The investment seeks interest income exempt from federal income tax, consistent with preservation of capital.
The invests primarily in municipal securities and in participation and other interests in municipal securities issued by banks, insurance companies or other financial institutions, the income from which is exempt from regular federal income tax, although it may be subject to the alternative minimum tax. It can invest up to 20% of assets in below investment-grade bonds.
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Asset managers:
Stephen A. Walsh (Started: Feb 2, 2007)
Kenneth Leech (Started: Feb 2, 2007)
Joseph P. Deane (Started: Nov 1, 1988)
David Fare (Started: Dec 31, 2004)
Robert E. Amodeo (Started: Feb 2, 2007)
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