginia Beach Oceanfront South Hotel Project, Senior Series 2020A-1      8.000        10/01/43        1,279,724  
  1,000,000       Virginia Transportation Board, Transportation Revenue Bonds, Capital Projects, Series 2017      4.000        05/15/42        928,296  
  2,000,000       Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Dedicated Revenue Bonds, Green Series 2021A      4.000        07/15/43        1,815,999  
  9,530,000       Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Second Lien Dedicated Revenue Bonds, Sustainability- Climate Transition, Series 2024A      5.250        07/15/59        9,770,001  

 

 

 
    TOTAL TAX OBLIGATION/LIMITED            90,679,389  
   

 

 
    TRANSPORTATION - 23.4%         
  350,000       Capital Region Airport Commission, Virginia, Airport Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2016A      4.000        07/01/36        347,385  
  3,580,000       Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel District, Virginia, General Resolution Revenue Bonds, First Tier Series 2016 - AGM Insured      5.000        07/01/41        3,597,354  
  1,830,000       Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel District, Virginia, General Resolution Revenue Bonds, First Tier Series 2016      5.000        07/01/46        1,806,455  
  3,000,000       Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel District, Virginia, General Resolution Revenue Bonds, First Tier Series 2016      5.000        07/01/51        2,924,836  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments May 31, 2025 (continued)

Virginia

 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    TRANSPORTATION (continued)         
$ 3,000,000       Chesapeake, Virginia, Transportation System Senior Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Capital Appreciation Series 2012B      4.750%        07/15/32      $   3,086,925  
  1,055,000       Chesapeake, Virginia, Transportation System Senior Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Capital Appreciation Series 2012B      4.875        07/15/40        1,054,154  
  1,755,000       Chesapeake, Virginia, Transportation System Senior Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Capital Appreciation Series 2012B - AGM Insured      4.875        07/15/40        1,781,354  
  2,695,000       Chesapeake, Virginia, Transportation System Senior Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2024 - AGM Insured      4.000        07/15/47        2,404,225  
  1,610,000       Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Virginia, Dulles Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Dulles Metrorail & Capital improvement Projects, Refunding & Subordinate Lien Series 2019B      4.000        10/01/49        1,369,578  
  2,500,000       Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Virginia, Dulles Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Dulles Metrorail & Capital improvement Projects, Refunding & Subordinate Lien Series 2019B - AGM Insured      4.000        10/01/53        2,134,451  
  2,000,000       Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Virginia, Dulles Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Dulles Metrorail & Capital Improvement Projects, Refunding Second Senior Lien Series 2022A - AGM Insured      4.000        10/01/52        1,686,554  
  4,200,000       Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Virginia, Dulles Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Dulles Metrorail & Capital improvement Projects, Second Senior Lien Series 2009B - AGC Insured      0.000        10/01/26        4,013,598  
  5,850,000       Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Virginia, Dulles Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Dulles Metrorail & Capital improvement Projects, Second Senior Lien Series 2009B - AGC Insured      0.000        10/01/34        3,960,250  
  13,000,000       Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Virginia, Dulles Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Dulles Metrorail & Capital improvement Projects, Second Senior Lien Series 2009B - AGC Insured      0.000        10/01/36        7,901,213  
  3,300,000       Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Virginia, Dulles Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Dulles Metrorail Capital Appreciation, Second Senior Lien Series 2010B      6.500        10/01/44        3,501,749  
  1,000,000       Metropolitan Washington D.C. Airports Authority, Airport System Revenue Bonds, Forward Delivery Refunding Series 2020A, (AMT)      5.000        10/01/32        1,056,172  
  4,100,000       Metropolitan Washington D.C. Airports Authority, Airport System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2016A, (AMT)      5.000        10/01/35        4,125,853  
  625,000       Metropolitan Washington D.C. Airports Authority, Airport System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2017, (AMT)      5.000        10/01/34        634,078  
  3,000,000       Metropolitan Washington D.C. Airports Authority, Airport System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2017, (AMT)      5.000        10/01/42        2,968,089  
  3,000,000       Metropolitan Washington D.C. Airports Authority, Airport System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2018A, (AMT)      5.000        10/01/31        3,104,759  
  3,345,000       Metropolitan Washington D.C. Airports Authority, Airport System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2018A, (AMT)      5.000        10/01/37        3,386,536  
  4,000,000       Metropolitan Washington D.C. Airports Authority, Airport System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2019A, (AMT)      5.000        10/01/38        4,068,808  
  1,450,000       Metropolitan Washington D.C. Airports Authority, Airport System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2023A, (AMT)      5.250        10/01/42        1,485,097  
  2,985,000       Metropolitan Washington D.C. Airports Authority, Airport System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2023A, (AMT)      5.250        10/01/48        3,018,956  
  65,000       New York Transportation Development Corporation, New York, Special Facility Revenue Bonds, American Airlines, Inc. John F Kennedy International Airport Project, Refunding Series 2016, (AMT)      5.000        08/01/26        64,999  
  595,000       New York Transportation Development Corporation, New York, Special Facility Revenue Bonds, American Airlines, Inc. John F Kennedy International Airport Project, Refunding Series 2016, (AMT)      5.000        08/01/31        592,778  
  1,000,000       Norfolk Airport Authority, Virginia, Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2019      5.000        07/01/37        1,040,196  
  2,740,000       Norfolk Airport Authority, Virginia, Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2019      5.000        07/01/43        2,767,709  
  2,045,000       Virginia Port Authority, Port Facilities Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2016B, (AMT)      5.000        07/01/34        2,060,475  

 

54

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.


 

 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    TRANSPORTATION (continued)         
$ 2,000,000       Virginia Port Authority, Port Facilities Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2016B, (AMT)      5.000%        07/01/41      $   1,973,952  
  5,825,000       Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Private Activity Revenue Bonds, Transform 66 P3 Project, Senior Lien Series 2017, (AMT)      5.000        12/31/49        5,513,327  
  3,750,000       Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Private Activity Revenue Bonds, Transform 66 P3 Project, Senior Lien Series 2017, (AMT)      5.000        12/31/52        3,501,023  
  3,975,000       Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Private Activity Revenue Bonds, Transform 66 P3 Project, Senior Lien Series 2017, (AMT)      5.000        12/31/56        3,676,684  
  1,265,000       Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, 95 Express Lanes LLC Project, Refunding Senior Lien Series 2022, (AMT)      5.000        07/01/34        1,310,173  
  1,000,000       Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, 95 Express Lanes LLC Project, Refunding Senior Lien Series 2022, (AMT)      5.000        07/01/35        1,029,649  
  3,200,000       Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, 95 Express Lanes LLC Project, Refunding Senior Lien Series 2022, (AMT)      5.000        01/01/37        3,265,967  
  1,640,000       Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, 95 Express Lanes LLC Project, Refunding Senior Lien Series 2022, (AMT)      5.000        07/01/37        1,669,971  
  2,000,000       Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, 95 Express Lanes LLC Project, Refunding Senior Lien Series 2022, (AMT)      4.000        01/01/42        1,753,165  
  5,500,000       Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, 95 Express Lanes LLC Project, Refunding Senior Lien Series 2022, (AMT)      5.000        12/31/47        5,518,223  
  2,500,000       Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, 95 Express Lanes LLC Project, Refunding Senior Lien Series 2022, (AMT)      5.000        12/31/57        2,428,131  
  2,365,000       Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Elizabeth River Crossing OPCO, LLC Project, Refunding Senior Lien Series 2022, (AMT)      4.000        01/01/33        2,316,812  
  1,000,000       Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Elizabeth River Crossing OPCO, LLC Project, Refunding Senior Lien Series 2022, (AMT)      4.000        01/01/38        932,272  
  2,500,000       Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Elizabeth River Crossing OPCO, LLC Project, Refunding Senior Lien Series 2022, (AMT)      4.000        01/01/39        2,304,157  
  5,000,000       Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Elizabeth River Crossing OPCO, LLC Project, Refunding Senior Lien Series 2022, (AMT)      3.000        01/01/41        3,834,422  
  1,000,000       Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Elizabeth River Crossing OPCO, LLC Project, Refunding Senior Lien Series 2022, (AMT)      3.000        01/01/41        785,133  
  1,400,000       Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, District of Columbia, Gross Revenue Bonds, Series 2017B      5.000        07/01/37        1,417,164  
  1,000,000       Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, District of Columbia, Gross Revenue Bonds, Series 2018      5.000        07/01/37        1,012,260  
  5,000,000       Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, District of Columbia, Gross Revenue Bonds, Series 2018      5.000        07/01/43        5,011,601  

 

 

 
    TOTAL TRANSPORTATION            121,198,672  
   

 

 
    U.S. GUARANTEED - 3.1% (c)         
  1,000,000       Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, Virginia, County Facilities Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2017B, (Pre-refunded 10/01/27)      5.000        10/01/34        1,050,275  
  1,400,000       Hampton Roads Sanitation District, Virginia, Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Subordinate Series 2018A, (Pre-refunded 10/01/27)      5.000        10/01/40        1,468,767  
  2,100,000       Hampton Roads Sanitation District, Virginia, Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Subordinate Series 2018A, (Pre-refunded 10/01/27)      5.000        10/01/42        2,203,150  
  1,770,000       Hampton Roads Sanitation District, Virginia, Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Subordinate Series 2018A, (Pre-refunded 10/01/27)      5.000        10/01/43        1,856,941  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

55


Portfolio of Investments May 31, 2025 (continued)

Virginia

 

    PRINCIPAL          DESCRIPTION    RATE      MATURITY      VALUE  
    U.S. GUARANTEED (c) (continued)         
$ 1,760,000       Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission, Virginia, Hampton Roads Transportation Fund Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2018A, (Pre-refunded 1/01/28)      5.500%        07/01/57      $   1,876,943  
  5,250,000       Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Virginia, Dulles Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Dulles Metrorail & Capital improvement Projects, Second Senior Lien Series 2009C, (Pre-refunded 10/01/26) - AGC Insured      6.500        10/01/41        5,491,782  
  1,655,000       Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Environmental Facilities Revenue Bonds (Pure Salmon Virginia LLC Project), Escrow Refinancing Series 2022, (AMT), (Mandatory Put 11/20/25)      4.000        11/01/52        1,655,395  
  890,000      

Wylie Independent School District, Collin County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, School Building Series 2015B, (Pre-refunded

8/15/25)

     0.000        08/15/48        342,798  

 

 

 
    TOTAL U.S. GUARANTEED            15,946,051  
   

 

 
    UTILITIES - 7.1%         
  770,000       Alexandria Sanitation Authority, Virginia, Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Alexrenew Green Series 2024      5.000        07/15/54        793,146  
  4,300,000       Beaver County Industrial Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Pollution Control Revenue Bonds, FirstEnergy Generation Project, Refunding Series 2006A, (Mandatory Put 7/01/33)      4.750        01/01/35        4,390,362  
  1,000,000       Hampton Roads Sanitation District, Virginia, Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2024A      5.000        11/01/39        1,091,234  
  2,250,000       Hampton Roads Sanitation District, Virginia, Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Series 2024B      5.000        07/01/49        2,337,234  
  3,765,000       Loudoun County Sanitation Authority, Virginia, Water and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2021      4.000        01/01/33        3,929,625  
  1,000,000       Loudoun County Sanitation Authority, Virginia, Water and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2024      3.000        01/01/42        819,760  
  2,715,000       Norfolk, Virginia, Water Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2017      5.000        11/01/42        2,756,385  
  3,000,000       Norfolk, Virginia, Water Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2024      5.000        11/01/44        3,170,529  
  1,000,000       Prince William County Service Authority, Virginia, Water and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2025      5.000        07/15/42        1,068,544  
  1,290,000       Prince William County Service Authority, Virginia, Water and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2025      5.000        07/15/45        1,359,648  
  4,500,000     (b)   Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewerage Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding Senior Lien Series 2020A      5.000        07/01/47        4,270,066  
  2,000,000     (b)   Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewerage Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding Senior Lien Series 2021B      4.000        07/01/42        1,714,260  
  1,000,000       Richmond, Virginia, Public Utility Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2016A      4.000        01/15/40        951,086  
  1,000,000       Richmond, Virginia, Public Utility Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2023C      5.000        01/15/47        1,041,946  
  3,925,000       Virginia Resources Authority, Clean Water State Revolving Fund Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2014B      4.000        10/01/27        3,927,199  
  3,500,000     (b)   Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, Covanta Project, Series 2018, (AMT), (Mandatory Put 7/01/38)      5.000        01/01/48        3,366,261  

 

 

 
    TOTAL UTILITIES            36,987,285  
   

 

 
    TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS
(Cost $521,913,557)
           504,201,728  
   

 

 
    TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $521,913,557)
           504,201,728  
   

 

 
    OTHER ASSETS & LIABILITIES, NET - 2.7%            14,028,485  
   

 

 
    NET ASSETS - 100%          $ 518,230,213  
   

 

 

 

AMT  

Alternative Minimum Tax

(a)   When-issued or delayed delivery security.
(b)   Security is exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities are deemed liquid and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, which are normally those transactions with qualified institutional buyers. As of the end of the reporting period, the aggregate value of these securities is $43,784,284 or 8.7% of Total Investments.
(c)   Backed by an escrow or trust containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency securities, which ensure the timely payment of principal and interest.

 

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See Notes to Financial Statements.


Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

 

 

May 31, 2025    Arizona     Colorado     Maryland     New Mexico     Pennsylvania     Virginia  

ASSETS

            

Long-term investments, at value

   $  153,079,546     $  445,342,075     $  234,893,885     $  65,191,003     $  324,635,335     $  504,201,728  

Short-term investments, at value

                       385,000              

Cash

     4,312,727       170,632       2,744,096       1,837,902       1,840,388       8,639,385  

Receivables:

            

Interest

     2,867,442       8,088,803       3,926,255       1,003,148       4,212,960       7,484,186  

Investments sold

     5,000       4,533,244       795,000             1,334,404       452,187  

Reimbursement from Adviser

                 10,563       4,345             24,093  

Shares sold

     401,394       870,104       458,264       18,101       492,812       651,455  

Sale of Vistra Vision interest#(1)

                             12,047,069        

Other

     6,221       14,090       8,593       4,483       22,140       29,855  

Total assets

     160,672,330       459,018,948       242,836,656       68,443,982       344,585,108       521,482,889  

LIABILITIES

            

Payables:

            

Management fees

     67,184       192,224       99,105       28,901       144,591       215,755  

Dividends

     103,096       160,549       224,290       40,199       276,027       435,460  

Interest

     343       1,020       574       148       899       1,111  

Investments purchased - when-issued/delayed- delivery settlement

     962,847             7,094,110       265,700             1,435,958  

Shares redeemed

     484,597       790,976       428,725       71,929       500,066       970,344  

Vistra Vision sale transactions costs(1)

                             281,403        

Accrued expenses:

            

Custodian fees

     22,853       39,164       27,271       13,795       43,881       37,821  

Trustees fees

     3,500       13,232       6,244       1,537       20,254       28,556  

Professional fees

     4,506       10,397       6,349       2,694       9,005       11,186  

Shareholder reporting expenses

     7,864       12,387       9,407       6,110       13,743       14,216  

Shareholder servicing agent fees

     14,503       43,540       29,271       6,374       51,888       63,045  

12b-1 distribution and service fees

     13,978       32,689       17,418       7,258       30,622       37,995  

Other

     1,019       1,633       982       521       4,225       1,229  

Total liabilities

     1,686,290       1,297,811       7,943,746       445,166       1,376,604       3,252,676  

Net assets

   $ 158,986,040     $ 457,721,137     $ 234,892,910     $ 67,998,816     $ 343,208,504     $ 518,230,213  

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

                                                

Paid-in capital

   $ 180,610,290     $ 515,866,329     $ 270,467,995     $ 77,439,359     $ 390,699,166     $ 588,858,360  

Total distributable earnings (loss)

     (21,624,250     (58,145,192     (35,575,085     (9,440,543     (47,490,662     (70,628,147

Net assets

   $ 158,986,040     $ 457,721,137     $ 234,892,910     $ 67,998,816     $ 343,208,504     $ 518,230,213  

Long-term investments, cost

   $ 160,890,337     $ 459,828,972     $ 247,954,220     $ 68,881,759     $ 359,778,443     $ 521,913,557  

Short-term investments, cost

   $     $     $     $ 385,000     $     $  

# Net of discount of

   $     $     $     $     $ 743,985     $  

 

(1) 

Refer to Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

 

 

      Arizona      Colorado      Maryland      New Mexico      Pennsylvania      Virginia  

CLASS A:

                 

Net assets

   $   71,781,272      $   163,466,388      $   86,700,474      $   39,323,684      $   144,555,964      $   189,157,111  

Shares outstanding

     7,346,509        16,823,069        9,118,184        4,223,778        14,712,758        19,112,236  

Net asset value (“NAV”) per share

   $ 9.77      $ 9.72      $ 9.51      $ 9.31      $ 9.83      $ 9.90  

Maximum sales charge

     4.20%        4.20%        4.20%        4.20%        4.20%        4.20%  

Offering price per share (NAV per share plus maximum sales charge)

   $ 10.20      $ 10.15      $ 9.93      $ 9.72      $ 10.26      $ 10.33  

CLASS C:

                 

Net assets

   $ 2,491,598      $ 5,694,277      $ 2,986,780      $ 681,828      $ 6,995,731      $ 6,605,868  

Shares outstanding

     255,163        586,921        315,277        73,104        714,703        668,014  

NAV and offering price per share

   $ 9.76      $ 9.70      $ 9.47      $ 9.33      $ 9.79      $ 9.89  

CLASS I:

                 

Net assets

   $ 84,713,170      $ 288,560,472      $ 145,205,656      $ 27,993,304      $ 191,656,809      $ 322,467,234  

Shares outstanding

     8,653,311        29,710,310        15,278,363        2,992,705        19,538,561        32,654,992  

NAV and offering price per share

   $ 9.79      $ 9.71      $ 9.50      $ 9.35      $ 9.81      $ 9.87  

Authorized shares - per class

     Unlimited        Unlimited        Unlimited        Unlimited        Unlimited        Unlimited  

Par value per share

   $ 0.01      $ 0.01      $ 0.01      $ 0.01      $ 0.01      $ 0.01  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Statement of Operations

 

Year Ended May 31, 2025    Arizona     Colorado     Maryland     New Mexico  

INVESTMENT INCOME

        

Interest

   $    6,499,307     $    20,775,921     $   11,179,135     $    2,743,917  

Total investment income

     6,499,307       20,775,921       11,179,135       2,743,917  

EXPENSES

        

Management fees

     843,100       2,415,813       1,326,910       350,016  

12b-1 service fees - Class A

     144,965       334,090       179,174       79,809  

12b-1 distribution and service fees - Class C

     28,246       71,928       34,773       9,745  

Shareholder servicing agent fees - Class A

     23,904       57,691       33,631       13,108  

Shareholder servicing agent fees - Class C

     928       2,475       1,297       316  

Shareholder servicing agent fees - Class I

     30,279       109,277       64,295       9,246  

Interest expense

     50,201       59,678       112,188       10,572  

Trustees fees

     6,495       19,014       10,161       2,672  

Custodian expenses, net

     8,756       42,114       36,395       19,458  

Registration fees

     12,291       5,703       10,631       5,514  

Professional fees

     48,093       60,626       52,551       44,514  

Shareholder reporting expenses

     27,307       34,338       30,150       25,375  

Other

     13,555       16,733       13,870       12,258  

Total expenses before fee waiver/expense reimbursement

     1,238,120       3,229,480       1,906,026       582,603  

Fee waiver/expense reimbursement

                 (10,563     (4,345

Net expenses

     1,238,120       3,229,480       1,895,463       578,258  

Net investment income (loss)

     5,261,187       17,546,441       9,283,672       2,165,659  

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

        

Realized gain (loss) from:

        

Investments

     (1,149,896     (2,369,845     (2,533,039     (210,459

Net realized gain (loss)

     (1,149,896     (2,369,845     (2,533,039     (210,459

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

        

Investments

     (3,141,759     (10,838,587     (2,777,641     (1,349,497

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (3,141,759     (10,838,587     (2,777,641     (1,349,497

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (4,291,655     (13,208,432     (5,310,680     (1,559,956

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

   $ 969,532     $ 4,338,009     $ 3,972,992     $ 605,703  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

 

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Statement of Operations (continued)

 

Year Ended May 31, 2025    Pennsylvania     Virginia  

INVESTMENT INCOME

    

Interest

   $    15,810,703     $    22,429,401  

Total investment income

     15,810,703       22,429,401  

EXPENSES

    

Management fees

     1,980,257       2,629,997  

12b-1 service fees - Class A

     302,626       390,591  

12b-1 distribution and service fees - Class C

     81,177       81,006  

Shareholder servicing agent fees - Class A

     73,605       81,163  

Shareholder servicing agent fees - Class C

     3,942       3,349  

Shareholder servicing agent fees - Class I

     116,262       138,432  

Interest expense

     123,154       141,083  

Trustees fees

     15,182       20,607  

Custodian expenses, net

     53,632       90  

Registration fees

     6,582       7,409  

Professional fees

     57,970       62,805  

Shareholder reporting expenses

     35,845       38,391  

Other

     25,432       16,145  

Total expenses before fee waiver/expense reimbursement

     2,875,666       3,611,068  

Fee waiver/expense reimbursement

           (251,819

Net expenses

     2,875,666       3,359,249  

Net investment income (loss)

     12,935,037       19,070,152  

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

    

Realized gain (loss) from:

    

Investments

     4,257,096       (2,890,568

Swap contracts

     (5,725,179      

Net realized gain (loss)

     (1,468,083     (2,890,568

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

    

Investments

     (10,112,857     (12,749,020

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (10,112,857     (12,749,020

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (11,580,940     (15,639,588

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

   $ 1,354,097     $ 3,430,564  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

 

     Arizona            Colorado  
      Year Ended
5/31/25
    Year Ended
5/31/24
            Year Ended
5/31/25
    Year Ended
5/31/24
 

OPERATIONS

           

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 5,261,187     $ 4,894,501        $ 17,546,441     $ 15,529,823  

Net realized gain (loss)

     (1,149,896     (3,268,948        (2,369,845     (8,304,890

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (3,141,759     3,243,515                (10,838,587     5,132,483  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

     969,532       4,869,068                4,338,009       12,357,416  

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

           

Dividends:

           

Class A

     (2,191,609     (2,041,803        (5,704,527     (5,313,124

Class C

     (62,336     (68,318        (185,437     (247,589

Class I

     (2,954,631     (2,728,774              (11,386,775     (10,019,062

Total distributions

     (5,208,576     (4,838,895              (17,276,739     (15,579,775

FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS

           

Subscriptions

     50,674,249       54,601,151          139,949,565       174,556,261  

Reinvestments of distributions

     4,049,146       3,851,761          15,407,531       13,756,608  

Redemptions

     (48,771,040     (73,512,692              (154,679,694     (171,838,071

Net increase (decrease) from Fund share transactions

     5,952,355       (15,059,780              677,402       16,474,798  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     1,713,311       (15,029,607              (12,261,328     13,252,439  

Net assets at the beginning of period

      157,272,729        172,302,336                 469,982,465        456,730,026  

Net assets at the end of period

   $   158,986,040     $   157,272,729              $   457,721,137     $   469,982,465  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

 

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

     Maryland            New Mexico  
      Year Ended
5/31/25
    Year Ended
5/31/24
            Year Ended
5/31/25
    Year Ended
5/31/24
 

OPERATIONS

           

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 9,283,672     $ 8,336,603        $ 2,165,659     $ 2,229,254  

Net realized gain (loss)

     (2,533,039     (4,487,675        (210,459     (755,623

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (2,777,641     1,765,702                (1,349,497     672,287  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

     3,972,992       5,614,630                605,703       2,145,918  

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

           

Dividends:

           

Class A

     (3,038,032     (2,779,670        (1,237,278     (1,325,942

Class C

     (88,858     (108,434        (22,393     (29,070

Class I

     (6,148,401     (5,323,162              (925,932     (904,790

Total distributions

     (9,275,291     (8,211,266              (2,185,603     (2,259,802

FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS

           

Subscriptions

     79,684,474       128,139,990          12,865,775       16,617,821  

Reinvestments of distributions

     6,603,847       5,932,786          1,730,240       1,818,858  

Redemptions

     (110,404,873     (117,602,037              (13,282,138     (26,751,236

Net increase (decrease) from Fund share transactions

     (24,116,552     16,470,739                1,313,877       (8,314,557

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     (29,418,851     13,874,103                (266,023     (8,428,441

Net assets at the beginning of period

      264,311,761        250,437,658                 68,264,839        76,693,280  

Net assets at the end of period

   $   234,892,910     $   264,311,761              $   67,998,816     $   68,264,839  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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     Pennsylvania            Virginia  
      Year Ended
5/31/25
    Year Ended
5/31/24
            Year Ended
5/31/25
    Year Ended
5/31/24
 

OPERATIONS

           

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 12,935,037     $ 12,408,774        $ 19,070,152     $ 16,317,377  

Net realized gain (loss)

     (1,468,083     (4,682,445        (2,890,568     (4,450,432

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (10,112,857     5,769,652                (12,749,020     2,350,718  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

     1,354,097       13,495,981                3,430,564       14,217,663  

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

           

Dividends:

           

Class A

     (4,784,404     (4,647,501        (6,628,679     (6,115,410

Class C

     (190,251     (214,530        (208,731     (253,955

Class I

     (8,036,664     (7,437,863              (11,917,723     (10,006,166

Total distributions

     (13,011,319     (12,299,894              (18,755,133     (16,375,531

FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS

           

Subscriptions

     84,817,129       147,889,479          173,229,928       210,223,640  

Reinvestments of distributions

     9,995,530       9,497,803          13,773,758       12,411,477  

Redemptions

     (152,858,105     (194,285,685              (164,976,899     (201,556,878

Net increase (decrease) from Fund share transactions

     (58,045,446     (36,898,403              22,026,787       21,078,239  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     (69,702,668     (35,702,316              6,702,218       18,920,371  

Net assets at the beginning of period

      412,911,172        448,613,488                 511,527,995        492,607,624  

Net assets at the end of period

   $   343,208,504     $   412,911,172              $   518,230,213     $   511,527,995  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

 

63


Financial Highlights

 

The following data is for a share outstanding for each fiscal year end unless otherwise noted:

 

            Investment Operations            
Less Distributions
        
     

Net Asset

Value,
Beginning

of Period

    

Net
Investment
Income (NII)

(Loss)(a)

     Net
Realized/
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
     Total      From
NII
    

From
Net Realized

Gains

     Total     

Net Asset

Value,
End of

Period

 

Arizona

                                                                       

Class A

                       

5/31/25

     $10.01        $0.31        $(0.24      $0.07        $(0.31      $—        $(0.31      $9.77  

5/31/24

     9.95        0.29        0.06        0.35        (0.29             (0.29      10.01  

5/31/23

     10.31        0.26        (0.37      (0.11      (0.25             (0.25      9.95  

5/31/22

     11.36        0.22        (1.05      (0.83      (0.22             (0.22      10.31  

5/31/21

     11.03        0.25        0.35        0.60        (0.27             (0.27      11.36  

Class C

                       

5/31/25

     10.01        0.23        (0.26      (0.03      (0.22             (0.22      9.76  

5/31/24

     9.94        0.21        0.07        0.28        (0.21             (0.21      10.01  

5/31/23

     10.31        0.18        (0.38      (0.20      (0.17             (0.17      9.94  

5/31/22

     11.35        0.13        (1.04      (0.91      (0.13             (0.13      10.31  

5/31/21

     11.03        0.16        0.34        0.50        (0.18             (0.18      11.35  

Class I

                       

5/31/25

     10.03        0.33        (0.24      0.09        (0.33             (0.33      9.79  

5/31/24

     9.97        0.31        0.06        0.37        (0.31             (0.31      10.03  

5/31/23

     10.33        0.28        (0.37      (0.09      (0.27             (0.27      9.97  

5/31/22

     11.38        0.24        (1.05      (0.81      (0.24             (0.24      10.33  

5/31/21

     11.06        0.28        0.33        0.61        (0.29             (0.29      11.38  

 

(a) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(b) 

Total returns are at NAV and do not include any sales charge. Total returns are not annualized.

(c) 

The expense ratios reflect, among other things, the interest expense deemed to have been paid by the Fund on the floating rate certificates issued by the special purpose trusts for the self-deposited inverse floaters held by the Fund, where applicable, as described in Notes to Financial Statements and the interest expense and fees paid on borrowings, as described in Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Ratio/Supplemental Data

     Ratios to Average Net Assets     
Total
     Return(b)
   Net
Assets,
End of
Period (000)
   Expenses
Including
Interest(c)
   Expenses
Excluding
Interest
  

NII

(Loss)

  

Portfolio
Turnover

Rate

                          
              
0.60%    $71,781    0.84%    0.81%    3.05%    20%
3.59       70,877    0.83      0.82      2.95      16  
(1.03)      72,638    0.82      0.82      2.61      22  
(7.46)      71,380    0.81      0.80      2.00      16  
5.44       87,105    0.82      0.81      2.24      4  
              
(0.32)      2,492    1.64      1.61      2.24      20  
2.85       3,151    1.63      1.62      2.15      16  
(1.91)      3,211    1.62      1.62      1.79      22  
(8.12)      4,362    1.61      1.60      1.20      16  
4.52       5,474    1.62      1.61      1.45      4  
              
0.79       84,713    0.64      0.61      3.25      20  
3.78       83,244    0.63      0.62      3.14      16  
(0.83)      96,453    0.62      0.62      2.80      22  
(7.25)      100,535    0.61      0.60      2.20      16  
5.56       113,625    0.62      0.61      2.44      4  

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

The following data is for a share outstanding for each fiscal year end unless otherwise noted:

 

            Investment Operations            
Less Distributions
        
     

Net Asset

Value,
Beginning

of Period

    

Net
Investment
Income (NII)

(Loss)(a)

     Net
Realized/
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
     Total      From
NII
    

From
Net Realized

Gains

     Total     

Net Asset

Value,
End of

Period

 

Colorado

                                                                       

Class A

                       

5/31/25

     $9.97        $0.35        $(0.26      $0.09        $(0.34      $—        $(0.34      $9.72  

5/31/24

     9.99        0.33        (0.02      0.31        (0.33             (0.33      9.97  

5/31/23

     10.33        0.28        (0.35      (0.07      (0.27             (0.27      9.99  

5/31/22

     11.34        0.22        (1.03      (0.81      (0.20             (0.20      10.33  

5/31/21

     11.03        0.23        0.31        0.54        (0.23             (0.23      11.34  

Class C

                       

5/31/25

     9.95        0.27        (0.26      0.01        (0.26             (0.26      9.70  

5/31/24

     9.97        0.25        (0.02      0.23        (0.25             (0.25      9.95  

5/31/23

     10.31        0.20        (0.35      (0.15      (0.19             (0.19      9.97  

5/31/22

     11.32        0.13        (1.03      (0.90      (0.11             (0.11      10.31  

5/31/21

     11.01        0.14        0.31        0.45        (0.14             (0.14      11.32  

Class I

                       

5/31/25

     9.96        0.37        (0.26      0.11        (0.36             (0.36      9.71  

5/31/24

     9.98        0.35        (0.02      0.33        (0.35             (0.35      9.96  

5/31/23

     10.32        0.30        (0.35      (0.05      (0.29             (0.29      9.98  

5/31/22

     11.33        0.24        (1.03      (0.79      (0.22             (0.22      10.32  

5/31/21

     11.02        0.25        0.31        0.56        (0.25             (0.25      11.33  

 

(a) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(b) 

Total returns are at NAV and do not include any sales charge. Total returns are not annualized.

(c) 

The expense ratios reflect, among other things, the interest expense deemed to have been paid by the Fund on the floating rate certificates issued by the special purpose trusts for the self-deposited inverse floaters held by the Fund, where applicable, as described in Notes to Financial Statements and the interest expense and fees paid on borrowings, as described in Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Ratio/Supplemental Data

     Ratios to Average Net Assets     
Total
     Return(b)
  

Net

Assets,
End of
Period (000)

   Expenses
Including
Interest(c)
   Expenses
Excluding
Interest
  

NII

(Loss)

  

Portfolio
Turnover

Rate

                          
              
0.88%    $163,466    0.77%    0.76%    3.46%    15%
3.18       161,545    0.79      0.78      3.30      30  
(0.63)      163,150    0.78      0.78      2.84      41  
(7.26)      179,414    0.77      0.77      1.97      18  
4.94       229,010    0.77      0.77      2.03      4  
              
0.04       5,694    1.57      1.56      2.64      15  
2.33       8,293    1.59      1.58      2.49      30  
(1.44)      11,383    1.58      1.58      2.02      41  
(8.03)      15,955    1.57      1.57      1.17      18  
4.12       20,174    1.57      1.57      1.23      4  
              
1.06       288,560    0.57      0.56      3.65      15  
3.36       300,145    0.59      0.58      3.50      30  
(0.44)      282,198    0.58      0.58      3.03      41  
(7.07)      300,135    0.57      0.57      2.18      18  
5.16       321,648    0.57      0.57      2.22      4  

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

The following data is for a share outstanding for each fiscal year end unless otherwise noted:

 

            Investment Operations           
Less Distributions
        
     

Net Asset

Value,
Beginning

of Period

    

Net
Investment
Income (NII)

(Loss)(a)

     Net
Realized/
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
    Total      From
NII
    

From
Net Realized

Gains

     Total     

Net Asset

Value,
End of

Period

 

Maryland

                                                                      

Class A

                      

5/31/25

     $9.72        $0.33        $(0.21     $0.12        $(0.33      $—        $(0.33      $9.51  

5/31/24

     9.71        0.32        (e)      0.32        (0.31             (0.31      9.72  

5/31/23

     10.10        0.29        (0.41     (0.12      (0.27             (0.27      9.71  

5/31/22

     11.13        0.24        (1.04     (0.80      (0.23             (0.23      10.10  

5/31/21

     10.68        0.26        0.45       0.71        (0.26             (0.26      11.13  

Class C

                      

5/31/25

     9.68        0.25        (0.21     0.04        (0.25             (0.25      9.47  

5/31/24

     9.67        0.24        (e)      0.24        (0.23             (0.23      9.68  

5/31/23

     10.06        0.21        (0.41     (0.20      (0.19             (0.19      9.67  

5/31/22

     11.08        0.16        (1.04     (0.88      (0.14             (0.14      10.06  

5/31/21

     10.63        0.18        0.44       0.62        (0.17             (0.17      11.08  

Class I

                      

5/31/25

     9.72        0.35        (0.22     0.13        (0.35             (0.35      9.50  

5/31/24

     9.70        0.34        0.01       0.35        (0.33             (0.33      9.72  

5/31/23

     10.10        0.30        (0.41     (0.11      (0.29             (0.29      9.70  

5/31/22

     11.13        0.27        (1.04     (0.77      (0.26             (0.26      10.10  

5/31/21

     10.68        0.29        0.44       0.73        (0.28             (0.28      11.13  

 

(a) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(b) 

Total returns are at NAV and do not include any sales charge. Total returns are not annualized.

(c) 

The expense ratios reflect, among other things, the interest expense deemed to have been paid by the Fund on the floating rate certificates issued by the special purpose trusts for the self-deposited inverse floaters held by the Fund, where applicable, as described in Notes to Financial Statements and the interest expense and fees paid on borrowings, as described in Notes to Financial Statements.

(d) 

After fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement from the Adviser, where applicable. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

(e) 

Value rounded to zero.

 

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Ratio/Supplemental Data

     Ratios to Average Net Assets     
Total
     Return(b)
  

Net

Assets,
End of
Period (000)

   Gross
Expenses
Including
Interest(c)
   Gross
Expenses
Excluding
Interest
   Net
Expenses
Including
Interest(c),(d)
   Net
Expenses
Excluding
Interest(d)
  

NII

(Loss)(d)

  

Portfolio
Turnover

Rate

                                    
                    
1.21%    $86,700    0.84%    0.80%    0.83%    0.79%    3.39%    23%
3.37       88,743    0.83      0.80      0.83      —      3.27      18  
(1.11)      88,766    0.80      0.80      0.80      —      2.92      23  
(7.27)      96,337    0.78      0.78      0.79      —      2.25      22  
6.72       116,909    0.80      0.80      0.80      —      2.40      9  
                    
0.37       2,987    1.64      1.60      1.63      1.59      2.58      23  
2.56       3,963    1.63      1.60      1.64      —      2.47      18  
(1.94)      5,111    1.60      1.60      1.60      —      2.12      23  
(7.98)      7,861    1.58      1.58      1.59      —      1.45      22  
5.88       10,445    1.60      1.60      1.60      —      1.61      9  
                    
1.29       145,206    0.63      0.59      0.63      0.59      3.57      23  
3.70       171,606    0.63      0.60      0.63      —      3.46      18  
(1.02)      156,560    0.60      0.60      0.60      —      3.12      23  
(7.06)      167,055    0.58      0.58      0.59      —      2.45      22  
6.93       175,495    0.60      0.60      0.60      —      2.59      9  

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

The following data is for a share outstanding for each fiscal year end unless otherwise noted:

 

            Investment Operations            
Less Distributions
        
     

Net Asset

Value,
Beginning

of Period

    

Net
Investment
Income (NII)

(Loss)(a)

     Net
Realized/
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
     Total      From
NII
    

From
Net Realized

Gains

     Total     

Net Asset

Value,
End of

Period

 

New Mexico

                                                                       

Class A

                       

5/31/25

     $9.52        $0.29        $(0.20      $0.09        $(0.30      $—        $(0.30      $9.31  

5/31/24

     9.50        0.28        0.03        0.31        (0.29             (0.29      9.52  

5/31/23

     9.85        0.26        (0.37      (0.11      (0.24             (0.24      9.50  

5/31/22

     10.75        0.23        (0.90      (0.67      (0.23             (0.23      9.85  

5/31/21

     10.53        0.25        0.22        0.47        (0.25             (0.25      10.75  

Class C

                       

5/31/25

     9.54        0.22        (0.21      0.01        (0.22             (0.22      9.33  

5/31/24

     9.51        0.21        0.03        0.24        (0.21             (0.21      9.54  

5/31/23

     9.87        0.18        (0.37      (0.19      (0.17             (0.17      9.51  

5/31/22

     10.77        0.15        (0.91      (0.76      (0.14             (0.14      9.87  

5/31/21

     10.55        0.17        0.21        0.38        (0.16             (0.16      10.77  

Class I

                       

5/31/25

     9.57        0.32        (0.22      0.10        (0.32             (0.32      9.35  

5/31/24

     9.54        0.30        0.04        0.34        (0.31             (0.31      9.57  

5/31/23

     9.90        0.28        (0.37      (0.09      (0.27             (0.27      9.54  

5/31/22

     10.81        0.25        (0.91      (0.66      (0.25             (0.25      9.90  

5/31/21

     10.58        0.27        0.23        0.50        (0.27             (0.27      10.81  

 

(a) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(b) 

Total returns are at NAV and do not include any sales charge. Total returns are not annualized.

(c) 

The expense ratios reflect, among other things, the interest expense deemed to have been paid by the Fund on the floating rate certificates issued by the special purpose trusts for the self-deposited inverse floaters held by the Fund, where applicable, as described in Notes to Financial Statements and the interest expense and fees paid on borrowings, as described in Notes to Financial Statements.

(d) 

After fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement from the Adviser, where applicable. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

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Ratio/Supplemental Data

     Ratios to Average Net Assets     
Total
     Return(b)
  

Net

Assets,
End of
Period (000)

   Gross
Expenses
Including
Interest(c)
   Gross
Expenses
Excluding
Interest
   Net
Expenses
Including
Interest(c),(d)
   Net
Expenses
Excluding
Interest(d)
  

NII

(Loss)(d)

  

Portfolio
Turnover

Rate

                                    
                    
0.87%    $39,324    0.92%    0.90%    0.91%    0.89%    3.07%    16%
3.31       40,136    0.90      0.88      0.90      —      2.99      6  
(1.05)      46,298    0.87      0.86      0.87      —      2.72      17  
(6.35)      57,918    0.84      0.84      0.84      —      2.21      15  
4.48       62,010    0.85      0.85      0.85      —      2.36      10  
                    
0.08       682    1.72      1.70      1.71      1.69      2.26      16  
2.59       1,195    1.70      1.68      1.70      —      2.19      6  
(1.93)      1,516    1.67      1.66      1.67      —      1.92      17  
(7.08)      1,915    1.64      1.64      1.64      —      1.41      15  
3.66       2,592    1.65      1.65      1.65      —      1.56      10  
                    
0.97       27,993    0.72      0.70      0.71      0.69      3.27      16  
3.60       26,934    0.70      0.68      0.70      —      3.18      6  
(0.91)      28,879    0.67      0.66      0.67      —      2.92      17  
(6.20)      29,677    0.64      0.64      0.64      —      2.41      15  
4.79       33,372    0.65      0.65      0.65      —      2.56      10  

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

The following data is for a share outstanding for each fiscal year end unless otherwise noted:

 

            Investment Operations            
Less Distributions
        
     

Net Asset

Value,
Beginning

of Period

    

Net
Investment
Income (NII)

(Loss)(a)

     Net
Realized/
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
     Total      From
NII
    

From
Net Realized

Gains

     Total     

Net Asset

Value,
End of

Period

 

Pennsylvania

                                                                       

Class A

                       

5/31/25

     $10.16        $0.32        $(0.33      $(0.01      $(0.32      $—        $(0.32      $9.83  

5/31/24

     10.05        0.29        0.11        0.40        (0.29             (0.29      10.16  

5/31/23

     10.54        0.26        (0.50      (0.24      (0.25             (0.25      10.05  

5/31/22

     11.44        0.24        (0.92      (0.68      (0.22             (0.22      10.54  

5/31/21

     11.19        0.25        0.31        0.56        (0.26      (0.05      (0.31      11.44  

Class C

                       

5/31/25

     10.12        0.24        (0.33      (0.09      (0.24             (0.24      9.79  

5/31/24

     10.01        0.21        0.10        0.31        (0.20             (0.20      10.12  

5/31/23

     10.50        0.17        (0.49      (0.32      (0.17             (0.17      10.01  

5/31/22

     11.39        0.15        (0.91      (0.76      (0.13             (0.13      10.50  

5/31/21

     11.14        0.16        0.31        0.47        (0.17      (0.05      (0.22      11.39  

Class I

                       

5/31/25

     10.14        0.34        (0.33      0.01        (0.34             (0.34      9.81  

5/31/24

     10.03        0.31        0.10        0.41        (0.30             (0.30      10.14  

5/31/23

     10.52        0.28        (0.50      (0.22      (0.27             (0.27      10.03  

5/31/22

     11.42        0.26        (0.91      (0.65      (0.25             (0.25      10.52  

5/31/21

     11.17        0.27        0.31        0.58        (0.28      (0.05      (0.33      11.42  

 

(a) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(b)

Total returns are at NAV and do not include any sales charge. Total returns are not annualized.

(c) 

The expense ratios reflect, among other things, the interest expense deemed to have been paid by the Fund on the floating rate certificates issued by the special purpose trusts for the self-deposited inverse floaters held by the Fund, where applicable, as described in Notes to Financial Statements and the interest expense and fees paid on borrowings, as described in Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Ratio/Supplemental Data

     Ratios to Average Net Assets     
Total
     Return(b)
  

Net

Assets,
End of
Period (000)

   Expenses
Including
Interest(c)
   Expenses
Excluding
Interest
  

NII

(Loss)

  

Portfolio
Turnover

Rate

                          
              
(0.14)%    $144,556    0.82%    0.79%    3.14%    28%
4.00       153,548    0.81      0.79      2.85      30  
(2.27)      174,354    0.80      0.79      2.53      6  
(6.02)      200,786    0.76      0.76      2.12      17  
5.07       199,228    0.77      0.77      2.23      16  
              
(0.96)      6,996    1.62      1.59      2.33      28  
3.17       9,453    1.61      1.59      2.04      30  
(3.07)      12,749    1.60      1.59      1.73      6  
(6.71)      17,063    1.56      1.56      1.31      17  
4.26       20,858    1.57      1.57      1.43      16  
              
0.04       191,657    0.62      0.59      3.31      28  
4.19       249,910    0.61      0.59      3.04      30  
(2.07)      261,510    0.60      0.59      2.72      6  
(5.83)      310,585    0.56      0.56      2.32      17  
5.30       329,936    0.57      0.57      2.43      16  

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

The following data is for a share outstanding for each fiscal year end unless otherwise noted:

 

            Investment Operations            
Less Distributions
        
     

Net Asset

Value,
Beginning

of Period

    

Net
Investment
Income (NII)

(Loss)(a)

     Net
Realized/
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
     Total      From
NII
    

From
Net Realized

Gains

     Total     

Net Asset

Value,
End of

Period

 

Virginia

                                                                       

Class A

                       

5/31/25

     $10.19        $0.35        $(0.29      $0.06        $(0.35      $—        $(0.35      $9.90  

5/31/24

     10.17        0.33        0.03        0.36        (0.34             (0.34      10.19  

5/31/23

     10.54        0.30        (0.40      (0.10      (0.27             (0.27      10.17  

5/31/22

     11.65        0.24        (1.12      (0.88      (0.23             (0.23      10.54  

5/31/21

     11.28        0.25        0.38        0.63        (0.26             (0.26      11.65  

Class C

                       

5/31/25

     10.18        0.27        (0.29      (0.02      (0.27             (0.27      9.89  

5/31/24

     10.16        0.25        0.02        0.27        (0.25             (0.25      10.18  

5/31/23

     10.53        0.20        (0.38      (0.18      (0.19             (0.19      10.16  

5/31/22

     11.64        0.15        (1.12      (0.97      (0.14             (0.14      10.53  

5/31/21

     11.27        0.16        0.38        0.54        (0.17             (0.17      11.64  

Class I

                       

5/31/25

     10.16        0.37        (0.29      0.08        (0.37             (0.37      9.87  

5/31/24

     10.14        0.35        0.02        0.37        (0.35             (0.35      10.16  

5/31/23

     10.51        0.32        (0.40      (0.08      (0.29             (0.29      10.14  

5/31/22

     11.62        0.26        (1.12      (0.86      (0.25             (0.25      10.51  

5/31/21

     11.25        0.27        0.38        0.65        (0.28             (0.28      11.62  

 

(a) 

Based on average shares outstanding.

(b) 

Total returns are at NAV and do not include any sales charge. Total returns are not annualized.

(c) 

The expense ratios reflect, among other things, the interest expense deemed to have been paid by the Fund on the floating rate certificates issued by the special purpose trusts for the self-deposited inverse floaters held by the Fund, where applicable, as described in Notes to Financial Statements and the interest expense and fees paid on borrowings, as described in Notes to Financial Statements.

(d) 

After fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement from the Adviser, where applicable. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

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Ratio/Supplemental Data

     Ratios to Average Net Assets     
Total
     Return(b)
  

Net

Assets,
End of
Period (000)

   Gross
Expenses
Including
Interest(c)
   Gross
Expenses
Excluding
Interest
   Net
Expenses
Including
Interest(c),(d)
   Net
Expenses
Excluding
Interest(d)
  

NII

(Loss)(d)

  

Portfolio
Turnover

Rate

                                    
                    
0.51%    $189,157    0.79%    0.76%    0.74%    0.71%    3.44%    20%
3.55       190,460    0.80      0.78      0.79      0.77      3.28      20  
(0.89)      181,817    0.78      0.78      0.78      0.78      2.91      26  
(7.68)      211,228    0.76      0.76      0.76      0.76      2.09      27  
5.63       266,280    0.77      0.77      0.77      0.77      2.18      6  
                    
(0.31)      6,606    1.59      1.56      1.54      1.51      2.63      20  
2.72       8,924    1.60      1.58      1.59      1.57      2.47      20  
(1.68)      12,028    1.58      1.58      1.58      1.58      2.10      26  
(8.42)      16,787    1.56      1.56      1.56      1.56      1.29      27  
4.82       21,904    1.57      1.57      1.57      1.57      1.38      6  
                    
0.68       322,467    0.59      0.56      0.54      0.51      3.64      20  
3.75       312,144    0.60      0.58      0.59      0.57      3.47      20  
(0.68)      298,763    0.58      0.58      0.58      0.58      3.10      26  
(7.50)      351,852    0.56      0.56      0.56      0.56      2.29      27  
5.86       379,172    0.57      0.57      0.57      0.57      2.37      6  

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

1.  General Information

Trust and Fund Information: The Nuveen Multistate Trust I (the “Trust”) is an open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), as amended. The Trust is comprised of the Nuveen Arizona Municipal Bond Fund (“Arizona”), Nuveen Colorado Municipal Bond Fund (“Colorado”), Nuveen Maryland Municipal Bond Fund (“Maryland”), Nuveen New Mexico Municipal Bond Fund (“New Mexico”), Nuveen Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund (“Pennsylvania”) and Nuveen Virginia Municipal Bond Fund (“Virginia”) (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”). The Trust was organized as a Massachusetts business trust on July 1, 1996. The Funds were each organized as a series of predecessor trusts or corporations prior to that date.

Current Fiscal Period: The end of the reporting period for the Funds is May 31, 2025, and the period covered by these Notes to Financial Statements is the fiscal year ended May 31, 2025 (the “current fiscal period”).

Investment Adviser and Sub-Adviser: The Funds’ investment adviser is Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC (the “Adviser”), a subsidiary of Nuveen, LLC (“Nuveen”). Nuveen is the investment management arm of Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA). The Adviser has overall responsibility for management of the Funds, oversees the management of the Funds’ portfolios, manages the Funds’ business affairs and provides certain clerical, bookkeeping and other administrative services, and, if necessary, asset allocation decisions. The Adviser has entered into sub- advisory agreements with Nuveen Asset Management, LLC, (the “Sub-Adviser”), a subsidiary of the Adviser, under which the Sub-Adviser manages the investment portfolios of the Funds.

Share Classes and Sales Charges: Class A Shares are generally sold with an up-front sales charge. Class A Shares purchases of $250,000 or more are sold at net asset value (“NAV”) without an up-front sales charge but may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1% if redeemed within eighteen months of purchase. Class C Shares are sold without an up-front sales charge but are subject to a CDSC of 1% if redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Class C Shares automatically convert to Class A Shares eight years after purchase. Class I Shares are sold without an up-front sales charge.

2.  Significant Accounting Policies

The accompanying financial statements were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), which may require the use of estimates made by management and the evaluation of subsequent events. Actual results may differ from those estimates. Each Fund is an investment company and follows accounting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification 946, Financial Services — Investment Companies. The NAV for financial reporting purposes may differ from the NAV for processing security and shareholder transactions. The NAV for financial reporting purposes includes security and common share transactions through the date of the report. Total return is computed based on the NAV used for processing security and common share transactions. The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds.

Compensation: The Trust pays no compensation directly to those of its officers, all of whom receive remuneration for their services to the Trust from the Adviser or its affiliates. The Funds’ Board of Trustees (the “Board”) has adopted a deferred compensation plan for independent trustees that enables trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from certain Nuveen-advised funds. Under the plan, deferred amounts are treated as though equal dollar amounts had been invested in shares of select Nuveen-advised funds.

Custodian Fee Credit: As an alternative to overnight investments, each Fund has an arrangement with its custodian bank, State Street Bank and Trust Company, (the “Custodian”) whereby certain custodian fees and expenses are reduced by net credits earned on each Fund’s cash on deposit with the bank. Credits for cash balances may be offset by charges for any days on which a Fund overdraws its account at the Custodian. The amount of custodian fee credit earned by a Fund is recognized on the Statement of Operations as a component of “Custodian expenses, net.” During the current reporting period, the custodian fee credit earned by each Fund was as follows:

 

Fund   

Gross
Custodian Fee

Credits

 

 

 

Arizona

   $ 36,168  

Colorado

     34,679  

Maryland

     17,933  

New Mexico

     7,748  

Pennsylvania

     25,361  

Virginia

     73,562  

 

 

Distributions to Shareholders: Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The amount, character and timing of distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP.

 

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Indemnifications: Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. In addition, in the normal course of business, the Trust enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications to other parties. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred. However, the Trust has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote.

Investments and Investment Income: Securities transactions are accounted for as of the trade date for financial reporting purposes. Realized gains and losses on securities transactions are based upon the specific identification method. Interest income, which is recorded on an accrual basis and includes the accretion of discounts and the amortization of premiums for financial reporting purposes. Interest income also reflects payment-in-kind (“PIK”) interest and paydown gains and losses, if any. PIK interest represents income received in the form of securities in lieu of cash.

Multiclass Operations and Allocations: Income and expenses of the Funds that are not directly attributable to a specific class of shares are prorated among the classes based on the relative value of the settled shares of each class. Expenses directly attributable to a class of shares are recorded to the specific class. 12b-1 distribution and service fees are allocated on a class-specific basis.

Realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the Funds are prorated among the classes based on the relative net assets of each class.

Netting Agreements: In the ordinary course of business, the Funds may enter into transactions subject to enforceable International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (ISDA) master agreements or other similar arrangements (“netting agreements”). Generally, the right to offset in netting agreements allows each Fund to offset certain securities and derivatives with a specific counterparty, when applicable, as well as any collateral received or delivered to that counterparty based on the terms of the agreements. Generally, each Fund manages its cash collateral and securities collateral on a counterparty basis. With respect to certain counterparties, in accordance with the terms of the netting agreements, collateral posted to the Funds is held in a segregated account by the Funds’ custodian and/or with respect to those amounts which can be sold or repledged, are presented in the Funds’ Portfolio of Investments or Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The Funds’ investments subject to netting agreements as of the end of the reporting period, if any, are further described later in these Notes to Financial Statements.

Segment Reporting: In November 2023, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280) Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (“ASU 2023-07”). The amendments in ASU 2023-07 improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. ASU 2023-07 also requires a public entity that has a single reportable segment to provide all the disclosures required by the amendments in ASU 2023-07 and all existing segment disclosures in Topic 280. The amendments in ASU 2023-07 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The Funds adopted ASU 2023-07 during the current reporting period. Adoption of the new standard impacted financial statement disclosures only and did not affect the Funds’ financial positions or the results of their operations.

The officers of the Funds act as the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”). Each Fund represents a single operating segment. The CODM monitors the operating results of each Fund as a whole and is responsible for each Fund’s long-term strategic asset allocation in accordance with the terms of its prospectus, based on a defined investment strategy which is executed by the Fund’s portfolio managers as a team. The financial information in the form of the Fund’s portfolio composition, total returns, expense ratios and changes in net assets (i.e., changes in net assets resulting from operations, subscriptions and redemptions), which are used by the CODM to assess the segment’s performance versus the Fund’s comparative benchmarks and to make resource allocation decisions for the Fund’s single segment, is consistent with that presented within the Fund’s financial statements. Segment assets are reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as “total assets” and significant segment revenues and expenses are listed on the Statement of Operations.

New Accounting Pronouncement: In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740) Improvements to Income tax disclosures (“ASU 2023-09”). The primary purpose of the amendments within ASU 2023-09 is to enhance the transparency and decision usefulness of income tax disclosures primarily related to the rate reconciliation table and income taxes paid information. The amendments in ASU 2023-09 are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. Management is currently evaluating the implications of these changes on the financial statements.

3.  Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements

The Funds’ investments in securities are recorded at their estimated fair value utilizing valuation methods approved by the Adviser, subject to oversight of the Board. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received upon selling an investment or transferring a liability in an orderly transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment. U.S. GAAP establishes the three-tier hierarchy which is used to maximize the use of observable market data and minimize the use of unobservable inputs and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs are based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs reflect management’s assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Unobservable inputs are based on the best information available in the circumstances. The following is a summary of the three-tiered hierarchy of valuation input levels.

Level 1 – Inputs are unadjusted and prices are determined using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.

Level 2 – Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, credit spreads, etc.).

 

 

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Level 3 – Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs (including management’s assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

A description of the valuation techniques applied to the Funds’ major classifications of assets and liabilities measured at fair value follows:

Prices of fixed-income securities are generally provided by pricing services approved by the Adviser, which is subject to review by the Adviser and oversight of the Board. Pricing services establish a security’s fair value using methods that may include consideration of the following: yields or prices of investments of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity and rating, market quotes or indications of value from security dealers, evaluations of anticipated cash flows or collateral, general market conditions and other information and analysis, including the obligor’s credit characteristics considered relevant. In pricing certain securities, particularly less liquid and lower quality securities, pricing services may consider information about a security, its issuer or market activity provided by the Adviser. These securities are generally classified as Level 2.

For any portfolio security or derivative for which market quotations are not readily available or for which the Adviser deems the valuations derived using the valuation procedures described above not to reflect fair value, the Adviser will determine a fair value in good faith using alternative procedures approved by the Adviser, subject to the oversight of the Board. As a general principle, the fair value of a security is the amount that the owner might reasonably expect to receive for it in a current sale. A variety of factors may be considered in determining the fair value of such securities, which may include consideration of the following: yields or prices of investments of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity and rating, market quotes or indications of value from security dealers, evaluations of anticipated cash flows or collateral, general market conditions and other information and analysis, including the obligor’s credit characteristics considered relevant. To the extent the inputs are observable and timely, the values would be classified as Level 2; otherwise they would be classified as Level 3.

The following table summarizes the market value of the Funds’ investments as of the end of the reporting period, based on the inputs used to value them:

 

Arizona           Level 1            Level 2             Level 3            Total  

 

 

Long-Term Investments:

           

Municipal Bonds

   $      $ 153,079,546      $      $ 153,079,546  

 

 

Total

   $      $ 153,079,546      $      $ 153,079,546  

 

 
Colorado    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

 

 

Long-Term Investments:

           

Municipal Bonds

   $      $ 445,342,075      $      $ 445,342,075  

 

 

Total

   $      $ 445,342,075      $      $ 445,342,075  

 

 
Maryland    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

 

 

Long-Term Investments:

           

Municipal Bonds

   $      $ 234,893,885      $      $ 234,893,885  

 

 

Total

   $      $ 234,893,885      $      $ 234,893,885  

 

 
New Mexico    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

 

 

Long-Term Investments:

           

Municipal Bonds

   $      $ 65,191,003      $      $ 65,191,003  

Short-Term Investments:

           

Municipal Bonds

            385,000               385,000  

 

 

Total

   $      $ 65,576,003      $      $ 65,576,003  

 

 
Pennsylvania    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

 

 

Long-Term Investments:

           

Municipal Bonds

   $      $ 324,635,278      $ 50      $ 324,635,328  

Variable Rate Senior Loan Interests

                   7        7  

 

 

Total

   $      $ 324,635,278      $ 57      $ 324,635,335  

 

 
Virginia    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

 

 

Long-Term Investments:

           

Municipal Bonds

   $      $ 504,201,728      $      $ 504,201,728  

 

 

Total

   $      $ 504,201,728      $      $ 504,201,728  

 

 

The Funds hold liabilities in floating rate obligations, where applicable, which are not reflected in the tables above. The fair values of the Funds’ liabilities for floating rate obligations approximate their liquidation values. Floating rate obligations are generally classified as Level 2 and further described later in these Notes to Financial Statements. The Funds, where applicable, have a receivable for the sale of their interest in Vistra Vision, which is not reflected in the tables above. The carrying value of this receivable approximates fair value. The “Receivable for sale of Vistra Vision interest” is generally classified as Level 2 and further described in these Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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4.  Portfolio Securities

Inverse Floating Rate Securities: Each Fund is authorized to invest in inverse floating rate securities. An inverse floating rate security is created by depositing a municipal bond (referred to as an “Underlying Bond”), typically with a fixed interest rate, into a special purpose tender option bond (“TOB”) trust (referred to as the “TOB Trust”) created by or at the direction of one or more Funds. In turn, the TOB Trust issues (a) floating rate certificates (referred to as “Floaters”), in face amounts equal to some fraction of the Underlying Bond’s par amount or market value, and (b) an inverse floating rate certificate (referred to as an “Inverse Floater”) that represents all remaining or residual interest in the TOB Trust. Floaters typically pay short-term tax-exempt interest rates to third parties who are also provided a right to tender their certificate and receive its par value, which may be paid from the proceeds of a remarketing of the Floaters, by a loan to the TOB Trust from a third party liquidity provider (“Liquidity Provider”), or by the sale of assets from the TOB Trust. The Inverse Floater is issued to a long term investor, such as one or more of the Funds. The income received by the Inverse Floater holder varies inversely with the short-term rate paid to holders of the Floaters, and in most circumstances the Inverse Floater holder bears substantially all of the Underlying Bond’s downside investment risk and also benefits disproportionately from any potential appreciation of the Underlying Bond’s value. The value of an Inverse Floater will be more volatile than that of the Underlying Bond because the interest rate is dependent on not only the fixed coupon rate of the Underlying Bond but also on the short-term interest paid on the Floaters, and because the Inverse Floater essentially bears the risk of loss (and possible gain) of the greater face value of the Underlying Bond.

The Inverse Floater held by a Fund gives the Fund the right to (a) cause the holders of the Floaters to tender their certificates at par (or slightly more than par in certain circumstances), and (b) have the trustee of the TOB Trust (the “Trustee”) transfer the Underlying Bond held by the TOB Trust to the Fund, thereby collapsing the TOB Trust.

The Fund may acquire an Inverse Floater in a transaction where it (a) transfers an Underlying Bond that it owns to a TOB Trust created by a third party or (b) transfers an Underlying Bond that it owns, or that it has purchased in a secondary market transaction for the purpose of creating an Inverse Floater, to a TOB Trust created at its direction, and in return receives the Inverse Floater of the TOB Trust (referred to as a “self-deposited Inverse Floater”). A Fund may also purchase an Inverse Floater in a secondary market transaction from a third party creator of the TOB Trust without first owning the Underlying Bond (referred to as an “externally-deposited Inverse Floater”).

An investment in a self-deposited Inverse Floater is accounted for as a “financing” transaction (i.e., a secured borrowing). For a self-deposited Inverse Floater, the Underlying Bond deposited into the TOB Trust is identified in the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments as “(UB) – Underlying bond of an inverse floating rate trust reflected as a financing transaction,” with the Fund recognizing as liabilities, labeled “Floating rate obligations” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, (a) the liquidation value of Floaters issued by the TOB Trust, and (b) the amount of any borrowings by the TOB Trust from a Liquidity Provider to enable the TOB Trust to purchase outstanding Floaters in lieu of a remarketing. In addition, the Fund recognizes in “Investment Income” the entire earnings of the Underlying Bond, and recognizes (a) the interest paid to the holders of the Floaters or on the TOB Trust’s borrowings, and (b) other expenses related to remarketing, administration, trustee, liquidity and other services to a TOB Trust, as a component of “Interest expense” on the Statement of Operations. Earnings due from the Underlying Bond and interest due to the holders of the Floaters as of the end of the reporting period are recognized as components of “Receivable for interest” and “Payable for interest” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, respectively.

In contrast, an investment in an externally-deposited Inverse Floater is accounted for as a purchase of the Inverse Floater and is identified in the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments as “(IF) – Inverse floating rate investment.” For an externally-deposited Inverse Floater, a Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities recognizes the Inverse Floater and not the Underlying Bond as an asset, and the Fund does not recognize the Floaters, or any related borrowings from a Liquidity Provider, as a liability. Additionally, the Fund reflects in “Investment Income” only the net amount of earnings on the Inverse Floater (net of the interest paid to the holders of the Floaters or the Liquidity Provider as lender, and the expenses of the Trust), and does not show the amount of that interest paid or the expenses of the TOB Trust as described above as interest expense on the Statement of Operations.

Fees paid upon the creation of a TOB Trust for self-deposited Inverse Floaters and externally-deposited Inverse Floaters are recognized as part of the cost basis of the Inverse Floater and are capitalized over the term of the TOB Trust.

During the current fiscal period, the Funds did not have any transactions in self-deposited Inverse Floaters and/or externally-deposited Inverse Floaters.

Zero Coupon Securities: A zero coupon security does not pay a regular interest coupon to its holders during the life of the security. Income to the holder of the security comes from accretion of the difference between the original purchase price of the security at issuance and the par value of the security at maturity and is effectively paid at maturity. The market prices of zero coupon securities generally are more volatile than the market prices of securities that pay interest periodically.

Purchases and Sales: Long-term purchases and sales during the current fiscal period were as follows:

 

Fund   

Non-U.S.

    Government
Purchases

    

Non-U.S.

 Government Sales
and Maturities

 

 

 

Arizona

   $ 37,107,878      $ 32,340,684  

Colorado

     74,560,053        71,919,518  

Maryland

     59,573,985        77,621,635  

New Mexico

     10,504,899        11,108,580  

 

 

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Fund   

Non-U.S.

    Government
Purchases

    

Non-U.S.

 Government Sales
and Maturities

 

 

 

Pennsylvania

   $ 106,269,918      $ 178,019,339  

Virginia

     126,016,155        102,951,590  

 

 

The Funds may purchase securities on a when-issued or delayed-delivery basis. Securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed-delivery basis may have extended settlement periods; interest income is not accrued until settlement date. Any securities so purchased are subject to market fluctuation during this period. If a Fund has outstanding when-issued/delayed-delivery purchases commitments as of the end of the reporting period, such amounts are recognized on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Sale of Vistra Vision interests: On September 18, 2024, Vistra Corp. (“Vistra”) and Nuveen agreed to terms for the sale of the Vistra Vision interest. In exchange for its interest in Vistra Vision, a Fund will receive proceeds from the sale over a series of payments from Vistra through December 31, 2026. The resulting receivable has been discounted using an effective interest rate of 6.18%. The receivable, net of discount, and related transaction costs are recognized as “Receivable for sale of Vistra Vision interest” and “Payable for Vistra Vision sale transactions costs,” respectively, on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. During the current fiscal period, Pennsylvania sold its interest back to Vistra and recognized a realized gain of $10,719,476 which is recognized as “Realized gain (loss) from investments” on the Statement of Operations.

5.  Derivative Investments

Each Fund is authorized to invest in certain derivative instruments. As defined by U.S. GAAP, a derivative is a financial instrument whose value is derived from an underlying security price, foreign exchange rate, interest rate, index of prices or rates, or other variables. Investments in derivatives as of the end of and/or during the current fiscal period, if any, are included within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and the Statement of Operations, respectively.

Total Return Swap Contracts: During the current fiscal period, Pennsylvania used total return swaps to help manage the equity risk of the portfolio’s Vistra Vision exposure.

In a total return swap, one party agrees to pay the other the total return of a defined underlying asset during a specified period, in return for periodic payments based on a fixed or variable interest rate or the total return from other underlying assets. A total return swap may be applied to any underlying asset but is most commonly used with equity indices, single stocks, bonds and defined baskets of loans and mortgages. The Fund entered into a total return swap involving an underlying index or basket of securities to create exposure to a number of securities in a single trade. An index total return swap can be used by the Fund to assume risk, without the complications of buying the component securities from what may not always be the most liquid of markets.

Total return swap contracts are valued daily. Changes in the value of a total return swap during the fiscal period are recognized as a component of “Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of swaps” and realized gains and losses are recognized as a component of “Net realized gain (loss) from swaps” on the Statement of Operations.

For over-the-counter (“OTC”) swaps, the daily change in market value of the swap contract, along with any daily interest accrued, are recognized as components of “Unrealized appreciation or depreciation on total return swaps” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, where applicable.

As of the end of the reporting period, the Fund did not hold total return swaps.

The average notional amount of Total Return swap contracts outstanding during the current fiscal period was as follows:

 

Fund   

Average Notional Amount of Swap Contracts

Outstanding*

 

 

 

Pennsylvania

     $12,520,171  

 

 

 

*

The average notional amount is calculated based on the absolute aggregate notional amount of contracts outstanding from August 7, 2024 (first swap contract entered) through October 7, 2024 (last swap contract exited).

During the current fiscal period, the effect of derivative contracts on the Fund’s Statement of Operations was as follows:

 

Derivative Instrument    Risk Exposure                 

Net Realized Gain

(Loss)

     Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
  (Depreciation)
 

 

 

Pennsylvania

           

Swap contracts

   Equity         $(5,725,179)        $–  

 

 

 

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Market and Counterparty Credit Risk: In the normal course of business each Fund may invest in financial instruments and enter into financial transactions where risk of potential loss exists due to changes in the market (market risk) or failure of the other party to the transaction to perform (counterparty credit risk). The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets recorded on the financial statements. Financial assets, which potentially expose each Fund to counterparty credit risk, consist principally of cash due from counterparties on forward, option and swap transactions, when applicable. The extent of each Fund’s exposure to counterparty credit risk in respect to these financial assets approximates their carrying value as recorded on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Each Fund helps manage counterparty credit risk by entering into agreements only with counterparties the Adviser believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by having the Adviser monitor the financial stability of the counterparties. Additionally, counterparties may be required to pledge collateral daily (based on the daily valuation of the financial asset) on behalf of each Fund with a value approximately equal to the amount of any unrealized gain above a pre-determined threshold. Reciprocally, when each Fund has an unrealized loss, the Funds have instructed the custodian to pledge assets of the Funds as collateral with a value approximately equal to the amount of the unrealized loss above a pre-determined threshold. Collateral pledges are monitored and subsequently adjusted if and when the valuations fluctuate, either up or down, by at least the pre-determined threshold amount.

6.  Fund Shares

Transactions in Fund shares during the current and prior fiscal period were as follows:

 

    

Year Ended

5/31/25

           

Year Ended

5/31/24

 
Arizona    Shares      Value              Shares      Value  

Subscriptions:

              

Class A

     1,685,759        $16,994,661           1,010,859        $10,159,386  

Class C

     41,754        417,028           54,618        540,476  

Class I

     3,280,336        33,262,560           4,410,435        43,901,289  

Total subscriptions

     5,007,849        50,674,249                 5,475,912        54,601,151  

Reinvestments of distributions:

              

Class A

     184,165        1,859,859           171,632        1,710,401  

Class C

     5,537        55,872           6,024        60,001  

Class I

     210,734        2,133,415           208,860        2,081,359  

Total reinvestments of distributions

     400,436        4,049,146                 386,516        3,851,761  

Redemptions:

              

Class A

     (1,602,058)        (16,111,774)           (1,402,185)        (13,925,530)  

Class C

     (107,076)        (1,077,288)           (68,559)        (687,359)  

Class I

     (3,135,679)        (31,581,978)           (5,995,019)        (58,899,803)  

Total redemptions

     (4,844,813)        (48,771,040)                 (7,465,763)        (73,512,692)  

Net increase (decrease)

     563,472        $5,952,355                 (1,603,335)        $(15,059,780)  
    

Year Ended

5/31/25

           

Year Ended

5/31/24

 
Colorado    Shares      Value              Shares      Value  

Subscriptions:

              

Class A

     3,790,453        $38,135,485           3,174,884        $31,689,116  

 Class A - automatic conversion of Class C

     21,774        220,257           535        5,455  

Class C

     50,619        513,954           124,879        1,253,659  

Class I

     10,044,619        101,079,869           14,222,959        141,608,031  

Total subscriptions

     13,907,465        139,949,565                 17,523,257        174,556,261  

Reinvestments of distributions:

              

Class A

     548,622        5,515,638           509,786        5,081,126  

Class C

     17,506        175,880           23,824        236,915  

Class I

     966,693        9,716,013           847,136        8,438,567  

Total reinvestments of distributions

     1,532,821        15,407,531                 1,380,746        13,756,608  

Redemptions:

              

Class A

     (3,740,799)        (37,609,055)           (3,816,370)        (37,844,836)  

Class C

     (292,588)        (2,943,736)           (456,803)        (4,558,916)  

 Class C - automatic conversion to Class A

     (21,798)        (220,257)           (536)        (5,455)  

Class I

     (11,425,016)        (113,906,646)           (13,222,136)        (129,428,864)  

Total redemptions

     (15,480,201)        (154,679,694)                 (17,495,845)        (171,838,071)  

Net increase (decrease)

     (39,915)        $677,402                 1,408,158        $16,474,798  

 

 

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Year Ended

5/31/25

           

Year Ended

5/31/24

 
Maryland    Shares      Value              Shares      Value  

Subscriptions:

              

Class A

     1,086,092        $10,658,455           1,828,895        $17,909,968  

 Class A - automatic conversion of Class C

     1,858        18,286           4,279        42,139  

Class C

     69,716        688,864           72,863        712,511  

Class I

     6,996,832        68,318,869           11,340,964        109,475,372  

Total subscriptions

     8,154,498        79,684,474                 13,247,001        128,139,990  

Reinvestments of distributions:

              

Class A

     243,464        2,396,209           217,213        2,107,589  

Class C

     7,165        70,285           8,261        79,865  

Class I

     419,823        4,137,353           386,076        3,745,332  

Total reinvestments of distributions

     670,452        6,603,847                 611,550        5,932,786  

Redemptions:

              

Class A

     (1,340,594)        (13,187,118)           (2,066,530)        (20,054,652)  

Class C

     (168,954)        (1,664,341)           (196,086)        (1,895,190)  

 Class C - automatic conversion to Class A

     (1,865)        (18,286)           (4,297)        (42,139)  

Class I

     (9,798,284)        (95,535,128)           (10,199,568)        (95,610,056)  

Total redemptions

     (11,309,697)        (110,404,873)                 (12,466,481)        (117,602,037)  

Net increase (decrease)

     (2,484,747)        $(24,116,552)                 1,392,070        $16,470,739  
    

Year Ended

5/31/25

           

Year Ended

5/31/24

 
New Mexico    Shares      Value              Shares      Value  

Subscriptions:

              

Class A

     509,177        $4,903,506           388,424        $3,688,969  

Class C

     9,787        93,990           13,823        131,668  

Class I

     818,025        7,868,279           1,339,193        12,797,184  

Total subscriptions

     1,336,989        12,865,775                 1,741,440        16,617,821  

Reinvestments of distributions:

              

Class A

     103,368        993,195           114,742        1,089,747  

Class C

     2,089        20,142           2,806        26,710  

Class I

     74,269        716,903           73,583        702,401  

Total reinvestments of distributions

     179,726        1,730,240                 191,131        1,818,858  

Redemptions:

              

Class A

     (602,530)        (5,802,145)           (1,163,622)        (11,013,667)  

Class C

     (64,045)        (617,625)           (50,742)        (479,216)  

Class I

     (714,387)        (6,862,368)           (1,625,107)        (15,258,353)  

Total redemptions

     (1,380,962)        (13,282,138)                 (2,839,471)        (26,751,236)  

Net increase (decrease)

     135,753        $1,313,877                 (906,900)        $(8,314,557)  

 

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Year Ended

5/31/25

           

Year Ended

5/31/24

 
Pennsylvania    Shares      Value              Shares      Value  

Subscriptions:

              

Class A

     2,212,901        $22,322,103           2,984,674        $29,421,527  

 Class A - automatic conversion of Class C

     38,693        404,166           38,537        385,285  

Class C

     96,472        985,520           61,507        621,046  

Class I

     6,028,244        61,105,340           11,767,362        117,461,621  

Total subscriptions

     8,376,310        84,817,129                 14,852,080        147,889,479  

Reinvestments of distributions:

              

Class A

     424,924        4,339,618           417,420        4,205,189  

Class C

     18,324        186,519           20,869        209,523  

Class I

     535,180        5,469,393           505,361        5,083,091  

Total reinvestments of distributions

     978,428        9,995,530                 943,650        9,497,803  

Redemptions:

              

Class A

     (3,075,248)        (31,312,123)           (5,672,294)        (56,307,607)  

Class C

     (295,132)        (3,011,249)           (382,961)        (3,850,536)  

 Class C - automatic conversion to Class A

     (38,841)        (404,166)           (38,679)        (385,285)  

Class I

     (11,664,982)        (118,130,567)           (13,696,081)        (133,742,257)  

Total redemptions

     (15,074,203)        (152,858,105)                 (19,790,015)        (194,285,685)  

Net increase (decrease)

     (5,719,465)        $(58,045,446)                 (3,994,285)        $(36,898,403)  
     Year Ended
5/31/25
            Year Ended
5/31/24
 
Virginia    Shares      Value              Shares      Value  

Subscriptions:

              

Class A

     3,288,765        $33,933,341           4,533,971        $45,572,994  

 Class A - automatic conversion of Class C

     3,165        32,726           581        5,929  

Class C

     135,473        1,400,730           87,492        893,090  

Class I

     13,554,914        137,863,131           16,205,022        163,751,627  

Total subscriptions

     16,982,317        173,229,928                 20,827,066        210,223,640  

Reinvestments of distributions:

              

Class A

     552,953        5,681,322           507,139        5,159,733  

Class C

     18,558        190,597           22,020        223,624  

Class I

     770,525        7,901,839           692,919        7,028,120  

Total reinvestments of distributions

     1,342,036        13,773,758                 1,222,078        12,411,477  

Redemptions:

              

Class A

     (3,428,885)        (35,313,235)           (4,228,013)        (42,659,975)  

Class C

     (359,672)        (3,689,220)           (416,249)        (4,235,029)  

 Class C - automatic conversion to Class A

     (3,168)        (32,726)           (581)        (5,929)  

Class I

     (12,384,015)        (125,941,718)           (15,641,786)        (154,655,945)  

Total redemptions

     (16,175,740)        (164,976,899)                 (20,286,629)        (201,556,878)  

Net increase (decrease)

     2,148,613        $22,026,787                 1,762,515        $21,078,239  

7.  Income Tax Information

Each Fund is a separate taxpayer for federal income tax purposes. Each Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net capital gains to shareholders and otherwise comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.

Each Fund intends to satisfy conditions that will enable interest from municipal securities, which is exempt from regular federal and designated state income taxes, to retain such tax-exempt status when distributed to shareholders of the Funds. Net realized capital gains and ordinary income distributions paid by the Funds are subject to federal taxation.

Each Fund files income tax returns in U.S. federal and applicable state and local jurisdictions. A Fund’s federal income tax returns are generally subject to examination for a period of three fiscal years after being filed. State and local tax returns may be subject to examination for an additional period of time depending on the jurisdiction. Management has analyzed each Fund’s tax positions taken for all open tax years and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements.

Differences between amounts for financial statement and federal income tax purposes are primarily due to timing differences in recognizing gains and losses on investment transactions. Temporary differences do not require reclassification. As of year end, permanent differences that resulted in reclassifications among the components of net assets relate primarily to paydowns, taxable market discount, and treatment of notional principal contracts. Temporary and permanent differences have no impact on a Fund’s net assets.

 

 

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As of year end, the aggregate cost and the net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of all investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Fund    Tax Cost      Gross Unrealized
Appreciation
     Gross
Unrealized
(Depreciation)
    Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Arizona

   $   160,809,277      $ 241,387        $  (7,971,118)     $ (7,729,731

Colorado

     459,724,031          1,653,129        (16,035,085       (14,381,956)  

Maryland

     247,638,952        1,117,492        (13,862,559     (12,745,067

New Mexico

     69,254,682        158,980        (3,837,659     (3,678,679

Pennsylvania

     359,685,864        1,445,505        (36,496,034     (35,050,529

Virginia

     521,026,768        7,373,980        (24,199,020     (16,825,040

For purposes of this disclosure, tax cost generally includes the cost of portfolio investments as well as up-front fees or premiums exchanged on derivatives and any amounts unrealized for income statement reporting but realized income and/or capital gains for tax reporting, if applicable.

As of year end, the components of accumulated earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

Fund   

Undistributed
Tax-Exempt

Income1

    

Undistributed

Ordinary

Income

     Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gains
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
     Capital Loss
Carryforwards
    

Late-Year Loss

Deferrals

    

Other
Book-to-Tax

Differences

     Total  

Arizona

   $ 605,398      $      $   —      $   (7,729,731)        $ (14,061,360)      $   —        $ (438,557)        $  (21,624,250)  

Colorado

     2,360,606        8,158               (14,381,956)        (44,679,056)               (1,452,944)        (58,145,192)  

Maryland

     1,005,892        50               (12,745,067)        (23,108,474)               (727,486)        (35,575,085)  

New Mexico

     176,509                      (3,678,679)        (5,757,343)               (181,030)        (9,440,543)  

Pennsylvania

     1,935,641        273,274               (35,050,529)        (13,615,405)               (1,033,643)        (47,490,662)  

Virginia

     2,374,042        587               (16,825,040)        (54,568,923)               (1,608,813)        (70,628,147)  

 

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Undistributed tax-exempt income (on a tax basis) has not been reduced for the dividends declared during the period May 1, 2025 through May 31, 2025 and paid on June 2, 2025.

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

     5/31/25             5/31/24  
Fund   

Tax-Exempt

Income1

     Ordinary
Income
     Long-Term
Capital Gains
            

Tax-Exempt

Income

     Ordinary
Income
     Long-Term
Capital Gains
 

Arizona

   $ 5,208,576      $      $    —         $ 4,838,895      $   —      $   —  

Colorado

     17,276,739                           15,579,775                

Maryland

     9,275,035        256                  8,210,176        1,090         

New Mexico

     2,185,603                         2,259,802                

Pennsylvania

       12,083,209          928,110                  12,291,028        8,866         

Virginia

     18,749,094        6,039                        16,375,263        268         

 

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Each Fund designates these amounts paid during the period as Exempt Interest Dividends.

As of year end, the Funds had capital loss carryforwards, which will not expire:

 

Fund    Short-Term      Long-Term      Total  

Arizona

   $ 4,110,643      $ 9,950,717      $ 14,061,360  

Colorado

     12,884,938        31,794,118        44,679,056  

Maryland

     6,825,155        16,283,319        23,108,474  

New Mexico

     1,439,836        4,317,507        5,757,343  

Pennsylvania

     8,109,125        5,506,280        13,615,405  

Virginia

     18,322,535        36,246,388        54,568,923  

8.  Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates

Management Fees: Each Fund’s management fee compensates the Adviser for the overall investment advisory and administrative services and general office facilities. The Sub-Adviser is compensated for its services to the Funds from the management fees paid to the Adviser.

 

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Each Fund’s management fee consists of two components – a fund-level fee, based only on the amount of assets within each individual Fund, and a complex-level fee, based on the aggregate amount of all eligible fund assets managed by the Adviser. This pricing structure enables each Fund’s shareholders to benefit from growth in the assets within their respective Fund as well as from growth in the amount of complex-wide assets managed by the Adviser.

The annual fund-level fee, payable monthly, for each Fund was calculated according to the following schedule:

 

Average Daily Net Assets

     Arizona       Colorado       Maryland       New Mexico       Pennsylvania       Virginia  

For the first $125 million

     0.3500     0.3500     0.3500     0.3500     0.3500     0.3500

For the next $125 million

     0.3375       0.3375       0.3375       0.3375       0.3375       0.3375  

For the next $250 million

     0.3250       0.3250       0.3250       0.3250       0.3250       0.3250  

For the next $500 million

     0.3125       0.3125       0.3125       0.3125       0.3125       0.3125  

For the next $1 billion

     0.3000       0.3000       0.3000       0.3000       0.3000       0.3000  

For the next $3 billion

     0.2750       0.2750       0.2750       0.2750       0.2750       0.2750  

For the next $5 billion

     0.2500       0.2500       0.2500       0.2500       0.2500       0.2500  

For net assets over $10 billion

     0.2375       0.2375       0.2375       0.2375       0.2375       0.2375  

The annual complex-level fee, payable monthly, for each Fund is calculated according to the following schedule:

 

Complex-Level Asset Breakpoint Level*    Complex-Level Fee  

For the first $124.3 billion

     0.1600

For the next $75.7 billion

     0.1350  

For the next $200 billion

     0.1325  

For eligible assets over $400 billion

     0.1300  

 

*

The complex-level fee is calculated based upon the aggregate daily “eligible assets” of all Nuveen-branded closed-end funds and Nuveen branded open-end funds (“Nuveen Mutual Funds”). Except as described below, eligible assets include the assets of all Nuveen-branded closed-end funds and Nuveen Mutual Funds organized in the United States. Eligible assets do not include the net assets of: Nuveen fund-of-funds, Nuveen money market funds, Nuveen index funds, Nuveen Large Cap Responsible Equity Fund or Nuveen Life Large Cap Responsible Equity Fund. In addition, eligible assets include a fixed percentage of the aggregate net assets of the active equity and fixed income Nuveen Mutual Funds advised by the Adviser’s affiliate, Teachers Advisors, LLC (except those identified above). The fixed percentage will increase annually until May 1, 2033, at which time eligible assets will include all of the aggregate net assets of the active equity and fixed income Nuveen Mutual Funds advised by Teachers Advisors, LLC (except those identified above). Eligible assets include closed-end fund assets managed by the Adviser that are attributable to financial leverage. For these purposes, financial leverage includes the closed-end funds’ use of preferred stock and borrowings and certain investments in the residual interest certificates (also called inverse floating rate securities) in tender option bond (TOB) trusts, including the portion of assets held by a TOB trust that has been effectively financed by the trust’s issuance of floating rate securities, subject to an agreement by the Adviser as to certain funds to limit the amount of such assets for determining eligible assets in certain circumstances.

As of the end of the reporting period, the complex-level fee rate for each Fund was as follows:

 

Fund    Complex-Level Fee  

Arizona

     0.1570

Colorado

     0.1570

Maryland

     0.1570

New Mexico

     0.1570

Pennsylvania

     0.1570

Virginia

     0.1570

The Adviser has agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (“Expense Cap”) of the following Fund so that the total annual Fund operating expenses (excluding 12b-1 distribution and/or service fees, interest expenses, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, fees incurred in acquiring and disposing of portfolio securities and extraordinary expenses) do not exceed the average daily net assets of any class of Fund shares in the amounts and for the time periods stated in the following table:

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

Fund    Expense Cap     Expense Cap
Expiration Date
 

Maryland1

     0.57     July 31, 2027  

New Mexico1

     0.64     July 31, 2027  

Virginia

     0.57     July 31, 2027  

1 Effective May 1, 2025.

Distribution and Service Fees: Each Fund has adopted a distribution and service plan under rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Class A Shares incur a 0.20% annual 12b-1 service fee. Class C Shares incur a 0.75% annual 12b-1 distribution fee and a 0.25% annual 12b-1 service fee. Class I Shares are not subject to 12b-1 distribution or service fees. The fees under this plan compensate Nuveen Securities, LLC, (the “Distributor”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nuveen, for services provided and expenses incurred in distributing shares of the Funds and establishing and maintaining shareholder accounts.

Other Transactions with Affiliates: The Funds are permitted to purchase or sell securities from or to certain other funds or accounts managed by the Sub-Adviser or by an affiliate of the Adviser (each an, “Affiliated Entity”) under specified conditions outlined in procedures adopted by the Board (“cross-trade”). These procedures have been designed to ensure that any cross-trade of securities by the Fund from or to an Affiliated Entity by virtue of having a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment adviser), common officer and/or common trustee complies with Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act. These transactions are effected at the current market price (as provided by an independent pricing service) without incurring broker commissions. During the current fiscal period, the Funds engaged in the following security transactions with affiliated entities:

 

Fund    Purchases      Sales      Realized Gain
(Loss)
 

Arizona

   $    10,547,627      $   9,137,263      $   (408,012)  

Colorado

                    

Maryland

     850,520                

New Mexico

     1,623,975                

Pennsylvania

            2,688,753        (128,485)  

Virginia

     4,252,185                

During the current fiscal period, the Distributor, collected sales charges on purchases of Class A Shares, the majority of which were paid out as concessions to financial intermediaries as follows:

 

Fund   

Sales Charges

Collected
(Unaudited)

     Paid to Financial
Intermediaries
(Unaudited)
 

Arizona

   $    155,352      $    150,875  

Colorado

     272,575        263,804  

Maryland

     72,252        70,396  

New Mexico

     23,524        22,822  

Pennsylvania

     117,857        114,028  

Virginia

     245,654        237,846  

The Distributor also received 12b-1 service fees on Class A Shares, substantially all of which were paid to compensate financial intermediaries for providing services to shareholders relating to their investments.

During the current fiscal period, the Distributor compensated financial intermediaries directly with commission advances at the time of purchase as follows:

 

Fund    Commission
Advances
(Unaudited)
 

Arizona

   $    126,089  

Colorado

     210,121  

Maryland

     62,193  

New Mexico

     19,334  

Pennsylvania

     96,957  

Virginia

     199,698  

 

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To compensate for commissions advanced to financial intermediaries, all 12b-1 service and distribution fees collected on Class C Shares during the first year following a purchase are retained by the Distributor. During the current fiscal period, the Distributor retained such 12b-1 fees as follows:

 

Fund    12b-1 Fees
Retained
(Unaudited)
 

Arizona

   $    2,587  

Colorado

     7,681  

Maryland

     5,216  

New Mexico

     726  

Pennsylvania

     5,535  

Virginia

     9,051  

The remaining 12b-1 fees charged to each Fund were paid to compensate financial intermediaries for providing services to shareholders relating to their investments.

The Distributor also collected and retained CDSC on share redemptions during the current fiscal period, as follows:

 

Fund   

CDSC

Retained
(Unaudited)

 

Arizona

   $ 8,393  

Colorado

        28,174  

Maryland

     4,438  

New Mexico

     333  

Pennsylvania

     17,136  

Virginia

     3,648  

9.  Borrowing Arrangements

Line of Credit: The Funds, along with certain funds managed by the Adviser and by an affiliate of the Adviser (“Participating Funds”), have established a 364-day, $2.7 billion standby credit facility with a group of lenders, under which the Participating Funds may borrow for temporary purposes (other than on-going leveraging for investment purposes). Each Participating Fund is allocated a designated proportion of the facility’s capacity (and its associated costs, as described below) based upon a multi-factor assessment of the likelihood and frequency of its need to draw on the facility, the size of the Fund and its anticipated draws, and the potential importance of such draws to the operations and well-being of the Fund, relative to those of the other Funds. A Fund may effect draws on the facility in excess of its designated capacity if and to the extent that other Participating Funds have undrawn capacity. The credit facility expires in June 2026 unless extended or renewed.

The credit facility has the following terms: 0.15% per annum on unused commitment amounts and a drawn interest rate equal to the higher of (a) OBFR (Overnight Bank Funding Rate) plus 1.20% per annum or (b) the Fed Funds Effective Rate plus 1.20% per annum on amounts borrowed. Interest expense incurred by the Participating Funds, when applicable, is recognized as a component of “Interest expense” on the Statement of Operations. Participating Funds paid administration, legal and arrangement fees, which are recognized as a component of “Interest expense” on the Statement of Operations, and along with commitment fees, have been allocated among such Participating Funds based upon the relative proportions of the facility’s aggregate capacity reserved for them and other factors deemed relevant by the Adviser and the Board of each Participating Fund.

During the current fiscal period, the following Funds utilized this facility. The Funds’ maximum outstanding balance during the utilization period was as follows:

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

Fund   

Maximum
Outstanding

Balance

 

Arizona

   $ 2,850,078  

Colorado

     523,128  

Maryland

        19,800,000  

New Mexico

     215,992  

Pennsylvania

     46,400,000  

Virginia

     33,600,000  

During each Fund’s utilization period(s) during the current fiscal period, the average daily balance outstanding and average annual interest rate on the Borrowings were as follows:

 

Fund   Utilization
Period (Days
Outstanding)
    Average
Daily Balance
Outstanding
    Average Annual
Interest Rate
 

Arizona

    4     $ 1,545,298       5.66%  

Colorado

    1       523,128       5.53  

Maryland

    11       8,616,143       5.85  

New Mexico

    4       193,819       6.41  

Pennsylvania

    12           19,910,322       5.82  

Virginia

    11       14,126,696       5.80  

Borrowings outstanding as of the end of the reporting period, if any, are recognized as “Borrowings” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, where applicable.

 

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Important Tax Information

 

(Unaudited)

As required by the Internal Revenue Code and Treasury Regulations, certain tax information, as detailed below, must be provided to shareholders. Shareholders are advised to consult their tax advisor with respect to the tax implications of their investment. The amounts listed below may differ from the actual amounts reported on Form 1099-DIV, which will be sent to shareholders shortly after calendar year end.

Long-Term Capital Gains

As of year end, each Fund designates the following distribution amounts, or maximum amount allowable, as being from net long-term capital gains pursuant to Section 852(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code:

 

Fund    Net Long-Term
Capital Gains
 

Arizona

     $—  

Colorado

      

Maryland

      

New Mexico

      

Pennsylvania

      

Virginia

      

 

 

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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 aggregate remuneration paid to the trustees (all of whom are independent) by each Fund is reported as “Trustees fees” on the Statement of Operations under Item 7 of this Form N-CSR.

The Funds do not pay any remuneration to their officers. The aggregate remuneration paid to Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC, the Funds’ investment adviser and an affiliate of the Funds’ officers, is reported as “Management fees” on the Statement of Operations under Item 7 of this Form N-CSR.


Item 11.

Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Investment Advisory Contract.


Item 11. Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Investment Advisory Contract.

 

 

Nuveen Arizona Municipal Bond Fund

Nuveen Colorado Municipal Bond Fund

Nuveen Maryland Municipal Bond Fund

Nuveen New Mexico Municipal Bond Fund

Nuveen Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund

Nuveen Virginia Municipal Bond Fund

The Approval Process

At meetings held on April 28 and 29, 2025 (the “Meeting”), the Board of Trustees (the “Board” and each Trustee, a “Board Member”) of Nuveen Multistate Trust I (the “Trust”) approved, for each applicable series thereof, the renewal of the investment management agreement (each an “Investment Management Agreement”) with Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC (“NFAL” or the “Adviser”). Similarly, for each such series, the Board approved the renewal of the sub-advisory agreement (each a “Sub-Advisory Agreement”) with Nuveen Asset Management, LLC (the “Sub-Adviser”). NFAL is a subsidiary of Nuveen, LLC, the investment management arm of Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (“TIAA”). The Sub-Adviser is also an affiliate of the Adviser. The Board Members are not “interested persons” (as defined under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”)) and, therefore, the Board is deemed to be comprised of all disinterested Board Members. References to the Board and the Board Members are interchangeable. Below is a summary of the annual review process the Board undertook related to its most recent renewal of the Investment Management Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement with respect to each series covered by this report (the “Funds”).

In accordance with applicable law, following up to an initial two-year period, the Board considers the renewal of each Investment Management Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement on behalf of the applicable Fund on an annual basis. The Investment Management Agreements and Sub-Advisory Agreements are collectively referred to as the “Advisory Agreements,” and the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser are collectively, the “Fund Advisers” and each a “Fund Adviser.”

To reach their determination, the Board Members considered the review of the Advisory Agreements to be an ongoing process. The Board Members employed the accumulated information, knowledge and experience they had gained during their tenure as disinterested Board Members on the respective boards of the funds in the Nuveen complex and their committees in overseeing the applicable funds and working with the respective investment advisers and sub-advisers in their review of the advisory agreements for the fund complex. The fund complex consists of the group of funds advised by NFAL, including the Funds, and the group of funds advised by Teachers Advisors, LLC (“TAL” and collectively, the “Nuveen funds” or the “funds”). The Board and its committees meet regularly throughout the year and at these meetings, the Board Members received materials and discussed information covering a wide range of topics pertinent to the annual consideration of the renewal of the Advisory Agreements. Such topics include, but are not limited to, the investment performance of the funds over various periods; investment oversight matters; economic, market and regulatory developments; any significant organizational or other developments impacting a Fund Adviser and its strategic plans for its business; product initiatives for various funds; fund expenses; compliance, regulatory and risk management matters; trading practices, including soft dollar arrangements and reimbursements to the funds; the liquidity and derivatives risk management programs; management of distributions; valuation of securities; payments to financial intermediaries, including 12b-1 expenses (as applicable); and securities lending (as applicable). The Board also seeks to meet at its regular quarterly meetings with members of senior management to discuss various topics, including market conditions, industry developments and any significant developments or strategic plans for a Fund Adviser, if any.

To help with the review of performance, the Board and/or its committees periodically received and discussed presentations from member(s) of investment teams throughout the year, culminating in an annual performance review of the Nuveen funds at the Board’s meeting held on February 25-26, 2025 (the “February Meeting”). The presentations, discussions and meetings during the year provide a means for the Board Members to evaluate and consider the level, breadth and quality of services provided by the Fund Advisers and any changes to such services over time in light of new or modified regulatory requirements, changes to market conditions or other factors.

In addition to the materials and discussions that occurred at prior meetings, the Board, through its independent legal counsel, requested and received extensive materials and information prepared specifically for its review of the Advisory Agreements. During the year, management worked with an ad hoc committee established by the Board to help enhance and streamline the materials provided in connection with the annual review of the Advisory Agreements. The materials provided at the Meeting and/or prior meetings covered a wide range of matters including, but not limited to, a description of the nature, extent and quality of services provided by the Fund Advisers; a review of the Sub-Adviser and/or applicable investment team; an analysis of fund performance with a focus on funds considered to have met certain challenged performance measurements; an analysis of the fees and expense ratios of the funds with a focus on funds considered to have certain expense characteristics; a list of management fee and sub-advisory fee schedules; an analysis of advisory fees compared to fees assessed to other types of clients; a review of temporary and/ or permanent expense caps and fee waivers (as applicable); a description of portfolio manager compensation; certain profitability and/or financial data; and a description of indirect benefits received by the Fund Advisers as a result of their relationships with the funds. The Board also considered information provided by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of investment company data, comparing fee and expense levels of each respective Fund to those of a peer universe and to a group of peers selected by Broadridge.

The information prepared specifically for the annual review supplemented the information provided to the Board and its committees and the evaluations of the Nuveen funds by the Board and its committees during the year. The Board’s review of the Advisory Agreements is based on all the information provided to the Board and its committees over time. The performance, fee and expense data and other information provided by a Fund Adviser, Broadridge or other service providers were not independently verified by the Board Members.

 

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Item 11. Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Investment Advisory Contract (continued)

 

As part of their review, the Board Members and independent legal counsel met in executive session on April 9, 2025 to review and discuss materials provided in connection with their annual review of the Advisory Agreements. After reviewing this information, the Board Members requested, directly or through independent legal counsel, additional information, and the Board subsequently reviewed and discussed the responses to these follow-up questions and requests. The Board Members and independent legal counsel met again in executive session on April 17, 2025 (together with the April 9, 2025 executive session, the “Executive Sessions”) to discuss the responses to the initial supplemental information request and, following their review of the data provided, requested management present certain additional information at the Meeting. In addition to the Executive Sessions, the Board Members met in additional executive sessions prior to and during the Meeting. During the Meeting, the Board Members considered the responses, invited representatives of management to provide additional information and determined that the information provided (whether oral or written) was responsive to their requests.

The Board Members were advised by independent legal counsel during the annual review process as well as throughout the year, including meeting in executive sessions with such counsel at which no representatives of management were present. In connection with their annual review, the Board Members also received a memorandum from independent legal counsel outlining their fiduciary duties and legal standards in reviewing the Advisory Agreements, including guidance from court cases evaluating advisory fees.

After the discussions and with the background and knowledge described above, the Board Members approved the continuation of the Advisory Agreements on behalf of the applicable Funds for an additional one-year period. The Board did not identify any single factor as all-important or controlling, but rather each decision reflected the comprehensive consideration of all the information (written or oral) provided to the Board and its committees throughout the year as well as the materials prepared specifically in connection with the annual review process. The contractual arrangements may reflect the results of prior year(s) of review, negotiation and information provided in connection with the Board’s annual review of the Funds’ advisory arrangements and oversight of the Funds. Each Board Member may have attributed different levels of importance to the various factors and information considered in connection with the annual review process and may have placed different emphasis on the relevant information year to year in light of, among other things, changing market and economic conditions. A summary of the principal factors and information, but not all the factors, the Board considered in deciding to renew the Advisory Agreements is set forth below.

A. Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

In evaluating the renewal of the Advisory Agreements, the Board Members received and considered information regarding the nature, extent and quality of the applicable Fund Adviser’s services provided to each respective Fund. With this approach, they considered the roles of the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser in providing services to the Funds.

The Board considered that the Adviser provides a wide array of management, oversight and other services to manage and operate the Funds. The Board considered the Adviser’s and its affiliates’ dedication of resources, time, people and capital as well as consistent program of improvement and innovation aimed at keeping the Nuveen fund complex relevant and attractive for existing and new investors and meeting the needs of an increasingly complex regulatory environment. Among the information provided in connection with the review of services at the Meeting and/ or prior meetings, the Board considered a description of the organizational changes at the Adviser during the year, the management teams that comprise the various support and investment functions for the funds and the background of certain personnel who support the funds. The Board considered the significant resources, both financial and personnel, the Adviser and its affiliates had committed over the past several years in working to bring the asset management businesses of Nuveen and TIAA under one centralized umbrella and to consolidate their respective fund families (the “Consolidation”) to the benefit of the funds through, among other things, enhanced operating efficiencies, centralized investment leadership and a centralized shared resources and support model. To help ensure the continuation of services, the Board considered, among other things, management’s emphasis on succession planning and key person risk evaluation pursuant to which certain management team(s) meet annually to conduct a comprehensive review of successors to key positions, to develop and monitor corporate-wide standards and procedures in seeking to help ensure the firm may continue to operate in the event of business disruptions, and to review staffing and compensation levels to help remain competitive with peers in the industry. The Board considered a description of the application of business continuity plans and the periodic testing and review of such plans. As noted below, the Board also considered certain financial data of the Adviser and TIAA in assessing the financial stability and condition of the Adviser to provide a high level of quality services to the Funds.

In its review, the Board considered that the Funds operated in a highly regulated industry and the scope and complexity of the services and resources that the Adviser and its affiliates must provide to manage and operate the Funds have expanded over the years due to regulatory, market and other developments. Such services included maintaining and monitoring the Nuveen funds’ compliance programs, risk management programs, liquidity risk management programs, derivatives risk management programs and cybersecurity programs. The Board and/or its Compliance, Risk Management and Regulatory Oversight Committee received reports regarding the funds’ compliance policies and procedures and matters undertaken thereunder as well as other compliance initiatives on a regular basis.

In considering the breadth and quality of services the Adviser and its various teams provide, the Board considered that the Adviser provides investment advisory services. With respect to the Funds, such Funds utilize the Sub-Adviser to manage the portfolios of the Funds subject to the supervision of the Adviser. Accordingly, the Board considered that the Adviser and its affiliates, among other things, oversee and review the performance of the Sub-Adviser and its investment team(s); evaluate Fund performance and market conditions; evaluate investment strategies and recommend changes thereto; oversee trade execution and, as applicable, securities lending; evaluate investment risks; and manage valuation matters. As noted below, the Board also considered the Nuveen funds’ performance over various time periods throughout the year.

In addition to the portfolio management services provided to the Funds (including indirectly by overseeing the Sub-Adviser), the Board considered the extensive compliance, regulatory, administrative and other services the Adviser and its various teams or affiliates provide to manage and operate the applicable funds, including but not limited to: distribution management services pursuant to which management seeks to implement distribution policies and set distribution levels consistent with each fund’s product design and positioning; compliance services including establishing and maintaining broad-based compliance policies across the Nuveen fund complex, evaluating the compliance programs of various fund services providers, conducting ongoing risk assessments and testing, monitoring portfolio compliance with investment and regulatory requirements and

 

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providing a comprehensive compliance training program; providing regulatory advocacy services, including submitting comments on regulatory proposals and monitoring regulatory developments that may impact the fund(s); providing support to the Board and its committees throughout the year, including providing reports on a wide range of topics relating to the operations and management of the funds, helping to refine the materials provided to the Board and/or its committees and providing educational sessions on various topics; establishing and reviewing the services provided by other fund service providers (such as a fund’s custodian, accountant, and transfer agent); providing legal support services; and evaluating trade allocation and execution.

Aside from the services provided, the Board considered the financial resources of the Adviser and/or its affiliates and their willingness to make investments to support the funds. The Board considered the funds’ access to a seed capital budget provided by the Adviser and/or its affiliates to support new or existing funds and/or facilitate changes for a respective fund. The Board considered the benefits to shareholders of investing in a Fund that is a part of a large fund complex with a variety of investment disciplines, capabilities, and expertise. The Board considered the overall reputation and capabilities of the Adviser and its affiliates and the Adviser’s continuing commitment to provide high quality services.

In its review, the Board also considered the significant risks borne by the Adviser and its affiliates in connection with their services to the Nuveen funds, including entrepreneurial risks in sponsoring and supporting new funds and smaller funds and ongoing risks with managing the Funds, such as investment, operational, reputational, regulatory, compliance and litigation risks.

The Board considered the division of responsibilities between the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser and considered that the Sub-Adviser and its investment personnel, as noted, generally are responsible for the management of the respective Fund’s portfolio or a portion thereof under the oversight of the Adviser and the Board. The Board considered an analysis of the Sub-Adviser provided by the Adviser which included, among other things, a summary of changes (if any) in the leadership teams and/or portfolio manager teams; the performance of the funds sub-advised by the Sub- Adviser over various periods of time that met certain performance screening measurements; and data reflecting product changes (if any) taken with respect to certain funds. The Board considered that the Adviser recommended the renewal of the Sub-Advisory Agreements.

Based on its review, the Board determined, in the exercise of its reasonable business judgment, that it was satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the respective Funds under each applicable Advisory Agreement.

B. The Investment Performance of the Funds and Fund Advisers

In evaluating the quality of the services provided by the Fund Advisers, the Board also considered a variety of investment performance data of the Funds. In leading up to the annual review, the Board and/or its Investment Committee considered, among other things, Fund performance over the quarter, one-, three- and five-year periods ending December 31, 2024 on an absolute basis and as compared to the performance of comparable peers (the “Performance Peer Group”) and to a benchmark for the prescribed periods. For Funds with multiple share classes, the performance data was based on Class I shares; however, the performance of other share classes was expected to be substantially similar as they invest in the same portfolio of securities and differences in performance among the classes of a fund generally may be principally attributed to the variations in the expense structures of the share classes. Prior to the Meeting, the Board also received updated Fund performance over the quarter, one-, three- and five-year periods ended March 31, 2025 on an absolute basis and in comparison to the Performance Peer Group and a benchmark for the prescribed periods. In its review of relative performance, the Board considered a Fund’s performance relative to its Performance Peer Group, among other things, by evaluating its quartile ranking with the 1st quartile representing the top performing funds within the Performance Peer Group and the 4th quartile representing the lowest performing funds.

The Board took into account the performance data, presentations and discussions (written and oral) that were provided at the Meeting and in prior meetings over time in evaluating fund performance, including particular focus on management’s analysis of the performance of funds that met certain screening measurements as determined pursuant to a methodology approved by the Board or additional measurements as determined by management’s investment analysts. As various Nuveen funds have modified their portfolio teams and/or made significant changes to their portfolio strategies over time, the Board reviewed, among other things, certain tracking performance data over specific periods comparing performance before and after such changes.

In evaluating performance, the Board considered some of the limitations of the performance data. The Board considered, among other things, that performance data reflects performance over a specified period which may differ significantly depending on the ending dates selected, particularly during periods of market volatility. Further, the Board considered that regardless of the performance period reviewed by the Board, shareholders may evaluate performance based on their own respective holding periods which may differ from the performance periods reviewed by the Board and lead to differing results. With respect to comparative performance, the Board considered that differing investment objectives, investment strategies, dates of inception, type and cost of leverage (if any), asset size and other factors between the Performance Peer Group and the respective Fund necessarily lead to differences in performance results. Similarly, differences in the investment objective(s) and strategies of a Fund and its benchmark (particularly an actively managed fund that does not directly follow an index) as well as the costs of operating a Fund would contribute to differences in performance results. To assist the Board in its review of the comparability of the relative performance, management generally has ranked the relevancy of the Performance Peer Groups to the applicable funds as low, medium or high.

The Board evaluated performance in light of various relevant factors which may include, among other things, general market conditions, issuer-specific information, asset class information, leverage and fund cash flows. The Board considered that long-term performance could be impacted by even one period of significant outperformance or underperformance and that a single investment theme could disproportionately affect performance. Further, the Board considered that market and economic conditions may significantly impact a Fund’s performance, particularly over shorter periods, and such performance may be more reflective of such economic or market events and not necessarily reflective of management skill. Although the Board reviews short-, intermediate- and longer-term performance data, the Board considered that longer periods of performance may reflect full market cycles.

 

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Item 11. Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Investment Advisory Contract (continued)

 

In their review from year to year, the Board Members consider and may place different emphasis on the relevant information in light of changing circumstances in market and economic conditions. In evaluating performance, the Board focused particular attention on funds with less favorable performance records. However, depending on the facts and circumstances, including any differences between the respective fund and its benchmark and/or Performance Peer Group, the Board may be satisfied with a fund’s performance notwithstanding that its performance may be below that of its benchmark and/or peer group for certain periods. With respect to any funds for which the Board has identified performance issues, the Board seeks to monitor such funds more closely until performance improves, discuss with the Adviser the reasons for such results, consider whether any steps are necessary or appropriate to address such issues, discuss and evaluate the potential consequences of such steps and review the results of any steps undertaken.

The performance determinations with respect to each Fund are summarized below.

 

   

For Nuveen Arizona Municipal Bond Fund, the Board considered that although the Fund’s performance was below the performance of its benchmark for the one-, three- and five-year periods ended December 31, 2024, the Fund ranked in the second quartile of its Performance Peer Group for the one- and five-year periods and the third quartile for the three-year period ended December 31, 2024. On the basis of the Board’s ongoing review of investment performance and all relevant factors, including the relative market conditions during certain reporting periods, the Fund’s investment objective(s) and management’s discussion of performance, the Board concluded that the Fund’s performance supported renewal of the Advisory Agreements.

 

   

For Nuveen Colorado Municipal Bond Fund, the Board considered that although the Fund’s performance was below the performance of its benchmark for the one-, three- and five-year periods ended December 31, 2024, the Fund ranked in the second quartile for such periods. On the basis of the Board’s ongoing review of investment performance and all relevant factors, including the relative market conditions during certain reporting periods, the Fund’s investment objective(s) and management’s discussion of performance, the Board concluded that the Fund’s performance supported renewal of the Advisory Agreements.

 

   

For Nuveen Maryland Municipal Bond Fund, the Board considered that although the Fund’s performance was below the performance of its benchmark for the three-year period ended December 31, 2024, the Fund outperformed its benchmark for the one-year period and matched the performance of its benchmark for the five-year period ended December 31, 2024. In addition, although the Fund ranked in the fourth quartile of its Performance Peer Group for the three-year period ended December 31, 2024, the Fund ranked in the first quartile of its Performance Peer Group for the one-year period and the third quartile of its Performance Peer Group for the five-year period ended December 31, 2024. In its review, the Board considered that the Performance Peer Group was classified as low for relevancy. On the basis of the Board’s ongoing review of investment performance and all relevant factors, including the relative market conditions during certain reporting periods, the Fund’s investment objective(s) and management’s discussion of performance, the Board concluded that the Fund’s performance supported renewal of the Advisory Agreements.

 

   

For Nuveen New Mexico Municipal Bond Fund, the Board considered that although the Fund’s performance was below the performance of its benchmark for the three-year period ended December 31, 2024, the Fund matched its benchmark for the one- and five-year periods ended December 31, 2024. In addition, the Fund ranked in the second quartile of its Performance Peer Group for the one- and three-year periods and first quartile for the five-year period ended December 31, 2024. On the basis of the Board’s ongoing review of investment performance and all relevant factors, including the relative market conditions during certain reporting periods, the Fund’s investment objective(s) and management’s discussion of performance, the Board concluded that the Fund’s performance supported renewal of the Advisory Agreements.

 

   

For Nuveen Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund, the Board considered that although the Fund’s performance was below the performance of its benchmark for the one-, three- and five-year periods ended December 31, 2024 and ranked in the fourth quartile of its Performance Peer Group for the one- and three-year periods ended December 31, 2024, the Fund ranked in the third quartile of its Performance Peer Group for the five-year period ended December 31, 2024. The Board also considered management’s commentary on the Fund’s performance, including the factors that contributed to or detracted from performance and the improved relative performance in the first quartile of 2025 in which the Fund ranked in the third quartile of its Performance Peer Group for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. On the basis of the Board’s ongoing review of investment performance and all relevant factors, including the relative market conditions during certain reporting periods, the Fund’s investment objective(s) and management’s discussion of performance, the Board supported renewal of the Advisory Agreements.

 

   

For Nuveen Virginia Municipal Bond Fund, the Board considered that although the Fund’s performance was below the performance of its benchmark for the three- and five-year periods ended December 31, 2024, the Fund outperformed its benchmark for the one-year period ended December 31, 2024. In addition, the Fund ranked in the second quartile of its Performance Peer Group for the one-year period and third quartile for the three- and five-year periods ended December 31, 2024. In its review, the Board considered that the Performance Peer Group was classified as low for relevancy. On the basis of the Board’s ongoing review of investment performance and all relevant factors, including the relative market conditions during certain reporting periods, the Fund’s investment objective(s) and management’s discussion of performance, the Board concluded that the Fund’s performance supported renewal of the Advisory Agreements.

 

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C. Fees, Expenses and Profitability

 

  1.

   Fees and Expenses

As part of the annual review, the Board Members considered, among other things, the management fee schedules and the expense reimbursements and/or fee waivers agreed to by the Adviser for the respective Fund (if any). In addition to the management fee arrangements, the Board Members considered a Fund’s operating expense ratio as it more directly reflected a shareholder’s total costs in investing in the respective Fund.

In its review, the Board considered that the management fees of the Funds were generally comprised of two components, a fund-level component and a complex-level component, each with its own breakpoint schedule. The Board considered that in 2024, the Board approved a revised complex-wide breakpoint schedule which simplified and reduced the complex-level fee rates at various thresholds and expanded the eligible funds whose assets would be included in calculating the complex-level fee, effective May 1, 2024. The Board considered that the complex-level component is intended to be an efficient mechanism designed to help share cost efficiencies with shareholders as the complex-wide assets grow.

The Board also considered comparative fee and expense information prepared by an independent third-party provider of fund data. More specifically, the Board Members generally reviewed, among other things, each Fund’s management fee rates and net total expense ratio in relation to similar data for a comparable universe of peers (the “Expense Universe”) and a more focused group of comparable peers (the “Expense Group”) established by Broadridge. With respect to the Broadridge comparative expense data, Broadridge applied Class I shares of the Funds. In its review of such comparative fee and expense data, the Board considered, among other things, a Fund’s quartile rankings of its contractual management fee rate, actual management fee rate and net total expense ratio within its Expense Universe and Expense Group (as applicable) with the first quartile representing the range of funds with the lowest management fee rate or net total expense ratio, respectively, and the fourth quartile representing the range of funds with the highest management fee rate or net total expense ratio, respectively. In their review, the Board Members considered, in particular, each fund with a net total expense ratio meeting certain expense screening criteria adopted by the Board when compared to its Expense Universe and Expense Group (if any) and management’s commentary as to the factors contributing to each such fund’s relative net total expense ratio. The Board also considered, in relevant part, a fund’s management fee in light of its performance history with particular focus on any fund identified as having a higher management fee and/or expense ratio compared to peers coupled with experiencing a period of challenged performance.

In their review, the Board Members considered the methodology Broadridge employed to establish its Expense Universe and Expense Group (as applicable). The Board further considered that differences between the applicable Fund and its respective Expense Universe and/ or Expense Group, as well as changes to the composition of the Expense Universe and/or Expense Group from year to year, may limit some of the value of the comparative data. The Board Members also considered that it can be difficult to compare management fees among funds with peers as there are variations in the services that are included for the fees paid. The Board Members took these limitations and differences into account when reviewing comparative peer data.

With respect to the Sub-Adviser, the Board also considered, among other things, the sub-advisory fee schedule paid to the Sub-Adviser in light of the sub-advisory services provided to the respective Fund. In its review, the Board considered that the compensation paid to the Sub-Adviser is the responsibility of the Adviser, not the Funds.

The Board’s considerations regarding the comparative fee data for each Fund are set forth below:

 

   

For Nuveen Arizona Municipal Bond Fund, although the Fund’s actual management fee rate and net total expense ratio ranked in the fourth quartile of its Expense Group, the Fund’s contractual management fee rate ranked in the third quartile of its Expense Group. In addition, although the Fund’s actual management fee rate ranked in the fourth quartile of its Expense Universe, the Fund’s contractual management fee rate ranked in the second quartile of its Expense Universe and net total expense ratio ranked in the third quartile of its Expense Universe. Further, although the Fund’s actual management fee rate was above the Expense Group median, the Fund’s contractual management fee rate and net total expense ratio were each slightly above (within 5 basis points) the Expense Group median. The Fund’s contractual management fee rate also matched the median of the Expense Universe, and its actual management fee rate and net total expense ratio were each slightly above (within 5 basis points) the Expense Universe median.

 

   

For Nuveen Colorado Municipal Bond Fund, the Fund’s contractual management fee rate, actual management fee rate and net total expense ratio ranked in the third quartile, fourth quartile and second quartile of its Expense Group, respectively. In addition, the Fund’s contractual management fee rate, actual management fee rate and net total expense ratio ranked in the second quartile, third quartile and second quartile of its Expense Universe, respectively. Further, although the Fund’s actual management fee rate was above the Expense Group median, the Fund’s contractual management fee rate was slightly above (within 5 basis points) the Expense Group median and the net total expense ratio matched the Expense Group median. The Fund’s contractual management fee rate also matched the Expense Universe median, the actual management fee rate was slightly above (within 5 basis points) the Expense Universe median and the net total expense ratio was below the Expense Universe median.

 

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Item 11. Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Investment Advisory Contract (continued)

 

   

For Nuveen Maryland Municipal Bond Fund, the Fund’s contractual management fee rate, actual management fee rate and net total expense ratio ranked in the third quartile, fourth quartile and fourth quartile of its Expense Group, respectively. In addition, the Fund’s contractual management fee rate, actual management fee rate and net total expense ratio ranked in the third quartile, fourth quartile and fourth quartile of its Expense Universe, respectively. Further, although the Fund’s actual management fee rate was above the Expense Group median, the Fund’s contractual management fee rate and net total expense ratio were each slightly above (within 5 basis points) the Expense Group median. Although the Fund’s actual management fee rate and net total expense ratio were each above the Expense Universe median, the Fund’s contractual management fee rate was slightly above (within 5 basis points) the Expense Universe median. In its review, the Board also considered management’s proposed temporary expense cap.

 

   

For Nuveen New Mexico Municipal Bond Fund, although the Fund’s actual management fee rate and net total expense ratio ranked in the fourth quartile of its Expense Group, the Fund’s contractual management fee rate ranked in the third quartile of its Expense Group. In addition, although the Fund’s actual management fee rate and net total expense ratio ranked in the fourth quartile of its Expense Universe, the Fund’s contractual management fee rate ranked in the second quartile of its Expense Universe. Further, although the Fund’s actual management fee rate and net total expense ratio were each above the Expense Group median, the Fund’s contractual management fee rate was slightly above (within 5 basis points) the Expense Group median. Although the Fund’s net total expense ratio was above the Expense Universe median, the Fund’s contractual management fee rate matched the Expense Universe median and the actual management fee rate was slightly above (within 5 basis points) the Expense Universe median. The Board also considered management’s proposed temporary expense cap for the Fund.

 

   

For Nuveen Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund, although the Fund’s actual management fee rate and net total expense ratio ranked in the fourth quartile of its Expense Group, the Fund’s contractual management fee rate ranked in the second quartile of its Expense Group. In addition, although the Fund’s actual management fee rate ranked in the fourth quartile of its Expense Universe, the Fund’s contractual management fee rate and net total expense ratio ranked in the second quartile and third quartile of its Expense Universe, respectively. Further, although the Fund’s actual management fee rate was above the Expense Group median and Expense Universe median, the Fund’s contractual management fee rate was below and net total expense ratio was slightly above (within 5 basis points) the Expense Group median and Expense Universe median, respectively.

 

   

For Nuveen Virginia Municipal Bond Fund, although Fund’s contractual management fee rate, actual management fee rate and net total expense ratio ranked in the fourth quartile of its Expense Group, each ranked in the third quartile of its Expense Universe. In addition, although the Fund’s actual management fee rate was above the Expense Group median and Expense Universe median, the Fund’s contractual management fee rate and net total expense ratio were each slightly above (within 5 basis points) the Expense Group median and Expense Universe median, respectively. In addition, the Board considered that the Adviser had implemented a temporary expense cap for the Fund effective on May 1, 2024 and agreed to extend it to July 31, 2027.

Based on its review of the information provided, the Board determined that each Fund’s management fees (as applicable) to a Fund Adviser were reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund.

 

  2.

   Comparisons with the Fees of Other Clients

In evaluating the appropriateness of fees, the Board also considered that the Adviser, Sub-Adviser and/or their affiliate(s) provide investment management services to other types of clients which may include, among others: separately managed accounts (“SMAs”), retail managed accounts, foreign funds (UCITS), other investment companies (as sub-advisers), limited partnerships and collective investment trusts. The Board considered certain fee data for these other types of clients managed in a similar manner to certain of the funds compared to the management fee of the applicable fund. The Board considered a description of various factors which contribute to the differences in the management fee rates of the funds compared to those charged to these other types of clients which limited the comparability of the data. In this regard, the Board considered that the differences in, among other things, the breadth of services provided by the Adviser and its affiliates to the funds compared to those provided to other clients; the expenses the Adviser and its affiliates incur in launching, operating and supporting a fund; the support services provided to shareholders; the extensive regulatory, disclosure and governance requirements applicable to funds; the establishment and maintenance of servicing relationships with various service providers for the funds; the manner of managing such assets; investment policies; investor profiles; and account sizes all may contribute to the variations in relative fee rates. Differences in the level of advisory services required for passively managed funds also contribute to differences in the management fee levels of such funds compared to actively managed funds. In addition, differences in the client base; governing bodies, regulatory and legal requirements; distribution; jurisdiction and operational complexities also would contribute to variations in management fees assessed the funds compared to foreign fund clients. Further, differences in the level of advisory and non-advisory services required and risk incurred when serving as a sub-adviser to other investment companies compared to serving as an Adviser to a Nuveen fund contribute to differences in the fees assessed. In this regard, the Board further considered the significant entrepreneurial, legal and regulatory risks that the Adviser incurs in sponsoring and managing the Funds. As a general matter, higher fee levels reflect higher levels of service provided by the Adviser, increased investment management complexity, greater product management requirements, and higher levels of business risk or some combination of these factors. The Board further considered that a Sub-Adviser’s fee is essentially for portfolio management services and therefore more comparable to the fees received for retail wrap accounts and other external sub-advisory mandates. The Board concluded that the varying levels of fees were reasonable given the foregoing.

 

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  3.

   Profitability of the Fund Advisers

In considering the costs of services to be provided and profits to be realized by the Adviser (which encompassed its affiliated sub-advisers) from its relationship with the Funds, the Board Members considered a variety of estimated profitability data from various perspectives including, among other things, (a) historical pre-distribution and post-distribution margins over specified periods for the Adviser’s services to the applicable funds; (b) certain profitability data on behalf of the Adviser attributable to servicing all applicable funds for 2024 and 2023; (c) certain profitability data of both the Adviser and TAL (as an adviser for other Nuveen funds) on a combined basis derived from types of funds in the aggregate (i.e., from closed-end funds, exchange-traded funds, interval funds and open-end funds) for 2024 and 2023; and (d) certain profitability data of both the Adviser and TAL on a combined basis by asset grouping of Nuveen funds in the aggregate (i.e., from equity, fund of funds, index, municipal bond and taxable fixed income funds). In addition, the Board considered profitability data at the per fund level for the respective adviser.

In reviewing the profitability data, the Board Members considered the subjective nature of calculating profitability as the information is not audited and is necessarily dependent on cost allocation methodologies to allocate expenses throughout the complex and among the various advisory products. The Board reviewed, among other things, a description of the cost allocation methodology employed to develop the profitability data. However, the Board Members considered that given there is no single universally recognized expense allocation methodology, other reasonable and valid allocation methodologies could be employed and could lead to significantly different profit and loss results and therefore developing profitability data is difficult, particularly on a per fund level.

Further, in considering the comparative margin data with peers, the Board Members considered the limitations of the comparative data given that peer data is not generally public and the calculation of profitability is subjective and affected by numerous factors (such as types of funds a peer manages, its business mix, its cost of capital, the numerous assumptions underlying the methodology used to allocate expenses and other factors) that can have a significant impact on the results. Given that the peer profitability data may reflect the different business mix of the respective peer firm, the Board also considered the pre- and post-distribution margins of Nuveen, LLC for each of the calendar years from 2020 through 2024.

Aside from the foregoing profitability data, the Board also considered, among other things, the audited statutory-basis financial statements of TIAA as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 and the related statutory-basis statements of operations, of changes in capital and contingency reserves and of cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2024, December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022. The Board considered the benefit of an investment adviser and its parent with significant resources, particularly during periods of market volatility. The Board also considered the investments the Adviser, its parent and/or other affiliates made into their business.

In evaluating the reasonableness of the compensation, the Board Members also considered the indirect benefits the Adviser or Sub-Adviser received that were directly attributable to the management of the applicable funds as discussed in further detail below. Based on its review, the Board was satisfied that the Adviser’s (together with its affiliated sub-advisers) level of profitability from its relationship with the applicable Fund was not unreasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of services provided.

D. Economies of Scale and Whether Fee Levels Reflect These Economies of Scale

The Board considered whether there have been economies of scale with respect to the management of the funds, whether these economies of scale have been appropriately shared with the funds and whether there is potential for realization of further economies of scale. Although the Board considered that economies of scale are difficult to measure with any precision and the rates at which certain expenses are incurred may not decline with a rise in assets, the Board considered that there are a variety of methods that may be employed to help share the benefits of economies of scale, including, among other things, through the use of breakpoints in the management fee schedule, fee waivers and/or expense limitations, the pricing of funds at scale at inception and investments in the Adviser’s business which can enhance the services provided to the funds for the fees paid. The Board considered such factors applicable to the particular Fund’s advisory fee structure.

As noted above, the Board considered that the management fee of the Adviser for the Funds generally was comprised of a fund-level component and a complex-level component each with its own breakpoint schedule. The Board also approved a revised complex-wide breakpoint schedule in 2024 which reduced the complex-level fee rates at various thresholds and expanded the assets included when calculating the complex-level fee. With this structure, the Board considered that the complex-level breakpoint schedule was designed to deliver the benefits of economies of scale to shareholders when the assets of the eligible participating funds in the complex pass certain thresholds even if the assets of a particular fund are unchanged or have declined, and the fund-level breakpoint schedules were designed to share economies of scale with shareholders if the particular fund grows. The Board reviewed the fund-level and complex-level fee schedules.

In addition to the fund-level and complex-level fee schedules, the Board Members considered the temporary and/or permanent expense caps applicable to a Fund (if any). The Board considered that such waivers and reimbursements are another means for potential economies of scale to be shared with shareholders of such funds and can provide a protection from an increase in expenses if the assets of the applicable funds decline.

The Board Members also considered the continued reinvestment in Nuveen’s business to enhance its capabilities and services to the benefit of its various clients. The Board considered that many of these investments were not specific to individual Nuveen funds, but rather initiatives from which the family of funds as a whole may benefit. The Board further considered that the scope of the services of the Adviser and its affiliates have expanded over time without raising advisory fees to the funds, and this was also a means of sharing economies of scale with the funds and their shareholders. The Board considered the Adviser’s and/or its affiliates’ ongoing efforts to streamline the product line-up, among other things, to create more scaled funds which may help improve both expense and trading economies for participating funds.

Based on its review, the Board was satisfied that the current fee arrangements together with the reinvestment in management’s business appropriately shared any economies of scale with shareholders.

 

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Item 11. Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Investment Advisory Contract (continued)

 

E. Indirect Benefits

The Board Members received and considered information regarding various indirect benefits the respective Fund Adviser or its affiliates may receive as a result of their relationship with the funds. These benefits included, among other things, economies of scale to the extent the Adviser or its affiliates share investment resources and/or personnel with other clients of the Adviser. Certain funds may also be used as investment options for other products or businesses offered by the Adviser and/or its affiliates, such as variable products, fund of funds and 529 education savings plans, and affiliates of the Adviser may serve as sub-adviser to various funds in which case all advisory and sub-advisory fees generated by such funds stay within Nuveen.

Further, the funds may pay the Adviser and/or its affiliates for other services, such as distribution. In this regard, the Board Members considered that an affiliate of the Adviser serves as principal underwriter providing distribution and/or shareholder services to the open-end funds for which it may be compensated. To the extent an open-end fund pays 12b-1 fees, the Board Members considered that some of those fees may be retained by the Adviser’s affiliate. In addition, the Board considered that an affiliate of the Adviser received compensation in 2024 for serving as an underwriter on shelf offerings of existing closed-end funds and reviewed the amounts paid for such services in 2024 and 2023.

In addition, the Board Members considered that the Adviser and Sub-Adviser may utilize soft dollar brokerage arrangements attributable to the respective fund(s) to obtain research and other services for any or all of their clients, although the Board Members also considered reimbursements of such costs by the Adviser and/or Sub-Adviser.

The Adviser and its affiliates may also benefit from the advisory relationships with the funds in the fund complex to the extent this relationship results in potential investors viewing the the TIAA group of companies as a leading retirement plan provider in the academic and nonprofit market and a single source for all their financial service needs. The Adviser and/or its affiliates may further benefit to the extent that they have pricing or other information regarding vendors the funds utilize in establishing arrangements with such vendors for other products.

Based on its review, the Board concluded that any indirect benefits received by the Adviser as a result of its relationship with the Funds were reasonable in light of the services provided.

F. Other Considerations

The Board Members did not identify any single factor discussed previously as all-important or controlling. The Board Members concluded that the terms of each Advisory Agreement were reasonable, that the respective Fund Adviser’s fees were reasonable in light of the services provided to each Fund and that the Advisory Agreements be renewed for an additional one-year period.

 

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Item 12.

Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.


Item 13.

Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.


Item 14.

Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.


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 nominees to the registrant’s Board of Trustees implemented after the registrant last provided disclosure in response to this Item.


Item 16.

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 this report that includes the disclosure required by this paragraph, based on their evaluation of the 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 (the “Exchange Act”) (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 17.

Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

(a)

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

 

(b)

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.


Item 18.

Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation.

 

(a)

Not applicable.

 

(b)

Not applicable.


Item 19.

Exhibits.

 

(a)(1)

Not applicable because the code of ethics is available, upon request and without charge, by calling 800-257-8787 and there were no amendments during the period covered by this report.

 

(a)(2)

Not applicable.

 

(a)(3)

Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are attached hereto.

 

(a)(4)

Not applicable.

 

(a)(5)

Not applicable.

 

(b)

Certification pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 is attached hereto.


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.

Nuveen Multistate Trust I

 

Date: August 6, 2025

     

By: /s/ Jordan M. Farris        

Jordan M. Farris
Chief Administrative Officer

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.

 

Date: August 6, 2025

     

By: /s/ Jordan M. Farris        

Jordan M. Farris
Chief Administrative Officer
(principal executive officer)

Date: August 6, 2025

     

By: /s/ Marc Cardella          

Marc Cardella
Vice President and Controller
(principal financial officer)


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