Industry description
The investment seeks to provide investors with as high a level of income exempt from federal income taxes as is consistent with prudent investment management and the preservation of shareholders' capital.
The fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities whose interest is free from federal income taxes, including the federal alternative minimum tax. In addition, it invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that pay interest free from the personal income taxes, if any, of North Carolina. The fund only buys municipal securities rated in one of the top four ratings categories by one or more U.S. nationally recognized rating services.