Industry description
The investment seeks interest income that is exempt from federal income tax.
The fund invests primarily in investment-grade securities, the interest from which is excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes (referred to herein as "tax-exempt securities"). During normal market conditions, at least 80% of its net assets will consist of tax-exempt securities. The fund's dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity is between three and 10 years. At least 80% of the fund's annual net investment income dividends will be tax-exempt and excludable from the calculation of the federal alternative minimum tax for individual taxpayers.