N-CSRS 1 vikingncsrs20150828.htm

N-CSR(S)

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number: 811-09277

VIKING MUTUAL FUNDS

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

1 Main Street North, Minot, ND

 

58703

(Address of principal offices)

 

(Zip code)

Brent Wheeler and/or Kevin Flagstad, PO Box 500, Minot, ND 58702

(Name and address of agent for service)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 701-852-5292

Date of fiscal year end: December 31

Date of reporting period: June 30, 2015


Item 1. REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS

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VIKING MUTUAL FUNDS

Viking Tax-Free Fund for Montana

Viking Tax-Free Fund for North Dakota

Semi-Annual Report

June 30, 2015

 

 

Investment Adviser
Viking Fund Management, LLC
PO Box 500
Minot, ND 58702

Principal Underwriter
Integrity Funds Distributor, LLC*
PO Box 500
Minot, ND 58702

Transfer Agent
Integrity Fund Services, LLC
PO Box 759
Minot, ND 58702

Custodian
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Trust & Custody Solutions
801 Nicollet Mall, Suite 700
Minneapolis, MN 55479

 

 

*The Funds are distributed through Integrity Funds Distributor, LLC. Member FINRA

 


VIKING TAX-FREE FUND FOR MONTANA

VIKING TAX-FREE FUND FOR NORTH DAKOTA

 

DEAR SHAREHOLDERS:

 

Enclosed is the report of the operations for the Viking Tax-Free Fund for Montana ("Tax-Free Fund for MT") and Viking Tax-Free Fund for North Dakota ("Tax-Free Fund for ND") (each a "Fund") for the six months ended June 30, 2015. Each Fund's portfolio and related financial statements are presented within for your review.

Economic Recap

In the first quarter of 2015 economic activity moderated somewhat according to the Federal Open Market Committee's (FOMC) statement in mid-March. Labor market conditions improved, with job gains and a lower unemployment rate. Other positive indications included an increase in household spending, likely driven by a decrease in energy prices, and advancement in business fixed investment. During the second quarter, economic activity expanded moderately after little change during the first quarter, as noted by the FOMC statement in mid-July. Labor market conditions continued to improve with job gains and the unemployment rate remaining steady. Household spending also increased. Attention remains on the FOMC and when they will make the first move to normalize rates.

Municipal Bond Market Recap

While January represented a continuation of the strong muni market in 2014, February brought increased volatility as the Fed continued to lay the groundwork for an eventual rate hike and supply was robust. Munis underperformed Treasuries due to a supply/demand dynamic that was much less favorable than in 2014. In the first quarter of 2015, U.S. states and cities issued $107.3 billion of bonds, the third highest quarterly volume ever, driven predominately by refunding. February's correction in munis restored some measure of value to the market resulting in an opportunity for investors. Despite the February pullback, share prices of the Funds moved slightly higher over the first quarter.

Yields increased throughout the curve in the second quarter as investors kept an eye on the FOMC and the time frame in which they believe the Fed would begin to normalize rates. In addition, supply remained robust for the quarter, driven by refunding issues. In the latter half of the quarter, municipal yields rose as economic data showed signs of strength. However, worry of a potential Greek default in late June spurred an investor flight to quality that caused rates to reverse. Municipal bond issuance in the second quarter came in at $109.9 billion, an increase of 2.5% from the first quarter and an increase of 21.7% over the second quarter of last year. In the second quarter, Fund share prices were down, although total return of the Funds remained positive on the year.

Over the course of the first half of the year the Portfolio Management Team continued to shorten the maturity structure of each Fund as well as made a concerted effort to purchase bonds with higher coupons when possible. All else equal, the shorter maturity structure and higher coupons will be more defensive, mitigating any negative impact to each Fund's share price should a rise in rates occur.

Fund Performance and Outlook

Tax-Free Fund for MT and Tax-Free Fund for ND provided a total return of 0.37%* and 0.55%*, respectively (at net asset value with distributions reinvested) for the semi-annual period ended June 30, 2015 compared to the Funds' benchmark, the Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index which returned 0.11% and the Morningstar Muni Single State Intermediate Category which returned -0.09%.

Despite the continued relative scarcity of Montana and North Dakota municipal bonds throughout the period, each Fund was able to obtain an adequate supply of investment grade bonds of various maturities. Each Fund may also invest in non-rated bonds should we deem they are of investment grade equivalent. Looking ahead, we expect the supply/demand backdrop to improve as issuance wanes and retail-led demand picks up during what are typically heavy reinvestment months. Although we refrain from making large bets on the direction of rates, we have taken the opportunity to shorten the Funds' maturity structures over the last few years in anticipation of an eventual rise in rates. A shorter maturity structure should provide a somewhat greater degree of stability of each Fund's share price should muni prices become volatile. The highest level of current income that is exempt from federal and each Fund's state income taxes and is consistent with preservation of capital remains the investment objective of each Fund.

The current 3.8% Medicare surtax on investment income established by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (municipals are exempt) combined with higher marginal tax rates at the federal and state levels boost the appeal of tax-exempt income. The federal marginal tax rate for taxpayers with adjusted gross incomes of $400,000 ($450,000 for married filing jointly) is 39.6%. The after-tax yield of a 10-year U.S. Treasury Note yielding 2.35% falls to approximately 1.33% at the 39.6% federal tax rate plus the 3.8% Medicare surtax. In contrast, the benchmark 10-year AAA muni was yielding 2.28% at June 30, 95 basis points more than the after-tax yield of the 10 year U.S. Treasury Note.

Finally, we recommend that shareholders view their investment as long-term. As difficult as they may be, periods of panic (and euphoria) tend to be transitory in nature and it's the long-term investors that may be rewarded with the long-term benefits of tax-free income and relatively low volatility that muni bonds have provided for decades.

If you would like more frequent updates, please visit the Fund's website at www.integrityvikingfunds.com for daily prices along with pertinent Fund information.

Sincerely,

The Portfolio Management Team

The views expressed are those of The Portfolio Management Team of Viking Fund Management ("Viking Fund Management", "VFM", or the "Adviser"). The views are subject to change at any time in response to changing circumstances in the market and are not intended to predict or guarantee the future performance of any individual security, market sector, the markets generally, or any of the funds in the Integrity Viking family of funds.

*

Performance does not include applicable front-end or contingent deferred sales charges, which would have reduced the performance. For Tax-Free Fund for MT and Tax-Free Fund for ND, the total annual fund operating expense ratio (before expense waivers and reimbursements and including acquired fund fees and expenses) as of the most recent fiscal year-end was 1.15% and 1.24%, respectively. The net annual fund operating expense ratio (after expense waivers and reimbursements and excluding acquired fund fees and expenses) as of the most recent fiscal year-end was 0.98% and 0.98%, respectively. The Fund's investment adviser has contractually agreed to waive fees and reimburse expenses through April 29, 2016 so that total annual fund operating expenses after fee waivers and expense reimbursements (excluding taxes, brokerage fees, commissions, extraordinary and non-recurring expenses, and acquired fund fees and expenses) do not exceed 0.98% of average daily net assets. This expense limitation agreement may only be terminated or modified prior to April 29, 2016 with the approval of the Fund's Board of Trustees.

Performance data quoted above is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. You can obtain performance data current to the most recent month end (available within seven business days of the most recent month end) by calling 800-276-1262.

You should consider the Fund's investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses carefully before investing. For this and other important information, please obtain a Fund prospectus at no cost from your financial adviser and read it carefully before investing.

Bond prices and therefore the value of bond funds decline as interest rates rise. Because the Fund invests in securities of a single state, the Fund is more susceptible to factors adversely impacting the respective state than a municipal bond fund that does not concentrate its securities in a single state.

For investors subject to the alternative minimum tax, a portion of the Fund's dividends may be taxable. Distributions of capital gains are generally taxable.


VIKING TAX-FREE FUND FOR MONTANA

 

PERFORMANCE (unaudited)

Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment in the Fund and the Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index

Tax-Free Fund for MT
without Sales Charge

Tax-Free Fund for MT
with Maximum Sales Charge

Barclays Capital
Municipal Bond Index

12/31/04

$10,000

$9,623

$10,000

12/30/05

$10,196

$9,812

$10,353

12/29/06

$10,619

$10,219

$10,855

12/31/07

$10,933

$10,522

$11,221

12/31/08

$10,424

$10,031

$10,944

12/31/09

$11,671

$11,232

$12,357

12/31/10

$11,897

$11,449

$12,650

12/30/11

$13,261

$12,762

$14,002

12/31/12

$13,915

$13,391

$14,949

12/31/13

$13,387

$12,882

$14,566

12/31/14

$14,335

$13,795

$15,885

6/30/15

$14,387

$13,845

$15,904

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ending June 30, 2015

Inception

1 year

3 year

5 year

10 year

(August 3, 1999)

Without sales charge

3.02%

2.00%

3.71%

3.54%

4.09%

With sales charge (3.75%)

-0.80%

0.72%

2.93%

3.14%

3.84%

The total annual fund operating expense ratio (before expense waivers and reimbursements and including acquired fund fees and expenses) as of the most recent fiscal year-end was 1.15%. The net annual fund operating expense ratio (after expense waivers and reimbursements and excluding acquired fund fees and expenses) as of the most recent fiscal year-end was 0.98%. The Fund's investment adviser has contractually agreed to waive fees and reimburse expenses through April 29, 2016 so that total annual fund operating expenses after fee waivers and expense reimbursements (excluding taxes, brokerage fees, commissions, extraordinary and non-recurring expenses, and acquired fund fees and expenses) do not exceed 0.98% of average daily net assets. This expense limitation agreement may only be terminated or modified prior to April 29, 2016 with the approval of the Fund's Board of Trustees.

Performance data quoted above is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. You can obtain performance data current to the most recent month end (available within seven business days of the most recent month end) by calling 800-276-1262.

The table and graph above do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions and redemptions of Fund shares.

The graph comparing the Fund's performance to a benchmark index provides you with a general sense of how the Fund performed. To put this information in context, it may be helpful to understand the special differences between the two. The Fund's total return for the period shown appears with and without sales charges and includes Fund expenses and management fees. A securities index measures the performance of a theoretical portfolio. Unlike a fund, the index is unmanaged; there are no expenses that affect the results. In addition, few investors could purchase all of the securities to match the index. If they could, transaction costs and other expenses would be incurred. All Fund and benchmark returns include reinvested dividends.


VIKING TAX-FREE FUND FOR NORTH DAKOTA

 

PERFORMANCE (unaudited)

Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment in the Fund and the Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index

Tax-Free Fund for ND
without Sales Charge

Tax-Free Fund for ND
with Maximum Sales Charge

Barclays Capital
Municipal Bond Index

12/31/04

$10,000

$9,626

$10,000

12/30/05

$10,224

$9,841

$10,353

12/29/06

$10,711

$10,310

$10,855

12/31/07

$11,008

$10,596

$11,221

12/31/08

$10,470

$10,079

$10,944

12/31/09

$11,912

$11,467

$12,357

12/31/10

$12,088

$11,636

$12,650

12/30/11

$13,384

$12,883

$14,002

12/31/12

$13,984

$13,461

$14,949

12/31/13

$13,453

$12,950

$14,566

12/31/14

$14,452

$13,911

$15,885

6/30/15

$14,532

$13,988

$15,904

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ending June 30, 2015

Since Inception

1 year

3 year

5 year

10 year

(August 3, 1999)

Without sales charge

3.10%

2.04%

3.50%

3.59%

4.20%

With sales charge (3.75%)

-0.77%

0.75%

2.70%

3.20%

3.95%

The total annual fund operating expense ratio (before expense waivers and reimbursements and including acquired fund fees and expenses) as of the most recent fiscal year-end was 1.24%. The net annual fund operating expense ratio (after expense waivers and reimbursements and excluding acquired fund fees and expenses) as of the most recent fiscal year-end was 0.98%. The Fund's investment adviser has contractually agreed to waive fees and reimburse expenses through April 29, 2016 so that total annual fund operating expenses after fee waivers and expense reimbursements (excluding taxes, brokerage fees, commissions, extraordinary and non-recurring expenses, and acquired fund fees and expenses) do not exceed 0.98% of average daily net assets. This expense limitation agreement may only be terminated or modified prior to April 29, 2016 with the approval of the Fund's Board of Trustees.

Performance data quoted above is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. You can obtain performance data current to the most recent month end (available within seven business days of the most recent month end) by calling 800-276-1262.

The table and graph above do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions and redemptions of Fund shares.

The graph comparing the Fund's performance to a benchmark index provides you with a general sense of how the Fund performed. To put this information in context, it may be helpful to understand the special differences between the two. The Fund's total return for the period shown appears with and without sales charges and includes Fund expenses and management fees. A securities index measures the performance of a theoretical portfolio. Unlike a fund, the index is unmanaged; there are no expenses that affect the results. In addition, few investors could purchase all of the securities to match the index. If they could, transaction costs and other expenses would be incurred. All Fund and benchmark returns include reinvested dividends.


VIKING TAX-FREE FUND FOR MONTANA

 

PORTFOLIO MARKET SECTORS June 30, 2015 (unaudited)

 

Health Care

27.9%

Other Revenue

17.3%

General Obligation

14.3%

Housing

14.0%

Education

10.4%

Transportation

8.4%

Utilities

4.6%

Cash Equivalents and Other

3.1%

100.0%

Market sectors are breakdowns of the Fund's portfolio holdings into specific investment classes.

These percentages are based on net assets and are subject to change.

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS June 30, 2015 (unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount

Fair
Value

MUNICIPAL BONDS (96.9%)

Education (10.4%)

*MT St Brd Regt Higher Ed Univ of Mont Ref Rev 4.000% 05/15/25

$

2,000,000

$

2,187,880

*Univ of MT Univ Revs Facs Acq & Imp Ser C 5.000% 11/15/17

130,000

134,485

Gallatin Cnty MT Sch Dist #44 Belgrade GO 3.500% 06/15/28

575,000

601,915

MT St Brd Regt Higher Ed Rev Facs Impt - MT St Univ 5.000% 11/15/25

500,000

589,260

MT St Brd Regt Higher Ed Rev Facs Impt - MT St Univ 5.000% 11/15/30

240,000

276,218

MT St Brd Regt Higher Ed Rev Ref (MT St Univ) 4.000% 11/15/25

500,000

544,150

MT St Brd Regt Higher Ed Rev Ref (MT St Univ) 4.500% 11/15/25

770,000

797,859

MT St Brd Regt Higher Ed Rev Ref (MT St Univ) 5.000% 11/15/23

250,000

291,540

MT St Brd Regt Higher Ed Univ of Mont Ref Rev 4.000% 05/15/26

1,145,000

1,231,654

Univ of MT Univ Revs Higher Ed Facs Impt Ser D 5.375% 05/15/19

370,000

 

398,483

7,053,444

General Obligation (14.3%)

Bozeman MT 4.000% 07/01/28

540,000

600,377

Butte Silver Bow City & Cnty GO 3.250% 07/01/22

765,000

778,120

Gallatin Cnty MT Sch Dist #27 GO 4.250% 06/15/26

415,000

474,071

Gallatin Cnty MT Sch Dist #72 (Big Sky) GO 3.500% 07/01/23

555,000

602,691

Gallatin Cnty MT Sch Dist #72 (Big Sky) GO 3.750% 07/01/24

645,000

703,527

Gallatin Cnty MT Sch Dist #72 (Big Sky) GO 4.000% 07/01/25

420,000

459,883

Montana St Ref-Long Range Bldg Program 4.000% 08/01/27

275,000

301,570

Montana St Ref-Long Range Bldg-Ser C 4.000% 08/01/23

385,000

440,301

Montana St Ref-Long Range Bldg-Ser C 4.000% 08/01/26

855,000

954,146

MT St Drinking Wtr Revolving Fd 4.200% 07/15/20

150,000

150,492

Ravalli Cnty MT GO 4.250% 07/01/27

150,000

158,238

Ravalli Cnty MT GO 4.250% 07/01/30

755,000

808,635

Ravalli Cnty MT GO 4.350% 07/01/28

155,000

163,314

Ravalli Cnty MT GO 4.400% 07/01/29

165,000

173,714

Valley Cnty MT Sch Dist #1-A(Glasgow) GO 4.250% 07/01/31

 

450,000

487,751

Yellowstone Cnty MT Sch Dist #2 Billings Sch Bldg GO 5.000% 06/15/24

500,000

609,440

Yellowstone Cnty MT Sch Dist #2 Billings Sch Bldg GO 5.000% 06/15/26

515,000

616,656

Yellowstone Cnty MT Sch Dist #2 Billings Sch Bldg GO 5.000% 06/15/27

1,000,000

 

1,186,770

9,669,696

Health Care (27.9%)

*MT Fac Fin Auth Health Care Facs Rev Kalispell Regl Med Ctr 4.650% 07/01/24

1,365,000

1,484,219

*MT Fac Fin Auth Rev Prov Health & Svce 5.000% 10/01/22

1,500,000

1,562,340

MT Fac Fin Auth Glendive Med Ctr 4.500% 07/01/23

250,000

264,748

MT Fac Fin Auth Health Care Care Rev Kalispell Regl Med Ctr 4.500% 07/01/23

1,025,000

1,116,543

MT Fac Fin Auth Health Care Facs Rev (St Luke Health) 4.500% 01/01/17

120,000

126,330

MT Fac Fin Auth Health Care Facs Rev (St Luke Health) 5.000% 01/01/22

600,000

628,194

MT Fac Fin Auth Health Care Facs Rev Kalispell Regl Med Ctr 4.750% 07/01/25

380,000

413,090

MT Fac Fin Auth Health Care Facs Rev Master Ln PG-Comnty Med Ctr 5.125% 06/01/26

1,000,000

1,180,090

MT Fac Fin Auth Health Care Facs Rev Master Ln PG-Comnty Med Ctr 5.250% 06/01/30

660,000

782,773

MT Fac Fin Auth Health Care Facs Rev Ref-Dev Ctr Proj 4.500% 06/01/16

250,000

250,510

MT Fac Fin Auth Health Care Facs Rev Ref-Dev Ctr Proj 4.750% 06/01/19

170,000

170,332

MT Fac Fin Auth Health Care Hosp-Benefis Health Sys 5.500% 01/01/25

575,000

653,499

MT Fac Fin Auth Health Care Hosp-Benefis Health Sys 5.750% 01/01/31

815,000

926,133

MT Fac Fin Auth Health Master Ln Pg NE MT-B 4.500% 05/01/27

250,000

256,153

MT Fac Fin Auth Hlth Fac Bozeman Deaconess Hlth SVCS-Ser A 5.000% 06/01/28

1,015,000

1,152,715

MT Fac Fin Auth Rev Benefis Health Sys 4.750% 01/01/24

150,000

153,629

MT Fac Fin Auth Rev Benefis Health Sys 4.750% 01/01/25

275,000

281,223

MT Fac Fin Auth Rev Prov Health & Svce 5.000% 10/01/19

175,000

182,898

MT Fac Fin Auth Rev Sr Living St Johns Lutheran 6.125% 05/15/36

300,000

303,822

MT Fac Fin Auth Sisters of Charity Leavenworth 4.500% 01/01/24

1,000,000

1,068,810

MT Fac Fin Auth Sisters of Charity Leavenworth 4.750% 01/01/40

550,000

582,054

MT Fac Fin Auth Sisters of Charity Leavenworth 5.000% 01/01/24

400,000

440,536

MT St Health Fac Auth Health Care Rev (Big Horn Hosp - Hardin) 5.100% 02/01/18

230,000

230,290

MT St Health Fac Auth Health Care Rev (Marcus Daly Mem) 6.000% 08/01/20

1,115,000

1,115,424

MT St Health Fac Auth Health Care Rev (St Hosp) 5.000% 06/01/22

1,100,000

1,101,892

Yellowstone Cnty MT Health Care Lease Rev 4.000% 10/01/29

710,000

755,873

Yellowstone Cnty MT Health Care Lease Rev 5.000% 09/01/29

1,250,000

1,369,475

Yellowstone Cnty MT Health Care Lease Rev 5.250% 09/01/34

245,000

 

268,395

18,821,990

Housing (14.0%)

MT Brd of Hsg AMT-Single Familiy Homeownership 3.850% 06/01/19

630,000

652,453

MT Brd of Hsg Single Family Homeownership-A 4.700% 12/01/26

1,075,000

1,113,409

MT Brd of Hsg Single Family Mtg Ser B 4.750% 12/01/27

45,000

45,256

MT Brd of Hsg Single Family Mtg Ser C2 4.850% 12/01/26

80,000

80,156

MT Brd of Hsg Single Family Program 2.650% 06/01/21

160,000

160,030

MT Brd of Hsg Single Family Program 2.650% 12/01/21

350,000

348,575

MT Brd of Hsg Single Family Program 3.000% 06/01/23

210,000

209,687

MT Brd of Hsg Single Family Program 3.000% 12/01/23

100,000

99,994

MT Brd of Hsg Single Family Program 3.150% 06/01/24

 

410,000

410,783

MT Brd of Hsg Single Family Program 3.150% 12/01/24

150,000

149,108

MT Brd of Hsg Single Family Program 3.250% 12/01/29

385,000

378,328

MT Brd of Hsg Single Family Program 3.350% 06/01/25

170,000

170,736

MT Brd of Hsg Single Family Program 3.500% 12/01/34

485,000

470,537

MT Brd of Hsg Single Family Program 5.050% 12/01/24

60,000

62,164

MT Brd of Hsg Single Family Program 5.300% 12/01/29

235,000

242,200

MT St Brd Hsg Single Family Homeownership-A 4.850% 06/01/28

500,000

523,230

MT St Brd Hsg Single Family Program 3.400% 12/01/27

1,435,000

1,404,980

MT St Brd Hsg Single Family Program 3.600% 12/01/30

540,000

519,329

MT St Brd of Hsg SF MTGE Program-Ser B-2 3.875% 12/01/23

250,000

268,403

MT St Brd of Hsg SF MTGE Program-Ser B-2 4.050% 06/01/24

225,000

241,036

MT St Brd of Hsg SF MTGE Program-Ser B-2 4.050% 12/01/24

630,000

674,308

MT St Brd of Hsg SF MTGE Program-Ser B-2 4.650% 12/01/28

355,000

379,030

MT St Brd of Hsg Single Family Homeownership 2.650% 06/01/19

175,000

177,076

MT St Brd of Hsg Single Family Homeownership 2.900% 06/01/20

170,000

174,131

MT St Brd of Hsg Single Family Homeownership 3.100% 06/01/21

450,000

 

460,368

9,415,307

Other Revenue (17.3%)

Anaconda-Deer Lodge Cnty MT (Mill Creek Project) 4.125% 07/01/29

280,000

285,373

Billings MT Pooled Spl Sidewalk Gutter & Alley 4.550% 07/01/20

65,000

66,519

Billings MT Pooled Spl Sidewalk Gutter & Alley 4.700% 07/01/21

70,000

71,550

Billings MT Pooled Spl Sidewalk Gutter & Alley 4.800% 07/01/22

70,000

71,416

Billings MT Spl Impt Dist No 1369 & 1391 5.500% 07/01/26

300,000

313,857

Billings MT Spl Impt Dist No 1385 3.050% 07/01/21

375,000

375,026

Billings MT Spl Impt Dist No 1385 4.000% 07/01/25

350,000

350,028

Billings MT Spl Impt Dist No 1385 7.000% 07/01/17

255,000

255,048

Billings MT Spl Impt Dist Ref No 1360 4.000% 07/01/17

390,000

407,109

Billings MT Spl Impt Dist Ref No 1360 4.000% 07/01/18

405,000

420,317

Billings MT Tax Increment Urban Renewal Ref 4.250% 07/01/35

1,000,000

954,530

Billings MT Tax Increment Urban Renewal Ref 4.375% 07/01/29

490,000

494,204

Billings MT Tax Increment Urban Renewal Ref 5.000% 07/01/33

900,000

919,179

Bozeman MT Tax Increment Urban Renewal Rev Downtown Impt Dist 4.950% 07/01/28

200,000

209,856

Butte Silver Bow MT City & Cnty Tax Increment 5.000% 07/01/21

600,000

658,878

Gallatin Cnty MT Rural Impt Dist No 396 5.500% 07/01/25

600,000

623,838

Gallatin Cnty MT Rural Impt Dist No 396 6.000% 07/01/30

1,000,000

1,038,710

Great Falls MT Tax Increment Urban Renewal West BK Urban Renewal Dist-A 5.550% 07/01/29

275,000

297,646

Helena MT Ctfs Partn 4.625% 01/01/24

270,000

290,158

Helena MT Ctfs Partn 5.000% 01/01/29

175,000

190,197

Missoula MT Pkg Commission Ref 4.000% 10/01/26

835,000

892,665

Missoula MT Tax Increment Urban Renewal 5.125% 07/01/26

125,000

133,128

MT Fac Fin Auth Boyd Andrew Cmnty Svcs Proj 4.375% 10/01/20

285,000

294,445

MT Fac Fin Auth Health Care Facs Rev (Boyd Andrew Proj) 4.500% 10/01/22

215,000

221,467

MT Fac Fin Auth Health Care Facs Rev (Cmnty Counsel & Correctl Svcs) 4.500% 10/01/22

470,000

484,138

MT Health Facs Auth (Alternatives Inc) Prerelease Ctr Rev 5.600% 10/01/17

355,000

356,061

MT Health Facs Auth (Boyd Andrew Prj) Pre-Release Ctr 6.300% 10/01/20

795,000

795,859

MT St Health Fac Auth Health Care Rev (Lewis & Clark Office Proj) 5.100% 02/01/18

 

115,000

 

115,145

Whitefish MT Tax Increment Urban Renewal Rev Emergency Svcs PJ Ref 4.625% 07/15/20

100,000

 

100,191

11,686,538

Transportation (8.4%)

Billings MT Arpt Rev 4.500% 07/01/18

800,000

851,008

Billings MT Arpt Rev 4.750% 07/01/19

350,000

377,041

Billings MT Arpt Rev 5.000% 07/01/20

235,000

257,819

Madison Cnty MT Rural Impt Dist 5.500% 07/01/25

770,000

805,158

Madison Cnty MT Rural Impt Dist 6.000% 07/01/30

1,000,000

1,039,490

Missoula MT Spl Assmt Pooled Spl Sidewalk Curb 4.750% 07/01/27

200,000

206,478

Missoula MT Spl Assmt Sidewalk Curb 6.000% 07/01/30

200,000

217,500

Missoula MT Spl Impt Dists #540 4.600% 07/01/24

100,000

101,450

Missoula MT Spl Impt Dists #540 4.600% 07/01/25

105,000

106,398

Missoula MT Spl Impt Dists #541 5.400% 07/01/29

370,000

397,043

Missoula MT Spl Impt Dists #548 4.000% 07/01/19

190,000

198,645

Missoula MT Spl Impt Dists #548 4.625% 07/01/23

240,000

254,551

Missoula MT Spl Impt Dists #548 5.250% 07/01/27

240,000

256,279

Missoula MT Spl Impt Dists #548 5.500% 07/01/31

235,000

251,386

MT St Dept of Transportation Rev Grant Antic Hwy 93 5.000% 06/01/22

350,000

 

383,842

 

5,704,088

Utilities (4.6%)

*Forsyth MT Pollution Ctl Rev Ref Northwestern Corp Colstrip 4.650% 08/01/23

1,800,000

1,859,400

Billings MT Storm Swr Revenue 4.000% 07/01/25

215,000

235,474

Billings MT Storm Swr Revenue 4.000% 07/01/26

225,000

243,225

Billings MT Storm Swr Revenue 4.000% 07/01/28

250,000

268,550

Billings MT Storm Swr Revenue 4.000% 07/01/29

250,000

265,678

Dillon MT Wtr & Swr Sys Rev 4.000% 07/01/33

250,000

 

266,560

 

3,138,887

TOTAL MUNICPAL BONDS (COST: $63,141,170)

$

65,489,950

SHORT-TERM SECURITIES (2.0%)

Shares

^Wells Fargo Advantage National Tax-Free Money Market Fund 0.010% (COST: $1,314,188)

1,314,188

$

1,314,188

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES (COST: $64,455,358) (98.9%)

$

66,804,138

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES (1.1%)

758,759

NET ASSETS (100.0%)

$

67,562,897

 

^

Variable rate security; rate shown represents rate as of June 30, 2015.

 

 

*

Indicates all or a portion of bonds are segregated by the custodian to cover when-issued purchases.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


VIKING TAX-FREE FUND FOR NORTH DAKOTA

 

PORTFOLIO MARKET SECTORS June 30, 2015 (unaudited)

 

General Obligation

23.3%

Health Care

19.6%

Education

14.7%

Housing

12.1%

Utilities

11.3%

Other Revenue

10.5%

Transportation

7.0%

Cash Equivalents and Other

1.5%

100.0%

Market sectors are breakdowns of the Fund's portfolio holdings into specific investment classes.

These percentages are based on net assets and are subject to change.

 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS June 30, 2015 (unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount

Fair
Value

MUNICIPAL BONDS (98.5%)

Education (14.7%)

*ND St Brd Hghr Ed Student Svcs Facs Rev MSU 5.000% 08/01/18

$

175,000

$

175,541

*ND St Brd Hghr Ed Student Svcs Facs Rev MSU 5.500% 08/01/23

125,000

125,447

Barnes Cnty ND North Public Sch Dist Bldg Auth Lease Rev 4.000% 05/01/22

250,000

262,545

Fargo ND Sch Dist Bldg Auth Lease Rev Ref 4.000% 05/01/20

250,000

261,602

ND St Brd Higher Ed (ND St Univ Hsg & Aux Facs) 5.000% 04/01/27

250,000

261,533

ND St Brd Higher Ed 5.000% 04/01/25

160,000

175,757

ND St Brd Higher Ed ND St Univ Hsg & Aux - Facs 4.000% 04/01/25

415,000

465,111

ND State Board of Hgr. Educ. (MSU) Facs. Rev. Ref. 3.000% 08/01/26

265,000

264,719

ND State Board of Hgr. Educ. (MSU) Facs. Rev. Ref. 3.000% 08/01/27

275,000

269,555

ND State Board of Hgr. Educ. (MSU) Facs. Rev. Ref. 3.250% 08/01/28

280,000

277,138

ND State Board of Hgr. Educ. (MSU) Facs. Rev. Ref. 3.250% 08/01/29

290,000

283,693

St John ND Public Dist Bldg Auth Lease Revenue 3.000% 05/01/20

155,000

158,193

Univ of ND Hsg & Aux Facs Ref Rev 5.000% 04/01/24

250,000

286,008

Univ of ND Hsg & Aux Facs Rev - Series 2014 4.000% 04/01/28

365,000

 

388,981

3,655,823

General Obligation (23.3%)

Bismarck ND Public Sch Dist #1 Sch Bldg 4.000% 05/01/26

750,000

814,515

Bismarck ND Ref & Impt Ser H 3.000% 05/01/23

500,000

519,830

Fargo ND Pub Sch Dist No 1 Ltd Tax 4.500% 05/01/21

250,000

255,790

Fargo ND Pub Sch Dist No 1 Ltd Tax 5.000% 05/01/23

200,000

205,600

Fargo ND Ref & Impt-Ser A 4.000% 05/01/23

300,000

331,632

Grand Forks ND Pub Bldg 4.625% 12/01/26

350,000

370,272

Mandan Public Schools District # 1 3.125% 08/01/24

200,000

207,788

Maple-Steele ND Jt Wtr Res Dist GO 4.000% 05/01/30

250,000

250,115

Minot ND Arpt Rev Amt- Set D 3.500% 10/01/25

570,000

592,383

Minot ND Arpt Rev Amt- Set D 4.000% 10/01/28

355,000

367,645

Minot ND Wtr & Swr Util Rev 5.250% 10/01/22

200,000

216,674

Minot ND Wtr & Swr Util Rev 5.375% 10/01/23

250,000

270,995

West Fargo ND GO 4.000% 05/01/26

400,000

431,300

West Fargo ND GO Ref - Ser B 3.250% 05/01/34

150,000

137,762

West Fargo ND Pub Sch Dist No 6 4.000% 05/01/23

500,000

548,680

Williston ND Ref & Impt GO 4.000% 05/01/22

240,000

 

268,121

5,789,102

Health Care (19.6%)

*Fargo ND Health Sys 6.000% 11/01/28

500,000

590,680

*Grand Forks ND Hlth Care Sys Rev Altru Hlth Sys 4.000% 12/01/27

600,000

617,034

Burleigh Cnty ND Health Care Rev Ref St Alexius Med Ctr-Ser A 4.500% 07/01/32

250,000

291,177

Burleigh Cnty ND Health Care Rev Ref St Alexius Med Ctr-Ser A 5.000% 07/01/22

300,000

359,181

Burleigh Cnty ND Health Care Rev St Alexius Med Ctr Proj -Ser A 5.000% 07/01/35

500,000

594,075

Burleigh Cnty ND Mun Indl Dev Act Rev Ref MO Slope Luth Care Ctr 5.050% 11/01/18

125,000

125,765

Fargo ND Health Sys 5.500% 11/01/20

500,000

595,650

Grand Forks ND Hlth Care Sys Rev Altru Hlth Sys 5.000% 12/01/22

500,000

568,260

Grand Forks ND Nursing Fac 7.250% 11/01/29

300,000

317,505

Langdon ND Health Care Facs Rev Cavalier Cnty Mem Hosp PJ 6.200% 01/01/25

155,000

160,729

Ward Cnty ND Health Care Fac Rev Trinity Obligated Group 5.125% 07/01/25

250,000

253,475

Ward Cnty ND Health Care Fac Rev Trinity Obligated Group 5.250% 07/01/15

385,000

 

385,046

4,858,577

Housing (12.1%)

*ND St Hsg Fin Agy 3.350% 07/01/21

785,000

831,825

ND Pub Fin Auth McVille & Drayton Obl Grp 4.500% 06/01/26

400,000

439,856

ND St Hsg Fin Agy 2.900% 07/01/20

300,000

306,741

ND St Hsg Fin Agy 3.050% 07/01/21

150,000

152,715

ND St Hsg Fin Agy 3.100% 01/01/26

1,165,000

1,157,742

ND St Hsg Fin Agy Rev Home Mtg Fin Prog Ser B 3.650% 01/01/20

95,000

99,997

2,988,876

Other Revenue (10.5%)

*Ward Cnty ND Sales Tax Rev 3.000% 04/01/22

300,000

309,420

Bismarck, ND Park Dist Park Facs Gross Revs 3.500% 04/01/25

280,000

291,516

Bismarck, ND Park Dist Park Facs Gross Revs 3.650% 04/01/27

295,000

304,738

Grand Forks ND Mosquito Ctl Rev 4.750% 09/01/24

100,000

103,288

ND Pub Fin Auth 4.000% 06/01/30

400,000

417,256

ND Pub Fin Auth AMT Indl Dev Prog 5.000% 06/01/20

150,000

154,719

ND Pub Fin Auth AMT Indl Dev Prog 5.000% 06/01/31

240,000

244,370

ND Pub Fin Auth Capital Financing Prog Ser-A 4.000% 06/01/28

265,000

281,714

ND Pub Fin Auth Indl Dev Prog 6.000% 06/01/34

200,000

228,492

ND Pub Fin Auth St Revolving FD 5.500% 10/01/27

250,000

279,320

2,614,833

Transportation (7.0%)

Grand Forks ND Regl Arpt Auth Arpt Rev 3.600% 06/01/23

180,000

186,345

Grand Forks ND Regl Arpt Auth Arpt Rev Ser A 4.500% 06/01/28

600,000

629,784

Grand Forks ND Regl Arpt Auth Arpt Rev Ser A 4.600% 06/01/24

350,000

377,969

Grand Forks ND Regl Arpt Auth Arpt Rev Ser A 5.000% 06/01/29

500,000

545,725

1,739,823

Utilities (11.3%)

*Mclean Cnty ND Solid Waste Facs Rev Great River Energy Proj 4.875% 07/01/26

750,000

806,198

Bismarck ND Wtr Revenue 3.000% 04/01/21

495,000

520,631

Bismarck ND Wtr Revenue 3.625% 04/01/25

675,000

700,846

Bismarck ND Wtr Revenue 3.750% 04/01/26

265,000

274,712

ND St Wtr Commn Rev Wtr Dev & Mgmt Prog 5.000% 08/01/25

500,000

502,000

2,804,387

TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS (COST: $23,354,923)

$

24,451,421

SHORT-TERM SECURITIES (0.6%)

Shares

^Wells Fargo Advantage National Tax-Free Money Market Fund 0.010% (COST:$149,303)

149,303

$

149,303

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES (COST: $23,504,226) (99.1%)

$

24,600,724

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES (0.9%)

230,066

NET ASSETS (100.0%)

$

24,830,790

 

^

Variable rate security; rate shown represents rate as of June 30, 2015.

 

 

*

Indicates all or a portion of bonds are segregated by the custodian to cover when-issued purchases.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Statements of Assets and Liabilities June 30, 2015 (unaudited)

Tax-Free

Tax-Free

Fund for MT

Fund for ND

ASSETS

Investments in securities, at value (cost: $64,455,358 and $23,504,226, respectively)

$

66,804,138

$

24,600,724

Receivable for Fund shares sold

55,045

41,000

Accrued dividends receivable

12

2

Accrued interest receivable

878,606

239,284

Prepaid expenses

1,158

2,060

Total assets

$

67,738,959

$

24,883,070

LIABILITIES

Payable for Fund shares redeemed

$

23,994

$

12,636

Dividends payable

59,668

13,664

Trustees' fees payable

2,064

775

Payable to affiliates

 

55,634

 

20,435

Accrued expenses

 

9,702

 

4,770

Disbursements in excess of demand deposit cash

25,000

0

Total liabilities

$

176,062

$

52,280

NET ASSETS

$

67,562,897

$

24,830,790

NET ASSETS ARE REPRESENTED BY:

Capital stock outstanding, $.001 par value, unlimited shares authorized

$

67,221,442

$

24,565,462

Accumulated undistributed net realized gain (loss) on investments

(2,009,984)

(835,522)

Accumulated undistributed net investment income (loss)

2,659

4,352

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

2,348,780

1,096,498

NET ASSETS

$

67,562,897

$

24,830,790

Shares outstanding

6,674,559

2,408,251

Net asset value per share*

 

$10.12

 

$10.31

Public offering price (sales charge of 3.75%)

 

$10.51

 

$10.71

 

*

Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent defered sales charge.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Statements of Operations For the six months ended June 30, 2015 (unaudited)

Tax-Free

Tax-Free

Fund for MT

Fund for ND

INVESTMENT INCOME

Interest

$

1,314,462

$

460,762

Dividends

37

26

Total investment income

$

1,314,499

$

460,788

EXPENSES

Investment advisory fees

$

169,198

$

63,440

Distribution (12b-1) fees

84,599

31,720

Transfer agent fees

47,375

17,763

Administrative service fees

59,375

29,763

Professional fees

6,521

3,064

Reports to shareholders

2,260

914

License, fees, and registrations

1,321

2,334

Audit fees

5,904

2,246

Trustees' fees

2,064

775

Transfer agent out-of-pockets

2,473

1,465

Custodian fees

3,765

1,483

Legal fees

2,424

911

Insurance expense

509

179

Total expenses

$

387,788

$

156,057

Less expenses waived or reimbursed

(56,160)

(31,715)

Total net expenses

$

331,628

$

124,342

NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)

$

982,871

$

336,446

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS

Net realized gain (loss) from investment transactions

$

42,841

$

1,252

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments

(765,307)

(197,560)

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

$

(722,466)

$

(196,308)

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

$

260,405

$

140,138

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Statements of Changes in Net Assets For the six months ended June 30, 2015 (unaudited)

Tax-Free

Tax-Free

Fund for MT

Fund for ND

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS

Net investment income (loss)

$

982,871

$

336,446

Net realized gain (loss) from investment transactions

 

42,841

 

1,252

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

 

(765,307)

 

(197,560)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$

260,405

$

140,138

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM

Net investment income

$

(982,525)

$

(335,871)

Total distributions

$

(982,525)

$

(335,871)

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

Proceeds from sale of shares

$

3,747,600

$

962,348

Proceeds from reinvested dividends

635,932

255,573

Cost of shares redeemed

(4,162,527)

(1,640,503)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

$

221,005

$

(422,582)

TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS

$

(501,115)

$

(618,315)

NET ASSETS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD

$

68,064,012

$

25,449,105

NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD

$

67,562,897

$

24,830,790

Accumulated undistributed net investment income

$

2,659

$

4,352

Statements of Changes in Net Assets For the year ended December 31, 2014

Tax-Free

Tax-Free

Fund for MT

Fund for ND

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS

Net investment income (loss)

$

1,979,676

$

678,149

Net realized gain (loss) from investment transactions

 

(622,594)

 

(22,232)

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

 

3,397,510

 

1,097,484

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$

4,754,592

$

1,753,401

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM

Net investment income

$

(1,979,050)

$

(677,076)

Total distributions

$

(1,979,050)

$

(677,076)

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

Proceeds from sale of shares

$

7,402,082

$

3,506,262

Proceeds from reinvested dividends

1,337,552

520,951

Cost of shares redeemed

(12,903,440)

(3,794,128)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

$

(4,163,806)

$

233,085

TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS

$

(1,388,264)

$

1,309,410

NET ASSETS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD

$

69,452,276

$

24,139,695

NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD

$

68,064,012

$

25,449,105

Accumulated undistributed net investment income

$

2,313

$

3,778

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)

NOTE 1: Organization

Viking Mutual Funds (the "Trust") was organized as a Delaware business trust on March 30, 1999 and commenced operations on August 3, 1999. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as an open-end management investment company and consists of two series (the "Funds").

The Viking Tax-Free Fund for Montana ("Tax-Free Fund for MT") and Viking Tax-Free Fund for North Dakota ("Tax-Free Fund for ND"), each a non-diversified Fund, seek the highest level of current income that is exempt from both federal and state income taxes and is consistent with preservation of capital.

NOTE 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Investment security valuation—Securities for which quotations are not readily available are valued using a matrix system at fair value as determined by Integrity Fund Services, LLC ("Integrity Fund Services" or "IFS"). The matrix system has been developed based on procedures approved by the Board of Trustees and includes consideration of the following: yields or prices of municipal bonds of comparable quality; type of issue, coupon, maturity, and rating; indications as to value from dealers; and general market conditions. Because the market value of securities can only be established by agreement between parties in a sales transaction, and because of the uncertainty inherent in the valuation process, the fair values as determined may differ from the values that would have been used had a ready market for the securities existed. Shares of a registered investment company, including money market funds, that are not traded on an exchange are valued at the investment company's net asset value per share. Refer to Note 3 for further disclosures related to the inputs used to value the Funds' investments.

When-issued securities—The Funds may purchase securities on a when-issued basis. Payment and delivery may take place after the customary settlement period for that security. The price of the underlying securities and the date when the securities will be delivered and paid for are fixed at the time the transaction is negotiated. The value of the securities purchased on a when-issued basis are identified as such in each Fund's Schedule of Investments. With respect to purchase commitments, the Funds identify securities to be segregated by the custodian in its records with a value at least equal to the amount of the commitment. Losses may arise due to changes in the value of the underlying securities, if the counterparty does not perform under the contract terms, or if the issuer does not issue the securities due to political, economic, or other factors.

Contingent deferred sales charge—In the case of investments of $1 million or more, a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge "CDSC" may be assessed on shares of Tax-Free Fund for MT and Tax-Free Fund for ND if redeemed within 24 months of purchase (excluding shares purchased with reinvested dividends and/or distributions).

Federal and state income taxes—Each Fund is a separate taxpayer for federal income tax purposes. Each Fund's policy is to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code that are applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and any net realized gain on investments to its shareholders; therefore, no provision for income taxes is required.

As of and during the year ended December 31, 2014, the Funds did not have a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits. The Funds recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense in the Statements of Operations. During the year, the Funds did not incur any interest or penalties. The Funds are not subject to examination by U.S. federal tax authorities for the tax years before 2011.

For all open tax years and all major taxing jurisdictions, management of the Funds has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. Open tax years are those that are open for examination by taxing authorities. Furthermore, management of the Funds is also not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

Premiums and discounts—Premiums and discounts on municipal securities are accreted and amortized over the lives of the respective securities for financial reporting purposes.

Security transactions, investment income, expenses and distributions—Income and expenses are recorded on the accrual basis. Investment transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Realized gains and losses are reported on the first in, first out basis unless specifically identified. Interest income and estimated expenses are accrued daily. The Funds declare dividends from net investment income daily and pay such dividends monthly. Capital gains, when available, are distributed at least annually. Dividends are reinvested in additional shares of the Funds at net asset value or paid in cash. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and may differ from net investment income and realized gains determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are primarily due to differing treatment of market discount. In addition, other amounts have been reclassified within the composition of net assets to more appropriately conform financial accounting to tax basis treatment.

Use of estimates—The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Common expenses—Common expenses of the Trust are allocated among the funds within the Trust based on relative net assets of each fund or the nature of the services performed and the relative applicability to each Fund.

NOTE 3: Fair Value Measurements

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Funds' investments. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels: Level 1 inputs are based on quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 2 inputs are based on significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). Level 3 inputs are based on significant unobservable inputs (including each Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Funds' investments as of June 30, 2015:

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Tax-Free

Short Term Securities

$

1,314,188

$

0

$

0

$

1,314,188

Fund for MT

Municipal Bonds

0

65,489,950

0

65,489,950

Total

$

1,314,188

$

65,489,950

$

0

$

66,804,138

Tax-Free

Short Term Securities

$

149,303

$

0

$

0

$

149,303

Fund for ND

Municipal Bonds

0

24,451,421

0

24,451,421

Total

$

149,303

$

24,451,421

$

0

$

24,600,724

Please refer to the Schedule of Investments for sector classification. The Funds did not hold any Level 3 assets during the six months ended June 30, 2015. There were no transfers into or out of Level 1 or Level 2 during the six months ended June 30, 2015. The Funds consider transfers into or out of Level 1 and Level 2 as of the end of the reporting period. The Funds did not hold any derivative instruments at any time during the six months ended June 30, 2015.

NOTE 4: Investment Transactions

Purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term securities) for the six months ended June 30, 2015, were as follows:

Tax-Free Fund for MT

Tax-Free Fund for ND

Purchases

$2,041,055

$2,838,506

Sales

$3,276,485

$3,050,838

NOTE 5: Capital Share Transactions

Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

Tax-Free Fund for MT

Tax-Free Fund for ND

Six Months

Year

Six Months

Year

Ended 6/30/15

Ended 12/31/14

Ended 6/30/15

Ended 12/31/14

Shares sold

365,929

735,028

92,562

340,999

Shares issued on reinvestment of dividends

62,220

132,171

24,592

50,661

Shares redeemed

(405,408)

(1,280,594)

(158,053)

(370,078)

Net increase (decrease)

22,741

(413,395)

(40,899)

21,582

NOTE 6: Income Tax Information

At December 31, 2014, the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) based on the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was as follows:

 

Tax-Free Fund for MT

 

Tax-Free Fund for ND

Investments at cost

$65,084,530

 

$25,269,917

Unrealized appreciation

$3,203,412

 

$1,299,043

Unrealized depreciation

(87,012)

 

(1,207)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

$3,116,400*

 

$1,297,836*

 

*

Differences between financial reporting-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) are due to differing treatment of market discount.

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

Tax-Free Fund for MT

 

Tax-Free Fund for ND

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

Ended 12/31/14

 

Ended 12/31/13

 

Ended 12/31/14

 

Ended 12/31/13

Tax-exempt income

$1,979,050

 

$2,065,315

 

$677,076

 

$739,531

As of December 31, 2014, the components of accumulated earnings/(deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:

 

Tax-Free Fund for MT

 

Tax-Free Fund for ND

Accumulated capital and other (losses)

($2,052,825)

 

($836,774)

Unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)*

3,116,400

 

1,297,836

Total accumulated earnings/(deficit)

$1,063,575

 

($461,062)

 

*

Differences between financial reporting-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) are due to differing treatment of market discount.

The tax components of distributable earnings are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from the composition of net assets reported under GAAP. Accordingly, for the year ended December 31, 2014, certain differences were reclassified in the Tax-Free Fund for MT and Tax-Free Fund for ND as follows: accumulated realized losses to paid in capital of $51,062 and $38,426, respectively, for capital loss carryforward expiration; accumulated net investment income to accumulated realized gains (losses) of $25 and $122, respectively, due to market discount on the sale of bonds; and accumulated net investment income to paid in capital of $54 and $75, respectively, due to distribution adjustment.

Under the recently enacted Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 ("Act"), funds are permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period of time. The short-term and long-term character of such losses are retained rather than being treated as short-term as under previous law. Pre-enactment losses are eligible to be carried forward for a maximum period of eight years. Pursuant to the Act, post-enactment capital losses must be utilized before pre-enactment capital losses. As a result, pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards may be more likely to expire unused. The Funds' capital loss carryforward amounts as of December 31, 2014 are as follows:

 

Tax-Free Fund for MT

Tax-Free Fund for ND

Expires in 2015

$56,897

$0

Expires in 2016

$72,824

$44,995

Expires in 2018

$106,551

$75,200

Non-expiring short-term losses

$708,153

$370,015

Non-expiring long-term losses

$1,108,400

$346,564

Total Capital Loss Carryforwards

$2,052,825

$836,774

NOTE 7: Investment Advisory Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates

Viking Fund Management ("VFM"), the Funds' investment adviser; Integrity Funds Distributor, LLC ("Integrity Funds Distributor" or "IFD"), the Funds' underwriter; and Integrity Fund Services, the Funds' transfer, accounting, and administrative services agent; are subsidiaries of Corridor Investors, LLC ("Corridor Investors" or "Corridor"), the Funds' sponsor. A Trustee of the Funds is also a Governor of Corridor.

VFM provides investment advisory and management services to the Funds. The Investment Advisory Agreement (the "Advisory Agreement") provides for fees to be computed at an annual rate of 0.50% of each Fund's average daily net assets. Under the terms of the Advisory Agreement, VFM has contractually agreed to pay all the expenses of the Funds (other than extraordinary or non-recurring expenses, taxes, brokerage fees, commissions, and acquired fund fees and expenses) until April 29, 2016 so that the net annual operating expenses do not exceed 0.98%. After this date, the expense limitations may be terminated or revised. There were no fees to recoup by VFM as of June 30, 2015. VFM and affiliated service providers may also voluntarily waive fees or reimburse expenses not required under the advisory or other contracts from time to time. VFM and the affiliated service providers have agreed to voluntarily waive the affiliated service provider's fees before voluntarily or contractually waiving VFM's management fee. An expense limitation lowers expense ratios and increases returns to investors. Certain Officers of the Funds are also Officers and Governors of VFM.

Advisory Fees

Advisory Fees

Six Months Ended 6/30/15

Payable 6/30/15

Tax-Free Fund for MT

$

169,198

$

29,022

Tax-Free Fund for ND

$

63,440

$

10,703

IFD serves as the principal underwriter for the Funds and receives sales charges deducted from sales proceeds and CDSC from applicable redemptions. Also, the Funds have adopted a distribution plan for each class of shares as allowed by Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act. Distribution plans permit the Funds to reimburse its principal underwriter for costs related to selling shares of the Funds and for various other services. These costs, which consist primarily of commissions and service fees to broker-dealers who sell shares of the Funds, are paid by shareholders through expenses called "Distribution Plan expenses." The Funds currently pay an annual distribution fee of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets. Certain Officers of the Funds are also Officers and Governors of IFD.

Six Months Ended 6/30/15

Payable 6/30/15

Sales

Distribution

Sales

Distribution

Charges

CDSC

Fees

Charges

CDSC

Fees

Tax-Free Fund for MT

$

90,528

$

0

$

84,599

$

2,728

$

0

$

14,511

Tax-Free Fund for ND

$

22,514

$

0

$

31,720

$

1,496

$

0

$

5,351

IFS acts as the Funds' transfer agent for a monthly variable fee equal to 0.14% of the average daily net assets on an annual basis for the first $0 to $200 million and at a lower rate in excess of $200 million plus reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses. IFS also acts as the Funds' administrative services agent for a monthly fee equal to the sum of a fixed fee of $2,000 and a variable fee equal to 0.14% of the Funds' average daily net assets on an annual basis for the first $0 to $200 million and at a lower rate in excess of $200 million plus reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses. Certain Officers of the Funds are also Officers and Governors of IFS.

Six Months Ended 6/30/15

Payable 6/30/15

Transfer

Transfer

Admin.

Admin.

Transfer

Admin.

Agency

Agency

Service

Service

Agency

Service

Fees*

Fees Waived

Fees*

Fees Waived

Fees*

Fees*

Tax-Free Fund for MT

$

24,925

$

24,923

$

28,138

$

31,237

$

4,650

$

4,723

Tax-Free Fund for ND

$

7,375

$

11,853

$

9,901

$

19,862

$

1,302

$

1,583

 

*

After waivers

NOTE 8: Principal Risks

The Funds invest primarily in municipal securities from a specific state. The Funds may also invest in municipal securities of U.S. territories and possessions (such as Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam). Each Fund is therefore more susceptible to political, economic, legislative, or regulatory factors adversely affecting issuers of municipal securities in its specific state or U.S. territories and possessions.

Interest rate risk is the risk that bond prices will decline in value because of changes in interest rates. There is normally an inverse relationship between the fair value of securities sensitive to prevailing interest rates and actual changes in interest rates. The longer the average maturity of each Fund's portfolio, the greater its interest rate risk.


VIKING TAX-FREE FUND FOR MONTANA

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Selected per share data and ratios for the periods indicated

Six

Months

Year

Year

Year

Year

Year

Ended

Ended

Ended

Ended

Ended

Ended

6/30/15#

12/31/14

12/31/13

12/31/12

12/30/11

12/31/10

NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD

$

10.23

$

9.83

$

10.50

$

10.32

$

9.62

$

9.81

Income (loss) from investment operations:

Net investment income (loss)

$

0.15

$

0.29

$

0.28

$

0.32

$

0.38

$

0.38

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments3

(0.11)

0.40

(0.67)

0.18

0.70

(0.19)

Total from investment operations

$

0.04

$

0.69

$

(0.39)

$

0.50

$

1.08

$

0.19

Less Distributions:

Dividends from net investment income

$

(0.15)

$

(0.29)

$

(0.28)

$

(0.32)

$

(0.38)

$

(0.38)

Total distributions

$

(0.15)

$

(0.29)

$

(0.28)

$

(0.32)

$

(0.38)

$

(0.38)

NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD

$

10.12

$

10.23

$

9.83

$

10.50

$

10.32

$

9.62

Total Return (excludes any applicable sales charge)

0.37%^

7.08%

(3.80%)

4.93%

11.46%

1.93%

RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

$67,563

$68,064

$69,452

$78,934

$56,496

$43,559

Ratio of expenses to average net assets after waivers1,2

0.98%*

0.98%

0.98%

0.97%

0.96%

0.96%

Ratio of expenses to average net assets before waivers2

1.15%*

1.14%

1.15%

1.15%

1.24%

1.35%

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets1,2

2.90%*

2.86%

2.71%

3.07%

3.83%

3.87%

Portfolio turnover rate

3.06%

13.20%

32.66%

5.79%

12.64%

25.34%

 

1

This row reflects the impact, if any, of fee waivers or reimbursements by the Adviser and/or affiliated service providers.

 

 

2

Average net assets was calculated using a 360-day period.

 

 

3

Realized and unrealized gains and loss per share in this caption are balancing amounts necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per share for the period, and may not reconcile with the aggregate gains and losses in the Statement of Operations due to share transactions for the period.

 

 

*

Annualized.

 

 

#

Unaudited.

 

 

^

Not annualized.

Total return represents the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


VIKING TAX-FREE FUND FOR NORTH DAKOTA

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Selected per share data and ratios for the periods indicated

Six

Months

Year

Year

Year

Year

Year

Ended

Ended

Ended

Ended

Ended

Ended

6/30/15#

12/31/14

12/31/13

12/31/12

12/30/11

12/31/10

NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD

$

10.39

$

9.94

$

10.62

$

10.49

$

9.84

$

10.07

Income (loss) from investment operations:

Net investment income (loss)

$

0.14

$

0.28

$

0.28

$

0.34

$

0.38

$

0.38

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments3

(0.08)

0.45

(0.68)

0.13

0.65

(0.23)

Total from investment operations

$

0.06

$

0.73

$

(0.40)

$

0.47

$

1.03

$

0.15

Less Distributions:

Dividends from net investment income

$

(0.14)

$

(0.28)

$

(0.28)

$

(0.34)

$

(0.38)

$

(0.38)

Total distributions

$

(0.14)

$

(0.28)

$

(0.28)

$

(0.34)

$

(0.38)

$

(0.38)

NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD

$

10.31

$

10.39

$

9.94

$

10.62

$

10.49

$

9.84

Total Return (excludes any applicable sales charge)

0.55%^

7.43%

(3.80%)

4.48%

10.72%

1.48%

RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

$24,831

$25,449

$24,140

$27,869

$21,525

$19,266

Ratio of expenses to average net assets after waivers1,2

0.98%*

0.98%

0.98%

0.97%

0.96%

0.96%

Ratio of expenses to average net assets before waivers2

1.23%*

1.23%

1.24%

1.24%

1.34%

1.42%

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets1,2

2.65%*

2.75%

2.73%

3.15%

3.81%

3.79%

Portfolio turnover rate

11.39%

18.46%

37.28%

17.26%

22.63%

29.47%

 

1

This row reflects the impact, if any, of fee waivers or reimbursements by the Adviser and/or affiliated service providers.

 

 

2

Average net assets was calculated using a 360-day period.

 

 

3

Realized and unrealized gains and loss per share in this caption are balancing amounts necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per share for the period, and may not reconcile with the aggregate gains and losses in the Statement of Operations due to share transactions for the period.

 

 

*

Annualized.

 

 

#

Unaudited.

 

 

^

Not annualized.

Total return represents the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


 

EXPENSE EXAMPLE (unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Funds, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads), redemption fees and exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution (12b-1) fees and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the one-half year period shown below and held for the entire one-half year period.

Actual expenses

The section in the table under the heading "Actual" provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns together with the amount you invested to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an account value of $8,600 divided by $1,000 equals 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class in the column entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical example for comparison purposes

The section in the table under the heading "Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)" provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Funds' actual expense ratios and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Funds' actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Funds and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the section in the table under the heading "Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)" is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Beginning

Ending

Expenses

Account

Account

Paid

Annualized

Value

Value

During

Expense

12/31/14

6/30/15

Period*

Ratio

Viking Tax-Free Fund for Montana

Actual

$1,000.00

$1,003.69

$4.91

0.98%

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

$1,000.00

$1,019.89

$4.95

0.98%

Viking Tax-Free Fund for North Dakota

Actual

$1,000.00

$1,005.50

$4.91

0.98%

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

$1,000.00

$1,019.89

$4.95

0.98%

 

*

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 180 days in the one-half year period, and divided by 360 days in the fiscal year (to reflect the one-half year period).


PROXY VOTING OF FUND PORTFOLIO SECURITIES

A description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to securities held in the Funds' portfolios is available, without charge and upon request, by calling 800-276-1262. A report on Form N-PX of how the Funds voted any such proxies during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available through the Funds' website at www.integrityvikingfunds.com. The information is also available from the Electronic Data Gathering Analysis and Retrieval ("EDGAR") database on the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") at www.sec.gov.

QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE

Within 60 days of the end of their second and fourth fiscal quarters, the Funds provide a complete schedule of portfolio holdings in their semi-annual and annual reports on the Form N-CSR(S). These reports are filed electronically with the SEC and are delivered to the shareholders of the Funds. The Funds also file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Funds' Forms N-Q and N-CSR(S) are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. The Funds' Forms N-Q and N-CSR(S) may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 202-551-8090. You may also access this information from the Funds' website at www.integrityvikingfunds.com.

SHAREHOLDER INQUIRIES AND MAILINGS

Direct inquiries regarding the Funds to:
Integrity Funds Distributor, LLC
PO Box 500
Minot, ND 58702
Phone: 800-276-1262

Direct inquiries regarding account information to:
Integrity Fund Services, LLC
PO Box 759
Minot, ND 58702
Phone: 800-601-5593

To reduce their expenses, the Funds may mail only one copy of its prospectus and each annual and semi-annual report to those addresses shared by two or more accounts. If you wish to receive additional copies of these documents, please call Integrity Funds Distributor at 800-276-1262 or contact your financial institution. Integrity Funds Distributor will begin sending you individual copies 30 days after receiving your request.

Integrity Viking Funds are sold by prospectus only. An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of the investment company carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information about the investment company. You may obtain a prospectus at no cost from your financial advisor or at www.integrityvikingfunds.com. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.


Item 2. CODE OF ETHICS.

The information required in this Item is only required in an annual report on Form N-CSR.

Item 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.

The information required in this Item is only required in an annual report on Form N-CSR.

Item 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.

The information required by this Item is only required in an annual report on Form N-CSR.

Item 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.

Not applicable

Item 6. INVESTMENTS.

The Schedule of Investments is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.

Item 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

Not applicable

Item 8. PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

Not applicable

Item 9. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.

Not applicable

Item 10. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant's board of trustees in the last fiscal half-year.

Item 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

 

(a)

Based on their evaluation of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this Form N-CSR (the "Report"), the registrant's principal executive officer and principal financial officer believe that the disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) are effectively designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the registrant in the Report is recorded, processed, summarized and reported by the filing date, including ensuring that information required to be disclosed in the Report is accumulated and communicated to the registrant's principal executive officer and principal financial officer who are making certifications in the Report, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

 

 

 

(b)

There were no changes in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal half-year that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Item 12. EXHIBITS

 

(a)

(1)

The registrant's code of ethics filed pursuant to Item 2 of the N-CSR is filed with the registrant's annual N-CSR.

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2)

Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 is filed and attached hereto.

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3)

Not applicable.

 

 

 

 

(b)

Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 is filed and attached hereto.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Viking Mutual Funds

By: /s/ Shannon D. Radke
Shannon D. Radke
President

August 28, 2015

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

By: /s/ Shannon D. Radke
Shannon D. Radke
President

August 28, 2015

By: /s/ Adam Forthun
Adam Forthun
Treasurer

August 28, 2015