Industry description
The investment seeks to provide with as high a level of current interest income exempt from regular federal, Massachusetts State and, in some cases, Massachusetts local income taxes as is consistent with preservation of capital.
The fund normally invests at least 80% of the sum of its net assets and the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes in municipal bonds that pay interest that is exempt from regular federal and Massachusetts personal income tax. The fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in below investment grade municipal bonds, commonly referred to as “high yield” or “junk” bonds.