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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: 811-4374
Strong Money Market Fund, Inc.,
on behalf of the Strong Money Market Fund
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
P.O. Box 2936 Milwaukee, WI | 53201 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip code) |
Richard Smirl, Strong Capital Management, Inc.
P.O. Box 2936 Milwaukee, WI 53201
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (414) 359-3400
Date of fiscal year end: October 31
Date of reporting period: October 31, 2003
Form N-CSR is to be used by management investment companies to file reports with the Commission not later than 10 days after the transmission to stockholders of any report that is required to be transmitted to stockholders under Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30e-1). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-CSR in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.
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Item 1. Reports to Stockholders
ANNUAL REPORT | October 31, 2003
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A Few Words From Jay Mueller, Director of Fixed Income Investing
In the autumn of 1981, long-term U.S. Treasury bonds offered yields in excess of 15%. To put that 15% in perspective, consider that the U.S. stock market has generated an annual rate of return of about 10% over the last three-quarters of a century. Government bonds have historically returned closer to 5%. And bear in mind that an investment which earns a consistent 15% compounded annual return doubles in value in five years. Conclusion: Treasuries were very cheap in 1981.
Or were they? Inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), hit a whopping 14.8% in early 1980, and remained in the double digits for most of the next year and a half. Remember also that investors pay taxes on nominal (not inflation-adjusted) interest earned, and that they faced a top marginal income tax rate of 70% (which would drop to a mere 50% following the phase-in of the Reagan tax cut signed in August of 1981). Taking into account taxes and inflation, bond investors faced the prospect of losing money with those 15% rates!
It was a different world then. Potential home-buyers had to contend with 18% mortgage rates. Baa-rated corporate bonds sported yields in excess of 17%. The Prime Loan Rate hit 21.5%. But change was in the air. Led by Federal Reserve Board Chairman Paul Volker, a restrictive monetary policy put the brakes on the wage-price spiral. Lower marginal tax rates made investing in bonds more attractive. In consequence, interest rates began a long, steady decline.
Throughout the two-decade retreat of inflation, Volker, his successor Alan Greenspan, and the other members of the Federal Reserve Board labored mightily to prevent a resurgence of the disease. While tasked by law to promote both strong economic growth and low inflation, the central bank was primarily concerned with the latter assignment. Fed policy was characterized by a desire for “opportunistic disinflation”—keeping price acceleration under control during cyclical upswings, and pushing inflation down to successive new lows during periods of economic weakness.
One such cyclical slump began in early 2001. Inflation was running at a 3.7% year-over-year pace in January of that year. The Federal Reserve, having engineered a tightening of monetary policy during the final days of the stock market bubble, reversed course on January 3, cutting its overnight rate target by 0.50% to 6.00% at an unscheduled meeting. This proved to be the initial volley in a rearguard action to prevent the bursting of the bubble from dragging down the economy into a Japan-style protracted recession. By August of 2001, the federal funds target rate was down to 3.5%. The terrorist attacks of September 11 added urgency to the Fed’s mission, and four more rate cuts were made in quick succession. By the end of 2001, short-term rates stood at 1.5%.
Weighed down by the accumulated excesses of the boom years, the economy staged only a modest recovery over the course of 2002. A 5% pace of expansion in the first quarter raised hopes that were dashed by the second quarter’s dismal 1.3% growth rate. A decent third quarter was offset by a disappointing fourth quarter.
The opening months of 2003 were tense. War loomed in Iraq. The government of North Korea made bellicose pronouncements that forced a wary world to guess at the isolated regime’s capabilities and intentions. There was a massive strike in Venezuela, one of the world’s largest oil producers, and civil unrest in Nigeria, another major
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exporter of crude oil. Higher energy prices, geopolitical tension, and bad weather conspired to produce yet another anemic quarter of growth. There was speculation that traditional monetary policy tools were ineffective in a post-bubble economic environment. Discussion of unconventional options moved from academic and professional journals to the mainstream. Then Operation Iraqi Freedom began, and for a few weeks, financial markets were held captive to every advance and every setback in the Middle East.
When it became clear that neither the direst fears nor the highest hopes would be immediately borne out in the Middle East, capital markets were obliged to return to consideration of evolving economic conditions. In April, core inflation (CPI, excluding food and energy prices) fell to a multi-decade low of 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. Business conditions were still soft.
At the May meeting of the Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee (FOMC), there was a meaningful shift in the language of Fed policy. Prior statements had generally contained a judgment as to the relative risks of too much inflation versus not enough growth. While not necessarily endorsing the idea that there is an implicit trade-off between the two, the Fed’s wording suggested that it could only address one at a time, with the more grave of the two threats taking precedence. But in May, the inflation-growth dialectic was overturned. The statement issued at the meeting’s close contained the following key paragraph:
“Although the timing and extent of that improvement remain uncertain, the Committee perceives that over the next few quarters the upside and downside risks to the attainment of sustainable growth are roughly equal. In contrast, over the same period, the probability of an unwelcome substantial fall in inflation, though minor, exceeds that of a pickup in inflation from its already low level. The Committee believes that, taken together, the balance of risks to achieving its goals is weighted toward weakness over the foreseeable future.”
Here was something new for markets to digest. The Fed was publicly worrying about not enough inflation! More properly, the central bankers were voicing the fear that inflation might slip below zero into the realm of deflation.
For most of the major industrialized nations of the world, the primary monetary phenomenon of the post-WWII era has been inflation. Deflation — a steady drop in the general price level — has seldom been seen since the time of the Great Depression. The May FOMC statement led many to believe that a sharp easing of monetary policy was in store, and that unconventional — even radical — steps might be taken to avert such a calamity.
Policy-makers might have been disturbed by the prospect of deflation, but bond investors seemed to revel in the possibility. For just as inflation erodes the real value of fixed-rate bond coupon payments, so deflation increases their real value. Consider: If the price of everything you buy falls in price by 5%, every dollar you earn is worth about 5% more in purchasing power. This is as true of interest payments as it is wages. Those interest payments are more valuable than they would be in a rising price environment. This deflation dynamic and the Fed policy actions, which investors believed would be employed to counter it, pushed interest rates to a generational low in June.
At the June 25 meeting of the FOMC, however, the monetary authorities disappointed the deflation-believers by delivering only a modest (and commonplace) 0.25% cut in overnight rate targets. As well, the much-discussed “unconventional policy” thesis was rudely dismissed. Interest rates began a long march higher.
The upward trend in yields was reinforced when economic data began to reveal gathering strength in the economy. A stronger-than-expected GDP report for the second quarter showed that there was indeed a “post-Iraq bounce.” The major tax-rate cuts went into effect in July, and a wave of mortgage refinancing added momentum to an improving outlook. Third-quarter GDP figures showed an astonishing 8.2% rate of economic expansion. And the job market — typically one of the last aspects of a recovery to show improvement — finally gained traction too. From a peak of 6.4% in June, unemployment fell to 6% in October. At long last there was solid evidence of sustainable recovery.
While strong economic figures changed perceptions of monetary policy and shoved Treasury bond yields higher, they also suggested that the improvement in credit markets that began in late 2002 was justified. Corporate bond yields rose less than comparable Treasury yields in reflection of improved credit fundamentals; a robust business climate makes it easier for corporations to service their debt obligations. (To understand why this was so, remember that more creditworthy borrowers pay lower interest rates than risky ones. As a consumer, the higher your credit score, the more likely you are to qualify for lower-cost borrowing. The same is true of businesses.)
To put the last 12 months in a nutshell, economic growth — after several false starts — finally shifted into high gear. Core inflation made new secular lows. The Federal Reserve maintained a highly accommodative stance. And corporate credit quality improved.
Looking ahead, I expect economic growth to remain firm (though a repeat of the third-quarter blowout is highly unlikely) and inflation to stay subdued. In such an environment, the Federal Reserve should have the latitude to be patient, making good on its pledge to keep monetary policy accommodative for a “considerable period.” I believe short-term rates will eventually rise, of course. A 1% overnight rate is hardly an equilibrium level in a robust economic expansion. It is less clear that intermediate- and long-term rates need rise very much. If inflation stays in the neighborhood of 1%, a case can be made that the present 4%-4.5% range in yield for the ten-year Treasury bond is fair. Accordingly, I’m optimistic the bond market will present opportunities to earn competitive returns.
Thank you for your investment in the Strong Funds. We look forward to serving you in the year ahead.
Jay Mueller
Your Fund’s Approach
The Strong Heritage Money Fund seeks current income, a stable share price, and daily liquidity. The Fund is managed to provide attractive yields and a stable share price of $1.00.1 The Fund invests in a portfolio of high-quality, short-term debt securities issued by governments, corporations, and banks and other financial institutions. The Fund seeks to increase its yield by keeping its operating expenses very low; therefore, it generally requires investors to maintain balances of $25,000 or more, depending on the share class.
3-Month Treasury Bill Yields*
As of 10-31-03
The Fund’s prospectus and statement of additional information may describe restrictions on the percentage of a particular type or quality of security in which the Fund may invest (“Percentage Restrictions”). Percentage Restrictions apply at the time the Fund purchases a security. Circumstances subsequent to the purchase of the security, such as a change in: (1) the Fund’s assets (e.g., due to cash inflows and redemptions), (2) the market value of the security, or (3) the pricing, liquidity, or rating of the security, may cause the Fund to exceed or fall short of the Percentage Restriction. If this happens, the Fund’s continued holding of the security will not constitute a violation of the Percentage Restriction.
The Fund’s yield declined over the past 12 months in response to a drop in short-term interest rates. The majority of the decline took place in the first eight months, as the Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark federal funds rate by a surprise 0.50% in November 2002. This was followed by another 0.25% cut in June 2003, which brought the rate to 1.00%, where it stayed through the end of the period. As short-term rates declined in correlation with the federal funds rate, we were forced to reinvest maturing securities at these gradually declining rates. Short-term rates stabilized after the June rate cut, as did the Fund’s yield. Despite the recent decline in yield, the Fund continued to perform well relative to its peers, as measured by the Lipper Money Market Funds Index.
Interest rates remain low with economic uncertainty
The primary factor affecting the Fund’s performance was historically low short-term interest rates. When the Federal Reserve lowered the federal funds rate by 0.50% near the beginning of the period, yields on money-market investments declined in concert. An uncertain economy, worries about deflation, unemployment concerns, and war in Iraq forced the Federal Reserve to keep the benchmark rate low in an attempt to spur a more rapid economic recovery.
Shortly following the Fed’s last rate cut in June, the economic data began to strengthen. An improving economy reduced investors’ enthusiasm for the security of government-backed notes and increased their appetite for risk. This led to greater demand for stocks and corporate bonds. Money-market rates stabilized on the belief that the Fed was on hold for the foreseeable future.
Another factor affecting the performance of money market funds was the continued decline in the supply of commercial paper. Many companies that had been financing with short-term debt decided
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to strengthen their balance sheets by retiring commercial paper with cash flow. Others elected to refinance into attractively priced longer-term debt. The scarcity of commercial paper pushed yields down, forcing money-market participants to readjust their yield requirements.
A disciplined approach
Over the past 12 months, we emphasized a high degree of diversification in the Fund. There were few opportunities to identify and capture relative value — that is, extra yield for a given level of creditworthiness. We were thus inclined to continue to spread the Fund’s assets across a wide range of securities.
Management of the Fund’s duration (a measure of interest rate sensitivity very similar to average maturity) played a role in our strategy. We took steps to increase duration when the yields on issues maturing in 6 to 12 months were meaningfully above those of very short-term offerings. This strategy allowed the Fund to capture incremental yield while preserving portfolio credit quality.
A disciplined sector allocation strategy remained an important aspect of performance and risk management. We maintained commitments to the corporate commercial paper, asset-backed commercial paper, and government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) markets. We were able to add incremental yield through selective purchase of taxable municipal securities, while keeping the Fund’s average effective maturity at target level.
The outlook ahead
We anticipate that stronger economic growth and decreasing unemployment will eventually require the Federal Reserve to raise short-term rates. We will continue to monitor the economic recovery carefully, and we intend to position the Fund to benefit from a shift to higher yields.
We thank you for your investment in the Strong Heritage Money Fund. We look forward to helping you pursue your important financial goals in the months and years ahead.
Jay N. Mueller
Portfolio Manager
Average Annual Total Returns
As of 10-31-03
Investor Class2 |
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1-year |
0.94 | % | |
3-year |
2.44 | % | |
5-year |
3.64 | % | |
Since Fund Inception (6-29-95) |
4.47 | % | |
Advisor Class2, 3 |
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1-year |
0.91 | % | |
3-year |
2.41 | % | |
5-year |
3.61 | % | |
Since Fund Inception (6-29-95) |
4.43 | % | |
Institutional Class2, 4 |
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1-year |
1.16 | % | |
3-year |
2.66 | % | |
5-year |
3.81 | % | |
Since Fund Inception (6-29-95) |
4.56 | % |
Portfolio Statistics
As of 10-31-03
Investor Class5 |
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7-day current yield |
0.71 | % | |
7-day effective yield |
0.71 | % | |
Advisor Class5 |
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7-day current yield |
0.68 | % | |
7-day effective yield |
0.68 | % | |
Institutional Class5 |
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7-day current yield |
0.93 | % | |
7-day effective yield |
0.93 | % | |
Average effective maturity |
56 days |
1 | An investment in the Fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Fund. |
2 | Performance is historical and does not represent future results. Investment returns vary. Current performance may be lower or higher than the quoted performance. Call us or visit www.Strong.com for the most current performance information. From time to time, the Fund’s advisor and/or administrator has waived its management fee and/or absorbed Fund expenses, which has resulted in higher returns. While the yield is unaffected, returns would have been lower without this subsidization. |
3 | The performance of the Advisor Class shares prior to 3-31-00 is based on the Fund’s Investor Class shares’ performance, restated for the higher expense ratio of the Advisor Class shares. Please consult a prospectus for information about all share classes. |
4 | The performance of the Institutional Class shares prior to 3-31-00 is based on the Fund’s Investor Class shares’ performance. Please consult a prospectus for information about all share classes. |
5 | Yields are historical and do not represent future results. Yields fluctuate. Yields are annualized for the 7-day period ended 10-31-03. Effective yields reflect the compounding of income. For Investor Class shares, the administrator has temporarily absorbed 0.23% in expenses for the Fund. Otherwise, the Fund’s current yield would have been 0.48%, and its effective yield would have been 0.48%. For Advisor Class shares, the administrator has temporarily absorbed 0.12% in expenses for the Fund. Otherwise, the Fund’s current yield would have been 0.56%, and its effective yield would have been 0.56%. For Institutional Class shares, the administrator has temporarily absorbed 0.07% in expenses for the Fund. Otherwise, the Fund’s current yield would have been 0.86%, and its effective yield would have been 0.86%. |
* | Mean of 3-Month Treasury Bill Yields. |
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Strong Ultra Short-Term Income Fund
Your Fund’s Approach
The Strong Ultra Short-Term Income Fund seeks current income with a very low degree of share-price fluctuation. The Fund invests, under normal conditions, primarily in very short-term, corporate, and mortgage- and asset-backed bonds. The Fund invests at least 75% of its net assets in higher- and medium-quality bonds. The Fund’s average effective maturity is usually one year or less. The Fund may invest in derivative securities for nonspeculative purposes (e.g., to manage investment risk, for liquidity, or to enhance the Fund’s yield).
Growth of an Assumed $10,000 Investment†
From 11-25-88 to 10-31-03
† | This graph, provided in accordance with SEC regulations, compares a $10,000 investment in the Fund, made at its inception, with similar investments in the Citigroup 1-Year Treasury Benchmark-on-the-Run Index (“Citigroup 1-Year Treasury Index”) and the Lipper Ultra Short Obligations Funds Average. Results include the reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains distributions. Performance is historical and does not represent future results. Investment returns and principal value vary, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares. The graph and the Average Annual Total Returns table do not reflect the deduction of taxes, if any, that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. To equalize the time periods, the indices’ performances were prorated for the month of November 1988. This graph is based on Investor Class shares only; performance for other classes will vary due to differences in fee structures. |
The Fund’s prospectus and statement of additional information may describe restrictions on the percentage of a particular type or quality of security in which the Fund may invest (“Percentage Restrictions”). Percentage Restrictions apply at the time the Fund purchases a security. Circumstances subsequent to the purchase of the security, such as a change in: (1) the Fund’s assets (e.g., due to cash inflows and redemptions), (2) the market value of the security, or (3) the pricing, liquidity, or rating of the security, may cause the Fund to exceed or fall short of the Percentage Restriction. If this happens, the Fund’s continued holding of the security will not constitute a violation of the Percentage Restriction. |
The Fund performed well during the period. The net asset value fluctuated within an eight-cent range, and returns were positive in 11 out of the 12 months. The Fund outperformed its broad-based benchmark, the Citigroup 1-Year Treasury Benchmark-on-the-Run Index, and did well relative to its peer group, as measured by the Lipper Ultra Short Obligations Funds Average.
Positive economic conditions
Short-term interest rates remained low throughout the period. This created a positive investment environment for the Fund. The Federal Reserve lowered the federal funds rate from 1.75% to 1.25% in November 2002, and then lowered the rate to its current level of 1.00% in June 2003.
As the year progressed, the economic recovery continued to gain strength. Gross domestic product growth was modest in the fourth quarter of 2002 and first quarter of 2003, accelerated in 2003’s second quarter, and finished the third quarter at a surprisingly high 8.2%. Despite the improvement, the Federal Reserve continues to indicate that it will keep the federal funds rate at its current level until it sees signs of inflationary pressure.
An income-oriented approach
We continued to focus on providing an attractive level of income. At the same time, we worked to minimize volatility in the Fund’s share price by maintaining our average credit quality at AA and closely monitoring the Fund’s sensitivity to interest-rate movements. The structure of the Fund remained fairly consistent. We invested primarily in mortgage- and asset-backed securities, which accounted
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for roughly 70% to 75% of the portfolio over the year. These bonds provided a solid foundation for the Fund, generating an attractive level of income with minimal price volatility. These bonds also offered a high level of credit quality.
The remainder of the portfolio was invested in corporate bonds. The strengthening economy provided a positive backdrop for these bonds, as improved economic activity typically leads to rising corporate profitability. We therefore slowly increased our exposure to corporate bonds over the course of the year, with the position rising to over 30% by the end of the period. The market for corporate bonds improved dramatically during the year. In hindsight, one could observe that our returns would have been higher had we increased our corporate exposure earlier in the period. However, because one of the goals of this Fund is to keep share-price volatility low, we thought it prudent to proceed cautiously. Given the volatility in the corporate market, we did not believe it was appropriate to increase our weighting until we had greater confidence in the strength of the economy. As part of our ongoing effort to manage risk, we continue to emphasize diversification among our corporate holdings.
Our outlook for the year ahead
We’re keeping a close eye on the development of the economic recovery, given the potential for rising short-term interest rates. We also continue to carefully monitor our portfolio holdings, and we have taken steps to reduce the Fund’s sensitivity to rate changes. If it appears short-term rates are heading significantly higher, we’ll take further steps to help avoid excess volatility. An increase in short-term rates could lead to a decline in net asset value, but such a decline should be offset over a longer time period through a higher level of investment income. We believe the Fund will continue to provide an attractive alternative to money market funds for investors with time frames of one year or longer who are comfortable with some degree of share-price fluctuation.
Thank you for your continued confidence in the Strong Ultra Short-Term Income Fund.
Thomas A. Sontag
Portfolio Co-Manager
Thomas M. Price
Portfolio Co-Manager
Average Annual Total Returns
As of 10-31-03
Investor Class1 |
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1-year |
2.77 | % | |
5-year |
4.01 | % | |
10-year |
4.93 | % | |
Since Fund Inception (11-25-88) |
6.15 | % | |
Advisor Class1, 2 |
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1-year |
2.49 | % | |
5-year |
3.63 | % | |
10-year |
4.56 | % | |
Since Fund Inception (11-25-88) |
5.78 | % | |
Institutional Class1, 3 |
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1-year |
3.26 | % | |
5-year |
4.37 | % | |
10-year |
5.11 | % | |
Since Fund Inception (11-25-88) |
6.28 | % |
Portfolio Statistics
As of 10-31-03
Investor Class |
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30-day annualized yield4 |
2.66 | % | |
Advisor Class |
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30-day annualized yield4 |
2.29 | % | |
Institutional Class |
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30-day annualized yield4 |
3.02 | % | |
Average effective maturity5 |
0.7 years | ||
Average quality rating6 |
AA |
The Fund invests a portion of its assets in lower-quality securities that present a significant risk for loss of principal and interest. Securities of the Fund are generally valued at market value through information obtained by a commercial pricing service or brokerage quotations. Please consider this before investing.
Current performance may be lower or higher than the quoted performance. Call us or visit www.Strong.com for the most current performance information.
1 | From time to time, the Fund’s advisor and/or administrator has waived its management fee and/or absorbed Fund expenses, which has resulted in higher returns. While the yield is unaffected, returns would have been lower without this subsidization. |
2 | The performance of the Advisor Class shares prior to 8-31-99 is based on the Fund’s Investor Class shares’ performance, restated for the higher expense ratio of the Advisor Class shares. Please consult a prospectus for information about all share classes. |
3 | The performance of the Institutional Class shares prior to 8-31-99 is based on the Fund’s Investor Class shares’ performance. Please consult a prospectus for information about all share classes. |
4 | Yields are historical and do not represent future yields. Yields fluctuate. Yields are as of 10-31-03. |
5 | The Fund’s average effective maturity includes the effect of futures, swaps, and when-issued securities. |
6 | For purposes of this average rating, the Fund’s short-term debt obligations have been assigned a long-term rating by the Advisor. |
* | The Citigroup 1-Year Treasury Benchmark-on-the-Run Index is the return of the newly issued (on-the-run) 1-year Treasuries each month (auctioned monthly). It is determined by taking the 1-year T-bill at the beginning of each month and calculating its return. This process is repeated each month with the new 1-year T-Bill. The Lipper Ultra Short Obligation Funds Average is the average of all funds in the Lipper Ultra Short Obligation Funds Category. These funds invest at least 65% of assets in investment-grade debt issues, or better, and maintain a portfolio dollar-weighted average maturity between 91 days and 365 days. Source of the Citigroup index data is Standard & Poor’s Micropal. Source of the Lipper index data is Lipper Inc. |
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Strong Ultra Short-Term Municipal Income Fund
Your Fund’s Approach
The Strong Ultra Short-Term Municipal Income Fund seeks federal tax-exempt current income with a very low degree of share-price fluctuation. The Fund invests, under normal conditions, at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities. The Fund invests primarily in very short-term municipal securities and invests at least 90% of its net assets in higher- and medium-quality securities. The Fund’s average effective maturity is usually one year or less. The Fund may invest without limitation in municipal bonds, such as private activity bonds, whose interest may be subject to the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). The Fund may invest in derivative securities for nonspeculative purposes (e.g., to manage investment risk, for liquidity, or to enhance the Fund’s yield).
Growth of an Assumed $10,000 Investment†
From 11-30-95 to 10-31-03
† | This graph, provided in accordance with SEC regulations, compares a $10,000 investment in the Fund, made at its inception, with similar investments in the Lehman Brothers Municipal 1 Year Bond Index and the Lipper Short Municipal Debt Funds Index. Results include the reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains distributions. Performance is historical and does not represent future results. Investment returns and principal value vary, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares. The graph and the Average Annual Total Returns table do not reflect the deduction of taxes, if any, that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. This graph is based on Investor Class shares only; performance for other classes will vary due to differences in fee structures. |
The Fund’s prospectus and statement of additional information may describe restrictions on the percentage of a particular type or quality of security in which the Fund may invest (“Percentage Restrictions”). Percentage Restrictions apply at the time the Fund purchases a security. Circumstances subsequent to the purchase of the security, such as a change in: (1) the Fund’s assets (e.g., due to cash inflows and redemptions), (2) the market value of the security, or (3) the pricing, liquidity, or rating of the security, may cause the Fund to exceed or fall short of the Percentage Restriction. If this happens, the Fund’s continued holding of the security will not constitute a violation of the Percentage Restriction. |
Over the past year, the Fund provided investors with a higher level of income than a municipal money market fund, as measured by the Lipper Tax-Exempt Money Market Funds Average, while also keeping fluctuations in a share price range of two cents. The investment environment was quite volatile, with interest rates fluctuating considerably.
Our investment in lower-rated bonds had the greatest positive impact on our performance. As the economy showed signs of recovering, investors regained confidence in these bonds, and they performed well. A few lower-quality bonds did not experience this rebound, however, and hurt performance. Our efforts to broaden the Fund’s diversification over the past three years continued, helping to limit the impact of any single holding.
Municipals offered lower volatility
The past year presented us with some of the most volatile interest rate markets seen in recent history. The yields on short-term (two-year maturity) Treasuries rose by a small amount for the year. However, over the course of the period, their yields fluctuated in a relatively wide range. Short-term municipal bonds were much less volatile, though, and in fact their yields declined for the year. This behavior is in line with typical market patterns. Historically, municipal bonds offered less-volatile returns and also tended to perform well, relative to Treasuries, when interest rates were rising. Such was the case this year, as municipal bonds strongly outperformed Treasuries for the period.
The Federal Reserve did its part to rejuvenate the economy by cutting short-term interest rates by half a percentage point early in the period and another quarter point in June. These efforts had apparent impact, as economic growth rose sharply in the third quarter. This helped
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lower-quality municipals to perform very well in the second half of the period. We had exposure to these bonds, which benefited our performance.
Looking at sectors in the portfolio
With respect to individual sectors of the bond market, we emphasized healthcare and industrial development revenue/pollution control revenue (IDR/PCR) bonds. Healthcare-related bonds have performed well recently after a period of poor performance in late 1999, 2000, and 2001. We have maintained this position because the prices on short-term bonds in this sector continue to look attractive from a historical perspective. Within the IDR/PCR sector, the Fund’s holdings in investor-owned utilities performed well. This was an area that did very poorly in 2001 and much of 2002, but these bonds have recovered considerably as these utilities have shed their more speculative activities and returned to their core competencies.
A sector that detracted from performance early in the period but did well in the second half was tobacco bonds. Tobacco bonds — backed by settlement payments from the tobacco industry to individual states — came under pressure in April and again in July as investors grew concerned about the longer-term outlook for these bonds. We took the opportunity to expand our position in these bonds — and when investors’ concerns subsided, the sector started to perform very well.
Over the year, we slightly increased the Fund’s average credit quality. We reduced our exposure to non-investment-grade bonds and BBB-rated bonds, many of which had appreciated significantly in value. In their place, we purchased higher-quality bonds.
Planning for the year ahead
With the very strong recent economic growth reports, the question is whether this level of growth is sustainable, or if it simply represents a one-quarter blip, and growth will soon drop back to more modest levels. At this point, it is too early to know the answer. Until we get a better indication of just where the U.S. economy is headed, we intend to keep the Fund’s sensitivity to interest-rate changes close to the benchmark level. We also plan to continue to reduce our exposure to some of the lower-quality bonds that have performed strongly in recent months.
Thank you for your investment in the Strong Ultra Short-Term Municipal Income Fund.
Lyle J. Fitterer
Portfolio Co-Manager
Mary-Kay H. Bourbulas
Portfolio Co-Manager
Average Annual Total Returns
As of 10-31-03
Investor Class1 |
|||
1-year |
2.38 | % | |
3-year |
2.80 | % | |
5-year |
3.08 | % | |
Since Fund Inception (11-30-95) |
3.80 | % | |
Advisor Class1, 2 |
|||
1-year |
1.96 | % | |
3-year |
2.42 | % | |
5-year |
2.61 | % | |
Since Fund Inception (11-30-95) |
3.31 | % | |
Institutional Class1, 3 |
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1-year |
2.94 | % | |
3-year |
3.14 | % | |
5-year |
3.30 | % | |
Since Fund Inception (11-30-95) |
3.94 | % |
Portfolio Statistics
As of 10-31-03
Investor Class |
|||
30-day annualized yield4 |
1.85 | % | |
Advisor Class |
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30-day annualized yield4 |
1.45 | % | |
Institutional Class |
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30-day annualized yield4 |
2.19 | % | |
Average effective maturity5 |
0.7 years | ||
Average quality rating6 |
A |
The Fund invests a portion of its assets in lower-quality securities that present a significant risk for loss of principal and interest. Securities of the Fund are generally valued at market value through information obtained by a commercial pricing service or brokerage quotations. Please consider this before investing.
Current performance may be lower or higher than the quoted performance. Call us or visit www.Strong.com for the most current performance information.
The Fund’s income distributions may be subject to state and local taxes, and depending on your tax status, to the Alternative Minimum Tax.
1 | From time to time, the Fund’s advisor and/or administrator has waived its management fee and/or absorbed Fund expenses, which has resulted in higher returns. |
2 | The performance of the Advisor Class shares prior to 10-2-00 is based on the Fund’s Investor Class shares’ performance, restated for the higher expense ratio of the Advisor Class shares. Please consult a prospectus for information about all share classes. |
3 | The performance of the Institutional Class shares prior to 7-31-00 is based on the Fund’s Investor Class shares’ performance. Please consult a prospectus for information about all share classes. |
4 | Yields are historical and do not represent future yields. Yields fluctuate. Yields are as of 10-31-03. For Advisor Class shares, the advisor has temporarily waived expenses of 0.01%. Otherwise, the current yield would have been 1.44%, and returns would have been lower. No other share-class yields were affected by fee waivers. |
5 | The Fund’s average effective maturity includes the effect of futures, swaps, and when-issued securities. |
6 | For purposes of this average rating, the Fund’s short-term debt obligations have been assigned a long-term rating by the Advisor. |
* | The Lehman Brothers Municipal 1 Year Bond Index is the 1-year (1-2) component of the Municipal Bond Index. The Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index is a rules-based, market-value-weighted index engineered for the long-term, tax-exempt bond market. The Lipper Short Municipal Debt Funds Index is the average of the 30 largest funds in the Lipper Short Municipal Debt Funds Category. These funds invest in municipal debt issues with dollar-weighted average maturities of less than three years. Source of the Lehman index data is Standard & Poor’s Micropal. Source of the Lipper index data is Lipper Inc. |
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Strong Florida Municipal Money Market Fund
Your Fund’s Approach
The Strong Florida Municipal Money Market Fund seeks federal tax-exempt current income, a stable share price, and daily liquidity, with shares exempt from the Florida intangible personal property tax. The Fund is managed to provide attractive yields and a stable share price of $1.00.1 Under normal conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in high-quality, short-term debt securities issued by Florida and its political subdivisions, such as municipalities. Under normal conditions, it is expected that the Fund’s shares will be exempt from the Florida intangible personal property tax. The Fund invests in securities whose income may be subject to the federal Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT).
EQUIVALENT TAXABLE YIELDS
As of 10-31-03
Joint return |
Single return |
Marginal tax rate |
Your tax-exempt effective yield of 0.70% is equivalent to a taxable yield of: | |||
$56,801-114,650 |
$28,401-68,800 | 25.0% | 0.93% | |||
$114,651-174,700 |
$68,801-143,500 | 28.0% | 0.97% | |||
$174,701-311,950 |
$143,501-311,950 | 33.0% | 1.04% | |||
Over $311,950 |
Over $311,950 | 35.0% | 1.08% |
The chart reflects 2003 marginal federal tax rates before limitations and phaseouts. Individuals with adjusted gross income in excess of $139,500 should consult their tax advisor to determine their actual 2003 marginal tax rate.
The Fund’s prospectus and statement of additional information may describe restrictions on the percentage of a particular type or quality of security in which the Fund may invest (“Percentage Restrictions”). Percentage Restrictions apply at the time the Fund purchases a security. Circumstances subsequent to the purchase of the security, such as a change in: (1) the Fund’s assets (e.g., due to cash inflows and redemptions), (2) the market value of the security, or (3) the pricing, liquidity, or rating of the security, may cause the Fund to exceed or fall short of the Percentage Restriction. If this happens, the Fund’s continued holding of the security will not constitute a violation of the Percentage Restriction.
For the year ended October 31, 2003, the Fund’s performance relative to other state-specific municipal money market funds remained very strong, as measured by the Lipper Other States Tax-Exempt Money Market Funds Average. While we experienced the normal ebbs and flows of short-term, tax-exempt yields, on the whole, the overall direction of yields in our investment area was downward — marking the third consecutive year of this trend.
The Fed continued to cut rates
We began the period with the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) cutting its federal funds target rate by 50 basis points (0.50%) to 1.25%. Short-term municipal yields quickly fell in response to the Fed’s action. That was followed by continued lackluster economic news and concerns over the war with Iraq. In June 2003, the Fed responded to these conditions with another easing (rate cut), bringing the federal funds rate to 1.0%. This marked the Fed’s thirteenth rate cut (and likely the last in this cycle) since January 2001, when the federal funds rate was 6.5%.
Economic news has suggested improving conditions since the last rate cut in most areas, though job creation was a notable exception. The period ended with a report that economic growth (as measured by gross domestic product) for the third quarter reached 8.2%, considerably stronger than had been anticipated. While we do not expect growth to be sustained at that pace for very long, conditions do appear conducive for continued economic growth. In this environment, the market for short-term municipal securities remained very attractive relative to taxable alternatives throughout most of the year.
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Following a consistent strategy
We essentially followed the same strategies and techniques we have employed in previous periods. Our aim is to invest your money in securities that we believe represent the best relative value in the market at any given time. Among the factors we consider in selecting securities that have superior relative value is how we expect the security to perform over time compared with available alternatives.
We therefore continued to invest heavily in variable-rate municipal securities, which offered attractive yields compared with those available among fixed-rate securities. Variable-rate securities typically pay interest at a rate that is reset daily or weekly to reflect the current market rate, and they give the holder the right to sell the bond at par (or face) value upon a one-day or seven-day notice. As a result, these issues can provide attractive yields and also offer the Fund the flexibility to quickly take advantage of better values when opportunities arise. These variable-rate securities continued to offer a significant yield advantage over fixed-rate securities, even though municipalities increased their issuance of fixed-rate paper (a situation that could normally be expected to result in higher yields on the fixed-rate paper).
Our approach includes continuously monitoring the short-term municipal market for bonds available to be purchased at any given time, bonds coming up for sale in the future, and bonds that are maturing or otherwise being taken out of the short-term municipal market. By doing this, we strive to constantly add value by replacing bonds in the portfolio when we can identify a bond representing, in our judgment, a better value.
Florida’s service-based economy continued to show strength and resilience through the national economic downturn. However, an expanding population base leads to budgetary pressures for social programs and additional infrastructure needs. The state has been able to manage growth in the past as reflected in the State’s strong credit ratings of Aa2/AA+/AA by Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s, and Fitch, respectively.
Looking ahead
Even with the federal funds rate at its very low level of 1.0%, there does not appear to be any rush for the Fed to reverse course and raise rates anytime soon. In fact, the Fed has repeatedly conveyed the message that it is comfortable maintaining an accommodative policy stance (in other words, keeping rates low) “for a considerable period.”
That said, we believe the economy will continue to improve, and that at some point next year the Fed will raise rates — but only after giving ample warning to the markets. We believe it is likely that money fund yields have reached their low point. Now, the question facing the markets is: When will rates rise? We will continue to carefully monitor economic and market conditions to seek the answer to that question. We have positioned the Fund with enough flexibility to quickly take advantage of rising rates should they occur.
Thank you for your investment in the Strong Florida Municipal Money Market Fund.
John C. Bonnell
Portfolio Manager
Total Return
As of 10-31-03
Investor Class2 |
|||
Since Fund Inception (11-29-02) |
0.69 | % |
Yield Summary3
As of 10-31-03
7-day current yield |
0.70 | % | |
7-day effective yield |
0.70 | % | |
Average effective maturity |
10 days |
The Fund’s income distributions may be subject to state and local taxes, and depending on your tax status, to the Alternative Minimum Tax.
The Fund may be affected by unfavorable political, economic, or business-related developments in Florida, because the Fund invests significantly in municipal obligations of Florida issuers.
1 | An investment in the Fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Fund. |
2 | Performance is historical and does not represent future results. Investment returns vary. Current performance may be lower or higher than the quoted performance. Call us or visit www. Strong. com for the most current performance information. From time to time, the Fund’s advisor and/or administrator has waived its management fee and/or absorbed Fund expenses, which has resulted in higher returns. While the yield is unaffected, returns would have been lower without this subsidization. |
3 | Yields are historical and do not represent future results. Yields fluctuate. Yields are annualized for the 7-day period ended 10-31-03. Effective yields reflect the compounding of income. The Fund’s administrator temporarily absorbed 0.68% in expenses for the Fund. Otherwise, the Fund’s current yield would have been 0.02%, its effective yield would have been 0.02%, and returns would have been lower. |
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Your Fund’s Approach
The Strong Money Market Fund seeks current income, a stable share price, and daily liquidity. The Fund is managed to provide attractive yields and a stable share price of $1.00.1 The Fund invests in a portfolio of high-quality, short-term debt securities issued by governments, corporations, and banks and other financial institutions.
3-Month Treasury Bill Yields*
As of 10-31-03
The Fund’s prospectus and statement of additional information may describe restrictions on the percentage of a particular type or quality of security in which the Fund may invest (“Percentage Restrictions”). Percentage Restrictions apply at the time the Fund purchases a security. Circumstances subsequent to the purchase of the security, such as a change in: (1) the Fund’s assets (e.g., due to cash inflows and redemptions), (2) the market value of the security, or (3) the pricing, liquidity, or rating of the security, may cause the Fund to exceed or fall short of the Percentage Restriction. If this happens, the Fund’s continued holding of the security will not constitute a violation of the Percentage Restriction.
The Fund’s yield declined over the past 12 months in response to a drop in short-term interest rates. The majority of the decline took place in the first 8 months, as the Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark federal funds rate by a surprise 0.50% in November 2002. This was followed by another 0.25% cut in June 2003, which brought the rate to 1.00%, where it stayed through the end of the period. As short-term rates declined in correlation with the federal funds rate, we were forced to reinvest maturing securities at these gradually declining rates. Short-term rates stabilized after the June rate cut, as did the Fund’s yield. Despite the recent decline in yield, the Fund continued to perform well relative to its peers, as measured by the Lipper Money Market Funds Index.
Interest rates remain low with economic uncertainty
The primary factor affecting the Fund’s performance was historically low short-term interest rates. When the Federal Reserve lowered the federal funds rate by 0.50% near the beginning of the period, yields on money market investments declined in concert. An uncertain economy, worries about deflation, unemployment concerns, and war in Iraq forced the Federal Reserve to keep the benchmark rate low in an attempt to spur a more rapid economic recovery.
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Shortly following the Fed’s last rate cut in June, the economic data began to strengthen. An improving economy reduced investors’ enthusiasm for the security of government-backed notes and increased their appetite for risk. This led to greater demand for stocks and corporate bonds. Money market rates stabilized on the belief that the Fed was on hold for the foreseeable future.
Another factor affecting the performance of money market funds was the continued decline in the supply of commercial paper. Many companies that had been financing with short-term debt decided to strengthen their balance sheets by retiring commercial paper with cash flow. Others elected to refinance into attractively priced longer-term debt. The scarcity of commercial paper pushed yields down, forcing money market participants to readjust their yield requirements.
A disciplined approach
Over the past 12 months, we emphasized a high degree of diversification in the Fund. There were few opportunities to identify and capture relative value — that is, extra yield for a given level of creditworthiness. We were thus inclined to continue to spread the Fund’s assets across a wide range of securities.
Management of the Fund’s duration (a measure of interest-rate sensitivity very similar to average maturity) played a role in our strategy. We took steps to increase duration when the yields on issues maturing in 6 to 12 months were meaningfully above those of very short-term offerings. This strategy allowed the Fund to capture incremental yield while preserving portfolio credit quality.
A disciplined sector allocation strategy remained an important aspect of performance and risk management. We maintained commitments to the corporate commercial paper, asset-backed commercial paper, and government sponsored enterprise (GSE) markets. We were able to add incremental yield through selective purchase of taxable municipal securities, while keeping the Fund’s average effective maturity at target level.
The outlook ahead
We anticipate that stronger economic growth and decreasing unemployment will eventually require the Federal Reserve to raise short-term rates. We will continue to monitor the economic recovery carefully, and we intend to position the Fund to benefit from a shift to higher yields.
We thank you for your investment in the Strong Money Market Fund. We look forward to helping you pursue your important financial goals in the months and years ahead.
Jay N. Mueller
Portfolio Manager
Average Annual Total Returns
As of 10-31-03
Investor Class2 |
|||
1-year |
0.68 | % | |
5-year |
3.38 | % | |
10-year |
4.27 | % | |
Since Fund Inception (10-22-85) |
5.21 | % |
Yield Summary3
As of 10-31-03
7-day current yield |
0.49 | % | |
7-day effective yield |
0.49 | % | |
Average effective maturity |
69 days |
1 | An investment in the Fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Fund. |
2 | Performance is historical and does not represent future results. Investment returns vary. Current performance may be lower or higher than the quoted performance. Call us or visit www.Strong.com for the most current performance information. From time to time, the Fund’s advisor and/or administrator has waived its management fee and/or absorbed Fund expenses, which has resulted in higher returns. While the yield is unaffected, returns would have been lower without this subsidization. |
3 | Yields are historical and do not represent future results. Yields fluctuate. Yields are annualized for the 7-day period ended 10-31-03. Effective yields reflect the compounding of income. The Fund’s administrator temporarily absorbed 0.32% in expenses for the Fund. Otherwise, the Fund’s current yield would have been 0.17%, its effective yield would have been 0.17%, and returns would have been lower. |
* | Mean of 3-Month Treasury Bill Yields. |
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Strong Municipal Money Market Fund
Your Fund’s Approach
The Strong Municipal Money Market Fund seeks federal tax-exempt current income, a stable share price, and daily liquidity. The Fund is managed to provide attractive yields and a stable share price of $1.00.1 Under normal conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities. It invests in a portfolio of high-quality, short-term debt securities primarily issued by states and their political subdivisions, such as municipalities. The Fund invests in municipal bonds whose interest may be subject to the federal Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT).
EQUIVALENT TAXABLE YIELDS
As of 10-31-03
Joint return |
Single return |
Marginal tax rate |
Your tax-exempt effective yield of 0.78% is equivalent | |||
$56,801-114,650 |
$28,401-68,800 | 25.0% | 1.04% | |||
$114,651-174,700 |
$68,801-143,500 | 28.0% | 1.08% | |||
$174,701-311,950 |
$143,501-311,950 | 33.0% | 1.16% | |||
Over $311,950 |
Over $311,950 | 35.0% | 1.20% |
The chart reflects 2003 marginal federal tax rates before limitations and phaseouts. Individuals with adjusted gross income in excess of $139,500 should consult their tax advisor to determine their actual 2003 marginal tax rate.
The Fund’s prospectus and statement of additional information may describe restrictions on the percentage of a particular type or quality of security in which the Fund may invest (“Percentage Restrictions”). Percentage Restrictions apply at the time the Fund purchases a security. Circumstances subsequent to the purchase of the security, such as a change in: (1) the Fund’s assets (e.g., due to cash inflows and redemptions), (2) the market value of the security, or (3) the pricing, liquidity, or rating of the security, may cause the Fund to exceed or fall short of the Percentage Restriction. If this happens, the Fund’s continued holding of the security will not constitute a violation of the Percentage Restriction.
For the year ended October 31, 2003, the Fund’s performance relative to the universe of tax-exempt money market funds remained very strong, as measured by the Lipper Tax-Exempt Money Market Funds Index. While we experienced the normal ebbs and flows of short-term, tax-exempt yields, the average seven-day yield was 0.91% this year, down from 1.40% last year. For the third consecutive year, the level of short-term interest rates continued to decline.
The Fed continued to cut rates
We began the period with the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) cutting its federal funds target rate by 50 basis points (0.50%) to 1.25%. Short-term municipal yields quickly fell in response to the Fed’s action. That was followed by continued lackluster economic news and concerns over the war with Iraq. In June 2003, the Fed responded to these conditions with another easing (rate cut), bringing the federal funds rate to 1.0%. This marked the Fed’s thirteenth rate cut (and likely the last in this cycle) since January 2001, when the federal funds rate was 6.5%.
Economic news has suggested improving conditions since the last rate cut in most areas, though job creation was a notable exception. The period ended with a report that economic growth (as measured by gross domestic product) for the third
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quarter reached 8.2%, considerably stronger than had been anticipated. While we do not expect growth to be sustained at that pace for very long, conditions do appear conducive for continued economic growth. In this environment, the market for short-term municipal securities remained very attractive relative to taxable alternatives throughout most of the year.
Following a consistent strategy
We essentially followed the same strategies and techniques we have employed in previous periods. Our aim is to invest your money in securities that we believe represent the best relative value in the market at any given time. Among the factors we consider in selecting securities that have superior relative value is how we expect the security to perform over time compared with available alternatives.
We therefore continued to invest heavily in variable-rate municipal securities, which offered attractive yields compared with those available among fixed-rate securities. Variable-rate securities typically pay interest at a rate that is reset daily or weekly to reflect the current market rate, and give the holder the right to sell the bond at par (or face) value upon a one-day or seven-day notice. As a result, these issues can provide attractive yields and also offer the Fund the flexibility to quickly take advantage of better values when opportunities arise. These variable-rate securities continued to offer a significant yield advantage over fixed-rate securities, even though municipalities increased their issuance of fixed-rate paper (a situation that could normally be expected to result in higher yields on the fixed-rate paper).
Our approach includes continuously monitoring the short-term municipal market for bonds available to be purchased at any given time, bonds coming up for sale in the future, and bonds that are maturing or otherwise being taken out of the short-term municipal market. By doing this, we strive to constantly add value by replacing bonds in the portfolio when we can identify a bond representing, in our judgment, a better value.
Looking ahead
Even with the federal funds rate at its very low level of 1.0%, there does not appear to be any rush for the Fed to reverse course and raise rates anytime soon. In fact, the Fed has repeatedly conveyed the message that it is comfortable maintaining an accommodative policy stance (in other words, keeping rates low) “for a considerable period.”
That said, we believe the economy will continue to improve, and that at some point next year the Fed will raise rates — but only after giving ample warning to the markets. We believe it is likely that money fund yields have reached their low point. Now, the question facing the markets is: When will rates rise? We will continue to carefully monitor economic and market conditions to seek the answer to that question. We have positioned the Fund with enough flexibility to quickly take advantage of rising rates, should they occur.
Thank you for your investment in the Strong Municipal Money Market Fund.
John C. Bonnell
Portfolio Manager
Average Annual Total Returns
As of 10-31-03
Investor Class2 |
|||
1-year |
0.92 | % | |
5-year |
2.61 | % | |
10-year |
3.06 | % | |
Since Fund Inception (10-23-86) |
3.76 | % |
Yield Summary3
As of 10-31-03
7-day current yield |
0.78 | % | |
7-day effective yield |
0.78 | % | |
Average effective maturity |
28 days |
The Fund’s income distributions may be subject to state and local taxes and, depending on your tax status, the Alternative Minimum Tax.
1 | An investment in the Fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Fund. |
2 | Performance is historical and does not represent future results. Investment returns vary. Current performance may be lower or higher than the quoted performance. Call us or visit www.Strong.com for the most current performance information. From time to time, the Fund’s advisor and/or administrator has waived its management fee and/or absorbed Fund expenses, which has resulted in higher returns. While the yield is unaffected, returns would have been lower without this subsidization. |
3 | Yields are historical and do not represent future results. Yields fluctuate. Yields are annualized for the 7-day period ended 10-31-03. Effective yields reflect the compounding of income. |
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Your Fund’s Approach
The Strong Tax-Free Money Fund seeks federal tax-exempt current income, a stable share price, and daily liquidity. The Fund is managed to provide a stable share price of $1.00.1 The Fund invests, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its net assets in short-term, high-quality municipal obligations whose interest is exempt from federal income tax, including the federal Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Although under normal conditions, the Fund expects to invest substantially all of its assets in obligations that are exempt from federal income tax, including the AMT, the Fund may invest up to 20% of its assets in taxable securities of comparable quality to its investments in municipal obligations, including U.S. government securities, bank and corporate obligations, and short-term, fixed-income securities. The Fund may also invest any amount in cash or taxable cash equivalents to the extent the manager cannot obtain suitable obligations that are exempt from federal income tax, including the AMT. To the extent the Fund holds taxable securities or securities subject to the AMT, some income the Fund pays may be taxable. In addition, income from the Fund may be subject to state and local taxes.
EQUIVALENT TAXABLE YIELDS
As of 10-31-03
Joint return |
Single return |
Marginal tax rate |
Your tax-exempt effective yield of 0.88% is equivalent | |||
$56,801-114,650 |
$28,401-68,800 | 25.0% | 1.17% | |||
$114,651-174,700 |
$68,801-143,500 | 28.0% | 1.22% | |||
$174,701-311,950 |
$143,501-311,950 | 33.0% | 1.31% | |||
Over $311,950 |
Over $311,950 | 35.0% | 1.35% |
The chart reflects 2003 marginal federal tax rates before limitations and phaseouts. Individuals with adjusted gross income in excess of $139,500 should consult their tax advisor to determine their actual 2003 marginal tax rate.
The Fund’s prospectus and statement of additional information may describe restrictions on the percentage of a particular type or quality of security in which the Fund may invest (“Percentage Restrictions”). Percentage Restrictions apply at the time the Fund purchases a security. Circumstances subsequent to the purchase of the security, such as a change in: (1) the Fund’s assets (e.g., due to cash inflows and redemptions), (2) the market value of the security, or (3) the pricing, liquidity, or rating of the security, may cause the Fund to exceed or fall short of the Percentage Restriction. If this happens, the Fund’s continued holding of the security will not constitute a violation of the Percentage Restriction.
For the year ended October 31, 2003, the Fund’s performance relative to the universe of tax-exempt money market funds remained very strong, as measured by the Lipper Tax-Exempt Money Market Funds Index. While we experienced the normal ebbs and flows of short-term, tax-exempt yields, the average seven-day yield was 1.0% this year, down from 1.39% last year. For the third consecutive year, the level of short-term interest rates continued to decline.
The Fed continued to cut rates
We began the period with the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) cutting its federal funds target rate by 50 basis points (0.50%) to 1.25%. Short-term municipal yields quickly fell in response to the Fed’s action. That was followed by continued lackluster economic news and concerns over the war with Iraq. In June 2003, the Fed responded to these conditions with another easing (rate cut), bringing the federal funds rate to 1.0%. This marked the Fed’s thirteenth rate cut (and likely the last in this cycle) since January 2001, when the federal funds rate was 6.5%.
Economic news has suggested improving conditions since the last rate cut in most areas, though job creation was a notable exception. The period ended with a report that economic growth (as measured by gross domestic product)
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for the third quarter reached 8.2%, considerably stronger than had been anticipated. While we do not expect growth to be sustained at that pace for very long, conditions do appear conducive for continued economic growth. In this environment, the market for short-term municipal securities remained very attractive relative to taxable alternatives throughout most of the year.
Following a consistent strategy
We essentially followed the same strategies and techniques we have employed in previous periods. Our aim is to invest your money in securities that we believe represent the best relative value in the market at any given time. Among the factors we consider in selecting securities that have superior relative value is how we expect the security to perform over time compared with available alternatives.
We therefore continued to invest heavily in variable-rate municipal securities, which offered attractive yields compared with those available among fixed-rate securities. Variable-rate securities typically pay interest at a rate that is reset daily or weekly to reflect the current market rate, and they give the holder the right to sell the bond at par (or face) value upon a one-day or seven-day notice. As a result, these issues can provide attractive yields and also offer the Fund the flexibility to quickly take advantage of better values when opportunities arise. These variable-rate securities continued to offer a significant yield advantage over fixed-rate securities, even though municipalities increased their issuance of fixed-rate paper (a situation that could normally be expected to result in higher yields on the fixed-rate paper).
Our approach includes continuously monitoring the short-term municipal market for bonds available to be purchased at any given time, bonds coming up for sale in the future, and bonds that are maturing or otherwise being taken out of the short-term municipal market. By doing this, we strive to constantly add value by replacing bonds in the portfolio when we can identify a bond representing, in our judgment, a better value.
Looking ahead
Even with the federal funds rate at its very low level of 1.0%, there does not appear to be any rush for the Fed to reverse course and raise rates anytime soon. In fact, the Fed has repeatedly conveyed the message that it is comfortable maintaining an accommodative policy stance (in other words, keeping rates low) “for a considerable period.”
That said, we believe the economy will continue to improve, and that at some point next year the Fed will raise rates — but only after giving ample warning to the markets. We believe it is likely that money fund yields have reached their low point. Now, the question facing the markets is: When will rates rise? We will continue to carefully monitor economic and market conditions to seek the answer to that question. We have positioned the Fund with enough flexibility to quickly take advantage of rising rates, should they occur.
Thank you for your investment in the Strong Tax-Free Money Fund.
John C. Bonnell
Portfolio Manager
Average Annual Total Returns
As of 10-31-03
Investor Class2 |
|||
1-year |
1.01 | % | |
Since Fund Inception (12-15-00) |
1.80 | % |
Yield Summary3
As of 10-31-03
7-day current yield |
0.88 | % | |
7-day effective yield |
0.88 | % | |
Average effective maturity |
36 days |
The Fund’s income distributions may be subject to state and local taxes and, depending on your tax status, the Alternative Minimum Tax.
1 | An investment in the Fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Fund. |
2 | Performance is historical and does not represent future results. Investment returns vary. Current performance may be lower or higher than the quoted performance. Call us or visit www.Strong.com for the most current performance information. From time to time, the Fund’s advisor and/or administrator has waived its management fee and/or absorbed Fund expenses, which has resulted in higher returns. While the yield is unaffected, returns would have been lower without this subsidization. |
3 | Yields are historical and do not represent future results. Yields fluctuate. Yields are annualized for the 7-day period ended 10-31-03. Effective yields reflect the compounding of income. The Fund’s administrator temporarily absorbed 0.28% in expenses for the Fund. Otherwise, the Fund’s current yield would have been 0.60%, its effective yield would have been 0.60%, and returns would have been lower. |
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Bond Quality Ratings — There are services that analyze the financial condition of a bond’s issuer and then assign it a rating. The best-known rating agencies are Standard and Poor’s (S&P) and Moody’s. The highest-quality bonds are rated AAA (S&P) or Aaa (Moody’s). The scale descends to AA, A, then BBB, and so on, down to D. Bonds with a rating of BBB or higher are considered “investment grade.” Bonds rated BB and below are considered high-yield or “junk bonds.” Typically, the lower a bond’s rating, the higher the yield it must pay in order to compensate the bondholder for the added risk.
Average Effective Maturity — This is calculated in nearly the same manner as average maturity. However, for the purpose of calculating average “effective maturity, “a security that is subject to redemption at the option of the issuer on a particular date (the “call date”), which is prior to the security’s stated maturity, may be deemed to mature on the call date rather than on its stated maturity date. The call date of a security will be used to calculate the average effective maturity when the Advisor reasonably anticipates, based upon information available to it, that the issuer will exercise its right to redeem the security.
Maturity — Like a loan, a bond must be paid off on a certain date. A bond’s maturity is the time remaining until it is paid off. Bonds typically mature in a range from overnight to 30 years. Typically, bonds with longer maturities will have higher yields and larger price changes in reaction to interest rate changes. In rare situations, shorter-term bonds will have higher yields; this is known as an inverted yield curve (see “Yield Curve” definition on this page).
Duration — Duration is similar to maturity but also accounts for the periodic interest payments made by most bonds and early redemption rights. Duration is a useful tool for determining a bond’s or a bond fund’s sensitivity to interest rate changes. The higher the duration, the more a bond’s price will fluctuate when interest rates change.
Treasury Spread — The Treasury spread is the difference in yield between a Treasury bond (issued by the federal government) and a bond with an equal maturity but from another category, such as a corporate bond. This calculation is used to measure the prices of corporate bonds, mortgage-backed securities, and other non-government issues relative to Treasury bonds. Higher Treasury spreads occur in uncertain times, when investors buy Treasury bonds for their safety and sell other types of bonds.
Yield — Yield is the income your investment is generating. It is calculated by taking the income paid by a bond in a given period of time (often 30 days), annualizing it, and stating it as a percentage of the money invested.
Yield Curve — The yield curve is a graph that plots the yields of Treasury bonds against their maturities. Under normal circumstances, this line will slope upward, reflecting longer-maturity bonds having higher yields. In rare circumstances, such as in a time of deflation, the yield curve may slope downward, or “invert.” The steepness of the yield curve shifts depending on economic trends and outlooks. Properly positioned, a bond investor can profit from these shifts.
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SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES |
October 31, 2003 |
Principal Amount |
Yield to Maturity |
Maturity Date (d) |
Amortized Cost (Note 2) | ||||||||
Commercial Paper 60.4% |
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Alaska HFC |
$ | 15,200,000 | 1.07 | % | 11/03/03 | $ | 15,199,096 | ||||
Alpine Securitization Corporation (b) (j) |
2,900,000 | 1.05 | 11/04/03 | 2,899,746 | |||||||
11,600,000 | 1.05 | 11/07/03 | 11,597,970 | ||||||||
Amstel Funding Corporation (b) (j) |
2,847,000 | 1.06 | 11/05/03 | 2,846,665 | |||||||
Atlantis One Funding Corporation (b) (j) |
9,400,000 | 1.05 | 11/13/03 | 9,396,710 | |||||||
5,007,000 | 1.06 | 11/06/03 | 5,006,263 | ||||||||
BP Trinidad and Tobago LLC (b) (j) |
5,000,000 | 1.07 | 11/25/03 | 4,996,433 | |||||||
Barton Capital Corporation (b) (j) |
7,000,000 | 1.04 | 11/10/03 | 6,998,180 | |||||||
6,900,000 | 1.05 | 11/07/03 | 6,898,792 | ||||||||
Beta Finance Inc. (b) (j) |
5,000,000 | 1.04 | 11/14/03 | 4,998,122 | |||||||
3,791,000 | 1.05 | 11/10/03 | 3,790,005 | ||||||||
5,500,000 | 1.05 | 12/01/03 | 5,495,187 | ||||||||
CXC, Inc. (b) (j) |
14,600,000 | 1.06 | 11/12/03 | 14,595,271 | |||||||
California PCFA Environmental Improvement Revenue (j) |
14,500,000 | 1.09 | 12/01/03 | 14,500,000 | |||||||
Citigroup Global Markets Inc. |
2,730,000 | 1.04 | 11/05/03 | 2,729,685 | |||||||
Compass Securitization LLC (b) (j) |
12,000,000 | 1.05 | 11/18/03 | 11,994,050 | |||||||
2,320,000 | 1.06 | 11/12/03 | 2,319,249 | ||||||||
Credit Suisse First Boston USA, Inc. (b) |
9,900,000 | 1.05 | 11/19/03 | 9,894,802 | |||||||
Danske Corporation, Series A (j) |
6,000,000 | 1.04 | 11/24/03 | 5,996,013 | |||||||
8,215,000 | 1.05 | 11/12/03 | 8,212,381 | ||||||||
Delaware Funding Corporation (b) (j) |
12,000,000 | 1.05 | 11/18/03 | 11,994,050 | |||||||
1,900,000 | 1.05 | 11/21/03 | 1,898,892 | ||||||||
Den Norske Bank |
7,000,000 | 1.05 | 12/02/03 | 6,993,671 | |||||||
3,300,000 | 1.06 | 11/04/03 | 3,299,709 | ||||||||
Duke University |
12,071,000 | 1.06 | 11/14/03 | 12,066,379 | |||||||
Erasmus Capital Corporation (b) (j) |
2,500,000 | 1.05 | 11/07/03 | 2,499,563 | |||||||
Eureka Securitization, Inc. (b) (j) |
12,000,000 | 1.05 | 12/02/03 | 11,989,150 | |||||||
1,208,000 | 1.06 | 12/01/03 | 1,206,933 | ||||||||
Fortis Finance NV (b) (j) |
9,000,000 | 1.04 | 11/06/03 | 8,998,700 | |||||||
Fountain Square Commercial Corporation (b) |
12,000,000 | 1.06 | 11/20/03 | 11,993,287 | |||||||
Gulf Coast IDA Environmental Facilities Revenue (j) |
2,500,000 | 1.08 | 11/06/03 | 2,500,000 | |||||||
10,000,000 | 1.10 | 11/03/03 | 10,000,000 | ||||||||
Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority PCR (j) |
14,500,000 | 1.08 | 11/06/03 | 14,500,000 | |||||||
KZH-KMS Corporation (b) (j) |
4,000,000 | 1.05 | 11/19/03 | 3,997,900 | |||||||
10,000,000 | 1.07 | 11/17/03 | 9,995,244 | ||||||||
Kitty Hawk Funding Corporation (b) (j) |
4,101,000 | 1.05 | 11/05/03 | 4,100,522 | |||||||
1,785,000 | 1.05 | 11/06/03 | 1,784,740 | ||||||||
1,037,000 | 1.05 | 11/21/03 | 1,036,395 | ||||||||
Liberty Street Funding Corporation (b) (j) |
3,299,000 | 1.06 | 11/07/03 | 3,298,417 | |||||||
1,055,000 | 1.07 | 11/13/03 | 1,054,624 | ||||||||
Long Island College Hospital (j) |
10,000,000 | 1.10 | 11/12/03 | 9,996,639 | |||||||
Market Street Funding Corporation (b) (j) |
10,000,000 | 1.06 | 11/19/03 | 9,994,700 | |||||||
4,125,000 | 1.07 | 11/20/03 | 4,122,671 | ||||||||
Marshall & Ilsley Corporation |
8,000,000 | 1.05 | 11/25/03 | 7,994,400 | |||||||
4,800,000 | 1.06 | 12/01/03 | 4,795,760 | ||||||||
Morgan Stanley, Dean Witter & Company |
13,000,000 | 1.05 | 11/17/03 | 12,993,933 | |||||||
Nieuw Amsterdam Receivables Corporation (b) (j) |
5,200,000 | 1.06 | 11/18/03 | 5,197,397 | |||||||
5,000,000 | 1.06 | 11/24/03 | 4,996,614 | ||||||||
4,500,000 | 1.07 | 11/06/03 | 4,499,331 | ||||||||
Oakland-Alameda County, California Coliseum Authority Lease Revenue (j) |
15,200,000 | 1.12 | 11/03/03 | 15,200,000 | |||||||
14,900,000 | 1.13 | 12/01/03 | 14,900,000 | ||||||||
Old Line Funding Corporation (b) (j) |
1,867,000 | 1.05 | 11/10/03 | 1,866,510 | |||||||
1,120,000 | 1.05 | 11/13/03 | 1,119,608 | ||||||||
4,500,000 | 1.05 | 11/20/03 | 4,497,506 | ||||||||
3,298,000 | 1.06 | 12/08/03 | 3,294,407 | ||||||||
Purdue Research Foundation (j) |
4,000,000 | 1.13 | 12/01/03 | 4,000,000 | |||||||
Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
4,000,000 | 1.06 | 11/03/03 | 3,999,764 | |||||||
Sheffield Receivables Corporation (b) (j) |
14,000,000 | 1.05 | 11/21/03 | 13,991,833 | |||||||
500,000 | 1.10 | 11/03/03 | 499,969 | ||||||||
Society of New York Hospital Fund, Inc. (j) |
9,509,000 | 1.11 | 11/12/03 | 9,505,775 | |||||||
Steamboat Funding Corporation (b) (j) |
2,868,000 | 1.06 | 11/04/03 | 2,867,747 | |||||||
10,000,000 | 1.06 | 11/07/03 | 9,998,233 |
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SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES (continued) |
October 31, 2003 |
STRONG HERITAGE MONEY FUND (continued)
Principal Amount |
Yield to Maturity |
Maturity Date (d) |
Amortized Cost (Note 2) | ||||||||
Svenska Handelsbank, Inc. (j) |
$ | 5,900,000 | 1.05 | % | 12/02/03 | $ | 5,894,665 | ||||
Swedbank Foreningssparbanken AB |
2,869,000 | 1.05 | 11/05/03 | 2,868,665 | |||||||
Sydney Capital, Inc. (b) (j) |
14,600,000 | 1.06 | 11/07/03 | 14,597,421 | |||||||
Tasman Funding, Inc. (b) (j) |
7,390,000 | 1.06 | 11/06/03 | 7,388,908 | |||||||
5,200,000 | 1.06 | 11/17/03 | 5,197,550 | ||||||||
2,120,000 | 1.07 | 11/14/03 | 2,119,181 | ||||||||
Three Pillars Funding Corporation (b) (j) |
14,300,000 | 1.07 | 11/17/03 | 14,293,200 | |||||||
Thunder Bay Funding, Inc. (b) (j) |
8,696,000 | 1.06 | 11/04/03 | 8,695,232 | |||||||
5,256,000 | 1.06 | 11/18/03 | 5,253,369 | ||||||||
Ticonderoga Funding LLC (b) (j) |
14,700,000 | 1.05 | 12/04/03 | 14,685,851 | |||||||
Toyota Credit de Puerto Rico, Inc. |
2,900,000 | 1.05 | 11/10/03 | 2,899,239 | |||||||
3,012,000 | 1.06 | 11/03/03 | 3,011,823 | ||||||||
6,881,000 | 1.06 | 11/04/03 | 6,880,392 | ||||||||
2,000,000 | 1.06 | 12/05/03 | 1,997,998 | ||||||||
Triple-A-One Funding Corporation (b) (j) |
7,900,000 | 1.05 | 11/07/03 | 7,898,618 | |||||||
3,000,000 | 1.05 | 11/21/03 | 2,998,250 | ||||||||
3,503,000 | 1.06 | 11/17/03 | 3,501,350 | ||||||||
Tulip Funding Corporation (b) (j) |
14,000,000 | 1.06 | 11/03/03 | 13,999,180 | |||||||
Variable Funding Capital Corporation (b) (j) |
3,600,000 | 1.05 | 11/04/03 | 3,599,685 | |||||||
Waterfront Funding Corporation (b) (j) |
10,419,000 | 1.07 | 11/17/03 | 10,414,045 | |||||||
Windmill Funding Corporation (b) (j) |
7,250,000 | 1.05 | 11/13/03 | 7,247,463 | |||||||
7,000,000 | 1.05 | 11/18/03 | 6,996,529 | ||||||||
Yorkshire Building Society |
12,800,000 | 1.06 | 11/10/03 | 12,796,608 | |||||||
2,000,000 | 1.06 | 11/21/03 | 1,998,822 | ||||||||
Total Commercial Paper |
593,139,637 | ||||||||||
Corporate Obligations 0.4% |
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Bank One Corporation Medium-Term Floating Rate Senior Notes, 1.00%, Due 11/07/03 |
4,000,000 | 1.30 | 11/07/03 | 4,000,127 | |||||||
Total Corporate Obligations |
4,000,127 | ||||||||||
Taxable Variable Rate Put Bonds 22.3% |
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Alameda, California Public Finance Authority Revenue |
6,500,000 | 1.30 | 11/06/03 | 6,500,000 | |||||||
Alaska HFC |
15,700,000 | 1.10 | 11/06/03 | 15,700,000 | |||||||
Arbor Properties, Inc. |
5,670,000 | 1.22 | 11/05/03 | 5,670,000 | |||||||
Botsford General Hospital Revenue |
4,160,000 | 1.15 | 11/03/03 | 4,160,000 | |||||||
Brooks County, Georgia Development Authority IDR - Langboard, Inc. Project |
5,000,000 | 1.12 | 11/06/03 | 5,000,000 | |||||||
CEI Capital LLC |
7,865,000 | 1.12 | 11/06/03 | 7,865,000 | |||||||
Colorado HFA |
46,615,000 | 1.10 | 11/05/03 | 46,615,000 | |||||||
Convenience Holding Company LLC |
4,890,000 | 1.17 | 11/06/03 | 4,890,000 | |||||||
Cornerstone Funding Corporation I, Series 2001A |
15,851,000 | 1.18 | 11/06/03 | 15,851,000 | |||||||
Cornerstone Funding Corporation I, Series 2003D |
2,500,000 | 1.15 | 11/06/03 | 2,500,000 | |||||||
Denver, Colorado City and County Airport Revenue Refunding |
7,500,000 | 1.10 | 11/05/03 | 7,500,000 | |||||||
Derry Township, Pennsylvania Industrial & CDA Facility Revenue - Giant Center Project |
11,000,000 | 1.17 | 11/06/03 | 11,000,000 | |||||||
Franklin Avenue Associates LP |
6,000,000 | 1.17 | 11/03/03 | 6,000,000 | |||||||
LP Pinewood SPV LLC (f) |
14,700,000 | 1.12 | 11/06/03 | 14,700,000 | |||||||
Los Angeles, California Community Redevelopment Agency Refunding |
15,000,000 | 1.14 | 11/05/03 | 15,000,000 | |||||||
New Jersey EDA EDR - MSNBC/CNBC Project |
4,800,000 | 1.10 | 11/03/03 | 4,800,000 | |||||||
Sea Island Company & Sea Island Coastal Properties LLC |
10,000,000 | 1.17 | 11/06/03 | 10,000,000 | |||||||
Vancouver Clinic Building LLC |
7,000,000 | 1.10 | 11/06/03 | 7,000,000 | |||||||
Wake Forest University |
6,150,000 | 1.14 | 11/06/03 | 6,150,000 | |||||||
Waukesha Health System, Inc. |
3,000,000 | 1.10 | 11/06/03 | 3,000,000 | |||||||
Wells Fargo Bank North America, Tranche #116 |
14,400,000 | 1.06 | 11/26/03 | 14,399,823 | |||||||
Willacoochie, Georgia Development Authority PCR |
4,800,000 | 1.15 | 11/05/03 | 4,800,000 | |||||||
Total Taxable Variable Rate Put Bonds |
219,100,823 | ||||||||||
United States Government & Agency Issues 15.0% |
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FHLMC Notes: |
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1.25%, Due 8/27/04 |
10,000,000 | 1.25 | 8/27/04 | 10,000,000 | |||||||
1.40%, Due 11/03/04 |
15,000,000 | 1.40 | 11/03/04 | 15,000,000 | |||||||
1.40%, Due 11/09/04 |
5,000,000 | 1.40 | 11/09/04 | 5,000,000 | |||||||
1.45%, Due 9/14/04 |
10,000,000 | 1.45 | 9/14/04 | 10,000,000 | |||||||
1.47%, Due 11/29/04 |
5,000,000 | 1.52 | 11/29/04 | 4,997,545 | |||||||
1.50%, Due 11/16/04 |
5,000,000 | 1.50 | 11/16/04 | 5,000,000 |
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STRONG HERITAGE MONEY FUND (continued)
Principal Amount |
Yield to Maturity |
Maturity Date (d) |
Amortized Cost (Note 2) |
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FNMA Notes: |
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1.03%, Due 7/26/04 |
$ | 15,000,000 | 1.03 | % | 7/26/04 | $ | 15,000,000 | |||||
1.06%, Due 7/20/04 |
15,000,000 | 1.06 | 7/20/04 | 15,000,000 | ||||||||
1.18%, Due 7/27/04 |
15,000,000 | 1.18 | 7/27/04 | 15,000,000 | ||||||||
1.20%, Due 8/17/04 |
15,000,000 | 1.20 | 8/17/04 | 15,000,000 | ||||||||
1.25%, Due 8/27/04 |
5,000,000 | 1.25 | 8/27/04 | 4,999,915 | ||||||||
1.50%, Due 9/24/04 |
5,000,000 | 1.50 | 9/24/04 | 5,000,000 | ||||||||
Federal Home Loan Bank Notes: |
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1.30%, Due 6/28/04 |
20,000,000 | 1.30 | 6/28/04 | 20,000,000 | ||||||||
1.52%, Due 11/26/04 |
8,000,000 | 1.52 | 11/26/04 | 8,000,000 | ||||||||
Total United States Government & Agency Issues |
147,997,460 | |||||||||||
Repurchase Agreements 3.9% |
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ABN AMRO Inc. (Dated 10/31/03), 1.05%, Due 11/03/03 (Repurchase proceeds $38,138,337); Collateralized by: United States Government & Agency Issues (h) |
38,135,000 | 1.05 | 11/03/03 | 38,135,000 | ||||||||
Total Repurchase Agreements |
38,135,000 | |||||||||||
Total Investments in Securities 102.0% |
1,002,373,047 | |||||||||||
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net (2.0%) |
(19,988,031 | ) | ||||||||||
Net Assets 100.0% |
$ | 982,385,016 | ||||||||||
STRONG ULTRA SHORT-TERM INCOME FUND
Shares or Principal Amount |
Value (Note 2) | |||||
Corporate Bonds 24.7% |
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AOL Time Warner, Inc. Notes, 5.625%, Due 5/01/05 |
$ | 8,115,000 | $ | 8,520,149 | ||
Allfirst Preferred Capital Trust Subordinated Floating Rate Capital Trust Enhanced Securities, 2.65%, Due 7/15/29 |
5,000,000 | 4,962,900 | ||||
Allied Waste North America, Inc. Senior Notes, Series B, 7.625%, Due 1/01/06 |
2,895,000 | 3,075,938 | ||||
Altria Group, Inc. Notes, 6.375%, Due 2/01/06 |
1,500,000 | 1,560,179 | ||||
American Standard, Inc. Senior Notes, 7.375%, Due 4/15/05 |
2,000,000 | 2,125,000 | ||||
Avis Group Holdings, Inc. Senior Subordinated Notes, 11.00%, Due 5/01/09 |
1,810,000 | 2,002,313 | ||||
Bausch & Lomb, Inc. Notes, 6.75%, Due 12/15/04 |
9,820,000 | 10,212,800 | ||||
Bergen Brunswig Corporation Senior Notes, 7.25%, Due 6/01/05 |
4,825,000 | 5,060,219 | ||||
CE Electric UK Funding Company Senior Yankee Notes, 6.853%, Due 12/30/04 (b) |
4,245,000 | 4,408,246 | ||||
Cendant Corporation Notes, 6.875%, Due 8/15/06 |
4,535,000 | 4,987,257 | ||||
Centerpoint Energy Corporation Notes, 8.125%, Due 7/15/05 |
4,825,000 | 5,195,743 | ||||
Central Fidelity Capital Trust I Floating Rate Notes, Series A, 2.15%, Due 4/15/27 |
7,500,000 | 7,417,748 | ||||
Citizens Communications Company Senior Notes, 8.50%, Due 5/15/06 |
5,820,000 | 6,578,666 | ||||
Clear Channel Communications, Inc. Senior Notes, 6.00%, Due 11/01/06 |
14,645,000 | 15,811,020 | ||||
Comcast Corporation Senior Notes, 8.375%, Due 11/01/05 |
5,775,000 | 6,402,136 | ||||
Comcast Corporation Senior Subordinated Notes, 10.50%, Due 6/15/06 |
$ | 1,000,000 | $ | 1,169,654 | ||
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Subordinated Yankee Floating Rate Notes, Series B, 1.765%, Due 6/01/10 |
7,000,000 | 7,022,638 | ||||
Conagra Foods, Inc. Senior Notes, 9.875%, Due 11/15/05 |
5,235,000 | 5,987,102 | ||||
Core Investment Grade Trust Pass-Thru Certificates, 4.727%, Due 11/30/07 |
10,000,000 | 10,347,000 | ||||
Cox Communications, Inc. Notes, 7.75%, Due 8/15/06 |
3,850,000 | 4,349,160 | ||||
Credit Suisse First Boston USA, Inc. Notes, 4.625%, Due 1/15/08 |
7,500,000 | 7,801,410 | ||||
D. R. Horton, Inc. Senior Notes, 10.50%, Due 4/01/05 |
1,205,000 | 1,319,475 | ||||
DaimlerChrysler North America Holding Corporation Notes: |
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7.75%, Due 6/15/05 |
4,825,000 | 5,201,915 | ||||
Tranche #31, 3.40%, Due 12/15/04 |
7,760,000 | 7,809,796 | ||||
Deutsche Telekom International Finance Notes, 8.25%, Due 6/15/05 |
10,036,000 | 10,970,061 | ||||
Walt Disney Company Notes, 7.30%, Due 2/08/05 |
9,280,000 | 9,897,157 | ||||
Echostar DBS Corporation Senior Notes, 10.375%, Due 10/01/07 |
4,820,000 | 5,344,175 | ||||
Electronic Data System Corporation Notes, 7.125%, Due 5/15/05 (b) |
4,485,000 | 4,688,888 | ||||
European Investment Bank Yankee Notes, 3.00%, Due 6/16/08 |
3,840,000 | 3,821,004 | ||||
FPL Group Capital, Inc. Guaranteed Debentures, 3.25%, Due 4/11/06 |
1,750,000 | 1,771,716 | ||||
First Maryland Capital I Variable Rate Subordinated Capital Income Securities, 2.15%, Due 1/15/27 |
19,500,000 | 18,635,429 |
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SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES (continued) |
October 31, 2003 |
STRONG ULTRA SHORT-TERM INCOME FUND (continued)
Shares or Principal Amount |
Value (Note 2) | |||||
Ford Motor Credit Company Notes, 6.875%, Due 2/01/06 |
$ | 15,690,000 | $ | 16,429,548 | ||
France Telecom Variable Rate Yankee Notes, 8.45%, Due 3/01/06 |
9,680,000 | 10,847,737 | ||||
GPU, Inc. Debentures, 7.70%, Due 12/01/05 |
8,690,000 | 9,395,880 | ||||
General Electric Capital Corporation Notes, 5.375%, Due 3/15/07 |
39,985,000 | 42,914,101 | ||||
General Motors Acceptance Corporation Notes, 6.75%, Due 1/15/06 |
14,000,000 | 14,934,472 | ||||
HCA, Inc. Notes, 7.125%, Due 6/01/06 |
5,000,000 | 5,358,435 | ||||
HSB Capital I Floating Rate Securities, Series B, 2.06%, Due 7/15/27 |
9,000,000 | 8,590,626 | ||||
Harrahs Operating, Inc. Guaranteed Senior Subordinated Notes, 7.875%, Due 12/15/05 |
4,500,000 | 4,876,875 | ||||
Highwoods Realty LP Notes, 7.00%, Due 12/01/06 |
4,600,000 | 4,937,175 | ||||
Household Finance Corporation Senior Notes, 8.875%, Due 2/15/06 |
6,275,000 | 7,103,815 | ||||
Huntington Capital I Variable Rate Capital Income Securities, 1.86%, Due 2/01/27 |
2,000,000 | 1,788,126 | ||||
Johnson Controls, Inc. Notes, 5.00%, Due 11/15/06 |
4,820,000 | 5,133,676 | ||||
Kroger Company Senior Notes, 7.375%, Due 3/01/05 |
5,575,000 | 5,956,653 | ||||
Lear Corporation Senior Notes, Series B, 7.96%, Due 5/15/05 |
4,835,000 | 5,221,800 | ||||
Lennar Corporation Senior Notes, Series B, 9.95%, Due 5/01/10 |
5,820,000 | 6,717,444 | ||||
Lilly Del Mar, Inc. Floating Rate Capital Securities, 2.3413%, Due 8/05/29 (b) |
24,500,000 | 24,452,887 | ||||
MGM Mirage, Inc. Senior Notes, 6.95%, Due 2/01/05 |
10,750,000 | 11,274,063 | ||||
Mandalay Resort Group Debentures, 6.70%, Due 11/15/96 |
3,000,000 | 3,000,000 | ||||
MetLife, Inc. Debentures, 3.911%, Due 5/15/05 |
6,675,000 | 6,895,776 | ||||
Morgan Guaranty Trust Company Floating Rate Notes, Series C, 3.60%, Due 7/27/05 (i) |
18,500,000 | 1,850,000 | ||||
Morgan Stanley Notes, 5.80%, Due 4/01/07 |
10,500,000 | 11,467,795 | ||||
NTC Capital I Floating Rate Bonds, 1.67%, Due 1/15/27 |
820,000 | 767,004 | ||||
NTC Capital Trust II Floating Rate Capital Securities, 1.74%, Due 4/15/27 |
12,305,000 | 11,487,270 | ||||
NWA Trust Structured Enhanced Return Trusts 1998 Floating Rate Notes, 4.36%, Due 4/15/11 (Acquired 4/06/98; Cost $2,540,000) (b) (i) |
2,500,000 | 1,500,000 | ||||
Nabisco, Inc. Notes, 6.85%, Due 6/15/05 |
4,800,000 | 5,152,310 | ||||
NiSource Finance Corporation Notes, 7.625%, Due 11/15/05 |
7,000,000 | 7,678,783 | ||||
PP&L Capital Funding, Inc. Senior Notes, 7.75%, Due 4/15/05 |
4,825,000 | 5,208,317 | ||||
Park Place Entertainment Corporation Senior Notes, 8.50%, Due 11/15/06 |
4,825,000 | 5,343,688 | ||||
Park Place Entertainment Corporation Senior Subordinated Notes, 7.875%, Due 12/15/05 |
4,830,000 | 5,137,913 | ||||
Pioneer Natural Resources Company Senior Notes, 6.50%, Due 1/15/08 |
6,700,000 | 7,201,957 | ||||
Raytheon Company Notes: |
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6.30%, Due 3/15/05 |
7,300,000 | 7,679,914 | ||||
6.50%, Due 7/15/05 |
6,000,000 | 6,425,682 | ||||
Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC Yankee Notes, 8.817%, Due 3/31/05 |
$ | 9,700,000 | $ | 10,573,271 | ||
Sovereign Bancorp Senior Notes, 10.50%, Due 11/15/06 |
4,850,000 | 5,760,621 | ||||
Sprint Capital Corporation Notes, 7.90%, Due 3/15/05 |
11,935,000 | 12,790,285 | ||||
Star Capital Trust I Floating Rate Securities, 1.905%, Due 6/15/27 |
5,000,000 | 4,801,055 | ||||
SunTrust Capital III Floating Rate Bonds, 1.79%, Due 3/15/28 |
4,500,000 | 4,226,810 | ||||
TCI Communications, Inc. Senior Notes: |
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7.25%, Due 8/01/05 |
8,418,000 | 9,018,195 | ||||
8.00%, Due 8/01/05 |
4,280,000 | 4,675,035 | ||||
TeleCorp PCS, Inc. Senior Subordinated Notes, 10.625%, Due 7/15/10 |
5,790,000 | 6,831,656 | ||||
Time Warner, Inc. Notes, 7.75%, Due 6/15/05 |
3,245,000 | 3,518,278 | ||||
Transocean Sedco Forex Corporation Notes, 6.75%, Due 4/15/05 |
7,500,000 | 7,966,148 | ||||
Tricon Global Restaurants, Inc. Senior Notes, 7.45%, Due 5/15/05 |
5,815,000 | 6,251,125 | ||||
Tritel PCS, Inc. Senior Subordinated Notes, 10.375%, Due 1/15/11 |
6,677,000 | 8,019,157 | ||||
Tyco International Group SA Yankee Notes, 5.875%, Due 11/01/04 |
7,725,000 | 8,005,031 | ||||
Tyson Foods, Inc. Notes, 6.75%, Due 6/01/05 |
4,850,000 | 5,120,766 | ||||
Ultramar Diamond Shamrock Corporation Notes, 8.00%, Due 3/15/05 |
4,850,000 | 5,191,071 | ||||
Univision Communications, Inc. Senior Notes, 2.875%, Due 10/15/06 |
7,100,000 | 7,077,245 | ||||
Weyerhauser Company Notes, 5.50%, Due 3/15/05 |
5,000,000 | 5,211,305 | ||||
Total Corporate Bonds (Cost $593,516,604) |
582,223,670 | |||||
Non-Agency Mortgage & Asset-Backed Securities 43.8% |
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ABN AMRO Mortgage Corporation Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 1999-2, Class I-A2, 6.30%, Due 4/25/29 |
3,482,550 | 3,496,683 | ||||
ABN AMRO Mortgage Corporation Variable Rate Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 2002-1A, Class IIA-3, 5.35%, Due 6/25/32 |
18,534,701 | 18,815,846 | ||||
Airplanes Pass-Thru Trust Floating Rate Subordinated Refinancing Certificates, Series 1R, Class B, 1.87%, Due 3/15/19 (i) |
20,344,033 | 11,351,427 | ||||
American Housing Trust Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates, Series IX, Class G, 8.75%, Due 6/25/21 |
3,392,231 | 3,458,522 | ||||
Asset Backed Securities Corporation Bank One Variable Rate Mortgage-Backed Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 2000-2, Class 2A, 4.0794%, Due 3/15/30 |
1,319,884 | 1,331,249 | ||||
Asset Backed Securities Corporation Home Equity Loan Trust Interest Only Certificates, 4.00%, Due 5/25/06 (f) |
29,000,000 | 1,346,180 | ||||
Asset Securitization Corporation Commercial Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates: |
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Series 1995-D1, Class A1, 7.59%, Due 7/11/27 |
5,609,237 | 5,999,088 | ||||
Series 1995-MD4, Class A-1, 7.10%, Due 8/13/29 |
7,087,809 | 7,634,537 | ||||
Series 1996-MD6, Class A-1B, 6.88%, Due 11/13/29 |
23,637,000 | 23,677,483 |
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Value (Note 2) | |||||
Bank of America Commercial Mortgage, Inc. Interest Only Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2001-PB1, Class XP, 1.5255%, Due 5/11/35 (b) |
$ | 37,285,294 | $ | 3,517,879 | ||
Bank of America Mortgage Securities, Inc. Variable Rate Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates: |
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Series 2001-G, Class A-2, 5.5718%, Due 11/25/31 |
3,919,743 | 3,998,300 | ||||
Series 2002-E, Class A-1, 7.0024%, Due 6/20/31 |
3,524,227 | 3,595,813 | ||||
Series 2002-G, Class 2-A-1, 6.6789%, Due 7/20/32 |
6,245,419 | 6,358,060 | ||||
Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities Trust Interest Only Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2003-AC2, Class AIO, 5.00%, Due 10/25/05 |
20,125,000 | 1,559,688 | ||||
Bear Stearns Structured Products, Inc. Principal Only Notes, Series 2003-2, Class A, Due 6/25/29 (Acquired 7/11/03; Cost $14,316,423) (b) (i) |
15,230,237 | 14,316,423 | ||||
CDC Mortgage Capital Trust Variable Rate Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 2003-HE4, Class M1, 1.77%, Due 3/25/34 (f) |
9,617,000 | 9,617,000 | ||||
COMM Floating Rate Commercial Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates: |
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Series 2000-FL2, Class B, 1.47%, Due 4/15/11 (b) |
4,200,000 | 4,202,712 | ||||
Series 2000-FL2A, Class C, 1.77%, Due 4/15/11 (b) |
16,425,000 | 16,435,261 | ||||
Series 2000-FL3A, Class KHS, 2.57%, Due 11/15/12 (Acquired 3/12/01; Cost $2,654,038) (b) (i) |
2,654,038 | 2,468,255 | ||||
Series 2000-FL3A, Class LHS, 2.72%, Due 11/15/12 (Acquired 3/12/01; Cost $10,166,611) (b) (i) |
10,188,899 | 9,170,009 | ||||
CWMBS, Inc. Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates: |
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Series 2001-25, Class 2A1, 6.00%, Due 1/25/17 |
3,487,446 | 3,517,776 | ||||
Series 2002-3, Class 1A3, 5.50%, Due 5/25/32 |
544,733 | 545,203 | ||||
Series 2002-12, Class 1A24, 6.50%, Due 5/25/19 |
7,308,940 | 7,322,491 | ||||
Series 2002-19, Class 1A12, 5.75%, Due 11/25/32 |
1,747,868 | 1,747,235 | ||||
CWMBS, Inc. Variable Rate Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates: |
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Series 2001-HYB1, Class 2A1, 6.1228%, Due 6/19/31 |
4,308,062 | 4,391,531 | ||||
Series 2002-HYB2, Class 1-A-1, 4.8479%, Due 9/19/32 |
8,814,593 | 8,960,451 | ||||
California Federal Bank Adjustable Rate Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 1990-BN1, Class A, 4.9148%, Due 12/25/30 (i) |
284,561 | 284,466 | ||||
Chase Credit Card Master Trust Variable Rate Asset-Backed Notes, Series 2003-6, Class C, 1.92%, Due 2/15/11 (f) |
10,000,000 | 10,000,000 | ||||
Chase Funding Trust Variable Rate Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2003-5, Class IIM-1, 1.72%, Due 5/25/33 |
7,400,000 | 7,400,000 | ||||
Chase Mortgage Finance Corporation Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 2002-S7, Class 1A2, 6.50%, Due 2/25/27 |
368,303 | 368,159 | ||||
Citicorp Mortgage Securities, Inc. Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit Variable Rate Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 1992-7, Class A-1, 3.202%, Due 3/25/22 |
$ | 1,096,827 | $ | 1,090,019 | ||
Citigroup Mortgage Securities, Inc. Pass-Thru Certificates: |
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Series 2001-3, Class A-1, 6.75%, Due 3/25/16 |
3,062,123 | 3,075,049 | ||||
Series 2002-11, Class IA-1, 6.00%, Due 11/25/32 |
2,253,523 | 2,251,799 | ||||
Series 2002-11, Class IA-45, 5.00%, Due 11/25/32 |
2,224,528 | 2,222,548 | ||||
Clydesdale CBO I, Ltd./Clydesdale CBO I, Inc. Senior Secured Floating Rate Bonds, Series 1A, Class A1, 1.89%, Due 3/25/11 (b) |
3,565,342 | 3,565,342 | ||||
Collateralized Mortgage Obligation Trust Bonds, Series 66, Class Z, 8.00%, Due 9/20/21 |
1,292,584 | 1,293,957 | ||||
Commercial Mortgage Acceptance Corporation Commercial Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 1997-ML1, Class A-1, 6.50%, Due 12/15/30 |
6,726,491 | 6,948,014 | ||||
Commercial Resecuritization Trust Floating Rate Bonds, Series 2001-ABC2, Class A2, 2.27%, Due 2/21/13 (Acquired 2/23/01 - 4/02/02; Cost $18,459,375) (b) (i) |
18,500,000 | 18,291,875 | ||||
ContiSecurities Residual Corporation ContiMortgage Net Interest Margin Notes, Series 1997-A, 7.23%, Due 7/16/28 (i) |
4,767,710 | 1,490 | ||||
Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corporation Commercial Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 1997-CU, Class A-2, 6.52%, Due 1/17/35 |
22,639,441 | 23,845,931 | ||||
Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corporation IndyMac Manufactured Housing Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 1998-1, Class A-3, 6.37%, Due 9/25/28 |
5,713,556 | 5,761,915 | ||||
Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corporation Interest Only Pass-Thru Certificates: |
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Series 2001-CKN5, Class ACP, 1.9364%, Due 9/15/34 (b) |
90,200,000 | 7,971,479 | ||||
Series 2001-CF2, Class A-CP, 1.1664%, Due 2/15/34 (Acquired 7/09/03; Cost $4,125,938) (b) (i) |
81,000,000 | 3,822,188 | ||||
Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corporation Interest Only Variable Rate Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 2001-CK6, Class A, 0.9332%, Due 12/15/08 |
100,000,000 | 4,281,250 | ||||
Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corporation Variable Rate Mortgage-Backed Certificates, Series 1998-WFC2, Class M-1, 3.33%, Due 12/28/37 |
5,463,224 | 5,463,224 | ||||
Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corporation Variable Rate Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 2002-AR17, Class 2-A-1, 5.3591%, Due 12/19/39 |
6,412,483 | 6,548,748 |
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October 31, 2003 |
STRONG ULTRA SHORT-TERM INCOME FUND (continued)
Shares or Principal Amount |
Value (Note 2) | |||||
Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corporation Variable Rate Pass-Thru Certificates: |
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Series 2003-6, Class M1, 1.82%, Due 2/25/34 |
$ | 12,000,000 | $ | 12,000,000 | ||
Series 2003-TFLA, Class E, 1.9633%, Due 4/15/13 (f) |
4,000,000 | 3,946,296 | ||||
Series 2003-TFLA, Class F, 1.9633%, Due 4/15/13 (f) |
3,000,000 | 2,936,505 | ||||
DLJ Commercial Mortgage Corporation Variable Rate Pass-Thru Certificates: |
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Series 1998-ST2A, Class A2, 1.97%, Due 11/05/08 (b) |
2,240,024 | 2,239,324 | ||||
Series 1998-ST2A, Class A3, 2.17%, Due 11/05/08 (b) |
9,339,156 | 9,199,068 | ||||
DLJ Mortgage Acceptance Corporation Variable Rate Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates: |
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Series 1990-2, Class A, 3.791%, Due 1/25/22 (i) |
1,505,851 | 1,499,130 | ||||
Series 1991-3, Class A1, 3.3871%, Due 2/20/21 (i) |
290,916 | 290,825 | ||||
Duke Funding I, Ltd. Floating Rate Bonds, Series 1A, Class A, 1.6369%, Due 11/10/30 (b) |
18,500,000 | 18,407,500 | ||||
Eastman Hill Funding 1, Ltd. Interest Only Bonds, Series 1A, Class A2, 0.834%, Due 9/28/31 (i) |
187,533,145 | 5,813,528 | ||||
Equifirst Mortgage Loan Trust Variable Rate Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2003-2, Class III-A3, 2.47%, Due 9/25/33 |
35,949,978 | 36,208,368 | ||||
Equipment Pass-Thru Investment Certificates Trust Floating Rate Senior Certificates: |
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Series 1996-1, Class A, 10.00%, Due 9/25/09 (Acquired 6/14/96; Cost $4,030,420) (b) (i) |
4,030,420 | 2,418,252 | ||||
Series 1996-1, Class B, 3.5075%, Due 9/25/09 (Acquired 7/01/96; Cost $4,843,438) (b) (i) |
4,843,438 | 484,344 | ||||
Series 1996-1, Class C, 10.00%, Due 9/25/09 (Acquired 6/28/96; Cost $1,334,684) (b) (i) |
1,314,960 | 0 | ||||
FDIC Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit Trust Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 1996-C1, Class 1B, 7.125%, Due 5/25/26 |
1,123,653 | 1,123,653 | ||||
FEP Receivables Participation Funding LP Floating Rate Notes, Series 2002-2A, Class A, 2.72%, Due 6/18/12 |
13,292,986 | 13,280,524 | ||||
First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust Variable Rate Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2000-FF1, Class M1, 1.67%, Due 9/25/30 |
5,736,000 | 5,744,145 | ||||
First Horizon Mortgage Pass-Thru Trust Certificates, Series 2002-8, Class IA1, 6.00%, Due 1/25/33 |
3,838,937 | 3,847,563 | ||||
First Plus Home Loan Owner Trust Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 1998-3, Class A7, 6.95%, Due 10/10/22 |
4,845,800 | 4,946,219 | ||||
Fleet Commercial Loan Master LLC Variable Rate Asset-Backed Notes, Series 2000-1A, Class B2, 1.71%, Due 11/16/07 (b) |
5,000,000 | 4,959,400 | ||||
GE Capital Commercial Mortgage Corporation Interest Only Variable Rate Pass-Thru Certificates: |
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Series 2001-1, Class X-2, 0.9536%, Due 5/15/33 (b) |
$ | 140,073,600 | $ | 5,503,492 | ||
Series 2001-2, Class X-2, 1.013%, Due 8/11/33 (b) |
181,365,889 | 8,983,279 | ||||
GMAC Commercial Mortgage Securities, Inc. Interest Only Floating Rate Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 2001-C2, Class X-2, 0.6868%, Due 4/15/34 (b) |
131,400,000 | 4,490,725 | ||||
GMAC Commercial Mortgage Securities, Inc. Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 2000-C2, Class A1, 7.273%, Due 8/16/33 |
9,651,623 | 10,545,082 | ||||
GMACM Home Equity Loan Trust Loan-Backed Interest Only Notes, Series 2001-HE4, Class A-IO, 8.00%, Due 4/25/27 |
61,129,000 | 1,958,038 | ||||
GS Mortgage Securities Corporation II Variable Rate Commercial Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 2000-CCT, Class C, 1.72%, Due 12/15/09 (b) |
5,360,000 | 5,289,221 | ||||
GS Mortgage Securities Corporation Variable Rate Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 2002-7, Class A3, 4.78%, Due 10/25/31 |
8,942,884 | 8,900,871 | ||||
GSMPS Mortgage Loan Trust Mortgage Partnership Securities, Series 2003-3, Class A2, 7.50%, Due 7/25/43 |
10,265,000 | 11,115,070 | ||||
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust Adjustable Rate Pass-Thru Certificates: |
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Series 2002-2, Class A1-D, 6.016%, Due 5/25/32 |
6,538,598 | 6,581,491 | ||||
Series 2002-4, Class A1-B, 4.826%, Due 4/25/32 |
4,657,476 | 4,646,100 | ||||
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 2002-1, Class A-1, 5.7561%, Due 3/25/32 |
3,278,599 | 3,319,581 | ||||
Green Tree Home Equity Loan Trust Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 1999-C, Class M1, 7.77%, Due 7/15/30 |
5,000,000 | 5,325,425 | ||||
Green Tree Home Improvement Loan Trust Home Equity Loan Certificates: |
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Series 1998-E, Class M-1, 6.93%, Due 7/15/28 |
20,000,000 | 20,000,000 | ||||
Series 1998-E, Class M-2, 7.27%, Due 6/15/28 |
6,500,000 | 6,759,360 | ||||
Greenwich Capital Trust I Variable Rate Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 1991-B1, Class A, 3.2977%, Due 2/15/21 (i) |
6,664,678 | 6,818,832 | ||||
Home Equity Asset Trust Variable Rate Mortgage Certificates, 1.75%, Due 2/25/34 (f) |
8,200,000 | 8,200,000 | ||||
Housing Securities, Inc. Variable Rate Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 1992-8, Class E, 4.5573%, Due 6/25/24 (i) |
1,388,183 | 1,374,245 | ||||
IMPAC CMB Trust Interest Only Collateralized Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2003-4, Class 3-A, 6.00%, Due 9/25/05 |
8,500,695 | 597,041 |
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Shares or Principal Amount |
Value (Note 2) | |||||
IMPAC Secured Assets Corporation Interest Only Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 2003-3, Class A-IO, 5.75%, Due 1/25/06 |
$ | 20,000,000 | $ | 2,128,125 | ||
JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corporation Interest Only Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 2001-CIB2, Class X2, 0.9964%, Due 4/15/35 (b) |
248,861,000 | 10,745,718 | ||||
Juniper CBO, Ltd. /Juniper CBO Corporation Floating Rate Notes, Series 2000-1, Class A-1L, 1.58%, Due 4/15/10 (b) |
3,052,777 | 3,036,082 | ||||
Master Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 2002-3, Class 4-A-1, 6.1443%, Due 10/25/32 |
9,203,635 | 9,445,332 | ||||
Master Asset Securitization Trust Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 2002-8, Class 1A6, 5.50%, Due 12/25/17 |
1,220,210 | 1,218,719 | ||||
Merrill Lynch Credit Corporation Floating Rate Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Pass - Thru Certificates, Series 1996-C, Class B, 2.37%, Due 9/15/21 (Acquired 5/09/97 - 8/14/98; Cost $2,816,542) (b) (i) |
3,233,443 | 2,649,402 | ||||
Merrill Lynch Credit Corporation Senior Subordinated Variable Rate Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 1995-A, Class A-5, 2.8614%, Due 6/15/20 (i) |
5,172,489 | 4,998,175 | ||||
Merrill Lynch Credit Corporation Subordinated Variable Rate Mortgage-Backed Certificates, Series 1995-S1, Class A-1, 2.875%, Due 2/17/24 (Acquired 12/22/97; Cost $3,445,453) (b) (i) |
3,611,349 | 3,455,610 | ||||
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors, Inc. Senior Subordinated Variable Rate Pass-Thru Certificates: |
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Series 1993-D, Class A-2, 3.6553%, Due 10/25/23 |
961,968 | 951,996 | ||||
Series 1994-A, Class M, 2.12%, Due 2/15/19 |
11,000,000 | 11,106,781 | ||||
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors, Inc. Variable Rate Commercial Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates: |
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Series 1998-H1, Class C, 1.62%, Due 4/01/11 (b) |
2,000,000 | 1,898,750 | ||||
Series 1998-H1A, Class A, 1.37%, Due 4/01/11 (b) |
1,338,083 | 1,331,392 | ||||
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors, Inc. Variable Rate Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 1994-C1, Class F, 9.4402%, Due 11/25/20 (b) |
951,187 | 951,187 | ||||
Money Store Trust Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 1997-C, Class AF-7, 6.575%, Due 1/15/39 |
7,363,221 | 7,423,146 | ||||
Morgan Stanley Capital ABS I, Inc. Trust Variable Rate Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 2003-NC10, Class M1, 1.80%, Due 10/25/33 |
9,500,000 | 9,500,000 | ||||
Morgan Stanley Capital I, Inc. Commercial Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 1998-CF1, Class 1, 6.33%, Due 7/15/32 |
13,617,624 | 14,139,013 | ||||
Morgan Stanley Mortgage Trust Interest Only Variable Rate Collateralized Mortgage Obligation, Series 35, Class 35-2, 13,886.00%, Due 4/20/21 (i) |
525 | 94,538 | ||||
New Century Home Equity Loan Trust Asset-Backed Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 1997-NC6, Class A6, 7.01%, Due 5/25/26 |
$ | 1,219,130 | $ | 1,231,244 | ||
Oakwood Mortgage Investors, Inc. Pass-Thru Certificates Series 1996-C, Class A5, 7.35%, Due 4/15/27 |
5,081,947 | 5,323,616 | ||||
Paine Webber Mortgage Acceptance Corporation Variable Rate Collateralized Mortgage Obligations, Series 1991-2, Class A, 5.8854%, Due 5/25/31 |
345,867 | 344,138 | ||||
Principal Residential Mortgage Capital Resources LLC Variable Rate Extendible Certificates: |
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Series 2000-1, Class B, 2.77%, Due 6/20/05 (b) |
7,500,000 | 7,476,600 | ||||
Series 2001-2A, Class B, 2.82%, Due 6/20/06 (b) |
10,000,000 | 9,943,800 | ||||
Principal Residential Mortgage Capital Resources LLC Variable Rate Notes, Series 2001-1A, Class B, 2.69%, Due 3/20/06 (b) |
5,000,000 | 4,996,900 | ||||
Provident CBO I, Ltd. Senior Secured Floating Rate Bonds, Series 1A, Class A1, 1.9422%, Due 12/09/10 (b) |
5,769,434 | 5,755,011 | ||||
Prudential Home Mortgage Securities Company Variable Rate Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates: |
||||||
Series 1988-1, Class A, 4.1465%, Due 4/25/18 |
113,653 | 113,599 | ||||
Series 1995-A, Class 2B, 8.73%, Due 3/28/25 (b) |
137,868 | 137,809 | ||||
Renaissance Home Equity Loan Trust Variable Rate Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2003-3, Class A, 1.62%, Due 12/25/33 |
17,959,880 | 17,979,523 | ||||
Resecuritization Mortgage Trust Variable Rate Certificates, Series 1998-B, Class A, 1.37%, Due 4/26/21 (b) |
456,043 | 451,482 | ||||
Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. Mortgage-Backed Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 2001-QS14, Class A6, 5.50%, Due 10/25/31 |
3,601,924 | 3,621,253 | ||||
Residential Asset Mortgage Products, Inc. Interest Only Asset-Backed Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 2002-RS5, Class A-I-IO, 4.00%, Due 2/25/05 |
31,164,603 | 934,938 | ||||
Residential Asset Mortgage Products, Inc. Interest Only Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 2003-RZ2, Class A-IO, 5.75%, Due 9/25/05 |
50,929,134 | 2,976,171 | ||||
Residential Asset Mortgage Products, Inc. Variable Rate Pass-Thru Certificates Series 2003-RS7, Class A-I-1, 1.25%, Due 6/25/18 |
5,548,165 | 5,549,617 | ||||
Series 2003-SL1, Class 4A1, 8.00%, Due 11/25/31 (f) |
29,965,000 | 31,094,681 | ||||
Residential Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 1998-KS3, Class AI7, 5.98%, Due 10/25/29 |
4,244,525 | 4,470,396 |
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SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES (continued) |
October 31, 2003 |
STRONG ULTRA SHORT-TERM INCOME FUND (continued)
Shares or Principal Amount |
Value (Note 2) | |||||
Residential Asset Securities Corporation Variable Rate Asset-Backed Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 2003-KS8, Class MII1, 1.75%, Due 10/25/33 |
$ | 8,625,000 | $ | 8,625,000 | ||
Residential Finance LP/Residential Finance De Corporation Variable Rate Real Estate Certificates: |
||||||
Series 2003-C, Class B-3, 2.52%, Due 9/10/35 (Acquired 9/10/03; Cost $12,486,753) (b) (i) |
12,486,753 | 12,486,753 | ||||
Series 2003-C, Class B-4, 2.72%, Due 9/10/35 (Acquired 9/10/03; Cost $7,991,522) (b) (i) |
7,991,522 | 7,991,522 | ||||
Residential Funding Mortgage Securities I, Inc. Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates: |
||||||
Series 1993-MZ1, Class A-2, 7.47%, Due 3/02/23 |
522,203 | 524,355 | ||||
Series 1998-S18, Class A-4, 6.50%, Due 8/25/13 |
8,011,105 | 8,007,364 | ||||
Series 1998-S25, Class A-2, 6.25%, Due 10/25/13 |
4,310,427 | 4,306,705 | ||||
Salomon Brothers Commercial Mortgage Trust Interest Only Variable Rate Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 2001-C1, Class X-2, 0.9963%, Due 12/18/35 |
278,469,000 | 12,879,191 | ||||
Salomon Brothers Mortgage Securities VII, Inc. Floating Rate Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 1990-2, Class A, 3.896%, Due 11/25/20 |
2,895,881 | 2,894,782 | ||||
Sequoia Mortgage Trust Floating Rate Collateralized Mortgage Bonds, Series 2, Class A-1, 2.40%, Due 10/25/24 |
13,629,435 | 13,655,058 | ||||
Sequoia Mortgage Trust Mortgage Adjustable Rate Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 8, Class 3A, 2.9755%, Due 8/20/32 |
14,632,099 | 14,929,313 | ||||
South Street CBO 2000-1, Ltd./South Street CBO 2000-1 Corporation Floating Rate Notes, Series 2000-1, Class A2L, 1.6763%, Due 5/30/12 (b) |
16,000,000 | 15,325,000 | ||||
Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust Interest Only Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 2003-BC1, Class A, 6.00%, Due 2/25/05 |
20,454,524 | 1,102,627 | ||||
Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust Variable Rate Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 2003-BC3, Class M1, 2.07%, Due 4/25/33 |
15,000,000 | 15,131,250 | ||||
Structured Asset Mortgage Investments, Inc. Variable Rate Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates: |
||||||
Series 2001-4, Class A-1, 9.219%, Due 10/25/24 |
25,908,271 | 28,612,446 | ||||
Series 2001-4, Class A-2, 9.648%, Due 10/25/24 |
4,364,280 | 4,734,562 | ||||
Structured Asset Securities Corporation Floating Rate Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates: |
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Series 1998-2, Class A, 1.38%, Due 2/25/28 |
2,851,664 | 2,853,967 | ||||
Series 1998-RF1, Class A, 8.7053%, Due 4/15/27 (b) |
12,378,146 | 13,689,487 | ||||
Series 1998-RF2, Class A, 8.5419%, Due 7/15/27 (b) |
17,250,190 | 19,077,675 | ||||
Series 2002-8A, Class 3-A, 5.9024%, Due 5/25/32 |
4,820,018 | 4,846,144 | ||||
Structured Asset Securities Corporation Interest Only Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 2003-S1, Class A-IO, 6.00%, Due 2/25/05 |
$ | 28,846,000 | $ | 1,676,674 | ||
Structured Asset Securities Corporation Variable Rate Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates: |
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Series 2003-1, Class M1, 1.80%, Due 10/25/33 |
8,700,000 | 8,700,000 | ||||
Series 2003-BC10, Class M1, 1.87%, Due 10/25/33 |
10,000,000 | 10,000,000 | ||||
Structured Asset Securities Corporation Variable Rate Pass-Thru Certificates: |
||||||
Series 1994-C1, Class A-3, 1.80%, Due 8/25/26 |
126,013 | 126,762 | ||||
Series 1995-C4, Class A-2, 1.67%, Due 6/25/26 |
309,943 | 310,191 | ||||
Structured Mortgage Trust Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities, Series 1997-2, Class A, 5.2819%, Due 1/30/06 (i) |
785,189 | 738,814 | ||||
Summit Mortgage Trust Variable Rate Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 2002-1, Class A1, 6.2585%, Due 6/28/16 (b) |
106,119 | 106,119 | ||||
Sutter Real Estate CBO, Ltd. Floating Rate Bonds, Series 2000-1A, Class A-1L, 1.64%, Due 12/25/35 (b) |
32,150,000 | 31,562,257 | ||||
United Mortgage Securities Corporation Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 1993-1, Class AM, 4.6505%, Due 9/25/33 |
8,975,555 | 9,035,827 | ||||
University Support Services, Inc. Variable Rate Notes, Series 1993-A, Class A3, 2.15%, Due 8/20/08 |
2,929,141 | 2,935,073 | ||||
Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates: |
||||||
Series 2002-AR4, Class A-1, 5.5262%, Due 4/26/32 |
10,053,208 | 10,205,151 | ||||
Series 2002-AR4, Class A-7, 5.5262%, Due 4/26/32 |
13,172,184 | 13,379,934 | ||||
Series 2002-AR7, Class A-6, 5.53%, Due 7/25/32 |
4,783,482 | 4,833,106 | ||||
Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 2002-19, Class 1A2, 6.00%, Due 11/25/32 |
3,438,183 | 3,455,375 | ||||
Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust Variable Rate Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates: |
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Series 2002-C1, Class A-1, 4.9804%, Due 7/25/32 |
3,455,782 | 3,487,526 | ||||
Series 2002-E, Class I-A-1, 4.803%, Due 9/25/32 |
3,515,418 | 3,537,816 | ||||
Wilshire Funding Corporation Adjustable Rate Mortgage-Backed Certificates: |
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Series 1996-2, Class M2, 6.4647%, Due 8/25/32 |
2,092,993 | 2,112,615 | ||||
Series 1996-3, Class M3, 6.4647%, Due 8/25/32 |
1,845,162 | 1,862,461 | ||||
Total Non-Agency Mortgage & Asset-Backed Securities (Cost $1,046,419,781) |
1,030,288,698 | |||||
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STRONG ULTRA SHORT-TERM INCOME FUND (continued)
Shares or Principal Amount |
Value (Note 2) | |||||
United States Government & Agency Issues 22.4% |
||||||
FHLMC Adjustable Rate Participation Certificates: |
||||||
5.695%, Due 4/01/32 |
$ | 7,830,057 | $ | 8,059,550 | ||
5.905%, Due 6/01/31 |
1,896,584 | 1,958,223 | ||||
6.149%, Due 9/01/31 |
1,815,216 | 1,873,643 | ||||
6.187%, Due 1/01/29 |
2,252,519 | 2,316,116 | ||||
6.208%, Due 10/01/31 |
1,733,908 | 1,777,256 | ||||
6.211%, Due 10/01/31 |
402,894 | 416,114 | ||||
FHLMC Guaranteed Mortgage Participation Certificates: |
||||||
8.00%, Due 5/15/22 |
6,303,845 | 6,676,425 | ||||
9.50%, Due 5/15/21 thru 2/25/42 |
8,328,872 | 9,304,366 | ||||
10.00%, Due 8/15/21 |
2,336,867 | 2,340,549 | ||||
FHLMC Participation Certificates: |
||||||
5.00%, Due 5/01/06 |
4,100,899 | 4,204,823 | ||||
6.50%, Due 12/01/10 |
9,213,059 | 9,698,125 | ||||
7.00%, Due 6/01/31 |
3,432,544 | 3,659,950 | ||||
7.50%, Due 12/01/11 thru 6/01/12 |
7,370,124 | 7,850,015 | ||||
8.00%, Due 1/01/12 thru 1/01/13 |
7,104,205 | 7,604,972 | ||||
9.00%, Due 11/01/16 thru 9/15/20 |
10,921,543 | 12,296,583 | ||||
9.50%, Due 12/01/16 thru 12/01/22 |
9,683,975 | 11,115,436 | ||||
10.00%, Due 11/17/21 |
1,479,691 | 1,705,088 | ||||
10.50%, Due 5/01/20 |
2,431,927 | 2,815,624 | ||||
FNMA Adjustable Rate Guaranteed Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates: |
||||||
3.724%, Due 5/01/27 |
3,326,834 | 3,440,191 | ||||
5.201%, Due 5/01/32 |
3,507,835 | 3,554,592 | ||||
5.635%, Due 7/01/33 |
31,897,687 | 33,291,119 | ||||
5.847%, Due 11/01/31 |
4,551,109 | 4,708,913 | ||||
5.853%, Due 9/01/31 |
1,857,135 | 1,915,516 | ||||
5.893%, Due 6/01/32 |
3,024,426 | 3,115,566 | ||||
5.963%, Due 6/01/32 |
10,062,670 | 10,381,495 | ||||
6.009%, Due 8/01/31 |
1,800,106 | 1,862,259 | ||||
6.298%, Due 10/01/31 |
4,322,944 | 4,465,847 | ||||
6.750%, Due 7/01/31 |
367,294 | 369,272 | ||||
6.767%, Due 12/01/40 |
9,869,651 | 10,208,555 | ||||
6.771%, Due 2/01/30 |
267,691 | 278,920 | ||||
FNMA Adjustable Rate Guaranteed Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit Pass-Thru Trust: |
||||||
Series 2002-T6, Class A4, 5.3374%, Due 3/25/41 |
10,070,929 | 10,539,832 | ||||
Series 2002-W4, Class A6, 5.5585%, Due 5/25/42 |
9,610,778 | 9,977,237 | ||||
FNMA Adjustable Rate Guaranteed Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit Trust Participation Certificates: |
||||||
Series 2003-W11, Class A1, 5.344%, Due 6/25/33 |
13,543,205 | 14,034,146 | ||||
Series 2003-W6, Class 6A, 5.2429%, Due 8/25/42 |
27,554,010 | 29,000,596 | ||||
FNMA Guaranteed Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates: |
||||||
6.50%, Due 4/01/09 thru 8/01/31 |
22,978,282 | 24,254,504 | ||||
7.00%, Due 12/01/10 thru 5/01/13 |
23,927,003 | 25,293,012 | ||||
7.50%, Due 12/15/09 |
2,679,707 | 2,863,532 | ||||
8.00%, Due 3/01/13 thru 11/01/13 |
10,120,632 | 10,878,196 | ||||
8.50%, Due 11/01/12 thru 7/01/17 |
6,109,745 | 6,620,391 | ||||
9.00%, Due 11/01/07 thru 6/01/24 |
13,807,432 | 15,468,956 | ||||
9.50%, Due 12/01/09 thru 3/01/21 |
3,511,386 | 3,920,229 | ||||
10.00%, Due 12/01/09 thru 3/20/18 |
2,978,069 | 3,316,478 | ||||
10.25%, Due 9/01/21 |
1,670,046 | 1,920,216 | ||||
10.50%, Due 10/01/14 thru 4/01/22 |
5,978,504 | 6,861,792 | ||||
FNMA Guaranteed Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit Pass-Thru Certificates: |
||||||
5.746%, Due 7/25/41 |
$ | 23,447,804 | $ | 24,341,869 | ||
8.00%, Due 12/25/16 thru 10/25/21 |
9,953,692 | 10,932,520 | ||||
8.25%, Due 5/25/22 |
1,253,070 | 1,358,632 | ||||
8.75%, Due 9/25/20 |
551,103 | 600,900 | ||||
9.00%, Due 3/25/20 thru 10/25/20 |
6,438,285 | 7,193,302 | ||||
9.20%, Due 3/25/18 |
1,973,189 | 2,158,460 | ||||
9.25%, Due 3/25/18 |
1,121,674 | 1,248,933 | ||||
9.30%, Due 8/25/19 |
603,492 | 677,641 | ||||
9.45%, Due 4/25/18 |
720,648 | 793,067 | ||||
9.50%, Due 6/25/19 thru 12/25/41 |
73,600,107 | 84,427,936 | ||||
9.75%, Due 3/25/20 |
881,250 | 995,153 | ||||
GNMA Guaranteed Pass-Thru Certificates: |
||||||
7.00%, Due 5/15/13 thru 6/15/33 |
18,491,591 | 19,826,527 | ||||
7.50%, Due 2/15/13 |
6,697,012 | 7,188,427 | ||||
8.00%, Due 1/15/13 |
6,718,556 | 7,208,723 | ||||
9.50%, Due 11/15/17 |
438,314 | 486,263 | ||||
10.00%, Due 10/20/17 |
1,576,182 | 1,798,155 | ||||
United States Treasury Inflation Index Notes, 3.625%, Due 1/15/08 |
15,995,140 | 17,778,982 | ||||
Total United States Government & Agency Issues (Cost $510,619,429) |
527,229,710 | |||||
Municipal Bonds 0.8% |
||||||
Chicago, Illinois GO - Central Loop Project, Zero %, Due 12/01/05 |
5,000,000 | 4,768,750 | ||||
Illinois HDA Revenue - Affordable Housing Project, 8.64%, Due 12/01/21 |
4,340,000 | 4,611,467 | ||||
Matagorda County, Texas Navigational District Number 1 PCR Refunding - AEP Texas Central Company Project, 2.35%, Due 5/01/30 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 11/01/04) |
5,000,000 | 4,999,000 | ||||
Ohio Air Quality Development Authority PCR - Ohio Edison Project, 5.80%, Due 6/01/16 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 12/01/04) |
3,700,000 | 3,823,506 | ||||
Total Municipal Bonds (Cost $18,331,043) |
18,202,723 | |||||
Swap Options Purchased 0.0% |
||||||
Cap on LIBOR Swap, Expires 1/03/05 at 1.34% |
200,000,000 | 781,154 | ||||
Total Swap Options Purchased (Cost $600,000) |
781,154 | |||||
Short-Term Investments (a) 11.9% |
||||||
Collateral Received for Securities Lending 0.3% |
||||||
Navigator Prime Portfolio |
8,205,075 | 8,205,075 | ||||
Corporate Bonds 6.9% |
||||||
Allied Waste North America, Inc. Senior Notes, 7.375%, Due 1/01/04 |
$ | 7,000,000 | 7,052,500 | |||
Altria Group, Inc. Notes: |
||||||
6.80%, Due 12/01/03 |
1,940,000 | 1,944,895 | ||||
7.50%, Due 4/01/04 |
500,000 | 509,414 | ||||
British Telecom PLC Variable Rate Notes, 6.75%, Due 10/28/04 |
850,000 | 888,791 | ||||
CIT Group, Inc. Notes, 5.625%, Due 5/17/04 |
2,000,000 | 2,044,802 | ||||
EOP Operating LP Notes, 6.50%, Due 1/15/04 |
1,970,000 | 1,988,492 | ||||
Ford Motor Credit Company Floating Rate Notes, 3.0356%, Due 10/25/04 |
5,000,000 | 5,026,645 | ||||
Fort James Corporation Notes, 6.70%, Due 11/15/03 |
4,850,000 | 4,850,000 |
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SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES (continued) |
October 31, 2003 |
STRONG ULTRA SHORT-TERM INCOME FUND (continued)
Shares or Principal Amount |
Value (Note 2) | |||||
Fort James Corporation Senior Notes, 6.625%, Due 9/15/04 |
$ | 4,830,000 | $ | 4,999,050 | ||
General Mills Corporation Notes, 8.75%, Due 9/15/04 |
4,190,000 | 4,432,119 | ||||
General Motors Acceptance Corporation Notes, 6.85%, Due 6/17/04 |
15,000,000 | 15,447,750 | ||||
HCA, Inc. Notes, 7.15%, Due 3/30/04 |
5,500,000 | 5,578,661 | ||||
ITT Corporation Notes, 6.75%, Due 11/15/03 |
6,765,000 | 6,765,000 | ||||
International Game Technology Senior Notes, 7.875%, Due 5/15/04 |
15,450,000 | 15,923,280 | ||||
News America, Inc. Guaranteed Debentures, 6.703%, Due 5/21/04 |
12,470,000 | 12,758,395 | ||||
JC Penney Company, Inc. Debentures, 7.375%, Due 6/15/04 |
2,910,000 | 3,011,850 | ||||
Pulte Homes, Inc. Senior Notes, 8.375%, Due 8/15/04 |
4,365,000 | 4,518,604 | ||||
Raytheon Company Notes, 5.70%, Due 11/01/03 |
9,475,000 | 9,475,000 | ||||
Safeway, Inc. Notes, 7.25%, Due 9/15/04 |
3,000,000 | 3,138,039 | ||||
Safeway, Inc. Senior Notes, 6.85%, Due 9/15/04 |
1,250,000 | 1,301,836 | ||||
SantaFe Snyder Corporation Senior Notes, 8.05%, Due 6/15/04 |
9,700,000 | 10,052,245 | ||||
Simon Property Group, Inc. Notes, 7.75%, Due 8/15/04 (b) |
5,267,000 | 5,508,244 | ||||
Simon Property Group LP Notes, 6.75%, Due 2/09/04 |
2,655,000 | 2,691,174 | ||||
Time Warner, Inc. Notes, 7.975%, Due 8/15/04 |
4,672,000 | 4,872,433 | ||||
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. Senior Notes, 7.40%, Due 2/01/04 |
6,970,000 | 7,065,364 | ||||
Tyson Foods, Inc. Notes, 6.625%, Due 10/01/04 |
2,950,000 | 3,061,256 | ||||
USA Waste Services, Inc. Senior Notes, 7.00%, Due 10/01/04 |
1,032,000 | 1,075,795 | ||||
WMX Technologies, Inc. Notes: |
||||||
6.375%, Due 12/01/03 |
5,105,000 | 5,120,958 | ||||
8.00%, Due 4/30/04 |
10,000,000 | 10,278,400 | ||||
161,380,992 | ||||||
Municipal Bonds 0.8% |
||||||
Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority Solid Waste Disposal Revenue - Waste Management of Texas Project, 2.85%, Due 5/01/28 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 5/01/04) |
2,000,000 | 1,999,700 | ||||
Maricopa County, Arizona Pollution Control Corporation PCR Refunding - Palo Verde Project, 2.75%, Due 1/01/38 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 7/01/04) |
5,785,000 | 5,781,124 | ||||
Matagorda County, Texas Navigational District Number 1 PCR Refunding - Central Power & Light Company, 4.00%, Due 5/01/30 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 11/01/03) |
5,790,000 | 5,790,000 | ||||
North Carolina Municipal Power Agency Number 1 Catawba Electric Revenue, 2.95%, Due 1/01/04 |
5,825,000 | 5,831,233 | ||||
19,402,057 | ||||||
Non-Agency Mortgage & Asset-Backed Securities 0.9% |
||||||
AAMES Mortgage Trust Interest Only Pass-Thru Certificates: |
||||||
Series 2001-1, Class A, 6.00%, Due 3/25/04 |
$ | 7,641,667 | $ | 137,311 | ||
Series 2001-2, Class A, 6.00%, Due 6/25/04 |
9,121,750 | 263,676 | ||||
Series 2001-3, Class A, 6.00%, Due 9/25/04 |
6,371,086 | 248,871 | ||||
Amortizing Residential Collateral Trust Interest Only Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 2001-BC5, Class A, 6.00%, Due 1/25/04 |
20,000,000 | 262,500 | ||||
Bayview Financial Acquisition Trust Asset-Backed Interest Only Variable Rate Certificates, Series 2001-D, Class A, 7.00%, Due 5/15/04 (b) |
29,013,358 | 838,667 | ||||
Centex Home Mortgage LLC Variable Rate Certificates, Series 1999-1, 3.02%, Due 9/20/04 (b) |
12,000,000 | 11,977,560 | ||||
Conseco Finance Home Equity Loan Trust Interest Only Floating Rate Certificates, Series 2001-C, Class A, 10.75%, Due 2/15/04 |
32,000,000 | 955,000 | ||||
Delta Funding Corporation Home Equity Loan Trust Interest Only Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2001-1, 7.00%, Due 5/15/04 |
16,650,000 | 525,516 | ||||
IndyMac ABS, Inc. Home Equity Mortgage Loan Interest Only Asset-Backed Certificates: |
||||||
Series 2000-C, Class AF, 7.00%, Due 11/25/03 |
9,250,000 | 9 | ||||
Series 2001-A, Class AF-6, 7.00%, Due 2/25/04 |
19,300,000 | 301,563 | ||||
Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust Interest Only Variable Rate Asset-Backed Certificates: |
||||||
Series 2000-1, Class S, 1.50%, Due 3/21/04 |
72,546,600 | 340,062 | ||||
Series 2001-2, Class S-2, 2.50%, Due 1/25/04 |
46,876,000 | 183,109 | ||||
Series 2001-3, Class S-2, 2.50%, Due 3/25/04 |
31,766,000 | 248,172 | ||||
Residential Asset Mortgage Products, Inc. Interest Only Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates: |
||||||
Series 2001-RS2, Class A-I-IO, 2.50%, Due 12/25/03 |
23,000,000 | 39,531 | ||||
Series 2001-RS3, Class A-I-IO, 6.00%, Due 4/25/04 |
47,100,000 | 989,100 | ||||
Series 2001-RZ3, Class A-IO, 8.00%, Due 2/25/04 |
10,000,000 | 189,063 | ||||
Residential Asset Securities Corporation Interest Only Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 2001-KS3, Class A, 5.00%, Due 3/25/04 |
34,156,879 | 544,375 | ||||
Residential Asset Securitization Trust Interest Only Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates, Series 2001-A1, Class 1-A, 4.50%, Due 2/25/04 |
57,000,000 | 605,625 |
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STRONG ULTRA SHORT-TERM INCOME FUND (continued)
Shares or Principal Amount |
Value (Note 2) |
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Residential Funding Mortgage Securities II, Inc. Interest Only Home Equity Loan-Backed Notes: |
|||||||
Series 2001-HI4, Class A, 10.00%, Due 3/25/04 |
$ | 21,250,000 | $ | 677,344 | |||
Series 2001-HS2, Class A, 7.25%, Due 12/25/03 |
16,250,000 | 83,789 | |||||
Series 2001-HS3, Class A, 7.25%, Due 5/25/04 |
8,447,638 | 244,190 | |||||
Soundview Home Equity Loan Trust Interest Only Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2001-1, Class IO, 7.00%, Due 4/15/04 |
14,311,224 | 377,905 | |||||
20,032,938 | |||||||
Repurchase Agreements 1.9% |
|||||||
ABN AMRO Inc. (Dated 10/31/03), 1.05%, Due 11/03/03 (Repurchase proceeds $42,303,701); Collateralized by: United States Government & Agency Issues (h) |
42,300,000 | 42,300,000 | |||||
State Street Bank (Dated 10/31/03), 0.75%, Due 11/03/03 (Repurchase proceeds $1,541,796); Collateralized by: United States Government & Agency Issues (h) |
1,541,700 | 1,541,700 | |||||
43,841,700 | |||||||
Variable Rate Put Bonds (d) 0.9% |
|||||||
Brazos River Authority PCR Refunding - TXU Electric Company Project, 4.25%, Due 5/01/33 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 11/01/03) |
21,500,000 | 21,500,000 | |||||
United States Government & Agency Issues 0.2% |
|||||||
FNMA Guaranteed Mortgage Pass-Thru Certificates, 9.00%, Due 10/01/04 |
90,528 | 91,000 | |||||
FNMA Guaranteed Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit Trust Interest Only Pass-Thru Certificates, 3.75%, Due 6/25/04 |
137,800,000 | 2,928,250 | |||||
United States Treasury Bills, Due 11/06/03 thru 1/22/04 (c) |
1,575,000 | 1,573,451 | |||||
4,592,701 | |||||||
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $277,505,547) |
278,955,463 | ||||||
Total Investments in Securities (Cost $2,446,992,404) 103.6% |
2,437,681,418 | ||||||
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net (3.6%) |
(83,955,245 | ) | |||||
Net Assets 100.0% |
$ | 2,353,726,173 | |||||
FUTURES
Expiration Date |
Underlying Face Amount at Value |
Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) |
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Sold: |
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619 Five-Year U.S. Treasury Notes |
12/03 | $ | 69,211,938 | $ | (1,089,951 | ) | |||
385 Nintey-Day Eurodollars |
12/03 | 95,104,625 | (108,011 | ) | |||||
42 Ten-Year U.S. Treasury Notes |
12/03 | 4,716,469 | (112,408 | ) | |||||
661 Two-Year U.S. Treasury Notes |
12/03 | 141,763,844 | (963,325 | ) |
STRONG ULTRA SHORT-TERM MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND
Shares or Principal Amount |
Value (Note 2) | |||||
Municipal Bonds 30.5% |
||||||
Alabama 0.2% |
||||||
Alabama 21st Century Authority Tobacco Settlement Revenue: |
||||||
5.125%, Due 12/01/05 |
$ | 225,000 | $ | 232,312 | ||
5.25%, Due 12/01/06 |
1,000,000 | 1,038,750 | ||||
Shelby County, Alabama Board of Education COP, 2.40%, Due 5/15/06 |
2,520,000 | 2,526,300 | ||||
3,797,362 | ||||||
Alaska 0.4% |
||||||
Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority Revenue - Providence Health System Project, 4.00%, Due 10/01/05 |
1,645,000 | 1,721,081 | ||||
North Slope Boro, Alaska GO, Zero %, Due 6/30/05 (j) |
1,100,000 | 1,072,500 | ||||
Northern Tobacco Securitization Corporation Tobacco Settlement Revenue, 4.75%, Due 6/01/15 |
5,990,000 | 5,653,063 | ||||
8,446,644 | ||||||
Arkansas 0.4% |
||||||
Fayetteville, Arkansas Sales and Use Tax Capital Improvement Revenue, 3.20%, Due 6/01/07 |
2,165,000 | 2,172,924 | ||||
Little Rock, Arkansas Airport Revenue Refunding, 3.50%, Due 11/01/08 (i) |
2,780,000 | 2,912,050 | ||||
Little Rock, Arkansas Collateralized IDR - Lexicon, Inc. Project, 6.48%, Due 7/01/06 (i) |
1,960,000 | 1,970,760 | ||||
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport Authority Airport Revenue Refunding, 4.00% Due 2/01/06 (j) |
360,000 | 373,500 | ||||
7,429,234 | ||||||
California 4.5% |
||||||
Bay Area Government Association Rapid Transit Revenue, 4.875%, Due 6/15/09 (j) |
6,000,000 | 6,148,680 | ||||
California Public Works Board Lease Revenue Refunding - California State University Project, 5.25%, Due 10/01/06 |
1,000,000 | 1,086,250 | ||||
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation Asset-Backed Tobacco Settlement Revenue: |
||||||
5.00%, Due 6/01/13 |
9,195,000 | 9,359,499 | ||||
5.00%, Due 6/01/21 |
14,535,000 | 14,298,806 | ||||
5.125%, Due 6/01/14 |
9,000,000 | 9,167,400 | ||||
5.25%, Due 6/01/15 |
10,755,000 | 10,956,656 | ||||
5.25%, Due 6/01/16 |
9,320,000 | 9,483,100 | ||||
5.375%, Due 6/01/17 |
7,500,000 | 7,725,000 | ||||
5.625%, Due 6/01/20 |
10,000,000 | 10,375,000 | ||||
Los Angeles County, California Schools Regionalized Business Services Corporation COP (f) (j): |
||||||
3.00%, Due 9/01/05 |
680,000 | 701,250 | ||||
3.00%, Due 9/01/06 |
700,000 | 727,125 | ||||
Pasadena, California Revenue, 5.00%, Due 12/19/06 |
2,731,559 | 2,758,874 | ||||
Santa Rosa, California Rancheria Tachi Yokut Tribe Enterprise Revenue, 6.625%, Due 3/01/06 |
4,000,000 | 4,075,000 | ||||
Tobacco Securitization Authority of Southern California Tobacco Settlement Revenue: |
||||||
4.00%, Due 6/01/05 |
500,000 | 502,500 | ||||
5.25%, Due 6/01/27 |
5,405,000 | 5,053,675 | ||||
92,418,815 |
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SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES (continued) |
October 31, 2003 |
STRONG ULTRA SHORT-TERM MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND (continued)
Shares or Principal |
Value (Note 2) | |||||
Colorado 0.6% |
||||||
Arapahoe County, Colorado SFMR - IDK Partners I Trust Pass-Thru Certificates, 5.25%, Due 11/01/19 (j) |
$ | 445,502 | $ | 447,654 | ||
Colorado Health Facilities Authority Revenue - Evangelical Lutheran Project, 3.05%, Due 10/01/05 |
1,000,000 | 1,026,250 | ||||
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority Revenue, 6.60%, Due 5/01/28 (j) |
4,480,000 | 4,653,600 | ||||
Denver, Colorado City and County Airport Revenue, Zero %, Due 11/15/04 |
3,130,000 | 3,062,893 | ||||
El Paso County, Colorado School District Number 020 GO, 7.15%, Due 12/15/05 (j) |
1,200,000 | 1,305,000 | ||||
Garfield County, Colorado Hospital Revenue - Valley View Hospital Association Project (j): |
||||||
2.50%, Due 5/15/05 |
725,000 | 733,156 | ||||
3.00%, Due 5/15/06 |
725,000 | 738,594 | ||||
11,967,147 | ||||||
District of Columbia 0.3% |
||||||
District of Columbia GO, 4.00%, Due 6/01/05 |
5,100,000 | 5,265,750 | ||||
Florida 0.0% |
||||||
Escambia County, Florida Health Facilities Authority Revenue - Ascension Health Credit Project, 5.00%, Due 11/15/06 |
1,000,000 | 1,088,750 | ||||
Georgia 1.4% |
||||||
Bibb County, Georgia Development Authority Environmental Improvement Revenue Refunding, 4.85%, Due 12/01/09 |
7,000,000 | 7,122,500 | ||||
Bibb County, Georgia GO, 5.25%, Due 8/01/27 |
20,945,000 | 21,152,146 | ||||
28,274,646 | ||||||
Illinois 1.8% |
||||||
Chicago, Illinois GO - Central Loop Project, Zero %, Due 12/01/08 (j) |
2,400,000 | 2,061,000 | ||||
Chicago, Illinois O’Hare International Airport Revenue Refunding, 4.90%, Due 1/01/06 (j) |
4,825,000 | 4,945,528 | ||||
Chicago, Illinois Tax Increment - Near South Redevelopment Project, 5.00%, Due 11/15/06 (j) |
2,000,000 | 2,147,500 | ||||
Chicago, Illinois Transit Authority Capital Revenue, 5.00%, Due 6/01/07 (j) |
7,500,000 | 7,875,000 | ||||
Illinois Health Facilities Authority Revenue Refunding - Glen Oaks Medical Center Project: |
||||||
6.95%, Due 11/15/13 |
4,925,000 | 5,644,789 | ||||
7.00%, Due 11/15/19 |
3,000,000 | 3,147,900 | ||||
Illinois Health Facilities Authority Revenue Refunding - Hinsdale Hospital Project: |
||||||
6.95%, Due 11/15/13 |
5,065,000 | 5,793,448 | ||||
7.00%, Due 11/15/19 |
3,000,000 | 3,147,900 | ||||
Kane, McHenry, Cook and DeKalb Counties, Illinois Community Unit School District Number 300 GO Lease Secured COP - School Building Project, 6.90%, Due 12/01/04 |
|
950,000 |
|
968,943 | ||
Northern Cook County, Illinois Solid Waste Agency Contract Revenue, 5.15%, Due 5/01/06 (j) |
545,000 | 585,875 | ||||
36,317,883 | ||||||
Indiana 1.1% |
||||||
De Kalb, Indiana Central Building Corporation First Mortgage Revenue, 5.00%, Due 2/01/05 |
$ | 1,935,000 | $ | 1,995,353 | ||
Gary, Indiana Sanitary District Refunding, 2.50%, Due 2/01/05 (j) |
1,055,000 | 1,065,550 | ||||
Huntington, Indiana EDR Refunding - Quanex Corporation Project, 6.50%, Due 8/01/10 |
1,665,000 | 1,702,463 | ||||
Indianapolis, Indiana Airport Authority Special Facilities Revenue - Federal Express Corporation Project, 7.10%, Due 1/15/17 |
17,600,000 | 18,496,720 | ||||
23,260,086 | ||||||
Iowa 0.1% |
||||||
Ames, Iowa Hospital Revenue Refunding - Mary Greeley Medical Center Project, 3.00%, Due 6/15/05 (j) |
500,000 | 513,125 | ||||
Cedar Rapids, Iowa First Mortgage Revenue - Cottage Grove Place Project, 5.30%, Due 7/01/05 |
285,000 | 280,725 | ||||
Oskaloosa, Iowa Community School District Local Option Sales and Services Tax Revenue, 2.00%, Due 1/01/05 (j) |
290,000 | 291,450 | ||||
1,085,300 | ||||||
Kansas 0.4% |
||||||
Garden City, Kansas IDR - Inland Container Project, 4.50%, Due 1/01/08 |
3,550,000 | 3,581,062 | ||||
Kansas City, Kansas Private Activity Revenue Refunding - Inland Container Corporation Project, 4.85%, Due 11/01/09 |
4,000,000 | 4,000,000 | ||||
7,581,062 | ||||||
Kentucky 0.2% |
||||||
Newport, Kentucky BAN, 2.41%, Due 12/01/04 |
4,500,000 | 4,503,375 | ||||
Louisiana 0.7% |
||||||
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana IDB PCR Refunding - Gulf States Utilities Company Project, 6.75%, Due 10/01/12 |
8,000,000 | 8,085,840 | ||||
Louisiana Health and Education Authority Revenue Refunding - Lambeth House, Inc. Project, 5.25%, Due 1/01/05 |
305,000 | 306,144 | ||||
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority Hospital Revenue Refunding - Pendleton Memorial Methodist Hospital Project, 6.75%, Due 6/01/10 (i) |
720,000 | 697,500 | ||||
South Louisiana Port Commission Terminal Revenue Refunding - GATX Terminals Corporation, 7.00%, Due 3/01/23 |
5,300,000 | 5,445,379 | ||||
14,534,863 | ||||||
Maine 0.0% |
||||||
Bucksport, Maine Solid Waste Disposal Revenue - Champ International Corporation Project, 6.25%, Due 5/01/10 |
1,000,000 | 1,012,990 | ||||
Maryland 0.0% |
||||||
Northeast Maryland Waste Disposal Authority Solid Waste Revenue - Montgomery County Resource Recovery Project, 5.90%, Due 7/01/05 |
1,010,000 | 1,071,863 |
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Shares or Principal Amount |
Value (Note 2) | |||||
Massachusetts 1.0% |
||||||
Massachusetts Health and EFA Revenue Obligation - Caritas Christi Group Project: |
||||||
5.25%, Due 7/01/05 |
$ | 4,930,000 | $ | 5,059,412 | ||
5.25%, Due 7/01/06 |
3,650,000 | 3,713,875 | ||||
5.25%, Due 7/01/07 |
4,000,000 | 4,060,000 | ||||
Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency Resources Recovery Revenue Refunding: |
||||||
Ogden Haverhill Project, 4.95%, Due 12/01/06 |
500,000 | 495,625 | ||||
Refusetech, Inc. Project, 6.30%, Due 7/01/05 |
6,700,000 | 6,881,101 | ||||
20,210,013 | ||||||
Michigan 1.3% |
||||||
Michigan Hospital Finance Authority Revenue - Henry Ford Health System Project, 5.00%, Due 3/01/05 |
1,000,000 | 1,046,250 | ||||
Michigan Strategic Fund Limited Obligation Revenue - Ford Motor Company Project, 7.10%, Due 2/01/06 |
6,690,000 | 7,200,113 | ||||
Suburban Mobility Authority Regional Transportation COP, 4.90%, Due 8/15/07 |
11,275,485 | 11,754,693 | ||||
Suburban Mobility Authority Regional Transportation Installment Purchase Agreement Revenue, 5.23%, Due 2/15/06 |
6,491,436 | 6,702,408 | ||||
26,703,464 | ||||||
Minnesota 0.3% |
||||||
Minneapolis, Minnesota MFHR - Sumner Field Phase II LP Project, 2.60%, Due 8/20/08 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 8/20/05) |
3,295,000 | 3,299,119 | ||||
Owatonna, Minnesota Public Utilities Commission Public Utilities Revenue Refunding, 5.45%, Due 1/01/16 (j) |
3,000,000 | 3,020,730 | ||||
6,319,849 | ||||||
Mississippi 0.2% |
||||||
Adams County, Mississippi PCR - International Paper Company Project, 5.625%, Due 11/15/06 |
2,350,000 | 2,413,967 | ||||
Biloxi, Mississippi Housing Authority MFHR - Bayview Place Estates Project, 4.50%, Due 9/01/05 (c) |
2,000,000 | 2,012,000 | ||||
4,425,967 | ||||||
Missouri 0.6% |
||||||
Missouri Development Finance Board Infrastructure Facilities Revenue - Branson Project, 4.00%, Due 12/01/04 |
2,000,000 | 2,045,200 | ||||
Missouri Health and EFA Lease Revenue - SSM Health Care Corporation Project, 3.09%, Due 7/15/08 |
9,295,099 | 9,341,575 | ||||
Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority Student Loan Revenue, 6.50%, Due 2/15/06 |
1,425,000 | 1,444,636 | ||||
12,831,411 | ||||||
Nebraska 0.2% |
||||||
Energy America Nebraska Natural Gas Revenue - Nebraska Public Gas Agency Project, 5.10%, Due 10/15/05 (i) |
2,658,524 | 2,671,817 | ||||
Omaha Tribe of Nebraska Public Improvements Authority GO, 7.50%, Due 6/01/09 (i) |
1,880,000 | 1,907,956 | ||||
4,579,773 | ||||||
Nevada 0.4% |
||||||
Washoe County, Nevada Water Facility Revenue - Sierra Pacific Power Project, 6.65%, Due 6/01/17 (j) |
7,500,000 | 7,643,325 | ||||
New Hampshire 0.2% |
||||||
New Hampshire Health and Educational Facilities Authority Revenue - Elliot Hospital Project, 4.25%, Due 10/01/08 |
$ | 5,000,000 | $ | 5,150,000 | ||
New Jersey 0.4% |
||||||
Salem County, New Jersey Industrial PCFA Revenue Refunding - Public Service Electric and Gas Project, 6.55%, Due 10/01/29 (j) |
8,000,000 | 8,527,280 | ||||
New Mexico 0.1% |
||||||
New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council Hospital Revenue - St. Vincent’s Hospital Project, 2.30%, Due 7/01/06 (j) |
1,230,000 | 1,234,613 | ||||
New York 4.8% |
||||||
Battery Park City Authority Revenue Refunding, 5.80%, Due 11/01/22 |
3,370,000 | 3,441,882 | ||||
Dutchess County, New York Industrial Development Agency Civic Facility Revenue Refunding - Marist College Project, 2.75%, Due 7/01/05 |
1,055,000 | 1,072,144 | ||||
Monroe Newpower Corporation Power Facilities Revenue, 3.30%, Due 1/01/09 |
3,865,000 | 3,927,806 | ||||
New York Convention Center Operating Corporation COP - Yale Building Acquisition Project: |
||||||
Zero %, Due 6/01/08 |
8,750,000 | 6,825,000 | ||||
5.25%, Due 6/01/08 |
1,000,000 | 1,008,750 | ||||
New York, New York GO, 5.625%, Due 4/15/05 (j) |
275,000 | 291,844 | ||||
New York, New York Industrial Development Agency Civic Facility Revenue - Polytechnic University Project: |
||||||
5.00%, Due 11/01/04 |
1,380,000 | 1,407,365 | ||||
5.125%, Due 11/01/06 |
1,000,000 | 1,016,250 | ||||
New York, New York Industrial Development Agency Civic Facility Revenue - USTA National Tennis Center Project, 6.25%, Due 11/15/06 (j) |
1,750,000 | 1,870,995 | ||||
New York, New York GO, 6.50%, Due 2/15/05 |
2,000,000 | 2,133,460 | ||||
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation Revenue: |
||||||
4.00%, Due 6/01/06 |
13,800,000 | 14,421,000 | ||||
5.00%, Due 6/01/09 |
27,500,000 | 28,006,275 | ||||
5.00%, Due 6/01/10 |
26,745,000 | 27,915,094 | ||||
5.25%, Due 6/01/12 |
4,000,000 | 4,190,000 | ||||
97,527,865 | ||||||
North Carolina 0.2% |
||||||
North Carolina Municipal Power Agency Number 1 Catawba Electric Revenue: |
||||||
3.00%, Due 1/01/05 |
1,320,000 | 1,336,500 | ||||
5.00%, Due 1/01/05 |
2,000,000 | 2,070,000 | ||||
3,406,500 | ||||||
Ohio 0.3% |
||||||
Dayton, Ohio Airport Revenue Refunding - James M. Cox Dayton International Project (j): |
||||||
3.00%, Due 12/01/05 |
1,030,000 | 1,055,750 | ||||
3.00%, Due 12/01/06 |
1,055,000 | 1,085,331 |
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SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES (continued) |
October 31, 2003 |
STRONG ULTRA SHORT-TERM MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND (continued)
Shares or Principal Amount |
Value (Note 2) | |||||
Ohio Department of Transportation COP - Rickenbacker Port Project, 6.125%, Due 4/15/15 (j) |
$ | 175,000 | $ | 175,704 | ||
Ohio Water Development Authority Facilities PCR Refunding - Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company Pollution Control Project, 7.70%, Due 8/01/25 |
2,250,000 | 2,410,312 | ||||
Youngstown, Ohio City School District Energy Conservation Measures, 6.80%, Due 3/15/05 |
1,090,000 | 1,151,313 | ||||
5,878,410 | ||||||
Oklahoma 0.1% |
||||||
Ellis County, Oklahoma Industrial Authority IDR - W B Johnston Grain Shattuck Project: |
||||||
5.00%, Due 8/01/08 |
1,000,000 | 1,006,250 | ||||
7.00%, Due 8/01/13 |
1,445,000 | 1,511,831 | ||||
2,518,081 | ||||||
Oregon 0.2% |
||||||
Klamath Falls, Oregon Intermediate Community Hospital Authority Revenue Refunding - Merle West Medical Center Project: |
||||||
4.20%, Due 9/01/05 |
315,000 | 324,844 | ||||
4.50%, Due 9/01/06 |
580,000 | 601,750 | ||||
Oregon Health Housing Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority Revenue - Lewis and Clark College Project, 6.00%, Due 10/01/13 (j) |
965,000 | 1,022,939 | ||||
Western Lane Hospital District Oregon Hospital Facility Authority Revenue Refunding, 5.625%, Due 8/01/07 (j) |
2,460,000 | 2,578,351 | ||||
4,527,884 | ||||||
Pennsylvania 1.9% |
||||||
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Hospital Development Authority Revenue - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Project, 5.00%, Due 6/15/08 |
5,000,000 | 5,312,500 | ||||
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania IDA Environmental Improvement Revenue, 6.70%, Due 12/01/20 |
1,000,000 | 1,040,530 | ||||
Beaver County, Pennsylvania IDA PCR Refunding - Toledo Edison Company Project, 7.625%, Due 5/01/20 |
11,000,000 | 11,687,500 | ||||
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania General Purpose Authority Revenue - KidsPeace Obligated Group Project, 5.50%, Due 11/01/04 |
2,500,000 | 2,510,700 | ||||
National Pike, Pennsylvania Water Authority Notes, 1.75%, Due 3/01/05 |
1,000,000 | 1,001,210 | ||||
Pennsylvania EDFA Resources Recovery Revenue Refunding - Northampton Project, 6.75%, Due 1/01/07 |
7,000,000 | 7,227,500 | ||||
Pennsylvania EDFA Wastewater Treatment Revenue - Sun Company, Inc. R&M Project, 7.60%, Due 12/01/24 |
3,000,000 | 3,216,870 | ||||
Pennsylvania Finance Authority Revenue Refunding, 6.60%, Due 11/01/09 (j) |
2,775,000 | 2,830,500 | ||||
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Authority for IDR Refunding - Ashland Oil, Inc. Project, 5.70%, Due 6/01/05 |
1,000,000 | 1,040,000 | ||||
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Urban Redevelopment Authority Mortgage Revenue, 5.15%, Due 4/01/21 (j) |
$ | 960,000 | $ | 972,662 | ||
Sayre, Pennsylvania Health Care Facilities Authority Revenue - Guthrie Healthcare System Project: |
||||||
5.50%, Due 12/01/05 |
1,000,000 | 1,075,000 | ||||
5.50%, Due 12/01/06 |
1,500,000 | 1,627,500 | ||||
39,542,472 | ||||||
South Carolina 0.4% |
||||||
Charleston County, South Carolina Hospital Facilities Revenue - Medical Society Health Project, 5.50%, Due 10/01/05 (j) |
5,435,000 | 5,720,337 | ||||
Oconee County, South Carolina PCR - Engelhard Corporation Project, 5.375%, Due 5/01/06 |
1,500,000 | 1,599,375 | ||||
7,319,712 | ||||||
South Dakota 0.0% |
||||||
South Dakota EDFA EDR - Angus Project: |
||||||
3.00%, Due 4/01/05 |
230,000 | 234,600 | ||||
3.25%, Due 4/01/06 |
235,000 | 239,994 | ||||
3.75%, Due 4/01/07 |
245,000 | 252,350 | ||||
726,944 | ||||||
Texas 3.7% |
||||||
Amarillo, Texas Health Facilities Corporation Hospital Revenue - Baptist St. Anthony’s Hospital Corporation, 5.50%, Due 1/01/06 (j) |
1,525,000 | 1,647,000 | ||||
Charter Mac Equity Issuer Trust Bonds, 3.25%, Due 3/15/07 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 3/15/05) |
45,000,000 | 45,112,500 | ||||
Galveston County, Texas GO Refunding, 4.00%, Due 2/01/06 (f) (j) |
3,560,000 | 3,729,100 | ||||
Northside of Texas Independent School District Revenue Refunding GO, 1.75%, Due 8/01/31 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 8/01/05) |
19,255,000 | 19,247,298 | ||||
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs SFMR, 5.25%, Due 9/01/14 (j) |
355,000 | 355,955 | ||||
Texas Turnpike Authority Dallas NorthTollway Revenue Refunding, 5.00%, Due 1/01/09 (j) |
5,000,000 | 5,130,950 | ||||
75,222,803 | ||||||
Utah 0.4% |
||||||
Eagle Mountain, Utah Special Improvement District Number 98-3 Special Assessment, 5.50%, Due 12/15/08 |
2,886,000 | 2,896,707 | ||||
Jordan, Utah School District - School Fitness Equipment, 4.75%, Due 2/28/05 |
462,037 | 469,439 | ||||
Salt Lake City, Utah Granite School District GO, 4.60%, Due 8/15/05 |
629,704 | 634,553 | ||||
Utah Housing Finance Agency SFMR, 6.00%, Due 1/01/31 |
2,330,000 | 2,373,688 | ||||
Utah Housing Finance Corporation SFMR, 2.35%, Due 7/01/06 |
880,000 | 880,000 | ||||
7,254,387 | ||||||
Virginia 1.1% |
||||||
Lunenburg County, Virginia GO, 3.50%, Due 2/01/06 |
4,000,000 | 4,058,800 | ||||
Southwest Virginia Regional Jail Authority Revenue, 3.00%, Due 9/01/06 (j) |
18,000,000 | 18,405,000 | ||||
22,463,800 |
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STRONG ULTRA SHORT-TERM MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND (continued)
Shares or Principal Amount |
Value (Note 2) | |||||
Washington 0.0% |
||||||
Washington Public Power Supply System Nuclear Project Number 3 Revenue Refunding, Zero %, Due 7/01/06 (j) |
$ | 750,000 | $ | 711,562 | ||
Wisconsin 0.6% |
||||||
Badger Tobacco Asset Securitization Corporation Revenue: |
||||||
5.50%, Due 6/01/05 |
2,000,000 | 2,045,000 | ||||
5.50%, Due 6/01/06 |
620,000 | 637,825 | ||||
Forest County, Wisconsin Potawatomie Community General Credit Revenue Refunding - Health Center Project, 4.50%, Due 12/01/04 |
1,620,000 | 1,629,396 | ||||
Wisconsin Health and EFA Revenue: |
||||||
Froedtert and Community Health Obligated Group Project, 5.125%, Due 10/01/06 |
1,300,000 | 1,389,375 | ||||
Luther Hospital Project, 6.125%, Due 11/15/06 |
3,500,000 | 3,535,000 | ||||
Meriter Hospital, Inc. Project, 6.00%, Due 12/01/06 |
1,500,000 | 1,580,625 | ||||
Wisconsin Housing and EDA EDR, 3.60%, Due 5/01/05 (j) |
770,000 | 786,362 | ||||
11,603,583 | ||||||
Total Municipal Bonds (Cost $621,224,314) |
624,385,468 | |||||
Variable Rate Put Bonds (d) 4.6% |
||||||
Arkansas 0.0% |
||||||
Pope County, Arkansas Revenue Refunding - Entergy Arkansas, Inc. Project, 5.05%, Due 9/01/28 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 9/01/05) |
525,000 | 535,500 | ||||
Colorado 0.4% |
||||||
Adams County, Colorado MFHR Refunding - Brittany Station Project, 5.40%, Due 9/01/25 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 9/01/05) (c) (j) |
3,300,000 | 3,493,875 | ||||
Bowles Metropolitan District of Colorado GO Refunding, 4.25%, Due 12/01/23 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 12/01/05) |
4,860,000 | 4,957,200 | ||||
8,451,075 | ||||||
District of Columbia 0.8% |
||||||
District of Columbia Revenue - Medstar University Hospital Project: |
||||||
6.625%, Due 8/15/31 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 2/15/05) |
10,000,000 | 10,412,500 | ||||
6.80%, Due 8/15/31 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 2/15/06) |
4,975,000 | 5,285,937 | ||||
15,698,437 | ||||||
Florida 0.3% |
||||||
Hillsborough County, Florida IDA PCR Refunding - Tampa Electric Company Project (Mandatory Put at $100 on 8/01/07): |
||||||
4.00%, Due 5/15/18 |
3,150,000 | 3,197,250 | ||||
4.00%, Due 9/01/25 |
2,000,000 | 2,030,000 | ||||
5,227,250 | ||||||
Indiana 0.9% |
||||||
Indiana DFA PCR Refunding - Southern Gas and Electric Project (Mandatory Put at $100 on 3/01/06): |
||||||
4.75%, Due 3/01/25 |
$ | 12,315,000 | $ | 12,776,812 | ||
5.00%, Due 3/01/30 |
5,500,000 | 5,706,250 | ||||
18,483,062 | ||||||
Kansas 0.2% |
||||||
Burlington, Kansas Environmental Improvement Revenue Refunding - Kansas City Power & Light Project (Mandatory Put at $100 on 10/01/07): |
||||||
4.75%, Due 9/01/15 |
1,000,000 | 1,066,250 | ||||
4.75%, Due 10/01/17 |
3,655,000 | 3,897,144 | ||||
4,963,394 | ||||||
Louisiana 0.3% |
||||||
Louisiana Local Government Environment Facilities Community Development Authority Revenue - Shreveport/ Independence Project, 2.95%, Due 3/01/30 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 9/01/08) (j) |
2,655,000 | 2,668,275 | ||||
St. Charles Parish, Louisiana PCR Refunding, 4.85%, Due 6/01/30 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 6/01/05) |
4,000,000 | 4,135,000 | ||||
6,803,275 | ||||||
Massachusetts 0.2% |
||||||
Boston, Massachusetts IDFA Revenue - Pilot Seafood Project, 5.875%, Due 4/01/30 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 4/01/07) (j) |
3,890,000 | 4,055,325 | ||||
Michigan 0.1% |
||||||
Michigan Hospital Finance Authority Revenue - Ascension Health Credit Project, 5.20%, Due 11/15/33 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 11/15/05) |
1,725,000 | 1,852,219 | ||||
New York 0.1% |
||||||
New York Dormitory Authority Revenue - Senior Communities, Inc. Project, 5.70%, Due 7/01/29 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 5/13/05) (j) |
2,100,000 | 2,215,500 | ||||
Pennsylvania 0.1% |
||||||
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania General Authority Revenue, 1.80%, Due 6/01/05 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 6/01/05) |
2,000,000 | 2,000,000 | ||||
Texas 1.0% |
||||||
Brazos River Authority Collateralized PCR Refunding - Texas Utilities Electric Company Project, 5.05%, Due 6/01/30 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 6/19/06) |
2,500,000 | 2,609,375 | ||||
Matagorda County, Texas Navigational District Number 1 PCR Refunding: |
||||||
AEP Texas Central Company Project, 2.15%, Due 5/01/30 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 11/01/04) |
8,500,000 | 8,500,000 | ||||
Central Power & Light Company Project, 4.55%, Due 11/01/29 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 11/01/06) |
7,300,000 | 7,628,500 | ||||
Trinity River Authority PCR Revenue - TXU Electric Company Project, 5.00%, Due 5/01/27 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 11/01/06) |
1,130,000 | 1,182,263 | ||||
19,920,138 |
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SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES (continued) |
October 31, 2003 |
STRONG ULTRA SHORT-TERM MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND (continued)
Shares or Principal Amount |
Value (Note 2) | |||||
Wisconsin 0.2% |
||||||
Milwaukee, Wisconsin IDR - Air Wisconsin Airlines Corporation Project, 2.50%, Due 11/01/33 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 5/01/06) |
$ | 4,275,000 | $ | 4,226,906 | ||
Total Variable Rate Put Bonds (Cost $92,891,256) |
94,432,081 | |||||
Short-Term Investments (a) 64.9% |
||||||
Municipal Bonds 11.6% |
||||||
Alabama 0.7% |
||||||
Alabama 21st Century Authority Tobacco Settlement Revenue, 5.25%, Due 12/01/03 |
720,000 | 721,678 | ||||
Birmingham, Alabama Special Care Facilities Financing Authority Revenue - Baptist Medical Centers Health System Project, 3.875%, Due 11/15/28 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 7/01/04) |
13,000,000 | 13,019,370 | ||||
13,741,048 | ||||||
Alaska 0.1% |
||||||
Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority Revenue - Providence Health System Project, 3.00%, Due 10/01/04 |
2,500,000 | 2,533,800 | ||||
Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority Revenue Refunding, 4.50%, Due 4/01/04 |
675,000 | 683,701 | ||||
3,217,501 | ||||||
Arkansas 0.5% |
||||||
Washington County, Arkansas Sales & Use Tax Capital Improvement Bonds, 3.25%, Due 6/01/07 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 2/01/04) (j) |
9,735,000 | 9,748,434 | ||||
California 0.1% |
||||||
Los Angeles County, California Schools Regionalized Business Services Corporation COP, 3.00%, Due 9/01/04 (f) (j) |
815,000 | 826,117 | ||||
Tobacco Securitization Authority of Southern California Tobacco Settlement Revenue, 4.00%, Due 6/01/04 |
795,000 | 797,981 | ||||
1,624,098 | ||||||
Colorado 0.1% |
||||||
Edgewater, Colorado Redevelopment Authority Tax Increment Revenue Refunding - Edgewater Redevelopment Project, 6.75%, Due 12/01/08 (Pre-Refunding at $101 on 12/01/03) |
1,000,000 | 1,010,000 | ||||
Garfield County, Colorado Hospital Revenue - Valley View Hospital Association Project, 2.00%, Due 5/15/04 (j) |
605,000 | 606,646 | ||||
1,616,646 | ||||||
Connecticut 0.0% |
||||||
Connecticut HFA Housing Mortgage Finance Program, 7.30%, Due 11/15/03 |
135,000 | 135,238 | ||||
Florida 0.2% |
||||||
Broward County, Florida Resource Recovery Revenue Refunding - Wheelabrator South Broward Project, 5.00%, Due 12/01/03 |
2,850,000 | 2,856,641 | ||||
Volusia County, Florida EFA Revenue Refunding - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Project, 3.00%, Due 10/15/04 (j) |
1,250,000 | 1,273,075 | ||||
4,129,716 | ||||||
Illinois 1.5% |
||||||
Bridgeview, Illinois Tax Increment Revenue Refunding, 9.00%, Due 1/01/11 (Pre-Refunding at $102 on 1/01/04) |
$ | 1,010,000 | $ | 1,045,350 | ||
Chicago, Illinois Tax Increment - Sub-Central Loop Redevelopment Project, 6.35%, Due 12/01/03 |
1,100,000 | 1,103,454 | ||||
Cook County, Illinois GO Refunding, 5.00%, Due 11/15/03 (j) |
1,000,000 | 1,001,100 | ||||
Eureka, Illinois Educational Facilities Revenue - Eureka College Project, 5.95%, Due 1/01/19 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 1/01/04) |
3,330,000 | 3,335,028 | ||||
Grundy County, Morris, Illinois School District Number 54, 5.30%, Due 12/01/03 |
2,100,000 | 2,105,061 | ||||
Illinois DFA Revenue Refunding - Olin Corporation Project, 4.50%, Due 6/01/04 |
3,500,000 | 3,504,935 | ||||
Illinois Industrial PCFA Revenue - Olin Corporation Project, 6.875%, Due 3/01/04 |
1,600,000 | 1,625,104 | ||||
Kane, Cook and Du Page Counties, Illinois School District Number 46 Tax Anticipation Warrants, 2.25%, Due 11/28/03 |
11,000,000 | 11,009,240 | ||||
Lake County, Illinois Round Lake Community Unit School District Number 116 Tax Anticipation Warrants, 4.20%, Due 11/15/03 |
5,190,000 | 5,192,803 | ||||
29,922,075 | ||||||
Indiana 0.1% |
||||||
Gary, Indiana Sanitary District Refunding, 2.00%, Due 2/01/04 (j) |
400,000 | 400,420 | ||||
Lawrence, Indiana BAN, 3.00%, Due 7/01/04 |
1,425,000 | 1,429,588 | ||||
1,830,008 | ||||||
Iowa 0.0% |
||||||
Ames, Iowa Hospital Revenue Refunding - Mary Greeley Medical Center Project, 3.00%, Due 6/15/04 (j) |
355,000 | 359,114 | ||||
Oskaloosa, Iowa Community School District Local Option Sales and Services Tax Revenue, 2.00%, Due 7/01/04 (j) |
285,000 | 285,960 | ||||
645,074 | ||||||
Kansas 0.1% |
||||||
Kansas State Independent College Finance Authority RAN: |
||||||
3.30%, Due 5/01/04 |
800,000 | 803,903 | ||||
3.75%, Due 5/01/04 |
1,600,000 | 1,597,248 | ||||
2,401,151 | ||||||
Louisiana 0.0% |
||||||
Louisiana Agricultural Finance Authority Revenue - La Pacific Corporation Project, 5.20%, Due 5/01/04 (j) |
340,000 | 344,797 | ||||
Maryland 0.0% |
||||||
Maryland Master Lease, 3.635%, Due 1/01/04 (i) |
86,842 | 86,904 | ||||
Massachusetts 1.8% |
||||||
Brockton, Massachusetts Area Transit Authority RAN, 2.50%, Due 8/05/04 |
7,250,000 | 7,277,004 | ||||
Cape Ann, Massachusetts Transit Authority RAN, 1.75%, Due 7/16/04 |
1,469,000 | 1,469,837 | ||||
Cape Cod, Massachusetts Regional Transit Authority RAN, 2.00%, Due 7/29/04 |
6,657,000 | 6,674,774 | ||||
Massachusetts Health and EFA Revenue - Baritas Christi Obligation Project, 5.00%, Due 7/01/04 |
1,000,000 | 1,015,660 |
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Shares or Principal Amount |
Value (Note 2) | |||||
Pioneer Valley Transit Authority RAN, 2.40%, Due 8/06/04 |
$ | 20,100,000 | $ | 20,231,253 | ||
36,668,528 | ||||||
Minnesota 0.0% |
||||||
Minnesota Master Lease, 4.305%, Due 12/01/03 (i) |
34,609 | 34,626 | ||||
Mississippi 0.2% |
||||||
Jones County, Mississippi Hospital Revenue Refunding - South Central Regional Medical Center Project, 5.00%, Due 12/01/03 |
915,000 | 916,537 | ||||
Mississippi Higher Education Assistance Corporation Student Loan Revenue, 5.60%, Due 9/01/04 |
2,750,000 | 2,789,078 | ||||
3,705,615 | ||||||
Missouri 0.2% |
||||||
Missouri COP - Acute Care Psychiatric Hospital Project, 5.20%, Due 10/15/04 |
1,000,000 | 1,026,890 | ||||
Missouri Development Finance Board Infrastructure Facilities Revenue - Branson Project, 3.00%, Due 12/01/03 |
3,450,000 | 3,453,450 | ||||
4,480,340 | ||||||
New Hampshire 0.3% |
||||||
New Hampshire Health and EFA RAN: |
||||||
2.50%, Due 4/30/04 |
2,500,000 | 2,516,375 | ||||
Series C, 2.50%, Due 4/30/04 |
500,000 | 502,185 | ||||
Series F, 2.50%, Due 4/30/04 |
2,645,000 | 2,656,559 | ||||
3.00%, Due 4/30/04 |
1,600,000 | 1,610,928 | ||||
7,286,047 | ||||||
New Jersey 0.2% |
||||||
New Jersey Lease Revenue Master Lease Purchase, 5.137%, Due 6/01/04 |
3,732,834 | 3,741,382 | ||||
New York 1.5% |
||||||
Dutchess County, New York Industrial Development Agency Civic Facility Revenue Refunding - Marist College Project, 2.60%, Due 7/01/04 |
1,005,000 | 1,010,527 | ||||
Nassau County, New York GO, 7.00%, Due 3/01/04 |
1,950,000 | 1,983,638 | ||||
Nassau County, New York Industrial Development Agency Civic Facility Revenue - North Shore Health System Project, 4.30%, Due 11/01/03 |
630,000 | 630,000 | ||||
Spencer Van Etten Central School District BAN, 2.50%, Due 6/17/04 |
16,300,000 | 16,435,616 | ||||
Utica, New York City School District RAN, 2.00%, Due 6/25/04 |
10,000,000 | 10,020,600 | ||||
30,080,381 | ||||||
North Carolina 0.1% |
||||||
North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency Power System Revenue, 5.25%, Due 1/01/04 |
2,365,000 | 2,378,362 | ||||
Ohio 0.7% |
||||||
Beavercreek, Ohio City School District TAN, 3.25%, Due 12/01/03 |
2,015,000 | 2,017,257 | ||||
East Palestine, Ohio City School District BAN, 2.00%, Due 8/05/04 |
3,897,000 | 3,918,940 | ||||
Lorain, Ohio Street Improvement BAN, 2.75%, Due 4/01/04 |
3,625,000 | 3,635,512 | ||||
Monroe, Ohio BAN, 2.16%, Due 8/25/04 |
3,925,000 | 3,955,380 | ||||
Rickenbacker, Ohio Port Authority Capital Funding Revenue, 3.90%, Due 5/01/04 (j) |
$ | 300,000 | $ | 304,218 | ||
13,831,307 | ||||||
Pennsylvania 0.5% |
||||||
Haverford Township, Pennsylvania RAN, 1.60%, Due 12/26/03 |
1,000,000 | 1,000,280 | ||||
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania General Purpose Authority Revenue - KidsPeace Obligated Group Project, 5.50%, Due 11/01/03 |
2,360,000 | 2,360,000 | ||||
McKean County, Pennsylvania TRAN, 2.75%, Due 12/31/03 |
1,500,000 | 1,504,110 | ||||
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania IDA First Mortgage Revenue Refunding - The Meadowood Corporation Project, 5.15%, Due 12/01/03 |
390,000 | 389,750 | ||||
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Municipal Authority Equipment Revenue, 5.297%, Due 10/01/04 (j) |
3,008,389 | 3,026,199 | ||||
West Greene, Pennsylvania School District TRAN, 1.50%, Due 6/30/04 |
993,800 | 995,728 | ||||
9,276,067 | ||||||
Puerto Rico 0.0% |
||||||
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Tax-Exempt Lease Certificates, 5.35%, Due 7/15/04 (Defaulted Effective 9/03/03)(i) |
883,735 | 291,633 | ||||
South Carolina 0.1% |
||||||
South Carolina Ports Authority Ports Revenue, 7.60%, Due 7/01/04 |
1,380,000 | 1,435,324 | ||||
South Dakota 0.2% |
||||||
B-Y Water District BAN, 3.25%, Due 1/01/04 |
4,000,000 | 4,011,320 | ||||
South Dakota HDA Revenue, 2.00%, Due 11/01/03 (j) |
965,000 | 965,000 | ||||
4,976,320 | ||||||
Tennessee 1.8% |
||||||
Johnson City, Tennessee Health and Educational Facilities Board Hospital First Mortgage Revenue - Mountain States Project, 5.25%, Due 7/01/26 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 7/01/04) |
21,425,000 | 21,500,416 | ||||
Knox County, Tennessee IDB IDR - Spartan Fund Systems, Inc. Project, 7.50%, Due 12/01/12 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 12/01/03) (j) |
1,500,000 | 1,507,500 | ||||
Maryville, Tennessee IDB IDR - Spartan Food Systems, Inc. Project, 7.50%, Due 12/01/12 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 12/01/03) (j) |
1,500,000 | 1,506,450 | ||||
Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corporation Gas Revenue, 2.50%, Due 6/30/04 |
13,000,000 | 13,034,450 | ||||
37,548,816 | ||||||
Texas 0.2% |
||||||
Brazos, Texas Higher Education Authority, Inc. Student Loan Revenue Refunding, 5.70%, Due 6/01/04 |
795,000 | 805,661 | ||||
Falcons Lair, Texas Utility and Reclamation District COP, 6.25%, Due 10/15/04 (Defaulted Effective 4/15/03) (i) |
500,000 | 170,000 |
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SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES (continued) |
October 31, 2003 |
STRONG ULTRA SHORT-TERM MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND (continued)
Shares or Principal Amount |
Value (Note 2) | |||||
Harris County, Texas Health Facilities Development Corporation Hospital Revenue - Memorial Hospital System Project, 7.125%, Due 6/01/15 (Pre-Refunding at $100 on 6/01/04) |
$ | 2,720,000 | $ | 2,810,304 | ||
3,785,965 | ||||||
Vermont 0.1% |
||||||
Vermont Student Assistance Corporation Education Loan Revenue Refunding, 6.40%, Due 6/15/04 (j) |
1,415,000 | 1,435,914 | ||||
Virgin Islands 0.0% |
||||||
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority Revenue, 5.50%, Due 10/01/04 |
1,000,000 | 1,030,960 | ||||
Virginia 0.0% |
||||||
Arlington County, Virginia IDA Resource Recovery Revenue Refunding - Alexandria/Arlington Project, 5.25%, Due 1/01/04 (j) |
1,000,000 | 1,006,680 | ||||
Washington 0.3% |
||||||
Fife, Washington Local Improvement District BAN Number 98-2, 3.15%, Due 7/01/04 |
3,500,000 | 3,507,210 | ||||
Grant County, Washington Public Utility District Number 2 Priest Rapids Hydroelectric Development Second Series Revenue Refunding, 5.00%, Due 1/01/04 (j): |
||||||
Series A |
670,000 | 674,167 | ||||
Series B |
485,000 | 487,978 | ||||
Grant County, Washington Public Utility District Number 2 Wanapum Hydroelectric Development Second Series Revenue Refunding, 5.00%, Due 1/01/04 (j): |
||||||
Series A |
340,000 | 342,115 | ||||
Series B |
385,000 | 387,395 | ||||
5,398,865 | ||||||
Wisconsin 0.0% |
||||||
Milwaukee, Wisconsin Redevelopment Authority Lease Revenue - Pabst Theater Project, 3.50%, Due 9/01/04 |
280,000 | 285,272 | ||||
Total Municipal Bonds |
238,121,094 | |||||
Variable Rate Put Bonds (d) 50.4% |
||||||
Alabama 2.1% |
||||||
Birmingham, Alabama Baptist Medical Center Special Care Facilities Financing Authority Revenue - Baptist Health System Project, 3.50%, Due 11/15/16 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 7/01/04) |
16,500,000 | 16,500,000 | ||||
Jefferson County, Alabama Sewer Revenue Refunding (j): |
||||||
0.95%, Due 2/01/40 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/25/03) |
16,825,000 | 16,825,000 | ||||
0.95%, Due 2/01/42 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/14/03) |
3,050,000 | 3,050,000 | ||||
1.00%, Due 2/01/42 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/19/03) |
6,050,000 | 6,050,000 | ||||
Mobile, Alabama IDB PCR Refunding - International Paper Company Project, 2.70%, Due 12/01/11 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 12/01/03) |
1,500,000 | 1,499,295 | ||||
43,924,295 | ||||||
Arizona 1.4% |
||||||
Maricopa County Arizona Pollution Control Corporation PCR Refunding - Arizona Public Service Company Project: |
||||||
1.70%, Due 5/01/29 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 3/06/04) |
$ | 8,000,000 | $ | 7,999,360 | ||
Series D, 1.75%, Due 5/01/29 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 4/05/04) |
5,000,000 | 5,001,000 | ||||
Series E, 1.75%, Due 5/01/29 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 4/05/04) |
10,000,000 | 10,002,000 | ||||
Series F, 1.75%, Due 5/01/29 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 4/05/04) |
1,500,000 | 1,500,300 | ||||
Maricopa County, Arizona Pollution Control Corporation PCR Refunding - Palo Verde Project, 2.75%, Due 1/01/38 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 7/01/04) |
4,500,000 | 4,496,985 | ||||
28,999,645 | ||||||
California 3.4% |
||||||
California GO: |
||||||
1.45%, Due 6/01/08 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/09/03) |
11,735,000 | 11,735,000 | ||||
1.55%, Due 5/01/33 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/13/03) |
15,900,000 | 15,900,000 | ||||
California State Department of Water Resources Power Supply Revenue, 1.11%, Due 5/01/22 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/13/03) (j) |
19,300,000 | 19,300,000 | ||||
California Statewide Communities Development Authority COP (j): |
||||||
Eskaton Properties, Inc. Project, 1.85%, Due 5/15/29 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/13/03) (j) |
9,650,000 | 9,650,000 | ||||
Eskaton Properties, Inc. Project, 1.85%, Due 5/15/29 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/13/03) |
8,400,000 | 8,400,000 | ||||
Retirement Housing Foundation Project, 1.95%, Due 12/01/28 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 12/03/03) |
3,000,000 | 3,000,000 | ||||
Huntington Park, California Redevelopment Agency IDR - Huntington Park Project, 4.00%, Due 8/01/15 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reser Effective 2/01/04) (j) |
1,030,000 | 1,030,000 | ||||
Orange County, California Special Financing Authority Teeter Plan Revenue, 1.10%, Due 11/01/14 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/12/03) (j): |
||||||
Series D |
500,000 | 500,000 | ||||
Series E |
150,000 | 150,000 | ||||
69,665,000 | ||||||
Colorado 2.3% |
||||||
Colorado Health Facilities Authority Revenue EXTRAS - Baptist Home Association of the Rocky Mountains, Inc. Project, 7.50%, Due 8/15/27 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 8/15/04) |
3,000,000 | 2,999,940 | ||||
Denver, Colorado City and County MFHR Refunding - The Seasons Apartments Project, 2.70%, Due 10/15/08 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/13/03) |
27,600,000 | 28,126,056 | ||||
Garfield County, Colorado Hospital Revenue - Valley View Hospital Project, 1.10%, Due 5/15/33 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/14/03) (j) |
16,525,000 | 16,525,000 | ||||
47,650,996 |
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STRONG ULTRA SHORT-TERM MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND (continued)
Shares or Principal Amount |
Value (Note 2) | |||||
Connecticut 0.5% |
||||||
Connecticut State Health and Educational Facilities Authority Revenue - Greater Hartford YMCA Project, 1.10%, Due 7/01/32 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/13/03) (j) |
$ | 9,630,000 | $ | 9,630,000 | ||
Florida 0.6% |
||||||
Brevard County, Florida Health Facilities Authority Revenue Refunding - Retirement Housing Foundation Project, 1.95%, Due 12/01/28 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 12/03/03) (j) |
4,600,000 | 4,600,000 | ||||
Volusia County, Florida IDA Revenue Refunding, 1.95%, Due 12/01/28 Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 12/03/03) (j) |
8,250,000 | 8,250,000 | ||||
12,850,000 | ||||||
Georgia 1.9% |
||||||
Burke County, Georgia Development Authority PCR - Georgia Power Company Plant Vogtle Project: |
||||||
1.09%, Due 10/01/32 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/26/03) |
700,000 | 700,000 | ||||
1.15%, Due 10/01/32 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/28/03) |
11,100,000 | 11,100,000 | ||||
1.15%, Due 10/01/32 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 12/03/03) |
6,620,000 | 6,620,000 | ||||
Dahlonega, Georgia Downtown Development Authority Student Housing Revenue - North Georgia Student Housing Project, 1.15%, Due 6/01/28 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/13/03) (j) |
5,200,000 | 5,200,000 | ||||
Jefferson, Georgia Development Authority IDR - Sumitomo Plastics America, Inc. Project, 2.90%, Due 5/01/08 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/12/03) (j) |
5,000,000 | 5,000,000 | ||||
Marietta, Georgia Authority MFHR Refunding - Wood Knoll Project, 4.75%, Due 7/01/24 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 7/01/04) |
4,965,000 | 5,046,823 | ||||
Thomaston-Upson County, Georgia IDA IDR - Yamaha Music Manufacturing Project, 3.55%, Due 8/01/18 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/13/03) (j) |
5,000,000 | 5,000,000 | ||||
38,666,823 | ||||||
Illinois 5.4% |
||||||
Illinois DFA IDR - 164 North Wacker Drive Project, 1.25%, Due 12/01/15 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 12/01/03) (j) |
670,000 | 670,000 | ||||
Illinois DFA PCR Refunding - Illinois Power Company Project (j): |
||||||
1.50%, Due 11/01/28 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/11/03) |
61,785,000 | 61,785,000 | ||||
1.50%, Due 4/01/32 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/24/03) |
31,685,000 | 31,683,918 | ||||
1.55%, Due 3/01/17 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/11/03) |
15,375,000 | 15,375,000 | ||||
Salem, Illinois IDR - Americana Building Products Project, 2.30%, Due 4/01/17 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/13/03) (j) |
1,890,000 | 1,890,000 | ||||
111,403,918 | ||||||
Indiana 1.4% |
||||||
Anderson, Indiana MFHR - Cross Lakes Apartments Project, 5.50%, Due 7/01/33 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 11/01/03) |
$ | 8,080,000 | $ | 8,080,000 | ||
Clarksville Industry Revenue Refunding - Retirement Housing Foundation Project, 1.95%, Due 12/01/25 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 12/03/03) (j) |
4,300,000 | 4,300,000 | ||||
Indiana DFA Solid Waste Disposal Revenue - Waste Management, Inc. Project, 3.45%, Due 10/01/31 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 10/01/04) |
1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | ||||
Indianapolis, Indiana MFHR - Covered Bridge Project, 5.50%, Due 4/01/30 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 11/01/03) |
9,555,000 | 9,555,000 | ||||
Warrick County, Indiana PCR - Southern Indiana Gas and Electric Project, 4.30%, Due 7/01/15 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 7/01/04) |
5,025,000 | 5,141,379 | ||||
28,076,379 | ||||||
Kansas 0.3% |
||||||
La Cygne, Kansas Environmental Improvement Revenue Refunding - Kansas City Power and Light Company Project, 3.90%, Due 3/01/18 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 9/01/04) |
5,040,000 | 5,152,594 | ||||
Kentucky 0.5% |
||||||
Hopkinsville, Kentucky IDR - Douglas Autotech Corporation Project, 3.95%, Due 4/01/15 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/12/03) (j) |
6,900,000 | 6,900,000 | ||||
Kentucky EDFA Revenue Refunding - Retirement Housing Foundation Project, 1.95%, Due 12/01/28 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 12/03/03) (j) |
650,000 | 650,000 | ||||
Kentucky Rural Water Finance Corporation Public Project Revenue, 1.20%, Due 10/01/06 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 4/01/04) |
2,300,000 | 2,291,375 | ||||
9,841,375 | ||||||
Louisiana 3.1% |
||||||
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana Memorial Hospital Service District Hospital Revenue - Lake Charles Memorial Hospital Project, 2.30%, Due 12/01/18 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 12/03/03) (j) |
10,450,000 | 10,450,000 | ||||
Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority Revenue - Cospolich, Inc. Project, 1.51%, Due 4/01/24 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/12/03) (j) |
1,700,000 | 1,700,000 | ||||
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority MFHR Refunding - Whitten Foundation Project: |
||||||
2.25%, Due 8/01/32 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 11/30/03) |
35,000,000 | 35,000,000 | ||||
3.00%, Due 8/01/32 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/30/03) |
19,575,000 | 10,276,875 | ||||
West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana Industrial District Number 3 Revenue - The Dow Chemical Company Project, 1.41%, Due 12/01/24 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/03/03) |
6,400,000 | 6,400,000 | ||||
63,826,875 |
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SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES (continued) |
October 31, 2003 |
STRONG ULTRA SHORT-TERM MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND (continued)
Shares or Principal Amount |
Value (Note 2) | |||||
Maryland 0.4% |
||||||
Maryland Health and Higher EFA Revenue - Sheppard Pratt Project, 1.05%, Due 7/01/28 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/20/03) (j) |
$ | 8,500,000 | $ | 8,500,000 | ||
Massachusetts 1.8% |
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Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency Industrial Revenue - New England Milling Company Project, 2.75%, Due 4/01/10 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 12/01/03) (j) |
10,000,000 | 10,000,000 | ||||
Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company Power Supply System Revenue, 5.15%, Due 7/01/16 (Pre-Refunding at $100 on 7/01/04) (j) |
24,900,000 | 26,071,296 | ||||
36,071,296 | ||||||
Michigan 2.1% |
||||||
Grand Rapids, Charter Township, Michigan Economic Development Corporation Revenue - Porter Hills Obligation Group Project, 1.10%, Due 7/01/33 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/13/03) (j) |
33,100,000 | 33,100,000 | ||||
Lansing, Michigan Limited Obligation EDC IDR - Ashland Oil, Inc. Project, 2.56%, Due 12/01/03 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/09/03) |
1,400,000 | 1,400,000 | ||||
Michigan Strategic Fund, Ltd. Obligation Revenue Refunding - Porter Hills Project, 1.10%, Due 7/01/28 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/13/03) (j) |
8,025,000 | 8,025,000 | ||||
42,525,000 | ||||||
Minnesota 0.5% |
||||||
Burnsville, Minnesota Housing Revenue - Provence LLC Project, 1.30%, Due 1/01/45 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/09/03) (j) |
130,000 | 130,000 | ||||
Canby, Minnesota Community Hospital District Number 1 Revenue - Sioux Valley Hospitals & Health Project, 1.25%, Due 11/01/26 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/09/03) |
245,000 | 245,000 | ||||
Eagan, Minnesota MFHR, 1.11%, Due 12/01/29 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/09/03) (j) |
100,000 | 100,000 | ||||
Edina, Minnesota MFMR Refunding - Vernon Terrace Project, 1.75%, Due 7/01/25 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/13/03) |
5,625,000 | 5,625,000 | ||||
Faribault, Minnesota IDR - Apogee Enterprises, Inc. Project, 1.65%, Due 7/01/21 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/09/03) (j) |
165,000 | 165,000 | ||||
Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota Metropolitan Airports Commission Airport Revenue, 1.12%, Due 1/01/25 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/09/03) (j) |
100,000 | 100,000 | ||||
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, 1.10%, Due 1/01/09 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/09/03) |
65,000 | 65,000 | ||||
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency SFMR, 3.20%, Due 1/01/24 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 4/29/04) |
3,600,000 | 3,600,000 | ||||
10,030,000 | ||||||
Mississippi 1.6% |
||||||
Mississippi Business Finance Corporation PCR Refunding - Mississippi Power Company Project, 1.10%, Due 9/01/28 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/19/03) |
$ | 29,100,000 | $ | 29,100,000 | ||
Mississippi Business Finance Corporation Solid Waste Disposal Revenue - Waste Management Project, 4.65%, Due 3/01/27 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 3/01/04) |
3,000,000 | 3,015,270 | ||||
32,115,270 | ||||||
Missouri 3.4% |
||||||
Jefferson County, Missouri IDA Industrial Revenue Refunding - Festus Manor Nursing Home Project, 1.83%, Due 5/01/13 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/12/03) (j) |
1,220,000 | 1,220,000 | ||||
Missouri Environmental Improvement & Energy Resources Authority Environmental Improvement Revenue Refunding - Amerenue Project: |
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1.45%, Due 3/01/35 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/12/03) |
11,100,000 | 11,100,000 | ||||
1.55%, Due 3/01/35 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/14/03) |
9,075,000 | 9,075,000 | ||||
Missouri Environmental Improvement & Energy Resources Authority Environmental Improvement Revenue Refunding - Union Electric Company Project, 1.55%, Due 9/01/33 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/06/03): |
||||||
Series A |
22,250,000 | 22,250,000 | ||||
Series B |
12,100,000 | 12,100,000 | ||||
Series C |
10,500,000 | 10,500,000 | ||||
St. Louis, Missouri Port Authority IDR Refunding - Italgrani USA, Inc. Project, 1.45%, Due 6/01/06 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/12/03) (j) |
2,600,000 | 2,600,000 | ||||
68,845,000 | ||||||
Montana 0.3% |
||||||
Montana Board of Regents Higher Education Facilities Revenue Refunding, 0.90%, Due 11/15/16 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/20/03) (j) |
6,000,000 | 6,000,000 | ||||
New Hampshire 0.8% |
||||||
New Hampshire Business Finance Authority PCR Refunding - United Illuminating Company Project (Mandatory Put at $100 on 2/01/04): |
||||||
3.75%, Due 7/01/27 |
12,200,000 | 12,255,754 | ||||
4.55%, Due 7/01/27 |
5,000,000 | 5,029,800 | ||||
17,285,554 | ||||||
New Jersey 0.5% |
||||||
New Jersey EDA Senior Mortgage Revenue Refunding EXTRAS - Arbor Glen of Bridgewater Project, 5.375%, Due 5/15/32 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 5/15/04) |
11,000,000 | 10,971,840 | ||||
New Mexico 1.6% |
||||||
Farmington, New Mexico PCR Refunding - San Juan Project, 2.75%, Due 4/01/33 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 4/01/04) |
13,750,000 | 13,791,800 |
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Shares or Principal Amount |
Value (Note 2) | |||||
Pueblo of Sandia, New Mexico Revenue, 3.05%, Due 3/01/15 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/13/03) |
$ | 19,745,000 | $ | 19,745,000 | ||
33,536,800 | ||||||
New York 0.8% |
||||||
Amherst, New York Industrial Development Agency Revenue - Asbury Pointe, Inc. Project, 5.25%, Due 2/01/35 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 2/01/04) |
5,000,000 | 4,996,900 | ||||
New York Environmental Facilities Corporation Solid Waste Disposal Revenue - Waste Management Project, 4.00%, Due 5/01/12 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 5/01/04) |
3,000,000 | 3,014,400 | ||||
New York, New York Industrial Development Agency Civic Facility Revenue - Churchill School Center Project, 1.15%, Due 10/01/29 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/05/03) (j) |
8,100,000 | 8,100,000 | ||||
16,111,300 | ||||||
North Carolina 0.3% |
||||||
Martin County, North Carolina Industrial Facilities and PCFA Revenue Refunding - Weyerhaeuser Company Project, 3.00%, Due 6/01/21 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/09/03) |
4,000,000 | 4,000,000 | ||||
North Carolina Medical Care Commission Health Care Facilities First Mortgage Revenue - Carol Woods Project, 1.00%, Due 4/01/31 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/03/03) (j) |
2,960,000 | 2,960,000 | ||||
6,960,000 | ||||||
North Dakota 0.1% |
||||||
Underwood, North Dakota PCR: |
||||||
Cooperative Power Association Project, 0.95%, Due 8/01/08 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/19/03) |
900,000 | 900,000 | ||||
United Power Association Project, 1.13%, Due 8/01/08 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 12/03/03) |
900,000 | 900,000 | ||||
1,800,000 | ||||||
Ohio 0.2% |
||||||
Mentor, Ohio IDR - Arrow Machine Company, Ltd. Project, 2.43%, Due 5/01/18 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/09/03) (j) |
1,615,000 | 1,615,000 | ||||
Ohio Air Quality Development Authority PCR Refunding - Pennsylvania Power Company Project, 2.50%, Due 1/01/29 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 7/01/04) |
2,000,000 | 1,999,700 | ||||
3,614,700 | ||||||
Oregon 2.9% |
||||||
Clackamas County, Oregon Hospital Facility Authority Revenue - Providence Health Systems Project, 1.08%, Due 10/01/33 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/13/03) |
49,000,000 | 49,000,000 | ||||
Oregon EDR - Toyo Tanso USA, Inc. Project, 3.55%, Due 2/01/12 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/13/03) (j) |
3,000,000 | 3,000,000 | ||||
Port Morrow, Oregon PCR, 1.25%, Due 5/01/33 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/12/03) |
5,500,000 | 5,500,000 | ||||
Port of Portland, Oregon Terminal Facilities Revenue - Union Pacific Railroad Company Project, 3.00%, Due 12/01/06 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 12/01/03) |
$ | 1,500,000 | $ | 1,500,330 | ||
59,000,330 | ||||||
Pennsylvania 1.9% |
||||||
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Municipal Authority Revenue - LSN/TLS Obligated Group Project, 1.10%, Due 1/01/33 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/14/03) (j) |
29,910,000 | 29,910,000 | ||||
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania General Authority Revenue, 1.65%, Due 6/01/26 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 6/01/04) |
1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | ||||
Delaware Valley, Pennsylvania Regional Finance Authority Local Government Revenue, 1.00%, Due 8/01/18 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/19/03) (j) |
550,000 | 550,000 | ||||
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania IDA PCR Refunding - Peco Energy Company, 5.20%, Due 10/01/30 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 10/01/04) |
6,750,000 | 6,985,508 | ||||
38,445,508 | ||||||
Puerto Rico 1.3% |
||||||
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Department of Corrections Leases, 6.41%, Due 6/09/04 (Defaulted Effective 12/01/02) (i) |
495,404 | 492,981 | ||||
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Department of Family Services Leases, 6.41%, Due 8/02/04 (Defaulted Effective 8/01/03) (i) |
527,601 | 524,383 | ||||
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority Special Obligation, 1.70%, Due 10/01/40 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/12/03) |
26,715,000 | 26,715,000 | ||||
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Leases - Sugar Corporation Project, 6.43%, Due 11/30/04 (Defaulted Effective 10/28/03) (i) |
681,578 | 7 | ||||
27,732,371 | ||||||
South Carolina 0.7% |
||||||
Richland County, South Carolina IDR - Ashland Oil Project, 2.56%, Due 3/01/04 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/09/03) |
1,400,000 | 1,400,000 | ||||
York County, South Carolina PCR: |
||||||
1.00%, Due 9/15/24 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/26/03) |
100,000 | 100,000 | ||||
1.128%, Due 9/15/24 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 12/03/03) |
5,200,000 | 5,200,000 | ||||
York County, South Carolina PCR Refunding - Duke Power Company Project, 1.70%, Due 8/01/14 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/05/03) |
7,350,000 | 7,350,000 | ||||
14,050,000 | ||||||
South Dakota 0.5% |
||||||
Aberdeen, South Dakota EDR, 2.65%, Due 5/01/29 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 5/03/04) (j) |
2,725,000 | 2,725,000 | ||||
Sioux Falls, South Dakota EDR Refunding - City Centre Hotel Corporation Project, 7.00%, Due 11/01/16 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 12/01/03) |
6,999,721 | 6,999,721 | ||||
9,724,721 |
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October 31, 2003 |
STRONG ULTRA SHORT-TERM MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND (continued)
Shares or Amount |
Value (Note 2) |
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Tennessee 0.9% |
|||||||
Nashville and Davidson Counties, Tennessee Metropolitan Government Health and Educational Facilities Board Revenue Refunding - Timberlake Project, 1.10%, Due 8/15/32 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/12/03) (j) |
$ | 500,000 | $ | 500,000 | |||
Nashville and Davidson Counties, Tennessee Metropolitan Government IDB Revenue - Easter Seal Project, 2.25%, Due 8/01/19 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 1/31/04) (j) |
1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | |||||
Nashville and Davidson Counties, Tennessee Metropolitan Government IDR - Waste Management, Inc. Project, 4.10%, Due 8/01/31 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 8/01/04) |
3,500,000 | 3,527,020 | |||||
Shelby County, Tennessee Health, Educational and Housing Facilities Board Revenue Refunding - Arbors of Germantown Project, 4.75%, Due 7/01/24 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 7/01/04) |
12,800,000 | 13,010,048 | |||||
18,037,068 | |||||||
Texas 3.6% |
|||||||
Abilene, Texas Health Facilities Development Corporation Retirement Facilities Revenue EXTRAS - Sears Methodist Retirement System Obligated Group Project, 5.25%, Due 11/15/28 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 11/15/03) |
6,070,000 | 6,068,907 | |||||
Brazos River Authority PCR Refunding - TXU Electric Company Project, 4.25%, Due 5/01/33 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 11/01/03) |
13,500,000 | 13,500,000 | |||||
Brownsville, Texas Utility Systems Revenue, 1.10%, Due 9/01/27 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/12/03) (j) |
505,000 | 505,000 | |||||
Ivy Walk Apartments Trust Variable Rate Pass-Thru Certificates, 5.50%, Due 3/01/07 (Putable at $100 on 9/01/04) |
6,460,000 | 5,814,000 | |||||
Lubbock, Texas Health Facilities Development Corporation First Mortgage Revenue - Carillon, Inc. Project, 5.75%, Due 7/01/29 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 7/01/04) |
1,295,000 | 1,183,824 | |||||
Matagorda County, Texas Navigational District Number 1 PCR Refunding - Central Power & Light Company (Mandatory Put at $100 on 11/01/03): |
|||||||
3.75%, Due 5/01/30 |
20,790,000 | 20,790,000 | |||||
4.00%, Due 5/01/30 |
1,700,000 | 1,700,000 | |||||
Sabine River Authority PCR Refunding - TXU Energy Company Project, 4.00%, Due 5/01/28 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 11/01/03) |
10,280,000 | 10,280,000 | |||||
Tarrant County, Texas HFC MFHR - Windrush Project, 6.00%, Due 10/01/34 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 4/01/04) (i) |
3,780,000 | 3,780,000 | |||||
Texarkana, Texas HFC MFHR - Tanglewood Terrace Apartments Project, 2.00%, Due 6/01/29 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 6/01/04) (i) |
4,215,000 | 3,582,202 | |||||
Waller County, Texas IDC IDR - McKesson Water Products Projects, 2.13%, Due 10/30/26 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/12/03) |
$ | 6,000,000 | $ | 6,000,000 | |||
73,203,933 | |||||||
Washington 0.1% |
|||||||
Yakima, Washington Housing Authority Revenue - Klickitat Valley Hospital Project, 2.05%, Due 10/01/23 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/13/03) (j) |
3,215,000 | 3,215,000 | |||||
Wisconsin 0.2% |
|||||||
Delafield, Wisconsin Community Development Authority Revenue - University Lake School Project, 1.00%, Due 3/01/35 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/13/03) (j) |
1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | |||||
Green Bay, Brown County, Wisconsin Professional Football Stadium Revenue - Lambeau Field Renovation Project, 0.90%, Due 2/01/31 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/13/03) (j) |
200,000 | 200,000 | |||||
Milwaukee, Wisconsin Redevelopment Authority Revenue - Cathedral Place Parking Facility Project, 1.13%, Due 5/01/25 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/09/03) (j) |
4,000,000 | 4,000,000 | |||||
5,200,000 | |||||||
Wyoming 1.0% |
|||||||
Albany County, Wyoming PCR - Union Pacific Railroad Company Project, 3.00%, Due 12/01/15 (Mandatory Put at $100 on 12/01/03) |
850,000 | 850,187 | |||||
Converse County, Wyoming PCR Refunding, 2.10%, Due 7/01/06 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/09/03) |
10,000,000 | 10,000,000 | |||||
Gillette, Wyoming Environmental Improvement Revenue - Black Hills Power and Light Company Project, 2.95%, Due 6/01/24 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/09/03) |
2,855,000 | 2,855,000 | |||||
Sweetwater County, Wyoming PCR Refunding, 2.10%, Due 12/01/05 (Putable at $100 and Rate Reset Effective 11/09/03) |
6,305,000 | 6,305,000 | |||||
20,010,187 | |||||||
Total Variable Rate Put Bonds |
1,032,673,778 | ||||||
Municipal Money Market Funds 2.9% |
|||||||
Multiple States |
|||||||
Strong Municipal Money Market Fund (g) |
9,150,000 | 9,150,000 | |||||
Strong Tax-Free Money Fund (g) |
49,540,000 | 49,540,000 | |||||
58,690,000 | |||||||
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $1,337,253,428) |
1,329,484,872 | ||||||
Total Investments in Securities (Cost $2,051,368,998) 100.0% |
2,048,302,421 | ||||||
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net (0.0%) |
(171,562 | ) | |||||
Net Assets 100.0% |
$ | 2,048,130,859 | |||||
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STRONG ULTRA SHORT-TERM MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND (continued)
FUTURES
Expiration Date |
Underlying Face Amount at Value |
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | ||||||
Sold: |
||||||||
40 Two-Year U. S. Treasury Notes |
12/03 | $ | 8,578,750 | $ | 46,250 |
SWAPS
Open Swap contracts at October 31, 2003 consisted of the following:
Notional Amount |
Termination Date |
Interest/Index Sold |
Interest/Index Bought |
Unrealized Appreciation | ||||||
$70,000,000 |
10/08/05 | 1.686 | % | TBMA* Municipal Swap Index |
$ | 200,449 |
* | Trademark of the Bond Market Association |
STRONG FLORIDA MUNICIPAL MONEY MARKET FUND
Principal Amount |
Yield to Maturity |
Maturity Date (d) |
Amortized Cost (Note 2) |
|||||||||
Variable Rate Put Bonds 100.0% |
||||||||||||
Colorado 5.8% |
||||||||||||
Lakewood, Colorado IDR - Verden Associates-Holiday Inn Project (j) |
$ | 755,000 | 1.67 | % | 11/11/03 | $ | 755,000 | |||||
Florida 83.0% |
||||||||||||
Broward County, Florida HFA MFHR (j) |
350,000 | 1.08 | 11/11/03 | 350,000 | ||||||||
Broward County, Florida HFA Revenue - Sanctuary Cove Apartments Project (j) |
265,000 | 1.10 | 11/11/03 | 265,000 | ||||||||
Broward County, Florida Health Facilities Authority Revenue Refunding - John Knox Village Project (j) |
600,000 | 1.25 | 11/05/03 | 600,000 | ||||||||
Coconut Creek, Florida IDR - Elite Aluminum Corporation Project (j) |
1,500,000 | 1.15 | 11/11/03 | 1,500,000 | ||||||||
Escambia County, Florida HFA SFMR (j) |
950,000 | 1.15 | 11/11/03 | 950,000 | ||||||||
Florida Gulf Coast University Foundation, Inc. COP (j) |
150,000 | 1.15 | 11/11/03 | 150,000 | ||||||||
Florida HFA (j) |
200,000 | 1.16 | 11/11/03 | 200,000 | ||||||||
Florida HFC MFMR - Bridgewater Club Project (j) |
1,220,000 | 1.17 | 11/11/03 | 1,220,000 | ||||||||
Hillsborough County, Florida Aviation Authority Special Purpose Revenue Refunding - Delta Air Lines Project (j) |
855,000 | 1.13 | 11/11/03 | 855,000 | ||||||||
Hillsborough County, Florida IDA IDR - Seaboard Tampa Terminals Project (j) |
500,000 | 1.20 | 11/11/03 | 500,000 | ||||||||
Jacksonville, Florida Economic Development Commission IDR (j): |
||||||||||||
STI Project |
1,800,000 | 1.15 | 11/11/03 | 1,800,000 | ||||||||
Tremron Jacksonville Project |
1,210,000 | 1.30 | 11/11/03 | 1,210,000 | ||||||||
Martin County, Florida PCR Refunding - Florida Power & Light Company Project |
400,000 | 1.25 | 11/05/03 | 400,000 | ||||||||
Sarasota County, Florida Utility Systems Revenue (j) |
840,000 | 1.10 | 11/11/03 | 840,000 | ||||||||
10,840,000 | ||||||||||||
Illinois 8.9% |
||||||||||||
Lakemoor, Illinois MFHR (j) |
1,170,000 | 1.20 | 11/11/03 | 1,170,000 | ||||||||
Texas 2.3% |
||||||||||||
Katy, Texas Independent School District GO - School Building Project (j) |
300,000 | 1.35 | 4/01/04 | 300,000 | ||||||||
Total Variable Rate Put Bonds 100.0% |
13,065,000 | |||||||||||
Total Investments in Securities 100.0% |
13,065,000 | |||||||||||
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net (0.0%) |
(3,444 | ) | ||||||||||
Net Assets 100.0% |
$ | 13,061,556 | ||||||||||
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SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES (continued) |
October 31, 2003 |
Principal Amount |
Yield to Maturity |
Maturity Date (d) |
Amortized Cost (Note 2) | ||||||||
Commercial Paper 58.9% |
|||||||||||
Alaska HFC |
$ | 24,600,000 | 1.07 | % | 11/03/03 | $ | 24,598,538 | ||||
Alpine Securitization Corporation (b) (j) |
4,000,000 | 1.05 | 11/04/03 | 3,999,650 | |||||||
10,400,000 | 1.05 | 11/07/03 | 10,398,180 | ||||||||
9,000,000 | 1.05 | 12/03/03 | 8,991,600 | ||||||||
Atlantis One Funding Corporation (b) (j) |
1,965,000 | 1.05 | 11/04/03 | 1,964,828 | |||||||
18,600,000 | 1.05 | 11/13/03 | 18,593,490 | ||||||||
BP Trinidad and Tobago LLC (b) (j) |
5,000,000 | 1.07 | 11/25/03 | 4,996,433 | |||||||
Barton Capital Corporation (b) (j) |
13,000,000 | 1.04 | 11/10/03 | 12,996,620 | |||||||
1,900,000 | 1.05 | 11/04/03 | 1,899,834 | ||||||||
3,809,000 | 1.05 | 11/18/03 | 3,807,111 | ||||||||
4,535,000 | 1.05 | 12/12/03 | 4,529,577 | ||||||||
Beta Finance, Inc. (b) (j) |
7,000,000 | 1.04 | 11/14/03 | 6,997,371 | |||||||
Blue Ridge Asset Funding Corporation (b) (j) |
14,900,000 | 1.05 | 11/10/03 | 14,896,089 | |||||||
CBA Delaware Finance, Inc. (j) |
20,000,000 | 1.04 | 11/03/03 | 19,998,844 | |||||||
CC USA, Inc. (b) |
12,000,000 | 1.05 | 11/17/03 | 11,994,400 | |||||||
CXC, Inc. (b) (j) |
21,500,000 | 1.06 | 11/24/03 | 21,485,440 | |||||||
California PCFA Environmental Improvement Revenue (j) |
24,100,000 | 1.09 | 12/01/03 | 24,100,000 | |||||||
Compass Securitization LLC (b) (j) |
13,755,000 | 1.05 | 11/18/03 | 13,748,180 | |||||||
3,900,000 | 1.06 | 11/19/03 | 3,897,933 | ||||||||
1,055,000 | 1.06 | 12/01/03 | 1,054,068 | ||||||||
Danske Corporation, Series A (j) |
21,735,000 | 1.05 | 11/12/03 | 21,728,038 | |||||||
Delaware Funding Corporation (b) (j) |
23,000,000 | 1.05 | 11/18/03 | 22,988,596 | |||||||
Den Norske Bank |
23,000,000 | 1.05 | 12/02/03 | 22,979,204 | |||||||
Duke University |
5,000,000 | 1.06 | 11/14/03 | 4,998,086 | |||||||
5,750,000 | 1.07 | 11/03/03 | 5,749,658 | ||||||||
Eureka Securitization, Inc. (b) (j) |
5,000,000 | 1.05 | 11/03/03 | 4,999,708 | |||||||
18,000,000 | 1.06 | 12/01/03 | 17,984,150 | ||||||||
Fortis Finance NV (b) (j) |
14,049,000 | 1.04 | 11/06/03 | 14,046,971 | |||||||
5,076,000 | 1.04 | 11/18/03 | 5,073,507 | ||||||||
General Electric Capital Corporation |
2,200,000 | 1.05 | 11/13/03 | 2,199,230 | |||||||
Govco, Inc. (b) (j) |
6,000,000 | 1.05 | 12/03/03 | 5,994,400 | |||||||
18,000,000 | 1.06 | 11/06/03 | 17,997,350 | ||||||||
Gulf Coast IDA Environmental Facilities Revenue (j) |
2,500,000 | 1.08 | 11/06/03 | 2,500,000 | |||||||
10,000,000 | 1.10 | 11/03/03 | 10,000,000 | ||||||||
Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority PCR (j) |
24,100,000 | 1.08 | 11/06/03 | 24,100,000 | |||||||
KZH-KMS Corporation (b) (j) |
11,000,000 | 1.05 | 11/19/03 | 10,994,225 | |||||||
12,000,000 | 1.07 | 11/17/03 | 11,994,293 | ||||||||
Kitty Hawk Funding Corporation (b) (j) |
10,000,000 | 1.06 | 11/17/03 | 9,995,289 | |||||||
Lexington Parker Capital Corporation (b) |
4,600,000 | 1.07 | 11/06/03 | 4,599,316 | |||||||
Long Island College Hospital (j) |
10,000,000 | 1.10 | 11/12/03 | 9,996,639 | |||||||
Market Street Funding Corporation (b) (j) |
19,875,000 | 1.07 | 11/20/03 | 19,863,776 | |||||||
4,000,000 | 1.07 | 11/21/03 | 3,997,622 | ||||||||
Marshall & Ilsley Corporation |
7,000,000 | 1.05 | 11/25/03 | 6,995,100 | |||||||
5,200,000 | 1.06 | 12/01/03 | 5,195,407 | ||||||||
Morgan Stanley Capital I, Inc. |
5,000,000 | 1.04 | 11/05/03 | 4,999,422 | |||||||
Nationwide Building Society |
24,000,000 | 1.03 | 11/06/03 | 23,996,567 | |||||||
Nieuw Amsterdam Receivables Corporation (b) (j) |
10,000,000 | 1.06 | 11/17/03 | 9,995,289 | |||||||
7,000,000 | 1.06 | 11/18/03 | 6,996,496 | ||||||||
3,500,000 | 1.06 | 11/24/03 | 3,497,630 | ||||||||
2,800,000 | 1.07 | 11/06/03 | 2,799,584 | ||||||||
Nordea North America, Inc. (j) |
2,430,000 | 1.05 | 11/06/03 | 2,429,646 | |||||||
10,000,000 | 1.05 | 12/03/03 | 9,990,667 | ||||||||
Oakland-Alameda County, California Coliseum Authority Lease Revenue (j) |
24,700,000 | 1.12 | 11/03/03 | 24,700,000 | |||||||
24,200,000 | 1.13 | 12/01/03 | 24,200,000 | ||||||||
Old Line Funding Corporation (b) (j) |
1,640,000 | 1.05 | 11/12/03 | 1,639,474 | |||||||
2,800,000 | 1.05 | 11/20/03 | 2,798,448 | ||||||||
3,000,000 | 1.06 | 12/08/03 | 2,996,732 | ||||||||
Rabobank United States of America Financial Corporation |
2,250,000 | 1.05 | 11/28/03 | 2,248,228 | |||||||
Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
4,993,000 | 1.06 | 11/03/03 | 4,992,706 | |||||||
Sheffield Receivables Corporation (b) (j) |
4,000,000 | 1.04 | 11/13/03 | 3,998,613 | |||||||
1,150,000 | 1.05 | 11/10/03 | 1,149,698 | ||||||||
4,900,000 | 1.05 | 11/17/03 | 4,897,713 | ||||||||
13,410,000 | 1.05 | 11/21/03 | 13,402,177 |
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STRONG MONEY MARKET FUND (continued)
Principal Amount |
Yield to Maturity |
Maturity Date (d) |
Amortized Cost (Note 2) | ||||||||
Societe Generale North America, Inc. (j) |
$ | 4,100,000 | 1.03 | % | 11/05/03 | $ | 4,099,531 | ||||
Society of New York Hospital Fund, Inc. (j) |
6,360,000 | 1.11 | 11/12/03 | 6,357,843 | |||||||
Steamboat Funding Corporation (b) (j) |
2,900,000 | 1.05 | 11/10/03 | 2,899,239 | |||||||
2,800,000 | 1.06 | 11/04/03 | 2,799,753 | ||||||||
15,000,000 | 1.06 | 11/07/03 | 14,997,350 | ||||||||
Svenska Handelsbank, Inc. (j) |
24,100,000 | 1.05 | 12/02/03 | 24,078,210 | |||||||
Sydney Capital, Inc. (b) (j) |
24,000,000 | 1.06 | 11/07/03 | 23,995,760 | |||||||
Tasman Funding, Inc. (b) (j) |
3,660,000 | 1.06 | 11/06/03 | 3,659,461 | |||||||
1,630,000 | 1.06 | 11/17/03 | 1,629,225 | ||||||||
7,500,000 | 1.06 | 11/26/03 | 7,494,479 | ||||||||
1,771,000 | 1.07 | 11/10/03 | 1,770,526 | ||||||||
2,780,000 | 1.07 | 11/14/03 | 2,778,926 | ||||||||
5,742,000 | 1.07 | 11/18/03 | 5,739,099 | ||||||||
Three Pillars Funding Corporation (b) (j) |
23,900,000 | 1.07 | 11/17/03 | 23,888,634 | |||||||
Thunder Bay Funding, Inc. (b) (j) |
3,661,000 | 1.05 | 11/10/03 | 3,660,039 | |||||||
1,300,000 | 1.06 | 11/12/03 | 1,299,579 | ||||||||
3,127,000 | 1.06 | 11/14/03 | 3,125,803 | ||||||||
8,252,000 | 1.06 | 11/17/03 | 8,248,112 | ||||||||
3,838,000 | 1.06 | 11/20/03 | 3,835,863 | ||||||||
Ticonderoga Funding LLC (b) (j) |
5,300,000 | 1.05 | 12/04/03 | 5,294,899 | |||||||
Toyota Credit de Puerto Rico, Inc. |
7,600,000 | 1.05 | 11/10/03 | 7,598,005 | |||||||
13,214,000 | 1.06 | 11/07/03 | 13,211,666 | ||||||||
2,800,000 | 1.06 | 12/05/03 | 2,797,197 | ||||||||
Triple-A-One Funding Corporation (b) (j) |
9,000,000 | 1.05 | 11/05/03 | 8,998,950 | |||||||
5,000,000 | 1.05 | 11/10/03 | 4,998,687 | ||||||||
2,805,000 | 1.05 | 11/21/03 | 2,803,364 | ||||||||
2,300,000 | 1.06 | 11/07/03 | 2,299,595 | ||||||||
4,527,000 | 1.06 | 11/17/03 | 4,524,867 | ||||||||
Tulip Funding Corporation (b) (j) |
24,000,000 | 1.06 | 11/03/03 | 23,998,587 | |||||||
Variable Funding Capital Corporation (b) (j) |
9,400,000 | 1.05 | 11/04/03 | 9,399,177 | |||||||
Waterfront Funding Corporation (b) (j) |
17,000,000 | 1.06 | 11/17/03 | 16,991,960 | |||||||
Windmill Funding Corporation (b) (j) |
9,000,000 | 1.05 | 11/13/03 | 8,996,850 | |||||||
13,000,000 | 1.05 | 11/18/03 | 12,993,554 | ||||||||
Yorkshire Building Society |
5,000,000 | 1.06 | 11/10/03 | 4,998,675 | |||||||
10,000,000 | 1.06 | 11/21/03 | 9,994,111 | ||||||||
7,187,000 | 1.07 | 11/14/03 | 7,184,223 | ||||||||
Total Commercial Paper |
927,089,640 | ||||||||||
Taxable Variable Rate Put Bonds 22.8% |
|||||||||||
Alabama Incentives Financing Authority Special Obligation |
18,955,000 | 1.15 | 11/06/03 | 18,955,000 | |||||||
Alaska HFC |
25,100,000 | 1.10 | 11/06/03 | 25,100,000 | |||||||
Aurora, Kane & DuPage Counties, Illinois IDR |
3,885,000 | 1.52 | 11/06/03 | 3,885,000 | |||||||
Botsford General Hospital Revenue |
6,040,000 | 1.15 | 11/03/03 | 6,040,000 | |||||||
CEI Capital LLC |
3,705,000 | 1.12 | 11/06/03 | 3,705,000 | |||||||
Colorado HFA |
27,745,000 | 1.10 | 11/05/03 | 27,745,000 | |||||||
Concrete Company |
25,300,000 | 1.17 | 11/06/03 | 25,300,000 | |||||||
Convenience Holding Company LLC |
2,985,000 | 1.17 | 11/06/03 | 2,985,000 | |||||||
Cornerstone Funding Corporation I, Series 2001D |
5,592,000 | 1.18 | 11/06/03 | 5,592,000 | |||||||
Cornerstone Funding Corporation I, Series 2003D |
2,500,000 | 1.15 | 11/06/03 | 2,500,000 | |||||||
Delta Student Housing, Inc. Arkansas Student Housing Revenue - University of Arkansas Project |
5,170,000 | 1.17 | 11/06/03 | 5,170,000 | |||||||
Denver, Colorado City and County Airport Revenue Refunding |
2,500,000 | 1.10 | 11/05/03 | 2,500,000 | |||||||
Derry Township, Pennsylvania Industrial & CDA Facility Revenue - Giant Center Project |
17,365,000 | 1.17 | 11/06/03 | 17,365,000 | |||||||
ETC Holdings LLC |
5,500,000 | 1.15 | 11/03/03 | 5,500,000 | |||||||
Franklin Avenue Associates LP |
9,000,000 | 1.17 | 11/03/03 | 9,000,000 | |||||||
Geneva Building LLC/Madison Building LLC/Milwaukee Building LLC |
1,700,000 | 1.25 | 11/06/03 | 1,700,000 | |||||||
Headquarters Partnership, Ltd. |
7,590,000 | 1.15 | 11/06/03 | 7,590,000 | |||||||
Kings Glen Apartments LLC |
7,483,000 | 1.15 | 11/06/03 | 7,483,000 | |||||||
LP Pinewood SPV LLC (f) |
23,300,000 | 1.12 | 11/06/03 | 23,300,000 | |||||||
Los Angels, California Community Redevelopment Agency Refunding |
25,000,000 | 1.14 | 11/05/03 | 25,000,000 | |||||||
Mississippi Business Finance Corporation IDR - GE Plastics Project |
5,000,000 | 1.10 | 11/03/03 | 5,000,000 |
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SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES (continued) |
October 31, 2003 |
STRONG MONEY MARKET FUND (continued)
Principal Amount |
Yield to Maturity |
Maturity Date (d) |
Amortized Cost (Note 2) |
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Moondance Enterprises LP |
$ | 8,650,000 | 1.17 | % | 11/06/03 | $ | 8,650,000 | |||||
New Jersey EDA EDR - MSNBC/CNBC Project |
4,800,000 | 1.10 | 11/03/03 | 4,800,000 | ||||||||
Opelika, Alabama IDA IDR - Industrial Park Project |
6,605,000 | 1.21 | 11/06/03 | 6,605,000 | ||||||||
R.M. Greene, Inc. |
3,840,000 | 1.15 | 11/06/03 | 3,840,000 | ||||||||
Radiation Oncology Partners LLP |
4,815,000 | 1.15 | 11/06/03 | 4,815,000 | ||||||||
Sea Island Company & Sea Island Coastal Properties LLC |
10,000,000 | 1.17 | 11/06/03 | 10,000,000 | ||||||||
Sussex, Wisconsin IDR - Rotating Equipment Project |
1,540,000 | 1.25 | 11/06/03 | 1,540,000 | ||||||||
Thayer Properties LLC |
13,095,000 | 1.15 | 11/06/03 | 13,095,000 | ||||||||
Tifton Mall, Inc. |
7,120,000 | 1.15 | 11/06/03 | 7,120,000 | ||||||||
Todd Shopping Center LLC |
10,100,000 | 1.12 | 11/05/03 | 10,100,000 | ||||||||
Virginia Health Services, Inc. |
6,172,000 | 1.12 | 11/05/03 | 6,172,000 | ||||||||
WLB LLC |
12,000,000 | 1.15 | 11/06/03 | 12,000,000 | ||||||||
Wells Fargo Bank North America, Tranche #116 |
23,600,000 | 1.06 | 11/26/03 | 23,599,710 | ||||||||
Woodland Park Apartments LLC |
15,365,000 | 1.15 | 11/06/03 | 15,365,000 | ||||||||
Total Taxable Variable Rate Put Bonds |
359,116,710 | |||||||||||
United States Government & Agency Issues 20.1% |
||||||||||||
FHLMC Notes: |
||||||||||||
1.25%, Due 8/27/04 |
20,000,000 | 1.25 | 8/27/04 | 20,000,000 | ||||||||
1.40%, Due 11/03/04 |
10,000,000 | 1.40 | 11/03/04 | 10,000,000 | ||||||||
1.40%, Due 11/09/04 |
20,000,000 | 1.40 | 11/09/04 | 20,000,000 | ||||||||
1.45%, Due 9/14/04 |
15,000,000 | 1.45 | 9/14/04 | 15,000,000 | ||||||||
1.47%, Due 11/29/04 |
5,000,000 | 1.52 | 11/29/04 | 4,997,545 | ||||||||
1.50%, Due 11/16/04 |
10,000,000 | 1.50 | 11/16/04 | 10,000,000 | ||||||||
FNMA Notes: |
||||||||||||
1.03%, Due 7/26/04 |
45,000,000 | 1.03 | 7/26/04 | 45,000,000 | ||||||||
1.06%, Due 7/20/04 |
15,000,000 | 1.06 | 7/20/04 | 15,000,000 | ||||||||
1.18%, Due 7/27/04 |
15,000,000 | 1.18 | 7/27/04 | 15,000,000 | ||||||||
1.20%, Due 8/17/04 |
25,000,000 | 1.20 | 8/17/04 | 25,000,000 | ||||||||
1.25%, Due 8/27/04 |
25,000,000 | 1.25 | 8/27/04 | 24,999,746 | ||||||||
1.45%, Due 9/01/04 |
20,000,000 | 1.45 | 9/01/04 | 20,000,000 | ||||||||
1.50%, Due 9/24/04 |
5,000,000 | 1.50 | 9/24/04 | 5,000,000 | ||||||||
Federal Home Loan Bank Notes: |
||||||||||||
1.02%, Due 7/16/04 |
30,000,000 | 1.02 | 7/16/04 | 30,000,000 | ||||||||
1.08%, Due 7/16/04 |
30,000,000 | 1.08 | 7/16/04 | 30,000,000 | ||||||||
1.30%, Due 6/28/04 |
20,000,000 | 1.30 | 6/28/04 | 20,000,000 | ||||||||
1.52%, Due 11/26/04 |
7,000,000 | 1.52 | 11/26/04 | 7,000,000 | ||||||||
Total United States Government & Agency Issues |
316,997,291 | |||||||||||
Total Investments in Securities 101.8% |
1,603,203,641 | |||||||||||
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net (1.8%) |
(27,890,535 | ) | ||||||||||
Net Assets 100.0% |
$ | 1,575,313,106 | ||||||||||
STRONG MUNICIPAL MONEY MARKET FUND
Principal Amount |
Yield to Maturity |
Maturity Date (d) |
Amortized Cost (Note 2) | ||||||||
Municipal Bonds 15.0% |
|||||||||||
Alabama 0.4% |
|||||||||||
Decatur, Alabama IDR Solid Waste Disposal Revenue - Amoco Chemical Company Project (e) |
$ | 2,000,000 | 1.20 | % | 11/12/03 | $ | 2,000,000 | ||||
Mobile, Alabama IDB Revenue - Alabama Power Company Project (e) |
2,400,000 | 1.23 | 11/12/03 | 2,400,000 | |||||||
West Jefferson, Alabama, IDB PCR Refunding - Alabama Power Company Project (e) |
1,400,000 | 1.20 | 11/12/03 | 1,400,000 | |||||||
5,800,000 | |||||||||||
Alaska 0.0% |
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Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority, Lot 10 (e) (j) |
120,000 | 1.47 | 11/18/03 | 120,000 | |||||||
Arizona 0.3% |
|||||||||||
Phoenix, Arizona IDA MFHR (e) (i) (j) |
5,130,000 | 1.15 | 6/15/04 | 5,130,000 |
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STRONG MUNICIPAL MONEY MARKET FUND (continued)
Principal Amount |
Yield to Maturity |
Maturity Date (d) |
Amortized Cost (Note 2) | ||||||||
California 0.8% |
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California PCFA PCR Refunding - Pacific Gas & Electric Corporation Project (e) (j) |
$ | 1,800,000 | 1.18 | % | 11/12/03 | $ | 1,800,000 | ||||
San Diego, California Public Facilities Financing Authority Lease Revenue (e) (i) (j) |
10,000,000 | 1.05 | 6/02/04 | 10,000,000 | |||||||
11,800,000 | |||||||||||
Colorado 1.1% |
|||||||||||
El Paso County, Colorado SFMR Refunding (e) (j) |
17,440,000 | 1.12 | 2/25/04 | 17,440,000 | |||||||
Florida 0.5% |
|||||||||||
Escambia County, Florida Health Facilities Authority Health Facility Revenue Refunding (e) (j) |
7,500,000 | 1.30 | 11/12/03 | 7,500,000 | |||||||
Georgia 1.0% |
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Appling County, Georgia Development Authority PCR - Power Plant Hatch Project (e) |
1,500,000 | 1.20 | 11/12/03 | 1,500,000 | |||||||
Fulton County, Georgia Housing Authority MFHR Refunding - Orchard Spring Apartments Project (j) |
13,500,000 | 1.65 | 6/01/04 | 13,500,000 | |||||||
15,000,000 | |||||||||||
Indiana 0.6% |
|||||||||||
Whiting, Indiana Environmental Facilities Revenue Refunding - BP Products Project (e) |
9,940,000 | 1.20 | 11/12/03 | 9,940,000 | |||||||
Louisiana 1.6% |
|||||||||||
Iberville Parish, Louisiana Revenue Refunding - Dow Chemical Company Project (e) |
7,500,000 | 1.46 | 11/12/03 | 7,500,000 | |||||||
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana IDB IDR - Sara Lee Corporation Project (e) |
4,600,000 | 1.80 | 11/12/03 | 4,600,000 | |||||||
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Environmental Revenue Refunding - BP Exploration & Oil Project (e) |
12,300,000 | 1.20 | 11/12/03 | 12,300,000 | |||||||
24,400,000 | |||||||||||
Massachusetts 1.0% |
|||||||||||
Massachusetts 5.15% Municipal Wholesale Electric Company Power Supply System Revenue (Putable at $102 on 7/01/04) (j) |
15,000,000 | 1.20 | 7/01/04 | 15,691,309 | |||||||
Minnesota 4.1% |
|||||||||||
Ramsey County, Minnesota Housing and Redevelopment Authority MFHR - Gateway Apartments LP Project (e) (i) |
40,000,000 | 1.27 | 12/15/03 | 40,000,000 | |||||||
Rochester, Minnesota MFHR - Weatherstone Townhomes Apartments Project (e) (i) (j) |
20,000,000 | 1.30 | 12/01/03 | 20,000,000 | |||||||
Sherburne County, Minnesota Housing and Redevelopment Authority IDR - Apperts, Inc. Project (e) (j) |
3,640,000 | 1.65 | 11/12/03 | 3,640,000 | |||||||
63,640,000 | |||||||||||
Oregon 0.1% |
|||||||||||
Oregon EDR - SP Newsprint Company Project (e) (j) |
1,400,000 | 1.21 | 11/12/03 | 1,400,000 | |||||||
South Carolina 0.7% |
|||||||||||
Oconee County, South Carolina PCR (e) |
11,100,000 | 1.43 | 11/12/03 | 11,100,000 | |||||||
South Dakota 0.1% |
|||||||||||
Lawrence County, South Dakota Waste Disposal Revenue - Homestake Mining Project (e) (j) |
1,400,000 | 1.25 | 11/12/03 | 1,400,000 | |||||||
Tennessee 0.4% |
|||||||||||
Marion County, Tennessee Industrial Environmental Development Board EDR - Variform, Inc. Project (e) (j) |
7,000,000 | 1.25 | 2/01/04 | 7,000,000 | |||||||
Texas 0.1% |
|||||||||||
Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority, Texas Solid Waste Disposal Revenue (e) |
2,200,000 | 1.20 | 11/12/03 | 2,200,000 | |||||||
Virginia 2.0% |
|||||||||||
Richmond Virginia IDA Revenue - Cogentrix of Richmond, Inc. Project (e) (j): |
|||||||||||
Series 1990-A |
21,000,000 | 1.30 | 11/12/03 | 21,000,000 | |||||||
Series 1991-A |
10,000,000 | 1.30 | 11/12/03 | 10,000,000 | |||||||
Series 1991-B |
500,000 | 1.30 | 11/12/03 | 500,000 | |||||||
31,500,000 | |||||||||||
Wisconsin 0.2% |
|||||||||||
Ladysmith-Hawkins Wisconsin 1.44% School District TRAN |
3,000,000 | 1.38 | 9/30/04 | 3,001,615 | |||||||
Total Municipal Bonds |
234,062,924 | ||||||||||
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SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES (continued) |
October 31, 2003 |
STRONG MUNICIPAL MONEY MARKET FUND (continued)
Principal Amount |
Yield to Maturity |
Maturity Date (d) |
Amortized Cost (Note 2) | ||||||||
Variable Rate Put Bonds 85.0% |
|||||||||||
Alabama 4.6% |
|||||||||||
Alabama HFA MFHR - Lakeshore Crossing Apartments Project (j) |
$ | 8,710,000 | 1.45 | % | 11/18/03 | $ | 8,710,000 | ||||
Alabama HFA SFMR (j): |
|||||||||||
Series A |
17,805,000 | 1.35 | 11/18/03 | 17,805,000 | |||||||
Series C |
20,465,000 | 1.34 | 11/18/03 | 20,465,000 | |||||||
Alabama IDA IDR - Whitesell Project (j) |
2,825,000 | 1.35 | 11/18/03 | 2,825,000 | |||||||
Bridgeport, Alabama IDB IDR - Beaulieu Nylon, Inc. Project (j) |
10,000,000 | 1.30 | 11/18/03 | 10,000,000 | |||||||
Butler County, Alabama IDA IDR - Butler County Industry Project (j) |
970,000 | 1.41 | 11/18/03 | 970,000 | |||||||
Cullman County, Alabama Solid Waste Disposal Authority Revenue Refunding - Cullman Environmental Project (j) |
2,330,000 | 1.50 | 11/18/03 | 2,330,000 | |||||||
Florence, Alabama IDB IDR - Nichols Wire, Inc. Project (j) |
2,570,000 | 1.35 | 11/18/03 | 2,570,000 | |||||||
Haleyville, Alabama IDB IDR - Cusseta Wood Products, Inc. Project (j) |
310,000 | 1.31 | 11/18/03 | 310,000 | |||||||
Montgomery, Alabama IDB Revenue (j): |
|||||||||||
Asphalt Contractors, Inc. Project |
700,000 | 1.35 | 11/18/03 | 700,000 | |||||||
Norment Industries, Inc. Project |
1,540,000 | 1.31 | 11/18/03 | 1,540,000 | |||||||
Pell, Alabama IDB IDR - Kinder/Gorbel Project (j) |
890,000 | 1.36 | 11/18/03 | 890,000 | |||||||
Shelby County, Alabama Economic and IDA Revenue - MD Henry Company, Inc. Project (j) |
1,250,000 | 1.40 | 11/18/03 | 1,250,000 | |||||||
Tuscaloosa County, Alabama IDA IDR - Automotive Corridor Project (j) |
1,915,000 | 1.31 | 11/18/03 | 1,915,000 | |||||||
72,280,000 | |||||||||||
Alaska 0.1% |
|||||||||||
Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority, Lot 12 (j) |
1,050,000 | 1.47 | 11/18/03 | 1,050,000 | |||||||
Arizona 1.2% |
|||||||||||
First Matrix Charter School Trust Pass-Thru Certificates (j) |
17,079,000 | 1.55 | 11/18/03 | 17,079,000 | |||||||
Glendale, Arizona IDA IDR - Sto Corporation Project (j) |
1,700,000 | 2.45 | 12/01/03 | 1,700,000 | |||||||
18,779,000 | |||||||||||
Arkansas 1.3% |
|||||||||||
Arkansas DFA IDR - Universal Forest Products Project (j) |
1,180,000 | 1.30 | 11/18/03 | 1,180,000 | |||||||
Benton County, Arkansas Public Facilities Board MFHR - Rogers Commons Apartments Project (j) |
11,000,000 | 1.45 | 11/26/03 | 11,000,000 | |||||||
Clark County, Arkansas Solid Waste Disposal Revenue - Alcoa, Inc. Project |
3,750,000 | 1.55 | 11/18/03 | 3,750,000 | |||||||
Pulaski County, Arkansas Public Facilities Board MFHR Refunding - Riverdale Apartments Project (i) |
2,500,000 | 1.45 | 12/01/03 | 2,500,000 | |||||||
Trumann, Arkansas IDR - Roach Manufacturing Corporation Project (j) |
2,000,000 | 1.30 | 11/18/03 | 2,000,000 | |||||||
20,430,000 | |||||||||||
California 4.8% |
|||||||||||
California PCFA PCR Floating Rate Trust Receipts (j) |
49,900,000 | 1.80 | 11/18/03 | 49,900,000 | |||||||
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Multifamily Revenue (j) |
7,945,000 | 1.22 | 11/18/03 | 7,945,000 | |||||||
California Statewide Communities Development Corporate Revenue (j): |
|||||||||||
American Kleaner Project |
2,495,000 | 1.80 | 11/18/03 | 2,495,000 | |||||||
Chino Basin Municipal Water Project |
2,545,000 | 1.80 | 11/18/03 | 2,545,000 | |||||||
Karcher Property Project |
3,560,000 | 1.80 | 11/18/03 | 3,560,000 | |||||||
Glenn, California IDA IDR - Land O’ Lakes, Inc. Project (j) |
2,900,000 | 1.25 | 11/18/03 | 2,900,000 | |||||||
Los Angeles County, California IDA IDR - Goldberg & Solovy Foods, Inc. Project (j) |
2,400,000 | 2.55 | 11/18/03 | 2,400,000 | |||||||
Riverside County, California IDA IDR - Triple H Processors Project (j) |
1,800,000 | 1.70 | 11/18/03 | 1,800,000 | |||||||
San Marcos, California IDA IDR - Tri-M Company Project (j) |
845,000 | 1.82 | 11/18/03 | 845,000 | |||||||
74,390,000 | |||||||||||
Colorado 3.6% |
|||||||||||
Colorado HFA EDR (j): |
|||||||||||
Casa Rosa and Denver Gasket Project |
1,840,000 | 1.35 | 11/18/03 | 1,840,000 | |||||||
High Desert Properties Project |
2,740,000 | 1.40 | 11/18/03 | 2,740,000 | |||||||
National Bedding Company, Inc. Project |
2,500,000 | 1.31 | 11/18/03 | 2,500,000 | |||||||
Fort Collins, Colorado EDR Refunding - Comridge Project (j) |
2,485,000 | 1.25 | 11/18/03 | 2,485,000 | |||||||
Hudson, Colorado IDR (j) |
1,250,000 | 1.30 | 11/18/03 | 1,250,000 | |||||||
Lakewood, Colorado IDR - Verden Associates-Holiday Inn Project (j) |
2,390,000 | 1.67 | 11/18/03 | 2,390,000 | |||||||
Munimae Canterbury Trust Pass-Thru Certificates (j) |
12,330,000 | 1.45 | 11/18/03 | 12,330,000 | |||||||
Roaring Fork Municipal Products LLC |
30,035,000 | 1.25 | 11/18/03 | 30,035,000 | |||||||
Weld County, Colorado Revenue - MAK Group Project (j) |
1,205,000 | 1.40 | 11/18/03 | 1,205,000 | |||||||
56,775,000 |
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Principal Amount |
Yield to Maturity |
Maturity Date (d) |
Amortized Cost (Note 2) | ||||||||
Florida 2.4% |
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Broward County, Florida HFA Revenue - Sanctuary Cove Apartments Project (j) |
$ | 16,850,000 | 1.10 | % | 11/18/03 | $ | 16,850,000 | ||||
Florida HFA (j) |
1,300,000 | 1.16 | 11/18/03 | 1,300,000 | |||||||
Florida HFC MFMR (j): |
|||||||||||
Avalon Reserve Apartments Project |
7,500,000 | 1.09 | 11/18/03 | 7,500,000 | |||||||
Bridgewater Club Project |
290,000 | 1.17 | 11/18/03 | 290,000 | |||||||
Fort Lauderdale, Florida Health Care Facilities Revenue Refunding - Ann Storck Center, Inc. Project (j) |
1,125,000 | 1.25 | 11/18/03 | 1,125,000 | |||||||
Jacksonville, Florida Economic Development Commission IDR (j): |
|||||||||||
STI Project |
1,875,000 | 1.15 | 11/18/03 | 1,875,000 | |||||||
Tremron Jacksonville Project |
1,370,000 | 1.30 | 11/18/03 | 1,370,000 | |||||||
Revenue Bond Certificate Trust (j) |
6,530,000 | 1.30 | 3/04/04 | 6,530,000 | |||||||
36,840,000 | |||||||||||
Georgia 2.6% |
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Bulloch County, Georgia Development Authority Solid Waste Disposal Revenue - Apogee Enterprises, Inc. Project (j) |
5,400,000 | 1.29 | 11/18/03 | 5,400,000 | |||||||
Columbus, Georgia Development Authority Revenue Refunding - Jordan Company Project (j) |
830,000 | 1.36 | 11/18/03 | 830,000 | |||||||
Crisp County, Georgia Solid Waste Management Authority Revenue (j) |
28,995,000 | 1.52 | 11/18/03 | 28,995,000 | |||||||
Fulton County, Georgia Development Authority Revenue - Darby Printing Company Project (j) |
850,000 | 1.20 | 11/18/03 | 850,000 | |||||||
La Grange, Georgia Development Authority Revenue Refunding - Sara Lee Corporation Project |
4,000,000 | 1.55 | 11/18/03 | 4,000,000 | |||||||
Savannah, Georgia EDA IDR - Savannah Steel & Metal Company Project (j) |
945,000 | 1.60 | 11/18/03 | 945,000 | |||||||
41,020,000 | |||||||||||
Hawaii 1.0% |
|||||||||||
Hawaii Department of Budget and Finance Special Purpose Mortgage Revenue - Wailuku River Hydroelectric Project (j) |
15,674,000 | 2.15 | 11/18/03 | 15,674,000 | |||||||
Idaho 0.3% |
|||||||||||
Bonneville County, Idaho IDC IDR - Yellowstone Plastics Project (j) |
4,150,000 | 1.25 | 11/10/03 | 4,150,000 | |||||||
Illinois 2.6% |
|||||||||||
Aurora, Kane & DuPage Counties, Illinois IDR (j) |
1,070,000 | 1.37 | 11/18/03 | 1,070,000 | |||||||
Carol Stream, Illinois IDR - MI Enterprises Project (j) |
1,640,000 | 1.30 | 11/18/03 | 1,640,000 | |||||||
Chicago, Illinois IDR - Bullen Midwest, Inc. Project (j) |
1,475,000 | 1.25 | 11/18/03 | 1,475,000 | |||||||
Clinton, Illinois IDR - McElroy Metal Mill, Inc. Project (j) |
1,245,000 | 1.40 | 11/18/03 | 1,245,000 | |||||||
Clipper Brigantine Tax-Exempt Certificates Trust (j): |
|||||||||||
Series 2000-2 |
15,000 | 1.40 | 11/18/03 | 15,000 | |||||||
Series 2001-1 |
11,000 | 1.40 | 11/18/03 | 11,000 | |||||||
Geneva, Illinois IDR - Continental Envelope Project (j) |
2,485,000 | 1.30 | 11/18/03 | 2,485,000 | |||||||
Illinois DFA IDR (j): |
|||||||||||
Apogee Enterprises, Inc. Project |
1,000,000 | 1.29 | 11/18/03 | 1,000,000 | |||||||
Icon Metalcraft, Inc. Project |
1,640,000 | 1.30 | 11/18/03 | 1,640,000 | |||||||
Knead Dough Baking Company Project |
3,830,000 | 1.30 | 11/18/03 | 3,830,000 | |||||||
MCL, Inc. Project |
4,615,000 | 1.30 | 11/18/03 | 4,615,000 | |||||||
Illinois DFA Limited Obligation Revenue - Surgipath Medical Industries Project (j) |
1,500,000 | 1.25 | 11/18/03 | 1,500,000 | |||||||
Iroquois County, Illinois IDR - Swissland Packing Company Project (j) |
2,600,000 | 1.30 | 11/18/03 | 2,600,000 | |||||||
Lake County, Illinois IDR - Brown Paper Goods Project (j) |
3,225,000 | 1.41 | 11/18/03 | 3,225,000 | |||||||
Lakemoor, Illinois MFHR (j) |
200,000 | 1.20 | 11/18/03 | 200,000 | |||||||
Phoenix Realty Special Account MFHR - Brightons Mark Project (j) |
8,075,000 | 1.50 | 11/18/03 | 8,075,000 | |||||||
Springfield, Illinois Airport Authority Revenue - Allied-Signal, Inc. Project |
4,375,000 | 1.35 | 11/18/03 | 4,375,000 | |||||||
Woodridge, Illinois Industrial Revenue - McDavid Knee Guard Project (j) |
1,610,000 | 1.40 | 11/18/03 | 1,610,000 | |||||||
40,611,000 | |||||||||||
Indiana 2.3% |
|||||||||||
Brownsburg, Indiana EDR - Zanetis Enterprises Project (j) |
2,500,000 | 1.30 | 11/18/03 | 2,500,000 | |||||||
Connersville, Indiana EDR - Ohio Valley Aluminum Company Project (j) |
6,300,000 | 1.28 | 11/18/03 | 6,300,000 | |||||||
Indianapolis, Indiana Airport Authority Revenue (j) |
16,060,000 | 1.45 | 11/18/03 | 16,060,000 | |||||||
Indianapolis, Indiana Airport Facility Revenue (j) |
2,000,000 | 1.40 | 11/18/03 | 2,000,000 | |||||||
Indianapolis Industrial EDR - Roth Companies, Inc. Project (j) |
2,300,000 | 1.30 | 11/18/03 | 2,300,000 | |||||||
Shelbyville, Indiana EDR - AFR Properties and American Resources Projects (j) |
2,150,000 | 1.41 | 11/18/03 | 2,150,000 | |||||||
Westfield, Indiana EDR - Standard Locknut, Inc. Project (j) |
2,195,000 | 1.40 | 11/18/03 | 2,195,000 |
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Principal Amount |
Yield to Maturity |
Maturity Date (d) |
Amortized Cost (Note 2) | ||||||||
Westfield, Indiana IDR - Standard Locknut, Inc. Project (j) |
$ | 1,795,000 | 1.40 | % | 11/18/03 | $ | 1,795,000 | ||||
Winamac, Indiana EDR - Sunny Ridge Dairy LLC Project (j) |
1,000,000 | 1.35 | 11/18/03 | 1,000,000 | |||||||
36,300,000 | |||||||||||
Iowa 0.6% |
|||||||||||
Eldridge, Iowa IDR - American Finishing Resources, Inc. (j) |
1,515,000 | 1.46 | 11/18/03 | 1,515,000 | |||||||
Iowa Finance Authority IDR (j): |
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Dixie Bedding Company Project |
3,000,000 | 1.75 | 11/18/03 | 3,000,000 | |||||||
First Cooperative Association Project |
2,625,000 | 1.30 | 11/18/03 | 2,625,000 | |||||||
Scott County, Iowa Industrial Waste Revenue - Nichols Aluminum Project (j) |
2,200,000 | 1.30 | 11/18/03 | 2,200,000 | |||||||
9,340,000 | |||||||||||
Kansas 0.7% |
|||||||||||
Burlington, Kansas Environmental Improvement Revenue Refunding - Kansas City Power & Light Company Project |
7,500,000 | 2.25 | 9/01/04 | 7,500,000 | |||||||
Nemaha County, Kansas IDR - Midwest Ag Service LLC Project (j) |
3,600,000 | 1.30 | 11/18/03 | 3,600,000 | |||||||
11,100,000 | |||||||||||
Kentucky 6.1% |
|||||||||||
Bardstown, Kentucky IBR - Linpac Materials Handling Project (j) |
5,270,000 | 1.30 | 11/18/03 | 5,270,000 | |||||||
Boyd County, Kentucky Sewer & Solid Waste Revenue - Air Products and Chemicals Project |
5,000,000 | 1.25 | 11/18/03 | 5,000,000 | |||||||
Daviess County, Kentucky MFHR Refunding - Park Regency Apartments Project (j) |
4,155,000 | 1.25 | 11/18/03 | 4,155,000 | |||||||
Hancock County, Kentucky Solid Waste Disposal Revenue - NSA, Ltd. Project (j) |
7,815,000 | 1.40 | 11/18/03 | 7,815,000 | |||||||
Kentucky EDFA Revenue - Pooled Hospital Loan Program Project (j) |
60,385,000 | 1.33 | 11/18/03 | 60,385,000 | |||||||
Madisonville, Kentucky IBR - Period, Inc. Project (j) |
3,130,000 | 1.25 | 11/18/03 | 3,130,000 | |||||||
Somerset, Kentucky IBR - Tibbals Flooring Company Project (j) |
10,000,000 | 1.35 | 11/18/03 | 10,000,000 | |||||||
95,755,000 | |||||||||||
Louisiana 1.9% |
|||||||||||
Caddo-Bossier Parishes, Louisiana Port Commission Revenue - Shreveport Fabricators Project (j) |
1,350,000 | 1.51 | 11/18/03 | 1,350,000 | |||||||
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana Public Trust Authority Solid Waste Disposal Revenue - WPT Corporation Project (j) |
1,200,000 | 1.07 | 11/18/03 | 1,200,000 | |||||||
Lake Charles, Louisiana Harbor & Terminal District Revenue - Port Improvement (j) |
20,000,000 | 1.40 | 11/18/03 | 20,000,000 | |||||||
Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority Revenue (j): |
|||||||||||
Bioset Shreveport LLC Project |
6,145,000 | 1.45 | 11/18/03 | 6,145,000 | |||||||
Caddo-Bossier Parishes Project |
1,500,000 | 1.51 | 11/18/03 | 1,500,000 | |||||||
30,195,000 | |||||||||||
Maine 0.3% |
|||||||||||
Maine Finance Authority Revenue - William Arthur, Inc. Project (j): |
|||||||||||
Series 1997 |
1,500,000 | 1.40 | 11/18/03 | 1,500,000 | |||||||
Series 1998 |
3,500,000 | 1.40 | 11/18/03 | 3,500,000 | |||||||
5,000,000 | |||||||||||
Maryland 1.0% |
|||||||||||
Capital View II LP Tax-Exempt Bond Grantor Trust (i) (j) |
6,380,000 | 1.53 | 12/01/03 | 6,380,000 | |||||||
Maryland EDC IDR - Lenmar, Inc. Project (j) |
4,720,000 | 1.30 | 11/18/03 | 4,720,000 | |||||||
Washington County, Maryland EDR - Tandy Project |
5,100,000 | 1.95 | 11/18/03 | 5,100,000 | |||||||
16,200,000 | |||||||||||
Massachusetts 0.3% |
|||||||||||
Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency IDR (j): |
|||||||||||
Barker Steel Company Issue Project |
1,300,000 | 1.35 | 11/18/03 | 1,300,000 | |||||||
Portland Causeway Realty Trust |
2,600,000 | 1.10 | 11/18/03 | 2,600,000 | |||||||
3,900,000 | |||||||||||
Michigan 0.3% |
|||||||||||
Michigan Strategic Fund, Ltd. Obligation Revenue (j): |
|||||||||||
Drake Enterprises Project |
2,900,000 | 1.30 | 11/18/03 | 2,900,000 | |||||||
Midwest Kellering Company Project |
2,400,000 | 1.30 | 11/18/03 | 2,400,000 | |||||||
5,300,000 | |||||||||||
Minnesota 1.3% |
|||||||||||
Buffalo, Minnesota IDR - Ekon Powder Coating Project (j) |
1,930,000 | 1.40 | 11/18/03 | 1,930,000 | |||||||
East Grand Forks, Minnesota Solid Waste Disposal Revenue - American Crystal Sugar Company Project (j) |
5,750,000 | 1.35 | 11/18/03 | 5,750,000 | |||||||
Faribault, Minnesota IDR - Apogee Enterprises, Inc. Project (j) |
835,000 | 1.29 | 11/18/03 | 835,000 | |||||||
New Brighton, Minnesota IDR - Donatelle Holdings Project (j) |
2,200,000 | 1.40 | 11/18/03 | 2,200,000 | |||||||
Princeton, Minnesota IDR - Plastic Products Company, Inc. Project (j) |
400,000 | 1.40 | 11/18/03 | 400,000 | |||||||
Red Wing, Minnesota Port Authority IDR - DL Ricci Corporation Project (j) |
1,135,000 | 1.40 | 11/18/03 | 1,135,000 |
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Principal Amount |
Yield to Maturity |
Maturity Date (d) |
Amortized Cost (Note 2) | ||||||||
Rochester, Minnesota IDR Refunding - Seneca Foods Corporation Project (j) |
$ | 4,675,000 | 1.35 | % | 11/18/03 | $ | 4,675,000 | ||||
St. Paul, Minnesota Port IDR Revenue (j) |
3,255,000 | 1.40 | 11/18/03 | 3,255,000 | |||||||
20,180,000 | |||||||||||
Mississippi 2.3% |
|||||||||||
Jackson, Mississippi Housing Authority MFHR - Arbor Park Apartments Project (j) |
5,640,000 | 1.75 | 12/01/03 | 5,640,000 | |||||||
Mississippi Business Finance Corporation IDR - Polks Meat Products, Inc. |
3,200,000 | 1.41 | 11/18/03 | 3,200,000 | |||||||
Mississippi Business Finance Corporation Revenue (j): |
|||||||||||
ABT Company, Inc. Project |
1,000,000 | 1.25 | 11/18/03 | 1,000,000 | |||||||
Arch Aluminum & Glass Project |
1,370,000 | 1.30 | 11/18/03 | 1,370,000 | |||||||
Mississippi Regional Housing Authority Number II MFHR (j): |
|||||||||||
Laurel Park Apartments Project |
7,800,000 | 1.45 | 6/01/04 | 7,800,000 | |||||||
Terrace Park Apartments Project |
10,500,000 | 1.50 | 5/01/04 | 10,500,000 | |||||||
Mississippi Regional Housing Authority Number 8 MFHR - Magnolia Park Apartments Project (j) |
6,200,000 | 1.50 | 3/01/04 | 6,200,000 | |||||||
35,710,000 | |||||||||||
Missouri 1.3% |
|||||||||||
Hannibal, Missouri IDA Industrial Revenue - Buckhorn Rubber Products |
3,300,000 | 1.30 | 11/18/03 | 3,300,000 | |||||||
Missouri Development Finance Board IDR - MFA, Inc. Project (j): |
|||||||||||
Series A |
1,990,000 | 1.30 | 11/18/03 | 1,990,000 | |||||||
Series B |
265,000 | 1.30 | 11/18/03 | 265,000 | |||||||
St. Charles County, Missouri IDA IDR - Craftsmen Industries Project (j) |
5,960,000 | 1.35 | 11/18/03 | 5,960,000 | |||||||
St. Joseph, Missouri IDA IDR - Albaugh, Inc. Project (j) |
2,000,000 | 1.40 | 11/18/03 | 2,000,000 | |||||||
Springfield, Missouri IDA Revenue - DMP Properties LLC Project (j) |
2,210,000 | 1.30 | 11/18/03 | 2,210,000 | |||||||
Washington, Missouri IDA IDR - Clemco Industries Project (j) |
4,335,000 | 1.35 | 11/18/03 | 4,335,000 | |||||||
20,060,000 | |||||||||||
Nebraska 0.5% |
|||||||||||
Adams County, Nebraska IDR - Hastings EDC Project (j) |
1,660,000 | 1.40 | 11/18/03 | 1,660,000 | |||||||
Boone County, Nebraska IDR - Global Industries, Inc. Project (j) |
3,400,000 | 1.40 | 11/18/03 | 3,400,000 | |||||||
Hall County, Nebraska IDR (j) |
2,580,000 | 1.40 | 11/18/03 | 2,580,000 | |||||||
7,640,000 | |||||||||||
Nevada 1.9% |
|||||||||||
Sparks, Nevada EDR - RIX Industries Project (j) |
2,035,000 | 1.40 | 11/18/03 | 2,035,000 | |||||||
Washoe County, Nevada Water Facility Revenue (j) |
28,225,000 | 1.30 | 11/18/03 | 28,225,000 | |||||||
30,260,000 | |||||||||||
New Hampshire 0.1% |
|||||||||||
New Hampshire Business Finance Authority Industrial Facility Revenue - Nickerson Assembly Company Project (j) |
1,100,000 | 1.40 | 11/18/03 | 1,100,000 | |||||||
New Mexico 0.7% |
|||||||||||
New Mexico Housing Authority Region III MFHR (i) (j): |
|||||||||||
Enchanted Vista Apartments Project |
4,000,000 | 1.15 | 7/01/04 | 4,000,000 | |||||||
Vista Del Rio Apartments Project |
3,220,000 | 1.45 | 12/09/03 | 3,220,000 | |||||||
New Mexico Regional Housing Region II MFHR - San Clemente Apartments Project (j) |
3,200,000 | 1.45 | 12/09/03 | 3,200,000 | |||||||
10,420,000 | |||||||||||
New York 2.2% |
|||||||||||
New York Housing Finance Agency Revenue - Theatre Row TWR Project (j) |
9,800,000 | 1.25 | 11/18/03 | 9,800,000 | |||||||
New York Housing Finance Agency Revenue - 360 West 43rd Street Housing Project (j): |
|||||||||||
Series 2002 |
16,700,000 | 1.25 | 11/18/03 | 16,700,000 | |||||||
Series 2003 |
7,600,000 | 1.25 | 11/18/03 | 7,600,000 | |||||||
34,100,000 | |||||||||||
North Carolina 0.7% |
|||||||||||
Craven County, North Carolina Industrial Facilities and PCFA IDR - Wheatstone Corporation Project (j) |
2,360,000 | 1.60 | 11/18/03 | 2,360,000 | |||||||
Guilford County, North Carolina Industrial Facilities and PCFA Revenue - Crescent Sleep Products Project (j) |
5,900,000 | 1.75 | 11/18/03 | 5,900,000 | |||||||
Hoke County, North Carolina Industrial Facilities and PCFA IDR - Triangle Building Supply, Inc. Project (j) |
1,750,000 | 1.35 | 11/18/03 | 1,750,000 | |||||||
Wake County, North Carolina Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority Revenue - Carolina Power & Light Company Project (j) |
1,050,000 | 1.60 | 11/18/03 | 1,050,000 | |||||||
11,060,000 |
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SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES (continued) |
October 31, 2003 |
STRONG MUNICIPAL MONEY MARKET FUND (continued)
Principal Amount |
Yield to Maturity |
Maturity Date (d) |
Amortized Cost (Note 2) | ||||||||
North Dakota 0.2% |
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Traill County, North Dakota Solid Waste Disposal Revenue - American Crystal Sugar Company Project (j) |
$ | 3,580,000 | 1.35 | % | 11/18/03 | $ | 3,580,000 | ||||
Ohio 1.3% |
|||||||||||
Blue Bell Tax-Exempt Bond Grantor Trust (i) (j) |
1,213,130 | 1.48 | 11/03/03 | 1,213,130 | |||||||
Cuyahoga County, Ohio IDR - Edge Seal Technologies, Inc. and One Industry Drive, Inc. Projects (j) |
1,280,000 | 1.30 | 11/18/03 | 1,280,000 | |||||||
Franklin County, Ohio IDR - Lifeline Shelter System Project (j) |
1,495,000 | 1.46 | 11/18/03 | 1,495,000 | |||||||
Gallia County, Ohio IDR - Harsco Corporation Project |
3,500,000 | 3.05 | 11/18/03 | 3,500,000 | |||||||
Montgomery County, Ohio IDR - Kroger County Project (j) |
2,925,000 | 2.40 | 11/18/03 | 2,925,000 | |||||||
Ohio Air Quality Development Authority Revenue Refunding - Cincinnati Gas and Electric Project |
9,700,000 | 1.40 | 11/18/03 | 9,700,000 | |||||||
Summit County, Ohio IDR - LKL Properties, Inc. Project (j) |
485,000 | 3.30 | 11/18/03 | 485,000 | |||||||
20,598,130 | |||||||||||
Oklahoma 0.9% |
|||||||||||
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma EDA IDR - Paragon Films, Inc. Project (j) |
7,030,000 | 1.35 | 11/18/03 | 7,030,000 | |||||||
Optima, Oklahoma Municipal Authority Industrial Revenue (j) |
7,500,000 | 1.15 | 11/18/03 | 7,500,000 | |||||||
14,530,000 | |||||||||||
Oregon 0.5% |
|||||||||||
Oregon EDR - Toyo Tanso USA, Inc. Project (j) |
3,000,000 | 3.55 | 11/18/03 | 3,000,000 | |||||||
Washington County, Oregon Housing Authority MFHR - Cedar Mill Project (j) |
4,400,000 | 1.25 | 11/18/03 | 4,400,000 | |||||||
7,400,000 | |||||||||||
Pennsylvania 0.8% |
|||||||||||
Bucks County, Pennsylvania IDA Revenue - Oxford Falls Project (j) |
10,000,000 | 2.05 | 11/18/03 | 10,000,000 | |||||||
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Urban Redevelopment Authority - Wood Street Commons Project (j) |
1,845,000 | 2.25 | 11/18/03 | 1,845,000 | |||||||
11,845,000 | |||||||||||
South Carolina 1.2% |
|||||||||||
Charleston County, South Carolina Industrial Revenue - Tandy Corporation Project |
1,000,000 | 2.40 | 11/18/03 | 1,000,000 | |||||||
South Carolina Jobs EDA EDR (j): |
|||||||||||
Alexander Machinery, Inc. Project |
1,500,000 | 1.35 | 11/18/03 | 1,500,000 | |||||||
Carolina Cotton Works, Inc. Project |
1,700,000 | 1.29 | 11/18/03 | 1,700,000 | |||||||
Conco Medical Products Project |
6,300,000 | 1.25 | 11/18/03 | 6,300,000 | |||||||
F&S Realty LLC Project |
7,540,000 | 1.35 | 11/18/03 | 7,540,000 | |||||||
Sea Pro Boats, Inc. Project |
1,090,000 | 1.35 | 11/18/03 | 1,090,000 | |||||||
19,130,000 | |||||||||||
South Dakota 1.9% |
|||||||||||
Brookings, South Dakota IDR - Lomar Development Company Project (j) |
1,700,000 | 1.75 | 11/18/03 | 1,700,000 | |||||||
Hutchinson County, South Dakota IDR - Dakota Plains Ag Center LLC (j) |
1,000,000 | 1.30 | 11/18/03 | 1,000,000 | |||||||
South Dakota EDFA EDR - Vicom, Ltd. Project (j) |
1,255,000 | 1.35 | 11/18/03 | 1,255,000 | |||||||
South Dakota Health and EFA Revenue - Sioux Valley Hospitals and Health Project |
25,310,000 | 1.45 | 11/18/03 | 25,310,000 | |||||||
29,265,000 | |||||||||||
Tennessee 3.4% |
|||||||||||
Brownsville, Tennessee IDB IDR - Dynametal Technologies, Inc. Project (j) |
5,310,000 | 1.60 | 6/01/04 | 5,310,000 | |||||||
Carter County, Tennessee IDB MFHR Refunding - Willow Run Apartments Project (j) |
6,675,000 | 1.25 | 11/18/03 | 6,675,000 | |||||||
Coffee County, Tennessee Industrial Board, Inc. IDR - McKey Perforated Products Project (j) |
2,450,000 | 1.25 | 11/18/03 | 2,450,000 | |||||||
Cumberland County, Tennessee IDB Exempt Facilities Revenue - Fairfield Glade Community Club (j) |
6,800,000 | 1.35 | 11/18/03 | 6,800,000 | |||||||
Dickson, Tennessee Health, Educational and Housing Facilities Board MFHR - Autumn Park Apartments Project (j) |
5,000,000 | 1.41 | 11/18/03 | 5,000,000 | |||||||
Dover, Tennessee IDB Revenue - Nashville Wire Products Manufacturing Company Project (j) |
2,000,000 | 1.40 | 11/18/03 | 2,000,000 | |||||||
Hamilton County, Tennessee IDB IDR - Hamilton Plastics, Inc. Project (j) |
2,300,000 | 1.40 | 11/18/03 | 2,300,000 | |||||||
Jackson, Tennessee Health, Educational and Housing Facility Board MFHR - Park Ridge Apartments Project (j) |
5,000,000 | 1.31 | 11/18/03 | 5,000,000 | |||||||
Memphis-Shelby County, Tennessee IDB IDR Refunding - Techno Steel Corporation Project (j) |
3,125,000 | 1.35 | 11/18/03 | 3,125,000 | |||||||
Montgomery County, Tennessee IDB IDR - Nashville Wire Products Project (j) |
1,100,000 | 1.40 | 11/18/03 | 1,100,000 | |||||||
Nashville and Davidson Counties, Tennessee Metropolitan Government IDB Revenue - AWM Family LLC Project (j) |
3,200,000 | 1.20 | 11/18/03 | 3,200,000 | |||||||
Rutherford County, Tennessee IDB IDR (j): |
|||||||||||
Farmers Cooperative Project |
355,000 | 1.35 | 11/18/03 | 355,000 | |||||||
Tennessee Farmers Cooperative Project |
1,600,000 | 1.35 | 11/18/03 | 1,600,000 |
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Principal Amount |
Yield to Maturity |
Maturity Date (d) |
Amortized Cost (Note 2) | ||||||||
Wilson County, Tennessee Health and Educational Facilities Board Revenue - Forest View Apartments Project (j) |
$ | 7,445,000 | 1.35 | % | 11/18/03 | $ | 7,445,000 | ||||
52,360,000 | |||||||||||
Texas 6.6% |
|||||||||||
Bastrop County, Texas IDC Industrial Revenue - Biocrest Partners LP Project (j) |
5,620,000 | 1.70 | 11/18/03 | 5,620,000 | |||||||
Brazos River Authority, Texas PCR (j) |
15,000,000 | 1.55 | 11/18/03 | 15,000,000 | |||||||
Harris County, Texas Health Facilities Development Corporation Revenue (j): |
|||||||||||
Series PT 443 |
4,430,000 | 1.27 | 11/18/03 | 4,430,000 | |||||||
Series 6 |
1,830,000 | 1.40 | 11/18/03 | 1,830,000 | |||||||
Harris County, Texas IDC IDR - North American Galvanizing Project (j) |
3,825,000 | 1.30 | 11/18/03 | 3,825,000 | |||||||
Katy, Texas Independent School District GO - School Building Project (j) |
35,000,000 | 2.23 | 4/01/04 | 35,000,000 | |||||||
Montgomery County, Texas IDC IDR - Porous Media, Ltd. Project (j) |
2,700,000 | 1.30 | 11/18/03 | 2,700,000 | |||||||
Port Development Corporation Marine Terminal Revenue - Pasadena Terminal Company, Inc. Project (j) |
150,000 | 1.35 | 11/18/03 | 150,000 | |||||||
San Antonio, Texas HFC MFHR (j) |
6,425,000 | 1.23 | 11/18/03 | 6,425,000 | |||||||
Tarrant County, Texas HFA Revenue Floating Rate Trusts (i) (j) |
13,200,000 | 1.15 | 6/15/04 | 13,200,000 | |||||||
Texas Department of Housing MFHR (j) |
10,650,000 | 1.23 | 11/18/03 | 10,650,000 | |||||||
Waco, Texas IDC IDR - Chad A. Greif Trust Project (j) |
5,000,000 | 1.40 | 11/18/03 | 5,000,000 | |||||||
103,830,000 | |||||||||||
Utah 1.1% |
|||||||||||
Beaver County, Utah Environmental Facility Revenue - Biofuels Project (j): |
|||||||||||
Series A |
10,985,000 | 1.30 | 11/18/03 | 10,985,000 | |||||||
Series B |
3,465,000 | 1.65 | 11/18/03 | 3,465,000 | |||||||
Davis County, Utah Revenue (j) |
2,600,000 | 1.45 | 11/18/03 | 2,600,000 | |||||||
17,050,000 | |||||||||||
Virginia 0.4% |
|||||||||||
Portsmouth, Virginia IDA IDR - Brutus Enterprises Project (j) |
1,650,000 | 1.35 | 11/18/03 | 1,650,000 | |||||||
Virginia Beach, Virginia IDA Revenue - Management Services Group |
3,000,000 | 1.35 | 11/18/03 | 3,000,000 | |||||||
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority IDR - International Parkway Association Project (j) |
2,210,000 | 1.35 | 11/18/03 | 2,210,000 | |||||||
6,860,000 | |||||||||||
Washington 0.1% |
|||||||||||
Washington EDFA EDR - Art and Theresa Mensonides Project (j) |
2,020,000 | 1.35 | 11/18/03 | 2,020,000 | |||||||
Wisconsin 5.0% |
|||||||||||
Appleton, Wisconsin IDR - Graphic Communications Project (j) |
2,100,000 | 1.30 | 11/18/03 | 2,100,000 | |||||||
Ashland, Wisconsin IDR - Larson-Juhl US LLC Project (j) |
4,600,000 | 1.30 | 11/18/03 | 4,600,000 | |||||||
Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin IDR - Valley Packaging Supply Company |
2,090,000 | 1.25 | 11/18/03 | 2,090,000 | |||||||
Brokaw, Wisconsin Sewage and Solid Waste Revenue - Wausau Paper Mills Company Project (j) |
9,500,000 | 1.40 | 11/18/03 | 9,500,000 | |||||||
Caledonia, Wisconsin IDR - Quick Cable Corporation Project (j) |
2,745,000 | 1.30 | 11/18/03 | 2,745,000 | |||||||
Columbus, Wisconsin IDR - Maysteel Corporation Project (j) |
2,000,000 | 1.35 | 11/18/03 | 2,000,000 | |||||||
Combined Locks, Wisconsin IDR - Appleton Papers, Inc. Project (j) |
4,300,000 | 1.40 | 11/18/03 | 4,300,000 | |||||||
De Pere, Wisconsin IDR - Cleaning Systems, Inc. Project (j) |
2,875,000 | 1.40 | 11/18/03 | 2,875,000 | |||||||
Deerfield, Wisconsin IDR Refunding - Interpane Glass Company Project (j) |
1,600,000 | 1.36 | 11/18/03 | 1,600,000 | |||||||
Eagle, Wisconsin IDR - Generac Corporation Project (j) |
3,600,000 | 1.30 | 11/18/03 | 3,600,000 | |||||||
Eau Claire, Wisconsin IDR - Eau Claire Press Company Project (j) |
1,750,000 | 1.30 | 11/18/03 | 1,750,000 | |||||||
Franklin, Wisconsin IDR (j): |
|||||||||||
Howard Henz Company, Inc. Project |
1,880,000 | 1.36 | 11/18/03 | 1,880,000 | |||||||
Smyczek/ECS Project |
1,875,000 | 1.40 | 11/18/03 | 1,875,000 | |||||||
Germantown, Wisconsin IDR (j) |
1,400,000 | 1.30 | 11/18/03 | 1,400,000 | |||||||
Janesville, Wisconsin IDR Refunding - Seneca Foods Corporation Project (j) |
7,710,000 | 1.35 | 11/18/03 | 7,710,000 | |||||||
Ladysmith, Wisconsin Solid Waste Disposal Facility Revenue - CityForest Corporation Project (j) |
8,730,000 | 1.40 | 11/18/03 | 8,730,000 | |||||||
Middleton, Wisconsin IDR - Fristam Pumps, Inc. Project (j) |
1,645,000 | 1.25 | 11/18/03 | 1,645,000 | |||||||
Milwaukee, Wisconsin Redevelopment Authority Development Revenue Refunding - Helwig Carbon Products Project (j) |
3,500,000 | 1.25 | 11/18/03 | 3,500,000 | |||||||
Milwaukee, Wisconsin Redevelopment Authority IDR - Palermo Villa, Inc. Project (j) |
2,750,000 | 1.30 | 11/18/03 | 2,750,000 | |||||||
New London, Wisconsin IDR - Wohlt Cheese Corporation Project (j) |
3,670,000 | 1.25 | 11/18/03 | 3,670,000 | |||||||
Rhinelander, Wisconsin IDR - Superior Diesel Project (j) |
1,850,000 | 1.41 | 11/18/03 | 1,850,000 | |||||||
Sheboygan, Wisconsin IDR - Polyfab & Gill-Janssen Project (j) |
620,000 | 1.40 | 11/18/03 | 620,000 | |||||||
Wausau, Wisconsin IDR - Apogee Enterprises, Inc. Project (j) |
1,000,000 | 1.29 | 11/18/03 | 1,000,000 | |||||||
West Bend, Wisconsin IDR - BesTech Tool Corporation Project (j) |
1,415,000 | 1.30 | 11/18/03 | 1,415,000 |
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October 31, 2003 |
STRONG MUNICIPAL MONEY MARKET FUND (continued)
Principal Amount |
Yield to Maturity |
Maturity Date (d) |
Amortized Cost (Note 2) | ||||||||
Wisconsin Housing and EDA Business Development Revenue Refunding - National Bedding Project (j) |
$ | 2,710,000 | 1.35 | % | 11/18/03 | $ | 2,710,000 | ||||
77,915,000 | |||||||||||
Wyoming 0.1% |
|||||||||||
Green River, Wyoming PCR - Allied Corporation Project |
2,100,000 | 1.94 | 11/18/03 | 2,100,000 | |||||||
Multiple States 12.5% |
|||||||||||
Clipper Tax-Exempt Trust COP |
23,243,000 | 1.35 | 11/18/03 | 23,243,000 | |||||||
Clipper Tax-Exempt Trust COP |
79,602,000 | 1.40 | 11/18/03 | 79,602,000 | |||||||
Eastern States Tax-Exempt Mortgage Bond Trust (i) (j) |
3,580,000 | 5.19 | 3/01/04 | 3,580,000 | |||||||
Lehman Brothers, Inc. as Trustor Pooled Trust Receipts (j) |
33,115,000 | 1.45 | 11/18/03 | 33,115,000 | |||||||
Macon Trust Pooled Certificates |
36,955,000 | 1.30 | 11/18/03 | 36,955,000 | |||||||
Pitney Bowes Credit Corporation Leasetops Trusts Certificates (j) |
18,393,223 | 1.34 | 11/18/03 | 18,393,223 | |||||||
194,888,223 | |||||||||||
Total Variable Rate Put Bonds |
1,328,990,353 | ||||||||||
Total Investments in Securities 100.0% |
1,563,053,277 | ||||||||||
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net 0.0% |
280,036 | ||||||||||
Net Assets 100.0% |
$ | 1,563,333,313 | |||||||||
| |||||||||||
Principal Amount |
Yield to Maturity |
Maturity Date (d) |
Amortized Cost (Note 2) | ||||||||
Municipal Bonds 3.9% |
|||||||||||
Florida 0.1% |
|||||||||||
Orange County, Florida 5.00% Health Facilities Authority Revenue (j) |
$ | 250,000 | 1.46 | % | 11/15/03 | $ | 250,336 | ||||
Pinellas County, Florida 3.00% Capital Improvement Revenue (j) |
1,000,000 | 1.41 | 1/01/04 | 1,002,623 | |||||||
1,252,959 | |||||||||||
Massachusetts 0.8% |
|||||||||||
Massachusetts 5.15% Municipal Wholesale Electric Company Power Supply System Revenue (Putable at $102 on 7/01/04) (j) |
9,900,000 | 1.18 | 7/01/04 | 10,356,264 | |||||||
Missouri 0.1% |
|||||||||||
Missouri 2.25% Health and EFA Revenue RAN - Stephens College Project (j) |
1,000,000 | 1.75 | 4/23/04 | 1,002,336 | |||||||
Texas 2.1% |
|||||||||||
Texas 2.00% TRAN |
25,000,000 | 1.19 | 8/31/04 | 25,166,316 | |||||||
Wisconsin 0.8% |
|||||||||||
Glendale and River Hills Wisconsin 1.20% School District TRAN |
3,000,000 | 1.15 | 8/13/04 | 3,001,151 | |||||||
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin 1.35% Area School District TRAN |
6,300,000 | 1.30 | 9/23/04 | 6,302,765 | |||||||
9,303,916 | |||||||||||
Total Municipal Bonds |
47,081,791 | ||||||||||
Municipal Commercial Paper 0.6% |
|||||||||||
Illinois |
|||||||||||
Chicago, Illinois Gas Supply Revenue Refunding - Peoples Gas, Ltd. Project |
7,000,000 | 1.15 | 3/18/04 | 7,000,000 | |||||||
Total Municipal Commercial Paper |
7,000,000 | ||||||||||
Variable Rate Put Bonds 94.6% |
|||||||||||
Alabama 3.9% |
|||||||||||
Alabama HFA SFMR (j) |
280,000 | 1.35 | 11/18/03 | 280,000 | |||||||
Gadsden, Alabama IDB PCR Refunding - Alabama Power Company Project |
6,150,000 | 1.15 | 11/12/03 | 6,150,000 | |||||||
Jefferson County, Alabama Sewer Revenue Refunding (j) |
10,365,000 | 1.05 | 11/18/03 | 10,365,000 | |||||||
Montgomery, Alabama Downtown Redevelopment Authority Revenue - Southern Poverty Law Project |
15,000,000 | 1.21 | 11/18/03 | 15,000,000 | |||||||
West Jefferson, Alabama, IDB PCR Refunding - Alabama Power Company Project |
15,000,000 | 1.20 | 11/12/03 | 15,000,000 | |||||||
46,795,000 |
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Principal Amount |
Yield to Maturity |
Maturity Date (d) |
Amortized Cost (Note 2) | ||||||||
Alaska 3.5% |
|||||||||||
Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (j): |
|||||||||||
Lot 6 |
$ | 2,010,000 | 1.47 | % | 11/18/03 | $ | 2,010,000 | ||||
Lot 8 |
90,000 | 1.47 | 11/18/03 | 90,000 | |||||||
Lot 11 |
70,000 | 1.47 | 11/18/03 | 70,000 | |||||||
Valdez, Alaska Marine Terminal Revenue Refunding - BP Pipelines Project: |
|||||||||||
Series A |
19,700,000 | 1.15 | 11/12/03 | 19,700,000 | |||||||
Series B |
19,750,000 | 1.15 | 11/12/03 | 19,750,000 | |||||||
41,620,000 | |||||||||||
Arizona 0.3% |
|||||||||||
Phoenix, Arizona IDA MFHR (i) (j) |
3,545,000 | 1.15 | 6/15/04 | 3,545,000 | |||||||
California 7.7% |
|||||||||||
California Municipal Securities Trust Receipts GO (j) |
10,000,000 | 1.29 | 11/12/03 | 10,000,000 | |||||||
California PCFA PCR Refunding - Pacific Gas & Electric Corporation Project (j): |
|||||||||||
Series C |
4,000,000 | 1.18 | 11/12/03 | 4,000,000 | |||||||
Series E |
10,400,000 | 1.15 | 11/12/03 | 10,400,000 | |||||||
Series F |
25,400,000 | 1.15 | 11/12/03 | 25,400,000 | |||||||
Irvine, California Public Facilities and Infrastructure Authority Lease Revenue - Capital Improvements Projects (j) |
6,310,000 | 1.12 | 11/18/03 | 6,310,000 | |||||||
Lancaster, California Redevelopment Agency MFHR (j) |
11,000,000 | 1.10 | 11/24/03 | 11,000,000 | |||||||
Redondo Beach, California Public Financing Authority (j) |
4,385,000 | 1.05 | 11/18/03 | 4,385,000 | |||||||
San Diego, California Public Facilities Financing Authority Lease Revenue (i) (j): |
|||||||||||
Series B |
13,000,000 | 1.20 | 8/19/04 | 13,000,000 | |||||||
Series C |
6,000,000 | 1.05 | 6/02/04 | 6,000,000 | |||||||
Santa Clara County - El Camino, California Hospital District Hospital Facilities Authority Revenue - Valley Medical Center Project (j): |
|||||||||||
Series A |
1,338,000 | 1.08 | 11/18/03 | 1,338,000 | |||||||
Series B |
600,000 | 1.08 | 11/18/03 | 600,000 | |||||||
92,433,000 | |||||||||||
Colorado 5.6% |
|||||||||||
Aspen Valley Hospital District Revenue (j) |
4,750,000 | 1.25 | 11/18/03 | 4,750,000 | |||||||
Cherry Creek, Colorado South Metropolitan District Number 1 Refunding and Improvement (j) |
2,549,000 | 1.40 | 12/15/03 | 2,549,000 | |||||||
Colorado Department of Transportation Revenue (j) |
9,000,000 | 1.12 | 11/18/03 | 9,000,000 | |||||||
Denver, Colorado International Business Center Metropolitan District Number 1 Refunding and Improvement (j) |
|
8,095,000 |
1.45 |
|
11/18/03 |
|
8,095,000 | ||||
Park Creek, Colorado Metropolitan District Revenue (j) |
43,000,000 | 1.40 | 11/18/03 | 43,000,000 | |||||||
67,394,000 | |||||||||||
Connecticut 0.3% |
|||||||||||
Northeast Tax-Exempt Bond Grantor Trust Certificates (j) |
3,630,000 | 1.24 | 11/18/03 | 3,630,000 | |||||||
District of Columbia 0.2% |
|||||||||||
District of Columbia Tobacco Financing Corporation (j) |
2,845,000 | 1.31 | 11/18/03 | 2,845,000 | |||||||
Florida 9.3% |
|||||||||||
Alachua County, Florida Health Facilities Authority Revenue - Shands Teaching Hospital Project (j) |
17,700,000 | 1.16 | 11/12/03 | 17,700,000 | |||||||
Broward County, Florida HFA MFHR (j) |
7,105,000 | 1.08 | 11/18/03 | 7,105,000 | |||||||
Broward County, Florida Health Facilities Authority Revenue Refunding - John Knox Village Project (j) |
1,000,000 | 1.25 | 11/12/03 | 1,000,000 | |||||||
Capital Trust Agency (i) |
7,200,000 | 1.25 | 11/18/03 | 7,200,000 | |||||||
Collier County, Florida IDA Educational Facilities Revenue - Community School Naples, Inc. Project (j) |
3,850,000 | 1.05 | 11/18/03 | 3,850,000 | |||||||
Escambia County, Florida Health Facilities Authority Health Facility Revenue Refunding (j) |
|
3,820,000 |
1.30 |
|
11/12/03 |
|
3,820,000 | ||||
Florida Gulf Coast University of Florida COP (j) |
100,000 | 1.15 | 11/18/03 | 100,000 | |||||||
Florida Housing Finance Agency MFHR Refunding Monterey Lake Project (j) |
100,000 | 1.22 | 11/18/03 | 100,000 | |||||||
Hillsborough County, Florida Aviation Authority Special Purpose Revenue - Refunding - Delta Air Lines Project (j) |
1,495,000 | 1.13 | 11/18/03 | 1,495,000 |
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SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES (continued) |
October 31, 2003 |
STRONG TAX-FREE MONEY FUND (continued)
Principal Amount |
Yield to Maturity |
Maturity Date (d) |
Amortized Cost (Note 2) | ||||||||
Ithaka Partners II Trust Certificates (j) |
$ | 1,894,030 | 1.50 | % | 11/18/03 | $ | 1,894,030 | ||||
Jackson County, Florida PCR Refunding - Gulf Power Company Project |
1,500,000 | 1.21 | 11/12/03 | 1,500,000 | |||||||
Jacksonville, Florida Health Facilities Authority Health Facilities Revenue - Samuel C. Taylor Foundation Project (j) |
150,000 | 1.10 | 11/18/03 | 150,000 | |||||||
Jacksonville, Florida Health Facilities Authority Hospital Revenue (j) |
9,100,000 | 1.16 | 11/12/03 | 9,100,000 | |||||||
Lee County, Florida IDA Healthcare Facilities Revenue Refunding - Hope Hospice Project (j) |
8,400,000 | 1.05 | 11/18/03 | 8,400,000 | |||||||
Marion County, Florida Hospital District Revenue - Health System Improvement - Munroe Regional Health System Project (j) |
1,000,000 | 1.17 | 11/18/03 | 1,000,000 | |||||||
Nassau County, Florida PCR - Rayonier Project (j) |
435,000 | 1.03 | 11/18/03 | 435,000 | |||||||
Orange County, Florida Health Facilities Authority Revenue (j) |
8,380,000 | 1.05 | 11/18/03 | 8,380,000 | |||||||
Orange County, Florida IDA Revenue (j) |
500,000 | 1.05 | 11/18/03 | 500,000 | |||||||
Palm Beach County, Florida Health Facilities Authority Revenue - Bethesda Healthcare System Project (j) |
13,800,000 | 1.16 | 11/12/03 | 13,800,000 | |||||||
Saint Lucie County, Florida PCR |
19,645,000 | 1.18 | 11/12/03 | 19,645,000 | |||||||
Sarasota County, Florida Utility Systems Revenue (j) |
4,370,000 | 1.10 | 11/18/03 | 4,370,000 | |||||||
Volusia County, Florida HFA MFHR - Sun Pointe Apartments Project (j) |
175,000 | 1.10 | 11/18/03 | 175,000 | |||||||
111,719,030 | |||||||||||
Georgia 3.3% |
|||||||||||
Burke County, Georgia Development Authority PCR - Georgia Power Company Plant Vogtle Project |
12,455,000 | 1.16 | 11/12/03 | 12,455,000 | |||||||
Clayton County, Georgia Development Authority Special Facilities Revenue - Delta Air Lines Project (j) |
7,250,000 | 1.13 | 11/18/03 | 7,250,000 | |||||||
Putnam County, Georgia Development Authority PCR Georgia Power Company Plant Branch Project |
9,525,000 | 1.16 | 11/12/03 | 9,525,000 | |||||||
Rockdale County, Georgia Development Authority Multi-Family Revenue (j) |
7,285,000 | 1.25 | 11/18/03 | 7,285,000 | |||||||
Rome-Floyd County, Georgia Development Authority IDR Refunding - Kroger Company Project (j) |
3,500,000 | 1.20 | 11/18/03 | 3,500,000 | |||||||
40,015,000 | |||||||||||
Idaho 1.2% |
|||||||||||
Boise, Idaho Housing Authority MFHR Refunding - Civic Plaza Housing Project (j) |
2,500,000 | 1.13 | 11/18/03 | 2,500,000 | |||||||
Power County, Idaho PCR - FMC Corporation Project (j) |
11,400,000 | 1.20 | 11/12/03 | 11,400,000 | |||||||
13,900,000 | |||||||||||
Illinois 8.5% |
|||||||||||
Illinois DFA Revenue - Lyric Opera Chicago Project (j) |
20,000,000 | 1.05 | 11/18/03 | 20,000,000 | |||||||
Illinois EFA Revenue - Dominican University Project (j) |
11,000,000 | 1.05 | 11/18/03 | 11,000,000 | |||||||
Lakemoor, Illinois MFHR (j): |
|||||||||||
Series A |
34,490,000 | 1.20 | 11/18/03 | 34,490,000 | |||||||
Series B |
37,335,486 | 1.35 | 11/18/03 | 37,335,486 | |||||||
102,825,486 | |||||||||||
Indiana 0.9% |
|||||||||||
Indianapolis, Indiana Airport Facility Revenue (j): |
|||||||||||
Series C |
3,970,000 | 1.40 | 11/18/03 | 3,970,000 | |||||||
Series F |
7,000,000 | 1.40 | 11/18/03 | 7,000,000 | |||||||
10,970,000 | |||||||||||
Iowa 0.2% |
|||||||||||
Sheldon, Iowa Revenue - Sioux Valley Hospital and Health Project |
2,775,000 | 1.35 | 11/18/03 | 2,775,000 | |||||||
Kansas 0.6% |
|||||||||||
Burlington, Kansas Environmental Improvement Revenue Refunding - Kansas City Power & Light Company Project |
7,500,000 | 2.25 | 9/01/04 | 7,500,000 | |||||||
Louisiana 1.7% |
|||||||||||
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana Public Trust Authority Solid Waste Disposal Revenue - WPT Corporation Project (j) |
8,100,000 | 1.07 | 11/18/03 | 8,100,000 | |||||||
Louisiana Offshore Terminal Authority Deepwater Port Revenue Refunding - Loop LLC Project (j) |
12,450,000 | 1.16 | 11/12/03 | 12,450,000 | |||||||
20,550,000 | |||||||||||
Maine 0.6% |
|||||||||||
Maine Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Revenue (j) |
7,840,000 | 1.05 | 11/18/03 | 7,840,000 |
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STRONG TAX-FREE MONEY FUND (continued)
Principal Amount |
Yield to Maturity |
Maturity Date (d) |
Amortized Cost (Note 2) | ||||||||
Michigan 0.8% |
|||||||||||
Birmingham, Michigan EDC Revenue - Brown Street Project (j) |
$ | 830,000 | 1.35 | % | 11/18/03 | $ | 830,000 | ||||
Greater Detroit Resources Recovery Authority Revenue (j) |
4,620,000 | 1.11 | 11/18/03 | 4,620,000 | |||||||
Rochester, Michigan Community School District GO (j) |
3,745,000 | 1.11 | 11/18/03 | 3,745,000 | |||||||
9,195,000 | |||||||||||
Minnesota 1.6% |
|||||||||||
Burnsville, Minnesota Housing Revenue - Provence LLC Project (j) |
14,518,000 | 1.30 | 11/18/03 | 14,518,000 | |||||||
Canby, Minnesota Community Hospital District Number 1 Revenue - Sioux Valley Hospitals & Health Project |
3,225,000 | 1.35 | 11/18/03 | 3,225,000 | |||||||
Red Wing, Minnesota Housing and Redevelopment Authority Revenue YMCA Red Wing Project (j) |
1,200,000 | 1.35 | 11/18/03 | 1,200,000 | |||||||
18,943,000 | |||||||||||
Mississippi 0.1% |
|||||||||||
Jackson County, Mississippi Port Facility Revenue Refunding - Chevron USA, Inc. Project |
1,200,000 | 1.15 | 11/12/03 | 1,200,000 | |||||||
Missouri 0.7% |
|||||||||||
Lees Summit, Missouri MFHR (j) |
9,000,000 | 1.32 | 11/18/03 | 9,000,000 | |||||||
Montana 0.2% |
|||||||||||
Forsyth, Montana PCR Refunding - Pacificorp Project (j) |
2,000,000 | 1.20 | 11/12/03 | 2,000,000 | |||||||
Nebraska 1.0% |
|||||||||||
Buffalo County, Nebraska IDR - Agrex, Inc. Project (j) |
3,510,000 | 1.07 | 11/18/03 | 3,510,000 | |||||||
Lancaster County, Nebraska Hospital Authority Health Facilities Revenue - Immanuel Health System Project (j) |
3,585,000 | 1.15 | 11/12/03 | 3,585,000 | |||||||
Nuckolls County, Nebraska IDR - Agrex, Inc. Project (j) |
5,100,000 | 1.07 | 11/18/03 | 5,100,000 | |||||||
12,195,000 | |||||||||||
New York 5.2% |
|||||||||||
Long Island, New York Power Authority Electric Systems Revenue (j) |
12,250,000 | 1.08 | 11/18/03 | 12,250,000 | |||||||
Monroe County, New York Industrial Development Agency Revenue - Electronic Navigation Industries Project |
4,940,000 | 1.20 | 11/18/03 | 4,940,000 | |||||||
New York, New York GO (j) |
10,000,000 | 1.10 | 11/18/03 | 10,000,000 | |||||||
New York, New York Municipal Water Finance Authority Revenue (j) |
7,520,000 | 1.10 | 11/18/03 | 7,520,000 | |||||||
New York, New York Transitional Finance Authority Revenue |
7,195,000 | 1.09 | 11/18/03 | 7,195,000 | |||||||
Ontario County, New York Industrial Development Agency IDR Refunding - Seneca Foods Corporation Project (j) |
5,185,000 | 1.35 | 11/18/03 | 5,185,000 | |||||||
Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority Revenues (j) |
10,205,000 | 1.10 | 11/18/03 | 10,205,000 | |||||||
Wayne County, New York IDA IDR - Seneca Foods Corporation Project (j) |
5,060,000 | 1.35 | 11/18/03 | 5,060,000 | |||||||
62,355,000 | |||||||||||
Ohio 4.6% |
|||||||||||
Franklin County, Ohio Hospital Revenue (j) |
20,000,000 | 1.12 | 11/18/03 | 20,000,000 | |||||||
Hamilton County, Ohio Health Care Facilities Revenue - MLB Hilltop Health Facilities Project (j) |
7,080,000 | 1.35 | 11/18/03 | 7,080,000 | |||||||
Hamilton County, Ohio Hospital Facilities Revenue (j) |
11,330,000 | 1.12 | 1/08/04 | 11,330,000 | |||||||
Lawrence County, Ohio IDR Refunding - Kroger Company Project (j) |
3,500,000 | 1.20 | 11/18/03 | 3,500,000 | |||||||
Ohio Air Quality Development Authority Revenue Refunding - Cincinnati Gas and Electric Project |
8,000,000 | 1.30 | 11/18/03 | 8,000,000 | |||||||
Trumbull County, Ohio Health Care Facility Revenue Refunding - Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Project (j) |
5,000,000 | 1.20 | 11/12/03 | 5,000,000 | |||||||
54,910,000 | |||||||||||
Oklahoma 5.7% |
|||||||||||
Oklahoma HDA MFHR (j): |
|||||||||||
Series A |
25,000,000 | 1.23 | 11/18/03 | 25,000,000 | |||||||
Series B |
15,000,000 | 1.23 | 11/18/03 | 15,000,000 | |||||||
Tulsa County, Oklahoma Industrial Authority Revenue - First Mortgage Montercau Project (j) |
2,150,000 | 1.15 | 11/12/03 | 2,150,000 | |||||||
Tulsa, Oklahoma Industrial Authority Revenue: |
|||||||||||
St. Johns Physicians Project |
6,030,000 | 1.65 | 5/01/04 | 6,030,000 | |||||||
Series 2000, Tulsa County Housing Fund, Inc. Project (j) |
8,300,000 | 1.25 | 11/18/03 | 8,300,000 | |||||||
Series 2002, Tulsa County Housing Fund, Inc. Project (j) |
11,700,000 | 1.25 | 11/18/03 | 11,700,000 | |||||||
68,180,000 |
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October 31, 2003 |
STRONG TAX-FREE MONEY FUND (continued)
Principal Amount |
Yield to Maturity |
Maturity Date (d) |
Amortized Cost (Note 2) | ||||||||
Oregon 0.4% |
|||||||||||
Port Morrow, Oregon PCR (j) |
$ | 4,500,000 | 1.25 | % | 11/18/03 | $ | 4,500,000 | ||||
Pennsylvania 3.0% |
|||||||||||
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania IDA Health and Housing Facilities Revenue Refunding - Longwood Project (j) |
2,500,000 | 1.20 | 11/12/03 | 2,500,000 | |||||||
Butler County, Pennsylvania IDA Revenue - Concordia Lutheran Project (j): |
|||||||||||
Series A |
3,750,000 | 1.30 | 4/01/04 | 3,750,000 | |||||||
Series B |
4,000,000 | 1.10 | 8/01/04 | 4,000,000 | |||||||
College Township, Pennsylvania IDA IDR - Presbyterian Homes Project (j) |
615,000 | 2.30 | 12/01/03 | 615,000 | |||||||
North Pennsylvania Health, Hospital and Education Authority Hospital Revenue - Maple Village Project (j) |
7,515,000 | 1.30 | 11/18/03 | 7,515,000 | |||||||
Northeastern Pennsylvania Hospital and Education Authority Health Care Revenue - Wyoming Valley Health Care Project (j) |
10,000,000 | 1.15 | 11/18/03 | 10,000,000 | |||||||
Pennsylvania Higher EFA Revenue - Association of Independent Colleges and Universities Project (j) |
3,100,000 | 3.25 | 11/01/03 | 3,100,000 | |||||||
Union County, Pennsylvania Hospital Authority Revenue - Evangelical Community Hospital (j) |
5,000,000 | 1.30 | 2/01/04 | 5,000,000 | |||||||
36,480,000 | |||||||||||
Puerto Rico 1.0% |
|||||||||||
Puerto Rico Commonwealth GO (j) |
11,685,000 | 1.10 | 11/18/03 | 11,685,000 | |||||||
Rhode Island 0.2% |
|||||||||||
Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corporation Educational Institution Revenue - St. Mary Academy Project (j) |
2,390,000 | 1.20 | 11/12/03 | 2,390,000 | |||||||
South Carolina 0.5% |
|||||||||||
Oconee County, South Carolina PCR |
5,000,000 | 1.43 | 11/12/03 | 5,000,000 | |||||||
South Carolina Housing, Finance and Development Authority MFHR (j) |
1,120,000 | 1.18 | 11/18/03 | 1,120,000 | |||||||
6,120,000 | |||||||||||
South Dakota 1.8% |
|||||||||||
South Dakota Health and EFA Revenue - Sioux Valley Hospitals and Health Project: |
|||||||||||
Series 1997 |
12,750,000 | 1.35 | 11/18/03 | 12,750,000 | |||||||
Series 2000 |
4,705,000 | 1.35 | 11/18/03 | 4,705,000 | |||||||
Series 2001 |
3,975,000 | 1.30 | 11/18/03 | 3,975,000 | |||||||
21,430,000 | |||||||||||
Tennessee 3.7% |
|||||||||||
Clarksville, Tennessee Public Building Authority Revenue (j) |
7,805,000 | 1.15 | 11/12/03 | 7,805,000 | |||||||
Jackson, Tennessee Health, Educational and Housing Facility Board Revenue (j): |
|||||||||||
Union University Project |
3,600,000 | 1.25 | 11/18/03 | 3,600,000 | |||||||
Series 2001, University School of Jackson Project |
5,700,000 | 1.25 | 11/18/03 | 5,700,000 | |||||||
Series 2003, University School of Jackson Project |
5,315,000 | 1.25 | 11/18/03 | 5,315,000 | |||||||
Johnson City, Tennessee Health & Education Facilities Board Hospital Revenue (j) |
6,100,000 | 1.18 | 11/18/03 | 6,100,000 | |||||||
Kingsport, Tennessee Capital Outlay Notes |
4,000,000 | 1.75 | 2/01/04 | 4,000,000 | |||||||
Knox County, Tennessee Health, Educational and Housing Facilities Board Revenue - Holston Long Term Care Project (j) |
3,300,000 | 1.25 | 11/18/03 | 3,300,000 | |||||||
Montgomery County, Tennessee Public Building Authority Pooled Financing Revenue (j) |
4,200,000 | 1.15 | 11/12/03 | 4,200,000 | |||||||
Nashville and Davidson Counties, Tennessee Metropolitan Government IDB Revenue - Second Harvest Food Bank Project (j) |
4,005,000 | 1.25 | 11/18/03 | 4,005,000 | |||||||
44,025,000 | |||||||||||
Texas 6.2% |
|||||||||||
Angelina & Neches River Authority IDC Solid Waste Revenue (j): |
|||||||||||
Series C |
2,100,000 | 1.15 | 11/12/03 | 2,100,000 | |||||||
Series E |
2,750,000 | 1.15 | 11/12/03 | 2,750,000 | |||||||
Harris County, Texas Health Facilities Development Corporation Revenue (j): |
|||||||||||
Series 6 |
14,655,000 | 1.40 | 11/18/03 | 14,655,000 | |||||||
Series PA 549 |
8,995,000 | 1.27 | 11/18/03 | 8,995,000 | |||||||
Jewett, Texas EDC IDR - Nucor Corporation Project |
3,300,000 | 1.10 | 11/18/03 | 3,300,000 | |||||||
Katy, Texas Independent School District GO - School Building Project (j) |
14,700,000 | 1.35 | 4/01/04 | 14,700,000 | |||||||
Matagorda County, Texas Hospital District Revenue (j) |
4,100,000 | 1.07 | 11/18/03 | 4,100,000 |
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STRONG TAX-FREE MONEY FUND (continued)
Principal Amount |
Yield to Maturity |
Maturity Date (d) |
Amortized Cost (Note 2) | ||||||||
North Central Texas Health Facility Development Corporation Revenue |
$ | 6,010,000 | 1.27 | % | 11/18/03 | $ | 6,010,000 | ||||
Pasadena, Texas Independent School District Revenue (j) |
7,800,000 | 1.35 | 4/01/04 | 7,800,000 | |||||||
Port of Port Arthur, Texas Navigational District PCR Refunding - Texaco, Inc. Project |
10,100,000 | 1.15 | 11/12/03 | 10,100,000 | |||||||
74,510,000 | |||||||||||
Virginia 1.3% |
|||||||||||
Alexandria, Virginia Redevelopment and Housing Authority MFHR (j) |
15,320,000 | 1.25 | 10/07/04 | 15,320,000 | |||||||
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority Revenue Refunding - Virginia Foods Project (j) |
200,000 | 1.25 | 11/18/03 | 200,000 | |||||||
15,520,000 | |||||||||||
Washington 0.1% |
|||||||||||
Washington EDFA EDR - Darigold/Westfarm Foods Project (j) |
1,000,000 | 1.25 | 11/18/03 | 1,000,000 | |||||||
West Virginia 1.8% |
|||||||||||
Harrison County, West Virginia Board of Education MERLOT (j) |
14,545,000 | 1.32 | 11/18/03 | 14,545,000 | |||||||
Monongalia County, West Virginia Board of Education Revenue MERLOT (j) |
7,375,000 | 1.32 | 11/18/03 | 7,375,000 | |||||||
21,920,000 | |||||||||||
Wisconsin 0.9% |
|||||||||||
Badger Tobacco Asset Securitization Corporation Wisconsin Tobacco Settlement Revenue (j) |
7,015,000 | 1.26 | 11/18/03 | 7,015,000 | |||||||
Milwaukee, Wisconsin Redevelopment Authority Revenue - School Engineering Project (j) |
4,000,000 | 1.15 | 11/18/03 | 4,000,000 | |||||||
11,015,000 | |||||||||||
Wyoming 1.5% |
|||||||||||
Campbell County, Wyoming IDR - Powder Basin Properties Project (j) |
4,960,000 | 1.23 | 11/18/03 | 4,960,000 | |||||||
Green River, Wyoming PCR - Allied Corporation Project |
2,360,000 | 1.94 | 11/18/03 | 2,360,000 | |||||||
Sweetwater County, Wyoming PCR Refunding - Idaho Power Company Project |
11,100,000 | 1.30 | 11/18/03 | 11,100,000 | |||||||
18,420,000 | |||||||||||
Multiple States 4.5% |
|||||||||||
Clipper Brigantine Tax-Exempt Certificates Trust (j): |
|||||||||||
Series 2000 |
10,410,000 | 1.40 | 11/18/03 | 10,410,000 | |||||||
Series 2001 |
5,079,000 | 1.40 | 11/18/03 | 5,079,000 | |||||||
Clipper Tax-Exempt Certificates Trust, Series 2003-5 |
20,000,000 | 1.25 | 11/18/03 | 20,000,000 | |||||||
MBIA Capital Corporation Tax-Exempt Grantor Trust (j) |
6,600,000 | 1.20 | 11/18/03 | 6,600,000 | |||||||
Municipal Mortgage and Equity LLC MFHR (j) |
6,000,000 | 1.18 | 11/18/03 | 6,000,000 | |||||||
Puttable Floating Option Tax-Exempt Receipts (j) |
5,485,000 | 1.25 | 11/18/03 | 5,485,000 | |||||||
53,574,000 | |||||||||||
Total Variable Rate Put Bonds |
1,136,923,516 | ||||||||||
Total Investments in Securities 99.1% |
1,191,005,307 | ||||||||||
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net 0.9% |
10,563,982 | ||||||||||
Net Assets 100.0% |
$ | 1,201,569,289 | |||||||||
LEGEND
(a) | Short-term investments include any security which has a maturity of less than one year and investments in money market funds. |
(b) | Restricted security. |
(c) | All or a portion of security pledged to cover margin requirements for futures contracts. |
(d) | Maturity date represents actual maturity or the longer of the next put date or interest adjustment date. For U.S. Government Agency Securities, maturity date represents actual maturity or the next interest adjustment date. |
(e) | Variable rate security. |
(f) | All or a portion of security is when-issued. |
(g) | Affiliated issuer (See Note 9 of Notes to Financial Statements) |
(h) | See Note 2(J) of Notes to Financial Statements. |
(i) | Illiquid security. |
(j) | Security backed by credit enhancement in the form of a letter of credit and/or insurance. |
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
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SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES (continued) |
October 31, 2003 |
ABBREVIATIONS
The following is a list of abbreviations that may be used in the Schedules of Investments in Securities:
BAN |
— Bond Anticipation Notes | |
BP |
— Basis Points | |
CDA |
— Commercial Development Authority | |
CDR |
— Commercial Development Revenue | |
COP |
— Certificates of Participation | |
DFA |
— Development Finance Authority | |
EDA |
— Economic Development Authority | |
EDC |
— Economic Development Corporation | |
EDFA |
— Economic Development Finance Authority | |
EDR |
— Economic Development Revenue | |
EFA |
— Educational Facilities Authority | |
EXTRAS |
— Extendable Rate Adjustable Securities | |
GO |
— General Obligation | |
HDA |
— Housing Development Authority | |
HDC |
— Housing Development Corporation | |
HFA |
— Housing Finance Authority | |
HFC |
— Housing Finance Corporation | |
IBA |
— Industrial Building Authority | |
IBR |
— Industrial Building Revenue | |
IDA |
— Industrial Development Authority | |
IDB |
— Industrial Development Board | |
IDC |
— Industrial Development Corporation | |
IDFA |
— Industrial Development Finance Authority | |
IDR |
— Industrial Development Revenue | |
IFA |
— Investment Finance Authority | |
MERLOT |
— Municipal Exempt Receipt - Liquidity Optional Tender | |
MFHR |
— Multi-Family Housing Revenue | |
MFMR |
— Multi-Family Mortgage Revenue | |
PCFA |
— Pollution Control Financing Authority | |
PCR |
— Pollution Control Revenue | |
RAN |
— Revenue Anticipation Notes | |
SFHR |
— Single Family Housing Revenue | |
SFMR |
— Single Family Mortgage Revenue | |
TAN |
— Tax Anticipation Notes | |
TRAN |
— Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
October 31, 2003
(In Thousands, Except As Noted) | |||
Strong Heritage Money Fund | |||
Assets: |
|||
Investments in Securities, at Amortized Cost |
$ | 1,002,373 | |
Interest Receivable |
894 | ||
Other Assets |
160 | ||
Total Assets |
1,003,427 | ||
Liabilities: |
|||
Payable for Securities Purchased |
20,197 | ||
Payable for Fund Shares Redeemed |
98 | ||
Dividends Payable |
624 | ||
Accrued Operating Expenses and Other Liabilities |
123 | ||
Total Liabilities |
21,042 | ||
Net Assets |
$ | 982,385 | |
Net Assets Consist of: |
|||
Investor Class ($ and shares in full) |
|||
Capital Stock (Par Value and Paid-in Capital) |
$ | 706,439,906 | |
Capital Shares Outstanding (Unlimited Number Authorized) |
706,439,906 | ||
Net Asset Value Per Share |
$ | 1.00 | |
Institutional Class ($ and shares in full) |
|||
Capital Stock (Par Value and Paid-in Capital) |
$ | 263,512,721 | |
Capital Shares Outstanding (Unlimited Number Authorized) |
263,512,721 | ||
Net Asset Value Per Share |
$ | 1.00 | |
Advisor Class ($ and shares in full) |
|||
Capital Stock (Par Value and Paid-in Capital) |
$ | 12,432,389 | |
Capital Shares Outstanding (Unlimited Number Authorized) |
12,432,389 | ||
Net Asset Value Per Share |
$ | 1.00 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)
October 31, 2003
(In Thousands, Except As Noted) | ||||||||
Strong Ultra Short-Term Income Fund |
Strong Ultra Short-Term Municipal Income Fund |
|||||||
Assets: |
||||||||
Investments in Securities, at Value |
||||||||
Unaffiliated Issuers (Cost of $2,446,992 and $1,992,679, respectively) |
$ | 2,437,681 | $ | 1,989,612 | ||||
Affiliated Issuers (Cost of $0 and $58,690, respectively) |
— | 58,690 | ||||||
Receivable for Securities Sold |
4,687 | 27,236 | ||||||
Receivable for Fund Shares Sold |
1,130 | 1,719 | ||||||
Interest and Dividends Receivable |
26,458 | 18,128 | ||||||
Other Assets |
151 | 466 | ||||||
Total Assets |
2,470,107 | 2,095,851 | ||||||
Liabilities: |
||||||||
Payable for Securities Purchased |
72,431 | 39,241 | ||||||
Payable for Fund Shares Redeemed |
28,624 | 4,639 | ||||||
Payable Upon Return of Securities on Loan |
8,205 | — | ||||||
Dividends Payable |
6,483 | 3,709 | ||||||
Variation Margin Payable |
183 | 4 | ||||||
Accrued Operating Expenses and Other Liabilities |
455 | 127 | ||||||
Total Liabilities |
116,381 | 47,720 | ||||||
Net Assets |
$ | 2,353,726 | $ | 2,048,131 | ||||
Net Assets Consist of: |
||||||||
Capital Stock (Par Value and Paid-in Capital) |
$ | 2,604,009 | $ | 2,102,401 | ||||
Undistributed Net Investment Income (Loss) |
— | — | ||||||
Undistributed Net Realized Gain (Loss) |
(238,698 | ) | (51,450 | ) | ||||
Net Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) |
(11,585 | ) | (2,820 | ) | ||||
Net Assets |
$ | 2,353,726 | $ | 2,048,131 | ||||
Investor Class ($ and shares in full) |
||||||||
Net Assets |
$ | 1,994,266,489 | $ | 1,401,081,562 | ||||
Capital Shares Outstanding (Unlimited Number Authorized) |
213,574,868 | 287,650,833 | ||||||
Net Asset Value Per Share |
$ | 9.34 | $ | 4.87 | ||||
Institutional Class ($ and shares in full) |
||||||||
Net Assets |
$ | 213,690,462 | $ | 577,522,455 | ||||
Capital Shares Outstanding (Unlimited Number Authorized) |
22,896,511 | 118,594,881 | ||||||
Net Asset Value Per Share |
$ | 9.33 | $ | 4.87 | ||||
Advisor Class ($ and shares in full) |
||||||||
Net Assets |
$ | 145,769,222 | $ | 69,526,842 | ||||
Capital Shares Outstanding (Unlimited Number Authorized) |
15,618,224 | 14,275,564 | ||||||
Net Asset Value Per Share |
$ | 9.33 | $ | 4.87 | ||||
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)
October 31, 2003
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amount) | ||||||||||||
Strong Florida Municipal Money Market Fund |
Strong Money Market Fund |
Strong Municipal Money Market Fund |
Strong Tax-Free Money Fund | |||||||||
(Note 1) | ||||||||||||
Assets: |
||||||||||||
Investments in Securities, at Amortized Cost |
$ | 13,065 | $ | 1,603,203 | $ | 1,563,053 | $ | 1,191,005 | ||||
Receivable for Securities Sold |
— | — | — | 16,000 | ||||||||
Receivable for Fund Shares Sold |
— | 9 | — | 300 | ||||||||
Interest Receivable |
14 | 1,486 | 3,081 | 2,451 | ||||||||
Other Assets |
12 | 69 | 119 | 80 | ||||||||
Total Assets |
13,091 | 1,604,767 | 1,566,253 | 1,209,836 | ||||||||
Liabilities: |
||||||||||||
Payable for Securities Purchased |
— | 27,798 | 440 | 6,031 | ||||||||
Payable for Fund Shares Redeemed |
— | 304 | 361 | 1,211 | ||||||||
Dividends Payable |
7 | 626 | 1,018 | 863 | ||||||||
Cash Overdraft Liability |
8 | — | 948 | 112 | ||||||||
Accrued Operating Expenses and Other Liabilities |
14 | 726 | 153 | 50 | ||||||||
Total Liabilities |
29 | 29,454 | 2,920 | 8,267 | ||||||||
Net Assets |
$ | 13,062 | $ | 1,575,313 | $ | 1,563,333 | $ | 1,201,569 | ||||
Net Assets Consist of: |
||||||||||||
Capital Stock (Par Value and Paid-in Capital) |
$ | 13,062 | $ | 1,575,313 | $ | 1,563,333 | $ | 1,201,569 | ||||
Capital Shares Outstanding (Unlimited Number Authorized) |
13,062 | 1,575,313 | 1,563,333 | 1,201,569 | ||||||||
Net Asset Value Per Share |
$ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | ||||
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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For the Year Ended October 31, 2003
(In Thousands) | ||||
Strong Heritage Money Fund |
||||
Interest Income |
$ | 23,329 | ||
Expenses (Note 4): |
||||
Investment Advisory Fees |
2,531 | |||
Administrative Fees |
3,357 | |||
Custodian Fees |
115 | |||
Shareholder Servicing Costs |
582 | |||
12b-1 Fees |
31 | |||
Other |
614 | |||
Total Expenses before Expense Offsets |
7,230 | |||
Expense Offsets |
(2,295 | ) | ||
Expenses, Net |
4,935 | |||
Net Investment Income (Loss) and Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations |
$ | 18,394 | ||
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)
For the Year Ended October 31, 2003
(In Thousands) | ||||||||
Strong Ultra Short-Term Income Fund |
Strong Ultra Short-Term |
|||||||
Income: |
||||||||
Interest |
$ | 86,103 | $ | 57,087 | ||||
Dividends – Unaffiliated Issuers |
50 | — | ||||||
Dividends – Affiliated Issuers |
— | 506 | ||||||
Total Income |
86,153 | 57,593 | ||||||
Expenses (Note 4): |
||||||||
Investment Advisory Fees |
7,310 | 5,589 | ||||||
Administrative Fees |
7,323 | 4,754 | ||||||
Custodian Fees |
138 | 107 | ||||||
Shareholder Servicing Costs |
3,681 | 656 | ||||||
12b-1 Fees |
316 | 117 | ||||||
Other |
1,127 | 591 | ||||||
Total Expenses before Expense Offsets |
19,895 | 11,814 | ||||||
Expense Offsets |
(75 | ) | (12 | ) | ||||
Expenses, Net |
19,820 | 11,802 | ||||||
Net Investment Income (Loss) |
66,333 | 45,791 | ||||||
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss): |
||||||||
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on: |
||||||||
Investments |
1,969 | (144 | ) | |||||
Futures Contracts |
(2,497 | ) | (965 | ) | ||||
Swaps |
8 | — | ||||||
Net Realized Gain (Loss) |
(520 | ) | (1,109 | ) | ||||
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation on: |
||||||||
Investments |
1,189 | 210 | ||||||
Futures Contracts |
5 | 384 | ||||||
Swaps |
142 | 200 | ||||||
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation |
1,336 | 794 | ||||||
Net Gain (Loss) on Investments |
816 | (315 | ) | |||||
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations |
$ | 67,149 | $ | 45,476 | ||||
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)
For the Year Ended October 31, 2003
(In Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||
Strong Florida Municipal Money Market Fund |
Strong Money Market Fund |
Strong Municipal Money Market Fund |
Strong Tax-Free Money Fund |
|||||||||||||
(Note 1) | ||||||||||||||||
Interest Income |
$ | 238 | $ | 24,682 | $ | 28,736 | $ | 12,303 | ||||||||
Expenses: |
||||||||||||||||
Investment Advisory Fees |
29 | 2,747 | 2,796 | 1,455 | ||||||||||||
Administration Fees |
71 | 6,731 | 6,894 | 3,593 | ||||||||||||
Custodian Fees |
1 | 119 | 61 | 38 | ||||||||||||
Shareholder Servicing Costs |
8 | 6,150 | 790 | 197 | ||||||||||||
Reports to Shareholders |
13 | 1,112 | 206 | 40 | ||||||||||||
Transfer Agency Banking Charges |
— | 123 | 21 | 12 | ||||||||||||
Brokerage Fees |
— | 101 | 14 | 7 | ||||||||||||
Professional Fees |
17 | 69 | 70 | 42 | ||||||||||||
Federal and State Registration Fees |
25 | 70 | 151 | 108 | ||||||||||||
Other |
6 | 280 | 313 | 51 | ||||||||||||
Total Expenses before Expense Offsets |
170 | 17,502 | 11,316 | 5,543 | ||||||||||||
Expense Offsets (Note 4) |
(83 | ) | (5,596 | ) | (7 | ) | (2,717 | ) | ||||||||
Expenses, Net |
87 | 11,906 | 11,309 | 2,826 | ||||||||||||
Net Investment Income (Loss) and Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations |
$ | 151 | $ | 12,776 | $ | 17,427 | $ | 9,477 | ||||||||
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
(In Thousands) | ||||||||
Strong Heritage Money Fund |
||||||||
Year Ended Oct. 31, 2003 |
Year Ended Oct. 31, 2002 |
|||||||
Operations: |
||||||||
Net Investment Income (Loss) and Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations |
$ | 18,394 | $ | 39,400 | ||||
Distributions: |
||||||||
From Net Investment Income: |
||||||||
Investor Class |
(8,202 | ) | (20,054 | ) | ||||
Institutional Class |
(10,081 | ) | (19,016 | ) | ||||
Advisor Class |
(111 | ) | (330 | ) | ||||
Total Distributions |
(18,394 | ) | (39,400 | ) | ||||
Capital Share Transactions (Note 8): |
||||||||
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions |
(1,153,519 | ) | 65,728 | |||||
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets |
(1,153,519 | ) | 65,728 | |||||
Net Assets: |
||||||||
Beginning of Year |
2,135,904 | 2,070,176 | ||||||
End of Year |
$ | 982,385 | $ | 2,135,904 | ||||
Strong Ultra Short-Term Income Fund |
Strong Ultra Short-Term Municipal Income Fund |
|||||||||||||||
Year Ended Oct. 31, 2003 |
Year Ended Oct. 31, 2002 |
Year Ended Oct. 31, 2003 |
Year Ended Oct. 31, 2002 |
|||||||||||||
Operations: |
||||||||||||||||
Net Investment Income (Loss) |
$ | 66,333 | $ | 130,802 | $ | 45,791 | $ | 52,097 | ||||||||
Net Realized Gain (Loss) |
(520 | ) | (149,325 | ) | (1,109 | ) | (42,314 | ) | ||||||||
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation |
1,336 | 24,463 | 794 | 22,979 | ||||||||||||
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations |
67,149 | 5,940 | 45,476 | 32,762 | ||||||||||||
Distributions: |
||||||||||||||||
From Net Investment Income: |
||||||||||||||||
Investor Class |
(74,517 | ) | (119,701 | ) | (34,805 | ) | (40,653 | ) | ||||||||
Institutional Class |
(9,360 | ) | (28,599 | ) | (12,809 | ) | (12,157 | ) | ||||||||
Advisor Class |
(4,110 | ) | (4,028 | ) | (958 | ) | (481 | ) | ||||||||
Total Distributions |
(87,987 | ) | (152,328 | ) | (48,572 | ) | (53,291 | ) | ||||||||
Capital Share Transactions (Note 8): |
||||||||||||||||
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions |
(118,254 | ) | (1,216,247 | ) | 406,554 | (43,193 | ) | |||||||||
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets |
(139,092 | ) | (1,362,635 | ) | 403,458 | (63,722 | ) | |||||||||
Net Assets: |
||||||||||||||||
Beginning of Year |
2,492,818 | 3,855,453 | 1,644,673 | 1,708,395 | ||||||||||||
End of Year |
$ | 2,353,726 | $ | 2,492,818 | $ | 2,048,131 | $ | 1,644,673 | ||||||||
Undistributed Net Investment Income (Loss) |
$ | — | $ | 67 | $ | — | $ | 1,133 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
63
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)
(In Thousands) | ||||||||||||
Strong Florida Municipal Money Market Fund |
Strong Money Market Fund |
|||||||||||
Period Ended Oct. 31, 2003 |
Year Ended Oct. 31, 2003 |
Year Ended Oct. 31, 2002 |
||||||||||
(Note 1) | ||||||||||||
Operations: |
||||||||||||
Net Investment Income (Loss) and Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations |
$ | 151 | $ | 12,776 | $ | 28,933 | ||||||
Distributions From Net Investment Income |
(151 | ) | (12,776 | ) | (28,933 | ) | ||||||
Capital Share Transactions (Note 8): |
||||||||||||
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions |
13,062 | (508,704 | ) | 56,205 | ||||||||
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets |
13,062 | (508,704 | ) | 56,205 | ||||||||
Net Assets: |
||||||||||||
Beginning of Period |
— | 2,084,017 | 2,027,812 | |||||||||
End of Period |
$ | 13,062 | $ | 1,575,313 | $ | 2,084,017 | ||||||
Strong Municipal Money Market Fund |
Strong Tax-Free Money Fund |
|||||||||||||||
Year Ended Oct. 31, 2003 |
Year Ended Oct. 31, 2002 |
Year Ended Oct. 31, 2003 |
Year Ended Oct. 31, 2002 |
|||||||||||||
Operations: |
||||||||||||||||
Net Investment Income (Loss) and Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations |
$ | 17,427 | $ | 38,019 | $ | 9,477 | $ | 3,244 | ||||||||
Distributions From Net Investment Income |
(17,427 | ) | (38,019 | ) | (9,477 | ) | (3,244 | ) | ||||||||
Capital Share Transactions (Note 8): |
||||||||||||||||
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions |
(503,552 | ) | (935,183 | ) | 562,884 | 513,638 | ||||||||||
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets |
(503,552 | ) | (935,183 | ) | 562,884 | 513,638 | ||||||||||
Net Assets: |
||||||||||||||||
Beginning of Year |
2,066,885 | 3,002,068 | 638,685 | 125,047 | ||||||||||||
End of Year |
$ | 1,563,333 | $ | 2,066,885 | $ | 1,201,569 | $ | 638,685 | ||||||||
See Notes to Financial Statements.
64
STRONG HERITAGE MONEY FUND — INVESTOR CLASS
Year Ended |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oct. 31, 2003 |
Oct. 31, 2002 |
Oct. 31, 2001 |
Oct. 31, 2000(b) |
Feb. 29, 2000 |
Feb. 28, 1999 |
|||||||||||||||||||
Selected Per-Share Data(a) |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period |
$ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | ||||||||||||
Income From Investment Operations: |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Investment Income (Loss) |
0.01 | 0.02 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.05 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total from Investment Operations |
0.01 | 0.02 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.05 | ||||||||||||||||||
Less Distributions: |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
From Net Investment Income |
(0.01 | ) | (0.02 | ) | (0.05 | ) | (0.04 | ) | (0.05 | ) | (0.05 | ) | ||||||||||||
Total Distributions |
(0.01 | ) | (0.02 | ) | (0.05 | ) | (0.04 | ) | (0.05 | ) | (0.05 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, End of Period |
$ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | ||||||||||||
Ratios and Supplemental Data |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Return |
+0.9 | % | +1.7 | % | +4.7 | % | +4.2 | % | +5.1 | % | +5.3 | % | ||||||||||||
Net Assets, End of Period (In Millions) |
$ | 706 | $ | 1,034 | $ | 1,344 | $ | 1,438 | $ | 1,434 | $ | 1,837 | ||||||||||||
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets before Expense Offsets |
0.6 | % | 0.6 | % | 0.6 | % | 0.6 | %* | 0.6 | % | 0.6 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets |
0.4 | % | 0.4 | % | 0.4 | % | 0.4 | %* | 0.4 | % | 0.3 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets |
1.0 | % | 1.7 | % | 4.7 | % | 6.1 | %* | 5.0 | % | 5.2 | % |
STRONG HERITAGE MONEY FUND — INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
Year Ended |
||||||||||||||||
Oct. 31, 2003 |
Oct. 31, 2002 |
Oct. 31, 2001 |
Oct. 31, 2000(c) |
|||||||||||||
Selected Per-Share Data(a) |
||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period |
$ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | ||||||||
Income From Investment Operations: |
||||||||||||||||
Net Investment Income (Loss) |
0.01 | 0.02 | 0.05 | 0.04 | ||||||||||||
Total from Investment Operations |
0.01 | 0.02 | 0.05 | 0.04 | ||||||||||||
Less Distributions: |
||||||||||||||||
From Net Investment Income |
(0.01 | ) | (0.02 | ) | (0.05 | ) | (0.04 | ) | ||||||||
Total Distributions |
(0.01 | ) | (0.02 | ) | (0.05 | ) | (0.04 | ) | ||||||||
Net Asset Value, End of Period |
$ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | ||||||||
Ratios and Supplemental Data |
||||||||||||||||
Total Return |
+1.2 | % | +1.9 | % | +5.0 | % | +3.8 | % | ||||||||
Net Assets, End of Period (In Millions) |
$ | 264 | $ | 1,079 | $ | 699 | $ | 235 | ||||||||
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets before Expense Offsets |
0.2 | % | 0.2 | % | 0.2 | % | 0.2 | %* | ||||||||
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets |
0.2 | % | 0.2 | % | 0.2 | % | 0.2 | %* | ||||||||
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets |
1.2 | % | 1.9 | % | 4.5 | % | 6.5 | %* |
* | Calculated on an annualized basis. |
(a) | Information presented relates to a share of capital stock of the Fund outstanding for the entire period. |
(b) | In 2000, the Fund changed its fiscal year-end from February to October. |
(c) | For the period from April 3, 2000 (public launch date) to October 31, 2000. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
65
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
STRONG HERITAGE MONEY FUND — ADVISOR CLASS
Year Ended |
||||||||||||||||
Oct. 31, 2003 |
Oct. 31, 2002 |
Oct. 31, 2001 |
Oct. 31, 2000(b) |
|||||||||||||
Selected Per-Share Data(a) |
||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period |
$ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | ||||||||
Income From Investment Operations: |
||||||||||||||||
Net Investment Income (Loss) |
0.01 | 0.02 | 0.05 | 0.04 | ||||||||||||
Total from Investment Operations |
0.01 | 0.02 | 0.05 | 0.04 | ||||||||||||
Less Distributions: |
||||||||||||||||
From Net Investment Income |
(0.01 | ) | (0.02 | ) | (0.05 | ) | (0.04 | ) | ||||||||
Total Distributions |
(0.01 | ) | (0.02 | ) | (0.05 | ) | (0.04 | ) | ||||||||
Net Asset Value, End of Period |
$ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | ||||||||
Ratios and Supplemental Data |
||||||||||||||||
Total Return |
+0.9 | % | +1.7 | % | +4.7 | % | +3.6 | % | ||||||||
Net Assets, End of Period (In Millions) |
$ | 12 | $ | 22 | $ | 28 | $ | 0 | (c) | |||||||
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets before Expense Offsets |
0.5 | % | 0.5 | % | 0.7 | % | 0.8 | %* | ||||||||
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets |
0.4 | % | 0.4 | % | 0.4 | % | 0.4 | %* | ||||||||
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets |
0.9 | % | 1.6 | % | 3.8 | % | 6.1 | %* |
STRONG ULTRA SHORT-TERM INCOME FUND — INVESTOR CLASS
Year Ended |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oct. 31, 2003 |
Oct. 31, 2002 |
Oct. 31, 2001 |
Oct. 31, 2000(d) |
Feb. 29, 2000 |
Feb. 28, 1999 |
|||||||||||||||||||
Selected Per-Share Data(a) |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period |
$ | 9.42 | $ | 9.82 | $ | 9.88 | $ | 9.87 | $ | 9.95 | $ | 10.08 | ||||||||||||
Income From Investment Operations: |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Investment Income (Loss) |
0.25 | 0.35 | 0.58 | 0.43 | 0.59 | 0.59 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments |
0.01 | (0.32 | ) | (0.05 | ) | 0.01 | (0.08 | ) | (0.13 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Total from Investment Operations |
0.26 | 0.03 | 0.53 | 0.44 | 0.51 | 0.46 | ||||||||||||||||||
Less Distributions: |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
From Net Investment Income |
(0.34 | ) | (0.43 | ) | (0.59 | ) | (0.43 | ) | (0.59 | ) | (0.59 | ) | ||||||||||||
Total Distributions |
(0.34 | ) | (0.43 | ) | (0.59 | ) | (0.43 | ) | (0.59 | ) | (0.59 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, End of Period |
$ | 9.34 | $ | 9.42 | $ | 9.82 | $ | 9.88 | $ | 9.87 | $ | 9.95 | ||||||||||||
Ratios and Supplemental Data |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Return |
+2.8 | % | +0.3 | % | +5.5 | % | +4.6 | % | +5.2 | % | +4.6 | % | ||||||||||||
Net Assets, End of Period (In Millions) |
$ | 1,994 | $ | 2,092 | $ | 2,990 | $ | 2,156 | $ | 2,208 | $ | 2,766 | ||||||||||||
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets before Expense Offsets |
0.9 | % | 0.8 | % | 0.8 | % | 0.8 | %* | 0.8 | % | 0.7 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets |
0.8 | % | 0.8 | % | 0.8 | % | 0.8 | %* | 0.8 | % | 0.7 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets |
2.7 | % | 3.9 | % | 5.8 | % | 6.5 | %* | 5.9 | % | 5.8 | % | ||||||||||||
Portfolio Turnover Rate(e) |
93.6 | % | 49.5 | % | 69.6 | % | 38.4 | % | 48.1 | % | 79.3 | % |
* | Calculated on an annualized basis. |
(a) | Information presented relates to a share of capital stock of the Fund outstanding for the entire period. |
(b) | For the period from April 3, 2000 (public launch date) to October 31, 2000. |
(c) | Amount is less than $500,000. |
(d) | In 2000, the Fund changed its fiscal year-end from February to October. |
(e) | Calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
66
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
STRONG ULTRA SHORT-TERM INCOME FUND — INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
Year Ended |
||||||||||||||||||||
Oct. 31, 2003 |
Oct. 31, 2002 |
Oct. 31, 2001 |
Oct. 31, 2000(b) |
Feb. 29, 2000(c) |
||||||||||||||||
Selected Per-Share Data(a) |
||||||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period |
$ | 9.41 | $ | 9.82 | $ | 9.87 | $ | 9.87 | $ | 9.89 | ||||||||||
Income From Investment Operations: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Net Investment Income (Loss) |
0.29 | 0.36 | 0.62 | 0.46 | 0.32 | |||||||||||||||
Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments |
0.01 | (0.29 | ) | (0.04 | ) | — | (0.02 | ) | ||||||||||||
Total from Investment Operations |
0.30 | 0.07 | 0.58 | 0.46 | 0.30 | |||||||||||||||
Less Distributions: |
||||||||||||||||||||
From Net Investment Income |
(0.38 | ) | (0.48 | ) | (0.63 | ) | (0.46 | ) | (0.32 | ) | ||||||||||
Total Distributions |
(0.38 | ) | (0.48 | ) | (0.63 | ) | (0.46 | ) | (0.32 | ) | ||||||||||
Net Asset Value, End of Period |
$ | 9.33 | $ | 9.41 | $ | 9.82 | $ | 9.87 | $ | 9.87 | ||||||||||
Ratios and Supplemental Data |
||||||||||||||||||||
Total Return |
+3.3 | % | +0.7 | % | +6.0 | % | +4.8 | % | +3.1 | % | ||||||||||
Net Assets, End of Period (In Millions) |
$ | 214 | $ | 302 | $ | 784 | $ | 348 | $ | 207 | ||||||||||
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets before Expense Offsets |
0.4 | % | 0.4 | % | 0.4 | % | 0.4 | %* | 0.4 | %* | ||||||||||
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets |
0.4 | % | 0.4 | % | 0.4 | % | 0.4 | %* | 0.4 | %* | ||||||||||
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets |
3.2 | % | 4.4 | % | 6.1 | % | 7.0 | %* | 6.5 | %* | ||||||||||
Portfolio Turnover Rate(d) |
93.6 | % | 49.5 | % | 69.6 | % | 38.4 | % | 48.1 | % |
STRONG ULTRA SHORT-TERM INCOME FUND — ADVISOR CLASS
Year Ended |
||||||||||||||||||||
Oct. 31, 2003 |
Oct. 31, 2002 |
Oct. 31, 2001 |
Oct. 31, 2000(b) |
Feb. 29, 2000(c) |
||||||||||||||||
Selected Per-Share Data(a) |
||||||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period |
$ | 9.41 | $ | 9.82 | $ | 9.88 | $ | 9.87 | $ | 9.89 | ||||||||||
Income From Investment Operations: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Net Investment Income (Loss) |
0.24 | 0.34 | 0.55 | 0.41 | 0.27 | |||||||||||||||
Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments |
(0.01 | ) | (0.35 | ) | (0.05 | ) | 0.01 | (0.02 | ) | |||||||||||
Total from Investment Operations |
0.23 | (0.01 | ) | 0.50 | 0.42 | 0.25 | ||||||||||||||
Less Distributions: |
||||||||||||||||||||
From Net Investment Income |
(0.31 | ) | (0.40 | ) | (0.56 | ) | (0.41 | ) | (0.27 | ) | ||||||||||
Total Distributions |
(0.31 | ) | (0.40 | ) | (0.56 | ) | (0.41 | ) | (0.27 | ) | ||||||||||
Net Asset Value, End of Period |
$ | 9.33 | $ | 9.41 | $ | 9.82 | $ | 9.88 | $ | 9.87 | ||||||||||
Ratios and Supplemental Data |
||||||||||||||||||||
Total Return |
+2.5 | % | –0.1 | % | +5.1 | % | +4.4 | % | +2.6 | % | ||||||||||
Net Assets, End of Period (In Millions) |
$ | 146 | $ | 98 | $ | 82 | $ | 0 | (e) | $ | 0 | (e) | ||||||||
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets before Expense Offsets |
1.1 | % | 1.1 | % | 1.2 | % | 1.1 | %* | 1.1 | %* | ||||||||||
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets |
1.1 | % | 1.1 | % | 1.1 | % | 1.1 | %* | 1.1 | %* | ||||||||||
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets |
2.4 | % | 3.6 | % | 4.9 | % | 6.2 | %* | 5.7 | %* | ||||||||||
Portfolio Turnover Rate(d) |
93.6 | % | 49.5 | % | 69.6 | % | 38.4 | % | 48.1 | % |
* | Calculated on an annualized basis. |
(a) | Information presented relates to a share of capital stock of the Fund outstanding for the entire period. |
(b) | In 2000, the Fund changed its fiscal year-end from February to October. |
(c) | For the period from September 1, 1999 (public launch date) to February 29, 2000. |
(d) | Calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
(e) | Amount is less than $500,000. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
67
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
STRONG ULTRA SHORT-TERM MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND — INVESTOR CLASS
Year Ended |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oct. 31, 2003 |
Oct. 31, 2002 |
Oct. 31, 2001 |
Oct. 31, 2000(b) |
Feb. 29, 2000 |
Feb. 28, 1999 |
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Selected Per-Share Data(a) |
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Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period |
$ | 4.88 | $ | 4.94 | $ | 4.95 | $ | 4.96 | $ | 5.04 | $ | 5.03 | ||||||||||||
Income From Investment Operations: |
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Net Investment Income (Loss) |
0.12 | 0.15 | 0.21 | 0.16 | 0.21 | 0.21 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments |
— | (0.06 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.08 | ) | 0.01 | ||||||||||||||
Total from Investment Operations |
0.12 | 0.09 | 0.20 | 0.15 | 0.13 | 0.22 | ||||||||||||||||||
Less Distributions: |
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From Net Investment Income(c) |
(0.13 | ) | (0.15 | ) | (0.21 | ) | (0.16 | ) | (0.21 | ) | (0.21 | ) | ||||||||||||
Total Distributions |
(0.13 | ) | (0.15 | ) | (0.21 | ) | (0.16 | ) | (0.21 | ) | (0.21 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, End of Period |
$ | 4.87 | $ | 4.88 | $ | 4.94 | $ | 4.95 | $ | 4.96 | $ | 5.04 | ||||||||||||
Ratios and Supplemental Data |
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Total Return |
+2.4 | % | +2.0 | % | +4.0 | % | +3.0 | % | +2.7 | % | +4.5 | % | ||||||||||||
Net Assets, End of Period (In Millions) |
$ | 1,401 | $ | 1,256 | $ | 1,275 | $ | 1,193 | $ | 1,792 | $ | 2,171 | ||||||||||||
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets before Expense Offsets |
0.7 | % | 0.7 | % | 0.7 | % | 0.6 | %* | 0.6 | % | 0.6 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets |
0.7 | % | 0.7 | % | 0.7 | % | 0.6 | %* | 0.6 | % | 0.5 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets |
2.4 | % | 3.1 | % | 4.1 | % | 4.7 | %* | 4.3 | % | 4.1 | % | ||||||||||||
Portfolio Turnover Rate(d) |
127.7 | % | 75.6 | % | 71.3 | % | 36.5 | % | 35.0 | % | 36.0 | % |
STRONG ULTRA SHORT-TERM MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND — INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
Year Ended |
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Oct. 31, 2003 |
Oct. 31, 2002 |
Oct. 31, 2001 |
Oct. 31, 2000(e) |
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Selected Per-Share Data(a) |
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Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period |
$ | 4.87 | $ | 4.94 | $ | 4.95 | $ | 4.95 | ||||||||
Income From Investment Operations: |
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Net Investment Income (Loss) |
0.13 | 0.17 | 0.22 | 0.06 | ||||||||||||
Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments |
0.01 | (0.07 | ) | (0.01 | ) | — | ||||||||||
Total from Investment Operations |
0.14 | 0.10 | 0.21 | 0.06 | ||||||||||||
Less Distributions: |
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From Net Investment Income(c) |
(0.14 | ) | (0.17 | ) | (0.22 | ) | (0.06 | ) | ||||||||
Total Distributions |
(0.14 | ) | (0.17 | ) | (0.22 | ) | (0.06 | ) | ||||||||
Net Asset Value, End of Period |
$ | 4.87 | $ | 4.87 | $ | 4.94 | $ | 4.95 | ||||||||
Ratios and Supplemental Data |
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Total Return |
+2.9 | % | +2.1 | % | +4.4 | % | +1.3 | % | ||||||||
Net Assets, End of Period (In Millions) |
$ | 578 | $ | 360 | $ | 425 | $ | 422 | ||||||||
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets before Expense Offsets |
0.4 | % | 0.4 | % | 0.3 | % | 0.3 | %* | ||||||||
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets |
0.4 | % | 0.4 | % | 0.3 | % | 0.3 | %* | ||||||||
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets |
2.7 | % | 3.5 | % | 4.5 | % | 5.0 | %* | ||||||||
Portfolio Turnover Rate(d) |
127.7 | % | 75.6 | % | 71.3 | % | 36.5 | % |
* | Calculated on an annualized basis. |
(a) | Information presented relates to a share of capital stock of the Fund outstanding for the entire period. |
(b) | In 2000, the Fund changed its fiscal year-end from February to October. |
(c) | Tax-exempt for regular federal income tax purposes. |
(d) | Calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
(e) | For the period from August 1, 2000 (public launch date) to October 31, 2000. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
STRONG ULTRA SHORT-TERM MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND — ADVISOR CLASS
Year Ended |
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Oct. 31, 2003 |
Oct. 31, 2002 |
Oct. 31, 2001 |
Oct. 31, 2000(b) |
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Selected Per-Share Data(a) |
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Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period |
$ | 4.88 | $ | 4.94 | $ | 4.94 | $ | 4.94 | ||||||||
Income From Investment Operations: |
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Net Investment Income (Loss) |
0.10 | 0.14 | 0.18 | 0.02 | ||||||||||||
Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments |
(0.01 | ) | (0.06 | ) | (0.00 | )(c) | — | |||||||||
Total from Investment Operations |
0.09 | 0.08 | 0.18 | 0.02 | ||||||||||||
Less Distributions: |
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From Net Investment Income(d) |
(0.10 | ) | (0.14 | ) | (0.18 | ) | (0.02 | ) | ||||||||
Total Distributions |
(0.10 | ) | (0.14 | ) | (0.18 | ) | (0.02 | ) | ||||||||
Net Asset Value, End of Period |
$ | 4.87 | $ | 4.88 | $ | 4.94 | $ | 4.94 | ||||||||
Ratios and Supplemental Data |
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Total Return |
+2.0 | % | +1.6 | % | +3.7 | % | +0.4 | % | ||||||||
Net Assets, End of Period (In Millions) |
$ | 70 | $ | 28 | $ | 8 | $ | 0 | (e) | |||||||
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets before Expense Offsets |
1.1 | % | 1.1 | % | 1.1 | % | 1.1 | %* | ||||||||
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets |
1.1 | % | 1.1 | % | 1.1 | % | 1.0 | %* | ||||||||
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets |
1.9 | % | 2.7 | % | 3.1 | % | 4.4 | %* | ||||||||
Portfolio Turnover Rate(f) |
127.7 | % | 75.6 | % | 71.3 | % | 36.5 | % |
STRONG FLORIDA MUNICIPAL MONEY MARKET FUND
Period Ended Oct. 31, |
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Selected Per-Share Data(a) |
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Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period |
$ | 1.00 | ||
Income From Investment Operations: |
||||
Net Investment Income (Loss) |
0.01 | |||
Total from Investment Operations |
0.01 | |||
Less Distributions: |
||||
From Net Investment Income(d) |
(0.01 | ) | ||
Total Distributions |
(0.01 | ) | ||
Net Asset Value, End of Period |
$ | 1.00 | ||
Ratios and Supplemental Data |
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Total Return |
+0.7 | % | ||
Net Assets, End of Period (In Millions) |
$ | 13 | ||
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets before Expense Offsets |
0.9 | %* | ||
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets |
0.5 | %* | ||
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets |
0.8 | %* |
* | Calculated on an annualized basis. |
(a) | Information presented relates to a share of capital stock of the Fund outstanding for the entire period. |
(b) | For the period from October 3, 2000 (public launch date) to October 31, 2000. |
(c) | Amount calculated is less than $0.005. |
(d) | Tax-exempt for regular federal income tax purposes. |
(e) | Amount is less than $500,000. |
(f) | Calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
(g) | For the period from December 2, 2002 (public launch date) to October 31, 2003 (Note 1). |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
STRONG MONEY MARKET FUND
Year Ended |
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Oct. 31, 2003 |
Oct. 31, 2002 |
Oct. 31, 2001 |
Oct. 31, 2000(b) |
Feb. 29, 2000 |
Feb. 28, 1999(c) |
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Selected Per-Share Data(a) |
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Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period |
$ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | ||||||||||||
Income From Investment Operations: |
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Net Investment Income (Loss) |
0.01 | 0.01 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.02 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total from Investment Operations |
0.01 | 0.01 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.02 | ||||||||||||||||||
Less Distributions: |
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From Net Investment Income |
(0.01 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.04 | ) | (0.04 | ) | (0.05 | ) | (0.02 | ) | ||||||||||||
Total Distributions |
(0.01 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.04 | ) | (0.04 | ) | (0.05 | ) | (0.02 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, End of Period |
$ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | ||||||||||||
Ratios and Supplemental Data |
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Total Return |
+0.7 | % | +1.4 | % | +4.5 | % | +4.0 | % | +4.8 | % | +1.5 | % | ||||||||||||
Net Assets, End of Period (In Millions) |
$ | 1,575 | $ | 2,084 | $ | 2,028 | $ | 2,036 | $ | 1,999 | $ | 1,926 | ||||||||||||
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets before Expense Offsets |
1.0 | % | 0.9 | % | 0.9 | % | 0.8 | %* | 0.8 | % | 0.9 | %* | ||||||||||||
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets |
0.7 | % | 0.7 | % | 0.6 | % | 0.7 | %* | 0.7 | % | 0.6 | %* | ||||||||||||
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets |
0.7 | % | 1.4 | % | 4.4 | % | 5.8 | %* | 4.7 | % | 4.6 | %* |
STRONG MUNICIPAL MONEY MARKET FUND
Year Ended |
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Oct. 31, 2003 |
Oct. 31, 2002 |
Oct. 31, 2001 |
Oct. 31, 2000(b) |
Feb. 29, 2000 |
Feb. 28, 1999 |
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Selected Per-Share Data(a) |
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Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period |
$ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | ||||||||||||
Income From Investment Operations: |
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Net Investment Income (Loss) |
0.01 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total from Investment Operations |
0.01 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | ||||||||||||||||||
Less Distributions: |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
From Net Investment Income(d) |
(0.01 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.03 | ) | (0.03 | ) | (0.03 | ) | (0.03 | ) | ||||||||||||
Total Distributions |
(0.01 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.03 | ) | (0.03 | ) | (0.03 | ) | (0.03 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, End of Period |
$ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | ||||||||||||
Ratios and Supplemental Data |
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Total Return |
+0.9 | % | +1.4 | % | +3.4 | % | +2.8 | % | +3.5 | % | +3.4 | % | ||||||||||||
Net Assets, End of Period (In Millions) |
$ | 1,563 | $ | 2,067 | $ | 3,002 | $ | 2,746 | $ | 2,467 | $ | 2,105 | ||||||||||||
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets before Expense Offsets |
0.6 | % | 0.6 | % | 0.6 | % | 0.6 | %* | 0.6 | % | 0.6 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets |
0.6 | % | 0.6 | % | 0.6 | % | 0.6 | %* | 0.6 | % | 0.6 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets |
0.9 | % | 1.4 | % | 3.3 | % | 4.2 | %* | 3.4 | % | 3.4 | % |
* | Calculated on an annualized basis. |
(a) | Information presented relates to a share of capital stock of the Fund outstanding for the entire period. |
(b) | In 2000, the Fund changed its fiscal year-end from February to October. |
(c) | In 1999, the Fund changed its fiscal year-end from October to February. |
(d) | Tax-exempt for regular federal income tax purposes. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
STRONG TAX FREE MONEY FUND
Year Ended |
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Oct. 31, 2003 |
Oct. 31, 2002 |
Oct. 31, 2001(b) |
||||||||||
Selected Per-Share Data(a) |
||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period |
$ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | ||||||
Income From Investment Operations: |
||||||||||||
Net Investment Income (Loss) |
0.01 | 0.01 | 0.03 | |||||||||
Total from Investment Operations |
0.01 | 0.01 | 0.03 | |||||||||
Less Distributions: |
||||||||||||
From Net Investment Income(c) |
(0.01 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.03 | ) | ||||||
Total Distributions |
(0.01 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.03 | ) | ||||||
Net Asset Value, End of Period |
$ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | ||||||
Ratios and Supplemental Data |
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Total Return |
+1.0 | % | +1.4 | % | +2.7 | % | ||||||
Net Assets, End of Period (In Millions) |
$ | 1,202 | $ | 639 | $ | 125 | ||||||
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets before Expense Offsets |
0.6 | % | 0.6 | % | 0.7 | %* | ||||||
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets |
0.3 | % | 0.4 | % | 0.6 | %* | ||||||
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets |
1.0 | % | 1.4 | % | 2.8 | %* |
* | Calculated on an annualized basis. |
(a) | Information presented relates to a share of capital stock of the Fund outstanding for the entire period. |
(b) | For the period from December 18, 2000 (public launch date) to October 31, 2001. |
(c) | Tax-exempt for regular federal income tax purposes. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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October 31, 2003
1. | Organization |
The accompanying financial statements represent the following Strong Cash Management Funds (the “Funds”), each with its own investment objectives and policies:
• | Strong Heritage Money Fund (a series fund of Strong Heritage Reserve Series, Inc.) |
• | Strong Ultra Short-Term Income Fund (a series fund of Strong Advantage Fund, Inc.) |
• | Strong Ultra Short-Term Municipal Income Fund (a series fund of Strong Municipal Funds, Inc.) |
• | Strong Florida Municipal Money Market Fund (a series fund of the Strong Income Trust) |
• | Strong Money Market Fund (a series fund of Strong Money Market Fund, Inc.) |
• | Strong Municipal Money Market Fund (a series fund of Strong Municipal Funds, Inc.) |
• | Strong Tax-Free Money Fund (a series fund of Strong Municipal Funds, Inc.) |
Each Fund is a diversified, open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”).
Strong Heritage Money Fund, Strong Ultra Short-Term Income Fund and Strong Ultra Short-Term Municipal Income Fund offer Investor Class, Institutional Class and Advisor Class shares. Strong Florida Municipal Money Market Fund, Strong Money Market Fund, Strong Municipal Money Market Fund and Strong Tax-Free Money Fund offer only Investor Class shares. All classes of shares differ principally in their respective administration, transfer agent and distribution expenses and sales charges, if any. All classes of shares have identical rights to earnings, assets and voting privileges, except for class specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes.
Investor Class shares are available to the general public, Institutional Class shares are available only to investors that meet certain higher initial investment minimums, and Advisor Class shares are available only through financial professionals.
Effective November 29, 2002, Strong Florida Municipal Money Market Fund commenced operations (public launch date of December 2, 2002).
2. | Significant Accounting Policies |
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements.
(A) | Security Valuation — Debt securities of Strong Ultra Short-Term Income Fund and Strong Ultra Short-Term Municipal Income Fund are generally valued each business day at the last sales price or the mean of the bid and asked prices when no last sales price is available, or are valued through a commercial pricing service that utilizes matrix pricing and/or pricing models to determine market values for normal institutional-sized trading units of debt securities and non-rated or thinly traded securities when their pricing models are believed to more accurately reflect the fair market value for such securities. Pricing services may use differing pricing methodologies. In addition, the price evaluation made by a pricing service is not a guaranty that an individual security held by the Fund can be sold for that particular price at any particular time. Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under the general supervision of the Board of Directors. Occasionally, events affecting the value of foreign investments and exchange rates occur between the time at which those items are determined and the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Such events would not normally be reflected in a calculation of the Funds’ net asset values on that day. If events that materially affect the value of the Funds’ foreign investments or the foreign currency exchange rates occur during such period, the investments will be valued at their fair value as determined in good faith under the general supervision of the Board of Directors. Securities that are purchased within 60 days of their stated maturity and all investments in Strong Heritage Money Fund, Strong Florida Municipal Money Market Fund, Strong Money Market Fund, Strong Municipal Money Market Fund and Strong Tax-Free Money Fund are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value, whereby a portfolio security is valued at its cost initially, and thereafter valued to reflect amortization to maturity of any discount or premium. Amortized cost for federal income tax and financial reporting purposes is the same. |
The Funds may own certain securities that are restricted as to resale. Restricted securities include Section 4(2) commercial paper, securities issued in a private placement, or securities eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. Restricted securities may be determined to be liquid or illiquid. Securities are deemed illiquid based upon
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guidelines established by the Funds’ Board of Directors. Illiquid securities are valued after giving due consideration to pertinent factors, such as recent private sales, market conditions and the issuer’s financial performance. The aggregate cost and fair value of restricted securities held at October 31, 2003, that are deemed illiquid, are as follows:
Aggregate Cost |
Aggregate Fair Value |
Percent of Net Assets |
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Strong Ultra Short-Term Income Fund |
$ | 89,211,197 | $ | 79,054,633 | 3.4 | % |
(B) | Federal Income and Excise Taxes and Distributions to Shareholders — The Funds intend to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of their taxable income to their shareholders in a manner which results in no tax cost to the Funds. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded. |
Undistributed income or net realized gains for financial statement purposes may differ from federal income tax purposes due to differences in the timing, recognition and characterization of income, expense, and capital gain items for financial statement and tax purposes. Where appropriate, reclassifications between net asset accounts are made for such differences that are permanent in nature. The Funds may utilize earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on redemption of shares as part of the dividends paid deduction.
Each Fund generally pays dividends from net investment income monthly and distributes net capital gains, if any, that it realizes at least annually. Dividends are declared on each day that the net asset value is calculated, except for bank holidays. The income declared daily as a dividend for Strong Heritage Money Fund is based on estimates of net investment income for the Fund. The Fund’s actual income may differ from the estimates, and the differences, if any, will be included in the calculation of subsequent dividends for that Fund.
(C) | Realized Gains and Losses on Investment Transactions — Investment security transactions are recorded as of the trade date. Gains or losses realized on investment transactions are determined by comparing the identified cost of the security lot sold with the net sales proceeds. |
(D) | Certain Investment Risks — Strong Ultra Short-Term Income Fund and Strong Ultra Short-Term Municipal Income Fund may utilize derivative instruments including options, futures, swaps, and other instruments with similar characteristics to the extent that they are consistent with the Funds’ investment objectives and limitations. The Funds intend to use such derivative instruments primarily to hedge or protect from adverse movements in securities’ prices, foreign currencies or interest rates. The use of these instruments involves certain risks, including the possibility that the value of the underlying assets or indices fluctuate, the derivative becomes illiquid, imperfect correlation exists between the value of the derivative and the underlying assets or indices, or that the counterparty fails to perform its obligations when due. |
Investments in foreign-denominated assets or forward currency contracts may involve greater risks than domestic investments due to currency rate fluctuations, political and economic instability, different financial reporting standards and taxes, less liquidity, less strict regulation of securities markets and smaller markets with lower trading volume.
(E) | Futures — Upon entering into a futures contract, Strong Ultra Short-Term Income Fund and Strong Ultra Short-Term Municipal Income Fund deposit in a segregated account with their custodian, in the name of the broker, cash and/or other liquid investments equal to the minimum “initial margin” requirements of the exchange. Each Fund designates liquid securities as collateral on open futures contracts. The Funds also receive from or pay to the broker an amount of cash equal to the daily fluctuation in the value of the futures contract. Such receipts or payments are known as “variation margin” and are recorded as unrealized gains or losses. When the futures contract is closed, a realized gain or loss is recorded equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. |
(F) | Options — Strong Ultra Short-Term Income Fund and Strong Ultra Short-Term Municipal Income Fund may write put or call options. Premiums received by the Funds upon writing put or call options are recorded as an asset with a corresponding liability that is subsequently adjusted daily to the current market value of the option. Changes between the initial premiums received and the current market value of the options are recorded as unrealized gains or losses. When an option is closed, expired or exercised, the Funds realize a gain or loss and the liability is eliminated. The Funds continue to bear the risk of adverse movements in the price of the underlying asset during the period of the written option, although any potential loss during the period would be reduced by the amount of the option premium received by the Funds. Each Fund designates liquid securities as collateral on open written options contracts. |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
October 31, 2003
(G) | Foreign Currency Conversion — Strong Ultra Short-Term Income Fund may invest in securities and other assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies which are converted daily into U.S. dollars based upon current exchange rates. Purchases and sales of foreign securities and foreign income are converted into U.S. dollars based upon currency exchange rates prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. The effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on realized and unrealized security gains or losses is reflected as a component of such gains or losses. |
(H) | Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts — Strong Ultra Short-Term Income Fund may open forward foreign currency exchange contracts. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the forward rate and are marked-to-market daily. The change in market value is recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. When the contract is closed, the Funds record an exchange gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. |
(I) | Short Positions — Strong Ultra Short-Term Income Fund and Strong Ultra Short-Term Municipal Income Fund may engage in short sale transactions. For financial statement purposes, an amount equal to the settlement amount is included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an asset and an equivalent liability. The amount of the liability is subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current value of the short position. Changes between the amount of the liability and the current market value of the short positions are recorded as unrealized gains or losses. The Funds are liable to the buyer for any dividends payable on securities while those securities are in a short position. If the Funds sell securities short while also holding the long position in the security, they may protect unrealized gains, but will lose the opportunity to profit on such securities if the price rises. If the Funds sell securities short when not holding the long position in the security, they will experience a loss if the market price of the security increases between the date of the short sale and the date the security is replaced. |
(J) | Repurchase Agreements — The Funds may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that the Funds’ investment advisor, Strong Capital Management, Inc. (“Strong” or the “Advisor”), has determined are creditworthy. Each repurchase transaction is recorded at cost, which approximates fair value. The Funds require that the collateral, represented by cash and/or securities (primarily U.S. government securities), in a repurchase transaction be maintained in a segregated account under the control of the Fund’s custodial bank in a manner sufficient to enable the Funds to liquidate those securities in the event of a default of the counterparty. On a daily basis, the Fund’s custodial bank monitors the value of the collateral, including accrued interest, to ensure it is at least equal to the amounts owed to the Funds under each repurchase agreement. |
(K) | Swap Agreements — Strong Ultra Short-Term Income Fund and Strong Ultra Short-Term Municipal Income Fund may enter into interest rate, credit default, securities index, commodity, currency exchange rate and other types of swap agreements. The swap agreements are subject to daily pricing procedures. The Funds’ obligation (or rights) under a swap agreement will generally be equal to the net amount to be paid or received under the agreement based on the relative values of the positions held by each party to the agreement. Generally the Funds’ obligation under a swap agreement is accrued daily, offset against amounts owed to the Fund. Each Fund designates liquid securities as collateral on open swap agreements, and may be requested to post collateral to the counterparty. |
(L) | Bank Loan Commitments — Strong Ultra Short-Term Income Fund and Strong Ultra Short-Term Municipal Income Fund may acquire bank term loans under which the Fund obtains its rights directly from the borrower. Such loan interests are separately enforceable by the Fund against the borrower and all payments of interest and principal are typically made directly to the Fund from the borrower. In the event that the Fund and other lenders become entitled to take possession of shared collateral, it is anticipated that such collateral would be held in the custody of a collateral bank for their mutual benefit. |
(M) | Securities Lending — Strong Ultra Short-Term Income Fund and Strong Ultra Short-Term Municipal Income Fund have entered into a Securities Lending Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Deutsche Bank, which was subsequently acquired by State Street Bank and Trust Company. Under the terms of the Agreement, the Funds may lend portfolio securities to qualified institutional borrowers in order to earn additional income. The Agreement requires that loans are collateralized at all times by cash and cash equivalents equal to at least 102% of the market value of the aggregate loaned securities, plus accrued interest, and the collateral is marked-to-market daily. |
At October 31, 2003, Strong Ultra Short-Term Income Fund had securities with a market value of $8,039,334 on loan and had received $8,205,075 in collateral (both are included within Investments in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities). Amounts earned as interest on investments of cash collateral, net of rebates and other securities lending expenses, are included in Interest in the Statements of Operations. For the year ended October 31, 2003, the securities lending income totaled $63,179.
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The three primary risks associated with securities lending are: a borrower defaulting on its obligation to return the securities loaned resulting in a shortfall on the posted collateral; a principal loss arising from the lending agent’s investment of cash collateral; and the inability of the lending Fund to recall a security in time to exercise valuable voting rights or sell the security. In each case, the lending agent has indemnified the Funds for these types of losses.
(N) | Earnings Credit Arrangements — Credits are earned on positive cash balances maintained in custodian accounts. These credits serve to reduce the custodian’s fees incurred by certain Funds and are included in Expense Offsets reported in the Funds’ Statements of Operations and in Note 4. |
(O) | Expenses — The Funds and other affiliated Strong Funds contract for certain services on a collective basis. The majority of the expenses are directly identifiable to an individual Fund. Expenses that are not readily identifiable to a specific Fund will be allocated in such a manner as deemed equitable, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense and the relative sizes of the Strong Funds. |
(P) | 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 in these financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. |
(Q) | Other — Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes amortization of premiums and discounts on the interest method. Income, expenses (other than expenses attributable to a specific class), and realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments are allocated to each class of shares based on its relative shares outstanding. |
3. | Related Party Transactions |
The Advisor provides investment advisory and related services to the Funds. Strong Investor Services, Inc. (the “Administrator”), an affiliate of the Advisor, provides administrative, transfer agent and related services to the Funds. Certain officers and directors of the Funds are affiliated with the Advisor and the Administrator. Investment advisory and administration fees, which are established by terms of the advisory and administration agreements, are based on the following annualized rates of the average daily net assets of the respective Fund:
Advisory Fees |
Administration Fees |
|||||||||||
Investor Class |
Institutional Class |
Advisor Class |
||||||||||
Strong Heritage Money Fund |
0.15 | % | 0.37 | % | 0.02 | % | 0.02 | % | ||||
Strong Ultra Short-Term Income Fund |
0.30 | %(1) | 0.33 | % | 0.02 | % | 0.33 | % | ||||
Strong Ultra Short-Term Municipal Income Fund |
0.30 | %(1) | 0.33 | % | 0.02 | % | 0.33 | % | ||||
Strong Florida Municipal Money Market Fund |
0.15 | % | 0.37 | % | * | * | ||||||
Strong Money Market Fund |
0.15 | % | 0.37 | % | * | * | ||||||
Strong Municipal Money Market Fund |
0.15 | % | 0.37 | % | * | * | ||||||
Strong Tax-Free Money Fund |
0.15 | % | 0.37 | % | * | * |
* | Does not offer share class. |
(1) | The Investment Advisory fees are 0.30% for the assets under $4 billion, 0.275% for the next $2 billion assets, and 0.25% for assets $6 billion and above. |
The Funds’ Advisor and/or Administrator may voluntarily waive or absorb certain expenses at their discretion. The Funds’ Advisor and/or Administrator has contractually agreed to waive its fees and/or absorb expenses for Strong Florida Municipal Money Market Fund and Strong Money Market Fund until March 1, 2004, to keep total annual operating expenses at no more than 0.50% and 0.65%, respectively. Transfer agent and related service fees for the Investor Class are paid at an annual rate of $31.50 for each open shareholder account of Strong Ultra Short-Term Income Fund and Strong Ultra Short-Term Municipal Income Fund and $32.50 for Strong Heritage Money Fund, Strong Florida Municipal Money Market Fund, Strong Money Market Fund, Strong Municipal Money Market Fund and Strong Tax-Free Money Fund and $4.20 for each closed shareholder account. Transfer agent and related service fees for the Institutional and Advisor Classes are paid at an annual rate of 0.015% and 0.20%, respectively, of the average daily net assets of each respective class, except for the Advisor Class of Strong Heritage Money Fund which pays an annual rate of 0.015% of the average daily net assets. Transfer agent fees are recorded in the Shareholder Servicing Costs in the Funds’ Statements of Operations. The Administrator also allocates to each Fund certain charges or credits resulting from transfer agency banking activities based on each Class’ level of subscription and redemption activity. Transfer Agency Banking Charges allocated to the Funds by the Administrator, if any, are included in Other in the Funds’ Statements of Operations. Transfer Agency Banking Credits allocated by the Administrator, if any, serve to reduce the transfer agent expenses incurred by the Funds and are included in Expense Offsets in the Funds’ Statements of Operations and in Note 4. The Administrator is also compensated for certain other out-of-pocket expenses related to transfer agent services.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
October 31, 2003
Strong Heritage Money Fund, Strong Ultra Short-Term Income Fund and Strong Ultra Short-Term Municipal Income Fund have adopted a Rule 12b-1 distribution and service plan under the 1940 Act on behalf of each of the Fund’s Advisor Class shares. Under the plan, Strong Investments, Inc. (the “Distributor,” and an affiliate of the Advisor), is paid an annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Advisor Class shares as compensation for services provided and expenses incurred, including amounts paid to brokers or dealers, in connection with the sale of each Fund’s Advisor Class shares. See Note 4.
Strong Ultra Short-Term Income Fund and Strong Ultra Short-Term Municipal Income Fund may invest cash in money market funds managed by the Advisor, subject to certain limitations.
Certain information regarding related party transactions, excluding the effects of waivers and absorptions, for the year ended October 31, 2003, is as follows:
Payable to/ (Receivable From) Advisor or Administrator at October 31, 2003 |
Shareholder Servicing and Other Related Expenses Paid to Administrator |
Transfer Agency Banking Charges/(Credits) |
Unaffiliated Directors’ Fees | |||||||||
Strong Heritage Money Fund |
$ | 45,137 | $ | 605,345 | $ | 25,138 | $ | 48,236 | ||||
Strong Ultra Short-Term Income Fund |
325,464 | 3,692,335 | 54,716 | 66,039 | ||||||||
Strong Ultra Short-Term Municipal Income Fund |
51,715 | 658,304 | 8,929 | 38,139 | ||||||||
Strong Florida Municipal Money Market Fund |
202 | 8,209 | 429 | 1,120 | ||||||||
Strong Money Market Fund |
506,905 | 6,250,682 | 123,505 | 45,460 | ||||||||
Strong Municipal Money Market Fund |
72,705 | 804,158 | 20,778 | 54,152 | ||||||||
Strong Tax-Free Money Fund |
11,029 | 204,101 | 12,485 | 10,202 |
At October 31, 2003, the Distributor owns 15.3% of the outstanding shares of the Strong Florida Municipal Money Market Fund.
4. | Expenses and Expense Offsets |
For the year ended October 31, 2003, the class specific expenses are as follows:
Administrative Fees |
Shareholder Servicing Costs |
Reports to Shareholders |
12b-1 Fees |
Other | |||||||||||
Strong Heritage Money Fund |
|||||||||||||||
Investor Class |
$ | 3,192,045 | $ | 457,370 | $ | 88,584 | $ | — | $ | 42,437 | |||||
Institutional Class |
162,519 | 122,227 | 6,398 | — | 5,122 | ||||||||||
Advisor Class |
2,468 | 1,913 | 6,180 | 30,859 | 1,415 | ||||||||||
Strong Ultra Short-Term Income Fund |
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Investor Class |
6,859,784 | 3,391,690 | 513,780 | — | 63,020 | ||||||||||
Institutional Class |
46,330 | 35,289 | 18,272 | — | 2,846 | ||||||||||
Advisor Class |
417,021 | 253,755 | 16,507 | 315,925 | 452 | ||||||||||
Strong Ultra Short-Term Municipal Income Fund |
|||||||||||||||
Investor Class |
4,508,876 | 494,576 | 88,858 | — | 10,654 | ||||||||||
Institutional Class |
90,215 | 67,841 | 2,718 | — | 365 | ||||||||||
Advisor Class |
154,667 | 93,810 | 2,136 | 117,172 | 118 |
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For the year ended October 31, 2003, the expense offsets are as follows:
Expense Waivers and Absorptions |
Transfer Agency Banking Credits |
Earnings Credits |
|||||||||
Strong Heritage Money Fund |
|||||||||||
Investor Class |
$ | (1,866,458 | ) | $ | — | $ | — | ||||
Institutional Class |
(269,866 | ) | — | — | |||||||
Advisor Class |
(12,273 | ) | — | — | |||||||
Fund Level |
(144,414 | ) | — | (2,131 | ) | ||||||
Strong Ultra Short-Term Income Fund |
|||||||||||
Investor Class |
(6,239 | ) | — | — | |||||||
Institutional Class |
— | — | — | ||||||||
Advisor Class |
— | — | — | ||||||||
Fund Level |
— | — | (68,635 | ) | |||||||
Strong Ultra Short-Term Municipal Income Fund |
|||||||||||
Investor Class |
(776 | ) | — | — | |||||||
Institutional Class |
— | — | — | ||||||||
Advisor Class |
(656 | ) | — | — | |||||||
Fund Level |
— | — | (10,165 | ) | |||||||
Strong Florida Municipal Money Market Fund |
(83,407 | ) | — | (61 | ) | ||||||
Strong Money Market Fund |
(5,594,225 | ) | — | (1,748 | ) | ||||||
Strong Municipal Money Market Fund |
(1,795 | ) | — | (5,180 | ) | ||||||
Strong Tax-Free Money Fund |
(2,710,805 | ) | — | (6,076 | ) |
5. | Line of Credit |
The Strong Funds have established a line of credit agreement (“LOC”) with certain financial institutions, which expires October 8, 2004, to be used for temporary or emergency purposes, primarily for financing redemption payments. Combined borrowings among all participating Strong Funds are subject to a $350 million cap on the total LOC. Strong Florida Municipal Money Fund, Strong Municipal Money Market Fund and Strong Tax-Free Money Fund do not participate in the LOC. For an individual Fund, borrowings under the LOC are limited to either the lesser of 15% of the market value of the Fund’s total assets or any explicit borrowing limits in the Funds’ prospectus. The principal amount of each borrowing under the LOC is due not more than 45 days after the date of the borrowing. Borrowings under the LOC bear interest based on prevailing market rates as defined in the LOC. A commitment fee of 0.09% per annum is incurred on the unused portion of the LOC and is allocated to all participating Strong Funds based on their net asset values. The Funds had no borrowings under the LOC during the period.
6. | Investment Transactions |
The aggregate purchases and sales of long-term securities during the year ended October 31, 2003, are as follows:
Purchases |
Sales | |||||||||||
U.S. Government and Agency |
Other |
U.S. Government and Agency |
Other | |||||||||
Strong Ultra Short-Term Income Fund |
$ | 500,921,875 | $ | 1,726,556,168 | $ | 617,153,765 | $ | 1,577,249,564 | ||||
Strong Ultra Short-Term Municipal Income Fund |
— | 1,721,602,974 | — | 1,569,675,419 |
7. | Income Tax Information |
The following information for the Funds is presented on an income tax basis as of October 31, 2003:
Cost of Investments |
Gross Appreciation |
Gross (Depreciation) |
Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) on Investments |
Distributable Income |
Distributable Capital Gains | |||||||||||||||
Strong Ultra Short-Term Income Fund |
$ | 2,447,075,118 | $ | 40,393,268 | $ | (49,786,968 | ) | $ | (9,393,700 | ) | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||
Strong Ultra Short-Term Municipal Income Fund |
2,051,380,019 | 8,155,387 | (11,232,985 | ) | (3,077,598 | ) | — | — |
The difference between cost amounts for financial statement and federal income tax purposes is due primarily to timing differences in recognizing certain gains and losses on security transactions.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
October 31, 2003
The tax components of dividends paid during the years ended October 31, 2003 and 2002 and capital loss carryovers (expiring in varying amounts through 2011) as of October 31, 2003, are:
2003 Income Tax Information |
2002 Income Tax Information | |||||||||||||||||||||
Ordinary Income Distributions |
Exempt- Interest Distributions |
Long-Term Capital Gains Distributions |
Net Capital Loss Carryovers |
Ordinary Income Distributions |
Exempt- Interest Distributions |
Long-Term Capital Gains Distributions | ||||||||||||||||
Strong Heritage Money Fund |
$ | 18,393,718 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 39,400,450 | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||
Strong Ultra Short-Term Income Fund |
87,987,151 | — | — | (240,548,830 | ) | 152,327,902 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
Strong Ultra Short-Term Municipal Income Fund |
|
— |
|
48,572,103 |
|
— |
|
(51,490,886 |
) |
|
— |
|
53,290,612 |
|
— | |||||||
Strong Florida Municipal Money Market Fund (Note 1) |
|
263 |
|
150,955 |
|
— |
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
— |
|
— | |||||||
Strong Money Market Fund |
12,775,985 | — | — | — | 28,933,057 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Strong Municipal Money Market Fund |
211,729 | 17,215,173 | — | — | — | 38,019,355 | — | |||||||||||||||
Strong Tax-Free Money Fund |
88,694 | 9,388,728 | — | — | — | 3,244,078 | — |
For corporate shareholders in Strong Ultra Short-Term Income Fund and Strong Ultra-Short Term Municipal Income Fund, no dividend income distributed for the year ended October 31, 2003, qualified for the dividends-received deduction (unaudited). For shareholders in the Funds, no dividend income distributed for the year ended October 31, 2003, is designated as qualified dividend income under the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003.
Net capital loss carryovers of $418,412 for Strong Ultra Short-Term Municipal Income Fund are scheduled to expire in 2004.
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8. | Capital Share Transactions |
Strong Heritage Money Fund |
||||||||
Year Ended Oct. 31, 2003 |
Year Ended Oct. 31, 2002 |
|||||||
Capital Share Transactions of Each Class of Shares of the Fund Were as Follows: |
||||||||
INVESTOR CLASS |
||||||||
Proceeds from Shares Sold |
$ | 574,419,951 | $ | 1,030,481,154 | ||||
Proceeds from Reinvestment of Distributions |
8,607,548 | 20,692,026 | ||||||
Payment for Shares Redeemed |
(911,024,899 | ) | (1,360,258,560 | ) | ||||
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions |
(327,997,400 | ) | (309,085,380 | ) | ||||
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS |
||||||||
Proceeds from Shares Sold |
3,793,668,003 | 4,758,647,832 | ||||||
Proceeds from Reinvestment of Distributions |
2,534,078 | 6,746,407 | ||||||
Payment for Shares Redeemed |
(4,612,015,628 | ) | (4,384,982,881 | ) | ||||
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions |
(815,813,547 | ) | 380,411,358 | |||||
ADVISOR CLASS |
||||||||
Proceeds from Shares Sold |
628,722 | 33,469,607 | ||||||
Proceeds from Reinvestment of Distributions |
318 | 168,851 | ||||||
Payment for Shares Redeemed |
(10,336,919 | ) | (39,236,803 | ) | ||||
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions |
(9,707,879 | ) | (5,598,345 | ) | ||||
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions |
$ | (1,153,518,826 | ) | $ | 65,727,633 | |||
Transactions in Shares of Each Class of the Fund Were as Follows: |
||||||||
INVESTOR CLASS |
||||||||
Sold |
574,419,951 | 1,030,481,154 | ||||||
Issued in Reinvestment of Distributions |
8,607,548 | 20,692,026 | ||||||
Redeemed |
(911,024,899 | ) | (1,360,258,560 | ) | ||||
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares |
(327,997,400 | ) | (309,085,380 | ) | ||||
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS |
||||||||
Sold |
3,793,668,003 | 4,758,647,832 | ||||||
Issued in Reinvestment of Distributions |
2,534,078 | 6,746,407 | ||||||
Redeemed |
(4,612,015,628 | ) | (4,384,982,881 | ) | ||||
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares |
(815,813,547 | ) | 380,411,358 | |||||
ADVISOR CLASS |
||||||||
Sold |
628,722 | 33,469,607 | ||||||
Issued in Reinvestment of Distributions |
318 | 168,851 | ||||||
Redeemed |
(10,336,919 | ) | (39,236,803 | ) | ||||
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares |
(9,707,879 | ) | (5,598,345 | ) | ||||
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
October 31, 2003
Strong Ultra Short-Term Income Fund |
Strong Ultra Short-Term Municipal Income Fund |
|||||||||||||||
Year Ended Oct. 31, 2003 |
Year Ended Oct. 31, 2002 |
Year Ended Oct. 31, 2003 |
Year Ended Oct. 31, 2002 |
|||||||||||||
Capital Share Transactions of Each Class of Shares of the Funds Were as Follows: |
||||||||||||||||
INVESTOR CLASS |
||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from Shares Sold |
$ | 1,145,270,735 | $ | 1,246,600,043 | $ | 1,063,561,313 | $ | 985,911,552 | ||||||||
Proceeds from Reinvestment of Distributions |
69,379,729 | 112,250,249 | 31,141,360 | 36,250,855 | ||||||||||||
Payment for Shares Redeemed |
(1,295,411,274 | ) | (2,139,557,005 | ) | (947,976,668 | ) | (1,024,788,650 | ) | ||||||||
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions |
(80,760,810 | ) | (780,706,713 | ) | 146,726,005 | (2,626,243 | ) | |||||||||
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS |
||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from Shares Sold |
373,825,855 | 594,832,399 | 529,446,878 | 472,448,953 | ||||||||||||
Proceeds from Reinvestment of Distributions |
7,874,914 | 26,970,713 | 11,708,629 | 10,237,505 | ||||||||||||
Payment for Shares Redeemed |
(468,158,186 | ) | (1,077,512,287 | ) | (322,982,097 | ) | (543,220,458 | ) | ||||||||
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions |
(86,457,417 | ) | (455,709,175 | ) | 218,173,410 | (60,534,000 | ) | |||||||||
ADVISOR CLASS |
||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from Shares Sold |
142,879,305 | 92,127,296 | 76,455,788 | 27,874,258 | ||||||||||||
Proceeds from Reinvestment of Distributions |
3,983,333 | 3,938,989 | 925,559 | 433,307 | ||||||||||||
Payment for Shares Redeemed |
(97,898,073 | ) | (75,897,518 | ) | (35,726,802 | ) | (8,340,985 | ) | ||||||||
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions |
48,964,565 | 20,168,767 | 41,654,545 | 19,966,580 | ||||||||||||
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions |
$ | (118,253,662 | ) | $ | (1,216,247,121 | ) | $ | 406,553,960 | $ | (43,193,663 | ) | |||||
Transactions in Shares of Each Class of the Funds Were as Follows: |
||||||||||||||||
INVESTOR CLASS |
||||||||||||||||
Sold |
121,906,304 | 129,280,378 | 217,899,445 | 201,428,792 | ||||||||||||
Issued in Reinvestment of Distributions |
7,383,139 | 11,670,019 | 6,379,197 | 7,402,936 | ||||||||||||
Redeemed |
(137,950,481 | ) | (223,099,510 | ) | (194,259,708 | ) | (209,427,609 | ) | ||||||||
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares |
(8,661,038 | ) | (82,149,113 | ) | 30,018,934 | (595,881 | ) | |||||||||
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS |
||||||||||||||||
Sold |
39,798,329 | 61,808,850 | 108,478,241 | 96,618,639 | ||||||||||||
Issued in Reinvestment of Distributions |
838,663 | 2,797,092 | 2,399,742 | 2,091,490 | ||||||||||||
Redeemed |
(49,877,844 | ) | (112,325,532 | ) | (66,199,913 | ) | (110,932,744 | ) | ||||||||
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares |
(9,240,852 | ) | (47,719,590 | ) | 44,678,070 | (12,222,615 | ) | |||||||||
ADVISOR CLASS |
||||||||||||||||
Sold |
15,216,830 | 9,598,736 | 15,665,360 | 5,695,766 | ||||||||||||
Issued in Reinvestment of Distributions |
424,240 | 410,501 | 189,665 | 88,542 | ||||||||||||
Redeemed |
(10,435,045 | ) | (7,932,232 | ) | (7,322,326 | ) | (1,705,994 | ) | ||||||||
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares |
5,206,025 | 2,077,005 | 8,532,699 | 4,078,314 | ||||||||||||
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Strong Florida Municipal Money Market Fund |
Strong Money Market Fund |
|||||||||||
Period Ended Oct. 31, 2003 |
Year Ended Oct. 31, 2003 |
Year Ended Oct. 31, 2002 |
||||||||||
(Note 1) | ||||||||||||
Capital Share Transactions of Each of the Funds Were as Follows: |
||||||||||||
Proceeds from Shares Sold |
$ | 217,369,029 | $ | 1,270,195,696 | $ | 1,631,656,252 | ||||||
Transfer in from Merger (Note 10) |
— | — | 353,261,220 | |||||||||
Proceeds from Reinvestment of Distributions |
114,138 | 14,050,541 | 30,403,760 | |||||||||
Payment for Shares Redeemed |
(204,421,611 | ) | (1,792,950,104 | ) | (1,959,116,127 | ) | ||||||
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from |
||||||||||||
Capital Share Transactions |
$ | 13,061,556 | $ | (508,703,867 | ) | $ | 56,205,105 | |||||
Transactions in Shares of Each of the Funds Were as Follows: |
||||||||||||
Sold |
217,369,029 | 1,270,195,696 | 1,631,656,252 | |||||||||
Transfer in from Merger (Note 10) |
— | — | 353,261,220 | |||||||||
Issued in Reinvestment of Distributions |
114,138 | 14,050,541 | 30,403,760 | |||||||||
Redeemed |
(204,421,611 | ) | (1,792,950,104 | ) | (1,959,116,127 | ) | ||||||
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares of the Fund |
13,061,556 | (508,703,867 | ) | 56,205,105 | ||||||||
Strong Municipal Money Market Fund |
Strong Tax-Free Money Fund |
|||||||||||||||
Year Ended Oct. 31, 2003 |
Year Ended Oct. 31, 2002 |
Year Ended Oct. 31, 2003 |
Year Ended Oct. 31, 2002 |
|||||||||||||
Capital Share Transactions of Each of the Funds Were as Follows: |
||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from Shares Sold |
$ | 3,028,930,237 | $ | 5,358,554,228 | $ | 2,965,989,645 | $ | 998,183,713 | ||||||||
Proceeds from Reinvestment of Distributions |
18,317,049 | 37,728,572 | 8,251,359 | 2,467,120 | ||||||||||||
Payment for Shares Redeemed |
(3,550,798,973 | ) | (6,331,465,892 | ) | (2,411,357,018 | ) | (487,012,864 | ) | ||||||||
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions |
$ | (503,551,687 | ) | $ | (935,183,092 | ) | $ | 562,883,986 | $ | 513,637,969 | ||||||
Transactions in Shares of Each of the Funds Were as Follows: |
||||||||||||||||
Sold |
3,028,930,237 | 5,358,554,228 | 2,965,989,645 | 998,183,713 | ||||||||||||
Issued in Reinvestment of Distributions |
18,317,049 | 37,728,572 | 8,251,359 | 2,467,120 | ||||||||||||
Redeemed |
(3,550,798,973 | ) | (6,331,465,892 | ) | (2,411,357,018 | ) | (487,012,864 | ) | ||||||||
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares of the Fund |
(503,551,687 | ) | (935,183,092 | ) | 562,883,986 | 513,637,969 | ||||||||||
9. | Investments in Affiliates |
Affiliated issuers, as defined under the 1940 Act, include any Fund of the Strong Funds and any issuer in which the Fund’s holdings of an issuer represent 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities of the issuer. A summary of transactions in the securities of these issuers during the year ended October 31, 2003, is as follows:
Balance of Shares Held Nov. 1, 2002 |
Gross and Additions |
Gross Sales and Reductions |
Balance of Shares Held Oct. 31, 2003 |
Value Oct. 31, 2003 |
Investment Nov. 1, 2002- Oct. 31, 2003 | |||||||||
Strong Ultra Short-Term Municipal Income Fund |
||||||||||||||
Strong Municipal Money Market Fund |
8,900,000 | 768,920,000 | 768,670,000 | 9,150,000 | $ | 9,150,000 | $ | 192,109 | ||||||
Strong Tax-Free Money Fund |
29,050,000 | 518,930,000 | 498,440,000 | 49,540,000 | 49,540,000 | 314,316 |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
October 31, 2003
10. | Acquisition Information |
Effective May 31, 2002, the Strong Money Market Fund acquired, through a non-taxable exchange, substantially all of the net assets of Strong Investors Money Fund. Strong Money Market Fund issued 353,261,220 shares (valued at $353,261,220) for the outstanding shares of Strong Investors Money Fund at May 31, 2002. Strong Money Market Fund’s Statement of Operations for the year ended October 31, 2002 does not include preacquisition activity of Strong Investors Money Fund. The aggregate net assets of Strong Money Market Fund and Strong Investors Money Fund immediately before the acquisition were $1,866,423, 277 and $353,261,220, respectively. The combined net assets of Strong Money Market Fund immediately after the acquisition were $2,219,684,497.
11. | Legal Proceedings |
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the New York Attorney General (“NYAG”), and the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (“WDFI”) are investigating active trading of the Strong Funds by employees of Strong, including Richard S. Strong, former Chairman of Strong. The Independent Directors of the Strong Funds are also investigating these matters, with the assistance of counsel and an independent consulting firm. Fund expenses related to the investigation will be reimbursed by Strong. The Independent Directors intend to obtain appropriate redress if they determine that the Strong Funds were harmed. Effective November 2, 2003, the Independent Directors accepted Mr. Strong’s resignation as Chairman of the Strong Funds’ Boards. Effective December 2, 2003, Mr. Strong resigned as Director of the Strong Funds’ Boards, as Chairman, Chief Investment Officer and Director of Strong, and as Chairman and Director of Strong Financial Corporation, and its affiliates.
Strong is aware of a complaint filed and simultaneously settled on September 3, 2003 (the “Complaint”), by NYAG on behalf of the State of New York, against Canary Capital Partners, LLC, et al. (collectively, “Canary”), which alleges that Canary engaged in certain improper trading practices characterized as “late-day trading” and “market timing” with various mutual funds. Strong and certain Strong Funds are referenced, although not named as parties in the Complaint, with respect to the market timing allegations. On September 5, 2003, the SEC began an inquiry based on matters related to, and set forth in, the Complaint. On September 24, 2003, the WDFI asked that certain information and documents be provided related to the matters referenced in the Complaint. Strong is currently cooperating fully with the NYAG, the SEC, and the WDFI, with respect to their separate inquiries into these matters. On September 26, 2003, Strong announced its commitment to make appropriate reimbursement if it is determined that the transactions set forth in the Complaint adversely affected investors in the Strong Funds referenced in the Complaint. On October 30, 2003, Mr. Strong announced that he has committed to personally compensate the Strong Funds for any financial losses they may have experienced as a result of his transactions.
As of the date of this Report, Strong is aware of multiple shareholder class and derivative actions (“Actions”) filed since September 4, 2003, with respect to the factual matters referenced in the Complaint naming, among others, Strong, Strong Funds, Strong affiliates, and certain of their officers and directors as defendants. These Actions have been filed in the following federal and state courts: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York; U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (Newark); U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Division; U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin; Superior Court of New Jersey Law Division of Hudson; State of Wisconsin Circuit Court, Milwaukee County; State of Wisconsin Circuit Court Waukesha County; Supreme Court of the State of New York; and Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles. The Actions do not differ materially in terms of allegations and demands for relief. The Actions generally allege, among other things, that the defendants violated their fiduciary duty to fund shareholders and certain retirement plan participants, and made false and misleading statements in the funds’ prospectuses in violation of federal and state securities laws. The Actions generally seek one or more of the following: compensatory damages, punitive damages, special damages, exemplary damages, rescission, restitution, payment of plaintiffs’ attorneys’ fees and experts’ fees, and/or replacement of the Board of Directors of the Strong Funds. Additional lawsuits may be filed in the same or other venues presenting allegations and demands for relief. Strong expects that any such lawsuits would contain allegations including the matters discussed in this supplement and that the demands for relief would not materially differ from those described above. Based on available information, Strong and the Strong Funds do not currently believe that any of the pending Actions or the regulatory inquiries will have a material impact on any of the Strong Funds.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders
of Strong Cash Management Funds:
In our opinion, the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments in securities, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Strong Heritage Money Fund, Strong Ultra Short-Term Income Fund, Strong Ultra Short-Term Municipal Income Fund, Strong Florida Municipal Money Market Fund, Strong Money Market Fund, Strong Municipal Money Market Fund and Strong Tax-Free Money Fund (all seven collectively constituting Strong Cash Management Funds, hereafter referred to as the “Funds”) at October 31, 2003, and the results of each of their operations, the changes in each of their net assets and their financial highlights for the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Funds’ management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at October 31, 2003 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
December 9, 2003
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The following information is provided as of October 31, 2003.
Richard S. Strong (located immediately below) is deemed an “interested person” of the Fund as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940 because of his controlling ownership in the Advisor’s parent company, Strong Financial Corporation. Each officer and director holds the same position with the 27 registered open-end management investment companies consisting of 72 mutual funds (“Strong Funds”).
Richard S. Strong1 (DOB 5-12-42), Director of the Strong Funds since September 1981 and Chairman of the Board of the Strong Funds since October 1991.
Mr. Strong has been a Director of the Advisor since September 1981; Chairman of the Advisor since October 1991; Chief Investment Officer of the Advisor since January 1996; Security Analyst and Portfolio Manager of the Advisor since 1985; Chief Executive Officer of the Advisor from 1974 to 1985; Chairman of Strong Financial Corporation (holding company) since May 2001; Director and Chairman of Strong Service Corporation (an investment advisor) since 1995; and Director and Chairman of Strong Investor Services, Inc. (a transfer agent and administrator), since July 2001. Mr. Strong founded the Advisor in 1974 and has been in the investment management business since 1967.
Willie D. Davis (DOB 7-24-34), Director of the Strong Funds since July 1994.
Mr. Davis has been President and Chief Executive Officer of All Pro Broadcasting, Inc., since 1977; Director of Wisconsin Energy Corporation (formerly WICOR, Inc., a utility company), since 1990, Metro Goldwyn Mayer, Inc. (an entertainment company), since 1998, Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc., since 1997, Checker’s Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. (formerly Rally’s Hamburgers, Inc.), since 1994, Johnson Controls, Inc. (an industrial company), since 1992, MGM Mirage (formerly MGM Grand, Inc., an entertainment/hotel company) since 1990, Dow Chemical Company since 1988, Sara Lee Corporation (a food/consumer products company) since 1983, Alliance Bank since 1980, Manpower, Inc. (a worldwide provider of staffing services), since 2001, and Kmart Corporation (a discount consumer products company) from 1985 to 2003; and Trustee of the University of Chicago since 1980 and Marquette University since 1988.
Gordon B. Greer (DOB 2-17-32), Director of the Strong Funds since March 2002.
Mr. Greer was Of Counsel for Bingham McCutchen LLP (a law firm previously known as Bingham Dana LLP) from 1997 to February 2002 and Partner of Bingham McCutchen LLP from 1967 to 1997. On behalf of Bingham McCutchen LLP, Mr. Greer provided representation to the disinterested directors of the Strong Funds from 1991 to February 2002. Bingham McCutchen LLP has provided representation to the Independent Directors of the Strong Funds since 1991.
Stanley Kritzik (DOB 1-9-30), Director of the Strong Funds since January 1995 and Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Strong Funds since July 2000.
Mr. Kritzik has been Partner of Metropolitan Associates (a real estate firm) since 1962; Director of Wisconsin Health Information Network since November 1997, Health Network Ventures, Inc., from 1992 to April 2000, Aurora Health Care from September 1987 to September 2002; and Member of the Board of Governors of Snowmass Village Resort Association from October 1999 until October 2002.
Neal Malicky (DOB 9-14-34), Director of the Strong Funds since December 1999.
Mr. Malicky has been President Emeritus of Baldwin-Wallace College since July 2000; Chancellor of Baldwin-Wallace College from July 1999 to June 2000; President of Baldwin-Wallace College from July 1981 to June 1999; Director of Aspire Learning Corporation since June 2000; Trustee of Southwest Community Health Systems, Cleveland Scholarship Program, and The National Conference for Community and Justice until 2001; President of the National Association of Schools and Colleges of the United Methodist Church, Chairperson of the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Ohio, and Secretary of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities until 2001.
William F. Vogt (DOB 7-19-47), Director and Chairman of the Independent Directors Committee of the Strong Funds since January 1995.
Mr. Vogt has been Senior Vice President of IDX Systems Corporation (a management consulting firm) since June 2001; President of Vogt Management Consulting, Inc., from July 1990 to June 2001; and former Fellow of the American College of Medical Practice Executives.
1 | Effective November 2, 2003, the Independent Directors accepted Mr. Strong’s resignation as Chairman of the Strong Funds’ Boards. Effective December 2, 2003, Mr. Strong resigned as Director of the Funds’ Boards, as Chairman, Chief Investment Officer, and Director of Strong, and as Chairman and Director of Strong Financial Corporation, and its affiliates. |
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DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS (continued)
Ane K. Ohm (DOB 10-16-69), Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer since November 2002.
Ms. Ohm has been Director of Mutual Fund Administration of Strong Investor Services, Inc., since April 2001; Vice President of Strong Investor Services, Inc., since December 2001; Marketing Services Manager of Strong Investments, Inc., from November 1998 to April 2001; and Retail Services Financial Manager of Strong Investments, Inc., from January 1997 to November 1998.
Christopher O. Petersen (DOB 1-18-70), Vice President and Assistant Secretary of the Strong Funds since May 2003.
Mr. Petersen has been Managing Counsel of Strong Financial Corporation since March 2003; Assistant Secretary of Strong Investor Services, Inc., since June 2003; Corporate Counsel at U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., from May 2001 to March 2003; Corporate Counsel at First American Asset Management, a division of U.S. Bank National Association (“FAAM”), from September 1999 to May 2001; Compliance Officer at FAAM from January 1999 to September 1999; and Associate at Mauzy Law Firm from September 1997 to December 1998.
Richard W. Smirl (DOB 4-18-67), Vice President of the Strong Funds since February 2002 and Secretary of the Strong Funds since November 2001.
Mr. Smirl has been Senior Counsel of Strong Financial Corporation since December 2001; Assistant Executive Vice President since December 2001; Secretary of the Advisor since November 2002; Assistant Secretary of the Advisor from December 2001 to November 2002; Senior Counsel of the Advisor from July 2000 to December 2001; General Counsel of Strong Investments, Inc. (“Distributor”), since November 2001; Vice President, Secretary, and Chief Compliance Officer of the Distributor since July 2000; Lead Counsel of the Distributor from July 2000 to November 2001; Vice President and Secretary of Strong Investor Services, Inc., since December 2001; Partner at Keesal, Young & Logan LLP (a law firm) from September 1999 to July 2000; and Associate at Keesal, Young & Logan LLP from September 1992 to September 1999.
Gilbert L. Southwell III (DOB 4-13-54), Assistant Secretary of the Strong Funds since July 2001.
Mr. Southwell has been Associate Counsel of Strong Financial Corporation since December 2001; Assistant Secretary of the Advisor since December 2002; Associate Counsel of the Advisor from April 2001 to December 2001; Partner at Michael, Best & Friedrich, LLP (a law firm) from October 1999 to March 2001; and Assistant General Counsel of U.S. Bank, National Association (formerly Firstar Bank, N.A.) and/or certain of its subsidiaries from November 1984 to September 1999.
John W. Widmer (DOB 1-19-65), Treasurer of the Strong Funds since April 1999.
Mr. Widmer has been Treasurer of the Advisor since April 1999; Assistant Secretary and Assistant Treasurer of Strong Financial Corporation since December 2001; Treasurer of Strong Service Corporation since April 1999; Treasurer and Assistant Secretary of Strong Investor Services, Inc., since July 2001; and Manager of the Financial Management and Sales Reporting Systems department of the Advisor from May 1997 to April 1999.
Thomas M. Zoeller (DOB 2-21-64), Vice President of the Strong Funds since October 1999.
Mr. Zoeller has been Executive Vice President of the Advisor since April 2001; Chief Financial Officer of the Advisor since February 1998; Secretary of the Advisor from December 2001 to November 2002; Member of the Office of the Chief Executive of Strong Financial Corporation since May 2001; Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Strong Investments, Inc., since October 1993; Executive Vice President and Secretary of Strong Investor Services, Inc., since July 2001; Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Secretary of Strong Service Corporation since December 2001; Treasurer of Strong Service Corporation from September 1996 to April 1999; Vice President of Strong Service Corporation from April 1999 to December 2001; Member of the Office of the Chief Executive of the Advisor from November 1998 until May 2001; Senior Vice President of the Advisor from February 1998 to April 2001; and Treasurer and Controller of the Advisor from October 1991 to February 1998.
Except for Messrs. Davis, Kritzik, Malicky, and Vogt, the address of all of the Directors and Officers is P.O. Box 2936, Milwaukee, WI 53201. Mr. Davis’s address is 161 North La Brea, Inglewood, CA 90301. Mr. Kritzik’s address is 1123 North Astor Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202. Mr. Malicky’s address is 4608 Turnberry Drive, Lawrence, KS 66047. Mr. Vogt’s address is P.O. Box 7657, Avon, CO 81620.
The statement of additional information contains additional information about fund directors and officers and is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-368-3863.
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Directors
Willie D. Davis
Gordon B. Greer
Stanley Kritzik
Neal Malicky
William F. Vogt
Officers
Thomas M. Zoeller, Vice President
Richard W. Smirl, Vice President and Secretary
Christopher O. Petersen, Vice President and Assistant Secretary
Gilbert L. Southwell III, Assistant Secretary
John W. Widmer, Treasurer
Ane K. Ohm, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer
Investment Advisor
Strong Capital Management, Inc.
P.O. Box 2936, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201
Distributor
Strong Investments, Inc.
P.O. Box 2936, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201
Custodian
State Street Bank and Trust Company
801 Pennsylvania Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64105
Transfer Agent and Dividend-Disbursing Agent
Strong Investor Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 2936, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201
Independent Accountants
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
100 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202
Legal Counsel
Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.
780 North Water Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202
Strong Investments
P.O. Box 2936 | Milwaukee, WI 53201
www.Strong.com
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call 1-800-368-1030
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This report does not constitute an offer for the sale of securities. Strong Funds are offered for sale by prospectus only. Securities are offered through Strong Investments, Inc. RT38501 12-03
ACASH/WH2970 10-03
Item 2. | Code of Ethics |
(a) As of the end of the period covered by this report, the registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions. A copy of the code of ethics is filed as an exhibit to this Form N-CSR.
(b) During the period covered by this report, no amendments were made to the provisions of the code of ethics adopted in 2(a) above.
(c) During the period covered by this report, no implicit or explicit waivers to the provisions of the code of ethics adopted in 2(a) above were granted.
Item 3. | Audit Committee Financial Expert |
The registrant’s Board of Directors has determined that independent director Stanley Kritzik qualifies as an Audit Committee financial expert. The designation of a person as an “Audit Committee financial expert” does not mean that the person has any greater duties, obligations, or liability than those imposed on the person without the “Audit Committee financial expert” designation. Similarly, the designation of a person as an “Audit Committee financial expert” does not affect the duties, obligations, or liability of any other member of the Audit Committee or Board of Directors.
Item 4. | Principal Accountant Fees and Services |
Not applicable to this Registrant, insofar as the Registrant has a fiscal year-end of October 31, 2003.
Item 5 – 6. [Reserved] |
Item 7. | Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies |
Not applicable to this Registrant, insofar as the Registrant is not a closed-end management investment company.
Item 8. | [Reserved] |
Item 9. | Controls and Procedures |
(a) An evaluation was performed within 90 days from the date hereof under the supervision of the Registrant’s management, including the principal executive officer and treasurer, regarding the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, it was determined that such disclosure controls and procedures provide reasonable assurance that the material information required to be disclosed by the Registrant in the reports it files or submits on Form N-CSR (1) is accumulated and communicated to the Registrant’s management, including its principal executive officer and treasurer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure, and (2) is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms.
(b) There were no significant changes in the Registrant’s internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of the evaluation referenced in (a) above, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
Item 10. | Exhibits |
The following exhibits are attached to this Form N-CSR:
10(a) |
Code of Ethics required by Item 2 of Form N-CSR | |
10(b)(1) |
Certification of Principal Executive Officer Required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |
10(b)(2) |
Certification of Principal Financial Officer Required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |
10(c) |
Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
Signatures
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.
Strong Money Market Fund, Inc., on behalf of the Strong Money Market Fund
By: | /s/ Christopher O. Petersen | |
Christopher O. Petersen, Vice President and Assistant Secretary | ||
Date: December 30, 2003 |
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/ Thomas M. Zoeller | |
Thomas M. Zoeller, Principal Executive Officer | ||
Date: December 30, 2003 |
By: | /s/ John W. Widmer | |
John W. Widmer, Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer) | ||
Date: December 30, 2003 |