N-CSRS 1 fmof.htm Federated Municipal Opportunities Fund, Inc.


                                  United States
                       Securities and Exchange Commission
                             Washington, D.C. 20549

                                   Form N-CSR
   Certified Shareholder Report of Registered Management Investment Companies




                                    811-4533

                      (Investment Company Act File Number)

                  Federated Municipal Opportunities Fund, Inc.
         _______________________________________________________________

               (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)



                            Federated Investors Funds
                              5800 Corporate Drive
                       Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15237-7000


                                 (412) 288-1900
                         (Registrant's Telephone Number)


                           John W. McGonigle, Esquire
                            Federated Investors Tower
                               1001 Liberty Avenue
                       Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222-3779
                     (Name and Address of Agent for Service)
                (Notices should be sent to the Agent for Service)



                        Date of Fiscal Year End: 8/31/04


            Date of Reporting Period: Six months ended 2/29/04




Item 1.     Reports to Stockholders

Federated Investors
World-Class Investment Manager

Federated Municipal Opportunities Fund, Inc.

Established 1987

 

17TH SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT

February 29, 2004

Class A Shares
Class B Shares
Class C Shares
Class F Shares

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
VOTING PROXIES ON FUND PORTFOLIO SECURITIES

Financial Highlights -- Class A Shares

(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)

   

   

Six Months
Ended
(unaudited)

   

   

Year Ended August 31,

  

2/29/2004

   

  

2003

   

  

2002

   

  

2001

   

  

2000

1

  

1999

   

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   

$9.55

   

   

$9.73

   

   

$9.91

   

   

$9.78

   

   

$10.22

   

   

$11.04

   

Income From Investment Operations:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Net investment income

   

0.28

   

   

0.56

   

   

0.55

2

   

0.55

   

   

0.56

   

   

0.55

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and swap contracts

   

0.40

   

   

(0.18

)

   

(0.19

)2

   

0.15

   

   

(0.44

)

   

(0.82

)


TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS

   

0.68

   

   

0.38

   

   

0.36

   

   

0.70

   

   

0.12

   

   

(0.27

)


Less Distributions:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Distributions from net investment income

   

(0.28

)

   

(0.56

)

   

(0.54

)

   

(0.57

)

   

(0.56

)

   

(0.55

)


Net Asset Value, End of Period

   

$9.95

   

   

$9.55

   

   

$9.73

   

   

$9.91

   

   

$ 9.78

   

   

$10.22

   


Total Return3

   

7.26

%

   

4.06

%

   

3.79

%

   

7.48

%

   

1.37

%

   

(2.58

)%


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   


Expenses

   

1.06

%4

   

1.07

%

   

1.08

%

   

1.09

%

   

1.09

%

   

1.07

%


Net investment income

   

5.77

%4

   

5.87

%

   

5.68

%2

   

5.69

%

   

5.74

%

   

5.14

%


Expense waiver/reimbursement5

   

--

   

   

--

   

   

--

   

   

0.01

%

   

--

   

   

--

   


Supplemental Data:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   


Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

   

$131,385

   

$117,435

   

$111,642

   

$106,555

   

$92,883

   

$109,297

   


Portfolio turnover

   

11

%

   

25

%

   

35

%

   

30

%

   

18

%

   

25

%


1 Beginning with the year ended August 31, 2000, the Fund was audited by Ernst & Young LLP. The previous year was audited by other auditors.

2 Effective September 1, 2001, the Fund adopted the provisions of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies and began accreting discount on debt securities. For the year ended August 31, 2002, this change had no effect on the net investment income per share, or the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments per share, but increased the ratio of net investment income to average net assets from 5.67% to 5.68%. Per share, ratios and supplemental data for the periods prior to August 31, 2002 have not been restated to reflect this change in presentation.

3 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.

4 Computed on an annualized basis.

5 This voluntary expense decrease is reflected in both the expense and the net investment income ratios shown above.

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

Financial Highlights -- Class B Shares

(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)

   

   

Six Months
Ended
(unaudited)

   

   

Year Ended August 31,

   

  

2/29/2004

   

  

2003

   

  

2002

   

  

2001

   

  

2000

1

  

1999

   

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   

$9.54

   

   

$9.73

   

   

$9.90

   

   

$9.77

   

   

$10.22

   

   

$11.03

   

Income From Investment Operations:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Net investment income

   

0.24

   

   

0.49

   

   

0.47

2

   

0.47

   

   

0.49

   

   

0.47

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and swap contracts

   

0.41

   

   

(0.19

)

   

(0.17

)2

   

0.16

   

   

(0.45

)

   

(0.81

)


TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS

   

0.65

   

   

0.30

   

   

0.30

   

   

0.63

   

   

0.04

   

   

(0.34

)


Less Distributions:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Total distributions from net realized gain on investments

   

(0.25

)

   

(0.49

)

   

(0.47

)

   

(0.50

)

   

(0.49

)

   

(0.47

)


Net Asset Value, End of Period

   

$9.94

   

   

$9.54

   

   

$9.73

   

   

$9.90

   

   

$ 9.77

   

   

$10.22

   


Total Return3

   

6.86

%

   

3.18

%

   

3.11

%

   

6.67

%

   

0.51

%

   

(3.23

)%


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   


Expenses

   

1.81

%4

   

1.82

%

   

1.83

%

   

1.84

%

   

1.84

%

   

1.82

%


Net investment income

   

5.02

%4

   

5.12

%

   

4.94

%2

   

4.94

%

   

4.99

%

   

4.39

%


Expense waiver/reimbursement5

   

--

   

   

--

   

   

--

   

   

0.01

%

   

--

   

   

--

   


Supplemental Data:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   


Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

   

$130,981

   

$124,736

   

$107,348

   

$91,074

   

$71,512

   

$77,440

   


Portfolio turnover

   

11

%

   

25

%

   

35

%

   

30

%

   

18

%

   

25

%


1 Beginning with the year ended August 31, 2000, the Fund was audited by Ernst & Young LLP. The previous year was audited by other auditors.

2 Effective September 1, 2001, the Fund adopted the provisions of the AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies and began accreting discount on debt securities. For the year ended August 31, 2002, this change had no effect on the net investment income per share, or the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments per share, but increased the ratio of net investment income to average net assets from 4.93% to 4.94%. Per share, ratios and supplemental data for the periods prior to August 31, 2002 have not been restated to reflect this change in presentation.

3 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.

4 Computed on an annualized basis.

5 This voluntary expense decrease is reflected in both the expense and the net investment income ratios shown above.

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

Financial Highlights -- Class C Shares

(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)

   

   

Six Months
Ended
(unaudited)

   

   

Year Ended August 31,

  

2/29/2004

   

  

2003

   

  

2002

   

  

2001

   

  

2000

1

  

1999

   

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   

$9.54

   

   

$9.73

   

   

$9.90

   

   

$9.77

   

   

$10.22

   

   

$11.03

   

Income From Investment Operations:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Net investment income

   

0.23

   

   

0.48

   

   

0.48

2

   

0.47

   

   

0.48

   

   

0.47

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and swap contracts

   

0.42

   

   

(0.18

)

   

(0.18

)2

   

0.16

   

   

(0.44

)

   

(0.81

)


TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS

   

0.65

   

   

0.30

   

   

0.30

   

   

0.63

   

   

0.04

   

   

(0.34

)


Less Distributions:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Distributions from net investment income

   

(0.25

)

   

(0.49

)

   

(0.47

)

   

(0.50

)

   

(0.49

)

   

(0.47

)


Net Asset Value, End of Period

   

$9.94

   

   

$9.54

   

   

$9.73

   

   

$9.90

   

   

$ 9.77

   

   

$10.22

   


Total Return3

   

6.86

%

   

3.17

%

   

3.13

%

   

6.66

%

   

0.51

%

   

(3.24

)%


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   


Expenses

   

1.81

%4

   

1.82

%

   

1.83

%

   

1.84

%

   

1.84

%

   

1.82

%


Net investment income

   

5.02

%4

   

5.12

%

   

4.93

%2

   

4.94

%

   

4.99

%

   

4.39

%


Expense waiver/reimbursement5

   

--

   

   

--

   

   

--

   

   

0.01

%

   

--

   

   

--

   


Supplemental Data:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   


Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

   

$21,358

   

$14,083

   

$10,220

   

$10,953

   

$8,858

   

$7,603

   


Portfolio turnover

   

11

%

   

25

%

   

35

%

   

30

%

   

18

%

   

25

%


1 Beginning with the year ended August 31, 2000, the Fund was audited by Ernst & Young LLP. The previous year was audited by other auditors.

2 Effective September 1, 2001, the Fund adopted the provisions of the AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies and began accreting discount on debt securities. For the year ended August 31, 2002, this change had no effect on the net investment income per share, or the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments per share, but increased the ratio of net investment income to average net assets from 4.92% to 4.93%. Per share, ratios and supplemental data for the periods prior to August 31, 2002 have not been restated to reflect this change in presentation.

3 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.

4 Computed on an annualized basis.

5 This voluntary expense decrease is reflected in both the expense and the net investment income ratios shown above.

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

Financial Highlights -- Class F Shares

(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)

   

   

Six Months
Ended
(unaudited)

   

   

Year Ended August 31,

   

  

2/29/2004

   

  

2003

   

  

2002

   

  

2001

   

  

2000

1

  

1999

   

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   

$9.55

   

   

$9.73

   

   

$9.91

   

   

$9.78

   

   

$10.22

   

   

$11.04

   

Income From Investment Operations:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Net investment income

   

0.28

   

   

0.57

   

   

0.55

2

   

0.55

   

   

0.56

   

   

0.55

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and swap contracts

   

0.40

   

   

(0.19

)

   

(0.19

)2

   

0.15

   

   

(0.44

)

   

(0.82

)


TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS

   

0.68

   

   

0.38

   

   

0.36

   

   

0.70

   

   

0.12

   

   

(0.27

)


Less Distributions:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Distributions from net investment income

   

(0.28

)

   

(0.56

)

   

(0.54

)

   

(0.57

)

   

(0.56

)

   

(0.55

)


Net Asset Value, End of Period

   

$9.95

   

   

$9.55

   

   

$9.73

   

   

$9.91

   

   

$ 9.78

   

   

$10.22

   


Total Return3

   

7.26

%

   

4.06

%

   

3.79

%

   

7.48

%

   

1.37

%

   

(2.58

)%


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   


Expenses

   

1.06

%4

   

1.07

%

   

1.08

%

   

1.09

%

   

1.09

%

   

1.07

%


Net investment income

   

5.77

%4

   

5.87

%

   

5.68

%2

   

5.69

%

   

5.73

%

   

5.14

%


Expense waiver/reimbursement5

   

--

   

   

--

   

   

--

   

   

0.01

%

   

--

   

   

--

   


Supplemental Data:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   


Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

   

$169,160

   

$167,097

   

$183,467

   

$197,154

   

$214,913

   

$269,667

   


Portfolio turnover

   

11

%

   

25

%

   

35

%

   

30

%

   

18

%

   

25

%


1 Beginning with the year ended August 31, 2000, the Fund was audited by Ernst & Young LLP. The previous year was audited by other auditors.

2 Effective September 1, 2001, the Fund adopted the provisions of the AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies and began accreting discount on debt securities. For the year ended August 31, 2002, this change had no effect on the net investment income per share, or the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments per share, but increased the ratio of net investment income to average net assets from 5.67% to 5.68%. Per share, ratios and supplemental data for the periods prior to August 31, 2002 have not been restated to reflect this change in presentation.

3 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.

4 Computed on an annualized basis.

5 This voluntary expense decrease is reflected in both the expense and the net investment income ratios shown above.

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

Portfolio of Investments

February 29, 2004 (unaudited)

Principal
Amount

  

  

Credit
Rating

1

Value

   

   

   

LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS--95.0%

   

   

  

   

   

   

   

   

Alaska--0.3%

   

   

   

   

   

$

1,440,000

   

Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority, Power Revenue Bonds, 5.875% (Upper Lynn Canal Regional Power Supply System)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.00%), 1/1/2032

   

NR

   

$

1,238,270


   

   

   

Arizona--1.4%

   

   

   

   

   

   

500,000

   

Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Hospital System Revenue Bonds, 6.375% (John C. Lincoln Health Network), 12/1/2037

   

BBB/NR

   

   

527,050

   

4,985,000

   

Gilbert, AZ IDA, Revenue Bonds (Series 1999A), 5.85% (Southwest Student Services Corp.)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.90%), 2/1/2019

   

NR

   

   

5,826,318


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

   

   

6,353,368


   

   

   

Arkansas--0.5%

   

   

   

   

   

   

2,000,000

   

Arkansas Development Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2000), 7.375% (Washington Regional Medical Center)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.50%), 2/1/2029

   

BBB-/Baa3

   

   

2,196,400


   

   

   

California--5.4%

   

   

   

   

   

   

6,000,000

   

California State, UT GO Bonds, 5.00% (MBIA Insurance Corp. INS), 6/1/2012

   

AAA/Aaa

   

   

6,710,220

   

4,250,000

   

California State, UT GO Bonds, 5.75% (Original Issue Yield: 5.75%), 5/1/2030

   

BBB/Baa1

   

   

4,567,645

   

1,334,000

2,3

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Series 1999X), 6.65% (Magnolia City Lights Project), 7/1/2029

   

NR

   

   

1,233,923

   

1,000,000

2,3

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, 6.625% (Tehiyah Day School), 11/1/2031

   

NR

   

   

1,010,380

   

4,000,000

   

Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., CA, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds (Series 2003A-3), 7.875%, 6/1/2042

   

BBB/Baa2

   

   

4,338,480

   

2,825,000

   

Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., CA, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds (Series 2003A-1), 6.75% (Original Issue Yield: 7.00%), 6/1/2039

   

BBB/Baa2

   

   

2,781,665

   

750,000

   

Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., CA, Tobacco Settlement Revenue Bonds (Series 2003A-2), 7.90%, 6/1/2042

   

BBB/Baa2

   

   

814,748

   

1,000,000

   

Los Angeles, CA, Regional Airport Improvement Corp., Facilities Sublease Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2002B), 7.50% (American Airlines, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.929%), 12/1/2024

   

B-/Caa2

   

   

996,490

   

350,000

   

San Bernardino County, CA, Housing Authority, Subordinated Revenue Bonds, 7.25% (Glen Aire Park & Pacific Palms), 4/15/2042

   

NR

   

   

335,192

Principal
Amount

  

  

Credit
Rating

1

Value

   

   

   

LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued

   

   

  

   

   

   

   

   

California--continued

   

   

   

   

   

$

500,000

   

San Dimas, CA, Housing Authority, Mobile Home Park Revenue Bonds (Series 1998A), 5.70% (Charter Oak Mobile Home Estates Acquisition Project)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.90%), 7/1/2028

   

NR

   

475,365

   

1,000,000

   

Western Hills Water District, CA, Special Tax Revenue Bonds, 6.875% (Diablo Grande Community Facilities No. 1)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.954%), 9/1/2031

   

NR

   

   

1,040,950


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

   

   

24,305,058


   

   

   

Colorado--4.6%

   

   

   

   

   

   

1,500,000

   

Aspen Grove, CO, Business Improvement District, LT Tax GO Bonds (Series 2001), 7.625%, 12/1/2025

   

NR

   

   

1,586,025

   

1,500,000

   

Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds (Series 2001), 7.625% (Peak to Peak Charter School Project)/(Original Issue Yield: 8.00%), 8/15/2031

   

NR/Ba2

   

   

1,573,695

   

1,000,000

   

Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds, 7.25% (Platte River Academy)/ (Original Issue Yield: 7.40%), 3/1/2022

   

NR/Ba2

   

   

1,022,790

   

500,000

   

Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds, 7.25% (Platte River Academy)/ (Original Issue Yield: 7.50%), 3/1/2032

   

NR/Ba2

   

   

508,325

   

1,000,000

   

Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds, 7.375% (Frontier Academy)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.50%), 6/1/2031

   

NR/Ba1

   

   

1,039,620

   

760,000

   

Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds, 7.50% (Excel Academy)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.75%), 12/1/2033

   

NR

   

   

745,248

   

800,000

   

Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series A), 7.125% (Denver Academy)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.375%), 11/1/2028

   

BB+/NR

   

   

793,920

   

1,140,000

   

Colorado HFA, SFM Revenue Bonds (Series 1997C-2), 6.875% 11/1/2028

   

NR/Aa2

   

   

1,166,893

   

1,000,000

   

Conservatory Metropolitan District, CO, LT GO Bonds, 7.55%, 12/1/2032

   

NR

   

   

1,000,210

   

600,000

   

Deer Creek Metropolitan District, CO, UT GO Bonds, 7.625% (United States Treasury GTD), 12/1/2019

   

AAA/NR

   

   

783,342

   

5,000,000

2,3

Denver, CO, City & County Airport Authority, RITES (Series PA-1186), 13.294%, 5/15/2008

   

NR

   

   

7,077,400

   

500,000

   

Denver, CO, Health & Hospital Authority, Healthcare Revenue Bonds (Series 2001A), 6.00% (Original Issue Yield: 6.05%), 12/1/2031

   

BBB/Baa3

   

   

510,380

   

1,000,000

   

Maher Ranch, CO, Metropolitan District No. 4, LT GO Bonds, 7.875%, 12/1/2033

   

NR

   

   

1,017,450

   

2,000,000

   

Sterling Hills West Metropolitan District, LT GO Bonds (Series 2110B), 8.00%, 12/1/2021

   

NR

   

   

2,020,480


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

   

   

20,845,778


Principal
Amount

  

  

Credit
Rating

1

Value

   

   

   

LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued

   

   

  

   

   

   

   

   

District of Columbia--3.4%

   

   

   

   

   

14,000,000

   

District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds, 5.625% (American University)/(AMBAC INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.90%), 10/1/2026

   

AAA/Aaa

   

15,244,740


   

   

   

Florida--7.3%

   

   

   

   

   

   

2,000,000

   

Capital Projects Finance Authority, FL, Continuing Care Retirement Community Revenue Bonds, 8.00% (Glenridge on Palmer Ranch)/(Original Issue Yield: 8.125%), 6/1/2032

   

NR

   

   

2,074,540

   

6,000,000

2,3

Capital Trust Agency, FL, Revenue Bonds (Series 2001), 10.00% (Seminole Tribe of Florida Convention and Resort Hotel Facilities), 10/1/2033

   

NR

   

   

7,475,580

   

1,000,000

2,3

Capital Trust Agency, FL, Revenue Bonds (Series 2003A), 8.95% (Seminole Tribe of Florida Convention and Resort Hotel Facilities), 10/1/2033

   

NR

   

   

1,178,840

   

5,375,000

2,3

Florida State Department of Environmental Protection, RITES (PA-967), 9.45% (FSA INS), 7/1/2013

   

NR

   

   

6,780,777

   

1,820,000

   

Harbor Bay, FL, Community Development District, Special Assessment Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds (Series 2001B), 6.35%, 5/1/2010

   

NR

   

   

1,862,169

   

1,000,000

   

Highlands County, FL, Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2001A), 6.00% (Adventist Health System)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.026%), 11/15/2031

   

A/A3

   

   

1,079,850

   

465,000

   

Lee County, FL, HFA, SFM Step Coupon Revenue Bonds, 6.85% (GNMA Collateralized Home Mortgage Program COL), 3/1/2029

   

NR/Aaa

   

   

466,060

   

2,000,000

   

Lee County, FL, IDA, Healthcare Facilities Revenue Bond (Series A), 6.75% (Cypress Cove at Healthpark)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.98%), 10/1/2032

   

NR

   

   

2,057,380

   

970,000

   

Mediterra North Community Development District, FL, Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds (Series A), 6.80%, 5/1/2031

   

NR

   

   

1,028,142

   

1,000,000

   

Miami Beach, FL, Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2001A), 6.70% (Mt. Sinai Medical Center, FL)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.80%), 11/15/2019

   

BB/Ba2

   

   

1,040,120

   

500,000

   

Miami, FL, Health Facilities Authority, Health System Revenue Bonds (Series 2003C), 5.125% (Catholic Health East)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.30%), 11/15/2024

   

A/A2

   

   

508,770

   

1,460,000

2,3

Orange County, FL, HFA, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Series 1999B), 6.50% (Palm West Apartments Project), 3/1/2034

   

NR

   

   

1,315,343

   

1,000,000

   

Orlando, FL, Urban Community Development District, Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds (Series 2001A), 6.95% (Original Issue Yield: 7.00%), 5/1/2033

   

NR

   

   

1,066,230

   

1,000,000

   

Reunion East Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment Bonds (Series 2002A), 7.375%, 5/1/2033

   

NR

   

   

1,082,100

Principal
Amount

  

  

Credit
Rating

1

Value

   

   

   

LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued

   

   

  

   

   

   

   

   

Florida--continued

   

   

   

   

   

1,200,000

   

South Lake County, FL, Hospital District, Revenue Bonds, 6.625% (South Lake Hospital, Inc.), 10/1/2023

   

NR/Baa3

   

1,277,892

   

2,000,000

   

St. Johns County, FL, IDA, Healthcare Revenue Bonds (Series 1999), 8.00% (Glenmoor at St. Johns Project)/(Original Issue Yield: 8.10%), 1/1/2030

   

NR

   

   

1,945,100

   

800,000

   

Verandah West, FL, Community Development District, Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds (Series 2003A), 6.625% (Original Issue Yield: 6.75%), 5/1/2033

   

NR

   

   

836,656


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

   

   

33,075,549


   

   

   

Georgia--1.8%

   

   

   

   

   

   

2,000,000

   

Atlanta, GA, Tax Allocation Bonds (Series 2001), 7.75% (Atlantic Station Project)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.90%), 12/1/2014

   

NR

   

   

2,108,040

   

4,045,000

   

Augusta, GA, HFA, Multifamily Housing Refunding Revenue Bonds, 6.55% (Forest Brook Apartments), 12/1/2030

   

NR

   

   

4,081,162

   

1,640,000

   

Forsyth County, GA, Hospital Authority, Revenue Anticipation Certificates (Series 1998), 6.375% (Georgia Baptist Healthcare System)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.45%), 10/1/2028

   

AAA/NR

   

   

2,079,881


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

   

   

8,269,083


   

   

   

Hawaii--0.6%

   

   

   

   

   

   

1,000,000

   

Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance, Special Purpose Revenue Bonds (Series A), 7.00% (Kahala Nui)/ (Original Issue Yield: 7.00%), 11/15/2012

   

NR

   

   

1,039,610

   

1,000,000

   

Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance, Special Purpose Revenue Bonds (Series A), 8.00% (Kahala Nui)/ (Original Issue Yield: 8.175%), 11/15/2033

   

NR

   

   

1,019,610

   

470,000

   

Hawaii State Department of Transportation, Special Facility Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2000), 7.00% (Continental Airlines, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.20%), 6/1/2020

   

B/Caa2

   

   

434,792


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

   

   

2,494,012


   

   

   

Idaho--0.5%

   

   

   

   

   

   

2,000,000

   

Idaho Health Facilities Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 1999A), 7.875% (Valley Vista Care Corp. Obligated Group)/(Original Issue Yield: 8.10%), 11/15/2029

   

NR

   

   

1,961,860

   

420,000

   

Idaho Housing Agency, SFM Revenue Bonds (Series F-2), 7.80% (FHA GTD), 1/1/2023

   

AA/NR

   

   

420,874


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

   

   

2,382,734


   

   

   

Illinois--0.1%

   

   

   

   

   

   

215,000

   

Chicago, IL, Collateralized SFM Revenue Bonds (Series A), 7.25% (GNMA COL), 9/1/2028

   

NR/Aaa

   

   

219,601


Principal
Amount

  

  

Credit
Rating

1

Value

   

   

   

LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued

   

   

  

   

   

   

   

   

Indiana--4.9%

   

   

   

   

   

1,000,000

   

Goshen, IN, Revenue Bonds (Series 1998), 5.75% (Greencroft Obligated Group)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.87%), 8/15/2028

   

NR

   

978,150

   

3,000,000

   

Indiana Health Facility Financing Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2001A), 6.375% (Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.68%), 8/1/2031

   

BBB-/NR

   

   

3,083,970

   

2,000,000

   

Indiana Health Facility Financing Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 1998), 5.625% (Greenwood Village South Project)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.802%), 5/15/2028

   

NR

   

   

1,782,620

   

3,000,000

2,3

Indiana Port Commission, Port Facility Refunding Revenue Bonds, 6.875% (Cargill, Inc.), 5/1/2012

   

NR/A1

   

   

3,029,520

   

12,000,000

   

Indianapolis, IN, Airport Authority, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, 7.10% (FedEx Corp.)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.178%), 1/15/2017

   

BBB/Baa2

   

   

12,509,520

   

1,000,000

   

South Bend, IN, Economic Development Revenue Bonds (Series 1999A), 6.25% (Southfield Village)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.375%), 11/15/2029

   

NR

   

   

889,320


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

   

   

22,273,100


   

   

   

Iowa--0.4%

   

   

   

   

   

   

1,785,000

   

Wapello County, IA, Revenue Bonds, 6.25% (Ottumwa Regional Health Center)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.40%), 10/1/2022

   

BBB/NR

   

   

1,905,184


   

   

   

Kansas--1.1%

   

   

   

   

   

   

1,335,000

2

Kansas Development Finance Authority, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Series 1998K), 6.375% (Pioneer Olde Town Apartments), 10/1/2017

   

NR

   

   

1,193,597

   

50,000

   

Manhattan, KS, IRBs (Series 1999), 6.25% (Farrar Corporation Project), 8/1/2006

   

NR

   

   

49,248

   

1,625,000

   

Manhattan, KS, IRBs (Series 1999), 7.00% (Farrar Corporation Project), 8/1/2014

   

NR

   

   

1,545,115

   

1,000,000

   

Olathe, KS, Senior Living Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2000A), 8.00% (Aberdeen Village, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 8.25%), 5/15/2030

   

NR

   

   

1,102,510

   

1,110,000

   

Sedgwick & Shawnee Counties, KS, SFM Revenue Bonds (Series 1997A-1), 6.95% (GNMA Collateralized Home Mortgage Program COL), 6/1/2029

   

NR/Aaa

   

   

1,171,416


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

   

   

5,061,886


Principal
Amount

  

  

Credit
Rating

1

Value

   

   

   

LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued

   

   

  

   

   

   

   

   

Kentucky--1.6%

   

   

   

   

   

3,500,000

   

Kenton County, KY, Airport Board, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series A), 7.50% (Delta Air Lines, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.60%), 2/1/2020

   

B-/Caa2

   

3,436,090

   

2,000,000

   

Kentucky, EDFA, Hospital System Refunding Revenue Bonds, 5.875% (Appalachian Regional Health Center)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.92%), 10/1/2022

   

BB-/NR

   

   

1,850,060

   

2,000,000

   

Kentucky, EDFA, Revenue Bonds (Series 2000A), 6.625% (Norton Healthcare, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.97%), 10/1/2028

   

NR

   

   

2,105,700


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

   

   

7,391,850


   

   

   

Louisiana--4.5%

   

   

   

   

   

   

3,000,000

   

De Soto Parish, LA, Environmental Improvement Authority, Revenue Bonds, 7.70% (International Paper Co.), 11/1/2018

   

BBB/Baa2

   

   

3,169,890

   

2,000,000

   

Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities Community Development Authority, Housing Bond Anticipation Notes, 6.25% (Kingston Point), 6/15/2004

   

NR

   

   

1,999,900

   

1,980,000

2,3

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority Hospital Revenue Bonds, 8.625% (Lake Charles Memorial Hospital)/(Original Issue Yield: 8.75%), 12/1/2030

   

NR

   

   

1,615,581

   

5,645,000

   

St. Charles Parish, LA, PCR Bonds, 7.50% (Entergy Louisiana, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.542%), 6/1/2021

   

BBB+/Baa2

   

   

5,742,094

   

3,650,000

   

St. Charles Parish, LA, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds (Series A), 7.00% (Entergy Louisiana, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.04%), 12/1/2022

   

BBB+/Baa2

   

   

3,734,826

   

2,000,000

   

St. James Parish, LA, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, 7.70% (IMC Phosphates Co.)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.75%), 10/1/2022

   

NR

   

   

2,009,200

   

2,000,000

   

West Feliciana Parish, LA, PCR Refunding Bonds (Series 1999B), 6.60% (Entergy Gulf States, Inc.), 9/1/2028

   

BB+/Ba1

   

   

2,035,940


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

   

   

20,307,431


   

   

   

Maine--0.5%

   

   

   

   

   

   

1,000,000

   

Maine Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series A), 7.50% (Piper Shores), 1/1/2019

   

NR

   

   

1,046,770

   

1,000,000

   

Maine Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series A), 7.55% (Piper Shores), 1/1/2029

   

NR

   

   

1,042,490


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

   

   

2,089,260


Principal
Amount

  

  

Credit
Rating

1

Value

   

   

   

LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued

   

   

  

   

   

   

   

   

Maryland--0.4%

   

   

   

   

   

2,000,000

   

Maryland State Economic Development Corp., Senior Lien Revenue Bonds (Series 1999B), 7.75% (Chesapeake Bay Conference Center Project), 12/1/2031

   

NR

   

1,797,540


   

   

   

Massachusetts--2.7%

   

   

   

   

   

   

2,000,000

   

Massachusetts HEFA, Revenue Bonds (Series 1999A), 5.75% (Caritas Christi Obligated Group)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.80%), 7/1/2028

   

BBB/Baa3

   

   

1,988,160

   

2,000,000

   

Massachusetts HEFA, Revenue Bonds (Series 2002B), 9.20% (Civic Investments), 12/15/2031

   

NR

   

   

2,332,920

   

1,000,000

   

Massachusetts HEFA, Revenue Bonds (Series 2003E), 6.75% (Jordan Hospital)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.00%), 10/1/2033

   

BBB-/NR

   

   

1,038,660

   

1,305,000

2,3

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, RITES (PA-999-R-A), 9.963%, 8/1/2014

   

NR

   

   

1,729,242

   

500,000

2,3

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, RITES (PA 999-R-B), 9.963%, 8/1/2015

   

NR

   

   

651,695

   

1,715,000

2,3

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, RITES (Series 999-R-C), 9.963%, 8/1/2019

   

NR

   

   

2,176,164

   

1,805,000

2,3

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, RITES (Series 999-R-D), 9.963%, 8/1/2020

   

NR

   

   

2,266,358


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

   

   

12,183,199


   

   

   

Michigan--0.2%

   

   

   

   

   

   

1,000,000

   

Delta County, MI, Economic Development Corp., Environmental Improvement Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2002B), 6.45% (MeadWestvaco Corp.), 4/15/2023

   

BBB/Baa2

   

   

1,059,530


   

   

   

Minnesota--4.0%

   

   

   

   

   

   

4,000,000

   

Becker, MN, PCR Bonds (Series 2000-A), 8.50% (Northern States Power Co., MN), 4/1/2030

   

BBB+/A3

   

   

4,722,120

   

15,000

   

Dakota County, MN, Housing & Redevelopment Authority, SFM Revenue Bonds, 7.20% (GNMA GTD), 12/1/2009

   

AAA/NR

   

   

15,048

   

2,000,000

   

Minneapolis, MN, Healthcare System, Revenue Bonds (Series 2002A), 5.75% (Allina Health System, MN), 11/15/2014

   

NR/A3

   

   

2,240,620

   

1,000,000

   

Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, Airport Commission, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series B), 6.50% TOBs (Northwest Airlines, Inc.), Mandatory Tender 4/1/2005

   

NR

   

   

953,020

   

5,530,000

   

St. Paul, MN, Housing & Redevelopment Authority, Hospital Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series A), 6.625% (Healtheast, MN)/ (Original Issue Yield: 6.687%), 11/1/2017

   

BB/Ba2

   

   

5,616,987

Principal
Amount

  

  

Credit
Rating

1

Value

   

   

   

LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued

   

   

  

   

   

   

   

   

Minnesota--continued

   

   

   

   

   

1,000,000

   

St. Paul, MN, Housing & Redevelopment Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2003A), 7.00% (Achieve Language Academy), 12/1/2032

   

NR

   

1,010,050

   

2,000,000

   

St. Paul, MN, Housing & Redevelopment Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2002B), 7.00% (Upper Landing Project)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.05%), 3/1/2029

   

NR

   

   

2,006,960

   

1,500,000

   

St. Paul, MN, Port Authority, Hotel Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2), 7.375% (Radisson Kellogg Project)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.50%), 8/1/2029

   

NR

   

   

1,540,935


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

   

   

18,105,740


   

   

   

Mississippi--0.6%

   

   

   

   

   

   

2,500,000

   

Mississippi Business Finance Corp., PCR Bonds, 5.875% (System Energy Resources, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.934%), 4/1/2022

   

BBB-/Ba1

   

   

2,514,150


   

   

   

Missouri--0.9%

   

   

   

   

   

   

2,445,000

2

Kansas City, MO, IDA, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, 6.90% (Woodbridge Apartments Project), 8/1/2030

   

NR

   

   

2,294,975

   

1,000,000

   

St. Joseph, MO, IDA, Healthcare Revenue Bonds, 7.00% (Living Community St. Joseph Project), 8/15/2032

   

NR

   

   

1,056,560

   

500,000

   

West Plains, MO, IDA, Hospital Revenue Bonds, 6.75% (Ozarks Medical Center)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.78%), 11/15/2024

   

BB+/NR

   

   

519,750


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

   

   

3,871,285


   

   

   

Multi State--2.2%

   

   

   

   

   

   

9,015,000

2,3

Merrill Lynch P-FLOATs/RITES Trust, Tax Exempt Receipts (Series PPT-33), 12.84%, 1/1/2032

   

NR

   

   

9,903,428


   

   

   

Nevada--0.8%

   

   

   

   

   

   

1,000,000

   

Clark County, NV, Improvement District, Limited Obligation Improvement Bonds (Series 2003), 6.375% (Special Improvement District No. 142 (Mountain's Edge))/(Original Issue Yield: 6.40%), 8/1/2023

   

NR

   

   

1,024,100

   

990,000

   

Clark County, NV, Improvement District, Local Improvement Bonds (Series 2001), 6.875% (Special Improvement District No. 132 (Summerlin South Area))/(Original Issue Yield: 6.92%), 2/1/2021

   

NR

   

   

1,022,531

   

1,800,000

   

Director of the State of Nevada Department of Business and Industry, 2nd Tier Revenue Bonds (Series 2000), 7.375% (Las Vegas Monorail Project)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.75%), 1/1/2040

   

NR

   

   

1,774,080


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

   

   

3,820,711


Principal
Amount

  

  

Credit
Rating

1

Value

   

   

   

LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued

   

   

  

   

   

   

   

   

New Jersey--3.3%

   

   

   

   

   

4,465,000

2,3

New Jersey EDA, Residual Interest Tax-Exempt Securities (PA-1203), 9.476% (FGIC INS), 6/15/2011

   

NR

   

5,707,342

   

2,000,000

   

New Jersey EDA, Retirement Community Revenue Bonds (Series 2001A), 7.25% (Cedar Crest Village, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.625%), 11/15/2031

   

NR

   

   

2,060,820

   

1,250,000

   

New Jersey EDA, Retirement Community Revenue Bonds (Series A), 8.25% (Seabrook Village)/(Original Issue Yield: 8.50%), 11/15/2030

   

NR

   

   

1,348,600

   

2,550,000

   

New Jersey EDA, Revenue Bonds (Series 1997A), 5.875% (Host Marriott Corp.), 12/1/2027

   

NR

   

   

2,180,097

   

1,000,000

   

New Jersey EDA, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2000), 7.20% (Continental Airlines, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.25%), 11/15/2030

   

B/Caa2

   

   

974,420

   

400,000

   

New Jersey Healthcare Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, 6.50% (Pascack Valley Hospital Association)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.72%), 7/1/2023

   

BB+/NR

   

   

419,620

   

2,000,000

   

New Jersey Healthcare Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, 6.625% (Palisades Medical Center)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.67%), 7/1/2031

   

BBB-/Baa3

   

   

2,116,660


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

   

   

14,807,559


   

   

   

New Mexico--1.7%

   

   

   

   

   

   

850,000

   

Bernalillo County, NM, Multifamily, Refunding Housing Revenue Bonds (Series 2001C), 7.50% (Valencia Retirement)/ (SunAmerica, Inc. GTD), 12/1/2021

   

NR

   

   

876,171

   

2,565,000

   

Dona Ana County, NM, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Series 2001A), 7.00% (Montana Meadows Apartments), 12/1/2030

   

NR

   

   

2,519,010

   

2,000,000

   

Farmington, NM, PCR Refunding Bonds (Series 1997), 6.375% (Public Service Co., NM), 4/1/2022

   

BBB-/Baa3

   

   

2,114,820

   

2,000,000

   

Farmington, NM, Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2002A), 6.375% TOBs (El Paso Electric Co.), Mandatory Tender 8/1/2005

   

BB+/Ba1

   

   

2,095,180


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

   

   

7,605,181


   

   

   

New York--7.2%

   

   

   

   

   

   

2,500,000

   

Brookhaven, NY, IDA, Senior Residential Housing Revenue Bonds, 6.25% (Woodcrest Estates), 12/1/2023

   

NR

   

   

2,509,800

   

5,000,000

2,3

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, NY, RITES (PA-1042R), 9.941% (MBIA Insurance Corp. INS), 1/1/2010

   

NR

   

   

6,356,950

   

635,000

   

Nassau County, NY, IDA, Civic Facility Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2001B), 5.875% (North Shore-Long Island Jewish Obligated Group)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.92%), 11/1/2011

   

NR/A3

   

   

715,372

   

1,500,000

   

New York City, NY, IDA, Industrial Development Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 1998), 6.00% (Field Hotel Associates LP - JFK Project), 11/1/2028

   

NR

   

   

972,750

Principal
Amount

  

  

Credit
Rating

1

Value

   

   

   

LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued

   

   

  

   

   

   

   

   

New York--continued

   

   

   

   

   

1,500,000

   

New York City, NY, IDA, Special Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2002), 7.625% (British Airways)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.976%), 12/1/2032

   

BB+/Ba2

   

1,507,410

   

2,000,000

   

New York City, NY, GO Bonds (Series 2002B), 5.375% (Original Issue Yield: 5.48%), 12/1/2020

   

A/A2

   

   

2,150,700

   

2,800,000

2,3

New York City, NY, RITES (PA-1075), 12.488%, 6/1/2018

   

A/NR

   

   

3,528,896

   

5,000,000

   

New York City, NY, UT GO Bonds (Series A), 5.50%, 8/1/2022

   

A/A2

   

   

5,499,550

   

1,500,000

   

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2000C), 6.00% (Mt. Sinai NYU Health Obligated Group), 7/1/2026

   

BB/Ba1

   

   

1,515,675

   

5,250,000

2,3

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., NY, RITES (PA-1230), 9.607% (New York State), 6/1/2016

   

AA-/NR

   

   

6,362,265

   

1,500,000

   

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, NY, General Purpose Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2002B), 5.00%, 11/15/2022

   

AA-/Aa3

   

   

1,594,065


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

   

   

32,713,433


   

   

   

North Carolina--0.6%

   

   

   

   

   

   

500,000

   

North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Healthcare Facilities First Mortgage Revenue Bonds, 6.375% (Arbor Acres Community)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.55%), 3/1/2032

   

NR

   

   

514,725

   

1,965,000

   

North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Healthcare Facilities First Mortgage Revenue Bonds, 7.625% (Depaul Community Facilities)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.625%), 11/1/2029

   

NR

   

   

2,006,344


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

   

   

2,521,069


   

   

   

Ohio--2.6%

   

   

   

   

   

   

1,500,000

   

Cleveland-Cuyahoga County, OH, Port Authority, Special Assessment Tax-Increment Revenue Bonds, 7.35% (University Heights, OH Public Parking Garage), 12/1/2031

   

NR

   

   

1,602,615

   

500,000

   

Franklin County, OH, Healthcare Facilities, Revenue Bonds (Series 2001A), 7.125% (Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.35%), 7/1/2029

   

BBB/NR

   

   

542,240

   

1,680,000

2

Franklin County, OH, Multifamily Housing Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 1998B), 6.25% (Jefferson Chase Apartments Project), 11/1/2015

   

NR

   

   

1,332,526

   

2,500,000

2,3

Lorain County, OH, RITES (PA-894R-A), 10.191% (Catholic Healthcare Partners), 10/1/2012

   

NR

   

   

3,196,575

   

2,500,000

2,3

Lorain County, OH, RITES (PA-894R-B), 10.191% (Catholic Healthcare Partners), 10/1/2013

   

NR

   

   

3,137,975

   

1,500,000

   

Ohio State Air Quality Development Authority, PCR Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 1997A), 6.10% (Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co.), 8/1/2020

   

BBB-/Baa2

   

   

1,518,540

   

450,000

2,3

Port of Greater Cincinnati, OH, Development Authority, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, 6.40% (Cincinnati Mills), 2/15/2034

   

NR

   

   

451,665


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

   

   

11,782,136


Principal
Amount

  

  

Credit
Rating

1

Value

   

   

   

LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued

   

   

  

   

   

   

   

   

Oklahoma--1.0%

   

   

   

   

   

4,585,000

   

Jackson County, OK, Hospital Authority, Hospital Refunding Revenue Bonds, 7.30% (Jackson County Memorial Hospital, OK)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.40%), 8/1/2015

   

BB/NR

   

4,645,384


   

   

   

Oregon--0.2%

   

   

   

   

   

   

1,000,000

   

Yamhill County, OR, Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds, 7.00% (Friendsview Retirement Community)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.125%), 12/1/2034

   

NR

   

   

1,006,530


   

   

   

Pennsylvania--8.6%

   

   

   

   

   

   

1,330,000

   

Allegheny County, PA, HDA, Healthcare Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 1998), 5.875% (Villa St. Joseph of Baden, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.02%), 8/15/2018

   

NR

   

   

1,276,813

   

4,500,000

   

Allegheny County, PA, HDA, Health System Revenue Bonds (Series 2000B), 9.25% (West Penn Allegheny Health System)/(Original Issue Yield: 9.70%), 11/15/2030

   

B/B2

   

   

4,942,845

   

1,000,000

   

Allegheny County, PA, HDA, Revenue Bonds (Series A), 8.75% (Covenant at South Hills)/(Original Issue Yield: 8.80%), 2/1/2031

   

NR

   

   

1,045,810

   

2,000,000

2,3

Allegheny County, PA, IDA, Cargo Facilities Lease Revenue Bonds (Series 1999), 6.625% (AFCO Cargo PIT LLC Project)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.75%), 9/1/2024

   

NR

   

   

1,857,540

   

1,500,000

   

Allegheny County, PA, IDA, Lease Revenue Bonds (Series 2001), 6.60% (Residential Resources Inc. Project)/ (Original Issue Yield: 6.75%), 9/1/2031

   

NR

   

   

1,477,545

   

1,000,000

   

Bucks County, PA, IDA, First Mortgage Healthcare Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 1999), 6.30% (Chandler Hall Health Services Obligated Group)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.40%), 5/1/2029

   

NR

   

   

950,490

   

1,500,000

   

Chartiers Valley, PA, Industrial & Commercial Development Authority, First Mortgage Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 1999), 6.375% (Asbury Health Center)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.52%), 12/1/2024

   

NR

   

   

1,461,945

   

2,000,000

   

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, UT GO Bonds (Second Series 2001), 5.00%, 9/15/2018

   

AA/Aa2

   

   

2,181,580

   

2,000,000

   

Cumberland County, PA, Municipal Authority, Retirement Community Revenue Bonds (Series 2002A), 7.25% (Wesley Affiliated Services, Inc. Obligated Group)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.50%), 1/1/2035

   

NR

   

   

2,017,900

   

2,785,000

   

Delaware County, PA, Authority, College Revenue Bonds, 7.25% (Eastern College)/(United States Treasury PRF)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.875%), 3/1/2012

   

NR

   

   

2,786,922

   

1,000,000

   

Lancaster, PA, IDA, Revenue Bonds (Series 2000A), 7.625% (Garden Spot Village Project)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.84%), 5/1/2031

   

NR

   

   

1,040,240

   

1,000,000

   

Lawrence County, PA, IDA, Senior Health and Housing Facilities Revenue Bonds, 7.50% (Shenango Presbyterian SeniorCare Obligated Group)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.75%), 11/15/2031

   

NR

   

   

970,380

Principal
Amount

  

  

Credit
Rating

1

Value

   

   

   

LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued

   

   

  

   

   

   

   

   

Pennsylvania--continued

   

   

   

   

   

2,000,000

   

Montgomery County, PA, Higher Education & Health Authority Hospital, Revenue Bonds, 7.375% (Philadelphia Geriatric Center)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.50%), 12/1/2030

   

NR

   

2,006,560

   

500,000

   

Pennsylvania EDFA, Exempt Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 1997B), 6.125% (National Gypsum Co.), 11/1/2027

   

NR

   

   

512,595

   

2,000,000

   

Pennsylvania EDFA, Exempt Facilities Revenue Bonds, 6.25% (National Gypsum Co.), 11/1/2027

   

NR

   

   

2,067,440

   

1,500,000

   

Pennsylvania EDFA, Resource Recovery Revenue Bonds (Series A), 6.40% (Northampton Generating), 1/1/2009

   

BBB-/NR

   

   

1,532,040

   

7,500,000

   

Pennsylvania EDFA, Wastewater Treatment Revenue Bonds (Series A), 7.60% (Sun Co., Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.653%), 12/1/2024

   

BBB/Baa2

   

   

7,950,975

   

1,015,000

   

Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 1996), 7.15% (Thiel College), 5/15/2015

   

NR

   

   

1,160,023

   

1,500,000

   

Scranton, PA, UT GO Bonds (Series 2001C), 7.10% (Original Issue Yield: 7.35%)/(United States Treasury PRF), 9/1/2031

   

NR

   

   

1,897,920


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

   

   

39,137,563


   

   

   

Puerto Rico--0.6%

   

   

   

   

   

   

1,000,000

2,3

Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, RITES (Series PA 331A), 9.941% (AMBAC INS), 1/1/2010

   

NR

   

   

1,380,480

   

1,000,000

2,3

Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, RITES (Series PA 331B), 9.941% (AMBAC INS), 1/1/2011

   

NR

   

   

1,393,530


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

   

   

2,774,010


   

   

   

Rhode Island--0.2%

   

   

   

   

   

   

1,000,000

   

Rhode Island State Health and Educational Building Corp., Hospital Financing Revenue Bonds (Series 2002), 6.50% (Lifespan Obligated Group)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.70%), 8/15/2032

   

BBB/Baa2

   

   

1,046,690


   

   

   

South Carolina--1.2%

   

   

   

   

   

   

6,000,000

   

Connector 2000 Association, Inc., SC, Capital Appreciation Senior Revenue Bonds (Series 1998B), (Original Issue Yield: 5.80%), 1/1/2025

   

B-/NR

   

   

647,700

   

15,550,000

   

Connector 2000 Association, Inc., SC, Toll Road Capital Appreciation Revenue Bonds (Series 1998A), (Original Issue Yield: 5.85%), 1/1/2034

   

B-/NR

   

   

698,817

   

1,500,000

   

South Carolina Jobs-EDA, First Mortgage Health Facilities Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 1998), 5.70% (The Lutheran Homes of South Carolina, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.80%), 5/1/2026

   

NR

   

   

1,287,825

Principal
Amount

  

  

Credit
Rating

1

Value

   

   

   

LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued

   

   

  

   

   

   

   

   

South Carolina--continued

   

   

   

   

   

1,500,000

   

South Carolina Jobs-EDA, Hospital Facilities Improvement Revenue Bonds (Series 2000A), 7.375% (Palmetto Health Alliance)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.55%), 12/15/2021

   

BBB/Baa2

   

$

1,942,845

   

1,000,000

   

Tobacco Settlement Revenue Management Authority, SC, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds (Series 2001B), 6.375% (Original Issue Yield: 6.532%), 5/15/2028

   

BBB/Baa2

   

   

957,170


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

   

   

5,534,357


   

   

   

South Dakota--0.4%

   

   

   

   

   

   

2,000,000

   

Minnehaha County, SD, Health Facilities, Revenue Bonds (Series 2002A), 7.00% (Bethany Lutheran Home)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.198%), 12/1/2035

   

NR

   

   

1,985,080


   

   

   

Tennessee--3.1%

   

   

   

   

   

   

3,000,000

   

Elizabethton, TN, Health & Educational Facilities Board, First Mortgage Hospital Refunding Revenue & Improvement Bonds (Series 2000B), 8.00% (Mountain States Health Alliance), 7/1/2033

   

NR/Baa2

   

   

3,505,830

   

1,000,000

   

Knox County, TN, Health Education & Housing Facilities Board, Revenue Bonds, 6.375% (Baptist Health System of East Tennessee)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.50%), 4/15/2022

   

NR/Baa2

   

   

1,060,240

   

2,300,000

   

Springfield, TN, Health & Educational Facilities Board, Hospital Revenue Bonds, 8.25% (NorthCrest Medical Center)/(Original Issue Yield: 8.50%), 4/1/2012

   

NR/Aaa

   

   

2,617,147

   

5,000,000

   

Springfield, TN, Health & Educational Facilities Board, Hospital Revenue Bonds, 8.50% (NorthCrest Medical Center)/(Original Issue Yield: 8.875%), 4/1/2024

   

NR/Aaa

   

   

5,837,500

   

1,000,000

   

Sullivan County, TN, Health Educational & Housing Facilities Board, Hospital Revenue Bonds, 6.25% (Wellmont Health System)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.45%), 9/1/2022

   

BBB+/NR

   

   

1,078,290


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

   

   

14,099,007


   

   

   

Texas--7.8%

   

   

   

   

   

   

2,000,000

   

ABIA Development Corp., TX, Airport Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 1999), 7.25% (Aero Austin LP)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.50%), 1/1/2025

   

NR

   

   

1,978,560

   

800,000

   

Abilene, TX, Health Facilities Development Corp., Retirement Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2003A), 7.00% (Sears Methodist Retirement)/ (Original Issue Yield: 7.25%), 11/15/2033

   

NR

   

   

845,744

   

1,000,000

   

Austin, TX, Convention Center Enterprises, Inc., First Tier Hotel Revenue Bonds (Series 2001A), 6.70% (Original Issue Yield: 6.75%), 1/1/2032

   

BBB-/Baa3

   

   

1,071,110

   

1,000,000

   

Brazos River Authority, TX, PCR Refunding Bonds (Series 2003A), 6.75% TOBs (TXU Energy), Mandatory Tender 4/1/2013

   

BBB/Baa2

   

   

1,130,080

Principal
Amount

  

  

Credit
Rating

1

Value

   

   

   

LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued

   

   

  

   

   

   

   

   

Texas--continued

   

   

   

   

   

1,000,000

   

Brazos River Authority, TX, PCR Refunding Bonds (Series 2003C), 6.75% (TXU Energy)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.77%), 10/1/2038

   

BBB/Baa2

   

1,098,100

   

1,000,000

   

Brazos River Authority, TX, PCR Refunding Bonds, 7.70% (TXU Energy), 4/1/2033

   

BBB/Baa2

   

   

1,145,950

   

3,000,000

   

Brazos River Authority, TX, Refunding PCR Bonds (Series 2001C), 5.75% TOBs (TXU Energy), Mandatory Tender 11/1/2011

   

BBB/Baa2

   

   

3,264,300

   

1,000,000

   

Brazos River Authority, TX, Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 1999C), 7.75% (CenterPoint Energy, Inc.), 12/1/2018

   

BBB-/Ba1

   

   

1,103,490

   

2,500,000

   

Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, International Airport Facility Improvement Corp., Revenue Bonds, 7.625% (Delta Air Lines, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.65%), 11/1/2021

   

B-/Caa2

   

   

2,016,750

   

1,500,000

   

El Paso, TX, HFDC, Senior Care Facilities Revenue Bonds, 7.75% (Bienvivir Senior Health Services), 8/15/2031

   

NR

   

   

1,526,040

   

500,000

   

Gulf Coast, TX, Waste Disposal Authority, Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds (Series 2001), 6.65% (Valero Energy Corp.), 4/1/2032

   

BBB/Baa3

   

   

537,835

   

1,000,000

   

Houston, TX, Airport System, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2001), 7.00% (Continental Airlines, Inc.), 7/1/2029

   

B-/Caa2

   

   

920,270

   

1,000,000

   

Houston, TX, HFDC, Retirement Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2004A), 7.125% (Buckingham Senior Living Community)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.20%), 2/15/2034

   

NR

   

   

999,350

   

1,000,000

   

Mesquite, TX, Health Facilities Development Corp., Retirement Facility Revenue Bonds, 7.625% (Christian Care Centers, Inc.- Greenway Village)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.75%), 2/15/2028

   

BBB-/NR

   

   

1,059,270

   

2,000,000

   

North Central Texas HFDC, Retirement Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 1999), 7.50% (Northwest Senior Housing Corp. Edgemere Project)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.75%), 11/15/2029

   

NR

   

   

2,093,540

   

4,200,000

   

North Central, TX, Housing Finance Corp., Housing Revenue Bonds (Series 1999A), 7.00% (Tiffany Square Apartments), 12/1/2031

   

NR

   

   

4,094,160

   

2,000,000

   

Port of Corpus Christi, TX, Authority, PCR Refunding Bonds, 6.70% (CNA Holdings, Inc. (Celanese Project)), 11/1/2030

   

BBB/Baa2

   

   

2,160,760

   

250,000

   

Port of Corpus Christi, TX, IDC, Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series C), 5.40% (Valero Energy Corp.), 4/1/2018

   

BBB/Baa3

   

   

255,845

   

1,000,000

   

Tarrant County, TX, HFDC, Revenue Bonds (Series 1998C), 5.75% (Bethesda Living Center)/ (Original Issue Yield: 5.89%), 8/15/2018

   

NR

   

   

962,840

   

1,000,000

   

Tarrant County, TX, HFDC, Revenue Bonds (Series 1998C), 5.75% (Bethesda Living Center)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.97%), 8/15/2028

   

NR

   

   

900,160

Principal
Amount

  

  

Credit
Rating

1

Value

   

   

   

LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued

   

   

  

   

   

   

   

   

Texas--continued

   

   

   

   

   

2,000,000

   

Tarrant County, TX, Housing Finance Corp., Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Series 2002A), 6.25% (Quail Ridge Apartments Project), 3/1/2004

   

NR

   

1,975,000

   

2,000,000

   

Texas State Affordable Housing Corp., Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Junior Series 2002B), 8.00% (American Housing Foundation)/(Original Issue Yield: 8.365%), 3/1/2032

   

BBB-/NR

   

   

1,980,120

   

1,485,000

   

Texas State Affordable Housing Corp., Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Series 2001B), 7.25% (NHT/GTEX Project), 10/1/2031

   

CCC/NR

   

   

1,191,802

   

1,000,000

   

Tom Green County, TX, HFDC, Hospital Revenue Bonds, 6.75% (Shannon Health System)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.85%), 5/15/2021

   

NR/Baa3

   

   

1,086,190


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

   

   

35,397,266


   

   

   

Virginia--2.3%

   

   

   

   

   

   

675,000

   

Broad Street Community Development Authority, VA, Revenue Bonds, 7.10% (Original Issue Yield: 7.15%), 6/1/2016

   

NR

   

   

678,793

   

1,000,000

   

Broad Street Community Development Authority, VA, Revenue Bonds, 7.50% (Original Issue Yield: 7.625%), 6/1/2033

   

NR

   

   

1,001,710

   

2,000,000

   

Henrico County, VA, EDA, Residential Care Facility Refunding Revenue Bonds, 6.70% (Virginia United Methodist Homes, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.80%), 6/1/2027

   

NR

   

   

2,062,720

   

1,500,000

   

Peninsula Port Authority, VA, Residential Care Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2003A), 7.375% (Virginia Baptist Homes Obligated Group)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.625%), 12/1/2032

   

NR

   

   

1,586,880

   

7,500,000

   

Pocahontas Parkway Association, VA, Toll Road Capital Appreciation Revenue Bonds (Series B), (Original Issue Yield: 5.75%), 8/15/2017

   

BB/NR

   

   

2,848,425

   

16,000,000

   

Pocahontas Parkway Association, VA, Toll Road Revenue Bonds (Series 1998B), (Original Issue Yield: 5.90%), 8/15/2029

   

BB/NR

   

   

2,423,680


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

   

   

10,602,208


   

   

   

Washington--0.5%

   

   

   

   

   

   

1,000,000

   

Port of Seattle, WA, IDC, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2001), 7.25% (Northwest Airlines, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.50%), 4/1/2030

   

NR

   

   

986,080

   

1,000,000

   

Skagit County, WA, Public Hospital District No. 1, Refunding Revenue Bonds, 6.00% (Skagit Valley Hospital)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.25%), 12/1/2023

   

NR/Baa3

   

   

1,023,250


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

   

   

2,009,330


Principal
Amount

  

  

Credit
Rating

1

Value

   

   

   

LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued

   

   

  

   

   

   

   

   

Wisconsin--2.7%

   

   

   

   

   

3,000,000

   

Badger, WI, Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Refunding Revenue Bonds, 6.125%, 6/1/2027

   

BBB/Baa2

   

2,944,980

   

1,250,000

   

Wisconsin State HEFA, Revenue Bonds (Series 1998), 5.70% (United Lutheran Program For The Aging, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.778%), 3/1/2028

   

NR

   

   

1,133,475

   

1,000,000

   

Wisconsin State HEFA, Revenue Bonds (Series 2002A), 7.375% (Divine Savior Healthcare), 5/1/2026

   

NR

   

   

1,049,530

   

880,000

   

Wisconsin State HEFA, Revenue Bonds (Series 2002A), 7.50% (Divine Savior Healthcare), 5/1/2032

   

NR

   

   

927,617

   

2,000,000

   

Wisconsin State HEFA, Revenue Bonds (Series B), 6.75% (Grant Regional Health Center, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.90%), 10/1/2022

   

NR

   

   

1,950,300

   

1,250,000

   

Wisconsin State HEFA, Revenue Bonds, 5.80% (Beaver Dam Community Hospitals, Inc.), 8/15/2028

   

NR

   

   

1,183,525

   

500,000

   

Wisconsin State HEFA, Revenue Bonds, 6.625% (Tomah Memorial Hospital, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.875%), 7/1/2028

   

NR

   

   

506,750

   

1,630,000

   

Wisconsin State HEFA, Revenue Bonds, 6.00% (Agnesian Healthcare, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.15%), 7/1/2030

   

A-/A3

   

   

1,719,308

   

1,000,000

   

Wisconsin State HEFA, Revenue Bonds (Series 1998), 5.75% (Attic Angel Obligated Group)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.00%), 11/15/2027

   

NR

   

   

913,970


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

   

   

12,329,455


   

   

   

Wyoming--0.3%

   

   

   

   

   

   

1,500,000

   

Teton County, WY, Hospital District, Hospital Revenue Bonds, 6.75% (St. John's Medical Center)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.00%), 12/1/2027

   

NR

   

   

1,487,520


   

   

   

TOTAL LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS
(IDENTIFIED COST $413,819,509)

   

   

   

   

430,392,665


   

   

   

SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--2.4%

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Pennsylvania--0.5%

   

   

   

   

   

   

2,200,000

   

Lancaster County, PA Hospital Authority (Series 1996), Weekly VRDNs (Masonic Homes)

   

NR/Baa1

   

   

2,200,000


   

   

   

Texas--1.9%

   

   

   

   

   

   

8,400,000

   

Harris County, TX, HFDC (Series 2002), Daily VRDNs (Methodist Hospital, Harris County, TX)

   

AA/NR

   

   

8,400,000


   

   

   

TOTAL SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS
(IDENTIFIED COST $10,600,000)

   

   

   

   

10,600,000


Principal
Amount

  

  

Credit
Rating

1

Value

   

   

   

OTHER--0.9%

   

   

   

   

   

1,500,000

2,3

Charter Mac Equity Issuer Trust, Pfd., 7.60%, 11/30/2010

   

NR

   

1,739,295

   

2,000,000

2,3

Muni Mae TE Bond Subsidiary LLC, Pfd., 7.75%, 6/30/2050

   

NR

   

   

2,308,120


   

   

   

TOTAL OTHER
(IDENTIFIED COST $3,500,000)

   

   

   

   

4,047,415


   

   

   

TOTAL INVESTMENTS--98.3%
(IDENTIFIED COST $427,919,509)

   

   

   

   

445,040,080


   

   

   

OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - NET--1.7%

   

   

   

   

7,843,364


   

   

   

TOTAL NET ASSETS--100%

   

   

   

$

452,883,444


Securities that are subject to the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT) represent 23.3% of the Fund's portfolio calculated based upon total portfolio market value (unaudited).

1 Please refer to the "Investment Ratings" in the Statement of Additional Information for an explanation of the credit ratings. Current credit ratings are unaudited.

2 Denotes a restricted security which is subject to restrictions on resale under federal securities laws. At February 29, 2004, these securities amounted to $89,685,962 which represents 19.8% of net assets. Included in these amounts, securities which have been deemed liquid amounted to $84,864,864 which represents 18.7% of net assets.

3 Denotes a restricted security that has been deemed liquid by criteria approved by the Fund's Board of Directors.

4 The cost of investments for federal tax purposes is $427,753,483.

Note: The categories of investments are shown as a percentage of total net assets at February 29, 2004.

The following acronyms are used throughout this portfolio:

AMBAC

--American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation

COL

--Collateralized

EDA

--Economic Development Authority

EDFA

--Economic Development Financing Authority

FGIC

--Financial Guaranty Insurance Company

FHA

--Federal Housing Administration

FSA

--Federal Security Assurance, Inc.

GNMA

--Government National Mortgage Association

GO

--General Obligation

GTD

--Guaranteed

HDA

--Hospital Development Authority

HEFA

--Health and Education Facilities Authority

HFA

--Housing Finance Authority

HFDC

--Health Facility Development Corporation

IDA

--Industrial Development Authority

IDC

--Industrial Development Corporation

IRBs

--Industrial Revenue Bonds

INS

--Insured

LT

--Limited Tax

P-FLOATs

--Puttable Floating Option Tax-Exempt Receipts

PCR

--Pollution Control Revenue

PRF

--Prerefunded

RITES

--Residual Interest Tax-Exempt Securities Receipts

SFM

--Single Family Mortgage

TOBs

--Tender Option Bonds

UT

--Unlimited Tax

VRDNs

--Variable Rate Demand Notes

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

February 29, 2004 (unaudited)

Assets:

  

   

   

   

  

   

   

   

Total investments in securities, at value (identified cost $427,919,509)

   

   

   

   

   

$

445,040,080

   

Cash

   

   

   

   

   

   

31,807

   

Income receivable

   

   

   

   

   

   

8,059,989

   

Receivable for investments sold

   

   

   

   

   

   

490,000

   

Receivable for shares sold

   

   

   

   

   

   

2,187,960

   

Prepaid expenses

   

   

   

   

   

   

25,005

   


TOTAL ASSETS

   

   

   

   

   

   

455,834,841

   


Liabilities:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Payable for shares redeemed

   

$

504,415

   

   

   

   

   

Payable for transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses (Note 5)

   

   

39,450

   

   

   

   

   

Payable for distribution services fee (Note 5)

   

   

88,804

   

   

   

   

   

Payable for shareholder services fee (Note 5)

   

   

88,674

   

   

   

   

   

Net payable for swap contracts

   

   

2,230,054

   

   

   

   

   


TOTAL LIABILITIES

   

   

   

   

   

   

2,951,397

   


Net assets for 45,540,457 shares outstanding

   

   

   

   

   

$

452,883,444

   


Net Assets Consist of:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Paid in capital

   

   

   

   

   

$

482,869,974

   

Net unrealized appreciation of investments and swap contracts

   

   

   

   

   

   

14,890,517

   

Accumulated net realized loss on investments and swap contracts

   

   

   

   

   

   

(46,350,273

)

Undistributed net investment income

   

   

   

   

   

   

1,473,226

   


TOTAL NET ASSETS

   

   

   

   

   

$

452,883,444

   


Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Proceeds Per Share

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Class A Shares:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Net asset value per share ($131,384,751 ÷ 13,209,550 shares outstanding)

   

   

   

   

   

   

$9.95

   


Offering price per share (100/95.50 of $9.95)1

   

   

   

   

   

   

$10.42

   


Redemption proceeds per share

   

   

   

   

   

   

$9.95

   


Class B Shares:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Net asset value per share ($130,980,976 ÷ 13,175,167 shares outstanding)

   

   

   

   

   

   

$9.94

   


Offering price per share

   

   

   

   

   

   

$9.94

   


Redemption proceeds per share (94.50/100 of $9.94)1

   

   

   

   

   

   

$9.39

   


Class C Shares:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Net asset value per share ($21,357,721 ÷ 2,148,242 shares outstanding)

   

   

   

   

   

   

$9.94

   


Offering price per share (100/99.00 of $9.94)1

   

   

   

   

   

   

$10.04

   


Redemption proceeds per share (99.00/100 of $9.94)1

   

   

   

   

   

   

$9.84

   


Class F Shares:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Net asset value per share ($169,159,996 ÷ 17,007,498 shares outstanding)

   

   

   

   

   

   

$9.95

   


Offering price per share (100/99.00 of $9.95)1

   

   

   

   

   

   

$10.05

   


Redemption proceeds per share (99.00/100 of $9.95)1

   

   

   

   

   

   

$9.85

   


1 See "What Do Shares Cost?" in the Prospectus.

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

Statement of Operations

Six Months Ended February 29, 2004 (unaudited)

Investment Income:

  

   

   

   

  

   

   

   

Interest

   

   

   

   

   

$

14,772,116

   


Expenses:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Investment adviser fee (Note 5)

   

$

1,296,511

   

   

   

   

   

Administrative personnel and services fee (Note 5)

   

   

169,311

   

   

   

   

   

Custodian fees

   

   

10,037

   

   

   

   

   

Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses (Note 5)

   

   

114,513

   

   

   

   

   

Directors'/Trustees' fees

   

   

6,568

   

   

   

   

   

Auditing fees

   

   

8,335

   

   

   

   

   

Legal fees

   

   

2,397

   

   

   

   

   

Portfolio accounting fees (Note 5)

   

   

72,418

   

   

   

   

   

Distribution services fee--Class B Shares (Note 5)

   

   

474,508

   

   

   

   

   

Distribution services fee--Class C Shares (Note 5)

   

   

60,492

   

   

   

   

   

Shareholder services fee--Class A Shares (Note 5)

   

   

153,152

   

   

   

   

   

Shareholder services fee--Class B Shares (Note 5)

   

   

158,169

   

   

   

   

   

Shareholder services fee--Class C Shares (Note 5)

   

   

20,164

   

   

   

   

   

Shareholder services fee--Class F Shares (Note 5)

   

   

208,728

   

   

   

   

   

Share registration costs

   

   

38,641

   

   

   

   

   

Printing and postage

   

   

23,718

   

   

   

   

   

Insurance premiums

   

   

932

   

   

   

   

   

Taxes

   

   

15,998

   

   

   

   

   

Miscellaneous

   

   

3,231

   

   

   

   

   


TOTAL EXPENSES

   

   

2,837,823

   

   

   

   

   


Waiver (Note 5):

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Waiver of administrative personnel and services fee

   

   

(5,365

)

   

   

   

   


Net expenses

   

   

   

   

   

   

2,832,458

   


Net investment income

   

   

   

   

   

   

11,939,658

   


Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Swap Contracts:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Net realized loss on investments

   

   

   

   

   

   

(3,149,759

)

Net change in unrealized depreciation of investments

   

   

   

   

   

   

23,649,471

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation on swap contacts

   

   

   

   

   

   

(2,634,752

)


Net realized and unrealized gain on investments and swap contracts

   

   

   

   

   

   

17,864,960

   


Change in net assets resulting from operations

   

   

   

   

   

$

29,804,618

   


See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

   

  

   

Six Months
Ended
(unaudited)
2/29/2004

   

  

   


Year Ended
8/31/2003

   

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Operations:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Net investment income

   

$

11,939,658

   

   

$

23,717,754

   

Net realized loss on investments and swap contracts

   

   

(3,149,759

)

   

   

(2,382,332

)

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments and swap contracts

   

   

21,014,719

   

   

   

(5,916,095

)


CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

   

   

29,804,618

   

   

   

15,419,327

   


Distributions to Shareholders:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Distributions from net investment income

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Class A Shares

   

   

(3,555,619

)

   

   

(6,788,515

)

Class B Shares

   

   

(3,200,108

)

   

   

(5,990,071

)

Class C Shares

   

   

(404,917

)

   

   

(576,157

)

Class F Shares

   

   

(4,869,298

)

   

   

(10,211,668

)


CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

   

   

(12,029,942

)

   

   

(23,566,411

)


Share Transactions:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Proceeds from sale of shares

   

   

42,533,781

   

   

   

84,659,633

   

Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared

   

   

6,905,611

   

   

   

12,791,100

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

   

(37,681,378

)

   

   

(78,629,480

)


CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS

   

   

11,758,014

   

   

   

18,821,253

   


Change in net assets

   

   

29,532,690

   

   

   

10,674,169

   

Net Assets:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Beginning of period

   

   

423,350,754

   

   

   

412,676,585

   


End of period (including undistributed net investment income of $1,473,226 and $1,563,510, respectively)

   

$

452,883,444

   

   

$

423,350,754

   


See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

Notes to Financial Statements

February 29, 2004 (unaudited)

1. ORGANIZATION

Federated Municipal Opportunities Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as a diversified, open-end management investment company. The investment objective is to provide a high level of current income which is generally exempt from federal regular income tax. The Fund offers four classes of shares: Class A, Class B, Class C and Class F Shares.

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. These policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") in the United States of America.

Investment Valuation

Municipal bonds are valued by an independent pricing service, taking into consideration yield, liquidity, risk, credit quality, coupon, maturity, type of issue, and any other factors or market data the pricing service deems relevant. Short-term securities are valued at the prices provided by an independent pricing service. However, short-term securities with remaining maturities of 60 days or less at the time of purchase may be valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair market value. Securities for which no quotations are readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith using methods approved by the Board of Directors (the "Directors").

Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

Interest income and expenses are accrued daily. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at fair value. The Fund offers multiple classes of shares, which differ in their respective distribution and service fees. All shareholders bear the common expenses of the Fund based on average daily net assets of each class without distinction between share classes. Dividends are declared separately for each class. No class has preferential dividend rights; differences in per share dividend rates are generally due to differences in separate class expenses.

Premium and Discount Amortization

All premiums and discounts on fixed income securities are amortized/accreted for financial statement purposes.

Federal Taxes

It is the Fund's policy to comply with the Subchapter M provision of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code") and to distribute to shareholders each year substantially all of its income. Accordingly, no provision for federal tax is necessary.

Other Taxes

As an open-end management investment company incorporated in the state of Maryland but domiciled in Pennsylvania, the Fund is subject to the Pennsylvania Franchise Tax. This franchise tax is assessed annually on the value of the Fund, as represented by average net assets for the tax year.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions

The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. The Fund records when-issued securities on the trade date and maintains security positions such that sufficient liquid assets will be available to make payment for the securities purchased. Securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis are marked to market daily and begin earning interest on the settlement date. Losses may occur on these transactions due to changes in market conditions or the failure of counterparties to perform under the contract.

Restricted Securities

Restricted securities are securities that may only be resold upon registration under federal securities laws or in transactions exempt from such registration. In some cases, the issuer of restricted securities has agreed to register such securities for resale, at the issuer's expense, either upon demand by the Fund or in connection with another registered offering of the securities. Many restricted securities may be resold in the secondary market in transactions exempt from registration. Such restricted securities may be determined to be liquid under criteria established by the Directors. The Fund will not incur any registration costs upon such resales. The Fund's restricted securities are valued at the price provided by dealers in the secondary market or, if no market prices are available, at the fair value as determined in good faith using methods approved by the Directors.

Additional information on each restricted illiquid security held at February 29, 2004, is as follows:

Security

  

Acquisition
Date

  

Acquisition
Cost

Franklin County, OH, Multifamily Housing Revenue Refunding Bonds

 

11/20/1998

 

$1,680,000


Kansas City, MO, IDA, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds

 

7/29/1999

 

$2,445,000


Kansas Development Finance Authority, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds

 

10/19/1998

 

$1,335,000


Swap Contracts

The Fund may enter into swap contracts. A swap is an exchange of cash payments between the Fund and another party, which is based on a specific financial index. The value of the swap is adjusted daily and the change in value is recorded as unrealized appreciation or depreciation. When a swap contract is closed, the Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss. The swap contracts entered into by the Fund are on a forward settling basis. For the six months ended February 29, 2004, the Fund had no net realized gain (loss) on swap contracts.

Risks may arise upon entering into these agreements from the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of their contract and from unanticipated changes in the value of the financial index on which the swap agreement is based. The Fund uses swaps for hedging purposes to reduce its exposure to interest rate fluctuations.

At February 29, 2004, the Fund had the following open swap contract:

Expiration

  

Notional
Principal
Amount

  

Swap Contract
Fixed Rate

  

Current Market
Fixed Rate

  

Unrealized
Depreciation

4/28/2014

 

$45,000,000

   

4.08% Fixed

   

3.42%

   

$(2,230,054

)


Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets, liabilities, expenses and revenues reported in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimated.

Other

Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis.

3. CAPITAL STOCK

At February 29, 2004, par value shares ($0.001 per share) authorized were as follows:

Share Class Name

  

Number of Par Value
Capital Stock Authorized

Class A Shares

 

500,000,000

Class B Shares

 

500,000,000

Class C Shares

 

500,000,000

Class F Shares

 

500,000,000

TOTAL

 

2,000,000,000

Transactions in capital stock were as follows:

Six Months Ended
2/29/2004

Year Ended
8/31/2003

Class A Shares:

  

Shares

  

Amount

  

Shares

  

Amount

Shares sold

   

2,026,170

   

   

$

19,714,619

   

   

3,425,757

   

   

$

33,021,524

   

Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared



265,568



   


2,570,215




513,880



   


4,943,487


Shares redeemed

 

(1,379,837

)

   

   

(13,393,935

)

   

(3,113,807

)

   

   

(29,931,486

)


NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM CLASS A SHARE TRANSACTIONS

   


911,901

   

   


$


8,890,899

   

   


825,830

   

   


$


8,033,525

   


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Six Months Ended
2/29/2004

  

Year Ended
8/31/2003

Class B Shares:

  

Shares

  

Amount

  

Shares

  

Amount

Shares sold

   

1,099,125

   

   

$

10,694,116

   

   

3,830,526

   

   

$

36,992,585

   

Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared



168,051



   


1,626,010




269,080



   


2,587,750


Shares redeemed

 

(1,160,354

)

   

   

(11,272,113

)

   

(2,066,612

)

   

   

(19,860,489

)


NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM CLASS B SHARE TRANSACTIONS

   


106,822

   



$


1,048,013

   



2,032,994

   

   


$


19,719,846

   


   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

  

Six Months Ended
2/29/2004

  

Year Ended
8/31/2003

Class C Shares:

  

Shares

  

Amount

  

Shares

  

Amount

Shares sold

   

922,099

   

   

$

9,006,955

   

   

721,169

   

   

$

6,967,509

   

Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared



25,406



   


246,191




31,128



   


299,414


Shares redeemed

 

(274,678

)

   

   

(2,655,362

)

   

(327,554

)

   

   

(3,138,256

)


NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM CLASS C SHARE TRANSACTIONS

   


672,827

   

   


$


6,597,784

   

   

424,743

   

   


$


4,128,667

   


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Six Months Ended
2/29/2004

  

Year Ended
8/31/2003

Class F Shares:

  

Shares

  

Amount

  

Shares

  

Amount

Shares sold

   

320,998

   

   

$

3,118,091

   

   

796,653

   

   

$

7,678,015

   

Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared



254,590



   


2,463,195

   

   


515,683



   


4,960,449


Shares redeemed

 

(1,065,523

)

   

   

(10,359,968

)

   

(2,667,136

)

   

   

(25,699,249

)


NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM CLASS F SHARE TRANSACTIONS

   


(489,935

)



$


(4,778,682

)

   


(1,354,800

)

   


$

(13,060,785

)


NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS



1,201,615




$

11,758,014



1,928,767




$

18,821,253



4. FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION

At February 29, 2004, the cost of investments for federal tax purposes was $427,753,483. The net unrealized appreciation of investments for federal tax purposes was $17,286,597. This consists of net unrealized appreciation from investments for those securities having an excess of value over cost of $26,897,380 and net unrealized depreciation from investments for those securities having an excess of cost over value of $9,610,783.

At August 31, 2003, the Fund had a capital loss carryforward of $41,886,380, which will reduce the Fund's taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Code and thus will reduce the amount of distributions to shareholders which would otherwise be necessary to relieve the Fund of any liability for federal tax. Pursuant to the Code, such capital loss carryforward will expire as follows:

Expiration Year

  

Expiration Amount

2004

 

$  3,648,711


2008

 

$  24,259,223


2009

 

$  4,968,940


2010

 

$  3,907,651


2011

 

$  5,101,855


5. INVESTMENT ADVISER FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Investment Adviser Fee

Federated Investment Management Company, the Fund's investment adviser (the "Adviser"), receives for its services an annual investment adviser fee equal to 0.60% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The Adviser may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. The Adviser can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion.

Administrative Fee

Federated Administrative Services ("FAS"), under the Administrative Services Agreement ("Agreement"), provides the Fund with administrative personnel and services. The fee paid to FAS is based on the average aggregate daily net assets of all Federated funds as specified below:


Maximum Administrative Fee

  

Average Aggregate Daily
Net Assets of the Federated Funds

0.150%

 

on the first $5 billion

0.125%

 

on the next $5 billion

0.100%

 

on the next $10 billion

0.075%

 

on assets in excess of $20 billion

The administrative fee received during any fiscal year shall be at least $150,000 per portfolio and $40,000 per each additional class of Shares.

FAS may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. FAS can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion.

Prior to November 1, 2003, Federated Services Company ("FServ") provided the Fund with Administrative personnel and services. The fee paid to FServ was based on the average aggregate daily net assets of all Federated funds as specified below:

Maximum Administrative Fee

  

Average Aggregate Daily
Net Assets of the Federated Funds

0.150%

 

on the first $250 million

0.125%

 

on the next $250 million

0.100%

 

on the next $250 million

0.075%

 

on assets in excess of $750 million

The administrative fee received during any fiscal year was at least $125,000 per portfolio and $30,000 per each additional class of Shares.

For the six months ended February 29, 2004, the fees paid to FAS and FServ were $110,480 and $53,466, respectively, after voluntary waiver, if applicable.

Distribution Services Fee

The Fund has adopted a Distribution Plan (the "Plan") pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the terms of the Plan, the Fund will compensate Federated Securities Corp. ("FSC"), the principal distributor, from the daily net assets of the Fund's Class A Shares, Class B Shares, Class C Shares and Class F Shares to finance activities intended to result in the sale of these Shares. The Plan provides that the Fund may incur distribution expenses according to the following schedule annually, to compensate FSC. FSC may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. FSC can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion.

Share Class Name

  

Percentage of Average
Daily Net Assets of Class

Class A Shares

 

0.25%

Class B Shares

 

0.75%

Class C Shares

 

0.75%

Class F Shares

 

0.25%

FSC may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. FSC can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion.

For the six months ended February 29, 2004, Class A Shares and Class F Shares did not incur a distribution services fee.

Sales Charges

For the six months ended February 29, 2004, FSC retained $48,658 in sales charges from the sale of Class A Shares. FSC also retained $7,686 of contingent deferred sales charges relating to redemptions of Class A Shares and $1,554 relating to redemptions of Class C Shares and $3,631 relating to redemptions of Class F Shares. See "What do Shares Cost?" in the prospectus.

Shareholder Services Fee

Under the terms of a Shareholder Services Agreement with Federated Shareholder Services Company ("FSSC"), the Fund will pay FSSC up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund's Class A Shares, Class B Shares, Class C Shares and Class F Shares for the period. The fee paid to FSSC is used to finance certain services for shareholders and to maintain shareholder accounts. FSSC may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. FSSC can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion.

Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Fees and Expenses

FServ, through its subsidiary FSSC, serves as transfer and dividend disbursing agent for the Fund. The fee paid to FSSC is based on the size, type and number of accounts and transactions made by shareholders. FSSC may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. FSSC can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion.

Portfolio Accounting Fees

Prior to January 1, 2004, FServ maintained the Fund's accounting records for which it received a fee. The fee was based on the level of the Fund's average daily net assets for the period, plus out-of-pocket expenses. The fee paid to FServ during the reporting period was $48,711, after voluntary waiver, if applicable.

Interfund Transactions

During the six months ended February 29, 2004, the Fund engaged in purchase and sale transactions with funds that have a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common Directors/Trustees, and/or common Officers. These purchase and sale transactions compiled with Rule 17a-7 under the Act and amounted to $90,186,430 and $59,730,000, respectively.

General

Certain of the Officers and Directors of the Fund are Officers and Directors or Trustees of the above companies.

6. INVESTMENT RISK

Although the Fund has a diversified portfolio, the Fund has 55.6% of its portfolio invested in lower rated and comparable quality unrated high-yield securities. Investments in higher yield securities may be subject to a greater degree of credit risk and the risk tends to be more sensitive to economic conditions than higher rated securities. The risk of loss due to default by the issuer may be significantly greater for the holders of high yielding securities because such securities are generally unsecured and often subordinated to other creditors of the issuer.

7. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

Purchases and sales of investments, excluding long-term U.S. government securities and short-term obligations (and in-kind contributions), for the six months ended February 29, 2004, were as follows:

Purchases

  

$

49,591,845


Sales

 

$

40,332,187


8. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

In October, 2003, Federated Investors, Inc. and various subsidiaries thereof (including the advisers and distributor for various investment companies, collectively, "Federated"), along with various investment companies sponsored by Federated ("Funds") were named as defendants in several class action lawsuits filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania seeking damages of unspecified amounts. The lawsuits were purportedly filed on behalf of people who purchased, owned and/or redeemed shares of Federated-sponsored mutual funds during specified periods beginning November 1, 1998. The suits are generally similar in alleging that Federated engaged in illegal and improper trading practices including market timing and late trading in concert with certain institutional traders, which allegedly caused financial injury to the mutual fund shareholders. The Board of the Funds has retained the law firm of Dickstein Shapiro Morin & Oshinsky LLP to represent the Funds in these lawsuits. Federated and the Funds, and their respective counsel, are reviewing the allegations and will respond appropriately. Additional lawsuits based upon similar allegations have been filed, and others may be filed in the future. Although Federated does not believe that these lawsuits will have a material adverse effect on the Funds, there can be no assurance that these suits, the ongoing adverse publicity and/or other developments resulting from related regulatory investigations will not result in increased Fund redemptions, reduced sales of Fund shares, or other adverse consequences for the Funds.

Mutual funds are not bank deposits or obligations, are not guaranteed by any bank, and are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board or any other government agency. Investment in mutual funds involves investment risk, including the possible loss of principal.

This report is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by the Fund's prospectus, which contains facts concerning its objective and policies, management fees, expenses and other information.

VOTING PROXIES ON FUND PORTFOLIO SECURITIES

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to securities held in the Fund's portfolio is available, without charge and upon request, by calling 1-800-341-7400. This information is also available from the EDGAR database on the SEC's Internet site at http://www.sec.gov.

IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT FUND DOCUMENT DELIVERY

In an effort to reduce costs and avoid duplicate mailings, the Fund(s) intend to deliver a single copy of certain documents to each household in which more than one shareholder of the Fund(s) resides (so-called "householding"), as permitted by applicable rules. The Fund's "householding" program covers its/their Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, and supplements to each, as well as Semi-Annual and Annual Shareholder Reports and any Proxies or information statements. Shareholders must give their written consent to participate in the "householding" program. The Fund is also permitted to treat a shareholder as having given consent ("implied consent") if (i) shareholders with the same last name, or believed to be members of the same family, reside at the same street address or receive mail at the same post office box, (ii) the Fund gives notice of its intent to "household" at least sixty (60) days before it begins "householding" and (iii) none of the shareholders in the household have notified the Fund(s) or their agent of the desire to "opt out" of "householding." Shareholders who have granted written consent, or have been deemed to have granted implied consent, can revoke that consent and opt out of "householding" at any time: shareholders who purchased shares through an intermediary should contact their representative; other shareholders may call the Fund at 1-800-341-7400.

Federated Investors
World-Class Investment Manager

Federated Municipal Opportunities Fund, Inc.
Federated Investors Funds
5800 Corporate Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15237-7000
www.federatedinvestors.com

Contact us at 1-800-341-7400 or
www.federatedinvestors.com/contact

Federated Securities Corp., Distributor

Cusip 313910200
Cusip 313910309
Cusip 313910408
Cusip 313910101

Federated is a registered mark of Federated Investors, Inc. 2004 ©Federated Investors, Inc.

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Item 2.     Code of Ethics

Not Applicable.


Item 3.     Audit Committee Financial Expert

Not Applicable.


Item 4.     Principal Accountant Fees and Services

            Not Applicable

Item 5      Audit Committee of Listed Registrants

            Not Applicable

Item 6      [Reserved]

Item 7.     Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for
            Closed-End Management Investment Companies

            Not Applicable

Item 8.     Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management
            Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers

            Not Applicable

Item 9.     Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

            Not Applicable

Item 10.    Controls and Procedures

(a)  The   registrant's   President  and  Treasurer   have  concluded  that  the
     registrant's  disclosure  controls  and  procedures  (as  defined  in  rule
     30a-3(c)  under the Act) are  effective  in design  and  operation  and are
     sufficient to form the basis of the certifications required by Rule 30a-(2)
     under the Act, based on their evaluation of these  disclosure  controls and
     procedures within 90 days of the filing date of this report on Form N-CSR.

(b)  There were no changes in the  registrant's  internal control over financial
     reporting  (as defined in rule  30a-3(d)  under the Act),  or the  internal
     control over financial  reporting of its service  providers during the last
     fiscal  half  year  (the  registrant's  second  half year in the case of an
     annual report) that have materially  affected,  or are reasonably likely to
     materially  affect,  the  registrant's   internal  control  over  financial
     reporting.

Item 11.    Exhibits


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.

Registrant  Federated Municipal Opportunities Fund, Inc.

By          /S/ Richard J. Thomas, Principal Financial Officer
                            (insert name and title)

Date        April 21, 2004


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/ J. Christopher Donahue, Principal Executive Officer


Date        April 21, 2004


By          /S/ Richard J. Thomas, Principal Financial Officer


Date        April 21, 1004