Industry description
The investment seeks to provide a high level of current interest income that is exempt from federal income tax and New York State and New York City personal income taxes.
The fund invests primarily in long-term investment-grade securities issued by the state of New York, its political subdivisions, municipalities and public authorities, instrumentalities, and by other government entities. At least 80% of the fund's net assets will consist of New York tax-exempt securities. The fund's dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity is not restricted, but is expected to be greater than 10 years.