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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM N-CSR

 

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number 811-05201

 

 

Thornburg Investment Trust

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

 

c/o Thornburg Investment Management, Inc.

2300 North Ridgetop Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87506

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

 

Garrett Thornburg,

2300 North Ridgetop Road,

Santa Fe, New Mexico 87506

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 505-984-0200

Date of fiscal year end: September 30, 2013

Date of reporting period: March 31, 2013

 

 

Item 1. Reports to Stockholders

The following annual reports are attached hereto, in order:

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

Thornburg Limited Term Income Funds

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

Thornburg Value Fund

Thornburg International Value Fund

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

Thornburg International Growth Fund

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

Thornburg Developing World Fund

 

 

 


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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The information presented on the following pages is current as of March 31, 2013. The managers’ views, portfolio holdings, and sector diversification are provided for the general information of the Fund’s shareholders; to the extent this information is historical, it should not be considered predictive of future circumstances. This material should not be deemed a recommendation to buy or sell any of the securities mentioned.

Investments in the Fund carry risks, including possible loss of principal. Bond funds have the same interest rate, inflation, and credit risks that are associated with the underlying bonds. The principal value of bonds will fluctuate relative to changes in interest rates, decreasing when interest rates rise. Unlike bonds, bond funds have ongoing fees and expenses. Please see the Fund’s Prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund. Investments in the Fund are not FDIC insured, nor are they deposits of or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity. There is no guarantee that the Fund will meet its investment objectives. The laddering strategy does not assure or guarantee better performance and cannot eliminate the risk of investment losses.

Performance data given at net asset value (NAV) does not take into account applicable sales charges. If the sales charges had been included, the performance would have been lower.

Minimum investments for Class I shares are higher than those for other classes. Class I shares may not be available to all investors.

 

Share Class

   NASDAQ Symbol    CUSIP

Class A

   LTMFX    885-215-459

Class C

   LTMCX    885-215-442

Class I

   LTMIX    885-215-434

 

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Best Short-Intermediate Municipal Debt Fund

Lipper Classification Awards are granted annually to the fund in each Lipper classification that consistently delivered the strongest risk-adjusted performance (calculated with dividends reinvested). Fund Classification Awards were given for three-year, five-year, and ten-year periods ended 11/30/12. The Fund did not win the award for other time periods.

Glossary

BofA Merrill Lynch 1-10 Year U.S. Municipal Securities Index – A subset of the BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Municipal Securities Index including all securities with a remaining term to final maturity less than 10 years.

Unless otherwise noted, index returns reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains, if any, but do not reflect fees, brokerage commissions or other expenses of investing. Investors may not make direct investments into any index.

Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) – A federal tax aimed at ensuring that high-income individuals, estates, trusts, and corporations pay a minimal level income tax. For individuals, the AMT is calculated by adding tax preference items to regular taxable income.

Annualized Distribution Yield – The distribution yield reflects actual distributions made to shareholders. The annualized distribution yield is calculated by summing the last 30 days of income at a given month end and annualizing to a 360-day year. The result is divided by the ending maximum offering price.

Basis Point (bps) – A unit equal to 1/100th of 1%. 1% = 100 basis points (bps).

Bond Credit Ratings – A bond credit rating assesses the financial ability of a debt issuer to make timely payments of principal and interest. Ratings of AAA (the highest), AA, A, and BBB are investment-grade quality. Ratings of BB, B, CCC, CC, C, and D (the lowest) are considered below investment grade, speculative grade, or junk bonds. Unless otherwise noted, the ratings listed are from Municipal Market Data and are a combination of ratings from Standard and Poor’s, Moody’s Investors Service, and Fitch Ratings.

Consumer Price Index (CPI) – Index that measures prices of a fixed basket of goods bought by a typical consumer, including food, transportation, shelter, utilities, clothing, medical care, entertainment and other items. The CPI, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the Department of Labor, is based at 100 in 1982 and is released monthly. It is widely used as a cost-of-living benchmark to adjust Social Security payments and other payment schedules, union contracts and tax brackets. Also known as the cost-of-living index.

Duration – A bond’s sensitivity to interest rates. Bonds with longer durations experience greater price volatility than bonds with shorter durations.

Effective Duration – A bond’s sensitivity to interest rates, incorporating the embedded option features, such as call provisions. Bonds with longer durations experience greater price volatility than bonds with shorter durations.

Fed Funds Rate – The interest rate at which a depository institution lends immediately available funds (balances at the Federal Reserve) to another depository institution overnight.

General Obligation Bond – A municipal bond backed by the credit and “taxing power” of the issuing jurisdiction rather than the revenue from a given project.

 

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Quantitative Easing – The Federal Reserve’s monetary policy used to stimulate the U.S. economy following the recession that began in 2007/08.

Riskless (or risk-free) Interest Rate – The theoretical rate of return of an investment with zero risk. The risk-free rate represents the interest that an investor would expect from an absolutely risk-free investment over a given period of time. Though a truly risk-free asset exists only in theory, in practice most professionals and academics use short-dated government bonds, such as a three-month U.S. Treasury bill.

SEC Yield – SEC yield is computed in accordance with SEC standards measuring the net investment income per share over a specified 30-day period expressed as a percentage of the maximum offering price of the Fund’s shares at the end of the period.

 

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THORNBURG LIMITED TERM MUNICIPAL FUND

At Thornburg, our approach to management of the Fund is based on the premise that investors in the Fund seek preservation of capital along with an attractive, relatively stable yield. While aggressive bond strategies may generate stronger returns when the market is turning a blind eye towards risk, they often fail to stack up over longer periods of time.

We apply time-tested techniques to manage risk and pursue attractive returns. These include:

 

   

Building a laddered portfolio. Laddering has been shown over time to mitigate reinvestment and interest rate risk.

 

   

Investing on a cash-only basis without using leverage. While leveraged strategies may enhance returns when market conditions are favorable, they can quickly compound losses when sentiment shifts.

 

   

Conducting in-depth fundamental research on each issue and actively monitoring positions for subsequent credit events.

 

   

Diversifying among a large number of generally high-quality bonds.

Portfolio Managers

 

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Josh Gonze, Chris Ryon, CFA, and Chris Ihlefeld

Important

Performance Information

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg. com or call 800.847.0200.

The maximum sales charge for the Fund’s Class A shares is 1.50%. The total annual fund operating expense of Class A shares is 0.72%, as disclosed in the most recent Prospectus.

Long-Term Stability of Principal

Net Asset Value History of A shares from September 28, 1984 through March 31, 2013

 

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Average Annual Total returns

For Periods Ended March 31, 2013

 

     1 Yr     3 Yrs     5 Yrs     10 Yrs     Since
Inception
 

A Shares (Incep: 9/28/84)

          

Without sales charge

     2.97     4.16     4.40     3.52     5.42

With sales charge

     1.43     3.64     4.08     3.36     5.36

30-Day Yields, A Shares

As of March 31, 2013

 

Annualized Distribution Yield

   SEC
Yield
 

1.65%

     0.62

Key Portfolio Attributes

As of March 31, 2013

 

Number of Bonds

     1,787   

Effective Duration

     3.4Yrs   

Average Maturity

     4.0Yrs   

See the entire portfolio in the Schedule of Investments beginning on page 12.

 

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Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund –

March 31, 2013

 

Table of Contents

  

Letter to Shareholders

     7   

Schedule of Investments

     12   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     60   

Statement of Operations

     61   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     62   

Notes to Financial Statements

     63   

Financial Highlights

     68   

Expense Example

     70   

Other Information

     71   

This report is certified under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, which requires that public companies, including mutual funds, affirm that the information provided in their annual and semiannual shareholder reports fully and fairly represents their financial position.

 

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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS

April 15, 2013

Dear Fellow Shareholder:

We are pleased to present the semi-annual report for the Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund. The net asset value (NAV) of the Class A shares decreased by two cents to $14.68 per share during the six months ended March 31, 2013. If you were with us for the entire period, you received dividends of 13.38 cents per share. If you reinvested your dividends, you received 13.43 cents per share. Dividends per share were lower for Class C shares and higher for Class I shares to account for varying class-specific expenses. The Class A shares of your Fund slightly outperformed the index, with a total return of 0.78% at NAV over the six months ended March 31, 2013, compared to 0.71% for the BofA Merrill Lynch 1–10 Year U.S. Municipal Securities Index.

Our relative overweight to revenue sectors and middle-tier investment grade credits explained much of our outperformance for the period, as did our higher exposure to local government credits in once out-of-favor states such as California, Michigan, and Illinois. The Fund also benefitted from our concerted migration away from higher duration positions into more price-stable bonds maturing inside of three years.

Guided by limited buying opportunity sets, being comparatively short and liquid these last six months has only benefitted the Fund’s relative performance. Since yields bottomed in the fall of 2012, we mindfully took advantage of opportunities to reduce the Fund’s risk exposure, even liquidating a few of our weakest credits into an identifiable yield grab at attractive premiums. Aware that the “risk-off” trade comes at a certain cost, the Fund’s dividend yield remains comfortably above average within both its Lipper and Morningstar competitive groups.

Market opportunities have diminished over the last two years. Contrasting today’s market to where we were at this point in 2011, several metrics stand apparent. The 10-year risk-free rate has declined by 110 basis points, term spreads between one-year and 10-year bonds declined 90 basis points, and credit spreads between AAA and single-A narrowed another 22 basis points. During the fourth calendar quarter of 2012, inflation-adjusted municipal yields reached their lowest levels in over thirty years. Adjusting for inflation, “real” yields reached some of their lowest levels on record in the last six months. Not isolated to the municipal market space, fixed income as a broad asset class has been overvalued in our view for several quarters now.

Among the particular virtues of the Fund’s investment strategy is its relative flexibility in managing exposure along the risk curve. In the past, when we’ve found ourselves in markets of opportunity – the banking crisis of 2008 and the Meredith Whitney event of 2010, for example – we maintained flexibility and exercised the discipline to migrate further out along the risk curve, adding to our duration and credit exposure and locking in attractive rates that we were then able to carry forward to future years. Conversely, when we find ourselves in markets of limited opportunity, such as the one we’re in, when yields reach a trough and asset prices appear overvalued, we appropriately exercise discipline to migrate toward a more defensive posture.

 

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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS,   

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Investors who have been with us through the years are rarely surprised to see us adopt a contrarian approach to the market. Recently, as we’ve observed market participants chase after yield and take on risk without much consideration of the cost, we’ve mindfully taken the opportunity to build relatively higher quality and liquidity back into the Fund, redoubling our efforts managing credit risk, and deferring some of our risk asset purchases to future dates. We believe there will be better opportunities to invest in longer-term, higher-duration, risk assets. That time is not the present. When the time does come, however, we believe the Fund to be well positioned to capitalize on market weakness.

With economic health indicators mixed to slightly positive, it’s still not apparent when we will see an end to federal stimulus. Quantitative easing should remain intact through the next quarter, with some likelihood of extending into 2014, dependent on labor conditions. Through March 31, 2013 we’ve seen 30 consecutive months in employment growth. Put into proper perspective, however, as of December 2012, total non-farm payrolls are still below where they were at the beginning of the Great Recession in 2007 (Chart I).

Declining growth in non-farm payrolls paired with a falling labor participation rate tempers our optimism with awareness that we still have a way to go before the Federal Reserve (Fed) removes its anchor on short-term rates. Now is a good time to remind investors that “income” drives sustainable returns, not artificial constraints on interest rates, not momentum buying, nor chasing after prior years’ performance.

Chart I: Non-farm Employment in Selected Recessions

 

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While private sector employment has fueled job growth over the last three years, state and local governments have been steadily eliminating jobs (Chart II). As reflected in recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data, cuts in state and local government employment have been far more severe than in any other recession during the last 40 years, evidenced by a 3% cumulative decline. While government employment cuts of this nature have their place, and are lauded among champions of fiscal conservatism, high unemployment stemming

 

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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS,   

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from the private and public sector remains an economic headwind.

Chart II: State and Local Government Employment in Selected Recessions

 

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Total state tax collections grew for the eleventh quarter through September 2012 (Chart III), providing some measure of support to credit fundamentals in the municipal market. However, inflation-adjusted tax receipts are still more than 3% below pre-recession levels. The annual growth rate in tax collections at the state level, while still positive, has declined the last several quarters to an average of 1.5 percent for the four quarters leading up to September 30, 2012. This is down significantly from the prior year’s annual growth rate of 6.6 percent.

Chart III: State Tax Revenue Since the Start of the Recession

Four-Quarter Moving Average, Adjusted for Inflation

 

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At the local government level, tax collections have been slow to recover in recent years due primarily to lags in assessed property values. Moderate shifts in assessed values prevent sharp swings in property tax receipts during periods of volatile market prices. Unfortunately, this can lead to protracted periods of decline, as we’ve seen in recent years. The rate of decline in assessed valuations, however, has lessened

 

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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS,   

CONTINUED

  

 

nationwide, and in several regions growth is trending positive. From what we can glean from a recent uptrend in housing market values, we could reasonably anticipate this will provide some support to revenue growth in the years ahead.

Chart IV: State Sales Tax Revenue Since the Start of the Recession

Four-Quarter Moving Average, Adjusted for Inflation

 

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While many of the fiscal trends impacting state and local governments have been positive and steady, the road to recovery has still been very slow. By no means are municipalities out of the woods. Governments remain vulnerable to sluggish or negative economic growth, especially taking into consideration that many municipal governments have yet to replenish cash reserves and rainy day funds. Many have exhausted one-time revenue sources, and recent cuts to essential and non-essential government functions may limit flexibility to control expenses going forward.

Chart V: Percent of Portfolio Maturing

 

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We remind investors of the importance of maintaining an appropriate holding period. For the Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund, we believe a holding period of at least two to three years will make it easier to navigate through any potentially rough waters that may lie ahead.

Your Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund includes a laddered portfolio of 717 municipal obligors. We ladder the maturity dates of the bonds in your portfolio so that some of the bonds are scheduled to mature during each of the coming years. Laddering is intended to accomplish two goals. First, the staggered maturities of a laddered structure reduce interest-rate risk and should dampen the Fund’s price volatility. Laddering also reduces reinvestment risk by giving the Fund a

 

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steady cash flow stream from maturing bonds to reinvest toward the top of the ladder where yields are typically higher.

We continue to search for opportunities in the municipal market, using our fundamental, bottom-up approach to portfolio management, and the discipline of the laddered structure. Thank you for the trust you have placed with us. We will continue to keep it foremost in our minds as new opportunities and challenges present themselves.

Sincerely,

 

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Christopher Ihlefeld    Christopher Ryon, CFA    Josh Gonze
Portfolio Manager    Portfolio Manager    Portfolio Manager
Managing Director    Managing Director    Managing Director

The matters discussed in this report may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include any advisor or portfolio manager prediction, assessment, analysis or outlook for individual securities, industries, investment styles, market sectors and/or markets. These statements involve risks and uncertainties. In addition to the general risks described for each fund in its current prospectus, other factors bearing on these reports include the accuracy of the advisor’s or portfolio manager’s forecasts and predictions, the appropriateness of the investment strategies designed by the advisor or portfolio manager and the ability of the advisor or portfolio manager to implement their strategies efficiently and successfully. Any one or more of these factors, as well as other risks affecting the securities markets generally, could cause the actual results of any fund to differ materially as compared to its benchmarks.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

SUMMARY OF SECURITY CREDIT RATING†

 

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We have used ratings from Standard & Poor’s (S&P). Where S&P ratings are not available, we have used Moody’s Investors Service. Where neither rating is available, we have used ratings from Fitch Ratings. The category of investments identified as “AAA” in this graph includes investments which are pre-refunded or escrowed to maturity. Such investments are backed by an escrow or trust containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency securities to satisfy the timely payment of principal and interest and, therefore, are normally deemed to be equivalent to AAA-rated securities.

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

ALABAMA — 1.50%

        

Alabama Public School and College Authority, 5.00% due 5/1/2013 (Education System Capital Improvements)

     AA/Aa1       $ 5,000,000       $ 5,021,900   

Alabama Public School and College Authority, 5.00% due 5/1/2015 (Education System Capital Improvements)

     NR/Aa1         8,530,000         9,344,615   

Alabama Public School and College Authority, 5.00% due 5/1/2016 (Education System Capital Improvements)

     AA/Aa1         5,000,000         5,667,450   

Alabama State Board of Education, 3.00% due 5/1/2017 (Calhoun Community College)

     NR/A1         2,070,000         2,187,431   

Alabama State Board of Education, 3.00% due 5/1/2018 (Calhoun Community College)

     NR/A1         2,130,000         2,254,222   

Alabama State Board of Education, 4.00% due 5/1/2019 (Calhoun Community College)

     NR/A1         2,195,000         2,434,123   

Alabama State Board of Education, 4.00% due 5/1/2020 (Calhoun Community College)

     NR/A1         1,000,000         1,114,380   

Alabama State Board of Education, 4.00% due 5/1/2021 (Calhoun Community College)

     NR/A1         1,000,000         1,110,570   

Alabama State Board of Education, 4.00% due 5/1/2022 (Calhoun Community College)

     NR/A1         1,230,000         1,356,038   

Camden Industrial Development Board, 6.125% due 12/1/2024 pre-refunded 12/1/2013 (Weyerhaeuser Company)

     AA+/NR         2,800,000         2,911,692   

City of Birmingham GO, 5.00% due 10/1/2013 (Government Services; Insured: MBIA)

     AA/Aa2         6,500,000         6,657,755   

City of Birmingham GO, 5.00% due 2/1/2015 (Government Services)

     AA/Aa2         4,240,000         4,574,790   

City of Birmingham GO, 4.00% due 8/1/2015 (Government Services)

     AA/Aa2         3,005,000         3,233,290   

City of Birmingham GO, 5.00% due 2/1/2016 (Government Services)

     AA/Aa2         3,775,000         4,207,237   

City of Birmingham GO, 4.00% due 8/1/2016 (Government Services)

     AA/Aa2         3,645,000         4,008,006   

City of Birmingham GO, 5.00% due 2/1/2017 (Government Services)

     AA/Aa2         2,045,000         2,340,768   

City of Birmingham GO, 4.00% due 8/1/2017 (Government Services)

     AA/Aa2         2,760,000         3,085,211   

City of Birmingham GO, 5.00% due 2/1/2018 (Government Services)

     AA/Aa2         2,000,000         2,340,580   

City of Mobile Industrial Development Board PCR, 1.65% due 6/1/2034 put 3/20/2017 (Alabama Power Company Barry Plant Project)

     A/A2         6,000,000         6,157,860   

City of Mobile Industrial Development Board Pollution Control, 5.00% due 6/1/2034 put 3/19/2015 (Alabama Power Company Barry Plant Project)

     A/A2         6,000,000         6,488,700   

City of Mobile Private Placement Warrants GO, 4.50% due 8/15/2016 (Senior Center)

     NR/NR         1,255,000         1,303,104   

City of Mobile Warrants GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2019 (City Capital Improvements)

     AA-/Aa2         2,000,000         2,336,020   

City of Montgomery BMC Special Care Facilities Financing Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2013 (Baptist Health; Insured: Natl-Re) (ETM)

     NR/NR         1,000,000         1,029,680   

East Alabama Health Care Authority GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2021

     A/NR         1,245,000         1,473,159   

East Alabama Health Care Authority GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2022

     A/NR         800,000         934,000   

Montgomery Waterworks and Sanitation, 5.00% due 9/1/2016

     AAA/Aa1         2,080,000         2,382,162   

Montgomery Waterworks and Sanitation, 5.00% due 9/1/2019

     AAA/Aa1         3,375,000         4,014,765   

Town of Courtland Industrial Development Board, 4.75% due 5/1/2017 (Solid Waste Disposal-International Paper Company Project)

     BBB/NR         5,000,000         5,218,300   

University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital, 5.25% due 9/1/2017

     A+/A1         2,500,000         2,954,825   

University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital, 5.00% due 9/1/2018

     A+/A1         1,500,000         1,780,275   

 

 

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Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

ALASKA — 0.75%

        

Alaska Energy Power Authority, 6.00% due 7/1/2013 (Bradley Lake Hydroelectric; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa2    $ 1,600,000       $ 1,623,520   

Alaska Housing Finance Corp. GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2018 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA+/Aa2      2,000,000         2,316,140   

Alaska Industrial Development & Export Authority GO, 5.00% due 4/1/2014

   AA+/Aa3      2,000,000         2,095,560   

Alaska Industrial Development & Export Authority GO, 5.00% due 4/1/2015

   AA+/Aa3      1,900,000         2,071,247   

Alaska Industrial Development & Export Authority GO, 5.00% due 4/1/2016

   AA+/Aa3      1,100,000         1,237,159   

Alaska Industrial Development & Export Authority GO, 5.00% due 4/1/2017

   AA+/Aa3      3,000,000         3,468,810   

Alaska Industrial Development & Export Authority GO, 5.00% due 4/1/2018

   AA+/Aa3      2,455,000         2,903,209   

Alaska Municipal Bond Bank, 5.00% due 6/1/2014 (Insured: Natl-Re) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA/Aa2      1,175,000         1,239,766   

City of Valdez Alaska, 5.00% due 1/1/2021 (BP Pipelines, Inc.)

   A/A2      3,700,000         4,496,869   

City of Valdez Alaska, 5.00% due 1/1/2021 (BP Pipelines (Alaska), Inc. Project)

   A/A2      12,000,000         14,584,440   

North Slope Boro GO, 5.00% due 6/30/2015 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/Aa3      3,250,000         3,574,513   

North Slope Boro GO, 5.00% due 6/30/2017 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/Aa3      8,800,000         10,297,320   

ARIZONA — 3.38%

        

Arizona Board of Regents COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2018 (Arizona State University; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/A1      1,285,000         1,451,677   

Arizona Board of Regents COP, 3.00% due 9/1/2018 (Northern Arizona University Projects)

   A/A2      1,000,000         1,073,380   

Arizona Board of Regents COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2019 (Arizona State University; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/A1      3,735,000         4,200,680   

Arizona Board of Regents COP, 3.00% due 9/1/2019 (Northern Arizona University Projects)

   A/A2      2,525,000         2,700,588   

Arizona Board of Regents COP, 5.00% due 9/1/2019 pre-refunded 9/1/2014 (Northern Arizona University Research Infrastructure Projects; Insured: AMBAC)

   A/A2      3,500,000         3,731,455   

Arizona Board of Regents COP, 5.00% due 9/1/2020 (Northern Arizona University Projects)

   A/A2      1,000,000         1,193,550   

Arizona Board of Regents COP, 5.00% due 6/1/2022 (University of Arizona)

   AA-/Aa3      6,080,000         7,298,675   

Arizona Board of Regents COP, 5.00% due 9/1/2022 (Northern Arizona University Projects)

   A/A2      2,500,000         2,984,800   

Arizona Board of Regents COP, 5.00% due 9/1/2023 (Northern Arizona University Projects)

   A/A2      3,325,000         3,918,180   

Arizona HFA, 5.25% due 1/1/2018 (Banner Health)

   AA-/NR      3,500,000         4,141,165   

Arizona HFA, 5.00% due 7/1/2018 (Catholic Health Care West)

   A/A3      1,470,000         1,712,182   

Arizona HFA, 5.00% due 7/1/2019 (Catholic Health Care West)

   A/A3      1,365,000         1,607,356   

Arizona HFA, 5.00% due 7/1/2020 (Catholic Health Care West)

   A/A3      1,290,000         1,496,787   

Arizona Lottery, 5.00% due 7/1/2018 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A1      8,370,000         9,910,917   

Arizona Lottery, 5.00% due 7/1/2020 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A1      8,705,000         10,542,713   

Arizona School Facilities Board, 5.00% due 7/1/2016 (State School Land Trust; Insured: AMBAC)

   NR/NR      5,775,000         6,426,016   

Arizona School Facilities Board, 5.00% due 1/1/2017 pre-refunded 7/1/2015 (State School Improvement)

   AAA/Aaa      1,225,000         1,348,627   

Arizona School Facilities Board COP, 5.25% due 9/1/2023 (School Site and Building Projects)

   A+/A1      1,315,000         1,505,267   

Arizona Transportation Board, 5.00% due 7/1/2019

   AA+/Aa2      3,500,000         4,264,120   

Arizona Transportation Board, 5.00% due 7/1/2021

   AA+/Aa2      7,465,000         9,296,762   

Arizona Transportation Board, 5.00% due 7/1/2022

   AA+/Aa2      5,000,000         6,136,500   

City of Chandler, 3.00% due 7/1/2013

   AA/Aa3      1,905,000         1,918,259   

City of Chandler, 3.00% due 7/1/2014

   AA/Aa3      2,790,000         2,881,317   

City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., 3.00% due 7/1/2013

   A+/A1      1,000,000         1,006,940   

City of Tucson GO, 3.625% due 7/1/2015 (Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   AA-/Aa2      1,750,000         1,868,142   

Deer Valley USD No. 97 of Maricopa County, 4.00% due 7/1/2015 (2004 School Improvement Project; Insured: AGM)

   NR/Aa2      1,325,000         1,421,553   

Glendale IDA, 5.00% due 5/15/2015 (Midwestern University)

   A-/NR      1,000,000         1,068,870   

Glendale IDA, 5.00% due 5/15/2016 (Midwestern University)

   A-/NR      1,325,000         1,451,776   

Glendale IDA, 5.00% due 5/15/2017 (Midwestern University)

   A-/NR      1,440,000         1,609,085   

Glendale Western Loop 101 Public Facilities Corp., 6.00% due 7/1/2019 pre-refunded 1/1/2014

   AA/A3      2,200,000         2,296,470   

Maricopa County IDA Health Facilities, 4.125% due 7/1/2015 (Catholic Health Care West)

   A/A3      1,600,000         1,721,440   

Maricopa County IDA Health Facilities, 5.00% due 7/1/2038 put 7/1/2014 (Catholic Health Care West)

   A/A3      7,500,000         7,856,700   

Mesa Highway GO, 3.25% due 7/1/2016

   AA+/Aa3      10,000,000         10,334,900   

 

Certified Semi-Annual Report    13


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

Mohave County IDA, 5.00% due 4/1/2014 (Mohave Prison LLC; Insured: Syncora) (ETM)

   AA+/NR    $ 3,135,000       $ 3,282,596   

Mohave County IDA, 7.25% due 5/1/2015 (Mohave Prison LLC)

   BBB+/NR      12,100,000         13,426,281   

Navajo County PCR, 5.50% due 6/1/2034 put 6/1/2014 (Arizona Public Service Co.)

   BBB+/Baa1      1,600,000         1,690,224   

Navajo County PCR, 5.50% due 6/1/2034 put 6/1/2014 (Arizona Public Service Co.)

   BBB+/Baa1      2,600,000         2,746,614   

Navajo County PCR, 5.75% due 6/1/2034 put 6/1/2016 (Arizona Public Service Co.)

   BBB+/Baa1      9,700,000         10,899,405   

Phoenix Union High School District No. 210 of Maricopa County GO, 4.00% due 7/1/2015 (2003 School Improvement Project; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA/Aa2      1,500,000         1,615,275   

Pima County, 4.00% due 7/1/2014 (Ina & Roger Road Wastewater Reclamation Facilities)

   A+/NR      1,500,000         1,568,865   

Pima County, 5.00% due 7/1/2015 (Ina & Roger Road Wastewater Reclamation Facilities)

   A+/NR      1,250,000         1,375,550   

Pima County, 5.00% due 7/1/2016 (Ina & Roger Road Wastewater Reclamation Facilities)

   A+/NR      2,000,000         2,277,580   

Pima County, 4.50% due 7/1/2017 (Ina & Roger Road Wastewater Reclamation Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      5,000,000         5,752,550   

Pima County, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (Ina & Roger Road Wastewater Reclamation Facilities)

   A+/NR      2,750,000         3,214,310   

Pima County, 3.00% due 7/1/2018 (Ina & Roger Road Wastewater Reclamation Facilities)

   A+/NR      500,000         544,125   

Pima County, 5.00% due 7/1/2018 (Ina & Roger Road Wastewater Reclamation Facilities)

   A+/NR      2,000,000         2,382,760   

Pima County, 5.00% due 7/1/2018 (Ina & Roger Road Wastewater Reclamation Facilities)

   A+/NR      700,000         833,966   

Pima County, 5.00% due 7/1/2018 (Ina & Roger Road Wastewater Reclamation Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      5,000,000         5,969,550   

Pima County, 5.00% due 7/1/2020 (Ina & Roger Road Wastewater Reclamation Facilities)

   A+/NR      500,000         605,555   

Pima County, 3.00% due 7/1/2021 (Ina & Roger Road Wastewater Reclamation Facilities)

   A+/NR      1,200,000         1,275,372   

Pima County, 5.00% due 7/1/2021 (Ina & Roger Road Wastewater Reclamation Facilities)

   A+/NR      400,000         484,984   

Pima County, 3.00% due 7/1/2022 (Ina & Roger Road Wastewater Reclamation Facilities)

   A+/NR      1,325,000         1,384,453   

Pima County, 5.00% due 7/1/2022 (Ina & Roger Road Wastewater Reclamation Facilities)

   A+/NR      500,000         612,685   

Pima County IDA, 6.40% due 7/1/2013 (Arizona Charter Schools)

   NR/Baa3      190,000         190,828   

Pima County IDA, 5.00% due 7/1/2016 (Metro Police Facility)

   AA/Aa3      2,500,000         2,772,550   

Pima County IDA, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (Metro Police Facility)

   AA/Aa3      3,000,000         3,390,420   

Pima County IDA, 5.00% due 7/1/2018 (Metro Police Facility)

   AA/Aa3      3,285,000         3,763,000   

Pima County IDA, 5.00% due 7/1/2019 (Metro Police Facility)

   AA/Aa3      2,000,000         2,310,480   

Salt River Agricultural Improvement & Power District, 3.00% due 1/1/2014

   AA/Aa1      11,275,000         11,514,030   

Salt River Agricultural Improvement & Power District, 5.00% due 1/1/2014

   AA/Aa1      2,265,000         2,273,947   

Scottsdale IDA, 5.00% due 9/1/2019 (Scottsdale Healthcare)

   A-/A2      6,885,000         7,819,226   

Town of Gilbert Public Facilities Municipal Property Corporation, 3.00% due 7/1/2015

   AA/Aa2      1,080,000         1,132,315   

University Arizona Medical Center Corp. GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2014

   BBB+/Baa1      1,000,000         1,050,270   

Yuma Property Corp. Utility Systems, 5.00% due 7/1/2016 (Insured: Syncora)

   A+/A1      2,000,000         2,228,840   

Yuma Property Corp. Utility Systems, 5.00% due 7/1/2018 (Insured: Syncora)

   A+/A1      2,130,000         2,400,680   

ARKANSAS — 0.50%

        

Fort Smith Water & Sewer, 2.00% due 10/1/2013 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      1,000,000         1,007,450   

Fort Smith Water & Sewer, 3.00% due 10/1/2014 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      1,000,000         1,037,900   

Fort Smith Water & Sewer, 3.50% due 10/1/2016 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      1,370,000         1,498,958   

Fort Smith Water & Sewer, 3.50% due 10/1/2017 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      1,930,000         2,146,681   

Fort Smith Water & Sewer, 4.00% due 10/1/2018 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      1,000,000         1,146,110   

Fort Smith Water & Sewer, 4.00% due 10/1/2019 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      1,670,000         1,928,850   

Independence County PCR, 4.90% due 7/1/2022 (Entergy Mississippi, Inc.; Insured: AMBAC)

   NR/Baa1      6,400,000         6,576,704   

Jefferson County, 4.00% due 6/1/2015 (Jefferson Regional Medical Center; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      1,205,000         1,285,747   

Jefferson County, 4.00% due 6/1/2016 (Jefferson Regional Medical Center; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      1,395,000         1,508,037   

Jefferson County, 4.00% due 6/1/2017 (Jefferson Regional Medical Center; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      1,375,000         1,503,604   

Jefferson County, 4.50% due 6/1/2018 (Jefferson Regional Medical Center; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      1,495,000         1,685,687   

Jefferson County, 4.50% due 6/1/2019 (Jefferson Regional Medical Center; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      1,580,000         1,798,198   

Jefferson County PCR, 1.55% due 10/1/2017 (Entergy Arkansas, Inc. Project)

   A-/A3      10,000,000         10,099,000   

CALIFORNIA — 8.42%

        

Alameda County COP, 5.00% due 12/1/2017 (Santa Rita Jail; Insured: AMBAC)

   AA/NR      1,220,000         1,416,920   

 

14    Certified Semi-Annual Report


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

Anaheim Public Financing Authority, 5.25% due 10/1/2018 (Electric Systems Generation; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A1    $ 1,560,000       $ 1,566,318   

Anaheim Public Financing Authority, 0% due 9/1/2022 (Public Improvements Project; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      3,250,000         2,391,740   

Brentwood Infrastructure, 2.00% due 11/1/2015 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      520,000         532,272   

Brentwood Infrastructure, 4.00% due 11/1/2016 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      325,000         351,289   

Brentwood Infrastructure, 5.00% due 11/1/2017 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      965,000         1,090,392   

Brentwood Infrastructure, 5.25% due 11/1/2018 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      1,020,000         1,178,345   

Brentwood Infrastructure, 5.25% due 11/1/2019 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      725,000         844,973   

a Cabrillo USD GO, 0% due 8/1/2015 (Educational Facilities Projects; Insured: AMBAC)

   NR/NR      1,000,000         975,280   

California Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2017 (Pitzer College)

   NR/A3      1,460,000         1,659,772   

California Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2021 (Chapman University)

   NR/A2      4,870,000         5,822,767   

California HFFA, 5.50% due 2/1/2017 (Community Developmental Disabilities Program; Insured: California Mtg Insurance)

   A/NR      2,575,000         2,973,275   

California HFFA, 5.50% due 2/1/2019 (Community Developmental Disabilities Program; Insured: California Mtg Insurance)

   A/NR      2,865,000         3,459,602   

California HFFA, 5.75% due 2/1/2020 (Community Developmental Disabilities Program; Insured: California Mtg Insurance)

   A/NR      1,975,000         2,443,746   

California HFFA, 5.00% due 3/1/2020 (Catholic HealthCare West Health Facilities)

   A/A3      4,400,000         5,244,580   

California HFFA, 5.75% due 2/1/2021 (Community Developmental Disabilities Program; Insured: California Mtg Insurance)

   A/NR      1,695,000         2,104,224   

California HFFA, 5.00% due 3/1/2021 (Catholic HealthCare West Health Facilities)

   A/A3      3,450,000         4,130,650   

California HFFA, 5.25% due 3/1/2022 (Catholic Healthcare West Health Facilities)

   A/A3      7,020,000         8,349,939   

California HFFA, 5.00% due 7/1/2027 put 7/1/2014 (Catholic Healthcare West Health Facilities)

   A/A3      3,500,000         3,694,565   

California HFFA, 5.00% due 7/1/2028 put 7/1/2014 (Catholic HealthCare West Health Facilities)

   A/A3      2,000,000         2,098,460   

California State Department of Transportation COP, 5.25% due 3/1/2016 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   A-/A2      795,000         798,315   

California State Department of Water Resources, 5.00% due 5/1/2015 (DWR Power Supply Program)

   AA-/Aa3      5,000,000         5,481,550   

California State Department of Water Resources, 5.00% due 5/1/2016

   AA-/Aa3      5,000,000         5,679,000   

California State Economic Recovery GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2018

   A+/Aa3      4,000,000         4,801,640   

California State Economic Recovery GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2020

   A+/Aa3      4,200,000         5,098,674   

California State GO, 4.75% due 4/1/2018 (Various Purposes)

   A/A1      1,250,000         1,470,725   

California State GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2020 (Tax-Exempt Various Purposes)

   A/A1      10,000,000         12,211,500   

California State GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2021 (Tax-Exempt Various Purposes)

   A/A1      5,000,000         6,134,600   

California State Housing Finance Agency, 2.50% due 12/1/2017 (One Santa Fe Apartments- MFH; Collateralized: GNMA)

   NR/Aaa      1,725,000         1,766,210   

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 9/1/2016 (Regents of University of California; Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   AA-/Aa2      3,000,000         3,446,370   

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 9/1/2017 (Regents of University of California; Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   AA-/Aa2      3,000,000         3,539,970   

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 11/1/2017 (California State University)

   A-/Aa3      3,000,000         3,532,170   

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 11/1/2018 (California State University)

   A-/Aa3      2,700,000         3,222,585   

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 4/1/2020 (Riverside Campus)

   A-/A2      1,585,000         1,907,484   

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 10/1/2020 (California State University)

   A-/A2      1,000,000         1,212,610   

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 11/1/2020 (Various Capital Projects)

   A-/A2      1,500,000         1,821,120   

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 4/1/2021 (Riverside Campus)

   A-/A2      890,000         1,071,337   

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 10/1/2021 (Various Capital Projects)

   A-/A2      1,000,000         1,210,140   

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 11/1/2021 (Various Capital Projects)

   A-/A2      1,750,000         2,119,460   

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 4/1/2022 (Riverside Campus)

   A-/A2      500,000         601,965   

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2019 (Kaiser Foundation Hospitals)

   A+/NR      27,000,000         32,582,520   

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2020 (Aspire Public Schools; Insured: College for Certain LLC)

   NR/NR      2,100,000         2,180,661   

California Statewide Community Development Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2013

   A/A1      9,500,000         9,597,945   

 

Certified Semi-Annual Report    15


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

Castaic Lake Water Agency COP, 0% due 8/1/2023 (Water System Improvement; Insured: AMBAC)

   AA/NR    $ 10,125,000       $ 7,230,769   

Castaic USD GO, 0% due 5/1/2018 (Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   A+/NR      7,000,000         5,744,480   

Centinela Valley USD GO, 4.00% due 12/1/2013

   SP-1+/NR      5,665,000         5,794,219   

a Central Valley Financing Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (Carson Ice)

   A+/A1      600,000         684,036   

Central Valley Financing Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2019 (Carson Ice)

   A+/A1      1,750,000         2,053,957   

Chula Vista COP, 5.25% due 3/1/2018

   A-/NR      1,170,000         1,329,646   

Chula Vista COP, 5.25% due 3/1/2019

   A-/NR      1,235,000         1,417,335   

City and County of San Francisco GO, 5.00% due 6/15/2015 (Various Capital Projects)

   AA/Aa1      18,385,000         20,257,880   

Clovis USD GO, 0% due 8/1/2019 (Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   AA/NR      2,685,000         2,347,120   

Community Facilities District No. 86-1 of the Irvine USD, 5.25% due 9/1/2017 (Educational Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      5,000,000         5,751,150   

Community Facilities District No. 86-1 of the Irvine USD, 5.25% due 9/1/2018 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      3,000,000         3,508,440   

Community Facilities District No. 86-1 of the Irvine USD, 5.25% due 9/1/2019 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      3,000,000         3,542,820   

County of Los Angeles COP, 0% due 3/1/2017 (Disney Parking Garage and Walt Disney Concert Hall)

   AA-/A1      1,075,000         1,010,962   

County of Los Angeles COP, 0% due 9/1/2017 (Disney Parking Garage and Walt Disney Concert Hall; Insured: AMBAC)

   AA-/A1      1,200,000         1,116,480   

Escondido Union High School District GO, 0% due 11/1/2020 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/Baa2      2,655,000         2,080,325   

Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., 5.50% due 6/1/2043 pre-refunded 6/1/2013

   AA+/Aaa      2,000,000         2,018,320   

Inland Valley Development Agency, 5.25% due 4/1/2013 (ETM)

   NR/NR      2,000,000         2,000,840   

Inland Valley Development Agency, 5.50% due 4/1/2014 (ETM)

   NR/NR      2,000,000         2,103,280   

Kern Community College District COP, 4.00% due 4/1/2014

   SP-1+/NR      12,000,000         12,372,600   

Los Angeles Convention and Exhibition Center Authority, 5.00% due 8/15/2018

   A+/A2      2,295,000         2,623,736   

Los Angeles County Public Works Authority, 5.00% due 8/1/2019 (Multiple Capital Projects)

   AA-/A1      17,935,000         21,541,728   

Los Angeles County Public Works Financing Authority, 5.00% due 8/1/2018 (Multiple Capital Projects)

   AA-/A1      4,000,000         4,744,680   

Los Angeles USD COP, 5.00% due 10/1/2017 (Information Technology; Insured: AMBAC)

   A+/A1      2,445,000         2,816,689   

Los Angeles USD COP, 5.50% due 12/1/2018 (Educational Facilities Improvements)

   A+/A1      4,600,000         5,503,164   

Los Angeles USD COP, 5.50% due 12/1/2019 (Educational Facilities Improvements)

   A+/A1      7,040,000         8,484,397   

Los Angeles USD GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2018 (Educational Facilities Improvements; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa2      4,000,000         4,707,440   

Monterey County COP, 5.00% due 8/1/2016 (Insured: AGM)

   AA/A1      1,435,000         1,615,279   

Monterey County COP, 5.00% due 8/1/2018 (Insured: AGM)

   AA/A1      2,260,000         2,634,957   

Mount San Antonio Community College GO, 0% due 8/1/2017 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA/Aa2      5,000,000         4,698,850   

Needles USD GO, 0% due 8/1/2023

   NR/Baa2      1,005,000         608,437   

Northern California Power Agency, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (Hydroelectric Project)

   A+/A2      1,000,000         1,165,200   

Northern California Power Agency, 5.00% due 6/1/2018 (Lodi Energy Center)

   A-/A3      4,480,000         5,280,845   

Northern California Power Agency, 5.00% due 7/1/2019 (Hydroelectric Project)

   A+/A2      1,000,000         1,202,020   

Northern California Power Agency, 5.00% due 7/1/2020 (Hydroelectric Project)

   A+/A2      1,325,000         1,567,541   

Orange County Public Financing Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   A+/Aa3      1,245,000         1,445,022   

Palo Alto USD GO, 0% due 8/1/2019

   AAA/Aa1      1,000,000         898,660   

Palomar Community College District GO, 0% due 8/1/2021

   AA-/Aa2      2,560,000         2,021,709   

Redding Electrical Systems COP, 5.00% due 6/1/2020 (Insured: AGM)

   NR/A2      3,955,000         4,619,124   

Regents of the University of California, 5.00% due 5/15/2019 (Higher Education Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   AA/Aa1      4,245,000         4,689,494   

Rocklin USD GO, 0% due 8/1/2022 (Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   AA-/Aa2      3,910,000         2,996,194   

Sacramento City Financing Authority, 0% due 12/1/2019 (Merged Downtown & Oak Park; Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   A-/NR      2,920,000         2,334,949   

Sacramento City USD GO, 4.00% due 7/1/2019 (Educational Facilities Improvements)

   A+/A1      5,455,000         6,235,065   

Sacramento City USD GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2021 (Educational Facilities Improvements)

   A+/A1      3,265,000         3,991,822   

Sacramento Cogeneration Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (Procter & Gamble)

   A+/A1      750,000         866,775   

Sacramento Cogeneration Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (Insured: AMBAC)

   BBB/NR      8,290,000         8,896,248   

Sacramento County Sanitation Districts Financing Authority, 0.16% due 12/1/2039 put 4/1/2013 (LOC: Morgan Stanley) (daily demand notes)

   AAA/Aa3      32,025,000         32,025,046   

 

16    Certified Semi-Annual Report


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

Sacramento Municipal Utility District, 5.00% due 7/1/2016 (Cosumnes Project; Insured: Natl-Re)

   BBB/A3    $ 4,870,000       $ 5,431,365   

Sacramento Municipal Utility District, 5.00% due 7/1/2019 (Cosumnes Project; Insured: Natl-Re)

   BBB/A3      5,000,000         5,605,450   

Sacramento Municipal Utility District, 5.00% due 7/1/2020 (Cosumnes Project; Insured: Natl-Re)

   BBB/A3      8,675,000         9,654,668   

San Diego Convention Center Expansion Financing Authority, 5.00% due 4/15/2020

   A+/NR      4,000,000         4,724,840   

San Diego Convention Center Expansion Financing Authority, 5.00% due 4/15/2021

   A+/NR      3,000,000         3,558,030   

San Diego Convention Center Expansion Financing Authority, 5.00% due 4/15/2022

   A+/NR      8,000,000         9,465,280   

San Diego Redevelopment Agency, 4.50% due 9/1/2019 (Centre City Redevelopment; Insured: AMBAC)

   NR/Ba1      1,240,000         1,299,557   

San Diego USD GO, 5.25% due 7/1/2015 (Educational System Capital Projects; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000         1,022,730   

San Diego USD GO, 5.50% due 7/1/2020 (Educational System Capital Projects; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/Aa3      10,000,000         12,395,300   

San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District, 5.00% due 7/1/2022 (Insured:
Natl-Re)

   AA+/Aa2      1,220,000         1,341,085   

San Joaquin Delta Community College District GO, 0% due 8/1/2019 (Insured:
AGM)

   AA-/Aa2      7,600,000         6,317,652   

San Jose Redevelopment Agency, 6.00% due 8/1/2015 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/Baa2      2,780,000         2,998,536   

San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority, 4.50% due 3/1/2014 (DHCCP Development Project)

   A+/NR      3,900,000         4,036,461   

Santa Ana Financing Authority, 6.25% due 7/1/2018 (Police Administration & Holding Facility; Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/Baa2      4,035,000         4,726,115   

Santa Ana USD GO, 0% due 8/1/2019 (Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   AA-/NR      3,425,000         3,009,068   

Santa Clara County Financing Authority, 4.00% due 5/15/2014 (Multiple Facilities)

   AA/A1      4,245,000         4,413,951   

Solano County COP, 5.00% due 11/15/2017

   AA-/A1      1,580,000         1,824,932   

Southeast Resource Recovery Facilities Authority, 5.25% due 12/1/2017 (Insured: AMBAC)

   A+/A2      2,000,000         2,062,280   

State of California, 2.50% due 6/20/2013 (General Fund Cash Management)

   SP-1+/Mig1      64,700,000         65,042,910   

Tuolumne Wind Project Authority, 5.00% due 1/1/2018 (Tuolumne Co.)

   A+/A2      2,000,000         2,337,320   

Tuolumne Wind Project Authority, 5.00% due 1/1/2019 (Tuolumne Co.)

   A+/A2      2,000,000         2,371,380   

Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency, 4.00% due 9/1/2017 (Tustin Redevelopment)

   A/NR      935,000         1,018,776   

Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency, 4.00% due 9/1/2019 (Tustin Redevelopment)

   A/NR      1,010,000         1,106,303   

Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency, 4.00% due 9/1/2020 (Tustin Redevelopment)

   A/NR      1,050,000         1,144,185   

Twin Rivers USD GO, 0% due 4/1/2014 (Educational Facilities Improvements)

   SP-1/NR      3,490,000         3,462,010   

Ventura County COP, 5.00% due 8/15/2016

   AA/Aa3      1,520,000         1,714,651   

Ventura County COP, 5.25% due 8/15/2017

   AA/Aa3      1,635,000         1,900,704   

West Contra Costa USD GO, 0% due 8/1/2022 (Educational Facilities Projects; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa3      4,000,000         2,930,040   

West Covina Redevelopment Agency, 6.00% due 9/1/2022 (Fashion Plaza)

   AA+/NR      6,180,000         7,265,950   

COLORADO — 3.14%

        

Adams County Platte Valley Medical Center, 5.00% due 2/1/2015 (Brighton Community Hospital Association; Insured: Natl-Re/FHA)

   NR/NR      1,475,000         1,574,976   

Adams County Platte Valley Medical Center, 5.00% due 8/1/2015 (Brighton Community Hospital Association; Insured: Natl-Re/FHA)

   NR/NR      1,505,000         1,631,435   

Beacon Point Metropolitan District, 4.375% due 12/1/2015 (LOC: Compass Bank)

   BBB/NR      845,000         845,896   

City & County of Denver Airport System, 5.00% due 11/15/2016 (Insured:
Natl-Re)

   A+/A1      1,725,000         1,986,665   

City & County of Denver Airport System, 5.00% due 11/15/2017 (Insured:
Natl-Re)

   A+/A1      1,000,000         1,180,350   

City & County of Denver COP, 5.00% due 5/1/2013 (Human Services Center Properties; Insured: MBIA)

   AA+/Aa1      3,890,000         3,906,688   

City & County of Denver COP, 5.00% due 5/1/2014 (Human Services Center Properties; Insured: MBIA)

   AA+/Aa1      4,000,000         4,194,200   

City & County of Denver COP, 5.00% due 12/1/2016 (Buell Theatre/Jail Dormitory; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA+/Aa1      3,025,000         3,121,467   

City & County of Denver COP, 0.15 % due 12/1/2029 put 4/1/2013 (Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building) (daily demand notes)

   AA+/Aa1      43,685,000         43,685,000   

City & County of Denver COP, 0.15% due 12/1/2029 put 4/1/2013 (Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building; SPA: JPMorgan Chase Bank) (daily demand notes)

   AA+/Aa1      22,665,000         22,665,000   

City & County of Denver COP, 0.15 % due 12/1/2031 put 4/1/2013 (Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building) (daily demand notes)

   AA+/Aa1      27,375,000         27,375,000   

 

Certified Semi-Annual Report    17


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

City & County of Denver GO, 3.00% due 8/1/2015 (Various Purpose Projects)

   AAA/Aaa    $ 920,000       $ 976,470   

City of Longmont, 6.00% due 5/15/2019

   AA+/NR      3,215,000         4,029,295   

Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities, 4.00% due 6/1/2014 (NCSL)

   A/A3      1,300,000         1,328,106   

Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities, 5.00% due 6/1/2016 (NCSL)

   A/A3      1,475,000         1,628,120   

Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities, 5.00% due 6/1/2018 (NCSL)

   A/A3      1,625,000         1,861,161   

Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities, 5.00% due 6/1/2020 (NCSL)

   A/A3      1,805,000         2,115,424   

Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities, 5.00% due 6/1/2021 (NCSL)

   A/A3      1,000,000         1,170,390   

Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities, 0.15% due 5/1/2037 put 4/1/2013 (National Jewish Federation; LOC: JPMorgan Chase Bank) (daily demand notes)

   NR/Aa3      650,000         650,000   

Colorado HFA, 5.00% due 11/15/2013 (Adventist Health/Sunbelt Group)

   AA-/Aa3      2,840,000         2,926,592   

Colorado HFA, 5.00% due 11/15/2015 (Adventist Health/Sunbelt Group)

   AA-/Aa3      2,365,000         2,639,458   

Colorado HFA, 5.25% due 5/15/2017 (Northern Colorado Medical Center; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      1,185,000         1,369,161   

Colorado HFA, 5.25% due 5/15/2019 (Northern Colorado Medical Center; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      2,225,000         2,673,782   

Colorado HFA, 5.50% due 10/1/2038 put 11/12/2015 (Catholic Health Initiatives)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000         1,126,780   

Colorado HFA, 5.00% due 7/1/2039 put 11/12/2013 (Catholic Health Initiatives)

   NR/NR      7,255,000         7,467,136   

Colorado HFA, 5.00% due 7/1/2039 put 11/11/2014 (Catholic Health Initiatives)

   AA-/Aa3      3,000,000         3,222,270   

Colorado Higher Education COP, 5.00% due 11/1/2013

   AA-/Aa2      1,025,000         1,052,409   

Denver Convention Center Hotel Authority, 5.25% due 12/1/2014 (Insured: Syncora)

   BBB-/Baa3      3,450,000         3,673,284   

Denver Convention Center Hotel Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2019 pre-refunded 12/1/2013 (Insured: Syncora)

   NR/NR      5,000,000         5,157,050   

Denver Convention Center Hotel Authority, 5.25% due 12/1/2021 (Insured: Syncora)

   BBB-/Baa3      3,700,000         3,994,594   

Denver Convention Center Hotel Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2022 pre-refunded 12/1/2013 (Insured: Syncora)

   NR/NR      2,000,000         2,062,820   

Denver Convention Center Hotel Authority, 5.25% due 12/1/2022 (Insured: Syncora)

   BBB-/Baa3      1,000,000         1,073,850   

Denver West Metropolitan District GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2021 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      2,175,000         2,600,561   

E-470 Public Highway Authority, 0% due 9/1/2014 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   BBB-/Baa2      1,910,000         1,855,374   

El Paso County COP, 4.00% due 12/1/2021 (Pikes Peak Regional Development Center)

   AA-/Aa2      1,000,000         1,125,440   

El Paso County COP, 5.00% due 12/1/2023 (Pikes Peak Regional Development Center)

   AA-/Aa2      1,330,000         1,608,994   

Park Creek Metropolitan District, 5.00% due 12/1/2015 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      1,000,000         1,104,780   

Park Creek Metropolitan District, 5.00% due 12/1/2016 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      1,035,000         1,175,563   

Park Creek Metropolitan District, 5.00% due 12/1/2017 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      1,525,000         1,760,826   

Park Creek Metropolitan District, 5.50% due 12/1/2018 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      1,200,000         1,441,992   

Park Creek Metropolitan District, 5.50% due 12/1/2019 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      1,000,000         1,219,680   

Regional Transportation District COP, 5.00% due 6/1/2018

   A-/Aa3      1,750,000         2,031,505   

Regional Transportation District COP, 5.00% due 6/1/2019

   A-/Aa3      4,730,000         5,563,521   

Regional Transportation District COP, 5.00% due 6/1/2020

   A-/Aa3      3,655,000         4,341,153   

Regional Transportation District COP, 5.50% due 6/1/2021

   A-/Aa3      2,370,000         2,861,254   

Southlands Metropolitan District GO, 6.75% due 12/1/2016 pre-refunded 12/1/2014

   AA+/NR      625,000         679,731   

State of Colorado-Department of Corrections COP, 4.00% due 3/1/2014 (Colorado Penitentiary II Project)

   AA-/Aa2      1,285,000         1,329,435   

State of Colorado-Department of Corrections COP, 5.00% due 3/1/2016 (Colorado Penitentiary II Project)

   AA-/Aa2      2,000,000         2,255,520   

State of Colorado-Department of Corrections COP, 5.00% due 3/1/2017 (Colorado Penitentiary II Project)

   AA-/Aa2      2,000,000         2,323,000   

State of Colorado-Department of Corrections COP, 5.00% due 3/1/2018 (Colorado Penitentiary II Project)

   AA-/Aa2      1,590,000         1,874,260   

State of Colorado-Department of Corrections COP, 5.00% due 3/1/2019 (Colorado Penitentiary II Project; Insured: AMBAC)

   AA-/Aa2      4,930,000         5,511,296   

State of Colorado-Regents of the University of Colorado COP, 5.00% due 11/1/2016 (UCDHSC Fitzsimons Academic Project)

   AA-/Aa2      700,000         807,597   

State of Colorado-Regents of the University of Colorado COP, 5.00% due 11/1/2017 (UCDHSC Fitzsimons Academic Project)

   AA-/Aa2      850,000         1,006,451   

 

18    Certified Semi-Annual Report


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

CONNECTICUT — 0.24%

        

City of West Haven GO, 4.00% due 8/1/2018 (Insured: AGM)

     AA-/A2       $ 2,080,000       $ 2,243,488   

State of Connecticut GO, 5.00% due 6/1/2019 (General State Capital Projects; Insured: AGM)

     AA/Aa3         2,865,000         3,244,269   

a State of Connecticut GO Floating Rate Note, 0.89% due 9/15/2018 (General State Capital Projects)

     AA/Aa3         725,000         728,248   

State of Connecticut GO Floating Rate Note, 0.77% due 9/15/2024 (Education Capital Projects)

     AA/Aa3         10,000,000         10,004,500   

DELAWARE — 0.02%

        

State of Delaware GO, 5.25% due 8/1/2014

     AAA/Aaa         1,000,000         1,067,420   

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA — 0.76%

        

District of Columbia, 4.00% due 4/1/2015 (National Public Radio)

     AA-/Aa3         1,000,000         1,069,330   

District of Columbia, 5.00% due 4/1/2016 (National Public Radio)

     AA-/Aa3         500,000         563,460   

District of Columbia, 4.00% due 4/1/2017 (National Public Radio)

     AA-/Aa3         1,830,000         2,048,081   

District of Columbia, 5.00% due 4/1/2018 (National Public Radio)

     AA-/Aa3         1,195,000         1,416,362   

District of Columbia, 5.00% due 4/1/2019 (National Public Radio)

     AA-/Aa3         805,000         965,429   

District of Columbia, 5.00% due 4/1/2020 (National Public Radio)

     AA-/Aa3         1,890,000         2,291,814   

District of Columbia Convention Center Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2013 (Washington Convention Center; Insured: AMBAC)

     A/A1         3,000,000         3,066,900   

District of Columbia COP, 5.25% due 1/1/2015 (Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

     A+/Aa3         3,125,000         3,367,281   

District of Columbia COP, 5.25% due 1/1/2016 (Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

     A+/Aa3         4,700,000         5,224,332   

District of Columbia COP, 5.00% due 1/1/2018

     A+/Aa3         5,000,000         5,506,700   

District of Columbia COP, 5.00% due 1/1/2019 (Insured: Natl-Re)

     A+/Aa3         5,000,000         5,472,450   

District of Columbia COP, 4.50% due 1/1/2021 (Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

     A+/Aa3         1,100,000         1,184,788   

District of Columbia GO, 6.00% due 6/1/2018 (Insured: Natl-Re)

     AA-/Aa2         5,000,000         6,182,500   

District of Columbia GO, 5.25% due 6/1/2020 (Insured: Syncora)

     AA-/Aa2         3,005,000         3,710,063   

District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency, 5.00% due 7/1/2014 (Insured: AGM-HUD Loan)

     AA-/A2         1,195,000         1,254,774   

District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency, 5.00% due 7/1/2015 (Insured: AGM-HUD Loan)

     AA-/A2         1,480,000         1,601,271   

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, 0% due 10/1/2014 (Dulles Toll Road; Insured: AGM)

     AA-/A3         2,000,000         1,968,660   

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, 0% due 10/1/2016 (Dulles Toll Road; Insured: AGM)

     AA-/A3         4,000,000         3,734,400   

FLORIDA — 7.64%

        

Broward County, 5.00% due 9/1/2013 (Port Facilities)

     A-/A2         2,000,000         2,036,240   

Broward County, 5.00% due 10/1/2014 (Airport, Marina & Port Improvements; Insured: AMBAC) (ETM)

     NR/A1         1,625,000         1,738,571   

Broward County, 5.00% due 10/1/2014 (Airport, Marina & Port Improvements; Insured: AMBAC)

     A+/A1         2,375,000         2,536,262   

Broward County, 5.00% due 9/1/2017 (Port Facilities)

     A-/A2         2,820,000         3,218,015   

Broward County, 4.00% due 10/1/2017 (Airport, Marina & Port Improvements)

     A+/A1         500,000         560,630   

Broward County, 5.00% due 10/1/2017 (Airport, Marina & Port Improvements)

     A+/A1         1,000,000         1,164,990   

Broward County, 5.50% due 9/1/2018 (Port Facilities)

     A-/A2         3,500,000         4,146,520   

Broward County, 4.00% due 10/1/2018 (Airport, Marina & Port Improvements)

     A+/A1         425,000         480,250   

a Broward County, 5.00% due 10/1/2018 (Airport, Marina & Port Improvements)

     A+/A1         500,000         591,320   

Broward County, 5.50% due 9/1/2019 (Port Facilities)

     A-/A2         2,800,000         3,365,068   

Broward County, 5.00% due 10/1/2019 (Airport, Marina & Port Improvements)

     A+/A1         1,000,000         1,196,170   

Broward County, 4.00% due 10/1/2020 (Airport, Marina & Port Improvements)

     A+/A1         1,660,000         1,884,449   

Broward County, 5.00% due 10/1/2020 (Airport, Marina & Port Improvements)

     A+/A1         2,000,000         2,408,960   

Broward County School Board COP, 5.25% due 7/1/2015 (Insured: AGM)

     AA-/Aa3         3,035,000         3,334,828   

Broward County School Board COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2016 (Insured: AGM)

     AA-/Aa3         1,495,000         1,678,018   

Broward County School Board COP, 5.25% due 7/1/2016 (Insured: AGM)

     AA-/Aa3         7,630,000         8,624,876   

Broward County School Board COP, 5.25% due 7/1/2016 (Insured: AGM)

     AA-/Aa3         3,715,000         4,199,399   

 

Certified Semi-Annual Report    19


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

Broward County School Board COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (Insured:
Natl-Re/FGIC)

   A/Aa3    $ 1,000,000       $ 1,142,500   

Broward County School Board COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2021

   A/Aa3      4,000,000         4,802,960   

Broward County School Board COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2022

   A/Aa3      4,580,000         5,508,366   

Capital Projects Finance Authority, 5.50% due 10/1/2015 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   BB/Baa2      2,660,000         2,664,788   

City of Fort Myers, 5.00% due 12/1/2018 (Gulf Breeze Loan Program; Insured:
Natl-Re)

   A+/Aa3      2,195,000         2,534,435   

City of Fort Myers, 5.00% due 10/1/2023 (Utility Systems Capital Projects)

   A/Aa3      3,360,000         3,958,483   

City of Gainesville, 6.50% due 10/1/2013 (Utility Systems Capital Projects)

   AA/Aa2      4,800,000         4,943,856   

City of Gainesville, 0.15% due 10/1/2026 put 4/1/2013 (Utility Systems Capital Projects; SPA: Suntrust Bank) (daily demand notes)

   AA/Aa2      3,610,000         3,610,149   

City of Jacksonville, 5.00% due 10/1/2017

   AA-/Aa2      1,000,000         1,178,460   

City of Jacksonville, 5.00% due 10/1/2018

   AA-/Aa2      1,050,000         1,258,341   

City of Jacksonville, 5.00% due 10/1/2019

   AA-/Aa2      500,000         605,295   

City of Jacksonville, 5.00% due 10/1/2020

   AA-/Aa2      1,000,000         1,220,810   

City of Jacksonville, 5.00% due 10/1/2023

   AA-/Aa2      1,105,000         1,360,056   

City of Lakeland, 3.00% due 11/15/2013 (Lakeland Regional Health Systems)

   NR/A2      1,000,000         1,016,450   

City of Lakeland, 4.00% due 11/15/2014 (Lakeland Regional Health Systems)

   NR/A2      1,000,000         1,047,890   

City of Lakeland, 5.00% due 10/1/2016 (Energy System; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A1      9,780,000         11,124,261   

City of Lakeland, 5.00% due 10/1/2017 (Energy System; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A1      7,105,000         8,280,664   

City of Lakeland, 5.00% due 10/1/2019 (Energy System; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A1      5,000,000         6,008,100   

City of Lakeland, 5.00% due 11/15/2019 (Lakeland Regional Health Systems)

   NR/A2      5,655,000         6,711,580   

City of Lakeland, 5.00% due 10/1/2020 (Energy System; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A1      1,695,000         2,052,086   

City of Miami, 5.00% due 1/1/2018 (Street & Sidewalk Improvement Program; Insured: Natl-Re)

   A-/A2      1,970,000         2,270,780   

City of North Miami, 5.00% due 4/1/2013 (Johnston & Wales University; Insured: Syncora)

   NR/NR      1,530,000         1,530,459   

a City of North Miami Beach, 5.00% due 8/1/2017 (North Miami Beach Water Project)

   A+/NR      750,000         862,785   

City of North Miami Beach, 3.00% due 8/1/2018 (North Miami Beach Water Project)

   A+/NR      1,280,000         1,368,461   

City of North Miami Beach, 5.00% due 8/1/2019 (North Miami Beach Water Project)

   A+/NR      1,650,000         1,949,970   

City of North Miami Beach, 5.00% due 8/1/2020 (North Miami Beach Water Project)

   A+/NR      780,000         928,340   

City of North Miami Beach, 5.00% due 8/1/2021 (North Miami Beach Water Project)

   A+/NR      1,000,000         1,197,130   

a City of Port St. Lucie, 5.00% due 9/1/2015 (Tesoro Special Assessment District; Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/A1      250,000         273,752   

City of Port St. Lucie, 1.70% due 7/1/2016 (Tesoro Special Assessment District)

   NR/Aa3      2,140,000         2,158,447   

City of Port St. Lucie, 1.875% due 7/1/2017 (Tesoro Special Assessment District; Insured: AGM)

   NR/Aa3      2,175,000         2,191,530   

City of Port St. Lucie, 2.00% due 7/1/2018 (Tesoro Special Assessment District; Insured: AGM)

   NR/Aa3      2,215,000         2,228,224   

Collier County, 4.00% due 10/1/2014

   AA/Aa2      1,410,000         1,487,860   

Escambia County HFA, 5.25% due 11/15/2014 (Ascension Health Credit)

   AA+/Aa1      1,835,000         1,982,479   

Flagler County School Board COP, 5.00% due 8/1/2014 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      1,605,000         1,697,047   

Flagler County School Board COP, 5.00% due 8/1/2015 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      1,500,000         1,642,470   

Florida Atlantic University Financing Corp., 5.00% due 7/1/2014 (Innovation Village Capital Improvements)

   A/A1      1,950,000         2,064,114   

Florida Atlantic University Financing Corp., 5.00% due 7/1/2015 (Innovation Village Capital Improvements)

   A/A1      2,395,000         2,621,064   

Florida Atlantic University Financing Corp., 5.00% due 7/1/2016 (Innovation Village Capital Improvements)

   A/A1      2,275,000         2,558,943   

Florida Department of Management Services, 5.25% due 9/1/2016 (Insured: AGM)

   AA+/Aa2      3,500,000         4,005,435   

Florida Higher Educational Facilities Financing Authority, 4.00% due 4/1/2013 (Nova Southeastern University)

   BBB/Baa2      1,100,000         1,100,308   

Florida Higher Educational Facilities Financing Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2014 (Nova Southeastern University)

   BBB/Baa2      2,365,000         2,453,829   

Florida Higher Educational Facilities Financing Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2015 (Nova Southeastern University)

   BBB/Baa2      2,350,000         2,510,669   

Florida Higher Educational Facilities Financing Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2016 (Nova Southeastern University)

   BBB/Baa2      2,345,000         2,566,298   

Florida Higher Educational Facilities Financing Authority, 5.25% due 4/1/2017 (Nova Southeastern University)

   BBB/Baa2      1,325,000         1,501,013   

 

20    Certified Semi-Annual Report


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   

    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

Florida Higher Educational Facilities Financing Authority, 5.25% due 4/1/2018 (Nova Southeastern University)

   BBB/Baa2    $ 2,630,000       $ 3,004,407   

Florida Higher Educational Facilities Financing Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2019 (University of Tampa)

   BBB+/NR      1,225,000         1,399,268   

Florida Higher Educational Facilities Financing Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2019 (Nova Southeastern University)

   BBB/Baa2      1,035,000         1,180,376   

Florida Higher Educational Facilities Financing Authority, 5.50% due 4/1/2019 (Nova Southeastern University)

   BBB/Baa2      1,705,000         1,992,855   

Florida Higher Educational Facilities Financing Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2020 (Nova Southeastern University)

   BBB/Baa2      1,030,000         1,185,880   

Florida Higher Educational Facilities Financing Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2022 (University of Tampa)

   BBB+/NR      620,000         719,367   

Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund Finance Corp., 5.00% due 7/1/2014

   AA-/Aa3      11,000,000         11,643,720   

Florida State Board of Education GO, 5.00% due 6/1/2021 (Public Education Capital Outlay Projects)

   AAA/Aa1      6,400,000         6,516,416   

Florida State Board of Governors, 4.00% due 7/1/2020 (University System Capital Improvements)

   AA/Aa2      4,055,000         4,594,437   

Florida State Board of Governors, 4.00% due 7/1/2021 (University System Capital Improvements)

   AA/Aa2      4,215,000         4,764,594   

Florida State Board of Governors, 4.00% due 7/1/2022 (University System Capital Improvements)

   AA/Aa2      4,385,000         4,898,571   

Florida State Correctional Privatization Commission COP, 5.00% due 8/1/2015 (Insured: AMBAC)

   AA+/Aa2      2,000,000         2,121,520   

Florida State Department of Children & Families COP, 5.00% due 10/1/2014

   AA+/NR      905,000         954,639   

Florida State Department of Children & Families COP, 5.00% due 10/1/2015

   AA+/NR      925,000         1,005,364   

Florida State Department of Transportation GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2018

   AAA/Aa1      3,000,000         3,522,240   

Florida State Housing Finance Corp., 1.625% due 1/1/2015 (Captiva Cove Apartments-Multi- Family Mtg; Insured: FNMA)

   NR/Aaa      1,600,000         1,601,200   

Florida Turnpike Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2013 (Department of Transportation)

   AA-/Aa3      4,875,000         4,935,011   

Highlands County HFA, 5.00% due 11/15/2015 (Adventist Health System/Sunbelt Group)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000         1,112,650   

Highlands County HFA, 5.00% due 11/15/2016 (Adventist Health System Orange County Health Facilities)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000         1,144,300   

Highlands County HFA, 5.00% due 11/15/2017 (Adventist Health System Orange County Health Facilities)

   AA-/Aa3      3,200,000         3,764,736   

Highlands County HFA, 5.00% due 11/15/2017 (Adventist Health System/Sunbelt Group)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000         1,112,150   

Highlands County HFA, 5.00% due 11/15/2019 (Adventist Health System Orange County Health Facilities)

   AA-/Aa3      3,000,000         3,646,560   

Highlands County HFA, 5.00% due 11/15/2035 pre-refunded 11/15/2015 (Adventist Health System/Sunbelt Group)

   AA-/Aa3      1,225,000         1,369,317   

Hillsborough County, 5.00% due 3/1/2015 (Water and Wastewater System Capital Improvements; Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   A+/A1      5,000,000         5,381,250   

Hillsborough County, 5.00% due 11/1/2016 (Transportation Related Capital Improvements; Insured: AMBAC)

   AA/A1      1,000,000         1,139,170   

Hillsborough County, 5.00% due 11/1/2018 (Court Facilities)

   AA/A1      4,210,000         4,976,599   

Hillsborough County, 5.00% due 11/1/2019 (Court Facilities)

   AA/A1      4,420,000         5,281,723   

Hillsborough County, 5.00% due 11/1/2020 (Court Facilities)

   AA/A1      4,645,000         5,588,539   

Hillsborough County, 5.00% due 11/1/2021 (Court Facilities)

   AA/A1      4,880,000         5,881,962   

Hillsborough County, 5.00% due 11/1/2021 (Jail and Storm Water Projects)

   AA/A1      2,300,000         2,772,236   

Hillsborough County, 5.00% due 11/1/2022 (Jail and Storm Water Projects)

   AA/A1      3,005,000         3,635,269   

Hillsborough County School Board COP, 5.25% due 7/1/2017
(Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/Aa2      1,300,000         1,524,705   

Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency, 5.00% due 3/1/2016 (Insured: Syncora)

   NR/A3      2,000,000         2,185,720   

Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency, 5.00% due 3/1/2017 (Insured: Syncora)

   NR/A3      2,000,000         2,223,940   

Hollywood Water & Sewer, 5.00% due 10/1/2014 (Insured: AGM)

   NR/Aa2      1,300,000         1,331,031   

 

Certified Semi-Annual Report    21


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

Jacksonville Economic Development Commission, 6.00% due 9/1/2017 (Florida Proton Therapy Institute)

   NR/NR    $ 4,500,000       $ 4,953,465   

JEA Electric System, 5.00% due 10/1/2014 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000         1,047,730   

JEA Electric System, 5.00% due 10/1/2014

   A+/Aa3      7,165,000         7,505,409   

JEA Electric System, 4.00% due 10/1/2016

   A+/Aa3      3,540,000         3,943,772   

JEA Water & Sewer Systems, 3.50% due 10/1/2013

   AA/Aa2      5,565,000         5,658,826   

JEA Water & Sewer Systems, 5.00% due 10/1/2018

   AA/Aa2      1,500,000         1,804,725   

Kissimmee Utility Authority, 5.25% due 10/1/2015 (Electrical Systems; Insured: AGM)

   NR/A1      2,235,000         2,291,814   

Kissimmee Utility Authority, 5.25% due 10/1/2016 (Electrical Systems; Insured: AGM)

   NR/A1      1,700,000         1,943,848   

Lake County School Board COP, 5.25% due 6/1/2017 (Insured: AMBAC)

   A/NR      2,000,000         2,336,420   

Lake County School Board COP, 5.25% due 6/1/2018 (Insured: AMBAC)

   A/NR      1,475,000         1,741,252   

Manatee County, 5.00% due 10/1/2016 (County Capital Projects)

   NR/Aa2      1,000,000         1,148,760   

Manatee County, 5.00% due 10/1/2018 (County Capital Projects)

   NR/Aa2      2,400,000         2,878,320   

Manatee County, 5.00% due 10/1/2021 (County Capital Projects)

   NR/Aa2      2,775,000         3,434,368   

Marion County Hospital District, 5.00% due 10/1/2015 (Munroe Regional Health Systems)

   NR/A3      1,000,000         1,087,780   

Miami Beach GO, 4.00% due 9/1/2019

   AA-/Aa2      2,745,000         3,138,496   

Miami Beach GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2020

   AA-/Aa2      3,720,000         4,522,516   

Miami Beach GO, 4.00% due 9/1/2021

   AA-/Aa2      1,015,000         1,164,286   

Miami Beach GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2022

   AA-/Aa2      1,000,000         1,205,960   

Miami Dade County, 0% due 10/1/2016 (Professional Sports Franchise Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A1      3,535,000         3,310,598   

Miami-Dade County, 5.00% due 10/1/2014 (Water and Sewer System; Insured: BHAC)

   AA+/Aa1      1,070,000         1,144,023   

Miami-Dade County, 0% due 10/1/2015 (Professional Sports Franchise Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A1      3,845,000         3,697,275   

Miami-Dade County, 0% due 10/1/2017 (Professional Sports Franchise Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A1      2,435,000         2,207,449   

Miami-Dade County, 0% due 10/1/2018 (Professional Sports Franchise Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A1      5,385,000         4,710,313   

Miami-Dade County, 0% due 10/1/2019 (Professional Sports Franchise Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A1      2,170,000         1,810,192   

Miami-Dade County Educational Facilities Authority GO, 5.00% due 4/1/2016 (University of Miami; Insured: AMBAC)

   A-/A3      3,000,000         3,365,490   

Miami-Dade County Expressway Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2019 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      7,530,000         9,021,392   

Miami-Dade County GO, 5.25% due 7/1/2018 (Building Better Communities)

   AA-/Aa2      5,040,000         6,051,427   

Miami-Dade County School Board COP, 5.00% due 5/1/2014 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   A/A1      1,000,000         1,048,970   

Miami-Dade County School Board COP, 5.00% due 10/1/2015 (Insured: AMBAC)

   A/A1      1,000,000         1,102,700   

Miami-Dade County School Board COP, 5.00% due 5/1/2016 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   A/A1      4,065,000         4,548,207   

Miami-Dade County School Board COP, 5.00% due 10/1/2016 (Insured: AMBAC)

   A/A1      1,000,000         1,132,750   

Miami-Dade County School Board COP, 5.00% due 5/1/2032 put 5/1/2016

   A/A1      6,000,000         6,717,900   

Miami-Dade County School District GO, 5.375% due 8/1/2015 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa3      5,000,000         5,546,600   

Orange County HFA, 5.00% due 10/1/2013 (Orlando Health, Inc.)

   A/A2      1,100,000         1,125,586   

Orange County HFA, 5.00% due 10/1/2014 (Orlando Health, Inc.)

   A/A2      2,790,000         2,962,255   

Orange County HFA, 6.25% due 10/1/2016 (Orlando Health, Inc.;
Insured: Natl-Re)

   A/A2      2,310,000         2,534,209   

Orange County HFA, 5.00% due 10/1/2017 (Orlando Health, Inc.)

   A/A2      1,980,000         2,289,613   

Orange County HFA, 5.25% due 10/1/2019 (Orlando Health, Inc.)

   A/A2      6,050,000         7,307,069   

Orange County HFA, 6.25% due 10/1/2021 (Orlando Health, Inc.;
Insured: Natl-Re)

   A/A2      1,870,000         2,298,043   

Orange County HFA, 5.375% due 10/1/2023 (Orlando Health, Inc.)

   A/A2      4,150,000         4,864,422   

Orlando & Orange County Expressway Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2013
(Insured: AMBAC) (ETM)

   A/A2      5,845,000         5,916,309   

Orlando & Orange County Expressway Authority, 8.25% due 7/1/2016
(Insured: Natl-Re/ IBC/FGIC)

   NR/A2      3,000,000         3,687,000   

Palm Beach County School Board COP, 5.00% due 8/1/2018 (Master Lease Purchase Agreement)

   NR/Aa3      800,000         944,872   

Palm Beach County School Board COP, 4.00% due 8/1/2019 (Master Lease Purchase Agreement)

   NR/Aa3      940,000         1,062,971   

Palm Beach County School Board COP, 5.00% due 8/1/2020 (Master Lease Purchase Agreement)

   NR/Aa3      1,090,000         1,304,076   

Palm Beach County School Board COP, 4.00% due 8/1/2021 (Master Lease Purchase Agreement)

   NR/Aa3      3,835,000         4,311,690   

 

22    Certified Semi-Annual Report


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

Palm Beach County School Board COP, 5.00% due 8/1/2022 (Master Lease Purchase Agreement)

   NR/Aa3    $ 1,660,000       $ 1,997,329   

Palm Beach County School Board COP, 5.00% due 8/1/2032 put 8/1/2016 (Master Lease Purchase Agreement)

   NR/Aa3      1,300,000         1,473,680   

Polk County, 4.00% due 10/1/2020 (Water and Wastewater Utility Systems; Insured: AGM)

   A+/Aa3      3,100,000         3,561,001   

Polk County, 3.00% due 10/1/2021 (Water and Wastewater Utility Systems; Insured: AGM)

   A+/Aa3      3,125,000         3,316,281   

Putnam County Development Authority PCR, 5.35% due 3/15/2042 put 5/1/2018 (Seminole Project; Insured: AMBAC)

   A-/A3      10,000,000         11,772,400   

Putnam County Development Authority PCR, 5.35% due 3/15/2042 put 5/1/2018 (Seminole Project; Insured: AMBAC)

   A-/A3      4,125,000         4,856,115   

School District of Polk County, 5.00% due 10/1/2013 (Educational Facilities; Insured: Natl-Re)

   A/Baa2      2,000,000         2,041,600   

South Broward Hospital District, 5.00% due 5/1/2020 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/Aa3      7,260,000         8,042,628   

South Florida Water Management District COP, 5.00% due 10/1/2015 (Everglades Restoration Plan; Insured: AMBAC)

   AA/Aa3      1,000,000         1,099,230   

South Florida Water Management District COP, 5.00% due 10/1/2023 (Everglades Restoration Plan; Insured: AMBAC)

   AA/Aa3      500,000         571,870   

South Miami HFA, 5.00% due 8/15/2016 (Baptist Health)

   AA/Aa2      4,605,000         5,240,168   

South Miami HFA, 5.00% due 8/15/2017 (Baptist Health)

   AA/Aa2      4,610,000         5,390,381   

St. John’s County IDA, 5.50% due 8/1/2014 (Presbyterian Retirement)

   NR/NR      1,450,000         1,482,712   

St. Petersburg HFA, 5.50% due 11/15/2015 (All Children’s Hospital; Insured: AMBAC)

   NR/A1      1,995,000         2,003,638   

St. Petersburg HFA, 5.50% due 11/15/2016 (All Children’s Hospital; Insured: AMBAC)

   NR/A1      1,980,000         1,988,573   

Sunshine State Governmental Financing Commission, 5.00% due 9/1/2021 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa3      5,000,000         5,995,900   

Tampa Bay Regional Water Supply Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2017

   AA+/Aa2      5,615,000         6,631,764   

Tampa Bay Regional Water Supply Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2018

   AA+/Aa2      2,890,000         3,479,647   

Tampa Bay Regional Water Supply Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2019

   AA+/Aa2      3,000,000         3,663,330   

Tampa Baycare Health Systems, 5.00% due 11/15/2016

   NR/Aa2      2,855,000         3,254,900   

Tampa Baycare Health Systems, 5.00% due 11/15/2017

   NR/Aa2      1,215,000         1,422,814   

Tampa Sports Authority, 5.75% due 10/1/2015 (Tampa Bay Arena; Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/Baa2      805,000         832,120   

University of Central Florida Athletics Association, Inc. COP, 5.00% due 10/1/2016 (Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   NR/NR      1,640,000         1,753,619   

Volusia County Educational Facility Authority, 4.00% due 10/15/2013 (Embry-Riddle; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      675,000         685,975   

Volusia County Educational Facility Authority, 5.00% due 10/15/2016 (Embry-Riddle; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      2,320,000         2,578,634   

Volusia County Educational Facility Authority, 4.00% due 10/15/2017 (Embry-Riddle; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      1,030,000         1,117,612   

Volusia County Educational Facility Authority, 5.00% due 10/15/2018 (Embry-Riddle; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      2,075,000         2,368,094   

Volusia County Educational Facility Authority, 5.00% due 10/15/2019 (Embry-Riddle; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      2,350,000         2,702,006   

GEORGIA — 1.97%

        

City of Atlanta, 5.50% due 11/1/2014 (Water & Wastewater;
Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   A/A1      3,000,000         3,236,250   

City of Atlanta, 5.50% due 11/1/2015 (Water & Wastewater;
Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   A/A1      4,000,000         4,490,560   

City of Atlanta, 5.00% due 1/1/2016 (Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Passenger Facility)

   NR/A1      1,495,000         1,675,551   

City of Atlanta, 5.00% due 11/1/2016 (Water & Wastewater; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A1      3,215,000         3,675,870   

City of Atlanta, 5.50% due 11/1/2016 (Water & Wastewater;
Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   A/A1      8,215,000         9,546,898   

City of Atlanta, 5.25% due 12/1/2016 (Atlantic Station; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A3      3,850,000         4,312,886   

City of Atlanta, 5.00% due 11/1/2017 (Water & Wastewater; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A1      4,745,000         5,559,954   

City of Atlanta, 5.00% due 1/1/2018 (Airport Passenger Facility)

   NR/A1      2,100,000         2,473,296   

City of Atlanta, 5.00% due 1/1/2019 (Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport)

   NR/A1      3,145,000         3,765,351   

a City of Atlanta, 6.00% due 11/1/2019 (Water & Wastewater)

   A/A1      5,650,000         7,148,775   

City of Atlanta, 5.00% due 1/1/2020 (Airport Passenger Facility)

   NR/A1      6,000,000         7,254,660   

 

Certified Semi-Annual Report    23


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

City of Atlanta, 5.25% due 1/1/2020 (Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport)

   NR/A1    $ 5,000,000       $ 6,114,300   

City of Atlanta, 5.00% due 1/1/2021 (Airport Passenger Facility)

   NR/A1      7,000,000         8,360,240   

City of Atlanta, 5.50% due 1/1/2021 (Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport)

   NR/A1      3,525,000         4,404,558   

Fulton County Development Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2022 (Georgia Tech Athletic Association)

   NR/A2      2,300,000         2,756,366   

Fulton County Facilities COP, 5.00% due 11/1/2017

   AA-/Aa3      8,400,000         9,732,492   

Fulton County Facilities COP, 5.00% due 11/1/2019

   AA-/Aa3      6,600,000         7,864,560   

Georgia Municipal Electric Authority, 6.50% due 1/1/2017

   A+/A1      1,415,000         1,568,032   

Georgia Municipal Gas Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2014 (Gas Portfolio III)

   AA-/A1      3,000,000         3,130,620   

Gwinnett County School District GO, 4.00% due 10/1/2015 (Educational Capital Building Program)

   AAA/Aaa      10,000,000         10,904,200   

Lagrange Troup County Hospital Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2018 (West Georgia Health Foundation, Inc.)

   A+/Aa2      2,500,000         2,733,800   

Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., 5.00% due 3/15/2014 (Georgia Gas)

   A/A2      3,000,000         3,116,700   

Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., 5.00% due 3/15/2014 (Georgia Gas)

   A-/Baa2      3,845,000         4,003,760   

Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., 5.00% due 3/15/2015 (Georgia Gas)

   A-/Baa2      2,000,000         2,152,580   

Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., 5.00% due 3/15/2018 (Georgia Gas)

   A-/Baa2      5,000,000         5,637,650   

Milledgeville & Baldwin County Development Authority, 5.625% due 9/1/2030 pre-refunded 9/1/2014 (Georgia College & State University Foundation Property III, LLC)

   AA+/NR      1,050,000         1,139,996   

Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, 6.60% due 1/1/2018
(Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/A1      2,310,000         2,573,848   

Valdosta & Lowndes County Hospital Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2022 (South Medical Center)

   AA-/Aa2      1,500,000         1,801,725   

GUAM — 0.35%

        

Government of Guam, 5.25% due 12/1/2016

   BBB+/NR      5,610,000         6,180,874   

Government of Guam, 5.25% due 12/1/2017

   BBB+/NR      2,000,000         2,224,820   

Government of Guam, 5.50% due 12/1/2018

   BBB+/NR      3,000,000         3,400,770   

Government of Guam, 5.50% due 12/1/2019

   BBB+/NR      2,000,000         2,268,240   

Guam Power Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2019 (Electric Power System; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      1,000,000         1,191,980   

Guam Power Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2020 (Electric Power System; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      1,500,000         1,800,930   

Guam Power Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2022 (Electric Power System; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      5,015,000         6,079,634   

HAWAII — 1.29%

        

City and County of Honolulu GO, 5.00% due 11/1/2019 (Capital Improvement Projects)

   NR/Aa1      3,620,000         4,449,595   

City and County of Honolulu GO, 5.00% due 11/1/2020 (Capital Improvement Projects)

   NR/Aa1      8,265,000         10,283,561   

City and County of Honolulu GO, 5.00% due 11/1/2021 (Capital Improvement Projects)

   NR/Aa1      2,770,000         3,475,879   

City and County of Honolulu GO, 5.00% due 11/1/2022 (Capital Improvement Projects)

   NR/Aa1      1,750,000         2,204,370   

City and County of Honolulu GO, 5.00% due 11/1/2022 (Capital Improvement Projects)

   NR/Aa1      6,695,000         8,433,290   

County of Hawaii GO, 4.00% due 9/1/2014 (County Capital Improvement Projects)

   AA-/Aa2      1,475,000         1,552,246   

Hawaii Department of Budget & Finance, 6.40% due 7/1/2013 (Kapiolani Health Care; Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/A3      315,000         316,395   

State of Hawaii GO, 5.25% due 9/1/2013 (Hawaiian Home Lands Settlement; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA/Aa2      1,000,000         1,021,480   

State of Hawaii GO, 5.00% due 11/1/2017 (Hawaiian Home Lands Settlement)

   AA/Aa2      12,000,000         14,266,440   

State of Hawaii GO, 5.00% due 11/1/2018 (Hawaiian Home Lands Settlement)

   AA/Aa2      20,000,000         24,246,400   

State of Hawaii GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2019 (Hawaiian Home Lands Settlement)

   AA/Aa2      3,000,000         3,693,000   

State of Hawaii GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2020 (Hawaiian Home Lands Settlement)

   AA/Aa2      2,500,000         3,108,075   

State of Hawaii GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2021 (Hawaiian Home Lands Settlement)

   AA/Aa2      3,000,000         3,754,650   

State of Hawaii GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2022 (Hawaiian Home Lands Settlement)

   AA/Aa2      4,000,000         4,969,240   

IDAHO — 0.28%

        

Twin Falls Urban Renewal Agency, 4.95% due 8/1/2014

   NR/NR      860,000         881,534   

Twin Falls Urban Renewal Agency, 5.15% due 8/1/2017

   NR/NR      1,455,000         1,499,203   

University of Idaho, 5.25% due 4/1/2041 put 4/1/2021

   A+/Aa3      13,900,000         16,257,301   

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

ILLINOIS — 6.62%

        

Board of Education of the City of Chicago GO, 0.15% due 3/1/2036 put 4/1/2013 (Capital Improvement Program; LOC: JPMorgan Chase Bank) (State Aid Withholding) (daily demand notes)

   AAA/Aa1    $ 33,010,000       $ 33,010,043   

Bolingbrook GO, 0% due 1/1/2016 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/Aa3      1,500,000         1,386,090   

Bolingbrook GO, 0% due 1/1/2017 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/Aa3      2,000,000         1,749,380   

Chicago Housing Authority Capital Program, 5.00% due 7/1/2015 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      8,460,000         9,323,851   

Chicago Housing Authority Capital Program, 5.00% due 7/1/2016 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      2,000,000         2,280,720   

Chicago Illinois Board of Education GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2018

   A+/A2      3,000,000         3,524,280   

Chicago Illinois Board of Education GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2019

   A+/A2      2,000,000         2,366,120   

Chicago Illinois Board of Education GO, 0% due 12/1/2020 (Insured: BHAC/FGIC)

   AA+/Aa1      12,000,000         9,894,960   

Chicago Illinois Board of Education GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2020

   A+/A2      2,500,000         2,965,400   

Chicago Illinois Park District GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2018 (Personal Property Replacement)

   AA+/Aa2      1,150,000         1,342,798   

Chicago Illinois Public Building Commerce Building, 5.25% due 12/1/2013 (Insured: Natl-Re/ FGIC)

   NR/A2      3,000,000         3,095,880   

Chicago Illinois Transit Authority Capital Grant, 5.25% due 6/1/2017 (Federal Transit Administration)

   A/A2      3,000,000         3,443,610   

Chicago Illinois Transit Authority Capital Grant, 5.50% due 6/1/2018 (Federal Transit Administration)

   A/A2      2,500,000         2,950,175   

City of Chicago, 5.00% due 11/1/2015 (Water System Extensions & Improvements; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa3      1,050,000         1,170,530   

City of Chicago, 4.00% due 1/1/2018 (Wastewater Transmission System)

   A+/Aa3      1,475,000         1,666,160   

City of Chicago, 5.50% due 1/1/2020 (Wastewater Transmission System; Insured: BHAC)

   AA+/Aa1      1,250,000         1,470,588   

City of Chicago, 6.75% due 6/1/2022 (Pilsen Redevelopment)

   NR/NR      5,000,000         5,195,800   

City of Chicago, 0.17% due 1/1/2034 put 4/1/2013 (Liquidity Facility; SPA: JPMorgan Chase Bank) (daily demand notes)

   AAA/Aa3      8,015,000         8,015,000   

City of Chicago Board of Education GO, 6.25% due 1/1/2015 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/A2      900,000         949,401   

City of Chicago Board of Education GO, 5.25% due 12/1/2017 (Chicago School Reform Board; Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   A+/A2      4,100,000         4,780,067   

City of Chicago Board of Education GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2018 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   A+/A2      1,000,000         1,174,760   

City of Chicago Building Acquisition Certificates GO, 5.40% due 1/1/2018 (Parking Facility Improvements; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      2,560,000         2,570,803   

City of Chicago GO, 0% due 1/1/2016 (City Colleges; Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   A+/Aa3      2,670,000         2,594,679   

City of Chicago GO, 5.44% due 1/1/2018 (Transportation Infrastructure Capital Projects; Insured: Natl-Re)

   A+/Aa3      3,050,000         3,415,969   

City of Mount Vernon GO, 4.00% due 12/15/2019 (Various Municipal Capital Improvements; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      1,000,000         1,105,570   

a City of Mount Vernon GO, 4.00% due 12/15/2020 (Various Municipal Capital Improvements; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      785,000         864,575   

City of Mount Vernon GO, 4.00% due 12/15/2021 (Various Municipal Capital Improvements; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      1,640,000         1,801,425   

City of Quincy, 5.00% due 11/15/2014 (Blessing Hospital)

   A-/A3      1,000,000         1,058,740   

City of Quincy, 5.00% due 11/15/2016 (Blessing Hospital)

   A-/A3      1,750,000         1,952,002   

City of Rolling Meadows GO, 4.125% due 1/1/2020 pre-refunded 1/1/2014 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/A1      100,000         102,926   

City of Waukegan GO, 5.00% due 12/30/2019 (Lakehurst Redevelopment Project; Insured: AGM)

   NR/A2      1,935,000         2,260,099   

City of Waukegan GO, 5.00% due 12/30/2020 (Lakehurst Redevelopment Project; Insured: AGM)

   NR/A2      1,000,000         1,171,380   

City of Waukegan GO, 5.00% due 12/30/2021 (Lakehurst Redevelopment Project; Insured: AGM)

   NR/A2      2,100,000         2,463,573   

City of Waukegan GO, 5.00% due 12/30/2022 (Lakehurst Redevelopment Project; Insured: AGM)

   NR/A2      1,000,000         1,172,640   

Community College District No. 514 GO, 4.25% due 12/1/2015 (Illinois Central College)

   AA+/Aa2      2,360,000         2,578,796   

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

Community College District No. 516 GO, 4.50% due 12/15/2020 (Waubonsee Community College)

   NR/Aa1    $ 1,325,000       $ 1,587,668   

Community College District No. 516 GO, 5.00% due 12/15/2021 (Waubonsee Community College)

   NR/Aa1      6,175,000         7,658,976   

Community Consolidated School District No. 146 GO, 9.00% due 12/1/2016 (Tinley Park; Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   NR/Aa2      2,500,000         3,061,300   

Community Consolidated School District No. 158 GO, 0% due 1/1/2017 (McHenry and Kane Counties; Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/Baa2      1,185,000         1,082,569   

Community Consolidated School District No. 93 GO, 2.00% due 1/1/2017 (Village of Carol Stream)

   AA+/NR      370,000         384,726   

Community High School District No. 127 GO, 9.00% due 2/1/2014 (Lake County-Grayslake School Bldg.; Insured: AGM)

   AAA/A2      1,925,000         2,061,059   

Community High School District No. 127 GO, 9.00% due 2/1/2015 (Lake County-Grayslake School Bldg.; Insured: AGM)

   AAA/A2      1,610,000         1,852,128   

Community High School District No. 127 GO, 9.00% due 2/1/2016 (Lake County-Grayslake School Bldg.; Insured: AGM)

   AAA/A2      1,890,000         2,318,104   

Community High School District No. 127 GO, 9.00% due 2/1/2017 (Lake County-Grayslake School Bldg.; Insured: AGM)

   AAA/A2      2,025,000         2,632,216   

Community High School District No. 228, 5.00% due 12/15/2013 (Cook County-Bremen; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      6,875,000         7,077,675   

Community Unit School District No. 200 GO, 5.25% due 10/1/2023 (DuPage County Educational Facilities; Insured: FSA)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000         1,162,600   

Community Unit School District No. 300 GO, 0% due 12/1/2021 (Kane, McHenry Cook & DeKalb Counties; Insured: AMBAC)

   NR/Aa3      2,000,000         1,571,340   

Community Unit School District No. 302 GO, 0% due 2/1/2021 (Kane & DeKalb Counties; Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   NR/Aa3      3,165,000         2,544,945   

Community Unit School District No. 428 GO, 0% due 1/1/2021 (DeKalb County)

   AA-/Aa2      6,140,000         4,835,250   

County of Cook GO, 6.25% due 11/15/2013 (Capital Improvement Projects; Insured: Natl-Re) (ETM)

   AA/Aa3      3,995,000         4,147,090   

County of Cook GO, 5.00% due 11/15/2015 (Capital Improvement Projects; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA/Aa3      2,000,000         2,219,380   

County of Cook GO, 5.00% due 11/15/2019 (Capital Equipment Project Fund)

   AA/Aa3      3,690,000         4,452,760   

County of Cook GO, 4.00% due 11/15/2020 (Capital Improvement Plan)

   AA/Aa3      925,000         1,048,367   

County of Cook GO, 5.00% due 11/15/2020 (Capital Improvement Projects)

   AA/Aa3      3,590,000         4,253,396   

County of Cook GO, 5.00% due 11/15/2020 (Capital Improvement Plan)

   AA/Aa3      2,000,000         2,421,200   

County of Cook GO, 4.00% due 11/15/2021 (Capital Improvement Plan)

   AA/Aa3      2,000,000         2,256,040   

County of Cook GO, 5.00% due 11/15/2021 (Capital Improvement Projects)

   AA/Aa3      5,000,000         6,062,500   

County of Cook GO, 5.00% due 11/15/2021 (Capital Improvement Plan)

   AA/Aa3      2,105,000         2,552,312   

County of Cook GO, 4.00% due 11/15/2022 (Capital Improvement Plan)

   AA/Aa3      1,000,000         1,126,100   

County of Cook GO, 5.00% due 11/15/2022 (Capital Improvement Plan)

   AA/Aa3      1,500,000         1,819,590   

County of Cook GO, 5.00% due 11/15/2022 pre-refunded 5/15/2014 (Capital Improvement Plan; Insured: AMBAC)

   NR/Aa3      480,000         510,538   

County of Cook GO, 5.00% due 11/15/2022 (Capital Improvement Plan; Insured: AMBAC)

   AA/Aa3      1,020,000         1,082,954   

County of Winnebago GO, 3.00% due 12/30/2015 (Public Safety)

   NR/Aa2      1,035,000         1,093,436   

Forest Preserve District of Cook County GO, 5.00% due 11/15/2021

   AA/Aa2      1,500,000         1,822,680   

Forest Preserve District of Kane County GO, 4.00% due 12/15/2013

   AA+/NR      1,740,000         1,787,171   

Forest Preserve District of Kane County GO, 5.00% due 12/15/2015 (Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   AA+/NR      2,780,000         3,099,561   

Illinois Educational Facilities, 4.75% due 3/1/2030 put 3/1/2017 (Art Institute of Chicago)

   A+/A1      3,030,000         3,390,055   

Illinois Educational Facilities, 5.00% due 3/1/2030 put 3/1/2017 (Art Institute of Chicago)

   NR/A1      3,000,000         3,355,770   

Illinois Educational Facilities, 5.25% due 3/1/2034 put 3/1/2018 (Art Institute of Chicago)

   NR/NR      3,500,000         4,021,535   

Illinois Educational Facilities, 3.40% due 11/1/2036 put 11/1/2017 (Medical Terminal Field Museum)

   A/NR      1,300,000         1,387,295   

Illinois Educational Facilities, 4.30% due 11/1/2036 put 11/1/2013 (Field Museum)

   A/A2      3,100,000         3,159,613   

Illinois Finance Authority, 5.00% due 2/15/2014 (Alexian Brothers Health Systems)

   NR/A2      3,000,000         3,089,730   

Illinois Finance Authority, 5.00% due 5/1/2014 (Student Housing)

   NR/Baa3      3,895,000         4,040,712   

 

26    Certified Semi-Annual Report


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

Illinois Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2014 (Central DuPage Health)

   AA/NR    $ 5,000,000       $ 5,357,650   

Illinois Finance Authority, 4.00% due 4/1/2015 (Advocate Health Care)

   AA/Aa2      3,000,000         3,212,070   

Illinois Finance Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2015 (DePaul University)

   NR/A2      1,000,000         1,097,090   

Illinois Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2015 (Central DuPage Health)

   AA/NR      5,000,000         5,555,300   

Illinois Finance Authority, 5.25% due 12/1/2015 (Columbia College)

   BBB+/NR      1,620,000         1,752,014   

Illinois Finance Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2016 (Advocate Health Care)

   AA/Aa2      1,250,000         1,408,338   

Illinois Finance Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2016 (Columbia College)

   BBB+/NR      1,710,000         1,876,058   

Illinois Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2017 (Rush University Medical Center; Insured: Natl-Re)

   A/A2      1,000,000         1,140,780   

Illinois Finance Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2017 (Columbia College)

   BBB+/NR      1,395,000         1,552,816   

Illinois Finance Authority, 5.50% due 11/1/2018 (Advocate Health Care)

   AA/Aa2      1,000,000         1,225,070   

Illinois Finance Authority, 5.25% due 5/1/2019 (Educational Advancement Fund, Inc.)

   NR/Baa3      4,675,000         5,149,419   

Illinois Finance Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2020 (Advocate Health Care)

   AA/Aa2      1,315,000         1,556,500   

Illinois Finance Authority, 4.00% due 12/1/2021 (Trinity Health)

   AA/Aa2      1,000,000         1,139,980   

Illinois Finance Authority, 2.625% due 2/1/2033 put 8/1/2015 (Peoples Gas Light & Coke Co.)

   A/A1      9,500,000         9,912,680   

Illinois Finance Authority, 4.30% due 6/1/2035 put 6/1/2016 (Peoples Gas Light & Coke Co.; Insured: AMBAC)

   A/A1      2,550,000         2,811,451   

Illinois Finance Authority, 3.00% due 7/1/2042 put 5/6/2014 (Prairie Power; Insured: National Rural Utilities Cooperative)

   A/NR      17,150,000         17,476,879   

Illinois Toll Highway Authority, 5.50% due 1/1/2014 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa3      17,190,000         17,857,144   

Illinois Toll Highway Authority, 5.50% due 1/1/2015 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa3      5,000,000         5,446,300   

Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, 0% due 6/15/2013 pre-refunded 10/18/2010 (McCormick Place Expansion; Insured: Natl-Re) (ETM)

   NR/A3      485,000         484,704   

Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, 0% due 6/15/2013 (McCormick Place Expansion; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AAA/A3      560,000         559,356   

Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, 0% due 6/15/2016 (McCormick Place Expansion; Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC) (ETM)

   NR/NR      3,475,000         3,397,612   

Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, 0% due 6/15/2016 (McCormick Place Expansion; Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   NR/A3      8,245,000         7,927,403   

Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, 5.00% due 12/15/2020 (McCormick Place Expansion)

   AAA/NR      4,000,000         4,890,840   

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago GO, 4.00% due 12/1/2014 (Capital Improvements)

   AAA/Aaa      2,500,000         2,653,600   

Northern Illinois University, 4.00% due 4/1/2013 (Auxiliary Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   NR/A2      1,000,000         1,000,240   

Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority, 5.00% due 6/1/2019

   A/NR      22,000,000         25,860,120   

Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority, 5.125% due 6/1/2019

   A/NR      6,780,000         8,018,638   

Regional Transportation Authority GO, 6.25% due 7/1/2014
(Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA/Aa3      3,500,000         3,753,260   

Sangamon County Community Unit School District No. 5, 5.00% due 1/1/2015 (Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      2,210,000         2,379,816   

School District No. 112 GO, 4.00% due 1/1/2014 (Lake County-North Shore)

   AAA/NR      1,145,000         1,173,247   

School District No. 122 GO, 0% due 1/1/2016 (Winnebago County-Harlem-Loves Park; Insured: AGM)

   NR/A2      2,000,000         1,943,580   

School District No. 97 GO, 9.00% due 12/1/2013 (Village of Oak Park; Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   NR/Aa2      2,250,000         2,373,187   

School District No. 97 GO, 9.00% due 12/1/2018 (Village of Oak Park; Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   NR/Aa2      4,000,000         5,534,640   

Southwestern Illinois Development Authority, 5.125% due 8/15/2016 (Anderson Hospital)

   BBB-/Baa3      1,190,000         1,281,809   

St. Charles Community Unit School District No. 303 GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2014 (City of St. Charles & Village of Valley View; Insured: AGM)

   NR/Aa2      6,750,000         6,990,637   

State of Illinois, 3.50% due 6/15/2013 (Build Illinois Bonds)

   AAA/A2      6,455,000         6,501,218   

State of Illinois, 3.50% due 6/15/2014 (Build Illinois Bonds)

   AAA/A2      6,455,000         6,710,618   

State of Illinois, 5.125% due 6/15/2015 pre-refunded 6/15/2013 (Build Illinois Bonds)

   AAA/A1      5,000,000         5,050,800   

State of Illinois, 5.00% due 6/15/2016 (Build Illinois Bonds)

   AAA/NR      3,500,000         3,991,855   

State of Illinois, 5.50% due 6/15/2016 (Build Illinois Bonds)

   AAA/A2      2,020,000         2,028,747   

a Town of Cicero Cook County GO, 5.25% due 1/1/2019 (Economic Redevelopment; Insured: Syncora)

   NR/NR      6,140,000         6,413,291   

Town of Cicero Cook County GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2019 (Economic Redevelopment)

   A+/NR      1,070,000         1,218,655   

University of Illinois Board of Trustees COP, 5.00% due 10/1/2019 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa2      2,000,000         2,285,920   

 

Certified Semi-Annual Report    27


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

Village of Broadview, 5.375% due 7/1/2015

   NR/NR    $ 3,400,000       $ 3,403,978   

Village of Downers Grove GO, 3.00% due 1/1/2017

   AA+/NR      970,000         1,039,142   

Village of Melrose Park, 5.20% due 7/1/2018 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/Baa2      1,190,000         1,204,173   

Will County Valley View Community Unit School District No. 210 GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2015 (Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   NR/Aa2      1,000,000         1,078,860   

Will County Valley View Community Unit School District No. 365 GO, 0% due 11/1/2018 (Insured: AGM)

   AA/Aa2      3,370,000         3,019,790   

INDIANA — 4.21%

        

Allen County Jail Building Corp., 5.00% due 10/1/2014 (Insured: Syncora)

   NR/Aa2      1,000,000         1,055,590   

Allen County Jail Building Corp., 5.00% due 10/1/2015 (Insured: Syncora)

   NR/Aa2      1,480,000         1,629,584   

Allen County Jail Building Corp., 5.00% due 10/1/2016 (Insured: Syncora)

   NR/Aa2      1,520,000         1,693,842   

Allen County Redevelopment District, 5.00% due 11/15/2016

   NR/A2      1,000,000         1,093,410   

Avon Community School Building Corp., 5.00% due 7/15/2017 (Insured: AMBAC) (State Aid Withholding)

   A/NR      2,500,000         2,884,200   

Board of Trustees for the Vincennes University, 3.00% due 6/1/2014

   NR/Aa3      1,000,000         1,023,440   

Board of Trustees for the Vincennes University, 3.00% due 6/1/2015

   NR/Aa3      1,000,000         1,041,350   

Board of Trustees for the Vincennes University, 4.00% due 6/1/2018

   NR/Aa3      1,000,000         1,120,470   

Board of Trustees for the Vincennes University, 5.00% due 6/1/2020

   NR/Aa3      1,000,000         1,207,880   

Brownsburg 1999 School Building Corp., 5.00% due 7/15/2013 (Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/A2      1,000,000         1,013,580   

Brownsburg 1999 School Building Corp., 5.00% due 7/15/2018 (Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/NR      3,430,000         3,775,195   

Brownsburg 1999 School Building Corp., 5.00% due 8/1/2018 (Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/A2      1,250,000         1,378,088   

Carmel Redevelopment Authority, 3.00% due 8/1/2013 (Economic Development)

   AA+/NR      915,000         922,567   

Carmel Redevelopment Authority, 3.00% due 2/1/2014 (Economic Development)

   AA+/NR      965,000         983,779   

a Carmel Redevelopment Authority, 3.00% due 8/1/2014 (Economic Development)

   AA+/NR      915,000         942,834   

Carmel Redevelopment Authority, 0% due 2/1/2015 (Performing Arts Center)

   AA+/Aa1      1,575,000         1,557,801   

Carmel Redevelopment Authority, 4.00% due 2/1/2015 (Economic Development)

   AA+/NR      990,000         1,046,519   

Carmel Redevelopment Authority, 4.00% due 8/1/2015 (Economic Development)

   AA+/NR      975,000         1,044,586   

Carmel Redevelopment Authority, 5.00% due 8/1/2021 (Economic Development)

   AA+/NR      2,405,000         2,890,786   

Carmel Redevelopment Authority, 5.00% due 8/1/2022 (Economic Development)

   AA+/NR      2,510,000         3,034,916   

Carmel Redevelopment District COP, 5.75% due 7/15/2022

   NR/NR      4,300,000         4,614,760   

City of Fort Wayne, 4.25% due 8/1/2013 (Sewer Works Improvements)

   NR/Aa3      1,715,000         1,738,118   

City of Fort Wayne, 4.25% due 8/1/2014 (Sewer Works Improvements)

   NR/Aa3      1,745,000         1,835,478   

City of Fort Wayne, 2.00% due 12/1/2014 (Waterworks Utility Improvements)

   NR/Aa3      925,000         949,180   

City of Fort Wayne, 4.25% due 8/1/2015 (Sewer Works Improvements)

   NR/Aa3      1,780,000         1,930,713   

City of Fort Wayne, 2.00% due 12/1/2015 (Waterworks Utility Improvements)

   NR/Aa3      1,145,000         1,185,888   

City of Fort Wayne, 2.00% due 12/1/2016 (Waterworks Utility Improvements)

   NR/Aa3      1,160,000         1,202,560   

City of Fort Wayne, 2.00% due 12/1/2017 (Waterworks Utility Improvements)

   NR/Aa3      1,175,000         1,217,112   

City of Rockport PCR, 6.25% due 6/1/2025 put 6/2/2014 (Indiana Michigan Power Co. Project)

   BBB/Baa2      1,000,000         1,061,920   

City of Rockport PCR, 6.25% due 6/1/2025 put 6/2/2014 (Indiana Michigan Power Co. Project)

   BBB/Baa2      4,100,000         4,353,872   

City of Whiting, 5.00% due 1/1/2016 (BP Products North America, Inc.)

   A/A2      5,375,000         5,975,549   

Clay Multiple School Building Corp., 4.00% due 7/15/2015 (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/NR      1,000,000         1,064,020   

Clay Multiple School Building Corp., 5.00% due 7/15/2016 (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/NR      1,295,000         1,451,941   

Clay Multiple School Building Corp., 5.00% due 1/15/2017 (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/NR      1,000,000         1,137,710   

Crown Point Multi-School Building Corp., 0% due 1/15/2016 (Crown Point Community School Corp.; Insured: Natl-Re) (State Aid Withholding)

   A/Baa2      5,685,000         5,550,493   

Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library Leasing Corp., 5.00% due 7/15/2014 (Insured: AMBAC)

   A+/NR      1,000,000         1,040,990   

Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library Leasing Corp., 5.00% due 7/15/2015 (Insured: AMBAC)

   A+/NR      1,000,000         1,072,730   

Fort Wayne Community Schools GO, 1.00% due 7/15/2013 (Renewal/Restoration & Safety Project) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/NR      2,200,000         2,204,026   

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

Fort Wayne Community Schools GO, 1.00% due 1/15/2014 (Renewal/Restoration & Safety Project) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/NR    $ 1,700,000       $ 1,707,803   

Fort Wayne Community Schools GO, 1.00% due 7/15/2014 (Renewal/Restoration & Safety Project) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/NR      1,600,000         1,611,424   

Fort Wayne Community Schools GO, 1.00% due 1/15/2015 (Renewal/Restoration & Safety Project) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/NR      1,500,000         1,513,830   

Hammond Multi-School Building Corp., 5.00% due 1/15/2014 (Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/NR      1,000,000         1,036,870   

Indiana Bond Bank, 5.25% due 10/15/2016 (Special Gas Program)

   NR/A2      1,545,000         1,752,154   

Indiana Bond Bank, 5.00% due 10/15/2017 (Special Gas Program)

   NR/A2      5,000,000         5,688,950   

Indiana Bond Bank, 5.00% due 8/1/2021 (Columbus Learning Center)

   AA/NR      1,300,000         1,562,587   

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2014 (Sisters of St. Francis Health Services, Inc.)

   NR/Aa3      1,000,000         1,071,530   

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.00% due 5/1/2015 (Parkview Health Systems)

   A+/A1      1,500,000         1,629,420   

Indiana Finance Authority, 4.90% due 1/1/2016 (Indiana Power & Light Co.)

   BBB+/A3      11,650,000         12,699,548   

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.00% due 5/1/2016 (Parkview Health Systems)

   A+/A1      3,090,000         3,484,191   

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2016 (Forensic & Health Science; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA+/Aa1      1,030,000         1,170,451   

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.00% due 9/15/2016 (Marian University Health Sciences)

   BBB-/NR      1,500,000         1,590,375   

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.00% due 5/1/2017 (Parkview Health Systems)

   A+/A1      1,000,000         1,146,270   

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.00% due 9/15/2017 (Marian University Health Sciences)

   BBB-/NR      1,690,000         1,805,427   

Indiana Finance Authority, 4.00% due 5/1/2018 (Community Health Network)

   A/A2      2,620,000         2,950,880   

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.25% due 7/1/2018 (Wabash Correctional Facilities)

   AA+/Aa1      1,000,000         1,204,630   

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.25% due 7/1/2018 (Rockville Correctional Facilities) (ETM)

   AA+/NR      2,150,000         2,618,743   

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.00% due 9/15/2018 (Marian University Health Sciences)

   BBB-/NR      1,790,000         1,924,304   

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2018 (Sisters of St. Francis Health Services, Inc.)

   NR/Aa3      1,250,000         1,489,575   

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2018 (Indianapolis Airport)

   AA+/Aa2      2,750,000         3,283,252   

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.00% due 5/1/2019 (Community Health Network)

   A/A2      1,385,000         1,653,718   

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.00% due 9/15/2019 (Marian University Health Sciences)

   BBB-/NR      1,250,000         1,339,675   

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.00% due 3/1/2020 (Indiana University Health System)

   A+/A1      5,000,000         5,984,750   

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.00% due 5/1/2020 (Community Health Network)

   A/A2      860,000         1,015,875   

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.00% due 9/15/2020 (Marian University Health Sciences)

   BBB-/NR      2,245,000         2,406,550   

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.00% due 3/1/2021 (Indiana University Health System)

   A+/A1      9,880,000         11,758,188   

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.00% due 5/1/2021 (Community Health Network)

   A/A2      2,250,000         2,662,785   

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.00% due 9/15/2021 (Marian University Health Sciences)

   BBB-/NR      2,320,000         2,478,294   

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.00% due 3/1/2022 (Indiana University Health System)

   A+/A1      3,240,000         3,780,983   

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.00% due 5/1/2022 (Community Health Network)

   A/A2      1,230,000         1,454,512   

Indiana Finance Authority, 0.15% due 2/1/2035 put 4/1/2013 (Lucas Oil Stadium Project; SPA: JPMorgan Chase Bank) (daily demand notes)

   AA+/NR      600,000         600,045   

Indiana Finance Authority, 0.15% due 2/1/2037 put 4/1/2013 (Lucas Oil Stadium Project; SPA: JPMorgan Chase Bank) (daily demand notes)

   AA+/Aa2      43,725,000         43,725,435   

Indiana Finance Authority, 0.15% due 2/1/2037 put 4/1/2013 (Lucas Oil Stadium Project; SPA: JPMorgan Chase Bank) (daily demand notes)

   AA+/Aa2      9,100,000         9,100,000   

Indiana Health Facility Financing Authority, 5.50% due 11/15/2015 (Ascension Health)

   AA+/Aa1      510,000         517,293   

Indiana Health Facility Financing Authority, 5.50% due 11/15/2016 (Ascension Health)

   AA+/Aa1      1,385,000         1,404,805   

Indiana Health Facility Financing Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2027 put 6/1/2017 (Ascension Health)

   NR/Aa2      7,100,000         8,227,409   

Indiana Multi-School Building Corp., 5.00% due 7/15/2016
(Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA/Baa2      5,000,000         5,661,150   

Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank, 6.75% due 2/1/2014 (Circle Centre)

   AA/NR      365,000         384,206   

Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank, 5.00% due 1/1/2015 (Waterworks; Insured: Natl-Re)

   A+/A2      1,000,000         1,073,720   

Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank, 5.00% due 7/1/2015 (Waterworks; Insured: Natl-Re)

   A+/A2      1,000,000         1,093,450   

Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank, 5.00% due 7/1/2016 (Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   AA+/Aa1      1,030,000         1,129,179   

Indianapolis Multi-School Building Corp. First Mtg, 5.50% due 7/15/2015 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA/Baa2      1,690,000         1,872,959   

Ivy Tech Community College, 4.00% due 7/1/2013

   AA-/NR      1,000,000         1,008,380   

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

Ivy Tech Community College, 4.00% due 7/1/2014

   AA-/NR    $ 1,500,000       $ 1,559,775   

Knox Middle School Building Corp., 0% due 1/15/2020 (Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/NR      1,295,000         1,058,067   

Lake Central Multi-District School Building Corp., 4.00% due 1/15/2019 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/Aa2      1,000,000         1,121,390   

Lake Central Multi-District School Building Corp., 5.00% due 7/15/2019 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/Aa2      1,680,000         1,991,405   

Lake Central Multi-District School Building Corp., 4.00% due 1/15/2020 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/Aa2      1,345,000         1,503,791   

Lake Central Multi-District School Building Corp., 5.00% due 7/15/2020 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/Aa2      1,170,000         1,380,974   

Lake Central Multi-District School Building Corp., 4.00% due 1/15/2021 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/Aa2      1,250,000         1,393,775   

Lake Central Multi-District School Building Corp., 5.00% due 7/15/2021 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/Aa2      1,250,000         1,489,000   

Lake Central Multi-District School Building Corp., 4.00% due 1/15/2022 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/Aa2      1,455,000         1,633,194   

Lake Central Multi-District School Building Corp., 5.00% due 7/15/2022 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/Aa2      1,000,000         1,220,130   

Madison Schools Lydia Middleton Building Corp., 5.00% due 7/15/2014 (Insured: Natl-Re/ FGIC) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/NR      1,200,000         1,258,260   

Madison Schools Lydia Middleton Building Corp., 5.00% due 7/15/2015 (Insured: Natl-Re/ FGIC) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/NR      1,250,000         1,364,875   

Metropolitan School District of Pike Township GO, 3.00% due 1/15/2017 (College Park Ancillary Rooms) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/NR      2,115,000         2,283,396   

Mount Vernon of Hancock County Multi-School Building Corp., 5.00% due 7/15/2013 (Insured: Natl-Re) (State Aid Withholding) (ETM)

   NR/Baa2      825,000         836,575   

Mount Vernon of Hancock County Multi-School Building Corp., 5.00% due 7/15/2013 (Insured: Natl-Re) (State Aid Withholding)

   A/Baa2      230,000         232,960   

Mount Vernon of Hancock County Multi-School Building Corp., 5.00% due 7/15/2014 (Insured: Natl-Re) (State Aid Withholding) (ETM)

   NR/Baa2      870,000         922,513   

Mount Vernon of Hancock County Multi-School Building Corp., 5.00% due 7/15/2014 (Insured: Natl-Re) (State Aid Withholding)

   A/Baa2      265,000         279,570   

Mount Vernon of Hancock County Multi-School Building Corp., 5.00% due 7/15/2015 (Insured: Natl-Re) (State Aid Withholding) (ETM)

   NR/Baa2      870,000         960,906   

Mount Vernon of Hancock County Multi-School Building Corp., 5.00% due 7/15/2015 (Insured: Natl-Re) (State Aid Withholding)

   A/Baa2      270,000         294,856   

MSD of Warren Township Vision 2005 School Building Corp., 5.00% due 7/10/2015 (Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/NR      2,895,000         3,128,047   

Noblesville Multi-School Building Corp., 5.00% due 7/15/2015
(Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC) (State Aid WIthholding)

   AA+/NR      1,760,000         1,898,371   

Noblesville Redevelopment Authority, 5.00% due 8/1/2016 (146th Street Extension A)

   AA-/NR      1,660,000         1,875,667   

Perry Township Multischool Building Corp., 5.00% due 7/10/2014 (Educational Facilities; Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa2      2,130,000         2,252,965   

Perry Township Multischool Building Corp., 4.00% due 1/15/2018 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/NR      1,000,000         1,122,930   

Perry Township Multischool Building Corp., 3.00% due 1/10/2019 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/NR      1,000,000         1,072,840   

Perry Township Multischool Building Corp., 4.00% due 7/10/2019 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/NR      1,000,000         1,135,410   

Perry Township Multischool Building Corp., 5.00% due 7/10/2020 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/NR      2,090,000         2,520,164   

Perry Township Multischool Building Corp., 5.00% due 7/10/2021 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/NR      1,000,000         1,210,260   

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

Pike Township Multi-School Building Corp., 4.00% due 1/15/2017 (Metropolitan School District of Pike Township) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/NR    $ 1,080,000       $ 1,205,766   

Plainfield Community High School Building Corp., 5.00% due 1/15/2015 (Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   AA+/NR      1,445,000         1,552,436   

South Bend Community School Building Corp., 4.00% due 7/15/2013 (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/NR      1,000,000         1,009,340   

South Bend Community School Building Corp., 5.00% due 7/15/2016 (Insured: Natl-Re/ FGIC) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/NR      1,785,000         2,032,276   

West Clark School Building Corp., 5.25% due 1/15/2014 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA+/Baa2      1,335,000         1,387,199   

IOWA — 0.44%

        

Des Moines Independent Community School District, 4.00% due 6/1/2019 (School Infrastructure; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      3,870,000         4,359,129   

Des Moines Independent Community School District, 4.00% due 6/1/2020 (School Infrastructure; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      3,990,000         4,523,383   

Des Moines Independent Community School District, 4.00% due 6/1/2021 (School Infrastructure; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      4,125,000         4,611,173   

Des Moines Independent Community School District, 4.00% due 6/1/2022 (School Infrastructure; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      2,140,000         2,359,949   

Iowa Finance Authority, 5.00% due 2/15/2014 (Iowa Health System; Insured: AGM)

   NR/Aa3      2,500,000         2,596,450   

Iowa Finance Authority, 5.00% due 2/15/2015 (Iowa Health System; Insured: AGM)

   NR/Aa3      2,300,000         2,477,445   

Iowa Finance Authority, 5.00% due 2/15/2016 (Iowa Health System; Insured: AGM)

   NR/Aa3      1,600,000         1,779,712   

Iowa Finance Authority, 5.00% due 8/15/2016 (Iowa Health System; Insured: AGM)

   NR/Aa3      1,500,000         1,694,655   

Iowa Finance Authority, 5.00% due 2/15/2017 (Iowa Health System; Insured: AGM)

   NR/Aa3      1,600,000         1,831,008   

Iowa Finance Authority, 5.00% due 8/15/2017 (Iowa Health System; Insured: AGM)

   NR/Aa3      990,000         1,148,588   

Iowa Finance Authority, 5.00% due 2/15/2018 (Iowa Health System; Insured: AGM)

   NR/Aa3      1,405,000         1,646,337   

KANSAS — 0.53%

        

City of Topeka GO, 4.00% due 8/15/2013

   NR/Aa2      1,850,000         1,876,695   

City of Wichita GO, 0.30% due 8/15/2013 (Norris Training Systems)

   SP-1+/Mig1      26,900,000         26,902,959   

Kansas Development Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2015

   AA/Aa2      2,605,000         2,896,161   

Kansas Development Finance Authority, 5.00% due 5/1/2018 (University of Kansas Housing System Project; Insured: AMBAC)

   AA-/Aa3      1,400,000         1,525,202   

Leavenworth County GO, 3.00% due 3/1/2014 (KTA and KDOT Loans)

   AA-/NR      1,000,000         1,023,860   

Leavenworth County GO, 4.00% due 3/1/2015 (KTA and KDOT Loans)

   AA-/NR      1,040,000         1,107,777   

KENTUCKY — 0.54%

        

Jefferson County School District Finance Corp., 5.25% due 1/1/2016 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa2      2,145,000         2,413,662   

Kentucky Economic DFA, 0% due 10/1/2019 (Norton Healthcare, Inc.; Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/Baa2      5,000,000         4,152,250   

Kentucky Economic DFA, 0% due 10/1/2020 (Norton Healthcare, Inc.; Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/Baa2      9,000,000         7,144,920   

Kentucky Economic DFA, 0% due 10/1/2021 (Norton Healthcare, Inc.; Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/Baa2      2,885,000         2,158,326   

Kentucky Economic DFA, 0% due 10/1/2023 (Norton Healthcare, Inc.; Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/Baa2      4,195,000         2,804,735   

Kentucky Economic DFA, 5.00% due 5/1/2039 put 11/11/2014 (Catholic Health Initiatives)

   AA-/Aa3      5,000,000         5,348,500   

Kentucky Municipal Power Agency, 4.00% due 9/1/2015 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      2,955,000         3,177,925   

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Public Facilities Corp., 5.00% due 6/1/2014 (Eastern State Hospital)

   A+/Aa3      1,000,000         1,054,080   

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Public Facilities Corp., 5.00% due 6/1/2022 (Eastern State Hospital)

   A+/Aa3      6,165,000         7,473,028   

LOUISIANA — 2.89%

        

City of Bossier, 4.00% due 12/1/2018 (Public Improvements; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa3      2,020,000         2,309,203   

City of Bossier, 4.50% due 12/1/2021 (Public Improvements; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa3      2,240,000         2,662,710   

City of Lafayette, 4.00% due 11/1/2016 (Utilities System Improvements)

   A+/A1      1,395,000         1,553,151   

City of Lafayette, 5.00% due 11/1/2019 (Utilities System Improvements)

   A+/A1      1,000,000         1,208,760   

 

Certified Semi-Annual Report    31


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

City of Monroe, 5.00% due 3/1/2017 pre-refunded 3/1/2015 (Garrett Road Economic Development; Insured: Radian)

   NR/NR    $ 1,505,000       $ 1,602,945   

City of New Orleans GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2019 (Public Improvements; Insured: AGM)

   BBB/A3      3,080,000         3,635,201   

City of New Orleans GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2020 (Public Improvements; Insured: AGM)

   BBB/A3      3,000,000         3,551,520   

City of New Orleans GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2021 (Public Improvements; Insured: AGM)

   BBB/A3      5,700,000         6,747,375   

Consolidated Sales Tax District A of the Parish of LaFourche, 4.00% due 3/1/2021 (Roads, Bridges & Drainage Works)

   A/NR      1,990,000         2,186,692   

Consolidated Sales Tax District A of the Parish of LaFourche, 4.00% due 3/1/2022 (Roads, Bridges & Drainage Works)

   A/NR      1,545,000         1,682,721   

East Baton Rouge Sewer Commission, 5.00% due 2/1/2014 (Wastewater System Improvements)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000         1,038,700   

East Baton Rouge Sewer Commission, 5.00% due 2/1/2018 (Wastewater System Improvements; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa3      3,000,000         3,357,960   

Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority, 5.00% due 7/15/2013 (Convention Center; Insured: AMBAC)

   BBB/NR      2,075,000         2,100,004   

Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority, 5.00% due 7/15/2020 (Convention Center)

   NR/A2      1,000,000         1,190,680   

Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority, 5.00% due 7/15/2021 (Convention Center)

   NR/A2      780,000         927,849   

Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority, 5.00% due 7/15/2022 (Convention Center)

   NR/A2      1,000,000         1,183,980   

Jefferson Sales Tax District Parish of Jefferson, 5.00% due 12/1/2018 (Sewerage Capital Project; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      2,000,000         2,384,340   

Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp., 5.00% due 6/1/2015 (Insured: AMBAC)

   A-/A3      10,265,000         11,092,667   

Louisiana Local Govt Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, 4.00% due 10/1/2013 (Community and Technical Colleges Facilities and SIS System; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A1      1,500,000         1,525,590   

Louisiana Local Govt Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, 4.00% due 10/1/2014 (Community and Technical Colleges Facilities and SIS System; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A1      1,500,000         1,573,680   

Louisiana Local Govt Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, 5.00% due 3/1/2015 (Independence Stadium)

   A/NR      1,000,000         1,069,990   

Louisiana Local Govt Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, 5.00% due 3/1/2016 (Independence Stadium)

   A/NR      1,000,000         1,099,900   

Louisiana Local Govt Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, 4.00% due 10/1/2016 (Town of Vinton Public Power Authority; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      1,000,000         1,083,170   

Louisiana Local Govt Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, 5.00% due 3/1/2017 (Independence Stadium)

   A/NR      1,265,000         1,419,558   

Louisiana Local Govt Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, 4.00% due 10/1/2017 (Town of Vinton Public Power Authority; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      1,000,000         1,096,670   

Louisiana Local Govt Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, 5.00% due 3/1/2018 (Independence Stadium)

   A/NR      1,000,000         1,142,140   

Louisiana Local Govt Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, 4.50% due 10/1/2018 (Town of Vinton Public Power Authority; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      1,000,000         1,133,130   

Louisiana Local Govt Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, 4.00% due 12/1/2018 (Bossier Parish Community College - Campus Facilities, Inc. Project)

   AA-/NR      2,655,000         3,015,230   

Louisiana Local Govt Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, 4.50% due 10/1/2019 (Town of Vinton Public Power Authority; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      1,000,000         1,135,510   

Louisiana Local Govt Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, 4.00% due 12/1/2019 (Bossier Parish Community College - Campus Facilities, Inc. Project)

   AA-/NR      1,310,000         1,485,357   

Louisiana Local Govt Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2020 (Bossier Parish Community College - Campus Facilities, Inc. Project)

   AA-/NR      1,200,000         1,440,180   

Louisiana Offshore Terminal Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2018 (Loop LLC Project)

   NR/NR      22,000,000         25,292,520   

Louisiana Offshore Terminal Authority, 2.125% due 10/1/2037 put 10/1/2015 (Loop LLC Project)

   A-/NR      5,000,000         5,082,850   

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 8/1/2013 (Department of Public Safety; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      2,500,000         2,537,400   

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2014 (Ochsner Clinic Foundation)

   NR/Baa1      1,000,000         1,041,380   

 

32    Certified Semi-Annual Report


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2015 (Ochsner Clinic Foundation)

   NR/Baa1    $ 1,825,000       $ 1,960,525   

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, 5.75% due 7/1/2015 (Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      1,325,000         1,459,527   

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, 2.875% due 11/1/2015 (Entergy Gulf States)

   A-/A3      2,500,000         2,584,125   

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2016 (Ochsner Clinic Foundation)

   NR/Baa1      1,000,000         1,101,010   

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2017 (Ochsner Clinic Foundation)

   NR/Baa1      1,035,000         1,162,388   

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2018 (Ochsner Clinic Foundation)

   NR/Baa1      2,000,000         2,233,820   

Louisiana State Office Facilities Corp., 3.75% due 3/1/2015 (State Capitol)

   AA-/Aa3      5,000,000         5,283,650   

Louisiana State Office Facilities Corp., 5.00% due 5/1/2015 (State Capitol)

   NR/Aa3      2,830,000         3,076,663   

Louisiana State Office Facilities Corp., 5.00% due 5/1/2016 (State Capitol)

   NR/Aa3      1,000,000         1,121,920   

Louisiana State Office Facilities Corp., 5.00% due 5/1/2018 (State Capitol)

   NR/Aa3      2,500,000         2,940,375   

Louisiana State Office Facilities Corp., 5.00% due 5/1/2021 (State Capitol)

   NR/Aa3      4,595,000         5,421,227   

Morehouse Parish PCR, 5.25% due 11/15/2013 (International Paper Co.)

   BBB/Baa3      2,400,000         2,467,248   

New Orleans Audubon Commission GO, 5.00% due 10/1/2016 (Aquarium Tax)

   A/NR      2,380,000         2,656,461   

New Orleans Audubon Commission GO, 4.00% due 10/1/2018 (Aquarium Tax; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      1,110,000         1,223,842   

Parish of St. Charles, 4.00% due 12/1/2040 put 6/1/2022 (Valero Energy Corp. Refinery)

   BBB/Baa2      14,000,000         15,326,920   

Parishwide School District GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2016 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa3      4,500,000         5,060,115   

Parishwide School District GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2018 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa3      4,800,000         5,603,952   

Parishwide School District GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2020 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa3      3,840,000         4,560,038   

Plaquemines Parish Law Enforcement District GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2019

   BBB+/NR      1,005,000         1,147,298   

Plaquemines Parish Law Enforcement District GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2021

   BBB+/NR      1,115,000         1,247,663   

Regional Transit Authority, 0% due 12/1/2015 (Streetcar Rail Lines; Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   NR/NR      3,670,000         3,300,321   

Regional Transit Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2017 (Streetcar Rail Lines; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa3      755,000         882,452   

Regional Transit Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2019 (Streetcar Rail Lines; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000         1,203,320   

Regional Transit Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2021 (Streetcar Rail Lines; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000         1,194,450   

Regional Transit Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2022 (Streetcar Rail Lines; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa3      1,110,000         1,307,835   

St. Tammany Parish, 5.00% due 6/1/2017 (Insured: CIFG)

   A+/NR      1,405,000         1,572,715   

State of Louisiana GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2017 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA/Aa2      4,000,000         4,412,840   

Terrebonne Parish Hospital Service District, 4.00% due 4/1/2014 (General Medical Center)

   A+/A2      800,000         823,496   

Terrebonne Parish Hospital Service District, 4.00% due 4/1/2015 (General Medical Center)

   A+/A2      575,000         606,205   

Terrebonne Parish Hospital Service District, 4.00% due 4/1/2017 (General Medical Center)

   A+/A2      1,000,000         1,090,300   

Terrebonne Parish Hospital Service District, 5.00% due 4/1/2018 (General Medical Center)

   A+/A2      1,000,000         1,151,560   

Terrebonne Parish Hospital Service District, 5.00% due 4/1/2019 (General Medical Center)

   A+/A2      1,810,000         2,105,953   

Terrebonne Parish Hospital Service District, 5.00% due 4/1/2021 (General Medical Center)

   A+/A2      2,320,000         2,683,474   

MAINE — 0.14%

        

Maine Finance Authority, 3.80% due 11/1/2015 (Waste Management, Inc.)

   BBB/NR      3,440,000         3,712,930   

Maine Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2035 pre-refunded 7/1/2015 (Bowdoin College) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa3      5,175,000         5,703,419   

MARYLAND — 0.71%

        

County Commissioners of Worcester County GO, 4.00% due 8/1/2014 (Consolidated Public Improvements)

   AA/Aa2      1,085,000         1,138,935   

Howard County GO, 5.00% due 8/15/2015 (Consolidated Public Improvements)

   AAA/Aaa      6,000,000         6,653,700   

Maryland Economic Development Corp., 5.00% due 6/1/2021 (Public Health Laboratory)

   AA+/Aa1      8,725,000         10,862,451   

Maryland Economic Development Corp., 4.00% due 6/1/2022 (Public Health Laboratory)

   AA+/Aa1      8,245,000         9,449,265   

Montgomery County GO, 4.00% due 11/1/2015 (Consolidated Public Improvements)

   AAA/Aaa      5,160,000         5,641,273   

State of Maryland GO, 4.00% due 8/1/2015 (Public and Educational Facilities)

   AAA/Aaa      1,000,000         1,084,680   

Washington Suburban Sanitary District GO, 5.00% due 6/1/2015 (Water and Sewer System Projects)

   AAA/Aaa      11,500,000         12,657,015   

MASSACHUSETTS — 1.56%

        

Berkshire Wind Power Cooperative Corp., 5.00% due 7/1/2017

   A-/NR      2,540,000         2,863,901   

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

Berkshire Wind Power Cooperative Corp., 5.00% due 7/1/2018

   A-/NR    $ 2,825,000       $ 3,226,207   

Berkshire Wind Power Cooperative Corp., 5.00% due 7/1/2019

   A-/NR      2,765,000         3,173,418   

Berkshire Wind Power Cooperative Corp., 5.00% due 7/1/2020

   A-/NR      2,965,000         3,402,338   

Massachusetts DFA, 3.45% due 12/1/2015 (Carleton-Willard Village)

   A-/NR      1,710,000         1,733,188   

Massachusetts DFA, 5.75% due 12/1/2042 put 5/1/2019 (Dominion Energy Brayton)

   A-/Baa2      2,000,000         2,423,740   

Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, 5.25% due 1/1/2016

   AA/NR      2,450,000         2,690,296   

Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, 5.50% due 1/1/2017

   AA/NR      1,800,000         2,045,142   

Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, 5.50% due 1/1/2018

   AA/NR      11,170,000         12,853,542   

Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, 5.75% due 1/1/2020

   AA/NR      7,500,000         9,068,925   

Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2013 (Berkshire Health Systems; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A3      3,215,000         3,283,865   

Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2014 (UMass Memorial Health Care)

   A-/Baa1      2,750,000         2,863,850   

Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.25% due 6/1/2015 (Boston College)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000         1,008,770   

Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2015 (UMass Memorial Health Care)

   A-/Baa1      2,625,000         2,816,651   

Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2016 pre-refunded 10/1/2013 (Simmons College; Insured: FGIC)

   AA+/Baa1      1,065,000         1,090,794   

Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2018 (UMass Memorial Health Care)

   A-/Baa1      4,290,000         4,877,516   

Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2019 (Berkshire Health Systems; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A3      1,750,000         1,898,418   

Massachusetts School Building Authority, 5.00% due 8/15/2027 pre-refunded 8/15/2015 (SMART Fund; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA+/Aa1      9,350,000         10,378,593   

Massachusetts School Building Authority, 5.00% due 8/15/2030 pre-refunded 8/15/2015 (SMART Fund; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa1      25,000,000         27,750,250   

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 5.00% due 12/15/2014 (Federal Highway Grant Anticipation Trust Fund; Insured: AGM)

   AAA/Aa1      2,325,000         2,510,651   

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2014 (North Transportation Improvements Association)

   AA+/Aa1      1,000,000         1,067,910   

Town of Pembroke GO, 4.50% due 8/1/2014 (Educational Facilities; Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/Aa3      1,045,000         1,102,297   

MICHIGAN — 4.73%

        

Byron Center Michigan Public Schools, 3.00% due 5/1/2013 (Insured:
Q-SBLF)

   AA-/NR      1,745,000         1,749,118   

Byron Center Michigan Public Schools, 4.00% due 5/1/2015 (Insured:
Q-SBLF)

   AA-/NR      1,985,000         2,117,777   

Byron Center Michigan Public Schools, 4.00% due 5/1/2017 (Insured: AGM/Q-SBLF)

   AA-/NR      1,305,000         1,457,111   

Byron Center Michigan Public Schools, 4.00% due 5/1/2018 (Insured: AGM/Q-SBLF)

   AA-/NR      1,935,000         2,184,131   

Byron Center Michigan Public Schools, 4.00% due 5/1/2020 (Insured: AGM/Q-SBLF)

   AA-/NR      1,000,000         1,141,550   

City of Battle Creek County of Calhoun GO, 5.00% due 5/1/2020 (Downtown Development; Insured: AMBAC)

   AA-/Aa3      3,200,000         3,631,616   

City of Detroit, 5.00% due 7/1/2013 (Sewage Disposal System; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      1,590,000         1,607,808   

City of Detroit, 5.00% due 7/1/2014 (Sewage Disposal System; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      2,060,000         2,163,412   

City of Detroit, 5.00% due 7/1/2014 (Sewage Disposal System;
Insured: Natl-Re)

   A/Baa2      2,000,000         2,091,400   

City of Detroit, 5.00% due 7/1/2015 (Water Supply System;
Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   A+/Baa3      6,000,000         6,430,500   

City of Detroit, 5.00% due 7/1/2015 (Sewage Disposal System;
Insured: Natl-Re)

   A/Baa2      3,000,000         3,221,130   

City of Detroit, 5.50% due 7/1/2015 (Sewage Disposal System; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      3,920,000         4,268,174   

City of Detroit, 6.00% due 7/1/2015 (Water Supply System;
Insured: Natl-Re)

   A+/Baa2      3,380,000         3,695,422   

City of Detroit, 6.50% due 7/1/2015 (Water Supply System;
Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   A+/NR      1,900,000         2,057,757   

City of Detroit, 5.00% due 7/1/2016 (Water Supply System; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      2,750,000         3,017,575   

City of Detroit, 5.50% due 7/1/2016 (Sewage Disposal System;
Insured: Natl-Re)

   A+/Baa2      375,000         418,455   

City of Detroit, 5.50% due 7/1/2017 (Sewage Disposal System; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      825,000         943,371   

City of Detroit, 5.50% due 7/1/2018 (Sewage Disposal System; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      3,000,000         3,484,080   

City of Detroit, 5.25% due 7/1/2019 (Sewage Disposal System;
Insured: Natl-Re)

   A+/Baa2      3,900,000         4,300,647   

City of Detroit, 5.00% due 7/1/2020 (Water Supply System;
Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   A+/Baa3      2,955,000         3,143,293   

 

34    Certified Semi-Annual Report


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

City of Detroit, 5.25% due 7/1/2020 (Sewage Disposal System;
Insured: Natl-Re)

   A+/Baa2    $ 3,415,000       $ 3,773,814   

City of Detroit, 5.25% due 7/1/2020 (Sewage Disposal System;
Insured: Natl-Re)

   A+/Baa2      4,305,000         4,757,326   

City of Detroit, 5.25% due 7/1/2022 (Sewage Disposal System; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      4,000,000         4,708,480   

City of Grand Haven, 5.50% due 7/1/2016 (Electric System;
Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/Baa2      3,890,000         4,286,858   

Dickinson County Health Care Systems, 5.50% due 11/1/2013 (Insured: ACA)

   NR/NR      1,095,000         1,097,212   

a Economic Development Corporation of Dickinson County, 5.75% due 6/1/2016 (International Paper Co.)

   BBB/Baa3      8,845,000         8,877,815   

Genesee County GO, 2.00% due 5/1/2013

   NR/A1      1,000,000         1,001,150   

Gull Lake Community School District GO, 0% due 5/1/2013
(Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   NR/NR      490,000         489,486   

Kalamazoo Hospital Finance Authority, 4.00% due 5/15/2015 (Bronson Methodist Hospital; Insured: AGM)

   NR/A2      1,735,000         1,844,669   

Kalamazoo Hospital Finance Authority, 4.00% due 5/15/2016 (Bronson Methodist Hospital; Insured: AGM)

   NR/A2      1,850,000         2,011,227   

Kalamazoo Hospital Finance Authority, 4.50% due 5/15/2017 (Bronson Methodist Hospital; Insured: AGM)

   NR/A2      1,830,000         2,062,611   

Kalamazoo Hospital Finance Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2018 (Bronson Methodist Hospital; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      1,520,000         1,782,306   

Kalamazoo Hospital Finance Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2018 (Bronson Methodist Hospital; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      2,500,000         2,931,425   

Kalamazoo Hospital Finance Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2020 (Bronson Methodist Hospital; Insured: AGM)

   NR/A2      1,735,000         2,086,546   

Kalamazoo Hospital Finance Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2021 (Bronson Methodist Hospital; Insured: AGM)

   NR/A2      2,350,000         2,784,538   

Kent Hospital Finance Authority, 5.25% due 1/15/2047 put 1/15/2014 (Spectrum Health)

   AA/Aa3      5,865,000         6,097,254   

Livingston County GO, 4.00% due 5/1/2018 (Howell Public Schools; Insured: Q-SBLF)

   AA-/NR      1,000,000         1,131,910   

Livingston County GO, 4.00% due 5/1/2020 (Howell Public Schools; Insured: Q-SBLF)

   AA-/NR      1,000,000         1,143,980   

Livingston County GO, 4.00% due 5/1/2021 (Howell Public Schools; Insured: Q-SBLF)

   AA-/NR      1,000,000         1,144,460   

Michigan Finance Authority, 2.00% due 8/20/2013 (School District Operating Cash Flow Management) (State Aid Withholding)

   SP-1+/NR      7,000,000         7,047,390   

Michigan State Building Authority, 5.25% due 10/15/2014 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa3      4,300,000         4,418,121   

Michigan State Building Authority, 5.00% due 10/15/2015 (Insured: AMBAC)

   A+/Aa3      6,000,000         6,660,060   

Michigan State Building Authority, 5.25% due 10/15/2015 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa3      1,305,000         1,339,674   

Michigan State Building Authority, 5.50% due 10/15/2017

   A+/Aa3      4,000,000         4,785,800   

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2013 (Sparrow Hospital)

   A+/A1      1,225,000         1,260,292   

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, 5.00% due 7/15/2015 (Oakwood Hospital)

   A/A2      2,500,000         2,732,850   

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, 5.50% due 11/15/2015 (Henry Ford Health System)

   A/A2      2,300,000         2,575,057   

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, 5.00% due 7/15/2016 (Oakwood Hospital)

   A/A2      1,205,000         1,358,625   

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2016 (Ascension Health)

   AA+/Aa1      3,530,000         4,058,476   

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, 5.50% due 11/1/2017
pre-refunded 11/1/2013 (Oakwood Hospital)

   AA+/A2      5,000,000         5,156,500   

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2017 (Sparrow Memorial Hospital)

   A+/A1      1,500,000         1,732,965   

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, 5.50% due 11/15/2017 (Henry Ford Health System)

   A/A2      1,530,000         1,821,343   

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, 5.00% due 7/15/2018 (Oakwood Hospital)

   A/A2      1,000,000         1,137,330   

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, 5.50% due 11/15/2018 (Henry Ford Health System)

   A/A2      3,500,000         4,266,885   

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, 6.00% due 12/1/2018 (Trinity Health)

   AA/Aa2      2,000,000         2,505,640   

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, 5.00% due 7/15/2019 (Oakwood Hospital)

   A/A2      2,000,000         2,270,740   

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2026 put 6/1/2017 (Ascension Health)

   NR/Aa2      12,140,000         14,078,515   

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, 5.75% due 12/1/2034 put 12/1/2015 (Trinity Health)

   AA/Aa2      10,000,000         11,221,100   

Michigan State Housing Development Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2016 (Multi-Family Mtg Loan Financing)

   AA/NR      2,940,000         3,011,824   

Michigan State Housing Development Authority, 4.00% due 10/1/2016 (Multi-Family Mtg Loan Financing)

   AA/NR      1,715,000         1,862,524   

Michigan Strategic Fund, 2.80% due 12/1/2013 (Waste Management, Inc.)

   BBB/NR      2,850,000         2,886,252   

 

Certified Semi-Annual Report    35


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

Michigan Strategic Fund, 5.00% due 8/1/2014 (NSF International)

   A-/NR    $ 1,290,000       $ 1,306,409   

Michigan Strategic Fund, 5.00% due 10/15/2017 (Michigan House of Representatives Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A1      2,000,000         2,297,440   

Michigan Strategic Fund, 5.25% due 6/1/2018 (Clark Retirement Community, Inc. Project)

   BB/NR      1,415,000         1,407,614   

Michigan Strategic Fund, 5.25% due 10/15/2019 (Michigan House of Representatives Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A1      1,000,000         1,168,860   

Michigan Strategic Fund, 5.25% due 10/15/2020 (Michigan House of Representatives Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A1      4,025,000         4,661,835   

Michigan Strategic Fund, 5.25% due 8/1/2029 put 8/1/2014 (Detroit Edison Co. Exempt Facilities Project)

   A/A1      7,500,000         7,974,375   

Michigan Strategic Fund, 5.50% due 8/1/2029 put 8/1/2016 (Detroit Edison Co. Exempt Facilities Project)

   A/A1      5,160,000         5,822,957   

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools GO, 4.00% due 5/1/2018
(Insured: Q-SBLF)

   NR/Aa2      1,500,000         1,703,415   

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools GO, 4.00% due 5/1/2019
(Insured: Q-SBLF)

   NR/Aa2      1,000,000         1,144,010   

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools GO, 5.00% due 5/1/2020
(Insured: Q-SBLF)

   NR/Aa2      1,000,000         1,211,390   

Romeo Community School District GO, 5.00% due 5/1/2018
(Insured: Natl-Re/Q-SBLF)

   AA-/Aa2      3,050,000         3,316,082   

Royal Oak Hospital Finance Authority, 6.25% due 9/1/2014 (William Beaumont Hospital)

   A/A1      1,000,000         1,071,910   

Royal Oak Hospital Finance Authority, 5.25% due 8/1/2017 (William Beaumont Hospital)

   A/A1      5,855,000         6,695,075   

School District of the City of Dearborn GO, 4.00% due 5/1/2014
(Insured: Q-SBLF) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa2      800,000         831,848   

School District of the City of Dearborn GO, 3.00% due 5/1/2015
(Insured: Q-SBLF) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa2      435,000         457,507   

School District of the City of Dearborn GO, 3.00% due 5/1/2019
(Insured: Q-SBLF) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa2      445,000         481,664   

School District of the City of Dearborn GO, 4.00% due 5/1/2020
(Insured: Q-SBLF) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa2      350,000         399,543   

School District of the City of Dearborn GO, 4.00% due 5/1/2021
(Insured: Q-SBLF) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa2      570,000         651,613   

School District of the City of Dearborn GO, 4.00% due 5/1/2022
(Insured: Q-SBLF) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa2      535,000         609,081   

a School District of the City of Dearborn GO, 4.00% due 5/1/2023 (Insured: Q-SBLF) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa2      625,000         706,188   

School District of the City of Detroit GO, 5.00% due 5/1/2014 (Wayne County School Building & Site; Insured: AGM/Q-SBLF)

   AA-/Aa2      1,000,000         1,045,870   

School District of the City of Detroit GO, 5.00% due 5/1/2020 (Wayne County School Building & Site; Insured: Q-SBLF)

   AA-/Aa2      2,200,000         2,570,920   

School District of the City of Detroit GO, 5.00% due 5/1/2021 (Wayne County School Building & Site; Insured: Q-SBLF)

   AA-/Aa2      4,000,000         4,699,880   

School District of the City of Detroit GO, 5.00% due 5/1/2022 (Wayne County School Building & Site; Insured: Q-SBLF)

   AA-/Aa2      3,000,000         3,526,440   

Sparta Area Schools, Counties of Kent and Ottawa GO, 4.00% due 5/1/2016 (School Building & Site; Insured: Q-SBLF)

   AA-/NR      1,000,000         1,094,530   

Sparta Area Schools, Counties of Kent and Ottawa GO, 5.00% due 5/1/2017 (School Building & Site; Insured: Q-SBLF)

   AA-/NR      1,085,000         1,256,191   

Sparta Area Schools, Counties of Kent and Ottawa GO, 5.00% due 5/1/2018 (School Building & Site; Insured: Q-SBLF)

   AA-/NR      1,285,000         1,521,286   

Sparta Area Schools, Counties of Kent and Ottawa GO, 5.00% due 5/1/2020 (School Building & Site; Insured: Q-SBLF)

   AA-/NR      1,335,000         1,641,156   

Utica Community Schools County of Macomb GO, 4.00% due 5/1/2018 (Technology Infrastructure Improvements; Insured: Q-SBLF)

   AA/NR      1,725,000         1,955,288   

Utica Community Schools County of Macomb GO, 4.00% due 5/1/2019 (Technology Infrastructure Improvements; Insured: Q-SBLF)

   AA/NR      9,925,000         11,279,961   

Warren Consolidated School District GO, 4.00% due 5/1/2015
(Insured: Q-SBLF)

   AA-/NR      1,000,000         1,068,830   

Warren Consolidated School District GO, 4.00% due 5/1/2017
(Insured: Q-SBLF)

   AA-/NR      1,035,000         1,150,361   

 

36    Certified Semi-Annual Report


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

Warren Consolidated School District GO, 5.00% due 5/1/2018
(Insured: Q-SBLF)

   AA-/NR    $ 1,000,000       $ 1,171,320   

Warren Consolidated School District GO, 5.00% due 5/1/2020
(Insured: Q-SBLF)

   AA-/NR      1,000,000         1,193,040   

Warren Consolidated School District GO, 5.00% due 5/1/2021
(Insured: Q-SBLF)

   AA-/NR      1,000,000         1,199,190   

Wayne County Airport Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2017 (Detroit Metropolitan Airport; Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   A/A2      1,000,000         1,161,950   

Wayne County Airport Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2017 (Detroit Metropolitan Airport)

   A/A2      2,420,000         2,811,919   

Wayne County Airport Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2019 (Detroit Metropolitan Airport)

   A/A2      12,645,000         14,942,470   

Wayne County Airport Authority, 5.50% due 12/1/2019 (Detroit Metropolitan Airport)

   A/A2      2,600,000         3,153,046   

Wayne County Airport Authority, 5.50% due 12/1/2020 (Detroit Metropolitan Airport)

   A/A2      4,395,000         5,390,995   

Wayne County Airport Authority, 5.50% due 12/1/2020 (Detroit Metropolitan Airport)

   A/A2      3,115,000         3,820,921   

Western Townships Utilities Authority GO, 4.00% due 1/1/2014 (Sewage Disposal System)

   AA/NR      1,000,000         1,026,680   

Western Townships Utilities Authority GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2015 (Sewage Disposal System)

   AA/NR      1,870,000         2,010,942   

Western Townships Utilities Authority GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2016 (Sewage Disposal System)

   AA/NR      1,670,000         1,855,136   

Western Townships Utilities Authority GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2017 (Sewage Disposal System)

   AA/NR      1,500,000         1,718,355   

Western Townships Utilities Authority GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2018 (Sewage Disposal System)

   AA/NR      1,500,000         1,756,770   

MINNESOTA — 1.16%

        

City of St. Cloud, 5.00% due 5/1/2013 (Centracare Health Systems)

   NR/A1      1,000,000         1,004,400   

City of St. Cloud, 5.00% due 5/1/2015 (Centracare Health Systems)

   NR/A1      1,000,000         1,089,560   

City of St. Cloud, 5.00% due 5/1/2016 (Centracare Health Systems)

   NR/A1      1,250,000         1,409,462   

City of St. Cloud, 5.00% due 5/1/2017 (Centracare Health Systems)

   NR/A1      2,920,000         3,392,690   

City of St. Cloud, 5.00% due 5/1/2017 (Centracare Health Systems)

   NR/A1      1,000,000         1,161,880   

City of St. Cloud, 5.00% due 5/1/2018 (Centracare Health Systems)

   NR/A1      3,105,000         3,665,856   

City of St. Cloud, 5.00% due 5/1/2019 (Centracare Health Systems)

   NR/A1      3,495,000         4,184,284   

City of St. Cloud, 5.00% due 5/1/2020 (Centracare Health Systems)

   NR/A1      3,200,000         3,863,936   

City of St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority, 5.25% due 5/15/2021 (Regions Hospital)

   A-/A3      1,070,000         1,159,206   

City of St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority and City of Minneapolis, 5.25% due 12/1/2013 (Group Health Plan, Inc.)

   A-/A3      2,200,000         2,273,832   

City of St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority and City of Minneapolis, 6.00% due 12/1/2019 (Group Health Plan, Inc.)

   A-/A3      1,000,000         1,035,840   

County of Clay GO, 3.00% due 4/1/2018 (State-Aid Road Improvements)

   AA/NR      1,225,000         1,346,593   

Eden Prairie ISD No. 272 GO, 4.00% due 2/1/2015 (Minnesota School District Credit Enhancement Program)

   NR/Aa2      7,170,000         7,649,960   

Le Sueur-Henderson ISD No. 2397 GO, 3.00% due 4/1/2021 (Minnesota School District Credit Enhancement Program)

   AA+/NR      1,125,000         1,220,445   

Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission, 5.00% due 1/1/2017 (Insured: AMBAC)

   AA-/NR      8,005,000         9,163,964   

Minnesota Agricultural & Economic Development Board, 4.00% due 2/15/2014 (Essential Health; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      3,460,000         3,561,897   

Minnesota Agricultural & Economic Development Board, 5.00% due 2/15/2015 (Essential Health; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      1,335,000         1,435,392   

Minnesota Agricultural & Economic Development Board, 5.00% due 2/15/2017 (Essential Health; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      2,500,000         2,849,725   

Minnesota Public Facilities Authority PCR, 5.25% due 3/1/2015

   AAA/Aaa      1,000,000         1,094,410   

Northern Municipal Power Agency, 5.00% due 1/1/2019 (Electric System)

   A-/A2      5,000,000         5,937,550   

Northern Municipal Power Agency, 5.00% due 1/1/2020 (Electric System)

   A-/A2      3,500,000         4,192,370   

St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority, 5.00% due 2/1/2018 (Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare Project)

   A-/NR      1,255,000         1,435,996   

St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority, 5.25% due 2/1/2020 (Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare Project)

   A-/NR      2,010,000         2,327,801   

State of Minnesota GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2015 (Public Facility Capital Projects)

   AA+/Aa1      10,000,000         11,079,700   

MISSISSIPPI — 0.30%

        

City of Jackson GO, 5.00% due 10/1/2016 (Insured: AMBAC)

   AA-/Aa2      1,500,000         1,651,290   

 

Certified Semi-Annual Report    37


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

Lamar County School District GO, 3.00% due 6/1/2016 (Educational and Performing Arts Capital Projects)

   A/NR    $ 1,800,000       $ 1,917,108   

Lamar County School District GO, 3.50% due 6/1/2017 (Educational and Performing Arts Capital Projects)

   A/NR      1,700,000         1,862,078   

Medical Center Educational Building, 4.00% due 6/1/2015 (University of Mississippi Medical Center)

   AA-/Aa2      2,325,000         2,484,193   

Medical Center Educational Building, 4.00% due 6/1/2016 (University of Mississippi Medical Center)

   AA-/Aa2      3,300,000         3,609,012   

Mississippi Development Bank, 2.50% due 9/1/2013 (City of Jackson Water & Sewer System; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa3      1,070,000         1,079,191   

Mississippi Development Bank, 5.00% due 8/1/2018 (Department of Corrections)

   AA-/NR      4,910,000         5,766,009   

Mississippi Development Bank Canton Public Improvement GO, 4.75% due 7/1/2017

   NR/NR      1,230,000         1,313,136   

MISSOURI — 1.58%

        

Cass County COP, 3.00% due 5/1/2014

   A/NR      1,425,000         1,458,117   

Cass County COP, 4.00% due 5/1/2015

   A/NR      1,000,000         1,057,810   

Cass County COP, 4.00% due 5/1/2018

   A/NR      2,255,000         2,472,720   

Cass County COP, 4.50% due 5/1/2019

   A/NR      1,270,000         1,427,950   

Cass County COP, 5.00% due 5/1/2020

   A/NR      2,255,000         2,638,395   

Cass County COP, 5.00% due 5/1/2021

   A/NR      1,750,000         2,016,822   

City of Lee’s Summit GO, 3.00% due 4/1/2015

   NR/Aa1      1,275,000         1,341,377   

City of Perryville COP, 4.625% due 7/1/2020 pre-refunded 7/1/2013

   NR/NR      1,000,000         1,011,230   

Jackson County, 4.00% due 12/1/2013 (Parking Facility Projects)

   NR/Aa3      300,000         307,041   

Jackson County, 4.00% due 12/1/2014 (Truman Sports Complex)

   NR/A1      2,580,000         2,725,744   

Jackson County, 5.00% due 12/1/2014 (Truman Sports Complex; Insured: AMBAC)

   A+/Aa3      7,900,000         8,477,727   

Jackson County, 4.00% due 12/1/2016 (Parking Facility Projects)

   NR/Aa3      500,000         551,110   

Jackson County, 4.00% due 12/1/2017 (Parking Facility Projects)

   NR/Aa3      500,000         557,925   

Jackson County, 4.00% due 12/1/2019 (Parking Facility Projects)

   NR/Aa3      500,000         562,320   

Jackson County, 4.00% due 12/1/2021 (Parking Facility Projects)

   NR/Aa3      1,000,000         1,118,040   

Kansas City IDA, 4.00% due 9/1/2014 (NNSA National Security Campus)

   NR/NR      1,535,000         1,571,487   

Kansas City IDA, 5.00% due 9/1/2018 (Kansas City Downtown Redevelopment District)

   AA-/A1      2,000,000         2,318,460   

Kansas City Municipal Assistance Corp., 5.00% due 4/15/2018 (Bartle Music Hall and Municipal Auditorium Parking Garage; Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   AA-/A1      1,000,000         1,159,330   

Missouri Development Finance Board, 4.00% due 6/1/2014 (City of Independence Electric System Projects)

   A/NR      3,930,000         4,079,851   

Missouri Development Finance Board, 4.00% due 6/1/2015 (City of Independence Electric System Projects)

   A/NR      1,000,000         1,063,130   

Missouri Development Finance Board, 4.00% due 6/1/2016 (City of Independence Electric System Projects)

   A/NR      1,560,000         1,692,397   

Missouri Development Finance Board, 5.00% due 6/1/2017 (City of Independence Electric System Projects)

   A/NR      1,525,000         1,733,163   

Missouri Development Finance Board, 5.00% due 6/1/2018 (City of Independence Electric System Projects)

   A/NR      1,705,000         1,970,110   

Missouri Development Finance Board, 4.00% due 6/1/2019 (City of Independence Electric System Projects)

   A/NR      1,000,000         1,103,980   

Missouri Development Finance Board, 5.00% due 6/1/2019 (City of Independence Electric System Projects)

   A/NR      1,790,000         2,078,978   

Missouri Development Finance Board, 4.00% due 6/1/2020 (City of Independence Electric System Projects)

   A/NR      1,265,000         1,392,828   

Missouri Development Finance Board, 5.00% due 6/1/2020 (City of Independence Electric System Projects)

   A/NR      1,000,000         1,166,460   

Missouri Development Finance Board, 4.00% due 6/1/2021 (City of Independence Electric System Projects)

   A/NR      2,465,000         2,707,704   

 

38    Certified Semi-Annual Report


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

Missouri Development Finance Board, 4.00% due 6/1/2022 (City of Independence Electric System Projects)

   A/NR    $ 3,155,000       $ 3,446,017   

Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, 5.00% due 5/1/2013 (State Highway System)

   AA+/Aa1      1,000,000         1,004,440   

Missouri Regional Convention & Sports Complex Authority, 5.25% due 8/15/2016 (Insured: AMBAC)

   AA+/Aa2      1,800,000         1,834,128   

Missouri State Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 4.00% due 4/1/2015 (Webster University)

   NR/A2      2,155,000         2,294,472   

Missouri State Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 4.00% due 4/1/2016 (Webster University)

   NR/A2      1,685,000         1,835,218   

Missouri State Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2017 (Children’s Mercy Hospital)

   A+/NR      1,000,000         1,138,450   

Missouri State Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2019 (Children’s Mercy Hospital)

   A+/NR      1,000,000         1,172,320   

Missouri State Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2020 (Children’s Mercy Hospital)

   A+/NR      1,000,000         1,150,020   

Platte County, 4.00% due 4/1/2017 (Community & Resource Centers)

   NR/A1      1,500,000         1,628,580   

Platte County, 4.00% due 4/1/2018 (Community & Resource Centers)

   NR/A1      2,110,000         2,306,251   

Platte County, 5.00% due 4/1/2019 (Community & Resource Centers)

   NR/A1      2,000,000         2,302,620   

Platte County, 5.00% due 4/1/2021 (Community & Resource Centers)

   NR/A1      2,440,000         2,857,630   

Southeast Missouri State University, 4.00% due 4/1/2013 (City of Cape Girardeau Campus System Facilities)

   A/NR      750,000         750,225   

Southeast Missouri State University, 4.00% due 4/1/2014 (City of Cape Girardeau Campus System Facilities)

   A/NR      575,000         595,591   

Southeast Missouri State University, 4.00% due 4/1/2015 (City of Cape Girardeau Campus System Facilities)

   A/NR      600,000         639,888   

Southeast Missouri State University, 5.00% due 4/1/2016 (City of Cape Girardeau Campus System Facilities)

   A/NR      750,000         840,893   

Southeast Missouri State University, 5.00% due 4/1/2018 (City of Cape Girardeau Campus System Facilities)

   A/NR      1,165,000         1,364,099   

Southeast Missouri State University, 5.00% due 4/1/2020 (City of Cape Girardeau Campus System Facilities)

   A/NR      2,825,000         3,378,276   

Special Administrative Board of the Transitional School District of the City of St. Louis GO, 4.00% due 4/1/2019 (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/NR      1,615,000         1,852,453   

Special Administrative Board of the Transitional School District of the City of St. Louis GO, 4.00% due 4/1/2020 (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/NR      1,600,000         1,847,312   

Special Administrative Board of the Transitional School District of the City of St. Louis GO, 4.00% due 4/1/2021 (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/NR      2,055,000         2,369,723   

Special Administrative Board of the Transitional School District of the City of St. Louis GO, 4.00% due 4/1/2022 (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/NR      3,300,000         3,736,293   

Springfield Public Utilities COP, 5.00% due 12/1/2013 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA/A1      2,000,000         2,062,960   

St. Louis Municipal Finance Corp., 4.00% due 2/15/2014 (City Justice Center)

   A/A1      1,000,000         1,031,380   

St. Louis Municipal Finance Corp., 5.00% due 2/15/2015 (City Justice Center)

   A/A1      1,250,000         1,343,250   

St. Louis Municipal Finance Corp., 5.00% due 2/15/2016 (City Justice Center)

   A/A1      2,065,000         2,282,465   

St. Louis Municipal Finance Corp., 5.00% due 2/15/2017 (City Justice Center)

   A/A1      2,000,000         2,255,640   

St. Louis Municipal Finance Corp., 5.00% due 2/15/2018 (City Justice Center)

   A/A1      3,865,000         4,425,734   

NEBRASKA — 0.23%

        

Douglas County School District No. 17 GO, 4.00% due 6/15/2017 (Millard Public Schools)

   AA/Aa1      1,750,000         1,814,645   

Public Power Generation Agency, 5.00% due 1/1/2020 (Nebraska Whelan Energy Center; Insured: AMBAC)

   A-/A2      9,930,000         11,121,799   

Public Power Generation Agency, 5.00% due 1/1/2021 (Nebraska Whelan Energy Center; Insured: AMBAC)

   A-/A2      1,860,000         2,113,797   

 

Certified Semi-Annual Report    39


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

NEVADA — 1.55%

        

Carson City, 4.00% due 9/1/2015 (Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare Project)

   BBB+/NR    $ 1,000,000       $ 1,061,350   

Carson City, 4.00% due 9/1/2016 (Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare Project)

   BBB+/NR      1,245,000         1,346,791   

Carson City, 5.00% due 9/1/2019 (Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare Project)

   BBB+/NR      1,000,000         1,158,900   

Carson City, 5.00% due 9/1/2020 (Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare Project)

   BBB+/NR      1,000,000         1,161,310   

Carson City, 5.00% due 9/1/2022 (Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare Project)

   BBB+/NR      2,250,000         2,589,097   

City of Las Vegas COP, 5.00% due 9/1/2016 (City Hall)

   AA-/Aa3      4,000,000         4,455,160   

City of Las Vegas COP, 5.00% due 9/1/2017 (City Hall)

   AA-/Aa3      4,300,000         4,875,426   

City of Las Vegas COP, 5.00% due 9/1/2018 (City Hall)

   AA-/Aa3      4,000,000         4,610,200   

City of Las Vegas GO, 7.00% due 4/1/2017 (Performing Arts Center)

   AA/Aa2      1,825,000         2,208,359   

City of Las Vegas GO, 7.00% due 4/1/2018 (Performing Arts Center)

   AA/Aa2      2,095,000         2,622,479   

City of Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency, 5.00% due 6/15/2013 (Fremont Street)

   BBB-/NR      3,685,000         3,699,114   

City of Las Vegas Special Improvement District 707, 5.375% due 6/1/2013 (Summerlin Area Public Improvements; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      945,000         951,407   

City of Las Vegas Special Improvement District 707, 5.40% due 6/1/2014 (Summerlin Area Public Improvements; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      1,375,000         1,387,155   

City of Reno, 5.25% due 6/1/2014 (Washoe Medical Center; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      1,000,000         1,051,410   

City of Reno, 5.25% due 6/1/2016 (Washoe Medical Center; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      1,100,000         1,234,992   

City of Reno, 5.25% due 6/1/2018 (Washoe Medical Center; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      1,000,000         1,179,090   

Clark County GO, 5.00% due 11/1/2014

   AA+/Aa1      4,000,000         4,296,640   

Clark County GO, 5.00% due 11/1/2017 (Insured: AMBAC)

   AA+/Aa1      1,310,000         1,494,448   

Clark County GO, 5.00% due 3/1/2019 (University Medical Center of Southern Nevada; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA+/Aa1      1,850,000         2,006,565   

Clark County GO, 5.00% due 3/1/2020 (University Medical Center of Southern Nevada; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA+/Aa1      2,130,000         2,308,537   

Clark County Improvement District, 5.00% due 12/1/2015 (Insured: AMBAC)

   BBB+/NR      1,710,000         1,838,746   

Clark County School District GO, 5.00% due 6/15/2015 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000         1,033,270   

Las Vegas Clark County Library District GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2018

   AA/Aa2      6,535,000         7,706,595   

Las Vegas Clark County Library District GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2019

   AA/Aa2      3,000,000         3,597,270   

Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority, 5.25% due 7/1/2013 (Insured: AMBAC)

   A+/A1      1,530,000         1,549,202   

Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority, 5.25% due 7/1/2014 (Insured: AMBAC)

   A+/A1      2,680,000         2,835,467   

Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority, 5.25% due 7/1/2015 (Insured: AMBAC)

   A+/A1      4,845,000         5,312,155   

Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2019 (Insured: AMBAC)

   A+/A1      6,000,000         6,537,360   

Las Vegas Valley Water District GO, 5.00% due 6/1/2016

   AA+/Aa2      1,000,000         1,131,530   

Las Vegas Valley Water District GO, 5.00% due 6/1/2017

   AA+/Aa2      1,050,000         1,216,919   

Las Vegas Valley Water District GO, 5.00% due 6/1/2019

   AA+/Aa2      1,000,000         1,201,610   

Las Vegas Valley Water District GO, 5.00% due 6/1/2020

   AA+/Aa2      4,255,000         5,164,038   

Las Vegas Valley Water District GO, 5.00% due 6/1/2020

   AA+/Aa2      5,080,000         6,165,291   

Las Vegas Valley Water District GO, 5.00% due 6/1/2021

   AA+/Aa2      5,000,000         6,120,000   

Redevelopment Agency of the City of Mesquite, 7.00% due 6/1/2019 (Public Facility and Redevelopment Projects)

   BBB+/NR      1,000,000         1,033,410   

Washoe County GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2021 (Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority)

   AA/Aa2      1,700,000         2,048,347   

Washoe County GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2022 (Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority)

   AA/Aa2      2,500,000         2,972,900   

NEW HAMPSHIRE — 0.32%

        

New Hampshire Business Finance Authority PCR, 5.375% due 5/1/2014 (Central Maine Power Co.)

   BBB+/Baa1      1,365,000         1,426,002   

New Hampshire Health & Educational Facilities, 5.00% due 10/1/2016 (Southern New Hampshire Health Systems)

   A-/NR      1,260,000         1,413,607   

New Hampshire Health & Educational Facilities, 5.00% due 10/1/2017 (Southern New Hampshire Health Systems)

   A-/NR      1,000,000         1,149,290   

New Hampshire Municipal Bond Bank, 5.00% due 8/15/2016 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   A+/A1      2,985,000         3,411,974   

New Hampshire Municipal Bond Bank, 5.00% due 8/15/2017 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   A+/A1      3,130,000         3,686,170   

 

40    Certified Semi-Annual Report


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

New Hampshire Turnpike System, 5.00% due 2/1/2016

   A+/A1    $ 3,000,000       $ 3,359,670   

New Hampshire Turnpike System, 5.00% due 2/1/2017

   A+/A1      2,425,000         2,792,533   

New Hampshire Turnpike System, 5.00% due 2/1/2018

   A+/A1      1,295,000         1,524,836   

New Hampshire Turnpike System, 5.00% due 2/1/2020

   A+/A1      1,000,000         1,210,540   

New Hampshire Turnpike System, 5.00% due 2/1/2021

   A+/A1      1,260,000         1,537,036   

NEW JERSEY — 3.07%

        

Burlington County Bridge Commission, 2.00% due 12/1/2014 (Government Loan Programs)

   AA/Aa2      2,140,000         2,196,047   

Burlington County Bridge Commission, 3.00% due 12/1/2015 (Government Loan Programs)

   AA/Aa2      1,245,000         1,325,813   

Burlington County Bridge Commission, 3.00% due 12/1/2016 (Government Loan Programs)

   AA/Aa2      1,000,000         1,083,180   

Burlington County Bridge Commission, 5.00% due 12/1/2018 (Government Loan Programs)

   AA/Aa2      1,000,000         1,202,500   

Camden County Improvement Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2014 (Cooper Medical School)

   A+/A2      2,845,000         2,990,067   

Camden County Improvement Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2015 (Cooper Medical School)

   A+/A2      2,990,000         3,240,233   

Camden County Improvement Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2016 (Cooper Medical School)

   A+/A2      3,040,000         3,378,595   

City of Paterson, 4.25% due 6/15/2015 pre-refunded 12/1/2013 (City Capital Projects; Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding) (ETM)

   NR/A1      1,275,000         1,342,958   

City of Paterson GO, 3.50% due 3/15/2017 (Debt Restructuring & City Capital Projects) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/A1      950,000         1,016,709   

County of Essex GO, 4.00% due 6/1/2016

   NR/Aa2      500,000         551,435   

Essex County Improvement Authority, 5.125% due 10/1/2016
(Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/Aa2      2,545,000         2,725,924   

Gloucester County Improvement Authority, 2.125% due 12/1/2029 put 12/1/2017 (Waste Management, Inc. Project)

   BBB/NR      2,000,000         2,060,800   

Hudson County COP, 7.00% due 12/1/2013 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/Baa2      710,000         738,634   

Hudson County COP, 6.25% due 12/1/2014 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/Baa2      1,500,000         1,626,000   

Hudson County COP, 6.25% due 12/1/2016 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/Baa2      550,000         638,622   

Hudson County Improvement Authority, 5.25% due 10/1/2014 (Hudson County Lease; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa3      3,000,000         3,200,310   

Hudson County Improvement Authority, 4.75% due 10/1/2015 (Hudson County Lease; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa3      2,000,000         2,183,860   

Hudson County Improvement Authority, 4.75% due 10/1/2016 (Hudson County Lease; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa3      3,155,000         3,534,042   

Hudson County Improvement Authority, 4.75% due 10/1/2017 (Hudson County Lease; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa3      4,065,000         4,625,523   

Hudson County Improvement Authority, 4.75% due 10/1/2018 (Hudson County Lease; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa3      2,000,000         2,310,000   

Hudson County Improvement Authority, 4.75% due 10/1/2019 (Hudson County Lease; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa3      4,390,000         5,098,590   

Hudson County Improvement Authority, 5.375% due 10/1/2020 (Hudson County Lease; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa3      1,955,000         2,370,672   

Jersey City GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2013 (Insured: Natl-Re) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/A2      5,820,000         5,927,554   

Monmouth County Improvement Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2016 (Insured: AMBAC)

   NR/NR      1,000,000         1,106,130   

New Jersey EDA, 5.00% due 11/15/2014 (Seabrook Village)

   NR/NR      1,000,000         1,041,470   

New Jersey EDA, 5.00% due 12/15/2016 (School Facilities Construction)

   A+/A1      10,950,000         12,653,382   

New Jersey EDA, 5.00% due 9/1/2018 (School Facilities Construction; Insured: Natl-Re)

   A+/A1      3,000,000         3,305,580   

New Jersey EDA, 5.50% due 12/15/2019 (School Facilities Construction; Insured: AMBAC)

   A+/A1      5,525,000         6,850,447   

New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2028 pre-refunded 7/1/2014 (Princeton University)

   AAA/Aaa      500,000         530,015   

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2013 (St. Peter’s University Hospital)

   BB+/Ba1      1,000,000         1,010,640   

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2014 (St. Peter’s University Hospital)

   BB+/Ba1      3,575,000         3,725,293   

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2015 (St. Peter’s University Hospital)

   BB+/Ba1      3,520,000         3,781,078   

New Jersey Higher Educational Assistance Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2017

   AA/Aa2      1,910,000         2,166,761   

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

New Jersey Higher Educational Assistance Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2018

   AA/Aa2    $ 3,000,000       $ 3,444,030   

New Jersey Higher Educational Assistance Authority, 5.25% due 12/1/2019

   AA/Aa2      5,000,000         5,863,800   

New Jersey State Transit Corp. COP, 5.25% due 9/15/2013 (Insured: AMBAC)

   A/A1      11,050,000         11,302,934   

New Jersey State Transit Corp. COP, 5.50% due 9/15/2013 (Insured: AMBAC)

   A/A1      7,650,000         7,833,982   

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2019

   A+/A1      1,000,000         1,198,490   

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2019 (State Transportation System; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A1      1,450,000         1,585,502   

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2020

   A+/A1      1,000,000         1,208,260   

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2021

   A+/A1      2,360,000         2,835,729   

Ocean Township Municipal Utility Authority, 6.00% due 8/1/2017 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/Baa2      3,075,000         3,384,130   

Passaic Valley Sewer Commissioners GO, 5.625% due 12/1/2018 (Sewer System)

   NR/A2      1,210,000         1,433,463   

Passaic Valley Sewer Commissioners GO, 5.75% due 12/1/2019 (Sewer System)

   NR/A2      2,000,000         2,413,500   

Passaic Valley Sewer Commissioners GO, 5.75% due 12/1/2020 (Sewer System)

   NR/A2      2,800,000         3,415,216   

Passaic Valley Sewer Commissioners GO, 5.75% due 12/1/2021 (Sewer System)

   NR/A2      1,000,000         1,231,130   

State of New Jersey, 2.50% due 6/27/2013 (Cash Flow Management)

   SP-1/Mig2      63,000,000         63,356,580   

State University of New Jersey GO, 4.00% due 5/1/2014 (Rutgers Campus Facility Projects)

   AA/Aa2      1,000,000         1,040,100   

Township of Wayne GO, 2.00% due 2/15/2018 (General Improvements and Water Utility System)

   AA+/Aaa      1,295,000         1,354,194   

NEW MEXICO — 1.03%

        

Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2016 (San Juan- Chama Drinking Water Project; Insured: AMBAC)

   AA+/Aa2      1,800,000         1,979,514   

City of Albuquerque, 5.50% due 7/1/2013 (Albuquerque International Sunport & Double Eagle II Airports)

   A/A2      1,820,000         1,844,716   

City of Santa Fe, 4.50% due 5/15/2022 (El Castillo Retirement Residences)

   BBB-/NR      2,585,000         2,825,172   

Gadsden ISD No. 16 GO, 2.00% due 8/15/2013 (Public School Capital Outlay Projects) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa1      4,040,000         4,067,634   

Gallup PCR, 5.00% due 8/15/2016 (Insured: AMBAC)

   A/A3      2,500,000         2,712,725   

Incorporated County of Los Alamos, 5.50% due 6/1/2017

   AA+/Aa3      2,365,000         2,818,323   

Incorporated County of Los Alamos, 5.50% due 6/1/2018

   AA+/Aa3      2,205,000         2,699,934   

New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation, 4.00% due 9/1/2017 (Student Loans)

   NR/Aaa      6,000,000         6,805,920   

New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation, 5.00% due 12/1/2018 (Student Loans)

   AAA/Aaa      5,000,000         6,043,250   

New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation, 5.00% due 12/1/2021 (Student Loans)

   AAA/Aaa      3,000,000         3,661,410   

New Mexico Finance Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2013 (Federal Highway Grant Restructure; Insured: AMBAC)

   AA/Aa2      1,500,000         1,515,270   

New Mexico Finance Authority, 3.00% due 6/15/2015 (State Highway Infrastructure Projects)

   AAA/Aa1      900,000         951,192   

Santa Fe Public School District GO, 3.00% due 8/1/2015 (District School Building and Renovation Program) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA/Aa1      1,000,000         1,059,020   

State of New Mexico, 5.00% due 7/1/2014 (Statewide Capital Project Funding)

   AA/Aa1      7,435,000         7,882,290   

State of New Mexico, 5.00% due 7/1/2015 (Statewide Capital Project Funding)

   AA/Aa1      8,200,000         9,052,964   

State of New Mexico, 5.00% due 7/1/2016 (Statewide Capital Project Funding)

   AA/Aa1      10,265,000         11,741,620   

University of New Mexico, 5.00% due 7/1/2014 (University of New Mexico Hospital; Insured: AGM/FHA)

   AA-/A2      1,000,000         1,053,380   

NEW YORK — 8.89%

        

Amherst Development Corp., 5.00% due 10/1/2015 (Student Housing; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      1,535,000         1,680,503   

City of Long Beach School District GO, 3.50% due 5/1/2022 (Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA-/Aa2      1,600,000         1,745,760   

City of New York GO, 3.00% due 8/1/2014

   AA/Aa2      20,480,000         21,233,869   

City of New York GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2014

   AA/Aa2      1,000,000         1,063,580   

City of New York GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2017

   AA/Aa2      1,000,000         1,105,690   

City of New York GO, 0.13% due 8/1/2021 put 4/1/2013 (LOC: JPMorgan Chase Bank) (daily demand notes)

   AAA/Aa1      500,000         500,000   

City of New York GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2021

   AA/Aa2      3,000,000         3,710,040   

 

42    Certified Semi-Annual Report


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

City of New York GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2022

   AA/Aa2    $ 3,000,000       $ 3,724,050   

City of New York GO, 0.15% due 8/1/2035 put 4/1/2013 (SPA: Landesbank Hessen- Thuringen) (daily demand notes)

   AA/Aa2      7,870,000         7,870,000   

City School District of the City of Rome GO, 5.00% due 6/15/2017 (Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/A1      1,635,000         1,785,567   

County of Cayuga GO, 1.00% due 4/26/2013 (Telecommunications Improvements)

   NR/NR      10,000,000         10,005,300   

Erie County Individual Development Agency, 5.00% due 5/1/2015 (Buffalo School District)

   AA-/Aa3      3,000,000         3,282,330   

Erie County Individual Development Agency, 5.00% due 5/1/2016 (Buffalo School District)

   AA-/Aa3      8,795,000         9,959,458   

Erie County Individual Development Agency, 5.00% due 5/1/2017 (Buffalo School District)

   AA-/Aa3      7,265,000         8,454,789   

Erie County Individual Development Agency, 5.00% due 5/1/2018 (Buffalo School District)

   AA-/Aa3      5,000,000         5,951,200   

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2020

   A/A2      12,955,000         15,795,902   

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2021

   A/A2      24,325,000         29,750,205   

Monroe County Industrial Development Corp., 5.00% due 6/1/2018 (St. John Fisher College)

   BBB+/NR      1,425,000         1,625,099   

Monroe County Industrial Development Corp., 5.00% due 6/1/2019 (St. John Fisher College)

   BBB+/NR      1,030,000         1,179,000   

Monroe County Industrial Development Corp., 5.00% due 6/1/2022 (St. John Fisher College)

   BBB+/NR      2,000,000         2,322,140   

Nassau County IDA, 5.25% due 3/1/2018 (New York Institute of Technology)

   BBB+/NR      1,260,000         1,445,459   

Nassau County IDA, 5.25% due 3/1/2020 (New York Institute of Technology)

   BBB+/NR      1,715,000         2,015,777   

New York City Health and Hospital Corp. GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2019 (Health Care Facilities Improvements)

   A+/Aa3      2,700,000         3,225,771   

New York City Health and Hospital Corp. GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2020 (Health Care Facilities Improvements)

   A+/Aa3      10,000,000         11,999,700   

New York City Health and Hospital Corp. GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2021 (Health Care Facilities Improvements)

   A+/Aa3      2,615,000         3,095,663   

New York City Housing Development Corp., 0.90% due 11/1/2014 (Multi-Family Housing)

   AA/Aa2      1,400,000         1,406,860   

New York City Housing Development Corp., 0.80% due 11/1/2015 (Multi-Family Housing)

   AA/Aa2      1,820,000         1,822,184   

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, 0.15% due 6/15/2039 put 4/1/2013 (Water and Sewer System; SPA: Landesbank Hessen-Thuringen) (daily demand notes)

   AA+/Aa2      36,690,000         36,690,000   

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 4.00% due 7/15/2014 (School Financing Act) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA-/Aa3      2,000,000         2,097,460   

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 4.00% due 8/1/2014 (City Capital Projects)

   AAA/Aa1      12,000,000         12,612,000   

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2014 (City Capital Projects)

   AAA/Aa1      10,595,000         11,389,095   

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2014 (City Capital Projects)

   AAA/Aa1      2,275,000         2,445,511   

a New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2014 (World Trade Center Recovery Costs) (State Aid Withholding)

   AAA/Aaa      2,000,000         2,149,900   

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2015 (City Capital Projects)

   AAA/Aa1      5,000,000         5,585,900   

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 5.00% due 7/15/2016 (School Financing Act) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA-/Aa3      3,155,000         3,614,336   

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2016 (City Capital Projects)

   AAA/Aa1      5,000,000         5,785,950   

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2016 (City Capital Projects)

   AAA/Aa1      12,680,000         14,673,169   

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2017 (World Trade Center Recovery Costs)

   AAA/Aa1      1,000,000         1,116,360   

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 5.00% due 1/15/2018 (School Financing Act) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA-/Aa3      4,865,000         5,745,906   

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2018 (City Capital Projects)

   AAA/Aa1      1,500,000         1,819,305   

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2018 (City Capital Projects)

   AAA/Aa1      11,730,000         14,226,965   

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2018 (City Capital Projects)

   AAA/Aa1      3,075,000         3,729,575   

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2018 (City Capital Projects)

   AAA/Aa1      1,645,000         1,995,171   

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2018 (City Capital Projects)

   AAA/Aa1      12,725,000         15,433,771   

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 0.17% due 8/1/2031 put 4/1/2013 (City Capital Projects; SPA: Landesbank Hessen-Thuringen) (daily demand notes)

   AAA/Aaa      32,350,000         32,350,000   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.50% due 7/1/2013 (Winthrop South Nassau University) (ETM)

   NR/Baa1      1,500,000         1,520,085   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.25% due 8/15/2013 (Presbyterian Hospital; Insured: AGM/FHA)

   AA-/A2      3,650,000         3,718,583   

 

Certified Semi-Annual Report    43


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2013 (AIDS Long-Term Health Care Facilities; Insured: SONYMA)

   NR/Aa1    $ 3,105,000       $ 3,117,172   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.25% due 2/15/2014 (Presbyterian Hospital; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      2,405,000         2,508,391   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 3.00% due 8/15/2014 (Mental Health Services Facilities) (ETM)

   NR/NR      10,000         10,365   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 3.00% due 8/15/2014 (Mental Health Services Facilities)

   AA-/NR      2,630,000         2,729,493   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2014 (AIDS Long-Term Health Care Facilities: Insured: SONYMA)

   NR/Aa1      1,010,000         1,013,959   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.25% due 5/15/2015 (State University Educational Facilities; Insured: Natl-Re/IBC)

   NR/Aa3      10,000,000         10,636,700   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.25% due 8/15/2015 (Presbyterian Hospital; Insured: AGM/FHA)

   AA-/A2      4,905,000         5,243,249   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.50% due 7/1/2016 pre-refunded 7/1/2013 (Brooklyn Law School; Insured: Radian)

   BBB+/Baa1      1,220,000         1,236,494   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.50% due 2/15/2017 (Mental Health Services Facilities)

   AA-/NR      5,000,000         5,873,900   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.25% due 5/15/2017 (Court Facilities Lease; Insured: AMBAC)

   AA-/Aa3      4,585,000         5,333,501   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.50% due 7/1/2017 pre-refunded 7/1/2013 (Brooklyn Law School; Insured: Radian)

   BBB+/Baa1      2,500,000         2,533,800   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.50% due 10/1/2017 (School Districts Financing Program; Insured: Natl-Re) (State Aid Withholding)

   A+/A2      35,000         35,135   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.50% due 2/15/2018 (Mental Health Services Facilities)

   AA-/NR      5,165,000         6,233,742   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 2.25% due 4/1/2018 (School Districts Financing Program) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/NR      4,800,000         5,046,672   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2018 (School Districts Financing Program) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/NR      325,000         385,551   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2018 (School Districts Financing Program; Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA-/A2      2,500,000         2,996,050   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2018 (School Districts Financing Program) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa3      1,395,000         1,645,737   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2018 (School Districts Financing Program) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA-/NR      2,520,000         3,020,018   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2019 (School Districts Financing Program) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/NR      610,000         733,903   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2019 (New York Department of Health Projects; Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   AA-/Aa3      6,000,000         6,343,320   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2019 (School Districts Financing Program; Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA-/A2      2,100,000         2,543,688   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2019 (School Districts Financing Program) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa3      1,585,000         1,888,749   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2019 (School Districts Financing Program) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA-/NR      2,645,000         3,203,836   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 12/15/2019 (Metropolitan Transportation Authority Service Contract)

   AAA/NR      60,000,000         73,984,200   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2020 (School Districts Financing Program) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/NR      1,000,000         1,215,540   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2020 (NYSARC, Inc. Developmental Disability Programs)

   NR/Aa3      1,000,000         1,196,860   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2020 (School Districts Financing Program; Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA-/A2      2,100,000         2,558,766   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2020 (School Districts Financing Program) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa3      1,000,000         1,199,860   

 

44    Certified Semi-Annual Report


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
        Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

  

Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s

   Principal
Amount
     Value  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2020 (School Districts Financing Program) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA-/NR    $ 2,775,000       $ 3,381,227   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2021 (School Districts Financing Program) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/NR      450,000         551,232   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2021 (School Districts Financing Program; Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA-/A2      1,250,000         1,529,138   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2021 (School Districts Financing Program) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa3      750,000         904,710   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2022 (School Districts Financing Program) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/NR      300,000         370,932   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 2/15/2023 (Mental Health Services Facilities; Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA-/NR      2,000,000         2,163,120   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.25% due 2/15/2031 pre-refunded 8/15/2014 (Presbyterian Hospital; Insured: FSA/FHA)

   AA+/Aa1      9,840,000         10,513,351   

New York State Energy Research & Development Authority, 2.25% due 12/1/2015 (New York Electric & Gas Corp.)

   BBB+/Baa1      5,000,000         5,130,850   

New York State Environmental Facilities Corp., 4.00% due 11/15/2017 (Water Pollution Control & Drinking Water Projects)

   AAA/Aaa      2,095,000         2,245,966   

New York State Environmental Facilities Corp., 4.00% due 11/15/2018 (Water Pollution Control & Drinking Water Projects)

   AAA/Aaa      2,170,000         2,310,573   

New York State Housing Finance Agency, 0.75% due 5/1/2015 (2012 Affordable Housing Projects; Insured: SONYMA)

   NR/Aa2      2,000,000         2,004,020   

New York State Housing Finance Agency, 0.80% due 11/1/2015 (2012 Affordable Housing Projects; Insured: SONYMA)

   NR/Aa2      1,700,000         1,703,315   

New York State Housing Finance Agency, 0.875% due 11/1/2015 (2012 Affordable Housing Projects; Insured: SONYMA)

   NR/Aa2      3,100,000         3,105,642   

New York State Housing Finance Agency, 0.95% due 5/1/2016 (2012 Affordable Housing Projects; Insured: SONYMA)

   NR/Aa2      2,700,000         2,709,612   

New York State Thruway Authority, 4.00% due 3/15/2015 (Highway, Bridge, Multi-Modal and MTA Projects)

   AAA/NR      2,000,000         2,144,140   

New York State Thruway Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2017 (State Multi-Year Highway & Bridge Capital Program; Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   AA/NR      2,600,000         2,881,632   

New York State Thruway Authority, 5.00% due 1/1/2020 (Governor Thomas E. Dewey Thruway)

   A+/A1      2,000,000         2,419,640   

New York State Thruway Authority, 5.00% due 1/1/2021 (Governor Thomas E. Dewey Thruway)

   A+/A1      2,500,000         3,044,450   

New York State Thruway Authority, 5.00% due 1/1/2022 (Governor Thomas E. Dewey Thruway)

   A+/A1      3,000,000         3,676,470   

Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District GO, 4.25% due 10/1/2015 (Insured: MBIA) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Baa2      1,000,000         1,080,700   

Port Authority 148th GO, 5.00% due 8/15/2017 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa3      4,725,000         5,574,177   

Suffolk County Economic Development Corp., 5.00% due 7/1/2020 (Catholic Health Services)

   A-/A3      5,000,000         5,997,350   

Suffolk County Economic Development Corp., 5.00% due 7/1/2021 (Catholic Health Services)

   A-/A3      5,000,000         6,077,050   

Suffolk County Economic Development Corp., 5.00% due 7/1/2022 (Catholic Health Services)

   A-/A3      5,000,000         5,910,950   

Suffolk County IDA Civic Facilities GO, 5.25% due 3/1/2019 (New York Institute of Technology)

   BBB+/Baa2      1,400,000         1,473,808   

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., 5.00% due 6/1/2014

   AA-/NR      5,000,000         5,279,150   

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., 5.00% due 6/1/2018

   AA-/NR      3,725,000         4,427,758   

United Nations Development Corp., 5.00% due 7/1/2016

   NR/A1      3,400,000         3,853,628   

United Nations Development Corp., 5.00% due 7/1/2017

   NR/A1      3,000,000         3,486,750   

United Nations Development Corp., 5.00% due 7/1/2019

   NR/A1      4,000,000         4,784,360   

NORTH CAROLINA — 1.91%

        

Catawba County, 4.00% due 10/1/2015

   AA-/Aa2      1,620,000         1,760,098   

Catawba County, 4.00% due 10/1/2016

   AA-/Aa2      1,000,000         1,114,430   

 

Certified Semi-Annual Report    45


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

Catawba County, 4.00% due 10/1/2017

   AA-/Aa2    $ 1,000,000       $ 1,135,330   

Charlotte Mecklenburg Hospital Authority, 5.00% due 1/15/2016 (Carolinas Health Network)

   AA-/Aa3      3,420,000         3,810,564   

Charlotte Mecklenburg Hospital Authority, 5.00% due 1/15/2017 (Carolinas Health Network)

   AA-/Aa3      2,000,000         2,291,520   

City of Charlotte COP, 5.50% due 8/1/2016 (Convention Facility Project)

   AA+/Aa2      2,550,000         2,620,354   

b County of Dare, 2.00% due 6/1/2013 (Educational Facility Capital Projects)

   AA-/Aa3      165,000         165,351   

b County of Dare, 4.00% due 6/1/2016 (Educational Facility Capital Projects)

   AA-/Aa3      500,000         549,885   

b County of Dare, 4.00% due 6/1/2017 (Educational Facility Capital Projects)

   AA-/Aa3      400,000         449,028   

b County of Dare, 4.00% due 6/1/2018 (Educational Facility Capital Projects)

   AA-/Aa3      425,000         482,809   

b County of Dare, 4.00% due 6/1/2019 (Educational Facility Capital Projects)

   AA-/Aa3      500,000         569,710   

b County of Dare, 4.00% due 6/1/2020 (Educational Facility Capital Projects)

   AA-/Aa3      765,000         873,171   

b County of Dare, 5.00% due 6/1/2021 (Educational Facility Capital Projects)

   AA-/Aa3      1,225,000         1,485,913   

b County of Dare, 4.00% due 6/1/2022 (Educational Facility Capital Projects)

   AA-/Aa3      490,000         554,303   

b County of Dare, 5.00% due 6/1/2024 (Educational Facility Capital Projects)

   AA-/Aa3      700,000         841,743   

County of Mecklenburg GO, 4.00% due 8/1/2015

   AAA/Aaa      3,135,000         3,400,472   

County of Wake, 5.00% due 6/1/2015 (Hammond Road Detention Center)

   AA+/Aa1      1,135,000         1,245,027   

a North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency, 5.00% due 1/1/2016 (Insured: AMBAC)

   A-/NR      1,700,000         1,903,303   

North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency, 6.00% due 1/1/2018 (Insured: AMBAC)

   NR/Baa1      7,500,000         9,136,725   

North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency, 6.00% due 1/1/2018 (Insured: BHAC/AMBAC)

   AA+/Aa1      5,965,000         7,316,251   

North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency, 5.25% due 1/1/2019 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A3      3,050,000         3,585,580   

North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency, 5.00% due 1/1/2021

   A-/Baa1      5,000,000         6,048,850   

North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency, 5.00% due 1/1/2022

   A-/Baa1      4,715,000         5,702,840   

North Carolina Infrastructure Finance Corp. COP, 5.00% due 2/1/2017
pre-refunded 2/1/2014 (Correctional Facilities)

   AA+/Aa1      2,400,000         2,495,928   

North Carolina Medical Care Commission, 5.00% due 9/1/2013 (Rowan Regional Medical Center; Insured: AGM/FHA 242) (ETM)

   AA-/A2      1,000,000         1,019,830   

North Carolina Municipal Power Agency, 5.25% due 1/1/2017 (Catawba Electric)

   A/A2      3,100,000         3,600,929   

North Carolina Municipal Power Agency, 4.00% due 1/1/2018 (Catawba Electric)

   A/A2      15,000,000         16,996,200   

North Carolina Municipal Power Agency, 5.00% due 1/1/2019 (Catawba Electric)

   A/A2      4,500,000         5,395,905   

North Carolina Municipal Power Agency, 4.00% due 1/1/2020 (Catawba Electric)

   A/A2      1,550,000         1,778,795   

North Carolina Municipal Power Agency, 5.00% due 1/1/2020 (Catawba Electric)

   A/A2      1,000,000         1,211,240   

North Carolina Municipal Power Agency, 4.00% due 1/1/2022 (Catawba Electric)

   A/A2      1,000,000         1,146,090   

North Carolina State Infrastructure Finance Corp. COP, 5.00% due 2/1/2016
pre-refunded 2/1/2014 (Correctional Facilities)

   AA+/Aa1      5,000,000         5,199,850   

State of North Carolina, 4.00% due 11/1/2014 (State Capital Projects and Correctional Facilities)

   AA+/Aa1      2,000,000         2,118,160   

State of North Carolina, 5.00% due 11/1/2019 (State Capital Projects and Correctional Facilities)

   AA+/Aa1      23,635,000         29,067,977   

NORTH DAKOTA — 0.05%

        

County of Ward, 5.00% due 7/1/2013 (Trinity Health System)

   BBB-/NR      1,560,000         1,576,942   

North Dakota Public Finance Authority, 4.00% due 6/1/2017 (City of Fargo Flood Mitigation Projects)

   A+/NR      1,460,000         1,637,755   

OHIO — 3.47%

        

Akron, Bath & Copley Joint Township Hospital District, 5.00% due 11/15/2021 (Children’s Hospital Medical Center)

   NR/A1      1,000,000         1,177,080   

Allen County Hospital Facilities, 5.00% due 9/1/2015 (Catholic Healthcare Partners)

   AA-/A1      10,000,000         11,015,800   

Allen County Hospital Facilities, 5.00% due 9/1/2016 (Catholic Healthcare Partners)

   AA-/A1      10,000,000         11,319,200   

American Municipal Power, 5.25% due 2/15/2019 (Hydroelectric Projects)

   A/A3      5,595,000         6,582,294   

American Municipal Power, Inc., 5.25% due 2/15/2018 (AMP Combined Hydroelectric Projects)

   A/A3      5,500,000         6,441,600   

American Municipal Power, Inc., 5.00% due 2/15/2020 (AMP Fremont Energy Center)

   A/A1      1,865,000         2,226,773   

American Municipal Power, Inc., 5.00% due 2/15/2021 (AMP Fremont Energy Center)

   A/A1      1,300,000         1,557,127   

American Municipal Power, Inc., 5.00% due 2/15/2022 (AMP Fremont Energy Center)

   A/A1      2,750,000         3,313,365   

City of Akron, 5.00% due 12/1/2021 (Community Learning Centers)

   AA+/NR      4,120,000         5,038,060   

City of Akron COP, 5.00% due 12/1/2013 (Canal Park Baseball Stadium; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      3,000,000         3,089,040   

City of Akron COP, 5.00% due 12/1/2014 (Canal Park Baseball Stadium; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      2,000,000         2,139,040   

 

46    Certified Semi-Annual Report


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

  

Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s

   Principal
Amount
     Value  

City of Akron GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2018 (Various Municipal Capital Projects; Insured: AMBAC)

   AA+/Aa3    $ 2,425,000       $ 2,699,946   

City of Akron GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2019 (Various Municipal Capital Projects)

   AA-/NR      1,685,000         2,058,110   

City of Ashland School District GO, 1.05% due 4/26/2013 (Educational Facilities)

   NR/Mig1      7,495,000         7,500,022   

City of Cleveland, 5.00% due 5/15/2014 (Police & Firemen’s Disability and Pension Fund)

   AA/NR      1,000,000         1,051,830   

City of Cleveland GO, 5.50% due 10/1/2019 (City Capital Projects; Insured: AMBAC)

   AA/A1      1,260,000         1,543,198   

City of Columbus GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2014

   AAA/Aaa      1,000,000         1,059,900   

Cleveland Package Facilities, 5.25% due 9/15/2021 pre-refunded 10/21/2012 (Insured: AGM) (ETM)

   AA-/A2      965,000         1,217,936   

Cleveland Package Facilities, 5.25% due 9/15/2021 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      2,035,000         2,447,637   

Cleveland State University, 5.00% due 6/1/2019 (Campus Capital Projects)

   A+/A1      1,000,000         1,193,160   

Cleveland State University, 5.00% due 6/1/2020 (Campus Capital Projects)

   A+/A1      700,000         841,715   

Cleveland State University, 5.00% due 6/1/2021 (Campus Capital Projects)

   A+/A1      1,000,000         1,203,940   

Cleveland State University, 5.00% due 6/1/2022 (Campus Capital Projects)

   A+/A1      2,000,000         2,400,480   

Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2019 (Cleveland Museum of Art)

   AA+/NR      2,000,000         2,421,180   

County of Franklin, 4.00% due 11/15/2033 put 8/1/2016 (OhioHealth Corp. Hospital Facilities)

   AA+/Aa2      3,435,000         3,788,324   

County of Montgomery, 6.00% due 11/15/2028 pre-refunded 11/15/2014 (Miami Valley Hospital)

   NR/Aa3      2,030,000         2,219,034   

County of Montgomery, 6.25% due 11/15/2039 pre-refunded 11/15/2014 (Miami Valley Hospital)

   NR/Aa3      2,250,000         2,468,677   

Cuyahoga County, 6.00% due 1/1/2021 pre-refunded 7/1/2013 (Cleveland Clinic)

   NR/NR      2,550,000         2,587,689   

Cuyahoga County, 6.00% due 1/1/2021 pre-refunded 7/1/2013 (Cleveland Clinic)

   AA-/Aa2      2,450,000         2,486,211   

Deerfield Township, 5.00% due 12/1/2017

   NR/A1      1,000,000         1,136,250   

Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority, 4.50% due 12/1/2021 (Greater Columbus Convention Center; Insured: AMBAC)

   AA/Aaa      1,000,000         1,094,010   

Garfield Heights City School District GO, 5.375% due 12/15/2016 (School Improvements; Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/A1      1,625,000         1,849,380   

Greater Cleveland Regional Transportation Authority GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2015 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/Aa2      1,000,000         1,109,460   

Kent State University, 5.00% due 5/1/2020 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000         1,209,490   

Miami University, 5.50% due 12/1/2013 (Higher Education Facility Projects; Insured: AMBAC)

   A+/Aa3      1,150,000         1,190,952   

Montgomery County, 5.25% due 10/1/2038 put 11/1/2013 (Catholic Health Initiatives)

   AA-/Aa3      2,500,000         2,577,300   

Northwestern Water & Sewer District, 5.10% due 12/1/2018 pre-refunded 12/1/2013 (Jerry City, Elmwood Water Line Project)

   NR/Aa3      315,000         325,326   

Ohio State Air Quality Development Authority, 5.625% due 6/1/2018 (FirstEnergy Nuclear)

   BBB-/Baa2      5,000,000         5,822,500   

Ohio State Air Quality Development Authority, 5.75% due 6/1/2033 put 12/1/2011 (FirstEnergy Nuclear)

   BBB-/Baa3      5,800,000         6,471,350   

Ohio State Air Quality Development Authority, 3.375% due 1/1/2034 put 7/1/2015 (FirstEnergy Nuclear)

   BBB-/Baa3      7,200,000         7,428,672   

Ohio State Air Quality Development Authority, 3.875% due 12/1/2038 put 6/1/2014 (Columbus Southern Power Co.)

   BBB/Baa1      4,800,000         4,941,696   

Ohio State Building Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2015 (Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   AA/Aa2      4,600,000         5,102,504   

Ohio State Building Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2020

   AA/Aa2      1,700,000         2,070,566   

Ohio State Department Administrative Services COP, 5.00% due 9/1/2015 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA/Aa2      1,950,000         2,116,042   

Ohio State Water Development Authority PCR, 5.875% due 6/1/2033 put 6/1/2016 (FirstEnergy Nuclear Generation Corp.)

   BBB-/Baa2      5,500,000         6,157,690   

Ohio State Water Development Authority PCR, 3.375% due 1/1/2034 put 7/1/2015 (FirstEnergy Nuclear)

   BBB-/Baa3      24,400,000         25,174,944   

Penta Career Center COP, 4.00% due 4/1/2017 (School District Facilities Project)

   NR/Aa3      1,550,000         1,713,261   

RiverSouth Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2016 (RiverSouth Area Redevelopment)

   AA+/Aa2      2,380,000         2,652,391   

RiverSouth Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2019 (RiverSouth Area Redevelopment)

   AA+/Aa2      2,500,000         2,982,425   

State of Ohio, 4.00% due 12/15/2018 (Major New Street Infrastructure Project)

   AA/Aa2      1,000,000         1,154,520   

State of Ohio, 4.00% due 12/15/2019 (Major New Street Infrastructure Project)

   AA/Aa2      1,000,000         1,163,600   

State of Ohio, 5.00% due 10/1/2020 (Cultural and Sports Capital Facilities)

   AA/Aa2      3,845,000         4,607,540   

State of Ohio, 5.00% due 12/15/2020 (Major New Street Infrastructure Project)

   AA/Aa2      1,000,000         1,240,710   

State of Ohio, 5.00% due 12/15/2021 (Major New Street Infrastructure Project)

   AA/Aa2      1,250,000         1,551,525   

State of Ohio GO, 4.00% due 10/1/2014 (Revitalization Project)

   AA-/Aa3      2,075,000         2,189,000   

 

Certified Semi-Annual Report    47


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

  

Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s

   Principal
Amount
     Value  

State of Ohio GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2015 (Educational Facilities Projects)

   AA+/Aa1    $ 5,000,000       $ 5,537,600   

State of Ohio GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2015 (Higher Education Facility Projects)

   AA+/Aa1      6,010,000         6,656,195   

State of Ohio GO, 5.50% due 9/15/2019 (Common Schools Capital Facilities)

   AA+/Aa1      4,150,000         5,202,979   

State of Ohio Higher Educational Facility Commission, 5.05% due 7/1/2037 put 7/1/2016 (Kenyon College)

   A+/A1      3,500,000         3,880,625   

University of Akron Ohio, 5.00% due 1/1/2018 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A1      3,415,000         4,032,466   

Youngstown City School District GO, 3.00% due 12/1/2015 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa2      1,000,000         1,056,550   

Youngstown City School District GO, 3.00% due 12/1/2016 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa2      1,440,000         1,542,946   

Youngstown City School District GO, 4.00% due 12/1/2017 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa2      1,480,000         1,667,753   

Youngstown City School District GO, 4.00% due 12/1/2018 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa2      1,545,000         1,759,940   

Youngstown City School District GO, 4.00% due 12/1/2019 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa2      1,605,000         1,835,125   

Youngstown City School District GO, 4.00% due 12/1/2020 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa2      1,670,000         1,913,286   

Youngstown City School District GO, 4.00% due 12/1/2021 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa2      1,735,000         1,952,048   

Youngstown City School District GO, 4.00% due 12/1/2022 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa2      1,805,000         1,987,666   

Youngstown City School District GO, 4.00% due 12/1/2023 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa2      1,700,000         1,840,811   

OKLAHOMA — 1.81%

        

Canadian County Educational Facilities Authority, 4.00% due 9/1/2019 (Mustang Public Schools)

   A+/NR      1,410,000         1,568,428   

Canadian County Educational Facilities Authority, 4.50% due 9/1/2020 (Mustang Public Schools)

   A+/NR      2,690,000         3,074,024   

Canadian County Educational Facilities Authority, 4.50% due 9/1/2021 (Mustang Public Schools)

   A+/NR      2,290,000         2,617,813   

City of Tulsa GO, 2.50% due 3/1/2014 (City Capital Improvements)

   AA/Aa1      2,715,000         2,771,065   

Cleveland County ISD No. 29 GO, 1.50% due 3/1/2017 (Norman School District)

   NR/Aa2      3,630,000         3,736,795   

Cleveland County Public Facilities Authority, 4.00% due 6/1/2013 (Norman Public Schools)

   A+/NR      5,215,000         5,248,011   

Comanche County Hospital Authority, 5.25% due 7/1/2015 (Insured: Radian)

   BBB-/NR      1,340,000         1,453,324   

Oklahoma County Finance Authority, 3.125% due 9/1/2013 (Western Heights Public Schools)

   A+/NR      2,525,000         2,549,189   

Oklahoma County Finance Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2016 (Western Heights Public Schools)

   A+/NR      3,000,000         3,346,350   

Oklahoma County Finance Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2017 (Western Heights Public Schools)

   A+/NR      4,075,000         4,636,494   

Oklahoma County Finance Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2018 (Western Heights Public Schools)

   A+/NR      2,120,000         2,454,494   

Oklahoma County ISD No. 1, 3.00% due 1/1/2014

   A+/NR      2,880,000         2,930,890   

Oklahoma County ISD No. 1 GO, 1.00% due 1/1/2016

   A+/NR      4,075,000         4,122,881   

Oklahoma County ISD No. 89 GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2013 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA/Aa2      1,000,000         1,012,440   

Oklahoma DFA, 5.00% due 8/15/2017 (Integris Health System)

   AA-/Aa3      4,375,000         5,076,837   

Oklahoma DFA, 0.15% due 8/15/2033 put 4/1/2013 (Integris Health System; Insured: AGM; SPA: JPMorgan Chase Bank) (daily demand notes)

   AA-/Aa3      50,050,000         50,050,000   

Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority, 5.00% due 1/1/2014 (Insured: AGM)

   A/A2      4,005,000         4,143,693   

Oklahoma State Industrial Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2016 (Medical Research Foundation)

   NR/A1      1,165,000         1,305,627   

Oklahoma State Industrial Authority, 5.25% due 7/1/2017 (Medical Research Foundation)

   NR/A1      1,075,000         1,245,732   

Tulsa County Industrial Authority, 4.50% due 9/1/2020 (Broken Arrow Public Schools)

   AA-/NR      1,585,000         1,818,233   

Tulsa County Industrial Authority, 4.50% due 9/1/2021 (Broken Arrow Public Schools)

   AA-/NR      8,775,000         10,031,141   

b Tulsa County ISD No. 3 GO, 2.00% due 4/1/2015 (Broken Arrow School District)

   AA/NR      2,000,000         2,065,580   

b Tulsa County ISD No. 3 GO, 2.00% due 4/1/2016 (Broken Arrow School District)

   AA/NR      1,725,000         1,799,796   

Tulsa Parking Authority, 3.00% due 7/1/2017

   AA-/NR      1,470,000         1,570,974   

OREGON — 0.18%

        

Clackamas County, 5.00% due 7/15/2037 put 7/15/2014 (Legacy Health Systems)

   A+/A2      6,465,000         6,781,720   

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

  

Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s

   Principal
Amount
     Value  

Oregon Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 3/15/2015 (Legacy Health Systems)

   A+/A2    $ 1,635,000       $ 1,766,536   

Oregon Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 3/15/2016 (Legacy Health Systems)

   A+/A2      1,000,000         1,112,800   

Oregon Facilities Authority, 4.50% due 3/15/2018 (Legacy Health Systems)

   A+/A2      1,100,000         1,252,537   

Oregon State Department of Administrative Services COP, 5.00% due 11/1/2014 (Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   AA/Aa2      1,000,000         1,074,670   

PENNSYLVANIA — 3.23%

        

Adams County IDA, 5.00% due 8/15/2014 (Gettysburg College)

   A/A2      1,000,000         1,057,850   

Adams County IDA, 5.00% due 8/15/2016 (Gettysburg College)

   A/A2      1,250,000         1,403,875   

Adams County IDA, 5.00% due 8/15/2017 (Gettysburg College)

   A/A2      1,340,000         1,536,203   

Adams County IDA, 5.00% due 8/15/2019 (Gettysburg College)

   A/A2      1,765,000         2,081,129   

Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2017 (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center)

   A+/Aa3      3,000,000         3,486,210   

Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2017 (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center)

   A+/Aa3      1,875,000         2,192,625   

Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2018 (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center)

   A+/Aa3      5,915,000         6,988,691   

Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2018 (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center)

   A+/Aa3      3,310,000         3,934,034   

Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2018 (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center)

   A+/Aa3      2,100,000         2,510,214   

Allegheny County Redevelopment Authority, 5.10% due 7/1/2014 (Pittsburgh Mills)

   NR/NR      890,000         913,140   

Altoona Area School District GO, 3.25% due 12/1/2016 (Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA-/NR      1,475,000         1,590,286   

Altoona Area School District GO, 3.00% due 12/1/2022 (Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA-/NR      1,335,000         1,385,143   

Athens Area School District GO, 2.00% due 4/15/2016 (Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/A1      470,000         484,227   

Athens Area School District GO, 3.00% due 4/15/2018 (Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/A1      2,600,000         2,780,102   

Athens Area School District GO, 3.00% due 4/15/2019 (Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/A1      2,680,000         2,836,217   

Chester County School Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2016 (Intermediate School; Insured: AMBAC)

   A+/NR      1,915,000         2,100,429   

City of Philadelphia, 5.00% due 6/15/2013 (Water & Wastewater System; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A1      7,020,000         7,092,025   

City of Philadelphia, 5.00% due 6/15/2017 (Water and Wastewater System; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A1      5,570,000         6,472,229   

City of Philadelphia Gas Works, 5.375% due 7/1/2014 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      7,280,000         7,678,580   

City of Philadelphia Gas Works, 5.00% due 9/1/2014 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      3,000,000         3,165,960   

City of Philadelphia Gas Works, 5.00% due 10/1/2014 (Insured: AMBAC)

   BBB+/Baa2      1,925,000         2,037,228   

City of Philadelphia Gas Works, 5.00% due 9/1/2015 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      3,315,000         3,499,347   

City of Philadelphia Gas Works, 5.00% due 7/1/2018 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      1,395,000         1,587,161   

City of Pittsburgh GO, 5.50% due 9/1/2014 (Insured: AMBAC)

   BBB/A1      905,000         932,467   

City of Pittsburgh GO, 5.25% due 9/1/2016 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A1      3,000,000         3,411,450   

City of Pittsburgh GO, 5.25% due 9/1/2017 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A1      2,210,000         2,465,476   

City of Pittsburgh GO, 5.25% due 9/1/2018 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A1      3,240,000         3,591,734   

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State Public School Building Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2016 (Harrisburg Area Community College Project)

   A-/NR      1,390,000         1,548,947   

County of Lehigh GO, 4.00% due 11/15/2014

   NR/Aa1      3,190,000         3,379,582   

Cumberland Valley School District GO, 5.00% due 11/15/2018 (Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa3      3,590,000         3,988,634   

Easttown Municipal Authority, 4.25% due 9/1/2028 pre-refunded 9/1/2013 (Valley Forge Sewer System; Insured: AGM)

   NR/Aa2      1,120,000         1,138,883   

Economy Borough Municipal Authority, 3.00% due 12/15/2014 (Beaver County Sewer System Project; Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR      330,000         342,992   

Economy Borough Municipal Authority, 3.00% due 12/15/2016 (Beaver County Sewer System Project; Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR      505,000         539,532   

Economy Borough Municipal Authority, 3.00% due 12/15/2018 (Beaver County Sewer System Project; Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR      435,000         466,324   

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

  

Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s

   Principal
Amount
     Value  

Economy Borough Municipal Authority, 4.00% due 12/15/2020 (Beaver County Sewer System Project; Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR    $ 605,000       $ 683,553   

Economy Borough Municipal Authority, 4.00% due 12/15/2022 (Beaver County Sewer System Project; Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR      1,180,000         1,325,718   

Monroeville Finance Authority, 5.00% due 2/15/2021 (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center)

   A+/Aa3      2,400,000         2,871,240   

Monroeville Finance Authority, 5.00% due 2/15/2022 (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center)

   A+/Aa3      1,250,000         1,502,200   

Montgomery County IDA, 5.00% due 8/1/2016 (Regional Medical Center; Insured: FHA)

   AA/Aa2      1,000,000         1,128,370   

Montgomery County IDA, 5.00% due 2/1/2017 (Regional Medical Center; Insured: FHA)

   AA/Aa2      1,000,000         1,142,440   

Montgomery County IDA, 5.00% due 2/1/2020 (Regional Medical Center; Insured: FHA)

   AA/Aa2      1,000,000         1,188,450   

Northampton Borough Municipal Authority, 4.00% due 5/15/2021 (Water System; Insured: AGM)

   NR/A1      500,000         547,995   

Northampton Borough Municipal Authority, 4.00% due 5/15/2022 (Water System; Insured: AGM)

   NR/A1      1,185,000         1,290,062   

Northampton Borough Municipal Authority, 3.00% due 5/15/2023 (Water System; Insured: AGM)

   NR/A1      1,255,000         1,242,086   

Norwin School District GO, 4.00% due 4/1/2018 (Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA-/A1      1,835,000         2,061,953   

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2016 (Pennsylvania Dept. of Labor and Industry)

   AA+/Aaa      10,000,000         11,449,000   

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, 3.70% due 11/1/2021 put 5/1/2015 (Waste Management, Inc.)

   BBB/NR      7,750,000         8,100,068   

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, 1.75% due 12/1/2033 put 12/1/2015 (Waste Management, Inc.)

   BBB/NR      2,000,000         2,036,020   

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, 3.00% due 12/1/2037 put 9/1/2015 (PPL Energy Supply)

   BBB/NR      14,000,000         14,599,060   

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 6/1/2015 pre-refunded 6/1/2014 (Philadelphia University)

   BBB/Baa2      1,440,000         1,515,859   

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2019 (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center)

   A+/Aa3      5,600,000         6,753,264   

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2020 (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center)

   A+/Aa3      5,100,000         6,163,911   

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, 4.00% due 10/1/2022 (Shippensburg University Student Services, Inc. Student Housing)

   BBB-/Baa3      1,825,000         1,913,330   

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2023 (Saint Joseph’s University)

   A-/NR      1,075,000         1,233,573   

Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, 5.00% due 8/1/2020 (Mast Charter School)

   BBB+/NR      765,000         799,226   

Philadelphia Municipal Authority, 5.25% due 11/15/2017 (Lease Appropriation; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      2,100,000         2,164,239   

Philadelphia Parking Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2016

   A/A1      1,500,000         1,679,745   

Philadelphia Parking Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2017

   A/A1      1,020,000         1,164,432   

Philadelphia School District GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2013 (State Aid Withholding)

   A+/Aa3      2,000,000         2,040,520   

Philadelphia School District GO, 4.50% due 9/1/2017 (State Aid Withholding)

   A+/Aa3      2,270,000         2,565,372   

Philadelphia School District GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2019 (State Aid Withholding)

   A+/Aa3      18,410,000         21,696,185   

Philadelphia School District GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2019 (State Aid Withholding)

   A+/Aa3      4,210,000         4,961,485   

Philadelphia School District GO, 5.25% due 9/1/2021 (State Aid Withholding)

   A+/Aa3      2,265,000         2,681,805   

Pittsburgh School District GO, 3.00% due 9/1/2013 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa3      2,100,000         2,124,087   

School District of the City of Erie GO, 0% due 5/1/2014 (Insured: Natl-Re) (State Aid Withholding) (ETM)

   NR/Baa2      1,100,000         1,095,897   

Wayne County Hospital and HFA, 2.00% due 7/1/2016 (Wayne Memorial Hospital Project; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      500,000         510,965   

Wayne County Hospital and HFA, 2.00% due 7/1/2017 (Wayne Memorial Hospital Project; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      1,000,000         1,017,840   

Wayne County Hospital and HFA, 2.00% due 7/1/2018 (Wayne Memorial Hospital Project; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      625,000         627,169   

Wayne County Hospital and HFA, 3.00% due 7/1/2019 (Wayne Memorial Hospital Project; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      1,185,000         1,237,815   

 

50    Certified Semi-Annual Report


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

  

Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s

   Principal
Amount
     Value  

West Mifflin Area School District GO, 3.70% due 10/1/2015 (Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA-/A2    $ 2,210,000       $ 2,377,430   

York County Solid Waste & Refuse Authority, 5.50% due 12/1/2013 (Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   AA/A2      6,750,000         6,981,458   

RHODE ISLAND — 1.48%

        

Convention Center Authority, 5.25% due 5/15/2015 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/Baa2      1,115,000         1,153,412   

Convention Center Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2019 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa3      10,000,000         10,061,600   

Convention Center Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2020 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa3      6,830,000         6,863,877   

b Rhode Island Convention Center Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2018 (Convention Center and Parking Projects)

   AA-/Aa3      5,365,000         6,315,249   

b Rhode Island Convention Center Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2019 (Convention Center and Parking Projects)

   AA-/Aa3      7,310,000         8,692,248   

b Rhode Island Convention Center Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2020 (Convention Center and Parking Projects)

   AA-/Aa3      5,890,000         7,057,398   

Rhode Island Economic Development Corp., 5.00% due 6/15/2014 (RIDOT Transit Improvements; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa3      2,000,000         2,020,240   

Rhode Island State Health & Education Building Corp., 5.25% due 7/1/2014 (Memorial Hospital; LOC: Fleet Bank)

   NR/NR      1,565,000         1,582,497   

Rhode Island State Health & Education Building Corp., 5.25% due 4/1/2015 (Johnson & Wales University; Insured: Syncora)

   NR/NR      1,500,000         1,505,925   

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, 5.00% due 10/1/2014 (Department of Children, Youth, and Families; Insured: MBIA)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000         1,062,500   

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations GO, 5.00% due 10/1/2019 (Consolidated Capital Development Loan)

   AA/Aa2      5,000,000         6,108,000   

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2020 (Consolidated Capital Development Loan)

   AA/Aa2      8,365,000         10,228,220   

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations GO, 4.00% due 10/15/2020 (Consolidated Capital Development Loan)

   AA/Aa2      1,200,000         1,397,292   

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2021 (Consolidated Capital Development Loan)

   AA/Aa2      16,535,000         20,368,309   

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations GO, 4.00% due 10/15/2021 (Consolidated Capital Development Loan)

   AA/Aa2      1,000,000         1,163,400   

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2022 (Consolidated Capital Development Loan)

   AA/Aa2      9,825,000         12,126,997   

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations GO, 4.00% due 10/15/2022 (Consolidated Capital Development Loan)

   AA/Aa2      1,000,000         1,158,710   

SOUTH CAROLINA — 0.61%

        

City of North Charleston Public Facilities Corp. COP, 5.00% due 10/1/2016 (Convention Center Complex)

   AA-/NR      1,560,000         1,754,298   

Georgetown County Environmental Improvement, 5.70% due 4/1/2014 (International Paper Co.)

   BBB/Baa3      7,975,000         8,297,030   

Greenville County School District, 5.25% due 12/1/2015 pre-refunded 12/1/2013 (Building Equity Sooner for Tomorrow)

   AA/Aa2      1,000,000         1,034,000   

Greenville County School District, 5.50% due 12/1/2016 (Building Equity Sooner for Tomorrow)

   AA/Aa2      3,500,000         4,088,840   

Greenwood County, 5.00% due 10/1/2013 (Self Regional Health Care; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A1      2,000,000         2,045,580   

Greenwood Fifty Facilities School District, 5.00% due 12/1/2015 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A1      1,000,000         1,108,590   

Greenwood Fifty Facilities School District, 5.00% due 12/1/2016 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A1      1,000,000         1,140,420   

Lexington One School Facilities Corp., 5.00% due 12/1/2015 (Lexington County School District No. 1)

   NR/Aa3      1,000,000         1,113,950   

Medical University Hospital Authority, 4.85% due 8/15/2026 pre-refunded 8/15/2014 (Medical Center First Phase Expansion; Insured: Natl-Re/FHA)

   NR/Baa2      4,100,000         4,348,173   

Piedmont Municipal Power Agency, 6.75% due 1/1/2019 (Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   NR/Baa1      3,695,000         4,711,975   

School District of Beaufort County GO, 5.00% due 3/1/2015 (Educational Capital Improvements; Insured: SCSDE)

   AA/Aa1      1,000,000         1,088,520   

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

South Carolina Jobs Economic Development Authority, 5.00% due 8/15/2014 (CareAlliance Health Services; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2    $ 4,000,000       $ 4,213,000   

South Carolina Jobs Economic Development Authority, 5.00% due 8/15/2015 (CareAlliance Health Services; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      3,000,000         3,255,630   

State of South Carolina GO, 5.00% due 4/1/2015 (Transportation Infrastructure) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/Aaa      2,070,000         2,262,676   

SOUTH DAKOTA — 0.37%

        

South Dakota Building Authority, 4.50% due 6/1/2016 (Insured:
Natl-Re/FGIC)

   AA/NR      2,000,000         2,225,780   

South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2015 (Regional Health)

   NR/A1      1,390,000         1,540,676   

South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2015 (Sanford Health)

   A+/A1      1,310,000         1,445,349   

South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2016 (Regional Health)

   NR/A1      1,000,000         1,134,560   

South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2017 (Prairie Lakes Health)

   A+/NR      2,215,000         2,460,976   

South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2017 (Regional Health)

   NR/A1      1,100,000         1,279,971   

South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2018 (Prairie Lakes Health)

   A+/NR      2,290,000         2,576,296   

South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2018 (Regional Health)

   NR/A1      1,275,000         1,500,101   

South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2018 (Regional Health)

   NR/A1      1,000,000         1,176,550   

South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2019 (Prairie Lakes Health)

   A+/NR      2,440,000         2,778,355   

South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2020 (Regional Health)

   NR/A1      1,000,000         1,196,350   

South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2021 (Avera Health Issue)

   A+/A1      1,370,000         1,629,711   

South Dakota Housing Development Authority, 4.00% due 11/1/2016 (Single Family Mtg)

   NR/Aa3      1,060,000         1,157,679   

South Dakota Housing Development Authority, 4.00% due 11/1/2017 (Single Family Mtg)

   NR/Aa3      1,075,000         1,186,811   

South Dakota Housing Development Authority, 4.00% due 11/1/2018 (Single Family Mtg)

   NR/Aa3      1,185,000         1,324,747   

TENNESSEE — 0.69%

        

Clarksville Natural Gas Acquisition Corp., 5.00% due 12/15/2014

   NR/Baa2      3,200,000         3,428,608   

Clarksville Natural Gas Acquisition Corp., 5.00% due 12/15/2015

   NR/Baa2      3,500,000         3,855,390   

Clarksville Natural Gas Acquisition Corp., 5.00% due 12/15/2019

   NR/Baa2      6,000,000         6,810,720   

Hallsdale-Powell Utility District, 2.00% due 4/1/2014

   AA/NR      1,260,000         1,281,420   

Hallsdale-Powell Utility District, 3.00% due 4/1/2016

   AA/NR      500,000         534,405   

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, 6.50% due 12/1/2014 (Water and Sewer Systems) (ETM)

   NR/Aaa      1,545,000         1,704,552   

Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., 5.00% due 9/1/2015

   A-/Baa2      3,000,000         3,245,100   

Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., 5.00% due 2/1/2017

   BB/Baa3      5,000,000         5,554,250   

Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., 5.25% due 9/1/2017

   A-/Baa2      11,000,000         12,485,550   

Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., 5.25% due 9/1/2018

   A-/Baa2      5,000,000         5,749,050   

Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., 5.25% due 9/1/2020

   A-/Baa2      1,190,000         1,383,149   

TEXAS — 7.34%

        

Amarillo Health Facilities Corp., 5.50% due 1/1/2015 (Baptist St. Anthony’s Hospital Corp.; Insured: AGM)

   NR/A2      1,065,000         1,140,359   

Amarillo ISD GO, 2.00% due 2/1/2014 (Guaranty: PSF)

   AAA/Aaa      1,180,000         1,197,983   

Amarillo ISD GO, 3.00% due 2/1/2015 (Guaranty: PSF)

   AAA/Aaa      1,110,000         1,164,179   

Austin Community College Public Facilities Corp., 5.25% due 8/1/2017 (Round Rock Campus)

   AA/Aa2      1,500,000         1,770,885   

Bexar Metropolitan Water District, 4.50% due 5/1/2021 (Waterworks System; Insured: Natl-Re)

   A/A1      1,200,000         1,316,256   

Brazos River Authority, 4.90% due 10/1/2015 (Center Point Energy; Insured: Natl-Re)

   BBB/Baa2      4,885,000         5,266,030   

Capital Area Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., 5.00% due 4/1/2013 (Roman Catholic Diocese of Austin)

   NR/Baa2      670,000         670,214   

Capital Area Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., 5.00% due 4/1/2014 (Roman Catholic Diocese of Austin)

   NR/Baa2      890,000         923,322   

 

52    Certified Semi-Annual Report


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

Capital Area Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., 5.00% due 4/1/2015 (Roman Catholic Diocese of Austin)

   NR/Baa2    $ 1,100,000       $ 1,173,403   

Capital Area Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., 5.00% due 4/1/2018 (Roman Catholic Diocese of Austin)

   NR/Baa2      1,370,000         1,542,319   

City of Austin, 5.50% due 11/15/2013 (Electric Utility System; Insured: AMBAC)

   AA-/A1      1,000,000         1,033,610   

City of Austin, 5.00% due 5/15/2014 (Water and Wastewater System; Insured: AMBAC)

   AA/Aa2      2,890,000         3,043,170   

City of Austin, 5.00% due 5/15/2015 (Water and Wastewater System; Insured: AMBAC)

   AA/Aa2      1,520,000         1,664,978   

City of Austin, 5.00% due 5/15/2016 (Water and Wastewater System; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA/Aa2      1,500,000         1,675,335   

City of Austin, 5.00% due 11/15/2022 (Water and Wastewater System)

   AA/Aa2      2,640,000         3,249,602   

City of Bryan, 4.00% due 7/1/2014 (Electric System)

   A+/A1      1,300,000         1,358,682   

City of Bryan, 5.00% due 7/1/2015 (Electric System)

   A+/A1      1,150,000         1,263,321   

City of Bryan, 5.00% due 7/1/2019 (Electric System)

   A+/A1      8,000,000         9,127,600   

City of Dallas GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2018

   AA+/Aa1      2,875,000         3,120,237   

City of Denton GO, 3.00% due 2/15/2014

   AA/Aa2      3,325,000         3,401,442   

City of Denton GO, 4.00% due 2/15/2015

   AA/Aa2      3,445,000         3,667,375   

City of Denton GO, 4.00% due 2/15/2016

   AA/Aa2      3,535,000         3,869,199   

City of Denton GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2017

   AA/Aa2      3,675,000         4,273,510   

City of Denton GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2019

   AA/Aa2      3,990,000         4,834,723   

City of Denton GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2020

   AA/Aa2      4,195,000         5,030,938   

City of Houston, 5.00% due 11/15/2013 (Combined Utility System; Insured: AGM)

   AA/Aa2      3,000,000         3,089,910   

City of Houston, 5.00% due 9/1/2014 (Convention & Entertainment Facilities Department)

   A-/A2      2,000,000         2,131,560   

City of Houston, 5.00% due 9/1/2014 (Convention & Entertainment Facilities Department)

   A-/A2      1,300,000         1,385,514   

City of Houston, 5.00% due 7/1/2015 (Airport System)

   AA-/Aa3      2,600,000         2,860,546   

City of Houston, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (Airport System)

   AA-/Aa3      1,600,000         1,862,144   

City of Houston, 5.00% due 7/1/2018 (Airport System)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000         1,187,450   

City of Houston, 0% due 9/1/2020 (Insured: AGM/AMBAC)

   AA-/A2      3,650,000         2,907,444   

City of Houston COP, 6.25% due 12/15/2014 (Water Conveyance System; Insured: AMBAC)

   NR/NR      2,850,000         3,055,485   

City of Laredo, 5.00% due 3/15/2014 (Sports Venue Improvement; Insured: AMBAC)

   A+/A1      1,835,000         1,911,868   

City of Laredo, 5.00% due 3/15/2015 (Sports Venue Improvement; Insured: AMBAC)

   A+/A1      1,930,000         2,081,408   

City of Laredo GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2018 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA/Aa2      2,000,000         2,316,560   

City of Olmos Park Higher Education Facilities Corp., 5.00% due 12/1/2020 (University of the Incarnate Word Project)

   NR/A3      3,620,000         4,284,415   

City of Olmos Park Higher Education Facilities Corp., 5.00% due 12/1/2021 (University of the Incarnate Word Project)

   NR/A3      1,000,000         1,191,360   

City of Richardson GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2014 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   AAA/Aaa      3,000,000         3,123,840   

City of San Antonio, 5.00% due 2/1/2022 (CPS Energy)

   AA/Aa1      20,000,000         24,876,400   

City of San Antonio GO, 4.00% due 2/1/2015 (City Public Facility Improvements)

   AAA/Aaa      1,000,000         1,065,800   

City of San Antonio Public Facilities Corp., 5.00% due 9/15/2022 (Convention Center Refinancing & Expansion)

   AA+/Aa2      1,450,000         1,768,565   

City of Weslaco GO, 5.25% due 2/15/2019 (Waterworks and Sewer System; Insured: Natl-Re)

   A-/A3      2,835,000         3,222,885   

Collin County GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2016 (Road and Highway Construction)

   AAA/Aaa      1,465,000         1,645,444   

a Corpus Christi Business & Job Development Corp., 5.00% due 3/1/2021 (Seawall Project)

   A+/A2      625,000         731,256   

County of Dallas GO, 5.00% due 8/15/2013

   AAA/Aaa      1,000,000         1,018,400   

Dallas Convention Center Hotel Development Corp., 0% due 1/1/2018

   A+/A1      5,240,000         4,662,290   

Dallas Convention Center Hotel Development Corp., 5.00% due 1/1/2019

   A+/A1      5,200,000         6,050,512   

Dallas County Utility & Reclamation District, 5.00% due 2/15/2017 (Insured: AMBAC)

   BBB+/A3      1,160,000         1,328,525   

Dallas County Utility & Reclamation District, 5.00% due 2/15/2017 (Insured: AMBAC)

   BBB+/A3      1,260,000         1,443,053   

Dallas County Utility & Reclamation District, 5.00% due 2/15/2018 (Insured: AMBAC)

   BBB+/A3      1,935,000         2,203,075   

Dallas County Utility & Reclamation District, 5.00% due 2/15/2018 (Insured: AMBAC)

   BBB+/A3      2,035,000         2,316,929   

Dallas County Utility & Reclamation District, 5.00% due 2/15/2019 (Insured: AMBAC)

   BBB+/A3      2,175,000         2,456,075   

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, 5.00% due 11/1/2013

   A+/A2      1,175,000         1,208,018   

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, 5.00% due 11/1/2014

   A+/A2      1,300,000         1,395,121   

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, 5.00% due 11/1/2015

   A+/A2      3,370,000         3,737,364   

Decatur ISD GO, 3.00% due 8/15/2015 (Wise County; Guaranty: PSF)

   AAA/NR      1,710,000         1,815,866   

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

Grayson County GO, 1.625% due 1/1/2017 (State Highway Toll System)

   AA/Aa2    $ 1,200,000       $ 1,233,876   

Grayson County GO, 4.00% due 1/1/2020 (State Highway Toll System)

   AA/Aa2      2,000,000         2,300,740   

Grayson County GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2022 (State Highway Toll System)

   AA/Aa2      3,000,000         3,695,310   

Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority PCR, 5.625% due 10/1/2017 (AEP Texas Central Co.)

   BBB/Baa2      5,000,000         5,726,550   

Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2022 (Bayport Area System; Insured: AMBAC)

   A/NR      2,265,000         2,418,205   

Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., 0.14% due 9/1/2031 put 4/1/2013 (Texas Medical Center; LOC: JPMorgan Chase Bank) (daily demand notes)

   AAA/Aa1      10,290,000         10,290,214   

Harris County Cultural Educational Facilities Finance Corp., 5.00% due 11/15/2015 (Texas Medical Center Central Heating and Cooling Services Corp. Project)

   AA/Aa3      1,450,000         1,617,185   

Harris County Cultural Educational Facilities Finance Corp., 5.00% due 11/15/2018 (Texas Medical Center Central Heating and Cooling Services Corp. Project)

   AA/Aa3      1,365,000         1,653,698   

Harris County Cultural Educational Facilities Finance Corp., 5.00% due 11/15/2019 (Texas Medical Center Central Heating and Cooling Services Corp. Project)

   AA/Aa3      1,000,000         1,230,310   

Harris County GO, 4.00% due 10/1/2015 (County Permanent Improvements)

   AAA/NR      2,995,000         3,263,052   

Harris County GO, 5.00% due 10/1/2015 (County Permanent Improvements)

   AAA/NR      4,000,000         4,457,720   

Harris County Health Facilities Development Corp., 5.00% due 11/15/2015 pre-refunded 11/15/2013 (Texas Medical Center Central Heating and Cooling Services Corp. Project; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA/Aa3      1,500,000         1,544,520   

Harris County Health Facilities Development Corp., 5.00% due 7/1/2016 (CHRISTUS Health System; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A1      5,860,000         6,627,660   

Harris County Health Facilities Development Corp., 7.00% due 12/1/2027 pre-refunded 12/1/2018 (Memorial Hermann Healthcare System; LOC: JPMorgan Chase Bank)

   A+/A1      1,245,000         1,643,910   

Harris County Hospital District, 5.00% due 2/15/2014 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   A/A2      1,275,000         1,320,492   

Harris County Hospital District, 5.00% due 2/15/2017 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   A/A2      1,500,000         1,683,360   

Houston Higher Education Finance Corp., 5.875% due 5/15/2021 (Cosmos Foundation, Inc.)

   BBB/NR      1,000,000         1,141,670   

Houston ISD GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2014 (Harris County School Buildings)

   AA+/Aaa      2,000,000         2,083,320   

Houston ISD GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2015 (Harris County School Buildings)

   AA+/Aaa      2,450,000         2,659,230   

Houston ISD GO, 3.00% due 7/15/2015 (Harris County School Buildings)

   AA+/Aaa      2,000,000         2,118,680   

Houston ISD GO, 1.50% due 6/1/2036 put 6/1/2015 (Harris County School Buildings; Guaranty: PSF)

   AAA/Aaa      10,000,000         10,180,400   

Houston ISD GO, 2.00% due 6/1/2037 put 6/1/2016 (Harris County School Buildings; Guaranty: PSF)

   AAA/Aaa      10,000,000         10,351,100   

Houston ISD Public Facility Corp., 0% due 9/15/2014 (West Side High School; Insured: AMBAC)

   AA/Aa2      6,190,000         6,125,314   

Hutto ISD GO, 0% due 8/1/2017 (Guaranty: PSF)

   AAA/NR      2,170,000         2,003,995   

Irving ISD GO, 0% due 2/15/2017 (Guaranty: PSF)

   AAA/Aaa      1,000,000         927,650   

Kerrville Health Facilities Development Corp., 5.25% due 8/15/2021 (Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital)

   BBB-/NR      4,000,000         4,214,520   

Lower Colorado River Authority, 5.875% due 5/15/2016 (Insured: BHAC/FSA)

   NR/Aa1      2,210,000         2,220,122   

Mission Economic Development Corp., 3.75% due 12/1/2018 put 5/1/2015 (Waste Management, Inc.)

   BBB/NR      8,500,000         8,966,650   

North East ISD GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2016 (Guaranty: PSF)

   AAA/Aaa      2,000,000         2,295,200   

North Texas University, 5.00% due 4/15/2014

   NR/Aa2      1,250,000         1,311,338   

North Texas University, 5.00% due 4/15/2016

   NR/Aa2      2,250,000         2,543,445   

Northside ISD GO, 1.75% due 6/1/2037 put 6/1/2013 (Educational Facilities Improvements; Guaranty: PSF)

   AAA/NR      19,195,000         19,245,291   

Nueces River Authority, 5.00% due 7/15/2015 (City of Corpus Christi Lake Texana Project; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000         1,100,080   

Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency, 5.00% due 10/1/2017

   BBB+/NR      1,000,000         1,148,730   

Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency, 5.00% due 10/1/2019

   BBB+/NR      2,565,000         3,009,668   

Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency, 5.00% due 10/1/2020

   BBB+/NR      1,620,000         1,917,837   

San Juan Higher Education Finance Authority, 5.125% due 8/15/2020 (IDEA Public Schools)

   BBB/NR      2,000,000         2,206,960   

State of Texas, 2.50% due 8/30/2013 (General Revenue Fund Cash Management)

   SP-1+/Mig1      118,000,000         119,159,940   

Tarrant County Cultural Educational Facilities Finance Corp., 5.00% due 8/15/2016 (Scott & White Memorial Hospital)

   A/A1      2,280,000         2,594,891   

 

54    Certified Semi-Annual Report


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

Tarrant County Cultural Educational Facilities Finance Corp., 5.00% due 8/15/2017 (Scott & White Memorial Hospital)

   A/A1    $ 2,000,000       $ 2,339,120   

Tarrant County Cultural Educational Facilities Finance Corp., 0.15% due 10/1/2041 put 4/1/2013 (Methodist Hospitals of Dallas; LOC: JPMorgan Chase Bank) (daily demand notes)

   AAA/Aa1      3,790,000         3,790,000   

Texas Municipal Power Agency, 0% due 9/1/2013 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   A+/A2      1,000,000         998,550   

Texas Municipal Power Agency, 5.00% due 9/1/2017 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      10,000,000         11,769,900   

Texas Public Finance Authority, 5.00% due 1/1/2014 (Unemployment Compensation)

   AAA/Aaa      5,000,000         5,181,750   

Texas Public Finance Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2014 (Unemployment Compensation)

   AAA/Aaa      5,000,000         5,298,850   

Texas Public Finance Authority, 5.00% due 10/15/2014 (Stephen F. Austin University; Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/A1      1,305,000         1,395,397   

Texas Public Finance Authority, 5.00% due 10/15/2015 (Stephen F. Austin University; Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/A1      1,450,000         1,605,542   

Texas Public Finance Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (Unemployment Compensation)

   AAA/Aaa      15,500,000         17,344,655   

Tyler Junior College District GO, 4.00% due 2/15/2015 (Higher Education Building Projects)

   AA+/NR      1,300,000         1,386,021   

Uptown Development Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2015 (Infrastructure Improvements)

   BBB/NR      1,370,000         1,490,601   

Uptown Development Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2017 (Infrastructure Improvements)

   BBB/NR      1,580,000         1,781,892   

Uptown Development Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2018 (Infrastructure Improvements)

   BBB/NR      1,870,000         2,134,287   

Uptown Development Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2019 (Infrastructure Improvements)

   BBB/NR      1,945,000         2,238,150   

Waco Health Facilities Development Corp., 4.00% due 9/1/2013 (Hillcrest Health System; Insured: Natl-Re) (ETM)

   NR/NR      1,000,000         1,015,150   

West Harris County Regional Water Authority, 5.00% due 12/15/2020 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   A+/A1      2,140,000         2,427,060   

Ysleta ISD GO, 2.00% due 8/15/2014 (Guaranty: PSF)

   AAA/Aaa      3,115,000         3,188,888   

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — 0.19%

        

Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, 6.75% due 10/1/2019 (Matching Fund Loan Diageo Project)

   NR/Baa3      7,690,000         8,991,994   

Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority, 4.75% due 7/1/2015

   BBB-/Baa2      1,000,000         1,062,450   

Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority, 4.75% due 7/1/2016

   BBB-/Baa2      1,225,000         1,330,313   

Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority, 4.75% due 7/1/2017

   BBB-/Baa2      1,300,000         1,422,317   

UTAH — 0.71%

        

Intermountain Power Agency, 5.00% due 7/1/2013

   A+/A1      5,250,000         5,315,730   

Intermountain Power Agency, 5.25% due 7/1/2014 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   A+/Baa2      2,300,000         2,444,831   

Intermountain Power Agency, 5.25% due 7/1/2017 pre-refunded 7/1/2013

   A+/A1      4,300,000         4,355,814   

Murray City, 0.14% due 5/15/2037 put 4/1/2013 (IHC Health Services, Inc.; SPA: JPMorgan Chase Bank) (daily demand notes)

   AA+/Aa1      35,035,000         35,035,000   

VERMONT — 0.34%

        

Vermont Colleges GO, 4.00% due 7/1/2017

   A+/NR      5,375,000         5,999,091   

Vermont Economic Development Authority, 5.00% due 12/15/2020 (Vermont Public Service Corp.)

   NR/A3      14,250,000         16,767,548   

VIRGINIA — 0.41%

        

Arlington County IDA, 5.00% due 8/1/2013 (County Capital Projects)

   AA+/Aa1      1,325,000         1,346,558   

City of Portsmouth GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (Insured: AGM)

   AA/Aa2      2,000,000         2,116,260   

Fairfax County EDA, 5.00% due 8/1/2016 (Wiehle Avenue Metrorail Station Parking Project)

   AA+/Aa2      2,600,000         2,927,366   

Fairfax County GO, 4.00% due 10/1/2015 (Public Facilities and Improvements) (State Aid Withholding)

   AAA/Aaa      5,000,000         5,453,400   

Fairfax County IDA, 4.00% due 5/15/2022 (Inova Health Systems Project)

   AA+/Aa2      5,500,000         6,308,885   

Fairfax County IDA, 5.00% due 5/15/2022 (Inova Health Systems Project)

   AA+/Aa2      5,000,000         6,151,300   

Upper Occoquan Sewage Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2013 (Sewerage System; Insured: AGM)

   AAA/Aa1      1,000,000         1,012,360   

 

Certified Semi-Annual Report    55


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority, 0.15% due 7/1/2030 put 4/1/2013 (Medical College of Virgina Critical Care Hospital; Insured: AMBAC; LOC: Wells Fargo & Company) (daily demand notes)

   AA-/Aa3    $ 500,000       $ 500,000   

Virginia Public Building Authority, 5.00% due 8/1/2014 (Public Facilities Projects)

   AA+/Aa1      1,300,000         1,320,709   

WASHINGTON — 1.91%

        

Bremerton School District No. 100C GO, 0% due 12/1/2015 (Insured: AGM)

   NR/Aa1      1,270,000         1,241,514   

Energy Northwest, 5.00% due 7/1/2013 (Bonneville Power Administration Project 1)

   AA-/Aa1      3,835,000         3,882,822   

Energy Northwest, 5.00% due 7/1/2014 (Wind Project; Insured: AMBAC)

   A/A2      2,575,000         2,712,273   

Energy Northwest, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (Bonneville Power Administration Project 3)

   AA-/Aa1      5,470,000         6,436,166   

Energy Northwest, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (Bonneville Power Administration Project 1)

   AA-/Aa1      5,000,000         5,883,150   

King County Federal Way School District No. 210 GO, 4.125% due 12/1/2019 (Insured: Natl- Re/FGIC)

   AA+/Aa1      2,000,000         2,248,960   

Port of Seattle, 5.50% due 9/1/2018 (Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   A/A1      5,000,000         5,987,200   

Seattle Municipal Light & Power, 5.00% due 2/1/2016

   AA-/Aa2      1,000,000         1,125,020   

Seattle Municipal Light & Power, 5.00% due 2/1/2017

   AA-/Aa2      2,000,000         2,323,000   

Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 1 GO, 4.00% due 12/1/2017 (Skagit Regional Health)

   NR/A1      1,000,000         1,124,200   

Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 1 GO, 4.00% due 12/1/2018 (Skagit Regional Health)

   NR/A1      1,270,000         1,442,822   

Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 1 GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2019 (Skagit Regional Health)

   NR/A1      1,695,000         2,047,340   

Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 1 GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2020 (Skagit Regional Health)

   NR/A1      1,570,000         1,907,016   

Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 1 GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2021 (Skagit Regional Health)

   NR/A1      3,135,000         3,818,618   

Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 1 GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2022 (Skagit Regional Health)

   NR/A1      3,635,000         4,420,269   

Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 2 GO, 4.00% due 12/1/2018 (Island Hospital)

   NR/A1      1,000,000         1,139,010   

Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 2 GO, 4.00% due 12/1/2019 (Island Hospital)

   NR/A1      1,000,000         1,145,010   

Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 2 GO, 4.00% due 12/1/2020 (Island Hospital)

   NR/A1      1,000,000         1,142,230   

Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 2 GO, 4.00% due 12/1/2021 (Island Hospital)

   NR/A1      1,000,000         1,137,870   

Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 2 GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2022 (Island Hospital)

   NR/A1      1,700,000         2,063,987   

Snohomish County Public Utilities District, 5.00% due 12/1/2015 pre-refunded 6/1/2014 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa3      5,015,000         5,292,630   

State of Washington COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2016 (State Agency Real Property Projects) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa2      2,415,000         2,754,380   

State of Washington COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (State Agency Real Property Projects) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa2      2,555,000         2,995,738   

State of Washington COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2018 (State Agency Real Property Projects) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa2      2,670,000         3,188,487   

State of Washington COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2019 (State & Local Agency Real & Personal Property Projects) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa2      1,000,000         1,207,310   

State of Washington COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2020 (State & Local Agency Real & Personal Property Projects) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa2      3,290,000         3,997,021   

State of Washington COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2021 (State & Local Agency Real & Personal Property Projects) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa2      3,125,000         3,818,000   

State of Washington COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2022 (State & Local Agency Real & Personal Property Projects) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa2      3,000,000         3,678,900   

State of Washington GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2015 (Public Highway, Bridge, Ferry Capital and Operating Costs)

   AA+/Aa1      5,355,000         5,904,369   

State of Washington GO, 0% due 1/1/2018 (Stadium and Exhibition Center; Insured: Natl- Re/FGIC)

   AA+/Aa1      4,000,000         3,775,080   

State of Washington GO, 0% due 1/1/2019 (Stadium and Exhibition Center; Insured: Natl- Re/FGIC)

   AA+/Aa1      3,000,000         2,743,230   

State of Washington GO, 0% due 12/1/2019 (Public Highway, Bridge, Ferry Capital and Operating Costs; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA+/Aa1      3,030,000         2,708,396   

State of Washington Public Power Supply Systems, 0% due 7/1/2013 (Nuclear Project No. 3; Insured: Natl-Re/IBC)

   AA-/Aa1      1,760,000         1,758,909   

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

State of Washington Public Power Supply Systems, 0% due 7/1/2015 (Nuclear Project No. 3; Insured: Natl-Re/IBC)

   AA-/Aa1    $ 3,000,000       $ 2,959,350   

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2013 (Overlake Hospital Medical Center; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      1,000,000         1,011,650   

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 8/15/2013 (Multicare Health Systems)

   AA-/A1      1,250,000         1,271,750   

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 8/15/2014 (Multicare Health Systems)

   AA-/A1      1,500,000         1,583,985   

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 8/15/2015 (Multicare Health Systems)

   AA-/A1      2,000,000         2,180,680   

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 8/15/2016 (Multicare Health Systems)

   AA-/A1      2,075,000         2,324,643   

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, 5.375% due 12/1/2016 (Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound; Insured: AMBAC)

   BB+/NR      2,000,000         2,005,040   

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (Overlake Hospital Medical Center)

   A-/A2      1,245,000         1,402,393   

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 8/15/2017 (Multicare Health Systems)

   AA-/A1      1,000,000         1,147,790   

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, 5.25% due 8/1/2018 (Highline Medical Center; Insured: FHA 242)

   AA-/NR      7,935,000         9,314,262   

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 8/15/2018 (Multicare Health Systems)

   AA-/A1      2,000,000         2,335,140   

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2019 (Overlake Hospital Medical Center)

   A-/A2      1,050,000         1,207,395   

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, 4.75% due 7/1/2020 (Overlake Hospital Medical Center)

   A-/A2      1,000,000         1,137,090   

WEST VIRGINIA — 0.26%

        

City of Clarksburg, 5.25% due 9/1/2019 (Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   NR/NR      1,425,000         1,444,922   

Kanawha, Mercer, Nicholas Counties Single Family Mtg, 0% due 2/1/2015 pre-refunded 2/1/2014

   NR/Aaa      2,260,000         2,025,638   

Mason County PCR, 2.00% due 10/1/2022 put 10/1/2014 (Appalachian Power Co.)

   NR/Baa2      1,500,000         1,524,660   

Monongalia County Building Commission, 5.25% due 7/1/2020 (Monongalia General Hospital)

   A-/NR      3,880,000         4,101,315   

West Virginia EDA PCR, 4.85% due 5/1/2019 put 9/4/2013 (Appalachian Power Company)

   BBB/Baa2      1,000,000         1,015,710   

West Virginia EDA PCR, 4.85% due 5/1/2019 put 9/4/2013 (Appalachian Power Company)

   BBB/Baa2      1,000,000         1,015,710   

West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, 5.00% due 4/1/2020 (Higher Education Facilities)

   A+/Aa3      1,000,000         1,211,130   

West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, 5.00% due 4/1/2021 (Higher Education Facilities)

   A+/Aa3      1,000,000         1,219,990   

West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, 5.00% due 4/1/2022 (Higher Education Facilities)

   A+/Aa3      1,500,000         1,833,015   

West Virginia University, 0% due 4/1/2013 (Insured: AMBAC)

   A+/Aa3      2,000,000         1,999,940   

WISCONSIN — 0.99%

        

City of La Crosse GO, 2.00% due 12/1/2013

   AA/NR      1,400,000         1,416,450   

City of New Lisbon, 4.50% due 6/1/2016 pre-refunded 6/1/2013 (Electric System Improvements)

   NR/NR      100,000         100,732   

City of New Lisbon, 4.65% due 6/1/2018 pre-refunded 6/1/13 (Electric System Improvements)

   NR/NR      110,000         110,834   

City of New Lisbon, 4.70% due 6/1/2019 pre-refunded 6/1/13 (Electric System Improvements)

   NR/NR      115,000         115,882   

City of New Lisbon, 4.80% due 6/1/2020 pre-refunded 6/1/13 (Electric System Improvements)

   NR/NR      120,000         120,941   

Fox Valley Technical College District GO, 2.00% due 12/1/2014 (Higher Education Facility Projects)

   NR/Aaa      4,520,000         4,648,368   

Fox Valley Technical College District GO, 3.00% due 12/1/2015 (Higher Education Facility Projects)

   NR/Aaa      4,515,000         4,817,415   

State of Wisconsin, 5.00% due 7/1/2015 (Petroleum Environmental Cleanup Fund Award Program)

   AA/Aa2      4,000,000         4,397,000   

State of Wisconsin GO, 5.00% due 5/1/2016 (General Governmental Purposes; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA/Aa2      1,665,000         1,750,914   

Village of Union Grove GO, 5.05% due 12/1/2019 pre-refunded 12/1/2013 (Tax Incremental District No. 3 Community Development)

   NR/NR      130,000         134,263   

Western Technical College District, 1.50% due 3/5/2014 (District’s Master Facilities Plan)

   SP-1+/NR      10,000,000         10,024,100   

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 7/15/2014 (Aurora Health Care, Inc.)

   NR/A3    $ 4,265,000       $ 4,511,943   

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 7/15/2015 (Aurora Health Care, Inc.)

   NR/A3      4,100,000         4,481,874   

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 7/15/2016 (Aurora Health Care, Inc.)

   NR/A3      3,695,000         4,145,605   

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 4/15/2017 (Aurora Health Care, Inc.)

   NR/A3      1,295,000         1,473,205   

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (Agnesian Health Care, Inc.)

   A-/A3      1,000,000         1,144,060   

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 7/15/2017 (Aurora Health Care, Inc.)

   NR/A3      5,025,000         5,754,831   

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2018 (Agnesian Health Care, Inc.)

   A-/A3      1,855,000         2,160,611   

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2019 (Agnesian Health Care, Inc.)

   A-/A3      1,000,000         1,177,550   

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2020 (Agnesian Health Care, Inc.)

   A-/A3      2,110,000         2,498,050   

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 8/15/2020 (ProHealth Care, Inc.)

   A+/A1      1,075,000         1,295,902   

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 8/15/2021 (ProHealth Care, Inc.)

   A+/A1      2,575,000         3,114,797   

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 8/15/2022 (ProHealth Care, Inc.)

   A+/A1      1,600,000         1,899,776   

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.125% due 8/15/2027 put 8/15/2016 (Aurora Health Care, Inc.)

   NR/A3      4,500,000         4,995,540   
        

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 96.69% (Cost $6,149,152,563)

         $ 6,438,245,068   

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 3.31%

           220,164,645   
        

 

 

 

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

         $ 6,658,409,713   
        

 

 

 

Footnote Legend

 

Credit ratings are unaudited. Rating changes may have occurred subsequent to the reporting period end. Bonds issued with a maturity of one year or less are assigned Moody’s ratings from MIG-1 to MIG-4 and Standard and Poor’s ratings from SP-1+ to SP-3 with MIG-1 and SP-1+ being the strongest ratings.
a Segregated as collateral for a when-issued security.
b When-issued security.

Portfolio Abbreviations

To simplify the listings of securities, abbreviations are used per the table below:

 

ACA

   Insured by American Capital Access

AGM

   Insured by Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.

AMBAC

   Insured by American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp.

BAM

   Build America Mutual Insurance Co.

BHAC

   Insured by Berkshire Hathaway Assurance Corp.

CIFG

   Insured by CIFG Assurance North America Inc.

COP

   Certificates of Participation

DFA

   Development Finance Authority

EDA

   Economic Development Authority

ETM

   Escrowed to Maturity

FGIC

   Insured by Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.

FHA

   Insured by Federal Housing Administration

FNMA

   Collateralized by Federal National Mortgage Association

FSA

   Insured by Financial Security Assurance Co.

GNMA

   Insured by Government National Mortgage Association
 

 

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    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Portfolio Abbreviations (continued)

 

GO

   General Obligation

HFA

   Health Facilities Authority

HFFA

   Health Facilities Financing Authority

IBC

   Insured Bond Certificate

IDA

   Industrial Development Authority

ISD

   Independent School District

JEA

   Jacksonville Electric Authority

LOC

   Letter of Credit

MBIA

   Insured by Municipal Bond Investors Assurance

Mtg

   Mortgage

NCSL

   National Conference of State Legislature

Natl-Re

   Insured by National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.

PCR

   Pollution Control Revenue Bond

PSF

   Guaranteed by Permanent School Fund

Q-SBLF

   Qualified School Bond Loan Fund

Radian

   Insured by Radian Asset Assurance

SCSDE

   Insured by South Carolina Department of Education

SONYMA

   State of New York Mortgage Authority

SPA

   Stand-by Purchase Agreement

Syncora

   Insured by Syncora Guarantee Inc.

USD

   Unified School District
 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES     
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

ASSETS

  

Investments at value (cost $6,149,152,563) (Note 2)

   $ 6,438,245,068   

Cash

     143,852,009   

Receivable for investments sold

     29,983,151   

Receivable for fund shares sold

     29,285,283   

Interest receivable

     71,249,024   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     183,100   
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     6,712,797,635   
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

  

Payable for investments purchased

     36,215,728   

Payable for fund shares redeemed

     13,804,149   

Payable to investment advisor and other affiliates (Note 3)

     2,818,277   

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     378,551   

Dividends payable

     1,171,217   
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     54,387,922   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 6,658,409,713   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

  

Distribution in excess of net investment income

   $ (1,177,027

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     289,092,505   

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (1,944,155

Net capital paid in on shares of beneficial interest

     6,372,438,390   
  

 

 

 
   $ 6,658,409,713   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE:

  

Class A Shares:

  

Net asset value and redemption price per share ($2,286,072,480 applicable to 155,753,053 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 14.68   

Maximum sales charge, 1.50% of offering price

     0.22   
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share

   $ 14.90   
  

 

 

 

Class C Shares:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share* ($ 854,882,243 applicable to 58,137,472 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 14.70   
  

 

 

 

Class I Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($3,517,454,990 applicable to 239,614,457 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 14.68   
  

 

 

 

 

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

See notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS     
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    Six Months Ended March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

INVESTMENT INCOME:

  

Interest income (net of premium amortized of $36,630,876)

   $ 79,691,933   
  

 

 

 

EXPENSES:

  

Investment advisory fees (Note 3)

     8,466,106   

Administration fees (Note 3)

  

Class A Shares

     1,385,441   

Class C Shares

     509,606   

Class I Shares

     818,620   

Distribution and service fees (Note 3)

  

Class A Shares

     2,770,882   

Class C Shares

     2,056,182   

Transfer agent fees

  

Class A Shares

     326,425   

Class C Shares

     159,168   

Class I Shares

     343,948   

Registration and filing fees

  

Class A Shares

     46,332   

Class C Shares

     17,239   

Class I Shares

     79,635   

Custodian fees (Note 3)

     332,733   

Professional fees

     63,171   

Accounting fees

     92,155   

Trustee fees

     106,200   

Other expenses

     251,821   
  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     17,825,664   

Less:

  

Fees paid indirectly (Note 3)

     (56,897
  

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     17,768,767   
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     61,923,166   
  

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     1,148,289   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (10,150,785

Net Realized and Unrealized Loss

     (9,002,496
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ 52,920,670   
  

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund             
              
     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2013*
    Year Ended
September 30, 2012
 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM

    

OPERATIONS:

    

Net investment income

   $ 61,923,166      $ 116,928,261   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     1,148,289        (253,680

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (10,150,785     109,312,126   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     52,920,670        225,986,707   

DIVIDENDS TO SHAREHOLDERS:

    

From net investment income

    

Class A Shares

     (20,228,540     (40,670,113

Class C Shares

     (6,364,589     (11,881,023

Class I Shares

     (35,330,037     (64,377,125

FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 4):

    

Class A Shares

     157,553,823        441,112,029   

Class C Shares

     79,037,874        237,635,398   

Class I Shares

     437,382,202        801,326,547   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets

     664,971,403        1,589,132,420   

NET ASSETS:

    

Beginning of Period

     5,993,438,310        4,404,305,890   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

   $ 6,658,409,713      $ 5,993,438,310   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* Unaudited

See notes to financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund (the “Fund”) is a diversified series of Thornburg Investment Trust (the “Trust”). The Trust is organized as a Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated June 3, 1987 and is registered as a diversified, open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Fund is currently one of sixteen separate series of the Trust. Each series is considered to be a separate entity for financial reporting and tax purposes and bears expenses directly attributable to it. The Fund’s primary investment objective is to obtain as high a level of current income exempt from federal individual income taxes as is consistent, in the view of the Fund’s investment advisor, with the preservation of capital. The Fund’s secondary objective is to reduce expected changes in its share price compared to longer intermediate and long-term bond portfolios.

The Fund currently offers three classes of shares of beneficial interest outstanding: Class A, Class C, and Institutional Class (“Class I”). Each class of shares of the Fund represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments, except that (i) Class A shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge collected at the time the shares are purchased and bear a service fee, (ii) Class C shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge upon redemption within one year of purchase, and bear both a service fee and a distribution fee, (iii) Class I shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase and may be subject to a service fee, and (iv) the respective classes may have different reinvestment privileges and conversion rights. Additionally, the Fund may allocate among its classes certain expenses, to the extent allowable to specific classes, including transfer agent fees, government registration fees, certain printing and postage costs, and administrative and legal expenses. Currently, class specific expenses of the Fund are limited to service and distribution fees, administration fees, and certain registration and transfer agent expenses.

NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Significant accounting policies of the Trust are as follows:

Valuation Policy and Procedures: The Fund’s Trustees of the Trust (the “Trustees”) have authorized employees of the Fund’s investment advisor, acting as the Valuation and Pricing Committee (the “Committee”), to make certain valuation determinations, subject to oversight and review by the Trustees and the Audit Committee of the Trustees. The Committee and other employees of the Fund’s investment advisor administer and implement the valuation process. The Committee regularly reviews its own fair value decisions, as well as valuations, valuation techniques and services furnished by pricing services, considers circumstances in the markets which may require valuation determinations by the Committee and reviews previous valuation determinations. The Committee also reports on its activities, the performance of the pricing services and other matters to the Trustees and the Audit Committee of the Trustees.

In determining a fair value for a portfolio investment, the Committee seeks to determine the price that the Fund would reasonably expect to receive upon a sale of the investment in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Typically, the fair value process employs standing instructions to use quoted prices in active markets or the use of independent pricing services. Less frequently, the Committee may make a fair value determination using other methods. However, because fair value prices are estimated prices, the determination of fair value for an investment may differ from the value that would be realized by the Fund upon a sale of the investment, and that difference could be material to the Fund’s financial statements. The Committee’s determination of fair value for an investment may also differ from the prices obtained by other persons (including other mutual funds) for the investment.

Valuation of Investments: Debt obligations held by the Fund have a primary over-the-counter market and are valued by an independent pricing service approved by the Trustees. The pricing service ordinarily values debt obligations at quoted bid prices. When quotations are not available, debt obligations held by the Fund are valued at evaluated prices determined by the pricing service using methods which include consideration of yields or prices of debt obligations of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity and rating, and indications as to value from dealers and general market conditions. Short-term obligations having remaining maturities of 60 days or less are ordinarily valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

In any case when a pricing service fails to provide a price for a debt obligation held by the Fund, the Committee determines a fair value for the debt obligation using procedures in accordance with a policy approved by the Trustees, which may include the use

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

of a price obtained from a different independent pricing service. Additionally, in any case where management believes that a price provided by a pricing service for a debt obligation held by the Fund may be unreliable, the Committee decides whether or not to use the pricing service’s valuation or to use an alternative method to determine a fair value for the debt obligation.

Valuation Measurements: The Fund categorizes its investments based upon the inputs used in valuing those investments, according to a three-level hierarchy established by guidance by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”). Categorization of investments using this hierarchy is intended by the FASB to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in valuing an investment based on available market data. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect assumptions about the information market participants would use in valuing an investment. An investment’s level within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level input that is deemed significant to the fair value measurement. The methodologies and relative inputs used to value investments are not necessarily indications of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those investments.

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value measurement of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are generally summarized according to the three-level hierarchy below:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

Level 2: Other direct or indirect significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments in active markets and other observable inputs, such as interest rates, prepayment rates, credit risk, etc.).

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs, (including the Committee’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments), are generally applicable to investments fair valued with single broker quotes and other investments.

Portfolio investments with minimal, if any, market activity are characterized as Level 3 and are valued using significant unobservable inputs, typically including single broker quotes, which may be adjusted or unadjusted, related or comparable investments, last available transactions, and other relevant information. Valuations may also be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity and industry. An income based valuation approach would consider discounted anticipated future cash flows of the investment. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investment. The derived value of a Level 3 investment may not represent the value which is received upon disposition.

The following table displays a summary of the fair value hierarchy measurements of the Fund’s investments as of March 31, 2013. In any instance where valuation inputs from more than one level are used to determine the fair value of a specific investment, the investment is placed in the level of the table based upon the lowest level input that is significant in determining the fair value of the investment:

 

     Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2013  
     Total      Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Assets

           

Investments in Securities

           

Municipal Bonds

   $ 6,438,245,068       $ —         $ 6,438,245,068       $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 6,438,245,068       $ —         $ 6,438,245,068       $ —     

In accordance with the guidance prescribed in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, amending Topic 820 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, it is the policy of the Fund to recognize transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3 and to disclose those transfers due to the underlying event which caused the movement. The Fund recognized no transfers between levels for the six months ended March 31, 2013.

Federal Income Taxes: It is the policy of the Trust to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to “regulated investment companies” and to distribute to shareholders substantially all taxable (if any) and tax exempt income of the Fund. Therefore, no provision for federal income tax is required.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Management reviews each uncertain tax position believed to be material to the preparation of the Fund’s financial statements, to assess if it is more likely than not that the position would be sustained upon examination, based upon the technical merits of the position. As of March 31, 2013, management has not identified any such position for which a liability must be reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The Fund’s tax returns remain subject to examination for three years after filing.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions: The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. To the extent the Fund engages in such transactions, it will do so for the purpose of acquiring portfolio investments consistent with the Fund’s investment objectives and not for the purpose of investment leverage or to speculate on interest rate and/or market changes. At the time the Fund makes a commitment to purchase an investment on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, the Fund will record the transaction and reflect the value in determining its net asset value. When effecting such transactions, assets of an amount sufficient to make payment for the portfolio investments to be purchased will be segregated on the Fund’s records on the trade date. Investments purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis do not earn interest until the settlement date.

Dividends: Net investment income of the Fund is declared daily as a dividend on shares for which the Fund has received payment. Dividends are paid monthly and are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund at net asset value per share at the close of business on the dividend payment date, or at the shareholder’s option, paid in cash. Net realized capital gains, to the extent available, will be distributed at least annually.

General: Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Interest income is accrued as earned. Premiums and discounts on investments purchased are amortized to call dates or maturity dates of the respective investments. Realized gains and losses from the sale of investments are recorded on an identified cost basis. Net investment income (other than class specific expenses) and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative net asset value of outstanding shares (or the value of the dividend-eligible shares, as appropriate) of each class of shares at the beginning of the day (after adjusting for the current capital shares activity of the respective class). Expenses common to all Funds are allocated among the Funds comprising the Trust based upon their relative net asset values or other appropriate allocation methods.

Guarantees and Indemnifications: Under the Trust’s organizational documents (and under a separate agreement with the Trustees), its officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business the Trust enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, based on experience, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual amounts could differ from those estimates.

NOTE 3 – INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement, Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) serves as the investment advisor and performs services to the Fund for which the fees are payable at the end of each month. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, these fees were payable at annual rates ranging from .50 of 1% to .225 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund depending on the Fund’s asset size. The Trust also has entered into administrative services agreements with the Advisor, whereby the Advisor will perform certain administrative services for the shareholders of each class of the Fund’s shares, and for which fees will be payable at an annual rate of up to .125 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares.

The Trust has an underwriting agreement with Thornburg Securities Corporation (the “Distributor,” an affiliate of the Advisor), which acts as the distributor of the Fund’s shares. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Distributor has advised the Fund that it earned commissions aggregating $20,622 from the sale of Class A shares, and collected contingent deferred sales charges aggregating $51,114 from redemptions of Class C shares of the Fund.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Pursuant to a service plan under Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Fund may reimburse to the Advisor an amount not to exceed .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares of the Fund for payments made by the Advisor to securities dealers and other financial institutions to obtain various shareholder and distribution related services. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, there were no 12b-1 service plan fees charged for Class I shares. The Advisor may pay out of its own resources additional expenses for distribution of the Fund’s shares.

The Trust has also adopted a distribution plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1, applicable only to the Fund’s Class C shares under which the Fund compensates the Distributor for services in promoting the sale of Class C shares of the Fund at an annual rate of up to .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares. Total fees incurred by each class of shares of the Fund under their respective Service and Distribution Plans for the six months ended March 31, 2013, are set forth in the Statement of Operations.

The Trust has an agreement with the custodian bank to indirectly pay a portion of the custodian’s fees through credits earned by the Fund’s cash on deposit with the bank. This deposit agreement is an alternative to overnight investments. Custodial fees are adjusted to reflect amounts that would have been paid without this agreement, with a corresponding adjustment reflected as fees paid indirectly in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, fees paid indirectly were $56,897.

Certain officers and Trustees of the Trust are also officers or directors of the Advisor and Distributor. The compensation of independent Trustees is borne by the Trust.

NOTE 4 – SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

At March 31, 2013, there were an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest authorized. Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30, 2012 (Audited)
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class A Shares

        

Shares sold

     28,017,774      $ 411,757,270        54,107,919      $ 787,098,134   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     1,194,819        17,560,299        2,233,518        32,542,776   

Shares repurchased

     (18,493,539     (271,763,746     (25,997,455     (378,528,881
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     10,719,054      $ 157,553,823        30,343,982      $ 441,112,029   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class C Shares

        

Shares sold

     9,890,625      $ 145,663,179        21,938,370      $ 320,066,110   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     350,161        5,155,750        617,961        9,021,510   

Shares repurchased

     (4,876,503     (71,781,055     (6,273,080     (91,452,222
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     5,364,283      $ 79,037,874        16,283,251      $ 237,635,398   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class I Shares

        

Shares sold

     58,039,639      $ 853,160,014        86,658,506      $ 1,262,228,836   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     2,142,268        31,487,666        3,667,418        53,444,458   

Shares repurchased

     (30,438,341     (447,265,478     (35,332,908     (514,346,747
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     29,743,566      $ 437,382,202        54,993,016      $ 801,326,547   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 5 – INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

For the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Fund had purchase and sale transactions of investments (excluding short-term investments) of $1,379,114,237 and $347,185,494, respectively.

NOTE 6 – INCOME TAXES

At March 31, 2013, information on the tax components of capital was as follows:

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes

   $  6,149,152,563   
  

 

 

 

Gross unrealized appreciation on a tax basis

   $ 293,778,137   

Gross unrealized depreciation on a tax basis

     (4,685,632
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)on investments (tax basis)

   $ 289,092,505   
  

 

 

 

At March 31, 2013, the Fund had deferred tax basis capital losses occurring subsequent to October 31, 2011 of $409,196. For tax purposes, such losses will be reflected in the year ending September 30, 2013.

At March 31, 2013, the Fund had cumulative tax basis capital losses, which may be carried forward to offset future capital gains. To the extent such carryforwards are used, capital gain distributions may be reduced to the extent provided by regulations.

Such capital loss carryforwards expire as follows:

 

2015

   $  2,478,154   

2016

     192,444   
  

 

 

 
   $ 2,670,598   
  

 

 

 

OTHER NOTES:

Risks: The Fund’s investments subject it to risks including, but not limited to, credit risk, interest rate risk, management risk, market and economic risk, and liquidity risk. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund.

Subsequent Events: Fund management believes no events have occurred between March 31, 2013 and the date of issuance of the financial statements that require adjustment to or disclosure in the accompanying financial statements.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

    PER SHARE PERFORMANCE (for a share outstanding throughout  the
Period )+
  RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS    

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

 

Unless
Otherwise
Noted,
Periods
are
Fiscal
Years
Ended
Sept. 30,

  Net Asset
Value
Beginning
of Period
   

Net
Investment
Income

( Loss)

  Net
Realized
&
Unrealized
Gain(Loss)
on
Investments
   

Total from
Investment
Operations

  Dividends
from Net
Investment
Income
   

Dividends
from Net
Realized
Gains

  Total
Dividends
   

Net
Asset
Value
End
of
Period

  Net
Investment
Income(Loss)
(%)
    Expenses,
After Expense
Reductions(%)
    Expenses,
After
Expense
Reductions
and
Net of
Custody
Credits(%)
    Expenses,
Before
Expense
Reductions

(%)
   

Total
Return

(%)(a)

 

Portfolio
Turnover
Rate

(%)

  Net
Assets
at End
of

Period
(Thousands)
 

Class A Shares

                         

2013(b)(c)

  $ 14.70      0.13     (0.02   0.11     (0.13   —       (0.13   $14.68     1.83 (d)      0.70 (d)      0.70 (d)      0.70 (d)    0.78   6.20   $ 2,286.073   

2012(c)

  $ 14.39      0.31     0.31      0.62     (0.31   —       (0.31   $14.70     2.13        0.72        0.72        0.72      4.36   12.72   $ 2,131,540   

2011(c)

  $ 14.27      0.36     0.12      0.48     (0.36   —       (0.36   $14.39     2.53        0.74        0.74        0.74      3.43   16.15   $ 1,649,965   

2010(c)

  $ 14.00      0.37     0.28      0.65     (0.38   —       (0.38   $14.27     2.66        0.78        0.78        0.78      4.70   12.57   $ 1,613,582   

2009(c)

  $ 13.22      0.47     0.78      1.25     (0.47   —       (0.47   $14.00     3.50        0.86        0.86        0.86      9.67   12.18   $ 1,040,628   

2008(c)

  $ 13.49      0.48     (0.27   0.21     (0.48   —       (0.48   $13.22     3.54        0.89        0.88        0.89      1.54   17.78   $ 705,238   

Class C Shares

                         

2013(b)

  $ 14.72      0.11     (0.02   0.09     (0.11   —       (0.11   $14.70     (1.56 )(d)      0.97 (d)      0.97 (d)      0.97 (d)    0.64   6.20   $ 854,886   

2012

  $ 14.41      0.27     0.31      0.58     (0.27   —       (0.27   $14.72     1.85        0.99        0.99        0.99      4.08   12.72   $ 777,026   

2011

  $ 14.30      0.32     0.11      0.43     (0.32   —       (0.32   $14.41     2.27        1.00        1.00        1.00      3.08   16.15   $ 525,923   

2010

  $ 14.02      0.33     0.29      0.62     (0.34   —       (0.34   $14.30     2.36        1.05        1.05        1.55      4.48   12.57   $ 481,808   

2009

  $ 13.24      0.43     0.79      1.22     (0.44   —       (0.44   $14.02     3.21        1.13        1.13        1.63      9.37   12.18   $ 206,952   

2008

  $ 13.51      0.44     (0.27   0.17     (0.44   —       (0.44   $13.24     3.26        1.17        1.16        1.67      1.26   17.78   $ 99,972   

Class I Shares

                         

2013(b)

  $ 14.70      0.16     (0.02   0.14     (0.16   —       (0.16   $14.68     2.16 (d)      0.37 (d)      0.37 (d)      0.37 (d)    0.94   6.20   $ 3,517,455   

2012

  $ 14.39      0.36     0.31      0.67     (0.36   —       (0.36   $14.70     2.46        0.39        0.39        0.39      4.71   12.72   $ 3,084,872   

2011

  $ 14.27      0.41     0.12      0.53     (0.41   —       (0.41   $14.39     2.87        0.40        0.40        0.40      3.78   16.15   $ 2,228,418   

2010

  $ 14.00      0.41     0.28      0.69     (0.42   —       (0.42   $14.27     2.98        0.44        0.44        0.44      5.04   12.57   $ 1,890,196   

2009

  $ 13.22      0.51     0.79      1.30     (0.52   —       (0.52   $14.00     3.81        0.53        0.53        0.53      10.03   12.18   $ 865,827   

2008

  $ 13.49      0.52     (0.27   0.25     (0.52   —       (0.52   $13.22     3.88        0.55        0.55        0.55      1.88   17.78   $ 437,393   

 

(a) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b) Unaudited Six Month Period Ended March 31.
(c) Sales loads are not reflected in computing total return.
(d) Annualized.
+ Based on weighted average shares outstanding, except for Dividends from Net Investment Income and Net Realized Gains, which are actual amounts per share.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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EXPENSE EXAMPLE   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs:

 

  (1) transaction costs, including

(a) sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, for Class A shares;

(b) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of any part or all of a purchase of $1 million of Class A shares within 12 months of purchase;

(c) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of Class C shares within 12 months of purchase;

 

  (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses.

This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on a $1,000 investment beginning on October 1, 2012, and held until March 31, 2013.

 

     Beginning
Account Value
10/1/12
     Ending
Account Value
3/31/13
     Expenses paid
During period
10/1/12–3/31/13
 

Class A Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,007.80       $ 3.51   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,021.43       $ 3.54   

Class C Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,006.40       $ 4.83   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,020.11       $ 4.87   

Class I Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,009.40       $ 1.85   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,023.09       $ 1.86   

 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class (A: 0.70%; C: 0.97%; I: 0.37%) multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 to reflect the one-half year period.
* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

For each class of shares, the first line of the table above provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for your class of shares under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

For each class of shares, the second line of the table above provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table for each class of shares is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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OTHER INFORMATION   
    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

PORTFOLIO PROXY VOTING

Policies and Procedures:

The Trust has delegated to Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) voting decisions respecting proxies for the Fund’s voting securities. The Advisor makes voting decisions in accordance with its Proxy Voting Policy. A description of the Policy is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

Information regarding how proxies were voted is available on or before August 31 of each year for the twelve months ending the preceding June 30. This information is available (i) without charge, upon request by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

AVAILABILITY OF QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE

The Fund files with the Securities and Exchange Commission schedules of its portfolio holdings on Form N-Q for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The Fund also makes this information available on its website at www.thornburg.com/download or upon request by calling 1-800-847-0200.

 

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TRUSTEES’ STATEMENT TO SHAREHOLDERS

Not part of the Certified Semi-Annual Report

Reissued September 10, 2012

The Trustees believe current and prospective shareholders should know how we discharge our responsibilities in supervising the Funds’ investment advisor and in reviewing the advisor’s contract for renewal. Since 2005, we have issued a statement which sets out clearly the three principal guidelines that we follow in supervising the Trust’s investment advisor on your behalf. In accordance with our customary practice, in September of this year we again reviewed our statement and concluded we should reissue this statement outlining the principal features of our supervision of the advisor’s performance of investment management services for the Funds.

We begin with the premise that each shareholder selected his or her Fund because its investments are managed by the investment advisor identified in the prospectus and in accordance with the objective and policies described in the prospectus. We realize, as each of you do, that if you believe that your Fund’s stated objective and policies no longer serve your personal investment goals, you can sell your shares and leave the Fund.

Therefore, we believe that our primary supervisory task – our principal obligation to you – is to assess the nature and quality of the advisor’s services, and to confirm that the advisor actively and competently pursues the Fund’s objective, in accordance with the policies set out in the prospectus. To do this, we meet regularly with management to review your Fund’s portfolio and to discuss the advisor’s specific actions and judgments in pursuing the Fund’s objective. We do not substitute our own judgment for the advisor’s decisions in selecting investments; the advisor is paid to exercise its informed judgment on investment decisions, and we seek to confirm, in reviewing the advisor’s performance, that the advisor is doing just that.

Second, while we are conscious of costs and the effect that costs have on shareholders’ returns, we do not seek the lowest fees or expense ratio as our sole or primary objective. We try to make sure that your Fund’s fees and costs are reasonable in relationship to the services rendered and that they are generally in line with those charged by other expert investment advisors, consistent with our belief that the Fund’s investors searched for and expect that expertise and attention and have decided to pay a reasonable price for it. We do not put the management contract “out to bid” as a matter of course, and we would not do so unless we had concluded that the advisor materially had failed to pursue the Fund’s objectives in accordance with its policies, or for other equally important reasons. We believe that any other approach would be inconsistent with your interests and contrary to your expectations when you bought shares of the Fund in the first place.

Finally, because we believe that most Thornburg Fund shareholders have invested with a long-term perspective, we try not to focus too much on the fashions of the moment and on short-term performance. The market will not favor any specific investment objective or set of policies at all times and under all economic circumstances. A fund will experience periods of both high and low returns relative to other funds and other investments. Even if one of our Funds is not favored by the market at a particular time, we believe that the advisor is nonetheless obliged to remain true to the Fund’s objective and policies, and we watch to see that it does so.

 

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RETIREMENT AND EDUCATION ACCOUNTS

Thornburg Investment Management offers retirement and education savings accounts that can help you meet a variety of planning challenges. For account applications or further information on any of the accounts below, please call 1-800-847-0200 or go to www.thornburg.com/ira. Your financial advisor can help you determine which plan is right for you.

Individual Retirement Accounts

Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) provide a tax-advantaged means to save money for the future. For a detailed outline of the difference between retirement accounts, see www.thornburg.com/ira. Rollovers are available. Call 1-800-847-0200 for more information.

Traditional IRAs – Contributions to Traditional IRAs are tax deductible for eligible individuals, and withdrawals are taxed as additional ordinary income. You may contribute to an IRA if you receive compensation and are under 70 1/2, even if you are covered by an employer retirement plan. Deductible contributions are subject to certain qualifications. Please consult your tax advisor.

Roth IRAs – Under a Roth IRA, there is no tax deduction for contributions, but there is no income tax on qualified withdrawals. For a more detailed comparison of Traditional and Roth IRAs, please see our website at www.thornburg.com/ira.

SEP IRAs – Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRAs are established by employers. The employer is allowed a tax deduction for contributions made to the SEP Plan and makes contributions to each eligible employee’s SEP IRA on a discretionary basis.

SIMPLE IRAs – Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees of Small Employers (SIMPLE) is designed to give small business owners a simplified method to establish and contribute to a retirement plan for employees. The employer is allowed a tax deduction for contributions and makes either matching or non-elective contributions to each eligible employee’s SIMPLE IRA. Employees may make salary deferral contributions.

Coverdell Education Savings Account

These savings accounts are designed to provide a way to save money for higher education expenses. In an Education Savings Account, earnings and interest grow tax-free, and qualified withdrawals used to pay for eligible higher-education expenses are tax- and penalty-free.

Funds Available

The following funds are available in the accounts listed above:

 

   

Thornburg Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

 

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LOGO


THORNBURG FUND FAMILY

Thornburg Equity Funds

Thornburg’s equity research uses a fundamentally driven, bottom-up, comprehensive analytical approach. Thornburg equity funds generally focus on a limited number of securities so that each holding can impact performance. The team searches for firms believed to have a promising future and seeks to buy shares of those companies at a discount to their intrinsic or long-term value.

 

   

Thornburg Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

Thornburg Bond Funds

Thornburg Investment Management applies a disciplined philosophy to fixed-income management. Since the launch of our first fixed-income fund over 25 years ago, we have been conducting fundamental, bottom-up research in an effort to identify bonds which we believe provide the best return for a given level of risk. We avoid leverage or complex strategies which could backfire in periods of market uncertainty.

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

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For additional information, please visit thornburg.com

Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. 2300 North Ridgetop Road, Santa Fe, NM 87506

 

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The information presented on the following pages was current as of March 31, 2013. The managers’ views, portfolio holdings, and sector diversification are provided for the general information of the Fund’s shareholders; to the extent this information is historical, it should not be considered predictive of future circumstances. This material should not be deemed a recommendation to buy or sell any of the securities mentioned.

Investments in the Fund carry risks, including possible loss of principal. Bond funds have the same interest rate, inflation, and credit risks that are associated with the underlying bonds. The principal value of bonds will fluctuate relative to changes in interest rates, decreasing when interest rates rise. Unlike bonds, bond funds have ongoing fees and expenses. Please see the Fund’s Prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund. Investments in the Fund are not FDIC insured, nor are they deposits of or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity. There is no guarantee that the Fund will meet its investment objectives. The laddering strategy does not assure or guarantee better performance and cannot eliminate the risk of investment losses.

Performance data given at net asset value (NAV) does not take into account applicable sales charges. If the sales charges had been included, the performance would have been lower.

Minimum investments for Class I shares are higher than those for other classes. Class I shares may not be available to all investors.

 

Share Class

   NASDAQ Symbol    CUSIP

Class A

   THIMX    885-215-202

Class C

   THMCX    885-215-780

Class I

   THMIX    885-215-673

Glossary

BofA Merrill Lynch 3-15 Year U.S. Municipal Securities Index – This index is a subset of the BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Municipal Securities Index including all securities with a remaining term to final maturity greater than or equal to 3 years and less than 15 years.

Unless otherwise noted, index returns reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains, if any, but do not reflect fees, brokerage commissions or other expenses of investing. Investors may not make direct investments into any index.

Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) – A federal tax aimed at ensuring that high-income individuals, estates, trusts, and corporations pay a minimal level income tax. For individuals, the AMT is calculated by adding tax preference items to regular taxable income.

Annualized Distribution Yield – The distribution yield reflects actual distributions made to shareholders. The annualized distribution yield is calculated by summing the last 30 days of income at a given month end and annualizing to a 360-day year. The result is divided by the ending maximum offering price.

Basis Point (bps) – A unit equal to 1/100th of 1%. 1% = 100 basis points (bps).

Bond Credit Ratings – A bond credit rating assesses the financial ability of a debt issuer to make timely payments of principal and interest. Ratings of AAA (the highest), AA, A, and BBB are investment-grade quality. Ratings of BB, B, CCC, CC, C, and D (the lowest) are considered below investment grade, speculative grade, or junk bonds. Unless otherwise noted, the ratings listed are from Municipal Market Data and are a combination of ratings from Standard and Poor’s, Moody’s Investors Service, and Fitch Ratings.

Consumer Price Index (CPI) – Index that measures prices of a fixed basket of goods bought by a typical consumer, including food, transportation, shelter, utilities, clothing, medical care, entertainment and other items. The CPI, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the Department of Labor, is based at 100 in 1982 and is released monthly. It is widely used as a cost-of-living benchmark to adjust Social Security payments and other payment schedules, union contracts and tax brackets. Also known as the cost-of-living index.

Duration – A bond’s sensitivity to interest rates. Bonds with longer durations experience greater price volatility than bonds with shorter durations.

Effective Duration – A bond’s sensitivity to interest rates, incorporating the embedded option features, such as call provisions. Bonds with longer durations experience greater price volatility than bonds with shorter durations.

General Obligation Bond – A municipal bond backed by the credit and “taxing power” of the issuing jurisdiction rather than the revenue from a given project.

 

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Quantitative Easing – The Federal Reserve’s monetary policy used to stimulate the U.S. economy following the recession that began in 2007/08.

Riskless (or risk-free) Interest Rate – The theoretical rate of return of an investment with zero risk. The risk-free rate represents the interest that an investor would expect from an absolutely risk-free investment over a given period of time. Though a truly risk-free asset exists only in theory, in practice most professionals and academics use short-dated government bonds, such as a three-month U.S. Treasury bill.

SEC Yield – SEC yield is computed in accordance with SEC standards measuring the net investment income per share over a specified 30-day period expressed as a percentage of the maximum offering price of the Fund’s shares at the end of the period.

 

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THORNBURG INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL FUND

At Thornburg, our approach to management of the Fund is based on the premise that investors in the Fund seek preservation of capital along with an attractive, relatively stable yield. While aggressive bond strategies may generate stronger returns when the market is turning a blind eye towards risk, they often fail to stack up over longer periods of time.

We apply time-tested techniques to manage risk and pursue attractive returns. These include:

 

   

Building a laddered portfolio. Laddering has been shown over time to mitigate reinvestment and interest-rate risk.

 

   

Investing on a cash-only basis without using leverage. While leveraged strategies may enhance returns when market conditions are favorable, they can quickly compound losses when sentiment shifts.

 

   

Conducting in-depth fundamental research on each issue and actively monitoring positions for subsequent credit events.

 

   

Diversifying among a large number of generally high-quality bonds.

Portfolio Managers

 

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Performance Information

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg. com or call 800.847.0200.

The maximum sales charge for the Fund’s Class A shares is 2.00% . The total annual fund operating expense of Class A shares is 0.93%, as disclosed in the most recent Prospectus.

Long-Term Stability of Principal

Net Asset Value History of A shares from July 22, 1991 through March 31, 2013

 

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Average Annual Total Returns

For Periods Ended March 31, 2013

 

     1 Yr     3 Yrs     5 Yrs     10 Yrs     Since
Inception
 

A Shares (Incep: 7/22/91)

          

Without sales charge

     4.88     5.76     5.45     4.23     5.29

With sales charge

     2.81     5.05     5.01     4.02     5.19

30-Day Yields, A Shares

As of March 31, 2013

 

Annualized

Distribution Yield

    SEC
Yield
 
  2.13     1.11

Key Portfolio Attributes

As of March 31, 2013

 

Number of Bonds

     458   

Effective Duration

     5.0 Yrs   

Average Maturity

     7.1 Yrs   

See the entire portfolio in the Schedule of Investments beginning on page 12.

 

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Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund –

March 31, 2013

 

Table of Contents

  

Letter to Shareholders

     7   

Schedule of Investments

     12   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

     27   

Statement of Operations

     28   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     29   

Notes to Financial Statements

     30   

Financial Highlights

     36   

Expense Example

     38   

Other Information

     39   

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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS

April 18, 2013

Dear Fellow Shareholder:

We are pleased to present the semi-annual report for the Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund. The net asset value (NAV) of the Class A shares was unchanged at the six-month period ended March 31, 2013. If you were with us for the entire period, you received dividends of 17.4 cents per share. If you reinvested your dividends, you received 17.5 cents per share. Dividends per share were lower for Class C shares and higher for Class I shares to account for varying class-specific expenses. The Class A shares of your Fund slightly outperformed the Index, with a total return of 1.22% at NAV over the six months ended March 31, 2013, compared to the 0.89% for the BofA Merrill Lynch 3-15 Year U.S. Municipal Securities Index.

Our relative overweight to revenue sectors and middle-tier investment grade credits and underweight to the general-obligation sector explained much of our outperformance for the period, as did our higher exposure to local government credits in once out-of-favor states such as California, Michigan and Illinois. The Fund also benefitted from our concerted migration away from higher-duration positions into more price-stable bonds maturing inside of five years.

Guided by limited buying opportunity sets, being comparatively short and liquid these last six months has only benefitted the Fund’s relative performance. Since yields bottomed in the fall of 2012, we mindfully took advantage of opportunities to reduce the Fund’s risk exposure, even liquidating a few of our weakest credits into an identifiable yield grab at attractive premiums. Aware that the “risk-off” trade comes at a certain cost, the Fund’s dividend yield remains comfortably above average within both its Lipper and Morningstar competitive group.

Market opportunities have diminished over the last two years. Contrasting today’s market to where we were this time in 2011, several metrics are apparent. The 10-year risk-free rate has declined by 110 basis points, term spreads between one-year and 10-year bonds declined 90 basis points, and credit spreads between AAA and single-A narrowed another 22 basis points. During the fourth calendar quarter of 2012, inflation-adjusted municipal yields reached their lowest levels in over thirty years. Not isolated to the municipal market space, fixed income as a broad asset class has been overvalued for several quarters now.

Among the particular virtues of the Fund’s investment strategy is its relative flexibility in managing exposure along the risk curve. In the past, when we’ve found ourselves in markets of opportunity – the banking crisis of 2008 and the Meredith Whitney event of 2010, for example – we maintained flexibility and exercised the discipline to migrate further out along the risk curve, adding to our duration and credit exposure, and locking in attractive rates we were then able to carry forward to future years. Conversely, when we find ourselves in markets of limited opportunity, such as the one

 

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we’re in, when yields reach a trough and asset prices appear overvalued, we appropriately exercise discipline to migrate toward a more defensive posture.

Over the last six months we’ve reduced the portfolio duration of the Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund from 5.62 years to 5.03 years. Measured against the Fund’s historical duration average, the duration as of March 31, 2013 is positioned at the low end of its normal range. Subject to market conditions, we are prepared to reduce the Fund’s duration further into bearish territory.

Investors who have been with us through the years are rarely surprised to see us adopt a contrarian approach to the market. Recently, as we’ve observed market participants chase after yield and take on risk without much consideration of the cost, we’ve mindfully taken the opportunity to build relatively higher quality and liquidity back into the Fund, redoubling our efforts managing credit risk, and deferring some of our risk asset purchases to future dates. We believe there will be better opportunities to invest in longer-term, higher-duration, risk assets. That time is not the present. When the time does come, however, we believe the Fund to be well positioned to capitalize on market weakness.

With economic health indicators mixed to slightly positive, it’s still not apparent when we will see an end to federal stimulus. Quantitative easing should remain intact through the next quarter, with some likelihood of extending into 2014, dependent on labor conditions. Through March 31, 2013, we’ve seen 30 consecutive months in employment growth. It’s important to put that into proper perspective however; as of December 2012, total non-farm payrolls are still below where they were at the beginning of the Great Recession in 2007 (Chart I).

Declining growth in non-farm payrolls paired with a falling labor participation rate tempers our optimism with awareness that we still have a way to go before the Federal Reserve (Fed) removes its anchor

Chart I: Non-farm Employment in Selected Recessions

 

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on short-term rates. Now is a good time to remind investors that income drives sustainable returns, not artificial constraints on interest rates, not momentum buying, nor chasing after prior years’ performance.

While private sector employment has fueled job growth over the last three years, state and local governments have been steadily eliminating jobs (Chart II). As reflected in recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data, cuts in state and local government employment have been far more severe than in any other recession during the last 40 years, evidenced by a 3% cumulative decline. While government employment cuts of this nature have their place, and are lauded among champions of fiscal conservatism, high unemployment stemming from the private and public sector remains an economic headwind.

Total state tax collections grew for the eleventh quarter through September 2012, providing some measure of support to

Chart II: State and Local Government Employment in Selected Recessions

 

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Chart III: State Tax Revenue Since the Start of the Recession

Four-Quarter Moving Average, Adjusted for Inflation

 

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credit fundamentals in the municipal market (Chart III). However, inflation-adjusted tax receipts are still more than 3% below pre-recession levels. The annual growth rate in tax collections at the state level, while still positive, has declined the last several quarters to an average of 1.5 percent for the four quarters leading up to September 30, 2012. This is down significantly from the annual growth rate through September 30, 2011 of 6.6 percent.

Chart IV: State Sales Tax Revenue Since the Start of the Recession

Four-Quarter Moving Average, Adjusted for Inflation

 

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At the local government level, tax collections have been slow to recover in recent years due primarily to lags in assessed property values. As we’ve seen in recent years, property taxes based on assessed values often lead to less pronounced but protracted periods of revenue decline following sharp declines in real estate prices. Fortunately, the rate of decline in assessed valuations has lessened nationwide, and in several regions growth is trending positive. From what we can glean from a recent uptrend in housing market values, we could reasonably anticipate this will provide some support to revenue growth in the years ahead.

While many of the fiscal trends impacting state and local governments have been positive and steady, the road to recovery has still been very slow. By no means are municipalities out of the woods. Governments remain vulnerable to sluggish or negative economic growth, especially taking into consideration that many municipal governments have yet to replenish cash reserves and rainy day funds. Many have exhausted one-time revenue sources, and recent cuts to essential and non-essential government functions may limit flexibility to control expenses going forward.

We remind investors of the importance of maintaining an appropriate holding period. For the Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund, we believe a holding period of at least three to four years will make it easier to navigate through any potentially rough waters that may lie ahead.

 

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Your Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund is a laddered portfolio of 305 diversified municipal obligors. We ladder the maturity dates of the bonds in your portfolio so that some of the bonds are scheduled to mature during each of the coming years. Laddering is intended to accomplish two goals. First, the staggered maturities of a laddered structure reduce interest-rate risk and should dampen the Fund’s price volatility. Laddering also reduces reinvestment risk by giving the Fund a steady cash flow stream from maturing bonds to reinvest toward the top of the ladder where yields are typically higher.

Chart V: Percent of Portfolio Maturing

 

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As of 3/31/13. Percentages vary over time.

Data may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

We continue to search for opportunities in the municipal market, using our fundamental, bottom-up approach to portfolio management, and the discipline of the laddered structure. Thank you for the trust you have placed with us. We will continue to keep it foremost in our minds as new opportunities and challenges present themselves.

 

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Christopher Ihlefeld    Christopher Ryon, CFA    Josh Gonze
Portfolio Manager    Portfolio Manager    Portfolio Manager
Managing Director    Managing Director    Managing Director

The matters discussed in this report may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include any advisor or portfolio manager prediction, assessment, analysis or outlook for individual securities, industries, investment styles, market sectors and/or markets. These statements involve risks and uncertainties. In addition to the general risks described for each fund in its current prospectus, other factors bearing on these reports include the accuracy of the advisor’s or portfolio manager’s forecasts and predictions, the appropriateness of the investment strategies designed by the advisor or portfolio manager and the ability of the advisor or portfolio manager to implement their strategies efficiently and successfully. Any one or more of these factors, as well as other risks affecting the securities markets generally, could cause the actual results of any fund to differ materially as compared to its benchmarks.

 

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    Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

 

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We have used ratings from Standard & Poor’s (S&P). Where S&P ratings are not available, we have used Moody’s Investors Service. Where neither rating is available, we have used ratings from Fitch Ratings. The category of investments identified as “AAA” in this graph includes investments which are pre-refunded or escrowed to maturity. Such investments are backed by an escrow or trust containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency securities to satisfy the timely payment of principal and interest and, therefore, are normally deemed to be equivalent to AAA-rated securities.

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

ALABAMA — 1.25%

        

Alabama Drinking Water Finance Authority, 5.25% due 8/15/2015 (Insured: AMBAC)

   NR/NR    $ 1,200,000       $ 1,309,284   

Alabama Public School & College Authority, 5.00% due 5/1/2016

   NR/Aa1      2,000,000         2,266,980   

City of Mobile Industrial Development Board PCR, 1.65% due 6/1/2034 put 3/20/2017 (Alabama Power Company Barry Plant Project)

   A/A2      2,000,000         2,052,620   

East Alabama Health Care Authority GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2027 (Health Care Facilities Capital Improvements)

   A/NR      1,250,000         1,391,313   

Montgomery Water Works & Sanitary Sewer Board, 4.00% due 9/1/2014

   AAA/Aa1      1,310,000         1,376,993   

Montgomery Water Works & Sanitary Sewer Board, 5.00% due 9/1/2017

   AAA/Aa1      2,185,000         2,577,972   

University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital, 5.25% due 9/1/2025

   A+/A1      2,000,000         2,234,000   

ALASKA — 0.53%

        

Alaska Municipal Bond Bank, 5.00% due 10/1/2017 (Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   AA/Aa2      2,470,000         2,672,762   

City of Valdez Alaska, 5.00% due 1/1/2014 (BP Pipelines (Alaska), Inc. Project)

   A/A2      500,000         516,850   

City of Valdez Alaska, 5.00% due 1/1/2021 (BP Pipelines (Alaska), Inc. Project)

   A/A2      2,000,000         2,430,740   

ARIZONA — 2.69%

        

Arizona Board of Regents for the Benefit of the University of Arizona, 5.00% due 8/1/2024 (Stimulus Plan for Economic and Educational Development)

   AA-/Aa3      1,635,000         1,931,671   

Arizona Board of Regents for the Benefit of the University of Arizona COP, 5.00% due 6/1/2013 (Institute for Biomedical Science & Biotechnology and Medical Research Building Projects; Insured: AMBAC)

   AA-/Aa3      500,000         503,895   

Arizona HFA, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (Catholic Health Care West)

   A/A3      1,450,000         1,660,815   

Arizona State University Energy Management LLC, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (Tempe Campus Project)

   AA-/A1      465,000         535,308   

City of Flagstaff GO, 2.00% due 7/1/2014 (Urban Trail, Street and Utilities Improvements)

   AA/Aa2      160,000         163,128   

City of Flagstaff GO, 1.75% due 7/1/2015 (Urban Trail, Street and Utilities Improvements)

   AA/Aa2      165,000         169,137   

City of Flagstaff GO, 1.75% due 7/1/2016 (Urban Trail, Street and Utilities Improvements)

   AA/Aa2      200,000         205,772   

City of Flagstaff GO, 3.00% due 7/1/2020 (Urban Trail, Street and Utilities Improvements)

   AA/Aa2      700,000         755,419   

City of Flagstaff GO, 4.00% due 7/1/2022 (Urban Trail, Street and Utilities Improvements)

   AA/Aa2      420,000         479,224   

City of Flagstaff GO, 4.00% due 7/1/2023 (Urban Trail, Street and Utilities Improvements)

   AA/Aa2      200,000         226,798   

City of Tucson GO, 9.75% due 7/1/2013 (ETM)

   AA-/NR      500,000         512,225   

Mohave County IDA, 7.25% due 5/1/2015 (Mohave Prison LLC)

   BBB+/NR      4,630,000         5,137,494   

Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA/Aa3      1,000,000         1,162,930   

Pima County IDA, 5.00% due 12/1/2030 (Providence Day School Project)

   BBB+/NR      2,000,000         2,073,360   

Salt Verde Financial Corporation, 5.25% due 12/1/2022 (Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District)

   A-/Baa2      2,000,000         2,322,000   

Salt Verde Financial Corporation, 5.25% due 12/1/2028 (Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District)

   A-/Baa2      735,000         855,467   

State of Arizona, 5.00% due 7/1/2019 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A1      7,280,000         8,736,291   

University Medical Center Corp. GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2015 (UMCC Health Care Facilities)

   BBB+/Baa1      1,000,000         1,084,630   

 

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Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

CALIFORNIA — 8.45%

        

Brentwood Infrastructure Financing Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2026 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR    $ 2,000,000       $ 2,197,980   

California Educational Facilities Authority, 5.50% due 4/1/2029 (Pitzer College)

   NR/A3      3,000,000         3,411,960   

California HFFA, 5.00% due 11/15/2022 (Children’s Hospital Los Angeles)

   BBB+/Baa2      1,000,000         1,157,840   

California HFFA, 5.00% due 11/15/2023 (Children’s Hospital Los Angeles)

   BBB+/Baa2      1,000,000         1,139,600   

California HFFA, 5.25% due 3/1/2027 (Catholic Health Care)

   A/A3      5,250,000         6,004,687   

California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank, 5.75% due 8/15/2029 (King City Joint Union High School District)

   A/NR      1,500,000         1,661,205   

California PCR Financing Authority, 5.25% due 6/1/2023 put 12/1/2017 (Solid Waste Disposal-Republic Services, Inc.) (AMT)

   BBB/Baa3      2,000,000         2,247,760   

California State Housing Finance Agency, 4.55% due 2/1/2015 (Home Mtg; Insured: FGIC)

   BBB/Baa2      2,640,000         2,730,024   

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 6/1/2017 (Regents of University of California; Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   AA-/Aa2      2,000,000         2,342,940   

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 4/1/2028 (Corrections & Rehabilitation and Judicial Council)

   A-/A2      2,500,000         2,791,700   

California Statewide Community Development Authority, 6.25% due 8/15/2028 (Enloe Medical Center; Insured: California Mtg Insurance)

   A/NR      1,050,000         1,258,688   

California Statewide Community Development Authority, 6.00% due 7/1/2030 (Aspire Public Schools)

   NR/NR      7,045,000         7,450,792   

Carson Redevelopment Agency, 6.25% due 10/1/2022 (Redevelopment Project Area No. 1)

   A-/NR      1,620,000         1,867,309   

Carson Redevelopment Agency, 6.375% due 10/1/2024 (Redevelopment Project Area No. 1)

   A-/NR      1,300,000         1,536,080   

Chico Redevelopment Agency, 5.00% due 4/1/2030 (Chico Amended & Merged Redevelopment; Insured: AMBAC)

   A+/NR      4,000,000         4,091,800   

Corona-Norco USD COP, 5.00% due 4/15/2018 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A1      1,245,000         1,430,804   

Corona-Norco USD COP, 5.00% due 4/15/2021 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A1      1,000,000         1,148,970   

El Camino Hospital District, 6.25% due 8/15/2017 (Insured: AMBAC) (ETM)

   NR/NR      680,000         765,510   

Franklin-McKinley School District GO, 5.25% due 8/1/2027 (Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   NR/A1      1,000,000         1,203,500   

Fresno USD GO, 6.00% due 8/1/2026 (Educational Facilities and Improvements; Insured: Natl-Re)

   A+/Baa2      1,165,000         1,445,544   

Golden West Schools Financing Authority, 0% due 8/1/2018 pre-refunded 8/1/2013 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/Baa2      2,140,000         1,568,192   

Kern Community College District COP, 4.00% due 4/1/2014

   SP-1+/NR      5,000,000         5,155,250   

Lodi Public Financing Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2023 (City Police Building and Jail)

   A/NR      1,120,000         1,277,170   

Los Angeles Regional Airport Improvement Corp., 5.00% due 1/1/2017 (LAX Fuel Corp.; Insured: AGM) (AMT)

   AA-/A2      1,120,000         1,199,710   

M-S-R Energy Authority, 6.125% due 11/1/2029

   A-/NR      2,500,000         3,137,525   

Mojave USD COP, 0% due 9/1/2021 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      1,095,000         793,568   

Mojave USD COP, 0% due 9/1/2023 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      1,100,000         689,821   

Redwood City Redevelopment Agency, 0% due 7/15/2023 (Redevelopment Area A-2; Insured: AMBAC)

   A-/NR      2,060,000         1,330,863   

San Jose Redevelopment Agency, 5.25% due 8/1/2027 (Merged Area Redevelopment Project)

   A/Ba1      2,400,000         2,619,408   

San Jose Redevelopment Agency, 5.375% due 8/1/2028 (Merged Area Redevelopment Project)

   A/Ba1      1,175,000         1,290,949   

San Mateo Union High School District GO, 0% due 9/1/2019 (Educational Facilities Improvements; Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   AA/Aa1      3,000,000         2,690,310   

Saratoga Union School District GO, 0% due 9/1/2023 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA+/Aa2      900,000         647,073   

Southeast Resource Recovery Facilities Authority, 5.375% due 12/1/2013 (Insured: AMBAC) (AMT)

   A+/A2      1,000,000         1,026,330   

State of California, 2.50% due 6/20/2013 (General Fund Cash Management)

   SP-1+/Mig1      5,400,000         5,428,620   

State of California GO, 5.25% due 9/1/2026 (Kindergarten University Facilities)

   A/A1      5,000,000         5,893,050   

Tuolumne Wind Project Authority, 5.875% due 1/1/2029 (Tuolumne Co.)

   A+/A2      3,000,000         3,575,220   

Turlock Irrigation District, 5.00% due 1/1/2021

   A+/A2      1,750,000         2,060,905   

Westminster Redevelopment Agency, 5.00% due 8/1/2024 (Commercial Redevelopment Project No. 1; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A3      1,205,000         1,305,569   

 

Certified Semi-Annual Report    13


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

COLORADO — 3.11%

        

Adams County, 5.00% due 8/1/2014 (Platte Valley Medical Center; Insured: Natl-Re/FHA 242)

   NR/NR    $ 965,000       $ 1,016,579   

ADCOM Public Facilities Leasing Trust COP, 5.75% due 12/1/2016 (Adams County Communications Center, Inc.-Emergency Telephone System Project)

   NR/A1      885,000         887,124   

Colorado Water Resources & Power Development Authority, 3.00% due 9/1/2014 (Water System Facilities Improvements)

   AAA/Aaa      1,745,000         1,813,631   

Denver City & County COP, 0.15% due 12/1/2031 put 4/1/2013 (Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building; SPA: JPMorgan Chase Bank) (daily demand notes)

   AA+/Aa1      5,565,000         5,565,000   

Denver Convention Center Hotel Authority, 5.25% due 12/1/2023 (Insured: Syncora)

   BBB-/Baa3      2,430,000         2,606,637   

El Paso County School District GO, 7.10% due 12/1/2013 (State Aid Withholding)

   AA-/Aa2      500,000         523,040   

Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver, 5.20% due 11/1/2027 pre-refunded 11/1/2017 (Three Towers Rehabilitation; Insured: AGM)

   NR/Aaa      1,220,000         1,454,106   

Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver, 5.20% due 11/1/2027 (Three Towers Rehabilitation; Insured: AGM)

   NR/A2      1,335,000         1,477,030   

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 GO, 5.00% due 12/15/2026 (Educational Facility Improvements) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA-/Aa2      8,000,000         10,097,920   

Northwest Parkway Public Highway Authority, 5.20% due 6/15/2014 (Insured: AGM) (ETM)

   AA-/A2      1,005,000         1,063,632   

Park Creek Metropolitan District, 5.25% due 12/1/2020 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      1,120,000         1,332,789   

Regional Transportation District COP, 5.50% due 6/1/2022 (FasTracks Transportation System Projects)

   A-/Aa3      3,000,000         3,574,650   

Southlands Metropolitan District GO, 7.00% due 12/1/2024 pre-refunded 12/1/2014

   AA+/NR      1,370,000         1,522,179   

CONNECTICUT — 0.50%

        

Connecticut Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 6.50% due 7/1/2013 (Hospital of Saint Raphael; Insured: AMBAC) (ETM)

   NR/NR      1,755,000         1,783,449   

Connecticut Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.75% due 7/1/2029 (Ethel Walker School)

   BBB-/NR      1,350,000         1,461,699   

State of Connecticut GO Floating Rate Note, 0.64% due 9/15/2017 (Public Improvements)

   AA/Aa3      2,000,000         2,006,800   

DELAWARE — 0.17%

        

Delaware HFA, 5.50% due 6/1/2024 (Beebe Medical Center)

   BBB-/Baa3      1,785,000         1,819,218   

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA — 1.62%

        

District of Columbia Association of American Medical Colleges, 5.00% due 2/15/2017 (Insured: AMBAC) (ETM)

   NR/NR      1,000,000         1,150,050   

District of Columbia COP, 5.25% due 1/1/2014 (Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   A+/Aa3      2,000,000         2,071,480   

District of Columbia COP, 5.00% due 1/1/2020 (Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   A+/Aa3      3,900,000         4,268,511   

District of Columbia GO, 6.00% due 6/1/2015 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/Aa2      3,000,000         3,343,950   

Metropolitan Airports Authority, 0% due 10/1/2023 (Dulles Toll Road; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A3      4,890,000         3,232,877   

Metropolitan Airports Authority, 0% due 10/1/2024 (Dulles Toll Road; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A3      5,000,000         3,122,550   

FLORIDA — 8.77%

        

City of Gainesville, 0.15% due 10/1/2026 put 4/1/2013 (Utilities Systems; SPA: SunTrust Bank) (daily demand notes)

   AA/Aa2      4,940,000         4,940,000   

City of Lakeland, 5.00% due 10/1/2018 (Energy System; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A1      2,000,000         2,376,680   

City of Lakeland, 5.25% due 10/1/2036 (Energy System)

   AA/A1      2,770,000         3,415,355   

City of Miami GO, 5.375% due 9/1/2015 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   BBB/A2      1,000,000         1,002,980   

Correctional Privatization Commission COP, 5.00% due 8/1/2017 (Insured: AMBAC)

   AA+/Aa2      1,000,000         1,059,760   

Escambia County HFA, 5.95% due 7/1/2020 (Florida Health Care Facility Loan; Insured: AMBAC)

   NR/NR      2,130,000         2,224,423   

Flagler County School Board COP, 5.00% due 8/1/2020 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      2,560,000         2,814,771   

Florida Board of Education GO, 9.125% due 6/1/2014 (Capital Outlay)

   AAA/Aa1      165,000         167,450   

Florida Department of Management Services, 5.00% due 9/1/2018 (Financing or Acquisition of State-Owned Office Buildings; Insured: AMBAC)

   AA+/Aa2      500,000         558,935   

 

14    Certified Semi-Annual Report


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

Florida Department of Management Services COP, 3.50% due 8/1/2016 (Correctional Facilities Construction and Improvements; Insured: AGM)

   AA+/Aa2    $ 500,000       $ 545,395   

Florida Municipal Loan Council, 5.00% due 10/1/2020 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   A-/Baa2      1,000,000         1,118,730   

Florida Municipal Loan Council, 5.00% due 10/1/2024 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   A-/Baa2      2,235,000         2,449,046   

Florida State Department of Children & Families COP, 5.00% due 10/1/2018 (South Florida Evaluation Treatment)

   AA+/NR      2,090,000         2,283,492   

Florida State Department of Children & Families COP, 5.00% due 10/1/2019 (South Florida Evaluation Treatment)

   AA+/NR      2,255,000         2,463,768   

Florida State Department of Environmental Protection, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (Florida Forever; Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   AA-/A1      1,000,000         1,022,330   

Highlands County HFA, 5.00% due 11/15/2019 (Adventist Health Hospital)

   AA-/Aa3      1,100,000         1,220,923   

Highlands County HFA, 5.00% due 11/15/2019 (Adventist Health Hospital)

   AA-/Aa3      875,000         971,189   

Hillsborough County, 5.00% due 3/1/2017 (Water & Wastewater System Capital Improvements; Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   A+/A1      5,630,000         6,129,437   

Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency, 5.00% due 3/1/2021 (Insured: Syncora)

   NR/A3      3,000,000         3,249,330   

Lake County School Board Master Lease Program COP, 5.00% due 6/1/2026 (School District Facility Projects)

   A/NR      1,210,000         1,367,748   

Manatee County, 2.00% due 10/1/2013 (Various County Capital Projects)

   NR/Aa2      460,000         464,112   

Manatee County, 5.00% due 10/1/2015 (Various County Capital Projects)

   NR/Aa2      500,000         555,750   

Manatee County, 5.00% due 10/1/2016 (Transportation Capital Improvements; Insured: AMBAC)

   AA-/Aa2      1,000,000         1,070,680   

Marion County Hospital District, 5.00% due 10/1/2022 (Munroe Regional Health)

   NR/A3      1,000,000         1,109,330   

Miami-Dade County GO, 5.00% due 10/1/2023 (Seaport Properties)

   AA-/Aa2      1,040,000         1,225,245   

Miami-Dade County GO, 6.25% due 7/1/2026 (Building Better Communities)

   AA-/Aa2      2,130,000         2,599,985   

Miami-Dade County School Board COP, 5.00% due 10/1/2021 (Insured: AMBAC)

   A/A1      3,035,000         3,606,369   

Miami-Dade County School Board COP, 5.25% due 5/1/2022 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A1      2,600,000         3,059,160   

Orange County HFA, 6.25% due 10/1/2013 (Orlando Regional Hospital; Insured: Natl-Re)

   A/A2      440,000         452,839   

Orange County HFA, 6.25% due 10/1/2016 (Orlando Regional Hospital; Insured: Natl-Re)

   A/A2      2,545,000         2,792,018   

Orange County HFA, 5.125% due 10/1/2026 (Orlando Health, Inc.)

   A/A2      2,000,000         2,270,060   

Palm Beach County School Board COP, 5.00% due 8/1/2032 put 8/1/2016

   NR/Aa3      1,500,000         1,700,400   

Polk County, 5.00% due 10/1/2026 (Utility System)

   A+/Aa3      3,440,000         4,046,885   

Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, 3.079% due 10/1/2021 (Sarasota Memorial Hospital; Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/A1      2,000,000         2,023,300   

School Board of Broward County COP, 4.00% due 7/1/2014 pre-refunded 7/1/13 (Educational Facilities and Equipment; Insured: Natl-Re)

   A/Aa3      1,000,000         1,009,490   

School Board of Broward County COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2020 (Educational Facilities and Equipment; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000         1,110,230   

School Board of Broward County COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2026 (Educational Facilities and Equipment)

   A/Aa3      3,000,000         3,458,160   

School Board of Broward County COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2027 (Educational Facilities and Equipment)

   A/Aa3      2,000,000         2,282,960   

South Miami HFA, 5.00% due 8/15/2022 (Baptist Health Group)

   AA/Aa2      1,500,000         1,720,800   

St. Johns County IDA, 5.85% due 8/1/2024 (Presbyterian Retirement)

   NR/NR      4,885,000         5,102,236   

State of Florida Board of Governors, 4.00% due 7/1/2023 (University System Capital Improvement)

   AA/Aa2      4,565,000         5,032,410   

State of Florida GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2025 (Department of Transportation Right of Way and Bridge Construction)

   AAA/Aa1      2,620,000         2,676,330   

Tampa Health Systems, 5.50% due 11/15/2013 (Catholic Health East Group; Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/Aa2      1,050,000         1,083,306   

University of Central Florida COP Convocation Corp., 5.00% due 10/1/2019 (Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   NR/NR      1,135,000         1,182,193   

GEORGIA — 2.02%

        

City of Atlanta Water & Wastewater, 5.50% due 11/1/2022 (Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   A/A1      530,000         649,282   

City of Atlanta Water & Wastewater, 5.50% due 11/1/2024 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A1      5,000,000         5,783,850   

 

Certified Semi-Annual Report    15


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

Clarke County Hospital Authority, 5.00% due 1/1/2023 (Athens Regional Medical Center)

   AA/Aa1    $ 2,060,000       $ 2,507,988   

Clarke County Hospital Authority, 5.00% due 1/1/2024 (Athens Regional Medical Center)

   AA/Aa1      2,310,000         2,765,647   

Clarke County Hospital Authority, 5.00% due 1/1/2025 (Athens Regional Medical Center)

   AA/Aa1      525,000         619,500   

Clarke County Hospital Authority, 5.00% due 1/1/2026 (Athens Regional Medical Center)

   AA/Aa1      725,000         848,098   

Clayton County & Clayton County Water Authority, 2.00% due 5/1/2014 (Water & Sewerage System)

   AA+/NR      585,000         596,431   

Fulton County Development Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2019 (Georgia Tech Athletic Association)

   NR/A2      3,000,000         3,580,590   

Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, 6.60% due 1/1/2018 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/A1      2,345,000         2,612,846   

Valdosta & Lowndes County Hospital Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2024 (South Medical Center)

   AA-/Aa2      1,200,000         1,415,052   

GUAM — 0.73%

        

Guam Power Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2023 (Electric Power System; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      2,000,000         2,408,600   

Guam Power Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2024 (Electric Power System; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      2,000,000         2,372,780   

Guam Power Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2025 (Electric Power System; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      2,500,000         2,933,550   

HAWAII — 1.27%

        

City & County of Honolulu GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2016 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/Aa1      1,000,000         1,098,540   

Hawaii Department of Budget & Finance, 6.40% due 7/1/2013 (Kapiolani Health Care; Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/A3      455,000         457,016   

State of Hawaii GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2027

   AA/Aa2      10,000,000         11,922,200   

ILLINOIS — 7.22%

        

Chicago Housing Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2018 pre-refunded 7/01/2016 (Low Income Public Housing Program; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      5,295,000         6,054,832   

Chicago Transit Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2018 (Bombardier Transit Rail System)

   AA/Aa3      1,500,000         1,785,720   

City of Chicago, 6.25% due 11/15/2013 (Near South Redevelopment; Insured: ACA)

   NR/NR      875,000         875,604   

City of Chicago, 5.00% due 1/1/2014 (Wastewater Transmission Project)

   A+/Aa3      1,485,000         1,537,005   

City of Chicago, 5.30% due 1/1/2014 (Lincoln Belmont; Insured: ACA)

   NR/NR      855,000         856,342   

City of Chicago, 0% due 11/15/2014 (Near South Redevelopment; Insured: ACA)

   NR/NR      1,440,000         1,329,653   

City of Chicago, 5.00% due 1/1/2019 (Midway Airport; Insured: AMBAC) (AMT)

   A-/A3      1,210,000         1,295,898   

City of Chicago GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2020 (Municipal Facilities Projects; Insured: AMBAC)

   A+/Aa3      1,000,000         1,114,600   

City of Mount Vernon GO, 4.00% due 12/15/2025 (Various Municipal Capital Improvements; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      1,900,000         2,018,066   

City of Waukegan GO, 4.00% due 12/30/2015 (Insured: AGM)

   NR/A2      500,000         535,290   

City of Waukegan GO, 5.00% due 12/30/2016 (Insured: AGM)

   NR/A2      1,500,000         1,684,560   

City of Waukegan GO, 5.00% due 12/30/2017 (Insured: AGM)

   NR/A2      1,680,000         1,917,334   

City of Waukegan GO, 5.00% due 12/30/2018 (Insured: AGM)

   NR/A2      2,000,000         2,316,360   

Community College District No. 525 GO, 6.25% due 6/1/2024 (Joliet Junior College)

   AA/NR      500,000         602,020   

Community Consolidated School District No. 93, DuPage County GO, 2.00% due 1/1/2015 (Carol Stream Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/NR      465,000         476,039   

Community Consolidated School District No. 93, DuPage County GO, 2.00% due 1/1/2016 (Carol Stream Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/NR      485,000         501,655   

Community Unit School District No. 3, Champaign and Piatt Counties GO, 5.80% due 11/1/2013 pre-refunded 11/1/2013 (Mahomet-Seymour Educational Facilities; Insured: AGM) (ETM)

   NR/A1      955,000         986,878   

Cook County GO, 5.25% due 11/15/2024

   AA/Aa3      3,000,000         3,516,570   

Cook County School District GO, 0% due 12/1/2022 (ETM)

   NR/NR      2,000,000         1,613,800   

Illinois Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2016 (Rush University Medical Center)

   A/A2      1,000,000         1,115,600   

Illinois Educational Facilities Authority, 5.75% due 11/1/2028 (Rush University Medical Center)

   A/A2      1,000,000         1,124,680   

Illinois Finance Authority, 5.25% due 9/1/2015 (Water & Wastewater Facilities)

   AAA/Aaa      420,000         457,477   

Illinois Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2016 (Central DuPage Health)

   AA/NR      2,000,000         2,283,500   

Illinois Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2017 (Central DuPage Health)

   AA/NR      2,000,000         2,347,320   

 

16    Certified Semi-Annual Report


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

Illinois Finance Authority, 5.00% due 8/1/2022 (Bradley University; Insured: Syncora)

   A/NR    $ 1,000,000       $ 1,066,740   

Illinois Finance Authority, 6.125% due 11/1/2023 (Advocate Health)

   AA/Aa2      5,175,000         6,295,232   

Illinois HFA, 5.70% due 2/20/2021 (Midwest Care Centers, Inc.; Collateralized GNMA)

   NR/Aa1      630,000         631,814   

McHenry & Lake Counties Community Consolidated School District No. 15 GO, 0% due 1/1/2017 (Insured: AGM) (ETM)

   NR/Aa2      45,000         43,670   

McHenry & Lake Counties Community Consolidated School District No. 15 GO, 0% due 1/1/2017 (Insured: AGM)

   NR/Aa2      955,000         896,468   

Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, 5.00% due 12/15/2022 (McCormick Place Expansion Project)

   AAA/NR      1,000,000         1,238,230   

Niles Park District GO, 2.00% due 12/1/2014 (Parks and Recreation Projects)

   NR/Aa2      315,000         321,621   

Niles Park District GO, 2.00% due 12/1/2015 (Parks and Recreation Projects)

   NR/Aa2      325,000         334,932   

Niles Park District GO, 2.00% due 12/1/2016 (Parks and Recreation Projects)

   NR/Aa2      330,000         342,688   

Niles Park District GO, 3.00% due 12/1/2017 (Parks and Recreation Projects)

   NR/Aa2      340,000         369,308   

Niles Park District GO, 3.00% due 12/1/2018 (Parks and Recreation Projects)

   NR/Aa2      350,000         378,952   

Niles Park District GO, 3.00% due 12/1/2019 (Parks and Recreation Projects)

   NR/Aa2      360,000         389,527   

Niles Park District GO, 3.00% due 12/1/2020 (Parks and Recreation Projects)

   NR/Aa2      370,000         399,759   

Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority, 5.50% due 6/1/2023

   A-/NR      13,000,000         15,629,380   

Southern Illinois University, 0% due 4/1/2014 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/A2      1,425,000         1,398,438   

Southern Illinois University, 5.00% due 4/1/2014 (Housing & Auxiliary Facilities System; Insured: Natl-Re)

   A+/A2      1,350,000         1,409,521   

Southern Illinois University, 5.25% due 4/1/2019 (Housing & Auxiliary Facilities System; Insured: Natl-Re)

   A+/A2      1,000,000         1,187,370   

State of Illinois, 5.00% due 6/15/2018 (Build Illinois)

   AAA/NR      2,000,000         2,384,860   

Tazewell County School District GO, 9.00% due 12/1/2024 (Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   NR/A1      1,205,000         1,903,792   

University of Illinois, 0% due 4/1/2014 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/Aa2      1,590,000         1,580,031   

INDIANA — 5.60%

        

Allen County Jail Building Corp., 5.00% due 4/1/2018 (Insured: Syncora)

   NR/Aa2      2,495,000         2,792,878   

Allen County Redevelopment District, 5.00% due 11/15/2018

   NR/A2      1,560,000         1,683,443   

Board of Trustees for the Vincennes University, 5.375% due 6/1/2022

   NR/Aa3      895,000         1,078,931   

City of Carmel Redevelopment Authority, 0% due 2/1/2016 (Performing Arts Center)

   AA+/Aa1      1,730,000         1,691,283   

City of Carmel Redevelopment Authority, 0% due 2/1/2021 (Performing Arts Center)

   AA+/Aa1      2,000,000         1,644,680   

City of Carmel Redevelopment District COP, 6.50% due 7/15/2035 (Performing Arts Center)

   NR/NR      2,730,000         2,908,050   

Clay Multi-School Building Corp., 4.00% due 7/15/2013 (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/NR      1,290,000         1,301,726   

Clay Multi-School Building Corp., 5.00% due 1/15/2018 (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/NR      1,735,000         2,019,228   

Fort Wayne Redevelopment Authority, 5.00% due 8/1/2023 (Harrison Square; Insured: AGM)

   NR/Aa2      2,290,000         2,608,310   

Franklin Township Multi-School Building Corp., 5.00% due 7/10/2017 (Franklin Central High School) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/NR      630,000         732,860   

Hobart Building Corp., 6.50% due 7/15/2019 (Insured: Natl-Re) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/NR      1,000,000         1,301,520   

Indiana Bond Bank, 5.25% due 2/1/2015 (Safe Drinking Water & Wastewater Programs)

   AAA/NR      500,000         544,160   

Indiana Bond Bank, 5.25% due 10/15/2020 (Natural Gas Utility Improvements)

   NR/A2      5,340,000         6,228,469   

Indiana Bond Bank, 5.25% due 4/1/2023 (Hendricks Regional Health Financing Program; Insured: AMBAC)

   AA/NR      2,000,000         2,505,060   

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.00% due 3/1/2019 (University Health)

   A+/A1      5,000,000         5,930,850   

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2021 (Sisters of St. Francis Health Services, Inc.)

   NR/Aa3      605,000         692,870   

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.25% due 9/15/2022 (Marian University)

   BBB-/NR      2,480,000         2,674,829   

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.25% due 9/15/2023 (Marian University)

   BBB-/NR      2,605,000         2,790,424   

Indiana Finance Authority, 0.15% due 2/1/2037 put 4/1/2013 (Stadium Project; SPA: JPMorgan Chase Bank) (daily demand notes)

   AA+/Aa2      8,000,000         8,000,000   

Indiana Finance Authority, 0.15% due 2/1/2037 put 4/1/2013 (Lucas Oil Stadium Project; SPA: JPMorgan Chase Bank) (daily demand notes)

   AA+/Aa2      6,900,000         6,900,000   

Indiana Finance Authority, 4.10% due 11/15/2046 put 11/3/2016 (Ascension Health)

   AA+/Aa1      1,000,000         1,115,990   

Noblesville Redevelopment Authority, 5.00% due 8/1/2017 (146th Street Extension)

   AA-/NR      1,000,000         1,129,110   

Noblesville Redevelopment Authority, 5.00% due 8/1/2020 (146th Street Extension)

   AA-/NR      1,000,000         1,112,710   

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

IOWA — 0.44%

        

City of Coralville COP, 5.25% due 6/1/2022 (Marriott Hotel and Convention Center)

   NR/Baa2    $ 2,980,000       $ 3,105,220   

City of Iowa City, 4.00% due 7/1/2013 (Water Utility System; Insured: AGM)

   NR/Aa2      325,000         328,100   

Iowa Higher Education Loan Authority, 4.00% due 12/1/2013 (Grinnell College Project)

   AAA/Aaa      1,200,000         1,230,660   

KANSAS — 1.05%

        

City of Wichita GO, 0.30% due 8/15/2013 (Norris Training Systems)

   SP-1+/Mig1      10,000,000         10,001,100   

Wyandotte County School District GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2014 (Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   NR/A1      1,030,000         1,094,159   

KENTUCKY — 0.56%

        

Jefferson County School District Finance Corp., 4.00% due 9/1/2018 (Educational Facility Acquisition and Improvements; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa2      610,000         639,676   

Kentucky EDA, 5.85% due 10/1/2015 (Norton Healthcare; Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/Baa2      2,845,000         2,942,868   

Kentucky EDA, 5.75% due 12/1/2028 (Louisville Arena; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A3      1,500,000         1,645,755   

Turnpike Authority of Kentucky, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (Revitalization Projects-Highway Capital Planning; Insured: AMBAC)

   AA+/Aa2      650,000         715,598   

LOUISIANA — 2.41%

        

Law Enforcement District of the Parish of Plaquemines, 5.00% due 9/1/2023

   BBB+/NR      1,230,000         1,343,443   

Law Enforcement District of the Parish of Plaquemines, 5.00% due 9/1/2025

   BBB+/NR      1,350,000         1,456,151   

Law Enforcement District of the Parish of Plaquemines, 5.15% due 9/1/2027

   BBB+/NR      1,490,000         1,609,841   

Law Enforcement District of the Parish of Plaquemines, 5.30% due 9/1/2029

   BBB+/NR      1,650,000         1,792,807   

Louisiana Local Government Environment Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 3/1/2014 (Independence Stadium)

   A/NR      1,000,000         1,036,940   

Louisiana Office Facilities Corp., 5.00% due 5/1/2014 (State Capitol)

   NR/Aa3      1,000,000         1,049,390   

Louisiana Offshore Terminal Authority, 2.125% due 10/1/2037 put 10/1/2015 (Loop LLC Project)

   A-/NR      2,500,000         2,541,425   

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2022 (Black & Gold Facilities; Insured: CIFG)

   AA-/A3      1,590,000         1,725,436   

Morehouse Parish PCR, 5.25% due 11/15/2013 (International Paper Co.)

   BBB/Baa3      3,000,000         3,084,060   

New Orleans Aviation Board, 5.25% due 1/1/2018 (Insured: AGM) (AMT)

   AA-/A2      1,000,000         1,151,200   

New Orleans Aviation Board, 5.25% due 1/1/2020 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      2,000,000         2,269,240   

New Orleans Regional Transit Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2023 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000         1,168,780   

New Orleans Regional Transit Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2024 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000         1,159,490   

St. Tammany Parish, 5.00% due 6/1/2019 (Insured: CIFG)

   A+/NR      1,300,000         1,438,320   

St. Tammany Parish, 5.00% due 6/1/2020 (Insured: CIFG)

   A+/NR      1,000,000         1,099,220   

Terrebonne Parish Hospital Service District 1, 5.00% due 4/1/2028 (General Medical Center)

   A+/A2      1,500,000         1,629,060   

MAINE — 0.05%

        

Town of Falmouth GO, 2.00% due 11/15/2013 (Elementary School Project)

   AA+/Aa1      540,000         545,913   

MARYLAND — 0.05%

        

Mayor and City Council of Baltimore GO, 3.00% due 10/15/2013 (City Public Capital Improvement Projects; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa2      250,000         253,868   

Mayor and City Council of Baltimore GO, 4.00% due 10/15/2013 (City Public Capital Improvement Projects)

   AA-/Aa2      250,000         255,235   

MASSACHUSETTS — 1.22%

        

Commonwealth of Massachusetts GO, 4.00% due 6/1/2015 (Commonwealth Capital Investment Plan)

   AA+/Aa1      525,000         566,601   

Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, 5.50% due 1/1/2022 (Student Loan Review)

   AA/NR      1,130,000         1,318,134   

Massachusetts School Building Authority, 5.00% due 8/15/2030 pre-refunded 8/15/2015 (SMART Fund; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa1      10,000,000         11,100,100   

 

18    Certified Semi-Annual Report


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

MICHIGAN — 4.42%

        

City of Detroit, 5.00% due 7/1/2015 (Water Supply System; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2    $ 1,260,000       $ 1,350,405   

City of Detroit, 4.00% due 7/1/2016 (Water Supply System; Insured: FGIC)

   AA+/Aa1      855,000         917,620   

City of Detroit, 4.25% due 7/1/2016 (Water Supply System; Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/Baa2      1,100,000         1,189,254   

City of Detroit, 5.25% due 7/1/2020 (Sewage Disposal System; Insured: Natl-Re)

   A+/Baa2      3,000,000         3,315,210   

City of Troy Michigan GO, 5.00% due 10/1/2016

   AAA/NR      1,060,000         1,200,005   

Detroit City School District GO, 5.25% due 5/1/2026 (School Building & Site Improvement; Insured: AGM/Q-SBLF)

   AA-/Aa2      3,150,000         3,615,097   

Detroit City School District GO, 5.25% due 5/1/2027 (School Building & Site Improvement; Insured: AGM/Q-SBLF)

   AA-/Aa2      1,000,000         1,157,400   

Fraser Public School District GO, 5.00% due 5/1/2018 (School Buildings and Sites; Insured: AGM/Q-SBLF)

   AA-/Aa2      910,000         992,182   

Kalamazoo Hospital Finance Authority, 6.25% due 6/1/2014 (Borgess Medical Center; Insured: FGIC) (ETM)

   AA+/Aaa      650,000         693,751   

Kalamazoo Hospital Finance Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2019 (Bronson Hospital; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      2,000,000         2,320,360   

Kalamazoo Hospital Finance Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2022 (Bronson Hospital; Insured: AGM)

   NR/A2      2,470,000         2,887,109   

Kalamazoo Hospital Finance Authority, 5.25% due 5/15/2026 (Bronson Hospital)

   NR/A2      1,285,000         1,460,891   

L’Anse Creuse Public Schools GO, 5.00% due 5/1/2014 (Macomb County School District Building & Site; Insured: AGM/Q-SBLF)

   AA/Aa2      500,000         524,730   

Michigan Finance Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2026 (Government Loan Program)

   A+/NR      1,580,000         1,778,464   

Michigan Public Educational Facilities Authority, 5.50% due 9/1/2022 (Black River School)

   NR/NR      1,110,000         1,110,977   

Michigan Public School Academy, 8.00% due 8/1/2035 (Will Carleton Charter School)

   NR/NR      975,000         1,046,965   

Michigan State Building Authority, 5.25% due 10/15/2017 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa3      2,450,000         2,513,994   

Michigan State Building Authority, 0% due 10/15/2025 (Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   A+/Aa3      6,000,000         3,498,660   

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2024 (Sparrow Health System)

   A+/A1      2,140,000         2,338,014   

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, 5.00% due 7/15/2025 (Oakwood Health System)

   A/A2      3,000,000         3,232,440   

Michigan Strategic Fund, 5.25% due 10/15/2023 (Michigan House of Representatives Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A1      1,000,000         1,132,360   

Royal Oak Hospital Finance Authority, 5.25% due 8/1/2016 (William Beaumont Hospital)

   A/A1      2,000,000         2,237,600   

Royal Oak Hospital Finance Authority, 8.00% due 9/1/2029 (William Beaumont Hospital)

   A/A1      2,540,000         3,190,215   

South Lyon Community Schools GO, 4.00% due 5/1/2019 (Oakland, Washtenaw, Livingston Counties School District Building & Site; Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   A+/Aa2      450,000         487,224   

State of Michigan Trunk Line Fund, 5.50% due 11/1/2020 (Insured: AGM)

   AA+/Aa2      1,500,000         1,904,085   

Warren Consolidated Schools District GO, 4.00% due 5/1/2018 (School Buildings and Sites; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa2      750,000         812,520   

MINNESOTA — 1.59%

        

City of St. Cloud, 5.00% due 5/1/2014 (Centracare Health System)

   NR/A1      835,000         877,118   

Clay County GO, 3.00% due 4/1/2014 (Construction of County State-Aid Road Improvements)

   AA/NR      725,000         745,510   

Housing & Redevelopment Authority of the City of St. Paul, 5.25% due 5/15/2020 (HealthPartners Health System)

   A-/A3      1,965,000         2,149,435   

Housing & Redevelopment Authority of the City of St. Paul & the City of Minneapolis, 6.00%due 12/1/2018 (HealthPartners Health System)

   A-/A3      1,000,000         1,035,840   

Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission, 5.00% due 1/1/2023 (Airport, Marina & Port Improvements; Insured: AMBAC) (AMT)

   AA+/Aa1      3,885,000         4,142,420   

Minnesota Agriculture & Economic Development Board, 5.50% due 2/15/2025 (Essential Healthcare; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      2,500,000         2,920,550   

State of Minnesota GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2015 (Public Facility Capital Projects)

   AA+/Aa1      4,500,000         4,985,865   

MISSISSIPPI — 0.89%

        

Medical Center Educational Building Corp., 4.00% due 6/1/2014 (University of Mississippi Medical Center)

   AA-/Aa2      1,240,000         1,288,893   

 

Certified Semi-Annual Report    19


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

Mississippi Development Bank, 5.00% due 3/1/2018 (Municipal Energy Agency Power Supply; Insured: Syncora)

   NR/Baa1    $ 1,920,000       $ 2,079,974   

Mississippi Development Bank, 5.00% due 7/1/2022 (Canton Public Improvement)

   NR/NR      1,935,000         2,131,925   

Mississippi Development Bank, 5.25% due 8/1/2027 (Department of Corrections)

   AA-/NR      3,415,000         3,897,984   

MISSOURI — 2.15%

        

Kansas City Metropolitan Community Colleges Building Corp., 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (Junior College District; Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   NR/Aa2      1,000,000         1,132,070   

Missouri Development Finance Board, 5.00% due 4/1/2019 (Eastland Center)

   A-/NR      1,000,000         1,098,790   

Missouri Development Finance Board, 5.00% due 4/1/2021 (Eastland Center)

   A-/NR      2,000,000         2,158,640   

Missouri Development Finance Board, 5.125% due 4/1/2022 (Eastland Center)

   A-/NR      2,000,000         2,188,000   

Missouri Development Finance Board, 0.14% due 12/1/2033 put 4/1/2013 (Nelson Gallery Foundation; SPA: JPMorgan Chase Bank) (daily demand notes)

   AAA/Aaa      5,185,000         5,185,000   

Missouri Health and Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2019 (Webster University)

   NR/A2      2,235,000         2,615,978   

Missouri Health and Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2021 (Webster University)

   NR/A2      2,520,000         3,010,569   

Tax Increment Financing Commission of Kansas City, 5.25% due 3/1/2018 (Maincor Project-Public Improvements)

   NR/NR      925,000         971,555   

Tax Increment Financing Commission of Kansas City, 5.00% due 5/1/2022 (Union Hill Redevelopment Project)

   NR/NR      4,140,000         4,384,136   

NEVADA — 1.22%

        

Carson City, 5.00% due 9/1/2027 (Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center)

   BBB+/NR      2,450,000         2,723,469   

Washoe County GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2026 (Reno Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority)

   AA/Aa2      5,000,000         5,724,500   

Washoe County GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2029 (Reno Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority)

   AA/Aa2      2,000,000         2,248,540   

Washoe County GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2032 (Reno Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority)

   AA/Aa2      2,000,000         2,214,960   

NEW HAMPSHIRE — 1.34%

        

Manchester Housing & Redevelopment Authority, 0% due 1/1/2016 (Insured: Radian/ACA)

   NR/Caa1      4,990,000         4,123,037   

New Hampshire Business Finance Authority PCR, 5.375% due 5/1/2014 (Central Maine Power Co.)

   BBB+/Baa1      3,920,000         4,095,185   

New Hampshire Health & Education Facilities Authority, 5.25% due 10/1/2023 (Southern New Hampshire Medical Center)

   A-/NR      1,000,000         1,096,780   

State of New Hampshire, 5.00% due 2/1/2022 (Turnpike System)

   A+/A1      2,250,000         2,759,513   

State of New Hampshire, 5.00% due 2/1/2024 (Turnpike System)

   A+/A1      1,755,000         2,105,070   

NEW JERSEY — 2.09%

        

Burlington County Bridge Commission, 2.00% due 12/1/2013 (Governmental Loan Programs)

   AA/Aa2      660,000         667,616   

Burlington County Bridge Commission, 4.00% due 12/1/2017 (Governmental Loan Programs)

   AA/Aa2      850,000         968,261   

Essex County Improvement Authority, 5.50% due 10/1/2024 (County Correctional Facilities & State Court Facilities; Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/Aa2      2,500,000         3,191,900   

Garden State Preservation Trust, 6.375% due 11/1/2013 (Open Space and Farmland Preservation Program; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AAA/Aa3      300,000         310,938   

New Jersey EDA, 5.50% due 9/1/2026 (School Facilities Construction; Insured: AMBAC)

   A+/A1      2,000,000         2,557,580   

New Jersey Water Supply Authority, 5.00% due 8/1/2019 (Manasquan Reservoir Water Supply System; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA/Aa3      635,000         696,633   

Passaic Valley Sewage Commissioners GO, 5.75% due 12/1/2022

   NR/A2      3,000,000         3,713,820   

State of New Jersey, 2.50% due 6/27/2013 (Cash Flow Management)

   SP-1/Mig2      10,000,000         10,056,600   

NEW MEXICO — 0.83%

        

City of Farmington PCR, 4.70% due 9/1/2024 (Arizona Public Service Co.)

   BBB+/Baa1      3,000,000         3,326,700   

Las Cruces State Shared GRT, 5.00% due 6/1/2030

   NR/Aa3      2,040,000         2,291,736   

Rio Rancho Public School District No. 94, 5.00% due 8/1/2015 (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa1      1,715,000         1,891,542   

 

20    Certified Semi-Annual Report


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

Rio Rancho Public School District No. 94 GO, 4.00% due 8/1/2014 (Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa1    $ 1,205,000       $ 1,264,611   

NEW YORK — 3.70%

        

City of New York GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2019 (Capital Projects; Insured: Natl-Re/IBC)

   AA/Aa2      605,000         668,192   

City of New York GO, 0.49% due 8/1/2021 (Capital Projects)

   AA/Aa2      2,700,000         2,700,864   

County of Cayuga GO, 1.00% due 4/26/2013 (Telecommunications Improvements)

   NR/NR      2,500,000         2,501,325   

Erie County IDA, 5.00% due 5/1/2019 (Buffalo City School District)

   AA-/Aa3      3,000,000         3,609,240   

Ilion Central School District, 1.25% due 1/30/2014 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Mig1      5,000,000         5,037,350   

Lake Placid Central School District GO, 5.00% due 6/15/2017 (Elementary, Middle/High School Projects; Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/A1      505,000         579,977   

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 4.00% due 8/1/2014 (City Capital Projects)

   AAA/Aa1      3,340,000         3,510,340   

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 0.17% due 8/1/2031 put 4/1/2013 (City Capital Projects; SPA: Landesbank Hessen-Thuringen) (daily demand notes)

   AAA/Aaa      1,700,000         1,700,000   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.625% due 7/1/2016 (City University System)

   AA-/Aa3      995,000         1,107,485   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (Bishop Henry B. Hucles Nursing Home; Insured: SONYMA)

   NR/Aa1      850,000         956,675   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.25% due 5/15/2021 (State University Educational Facilities)

   AA-/Aa3      500,000         613,100   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2023 (Miriam Osborn Memorial Home Assoc.)

   NR/NR      2,180,000         2,430,286   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 12/15/2027 (State Educational & Medical Facilities)

   AAA/NR      10,000,000         11,934,400   

United Nations Development Corp., 5.00% due 7/1/2025

   NR/A1      1,700,000         1,906,516   

NORTH DAKOTA — 0.23%

        

County of Ward Health Care Facilities, 5.125% due 7/1/2021 (Trinity Health System)

   BBB-/NR      1,000,000         1,056,210   

North Dakota Building Authority, 4.25% due 12/1/2015 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA/Aa2      1,305,000         1,436,257   

OHIO — 4.70%

        

Akron, Bath Copley Joint Township Hospital District, 5.00% due 11/15/2024 (Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron)

   NR/A1      1,000,000         1,135,230   

City of Cleveland GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2016 (Various Municipal Capital Improvements)

   AA/A1      1,000,000         1,146,110   

City of Cleveland GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2024 (Various Municipal Capital Improvements)

   AA/A1      1,000,000         1,180,180   

City of Cleveland GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2026 (Various Municipal Capital Improvements)

   AA/A1      1,230,000         1,418,670   

City of Hamilton, 5.25% due 10/1/2017 (Wastewater System; Insured: AGM)

   NR/A1      1,500,000         1,669,410   

Cleveland Cuyahoga County Port Authority, 6.25% due 5/15/2016 (LOC: FifthThird Bank)

   BBB+/NR      785,000         786,962   

Cleveland Cuyahoga County Port Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2021 (Cleveland Museum of Art)

   AA+/NR      1,330,000         1,602,051   

Cleveland Municipal School District GO, 5.25% due 12/1/2019 pre-refunded 6/1/2014 (Educational Facilities Improvements; Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA/Aa2      1,045,000         1,106,300   

Cleveland Municipal School District GO, 5.25% due 12/1/2023 pre-refunded 6/1/2014 (Educational Facilities Improvements; Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA/Aa2      1,000,000         1,058,660   

County of Allen Hospital Facilities, 5.00% due 5/1/2025 (Catholic Health Partners-Mercy Health West Facility)

   AA-/A1      4,470,000         5,189,759   

County of Allen Hospital Facilities, 5.00% due 5/1/2026 (Catholic Health Partners-Mercy Health West Facility)

   AA-/A1      3,855,000         4,428,046   

County of Hamilton, 5.00% due 12/1/2015 (Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA+/Aa2      350,000         361,162   

Deerfield Township, 5.00% due 12/1/2016

   NR/A1      1,035,000         1,158,082   

Deerfield Township, 5.00% due 12/1/2025

   NR/A1      1,000,000         1,058,810   

Lucas County Health Care Facility, 5.00% due 8/15/2021 (Sunset Retirement Community)

   NR/NR      1,000,000         1,134,350   

Lucas County Health Care Facility, 5.125% due 8/15/2025 (Sunset Retirement Community)

   NR/NR      1,250,000         1,360,200   

 

Certified Semi-Annual Report    21


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

Ohio State Air Quality Development Authority, 5.70% due 8/1/2020 (FirstEnergy Nuclear Generation Corp.)

   BBB-/Baa3    $ 3,000,000       $ 3,575,820   

Ohio State Air Quality Development Authority, 5.10% due 11/1/2042 put 5/1/2013 (Columbus Southern Power; Insured: Natl-Re) (AMT)

   BBB/Baa1      3,000,000         3,012,810   

Ohio State Water Development Authority PCR, 5.875% due 6/1/2033 put 6/1/2016 (FirstEnergy Nuclear Generation Corp.)

   BBB-/Baa2      1,000,000         1,119,580   

Ohio State Water Development Authority PCR, 3.375% due 7/1/2033 put 7/1/2015 (FirstEnergy Nuclear Generation Corp.)

   BBB-/Baa3      3,000,000         3,095,280   

State of Ohio GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2015 (Educational Facilities Projects)

   AA+/Aa1      10,775,000         11,933,528   

State of Ohio Higher Educational Facility Commission, 5.05% due 7/1/2037 put 7/1/2016 (Kenyon College)

   A+/A1      1,200,000         1,330,500   

OKLAHOMA — 0.77%

        

Oklahoma City Municipal Water and Sewer, 0% due 7/1/2013 (Insured: AMBAC)

   NR/NR      1,485,000         1,483,129   

Oklahoma State Industries Authority, 5.50% due 7/1/2023 (Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation)

   NR/A1      3,730,000         4,251,380   

Oklahoma State Power Authority, 5.00% due 1/1/2018 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      1,000,000         1,178,780   

Tulsa County Industrial Authority, 5.00% due 12/15/2024 (St. Francis Health System, Inc.)

   AA+/Aa2      1,130,000         1,292,810   

OREGON — 0.03%

        

Oregon State Department of Administrative Services COP, 4.00% due 5/1/2014 (Correctional Facilities Improvements; Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   AA/Aa2      320,000         333,098   

PENNSYLVANIA — 3.18%

        

Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2019 (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center)

   A+/Aa3      2,500,000         3,005,100   

Allegheny County IDA, 5.90% due 8/15/2026 (Propel Charter School-McKeesport)

   BBB-/NR      1,145,000         1,217,318   

Allegheny County IDA, 6.375% due 8/15/2035 (Propel Charter School-McKeesport)

   BBB-/NR      1,130,000         1,225,926   

Bradford County IDA, 5.20% due 12/1/2019 (International Paper Company)

   BBB/Baa3      2,620,000         2,837,250   

Chartiers Valley Industrial & Community Development Authority, 5.75% due 12/1/2022 (Asbury Health Center)

   NR/NR      900,000         944,955   

County of Lehigh GO, 5.00% due 11/15/2016

   NR/Aa1      5,725,000         6,610,371   

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, 4.625% due 12/1/2018 (Colver Project; Insured: AMBAC) (AMT)

   BBB-/Ba1      6,570,000         6,694,567   

Pennsylvania Higher Education Facilities Authority, 0% due 7/1/2020 (Insured: AMBAC)

   NR/NR      2,032,839         1,193,907   

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, 0% due 12/1/2030 (PennDOT-Mass Transit Agencies)

   A-/A3      4,000,000         3,856,400   

School District of Philadelphia GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2018 (School Reform Commission) (State Aid Withholding)

   A+/Aa3      5,250,000         6,137,303   

RHODE ISLAND — 0.99%

        

Rhode Island Health & Education Building Corp., 5.25% due 7/1/2015 (Memorial Hospital; LOC: Fleet Bank)

   NR/NR      1,325,000         1,338,912   

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations GO, 4.00% due 10/15/2023 (Consolidated Capital Development Loan)

   AA/Aa2      800,000         908,704   

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations GO, 4.00% due 10/15/2024 (Consolidated Capital Development Loan)

   AA/Aa2      3,450,000         3,857,238   

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations GO, 4.00% due 10/15/2025 (Consolidated Capital Development Loan)

   AA/Aa2      3,985,000         4,400,038   

SOUTH CAROLINA — 2.20%

        

Greenwood Fifty School Facilities, Inc., 5.00% due 12/1/2025 (School District No. 50 Project; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A1      2,400,000         2,762,592   

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

Lexington County Health Services District, Inc., 5.75% due 11/1/2028 pre-refunded 11/1/2013 (Lexington Medical Center)

   AA-/A1    $ 525,000       $ 542,273   

Lexington One School Facilities Corp., 5.00% due 12/1/2019 (School District No. 1 Project)

   NR/Aa3      1,000,000         1,131,570   

Lexington One School Facilities Corp., 5.25% due 12/1/2021 (School District No. 1 Project)

   NR/Aa3      1,700,000         1,873,434   

Medical University Hospital Authority, 5.25% due 8/15/2022 pre-refunded 8/15/2014 (Healthcare Facilities Capital Project; Insured: Natl-Re/FHA)

   NR/Baa2      300,000         319,809   

Medical University Hospital Authority, 5.25% due 8/15/2023 pre-refunded 8/15/2014 (Healthcare Facilities Capital Project; Insured: Natl-Re/FHA)

   NR/Baa2      1,550,000         1,652,346   

Medical University Hospital Authority, 5.25% due 2/15/2024 pre-refunded 8/15/2014 (Healthcare Facilities Capital Project; Insured: Natl-Re/FHA)

   NR/Baa2      725,000         772,872   

Medical University Hospital Authority, 4.85% due 2/15/2026 pre-refunded 8/15/2014 (Healthcare Facilities Capital Project; Insured: Natl-Re/FHA)

   NR/Baa2      300,000         318,159   

Medical University Hospital Authority, 5.25% due 2/15/2027 pre-refunded 8/15/2014 (Healthcare Facilities Capital Project; Insured: Natl-Re/FHA)

   NR/Baa2      250,000         266,508   

Scago Educational Facilities Corp., 5.00% due 12/1/2017 (Colleton School District; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A3      1,000,000         1,137,790   

Scago Educational Facilities Corp., 5.00% due 4/1/2019 (Spartanburg School District; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa3      2,740,000         3,018,000   

Scago Educational Facilities Corp., 5.00% due 4/1/2021 (Spartanburg School District; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000         1,099,360   

Securing Assets For Education, 5.00% due 12/1/2019 (School District of Berkeley County Project)

   A/Aa3      2,000,000         2,294,180   

South Carolina Housing Finance & Development Authority, 5.875% due 7/1/2022 (AMT)

   NR/Aa1      1,795,000         1,957,663   

South Carolina Housing Finance & Development Authority, 5.30% due 7/1/2023 (AMT)

   NR/Aa1      895,000         944,028   

Sumter Two School Facilities, Inc., 5.00% due 12/1/2021 (School District No. 2 Project; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A3      2,855,000         3,201,597   

SOUTH DAKOTA — 0.33%

        

South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2023 (Avera Health)

   A+/A1      1,375,000         1,585,100   

South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2024 (Sanford Health)

   A+/A1      1,700,000         1,906,040   

TENNESSEE — 1.14%

        

Clarksville Natural Gas Acquisition Corp., 5.00% due 12/15/2014

   NR/Baa2      1,000,000         1,071,440   

Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., 5.00% due 2/1/2023

   BB/Baa3      2,500,000         2,826,800   

Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., 5.25% due 9/1/2023

   A-/Baa2      7,000,000         8,162,280   

TEXAS — 8.60%

        

Austin Community College District, 5.50% due 8/1/2023 (Round Rock Campus)

   AA/Aa2      2,180,000         2,612,708   

Bexar County Health Facilities Development Corp., 5.00% due 7/1/2027 (Army Retirement Residence)

   BBB/NR      1,915,000         2,009,065   

Bexar Metropolitan Water District, 5.00% due 5/1/2021 (Waterworks System; Insured: Syncora)

   A/A1      1,300,000         1,493,284   

Bexar Metropolitan Water District, 5.00% due 5/1/2022 (Waterworks System; Insured: Syncora)

   A/A1      2,300,000         2,641,964   

City of Arlington GO, 5.00% due 8/15/2019 (Insured: AGM)

   AA+/Aa1      600,000         663,510   

City of Bryan, 3.00% due 7/1/2013 (Electric System)

   A+/A1      1,000,000         1,006,940   

City of Cedar Park GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2016 pre-refunded 2/15/2014 (Recreational Facility Improvements; Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/Aa2      75,000         78,142   

City of Cedar Park GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2016 (Recreational Facility Improvements; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA/Aa2      560,000         582,725   

City of Cedar Park GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2016 pre-refunded 2/15/2014 (Recreational Facility Improvements; Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/Aa2      365,000         380,356   

City of Dallas, 5.00% due 10/1/2031 pre-refunded 10/1/2015 (Waterworks & Sewer System; Insured: AGM)

   AAA/Aa1      4,710,000         5,247,081   

City of Galveston, 5.00% due 9/1/2021 (Galveston Island Convention Center; Insured: AGM)

   NR/A2      545,000         639,912   

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund   

March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

City of Galveston, 5.00% due 9/1/2024 (Galveston Island Convention Center; Insured: AGM)

   NR/A2    $ 1,115,000       $ 1,295,585   

City of Houston, 5.00% due 9/1/2013

   A-/A2      1,500,000         1,530,390   

City of Houston, 5.00% due 9/1/2013

   A-/A2      1,400,000         1,428,364   

City of Laredo, 5.00% due 3/15/2018 (Sports Venue Improvements; Insured: AMBAC)

   A+/A1      2,040,000         2,168,989   

City of Laredo GO, 5.00% due 8/15/2017 (Waterworks and Sewer System Projects; Insured: AMBAC)

   AA/Aa2      500,000         550,665   

City of Pharr Higher Education Finance Authority, 5.75% due 8/15/2024 (IDEA Public Schools)

   BBB/NR      5,050,000         5,627,265   

City of San Antonio Passenger Facility, 5.00% due 7/1/2024 (Airport System Improvements) (AMT)

   A-/A2      2,065,000         2,365,168   

City of San Antonio Passenger Facility, 5.00% due 7/1/2025 (Airport System Improvements) (AMT)

   A-/A2      1,160,000         1,316,159   

Dallas County Utilities & Reclamation District, 5.15% due 2/15/2022 (Insured: AMBAC)

   BBB+/A3      3,000,000         3,349,290   

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, 5.00% due 11/1/2015

   A+/A2      1,000,000         1,109,010   

Eagle Mountain & Saginaw Texas ISD GO, 2.50% due 8/1/2050 put 8/1/2014 (School Improvements; Guaranty: PSF)

   AAA/NR      1,000,000         1,028,710   

Grapevine-Colleyville ISD GO, 5.25% due 8/15/2023 (Educational Facility Acquisition and Improvement Projects; Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   AA/Aa2      565,000         626,715   

Harris County Hospital District, 5.00% due 2/15/2015 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   A/A2      2,075,000         2,220,146   

Houston Airport System, 5.00% due 7/1/2014

   A/NR      1,000,000         1,057,480   

Houston Higher Education Finance Corp., 6.50% due 5/15/2031 (Cosmos Foundation, Inc.)

   BBB/NR      700,000         867,587   

Houston ISD GO, 1.00% due 6/1/2035 put 6/1/2014 (Harris County Educational Facilities; Guaranty: PSF)

   AAA/Aaa      2,000,000         2,010,680   

Kimble County Hospital District GO, 5.00% due 8/15/2017

   NR/NR      510,000         579,523   

Kimble County Hospital District GO, 5.00% due 8/15/2018

   NR/NR      525,000         605,388   

La Vernia Higher Education Finance Corp., 5.75% due 8/15/2024 (Kipp, Inc.)

   BBB/NR      3,000,000         3,373,740   

Mission Economic Development Corp., 6.00% due 8/1/2020 put 8/1/2013 (Waste Management, Inc. Project) (AMT)

   BBB/NR      3,250,000         3,302,325   

North Texas Tollway Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2017 (DOT-President George Bush Turnpike Western Extension)

   AA/NR      450,000         527,144   

Northside ISD GO, 1.75% due 6/1/2037 put 6/1/2013 (Educational Facilities Improvements; Guaranty: PSF)

   AAA/NR      4,125,000         4,135,807   

Round Rock Transportation System Development Corp., 3.00% due 8/15/2013

   AA/NR      500,000         505,060   

San Juan Higher Education Finance Authority, 5.75% due 8/15/2024 (IDEA Public Schools)

   BBB/NR      1,590,000         1,796,573   

Socorro ISD GO, 5.25% due 8/15/2014 (Educational Facility Projects; Guaranty: PSF)

   AAA/NR      1,100,000         1,175,955   

Stafford Economic Development Corp., 6.00% due 9/1/2017 (Convention Center-Performing Arts Center Theater Complex; Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   A+/A1      1,775,000         2,003,425   

State of Texas, 2.50% due 8/30/2013 (General Revenue Fund Cash Management)

   SP-1+/Mig1      15,000,000         15,147,450   

Texas City Industrial Development Corp., 7.375% due 10/1/2020 (BP Pipelines N.A., Inc.)

   A/A2      2,450,000         3,374,557   

Texas Public Finance Authority, 5.00% due 8/15/2023 (IDEA Public Schools; Insured: ACA)

   BBB/NR      3,000,000         3,189,960   

Texas Public Finance Authority Charter School Finance Corp., 6.00% due 2/15/2030 (Cosmos Foundation, Inc.)

   BBB/NR      1,750,000         2,042,163   

Texas Public Finance Authority Charter School Finance Corp., 5.00% due 8/15/2030 (IDEA Public Schools; Insured: ACA)

   BBB/NR      2,000,000         2,112,460   

Uptown Development Authority, 5.50% due 9/1/2029 (Infrastructure Improvements)

   BBB/NR      1,250,000         1,391,175   

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — 0.55%

        

Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, 6.625% due 10/1/2029

   NR/Baa3      5,000,000         5,818,650   

UTAH — 0.38%

        

City of Herriman, 5.75% due 11/1/2027 (Towne Center Assessment Area)

   A/NR      1,000,000         1,131,470   

Local Building Authority of Salt Lake Valley Fire Service Area, 5.25% due 4/1/2020

   NR/Aa2      1,250,000         1,459,437   

Murray City, 0.14% due 5/15/2037 put 4/1/2013 (IHC Health Services, Inc.; SPA: JPMorgan Chase Bank) (daily demand notes)

   AA+/Aa1      1,405,000         1,405,000   

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

VIRGINIA — 1.07%

        

County of Hanover IDA, 6.00% due 10/1/2021 (FirstHealth Richmond Memorial Hospital) (ETM)

   NR/NR    $ 795,000       $ 860,937   

Fairfax County GO, 4.00% due 10/1/2015 (Public Facilities and Improvements) (State Aid Withholding)

   AAA/Aaa      3,050,000         3,326,574   

Pittsylvania County GO, 3.00% due 7/15/2017 (Educational Capital Projects) (State Aid Withholding)

   A+/Aa3      280,000         284,659   

Virginia Housing Development Authority GO, 4.85% due 4/1/2019 (Multi-Family Housing Development) (AMT)

   AAA/Aaa      3,100,000         3,417,564   

Virginia Housing Development Authority GO, 4.85% due 10/1/2019 (Multi-Family Housing Development) (AMT)

   AAA/Aaa      3,100,000         3,416,789   

WASHINGTON — 2.14%

        

City of Seattle, 5.00% due 2/1/2019 (Light and Power Improvements)

   AA-/Aa2      3,000,000         3,631,050   

Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 1 GO, 5.125% due 12/1/2015 (Skagit Valley Hospital; Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/A1      1,900,000         2,105,903   

Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 1 GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2025 (Skagit Regional Health)

   NR/A1      4,860,000         5,671,669   

Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 1 GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2028 (Skagit Regional Health)

   NR/A1      3,000,000         3,424,680   

State of Washington COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2014 (Higher Education Capital Projects)

   NR/Aa2      1,905,000         2,018,481   

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, 5.25% due 8/15/2024 (Multicare Systems; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A1      1,000,000         1,128,110   

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, 6.25% due 8/1/2028 (Highline Medical Centers; Insured: FHA 242)

   AA-/NR      3,985,000         4,758,767   

WEST VIRGINIA — 0.16%

        

West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, 5.00% due 6/1/2020 (United Hospital Center; Insured: AMBAC)

   A+/A2      1,530,000         1,675,182   

WISCONSIN — 1.94%

        

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2021 (Agnesian Health Care, Inc.)

   A-/A3      2,170,000         2,527,985   

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 8/15/2023 (ProHealth Care, Inc.)

   A+/A1      1,980,000         2,309,927   

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 8/15/2024 (ProHealth Care, Inc.)

   A+/A1      2,460,000         2,841,620   

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.50% due 7/1/2025 (Agnesian Health Care, Inc.)

   A-/A3      5,000,000         5,781,400   

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 8/15/2025 (ProHealth Care, Inc.)

   A+/A1      3,180,000         3,632,387   

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 8/15/2026 (ProHealth Care, Inc.)

   A+/A1      3,055,000         3,464,736   
        

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 96.35% (Cost $958,550,965)

         $ 1,021,357,563   

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 3.65%

           38,638,931   
        

 

 

 

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

         $ 1,059,996,494   
        

 

 

 

Footnote Legend

 

Credit ratings are unaudited. Rating changes may have occurred subsequent to the reporting period end. Bonds issued with a maturity of one year or less are assigned Moody’s ratings from MIG-1 to MIG-4 and Standard and Poor’s ratings from SP-1+ to SP-3 with MIG-1 and SP-1+ being the strongest ratings.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Portfolio Abbreviations

To simplify the listings of securities, abbreviations are used per the table below:

 

ACA    Insured by American Capital Access
AGM    Insured by Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
AMBAC    Insured by American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp.
AMT    Alternative Minimum Tax
CIFG    Insured by CIFG Assurance North America Inc.
COP    Certificates of Participation
EDA    Economic Development Authority
ETM    Escrowed to Maturity
FGIC    Insured by Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.
FHA    Insured by Federal Housing Administration
GNMA    Insured by Government National Mortgage Association
GO    General Obligation
GRT    Gross Receipts Tax
HFA    Health Facilities Authority
HFFA    Health Facilities Financing Authority
IBC    Insured Bond Certificate
IDA    Industrial Development Authority
ISD    Independent School District
LOC    Letter of Credit
Mtg    Mortgage
Natl-Re    Insured by National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.
PCR    Pollution Control Revenue Bond
PSF    Guaranteed by Permanent School Fund
Q-SBLF    Qualified School Bond Loan Fund
Radian    Insured by Radian Asset Assurance
SONYMA    State of New York Mortgage Authority
SPA    Stand-by Purchase Agreement
Syncora    Insured by Syncora Guarantee Inc.
USD    Unified School District

See notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES   
    Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

ASSETS

  

Investments at value (cost $958,550,965) (Note 2)

   $ 1,021,357,563   

Cash

     26,221,988   

Receivable for investments sold

     201,391   

Receivable for fund shares sold

     3,282,447   

Interest receivable

     12,182,885   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     62,608   
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     1,063,308,882   
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

  

Payable for fund shares redeemed

     2,075,597   

Payable to investment advisor and other affiliates (Note 3)

     699,784   

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     102,917   

Dividends payable

     434,090   
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     3,312,388   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 1,059,996,494   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

  

Distribution in excess of net investment income

   $ (3,781

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     62,806,598   

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     320,356   

Net capital paid in on shares of beneficial interest

     996,873,321   
  

 

 

 
   $ 1,059,996,494   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE:

  

Class A Shares:

  

Net asset value and redemption price per share ($475,528,483 applicable to 33,437,593 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 14.22   

Maximum sales charge, 2.00% of offering price

     0.29   
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share

   $ 14.51   
  

 

 

 

Class C Shares:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share* ($178,680,236 applicable to 12,548,102 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 14.24   
  

 

 

 

Class I Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($405,787,775 applicable to 28,570,720 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 14.20   
  

 

 

 

 

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

See notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS   
    Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund    Six Months Ended March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

INVESTMENT INCOME

Interest income (net of premium amortized of $3,699,320)

   $ 17,452,590   
  

 

 

 

EXPENSES

  

Investment advisory fees (Note 3)

     2,451,568   

Administration fees (Note 3)

  

Class A Shares

     292,666   

Class C Shares

     110,105   

Class I Shares

     98,601   

Distribution and service fees (Note 3)

  

Class A Shares

     585,333   

Class C Shares

     533,531   

Transfer agent fees

  

Class A Shares

     68,130   

Class C Shares

     35,751   

Class I Shares

     63,166   

Registration and filing fees

  

Class A Shares

     16,690   

Class C Shares

     15,894   

Class I Shares

     21,287   

Custodian fees (Note 3)

     78,537   

Professional fees

     24,656   

Accounting fees

     15,715   

Trustee fees

     18,200   

Other expenses

     47,624   
  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     4,477,454   

Less:

  

Expenses reimbursed by investment advisor (Note 3)

     (52,185

Fees paid indirectly (Note 3)

     (11,582
  

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     4,413,687   
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     13,038,903   
  

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     2,141,464   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (2,358,150
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Loss

     (216,686
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ 12,822,217   
  

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

    Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2013*
    Year Ended
September 30, 2012
 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM

    

OPERATIONS

    

Net investment income

   $ 13,038,903      $ 25,277,295   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     2,141,464        2,323,034   

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (2,358,150     35,830,543   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     12,822,217        63,430,872   

DIVIDENDS TO SHAREHOLDERS:

    

From net investment income

    

Class A Shares

     (5,721,777     (12,120,165

Class C Shares

     (1,871,770     (3,778,248

Class I Shares

     (5,445,356     (9,378,882

FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 4)

    

Class A Shares

     19,049,355        56,002,136   

Class C Shares

     8,642,235        38,025,992   

Class I Shares

     40,480,401        120,086,204   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets

     67,955,305        252,267,909   

NET ASSETS

    

Beginning of Period

     992,041,189        739,773,280   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

   $ 1,059,996,494      $ 992,041,189   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* Unaudited

See notes to financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS   
    Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund (the “Fund”) is a diversified series of Thornburg Investment Trust (the “Trust”). The Trust is organized as a Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated June 3, 1987 and is registered as a diversified, open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Fund is currently one of sixteen separate series of the Trust. Each series is considered to be a separate entity for financial reporting and tax purposes and bears expenses directly attributable to it. The Fund’s primary investment objective is to obtain as high a level of current income exempt from federal individual income taxes as is consistent, in the view of the Fund’s investment advisor, with the preservation of capital. The Fund’s secondary objective is to reduce expected changes in its share price compared to long-term bond portfolios.

The Fund currently offers three classes of shares of beneficial interest outstanding: Class A, Class C, and Institutional Class (“Class I”). Each class of shares of the Fund represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments, except that (i) Class A shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge collected at the time the shares are purchased and bear a service fee, (ii) Class C shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge upon redemption within one year of purchase, and bear both a service fee and a distribution fee, (iii) Class I shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase and may be subject to a service fee, and (iv) the respective classes may have different reinvestment privileges and conversion rights. Additionally, the Fund may allocate among its classes certain expenses, to the extent allowable to specific classes, including transfer agent fees, government registration fees, certain printing and postage costs, and administrative and legal expenses. Currently, class specific expenses of the Fund are limited to service and distribution fees, administration fees, and certain registration and transfer agent expenses.

NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Significant accounting policies of the Trust are as follows:

Valuation Policy and Procedures: The Fund’s Trustees of the Trust (the “Trustees”) have authorized employees of the Fund’s investment advisor, acting as the Valuation and Pricing Committee (the “Committee”), to make certain valuation determinations, subject to oversight and review by the Trustees and the Audit Committee of the Trustees. The Committee and other employees of the Fund’s investment advisor administer and implement the valuation process. The Committee regularly reviews its own fair value decisions, as well as valuations, valuation techniques and services furnished by pricing services, considers circumstances in the markets which may require valuation determinations by the Committee and reviews previous valuation determinations. The Committee also reports on its activities, the performance of the pricing services and other matters to the Trustees and the Audit Committee of the Trustees.

In determining a fair value for a portfolio investment, the Committee seeks to determine the price that the Fund would reasonably expect to receive upon a sale of the investment in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Typically, the fair value process employs standing instructions to use quoted prices in active markets or the use of independent pricing services. Less frequently, the Committee may make a fair value determination using other methods. However, because fair value prices are estimated prices, the determination of fair value for an investment may differ from the value that would be realized by the Fund upon a sale of the investment, and that difference could be material to the Fund’s financial statements. The Committee’s determination of fair value for an investment may also differ from the prices obtained by other persons (including other mutual funds) for the investment.

Valuation of Investments: Debt obligations held by the Fund have a primary over-the-counter market and are valued by an independent pricing service approved by the Trustees. The pricing service ordinarily values debt obligations at quoted bid prices. When quotations are not available, debt obligations held by the Fund are valued at evaluated prices determined by the pricing service using methods which include consideration of yields or prices of debt obligations of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity and rating, and indications as to value from dealers and general market conditions. Short-term obligations having remaining maturities of 60 days or less are ordinarily valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

In any case when a pricing service fails to provide a price for a debt obligation held by the Fund, the Committee determines a fair value for the debt obligation using procedures in accordance with a policy approved by the Trustees, which may include the use

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

of a price obtained from a different independent pricing service. Additionally, in any case where management believes that a price provided by a pricing service for a debt obligation held by the Fund may be unreliable, the Committee decides whether or not to use the pricing service’s valuation or to use an alternative method to determine a fair value for the debt obligation.

Valuation Measurements: The Fund categorizes its investments based upon the inputs used in valuing those investments, according to a three-level hierarchy established by guidance by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”). Categorization of investments using this hierarchy is intended by the FASB to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in valuing an investment based on available market data. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect assumptions about the information market participants would use in valuing an investment. An investment’s level within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level input that is deemed significant to the fair value measurement. The methodologies and relative inputs used to value investments are not necessarily indications of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those investments.

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value measurement of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are generally summarized according to the three-level hierarchy below:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

Level 2: Other direct or indirect significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments in active markets and other observable inputs, such as interest rates, prepayment rates, credit risk, etc.).

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs, (including the Committee’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments), are generally applicable to investments fair valued with single broker quotes and other investments.

Portfolio investments with minimal, if any, market activity are characterized as Level 3 and are valued using significant unobservable inputs, typically including single broker quotes, which may be adjusted or unadjusted, related or comparable investments, last available transactions, and other relevant information. Valuations may also be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity and industry. An income based valuation approach would consider discounted anticipated future cash flows of the investment. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investment. The derived value of a Level 3 investment may not represent the value which is received upon disposition.

The following table displays a summary of the fair value hierarchy measurements of the Fund’s investments as of March 31, 2013. In any instance where valuation inputs from more than one level are used to determine the fair value of a specific investment, the investment is placed in the level of the table based upon the lowest level input that is significant in determining the fair value of the investment:

 

     Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2013  
     Total      Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Assets

           

Investments in Securities Municipal Bonds

   $ 1,021,357,563       $ —         $ 1,021,357,563       $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 1,021,357,563       $ —         $ 1,021,357,563       $ —     

In accordance with the guidance prescribed in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, amending Topic 820 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, it is the policy of the Fund to recognize transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3 and to disclose those transfers due to the underlying event which caused the movement. The Fund recognized no transfers between levels for the six months ended March 31, 2013.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Federal Income Taxes: It is the policy of the Trust to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to “regulated investment companies” and to distribute to shareholders substantially all taxable (if any) and tax exempt income of the Fund. Therefore, no provision for federal income tax is required.

Management reviews each uncertain tax position believed to be material to the preparation of the Fund’s financial statements, to assess if it is more likely than not that the position would be sustained upon examination, based upon the technical merits of the position. As of March 31, 2013, management has not identified any such position for which a liability must be reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The Fund’s tax returns remain subject to examination for three years after filing.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions: The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. To the extent the Fund engages in such transactions, it will do so for the purpose of acquiring portfolio investments consistent with the Fund’s investment objectives and not for the purpose of investment leverage or to speculate on interest rate and/or market changes. At the time the Fund makes a commitment to purchase an investment on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, the Fund will record the transaction and reflect the value in determining its net asset value. When effecting such transactions, assets of an amount sufficient to make payment for the portfolio investments to be purchased will be segregated on the Fund’s records on the trade date. Investments purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis do not earn interest until the settlement date.

Dividends: Net investment income of the Fund is declared daily as a dividend on shares for which the Fund has received payment. Dividends are paid monthly and are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund at net asset value per share at the close of business on the dividend payment date, or at the shareholder’s option, paid in cash. Net realized capital gains, to the extent available, will be distributed at least annually.

General: Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Interest income is accrued as earned. Premiums and discounts on investments purchased are amortized to call dates or maturity dates of the respective investments. Realized gains and losses from the sale of investments are recorded on an identified cost basis. Net investment income (other than class specific expenses) and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative net asset value of outstanding shares (or the value of the dividend-eligible shares, as appropriate) of each class of shares at the beginning of the day (after adjusting for the current capital shares activity of the respective class). Expenses common to all Funds are allocated among the Funds comprising the Trust based upon their relative net asset values or other appropriate allocation methods.

Guarantees and Indemnifications: Under the Trust’s organizational documents (and under a separate agreement with the Trustees), its officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business the Trust enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, based on experience, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual amounts could differ from those estimates.

NOTE 3 – INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement, Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) serves as the investment advisor and performs services to the Fund for which the fees are payable at the end of each month. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, these fees were payable at annual rates ranging from .50 of 1% to .275 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund depending on the Fund’s asset size. The Trust also has entered into administrative services agreements with the Advisor, whereby the Advisor will perform certain administrative services for the shareholders of each class of the Fund’s shares, and for which fees will be payable at an annual rate of up to .125 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Advisor contractually reimbursed certain class specific expenses and administrative fees of $52,185 for Class C shares.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

The Trust has an underwriting agreement with Thornburg Securities Corporation (the “Distributor,” an affiliate of the Advisor), which acts as the distributor of the Fund’s shares. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Distributor has advised the Fund that it earned net commissions aggregating $1,993 from the sale of Class A shares, and collected contingent deferred sales charges aggregating $3,672 from redemptions of Class C shares of the Fund.

Pursuant to a service plan under Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Fund may reimburse to the Advisor an amount not to exceed .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares of the Fund for payments made by the Advisor to securities dealers and other financial institutions to obtain various shareholder and distribution related services. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, there were no 12b-1 service plan fees charged for Class I shares. The Advisor may pay out of its own resources additional expenses for distribution of the Fund’s shares.

The Trust has also adopted a distribution plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1, applicable only to the Fund’s Class C shares, under which the Fund compensates the Distributor for services in promoting the sale of Class C shares of the Fund at an annual rate of up to .35 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares. Total fees incurred by each class of shares of the Fund under their respective Service and Distribution Plans for the six months ended March 31, 2013, are set forth in the Statement of Operations.

The Trust has an agreement with the custodian bank to indirectly pay a portion of the custodian’s fees through credits earned by the Fund’s cash on deposit with the bank. This deposit agreement is an alternative to overnight investments. Custodial fees are adjusted to reflect amounts that would have been paid without this agreement, with a corresponding adjustment reflected as fees paid indirectly in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, fees paid indirectly were $11,582.

Certain officers and Trustees of the Trust are also officers or directors of the Advisor and Distributor. The compensation of independent Trustees is borne by the Trust.

NOTE 4 – SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

At March 31, 2013, there were an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest authorized. Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30, 2012 (Audited)
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class A Shares

        

Shares sold

     3,402,223      $ 48,623,329        7,619,891      $ 106,230,975   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     333,620        4,763,380        644,066        8,991,046   

Shares repurchased

     (2,404,104     (34,337,354     (4,246,912     (59,219,885
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     1,331,739      $ 19,049,355        4,017,045      $ 56,002,136   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class C Shares

        

Shares sold

     1,717,801      $ 24,560,855        3,973,096      $ 55,487,969   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     104,853        1,499,043        195,519        2,733,791   

Shares repurchased

     (1,219,640     (17,417,663     (1,444,650     (20,195,768
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     603,014      $ 8,642,235        2,723,965      $ 38,025,992   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class I Shares

        

Shares sold

     6,915,160      $ 98,592,707        11,479,675      $ 160,071,744   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     255,852        3,647,786        424,006        5,917,617   

Shares repurchased

     (4,333,832     (61,760,092     (3,290,060     (45,903,157
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     2,837,180      $ 40,480,401        8,613,621      $ 120,086,204   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 5 – INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

For the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Fund had purchase and sale transactions of investments (excluding short-term investments) of $241,076,104 and $132,856,811, respectively.

NOTE 6 – INCOME TAXES

At March 31, 2013, information on the tax components of capital was as follows:

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes

   $ 958,550,965   
  

 

 

 

Gross unrealized appreciation on a tax basis

   $ 63,409,802   

Gross unrealized depreciation on a tax basis

     (603,204
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (tax basis)

   $ 62,806,598   
  

 

 

 

At March 31, 2013, the Fund had cumulative tax basis capital losses which may be carried forward to offset future capital gains. To the extent such carryforwards are used, capital gain distributions may be reduced to the extent provided by regulations.

Such capital loss carryforwards expire as follows:

 

2013

   $ 39,577   

2017

     391,762   

2018

     533,767   

2019

     856,003   
  

 

 

 
   $ 1,821,109   
  

 

 

 

OTHER NOTES:

Risks: The Fund’s investments subject it to risks including, but not limited to, credit risk, interest rate risk, management risk, market and economic risk, and liquidity risk. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund.

Subsequent Events: Fund management believes no events have occurred between March 31, 2013 and the date of issuance of the financial statements that require adjustment to or disclosure in the accompanying financial statements.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

    Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

    PER SHARE PERFORMANCE (for a share outstanding throughout the Period)+     RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS     SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  

Unless
Otherwise
Noted,
Periods
are
Fiscal
Years
Ended
Sept. 30,

  Net Asset
Value
Beginning
of Period
    Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
    Net
Realized
&
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
on
Investments
    Total from
Investment
Operations
    Dividends
from Net
Investment
Income
    Dividends
from Net
Realized
Gains
    Total
Dividends
    Net
Asset
Value
End
of
Period
    Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)

(%)
    Expenses,
After
Expense
Reductions
(%)
    Expenses,
After
Expense
Reductions
and
Net of
Custody
Credits
(%)
    Expenses,
Before
Expense
Reductions
(%)
    Total
Return
(%)(a)
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate(%)
    Net
Assets
at End
of
Period
(Thousands)
 

Class A Shares

  

                         

2013(b)(c)

  $ 14.22        0.17        —          0.17        (0.17     —          (0.17   $ 14.22        2.44 (d)      0.92 (d)      0.92 (d)      0.92 (d)      1.22        14.03      $ 475,528   

2012(c)

  $ 13.59        0.40        0.63        1.03        (0.40     —          (0.40   $ 14.22        2.88        0.93        0.93        0.93        7.69        16.94      $ 456,527   

2011(c)

  $ 13.64        0.48        (0.05     0.43        (0.48     —          (0.48   $ 13.59        3.59        0.95        0.95        0.95        3.27        18.33      $ 381,839   

2010(c)

  $ 13.40        0.49        0.24        0.73        (0.49     —          (0.49   $ 13.64        3.68        0.97        0.97        0.97        5.61        9.87      $ 409,844   

2009(c)

  $ 12.47        0.54        0.93        1.47        (0.54     —          (0.54   $ 13.40        4.26        0.98        0.98        0.98        12.12        15.15      $ 337,037   

2008(c)

  $ 13.15        0.52        (0.68     (0.16     (0.52     —          (0.52   $ 12.47        3.95        0.96        0.95        0.96        (1.33     22.00      $ 311,435   

Class C Shares

  

                         

2013(b)

  $ 14.24        0.15        —          0.15        (0.15     —          (0.15   $ 14.24        2.13 (d)      1.24 (d)      1.24 (d)      1.30 (d)      1.06        14.03      $ 178,680   

2012

  $ 13.61        0.36        0.63        0.99        (0.36     —          (0.36   $ 14.24        2.56        1.24        1.24        1.31        7.36        16.94      $ 170,071   

2011

  $ 13.65        0.44        (0.04     0.40        (0.44     —          (0.44   $ 13.61        3.29        1.24        1.24        1.32        3.05        18.33      $ 125,512   

2010

  $ 13.42        0.45        0.24        0.69        (0.46     —          (0.46   $ 13.65        3.39        1.24        1.24        1.73        5.25        9.87      $ 128,449   

2009

  $ 12.48        0.50        0.94        1.44        (0.50     —          (0.50   $ 13.42        3.99        1.24        1.24        1.76        11.90        15.15      $ 80,571   

2008

  $ 13.16        0.48        (0.68     (0.20     (0.48     —          (0.48   $ 12.48        3.67        1.25        1.24        1.75        (1.61     22.00      $ 59,243   

Class I Shares

  

                         

2013(b)

  $ 14.20        0.20        —          0.20        (0.20     —          (0.20   $ 14.20        2.76 (d)      0.60 (d)      0.60 (d)      0.60 (d)      1.39        14.03      $ 405,788   

2012

  $ 13.58        0.44        0.63        1.07        (0.45     —          (0.45   $ 14.20        3.18        0.61        0.61        0.61        7.96        16.94      $ 365,443   

2011

  $ 13.62        0.52        (0.04     0.48        (0.52     —          (0.52   $ 13.58        3.90        0.63        0.63        0.63        3.67        18.33      $ 232,422   

2010

  $ 13.39        0.53        0.23        0.76        (0.53     —          (0.53   $ 13.62        3.99        0.65        0.65        0.65        5.87        9.87      $ 202,859   

2009

  $ 12.45        0.57        0.94        1.51        (0.57     —          (0.57   $ 13.39        4.59        0.66        0.66        0.68        12.56        15.15      $ 125,709   

2008

  $ 13.13        0.56        (0.68     (0.12     (0.56     —          (0.56   $ 12.45        4.28        0.64        0.63        0.64        (1.02     22.00      $ 171,848   

 

(a) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b) Unaudited Six Month Period Ended March 31.
(c) Sales loads are not reflected in computing total return.
(d) Annualized.
+ Based on weighted average shares outstanding, except for Dividends from Net Investment Income and Net Realized Gains, which are actual amounts per share.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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EXPENSE EXAMPLE   
    Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs:

 

  (1) transaction costs, including

(a) sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, for Class A shares;

(b) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of any part or all of a purchase of $1 million of Class A shares within 12 months of purchase;

(c) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of Class C shares within 12 months of purchase;

 

  (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses.

This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on a $1,000 investment beginning on October 1, 2012, and held until March 31, 2013.

 

     Beginning
Account Value
10/1/12
     Ending
Account Value
3/31/13
     Expenses Paid
During Period
10/1/12–3/31/13
 

Class A Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,012.20       $ 4.60   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,020.36       $ 4.62   

Class C Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,010.60       $ 6.19   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,018.77       $ 6.22   

Class I Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,013.90       $ 3.00   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,021.95       $ 3.02   

 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class (A: 0.92%; C: 1.24%; I: 0.60%) multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 to reflect the one-half year period.
* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

For each class of shares, the first line of the table above provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for your class of shares under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

For each class of shares, the second line of the table above provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table for each class of shares is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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OTHER INFORMATION   
    Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

PORTFOLIO PROXY VOTING

Policies and Procedures:

The Trust has delegated to Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) voting decisions respecting proxies for the Fund’s voting securities. The Advisor makes voting decisions in accordance with its Proxy Voting Policy. A description of the Policy is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

Information regarding how proxies were voted is available on or before August 31 of each year for the twelve months ending the preceding June 30. This information is available (i) without charge, upon request by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

AVAILABILITY OF QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE

The Fund files with the Securities and Exchange Commission schedules of its portfolio holdings on Form N-Q for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The Fund also makes this information available on its website at www.thornburg.com/download or upon request by calling 1-800-847-0200.

 

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TRUSTEES’ STATEMENT TO SHAREHOLDERS

Not part of the Certified Semi-Annual Report

Reissued September 10, 2012

The Trustees believe current and prospective shareholders should know how we discharge our responsibilities in supervising the Funds’ investment advisor and in reviewing the advisor’s contract for renewal. Since 2005, we have issued a statement which sets out clearly the three principal guidelines that we follow in supervising the Trust’s investment advisor on your behalf. In accordance with our customary practice, in September of this year we again reviewed our statement and concluded we should reissue this statement outlining the principal features of our supervision of the advisor’s performance of investment management services for the Funds.

We begin with the premise that each shareholder selected his or her Fund because its investments are managed by the investment advisor identified in the prospectus and in accordance with the objective and policies described in the prospectus. We realize, as each of you do, that if you believe that your Fund’s stated objective and policies no longer serve your personal investment goals, you can sell your shares and leave the Fund.

Therefore, we believe that our primary supervisory task – our principal obligation to you – is to assess the nature and quality of the advisor’s services, and to confirm that the advisor actively and competently pursues the Fund’s objective, in accordance with the policies set out in the prospectus. To do this, we meet regularly with management to review your Fund’s portfolio and to discuss the advisor’s specific actions and judgments in pursuing the Fund’s objective. We do not substitute our own judgment for the advisor’s decisions in selecting investments; the advisor is paid to exercise its informed judgment on investment decisions, and we seek to confirm, in reviewing the advisor’s performance, that the advisor is doing just that.

Second, while we are conscious of costs and the effect that costs have on shareholders’ returns, we do not seek the lowest fees or expense ratio as our sole or primary objective. We try to make sure that your Fund’s fees and costs are reasonable in relationship to the services rendered and that they are generally in line with those charged by other expert investment advisors, consistent with our belief that the Fund’s investors searched for and expect that expertise and attention and have decided to pay a reasonable price for it. We do not put the management contract “out to bid” as a matter of course, and we would not do so unless we had concluded that the advisor materially had failed to pursue the Fund’s objectives in accordance with its policies, or for other equally important reasons. We believe that any other approach would be inconsistent with your interests and contrary to your expectations when you bought shares of the Fund in the first place.

Finally, because we believe that most Thornburg Fund shareholders have invested with a long-term perspective, we try not to focus too much on the fashions of the moment and on short-term performance. The market will not favor any specific investment objective or set of policies at all times and under all economic circumstances. A fund will experience periods of both high and low returns relative to other funds and other investments. Even if one of our Funds is not favored by the market at a particular time, we believe that the advisor is nonetheless obliged to remain true to the Fund’s objective and policies, and we watch to see that it does so.

 

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RETIREMENT AND EDUCATION ACCOUNTS

Thornburg Investment Management offers retirement and education savings accounts that can help you meet a variety of planning challenges. For account applications or further information on any of the accounts below, please call 1-800-847-0200 or go to www.thornburg.com/ira. Your financial advisor can help you determine which plan is right for you.

Individual Retirement Accounts

Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) provide a tax-advantaged means to save money for the future. For a detailed outline of the difference between retirement accounts, see www.thornburg.com/ira. Rollovers are available. Call 1-800-847-0200 for more information.

Traditional IRAs – Contributions to Traditional IRAs are tax deductible for eligible individuals, and withdrawals are taxed as additional ordinary income. You may contribute to an IRA if you receive compensation and are under 70 1/2, even if you are covered by an employer retirement plan. Deductible contributions are subject to certain qualifications. Please consult your tax advisor.

Roth IRAs – Under a Roth IRA, there is no tax deduction for contributions, but there is no income tax on qualified withdrawals. For a more detailed comparison of Traditional and Roth IRAs, please see our website at www.thornburg.com/ira.

SEP IRAs – Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRAs are established by employers. The employer is allowed a tax deduction for contributions made to the SEP Plan and makes contributions to each eligible employee’s SEP IRA on a discretionary basis.

SIMPLE IRAs – Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees of Small Employers (SIMPLE) is designed to give small business owners a simplified method to establish and contribute to a retirement plan for employees. The employer is allowed a tax deduction for contributions and makes either matching or non-elective contributions to each eligible employee’s SIMPLE IRA. Employees may make salary deferral contributions.

Coverdell Education Savings Account

These savings accounts are designed to provide a way to save money for higher education expenses. In an Education Savings Account, earnings and interest grow tax-free, and qualified withdrawals used to pay for eligible higher-education expenses are tax- and penalty-free.

Funds Available

The following funds are available in the accounts listed above:

 

   

Thornburg Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

 

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THORNBURG FUND FAMILY

Thornburg Equity Funds

Thornburg’s equity research uses a fundamentally driven, bottom-up, comprehensive analytical approach. Thornburg equity funds generally focus on a limited number of securities so that each holding can impact performance. The team searches for firms believed to have a promising future and seeks to buy shares of those companies at a discount to their intrinsic or long-term value.

 

   

Thornburg Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

Thornburg Bond Funds

Thornburg Investment Management applies a disciplined philosophy to fixed-income management. Since the launch of our first fixed-income fund over 25 years ago, we have been conducting fundamental, bottom-up research in an effort to identify bonds which we believe provide the best return for a given level of risk. We avoid leverage or complex strategies which could backfire in periods of market uncertainty.

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

Before investing, carefully consider the Fund’s investment goals, risks, charges, and expenses. For a prospectus containing this and other information, contact your financial advisor or visit thornburg.com. Read it carefully before investing.

For additional information, please visit thornburg.com

Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. 2300 North Ridgetop Road, Santa Fe, NM 87506

 

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The information presented on the following pages is current as of March 31, 2013. The managers’ views, portfolio holdings, and sector diversification are provided for the general information of the Fund’s shareholders; to the extent this information is historical, it should not be considered predictive of future circumstances. This material should not be deemed a recommendation to buy or sell any of the securities mentioned.

Investments in the Fund carry risks, including possible loss of principal. Bond funds have the same interest rate, inflation, and credit risks that are associated with the underlying bonds. The principal value of bonds will fluctuate relative to changes in interest rates, decreasing when interest rates rise. This effect is more pronounced for longer-term bonds. Unlike bonds, bond funds have ongoing fees and expenses. Investments in lower-rated and unrated bonds may be more sensitive to default, downgrades, and market volatility; these investments may also be less liquid than higher-rated bonds. Investments in derivatives are subject to counterparty risk and the risks associated with the securities or other assets underlying the pool of securities, including illiquidity and difficulty in valuation. Please see the Fund’s Prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund. Investments in the Fund are not FDIC insured, nor are they deposits of or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity. There is no guarantee that the Fund will meet its investment objectives.

Performance data given at net asset value (NAV) does not take into account applicable sales charges. If the sales charges had been included, the performance would have been lower.

Minimum investments for Class I shares are higher than those for other classes. Class I shares may not be available to all investors.

 

Share Class

   NASDAQ Symbol    CUSIP

Class A

   TSSAX    885-216-101

Class C

   TSSCX    885-216-200

Class I

   TSSIX    885-216-309

Glossary

BofA Merrill Lynch Municipal Master Index – This index tracks the performance of the investment-grade U.S. tax-exempt bond market. Qualifying bonds must have at least one year remaining term to maturity, a fixed coupon schedule, and an investment grade rating (based on an average of Moody’s, S&P, and Fitch).

Unless otherwise noted, index returns reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains, if any, but do not reflect fees, brokerage commissions or other expenses of investing. Investors may not make direct investments into any index.

Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) – A federal tax aimed at ensuring that high-income individuals, estates, trusts, and corporations pay a minimal level income tax. For individuals, the AMT is calculated by adding tax preference items to regular taxable income.

Annualized Distribution Yield – The distribution yield reflects actual distributions made to shareholders. The annualized distribution yield is calculated by summing the last 30 days of income at a given month end and annualizing to a 360-day year. The result is divided by the ending maximum offering price.

Basis Point (bps) – A unit equal to 1/100th of 1%. 1% = 100 basis points (bps).

Bond Credit Ratings – A bond credit rating assesses the financial ability of a debt issuer to make timely payments of principal and interest. Ratings of AAA (the highest), AA, A, and BBB are investment-grade quality. Ratings of BB, B, CCC, CC, C, and D (the lowest) are considered below investment grade, speculative grade, or junk bonds. Unless otherwise noted, the ratings listed are from Municipal Market Data and are a combination of ratings from Standard and Poor’s, Moody’s Investors Service, and Fitch Ratings.

Consumer Price Index (CPI) – Index that measures prices of a fixed basket of goods bought by a typical consumer, including food, transportation, shelter, utilities, clothing, medical care, entertainment and other items. The CPI, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the Department of Labor, is based at 100 in 1982 and is released monthly. It is widely used as a cost-of-living benchmark to adjust Social Security payments and other payment schedules, union contracts and tax brackets. Also known as the cost-of-living index.

Duration – A bond’s sensitivity to interest rates. Bonds with longer durations experience greater price volatility than bonds with shorter durations.

Effective Duration – A bond’s sensitivity to interest rates, incorporating the embedded option features, such as call provisions. Bonds with longer durations experience greater price volatility than bonds with shorter durations.

General Obligation Bond – A municipal bond backed by the credit and “taxing power” of the issuing jurisdiction rather than the revenue from a given project.

Quantitative Easing – The Federal Reserve’s monetary policy used to stimulate the U.S. economy following the recession that began in 2007/08.

Riskless (or risk-free) Interest Rate – The theoretical rate of return of an investment with zero risk. The risk-free rate represents the interest that an investor would expect from an absolutely risk-free investment over a given period of time. Though a truly risk-free asset exists only in theory, in practice most professionals and academics use short-dated government bonds, such as a three-month U.S. Treasury bill.

SEC Yield – SEC yield is computed in accordance with SEC standards measuring the net investment income per share over a specified 30-day period expressed as a percentage of the maximum offering price of the Fund’s shares at the end of the period.

 

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THORNBURG STRATEGIC MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND

The Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund differentiates itself in four ways from other general municipal funds.

 

   

First, it has a more flexible mandate; we go where we perceive value. This allows us to search various sectors, issuers, credit qualities, geographic areas, and segments of the yield curve.

 

   

Second, we don’t have a legacy of bonds purchased prior to the credit meltdown of 2007–2008.

 

   

Third, the Fund does not use leverage, as do many high-yield muni funds.

 

   

Finally, we believe that we can apply some of the risk-management skills we have demonstrated in our investment grade funds. Our portfolio managers have over 55 years of combined experience in the municipal market.

Portfolio Managers

 

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Average Annual Total Returns

For Periods Ended March 31, 2013

 

      1 Yr     3 Yrs     Since
Inception
 

A Shares (Incep: 4/1/09)

      

Without sales charge

     6.71     7.84     10.80

With sales charge

     4.57     7.11     10.25

Important

Performance Information

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thorn-burg.com or call 800.847.0200.

The maximum sales charge for the Fund’s Class A shares is 2.00%. The total annual fund operating expense of Class A shares is 1.31%, as disclosed in the most recent Prospectus. Thornburg Investment Management and Thornburg Securities Corporation have contractually agreed to waive fees and reimburse expenses through at least February 1, 2014, so that actual expenses for Class A shares do not exceed 1.25%.

30-Day Yields, A Shares

As of March 31, 2013

 

Annualized

Distribution Yield

          SEC
Yield
 
  2.45        1.78

Without fee waivers and expense reimbursements, the 30-day SEC Yield would have been 1.74% and the Annualized Distribution Yield would have been 2.41%.

Key Portfolio Attributes

As of March 31, 2013

 

Number of Bonds

     202   

Effective Duration

     6.5 Yrs   

Average Maturity

     11.8 Yrs   

See the entire portfolio in the Schedule of Investments beginning on page 11.

 

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Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund –

March 31, 2013

 

Table of Contents

  

Letter to Shareholders

     6   

Schedule of Investments

     11   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     19   

Statement of Operations

     20   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     21   

Notes to Financial Statements

     22   

Financial Highlights

     28   

Expense Example

     30   

Index Comparison

     31   

Other Information

     32   

This report is certified under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, which requires that public companies, including mutual funds, affirm that the information provided in their annual and semiannual shareholder reports fully and fairly represents their financial position.

 

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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS

April 18, 2013

Dear Fellow Shareholder:

We are pleased to present the semi-annual report for the Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund. The net asset value (NAV) of the Class A shares decreased by one cent to $15.16 per share during the six months ended March 31, 2013. If you were with us for the entire period, you received dividends of 20.8 cents per share. If you reinvested your dividends, you received 20.9 cents per share. Dividends per share were lower for Class C shares and higher for Class I shares to account for varying class-specific expenses. The Class A shares of your Fund slightly outperformed the index, with a total return of 1.53% at NAV over the six months ended March 31, 2013, compared to 1.03% for the BofA Merrill Lynch Municipal Master Index.

Our relative overweight to revenue sectors, lower-tier investment grade and sub-investment grade credits, and under-weight to the general-obligation sector explained much of our outperformance for the period, as did our higher exposure to local government credits in once out-of-favor states such as California, Michigan, and Illinois. The Fund also benefitted from our concerted migration away from higher duration positions into more price-stable bonds.

Guided by limited buying opportunity sets, being comparatively short and liquid these last six months has only benefitted the Fund’s relative performance. Since yields bottomed in the fall of 2012, we mindfully took advantage of opportunities to reduce the Fund’s risk exposure, even liquidating a few of our weakest credits into an identifiable yield grab at attractive premiums. Aware that the “risk-off” trade comes at a certain cost, the Fund’s dividend yield is near the average of its Lipper competitive group and above that of the BofA Merrill Lynch Municipal Master Index.

Market opportunities have diminished over the last two years. Contrasting today’s market to where we were at this time in 2011, several metrics are apparent. The 10-year risk-free rate has declined by 110 basis points, term spreads between one-year and 10-year bonds declined 90 basis points, and credit spreads between AAA and single-A narrowed another 22 basis points. During the fourth calendar quarter of 2012, inflation-adjusted municipal yields reached their lowest levels in over thirty years. Not isolated to the municipal market space, fixed income as a broad asset class has been over-valued for several quarters now.

Among the particular virtues of the Fund’s investment strategy is its relative flexibility in managing exposure along the risk curve. In the past, when we’ve found ourselves in markets of opportunity — the Meredith Whitney event of 2010, for example — we maintained flexibility and exercised the discipline to migrate further out along the risk curve, adding to our duration and credit exposure, and locking in attractive rates we were then able to carry forward to future years. Conversely, when we find ourselves in markets of limited opportunity, such as the one we’re in, when yields reach a

 

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trough and asset prices appear overvalued, we appropriately exercise discipline to migrate toward a more defensive posture.

Over the last six months, we’ve reduced the portfolio duration of the Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund from 7.63 years to 6.53 years. Measured against the Fund’s historical duration average, the duration as of March 31, 2013, is positioned at the low end of its normal range. Subject to market conditions, we are prepared to reduce the Fund’s duration further into bearish territory.

Investors who have been with us through the years are rarely surprised to see us adopt a contrar-ian approach to the market. Recently, as we’ve observed market participants chase after yield and take on risk without much consideration of the cost, we’ve mindfully taken the opportunity to build relatively higher quality and liquidity back into the Fund, redoubling our efforts managing credit risk, and deferring some of our risk asset purchases to future dates. We believe there will be better opportunities to invest in longer-term, higher-duration, risk assets. That time is not the present. When the time does come, however, we believe the Fund to be well positioned to capitalize on market weakness.

With economic health indicators mixed to slightly positive, it’s still not apparent when we will see an end to federal stimulus. Quantitative easing should remain intact through the next quarter, with some likelihood of extending into 2014, dependent on labor conditions. Through March 31, 2013, we’ve seen 30 consecutive months in employment growth. Put into proper perspective, however: As of December 2012, total non-farm payrolls are still below where they were at the beginning of the Great Recession in 2007 (Chart I).

Declining growth in non-farm payrolls paired with a falling labor participation rate tempers our optimism with awareness that we still have a way to go before the Federal Reserve (Fed) removes its anchor on short-term rates. Now is a good time to remind

Chart I: Non-farm Employment in Selected Recessions

 

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investors that “income” drives sustainable returns, not artificial constraints on interest rates, not momentum buying, nor chasing after prior years’ performance.

While private-sector employment has fueled job growth over the last three years, state and local governments have been steadily eliminating jobs (Chart II). As reflected in recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data, cuts in state and local government employment have been far more severe than in any other recession during the last 40 years, evidenced by a 3% cumulative decline. While government employment cuts of this nature have their place, and are lauded among champions of fiscal conservatism, high unemployment stemming from the private and public sector remains an economic headwind.

Total state tax collections grew for the eleventh quarter through September 2012, providing some measure of support to credit fundamentals in the municipal market (Chart III). However, inflation-adjusted tax receipts are

Chart II: State and Local Government Employment in Selected Recessions

 

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Chart III: State Tax Revenue Since the Start of the Recession

Four-Quarter Moving Average, Adjusted for Inflation

 

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still more than 3% below pre-recession levels. The annual growth rate in tax collections at the state level, while still positive, has declined the last several quarters to an average of 1.5 percent for the four quarters leading up to September 30, 2012. This is down significantly from the annual growth rate through September 30, 2011 of 6.6 percent.

At the local government level, tax collections have been slow to recover in recent years due primarily to lags in assessed property values. As we’ve seen in recent years, property taxes based on assessed values often lead to less pronounced, but protracted periods of revenue decline following sharp declines in real estate prices. Fortunately, the rate of decline in assessed valuations has lessened nationwide, and in several regions growth is trending positive. From what we can glean from a recent uptrend in housing market values, we could reasonably anticipate this will provide some support to revenue growth in the years ahead.

Chart IV: State Sales Tax Revenue Since the Start of the Recession

Four-Quarter Moving Average, Adjusted for Inflation

 

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While many of the fiscal trends impacting state and local governments have been positive and steady, the road to recovery has still been very slow. By no means are municipalities out of the woods. Governments remain vulnerable to sluggish or negative economic growth, especially taking into consideration that many municipal governments have yet to replenish cash reserves and rainy day funds. Many have exhausted one-time revenue sources, and recent cuts to essential and non-essential government functions may limit flexibility to control expenses going forward.

We remind investors of the importance of maintaining an appropriate holding period. For the Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund, we believe a holding period of at least four to five years will make it easier to navigate through any potentially rough waters that may lie ahead.

 

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Your Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund is a portfolio of 155 diversified municipal obligors. The Fund’s investment objective emphasizes generation of current tax-exempt income*, allowing flexibility to migrate toward investments we believe represent the best opportunities in the market. The Fund invests principally in municipal obligations issued by state and local governments and their respective agencies, as well as select U.S. territories and possessions.

We continue to search for opportunities in the municipal market, using our fundamental, bottom-up approach to portfolio management. Thank you for the trust you have placed with us. We will continue to keep it foremost in our minds new opportunities and challenges present themselves.

 

Sincerely,

 

     

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   LOGO    LOGO

Christopher Ihlefeld

   Christopher Ryon, CFA    Josh Gonze

Portfolio Manager

   Portfolio Manager    Portfolio Manager

Managing Director

   Managing Director    Managing Director

 

* Exempt from regular federal income tax, but may be subject to AMT.

The matters discussed in this report may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include any advisor or portfolio manager prediction, assessment, analysis or outlook for individual securities, industries, investment styles, market sectors and/or markets. These statements involve risks and uncertainties. In addition to the general risks described for each fund in its current prospectus, other factors bearing on these reports include the accuracy of the advisor’s or portfolio manager’s forecasts and predictions, the appropriateness of the investment strategies designed by the advisor or portfolio manager and the ability of the advisor or portfolio manager to implement their strategies efficiently and successfully. Any one or more of these factors, as well as other risks affecting the securities markets generally, could cause the actual results of any fund to differ materially as compared to its benchmarks.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

  
    Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

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We have used ratings from Standard & Poor’s (S&P). Where S&P ratings are not available, we have used Moody’s Investors Service. Where neither rating is available, we have used ratings from Fitch Ratings. The category of investments identified as “AAA” in this graph includes investments which are pre-refunded or escrowed to maturity. Such investments are backed by an escrow or trust containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency securities to satisfy the timely payment of principal and interest and, therefore, are normally deemed to be equivalent to AAA-rated securities.

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

ALABAMA — 0.55%

        

City of Mobile Industrial Development Board PCR, 1.65% due 6/1/2034 put 3/20/2017 (Alabama Power Company Barry Plant Project)

     A/A2       $ 1,000,000       $ 1,026,310   

ARIZONA — 0.99%

        

Maricopa County PCR, 6.00% due 5/1/2029 put 5/1/2014 (Arizona Public Service Co.)

     BBB+/Baa1         500,000         525,065   

Pima County IDA, 6.25% due 7/1/2013 (Arizona Charter Schools)

     NR/Baa3         185,000         185,736   

Pima County IDA, 5.875% due 4/1/2022 (Cambridge Academy)

     NR/NR         405,000         417,527   

Pima County IDA, 5.125% due 12/1/2040 (Providence Day School)

     BBB+/NR         710,000         722,794   

ARKANSAS — 0.08%

        

City of Springdale, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (Baseball Stadium and Street Improvements; Insured: AGM)

     AA-/A2         150,000         151,740   

CALIFORNIA — 15.38%

        

Benicia USD GO, 0% due 8/1/2026 (Benicia High School; Insured: AGM)

     AA-/A2         830,000         452,682   

California HFFA, 6.25% due 2/1/2026 (Community Program Developmental Disabilities; Insured: California Mtg Insurance)

     A/NR         1,500,000         1,835,625   

California HFFA, 5.00% due 11/15/2034 (Children’s Hospital Los Angeles)

     BBB+/Baa2         420,000         452,928   

California Housing Finance Agency, 4.625% due 8/1/2016 (Low-Moderate Income Housing Loans; Insured: FGIC) (AMT)

     BBB/Baa2         1,175,000         1,230,389   

California Housing Finance Agency, 4.625% due 8/1/2026 (Low-Moderate Income Housing Loans; Insured: FGIC) (AMT)

     BBB/Baa2         560,000         553,106   

California Municipal Finance Authority, 8.50% due 11/1/2039 (Harbor Regional Center)

     NR/Baa1         1,000,000         1,244,640   

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 4/1/2028 (Corrections & Rehabilitation and Judicial Council)

     A-/A2         1,000,000         1,116,680   

California State Public Works Board, 6.25% due 4/1/2034 (Department of General Services-Offices Renovation)

     A-/A2         100,000         119,752   

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, 5.00% due 8/15/2039 (Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles; Insured: Natl-Re)

     NR/Baa2         1,185,000         1,234,071   

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, 6.125% due 7/1/2046 (Aspire Public Schools)

     NR/NR         1,000,000         1,056,110   

Calipatria USD GO, 4.00% due 8/1/2017 (Educational Facilities Improvements; Insured: AMBAC)

     NR/NR         150,000         151,401   

Calipatria USD GO, 0% due 8/1/2025 (Educational Facilities Improvements; Insured: ACA)

     NR/NR         2,425,000         1,159,320   

Carson Redevelopment Agency, 7.00% due 10/1/2036 (Project Area 1)

     A-/NR         500,000         593,705   

Chico Redevelopment Agency, 5.00% due 4/1/2030 (Chico Amended & Merged Redevelopment; Insured: AMBAC)

     A+/NR         1,000,000         1,022,950   

City of Los Angeles, 5.00% due 6/1/2027 (Wastewater System; Insured: MBIA)

     AA/Aa3         600,000         604,254   

City of Santa Monica, 4.00% due 1/1/2017 (Hyperion Project-Wastewater Enterprise; Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

     AAA/Aa2         75,000         75,203   

 

Certified Semi-Annual Report    11


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

a Corona-Norco USD COP, 5.00% due 4/15/2031 (Insured: AGM)

     AA-/A1       $ 1,750,000       $ 1,897,875   

County of El Dorado, 5.00% due 9/1/2026 (El Dorado Hills Development-Community Facilities)

     A/NR         630,000         699,256   

Daly County Housing Development Finance Agency, 5.25% due 12/15/2023 (Franciscan Country Club Mobile Home Park)

     A/NR         650,000         696,403   

Kern Community College District COP, 4.00% due 4/1/2014

     SP-1+/NR         2,500,000         2,577,625   

Los Angeles County Public Works Financing Authority, 4.00% due 9/1/2015 (Lynwood Regional Justice Center and Central Jail Expansion; Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

     NR/NR         50,000         52,794   

Los Angeles County Public Works Financing Authority, 3.625% due 9/1/2016 (Lynwood Regional Justice Center and Central Jail Expansion; Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

     NR/NR         200,000         210,670   

M-S-R Energy Authority, 6.50% due 11/1/2039

     A-/NR         1,000,000         1,348,860   

Moorpark Mobile Home Park, 6.15% due 5/15/2031 (Villa Del Arroyo)

     BBB/NR         1,000,000         1,096,270   

Redwood City Redevelopment Agency, 0% due 7/15/2021 (Redevelopment Project Area 2; Insured: AMBAC)

     A-/NR         1,285,000         933,874   

Riverside Community College District GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2021 (Insured: AGM)

     AA/Aa2         150,000         165,113   

Riverside County Asset Leasing Corp., 0% due 6/1/2021 (Riverside County Hospital; Insured: Natl-Re)

     NR/A2         535,000         376,030   

San Francisco City & County Redevelopment Financing Authority, 0% due 8/1/2023 (Redevelopment Project; Insured: Natl-Re)

     A/Baa2         1,025,000         674,891   

San Francisco City & County Redevelopment Financing Authority, 6.50% due 8/1/2039 (Mission Bay North Redevelopment)

     A-/NR         250,000         292,155   

San Francisco City & County Redevelopment Financing Authority, 6.75% due 8/1/2041 (Mission Bay North Redevelopment)

     A-/NR         500,000         599,180   

San Jose Redevelopment Agency, 5.50% due 8/1/2035 (Merged Area Redevelopment)

     A/Ba1         1,000,000         1,091,240   

Sonoma County Community Redevelopment Agency, 6.50% due 8/1/2034 (The Springs Redevelopment; Insured: AGM)

     AA-/NR         100,000         101,769   

Southeast Resource Recovery Facilities Authority, 5.25% due 12/1/2016 (Insured: AMBAC)

     A+/A2         500,000         515,920   

State of California, 2.50% due 6/20/2013 (General Fund Cash Management)

     SP-1+/Mig1         1,050,000         1,055,565   

State of California GO, 0.11% due 5/1/2034 put 4/1/2013 (Kindergarten University Facilities; LOC: Citibank N.A.) (daily demand notes)

     AAA/Aa2         900,000         900,000   

Union Elementary School District, 0% due 9/1/2027 (Santa Clara County District Schools; Insured: Natl-Re)

     AA+/NR         905,000         513,307   

COLORADO — 4.01%

        

Colorado Department of Transportation, 5.50% due 6/15/2013 (Strategic Corridor Projects; Insured: Natl-Re)

     AA/Aa2         225,000         227,549   

Colorado Housing & Finance Authority, 0% due 9/1/2014 (ETM)

     NR/Aa1         200,000         198,950   

Denver Convention Center Hotel Authority, 5.125% due 12/1/2026 (Insured: Syncora)

     BBB-/Baa3         2,450,000         2,587,617   

Denver Convention Center Hotel Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2030 (Insured: Syncora)

     BBB-/Baa3         450,000         470,264   

Denver Convention Center Hotel Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2035 (Insured: Syncora)

     BBB-/Baa3         605,000         627,083   

Eagle Bend Metropolitan District GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2020 (Insured: Radian)

     A-/NR         920,000         958,704   

Eagle River Fire District, 6.625% due 12/1/2024

     NR/NR         225,000         246,530   

Eagle River Fire District, 6.875% due 12/1/2030

     NR/NR         400,000         438,996   

Public Authority for Colorado Energy, 5.75% due 11/15/2018 (Natural Gas Purchase)

     A-/Baa2         700,000         802,809   

Public Authority for Colorado Energy, 6.50% due 11/15/2038 (Natural Gas Purchase)

     A-/Baa2         260,000         356,912   

Regional Transportation District COP, 5.375% due 6/1/2031

     A-/Aa3         500,000         562,550   

CONNECTICUT — 1.12%

        

Connecticut Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 6.00% due 7/1/2039 (Ethel Walker School)

     BBB-/NR         1,000,000         1,083,210   

State of Connecticut GO Floating Rate Note, 0.64% due 9/15/2017 (Public Improvements)

     AA/Aa3         1,000,000         1,003,400   

DELAWARE — 0.55%

        

Delaware HFA, 5.50% due 6/1/2024 (Beebe Medical Center)

     BBB-/Baa3         1,000,000         1,019,170   

 

12    Certified Semi-Annual Report


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA — 0.42%

        

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, 0% due 10/1/2027 (Dulles Toll Road; Insured: AGM)

     AA-/A3       $ 1,500,000       $ 786,495   

FLORIDA — 7.48%

        

City of Lakeland, 5.25% due 10/1/2036 (Energy System)

     AA/A1         2,000,000         2,465,960   

City of Miami GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2017 (Homeland Defense/Neighborhood Capital Improvements)

     BBB-/A3         1,245,000         1,346,642   

City of Miami GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2018 (Homeland Defense/Neighborhood Capital Improvements)

     BBB-/A3         1,790,000         1,947,574   

Florida Higher Educational Facilities Financing Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2027 (Nova Southeastern University)

     BBB/Baa2         1,000,000         1,095,210   

Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency, 5.625% due 3/1/2024

     NR/A3         340,000         347,963   

Martin County IDA, 4.20% due 12/15/2025 (Indiantown Cogeneration, L.P. Project)

     BB/NR         1,000,000         1,003,970   

Miami-Dade County School Board COP, 5.00% due 8/1/2027 (District School Facilities and Infrastructure)

     A/A1         1,100,000         1,240,558   

Pinellas County Educational Facilities Authority, 5.25% due 10/1/2030 (Barry University)

     BBB/NR         500,000         549,445   

Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, 3.079% due 10/1/2021 (Sarasota Memorial Hospital; Insured: Natl-Re)

     NR/A1         1,000,000         1,011,650   

Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, 5.50% due 7/1/2028 (Sarasota Memorial Hospital; Insured: Natl-Re)

     NR/A1         1,015,000         1,204,236   

St. Johns County IDA, 5.625% due 8/1/2034 (Presbyterian Retirement)

     NR/NR         230,000         237,348   

Tampa Sports Authority, 5.75% due 10/1/2020 (Tampa Bay Arena; Insured: Natl-Re)

     NR/Baa2         1,000,000         1,104,890   

University of Southern Florida Financing Corp. COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2021 (Student Housing & Parking Facilities; Insured: AMBAC)

     A/A1         375,000         410,175   

GEORGIA — 1.71%

        

City of Atlanta, 6.25% due 11/1/2034 (Water and Wastewater Capital Improvement Program)

     A/A1         500,000         607,520   

Fulton County Development Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2019 (Georgia Tech Athletic Association)

     NR/A2         1,000,000         1,193,530   

Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., 5.00% due 3/15/2018 (Georgia Gas)

     A/A2         515,000         581,116   

Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., 5.50% due 9/15/2023 (Georgia Gas)

     A-/Baa2         350,000         416,570   

Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia GO, 5.00% due 4/1/2016 (Public Gas Partners, Inc.-Gas Portfolio III Project)

     AA-/A1         350,000         390,866   

GUAM — 2.11%

        

Guam Government, 5.75% due 12/1/2034 (Layon Solid Waste Disposal Facility)

     BBB+/NR         500,000         552,325   

Guam Government Department of Education COP, 6.875% due 12/1/2040 (John F. Kennedy High School)

     B/NR         1,000,000         1,102,600   

Guam Government GO, 7.00% due 11/15/2039

     B+/NR         520,000         586,789   

Guam Power Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2027 (Electric Power System; Insured: AGM)

     AA-/A2         1,000,000         1,150,540   

Guam Power Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2034 (Electric Power System)

     BBB/Baa3         500,000         549,055   

ILLINOIS — 8.09%

        

Board of Education of the City of Chicago GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2020 (Education Capital Improvement Program; Insured: AGM)

     AA-/A2         365,000         412,884   

City of Chicago, 4.70% due 11/15/2013 (Near South Redevelopment; Insured: AMBAC)

     NR/NR         800,000         802,536   

City of Chicago, 5.25% due 1/1/2016 (Municipal Residential Street Improvements; Insured: AMBAC)

     AA+/A3         800,000         809,968   

City of Chicago, 5.75% due 1/1/2021 (O’Hare International Airport Capital Improvement Program; Insured: AGM) (AMT)

     AA-/A2         3,000,000         3,116,700   

City of Chicago, 6.75% due 6/1/2022 (Pilsen Redevelopment)

     NR/NR         1,000,000         1,039,160   

 

Certified Semi-Annual Report    13


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

City of Chicago, 5.00% due 1/1/2035 (Midway Airport Development Plan; Insured: Natl-Re)

     A/A2       $ 1,055,000       $ 1,058,123   

City of Chicago GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2020 (Insured: AGM)

     AA-/Aa3         475,000         508,720   

Cook County GO, 5.25% due 11/15/2033

     AA/Aa3         1,000,000         1,126,240   

Illinois Finance Authority, 5.75% due 11/15/2037 (OSF Healthcare System)

     A/A3         330,000         361,324   

Illinois Finance Authority, 6.00% due 5/15/2039 (OSF Healthcare System)

     A/A3         1,565,000         1,799,281   

Kane County Community Unit School District No. 101 GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2017 (Educational Facilities; Insured: AGM)

     NR/Aa2         100,000         111,202   

Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2050 (McCormick Place)

     AAA/A3         1,500,000         1,596,000   

Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority, 6.00% due 6/1/2028

     A-/NR         1,000,000         1,195,980   

Village of Melrose Park GO, 6.75% due 12/15/2016 (Redevelopment Project Costs; Insured: Natl-Re)

     NR/Baa2         250,000         276,068   

Village of Melrose Park GO, 6.75% due 12/15/2021 (Redevelopment Project Costs; Insured: Natl-Re)

     NR/Baa2         410,000         518,256   

Will County School District No. 114 GO, 0% due 12/1/2023 (Educational Facilities; Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

     NR/NR         570,000         355,828   

INDIANA — 2.92%

        

City of Carmel Redevelopment District COP, 6.50% due 7/15/2035 (Performing Arts Center)

     NR/NR         1,000,000         1,065,220   

Indiana Finance Authority, 6.00% due 12/1/2019 (U.S. Steel Corp.)

     BB/B1         3,000,000         3,282,990   

Indiana Finance Authority, 6.375% due 9/15/2041 (Marian University)

     BBB-/NR         1,000,000         1,100,080   

KANSAS — 2.75%

        

City of Wichita GO, 0.30% due 8/15/2013 (Norris Training Systems)

     SP-1+/Mig1         3,900,000         3,900,429   

City of Wichita MFR, 5.90% due 12/1/2016 (Brentwood Apartments)

     B/NR         330,000         321,176   

City of Wichita MFR, 5.85% due 12/1/2025 (Brentwood Apartments)

     B/NR         895,000         759,810   

Kansas City Community College COP, 3.00% due 4/1/2016 (Higher Education Campus Facilities)

     AA/NR         150,000         158,525   

KENTUCKY — 1.61%

        

County of Owen, 6.25% due 6/1/2039 (Kentucky-American Water Co. Project)

     BBB+/Baa2         540,000         601,797   

Kentucky DFA, 0% due 10/1/2021 (Norton Healthcare, Inc.; Insured: Natl-Re)

     NR/Baa2         715,000         534,906   

Kentucky DFA, 0% due 10/1/2022 (Norton Healthcare, Inc.; Insured: Natl-Re)

     NR/Baa2         2,650,000         1,875,299   

LOUISIANA — 2.13%

        

Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority, 5.00% due 7/15/2027

     NR/A2         1,000,000         1,128,190   

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2032 (Black & Gold Facilities; Insured: CIFG)

     AA-/A3         120,000         124,744   

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, 5.375% due 5/15/2043 (Ochsner Clinic Foundation)

     NR/Baa1         500,000         525,330   

Parish of St. Charles, 4.00% due 12/1/2040 put 6/1/2022 (Valero Energy Corp. Refinery)

     BBB/Baa2         2,000,000         2,189,560   

MASSACHUSETTS — 0.25%

        

Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, 6.00% due 1/1/2028

     AA/NR         405,000         464,657   

MICHIGAN — 8.54%

        

Charter County of Wayne, 5.00% due 12/1/2030 (Airport Hotel; Insured: Natl-Re)

     BBB+/Baa2         805,000         805,024   

City of Detroit, 0% due 7/1/2017 (Sewage Disposal System; Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

     A+/Baa3         100,000         89,282   

City of Detroit, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (Sewage Disposal System; Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

     A+/Baa3         100,000         108,656   

City of Detroit, 0% due 7/1/2018 (Sewage Disposal System; Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

     A+/Baa3         330,000         282,170   

City of Detroit, 5.00% due 7/1/2018 (Water Supply System; Insured: Natl-Re)

     NR/Baa2         350,000         379,032   

City of Detroit, 5.00% due 7/1/2020 (Water Supply System; Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

     A+/Baa3         1,000,000         1,063,720   

City of Detroit, 5.25% due 7/1/2021 (Sewage Disposal System; Insured: Natl-Re)

     A+/Baa2         200,000         220,588   

City of Detroit, 5.00% due 7/1/2022 (Water Supply System; Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

     A+/Baa3         260,000         274,235   

City of Detroit, 5.25% due 7/1/2023 (Sewage Disposal System; Insured: Natl-Re)

     A+/Baa2         180,000         196,144   

City of Detroit, 5.25% due 7/1/2039 (Sewage Disposal System; Insured: AGM)

     A+/Baa3         1,250,000         1,349,737   

Kalamazoo Hospital Finance Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2036 (Bronson Methodist Hospital)

     NR/A2         1,000,000         1,065,290   

 

14    Certified Semi-Annual Report


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Kalamazoo Hospital Finance Authority, 5.25% due 5/15/2041 (Bronson Healthcare Group)

     NR/A2       $ 1,000,000       $ 1,093,970   

Michigan Finance Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2031 (State Dept. of Human Services Office Buildings)

     A+/NR         1,000,000         1,073,010   

Michigan Finance Authority, 8.125% due 4/1/2041 (Hope Academy Project)

     NR/NR         990,000         1,132,035   

Michigan Housing Development Authority, 3.375% due 11/1/2016 (AMT)

     AA/NR         655,000         675,777   

Michigan Public School Academy, 8.00% due 8/1/2035 (Will Carleton Charter School)

     NR/NR         1,070,000         1,148,977   

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2015 (Edward W. Sparrow Hospital Assoc.)

     A+/A1         200,000         220,568   

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, 5.00% due 7/15/2025 (Oakwood Southshore Medical Center)

     A/A2         650,000         700,362   

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, 5.75% due 11/15/2039 (Henry Ford Health System)

     A/A2         1,000,000         1,130,180   

Michigan Strategic Fund, 5.00% due 8/1/2013 (NSF International Project)

     A-/NR         300,000         303,825   

Michigan Strategic Fund, 7.00% due 5/1/2021 (The Detroit Edison Company; Insured: Natl- Re/AMBAC)

     NR/NR         250,000         325,693   

School District of the City of Detroit, 5.00% due 5/1/2025 (School Building & Site; Insured: Q-SBLF)

     AA-/Aa2         1,000,000         1,142,440   

School District of the City of Detroit GO, 5.25% due 5/1/2027 (School Building & Site; Insured: AGM)

     AA-/Aa2         1,000,000         1,157,400   

MINNESOTA — 0.86%

        

Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission, 5.00% due 1/1/2023 (Airport, Marina & Port Improvements; Insured: AMBAC) (AMT)

     AA+/Aa1         1,000,000         1,066,260   

St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority, 5.25% due 5/15/2023

     A-/A3         100,000         106,542   

Washington County Housing Redevelopment Authority, 5.625% due 6/1/2037 (Birchwood & Woodbury)

     NR/NR         415,000         423,615   

MISSISSIPPI — 0.08%

        

Jackson Public School District, 4.00% due 2/1/2018 (District Long Range Capital Expenditure Program; Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding)

     NR/Aa3         140,000         149,288   

MISSOURI — 2.08%

        

Tax Increment Financing Commission of Kansas City, 5.25% due 3/1/2018 (Maincor Project-Public Improvements)

     NR/NR         1,170,000         1,228,886   

Tax Increment Financing Commission of Kansas City, 6.00% due 5/1/2030 (Union Hill Redevelopment Project)

     NR/NR         2,505,000         2,646,357   

NEVADA — 1.56%

        

Carson City, 5.00% due 9/1/2033 (Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare Project)

     BBB+/NR         1,250,000         1,363,725   

Redevelopment Agency of the City of Mesquite, 7.00% due 6/1/2019 (Public Facility and Redevelopment Projects)

     BBB+/NR         700,000         723,387   

Redevelopment Agency of the City of Mesquite, 7.125% due 6/1/2021 (Public Facility and Redevelopment Projects)

     BBB+/NR         300,000         308,940   

Redevelopment Agency of the City of Mesquite, 7.375% due 6/1/2024 (Public Facility and Redevelopment Projects)

     BBB+/NR         500,000         514,230   

NEW JERSEY — 1.50%

        

Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, 5.75% due 12/1/2039 (NJCLASS Student Loan Program) (AMT)

     A/A2         750,000         785,692   

State of New Jersey, 2.50% due 6/27/2013 (Cash Flow Management)

     SP-1/Mig2         2,000,000         2,011,320   

NEW MEXICO — 2.27%

        

City of Farmington PCR, 4.70% due 9/1/2024 (Arizona Public Service Co.)

     BBB+/Baa1         1,000,000         1,108,900   

City of Santa Fe, 5.00% due 5/15/2042 (El Castillo Retirement Residences)

     BBB-/NR         3,000,000         3,122,550   

 

Certified Semi-Annual Report    15


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

NEW YORK — 0.83%

        

City of Syracuse, 5.00% due 8/1/2017 (City Public and School Building Capital Projects; Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding)

     AA-/A1       $ 400,000       $ 436,972   

New York Thruway Authority, 5.00% due 1/1/2037 (Governor Thomas E. Dewey Thruway)

     A+/A1         1,000,000         1,109,070   

NORTH CAROLINA — 1.55%

        

City of Charlotte COP, 5.50% due 8/1/2017 (Convention Facility Project)

     AA+/Aa2         625,000         642,419   

b County of Dare, 5.00% due 6/1/2025 (Educational Facilities)

     AA-/Aa3         1,500,000         1,786,155   

North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency, 5.00% due 1/1/2020 (Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc. Initial Project Acquis.; Insured: AMBAC)

     A-/NR         410,000         455,215   

OHIO — 3.22%

        

American Municipal Power, Inc., 5.25% due 2/15/2018 (AMP Combined Hydroelectric Projects)

     A/A3         500,000         585,600   

American Municipal Power, Inc., 5.00% due 2/15/2037 (AMP Fremont Energy Center)

     A/A1         1,000,000         1,100,780   

Cleveland Cuyahoga County Port Authority, 6.25% due 5/15/2016 (LOC: FifthThird Bank)

     BBB+/NR         295,000         295,737   

Cleveland Cuyahoga County Port Authority, 7.00% due 5/15/2040 (Flats East Development Project; Insured: City Appropriations)

     BBB+/NR         1,000,000         1,126,860   

Ohio State Air Quality Development Authority PCR, 3.375% due 7/1/2033 put 7/1/2015 (FirstEnergy Nuclear Generation Corp.)

     BBB-/Baa3         100,000         104,011   

Ohio State Water Development Authority PCR, 5.875% due 6/1/2033 put 6/1/2016 (FirstEnergy Nuclear Generation Corp.)

     BBB-/Baa2         1,000,000         1,119,580   

Ohio State Water Development Authority PCR, 3.375% due 7/1/2033 put 7/1/2015 (FirstEnergy Nuclear Generation Corp.)

     BBB-/Baa3         1,350,000         1,392,876   

Wyoming City School District GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2018 (Educational Facilities; Insured: AGM)

     NR/A2         250,000         275,915   

OREGON — 0.81%

        

City of Portland MFR, 6.05% due 11/1/2034 (Pacific Tower Apartments Project) (AMT)

     NR/Baa1         495,000         495,520   

Western Generation Agency, 5.00% due 1/1/2016 (Wauna Cogeneration; Insured: ACA)

     NR/NR         1,000,000         1,024,500   

PENNSYLVANIA — 5.49%

        

Allegheny County IDA, 6.75% due 8/15/2035 (Propel Charter School)

     BBB-/NR         950,000         1,053,721   

City of Philadelphia, 5.00% due 6/15/2027 (Philadelphia International and Northeast Philadelphia Airports) (AMT)

     A+/A2         2,000,000         2,208,100   

Hospitals and Higher Educational Facilities Authority of Philadelphia, 0.15% due 7/1/2025 put 4/1/2013 (The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia; SPA: JPMorgan Chase Bank) (daily demand notes)

     AA/Aa2         1,000,000         1,000,000   

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2014 (Colver Project; Insured: AMBAC) (AMT)

     BBB-/Ba1         450,000         462,199   

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, 4.625% due 12/1/2018 (Colver Project; Insured: AMBAC) (AMT)

     BBB-/Ba1         1,800,000         1,834,128   

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2035 (Shippensburg University Student Housing Project)

     BBB-/Baa3         595,000         646,087   

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, 0% due 12/1/2030 (PennDOT-Mass Transit Agencies)

     A-/A3         2,000,000         1,928,200   

Philadelphia IDA, 6.00% due 8/1/2035 (Mast Charter School)

     BBB+/NR         1,000,000         1,122,040   

RHODE ISLAND — 0.42%

        

Housing Authority of the City of Pawtucket, 5.50% due 9/1/2022 (Public Housing Development)

     AA-/NR         315,000         378,324   

Housing Authority of the City of Pawtucket, 5.50% due 9/1/2024 (Public Housing Development)

     AA-/NR         350,000         414,631   

SOUTH DAKOTA — 0.45%

        

South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.50% due 11/1/2040 (Sanford Health)

     A+/A1         750,000         832,005   

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

TENNESSEE — 0.37%

        

Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., 5.00% due 2/1/2015

     BB/Baa3       $ 100,000       $ 106,183   

Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., 5.25% due 9/1/2024

     A-/Baa2         500,000         584,390   

TEXAS — 9.73%

        

Austin Convention Enterprises, Inc., 5.25% due 1/1/2024 (Austin Convention Center; Insured: Syncora)

     BB+/Ba1         720,000         771,178   

Austin Convention Enterprises, Inc., 5.00% due 1/1/2034 (Austin Convention Center; Insured: Syncora)

     BB+/Ba1         665,000         692,072   

Bexar County GO, 5.00% due 6/15/2018 (County Highway Construction and Maintenance)

     AA+/Aaa         200,000         219,294   

City of Kerrville Health Facilities Development Corp., 5.45% due 8/15/2035 (Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital)

     BBB-/NR         2,730,000         2,753,150   

Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority, 6.10% due 8/1/2024 (International Paper Co.) (AMT)

     BBB/Baa3         100,000         100,400   

Kimble County Hospital District, 6.25% due 8/15/2033

     NR/NR         500,000         585,790   

La Vernia Higher Education Finance Corp., 6.25% due 8/15/2039 (Kipp, Inc.)

     BBB/NR         1,000,000         1,158,470   

San Antonio Energy Acquisition Public Facilities Corp., 5.50% due 8/1/2021

     A-/Baa3         40,000         46,865   

San Juan Higher Education Finance Authority, 6.70% due 8/15/2040 (IDEA Public Schools)

     BBB/NR         1,000,000         1,178,020   

State of Texas, 2.50% due 8/30/2013 (General Revenue Fund Cash Management)

     SP-1+/Mig1         3,500,000         3,534,405   

Tarrant County Cultural Educational Facilities Finance Corp., 0.15% due 10/1/2041 put 4/1/2013 (Methodist Hospitals of Dallas; LOC: JPMorgan Chase Bank) (daily demand notes)

     AAA/Aa1         1,955,000         1,955,000   

Texas City Industrial Development Corp., 7.375% due 10/1/2020 (BP Pipelines N.A., Inc.)

     A/A2         1,000,000         1,377,370   

Texas Public Finance Authority Charter School Finance Corp., 4.15% due 8/15/2016 (IDEA Public Schools; Insured: ACA)

     BBB/NR         100,000         106,015   

Texas Public Finance Authority Charter School Finance Corp., 5.00% due 2/15/2018 (Cosmos Foundation, Inc.)

     BBB/NR         670,000         706,649   

Texas Public Finance Authority Charter School Finance Corp., 5.00% due 8/15/2023 (IDEA Public Schools; Insured: ACA)

     BBB/NR         155,000         164,815   

Texas Public Finance Authority Charter School Finance Corp., 5.00% due 8/15/2030 (IDEA Public Schools; Insured: ACA)

     BBB/NR         1,550,000         1,637,156   

Texas Public Finance Authority Charter School Finance Corp., 6.20% due 2/15/2040 (Cosmos Foundation, Inc.)

     BBB/NR         1,000,000         1,179,720   

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — 0.39%

        

Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, 6.75% due 10/1/2037

     NR/Baa3         500,000         583,870   

Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority, 5.50% due 7/1/2017

     NR/NR         150,000         150,356   

UTAH — 1.32%

        

Herriman City, 4.75% due 11/1/2022 (Towne Center Access and Utility Improvements)

     A/NR         1,000,000         1,107,520   

Intermountain Power Agency, 5.00% due 7/1/2016 pre-refunded 7/11/2013 (Power Supply Projects; Insured: AGM)

     AA-/Aa3         300,000         303,699   

Murray City, 0.14% due 5/15/2037 put 4/1/2013 (IHC Health Services, Inc.; SPA: JPMorgan Chase Bank) (daily demand notes)

     AA+/Aa1         800,000         800,000   

State Board of Regents of the State of Utah, 4.00% due 11/1/2013 (Student Loans)

     AAA/Aaa         250,000         255,532   

VIRGINIA — 0.84%

        

City of Lexington IDA, 5.375% due 1/1/2028 (Residential Care Facility-Kendal at Lexington)

     NR/NR         1,000,000         1,021,550   

Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, 9.00% due 7/1/2039 (Hampton RDS Proton)

     NR/NR         500,000         539,165   

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

WASHINGTON — 0.59%

        

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, 5.70% due 7/1/2038 (Overlake Hospital Medical Center)

     A-/A2       $ 1,000,000       $ 1,105,050   
        

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 95.05% (Cost $ 164,517,914)

         $ 177,370,675   

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 4.95%

           9,236,704   
        

 

 

 

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

         $ 186,607,379   
        

 

 

 

Footnote Legend

 

Credit ratings are unaudited. Rating changes may have occurred subsequent to the reporting period end. Bonds issued with a maturity of one year or less are assigned Moody’s ratings from MIG-1 to MIG-4 and Standard and Poor’s ratings from SP-1+ to SP-3 with MIG-1 and SP-1+ being the strongest ratings.
a Segregated as collateral for a when-issued security.
b When-issued security.

Portfolio Abbreviations

To simplify the listings of securities, abbreviations are used per the table below:

 

ACA

   Insured by American Capital Access

AGM

   Insured by Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.

AMBAC

   Insured by American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp.

AMT

   Alternative Minimum Tax

CIFG

   Insured by CIFG Assurance North America Inc.

COP

   Certificates of Participation

DFA

   Development Finance Authority

ETM

   Escrowed to Maturity

FGIC

   Insured by Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.

GO

   General Obligation

HFA

   Health Facilities Authority

HFFA

   Health Facilities Financing Authority

IDA

   Industrial Development Authority

LOC

   Letter of Credit

MBIA

   Insured by Municipal Bond Investors Assurance

Mtg

   Mortgage

MFR

   Multi-Family Revenue Bond

Natl-Re

   Insured by National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.

PCR

   Pollution Control Revenue Bond

Q-SBLF

   Qualified School Bond Loan Fund

Radian

   Insured by Radian Asset Assurance

SPA

   Stand-by Purchase Agreement

Syncora

   Insured by Syncora Guarantee Inc.

USD

   Unified School District

See notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES   
    Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

ASSETS

  

Investments at value (cost $164,517,914) (Note 2)

   $ 177,370,675   

Cash

     7,752,910   

Receivable for investments sold

     452,953   

Receivable for fund shares sold

     2,144,388   

Interest receivable

     2,337,150   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     51,065   
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     190,109,141   
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

  

Payable for investments purchased

     2,482,282   

Payable for fund shares redeemed

     771,289   

Payable to investment advisor and other affiliates (Note 3)

     153,937   

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     33,300   

Dividends payable

     60,954   
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     3,501,762   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 186,607,379   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

  

Undistributed net investment income

   $ 3,622   

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     12,852,761   

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     2,193,810   

Net capital paid in on shares of beneficial interest

     171,557,186   
  

 

 

 
   $ 186,607,379   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE:

  

Class A Shares:

  

Net asset value and redemption price per share ($61,317,877 applicable to 4,043,696 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 15.16   

Maximum sales charge, 2.00% of offering price

     0.31   
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share

   $ 15.47   
  

 

 

 

Class C Shares:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share* ($25,578,707 applicable to 1,685,057 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 15.18   
  

 

 

 

Class I Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($99,710,795 applicable to 6,569,538 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 15.18   
  

 

 

 

 

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

See notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS   
    Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund    Six Months Ended March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

INVESTMENT INCOME:

Interest income (net of premium amortized of $ 362,827)

   $ 3,746,826   
  

 

 

 

EXPENSES:

  

Investment advisory fees (Note 3)

     705,745   

Administration fees (Note 3)

  

Class A Shares

     42,064   

Class C Shares

     15,869   

Class I Shares

     23,876   

Distribution and service fees (Note 3)

  

Class A Shares

     84,129   

Class C Shares

     77,322   

Transfer agent fees

  

Class A Shares

     13,547   

Class C Shares

     7,044   

Class I Shares

     15,230   

Registration and filing fees

  

Class A Shares

     14,329   

Class C Shares

     11,428   

Class I Shares

     11,773   

Custodian fees (Note 3)

     32,992   

Professional fees

     20,856   

Accounting fees

     2,600   

Trustee fees

     3,521   

Other expenses

     11,987   
  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     1,094,312   

Less:

  

Expenses reimbursed by investment advisor (Note 3)

     (30,691

Fees paid indirectly (Note 3)

     (2,780
  

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     1,060,841   
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     2,685,985   
  

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     2,193,849   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (1,889,428
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain

     304,421   
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ 2,990,406   
  

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

    Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

 

     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2013*
    Year Ended
September 30,  2012
 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM

    

OPERATIONS:

    

Net investment income

   $ 2,685,985      $ 4,940,467   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     2,193,849        431,431   

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (1,889,428     10,241,692   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     2,990,406        15,613,590   

DIVIDENDS TO SHAREHOLDERS:

    

From net investment income

    

Class A Shares

     (919,552     (1,821,624

Class C Shares

     (309,392     (577,455

Class I Shares

     (1,457,041     (2,541,388

From realized gains

    

Class A Shares

     (158,051     (35,959

Class C Shares

     (57,504     (13,233

Class I Shares

     (215,913     (48,816

FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 4):

    

Class A Shares

     (4,076,738     21,540,065   

Class C Shares

     2,078,319        6,778,829   

Class I Shares

     7,379,523        32,570,889   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets

     5,254,057        71,464,898   

NET ASSETS:

    

Beginning of Period

     181,353,322        109,888,424   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

   $ 186,607,379      $ 181,353,322   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income

   $ 3,622      $ 3,622   

 

* Unaudited

See notes to financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS   
    Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund (the “Fund”) is a diversified series of Thornburg Investment Trust (the “Trust”). The Trust is organized as a Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated June 3, 1987 and is registered as a diversified, open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Fund is currently one of sixteen separate series of the Trust. Each series is considered to be a separate entity for financial reporting and tax purposes and bears expenses directly attributable to it. The Fund’s primary investment objective is to seek a high level of current income exempt from federal individual income tax.

The Fund currently offers three classes of shares of beneficial interest outstanding: Class A, Class C, and Institutional Class (“Class I”). Each class of shares of the Fund represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments, except that (i) Class A shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge collected at the time the shares are purchased and bear a service fee, (ii) Class C shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge upon redemption within one year of purchase, and bear both a service fee and a distribution fee, (iii) Class I shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase and may be subject to a service fee, and (iv) the respective classes may have different reinvestment privileges and conversion rights. Additionally, the Fund may allocate among its classes certain expenses, to the extent allowable to specific classes, including transfer agent fees, government registration fees, certain printing and postage costs, and administrative and legal expenses. Currently, class specific expenses of the Fund are limited to service and distribution fees, administration fees, and certain registration and transfer agent expenses.

NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Significant accounting policies of the Trust are as follows:

Valuation Policy and Procedures: The Fund’s Trustees of the Trust (the “Trustees”) have authorized employees of the Fund’s investment advisor, acting as the Valuation and Pricing Committee (the “Committee”), to make certain valuation determinations, subject to oversight and review by the Trustees and the Audit Committee of the Trustees. The Committee and other employees of the Fund’s investment advisor administer and implement the valuation process. The Committee regularly reviews its own fair value decisions, as well as valuations, valuation techniques and services furnished by pricing services, considers circumstances in the markets which may require valuation determinations by the Committee and reviews previous valuation determinations. The Committee also reports on its activities, the performance of the pricing services and other matters to the Trustees and the Audit Committee of the Trustees.

In determining a fair value for a portfolio investment, the Committee seeks to determine the price that the Fund would reasonably expect to receive upon a sale of the investment in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Typically, the fair value process employs standing instructions to use quoted prices in active markets or the use of independent pricing services. Less frequently, the Committee may make a fair value determination using other methods. However, because fair value prices are estimated prices, the determination of fair value for an investment may differ from the value that would be realized by the Fund upon a sale of the investment, and that difference could be material to the Fund’s financial statements. The Committee’s determination of fair value for an investment may also differ from the prices obtained by other persons (including other mutual funds) for the investment.

Valuation of Investments: Debt obligations held by the Fund have a primary over-the-counter market and are valued by an independent pricing service approved by the Trustees. The pricing service ordinarily values debt obligations at quoted bid prices. When quotations are not available, debt obligations held by the Fund are valued at evaluated prices determined by the pricing service using methods which include consideration of yields or prices of debt obligations of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity and rating, and indications as to value from dealers and general market conditions. Short-term obligations having remaining maturities of 60 days or less are ordinarily valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

In any case when a pricing service fails to provide a price for a debt obligation held by the Fund, the Committee determines a fair value for the debt obligation using procedures in accordance with a policy approved by the Trustees, which may include the use of a price obtained from a different independent pricing service. Additionally, in any case where management believes that a price

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

provided by a pricing service for a debt obligation held by the Fund may be unreliable, the Committee decides whether or not to use the pricing service’s valuation or to use an alternative method to determine a fair value for the debt obligation.

Valuation Measurements: The Fund categorizes its investments based upon the inputs used in valuing those investments, according to a three-level hierarchy established by guidance by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”). Categorization of investments using this hierarchy is intended by the FASB to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in valuing an investment based on available market data. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect assumptions about the information market participants would use in valuing an investment. An investment’s level within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level input that is deemed significant to the fair value measurement. The methodologies and relative inputs used to value investments are not necessarily indications of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those investments.

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value measurement of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are generally summarized according to the three-level hierarchy below:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

Level 2: Other direct or indirect significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments in active markets and other observable inputs, such as interest rates, prepayment rates, credit risk, etc.).

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs, (including the Committee’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments), are generally applicable to investments fair valued with single broker quotes and other investments.

Portfolio investments with minimal, if any, market activity are characterized as Level 3 and are valued using significant unobservable inputs, typically including single broker quotes, which may be adjusted or unadjusted, related or comparable investments, last available transactions, and other relevant information. Valuations may also be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity and industry. An income based valuation approach would consider discounted anticipated future cash flows of the investment. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investment. The derived value of a Level 3 investment may not represent the value which is received upon disposition.

The following table displays a summary of the fair value hierarchy measurements of the Fund’s investments as of March 31, 2013. In any instance where valuation inputs from more than one level are used to determine the fair value of a specific investment, the investment is placed in the level of the table based upon the lowest level input that is significant in determining the fair value of the investment:

 

     Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2013  
     Total      Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Assets

           

Investments in Securities

           

Municipal Bonds

   $ 177,370,675       $ —         $ 177,370,675       $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 177,370,675       $ —         $ 177,370,675       $ —     

In accordance with the guidance prescribed in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, amending Topic 820 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, it is the policy of the Fund to recognize transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3 and to disclose those transfers due to the underlying event which caused the movement. The Fund recognized no transfers between levels for the six months ended March 31, 2013.

Federal Income Taxes: It is the policy of the Trust to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to “regulated investment companies” and to distribute to shareholders substantially all taxable (if any) and tax exempt income of the Fund. Therefore, no provision for federal income tax is required.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

Management reviews each uncertain tax position believed to be material to the preparation of the Fund’s financial statements, to assess if it is more likely than not that the position would be sustained upon examination, based upon the technical merits of the position. As of March 31, 2013, management has not identified any such position for which a liability must be reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The Fund’s tax returns remain subject to examination for three years after filing.

When Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions: The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. To the extent the Fund engages in such transactions, it will do so for the purpose of acquiring portfolio investments consistent with the Fund’s investment objectives and not for the purpose of investment leverage or to speculate on interest rate and/or market changes. At the time the Fund makes a commitment to purchase an investment on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, the Fund will record the transaction and reflect the value in determining its net asset value. When effecting such transactions, assets of an amount sufficient to make payment for the portfolio investments to be purchased will be segregated on the Fund’s records on the trade date. Investments purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis do not earn interest until the settlement date.

Dividends: Net investment income of the Fund is declared daily as a dividend on shares for which the Fund has received payment. Dividends are paid monthly and are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund at net asset value per share at the close of business on the dividend payment date, or at the shareholder’s option, paid in cash. Net realized capital gains, to the extent available, will be distributed at least annually.

General: Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Interest income is accrued as earned. Premiums and discounts on investments purchased are amortized to call dates or maturity dates of the respective investments. Realized gains and losses from the sale of investments are recorded on an identified cost basis. Net investment income (other than class specific expenses) and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative net asset value of outstanding shares (or the value of the dividend-eligible shares, as appropriate) of each class of shares at the beginning of the day (after adjusting for the current capital shares activity of the respective class). Expenses common to all Funds are allocated among the Funds comprising the Trust based upon their relative net asset values or other appropriate allocation methods.

Guarantees and Indemnifications: Under the Trust’s organizational documents (and under a separate agreement with the Trustees), its officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business the Trust enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, based on experience, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual amounts could differ from those estimates.

NOTE 3 – INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement, Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) serves as the investment advisor and performs services to the Fund for which the fees are payable at the end of each month. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, these fees were payable at annual rates ranging from .75 of 1% to .50 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund depending on the Fund’s asset size. The Trust also has entered into administrative services agreements with the Advisor, whereby the Advisor will perform certain administrative services for the shareholders of each class of the Fund’s shares, and for which fees will be payable at an annual rate of up to .125 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Advisor contractually reimbursed certain class specific expenses and administrative fees of $10,532 for Class A shares and $20,159 for Class C shares.

The Trust has an underwriting agreement with Thornburg Securities Corporation (the “Distributor,” an affiliate of the Advisor), which acts as the distributor of the Fund’s shares. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Distributor has advised the Fund

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

that it earned net commissions aggregating $774 from the sale of Class A shares, and collected contingent deferred sales charges aggregating $1,888 from redemptions of Class C shares of the Fund.

Pursuant to a service plan under Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Fund may reimburse to the Advisor an amount not to exceed .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares of the Fund for payments made by the Advisor to securities dealers and other financial institutions to obtain various shareholder and distribution related services. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, there were no 12b-1 service plan fees charged for Class I shares. The Advisor may pay out of its own resources additional expenses for distribution of the Fund’s shares.

The Trust has also adopted a distribution plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1, applicable only to the Fund’s Class C shares, under which the Fund compensates the Distributor for services in promoting the sale of Class C shares of the Fund at an annual rate of up to .35 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares. Total fees incurred by each class of shares of the Fund under their respective Service and Distribution Plans for the six months ended March 31, 2013, are set forth in the Statement of Operations.

The Trust has an agreement with the custodian bank to indirectly pay a portion of the custodian’s fees through credits earned by the Fund’s cash on deposit with the bank. This deposit agreement is an alternative to overnight investments. Custodial fees are adjusted to reflect amounts that would have been paid without this agreement, with a corresponding adjustment reflected as fees paid indirectly in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, fees paid indirectly were $2,780.

Certain officers and Trustees of the Trust are also officers or directors of the Advisor and Distributor. The compensation of independent Trustees is borne by the Trust.

NOTE 4 – SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

At March 31, 2013, there were an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest authorized. Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30, 2012 (Audited)
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class A Shares

        

Shares sold

     876,195      $ 13,390,507        2,136,532      $ 31,110,750   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     62,055        947,286        97,853        1,436,857   

Shares repurchased

     (1,209,564     (18,414,531     (750,631     (11,007,542
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (271,314   $ (4,076,738     1,483,754      $ 21,540,065   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class C Shares

        

Shares sold

     312,900      $ 4,777,865        727,947      $ 10,720,340   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     19,790        302,391        28,039        412,028   

Shares repurchased

     (196,813     (3,001,937     (296,969     (4,353,539
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     135,877      $ 2,078,319        459,017      $ 6,778,829   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class I Shares

        

Shares sold

     1,287,316      $ 19,626,753        3,079,352      $ 45,330,018   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     96,492        1,473,776        144,496        2,125,272   

Shares repurchased

     (899,991     (13,721,006     (1,027,578     (14,884,401
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     483,817      $ 7,379,523        2,196,270      $ 32,570,889   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

NOTE 5 – INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

For the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Fund had purchase and sale transactions of investments (excluding short-term investments) of $44,423,509 and $30,683,110, respectively.

NOTE 6 – INCOME TAXES

At March 31, 2013, information on the tax components of capital was as follows:

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes

   $ 164,517,914   
  

 

 

 

Gross unrealized appreciation on a tax basis

   $ 13,005,758   

Gross unrealized depreciation on a tax basis

     (152,997
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (tax basis)

   $ 12,852,761   
  

 

 

 

OTHER NOTES:

Risks: The Fund’s investments subject it to risks including, but not limited to, credit risk, interest rate risk, high yield risk, management risk, market and economic risk, and liquidity risk. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund.

Subsequent Events: Fund management believes no events have occurred between March 31, 2013 and the date of issuance of the financial statements that require adjustment to or disclosure in the accompanying financial statements.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

    Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

 

    PER SHARE PERFORMANCE (for a share outstanding throughout the Period)+     RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS     SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  

Unless
Otherwise
Noted,
Periods
are
Fiscal
Years
Ended
Sept. 30,

  Net Asset
Value
Beginning
of Period
    Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
    Net
Realized
&
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
on
Investments
    Total from
Investment
Operations
    Dividends
from Net
Investment
Income
    Dividends
from Net
Realized
Gains
    Total
Dividends
    Net
Asset
Value
End
of
Period
    Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)

(%)
    Expenses,
After
Expense
Reductions
(%)
    Expenses,
After
Expense
Reductions
and
Net of
Custody
Credits
(%)
    Expenses,
Before

Expense
Reductions

(%)
    Total
Return
(%)(a)
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate (%)
    Net
Assets
at End
of
Period
(Thousands)
 

Class A Shares

  

                         

2013(b)

  $ 15.17        0.21        0.02        0.23        (0.21     (0.03     (0.24   $ 15.16        2.73 (c)      1.25 (c)      1.25 (c)      1.28 (c)      1.53        17.94      $ 61,318   

2012(b)

  $ 14.06        0.49        1.13        1.62        (0.50     (0.01     (0.51   $ 15.17        3.34        1.25        1.25        1.31        11.71        12.52      $ 65,446   

2011(b)

  $ 14.22        0.59        (0.14     0.45        (0.59     (0.02     (0.61   $ 14.06        4.37        1.25        1.25        1.38        3.47        19.45      $ 39,808   

2010(b)

  $ 13.86        0.60        0.48        1.08        (0.61     (0.11     (0.72   $ 14.22        4.40        1.25        1.25        1.50        8.20        16.26      $ 28,166   

2009(b)(d)

  $ 11.94        0.29        1.91        2.20        (0.28     —          (0.28   $ 13.86        4.71 (c)      1.25 (c)      1.25 (c)      2.92 (c)      18.65        14.37      $ 11,761   

Class C Shares

  

                         

2013

  $ 15.18        0.19        0.03        0.22        (0.19     (0.03     (0.22   $ 15.18        2.44 (c)      1.55 (c)      1.54 (c)      1.71 (c)      1.45        17.94      $ 25,578   

2012

  $ 14.07        0.45        1.12        1.57        (0.45     (0.01     (0.46   $ 15.18        3.04        1.55        1.55        1.78        11.38        12.52      $ 23,521   

2011

  $ 14.23        0.55        (0.14     0.41        (0.55     (0.02     (0.57   $ 14.07        4.07        1.55        1.55        1.83        3.16        19.45      $ 15,344   

2010

  $ 13.87        0.55        0.49        1.04        (0.57     (0.11     (0.68   $ 14.23        4.05        1.55        1.55        2.36        7.88        16.26      $ 15,261   

2009(d)

  $ 11.94        0.27        1.93        2.20        (0.27     —          (0.27   $ 13.87        4.40 (c)      1.55 (c)      1.55 (c)      6.40 (c)(e)      18.58        14.37      $ 3,684   

Class I Shares

  

                         

2013

  $ 15.18        0.23        0.03        0.26        (0.23     (0.03     (0.26   $ 15.18        3.05 (c)      0.93 (c)      0.93 (c)      0.93 (c)      1.76        17.94      $ 99,711   

2012

  $ 14.07        0.53        1.13        1.66        (0.54     (0.01     (0.55   $ 15.18        3.62        0.95        0.95        0.95        12.03        12.52      $ 92,386   

2011

  $ 14.23        0.63        (0.14     0.49        (0.63     (0.02     (0.65   $ 14.07        4.62        0.99        0.99        1.03        3.74        19.45      $ 54,736   

2010

  $ 13.87        0.64        0.48        1.12        (0.65     (0.11     (0.76   $ 14.23        4.66        0.99        0.99        1.11        8.48        16.26      $ 42,134   

2009(d)

  $ 11.94        0.31        1.92        2.23        (0.30     —          (0.30   $ 13.87        4.90 (c)      0.99 (c)      0.99 (c)      2.12 (c)      18.87        14.37      $ 18,561   

 

(a) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b) Sales loads are not reflected in computing total return.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Fund commenced operations on April 1, 2009.
(e) Due to the size of net assets and fixed expenses, ratios may appear disproportionate.
+ Based on weighted average shares outstanding, except for Dividends from Net Investment Income and Net Realized Gains, which are actual amounts per share.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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EXPENSE EXAMPLE   
    Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs:

 

  (1) transaction costs, including

(a) sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, for Class A shares;

(b) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of any part or all of a purchase of $1 million of Class A shares within 12 months of purchase;

(c) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of Class C shares within 12 months of purchase;

 

  (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses.

This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on a $1,000 investment beginning on October 1, 2012, and held until March 31, 2013.

 

     Beginning
Account Value
10/1/12
     Ending
Account Value
3/31/13
     Expenses Paid
During Period
10/1/12–3/31/13
 

Class A Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,015.30       $ 6.28   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,018.70       $ 6.29   

Class C Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,014.50       $ 7.76   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,017.23       $ 7.77   

Class I Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,017.60       $ 4.68   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,020.29       $ 4.68   

 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class (A: 1.25%; C: 1.54%; I: 0.93%) multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 to reflect the one-half year period.
* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

For each class of shares, the first line of the table above provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for your class of shares under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

For each class of shares, the second line of the table above provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table for each class of shares is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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INDEX COMPARISON   
    Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund versus BofA Merrill Lynch Municipal Master Index

and Consumer Price Index (April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2013)

 

LOGO

Average Annual Total Returns

For Periods Ended March 31, 2013 (with sales charge)

 

     1 Yr     3 Yrs     Since
Inception
 

A Shares (Incep: 4/1/09)

     4.57     7.11     10.25

C Shares (Incep: 4/1/09)

     5.79     7.52     10.51

I Shares (Incep: 4/1/09)

     7.10     8.17     11.14

BofA Merrill Lynch Municipal Master Index (Since: 4/1/09)

     5.59     6.56     7.61

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800.847.0200. The performance data and graph do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns reflect the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains as well as applicable sales charges. Class A shares are sold with a maximum sales charge of 2.00% . Class C shares assume deduction of a 0.60% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) for the first year only. There is no sales charge for Class I shares.

 

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OTHER INFORMATION   
    Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

PORTFOLIO PROXY VOTING

Policies and Procedures:

The Trust has delegated to Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) voting decisions respecting proxies for the Fund’s voting securities. The Advisor makes voting decisions in accordance with its Proxy Voting Policy. A description of the Policy is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

Information regarding how proxies were voted is available on or before August 31 of each year for the twelve months ending the preceding June 30. This information is available (i) without charge, upon request by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

AVAILABILITY OF QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE

The Fund files with the Securities and Exchange Commission schedules of its portfolio holdings on Form N-Q for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The Fund also makes this information available on its website at www.thornburg.com/download or upon request by calling 1-800-847-0200.

 

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TRUSTEES’ STATEMENT TO SHAREHOLDERS

Not part of the Certified Semi-Annual Report

Reissued September 10, 2012

The Trustees believe current and prospective shareholders should know how we discharge our responsibilities in supervising the Funds’ investment advisor and in reviewing the advisor’s contract for renewal. Since 2005, we have issued a statement which sets out clearly the three principal guidelines that we follow in supervising the Trust’s investment advisor on your behalf. In accordance with our customary practice, in September of this year we again reviewed our statement and concluded we should reissue this statement outlining the principal features of our supervision of the advisor’s performance of investment management services for the Funds.

We begin with the premise that each shareholder selected his or her Fund because its investments are managed by the investment advisor identified in the prospectus and in accordance with the objective and policies described in the prospectus. We realize, as each of you do, that if you believe that your Fund’s stated objective and policies no longer serve your personal investment goals, you can sell your shares and leave the Fund.

Therefore, we believe that our primary supervisory task – our principal obligation to you – is to assess the nature and quality of the advisor’s services, and to confirm that the advisor actively and competently pursues the Fund’s objective, in accordance with the policies set out in the prospectus. To do this, we meet regularly with management to review your Fund’s portfolio and to discuss the advisor’s specific actions and judgments in pursuing the Fund’s objective. We do not substitute our own judgment for the advisor’s decisions in selecting investments; the advisor is paid to exercise its informed judgment on investment decisions, and we seek to confirm, in reviewing the advisor’s performance, that the advisor is doing just that.

Second, while we are conscious of costs and the effect that costs have on shareholders’ returns, we do not seek the lowest fees or expense ratio as our sole or primary objective. We try to make sure that your Fund’s fees and costs are reasonable in relationship to the services rendered and that they are generally in line with those charged by other expert investment advisors, consistent with our belief that the Fund’s investors searched for and expect that expertise and attention and have decided to pay a reasonable price for it. We do not put the management contract “out to bid” as a matter of course, and we would not do so unless we had concluded that the advisor materially had failed to pursue the Fund’s objectives in accordance with its policies, or for other equally important reasons. We believe that any other approach would be inconsistent with your interests and contrary to your expectations when you bought shares of the Fund in the first place.

Finally, because we believe that most Thornburg Fund shareholders have invested with a long-term perspective, we try not to focus too much on the fashions of the moment and on short-term performance. The market will not favor any specific investment objective or set of policies at all times and under all economic circumstances. A fund will experience periods of both high and low returns relative to other funds and other investments. Even if one of our Funds is not favored by the market at a particular time, we believe that the advisor is nonetheless obliged to remain true to the Fund’s objective and policies, and we watch to see that it does so.

 

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RETIREMENT AND EDUCATION ACCOUNTS

Thornburg Investment Management offers retirement and education savings accounts that can help you meet a variety of planning challenges. For account applications or further information on any of the accounts below, please call 1-800-847-0200 or go to www.thornburg.com/ira. Your financial advisor can help you determine which plan is right for you.

Individual Retirement Accounts

Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) provide a tax-advantaged means to save money for the future. For a detailed outline of the difference between retirement accounts, see www.thornburg.com/ira. Rollovers are available. Call 1-800-847-0200 for more information.

Traditional IRAs – Contributions to Traditional IRAs are tax deductible for eligible individuals, and withdrawals are taxed as additional ordinary income. You may contribute to an IRA if you receive compensation and are under 70 1/2, even if you are covered by an employer retirement plan. Deductible contributions are subject to certain qualifications. Please consult your tax advisor.

Roth IRAs – Under a Roth IRA, there is no tax deduction for contributions, but there is no income tax on qualified withdrawals. For a more detailed comparison of Traditional and Roth IRAs, please see our website at www.thornburg.com/ira.

SEP IRAs – Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRAs are established by employers. The employer is allowed a tax deduction for contributions made to the SEP Plan and makes contributions to each eligible employee’s SEP IRA on a discretionary basis.

SIMPLE IRAs – Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees of Small Employers (SIMPLE) is designed to give small business owners a simplified method to establish and contribute to a retirement plan for employees. The employer is allowed a tax deduction for contributions and makes either matching or non-elective contributions to each eligible employee’s SIMPLE IRA. Employees may make salary deferral contributions.

Coverdell Education Savings Account

These savings accounts are designed to provide a way to save money for higher education expenses. In an Education Savings Account, earnings and interest grow tax-free, and qualified withdrawals used to pay for eligible higher-education expenses are tax- and penalty-free.

Funds Available

The following funds are available in the accounts listed above:

 

   

Thornburg Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

 

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LOGO


THORNBURG FUND FAMILY

Thornburg Equity Funds

Thornburg’s equity research uses a fundamentally driven, bottom-up, comprehensive analytical approach. Thornburg equity funds generally focus on a limited number of securities so that each holding can impact performance. The team searches for firms believed to have a promising future and seeks to buy shares of those companies at a discount to their intrinsic or long-term value.

 

   

Thornburg Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

Thornburg Bond Funds

Thornburg Investment Management applies a disciplined philosophy to fixed-income management. Since the launch of our first fixed-income fund over 25 years ago, we have been conducting fundamental, bottom-up research in an effort to identify bonds which we believe provide the best return for a given level of risk. We avoid leverage or complex strategies which could backfire in periods of market uncertainty.

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

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For additional information, please visit thornburg.com

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The information presented on the following pages is current as of March 31, 2013. The managers’ views, portfolio holdings, and sector diversification are provided for the general information of the Fund’s shareholders; to the extent this information is historical, it should not be considered predictive of future circumstances. This material should not be deemed a recommendation to buy or sell any of the securities mentioned.

Investments in the Fund carry risks, including possible loss of principal. Bond funds have the same interest rate, inflation, and credit risks that are associated with the underlying bonds. The principal value of bonds will fluctuate relative to changes in interest rates, decreasing when interest rates rise. Unlike bonds, bond funds have ongoing fees and expenses. Please see the Fund’s Prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund. Investments in the Fund are not FDIC insured, nor are they deposits of or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity. There is no guarantee that the Fund will meet its investment objectives. The laddering strategy does not assure or guarantee better performance and cannot eliminate the risk of investment losses.

Performance data given at net asset value (NAV) does not take into account applicable sales charges. If the sales charges had been included, the performance would have been lower.

Minimum investments for Class I shares are higher than those for other classes. Class I shares may not be available to all investors.

 

Share Class

   NASDAQ Symbol    CUSIP

Class A

   LTCAX    885-215-426

Class C

   LTCCX    885-215-418

Class I

   LTCIX    885-215-392

Glossary

BofA Merrill Lynch 1-10 Year U.S. Municipal Securities Index – This index is a subset of the BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Municipal Securities Index including all securities with a remaining term to final maturity less than 10 years.

Unless otherwise noted, index returns reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains, if any, but do not reflect fees, brokerage commissions or other expenses of investing. Investors may not make direct investments into any index.

Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) – A federal tax aimed at ensuring that high-income individuals, estates, trusts, and corporations pay a minimal level income tax. For individuals, the AMT is calculated by adding tax preference items to regular taxable income.

Annualized Distribution Yield – The distribution yield reflects actual distributions made to shareholders. The annualized distribution yield is calculated by summing the last 30 days of income at a given month end and annualizing to a 360-day year. The result is divided by the ending maximum offering price.

Basis Point (bps) – A unit equal to 1/100th of 1%. 1% = 100 basis points (bps).

Bond Credit Ratings – A bond credit rating assesses the financial ability of a debt issuer to make timely payments of principal and interest. Ratings of AAA (the highest), AA, A, and BBB are investment-grade quality. Ratings of BB, B, CCC, CC, C, and D (the lowest) are considered below investment grade, speculative grade, or junk bonds. Unless otherwise noted, the ratings listed are from Municipal Market Data and are a combination of ratings from Standard and Poor’s, Moody’s Investors Service, and Fitch Ratings.

Consumer Price Index (CPI) – Index that measures prices of a fixed basket of goods bought by a typical consumer, including food, transportation, shelter, utilities, clothing, medical care, entertainment and other items. The CPI, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the Department of Labor, is based at 100 in 1982 and is released monthly. It is widely used as a cost-of-living benchmark to adjust Social Security payments and other payment schedules, union contracts and tax brackets. Also known as the cost-of-living index.

Duration – A bond’s sensitivity to interest rates. Bonds with longer durations experience greater price volatility than bonds with shorter durations.

Effective Duration – A bond’s sensitivity to interest rates, incorporating the embedded option features, such as call provisions. Bonds with longer durations experience greater price volatility than bonds with shorter durations.

Fed Funds Rate – The interest rate at which a depository institution lends immediately available funds (balances at the Federal Reserve) to another depository institution overnight.

General Obligation Bond – A municipal bond backed by the credit and “taxing power” of the issuing jurisdiction rather than the revenue from a given project.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) – A country’s income minus foreign investments: the total value of all goods and services produced within a country in a year, minus net income from investments in other countries.

Quantitative Easing – The Federal Reserve’s monetary policy used to stimulate the U.S. economy following the recession that began in 2007/08.

Riskless (or risk-free) Interest Rate – The theoretical rate of return of an investment with zero risk. The risk-free rate represents the interest that an investor would expect from an absolutely risk-free investment over a given period of time. Though a truly risk-free asset exists only in theory, in practice most professionals and academics use short-dated government bonds, such as a three-month U.S. Treasury bill.

SEC Yield – SEC yield is computed in accordance with SEC standards measuring the net investment income per share over a specified 30-day period expressed as a percentage of the maximum offering price of the Fund’s shares at the end of the period.

 

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THORNBURG CALIFORNIA LIMITED TERM MUNICIPAL FUND

At Thornburg, our approach to management of the Fund is based on the premise that investors in the Fund seek preservation of capital along with an attractive, relatively stable yield. While aggressive bond strategies may generate stronger returns when the market is turning a blind eye towards risk, they often fail to stack up over longer periods of time.

We apply time-tested techniques to manage risk and pursue attractive returns. These include:

 

   

Building a laddered portfolio. Laddering has been shown over time to mitigate reinvestment and interest rate risk.

 

   

Investing on a cash-only basis without using leverage. While leveraged strategies may enhance returns when market conditions are favorable, they can quickly compound losses when sentiment shifts.

 

   

Conducting in-depth fundamental research on each issue and actively monitoring positions for subsequent credit events.

 

   

Diversifying among a large number of generally high-quality bonds.

Portfolio Managers

 

 

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Performance Information

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800.847.0200.

The maximum sales charge for the Fund’s Class A shares is 1.50%. The total annual fund operating expense of Class A shares is 0.95%, as disclosed in the most recent Prospectus.

Long-Term Stability of Principal

Net Asset Value History of A Shares from February 19, 1987 through March 31, 2013

 

 

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Average Annual Total Returns

For Periods Ended March 31, 2013

 

      1 Yr     3 Yrs     5 Yrs     10 Yrs     Since
Inception
 

A Shares (Incep: 2/19/87)

          

Without sales charge

     3.17     4.30     4.39     3.43     4.72

With sales charge

     1.60     3.77     4.08     3.27     4.66

30-Day Yields, A Shares

As of March 31, 2013

 

Annualized Distribution Yield

   SEC
Yield
 

1.63%

     0.60

Key Portfolio Attributes

As of March 31, 2013

 

Number of Bonds

     274   

Effective Duration

     3.3Yrs   

Average Maturity

     4.0Yrs   

See the entire portfolio in the Schedule of Investments beginning on page 10.

 

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Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund –

March 31, 2013

 

Table of Contents

  

Letter to Shareholders

     6   

Schedule of Investments

     10   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     18   

Statement of Operations

     19   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     20   

Notes to Financial Statements

     21   

Financial Highlights

     26   

Expense Example

     28   

Other Information

     29   

This report is certified under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, which requires that public companies, including mutual funds, affirm that the information provided in their annual and semiannual shareholder reports fully and fairly represents their financial position.

 

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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS

April 18, 2013

Dear Shareholder:

We are pleased to present the semi-annual report for the Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund. The net asset value (NAV) of the Class A shares increased by one cent to $13.76 per share during the six months ended March 31, 2013. If you were with us for the entire period, you received dividends of 12.4 cents per share. If you reinvested your dividends, you received 12.5 cents per share. Dividends per share were lower for Class C shares and higher for Class I shares to account for varying class-specific expenses. The Class A shares of your Fund slightly outperformed the Index, with a total return of 1.05% at NAV over the six months ended March 31, 2013, compared to the 0.71% for the BofA Merrill Lynch 1–10 Year U.S. Municipal Securities Index.

Our overweights to California revenue sectors, middle-tier investment grade credits, local school districts, and zero-coupon bonds, combined with our underweight to the general obligation sector explained much of our relative outperformance for the period. The Fund also benefitted from our concerted migration away from higher duration positions into more price-stable bonds maturing inside of three years.

Guided by limited buying opportunity sets, being comparatively short and liquid these last six months has only benefitted the Fund’s relative performance. Since yields bottomed in the fall of 2012, we mindfully took advantage of opportunities to reduce the Fund’s risk exposure, even liquidating a few of our weakest credits into an identifiable yield grab at attractive premiums. Aware that the “risk-off” trade comes at a certain cost, the Fund’s dividend yield remains near the average of its Morningstar competitive group and comfortably above the BofA Merrill Lynch 1–10 Year U.S. Municipal Securities Index.

Market opportunities have diminished over the last two years. Contrasting today’s market to where we were at this time in 2011, several metrics are apparent. The 10-year risk-free rate has declined by 110 basis points, term spreads between one-year and 10-year bonds declined 90 basis points, and credit spreads between AAA and single-A narrowed another 22 basis points. During the fourth calendar quarter of 2012, inflation-adjusted municipal yields reached their lowest levels in over thirty years. Not isolated to California’s municipal market space, fixed income as a broad asset class has been over-valued for several quarters now.

Among the particular virtues of the Fund’s investment strategy is its relative flexibility in managing exposure along the risk curve. In the past, when we’ve found ourselves in markets of opportunity – the banking crisis of 2008 and the Meredith Whitney event of 2010, for example – we maintained flexibility and exercised the discipline to migrate further out along the risk curve, adding to our duration and credit exposure and locking in attractive rates that we were then able to carry forward to future years. Conversely, when we find ourselves in markets of limited opportunity, such as the one we’re in, when yields reach a trough and asset prices appear overvalued, we appropriately exercise discipline to migrate toward a more defensive posture.

 

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Investors who have been with us through the years are rarely surprised to see us adopt a contrarian approach to the market. Recently, as we’ve observed market participants chase after yield and take on risk without much consideration of the cost, we’ve mindfully taken the opportunity to build relatively higher quality and liquidity back into the Fund, redoubling our efforts managing credit risk, and deferring some of our risk asset purchases to future dates. We believe there will be better opportunities to invest in longer-term, higher-duration, risk assets. That time is not the present. When the time does come, however, we believe the Fund to be well positioned to capitalize on market weakness.

With economic health indicators mixed to slightly positive, it’s still not apparent when we will see an end to federal stimulus. Quantitative easing should remain intact through the next quarter, with some likelihood of extending into 2014, dependent on labor conditions. Through March 31, 2013, we’ve seen 30 consecutive months in national employment growth. The state of California has been leading the march in recent U.S. employment growth, creating 300,000 jobs during the twelve months leading up to December 31, 2012.

Total non-farm payrolls at both the state and national level are still below where they were at the beginning of the Great Recession in 2007. The brown line in chart I illustrates this national trend. This, combined with a falling labor participation rate, tempers our optimism with awareness that we still have a way to go before the Federal Reserve (Fed) removes its anchor on short-term rates. Now is a good time to remind investors that “income” drives sustainable returns, not artificial constraints on interest rates, not momentum buying, nor chasing after prior years’ performance.

Chart I: Non-farm Employment in Selected Recessions

 

 

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While private-sector employment has fueled job growth in California over the last three years, state and local governments have been steadily eliminating jobs nationally. The brown line in chart II on the next page shows state and local government employment trends in the Great Recession; state and local government recovery in previous recessions is shown for comparison. As reflected in recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data, cuts in government employment have been far more severe than in any other recession during the last 40 years. While government employment cuts of this nature have their

 

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place, and are lauded among champions of fiscal conservatism, high unemployment stemming from the private and public sector remains an economic headwind.

Investment ratings of state of California general obligation and appropriation debt have been revised upward by rating agencies Fitch and Standard and Poor’s in recent months. Both agencies cite improvements in fiscal management, along with a demonstrated willingness to implement constraints on spending and create new sources of tax revenue, as progress toward addressing the state’s long-standing structural deficit.

Chart II: State and Local Government Employment in Selected Recessions

 

 

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At the local government level, tax collections among most of California’s city and county municipalities have been slow to recover in recent years due primarily to lags in assessed property values. As we’ve seen in recent years, property taxes based on assessed values often lead to less pronounced, but protracted periods of revenue decline following sharp declines in real estate prices. Fortunately, the rate of decline in assessed valuations has lessened within the state, and in some areas growth is trending positive. From what we can glean from a recent uptrend in housing market values, we could reasonably anticipate this will provide some support to revenue growth in the years ahead.

While many fiscal trends impacting California’s state and local governments have been positive and steady, the road to recovery has still been very slow. By no means are state and local government municipalities out of the woods. Governments remain vulnerable to sluggish or negative economic growth, especially taking into consideration that many municipal governments have yet to replenish cash reserves and rainy day funds. Many have exhausted one-time revenue sources, and recent cuts to essential and non-essential government functions may limit flexibility to control expenses going forward.

We remind investors of the importance of maintaining an appropriate holding period. For the Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund, we believe a holding period of at least two to three years will make it easier to navigate through any potentially rough waters that may lie ahead.

Your Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund is a laddered portfolio of 145 diversified municipal obligors within the state of California, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam. We ladder the

 

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maturity dates of the bonds in your portfolio so that some of the bonds are scheduled to mature during each of the coming years. Laddering is intended to accomplish two goals. First, the staggered maturities of a laddered structure reduce interest-rate risk and should dampen the Fund’s price volatility. Laddering also reduces reinvestment risk by giving the Fund a steady cash flow stream from maturing bonds to reinvest toward the top of the ladder where yields are typically higher.

We continue to search for opportunities in the California municipal market, using our fundamental, bottom-up approach to portfolio management. Thank you for the trust you have placed with us. We will continue to keep it foremost in our minds as new opportunities and challenges present themselves.

Chart III: Percent of Portfolio Maturing

 

 

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As of 3/31/13. Percentages vary over time.

Data may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

 

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Christopher Ihlefeld

Portfolio Manager

Managing Director

  

Christopher Ryon, CFA

Portfolio Manager

Managing Director

  

Josh Gonze

Portfolio Manager

Managing Director

The matters discussed in this report may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include any advisor or portfolio manager prediction, assessment, analysis or outlook for individual securities, industries, investment styles, market sectors and/or markets. These statements involve risks and uncertainties. In addition to the general risks described for each fund in its current prospectus, other factors bearing on these reports include the accuracy of the advisor’s or portfolio manager’s forecasts and predictions, the appropriateness of the investment strategies designed by the advisor or portfolio manager and the ability of the advisor or portfolio manager to implement their strategies efficiently and successfully. Any one or more of these factors, as well as other risks affecting the securities markets generally, could cause the actual results of any fund to differ materially as compared to its benchmarks.

 

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SUMMARY OF SECURITY CREDIT RATINGS†

 

 

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We have used ratings from Standard & Poor’s (S&P). Where S&P ratings are not available, we have used Moody’s Investors Service. Where neither rating is available, we have used ratings from Fitch Ratings. The category of investments identified as “AAA” in this graph includes investments which are pre-refunded or escrowed to maturity. Such investments are backed by an escrow or trust containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency securities to satisfy the timely payment of principal and interest and, therefore, are normally deemed to be equivalent to AAA-rated securities.

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

Alameda County COP, 5.625% due 12/1/2016 (Santa Rita Jail; Insured: AMBAC)

   AA/NR    $ 1,830,000       $ 2,124,465   

Alameda County Joint Powers Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2021 (Capital Projects)

   AA/Aa3      1,000,000         1,221,860   

Alvord USD GO, 5.25% due 2/1/2014 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   A+/Baa2      1,150,000         1,195,816   

Anaheim Public Financing Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2020 (Electric System Distribution Facilities; Insured: AMBAC)

   NR/NR      445,000         474,819   

Anaheim Public Financing Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2021 (Electric System Distribution Facilities; Insured: AMBAC)

   NR/NR      820,000         871,635   

Anaheim Public Financing Authority, 0% due 9/1/2022 (Public Improvements Project; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      3,000,000         2,207,760   

Bay Area Toll Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2016 (San Francisco Bay Area Toll Bridge)

   AA/Aa3      2,075,000         2,351,784   

Bay Area Toll Authority, 0.82% due 4/1/2047 put 10/1/2019 (San Francisco Bay Area Toll Bridge)

   AA/Aa3      5,000,000         5,009,250   

Bay Area Water Supply & Conservation Agency, 1.00% due 10/1/2014 (Regional Water System Improvements)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000         1,011,660   

Bay Area Water Supply & Conservation Agency, 2.00% due 10/1/2015 (Regional Water

        

System Improvements)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000         1,040,280   

Bay Area Water Supply & Conservation Agency, 3.00% due 10/1/2016 (Regional Water

        

System Improvements)

   AA-/Aa3      3,965,000         4,300,201   

Calexico USD COP, 6.75% due 9/1/2017

   A-/NR      3,060,000         3,372,701   

California Education Notes Program, 2.00% due 1/31/2014 (School Districts Capital Program Cash Flow Management)

   SP-1+/NR      13,340,000         13,536,765   

California Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2018 (Pitzer College)

   NR/A3      1,540,000         1,784,845   

California Educational Facilities Authority, 0% due 10/1/2019 (Loyola Marymount University; Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/A2      2,025,000         1,726,535   

California Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2020 (Pitzer College)

   NR/A3      1,445,000         1,707,990   

California Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2022 (Chapman University)

   NR/A2      2,000,000         2,366,420   

California HFFA, 5.25% due 10/1/2013 (Providence Health and Services)

   AA/Aa2      650,000         666,367   

California HFFA, 5.00% due 8/15/2014 (Cedars-Sinai Medical Center)

   NR/A2      1,500,000         1,594,200   

California HFFA, 4.00% due 2/1/2016 (Community Program Developmental Disabilities; Insured: California Mtg Insurance)

   A/NR      2,475,000         2,675,302   

California HFFA, 5.50% due 10/1/2017 (Providence Health and Services)

   AA/Aa2      1,100,000         1,314,181   

California HFFA, 5.50% due 2/1/2018 (Community Program Developmental Disabilities; Insured: California Mtg Insurance)

   A/NR      2,715,000         3,221,673   

California HFFA, 6.00% due 10/1/2018 (Providence Health and Services)

   AA/Aa2      1,000,000         1,251,050   

California HFFA, 5.00% due 11/15/2018 (Children’s Hospital Los Angeles)

   BBB+/Baa2      1,235,000         1,430,266   

California HFFA, 5.10% due 2/1/2019 (Episcopal Home; Insured: California Mtg Insurance) (ETM)

   A/NR      1,460,000         1,660,838   

California HFFA, 5.00% due 11/15/2020 (Children’s Hospital Los Angeles)

   BBB+/Baa2      1,190,000         1,392,133   

California HFFA, 5.25% due 3/1/2022 (Catholic Healthcare West Health Facilities)

   A/A3      1,000,000         1,189,450   

California HFFA, 5.125% due 7/1/2022 (Catholic Healthcare West Health Facilities)

   A/A3      2,635,000         2,885,167   

California HFFA, 1.45% due 8/15/2023 put 3/15/2017 (Lucile Salter Packard Children’s Hospital)

   AA/Aa3      3,000,000         3,040,260   

California HFFA, 5.00% due 7/1/2027 put 7/1/2014 (Catholic Healthcare West Health Facilities)

   A/A3      2,000,000         2,111,180   

California Mobilehome Park Financing Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2013 (Rancho Vallecitos; Insured: ACA)

   NR/NR      290,000         292,190   

California PCR Financing Authority, 5.90% due 6/1/2014 (San Diego Gas & Electric)

   A/A2      2,500,000         2,664,650   

 

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Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/  Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

California PCR Financing Authority, 5.25% due 6/1/2023 put 12/1/2017 (Solid Waste Disposal-Republic Services, Inc.) (AMT)

   BBB/Baa3    $ 2,820,000       $ 3,169,342   

California School Cash Reserve Program Authority, 2.00% due 10/1/2013 (Series AA School Districts Educational Purposes)

   SP-1+/NR      500,000         504,390   

California State Department of Transportation COP, 5.25% due 3/1/2016 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   A-/A2      1,580,000         1,586,589   

California State Department of Veterans Affairs, 2.75% due 12/1/2018 (Farm and Home Purchase Program)

   AA/Aa3      1,000,000         1,038,180   

California State Department of Veterans Affairs, 3.00% due 12/1/2019 (Farm and Home Purchase Program)

   AA/Aa3      500,000         523,145   

California State Department of Water Resources, 5.00% due 5/1/2014 (DWR Power Supply Program)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000         1,051,980   

California State Department of Water Resources, 5.00% due 5/1/2015 (DWR Power Supply Program)

   AA-/Aa3      5,000,000         5,481,550   

California State Department of Water Resources, 5.00% due 5/1/2015 (DWR Power Supply Program)

   AA-/Aa3      3,400,000         3,727,454   

California State Economic Recovery GO, 5.25% due 7/1/2014 (Insured; Natl-Re/FGIC)

   A+/Aa3      1,045,000         1,110,051   

California State Economic Recovery GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2015 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   A+/Aa3      585,000         619,006   

California State Economic Recovery GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2018

   A+/Aa3      3,000,000         3,601,230   

California State Housing Finance Agency, 3.70% due 8/1/2013 (Single Family Housing; Insured: FGIC)

   BBB/Baa2      1,670,000         1,680,738   

California State Housing Finance Agency, 3.80% due 2/1/2014 (Single Family Housing; Insured: FGIC)

   BBB/Baa2      770,000         781,796   

California State Housing Finance Agency, 5.00% due 2/1/2014 (Single Family Housing; Insured: FGIC) (AMT)

   BBB/Baa2      1,200,000         1,216,488   

California State Housing Finance Agency, 4.85% due 8/1/2016 (Single Family Housing; Insured: AGM) (AMT)

   AA-/A2      1,000,000         1,068,320   

California State Housing Finance Agency, 5.00% due 8/1/2017 (Single Family Housing; Insured: AGM) (AMT)

   AA-/A2      980,000         1,049,619   

California State Housing Finance Agency, 5.125% due 8/1/2018 (Single Family Housing; Insured: AGM) (AMT)

   AA-/A2      1,000,000         1,060,820   

California State Housing Finance Agency, 3.05% due 12/1/2019 (Multi-Famiy Housing; Insured: FHA)

   NR/Aaa      735,000         753,596   

California State Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank, 5.25% due 8/15/2020 (King City High School)

   A/NR      1,000,000         1,168,960   

California State Public Works Board, 5.25% due 10/1/2013 (California State University)

   A-/Aa3      500,000         502,080   

California State Public Works Board, 5.25% due 11/1/2014 (University of California; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/Aa2      1,000,000         1,078,620   

California State Public Works Board, 5.25% due 12/1/2014 (California Community Colleges)

   A-/A2      1,525,000         1,531,069   

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 1/1/2015 (Correctional Facilities Improvements; Insured: AMBAC)

   A-/A2      2,000,000         2,159,180   

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 11/1/2015 (University of California)

   AA-/Aa2      1,000,000         1,074,600   

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 11/1/2016 (California State University-J. Paul Leonard & Sutro Library)

   A-/Aa3      1,000,000         1,146,680   

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 6/1/2020 (University of California; Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   AA-/Aa2      1,185,000         1,445,285   

California State Public Works Board, 5.125% due 3/1/2021 (Various State Participating Agency Capital Projects)

   A-/A2      1,635,000         1,940,712   

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 12/1/2021 (Judicial Council Projects)

   A-/A2      2,500,000         3,030,225   

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 4/1/2022 (Riverside Campus)

   A-/A2      565,000         680,220   

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 11/1/2022 (Correctional Facilities Improvements)

   A-/A2      1,500,000         1,815,885   

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 12/1/2022 (Judicial Council Projects)

   A-/A2      1,200,000         1,430,244   

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 3/1/2023 (Judicial Council Projects)

   A-/A2      1,400,000         1,682,730   

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 3/1/2024 (Judicial Council Projects)

   A-/A2      1,000,000         1,181,100   

 

Certified Semi-Annual Report    11


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, 5.50% due 8/15/2014 (Enloe Medical Center; Insured: California Mtg Insurance)

   A/NR    $ 750,000       $ 796,642   

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2019 (Kaiser Foundation Hospitals)

   A+/NR      3,715,000         4,483,113   

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2020 (Aspire Public Schools; Insured: College for Certain LLC)

   NR/NR      1,460,000         1,516,079   

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, 3.90% due 8/1/2031 put 7/1/2014 (Kaiser Foundation Hospitals)

   A+/NR      800,000         828,416   

Calipatria USD GO, 0% due 8/1/2025 (Educational Facilities Improvements; Insured: ACA)

   NR/NR      5,000,000         2,390,350   

Carson Redevelopment Agency, 6.00% due 10/1/2019 (Project Area 1)

   A-/NR      1,050,000         1,228,762   

Castaic USD GO, 0% due 5/1/2018 (Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   A+/NR      3,300,000         2,708,112   

Centinela Valley USD GO, 4.00% due 12/1/2013

   SP-1+/NR      3,000,000         3,068,430   

Central Valley Financing Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2015 (Carson Ice)

   A+/A1      1,000,000         1,088,640   

Central Valley Financing Authority, 5.25% due 7/1/2020 (Carson Ice)

   A+/A1      500,000         598,990   

Cerritos Public Financing Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2014 (Insured: AMBAC)

   A-/NR      1,260,000         1,324,714   

Chabot-Las Positas Community College District GO, 0% due 8/1/2018 (Capital Improvements; Insured: AMBAC)

   A+/Aa3      2,465,000         2,132,964   

Chula Vista Elementary School District COP, 4.70% due 9/1/2022 (Elementary School Building Project; Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/Baa2      900,000         903,753   

City of Burbank California Water and Power Electric, 5.00% due 6/1/2015 (Electric Systems Capital Improvements)

   AA-/A1      750,000         822,315   

City of Burbank California Water and Power Electric, 5.00% due 6/1/2016 (Electric Systems Capital Improvements)

   AA-/A1      500,000         567,285   

City of Burbank California Water and Power Electric, 5.00% due 6/1/2017 (Electric Systems Capital Improvements)

   AA-/A1      1,000,000         1,168,330   

City of Burbank California Water and Power Electric, 5.00% due 6/1/2018 (Electric Systems Capital Improvements)

   AA-/A1      360,000         429,772   

City of Burbank California Water and Power Electric, 5.00% due 6/1/2020 (Electric Systems Capital Improvements)

   AA-/A1      625,000         767,919   

City of Chula Vista, 1.65% due 7/1/2018 (San Diego Gas & Electric Co.)

   A+/Aa3      3,000,000         3,052,950   

City of Chula Vista COP, 5.25% due 3/1/2020 (Capital Facilities Project)

   A-/NR      1,300,000         1,508,260   

City of Folsom, 4.00% due 12/1/2014 (Community Facilities District No. 2)

   A+/NR      755,000         794,177   

City of Folsom, 5.00% due 12/1/2016 (Community Facilities District No. 2)

   A+/NR      1,100,000         1,224,234   

City of Folsom, 5.00% due 12/1/2018 (Community Facilities District No. 2)

   A+/NR      965,000         1,096,906   

City of Los Angeles COP, 3.00% due 11/1/2030 put 2/1/2018 (American Academy of Dramatic Arts; LOC: TD Bank N.A.)

   NR/Aa3      2,880,000         3,035,117   

City of Manteca, 2.00% due 12/1/2013 (Wastewater and Sewer System Improvements)

   AA-/Aa3      425,000         429,964   

City of Manteca, 2.00% due 7/1/2014 (Water Supply System Improvements)

   AA-/A1      450,000         459,315   

City of Manteca, 3.00% due 12/1/2015 (Wastewater and Sewer System Improvements)

   AA-/Aa3      280,000         296,789   

City of Manteca, 4.00% due 7/1/2016 (Water Supply System Improvements)

   AA-/A1      300,000         331,272   

City of Manteca, 3.00% due 12/1/2016 (Wastewater and Sewer System Improvements)

   AA-/Aa3      520,000         560,461   

City of Manteca, 4.00% due 7/1/2018 (Water Supply System Improvements)

   AA-/A1      550,000         626,434   

City of Manteca, 4.00% due 12/1/2018 (Wastewater and Sewer System Improvements)

   AA-/Aa3      375,000         430,013   

City of Manteca, 5.00% due 7/1/2019 (Water Supply System Improvements)

   AA-/A1      400,000         482,392   

City of Manteca, 5.00% due 7/1/2021 (Water Supply System Improvements)

   AA-/A1      1,000,000         1,220,060   

City of Manteca, 5.00% due 7/1/2023 (Water Supply System Improvements)

   AA-/A1      650,000         786,526   

City of Moorpark Mobile Home Park, 4.90% due 5/15/2017 (Villa Del Arroyo)

   BBB/NR      965,000         1,008,261   

City of Oxnard Financing Authority, 5.00% due 5/1/2013 (Solid Waste System; Insured: AMBAC) (AMT)

   A-/NR      2,115,000         2,121,620   

City of Oxnard Financing Authority, 5.25% due 6/1/2014 (Wastewater Treatment Plants; Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   BBB/NR      1,000,000         1,007,890   

City of Pasadena, 4.00% due 6/1/2013 (Electric System Improvements; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      730,000         734,555   

City of Porterville COP, 6.30% due 10/1/2018 (Public Service Capital Projects; Insured: AMBAC)

   NR/NR      1,250,000         1,341,650   

 

12    Certified Semi-Annual Report


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

City of Roseville COP, 5.00% due 2/1/2019 (Electric System Improvements; Insured: Natl- Re/FGIC)

   A+/A2    $ 850,000       $ 901,153   

City of Santa Fe Springs Community Development Commission, 5.00% due 9/1/2018 (Redevelopment Project; Insured: Natl-Re)

   A/Baa2      1,235,000         1,353,622   

City of Seal Beach Redevelopment Agency, 5.20% due 12/15/2013 (Seal Beach Mobile Home Park; Insured: ACA)

   NR/NR      125,000         125,976   

City of Torrance, 5.00% due 9/1/2020 (Torrance Memorial Medical Center)

   A/A2      1,155,000         1,380,029   

City of Torrance, 6.00% due 6/1/2022 (Torrance Memorial Medical Center)

   A/A2      2,600,000         2,610,816   

City of Vallejo, 5.00% due 5/1/2017 (Water Improvement Project; Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/Baa2      1,240,000         1,365,079   

City of Whittier, 5.375% due 8/1/2014 (Solid Waste; Insured: AMBAC)

   NR/NR      370,000         370,895   

Colton Public Financing Authority, 4.00% due 4/1/2017 (Electric Generation Facility Project)

   NR/A2      530,000         583,270   

Colton Public Financing Authority, 4.00% due 4/1/2018 (Electric Generation Facility Project)

   NR/A2      550,000         613,289   

Colton Public Financing Authority, 4.00% due 4/1/2019 (Electric Generation Facility Project)

   NR/A2      400,000         446,712   

Colton Public Financing Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2020 (Electric Generation Facility Project)

   NR/A2      410,000         481,566   

Colton Public Financing Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2021 (Electric Generation Facility Project)

   NR/A2      650,000         764,588   

Colton Public Financing Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2022 (Electric Generation Facility Project)

   NR/A2      970,000         1,138,702   

Community Facilities District No. 86-1 of the Irvine USD, 5.25% due 9/1/2017 (Educational Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      250,000         287,558   

Contra Costa Water District, 2.50% due 10/1/2013

   AA/NR      2,000,000         2,024,020   

Corona-Norco USD GO, 0% due 9/1/2017 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa2      1,595,000         1,504,787   

County of El Dorado Community Facilities District, 5.00% due 9/1/2019 (El Dorado Hills Development)

   A/NR      1,700,000         1,959,505   

County of Monterey COP, 5.00% due 8/1/2014 (Natividad Medical Center; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A1      2,000,000         2,113,300   

County of Monterey COP, 5.25% due 8/1/2021 (Natividad Medical Center; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A1      3,700,000         4,377,951   

County of Stanislaus, 5.75% due 5/1/2015 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   A+/Baa2      1,815,000         1,992,090   

Delano Financing Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2017 (Police Station and Capital Improvements)

   A/NR      1,085,000         1,241,338   

Delano Financing Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2018 (Police Station and Capital Improvements)

   A/NR      1,135,000         1,316,975   

Delano Financing Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2019 (Police Station and Capital Improvements)

   A/NR      1,195,000         1,403,002   

Fillmore Public Financing Authority, 5.00% due 5/1/2016 (Water Recycling Financing Project; Insured: CIFG)

   AA-/A3      735,000         811,014   

Fresno County USD GO, 5.90% due 8/1/2017 (Educational Facilities Improvements; Insured: Natl-Re)

   A+/Baa2      590,000         712,525   

Fresno County USD GO, 5.90% due 8/1/2018 (Educational Facilities Improvements; Insured: Natl-Re)

   A+/Baa2      630,000         774,207   

Fresno County USD GO, 5.90% due 8/1/2019 (Educational Facilities Improvements; Insured: Natl-Re)

   A+/Baa2      675,000         833,935   

Fresno County USD GO, 5.00% due 2/1/2020 (Educational Facilities Improvements; Insured: Natl-Re)

   A+/Baa2      2,510,000         2,930,977   

Fresno County USD GO, 5.90% due 8/1/2020 (Educational Facilities Improvements; Insured: Natl-Re)

   A+/Baa2      720,000         884,974   

Fullerton Public Financing Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2016 (Insured: AMBAC)

   A/NR      1,775,000         1,944,228   

Guam Power Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2021 (Electric Power System; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      1,275,000         1,545,453   

Hemet USD GO, 4.00% due 8/1/2018 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      1,335,000         1,498,177   

Irvine Public Facilities & Infrastructure Authority, 2.00% due 9/2/2013

   BBB+/NR      1,000,000         1,005,430   

Irvine Public Facilities & Infrastructure Authority, 3.00% due 9/2/2015

   BBB+/NR      570,000         588,371   

Irvine Public Facilities & Infrastructure Authority, 3.00% due 9/2/2016

   BBB+/NR      1,290,000         1,334,324   

Kern Community College District COP, 4.00% due 4/1/2014

   SP-1+/NR      3,000,000         3,093,150   

Kern High School District GO, 3.00% due 8/1/2014 (Insured: AGM)

   A+/Aa2      610,000         631,911   

Kern High School District GO, 3.00% due 8/1/2015 (Insured: AGM)

   A+/Aa2      500,000         529,365   

Kern High School District GO, 4.00% due 8/1/2016 (Insured: AGM)

   A+/Aa2      500,000         556,085   

Kern High School District GO, 4.00% due 8/1/2017 (Insured: AGM)

   A+/Aa2      500,000         568,230   

Kern High School District GO, 4.00% due 8/1/2018 (Insured: AGM)

   A+/Aa2      500,000         575,660   

Lindsay USD COP, 5.75% due 10/1/2017 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      1,160,000         1,291,347   

Lindsay USD COP, 6.00% due 10/1/2018 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      680,000         772,881   

 

Certified Semi-Annual Report    13


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

Lodi Public Financing Authority, 3.00% due 10/1/2016 (City Police Building and Jail)

   A/NR    $ 830,000       $ 872,305   

Lodi Public Financing Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2020 (City Police Building and Jail)

   A/NR      965,000         1,113,649   

Lodi Public Financing Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2021 (City Police Building and Jail)

   A/NR      1,020,000         1,180,650   

Lodi Public Financing Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2022 (City Police Building and Jail)

   A/NR      1,040,000         1,196,042   

Los Alamitos USD GO, 0% due 9/1/2016 (School Facilities Improvements)

   SP-1+/Aa2      2,000,000         1,931,500   

Los Angeles Convention & Exhibition Center Authority, 5.00% due 8/15/2016

   A+/A2      2,100,000         2,334,381   

Los Angeles Convention & Exhibition Center Authority, 5.00% due 8/15/2017

   A+/A2      1,660,000         1,875,136   

Los Angeles County Public Works Financing Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2014 (Multiple Facilities Projects; Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   NR/NR      2,990,000         3,163,599   

Los Angeles County Public Works Financing Authority, 4.25% due 6/1/2016 (Calabasas Landfill; Insured: AMBAC)

   AA-/A1      1,000,000         1,056,410   

Los Angeles County Public Works Financing Authority, 5.00% due 8/1/2018 (Multiple Capital Projects)

   AA-/A1      2,060,000         2,443,510   

Los Angeles County Schools Pooled Financing Program COP, 2.00% due 12/31/2013 (Cash Flow Management)

   SP-1+/NR      2,000,000         2,025,460   

Los Angeles County Schools Pooled Financing Program COP, 2.00% due 12/31/2013 (Cash Flow Management)

   SP-1+/NR      6,000,000         6,078,180   

Los Angeles County Schools Regionalized Business Services Corp. COP, 0% due 8/1/2021 (Insured: AMBAC)

   NR/NR      2,135,000         1,471,720   

Los Angeles Department of Airports, 5.50% due 5/15/2018 (Los Angeles International Airport) (AMT)

   AA/Aa3      2,000,000         2,416,780   

Los Angeles Municipal Improvement Corp., 5.00% due 11/1/2017 (Capital Improvements)

   A+/A3      3,235,000         3,744,254   

Los Angeles Municipal Improvement Corp., 5.00% due 3/1/2018 (Capital Improvements)

   A+/A3      4,765,000         5,534,690   

Los Angeles USD COP, 5.00% due 10/1/2014 (Information Technology Projects; Insured: AMBAC)

   A+/A1      725,000         774,336   

Los Angeles USD COP, 5.00% due 10/1/2015 (Information Technology Projects; Insured: AMBAC)

   A+/A1      2,000,000         2,202,140   

Los Angeles USD COP, 5.00% due 10/1/2016 (Information Technology Projects; Insured: AMBAC)

   A+/A1      425,000         481,262   

Los Angeles USD COP, 5.50% due 12/1/2018 (Educational Facilities Improvements)

   A+/A1      2,000,000         2,392,680   

Los Angeles USD GO, 4.00% due 7/1/2013 (Educational Facilities Improvements)

   AA-/Aa2      775,000         782,703   

Manteca Financing Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2033 pre-refunded 12/1/2013 (Wastewater Quality Control Facility; Insured:
Natl-Re)

   NR/Aa3      1,535,000         1,583,752   

Manteca USD Community Facilities District No. 1989-2, 3.00% due 9/1/2016 (Educational Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      410,000         435,687   

Manteca USD Community Facilities District No. 1989-2, 4.00% due 9/1/2018 (Educational Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      500,000         555,240   

Manteca USD Community Facilities District No. 1989-2, 4.00% due 9/1/2019 (Educational Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      870,000         962,620   

Manteca USD Community Facilities District No. 1989-2, 5.00% due 9/1/2020 (Educational Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      1,425,000         1,665,654   

Manteca USD Community Facilities District No. 1989-2, 5.00% due 9/1/2021 (Educational Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      750,000         878,767   

Manteca USD Community Facilities District No. 1989-2, 5.00% due 9/1/2023 (Educational Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      500,000         581,645   

Mark West Union School District GO, 4.125% due 8/1/2020 (Educational Facilities Improvements; Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   AA-/NR      1,275,000         1,291,192   

Milpitas Redevelopment Agency, 5.00% due 9/1/2015 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   A/Baa2      2,200,000         2,243,010   

Modesto Irrigation District, 5.00% due 7/1/2022 (San Joaquin Valley Electric System)

   A+/A2      1,000,000         1,222,560   

Mojave USD COP, 0% due 9/1/2017 (Educational Facilities Improvements; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      1,045,000         964,201   

Mojave USD COP, 0% due 9/1/2018 (Educational Facilities Improvements; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      1,095,000         968,429   

Mojave USD GO, 0% due 6/1/2013 (Cash Flow Management)

   SP-1+/NR      2,070,000         2,069,131   

Northern California Power Agency, 4.00% due 7/1/2015 (Hydroelectric Project)

   A+/A2      500,000         539,010   

Northern California Power Agency, 5.00% due 7/1/2016 (Hydroelectric Project)

   A+/A2      500,000         568,530   

 

14    Certified Semi-Annual Report


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

Northern California Power Agency, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (Hydroelectric Project)

   A+/A2    $ 100,000       $ 116,520   

Northern California Power Agency, 5.00% due 7/1/2018 (Hydroelectric Project)

   A+/A2      1,250,000         1,487,812   

Northern California Power Agency, 5.00% due 6/1/2019 (Lodi Energy Center)

   A-/A3      2,340,000         2,793,515   

Norwalk Redevelopment Agency, 5.00% due 10/1/2014 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/Baa2      625,000         655,394   

Palomar Pomerado Health GO, 0% due 8/1/2019 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A1      2,000,000         1,725,460   

Palomar Pomerado Health GO, 0% due 8/1/2021 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   A+/A1      2,850,000         2,232,319   

Pasadena USD GO, 5.00% due 11/1/2018 (Insured: AGM)

   NR/Aa2      1,200,000         1,356,624   

Pomona USD GO, 6.10% due 2/1/2020 (Educational Facilities Improvements; Insured: Natl-Re)

   A/Baa2      465,000         575,159   

Redding Electrical Systems COP, 5.00% due 6/1/2020 (Insured: AGM)

   NR/A2      2,500,000         2,919,800   

Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Mateo, 4.00% due 8/1/2020 (Downtown and Shoreline Area Redevelopment Projects; Insured: XLCA)

   A/Ba1      400,000         408,496   

Regents of the University of California, 4.00% due 5/15/2017 (Campus Housing and Facilities)

   AA-/Aa2      1,250,000         1,417,650   

Richmond Joint Powers Financing Authority, 5.25% due 5/15/2013

   A+/NR      105,000         105,272   

Ridgecrest Redevelopment Agency, 5.00% due 6/30/2016 (Ridgecrest Redevelopment Project)

   A-/Ba1      1,055,000         1,147,629   

Ridgecrest Redevelopment Agency, 5.00% due 6/30/2017 (Ridgecrest Redevelopment Project)

   A-/Ba1      1,055,000         1,159,287   

Ridgecrest Redevelopment Agency, 5.25% due 6/30/2018 (Ridgecrest Redevelopment Project)

   A-/Ba1      1,050,000         1,174,372   

Ridgecrest Redevelopment Agency, 5.50% due 6/30/2019 (Ridgecrest Redevelopment Project)

   A-/Ba1      1,050,000         1,195,834   

Ridgecrest Redevelopment Agency, 5.50% due 6/30/2020 (Ridgecrest Redevelopment Project)

   A-/Ba1      1,040,000         1,194,534   

Riverside County Palm Desert Financing Authority, 5.00% due 5/1/2013 (County Facilities Projects)

   AA-/A2      1,000,000         1,004,340   

Rosemead Community Development Commission, 5.00% due 10/1/2015 (Redevelopment Project Area No. 1; Insured: AMBAC)

   A+/NR      1,015,000         1,113,597   

Rosemead Community Development Commission, 5.00% due 10/1/2016 (Redevelopment Project Area No. 1; Insured: AMBAC)

   A+/NR      700,000         769,111   

Roseville Natural Gas Financing Authority, 5.00% due 2/15/2017

   A-/Baa2      1,390,000         1,549,155   

Sacramento City Financing Authority, 0% due 11/1/2014 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/Baa2      3,480,000         3,345,394   

Sacramento City USD GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2021 (Educational Facilities Improvements)

   A+/A1      3,600,000         4,401,396   

Sacramento Cogeneration Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2015 (Procter & Gamble Project)

   A+/A1      1,100,000         1,203,048   

Sacramento Cogeneration Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2019 (Procter & Gamble Project)

   A+/A1      625,000         744,694   

Sacramento Municipal Utility District, 5.00% due 7/1/2020 (Cosumnes Project; Insured: Natl-Re)

   BBB/A3      3,000,000         3,338,790   

San Bernardino County Community Facilities District, 5.30% due 9/1/2013

   NR/NR      300,000         304,728   

San Diego Public Facilities Financing Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2013 (Balboa and Mission Bay Parks and Jack Murphy Stadium)

   A+/A2      500,000         509,840   

San Diego Redevelopment Agency, 5.00% due 9/1/2014 (Centre City Redevelopment; Insured: AMBAC)

   NR/Ba1      200,000         208,970   

San Diego Redevelopment Agency, 5.25% due 9/1/2015 (Centre City Redevelopment; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      1,375,000         1,387,444   

San Diego Redevelopment Agency, 5.00% due 9/1/2018 (Centre City Redevelopment; Insured: AMBAC)

   NR/Ba1      3,215,000         3,491,201   

San Diego Redevelopment Agency, 0% due 9/1/2019 (Centre City Redevelopment; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      1,910,000         1,622,736   

San Diego Redevelopment Agency, 5.80% due 11/1/2021 (Horton Plaza)

   A-/Ba1      2,635,000         2,640,797   

San Diego USD GO, 5.50% due 7/1/2020 (Educational System Capital Projects; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/Aa3      1,390,000         1,722,947   

San Francisco City & County Airports Commission, 4.00% due 5/1/2013

   A+/A1      500,000         501,770   

San Francisco City & County COP, 5.00% due 11/1/2022 (525 Golden Gate Ave-Public Utilities Commission Office Project)

   AA-/Aa3      700,000         810,383   

San Francisco City & County Redevelopment Agency, 0% due 7/1/2013 (George R. Moscone Convention Center)

   AA-/Aa3      1,200,000         1,198,944   

San Francisco City & County Redevelopment Agency, 5.25% due 8/1/2013 (San Francisco Redevelopment Project; Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   A/Ba1      1,250,000         1,269,075   

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

San Francisco City & County Redevelopment Agency, 5.25% due 8/1/2014 (San Francisco Redevelopment Project; Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   A/Ba1    $ 2,000,000       $ 2,030,300   

San Francisco City & County Redevelopment Agency, 5.00% due 6/1/2020 (San Francisco Redevelopment Project; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A1      1,730,000         2,045,933   

San Joaquin County COP, 5.50% due 11/15/2013 (Capital Facilities; Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/Baa2      355,000         364,244   

San Joaquin Delta Community College District GO, 0% due 8/1/2019 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa2      5,000,000         4,156,350   

San Jose Evergreen Community College District GO, 5.25% due 9/1/2017 (Higher Education Facilities; Insured: AMBAC)

   AA-/Aa1      395,000         422,741   

San Jose Financing Authority, 5.25% due 6/1/2016 (Civic Center Project; Insured: AMBAC)

   AA/Aa3      500,000         502,110   

San Juan USD GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2014 (Educational Facilities Improvements)

   NR/Aa2      1,335,000         1,419,038   

San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority, 4.50% due 3/1/2014 (DHCCP Development Project)

   A+/NR      2,000,000         2,069,980   

San Mateo County Joint Powers Authority, 5.00% due 7/15/2018 (County Capital Projects)

   AA+/Aa2      800,000         942,680   

San Mateo County Transit District, 4.50% due 6/1/2022 (Transit Services; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA/Aa2      400,000         431,456   

San Mateo Flood Control District COP, 5.25% due 8/1/2017 (Colma Creek; Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/Baa2      1,000,000         1,002,050   

San Mateo Union High School District GO, 0% due 9/1/2019 (Educational Facilities Improvements; Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   AA/Aa1      2,000,000         1,793,540   

Santa Ana Financing Authority, 6.25% due 7/1/2018 (Police Administration & Holding Facility; Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/Baa2      2,000,000         2,342,560   

Santa Ana USD GO, 0% due 8/1/2020 (Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   AA-/NR      2,035,000         1,698,655   

Santa Clara County Financing Authority, 4.00% due 5/15/2017 (Multiple Facilities)

   AA/A1      1,000,000         1,106,190   

Santa Margarita-Dana Point Authority, 7.25% due 8/1/2013 (Improvement Districts 3-3A, 4-4A; Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/Baa2      2,000,000         2,040,480   

Santa Monica Community College District GO, 0% due 8/1/2018 (College District Capital Improvements; Insured: MBIA)

   AA/Aa1      1,320,000         1,117,222   

Solano County COP, 5.00% due 11/15/2013 (Health & Social Services Headquarters)

   AA-/A1      1,780,000         1,832,172   

Solano County COP, 5.00% due 11/15/2016 (Health & Social Services Headquarters)

   AA-/A1      1,000,000         1,136,310   

Southeast Resource Recovery Facilities Authority, 5.375% due 12/1/2013 (Insured: AMBAC) (AMT)

   A+/A2      1,060,000         1,087,910   

Southeast Resource Recovery Facilities Authority, 5.25% due 12/1/2017 (Insured: AMBAC)

   A+/A2      1,000,000         1,031,140   

Southeast Resource Recovery Facilities Authority, 5.375% due 12/1/2018 (Insured: AMBAC) (AMT)

   A+/A2      2,000,000         2,063,960   

Southern California Public Power Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2013 (Gas Project No. 1)

   BB/Baa1      1,000,000         1,027,850   

Southern California Public Power Authority, 0% due 7/1/2015 (Multiple Transmission Projects; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/Aa3      1,500,000         1,472,370   

Southern California Public Power Authority, 5.15% due 7/1/2015 (Mead-Adelanto Projects; Insured: AMBAC)

   NR/Aa3      450,000         476,442   

Southern California Public Power Authority, 5.15% due 7/1/2015 (Mead-Phoenix Project; Insured: AMBAC)

   NR/Aa3      275,000         291,253   

Southern California Public Power Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2016 (Southern Transmission Project)

   AA-/NR      2,000,000         2,287,360   

State of California, 2.50% due 6/20/2013 (General Fund Cash Management)

   SP-1+/Mig1      8,850,000         8,896,905   

State of California GO, 4.00% due 8/1/2016 Kindergarten University Facilities)

   A/A1      500,000         555,135   

State of California GO, 5.00% due 3/1/2017 (Various Capital Projects; Insured: Syncora)

   A/A1      2,860,000         3,213,124   

State of California GO, 4.75% due 9/1/2018 (Various Capital Projects; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A1      365,000         371,763   

State of California GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2020 (Kindergarten University Facilities)

   A/A1      2,000,000         2,442,300   

State of California GO, 5.125% due 2/1/2028 pre-refunded 2/1/2014 (Kindergarten University Facilities)

   AA+/A1      1,615,000         1,681,683   

Sweetwater Authority, 3.30% due 4/1/2013 (Water System Improvements; Insured: AMBAC)

   AA/Aa3      500,000         500,130   

Sweetwater Union High School District COP, 4.00% due 9/1/2014 (Rancho Del Rey Middle School; Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/Baa2      1,020,000         1,056,547   

Sweetwater Union High School District COP, 5.00% due 9/1/2021 (High Schools No. 11 & No. 12 Projects; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      2,250,000         2,280,127   

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

Tamalpais Union High School District GO, 4.25% due 8/1/2013 (Educational Facilities; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AAA/Baa2    $ 1,000,000       $ 1,014,070   

Tracy Area Public Facilities Financing Agency, 5.875% due 10/1/2019 (Community Facilities District No. 87)

   NR/Baa2      590,000         598,431   

Tuolumne Wind Project Authority, 5.00% due 1/1/2015 (Tuolumne Co.)

   A+/A2      500,000         537,500   

Tuolumne Wind Project Authority, 5.00% due 1/1/2018 (Tuolumne Co.)

   A+/A2      1,690,000         1,975,035   

Turlock Irrigation District, 5.00% due 1/1/2015

   A+/A2      1,125,000         1,211,445   

Turlock Irrigation District, 5.00% due 1/1/2019

   A+/A2      1,000,000         1,184,490   

Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency, 3.50% due 9/1/2014 (Public Improvements; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      760,000         790,195   

Twin Rivers USD COP, 3.50% due 6/1/2041 put 5/31/2013 (Educational Facilities Improvements; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      2,000,000         2,005,020   

Twin Rivers USD GO, 0% due 4/1/2014 (Educational Facilities Improvements)

   SP-1/NR      1,000,000         991,980   

Ukiah USD GO, 0% due 8/1/2019 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   A/A1      2,000,000         1,697,040   

Upper Lake Union High School District GO, 0% due 8/1/2020 (Insured:
Natl-Re)

   NR/Baa2      1,050,000         775,414   

Val Verde USD COP, 5.00% due 1/1/2014 (Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC) (ETM)

   NR/NR      945,000         979,275   

Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2017

   BBB-/Baa2      1,440,000         1,596,989   

Washington USD Yolo County COP, 5.00% due 8/1/2017 (West Sacramento High School; Insured: AMBAC)

   A/NR      725,000         849,758   

Washington USD Yolo County COP, 5.00% due 8/1/2021 (West Sacramento High School; Insured: AMBAC)

   A/NR      910,000         1,024,578   

Washington USD Yolo County COP, 5.00% due 8/1/2022 (West Sacramento High School; Insured: AMBAC)

   A/NR      2,010,000         2,246,718   

West Contra Costa USD GO, 4.00% due 8/1/2013 (Educational Facilities Improvements; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa3      500,000         505,715   
        

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 93.83% (Cost $404,563,949)

         $ 423,775,991   

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 6.17%

           27,855,419   
        

 

 

 

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

         $ 451,631,410   
        

 

 

 

Footnote Legend

 

Credit ratings are unaudited. Rating changes may have occurred subsequent to the reporting period end. Bonds issued with a maturity of one year or less are assigned Moody’s ratings from MIG-1 to MIG-4 and Standard and Poor’s ratings from SP-1+ to SP-3 with MIG-1 and SP-1+ being the strongest ratings.

Portfolio Abbreviations

To simplify the listings of securities, abbreviations are used per the table below:

 

ACA    Insured by American Capital Access
AGM    Insured by Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
AMBAC    Insured by American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp.
AMT    Alternative Minimum Tax
CIFG    Insured by CIFG Assurance North America Inc.
COP    Certificates of Participation
ETM    Escrowed to Maturity
FGIC    Insured by Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.
FHA    Insured by Federal Housing Administration
GO    General Obligation
HFFA    Health Facilities Financing Authority
LOC    Letter of Credit
MBIA    Insured by Municipal Bond Investors Assurance
Mtg    Mortgage
Natl-Re    Insured by National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.
PCR    Pollution Control Revenue Bond
Syncora    Insured by Syncora Guarantee Inc.
USD    Unified School District
XLCA    Insured by XL Capital Assurance
 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES   
    Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

ASSETS

  

Investments at value (cost $404,563,949) (Note 2)

   $ 423,775,991   

Cash

     14,690,006   

Receivable for investments sold

     7,675,000   

Receivable for fund shares sold

     2,518,343   

Interest receivable

     4,408,907   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     1,346   
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     453,069,593   
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

  

Payable for fund shares redeemed

     906,387   

Payable to investment advisor and other affiliates (Note 3)

     283,862   

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     39,085   

Dividends payable

     208,849   
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     1,438,183   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 451,631,410   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

  

Undistributed net investment income

   $ 2,404   

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     19,212,042   

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     7,099   

Net capital paid in on shares of beneficial interest

     432,409,865   
  

 

 

 
   $ 451,631,410   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE:

  

Class A Shares:

  

Net asset value and redemption price per share ($158,970,902 applicable to 11,549,008 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 13.76   

Maximum sales charge, 1.50% of offering price

     0.21   
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share

   $ 13.97   
  

 

 

 

Class C Shares:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share* ($63,973,607 applicable to 4,643,708 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 13.78   
  

 

 

 

Class I Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($228,686,901 applicable to 16,598,151 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 13.78   
  

 

 

 

 

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

See notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS   
    Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund    Six Months Ended March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

INVESTMENT INCOME

  

Interest income (net of premium amortized of $2,139,972)

   $ 5,844,238   
  

 

 

 

EXPENSES

  

Investment advisory fees (Note 3)

     1,062,927   

Administration fees (Note 3)

  

Class A Shares

     96,233   

Class C Shares

     38,918   

Class I Shares

     52,232   

Distribution and service fees (Note 3)

  

Class A Shares

     192,466   

Class C Shares

     156,354   

Transfer agent fees

  

Class A Shares

     17,858   

Class C Shares

     10,941   

Class I Shares

     18,428   

Registration and filing fees

  

Class A Shares

     19   

Class C Shares

     19   

Class I Shares

     19   

Custodian fees (Note 3)

     45,256   

Professional fees

     15,327   

Accounting fees

     6,587   

Trustee fees

     7,708   

Other expenses

     17,792   
  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     1,739,084   

Less:

  

Fees paid indirectly (Note 3)

     (6,955
  

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     1,732,129   
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     4,112,109   
  

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     7,576   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     816,189   
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain

     823,765   
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ 4,935,874   
  

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
    Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2013*
    Year Ended
September 30,  2012
 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM

    

OPERATIONS

    

Net investment income

   $ 4,112,109      $ 7,693,993   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     7,576        293,032   

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     816,189        7,910,143   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     4,935,874        15,897,168   

DIVIDENDS TO SHAREHOLDERS:

    

From net investment income

    

Class A Shares

     (1,394,258     (2,954,435

Class C Shares

     (481,532     (975,200

Class I Shares

     (2,236,319     (3,764,358

From realized gains

    

Class A Shares

     (106,242     —     

Class C Shares

     (43,151     —     

Class I Shares

     (144,116     —     

FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 4)

    

Class A Shares

     8,609,890        22,903,988   

Class C Shares

     4,341,394        12,392,594   

Class I Shares

     32,360,563        71,789,804   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets

     45,842,103        115,289,561   

NET ASSETS

    

Beginning of Period

     405,789,307        290,499,746   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

   $ 451,631,410      $ 405,789,307   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income

   $ 2,404      $ 2,404   

 

* Unaudited

See notes to financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS   
    Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund (the “Fund”) is a diversified series of Thornburg Investment Trust (the “Trust”). The Trust is organized as a Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated June 3, 1987 and is registered as a diversified, open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Fund is currently one of sixteen separate series of the Trust. Each series is considered to be a separate entity for financial reporting and tax purposes and bears expenses directly attributable to it. The Fund’s primary investment objective is to obtain as high a level of current income exempt from federal and California state individual income tax as is consistent, in the view of the Fund’s investment advisor, with the preservation of capital. The Fund’s secondary objective is to reduce expected changes in its share price compared to longer intermediate and long-term bond portfolios.

The Fund currently offers three classes of shares of beneficial interest outstanding: Class A, Class C, and Institutional Class (“Class I”). Each class of shares of the Fund represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments, except that (i) Class A shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge collected at the time the shares are purchased and bear a service fee, (ii) Class C shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge upon redemption within one year of purchase, and bear both a service fee and a distribution fee, (iii) Class I shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase and may be subject to a service fee, and (iv) the respective classes may have different reinvestment privileges and conversion rights. Additionally, the Fund may allocate among its classes certain expenses, to the extent allowable to specific classes, including transfer agent fees, government registration fees, certain printing and postage costs, and administrative and legal expenses. Currently, class specific expenses of the Fund are limited to service and distribution fees, administration fees, and certain registration and transfer agent expenses.

NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Significant accounting policies of the Trust are as follows:

Valuation Policy and Procedures: The Fund’s Trustees of the Trust (the “Trustees”) have authorized employees of the Fund’s investment advisor, acting as the Valuation and Pricing Committee (the “Committee”), to make certain valuation determinations, subject to oversight and review by the Trustees and the Audit Committee of the Trustees. The Committee and other employees of the Fund’s investment advisor administer and implement the valuation process. The Committee regularly reviews its own fair value decisions, as well as valuations, valuation techniques and services furnished by pricing services, considers circumstances in the markets which may require valuation determinations by the Committee and reviews previous valuation determinations. The Committee also reports on its activities, the performance of the pricing services and other matters to the Trustees and the Audit Committee of the Trustees.

In determining a fair value for a portfolio investment, the Committee seeks to determine the price that the Fund would reasonably expect to receive upon a sale of the investment in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Typically, the fair value process employs standing instructions to use quoted prices in active markets or the use of independent pricing services. Less frequently, the Committee may make a fair value determination using other methods. However, because fair value prices are estimated prices, the determination of fair value for an investment may differ from the value that would be realized by the Fund upon a sale of the investment, and that difference could be material to the Fund’s financial statements. The Committee’s determination of fair value for an investment may also differ from the prices obtained by other persons (including other mutual funds) for the investment.

Valuation of Investments: Debt obligations held by the Fund have a primary over-the-counter market and are valued by an independent pricing service approved by the Trustees. The pricing service ordinarily values debt obligations at quoted bid prices. When quotations are not available, debt obligations held by the Fund are valued at evaluated prices determined by the pricing service using methods which include consideration of yields or prices of debt obligations of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity and rating, and indications as to value from dealers and general market conditions. Short-term obligations having remaining maturities of 60 days or less are ordinarily valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

In any case when a pricing service fails to provide a price for a debt obligation held by the Fund, the Committee determines a fair value for the debt obligation using procedures in accordance with a policy approved by the Trustees, which may include the use

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

of a price obtained from a different independent pricing service. Additionally, in any case where management believes that a price provided by a pricing service for a debt obligation held by the Fund may be unreliable, the Committee decides whether or not to use the pricing service’s valuation or to use an alternative method to determine a fair value for the debt obligation.

Valuation Measurements: The Fund categorizes its investments based upon the inputs used in valuing those investments, according to a three-level hierarchy established by guidance by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”). Categorization of investments using this hierarchy is intended by the FASB to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in valuing an investment based on available market data. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect assumptions about the information market participants would use in valuing an investment. An investment’s level within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level input that is deemed significant to the fair value measurement. The methodologies and relative inputs used to value investments are not necessarily indications of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those investments.

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value measurement of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are generally summarized according to the three-level hierarchy below:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

Level 2: Other direct or indirect significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments in active markets and other observable inputs, such as interest rates, prepayment rates, credit risk, etc.).

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs, (including the Committee’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments), are generally applicable to investments fair valued with single broker quotes and other investments.

Portfolio investments with minimal, if any, market activity are characterized as Level 3 and are valued using significant unobservable inputs, typically including single broker quotes, which may be adjusted or unadjusted, related or comparable investments, last available transactions, and other relevant information. Valuations may also be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity and industry. An income based valuation approach would consider discounted anticipated future cash flows of the investment. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investment. The derived value of a Level 3 investment may not represent the value which is received upon disposition.

The following table displays a summary of the fair value hierarchy measurements of the Fund’s investments as of March 31, 2013. In any instance where valuation inputs from more than one level are used to determine the fair value of a specific investment, the investment is placed in the level of the table based upon the lowest level input that is significant in determining the fair value of the investment:

 

     Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2013  
     Total      Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Assets

           

Investments in Securities

           

Municipal Bonds

   $ 423,775,991       $ —         $ 423,775,991       $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 423,775,991       $ —         $ 423,775,991       $ —     

In accordance with the guidance prescribed in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, amending Topic 820 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, it is the policy of the Fund to recognize transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3 and to disclose those transfers due to the underlying event which caused the movement. The Fund recognized no transfers between levels for the six months ended March 31, 2013.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Federal Income Taxes: It is the policy of the Trust to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to “regulated investment companies” and to distribute to shareholders substantially all taxable (if any) and tax exempt income of the Fund. Therefore, no provision for federal income tax is required.

Management reviews each uncertain tax position believed to be material to the preparation of the Fund’s financial statements, to assess if it is more likely than not that the position would be sustained upon examination, based upon the technical merits of the position. As of March 31, 2013, management has not identified any such position for which a liability must be reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The Fund’s tax returns remain subject to examination for three years after filing.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions: The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. To the extent the Fund engages in such transactions, it will do so for the purpose of acquiring portfolio investments consistent with the Fund’s investment objectives and not for the purpose of investment leverage or to speculate on interest rate and/or market changes. At the time the Fund makes a commitment to purchase an investment on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, the Fund will record the transaction and reflect the value in determining its net asset value. When effecting such transactions, assets of an amount sufficient to make payment for the portfolio investments to be purchased will be segregated on the Fund’s records on the trade date. Investments purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis do not earn interest until the settlement date.

Dividends: Net investment income of the Fund is declared daily as a dividend on shares for which the Fund has received payment. Dividends are paid monthly and are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund at net asset value per share at the close of business on the dividend payment date, or at the shareholder’s option, paid in cash. Net realized capital gains, to the extent available, will be distributed at least annually.

General: Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Interest income is accrued as earned. Premiums and discounts on investments purchased are amortized to call dates or maturity dates of the respective investments. Realized gains and losses from the sale of investments are recorded on an identified cost basis. Net investment income (other than class specific expenses) and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative net asset value of outstanding shares (or the value of the dividend-eligible shares, as appropriate) of each class of shares at the beginning of the day (after adjusting for the current capital shares activity of the respective class). Expenses common to all Funds are allocated among the Funds comprising the Trust based upon their relative net asset values or other appropriate allocation methods.

Guarantees and Indemnifications: Under the Trust’s organizational documents (and under a separate agreement with the Trustees), its officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business the Trust enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, based on experience, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual amounts could differ from those estimates.

NOTE 3 – INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement, Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) serves as the investment advisor and performs services to the Fund for which the fees are payable at the end of each month. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, these fees were payable at annual rates ranging from .50 of 1% to .225 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund depending on the Fund’s asset size. The Trust also has entered into administrative services agreements with the Advisor, whereby the Advisor will perform certain administrative services for the shareholders of each class of the Fund’s shares, and for which fees will be payable at an annual rate of up to .125 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

The Trust has an underwriting agreement with Thornburg Securities Corporation (the “Distributor,” an affiliate of the Advisor), which acts as the distributor of the Fund’s shares. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Distributor has advised the Fund that it earned $793 from the sale of Class A shares, and collected contingent deferred sales charges aggregating $3,853 from redemptions of Class C shares of the Fund.

Pursuant to a service plan under Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Fund may reimburse to the Advisor an amount not to exceed .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares of the Fund for payments made by the Advisor to securities dealers and other financial institutions to obtain various shareholder and distribution related services. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, there were no 12b-1 service plan fees charged for Class I shares. The Advisor may pay out of its own resources additional expenses for distribution of the Fund’s shares.

The Trust has also adopted a distribution plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1, applicable only to the Fund’s Class C shares, under which the Fund compensates the Distributor for services in promoting the sale of Class C shares of the Fund at an annual rate of up to .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares. Total fees incurred by each class of shares of the Fund under their respective Service and Distribution Plans for the six months ended March 31, 2013, are set forth in the Statement of Operations.

The Trust has an agreement with the custodian bank to indirectly pay a portion of the custodian’s fees through credits earned by the Fund’s cash on deposit with the bank. This deposit agreement is an alternative to overnight investments. Custodial fees are adjusted to reflect amounts that would have been paid without this agreement, with a corresponding adjustment reflected as fees paid indirectly in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, fees paid indirectly were $6,955.

Certain officers and Trustees of the Trust are also officers or directors of the Advisor and Distributor. The compensation of independent Trustees is borne by the Trust.

NOTE 4 – SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

At March 31, 2013, there were an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest authorized. Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30, 2012 (Audited)
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class A Shares

        

Shares sold

     1,909,513      $ 26,267,428        3,337,311      $ 45,421,777   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     86,344        1,188,657        165,009        2,247,338   

Shares repurchased

     (1,368,839     (18,846,195     (1,821,571     (24,765,127
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     627,018      $ 8,609,890        1,680,749      $ 22,903,988   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class C Shares

        

Shares sold

     775,728      $ 10,686,572        1,559,315      $ 21,248,082   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     28,578        393,841        51,394        700,402   

Shares repurchased

     (489,455     (6,739,019     (701,947     (9,555,890
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     314,851      $ 4,341,394        908,762      $ 12,392,594   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class I Shares

        

Shares sold

     4,538,368      $ 62,502,960        7,459,712      $ 101,835,082   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     112,186        1,546,007        162,300        2,214,254   

Shares repurchased

     (2,300,870     (31,688,404     (2,366,192     (32,259,532
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     2,349,684      $ 32,360,563        5,255,820      $ 71,789,804   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 5 – INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

For the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Fund had purchase and sale transactions of investments (excluding short-term investments) of $103,672,784 and $30,662,446, respectively.

NOTE 6 – INCOME TAXES

At March 31, 2013, information on the tax components of capital was as follows:

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes

   $  404,563,949   
  

 

 

 

Gross unrealized appreciation on a tax basis

   $ 19,306,607   

Gross unrealized depreciation on a tax basis

     (94,565
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (tax basis)

   $ 19,212,042   
  

 

 

 

OTHER NOTES:

Risks: The Fund’s investments subject it to risks including, but not limited to, credit risk, interest rate risk, management risk, market and economic risk, liquidity risk, and the risks of investing primarily in the obligations of a single state. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund.

Subsequent Events: Fund management believes no events have occurred between March 31, 2013 and the date of issuance of the financial statements that require adjustment to or disclosure in the accompanying financial statements.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

    Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

Unless
Otherwise
Noted,
Periods
are Fiscal
Years
Ended
Sept.  30,

  PER SHARE PERFORMANCE (for a share outstanding throughout the Period)+     RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS     SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  
  Net Asset
Value
Beginning
of Period
    Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
    Net
Realized

&
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
on
Investments
    Total from
Investment
Operations
    Dividends
from Net
Investment
Income
    Dividends
from Net
Realized
Gains
    Total
Dividends
    Net
Asset
Value
End
of
Period
    Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)

(%)
    Expenses,
After
Expense
Reductions
(%)
    Expenses,
After
Expense
Reductions
and

Net of
Custody
Credits
(%)
    Expenses,
Before
Expense
Reductions
(%)
    Total
Return
(%)(a)
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate (%)
    Net
Assets
at End
of
Period
(Thousands)
 

Class A Shares

  

                       

2013(b)(c)

  $ 13.75        0.12        0.02        0.14        (0.12     (0.01     (0.13   $ 13.76        1.81 (d)      0.94 (d)      0.94 (d)      0.94 (d)      1.05        8.06      $ 158,971   

2012(c)

  $ 13.41        0.29        0.34        0.63        (0.29     —          (0.29   $ 13.75        2.15        0.95        0.95        0.95        4.78        13.06      $ 150,155   

2011(c)

  $ 13.38        0.36        0.03        0.39        (0.36     —          (0.36   $ 13.41        2.71        0.96        0.96        0.96        2.98        13.33      $ 123,910   

2010 (c)

  $ 13.09        0.39        0.29        0.68        (0.39     —          (0.39   $ 13.38        2.94        0.97        0.97        0.97        5.29        13.69      $ 114,813   

2009(c)

  $ 12.49        0.44        0.60        1.04        (0.44     —          (0.44   $ 13.09        3.48        0.98        0.98        0.99        8.50        44.06      $ 79,455   

2008(c)

  $ 12.73        0.42        (0.24     0.18        (0.42     —          (0.42   $ 12.49        3.32        1.00        0.98        1.00        1.42        34.88      $ 66,023   

Class C Shares

  

                       

2013(b)

  $ 13.76        0.11        0.03        0.14        (0.11     (0.01     (0.12   $ 13.78        1.55 (d)      1.21 (d)      1.20 (d)      1.21 (d)      0.99        8.06      $ 63,973   

2012

  $ 13.42        0.26        0.34        0.60        (0.26     —          (0.26   $ 13.76        1.88        1.22        1.22        1.22        4.49        13.06      $ 59,563   

2011

  $ 13.40        0.32        0.02        0.34        (0.32     —          (0.32   $ 13.42        2.45        1.22        1.22        1.22        2.63        13.33      $ 45,897   

2010

  $ 13.10        0.35        0.30        0.65        (0.35     —          (0.35   $ 13.40        2.67        1.23        1.23        1.74        5.09        13.69      $ 42,039   

2009

  $ 12.50        0.41        0.60        1.01        (0.41     —          (0.41   $ 13.10        3.23        1.24        1.24        1.76        8.22        44.06      $ 26,004   

2008

  $ 12.74        0.39        (0.24     0.15        (0.39     —          (0.39   $ 12.50        3.06        1.26        1.24        1.78        1.16        34.88      $ 15,963   

Class I Shares

  

                       

2013(b)

  $ 13.76        0.15        0.03        0.18        (0.15     (0.01     (0.16   $ 13.78        2.14 (d)      0.61 (d)      0.61 (d)      0.61 (d)      1.29        8.06      $ 228,687   

2012

  $ 13.42        0.33        0.35        0.68        (0.34     —          (0.34   $ 13.76        2.46        0.62        0.62        0.62        5.12        13.06      $ 196,071   

2011

  $ 13.40        0.40        0.02        0.42        (0.40     —          (0.40   $ 13.42        3.03        0.63        0.62        0.63        3.24        13.33      $ 120,693   

2010

  $ 13.10        0.43        0.30        0.73        (0.43     —          (0.43   $ 13.40        3.27        0.63        0.63        0.63        5.72        13.69      $ 78,948   

2009

  $ 12.50        0.48        0.60        1.08        (0.48     —          (0.48   $ 13.10        3.81        0.65        0.65        0.65        8.86        44.06      $ 41,186   

2008

  $ 12.74        0.47        (0.24     0.23        (0.47     —          (0.47   $ 12.50        3.66        0.65        0.63        0.65        1.77        34.88      $ 41,814   

 

(a) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b) Unaudited Six Month Period Ended March 31.
(c) Sales loads are not reflected in computing total return.
(d) Annualized.
+ Based on weighted average shares outstanding, except for Dividends from Net Investment Income and Net Realized Gains, which are actual amounts per share.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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EXPENSE EXAMPLE   
    Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs:

 

  (1) transaction costs, including

(a) sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, for Class A shares;

(b) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of any part or all of a purchase of $1 million of Class A shares within 12 months of purchase;

(c) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of Class C shares within 12 months of purchase;

 

  (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses.

This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on a $1,000 investment beginning on October 1, 2012, and held until March 31, 2013.

 

     Beginning
Account Value
10/1/12
     Ending
Account  Value
3/31/13
     Expenses Paid
During Period
10/1/12–3/31/13
 

Class A Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,010.50       $ 4.70   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,020.25       $ 4.73   

Class C Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,009.90       $ 6.03   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,018.93       $ 6.05   

Class I Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,012.90       $ 3.05   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,021.90       $ 3.06   

 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class (A: 0.94%; C: 1.20%; I: 0.61%) multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 to reflect the one-half year period.
* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

For each class of shares, the first line of the table above provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for your class of shares under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

For each class of shares, the second line of the table above provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table for each class of shares is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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OTHER INFORMATION   
    Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

PORTFOLIO PROXY VOTING

Policies and Procedures:

The Trust has delegated to Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) voting decisions respecting proxies for the Fund’s voting securities. The Advisor makes voting decisions in accordance with its Proxy Voting Policy. A description of the Policy is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

Information regarding how proxies were voted is available on or before August 31 of each year for the twelve months ending the preceding June 30. This information is available (i) without charge, upon request by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

AVAILABILITY OF QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE

The Fund files with the Securities and Exchange Commission schedules of its portfolio holdings on Form N-Q for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The Fund also makes this information available on its website at www.thornburg.com/download or upon request by calling 1-800-847-0200.

 

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TRUSTEES’ STATEMENT TO SHAREHOLDERS

Not part of the Certified Semi-Annual Report

Reissued September 10, 2012

The Trustees believe current and prospective shareholders should know how we discharge our responsibilities in supervising the Funds’ investment advisor and in reviewing the advisor’s contract for renewal. Since 2005, we have issued a statement which sets out clearly the three principal guidelines that we follow in supervising the Trust’s investment advisor on your behalf. In accordance with our customary practice, in September of this year we again reviewed our statement and concluded we should reissue this statement outlining the principal features of our supervision of the advisor’s performance of investment management services for the Funds.

We begin with the premise that each shareholder selected his or her Fund because its investments are managed by the investment advisor identified in the prospectus and in accordance with the objective and policies described in the prospectus. We realize, as each of you do, that if you believe that your Fund’s stated objective and policies no longer serve your personal investment goals, you can sell your shares and leave the Fund.

Therefore, we believe that our primary supervisory task – our principal obligation to you – is to assess the nature and quality of the advisor’s services, and to confirm that the advisor actively and competently pursues the Fund’s objective, in accordance with the policies set out in the prospectus. To do this, we meet regularly with management to review your Fund’s portfolio and to discuss the advisor’s specific actions and judgments in pursuing the Fund’s objective. We do not substitute our own judgment for the advisor’s decisions in selecting investments; the advisor is paid to exercise its informed judgment on investment decisions, and we seek to confirm, in reviewing the advisor’s performance, that the advisor is doing just that.

Second, while we are conscious of costs and the effect that costs have on shareholders’ returns, we do not seek the lowest fees or expense ratio as our sole or primary objective. We try to make sure that your Fund’s fees and costs are reasonable in relationship to the services rendered and that they are generally in line with those charged by other expert investment advisors, consistent with our belief that the Fund’s investors searched for and expect that expertise and attention and have decided to pay a reasonable price for it. We do not put the management contract “out to bid” as a matter of course, and we would not do so unless we had concluded that the advisor materially had failed to pursue the Fund’s objectives in accordance with its policies, or for other equally important reasons. We believe that any other approach would be inconsistent with your interests and contrary to your expectations when you bought shares of the Fund in the first place.

Finally, because we believe that most Thornburg Fund shareholders have invested with a long-term perspective, we try not to focus too much on the fashions of the moment and on short-term performance. The market will not favor any specific investment objective or set of policies at all times and under all economic circumstances. A fund will experience periods of both high and low returns relative to other funds and other investments. Even if one of our Funds is not favored by the market at a particular time, we believe that the advisor is nonetheless obliged to remain true to the Fund’s objective and policies, and we watch to see that it does so.

 

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RETIREMENT AND EDUCATION ACCOUNTS

Thornburg Investment Management offers retirement and education savings accounts that can help you meet a variety of planning challenges. For account applications or further information on any of the accounts below, please call 1-800-847-0200 or go to www.thornburg.com/ira. Your financial advisor can help you determine which plan is right for you.

Individual Retirement Accounts

Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) provide a tax-advantaged means to save money for the future. For a detailed outline of the difference between retirement accounts, see www.thornburg.com/ira. Rollovers are available. Call 1-800-847-0200 for more information.

Traditional IRAs – Contributions to Traditional IRAs are tax deductible for eligible individuals, and withdrawals are taxed as additional ordinary income. You may contribute to an IRA if you receive compensation and are under 70 1/2, even if you are covered by an employer retirement plan. Deductible contributions are subject to certain qualifications. Please consult your tax advisor.

Roth IRAs – Under a Roth IRA, there is no tax deduction for contributions, but there is no income tax on qualified withdrawals. For a more detailed comparison of Traditional and Roth IRAs, please see our website at www.thornburg.com/ira.

SEP IRAs – Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRAs are established by employers. The employer is allowed a tax deduction for contributions made to the SEP Plan and makes contributions to each eligible employee’s SEP IRA on a discretionary basis.

SIMPLE IRAs – Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees of Small Employers (SIMPLE) is designed to give small business owners a simplified method to establish and contribute to a retirement plan for employees. The employer is allowed a tax deduction for contributions and makes either matching or non-elective contributions to each eligible employee’s SIMPLE IRA. Employees may make salary deferral contributions.

Coverdell Education Savings Account

These savings accounts are designed to provide a way to save money for higher education expenses. In an Education Savings Account, earnings and interest grow tax-free, and qualified withdrawals used to pay for eligible higher-education expenses are tax- and penalty-free.

Funds Available

The following funds are available in the accounts listed above:

 

   

Thornburg Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

 

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THORNBURG FUND FAMILY

Thornburg Equity Funds

Thornburg’s equity research uses a fundamentally driven, bottom-up, comprehensive analytical approach. Thornburg equity funds generally focus on a limited number of securities so that each holding can impact performance. The team searches for firms believed to have a promising future and seeks to buy shares of those companies at a discount to their intrinsic or long-term value.

 

   

Thornburg Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

Thornburg Bond Funds

Thornburg Investment Management applies a disciplined philosophy to fixed-income management. Since the launch of our first fixed-income fund over 25 years ago, we have been conducting fundamental, bottom-up research in an effort to identify bonds which we believe provide the best return for a given level of risk. We avoid leverage or complex strategies which could backfire in periods of market uncertainty.

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

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Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. 2300 North Ridgetop Road, Santa Fe, NM 87506

 

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The information presented on the following pages was current as of March 31, 2013. The managers’ views, portfolio holdings, and sector diversification are provided for the general information of the Fund’s shareholders; to the extent this information is historical, it should not be considered predictive of future circumstances. This material should not be deemed a recommendation to buy or sell any of the securities mentioned.

Investments in the Fund carry risks, including possible loss of principal. Bond funds have the same interest rate, inflation, and credit risks that are associated with the underlying bonds. The principal value of bonds will fluctuate relative to changes in interest rates, decreasing when interest rates rise. Unlike bonds, bond funds have ongoing fees and expenses. Please see the Fund’s Prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund. Investments in the Fund are not FDIC insured, nor are they deposits of or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity. There is no guarantee that the Fund will meet its investment objectives. The laddering strategy does not assure or guarantee better performance and cannot eliminate the risk of investment losses.

Performance data given at net asset value (NAV) does not take into account the applicable sales charges. If the sales charges had been included, the performance would have been lower.

Minimum investments for Class I shares are higher than those for other classes. Class I shares may not be available to all investors.

 

Share Class

   NASDAQ Symbol    CUSIP

Class A

   THNMX    885-215-301

Class D

   THNDX    885-215-624

Class I

   THNIX    885-215-285

Glossary

BofA Merrill Lynch 3-15 Year U.S. Municipal Securities Index – This index is a subset of the BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Municipal Securities Index including all securities with a remaining term to final maturity greater than or equal to 3 years and less than 15 years.

Unless otherwise noted, index returns reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains, if any, but do not reflect fees, brokerage commissions or other expenses of investing. Investors may not make direct investments into any index.

Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) – A federal tax aimed at ensuring that high-income individuals, estates, trusts, and corporations pay a minimal level income tax. For individuals, the AMT is calculated by adding tax preference items to regular taxable income.

Annualized Distribution Yield – The distribution yield reflects actual distributions made to shareholders. The annualized distribution yield is calculated by summing the last 30 days of income at a given month end and annualizing to a 360-day year. The result is divided by the ending maximum offering price.

Basis Point (bps) – A unit equal to 1/100th of 1%. 1% = 100 basis points (bps).

Bond Credit Ratings – A bond credit rating assesses the financial ability of a debt issuer to make timely payments of principal and interest. Ratings of AAA (the highest), AA, A, and BBB are investment-grade quality. Ratings of BB, B, CCC, CC, C, and D (the lowest) are considered below investment grade, speculative grade, or junk bonds. Unless otherwise noted, the ratings listed are from Municipal Market Data and are a combination of ratings from Standard and Poor’s, Moody’s Investors Service, and Fitch Ratings.

Consumer Price Index (CPI) – Index that measures prices of a fixed basket of goods bought by a typical consumer, including food, transportation, shelter, utilities, clothing, medical care, entertainment and other items. The CPI, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the Department of Labor, is based at 100 in 1982 and is released monthly. It is widely used as a cost-of-living benchmark to adjust Social Security payments and other payment schedules, union contracts and tax brackets. Also known as the cost-of-living index.

Duration – A bond’s sensitivity to interest rates. Bonds with longer durations experience greater price volatility than bonds with shorter durations.

Effective Duration – A bond’s sensitivity to interest rates, incorporating the embedded option features, such as call provisions. Bonds with longer durations experience greater price volatility than bonds with shorter durations.

Fed Funds Rate – The interest rate at which a depository institution lends immediately available funds (balances at the Federal Reserve) to another depository institution overnight.

General Obligation Bond – A municipal bond backed by the credit and “taxing power” of the issuing jurisdiction rather than the revenue from a given project.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) – A country’s income minus foreign investments: the total value of all goods and services produced within a country in a year, minus net income from investments in other countries.

Quantitative Easing – The Federal Reserve’s monetary policy used to stimulate the U.S. economy following the recession that began in 2007/08.

Riskless (or risk-free) Interest Rate – The theoretical rate of return of an investment with zero risk. The risk-free rate represents the interest that an investor would expect from an absolutely risk-free investment over a given period of time. Though a truly risk-free asset exists only in theory, in practice most professionals and academics use short-dated government bonds, such as a three-month U.S. Treasury bill.

SEC Yield – SEC yield is computed in accordance with SEC standards measuring the net investment income per share over a specified 30-day period expressed as a percentage of the maximum offering price of the Fund’s shares at the end of the period.

 

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THORNBURG NEW MEXICO INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL FUND

At Thornburg, our approach to management of the Fund is based on the premise that investors in the Fund seek preservation of capital along with an attractive, relatively stable yield. While aggressive bond strategies may generate stronger returns when the market is turning a blind eye towards risk, they often fail to stack up over longer periods of time.

We apply time-tested techniques to manage risk and pursue attractive returns. These include:

 

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Building a laddered portfolio. Laddering has been shown over time to mitigate reinvestment and interest rate risk.

 

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Investing on a cash-only basis without using leverage. While leveraged strategies may enhance returns when market conditions are favorable, they can quickly compound losses when sentiment shifts.

 

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Conducting in-depth fundamental research on each issue and actively monitoring positions for subsequent credit events.

 

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Diversifying among a large number of generally high-quality bonds.

Portfolio Managers

 

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Performance Information

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg. com or call 800.847.0200.

The maximum sales charge for the Fund’s Class A shares is 2.00%. The total annual fund operating expense of Class A shares is 0.95%, as disclosed in the most recent Prospectus.

Long-term Stability of Principal

Net Asset Value History of A shares from June 18, 1991 through March 31, 2013

 

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Average Annual Total Returns

For Periods Ended March 31, 2013

 

      1 Yr     3 Yrs     5 Yrs     10 Yrs     Since
Inception
 

A Shares (Incep: 6/18/91)

          

Without sales charge

     3.30     4.08     4.40     3.72     4.85

With sales charge

     1.24     3.39     3.98     3.51     4.75

30-Day Yields, a Shares

As of March 31, 2013

 

Annualized

Distribution Yield

  

SEC

Yield

2.56%

   1.01%

Key Portfolio Attributes

As of March 31, 2013

 

Number of Bonds

     128   

Effective Duration

     5.1 Yrs   

Average Maturity

     8.0 Yrs   

See the entire portfolio in the Schedule of Investments beginning on page 11.

 

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Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund –

March 31, 2013

 

Table of Contents

  

Letter to Shareholders

     7   

Schedule of Investments

     11   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     16   

Statement of Operations

     17   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     18   

Notes to Financial Statements

     19   

Financial Highlights

     24   

Expense Example

     26   

Other Information

     27   

This report is certified under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, which requires that public companies, including mutual funds, affirm that the information provided in their annual and semiannual shareholder reports fully and fairly represents their financial position.

 

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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS

April 18, 2013

Dear Fellow Shareholder:

We are pleased to present the semi-annual report for the Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municpal Fund. The net asset value (NAV) of the Class A shares decreased by 12 cents to $13.83 per share during the six months ended March 31, 2013. If you were with us for the entire period, you received dividends of 18.7 cents per share. If you reinvested your dividends, you received 18.8 cents per share. Dividends per share were lower for Class D shares and higher for Class I shares to account for varying class-specific expenses. The Class A shares of your Fund underperformed the Index, with a total return of 0.48% at NAV over the six months ended March 31, 2013, compared to the 0.89% for the BofA Merrill Lynch 3–15 Year U.S. Municipal Securities Index.

The Fund’s concentrated overweight to holdings issued within the state of New Mexico, combined with its relative overweight to upper-tier investment grade and underweight to lower-rated credits, explains most of the Fund’s under-performance during the last six months. The Fund’s performance benefitted somewhat from our concerted migration away from long duration positions into more price-stable bonds.

Guided by limited buying opportunity sets, being comparatively short and liquid these last six months has only benefitted the Fund’s relative performance. Since yields bottomed in the fall of 2012, we mindfully took advantage of opportunities to reduce the Fund’s risk exposure, even liquidating a few of our weakest credits into an identifiable yield grab at attractive premiums. Aware that the “risk-off” trade comes at a certain cost, the Fund’s dividend yield is above that of its Lipper and Morningstar competitive group as well as the BofA Merrill Lynch 3–15 Year U.S. Municipal Securities Index.

Market opportunities have diminished over the last two years. Contrasting today’s market to where we were at this time in 2011, several metrics are apparent. The 10-year risk-free rate has declined by 110 basis points, term spreads between one-year and 10-year bonds declined 90 basis points, and credit spreads between AAA and single-A narrowed another 22 basis points. During the fourth calendar quarter of 2012, inflation-adjusted municipal yields reached their lowest levels in over thirty years. Not isolated to New Mexico’s municipal market space, fixed income as a broad asset class has been over-valued for several quarters now.

Among the particular virtues of the Fund’s investment strategy is its relative flexibility in managing exposure along the risk curve. In the past, when we’ve found ourselves in markets of opportunity - the banking crisis of 2008 and the Meredith Whitney event of 2010, for example — we maintained flexibility and exercised the discipline to migrate further out along the risk curve, adding to our duration and credit exposure, and locking in attractive rates that we were then able to carry forward to future years. Conversely, when we find ourselves in markets of limited opportunity, such as the

 

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one we’re in, when yields reach a trough and asset prices appear overvalued, we appropriately exercise discipline to migrate toward a more defensive posture.

Investors who have been with us through the years are rarely surprised to see us adopt a contrarian approach to the market. Recently, as we’ve observed market participants chase after yield and take on risk without much consideration of the cost, we’ve mindfully taken the opportunity to build relatively higher quality and liquidity back into the Fund, redoubling our efforts managing credit risk, and deferring some of our risk asset purchases to future dates. We believe there will be better opportunities to invest in longer-term, higher-duration, risk assets. That time is not the present. When the time does come, however, we believe the Fund to be well positioned to capitalize on market weakness.

With economic health indicators mixed to slightly positive, it’s still not apparent when we will see an end to federal stimulus. Quantitative easing should remain intact through the next quarter, with some likelihood of extending into 2014, dependent on labor conditions. Through March 31, 2013, we’ve seen 30 consecutive months in national employment growth. After nearly three years of near zero job growth however, New Mexico job growth is only recently beginning to trend positive.

Total non-farm payrolls at both the state and national level are still below where they were at the beginning of the Great Recession in 2007. The brown line in chart I illustrates this national trend.

This, combined with a falling labor participation rate, tempers our optimism with awareness that we still have a way to go before the Federal Reserve (Fed) removes its anchor on short-term rates. Now is a good time to remind investors that “income” drives sustainable returns, not artificial constraints on interest rates, not momentum buying, nor chasing after prior years’ performance.

Chart I: Non-farm Employment in Selected Recessions

 

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While private-sector employment has fueled job growth in New Mexico over the last three years,

 

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federal, state, and local governments have been steadily eliminating jobs nationally. The brown line in chart II shows state and local government employment trends in the Great Recession; state and local government recovery in previous recessions is shown for comparison. As reflected in recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data, cuts in government employment have been far more severe than in any other recession during the last 40 years. While government employment cuts of this nature have their place, and are lauded among champions of fiscal conservatism, high unemployment stemming from the private and public sector remains an economic headwind.

Chart II: State and Local Government Employment in Selected Recessions

 

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New Mexico’s economic health indicators have been mixed to somewhat weak in recent years, lagging most national growth trends. However, state tax collections rebounded impressively through 2012, providing a measure of support to credit fundamentals. The state remains challenged by below average employment growth, a weak housing market, and slow GDP growth. While New Mexico was not severely impacted by the 2007 recession, evidenced by positive year-over-year GDP growth each successive year since, it remains on a slow growth rate trajectory.

At the local government level, tax collections among many New Mexico city and county municipalities have been slow to recover, due in part to lags in assessed property values. As we’ve seen in recent years, property taxes based on assessed values often lead to less pronounced, but protracted periods of revenue decline following sharp declines in real estate prices. Fortunately, the rate of decline in assessed valuations has lessened within the state, and in many areas growth is trending positive.

While several fiscal trends impacting New Mexico’s state and local governments have been positive, the road to recovery has been very slow. By no means are New Mexico state and local government municipalities out of the woods. Governments remain vulnerable to sluggish or negative economic growth, especially taking into consideration that many municipal governments have yet to replenish cash reserves and rainy-day funds. Many have exhausted one-time revenue sources, and recent cuts to

 

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essential and non-essential government functions may limit flexibility to control expenses going forward.

We remind investors of the importance of maintaining an appropriate holding period. For the Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund we believe a holding period of three to four years will make it easier to navigate through any potentially rough waters that may lie ahead.

Chart III: Percent of Portfolio Maturing

 

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As of 3/31/13. Percentages vary over time.

Data may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Your Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund is a portfolio of 51 diversified municipal obligors. We ladder the maturity dates of the bonds in your portfolio so that some of the bonds are scheduled to mature during each of the coming years. Laddering is intended to accomplish two goals. First, the staggered maturities of a laddered structure reduce interest-rate risk and should dampen the Fund’s price volatility. Laddering also reduces reinvestment risk by giving the Fund a steady cash flow stream from maturing bonds to reinvest toward the top of the ladder where yields are typically higher.

We continue to search for opportunities in the New Mexico municipal market, using our fundamental, bottom-up approach to portfolio management. Thank you for the trust you have placed with us. We will continue to keep it foremost in our minds as new opportunities and challenges present themselves.

 

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Christopher Ihlefeld

   Christopher Ryon, CFA    Josh Gonze

Portfolio Manager

   Portfolio Manager    Portfolio Manager

Managing Director

   Managing Director    Managing Director

The matters discussed in this report may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include any advisor or portfolio manager prediction, assessment, analysis or outlook for individual securities, industries, investment styles, market sectors and/or markets. These statements involve risks and uncertainties. In addition to the general risks described for each fund in its current prospectus, other factors bearing on these reports include the accuracy of the advisor’s or portfolio manager’s forecasts and predictions, the appropriateness of the investment strategies designed by the advisor or portfolio manager and the ability of the advisor or portfolio manager to implement their strategies efficiently and successfully. Any one or more of these factors, as well as other risks affecting the securities markets generally, could cause the actual results of any fund to differ materially as compared to its benchmarks.

 

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    Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

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We have used ratings from Standard & Poor’s (S&P). Where S&P ratings are not available, we have used Moody’s Investors Service. Where neither rating is available, we have used ratings from Fitch Ratings. The category of investments identified as “AAA” in this graph includes investments which are pre-refunded or escrowed to maturity. Such investments are backed by an escrow or trust containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency securities to satisfy the timely payment of principal and interest and, therefore, are normally deemed to be equivalent to AAA-rated securities.

 

Issuer-Description

  

Credit Rating†
S&P/Moody’s

  

Principal
Amount

    

Value

 

Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2021 (New Mexico Utilities, Inc. Water System)

   AA+/Aa2    $ 1,760,000       $ 2,103,394   

Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority, 5.50% due 7/1/2025 (New Mexico Utilities, Inc. Water System)

   AA+/Aa2      1,000,000         1,212,430   

Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2026 (San Juan- Chama Drinking Water Project)

   AA+/Aa2      1,420,000         1,664,950   

Albuquerque Metropolitan Arroyo Flood Control Authority GO, 2.00% due 8/1/2013 (Flood Control System Improvements)

   AAA/Aaa      2,200,000         2,213,794   

Albuquerque Municipal School District No. 12 GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2019 (Bernalillo and Sandoval Counties School Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA/Aa1      5,885,000         7,213,068   

Bernalillo County GRT, 5.00% due 4/1/2021 (Government Services; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AAA/Aa2      3,000,000         3,533,490   

Bernalillo County GRT, 5.25% due 10/1/2022 (Government Services; Insured: AMBAC)

   AAA/Aa2      3,170,000         3,925,474   

Bernalillo County GRT, 5.25% due 10/1/2023 (Government Services; Insured: AMBAC)

   AAA/Aa2      1,275,000         1,579,304   

Bernalillo County GRT, 5.25% due 10/1/2025 (Government Services; Insured: AMBAC)

   AAA/Aa2      3,850,000         4,760,140   

Bernalillo County GRT, 5.25% due 4/1/2027 (Government Services)

   AAA/Aa2      100,000         124,324   

Bernalillo County GRT, 5.70% due 4/1/2027 (Juvenile Detention Facilities)

   AAA/Aa2      3,000,000         3,836,790   

Bernalillo County GRT, 5.70% due 4/1/2027 (Government Services; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AAA/Aa2      745,000         952,803   

Central New Mexico Community College, 4.00% due 8/15/2023

   AA+/Aa1      1,920,000         2,167,469   

City of Albuquerque, 5.50% due 7/1/2013 (Albuquerque International Sunport & Double Eagle II Airports)

   A/A2      4,000,000         4,054,320   

City of Albuquerque, 5.00% due 7/1/2014 (Albuquerque International Sunport & Double Eagle II Airports)

   A/A2      1,000,000         1,058,330   

City of Albuquerque GRT, 5.00% due 7/1/2021

   AAA/Aa2      1,340,000         1,594,868   

City of Albuquerque GRT, 5.00% due 7/1/2021

   AAA/Aa2      3,000,000         3,570,600   

City of Albuquerque IDRB, 5.15% due 4/1/2016 (MCT Industries Inc.; LOC: Bank of the West) (AMT)

   NR/A2      630,000         631,877   

City of Albuquerque IDRB, 5.25% due 4/1/2017 (MCT Industries Inc.; LOC: Bank of the West) (AMT)

   NR/A2      2,140,000         2,146,249   

City of Farmington, 5.00% due 6/1/2013 (San Juan Regional Medical Center)

   NR/A3      500,000         503,985   

City of Farmington, 5.00% due 6/1/2017 (San Juan Regional Medical Center)

   NR/A3      1,035,000         1,179,196   

City of Farmington, 5.125% due 6/1/2018 (San Juan Regional Medical Center)

   NR/A3      570,000         592,264   

City of Farmington, 5.125% due 6/1/2019 (San Juan Regional Medical Center)

   NR/A3      645,000         668,175   

City of Farmington, 5.00% due 6/1/2022 (San Juan Regional Medical Center)

   NR/A3      2,825,000         3,071,086   

City of Farmington PCR, 4.70% due 5/1/2024 (Arizona Public Service Company Four Corners Project)

   BBB+/Baa1      965,000         1,072,154   

City of Farmington PCR, 4.70% due 9/1/2024 (Arizona Public Service Co.)

   BBB+/Baa1      4,000,000         4,435,600   

City of Farmington PCR, 1.875% due 6/1/2032 put 9/1/2017 (El Paso Electric Co. Four Corners Project)

   BBB/Baa2      3,300,000         3,304,290   

City of Gallup PCR, 5.00% due 8/15/2013 (Tri-State Generation & Transmission Assoc., Inc. Project; Insured: AMBAC)

   A/A3      2,110,000         2,144,287   

City of Gallup PCR, 5.00% due 8/15/2017 (Tri-State Generation & Transmission Assoc., Inc. Project; Insured: AMBAC)

   A/A3      3,540,000         3,814,031   

 

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    Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

  

Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s

  

Principal
Amount

    

Value

 

City of Rio Rancho GRT, 5.00% due 6/1/2014 (Public Service Facility Projects; Insured: Natl- Re/FGIC)

   AA-/Aa2    $ 955,000       $ 1,005,223   

City of Rio Rancho GRT, 5.00% due 6/1/2016 (Public Service Facility Projects; Insured: Natl- Re/FGIC)

   AA-/Aa2      555,000         606,848   

City of Rio Rancho GRT, 5.00% due 6/1/2022 (Public Service Facility Projects; Insured: Natl- Re/FGIC)

   AA-/Aa2      1,000,000         1,090,530   

City of Santa Fe, 4.50% due 5/15/2027 (El Castillo Retirement Residences)

   BBB-/NR      3,275,000         3,443,368   

City of Santa Fe, 5.00% due 5/15/2034 (El Castillo Retirement Residences)

   BBB-/NR      1,965,000         2,064,842   

Colfax County GRT, 5.00% due 9/1/2019 (Government Center Facility)

   A-/NR      760,000         870,998   

Colfax County GRT, 5.50% due 9/1/2029 (Government Center Facility)

   A-/NR      2,510,000         2,816,471   

County of Los Alamos, 5.00% due 7/1/2013 (Public Utility Systems; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      1,265,000         1,280,269   

County of Los Alamos GRT, 5.75% due 6/1/2016 (Public Facilities Projects)

   AA+/Aa3      1,315,000         1,524,361   

County of Los Alamos GRT, 5.625% due 6/1/2023 (Public Facilities Projects)

   AA+/Aa3      1,000,000         1,190,290   

County of Los Alamos GRT, 5.75% due 6/1/2024 (Public Facilities Projects)

   AA+/Aa3      3,000,000         3,579,510   

County of Los Alamos GRT, 5.75% due 6/1/2025 (Public Facilities Projects)

   AA+/Aa3      1,000,000         1,189,360   

Dona Ana County, 5.50% due 12/1/2014 (County Administrative Facilities; Insured: Radian)

   A/NR      460,000         494,371   

Dona Ana County GRT, 5.50% due 6/1/2016 (County Jail Improvement Project; Insured: AMBAC)

   NR/NR      250,000         272,243   

Espanola Public School District, 3.55% due 7/1/2013 (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa1      410,000         413,288   

Gadsden Independent School District No. 16 GO, 2.00% due 8/15/2014 (Dona Ana & Otero Counties School Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa1      3,025,000         3,097,600   

Government of Guam, 5.375% due 12/1/2024

   BBB+/NR      2,000,000         2,195,680   

Grant County, 3.75% due 7/1/2014 (State Dept. of Health-Ft. Bayard Project)

   AA/Aa1      250,000         259,325   

Grant County, 5.50% due 7/1/2020 (State Dept. of Health-Ft. Bayard Project)

   AA/Aa1      1,565,000         1,856,904   

Grant County, 5.50% due 7/1/2021 (State Dept. of Health-Ft. Bayard Project)

   AA/Aa1      1,655,000         1,963,691   

Grant County, 5.50% due 7/1/2022 (State Dept. of Health-Ft. Bayard Project)

   AA/Aa1      1,745,000         2,070,477   

Guam Power Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2026 (Electric Power System; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      2,000,000         2,324,280   

Las Cruces State Shared GRT, 5.00% due 6/1/2021

   NR/Aa3      730,000         878,497   

Las Cruces State Shared GRT, 5.00% due 6/1/2022

   NR/Aa3      765,000         906,992   

Las Cruces State Shared GRT, 5.00% due 6/1/2023

   NR/Aa3      800,000         938,448   

Las Cruces State Shared GRT, 5.00% due 6/1/2024

   NR/Aa3      840,000         977,659   

Las Cruces State Shared GRT, 5.00% due 6/1/2030

   NR/Aa3      2,000,000         2,246,800   

Las Cruces State Shared GRT, 5.00% due 6/1/2037

   NR/Aa3      5,000,000         5,481,950   

New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation, 4.10% due 9/1/2015 (Student Loans; LOC: Royal Bank of Canada) (AMT)

   NR/Aaa      2,000,000         2,136,860   

New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation, 4.00% due 9/1/2016 (Student Loans)

   NR/Aaa      690,000         767,818   

New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation, 4.00% due 9/1/2017 (Student Loans)

   NR/Aaa      1,150,000         1,304,468   

New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation, 5.00% due 12/1/2019 (Student Loans)

   AAA/Aaa      1,000,000         1,225,920   

New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation, 5.00% due 12/1/2022 (Student Loans)

   AAA/Aaa      3,000,000         3,611,520   

New Mexico Finance Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2013 (Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court; Insured: AMBAC)

   NR/Aa2      2,280,000         2,303,210   

New Mexico Finance Authority, 5.00% due 6/1/2014 (Various Governmental Projects; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AAA/Aa1      2,660,000         2,682,158   

New Mexico Finance Authority, 5.25% due 6/1/2015 (Various Governmental Projects; Insured: AMBAC)

   AAA/Aa1      1,000,000         1,055,450   

New Mexico Finance Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2015 (Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court; Insured: AMBAC)

   NR/Aa2      2,360,000         2,590,218   

New Mexico Finance Authority, 5.25% due 6/1/2016 (Bernalillo County Water Authority; Insured: AMBAC)

   AAA/Aa1      250,000         264,475   

New Mexico Finance Authority, 2.00% due 6/15/2016 (State Highway Infrastructure)

   AAA/Aa1      3,000,000         3,134,940   

New Mexico Finance Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2018 (Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court; Insured: AMBAC)

   NR/Aa2      2,915,000         3,183,355   

New Mexico Finance Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2019 (UNM Health Sciences Center; Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/Aa2      1,215,000         1,324,605   

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

  

Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s

  

Principal
Amount

    

Value

 

New Mexico Finance Authority, 5.00% due 6/1/2020 (Various Governmental Projects; Insured: AMBAC)

   AAA/Aa1    $ 365,000       $ 410,742   

New Mexico Finance Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2022 (Various Governmental Projects; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA/Aa2      1,300,000         1,485,445   

New Mexico Finance Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2024 (Various Governmental Projects; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA/Aa2      7,000,000         7,973,910   

New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 pre-refunded 7/1/2015 (St. Vincent Hospital; Insured: Radian)

   NR/NR      1,730,000         1,891,046   

New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council, 5.00% due 7/1/2019 pre-refunded 7/1/2015 (St. Vincent Hospital; Insured: Radian)

   NR/NR      1,000,000         1,093,090   

New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council, 5.00% due 7/1/2021 pre-refunded 7/1/2015 (St. Vincent Hospital; Insured: Radian)

   NR/NR      1,185,000         1,295,312   

New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council, 6.00% due 8/1/2023 (Presbyterian Healthcare Services)

   AA/Aa3      6,000,000         7,217,760   

New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council, 5.25% due 7/1/2025 pre-refunded 7/1/2015 (St. Vincent Hospital; Insured: Radian)

   NR/NR      1,000,000         1,098,670   

New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council, 5.00% due 7/1/2032 (Haverland Carter Lifestyle Group)

   NR/NR      2,000,000         2,027,980   

New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council, 5.00% due 8/1/2039 (Presbyterian Healthcare Services)

   AA/Aa3      3,000,000         3,273,990   

New Mexico Housing Authority MFR, 5.30% due 12/1/2022 (El Paseo Apartments; Insured: AMBAC) (AMT)

   NR/NR      790,000         790,000   

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, 5.00% due 7/1/2015

   A+/A1      490,000         533,086   

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, 5.00% due 7/1/2020

   A+/A1      590,000         695,044   

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, 5.00% due 7/1/2023

   A+/A1      685,000         785,606   

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, 5.00% due 7/1/2024

   A+/A1      525,000         597,366   

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, 5.00% due 7/1/2025

   A+/A1      505,000         571,271   

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, 5.00% due 7/1/2028

   A+/A1      1,500,000         1,669,185   

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, 5.00% due 7/1/2031

   A+/A1      1,700,000         1,864,815   

New Mexico MFA SFMR, 5.25% due 7/1/2023 (HERO Loan Program; Collateralized: GNMA/FNMA/FHLMC) (AMT)

   AA+/NR      830,000         898,218   

New Mexico MFA SFMR, 5.375% due 7/1/2023 (Saver Loan Program; Collateralized: GNMA/FNMA/FHLMC) (AMT)

   AA+/NR      710,000         715,843   

New Mexico MFA SFMR, 4.625% due 3/1/2028 (NIBP Program; Collateralized: GNMA/ FNMA/FHLMC)

   AA+/NR      1,815,000         1,959,292   

New Mexico MFA SFMR, 5.50% due 7/1/2028 (HERO Loan Program; Collateralized: GNMA/FNMA/FHLMC) (AMT)

   AA+/NR      1,805,000         1,936,494   

New Mexico MFA SFMR, 5.60% due 7/1/2028 (Saver Loan Program; Collateralized: GNMA/ FNMA/FHLMC) (AMT)

   AA+/NR      640,000         692,045   

New Mexico MFA SFMR, 5.40% due 9/1/2029 (Saver Loan Program; Collateralized: GNMA/ FNMA/FHLMC)

   AA+/NR      715,000         796,817   

Regents of New Mexico State University, 5.00% due 4/1/2013 (University Capital Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   AA/Aa2      1,000,000         1,000,400   

Regents of the University of New Mexico, 5.00% due 1/1/2014 (Children’s Hospital and Critical Care Pavilion; Insured: AGM/FHA)

   AA-/A2      1,000,000         1,033,150   

Regents of the University of New Mexico, 5.00% due 6/1/2015 (Campus Improvements; Insured: AMBAC)

   AA/Aa2      1,590,000         1,744,214   

Regents of the University of New Mexico, 5.25% due 6/1/2015 (UNM Hospital Capital Improvements)

   AA/Aa2      1,195,000         1,205,217   

Regents of the University of New Mexico, 5.00% due 1/1/2016 (Children’s Hospital and Critical Care Pavilion; Insured: AGM/FHA)

   AA-/A2      2,920,000         3,066,584   

Regents of the University of New Mexico, 5.00% due 1/1/2017 (Children’s Hospital and Critical Care Pavilion; Insured: AGM/FHA)

   AA-/A2      2,000,000         2,114,180   

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

  

Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s

  

Principal
Amount

    

Value

 

Regents of the University of New Mexico, 5.00% due 1/1/2018 (Children’s Hospital and Critical Care Pavilion; Insured: AGM/FHA)

   AA-/A2    $ 2,000,000       $ 2,114,180   

Regents of the University of New Mexico, 5.25% due 6/1/2018 (UNM Hospital Capital Improvements)

   AA/Aa2      1,200,000         1,210,260   

Regents of the University of New Mexico, 5.00% due 1/1/2019 (Children’s Hospital and Critical Care Pavilion; Insured: AGM/FHA)

   AA-/A2      3,000,000         3,170,100   

Regents of the University of New Mexico, 5.00% due 7/1/2019 (Children’s Hospital and Critical Care Pavilion; Insured: AGM/FHA)

   AA-/A2      3,000,000         3,142,860   

Regents of the University of New Mexico, 5.00% due 1/1/2020 (Children’s Hospital and Critical Care Pavilion; Insured: AGM/FHA)

   AA-/A2      2,310,000         2,420,002   

Regents of the University of New Mexico, 5.00% due 7/1/2020 (Children’s Hospital and Critical Care Pavilion; Insured: AGM/FHA)

   AA-/A2      500,000         523,810   

Regents of the University of New Mexico, 6.00% due 6/1/2021 (Campus Buildings Acquisition & Improvements)

   AA/Aa2      610,000         723,338   

Rio Rancho Public School District No. 94 GO, 3.00% due 8/1/2013 (Sandoval County School Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa1      2,795,000         2,821,413   

Rio Rancho Public School District No. 94 GO, 4.00% due 8/1/2013 (Sandoval County School Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa1      1,210,000         1,225,343   

Rio Rancho Public School District No. 94 GO, 4.00% due 8/1/2014 (Sandoval County School Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa1      1,715,000         1,798,040   

San Juan County GRT, 5.00% due 6/15/2014 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   A+/A2      1,225,000         1,290,341   

Sandoval County, 4.00% due 6/1/2015 (Intel Corp.)

   A+/NR      625,000         640,250   

Sandoval County, 5.50% due 8/15/2015 (Landfill Improvements)

   NR/Baa2      1,090,000         1,115,255   

Sandoval County, 5.75% due 8/15/2018 (Landfill Improvements)

   NR/Baa2      1,335,000         1,363,556   

Sandoval County, 5.00% due 6/1/2020 (Intel Corp.)

   A+/NR      6,390,000         6,843,754   

Santa Fe County, 5.00% due 2/1/2018 (County Correctional System; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      920,000         1,008,854   

Santa Fe County, 6.00% due 2/1/2027 (County Correctional System; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      1,520,000         1,878,629   

Santa Fe County GO, 4.00% due 7/1/2019 (County Road and Water System Improvement Projects; Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/Aaa      750,000         814,387   

Santa Fe County GRT, 5.00% due 6/1/2025 (County Courthouse and Other Public Facilities)

   AA+/Aa1      1,400,000         1,638,434   

Santa Fe County GRT, 5.00% due 6/1/2026 (County Courthouse and Other Public Facilities)

   AA+/Aa1      1,535,000         1,736,377   

Town of Silver City GRT, 4.00% due 6/1/2029 (Public Facility Capital Projects)

   A+/NR      1,000,000         1,071,240   

Town of Silver City GRT, 4.25% due 6/1/2032 (Public Facility Capital Projects)

   A+/NR      1,050,000         1,124,812   

Ventana West Public Improvement District, 6.625% due 8/1/2023

   NR/NR      1,885,000         1,911,164   

Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, 4.50% due 9/1/2040 (Albuquerque Academy)

   A/NR      3,000,000         3,172,470   

Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, 6.625% due 10/1/2029

   NR/Baa3      2,500,000         2,909,325   

Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2025 (Electric System)

   BB+/Baa3      990,000         1,037,639   

Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2026 (Electric System)

   BB+/Baa3      1,090,000         1,140,260   

Zuni Public School District, 5.00% due 8/1/2028 (Teacher Housing Projects)

   A/NR      1,600,000         1,783,008   
        

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 97.65% (Cost $229,394,542)

         $ 245,819,887   

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 2.35%

           5,907,456   
        

 

 

 

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

         $ 251,727,343   
        

 

 

 

Footnote Legend

 

Credit ratings are unaudited. Rating changes may have occurred subsequent to the reporting period end. Bonds issued with a maturity of one year or less are assigned Moody’s ratings from MIG-1 to MIG-4 and Standard and Poor’s ratings from SP-1+ to SP-3 with MIG-1 and SP-1+ being the strongest ratings.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Portfolio Abbreviations

To simplify the listings of securities, abbreviations are used per the table below:

AGM

   Insured by Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.

AMBAC

   Insured by American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp.

AMT

   Alternative Minimum Tax

FGIC

   Insured by Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.

FHA

   Insured by Federal Housing Administration

FHLMC

   Insured by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

FNMA

   Collateralized by Federal National Mortgage Association

GNMA

   Insured by Government National Mortgage Association

GO

   General Obligation

GRT

   Gross Receipts Tax

IDRB

   Industrial Development Revenue Bond

LOC

   Letter of Credit

MFA

   Mortgage Finance Authority

MFR

   Multi-Family Revenue Bond

Natl-Re

   Insured by National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.

PCR

   Pollution Control Revenue Bond

Radian

   Insured by Radian Asset Assurance

SFMR

   Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bond

See notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES   
    Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

ASSETS

  

Investments at value (cost $229,394,542) (Note 2)

   $ 245,819,887   

Cash

     3,127,469   

Receivable for investments sold

     235,173   

Receivable for fund shares sold

     132,637   

Interest receivable

     3,110,165   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     1,331   
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     252,426,662   
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

  

Payable for fund shares redeemed

     402,187   

Payable to investment advisor and other affiliates (Note 3)

     183,364   

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     37,459   

Dividends payable

     76,309   
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     699,319   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 251,727,343   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

  

Distribution in excess of net investment income

   $ (25,896

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     16,425,345   

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (931,145

Net capital paid in on shares of beneficial interest

     236,259,039   
  

 

 

 
   $ 251,727,343   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE:

  

Class A Shares:

  

Net asset value and redemption price per share ($181,817,695 applicable to 13,143,729 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 13.83   

Maximum sales charge, 2.00% of offering price

     0.28   
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share

   $ 14.11   
  

 

 

 

Class D Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($32,295,191 applicable to 2,333,570 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 13.84   
  

 

 

 

Class I Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($37,614,457 applicable to 2,720,507 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 13.83   
  

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS   
    Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund    Six Months Ended March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

INVESTMENT INCOME:

Interest income (net of premium amortized of $ 808,150)

   $ 4,631,548   
  

 

 

 

EXPENSES:

  

Investment advisory fees (Note 3)

     637,499   

Administration fees (Note 3)

  

Class A Shares

     115,613   

Class D Shares

     20,045   

Class I Shares

     9,486   

Distribution and service fees (Note 3)

  

Class A Shares

     231,227   

Class D Shares

     79,576   

Transfer agent fees

  

Class A Shares

     23,034   

Class D Shares

     4,862   

Class I Shares

     1,877   

Registration and filing fees

  

Class A Shares

     258   

Class D Shares

     261   

Class I Shares

     262   

Custodian fees (Note 3)

     25,049   

Professional fees

     13,922   

Accounting fees

     4,743   

Trustee fees

     4,550   

Other expenses

     12,277   
  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     1,184,541   

Less:

  

Fees paid indirectly (Note 3)

     (5,349
  

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     1,179,192   
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     3,452,356   
  

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     231,898   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (2,443,705
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Loss

     (2,211,807
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ 1,240,549   
  

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

    Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2013*
    Year Ended
September 30, 2012
 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM

    

OPERATIONS

    

Net investment income

   $ 3,452,356      $ 7,504,074   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     231,898        (1,163,043

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (2,443,705     5,728,003   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     1,240,549        12,069,034   

DIVIDENDS TO SHAREHOLDERS:

    

From net investment income

    

Class A Shares

     (2,487,096     (5,492,712

Class D Shares

     (394,172     (748,415

Class I Shares

     (571,088     (1,262,947

From realized gains

    

Class A Shares

     —          (142,643

Class D Shares

     —          (19,090

Class I Shares

     —          (32,129

FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 4)

    

Class A Shares

     (4,158,530     (809,076

Class D Shares

     589,477        7,285,463   

Class I Shares

     (152,798     (4,267,820
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

     (5,933,658     6,579,665   

NET ASSETS

    

Beginning of Period

     257,661,001        251,081,336   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

   $ 251,727,343      $ 257,661,001   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* Unaudited

See notes to financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS   
    Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund (the “Fund”) is a non-diversified series of Thornburg Investment Trust (the “Trust”). The Trust is organized as a Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated June 3, 1987 and is registered as a diversified, open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Fund is currently one of sixteen separate series of the Trust. Each series is considered to be a separate entity for financial reporting and tax purposes and bears expenses directly attributable to it. The Fund’s primary investment objective is to obtain as high a level of current income exempt from federal and New Mexico state individual income tax as is consistent, in the view of the Fund’s investment advisor, with the preservation of capital. The Fund’s secondary objective is to reduce expected changes in its share price compared to long-term bond portfolios.

The Fund currently offers three classes of shares of beneficial interest outstanding: Class A, Class D, and Institutional Class (“Class I”). Each class of shares of the Fund represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments, except that (i) Class A shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge collected at the time the shares are purchased and bear a service fee, (ii) Class D shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase or redemption, and bear both a service fee and a distribution fee, (iii) Class I shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase and may be subject to a service fee, and (iv) the respective classes may have different reinvestment privileges and conversion rights. Additionally, the Fund may allocate among its classes certain expenses, to the extent allowable to specific classes, including transfer agent fees, government registration fees, certain printing and postage costs, and administrative and legal expenses. Currently, class specific expenses of the Fund are limited to service and distribution fees, administration fees, and certain registration and transfer agent expenses.

NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Significant accounting policies of the Trust are as follows:

Valuation Policy and Procedures: The Fund’s Trustees of the Trust (the “Trustees”) have authorized employees of the Fund’s investment advisor, acting as the Valuation and Pricing Committee (the “Committee”), to make certain valuation determinations, subject to oversight and review by the Trustees and the Audit Committee of the Trustees. The Committee and other employees of the Fund’s investment advisor administer and implement the valuation process. The Committee regularly reviews its own fair value decisions, as well as valuations, valuation techniques and services furnished by pricing services, considers circumstances in the markets which may require valuation determinations by the Committee and reviews previous valuation determinations. The Committee also reports on its activities, the performance of the pricing services and other matters to the Trustees and the Audit Committee of the Trustees.

In determining a fair value for a portfolio investment, the Committee seeks to determine the price that the Fund would reasonably expect to receive upon a sale of the investment in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Typically, the fair value process employs standing instructions to use quoted prices in active markets or the use of independent pricing services. Less frequently, the Committee may make a fair value determination using other methods. However, because fair value prices are estimated prices, the determination of fair value for an investment may differ from the value that would be realized by the Fund upon a sale of the investment, and that difference could be material to the Fund’s financial statements. The Committee’s determination of fair value for an investment may also differ from the prices obtained by other persons (including other mutual funds) for the investment.

Valuation of Investments: Debt obligations held by the Fund have a primary over-the-counter market and are valued by an independent pricing service approved by the Trustees. The pricing service ordinarily values debt obligations at quoted bid prices. When quotations are not available, debt obligations held by the Fund are valued at evaluated prices determined by the pricing service using methods which include consideration of yields or prices of debt obligations of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity and rating, and indications as to value from dealers and general market conditions. Short-term obligations having remaining maturities of 60 days or less are ordinarily valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

In any case when a pricing service fails to provide a price for a debt obligation held by the Fund, the Committee determines a fair value for the debt obligation using procedures in accordance with a policy approved by the Trustees, which may include the use of a price obtained from a different independent pricing service. Additionally, in any case where management believes that a price

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

provided by a pricing service for a debt obligation held by the Fund may be unreliable, the Committee decides whether or not to use the pricing service’s valuation or to use an alternative method to determine a fair value for the debt obligation.

Valuation Measurements: The Fund categorizes its investments based upon the inputs used in valuing those investments, according to a three-level hierarchy established by guidance by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”). Categorization of investments using this hierarchy is intended by the FASB to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in valuing an investment based on available market data. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect assumptions about the information market participants would use in valuing an investment. An investment’s level within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level input that is deemed significant to the fair value measurement. The methodologies and relative inputs used to value investments are not necessarily indications of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those investments.

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value measurement of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are generally summarized according to the three-level hierarchy below:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

Level 2: Other direct or indirect significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments in active markets and other observable inputs, such as interest rates, prepayment rates, credit risk, etc.).

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs, (including the Committee’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments), are generally applicable to investments fair valued with single broker quotes and other investments.

Portfolio investments with minimal, if any, market activity are characterized as Level 3 and are valued using significant unobservable inputs, typically including single broker quotes, which may be adjusted or unadjusted, related or comparable investments, last available transactions, and other relevant information. Valuations may also be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity and industry. An income based valuation approach would consider discounted anticipated future cash flows of the investment. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investment. The derived value of a Level 3 investment may not represent the value which is received upon disposition.

The following table displays a summary of the fair value hierarchy measurements of the Fund’s investments as of March 31, 2013. In any instance where valuation inputs from more than one level are used to determine the fair value of a specific investment, the investment is placed in the level of the table based upon the lowest level input that is significant in determining the fair value of the investment:

 

     Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2013  
     Total      Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Assets

           

Investments in Securities

           

Municipal Bonds

   $ 245,819,887       $ —         $ 245,819,887       $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 245,819,887       $ —         $ 245,819,887       $ —     

In accordance with the guidance prescribed in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, amending Topic 820 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, it is the policy of the Fund to recognize transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3 and to disclose those transfers due to the underlying event which caused the movement. The Fund recognized no transfers between levels for the six months ended March 31, 2013.

Federal Income Taxes: It is the policy of the Trust to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to “regulated investment companies” and to distribute to shareholders substantially all taxable (if any) and tax exempt income of the Fund. Therefore, no provision for federal income tax is required.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Management reviews each uncertain tax position believed to be material to the preparation of the Fund’s financial statements, to assess if it is more likely than not that the position would be sustained upon examination, based upon the technical merits of the position. As of March 31, 2013, management has not identified any such position for which a liability must be reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The Fund’s tax returns remain subject to examination for three years after filing.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions: The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. To the extent the Fund engages in such transactions, it will do so for the purpose of acquiring portfolio investments consistent with the Fund’s investment objectives and not for the purpose of investment leverage or to speculate on interest rate and/or market changes. At the time the Fund makes a commitment to purchase an investment on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, the Fund will record the transaction and reflect the value in determining its net asset value. When effecting such transactions, assets of an amount sufficient to make payment for the portfolio investments to be purchased will be segregated on the Fund’s records on the trade date. Investments purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis do not earn interest until the settlement date.

Dividends: Net investment income of the Fund is declared daily as a dividend on shares for which the Fund has received payment. Dividends are paid monthly and are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund at net asset value per share at the close of business on the dividend payment date, or at the shareholder’s option, paid in cash. Net realized capital gains, to the extent available, will be distributed at least annually.

General: Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Interest income is accrued as earned. Premiums and discounts on investments purchased are amortized to call dates or maturity dates of the respective investments. Realized gains and losses from the sale of investments are recorded on an identified cost basis. Net investment income (other than class specific expenses) and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative net asset value of outstanding shares (or the value of the dividend-eligible shares, as appropriate) of each class of shares at the beginning of the day (after adjusting for the current capital shares activity of the respective class). Expenses common to all Funds are allocated among the Funds comprising the Trust based upon their relative net asset values or other appropriate allocation methods.

Guarantees and Indemnifications: Under the Trust’s organizational documents (and under a separate agreement with the Trustees), its officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business the Trust enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, based on experience, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual amounts could differ from those estimates.

NOTE 3 – INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement, Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) serves as the investment advisor and performs services to the Fund for which the fees are payable at the end of each month. For the six months ended-March 31, 2013, these fees were payable at annual rates ranging from .50 of 1% to .275 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund depending on the Fund’s asset size. The Trust also has entered into administrative services agreements with the Advisor, whereby the Advisor will perform certain administrative services for the shareholders of each class of the Fund’s shares, and for which fees will be payable at an annual rate of up to .125 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares.

The Trust has an underwriting agreement with Thornburg Securities Corporation (the “Distributor,” an affiliate of the Advisor), which acts as the distributor of the Fund’s shares. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Distributor has advised the Fund that it earned net commissions aggregating $666 from the sale of Class A shares.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Pursuant to a service plan under Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Fund may reimburse to the Advisor an amount not to exceed .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares of the Fund for payments made by the Advisor to securities dealers and other financial institutions to obtain various shareholder and distribution related services. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, there were no 12b-1 service plan fees charged for Class I shares. The Advisor may pay out of its own resources additional expenses for distribution of the Fund’s shares.

The Trust has also adopted a distribution plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1, applicable only to the Fund’s Class D shares, under which the Fund compensates the Distributor for services in promoting the sale of Class D shares of the Fund at an annual rate of up to .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class D shares. Total fees incurred by each class of shares of the Fund under their respective Service and Distribution Plans for the six months ended March 31, 2013, are set forth in the Statement of Operations.

The Trust has an agreement with the custodian bank to indirectly pay a portion of the custodian’s fees through credits earned by the Fund’s cash on deposit with the bank. This deposit agreement is an alternative to overnight investments. Custodial fees are adjusted to reflect amounts that would have been paid without this agreement, with a corresponding adjustment reflected as fees paid indirectly in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, fees paid indirectly were $5,349.

Certain officers and Trustees of the Trust are also officers or directors of the Advisor and Distributor. The compensation of independent Trustees is borne by the Trust.

NOTE 4 – SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

At March 31, 2013, there were an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest authorized. Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30, 2012 (Audited)
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class A Shares

        

Shares sold

     586,850      $ 8,167,302        1,301,259      $ 18,006,908   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     145,829        2,029,674        312,719        4,326,709   

Shares repurchased

     (1,031,432     (14,355,506     (1,673,821     (23,142,693
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (298,753   $ (4,158,530     (59,843   $ (809,076
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class D Shares

        

Shares sold

     274,728      $ 3,827,419        710,780      $ 9,852,694   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     27,093        377,316        51,740        716,479   

Shares repurchased

     (259,043     (3,615,258     (237,274     (3,283,710
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     42,778      $ 589,477        525,246      $ 7,285,463   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class I Shares

        

Shares sold

     93,746      $ 1,306,332        249,807      $ 3,463,659   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     37,444        521,004        78,558        1,086,275   

Shares repurchased

     (142,622     (1,980,134     (633,977     (8,817,754
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (11,432   $ (152,798     (305,612   $ (4,267,820
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 5 – INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

For the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Fund had purchase and sale transactions of investments (excluding short-term investments) of $26,503,422 and $15,482,814, respectively.

NOTE 6 – INCOME TAXES

At March 31, 2013, information on the tax components of capital was as follows:

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes

   $ 229,394,542   
  

 

 

 

Gross unrealized appreciation on a tax basis

   $ 16,584,280   

Gross unrealized depreciation on a tax basis

     (158,935
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)on investments (tax basis)

   $ 16,425,345   
  

 

 

 

At March 31, 2013, the Fund had deferred tax basis capital losses occurring subsequent to October 31, 2011 of $1,163,043. For tax purposes, such losses will be reflected in the year ending September 30, 2013.

OTHER NOTES:

Risks: The Fund’s investments subject it to risks including, but not limited to, credit risk, interest rate risk, management risk, market and economic risk, liquidity risk, and the risks of investing primarily in the obligations of a single state. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund.

Subsequent Events: Fund management believes no events have occurred between March 31, 2013 and the date of issuance of the financial statements that require adjustment to or disclosure in the accompanying financial statements.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

    Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

     PER SHARE PERFORMANCE (for a share outstanding throughout the Period)+      RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS     SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  
Unless
Otherwise
Noted,
Periods
are Fiscal
Years
Ended
Sept. 30,
   Net Asset
Value
Beginning
of Period
     Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
     Net
Realized
&
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
on
Investments
    Total from
Investment
Operations
    Dividends
from Net
Investment
Income
    Dividends
from Net
Realized
Gains
    Total
Dividends
    Net
Asset
Value
End
of
Period
     Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
(%)
    Expenses,
After
Expense
Reductions
(%)
    Expenses,
After
Expense
Reductions
and
Net of
Custody
Credits
(%)
    Expenses,
Before
Expense
Reductions
(%)
    Total
Return
(%)(a)
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate (%)
     Net
Assets
at End
of
Period
(Thousands)
 

Class A Shares

  

                               
2013(b)(c)    $ 13.95         0.19         (0.12     0.07        (0.19     —          (0.19   $ 13.83         2.69 (d)      0.95 (d)      0.94 (d)      0.95 (d)      0.48        6.33       $ 181,818   
2012(c)        $ 13.72         0.41         0.24        0.65        (0.41     (0.01     (0.42   $ 13.95         2.95        0.95        0.95        0.95        4.80        11.66       $ 187,578   
2011(c)        $ 13.78         0.44         (0.05     0.39        (0.44     (0.01     (0.45   $ 13.72         3.23        0.96        0.96        0.96        2.93        10.64       $ 185,208   
2010(c)        $ 13.63         0.43         0.15        0.58        (0.43     —          (0.43   $ 13.78         3.19        0.96        0.96        0.96        4.38        7.70       $ 202,870   
2009(c)        $ 12.64         0.47         0.99        1.46        (0.47     —          (0.47   $ 13.63         3.62        0.96        0.96        0.96        11.79        14.12       $ 187,940   
2008(c)        $ 13.10         0.47         (0.46     0.01        (0.47     —          (0.47   $ 12.64         3.56        0.97        0.95        0.97        —   (e)      13.48       $ 163,928   

Class D Shares

  

                               
2013(b)        $ 13.96         0.17         (0.12     0.05        (0.17     —          (0.17   $ 13.84         2.44 (d)      1.20 (d)      1.20 (d)      1.20 (d)      0.36        6.33       $ 32,295   
2012            $ 13.72         0.37         0.26        0.63        (0.38     (0.01     (0.39   $ 13.96         2.71        1.18        1.18        1.22        4.62        11.66       $ 31,984   
2011            $ 13.78         0.40         (0.05     0.35        (0.40     (0.01     (0.41   $ 13.72         2.97        1.22        1.21        1.22        2.66        10.64       $ 24,228   
2010            $ 13.63         0.28         0.27        0.55        (0.40     —          (0.40   $ 13.78         2.92        1.22        1.22        1.71        4.11        7.70       $ 24,068   
2009            $ 12.64         0.44         0.99        1.43        (0.44     —          (0.44   $ 13.63         3.35        1.23        1.23        1.73        11.50        14.12       $ 17,301   
2008            $ 13.11         0.43         (0.47     (0.04     (0.43     —          (0.43   $ 12.64         3.29        1.24        1.22        1.74        (0.35     13.48       $ 15,525   

Class I Shares

  

                               
2013(b)        $ 13.95         0.21         (0.12     0.09        (0.21     —          (0.21   $ 13.83         3.03 (d)      0.61 (d)      0.60 (d)      0.61 (d)      0.64        6.33       $ 37,614   
2012            $ 13.71         0.46         0.25        0.71        (0.46     (0.01     (0.47   $ 13.95         3.30        0.61        0.61        0.61        5.24        11.66       $ 38,099   
2011            $ 13.77         0.48         (0.05     0.43        (0.48     (0.01     (0.49   $ 13.71         3.57        0.62        0.61        0.62        3.28        10.64       $ 41,645   
2010            $ 13.62         0.67         (0.04     0.63        (0.48     —          (0.48   $ 13.77         3.53        0.61        0.61        0.61        4.74        7.70       $ 26,971   
2009            $ 12.63         0.52         0.99        1.51        (0.52     —          (0.52   $ 13.62         3.96        0.62        0.62        0.62        12.18        14.12       $ 27,508   
2008            $ 13.10         0.51         (0.47     0.04        (0.51     —          (0.51   $ 12.63         3.90        0.63        0.61        0.63        0.26        13.48       $ 23,728   

 

(a) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b) Unaudited Six Month Period Ended March 31.
(c) Sales loads are not reflected in computing total return.
(d) Annualized.
(e) Total return figure was less than 0.01%.
+ Based on weighted average shares outstanding, except for Dividends from Net Investment Income and Net Realized Gains, which are actual amounts per share.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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EXPENSE EXAMPLE   
    Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs:

 

  (1) transaction costs, including

(a) sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, for Class A shares;

(b) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of any part or all of a purchase of $1 million of Class A shares within 12 months of purchase;

 

  (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses.

This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on a $1,000 investment beginning on October 1, 2012, and held until March 31, 2013.

 

     Beginning
Account  Value
10/1/12
     Ending
Account Value
3/31/13
     Expenses Paid
During Period
10/1/12–3/31/13
 

Class A Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,004.80       $ 4.72   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,020.23       $ 4.75   

Class D Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,003.60       $ 5.98   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,018.97       $ 6.02   

Class I Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,006.40       $ 3.02   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,021.92       $ 3.05   

 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class (A: 0.94%; D: 1.20%; I: 0.60%) multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 to reflect the one-half year period.
* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

For each class of shares, the first line of the table above provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for your class of shares under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

For each class of shares, the second line of the table above provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table for each class of shares is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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OTHER INFORMATION   
    Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

PORTFOLIO PROXY VOTING

Policies and Procedures:

The Trust has delegated to Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) voting decisions respecting proxies for the Fund’s voting securities. The Advisor makes voting decisions in accordance with its Proxy Voting Policy. A description of the Policy is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

Information regarding how proxies were voted is available on or before August 31 of each year for the twelve months ending the preceding June 30. This information is available (i) without charge, upon request by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

AVAILABILITY OF QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE

The Fund files with the Securities and Exchange Commission schedules of its portfolio holdings on Form N-Q for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The Fund also makes this information available on its website at www.thornburg.com/download or upon request by calling 1-800-847-0200.

 

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TRUSTEES’ STATEMENT TO SHAREHOLDERS

Not part of the Certified Semi-Annual Report

Reissued September 10, 2012

The Trustees believe current and prospective shareholders should know how we discharge our responsibilities in supervising the Funds’ investment advisor and in reviewing the advisor’s contract for renewal. Since 2005, we have issued a statement which sets out clearly the three principal guidelines that we follow in supervising the Trust’s investment advisor on your behalf. In accordance with our customary practice, in September of this year we again reviewed our statement and concluded we should reissue this statement outlining the principal features of our supervision of the advisor’s performance of investment management services for the Funds.

We begin with the premise that each shareholder selected his or her Fund because its investments are managed by the investment advisor identified in the prospectus and in accordance with the objective and policies described in the prospectus. We realize, as each of you do, that if you believe that your Fund’s stated objective and policies no longer serve your personal investment goals, you can sell your shares and leave the Fund.

Therefore, we believe that our primary supervisory task – our principal obligation to you – is to assess the nature and quality of the advisor’s services, and to confirm that the advisor actively and competently pursues the Fund’s objective, in accordance with the policies set out in the prospectus. To do this, we meet regularly with management to review your Fund’s portfolio and to discuss the advisor’s specific actions and judgments in pursuing the Fund’s objective. We do not substitute our own judgment for the advisor’s decisions in selecting investments; the advisor is paid to exercise its informed judgment on investment decisions, and we seek to confirm, in reviewing the advisor’s performance, that the advisor is doing just that.

Second, while we are conscious of costs and the effect that costs have on shareholders’ returns, we do not seek the lowest fees or expense ratio as our sole or primary objective. We try to make sure that your Fund’s fees and costs are reasonable in relationship to the services rendered and that they are generally in line with those charged by other expert investment advisors, consistent with our belief that the Fund’s investors searched for and expect that expertise and attention and have decided to pay a reasonable price for it. We do not put the management contract “out to bid” as a matter of course, and we would not do so unless we had concluded that the advisor materially had failed to pursue the Fund’s objectives in accordance with its policies, or for other equally important reasons. We believe that any other approach would be inconsistent with your interests and contrary to your expectations when you bought shares of the Fund in the first place.

Finally, because we believe that most Thornburg Fund shareholders have invested with a long-term perspective, we try not to focus too much on the fashions of the moment and on short-term performance. The market will not favor any specific investment objective or set of policies at all times and under all economic circumstances. A fund will experience periods of both high and low returns relative to other funds and other investments. Even if one of our Funds is not favored by the market at a particular time, we believe that the advisor is nonetheless obliged to remain true to the Fund’s objective and policies, and we watch to see that it does so.

 

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RETIREMENT AND EDUCATION ACCOUNTS

Thornburg Investment Management offers retirement and education savings accounts that can help you meet a variety of planning challenges. For account applications or further information on any of the accounts below, please call 1-800-847-0200 or go to www.thornburg.com/ira. Your financial advisor can help you determine which plan is right for you.

Individual Retirement Accounts

Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) provide a tax-advantaged means to save money for the future. For a detailed outline of the difference between retirement accounts, see www.thornburg.com/ira. Rollovers are available. Call 1-800-847-0200 for more information.

Traditional IRAs – Contributions to Traditional IRAs are tax deductible for eligible individuals, and withdrawals are taxed as additional ordinary income. You may contribute to an IRA if you receive compensation and are under 70 1/2, even if you are covered by an employer retirement plan. Deductible contributions are subject to certain qualifications. Please consult your tax advisor.

Roth IRAs – Under a Roth IRA, there is no tax deduction for contributions, but there is no income tax on qualified withdrawals. For a more detailed comparison of Traditional and Roth IRAs, please see our website at www.thornburg.com/ira.

SEP IRAs – Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRAs are established by employers. The employer is allowed a tax deduction for contributions made to the SEP Plan and makes contributions to each eligible employee’s SEP IRA on a discretionary basis.

SIMPLE IRAs – Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees of Small Employers (SIMPLE) is designed to give small business owners a simplified method to establish and contribute to a retirement plan for employees. The employer is allowed a tax deduction for contributions and makes either matching or non-elective contributions to each eligible employee’s SIMPLE IRA. Employees may make salary deferral contributions.

Coverdell Education Savings Account

These savings accounts are designed to provide a way to save money for higher education expenses. In an Education Savings Account, earnings and interest grow tax-free, and qualified withdrawals used to pay for eligible higher-education expenses are tax-and penalty-free.

Funds Available

The following funds are available in the accounts listed above:

 

   

Thornburg Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

 

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Thornburg Developing World Fund

Thornburg Bond Funds

Thornburg Investment Management applies a disciplined philosophy to fixed-income management. Since the launch of our first fixed-income fund over 25 years ago, we have been conducting fundamental, bottom-up research in an effort to identify bonds which we believe provide the best return for a given level of risk. We avoid leverage or complex strategies which could backfire in periods of market uncertainty.

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

Before investing, carefully consider the Fund’s investment goals, risks, charges, and expenses. For a prospectus containing this and other information, contact your financial advisor or visit thornburg.com. Read it carefully before investing.

For additional information, please visit thornburg.com

Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. 2300 North Ridgetop Road, Santa Fe, NM 87506

 

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The information presented on the following pages was current as of March 31, 2013. The managers’ views, portfolio holdings, and sector diversification are provided for the general information of the Fund’s shareholders; to the extent this information is historical, it should not be considered predictive of future circumstances. This material should not be deemed a recommendation to buy or sell any of the securities mentioned.

Investments in the Fund carry risks, including possible loss of principal. Bond funds have the same interest rate, inflation, and credit risks that are associated with the underlying bonds. The principal value of bonds will fluctuate relative to changes in interest rates, decreasing when interest rates rise. Unlike bonds, bond funds have ongoing fees and expenses. Please see the Fund’s Prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund. Investments in the Fund are not FDIC insured, nor are they deposits of or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity. There is no guarantee that the Fund will meet its investment objectives. The laddering strategy does not assure or guarantee better performance and cannot eliminate the risk of investment losses.

Performance data given at net asset value (NAV) does not take into account the applicable sales charges. If the sales charges had been included, the performance would have been lower.

Minimum investments for Class I shares are higher than those for other classes. Class I shares may not be available to all investors.

 

Share Class

   NASDAQ Symbol    CUSIP

Class A

   THNYX    885-215-665

Class I

   TNYIX    885-216-705

Glossary

BofA Merrill Lynch 3-15 Year U.S. Municipal Securities Index – This index is a subset of the BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Municipal Securities Index including all securities with a remaining term to final maturity greater than or equal to 3 years and less than 15 years.

Unless otherwise noted, index returns reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains, if any, but do not reflect fees, brokerage commissions or other expenses of investing. Investors may not make direct investments into any index.

Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) – A federal tax aimed at ensuring that high-income individuals, estates, trusts, and corporations pay a minimal level income tax. For individuals, the AMT is calculated by adding tax preference items to regular taxable income.

Annualized Distribution Yield – The distribution yield reflects actual distributions made to shareholders. The annualized distribution yield is calculated by summing the last 30 days of income at a given month end and annualizing to a 360-day year. The result is divided by the ending maximum offering price.

Basis Point (bps) – A unit equal to 1/100th of 1%. 1% = 100 basis points (bps).

Bond Credit Ratings – A bond credit rating assesses the financial ability of a debt issuer to make timely payments of principal and interest. Ratings of AAA (the highest), AA, A, and BBB are investment-grade quality. Ratings of BB, B, CCC, CC, C, and D (the lowest) are considered below investment grade, speculative grade, or junk bonds. Unless otherwise noted, the ratings listed are from Municipal Market Data and are a combination of ratings from Standard and Poor’s, Moody’s Investors Service, and Fitch Ratings.

Consumer Price Index (CPI) – Index that measures prices of a fixed basket of goods bought by a typical consumer, including food, transportation, shelter, utilities, clothing, medical care, entertainment and other items. The CPI, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the Department of Labor, is based at 100 in 1982 and is released monthly. It is widely used as a cost-of-living benchmark to adjust Social Security payments and other payment schedules, union contracts and tax brackets. Also known as the cost-of-living index.

Duration – A bond’s sensitivity to interest rates. Bonds with longer durations experience greater price volatility than bonds with shorter durations.

Effective Duration – A bond’s sensitivity to interest rates, incorporating the embedded option features, such as call provisions. Bonds with longer durations experience greater price volatility than bonds with shorter durations.

Fed Funds Rate – The interest rate at which a depository institution lends immediately available funds (balances at the Federal Reserve) to another depository institution overnight.

General Obligation Bond – A municipal bond backed by the credit and “taxing power” of the issuing jurisdiction rather than the revenue from a given project.

Quantitative Easing – The Federal Reserve’s monetary policy used to stimulate the U.S. economy following the recession that began in 2007/08.

Riskless (or risk-free) Interest Rate – The theoretical rate of return of an investment with zero risk. The risk-free rate represents the interest that an investor would expect from an absolutely risk-free investment over a given period of time. Though a truly risk-free asset exists only in theory, in practice most professionals and academics use short-dated government bonds, such as a three-month U.S. Treasury bill.

SEC Yield – SEC yield is computed in accordance with SEC standards measuring the net investment income per share over a specified 30-day period expressed as a percentage of the maximum offering price of the Fund’s shares at the end of the period.

 

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THORNBURG NEW YORK INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL FUND

At Thornburg, our approach to management of the Fund is based on the premise that investors in the Fund seek preservation of capital along with an attractive, relatively stable yield. While aggressive bond strategies may generate stronger returns when the market is turning a blind eye towards risk, they often fail to stack up over longer periods of time.

We apply time-tested techniques to manage risk and pursue attractive returns. These include:

 

   

Building a laddered portfolio. Laddering has been shown over time to mitigate reinvestment and interest-rate risk.

 

   

Investing on a cash-only basis without using leverage. While leveraged strategies may enhance returns when market conditions are favorable, they can quickly compound losses when sentiment shifts.

 

   

Conducting in-depth fundamental research on each issue and actively monitoring positions for subsequent credit events.

 

   

Diversifying among a large number of generally high-quality bonds.

Portfolio Managers

 

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Josh Gonze, Chris Ryon, CFA, and Chris Ihlefeld

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Performance Information

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800.847.0200.

The maximum sales charge for the Fund’s Class A shares is 2.00%. The total annual operating expenses of Class A shares are 1.05%, as disclosed in the most recent Prospectus. Thornburg Investment Management and/or Thornburg Securities Corporation have contractually agreed to waive fees and reimburse expenses through at least February 1, 2014, resulting in a net expense ratio of 0.99%. For more detailed information, please see the fund’s prospectus.

Long-term Stability of Principal

Net Asset Value History of A shares from September 5, 1997 through March 31, 2013

 

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Average Annual Total Returns

For Periods Ended March 31, 2013

 

      1 Yr     3 Yrs     5 Yrs     10 Yrs     Since
Inception
 

A Shares (Incep: 9/5/97)

          

Without sales charge

     4.51     5.40     5.05     3.92     4.43

With sales charge

     2.40     4.70     4.63     3.71     4.29

30-Day Yields, A Shares

As of March 31, 2013

 

Annualized

Distribution Yield

  

SEC

Yield

2.38%

   0.97%

Without fee waivers and expense reimbursements, the 30-day SEC Yield would have been 0.94% and the Annualized Distribution Yield would have been 2.36%.

Key Portfolio Attributes

As of March 31, 2013

 

Number of Bonds

     62   

Effective Duration

     5.2 Yrs   

Average Maturity

     7.7 Yrs   

See the entire portfolio in the Schedule of Investments beginning on page 10.

 

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Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund –

March 31, 2013

 

Table of Contents

  

Letter to Shareholders

     6   

Schedule of Investments

     10   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     13   

Statement of Operations

     14   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     15   

Notes to Financial Statements

     16   

Financial Highlights

     22   

Expense Example

     24   

Other Information

     25   

This report is certified under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, which requires that public companies, including mutual funds, affirm that the information provided in their annual and semiannual shareholder reports fully and fairly represents their financial position.

 

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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS

April 18, 2013

Dear Shareholder:

We are pleased to present the semi-annual report for the Thornburg New York Intermediate Municpal Fund. The net asset value (NAV) of the Class A shares decreased by 9 cents to $13.35 per share during the six months ended March 31, 2013. If you were with us for the entire period, you received dividends of 17.2 cents per share. If you reinvested your dividends, you received 17.3 cents per share. Dividends per share were higher for Class I shares to account for varying class-specific expenses. The Class A shares of your Fund underperformed the Index, with a total return of 0.61% at NAV over the six months ended March 31, 2013, compared to the 0.89% for the BofA Merrill Lynch 3–15 Year U.S. Municipal Securities Index.

The Fund’s concentrated overweight to holdings issued within the state of New York, combined with its relative underweight to upper-tier investment grade credits and overweight to lower-tier investment grade credits, explain most of the Fund’s under-performance during the last six months. The Fund’s performance benefitted somewhat from our concerted migration away from long duration positions into more price-stable bonds.

Guided by limited buying opportunity sets, being comparatively short and liquid these last six months has only benefitted the Fund’s relative performance. Since yields bottomed in the fall of 2012, we mindfully took advantage of opportunities to reduce the Fund’s risk exposure, even liquidating a few of our weakest credits into an identifiable yield grab at attractive premiums. Aware that the “risk-off” trade comes at a certain cost, the Fund’s dividend yield remains near the average of its Morningstar competitive group and comfortably above the BofA Merrill Lynch 3–15 Year U.S. Municipal Securities Index.

Market opportunities have diminished over the last two years. Contrasting today’s market to where we were at this time in 2011, several metrics are apparent. The 10-year risk-free rate has declined by 110 basis points, term spreads between one-year and 10-year bonds declined 90 basis points, and credit spreads between AAA and single-A narrowed another 22 basis points. During the fourth calendar quarter of 2012, inflation-adjusted municipal yields reached their lowest levels in over thirty years. Not isolated to New York’s municipal market space, fixed income as a broad asset class has been over-valued for several quarters now.

Among the particular virtues of the Fund’s investment strategy is its relative flexibility in managing exposure along the risk curve. In the past, when we’ve found ourselves in markets of opportunity — the banking crisis of 2008 and the Meredith Whitney event of 2010, for example — we maintained flexibility and exercised the discipline to migrate further out along the risk curve, adding to our duration and credit exposure, and locking in attractive rates we were then able to carry forward to future years. Conversely, when we find ourselves in markets of limited opportunity, such as the one

 

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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS,

CONTINUED

 

we’re in, when yields reach a trough and asset prices appear overvalued, we appropriately exercise discipline to migrate toward a more defensive posture.

Investors who have been with us through the years are rarely surprised to see us adopt a contrarian approach to the market. Recently, as we’ve observed market participants chase after yield and take on risk without much consideration of the cost, we’ve mindfully taken the opportunity to build relatively higher quality and liquidity back into the Fund, redoubling our efforts managing credit risk, and deferring some of our risk asset purchases to future dates. We feel certain there will be better opportunities to invest in longer-term, higher-duration, risk assets. That time is not the present. When the time does come, however, we believe the Fund to be well positioned to capitalize on market weakness.

With economic health indicators mixed to slightly positive, it’s still not apparent when we will see an end to federal stimulus. Quantitative easing should remain intact through the next quarter, with some likelihood of extending into 2014, dependent on labor conditions. Through March 31, 2013, we’ve seen 30 consecutive months in national employment growth. Despite lagging the national employment trend, the state of New York continues to experience productive private sector employment growth.

Total non-farm payrolls at both the state and national level are still below where they were at the beginning of the Great Recession in 2007. The brown line in chart I illustrates this national trend. Employment recovery in previous recessions is also shown. This, combined with a falling labor participation rate tempers our optimism with awareness that we still have a way to go before the Federal Reserve (Fed) removes its anchor on short-term rates. Now is a good time to remind investors that “income” drives sustainable returns, not artificial constraints on interest rates, not momentum buying nor chasing after prior years’ performance.

Chart I: Non-farm Employment in Selected Recessions

 

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While private-sector employment has fueled New York’s job growth in recent years, state and local governments have been steadily eliminating jobs nationally. The brown line in chart II shows state and local government employment trends in the

 

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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS,

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Great Recession; state and local government recovery in previous recessions is shown for comparison. As reflected in recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data, cuts in government employment have been far more severe than in any other recession during the last 40 years. While government employment cuts of this nature have their place, and are lauded among champions of fiscal conservatism, high unemployment stemming from the private and public sector remains an economic headwind.

Chart II: State and Local Government Employment in Selected Recessions

 

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Compared to national averages, state of New York economic health indicators have been mixed, but generally below average during the twelve months leading up to December 31, 2012. The state lags the national trend in personal income and employment growth. New York’s housing market also remains weak, evidenced by year-over-year declines in average home prices and increasing mortgage delinquency rates. State tax collections however have grown during the last twelve months, providing some measure of support to credit fundamentals.

At the local government level, tax collections among many New York city and county municipalities have also been slow to recover, due in part to lags in assessed property values. As we’ve seen in recent years, property taxes based on assessed values often lead to less pronounced, but protracted periods of revenue decline following sharp declines in real estate prices. Fortunately, the rate of decline in assessed valuations has lessened state-wide, and in several areas growth is trending positive.

While several fiscal trends impacting New York’s state and local governments have been positive, the road to recovery has been slow. By no means are New York state and local government municipalities out of the woods. Governments remain vulnerable to sluggish or negative economic growth, especially taking into consideration that many municipal governments have yet to replenish cash reserves and rainy day funds. Many have exhausted one-time revenue sources, and recent cuts to essential and non-essential government functions may limit flexibility to control expenses going forward.

 

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We remind investors of the importance of maintaining an appropriate holding period. For the Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund we believe a holding period of three to four years will make it easier to navigate through any potentially rough waters that may lie ahead.

Chart III: Percent of Portfolio Maturing

 

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              As of 3/31/13. Percentages vary over time.

      Data may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Your Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund is a portfolio of 41 diversified municipal obligors. We ladder the maturity dates of the bonds in your portfolio so that some of the bonds are scheduled to mature during each of the coming years. Laddering is intended to accomplish two goals. First, the staggered maturities of a laddered structure reduce interest-rate risk and dampen the Fund’s price volatility. Laddering also reduces reinvestment risk by giving the Fund a steady cash flow stream from maturing bonds to reinvest toward the top of the ladder where yields are typically higher.

We continue to search for opportunities in the New York municipal market, using our fundamental, bottom-up approach to portfolio management. Thank you for the trust you have placed with us. We will continue to keep it foremost in our minds as new opportunities and challenges present themselves.

Sincerely,

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Christopher Ihlefeld   Christopher Ryon, CFA   Josh Gonze
Portfolio Manager   Portfolio Manager   Portfolio Manager
Managing Director   Managing Director   Managing Director

The matters discussed in this report may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include any advisor or portfolio manager prediction, assessment, analysis or outlook for individual securities, industries, investment styles, market sectors and/or markets. These statements involve risks and uncertainties. In addition to the general risks described for each fund in its current prospectus, other factors bearing on these reports include the accuracy of the advisor’s or portfolio manager’s forecasts and predictions, the appropriateness of the investment strategies designed by the advisor or portfolio manager and the ability of the advisor or portfolio manager to implement their strategies efficiently and successfully. Any one or more of these factors, as well as other risks affecting the securities markets generally, could cause the actual results of any fund to differ materially as compared to its benchmarks.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS   
    Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

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We have used ratings from Standard & Poor’s (S&P). Where S&P ratings are not available, we have used Moody’s Investors Service. Where neither rating is available, we have used ratings from Fitch Ratings. The category of investments identified as “AAA” in this graph includes investments which are pre-refunded or escrowed to maturity. Such investments are backed by an escrow or trust containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency securities to satisfy the timely payment of principal and interest and, therefore, are normally deemed to be equivalent to AAA-rated securities.

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/Moody’s
   Principal
amount
     Value  

City of New York GO, 5.00% due 6/1/2019 (Government Financial Management; Insured: AGM)

   AA/Aa2    $ 255,000       $ 288,928   

City of New York GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2025 (Government Financial Management)

   AA/Aa2      400,000         461,540   

Dutchess County IDA, 5.00% due 8/1/2020 (Bard College)

   NR/Baa1      825,000         912,268   

Dutchess County IDA, 5.00% due 8/1/2021 (Bard College)

   NR/Baa1      1,100,000         1,207,360   

Erie County Industrial Development Agency, 5.25% due 5/1/2025 (Buffalo City School District)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000         1,181,540   

Government of Guam, 5.375% due 12/1/2024

   BBB+/NR      1,000,000         1,097,840   

Hempstead Town Local Development Corp., 5.00% due 7/1/2028 (Hofstra University)

   A/A3      500,000         563,290   

Ilion Central School District, 1.25% due 1/30/2014 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Mig1      900,000         906,723   

Long Island Power Authority, 5.25% due 9/1/2029

   NR/A3      645,000         776,980   

Monroe County Industrial Development Corp., 4.00% due 6/1/2016 (St. John Fisher College)

   BBB+/NR      880,000         946,642   

Nassau County IDA, 4.75% due 3/1/2026 (New York Institute of Technology)

   BBB+/NR      1,000,000         1,086,960   

New York City Health and Hospital Corp. GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2020 (Health Care Facilities Improvements)

   A+/Aa3      770,000         923,977   

New York City Health and Hospital Corp. GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2025 (Health Care Facilities Improvements)

   A+/Aa3      1,000,000         1,135,710   

New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority, 6.25% due 11/15/2023

   A/A2      1,000,000         1,252,700   

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, 5.75% due 6/15/2013 (Water and Sewer System; Insured: Natl-Re) (ETM)

   AAA/A2      520,000         522,350   

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, 5.875% due 6/15/2013 (Water and Sewer System; Insured: AMBAC) (ETM)

   AAA/Aa1      550,000         556,710   

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 5.00% due 1/15/2020 (World Trade Center Recovery) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000         1,198,840   

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2020 (World Trade Center Recovery)

   AAA/Aaa      1,000,000         1,114,160   

New York City Trust For Cultural Resources, 5.25% due 12/1/2018 (Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts)

   A+/A2      175,000         208,679   

New York Convention Center Development Corp., 5.00% due 11/15/2017 (Hotel Unit Fee; Insured: AMBAC)

   NR/A1      1,000,000         1,089,390   

New York Environmental Facilities Corp. PCR, 6.875% due 6/15/2014

   AAA/Aaa      215,000         216,200   

New York Municipal Bond Bank Agency, 5.00% due 4/15/2018 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      1,000,000         1,171,320   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.25% due 2/15/2014 (Presbyterian Hospital; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      500,000         521,495   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2014 (School District Financing Program; Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA-/A2      1,000,000         1,068,080   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 2/15/2015 (Mental Health Services Facilities; Insured: AMBAC)

   AA-/NR      1,000,000         1,084,870   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2016 (Bishop Henry B. Hucles Nursing Home; Insured: SONYMA)

   NR/Aa1      600,000         679,224   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2018 (School District Financing Program; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A1      1,000,000         1,164,100   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.25% due 10/1/2018 (School District Financing Program; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A1      775,000         926,288   

 

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Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 3/15/2019 pre-refunded 3/15/2015 (University & College Improvements; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR    $ 950,000       $ 1,036,535   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 3/15/2019 (University & College Improvements; Insured: AGM)

   AAA/NR      50,000         54,458   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.50% due 7/1/2019 pre-refunded 7/1/2013 (Brooklyn Law School; Insured: Radian)

   BBB+/Baa1      1,400,000         1,418,928   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2020 (NYSARC, Inc. Developmental Disability Programs)

   NR/Aa3      1,175,000         1,406,310   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 4.00% due 10/1/2020 (School District Financing Program; Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA-/A3      325,000         373,331   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 2/15/2021 (Interfaith Medical Center)

   AA-/NR      2,000,000         2,398,780   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2021 (State University of New York; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/NR      300,000         328,851   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 3.375% due 7/1/2022 (Miriam Osborn Memorial Home Assoc.)

   NR/NR      1,010,000         1,030,856   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.25% due 7/1/2022 (St. John’s University; Insured: Natl-Re)

   A-/A3      1,000,000         1,227,850   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 1/15/2023 (Municipal Health Facilities)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000         1,154,180   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2024 (Bishop Henry B. Hucles Nursing Home; Insured: SONYMA)

   NR/Aa1      1,000,000         1,071,720   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2024 (Miriam Osborn Memorial Home Assoc.)

   NR/NR      1,540,000         1,719,610   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2024 (School District Financing Program; Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA-/A1      1,000,000         1,156,680   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2025 (Miriam Osborn Memorial Home Assoc.)

   NR/NR      1,105,000         1,216,948   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2027 (Interagency Council Pooled Loan Program)

   NR/Aa3      1,000,000         1,112,710   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2027 (Columbia Univesity Teachers College)

   A+/A1      750,000         873,075   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.25% due 7/1/2027 (Health Quest Systems; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A3      500,000         569,730   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.25% due 5/1/2030 (North Shore Long Island Jewish Medical)

   A-/A3      1,000,000         1,109,110   

New York State Energy Research & Development Authority, 2.25% due 12/1/2015 (New York Electric & Gas Corp.)

   BBB+/Baa1      1,000,000         1,026,170   

New York State Thruway Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2022 (Highway and Bridge Trust Fund)

   AA/NR      1,000,000         1,166,760   

New York State Urban Development Corp., 5.25% due 1/1/2021

   AA-/NR      1,000,000         1,178,890   

Oneida County IDA, 6.10% due 6/1/2020 (Presbyterian Home for Central New York; LOC: HSBC Bank USA)

   NR/A1      450,000         451,584   

Onondaga Civic Development Corp., 5.00% due 7/1/2021 (Le Moyne College)

   NR/Baa2      1,000,000         1,127,100   

Onondaga Civic Development Corp., 5.50% due 12/1/2031 (Upstate Properties Development)

   A+/NR      1,000,000         1,141,240   

Port Authority New York & New Jersey, 5.00% due 8/15/2022 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000         1,168,950   

Syracuse Industrial Development Agency, 5.25% due 5/1/2026 (Syracuse City School District)

   AA-/Aa3      2,150,000         2,523,369   

Tobacco Settlement Funding Corp., 5.50% due 6/1/2021

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000         1,009,200   

Town of Amherst Development Corp., 5.00% due 10/1/2020 (University at Buffalo Foundation Facility-Student Housing; Insured: AGM)

   AA-/A2      1,000,000         1,178,190   

Town of Babylon GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2015 (Insured: AMBAC)

   NR/NR      465,000         494,714   

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority GO, 5.00% due 11/15/2025 pre-refunded 11/15/2017 (MTA Bridges and Tunnels)

   AA-/Aa3      1,410,000         1,687,474   

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/ Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

United Nations Development Corp., 5.00% due 7/1/2025

   NR/A1    $ 710,000       $ 796,251   

Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority, 5.50% due 7/1/2017

   NR/NR      1,350,000         1,353,199   
        

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 95.94% (Cost $55,439,141)

         $ 59,826,917   

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 4.06%

           2,532,312   
        

 

 

 

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

         $ 62,359,229   
        

 

 

 

Footnote Legend

 

Credit ratings are unaudited. Rating changes may have occurred subsequent to the reporting period end. Bonds issued with a maturity of one year or less are assigned Moody’s ratings from MIG-1 to MIG-4 and Standard and Poor’s ratings from SP-1+ to SP-3 with MIG-1 and SP-1+ being the strongest ratings.

Portfolio Abbreviations

To simplify the listings of securities, abbreviations are used per the table below:

AGM    Insured by Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
AMBAC    Insured by American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp.
ETM    Escrowed to Maturity
GO    General Obligation
IDA    Industrial Development Authority
LOC    Letter of Credit
Natl-Re    Insured by National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.
PCR    Pollution Control Revenue Bond
Radian    Insured by Radian Asset Assurance
SONYMA    State of New York Mortgage Authority

See notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES  
    Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund   March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

ASSETS

  

Investments at value (cost $55,439,141) (Note 2)

   $ 59,826,917   

Cash

     1,891,726   

Receivable for fund shares sold

     72,920   

Interest receivable

     762,294   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     351   
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     62,554,208   
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

  

Payable for fund shares redeemed

     94,455   

Payable to investment advisor and other affiliates (Note 3)

     43,974   

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     21,821   

Dividends payable

     34,729   
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     194,979   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 62,359,229   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

  

Distribution in excess of net investment income

   $ (16,847

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     4,387,776   

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (126,052

Net capital paid in on shares of beneficial interest

     58,114,352   
  

 

 

 
   $ 62,359,229   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE:

  

Class A Shares:

  

Net asset value and redemption price per share ($57,403,115 applicable to 4,300,211 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 13.35   

Maximum sales charge, 2.00% of offering price

     0.27   
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share

   $ 13.62   
  

 

 

 

Class I Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($4,956,114 applicable to 371,241 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 13.35   
  

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS   
    Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund    Six Months Ended March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

 

INVESTMENT INCOME

  

Interest income (net of premium amortized of $190,733)

   $ 1,113,658   
  

 

 

 

EXPENSES

  

Investment advisory fees (Note 3)

     156,377   

Administration fees (Note 3)

  

Class A Shares

     35,781   

Class I Shares

     1,325   

Distribution and service fees (Note 3)

  

Class A Shares

     71,563   

Transfer agent fees

  

Class A Shares

     10,362   

Class I Shares

     1,225   

Registration and filing fees

  

Class A Shares

     146   

Custodian fees (Note 3)

     15,189   

Professional fees

     12,953   

Accounting fees

     967   

Trustee fees

     1,085   

Other expenses

     4,938   
  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     311,911   

Less:

  

Expenses reimbursed by investment advisor (Note 3)

     (10,349

Fees paid indirectly (Note 3)

     (443
  

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     301,119   
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     812,539   
  

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     7,159   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (460,021
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Loss

     (452,862
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ 359,677   
  

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS  
    Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund  

 

 

     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2013*
    Year Ended
September 30, 2012
 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM

    

OPERATIONS

    

Net investment income

   $ 812,539      $ 1,544,080   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     7,159        (1,824

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (460,021     2,135,272   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     359,677        3,677,528   

DIVIDENDS TO SHAREHOLDERS:

    

From net investment income

    

Class A Shares

     (735,921     (1,416,550

Class I Shares

     (76,618     (127,530

FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 4)

    

Class A Shares

     1,956,744        8,331,577   

Class I Shares

     286,397        1,038,620   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets

     1,790,279        11,503,645   

NET ASSETS

    

Beginning of Period

     60,568,950        49,065,305   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

   $ 62,359,229      $ 60,568,950   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* Unaudited

See notes to financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS   
    Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund (the “Fund”) is a non-diversified series of Thornburg Investment Trust (the “Trust”). The Trust is organized as a Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated June 3, 1987 and is registered as a diversified, open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Fund is currently one of sixteen separate series of the Trust. Each series is considered to be a separate entity for financial reporting and tax purposes and bears expenses directly attributable to it. The Fund’s primary investment objective is to obtain as high a level of current income exempt from federal, New York State, and New York City individual income tax as is consistent, in the view of the Fund’s investment advisor, with the preservation of capital. The Fund’s secondary objective is to reduce expected changes in its share price compared to long-term bond portfolios. The Fund will invest primarily in municipal obligations within the state of New York.

The Fund currently offers two classes of shares of beneficial interest outstanding: Class A and Institutional Class (“Class I”) shares. Each class of shares of the Fund represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments, except that (i) Class A shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge collected at the time the shares are purchased and bear a service fee and (ii) Class I shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase and may be subject to a service fee, and (iii) the respective classes may have different reinvestment privileges and conversion rights. Additionally, the Fund may allocate among its classes certain expenses, to the extent allowable to specific classes, including transfer agent fees, government registration fees, certain printing and postage costs, and administrative and legal expenses. Currently, class specific expenses of the Fund are limited to service and distribution fees, administration fees, and certain registration and transfer agent expenses.

NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Significant accounting policies of the Trust are as follows:

Valuation Policy and Procedures: The Fund’s Trustees of the Trust (the “Trustees”) have authorized employees of the Fund’s investment advisor, acting as the Valuation and Pricing Committee (the “Committee”), to make certain valuation determinations, subject to oversight and review by the Trustees and the Audit Committee of the Trustees. The Committee and other employees of the Fund’s investment advisor administer and implement the valuation process. The Committee regularly reviews its own fair value decisions, as well as valuations, valuation techniques and services furnished by pricing services, considers circumstances in the markets which may require valuation determinations by the Committee and reviews previous valuation determinations. The Committee also reports on its activities, the performance of the pricing services and other matters to the Trustees and the Audit Committee of the Trustees.

In determining a fair value for a portfolio investment, the Committee seeks to determine the price that the Fund would reasonably expect to receive upon a sale of the investment in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Typically, the fair value process employs standing instructions to use quoted prices in active markets or the use of independent pricing services. Less frequently, the Committee may make a fair value determination using other methods. However, because fair value prices are estimated prices, the determination of fair value for an investment may differ from the value that would be realized by the Fund upon a sale of the investment, and that difference could be material to the Fund’s financial statements. The Committee’s determination of fair value for an investment may also differ from the prices obtained by other persons (including other mutual funds) for the investment.

Valuation of Investments: Debt obligations held by the Fund have a primary over-the-counter market and are valued by an independent pricing service approved by the Trustees. The pricing service ordinarily values debt obligations at quoted bid prices. When quotations are not available, debt obligations held by the Fund are valued at evaluated prices determined by the pricing service using methods which include consideration of yields or prices of debt obligations of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity and rating, and indications as to value from dealers and general market conditions. Short-term obligations having remaining maturities of 60 days or less are ordinarily valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

In any case when a pricing service fails to provide a price for a debt obligation held by the Fund, the Committee determines a fair value for the debt obligation using procedures in accordance with a policy approved by the Trustees, which may include the use

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED  
    Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund   March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

of a price obtained from a different independent pricing service. Additionally, in any case where management believes that a price provided by a pricing service for a debt obligation held by the Fund may be unreliable, the Committee decides whether or not to use the pricing service’s valuation or to use an alternative method to determine a fair value for the debt obligation.

Valuation Measurements: The Fund categorizes its investments based upon the inputs used in valuing those investments, according to a three-level hierarchy established by guidance by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”). Categorization of investments using this hierarchy is intended by the FASB to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in valuing an investment based on available market data. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect assumptions about the information market participants would use in valuing an investment. An investment’s level within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level input that is deemed significant to the fair value measurement. The methodologies and relative inputs used to value investments are not necessarily indications of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those investments.

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value measurement of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are generally summarized according to the three-level hierarchy below:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

Level 2: Other direct or indirect significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments in active markets and other observable inputs, such as interest rates, prepayment rates, credit risk, etc.).

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs, (including the Committee’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments), are generally applicable to investments fair valued with single broker quotes and other investments.

Portfolio investments with minimal, if any, market activity are characterized as Level 3 and are valued using significant unobservable inputs, typically including single broker quotes, which may be adjusted or unadjusted, related or comparable investments, last available transactions, and other relevant information. Valuations may also be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity and industry. An income based valuation approach would consider discounted anticipated future cash flows of the investment. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investment. The derived value of a Level 3 investment may not represent the value which is received upon disposition.

The following table displays a summary of the fair value hierarchy measurements of the Fund’s investments as of March 31, 2013. In any instance where valuation inputs from more than one level are used to determine the fair value of a specific investment, the investment is placed in the level of the table based upon the lowest level input that is significant in determining the fair value of the investment:

 

     Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2013  
     Total      Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Assets

           

Investments in Securities Municipal Bonds

   $ 59,826,917       $ —         $ 59,826,917       $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 59,826,917       $ —         $ 59,826,917       $ —     

In accordance with the guidance prescribed in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, amending Topic 820 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, it is the policy of the Fund to recognize transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3 and to disclose those transfers due to the underlying event which caused the movement. The Fund recognized no transfers between levels for the six months ended March 31, 2013.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Federal Income Taxes: It is the policy of the Trust to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to “regulated investment companies” and to distribute to shareholders substantially all taxable (if any) and tax exempt income of the Fund. Therefore, no provision for federal income tax is required.

Management reviews each uncertain tax position believed to be material to the preparation of the Fund’s financial statements, to assess if it is more likely than not that the position would be sustained upon examination, based upon the technical merits of the position. As of March 31, 2013, management has not identified any such position for which a liability must be reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The Fund’s tax returns remain subject to examination for three years after filing.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions: The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. To the extent the Fund engages in such transactions, it will do so for the purpose of acquiring portfolio investments consistent with the Fund’s investment objectives and not for the purpose of investment leverage or to speculate on interest rate and/or market changes. At the time the Fund makes a commitment to purchase an investment on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, the Fund will record the transaction and reflect the value in determining its net asset value. When effecting such transactions, assets of an amount sufficient to make payment for the portfolio investments to be purchased will be segregated on the Fund’s records on the trade date. Investments purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis do not earn interest until the settlement date.

Dividends: Net investment income of the Fund is declared daily as a dividend on shares for which the Fund has received payment. Dividends are paid monthly and are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund at net asset value per share at the close of business on the dividend payment date, or at the shareholder’s option, paid in cash. Net realized capital gains, to the extent available, will be distributed at least annually.

General: Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Interest income is accrued as earned. Premiums and discounts on investments purchased are amortized to call dates or maturity dates of the respective investments. Realized gains and losses from the sale of investments are recorded on an identified cost basis. Net investment income (other than class specific expenses) and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative net asset value of outstanding shares (or the value of the dividend-eligible shares, as appropriate) of each class of shares at the beginning of the day (after adjusting for the current capital shares activity of the respective class). Expenses common to all Funds are allocated among the Funds comprising the Trust based upon their relative net asset values or other appropriate allocation methods.

Guarantees and Indemnifications: Under the Trust’s organizational documents (and under a separate agreement with the Trustees), its officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business the Trust enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, based on experience, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual amounts could differ from those estimates.

NOTE 3 – INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement, Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) serves as the investment advisor and performs services to the Fund for which the fees are payable at the end of each month. For the the six months ended March 31, 2013, these fees were payable at annual rates ranging from .50 of 1% to .275 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund depending on the Fund’s asset size. The Trust also has entered into administrative services agreements with the Advisor, whereby the Advisor will perform certain administrative services for the shareholders of each class of the fund shares, and for which fees will be payable at an annual rate of up to .125 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Advisor contractually reimbursed certain class specific expenses and administrative fees of $9,333 for Class A shares and $1,016 for Class I shares.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED  
    Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund   March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

The Trust has an underwriting agreement with Thornburg Securities Corporation (the “Distributor,” an affiliate of the Advisor), which acts as the distributor of the Fund’s shares. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Distributor has advised the Fund that it earned no commissions from the sale of Class A shares.

Pursuant to a service plan under Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Fund may reimburse to the Advisor an amount not to exceed .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares of the Fund for payments made by the Advisor to securities dealers and other financial institutions to obtain various shareholder and distribution related services. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, there were no 12b-1 service plan fees charged for Class I shares. The Advisor may pay out of its own resources additional expenses for distribution of the Fund’s shares.

The Trust has an agreement with the custodian bank to indirectly pay a portion of the custodian’s fees through credits earned by the Fund’s cash on deposit with the bank. This deposit agreement is an alternative to overnight investments. Custodial fees are adjusted to reflect amounts that would have been paid without this agreement, with a corresponding adjustment reflected as fees paid indirectly in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, fees paid indirectly were $443.

Certain officers and Trustees of the Trust are also officers or directors of the Advisor and Distributor. The compensation of independent Trustees is borne by the Trust.

NOTE 4 – SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

At March 31, 2013, there were an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest authorized. Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30, 2012 (Audited)
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class A Shares

        

Shares sold

     454,129      $ 6,105,769        880,583      $ 11,619,127   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     39,616        532,120        74,364        982,762   

Shares repurchased

     (349,335     (4,681,145     (323,381     (4,270,312
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     144,410      $ 1,956,744        631,566      $ 8,331,577   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class I Shares

        

Shares sold

     105,717      $ 1,418,346        131,881      $ 1,742,051   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     5,364        72,052        8,665        114,614   

Shares repurchased

     (90,037     (1,204,001     (62,258     (818,045
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     21,044      $ 286,397        78,288      $ 1,038,620   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NOTE 5 – INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

For the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Fund had purchase and sale transactions of investments (excluding short-term investments) of $5,708,935 and $2,742,160, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 6 – INCOME TAXES

At March 31, 2013, information on the tax components of capital was as follows:

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes

   $ 55,439,141   
  

 

 

 

Gross unrealized appreciation on a tax basis

   $ 4,399,608   

Gross unrealized depreciation on a tax basis

     (11,832
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (tax basis)

   $ 4,387,776   
  

 

 

 

At March 31, 2013, the Fund had deferred tax basis capital losses occurring subsequent to October 31, 2011 of $1,824. For tax purposes, such losses will be reflected in the year ending September 30, 2013.

At March 31, 2013, the Fund had cumulative tax basis capital losses of $98,557, which may be carried forward to offset future capital gains. To the extent such carryforwards are used, capital gain distributions may be reduced to the extent provided by regulations. Such capital loss carryforwards do not expire but are required to be utilized to offset future gains prior to the utilization of losses that occured in years prior to the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, which may expire prior to utilization.

At March 31, 2013, the Fund had cumulative tax basis capital losses of $32,830, which may be carried forward to offset future capital gains. To the extent such carryforwards are used, capital gain distributions may be reduced to the extent provided by regulations. These capital loss carryforwards expire September 30, 2014.

OTHER NOTES:

Risks: The Fund’s investments subject it to risks including, but not limited to, credit risk, interest rate risk, management risk, market and economic risk, liquidity risk, and the risks of investing primarily in the obligations of a single state. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund.

Subsequent Events: Fund management believes no events have occurred between March 31, 2013 and the date of issuance of the financial statements that require adjustment to or disclosure in the accompanying financial statements.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

    Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

     PER SHARE PERFORMANCE (for a share outstanding throughout the Period)+    

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS

    SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  

Unless

Otherwise
Noted,
Periods
are
Fiscal
Years
Ended
Sept. 30,

   Net Asset
Value
Beginning
of Period
     Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
     Net
Realized
&
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
on
Investments
    Total from
Investment
Operations
     Dividends
from Net
Investment
Income
    Dividends
from Net
Realized
Gains
     Total
Dividends
    Net
Asset
Value
End

of
Period
   

Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
(%)

   Expenses,
After
Expense
Reductions
(%)
    Expenses,
After
Expense
Reductions
and
Net of
Custody
Credits(%)
    Expenses,
Before
Expense
Reductions(%)
    Total
Return(%)(a)
     Portfolio
Turnover
Rate (%)
     Net
Assets
at End
of
Period(Thousands)
 

Class A Shares

  

                                  

2013(b)(c)

   $ 13.44         0.17         (0.09     0.08         (0.17     —           (0.17   $ 13.35      2.57(d)      0.99 (d)      0.99 (d)      1.02 (d)      0.61         4.65       $ 57,403   

2012(c)

   $ 12.93         0.37         0.51        0.88         (0.37     —           (0.37   $ 13.44      2.80      0.99        0.99        1.05        6.90         13.37       $ 55,862   

2011(c)

   $ 12.82         0.41         0.11        0.52         (0.41     —           (0.41   $ 12.93      3.26      0.99        0.99        1.07        4.20         26.39       $ 45,551   

2010(c)

   $ 12.79         0.42         0.04        0.46         (0.43     —           (0.43   $ 12.82      3.38      0.99        0.99        1.07        3.68         11.79       $ 48,203   

2009(c)

   $ 11.87         0.45         0.92        1.37         (0.45     —           (0.45   $ 12.79      3.67      0.99        0.99        1.07        11.77         13.00       $ 40,115   

2008(c)

   $ 12.30         0.44         (0.43     0.01         (0.44     —           (0.44   $ 11.87      3.61      1.01        0.99        1.08        0.07         13.42       $ 30,685   

Class I Shares

  

                                  

2013(b)

   $ 13.44         0.19         (0.09     0.10         (0.19     —           (0.19   $ 13.35      2.89(d)      0.67 (d)      0.67 (d)      0.71 (d)      0.77         4.65       $ 4,956   

2012    

   $ 12.92         0.41         0.52        0.93         (0.41     —           (0.41   $ 13.44      3.12      0.67        0.67        0.77        7.33         13.37       $ 4,707   

2011    

   $ 12.82         0.45         0.10        0.55         (0.45     —           (0.45   $ 12.92      3.54      0.67        0.67        0.71        4.45         26.39       $ 3,514   

2010(e)

   $ 12.48         0.29         0.35        0.64         (0.30     —           (0.30   $ 12.82      3.53(d)      0.67 (d)      0.67 (d)      1.32 (d)      5.22         11.79       $ 1,772   

 

(a) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b) Unaudited Six Month Period Ended March 31.
(c) Sales loads are not reflected in computing total return.
(d) Annualized.
(e) Effective date of this Class of shares was February 1, 2010.
+ Based on weighted average shares outstanding, except for Dividends from Net Investment Income and Net Realized Gains, which are actual amounts per share.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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EXPENSE EXAMPLE   
    Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs:

 

  (1) transaction costs, including

(a) sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, for Class A shares;

(b) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of any part or all of a purchase of $1 million of Class A shares within 12 months of purchase;

 

  (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses.

This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on a $1,000 investment beginning on October 1, 2012, and held until March 31, 2013.

 

     Beginning
Account Value
10/1/12
     Ending
Account Value
3/31/13
     Expenses Paid
During Period
10/1/12–3/31/13
 

Class A Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,006.10       $ 4.95   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,020.00       $ 4.99   

Class I Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,007.70       $ 3.35   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,021.60       $ 3.37   

 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class (A: 0.99%; I: 0.67%) multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 to reflect the one-half year period.
* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

For each class of shares, the first line of the table above provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for your class of shares under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

For each class of shares, the second line of the table above provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table for each class of shares is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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OTHER INFORMATION   
    Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

PORTFOLIO PROXY VOTING

Policies and Procedures:

The Trust has delegated to Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) voting decisions respecting proxies for the Fund’s voting securities. The Advisor makes voting decisions in accordance with its Proxy Voting Policy. A description of the Policy is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

Information regarding how proxies were voted is available on or before August 31 of each year for the twelve months ending the preceding June 30. This information is available (i) without charge, upon request by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

AVAILABILITY OF QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE

The Fund files with the Securities and Exchange Commission schedules of its portfolio holdings on Form N-Q for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The Fund also makes this information available on its website at www.thornburg.com/download or upon request by calling 1-800-847-0200.

 

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TRUSTEES’ STATEMENT TO SHAREHOLDERS

Not part of the Certified Semi-Annual Report

Reissued September 10, 2012

The Trustees believe current and prospective shareholders should know how we discharge our responsibilities in supervising the Funds’ investment advisor and in reviewing the advisor’s contract for renewal. Since 2005, we have issued a statement which sets out clearly the three principal guidelines that we follow in supervising the Trust’s investment advisor on your behalf. In accordance with our customary practice, in September of this year we again reviewed our statement and concluded we should reissue this statement outlining the principal features of our supervision of the advisor’s performance of investment management services for the Funds.

We begin with the premise that each shareholder selected his or her Fund because its investments are managed by the investment advisor identified in the prospectus and in accordance with the objective and policies described in the prospectus. We realize, as each of you do, that if you believe that your Fund’s stated objective and policies no longer serve your personal investment goals, you can sell your shares and leave the Fund.

Therefore, we believe that our primary supervisory task – our principal obligation to you – is to assess the nature and quality of the advisor’s services, and to confirm that the advisor actively and competently pursues the Fund’s objective, in accordance with the policies set out in the prospectus. To do this, we meet regularly with management to review your Fund’s portfolio and to discuss the advisor’s specific actions and judgments in pursuing the Fund’s objective. We do not substitute our own judgment for the advisor’s decisions in selecting investments; the advisor is paid to exercise its informed judgment on investment decisions, and we seek to confirm, in reviewing the advisor’s performance, that the advisor is doing just that.

Second, while we are conscious of costs and the effect that costs have on shareholders’ returns, we do not seek the lowest fees or expense ratio as our sole or primary objective. We try to make sure that your Fund’s fees and costs are reasonable in relationship to the services rendered and that they are generally in line with those charged by other expert investment advisors, consistent with our belief that the Fund’s investors searched for and expect that expertise and attention and have decided to pay a reasonable price for it. We do not put the management contract “out to bid” as a matter of course, and we would not do so unless we had concluded that the advisor materially had failed to pursue the Fund’s objectives in accordance with its policies, or for other equally important reasons. We believe that any other approach would be inconsistent with your interests and contrary to your expectations when you bought shares of the Fund in the first place.

Finally, because we believe that most Thornburg Fund shareholders have invested with a long-term perspective, we try not to focus too much on the fashions of the moment and on short-term performance. The market will not favor any specific investment objective or set of policies at all times and under all economic circumstances. A fund will experience periods of both high and low returns relative to other funds and other investments. Even if one of our Funds is not favored by the market at a particular time, we believe that the advisor is nonetheless obliged to remain true to the Fund’s objective and policies, and we watch to see that it does so.

 

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RETIREMENT AND EDUCATION ACCOUNTS

Thornburg Investment Management offers retirement and education savings accounts that can help you meet a variety of planning challenges. For account applications or further information on any of the accounts below, please call 1-800-847-0200 or go to www.thornburg.com/ira. Your financial advisor can help you determine which plan is right for you.

Individual Retirement Accounts

Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) provide a tax-advantaged means to save money for the future. For a detailed outline of the difference between retirement accounts, see www.thornburg.com/ira. Rollovers are available. Call 1-800-847-0200 for more information.

Traditional IRAs – Contributions to Traditional IRAs are tax deductible for eligible individuals, and withdrawals are taxed as additional ordinary income. You may contribute to an IRA if you receive compensation and are under 70 1/2, even if you are covered by an employer retirement plan. Deductible contributions are subject to certain qualifications. Please consult your tax advisor.

Roth IRAs – Under a Roth IRA, there is no tax deduction for contributions, but there is no income tax on qualified withdrawals. For a more detailed comparison of Traditional and Roth IRAs, please see our website at www.thornburg.com/ira.

SEP IRAs – Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRAs are established by employers. The employer is allowed a tax deduction for contributions made to the SEP Plan and makes contributions to each eligible employee’s SEP IRA on a discretionary basis.

SIMPLE IRAs – Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees of Small Employers (SIMPLE) is designed to give small business owners a simplified method to establish and contribute to a retirement plan for employees. The employer is allowed a tax deduction for contributions and makes either matching or non-elective contributions to each eligible employee’s SIMPLE IRA. Employees may make salary deferral contributions.

Coverdell Education Savings Account

These savings accounts are designed to provide a way to save money for higher education expenses. In an Education Savings Account, earnings and interest grow tax-free, and qualified withdrawals used to pay for eligible higher-education expenses are tax- and penalty-free.

Funds Available

The following funds are available in the accounts listed above:

 

   

Thornburg Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

 

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THORNBURG FUND FAMILY

Thornburg Equity Funds

Thornburg’s equity research uses a fundamentally driven, bottom-up, comprehensive analytical approach. Thornburg equity funds generally focus on a limited number of securities so that each holding can impact performance. The team searches for firms believed to have a promising future and seeks to buy shares of those companies at a discount to their intrinsic or long-term value.

 

   

Thornburg Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

Thornburg Bond Funds

Thornburg Investment Management applies a disciplined philosophy to fixed-income management. Since the launch of our first fixed-income fund over 25 years ago, we have been conducting fundamental, bottom-up research in an effort to identify bonds which we believe provide the best return for a given level of risk. We avoid leverage or complex strategies which could backfire in periods of market uncertainty.

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

Before investing, carefully consider the Fund’s investment goals, risks, charges, and expenses. For a prospectus containing this and other information, contact your financial advisor or visit thornburg.com. Read it carefully before investing.

For additional information, please visit thornburg.com

Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. 2300 North Ridgetop Road, Santa Fe, NM 87506

 

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The information presented on the following pages was current as of March 31, 2013. The managers’ views, portfolio holdings, and sector diversification are provided for the general information of the Funds’ shareholders; to the extent this information is historical, it should not be considered predictive of future circumstances. This material should not be deemed a recommendation to buy or sell any of the securities mentioned.

Investments in the Funds carry risks, including possible loss of principal. Bond funds have the same interest rate, inflation, and credit risks that are associated with the underlying bonds. The principal value of a bond will fluctuate relative to changes in interest rates, decreasing when interest rates rise. Unlike bonds, bond funds have ongoing fees and expenses. Funds invested in mortgage backed securities may bear additional risk. Please see each Fund’s Prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in either Fund. Investments in the Funds are not FDIC insured, nor are they deposits of or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity. There is no guarantee that the Funds will meet their investment objectives. The laddering strategy does not assure or guarantee better performance and cannot eliminate the risk of investment losses.

Performance data given at net asset value (NAV) does not take into account applicable sales charges. If the sales charges had been included, the performance would have been lower. Minimum investments for Class I shares maybe higher than those for other classes. Class I, R3, and R5 shares may not be available to all investors.

 

Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

   NASDAQ SYMBOLS    CUSIPS

Class A

   LTUSX    885-215-103

Class B

   LTUBX    885-215-848

Class C

   LTUCX    885-215-830

Class I

   LTUIX    885-215-699

Class R3

   LTURX    885-215-491

Class R5

   LTGRX    885-216-861

Limited Term Income Fund

         

Class A

   THIFX    885-215-509

Class C

   THICX    885-215-764

Class I

   THIIX    885-215-681

Class R3

   THIRX    885-215-483

Class R5

   THRRX    885-216-853

Glossary

Barclays Intermediate Government/Credit Bond Index – An unmanaged, market-weighted index generally representative of intermediate government and investment-grade corporate debt securities having maturities from one up to ten years.

Barclays Intermediate Government Bond Index – An unmanaged, market-weighted index generally representative of all public obligations of the U.S. Government, its agencies and instrumentalities having maturities from one up to ten years.

S&P 500 Index – An unmanaged broad measure of the U.S. stock market.

Unless otherwise noted, index returns reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains, if any, but do not reflect fees, brokerage commissions or other expenses of investing. Investors may not make direct investments into any index.

Annualized Distribution Yield – The distribution yield reflects actual distributions made to shareholders. The annualized distribution yield is calculated by summing the last 30 days of income at a given month end and annualizing to a 360-day year. The result is divided by the ending maximum offering price.

Basis Point (bp) – A unit equal to 1/100th of 1%. 1% = 100 basis points (bps).

Bond Credit Ratings – A bond credit rating assesses the financial ability of a debt issuer to make timely payments of principal and interest. Ratings of AAA (the highest), AA, A, and BBB are investment-grade quality. Ratings of BB, B, CCC, CC, C, and D (the lowest) are considered below investment-grade, speculative-grade, or junk bonds. Unless otherwise noted, the ratings listed are from Bloomberg Market Data and are a combination of ratings from Standard and Poor’s, Moody’s Investors Service, and/or Fitch Ratings.

Consumer Price Index (CPI) – Index that measures prices of a fixed basket of goods bought by a typical consumer, including food, transportation, shelter, utilities, clothing, medical care, entertainment and other items. The CPI, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the Department of Labor, is based at 100 in 1982 and is released monthly. It is widely used as a cost-of-living benchmark to adjust Social Security payments and other payment schedules, union contracts and tax brackets. Also known as the cost-of-living index.

Duration – A bond’s sensitivity to interest rates. Bonds with longer durations experience greater price volatility than bonds with shorter durations.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) – A country’s income minus foreign investments: the total value of all goods and services produced within a country in a year, minus net income from investments in other countries.

OAS (Option Adjusted Spread) – The difference between the yield of a fixed income instrument and the duration-matched Treasury yield assuming the instrument had no embedded options (such as an issuer’s option to call a bond at a future date). Option-adjusted spreads enable investors to separate out embedded options and better judge the degree to which an instrument’s yield compensates them for credit risk, liquidity risk, or other such factors.

Quantitative Easing (QE) – The Federal Reserve’s monetary policy used to stimulate the U.S. economy following the recession that began in 2007/08.

SEC Yield – SEC yield is computed in accordance with SEC standards measuring the net investment income per share over a specified 30-day period expressed as a percentage of the maximum offering price of the Fund’s shares at the end of the period.

U.S. Treasury Securities – U.S. Treasury securities, such as bills, notes and bonds, are negotiable debt obligations of the U.S. government. These debt obligations are backed by the “full faith and credit” of the government and issued at various schedules and maturities. Income from Treasury securities is exempt from state and local, but not federal income taxes.

 

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THORNBURG LIMITED TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND

At Thornburg, our approach to management of the Fund is based on the premise that investors in the Fund seek preservation of capital along with an attractive, relatively stable yield. While aggressive bond strategies may generate stronger returns when the market is turning a blind eye towards risk, they often fail to stack up over longer periods of time.

We apply time-tested techniques to manage risk and pursue attractive returns. These include:

Portfolio Manager

 

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Performance Information

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800-847-0200.

The maximum sales charge for the Limited Term U.S. Government Fund’s Class A shares is 1.50%. The total annual fund operating expense of Class A shares is 0.89%, as disclosed in the most recent Prospectus.

Portfolio Ladder

As of March 31, 2013

 

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Building a laddered portfolio. Laddering has been shown over time to mitigate reinvestment and interest-rate risk.

 

   

Investing on a cash-only basis without using leverage. While leveraged strategies may enhance returns when conditions are favorable, they can quickly compound losses when sentiment shifts.

 

   

Conducting careful research to invest where we see the best relative value among government and agency sectors.

Long-Term Stability of Principal

Net Asset Value History of A shares from November 16, 1987 through March 31, 2013

 

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Average Annual Total Returns

For Periods Ended March 31, 2013

 

      1 Yr     3 Yrs     5 Yrs     10 Yrs     Since
Inception
 

A Shares (Incep: 11/16/87)

          

Without sales charge

     1.52     2.71     3.38     3.32     5.58

With sales charge

     0.00     2.19     3.08     3.17     5.51

30-Day Yields, A Shares

As of March 31, 2013

 

Annualized

Distribution Yield

    SEC
Yield
 
  2.41     0.96

Key Portfolio Attributes

As of March 31, 2013

 

Number of Bonds

     167   

Effective Duration

     2.9 Yrs   

Average Maturity

     3.5 Yrs   

See the entire portfolio in the Schedule of Investments beginning on page 10.

 

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THORNBURG LIMITED TERM INCOME FUND

The Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund takes the laddering strategy to the broader fixed-income market. Expanding beyond government and agency securities brings additional risks – as well as potentially higher returns. Our team addresses these uncertainties by employing a comprehensive approach to risk management. While utilizing the ladder to balance interest-rate and reinvestment risk, the team also:

Portfolio Managers

 

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Performance Information

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800-847-0200.

The maximum sales charge for the Limited Term Income Fund’s Class A shares is 1.50%. The total annual operating expenses of Class A shares are 0.93% as disclosed in the most recent Prospectus.

Portfolio Ladder

As of March 31, 2013

 

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Invests on a cash-only basis. While leveraged strategies may enhance returns when market conditions are favorable, they can quickly compound losses when sentiment shifts.

 

   

Conducts in-depth fundamental research on each credit issue under consideration. The goal of this research is identification of bonds which provide a reasonable return for their given level of risk.

 

   

Maintains a portfolio of high-quality bonds and diversifies among a large number of bonds to minimize the potential impact of default by any single issuer.

Long-Term Stability of Principal

Net Asset Value History of A shares from October 1, 1992 through March 31, 2013

 

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Average Annual Total Returns

For Periods Ended March 31, 2013

 

      1 Yr     3 Yrs     5 Yrs     10 Yrs     Since
Inception
 

A Shares (Incep: 10/1/92)

          

Without sales charge

     5.87     5.81     6.06     4.74     5.68

With sales charge

     4.31     5.27     5.75     4.58     5.60

30-Day Yields, A Shares

As of March 31, 2013

 

Annualized

Distribution Yield

    SEC
Yield
 
  2.23     1.45

Key Portfolio Attributes

As of March 31, 2013

 

Number of Bonds

     525   

Effective Duration

     3.4 Yrs   

Average Maturity

     4.5 Yrs   

See the entire portfolio in the Schedule of Investments beginning on page 14.

 

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Thornburg Limited Term Income Funds

March 31, 2013

 

Table of Contents

  

Letter to Shareholders

     7   

Schedule of Investments

  

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

     10   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

     14   

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

     30   

Statements of Operations

     32   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

  

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

     34   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

     35   

Notes to Financial Statements

     36   

Financial Highlights

  

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

     46   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

     48   

Expense Example

     50   

Other Information

     51   

This report is certified under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, which requires that public companies, including mutual funds, affirm that the information provided in their annual and semiannual shareholder reports fully and fairly represents their financial position.

 

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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS

April 15, 2013

Dear Fellow Shareholders:

We are pleased to present the semi-annual reports for the Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund and the Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund for the six-month period ended March 31, 2013. The net asset value (NAV) of a Class A share of the Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund decreased 20 cents in the period to $13.66. If you were invested for the entire period, you received dividends of 18.6 cents per share. If you reinvested your dividends, you received 18.7 cents per share. The NAV of a Class A share of the Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund increased 3 cents in the period to $13.75. If you were invested for the entire period, you received dividends of 18.1 cents per share. If you reinvested your dividends, you received 18.2 cents per share. Dividends per share were lower for Class B, C, and R3 shares and higher for Class I and R5 shares to account for varying class-specific expenses. Please examine the accompanying exhibits for more detailed information.

Putting income and change in price together, the Class A shares of the Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund produced a total return of negative 0.10% over the six-month period, assuming a beginning-of-period investment at the NAV. The Barclays Intermediate Government Bond Index produced a 0.17% total return over the same time period. The average return for the Lipper Short-Intermediate U.S. Government Bond Category was negative 0.11%. The Class A shares of the Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund produced a total return of 1.98% over the period, assuming a beginning-of-period investment at the NAV. The Barclays Intermediate Government/Credit Bond Index produced a 0.61% total return over the same time period. The average return for the Lipper Short-Intermediate Investment-Grade Debt Category was 0.84%. Both Barclays indices reflect no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.

The U.S. Federal Reserve’s (the Fed) interest rate/economic policies continue to drive the market. With unemployment staying high and inflation still stable, the Fed remains steadfast in their chosen course: 0% to 0.25% target Fed Funds rates and $85 billion per month in bond purchases. In mid-February, the Fed released the minutes from its January 2013 meeting in which more than the expected number of governors questioned the need to continue quantitative easing (QE) as long as previously indicated. The stock market fell and Treasuries rallied; however, Chairman Bernanke (and a few others) rode to the rescue by quickly reiterating that QE will remain in effect for the foreseeable future. The markets calmed, once again demonstrating to us that they remain securely under the Fed’s spell. Additionally, while Treasury yields rose over the past six months (the Treasury’s 10-year bond yield rose to 1.85% from 1.63%), they continue to be quite volatile with the flow of U.S. and global economic and political news. Weak but better than expected U.S. fourth-quarter GDP, no fiscal cliff, and limited tax increase impact (thus far) propelled Treasury yields higher, but the yields fell toward the end of the period as investors ran for safety given the Cyprus and Italian election debacles. Of course “safety” is all in the eye of the beholder: real rates of return on U.S. risk-free assets are negative for some distance out the maturity curve, even in a currently benign inflationary environment (last annualized CPI rate was 2.0%).

 

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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS,   

CONTINUED

  

 

By keeping the QE pedal to the metal, the Fed continues to “tell” investors to put their money anywhere besides U.S. Treasuries and other “risk-free” assets. Investors have responded, since earning 0% in bank deposits or money market accounts is not particularly palatable or consistent with their long-term financial plans. In the search for income and higher total returns, they have pushed increasing amounts of money into risk assets, driving prices skyward and credit spreads and bond yields lower. According to data from the Barclays indices, U.S. corporate average option-adjusted spread declined from 156 basis points to 139 basis points and U.S. Corporate High Yield average yield-to-worst (the lowest potential yield on a bond without issuer default) declined from 6.51% to 5.67% over the last six months. The S&P 500 Index total return was 10.19% for the six months ended March 31, 2013. We believe that the run of capital appreciation in higher-quality bond funds such as the Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government and the Thornburg Limited Term Income Funds is very well advanced. When rates begin to return to a more “normalized” level, there is likely to be a period in which returns on high-quality bond funds are close to zero or indeed negative (depending on the speed of adjustment). While a position in our Funds can be a prudent part of an investor’s allocation in order to reduce volatility and provide ballast and income, investors should consider these effects when interest rates increase.

So, are there opportunities left in fixed income? Yes, but they are fewer in number and harder to find. Furthermore, our sights have become more locked in on risk rather than reward. This is not because we see impending doom on the horizon but because the spreads/yields being offered in the marketplace are so low. Duration continues to be the primary risk over the medium to long term. We do not expect a significant rise in Treasury rates near term, but the risk-reward dynamics continue to favor taking some credit risk, in our view. That said, with the significant spread tightening, the reward for accepting credit risk has declined significantly. Corporations continue to have strong balance sheets and are generating significant cash flow; however, these very attributes combined with the low-interest-rate, slow-growth economic environment have set the table for shareholder-friendly activity such as debt-financed common stock buybacks and special dividends – as well as leveraged buyouts. We believe that particularly it is in these environments, when the income buffer for mistakes is small, that our in-depth, fundamental credit work is likely to prove its worth. Our team of global generalists continues to conduct bottom-up analysis in support of current holdings and in search of new opportunities.

Capital preservation will always be a focus in these core Funds. We intend to proceed prudently, especially in periods when we believe market yields do not warrant taking additional risk (whether it be duration, credit, inflation or any other risk), and we will not forget that your bond portfolio should be a store of value that benefits you through economic cycles. No matter the direction of interest rates or credit spreads in the near term, we believe your Funds are well positioned to achieve their longer-term goals of principal stability, reasonable income, and total returns not highly correlated to equity returns. The Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund and the Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund are laddered portfolios comprised primarily of short-to-intermediate term bonds (i.e. maturity, or average life, of 0-10 years). This balances duration and yield in a way that is designed to provide what we consider the best risk-adjusted bond returns over time consistent with the Funds’ objectives.

 

8    Certified Semi-Annual Report


LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS,   

CONTINUED

  

 

Thank you very much for investing in the Funds. We feel that the Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund and the Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund are appropriate investments for those looking for core bond investments. While we of course cannot guarantee future performance, Thornburg Investment Management will continue to strive to chart a steady course in what continues to be a volatile marketplace.

 

Sincerely,  
LOGO   LOGO
Jason H. Brady, CFA   Lon R. Erickson, CFA
Portfolio Manager   Portfolio Manager
Managing Director   Managing Director

The matters discussed in this report may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include any advisor or portfolio manager prediction, assessment, analysis or outlook for individual securities, industries, investment styles, market sectors and/or markets. These statements involve risks and uncertainties. In addition to the general risks described for each fund in its current prospectus, other factors bearing on these reports include the accuracy of the advisor’s or portfolio manager’s forecasts and predictions, the appropriateness of the investment strategies designed by the advisor or portfolio manager and the ability of the advisor or portfolio manager to implement their strategies efficiently and successfully. Any one or more of these factors, as well as other risks affecting the securities markets generally, could cause the actual results of any fund to differ materially as compared to its benchmarks.

 

Certified Semi-Annual Report    9


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS   
    Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Issuer-Description

   Principal
Amount
     Value  

U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES — 9.11%

     

United States Treasury Notes, 2.625%, 12/31/2014

   $ 2,000,000       $ 2,083,193   

United States Treasury Notes, 1.375%, 11/30/2015

     2,500,000         2,569,141   

United States Treasury Notes, 2.625%, 2/29/2016

     2,000,000         2,131,250   

United States Treasury Notes, 4.875%, 8/15/2016

     5,000,000         5,742,090   

United States Treasury Notes, 4.625%, 2/15/2017

     4,000,000         4,627,031   

United States Treasury Notes, 2.25%, 11/30/2017

     3,500,000         3,750,195   

United States Treasury Notes, 3.625%, 2/15/2020

     1,000,000         1,161,943   

United States Treasury Notes Inflationary Index, 2.00%, 7/15/2014

     2,443,100         2,585,630   

United States Treasury Notes Inflationary Index, 1.875%, 7/15/2015

     4,735,160         5,194,249   

United States Treasury Notes Inflationary Index, 2.00%, 1/15/2016

     5,800,600         6,463,711   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES (Cost $33,186,791)

        36,308,433   
     

 

 

 

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES — 22.20%

     

Carobao Leasing LLC, (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 1.829%, 9/7/2024

     4,647,917         4,754,410   

Federal Agricultural Mtg Corp., 6.71%, 7/28/2014

     200,000         216,098   

Federal Farm Credit Bank, 6.06%, 5/28/2013

     240,000         242,310   

Federal Farm Credit Bank, 3.98%, 1/22/2015

     1,000,000         1,065,669   

Federal Home Loan Bank, 5.375%, 6/13/2014

     2,000,000         2,122,973   

Federal Home Loan Bank, 5.00%, 12/8/2017

     3,000,000         3,584,965   

Federal Home Loan Bank, 1.25%, 8/15/2022

     3,000,000         3,017,895   

Federal Home Loan Bank, 1.50%, 10/25/2022

     3,700,000         3,678,215   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., 4.50%, 1/15/2015

     5,000,000         5,376,135   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., 4.875%, 6/13/2018

     3,000,000         3,597,888   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., 4.40%, 2/19/2015

     1,585,000         1,705,805   

Government of Tunisia, (Guaranty: U.S. Agency for International Development), 1.686%, 7/16/2019

     5,000,000         4,974,760   

Mtg-Linked Amortizing Notes, Series 2012-1 Class A10, 2.06%, 1/15/2022

     2,175,658         2,220,232   

New Valley Generation I, Tennessee Valley Authority, 7.299%, 3/15/2019

     2,433,454         2,847,046   

Overseas Private Investment Corp., 4.10%, 11/15/2014

     504,000         506,117   

Petroleos Mexicanos, (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 1.70%, 12/20/2022

     3,100,000         3,141,931   

Private Export Funding Corp., 4.974%, 8/15/2013

     2,700,000         2,749,378   

Private Export Funding Corp., 5.45%, 9/15/2017

     3,000,000         3,588,714   

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2001-20D Class 1, 6.35%, 4/1/2021

     3,280,180         3,640,037   

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2001-20F Class 1, 6.44%, 6/1/2021

     1,903,051         2,122,093   

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2002-20A Class 1, 6.14%, 1/1/2022

     1,058,456         1,176,029   

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2002-20K Class 1, 5.08%, 11/1/2022

     1,217,426         1,343,209   

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2005-20H Class 1, 5.11%, 8/1/2025

     809,094         918,755   

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2007-20D Class 1, 5.32%, 4/1/2027

     1,580,550         1,801,530   

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2007-20F Class 1, 5.71%, 6/1/2027

     892,931         1,036,017   

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2007-20I Class 1, 5.56%, 9/1/2027

     2,790,199         3,209,875   

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2007-20K Class 1, 5.51%, 11/1/2027

     1,729,204         1,985,726   

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2008-20G Class 1, 5.87%, 7/1/2028

     4,319,280         5,066,687   

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2011-20G Class 1, 3.74%, 7/1/2031

     3,745,520         4,089,415   

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Principal
Amount
     Value  

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2011-20K Class 1, 2.87%, 11/1/2031

   $ 3,816,636       $ 3,994,285   

Tennessee Valley Authority, 4.75%, 8/1/2013

     3,000,000         3,046,477   

a,b U.S. Department of Transportation, 5.594%, 12/7/2021

     2,404,133         2,817,572   

Union 13 Leasing LLC, (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 1.87%, 6/28/2024

     2,828,794         2,871,110   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES (Cost $84,237,499)

        88,509,358   
     

 

 

 

MORTGAGE BACKED — 61.58%

     

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 1321 Class TE, 7.00%, 8/15/2022

     302,156         334,667   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 2420 Class MC, 6.00%, 2/15/2017

     300,571         319,267   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 2527 Class BP, 5.00%, 11/15/2017

     711,082         750,514   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 2529 Class MB, 5.00%, 11/15/2017

     735,474         785,134   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 2553 Class GB, 5.00%, 1/15/2018

     549,537         583,591   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 2558 Class BD, 5.00%, 1/15/2018

     2,544,125         2,701,832   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 2622 Class PE, 4.50%, 5/15/2018

     1,245,962         1,311,505   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 2628 Class DQ, 3.00%, 11/15/2017

     80,049         80,910   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 2641 Class WE, 4.50%, 1/15/2033

     279,631         291,459   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 2642 Class JE, 5.00%, 9/15/2032

     1,749,233         1,836,481   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 2649 Class QH, 4.50%, 7/15/2018

     676,008         717,858   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 2692 Class QD, 5.00%, 12/15/2022

     1,340,001         1,378,680   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 2731 Class Vl, 5.50%, 12/15/2014

     887,933         912,374   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 2808 Class VA, 5.50%, 5/15/2015

     2,904,628         3,028,394   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 2814 Class GB, 5.00%, 6/15/2019

     241,476         248,287   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 2825 Class VP, 5.50%, 6/15/2015

     2,016,338         2,075,116   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 2827 Class BU, 3.50%, 7/15/2019

     1,872,356         1,949,538   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 3291 Class BY, 4.50%, 3/15/2022

     3,000,000         3,196,949   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 3456 Class KV, 5.50%, 9/15/2017

     604,612         609,423   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 3477 Class VA, 5.50%, 7/15/2019

     3,252,421         3,332,877   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 3480 Class VA, 6.00%, 6/15/2019

     1,959,934         2,099,791   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 3563 Class BC, 4.00%, 6/15/2022

     26,807         26,808   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 3589 Class CA, 4.00%, 10/15/2021

     752,305         779,670   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 3640 Class EL, 4.00%, 3/15/2020

     2,052,416         2,163,277   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 3678 Class AL, 4.50%, 10/15/2027

     692,233         710,388   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 3704 Class DC, 4.00%, 11/15/2036

     874,965         958,077   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 3867 Class VA, 4.50%, 3/15/2024

     2,551,377         2,850,881   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 3920 Class AB, 3.00%, 9/15/2025

     1,941,769         2,005,772   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 3922 Class PQ, 2.00%, 4/15/2041

     3,003,171         3,063,371   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 3981 Class ME, 3.00%, 1/15/2027

     3,577,714         3,779,238   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 3996 Class VN, 3.50%, 3/15/2025

     4,664,502         5,063,296   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 4050 Class MV, 3.50%, 8/15/2023

     3,286,115         3,553,466   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 4097 Class TE, 1.75%, 5/15/2039

     3,926,967         3,978,346   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 4120 Class TC, 1.50%, 10/15/2027

     4,799,549         4,832,061   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 4120 Class UE, 2.00%, 10/15/2027

     4,619,119         4,720,252   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series K708 Class A2, 2.13%, 1/25/2019

     5,100,000         5,282,084   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series K709 Class A2, 2.086%, 3/25/2019

     3,000,000         3,101,919   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., Pool AK6768, 3.00%, 3/1/2027

     3,613,544         3,801,984   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., Pool B14155, 3.50%, 5/1/2019

     474,050         500,167   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., Pool C90041, 6.50%, 11/1/2013

     1,043         1,160   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., Pool D37120, 7.00%, 7/1/2023

     9,125         10,301   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., Pool D98887, 3.50%, 1/1/2032

     2,709,435         2,859,936   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., Pool E96575, 4.50%, 6/1/2018

     1,333,397         1,422,672   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., Pool G12079, 4.50%, 4/1/2019

     1,169,861         1,248,187   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., Pool G12140, 4.00%, 2/1/2020

     319,983         340,993   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., Pool G13804, 5.00%, 3/1/2025

     1,498,348         1,598,960   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., Pool J11371, 4.50%, 12/1/2024

     1,610,954         1,718,813   

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Principal
Amount
     Value  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., Pool J13583, 3.50%, 11/1/2025

   $ 2,088,980       $ 2,224,110   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., Pool J14888, 3.50%, 4/1/2026

     2,180,311         2,300,228   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., REMIC Series 3626 Class AV, 5.50%, 10/15/2020

     695,307         698,830   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., REMIC Series 4072 Class VA, 3.50%, 10/15/2023

     2,853,031         3,078,611   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 1993-32 Class H, 6.00%, 3/25/2023

     39,394         43,992   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2002-18 Class PC, 5.50%, 4/25/2017

     101,062         102,512   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2003-15 Class CY, 5.00%, 3/25/2018

     426,712         452,794   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2003-4 Class PE, 5.00%, 2/25/2018

     1,128,384         1,200,571   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2003-49 Class YD, 5.50%, 6/25/2023

     570,667         602,942   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2003-89 Class XC, 6.00%, 9/25/2014

     386,591         388,535   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2003-9 Class DB, 5.00%, 2/25/2018

     509,100         540,880   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2003-W3 Class 1A2, 7.00%, 8/25/2042

     2,753,013         3,175,854   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2004-33 Class MW, 4.50%, 1/25/2030

     1,584,158         1,625,894   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2005-26 Class G, 5.00%, 6/25/2032

     699,371         720,165   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2005-99 Class VA, 5.50%, 11/25/2016

     919,855         969,701   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2006-121 Class VA, 5.50%, 3/25/2017

     645,493         648,427   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2007-60 Class VA, 6.00%, 12/25/2017

     2,603,681         2,643,807   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2008-54 Class EA, 5.00%, 7/25/2019

     1,894,926         1,923,924   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2009-111 Class VB, 4.50%, 2/25/2021

     1,355,548         1,366,962   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2009-17 Class AH, 1.558%, 3/25/2039

     1,026,856         1,034,204   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2009-49 Class KA, 5.00%, 2/25/2024

     374,609         393,445   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2009-52 Class AJ, 4.00%, 7/25/2024

     900,096         943,620   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2009-70 Class NK, 4.50%, 8/25/2019

     569,688         601,684   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2009-78 Class A, 4.50%, 8/25/2019

     800,216         843,951   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2010-46 Class VM, 5.00%, 5/25/2021

     2,352,888         2,478,129   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2010-6 Class VA, 5.00%, 2/25/2021

     2,628,157         2,800,178   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2010-69 Class EJ, 2.50%, 7/25/2024

     768,357         782,071   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2011-103 Class VA, 4.00%, 12/25/2022

     2,668,503         2,852,983   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2011-106 Class LV, 3.50%, 1/25/2023

     3,550,449         3,735,252   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2011-110 Class JV, 4.00%, 1/25/2023

     2,975,481         3,179,652   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2011-118 Class V, 4.00%, 10/25/2029

     3,015,266         3,198,219   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2011-124 Class QA, 2.00%, 12/25/2041

     4,451,920         4,513,631   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2011-45 Class VA, 4.00%, 3/25/2024

     3,524,474         3,831,346   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2011-63 Class MV, 3.50%, 7/25/2024

     3,559,276         3,809,705   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2011-70 Class CA, 3.00%, 8/25/2026

     6,549,050         6,938,888   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2011-72 Class KV, 3.50%, 11/25/2022

     2,093,281         2,240,549   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2011-88 Class WA, 2.50%, 9/25/2026

     3,234,305         3,334,002   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2011-98 Class VC, 3.50%, 1/25/2023

     3,994,246         4,257,337   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2012-36 Class CV, 4.00%, 6/25/2023

     3,708,050         4,016,630   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2012-48 Class PD, 2.00%, 7/25/2041

     4,201,141         4,262,880   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2012-50 Class LV, 3.50%, 8/25/2023

     5,097,903         5,413,352   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool 044003, 8.00%, 6/1/2017

     5,646         6,090   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool 076388, 9.25%, 9/1/2018

     15,584         16,935   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool 190555, 7.00%, 1/1/2014

     655         665   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool 251759, 6.00%, 5/1/2013

     70         70   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool 252648, 6.50%, 5/1/2022

     44,766         49,876   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool 342947, 7.25%, 4/1/2024

     90,682         102,763   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool 443909, 6.50%, 9/1/2018

     31,354         34,844   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool 555207, 7.00%, 11/1/2017

     13,697         15,662   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool 726308, 4.00%, 7/1/2018

     724,376         774,828   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool 889906, 4.00%, 7/1/2023

     627,538         671,245   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool 895572, 2.941%, 6/1/2036

     635,304         683,151   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool 930986, 4.50%, 4/1/2019

     1,200,037         1,292,008   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool AA2870, 4.00%, 3/1/2024

     1,537,946         1,645,061   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool AD8191, 4.00%, 9/1/2025

     1,933,559         2,093,606   

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Principal
Amount
     Value  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool AJ1752, 3.50%, 9/1/2026

   $ 4,117,872       $ 4,415,774   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool AK6518, 3.00%, 3/1/2027

     3,922,948         4,161,849   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool MA0045, 4.00%, 4/1/2019

     844,674         903,505   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool MA0071, 4.50%, 5/1/2019

     620,500         668,055   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool MA0125, 4.50%, 7/1/2019

     480,341         517,155   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool MA0380, 4.00%, 4/1/2020

     1,167,996         1,249,345   

Government National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2004-45 Class C, 5.67%, 10/16/2033

     3,000,000         3,274,187   

Government National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2004-45 Class C, 5.585%, 11/20/2059

     5,094,942         5,599,703   

Government National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2005-67 Class C, 4.907%, 3/16/2035

     1,108,257         1,181,152   

Government National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2009-105 Class A, 3.456%, 12/16/2050

     771,096         784,680   

Government National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2009-92 Class VA, 5.00%, 10/20/2020

     1,171,953         1,279,494   

Government National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2010-160 Class VY, 4.50%, 1/20/2022

     834,306         933,361   

Government National Mtg Assoc., Pool 000623, 8.00%, 9/20/2016

     7,996         8,404   

Government National Mtg Assoc., Pool 003550, 5.00%, 5/20/2019

     527,067         570,460   

Government National Mtg Assoc., Pool 714631, 5.691%, 10/20/2059

     1,993,453         2,183,527   

Government National Mtg Assoc., Pool 721652, 5.044%, 5/20/2061

     4,346,837         4,933,599   

Government National Mtg Assoc., Pool 751388, 5.307%, 1/20/2061

     3,457,338         3,967,565   

Government National Mtg Assoc., Pool 751392, 5.00%, 2/20/2061

     5,094,010         5,956,808   

Government National Mtg Assoc., Pool 757313, 4.307%, 12/20/2060

     5,928,871         6,510,493   

Government National Mtg Assoc., Pool 765151, 4.692%, 7/20/2061

     3,096,009         3,497,800   

Government National Mtg Assoc., Pool 894205, 4.00%, 8/20/2039

     1,619,449         1,712,706   

Government National Mtg Assoc., Pool MA0100, 2.50%, 5/20/2042

     4,497,548         4,738,567   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL MORTGAGE BACKED (Cost $242,115,753)

        245,522,166   
     

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS — 2.51%

     

Overseas Private Investment Corp., 0.15%, 6/15/2030

     10,000,000         10,000,000   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $10,000,000)

        10,000,000   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 95.40% (Cost $369,540,043)

      $ 380,339,957   

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 4.60%

        18,334,121   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

      $ 398,674,078   
     

 

 

 

Footnote Legend

 

a Security currently fair valued by the Valuation and Pricing Committee using procedures approved by the Trustees.
b Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may only be resold in the ordinary course of business in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of March 31, 2013, the aggregate value of these securities in the Fund’s portfolio was $2,817,572, representing 0.71% of the Fund’s net assets.

Portfolio Abbreviations

To simplify the listings of securities, abbreviations are used per the table below:

 

CMO    Collateralized Mortgage Obligation
Mtg    Mortgage
REMIC    Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit
VA    Veterans Affairs

See notes to financial statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS   
    Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

LOGO

We have used ratings from Moody’s Investors Service. Where Moody’s ratings are not available, we have used Standard & Poor’s ratings. Where neither rating is available, we have used ratings from Fitch Ratings. “NR” = not rated.

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES — 0.65%

        

United States Treasury Notes, 1.75% due 4/15/2013

   NR/NR    $ 2,500,000       $ 2,501,562   

United States Treasury Notes, 2.50% due 3/31/2015

   NR/NR      6,500,000         6,791,104   

United States Treasury Notes, 5.125% due 5/15/2016

   NR/NR      1,000,000         1,146,328   

United States Treasury Notes, 4.875% due 8/15/2016

   NR/NR      2,000,000         2,296,836   

United States Treasury Notes, 3.00% due 2/28/2017

   NR/NR      2,000,000         2,190,020   

United States Treasury Notes, 2.125% due 8/15/2021

   NR/NR      5,000,000         5,225,049   
        

 

 

 

TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES (Cost $18,950,653)

           20,150,899   
        

 

 

 

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES — 8.30%

        

a Agribank FCB, 9.125% due 7/15/2019

   A-/NR      14,185,000         19,120,869   

b Alex Alpha LLC, (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 1.617% due 8/15/2024

   NR/NR      5,000,000         4,985,600   

Carobao Leasing LLC, (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 1.829% due 9/7/2024

   NR/NR      9,583,333         9,802,907   

b,c Durrah MSN 35603, (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 1.684% due 1/22/2025

   NR/NR      15,000,000         14,925,000   

Federal Home Loan Bank, 1.25% due 8/15/2022

   AA+/Aaa      4,600,000         4,627,439   

Federal Home Loan Bank, 1.50% due 10/25/2022

   AA+/Aaa      16,000,000         15,905,795   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., 7.491% due 8/1/2014

   AA+/Aaa      7,874         7,874   

Government of Tunisia, (Guaranty: U.S. Agency for International Development), 1.686% due 7/16/2019

   NR/NR      10,000,000         9,949,520   

Helios Leasing I LLC, (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 1.562% due 9/28/2024

   NR/NR      5,772,953         5,758,353   

MSN 41079 and 41084 Ltd., (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 1.717% due 7/13/2024

   NR/NR      11,551,262         11,623,123   

Mtg-Linked Amortizing Notes, Series 2012-1 Class A10, 2.06% due 1/15/2022

   AA+/NR      2,991,530         3,052,819   

Petroleos Mexicanos, (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 1.70% due 12/20/2022

   NR/NR      6,000,000         6,081,156   

Private Export Funding Corp., 5.45% due 9/15/2017

   AA+/Aaa      3,000,000         3,588,714   

Santa Rosa Leasing LLC, (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 1.693% due 8/15/2024

   NR/NR      5,771,391         5,799,353   

Santa Rosa Leasing LLC, (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 1.472% due 11/3/2024

   NR/NR      15,698,378         15,577,846   

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2001-20J Class 1, 5.76% due 10/1/2021

   NR/NR      1,027,804         1,132,429   

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2008-20D Class 1, 5.37% due 4/1/2028

   NR/NR      2,537,010         2,919,256   

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2009-20K Class 1, 4.09% due 11/1/2029

   NR/NR      10,427,019         11,605,200   

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2011-20E Class 1, 3.79% due 5/1/2031

   NR/NR      14,002,214         15,466,025   

 

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    Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2011-20G Class 1, 3.74% due 7/1/2031

   NR/NR    $ 14,982,082       $ 16,357,659   

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2011-20I Class 1, 2.85% due 9/1/2031

   NR/NR      9,168,659         9,587,355   

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2011-20K Class 1, 2.87% due 11/1/2031

   NR/NR      14,856,256         15,547,757   

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2012-20D Class 1, 2.67% due 4/1/2032

   NR/NR      14,556,111         15,149,967   

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2012-20J Class 1, 2.18% due 10/1/2032

   NR/NR      11,000,000         11,093,668   

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2012-20K Class 1, 2.09% due 11/1/2032

   NR/NR      6,650,000         6,693,748   

Small Business Administration, Series 2005-P10A Class 1, 4.638% due 2/10/2015

   NR/NR      756,540         796,598   

a,b U.S. Department of Transportation, 5.594% due 12/7/2021

   NR/NR      2,203,789         2,582,774   

a,b U.S. Department of Transportation, 6.001% due 12/7/2021

   NR/NR      3,000,000         3,652,350   

b Union 13 Leasing LLC, (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 1.682% due 12/19/2024

   NR/NR      14,698,789         14,671,210   
        

 

 

 

TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES (Cost $253,955,574)

           258,062,364   
        

 

 

 

OTHER GOVERNMENT — 3.31%

        

c Export-Import Bank of Korea, 8.125% due 1/21/2014

   A+/Aa3      11,250,000         11,881,586   

c Export-Import Bank of Korea, 5.875% due 1/14/2015

   A+/Aa3      3,000,000         3,248,166   

c Government of Aruba, 6.80% due 4/2/2014

   A-/NR      5,616,000         5,878,323   

a,c Government of Bermuda, 5.603% due 7/20/2020

   AA-/Aa2      3,000,000         3,447,564   

a,c Government of Bermuda, 4.138% due 1/3/2023

   AA-/Aa2      4,000,000         4,198,524   

c Korea Finance Corp., 4.625% due 11/16/2021

   A+/Aa3      7,500,000         8,413,950   

a,c Korea Housing Finance Co., 3.50% due 12/15/2016

   NR/Aa1      6,000,000         6,407,830   

a,c Republic of Iceland, 4.875% due 6/16/2016

   BBB-/Baa3      17,000,000         18,126,250   

a,c Republic of Iceland, 5.875% due 5/11/2022

   BBB-/Baa3      2,100,000         2,407,673   

a,c State of Qatar, 3.125% due 1/20/2017

   AA/Aa2      4,000,000         4,214,795   

c Swedish Export Credit Corp., 1.75% due 5/30/2017

   AA+/Aa1      14,300,000         14,709,123   

c Swedish Export Credit Corp. Floating Rate Note, 0.602% due 1/23/2017

   AA+/Aa1      20,000,000         20,052,960   
        

 

 

 

TOTAL OTHER GOVERNMENT (Cost $98,885,819)

           102,986,744   
        

 

 

 

MORTGAGE BACKED — 8.69%

        

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Interest Only Series K008 Class X1, 1.673% due 6/25/2020

   NR/NR      38,930,479         3,567,943   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Interest Only Series K710 Class X1, 1.784% due 5/25/2019

   NR/NR      49,877,034         4,618,020   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 2528 Class HN, 5.00% due 11/15/2017

   NR/NR      447,424         471,936   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 2627 Class GY, 4.50% due 6/15/2018

   NR/NR      2,442,061         2,581,086   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 2628 Class AB, 4.50% due 6/15/2018

   NR/NR      575,531         597,047   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 2654 Class OG, 5.00% due 2/15/2032

   NR/NR      317,165         323,555   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 2682 Class JG, 4.50% due 10/15/2023

   NR/NR      2,071,761         2,235,796   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 2778 Class JD, 5.00% due 12/15/2032

   NR/NR      1,331,651         1,365,292   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 2808 Class VA, 5.50% due 5/15/2015

   NR/NR      1,304,981         1,360,586   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 2814 Class GB, 5.00% due 6/15/2019

   NR/NR      241,476         248,287   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 2825 Class VP, 5.50% due 6/15/2015

   NR/NR      1,489,836         1,533,266   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 2827 Class BU, 3.50% due 7/15/2019

   NR/NR      2,246,827         2,339,445   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 2943 Class BV, 5.00% due 3/15/2016

   NR/NR      1,607,134         1,648,232   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 3195 Class PD, 6.50% due 7/15/2036

   NR/NR      3,251,551         3,615,334   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 3291 Class BY, 4.50% due 3/15/2022

   NR/NR      4,000,000         4,262,599   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 3504 Class PC, 4.00% due 1/15/2039

   NR/NR      574,559         601,186   

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 3563 Class BC, 4.00% due 6/15/2022

   NR/NR    $ 53,613       $ 53,617   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 3589 Class CA, 4.00% due 10/15/2021

   NR/NR      1,128,457         1,169,504   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 3919 Class VB, 4.00% due 8/15/2024

   NR/NR      5,449,313         6,048,081   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 3922 Class PQ, 2.00% due 4/15/2041

   NR/NR      4,504,757         4,595,057   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 4050 Class MV, 3.50% due 8/15/2023

   NR/NR      3,754,487         4,059,944   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 4079 Class WV, 3.50% due 3/15/2027

   NR/NR      3,662,719         3,963,007   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 4097 Class TE, 1.75% due 5/15/2039

   NR/NR      11,780,901         11,935,037   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 4101 Class QN, 3.50% due 9/15/2042

   NR/NR      29,917,837         32,285,794   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 4120 Class TC, 1.50% due 10/15/2027

   NR/NR      6,232,256         6,274,473   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., Pool D98887, 3.50% due 1/1/2032

   AA+/Aaa      9,069,822         9,573,623   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., Pool J17504, 3.00% due 12/1/2026

   AA+/Aaa      4,291,641         4,539,081   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., Pool P10039, 5.00% due 4/1/2013

   AA+/Aaa      12,271         12,286   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., REMIC Series 3626 Class AV, 5.50% due 10/15/2020

   NR/NR      1,158,845         1,164,717   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., REMIC Series 3838 Class GV, 4.00% due 3/15/2024

   NR/NR      10,754,776         11,888,033   

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., REMIC Series 4072 Class VA, 3.50% due 10/15/2023

   NR/NR      2,870,932         3,097,927   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2003-4 Class PE, 5.00% due 2/25/2018

   NR/NR      1,137,102         1,209,846   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2003-74 Class KN, 4.50% due 8/25/2018

   NR/NR      474,942         503,359   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2003-92 Class VG, 5.00% due 9/25/2014

   NR/NR      309,207         317,519   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2003-W3 Class 1A2, 7.00% due 8/25/2042

   NR/NR      1,576,358         1,818,474   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2004-33 Class MW, 4.50% due 1/25/2030

   NR/NR      1,640,481         1,683,701   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2005-48 Class AR, 5.50% due 2/25/2035

   NR/NR      1,021,683         1,113,193   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2007-26 Class VH, 5.50% due 2/25/2018

   NR/NR      3,262,932         3,366,671   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2007-42 Class PA, 5.50% due 4/25/2037

   NR/NR      1,524,176         1,624,979   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2008-54 Class EA, 5.00% due 7/25/2019

   NR/NR      2,526,568         2,565,231   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2008-55 Class VA, 5.00% due 7/25/2019

   NR/NR      2,024,663         2,034,073   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2009-111 Class VB, 4.50% due 2/25/2021

   NR/NR      1,355,548         1,366,962   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2009-17 Class AH, 1.558% due 3/25/2039

   NR/NR      1,711,427         1,723,674   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2009-49 Class KA, 5.00% due 2/25/2024

   NR/NR      874,088         918,039   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2009-5 Class A, 4.50% due 12/25/2023

   AA+/Aaa      2,447,014         2,580,442   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2009-52 Class AJ, 4.00% due 7/25/2024

   NR/NR      1,500,160         1,572,701   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2009-65 Class GA, 4.50% due 11/25/2023

   NR/NR      521,708         545,043   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2009-70 Class NK, 4.50% due 8/25/2019

   NR/NR      1,424,220         1,504,210   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2009-70 Class PA, 5.00% due 8/25/2035

   NR/NR      366,216         368,943   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2009-89 Class BV, 4.50% due 12/25/2020

   NR/NR      1,785,796         1,800,184   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2011-100 Class VE, 4.00% due 12/25/2022

   NR/NR      6,876,901         7,175,017   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2011-103 Class VA, 4.00% due 12/25/2022

   NR/NR      2,643,597         2,826,355   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2011-15 Class VA, 4.00% due 4/25/2022

   NR/NR      1,687,915         1,821,074   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2011-88 Class WA, 2.50% due 9/25/2026

   NR/NR      2,627,873         2,708,877   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2011-89 Class VA, 4.00% due 9/25/2023

   NR/NR      6,101,721         6,275,540   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2012-129 Class LA, 3.50% due 12/25/2042

   NR/NR      15,730,350         16,776,245   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2012-36 Class CV, 4.00% due 6/25/2023

   NR/NR      3,382,669         3,664,170   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2012-48 Class PD, 2.00% due 7/25/2041

   NR/NR      13,863,766         14,067,505   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool 357384, 4.50% due 5/1/2018

   AA+/Aaa      371,407         399,871   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool 897936, 5.50% due 8/1/2021

   AA+/Aaa      1,787,721         1,941,633   

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool AK6518, 3.00% due 3/1/2027

   AA+/Aaa      5,472,013         5,805,250   

Government National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2009-35 Series KV, 4.50% due 6/20/2020

   NR/NR      3,536,216         3,726,415   

Government National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2009-68 Class DP, 4.50% due 11/16/2038

   NR/NR      1,467,013         1,582,356   

Government National Mtg Assoc., Pool 003007, 8.50% due 11/20/2015

   AA+/Aaa      8,923         9,480   

Government National Mtg Assoc., Pool 714631, 5.691% due 10/20/2059

   AA+/Aaa      5,382,323         5,895,522   

Government National Mtg Assoc., Pool 721652, 5.044% due 5/20/2061

   AA+/Aaa      6,337,490         7,192,963   

Government National Mtg Assoc., Pool 731491, 5.156% due 12/20/2060

   AA+/Aaa      3,835,820         4,402,566   

Government National Mtg Assoc., Pool 751388, 5.307% due 1/20/2061

   AA+/Aaa      5,432,960         6,234,746   

Government National Mtg Assoc., Pool 765151, 4.692% due 7/20/2061

   AA+/Aaa      5,005,215         5,654,777   

Government National Mtg Assoc., Pool 783299, 4.50% due 2/15/2022

   AA+/Aaa      6,123,191         6,573,941   

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

Government National Mtg Assoc., Pool 827148, 1.625% due 2/20/2024

   AA+/Aaa    $ 27,418       $ 28,307   

Government National Mtg Assoc., Pool MA0100, 2.50% due 5/20/2042

   AA+/Aaa      4,542,978         4,786,431   
        

 

 

 

TOTAL MORTGAGE BACKED (Cost $267,113,390)

           270,196,076   
        

 

 

 

ASSET BACKED SECURITIES — 12.18%

        

ADVANCE RECEIVABLES — 0.42%

        

a HLSS Servicer Advance Receivables Trust, Series 2013-T1 Class A1, 0.898% due 1/15/2044

   AAA/NR      8,000,000         8,008,000   

a HLSS Servicer Advance Receivables Trust, Series 2013-T1 Class A2, 1.495% due 1/16/2046

   AAA/NR      5,000,000         5,034,000   
        

 

 

 
           13,042,000   
        

 

 

 

AUTO RECEIVABLES — 0.46%

        

Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust, 2.86% due 6/15/2017

   AA-/NR      637,597         641,796   

Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust, 2.72% due 5/16/2016

   AA/Aa1      2,500,000         2,551,272   

a,c SMART Trust, Series 2012-2USA Class A3B Floating Rate Note, 1.153% due 10/14/2016

   NR/Aaa      8,000,000         8,074,148   

a,c SMART Trust, Series 2012-2USA Class A4B Floating Rate Note, 1.453% due 3/14/2018

   NR/Aaa      3,000,000         3,064,554   
        

 

 

 
           14,331,770   
        

 

 

 

COMMERCIAL MTG TRUST — 3.54%

        

Banc of America Commercial Mtg Inc., Series 2006-6 Class A3, 5.369% due 10/10/2045

   AAA/Aaa      3,000,000         3,217,282   

a Banc of America Re-Remic Trust Series 2012-CLRN Class A Floating Rate Note, 1.353% due 8/15/2029

   NR/Aaa      5,000,000         5,043,520   

a CFCRE Commercial Mtg Trust Series 2011-C1 Class A4, 4.961% due 4/15/2044

   NR/Aaa      11,877,000         13,937,561   

Citigroup Commercial Mtg Trust, Series 2004-HYB2 Class B1, 2.914% due 3/25/2034

   CCC/Caa2      347,905         269,072   

a COMM Mtg Trust Series 2012-MVP Class A Floating Rate Note, 2.141% due 11/17/2026

   AAA/NR      16,903,768         17,140,489   

Commercial Mtg Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2011-THL Class A, 3.376% due 6/9/2028

   NR/Aaa      4,742,910         4,841,881   

Commercial Mtg Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2011-THL Class B, 4.554% due 6/9/2028

   NR/Aa2      1,500,000         1,547,733   

Credit Suisse Commercial Mtg Capital Certificates, Series 2007-C2 Class A2, 5.448% due 1/15/2049

   AAA/Aaa      142,339         146,131   

DBUBS Mtg Trust CMO, Series 2011-LC1A Class A1, 3.742% due 11/10/2046

   NR/Aaa      5,250,305         5,634,096   

DBUBS Mtg Trust CMO, Series 2011-LC2A Class A1FL, 1.552% due 7/12/2044

   NR/Aaa      1,276,730         1,315,572   

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mtg, Series 2004-C3 Class A-5, 4.878% due 1/15/2042

   NR/Aaa      5,000,000         5,286,196   

JPMorgan Chase, Series 2011-FL1 Class B, 3.953% due 11/15/2028

   AA/Aa2      2,725,000         2,779,476   

Morgan Stanley Re-REMIC Trust, Series 2009-GG10 Class A4A, 5.787% due 8/12/2045

   NR/Aaa      2,838,000         3,260,811   

a Motel 6 Trust Series 2012-MTL6 Class A2, 1.948% due 10/5/2025

   AAA/NR      7,000,000         7,017,485   

a Motel 6 Trust, Series 2012-MTL6 Class C, 3.139% due 10/5/2025

   A-/NR      12,000,000         12,078,935   

a VNO Mtg Trust Series 2012-6AVE Class A, 2.996% due 11/15/2030

   AAA/NR      7,000,000         7,097,920   

Wachovia Bank Commercial Mtg Trust, Series 2004-C10 Class C, 4.842% due 2/15/2041

   AA+/Aaa      4,000,000         4,092,389   

a,b Wells Fargo Commercial Mtg Trust, Series 2013-120B Class A, 2.80% due 3/18/2028

   NR/NR      15,000,000         15,248,437   
        

 

 

 
           109,954,986   
        

 

 

 

CREDIT CARD — 0.55%

        

First Financial Bank USA, 5.19% due 9/17/2018

   AA-/NR      2,000,000         2,015,333   

First Financial Bank USA, 3.72% due 6/17/2019

   AAA/NR      5,000,000         5,088,216   

a,c Turquoise Card Backed Securities plc Floating Rate Note, 1.003% due 6/17/2019

   NR/Aaa      10,000,000         10,050,131   
        

 

 

 
           17,153,680   
        

 

 

 

OTHER ASSET BACKED — 3.19%

        

a Ascentium Equipment Receivables LLC, 1.83% due 9/15/2019

   NR/NR      6,084,373         6,083,764   

a Beacon Container Finance LLC, 3.72% due 9/20/2027

   A/NR      9,530,760         9,933,787   

a,c Cie Financement Foncier, 2.50% due 9/16/2015

   AAA/Aaa      6,000,000         6,220,602   

a,b Concord Funding Company LLC, 2.42% due 2/15/2015

   A/NR      10,000,000         10,000,000   

a,b Concord Funding Company LLC, 3.92% due 2/15/2015

   BBB/NR      4,000,000         4,000,000   

 

Certified Semi-Annual Report     17


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

a,c Cronos Containers Program Ltd., 3.81% due 9/18/2027

   A/NR    $ 6,365,000       $ 6,620,667   

a Fairway Outdoor Funding LLC, 4.212% due 10/15/2042

   NR/NR      6,932,530         7,288,862   

a GTP Cellular Sites LLC, 3.721% due 3/15/2042

   NR/NR      9,500,000         9,826,002   

MIRAMAX LLC, 6.25% due 10/20/2021

   BBB/Baa3      6,121,429         6,442,289   

b Northwind Holdings, LLC Floating Rate Note, 1.067% due 12/1/2037

   A/Baa1      4,243,750         3,861,813   

a PFS Financing Corp. Floating Rate Note, 0.753% due 2/15/2018

   AAA/Aaa      9,000,000         9,001,674   

Sierra Receivables Funding Co. LLC, 2.84% due 11/20/2028

   A+/NR      5,644,634         5,765,963   

Sonic Capital LLC, 5.438% due 5/20/2041

   BBB/Baa2      7,241,600         8,049,661   

a,c Trafigura Securitisation Finance plc Floating Rate Note, 2.603% due 10/15/2015

   AAA/Aaa      6,000,000         6,118,009   
        

 

 

 
           99,213,093   
        

 

 

 

RESIDENTIAL MTG TRUST — 2.21%

        

Ameriquest Mtg Securities Inc., Series 2004-R12 Class A4 Floating Rate Note, 0.674% due 1/25/2035

   A+/Aaa      2,149,686         2,130,362   

Arran Residential Mtg Funding plc, Series 2011-1A Class A2C, 1.74% due 11/19/2047

   NR/Aaa      5,000,000         5,092,254   

Banc of America Mtg Securities, Inc., Series 2004-4 Class 1A2, 5.50% due 5/25/2034

   AA+/NR      608,476         616,828   

Banc of America Mtg Securities, Inc., Series 2005-A Class B1 Floating Rate Note, 3.172% due 2/25/2035

   NR/NR      2,434,657         196,845   

Bear Stearns Mtg, Series 2004-3 Class 1-A2, 3.129% due 7/25/2034

   BBB+/B3      226,943         235,759   

Countrywide Home Loan, Series 2004 Class 1-A, 2.79% due 7/20/2034

   A/B1      462,956         491,821   

a,b FDIC Trust, Series 2013-R1 Class A, 1.15% due 3/25/2033

   NR/NR      7,000,000         6,991,250   

FNBC Trust, Series 1993 A, 8.08% due 1/5/2018

   A+/Aa1      703,475         779,522   

a,c Fosse Master Issuer plc, Series 2011-1A Class A2 Floating Rate Note, 1.703% due 10/18/2054

   AAA/Aaa      6,971,015         7,055,519   

a FREMF Mtg Trust, Series 2012-K709 Class B, 3.741% due 4/25/2045

   NR/NR      10,000,000         10,491,262   

a FREMF Mtg Trust, Series 2012-KF01 Class B Floating Rate Note, 2.80% due 10/25/2044

   NR/A3      4,000,000         4,083,058   

Home Equity Asset Trust, Series 2006-3 Class 2A, 0.384% due 7/25/2036

   BBB+/A1      927,244         924,498   

Merrill Lynch Mtg Investors Trust, Series 2004-A4 Class M1, 2.575% due 8/25/2034

   CCC/NR      794,610         508,887   

Merrill Lynch Mtg Investors, Series 2003 E Class B3, 2.454% due 10/25/2028

   CCC/Caa2      1,061,540         367,296   

New Century Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2005-2 Class A2C, 0.504% due 6/25/2035

   AAA/Aa1      2,354,537         2,351,493   

Option One Mtg Loan Trust, Series 2005-5 Class A3 Floating Rate Note, 0.414% due 12/25/2035

   AA+/Baa2      1,464,302         1,424,725   

Popular ABS Mtg Pass-Through Trust, Series 2005-4 Class AF5, 5.537% due 9/25/2035

   BBB+/Baa1      5,624,299         5,897,224   

Residential Asset Mtg Products, Inc., 0.504% due 3/25/2035

   NR/Aa3      631,353         610,513   

Residential Asset Mtg Products, Inc., 7.125% due 4/25/2031

   AA+/NR      2,419,281         2,611,943   

a RiverView HECM Trust Series 2007-1 Class A, 0.64% due 5/25/2047

   A-/Ba3      6,202,698         5,497,141   

c Silverstone Master Issuer, Series 2010-1A Class A1 Floating Rate Note, 1.702% due 1/21/2055

   AAA/Aaa      5,000,000         5,033,151   

Structured Asset Securities Corp., 5.50% due 3/25/2019

   A+/Ba2      1,126,414         1,157,253   

Structured Asset Securities Corp., 2.506% due 3/25/2033

   AA+/Baa1      2,882,429         3,029,641   

Washington Mutual Mtg, Series 2003-S13 Class 21-A1, 4.50% due 12/25/2018

   A+/NR      1,050,260         1,063,755   

Wells Fargo Asset Securities Corp., Series 2005-AR1 Class 1B1, 2.616% due 2/25/2035

   D/C      806,805         77,235   

Wells Fargo Asset Securities Corp., Series 2005-AR2 Class B1, 2.674% due 3/25/2035

   NR/NR      751,634         47,746   
        

 

 

 
           68,766,981   
        

 

 

 

STUDENT LOAN — 1.81%

        

a Nelnet Student Loan Trust Floating Rate Note, 0.804% due 6/25/2041

   NR/Aaa      14,831,537         14,859,524   

a Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency Floating Rate Note, 0.754% due 5/25/2027

   AA+/NR      6,653,185         6,684,007   

SLM Student Loan Trust, Series 2003-C Class A2 Floating Rate Note, 0.67% due 9/15/2020

   A+/Aa2      3,003,050         2,944,367   

SLM Student Loan Trust, Series 2006-B Class A3 Floating Rate Note, 0.42% due 12/15/2022

   AA/Aaa      1,865,911         1,860,895   

SLM Student Loan Trust, Series 2011-B Class A2, 3.74% due 2/15/2029

   AAA/Aaa      5,000,000         5,412,048   

a SLM Student Loan Trust, Series 2013-R1 Class A Floating Rate Note, 1.704% due 3/25/2033

   AAA/NR      25,000,000         24,657,078   
        

 

 

 
           56,417,919   
        

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSET BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $374,777,548)

           378,880,429   
        

 

 

 

 

18    Certified Semi-Annual Report


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

CORPORATE BONDS — 50.81%

        

AUTOMOBILES & COMPONENTS — 1.33%

        

AUTOMOBILES — 1.33%

        

a American Honda Finance Corp., 2.60% due 9/20/2016

   A+/A1    $ 5,000,000       $ 5,260,495   

a American Honda Finance Corp., 1.00% due 8/11/2015

   A+/A1      3,000,000         3,010,746   

a American Honda Finance Corp., 1.50% due 9/11/2017

   A+/A1      2,000,000         2,016,762   

a Daimler Finance North America LLC, 1.25% due 1/11/2016

   A-/A3      7,000,000         7,023,975   

a,c Hyundai Capital Services, Inc., 6.00% due 5/5/2015

   BBB+/Baa1      8,000,000         8,746,864   

a Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp., 1.95% due 9/12/2017

   BBB+/A3      15,000,000         15,220,935   
        

 

 

 
           41,279,777   
        

 

 

 

BANKS — 10.66%

        

COMMERCIAL BANKS — 9.91%

        

a,c ABN AMRO Bank N.V., 4.25% due 2/2/2017

   A/A2      1,000,000         1,089,210   

a,c ANZ National International Ltd., 6.20% due 7/19/2013

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000         1,017,434   

a,c ANZ National International Ltd., 3.125% due 8/10/2015

   AA-/Aa3      4,000,000         4,179,396   

a,c Australia and New Zealand Bank, 2.40% due 11/23/2016

   NR/Aaa      6,000,000         6,302,400   

a,c Banco Bradesco, 4.50% due 1/12/2017

   BBB/Baa1      2,500,000         2,668,750   

a,c Banco BTG Pactual SA/Cayman Islands N.A., 4.00% due 1/16/2020

   NR/Baa3      7,000,000         6,755,000   

a,c Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A., 3.75% due 4/4/2017

   BBB/NR      4,000,000         4,122,000   

a,c Banco Santander Brasil Floating Rate Note, 2.38% due 3/18/2014

   BBB/Baa1      7,883,000         7,902,763   

a,c Bank of China Hong Kong, 3.75% due 11/8/2016

   A+/Aa3      4,000,000         4,316,024   

c Bank of Nova Scotia, 2.55% due 1/12/2017

   A+/Aa2      5,000,000         5,237,955   

a,c Barclays Bank plc, 2.50% due 9/21/2015

   AAA/Aaa      14,650,000         15,240,248   

a,c BNP Paribas Home Loan Covered Bonds SA, 2.20% due 11/2/2015

   AAA/Aaa      10,000,000         10,332,000   

a,c Commonwealth Bank of Australia, 2.25% due 3/16/2017

   NR/Aaa      7,500,000         7,842,750   

c Corp Andina de Fomento, 3.75% due 1/15/2016

   AA-/Aa3      11,000,000         11,636,174   

a,c Credit Agricole London, 1.752% due 1/21/2014

   A/A2      7,000,000         7,056,084   

a,c Credit Mutuel-CIC Home Loan SFH, 1.50% due 11/16/2017

   AAA/Aaa      10,000,000         10,030,310   

a,c Danske Bank A/S, 3.75% due 4/1/2015

   A-/Baa1      4,000,000         4,175,760   

a,c DNB Bank ASA, 3.20% due 4/3/2017

   A+/A1      10,000,000         10,591,620   

a,c HSBC Bank plc, 3.50% due 6/28/2015

   AA-/Aa3      2,000,000         2,115,858   

HSBC USA, Inc., 2.375% due 2/13/2015

   A+/A2      2,000,000         2,057,840   

a,c Kookmin Bank, 7.25% due 5/14/2014

   AA/Aa1      7,000,000         7,463,344   

a,c National Australia Bank, 2.00% due 6/20/2017

   NR/Aaa      16,000,000         16,582,400   

a,c National Bank of Canada, 2.20% due 10/19/2016

   NR/Aaa      2,000,000         2,095,200   

National City Bank Floating Rate Note, 0.651% due 6/7/2017

   A-/A3      4,000,000         3,954,260   

North American Development Bank, 4.375% due 2/11/2020

   A+/Aaa      15,500,000         17,200,350   

a,c Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd., 3.15% due 3/11/2023

   A+/Aa2      29,650,000         30,187,021   

c Rabobank Nederland, 3.375% due 1/19/2017

   AA-/Aa2      2,000,000         2,141,228   

c Royal Bank of Scotland plc, 9.50% due 3/16/2022

   BBB-/NR      12,000,000         13,830,000   

a,c Societe Generale, 3.10% due 9/14/2015

   A/A2      6,000,000         6,212,478   

a Sovereign Bank Lease Pass-Through Trust, 12.18% due 6/30/2020

   BBB/A2      5,920,404         8,051,750   

a,c Sparebank 1 Boligkreditt AS, 2.30% due 6/30/2018

   NR/Aaa      8,000,000         8,338,984   

a,c Sparebank 1 Boligkreditt AS, 1.75% due 11/15/2019

   NR/Aaa      20,000,000         19,818,000   

a,c Standard Chartered plc, 3.20% due 5/12/2016

   A+/A2      5,000,000         5,286,250   

c Svenska Handelsbanken AB, 3.125% due 7/12/2016

   AA-/Aa3      6,000,000         6,368,976   

a,c Swedbank Hypotek AB, 2.375% due 4/5/2017

   AAA/Aaa      5,000,000         5,255,000   

a,c Toronto-Dominion Bank, 2.20% due 7/29/2015

   NR/Aaa      3,000,000         3,112,800   

US Bank NA, 3.778% due 4/29/2020

   A+/A1      10,000,000         10,535,710   

Wells Fargo Bank NA, 0.50% due 5/16/2016

   A+/A1      4,629,000         4,553,330   

c Westpac Banking Corp., 3.00% due 8/4/2015

   AA-/Aa2      2,000,000         2,100,382   

 

Certified Semi-Annual Report     19


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

a,c Westpac Banking Corp. Floating Rate Note, 1.103% due 7/17/2015

   NR/Aaa    $ 5,000,000       $ 5,053,760   

a,c Woori Bank, 4.75% due 1/20/2016

   A-/A1      5,000,000         5,443,985   

THRIFTS & MORTGAGE FINANCE — 0.75%

        

a,c Northern Rock Asset Management plc, 5.625% due 6/22/2017

   AAA/Aaa      20,000,000         23,177,500   
        

 

 

 
           331,432,284   
        

 

 

 

CAPITAL GOODS — 2.53%

        

AEROSPACE & DEFENSE — 0.05%

        

Boeing Co., 5.00% due 3/15/2014

   A/A2      1,500,000         1,563,214   

CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING — 0.30%

        

a URS Corp., 4.10% due 4/1/2017

   BBB-/Baa3      8,995,000         9,347,856   

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT — 0.19%

        

Roper Industries, Inc., 6.25% due 9/1/2019

   BBB/Baa2      4,840,000         5,862,581   

INDUSTRIAL CONGLOMERATES — 0.48%

        

General Electric Co., 5.25% due 12/6/2017

   AA+/Aa3      2,500,000         2,928,472   

a,c Hutchison Whampoa Ltd., 3.50% due 1/13/2017

   A-/A3      5,000,000         5,323,145   

a,c Smiths Group plc, 6.05% due 5/15/2014

   BBB+/Baa2      3,000,000         3,128,463   

a,c Smiths Group plc, 7.20% due 5/15/2019

   BBB+/Baa2      3,000,000         3,679,458   

MACHINERY — 0.63%

        

Aeroquip Vickers, Inc., 6.875% due 4/9/2018

   A-/NR      1,500,000         1,773,816   

Ingersoll Rand Co., 6.391% due 11/15/2027

   BBB+/Baa1      3,000,000         3,563,820   

a,c Volvo Treasury AB, 5.95% due 4/1/2015

   BBB/Baa2      13,100,000         14,227,137   

OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS — 0.13%

        

c Sasol Financing International plc, 4.50% due 11/14/2022

   BBB/Baa1      4,000,000         3,955,000   

TRADING COMPANIES & DISTRIBUTORS — 0.75%

        

a Air Lease Corp., 7.375% due 1/30/2019

   NR/NR      11,144,516         12,036,078   

a Aviation Capital Group, 6.75% due 4/6/2021

   BB+/NR      3,000,000         3,336,159   

a Aviation Capital Group, 7.125% due 10/15/2020

   BB+/NR      6,912,000         7,849,177   
        

 

 

 
           78,574,376   
        

 

 

 

COMMERCIAL & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES — 0.23%

        

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES — 0.23%

        

Dun & Bradstreet Corp., 3.25% due 12/1/2017

   BBB/NR      6,875,000         7,068,298   
        

 

 

 
           7,068,298   
        

 

 

 

CONSUMER DURABLES & APPAREL — 0.35%

        

HOUSEHOLD DURABLES — 0.27%

        

Newell Rubbermaid, Inc., 2.00% due 6/15/2015

   BBB-/Baa3      3,000,000         3,052,197   

Tupperware Brands Corp., 4.75% due 6/1/2021

   BBB-/Baa3      5,000,000         5,266,345   

TEXTILES, APPAREL & LUXURY GOODS — 0.08%

        

Nike, Inc., 5.15% due 10/15/2015

   A+/A1      2,315,000         2,554,788   
        

 

 

 
           10,873,330   
        

 

 

 

CONSUMER SERVICES — 0.54%

        

DIVERSIFIED CONSUMER SERVICES — 0.54%

        

George Washington University, 4.411% due 9/15/2017

   A+/A1      1,750,000         1,972,917   

Rensselaer Polytechnic I, 5.60% due 9/1/2020

   A-/A3      10,925,000         12,681,543   

University of Chicago, 3.065% due 10/1/2024

   AA/Aa1      1,880,000         2,022,600   
        

 

 

 
           16,677,060   
        

 

 

 

 

20    Certified Semi-Annual Report


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIALS — 7.57%

        

CAPITAL MARKETS — 3.57%

        

Bank of New York Mellon, 2.40% due 1/17/2017

   A+/Aa3    $ 7,000,000       $ 7,315,441   

a,c CDP Financial, Inc., 3.00% due 11/25/2014

   AAA/Aaa      4,000,000         4,156,436   

a,c CDP Financial, Inc., 4.40% due 11/25/2019

   AAA/Aaa      5,000,000         5,724,630   

a,c Credit Suisse Group AG - Guernsey, 1.625% due 3/6/2015

   NR/Aaa      13,000,000         13,250,718   

Deutsche Bank Financial LLC, 5.375% due 3/2/2015

   BBB+/Baa3      5,000,000         5,331,915   

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Floating Rate Note, 0.702% due 7/22/2015

   A-/A3      8,890,000         8,799,038   

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Floating Rate Note, 0.734% due 3/22/2016

   A-/A3      5,000,000         4,943,085   

a,c IPIC GMTN Ltd., 3.125% due 11/15/2015

   AA/Aa3      1,000,000         1,043,500   

c IPIC GMTN Ltd., 3.75% due 3/1/2017

   AA/Aa3      3,000,000         3,210,000   

a,c IPIC GMTN Ltd., 5.00% due 11/15/2020

   AA/Aa3      1,000,000         1,130,000   

a,c IPIC GMTN Ltd., 5.50% due 3/1/2022

   AA/Aa3      3,500,000         4,060,000   

Legg Mason, Inc., 5.50% due 5/21/2019

   BBB/Baa1      13,065,000         14,176,348   

a,c Macquarie Bank Ltd., 3.45% due 7/27/2015

   A/A2      2,000,000         2,083,972   

a,c Macquarie Group Ltd., 7.30% due 8/1/2014

   BBB/A3      8,000,000         8,571,200   

a,c Macquarie Group Ltd., 7.625% due 8/13/2019

   BBB/A3      2,000,000         2,415,800   

c Man Group plc, 6.50% due 8/1/2013

   NR/Baa3      5,000,000         5,067,500   

c Man Group plc Floating Rate Note, 1.934% due 9/22/2015

   NR/Ba1      5,000,000         4,525,985   

Merrill Lynch & Co., 6.875% due 4/25/2018

   A-/Baa2      2,000,000         2,414,040   

Merrill Lynch & Co., 0.848% due 5/2/2017

   BBB+/Baa3      2,500,000         2,383,135   

Morgan Stanley Floating Rate Note, 2.792% due 5/14/2013

   A-/Baa1      5,000,000         5,013,120   

Murray Street Investment Trust, 4.647% due 3/9/2017

   A-/A3      5,000,000         5,467,495   

CONSUMER FINANCE — 0.95%

        

American Express Credit Co., 5.125% due 8/25/2014

   A-/A2      3,000,000         3,187,077   

American Express Credit Co., 2.80% due 9/19/2016

   A-/A2      8,000,000         8,470,688   

American Express Credit Co., 1.75% due 6/12/2015

   A-/A2      1,000,000         1,021,781   

a,c Banque PSA Finance, 2.205% due 4/4/2014

   BB+/Baa3      7,000,000         6,939,240   

c DFS Funding Corp. Floating Rate Note, 1.105% due 6/15/2015

   NR/Baa3      3,600,000         3,450,672   

Western Union Co., 6.50% due 2/26/2014

   BBB+/Baa1      1,000,000         1,050,698   

Western Union Co., 3.65% due 8/22/2018

   BBB+/Baa1      2,000,000         2,063,662   

Western Union Co., 2.375% due 12/10/2015

   BBB+/Baa1      1,000,000         1,017,744   

Western Union Co., 2.875% due 12/10/2017

   BBB+/Baa1      2,250,000         2,283,554   

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES — 3.05%

        

Bank of America Corp. Floating Rate Note, 1.354% due 3/22/2018

   A-/Baa2      15,000,000         14,985,495   

Citigroup, Inc., 6.50% due 8/19/2013

   A-/Baa2      696,000         711,630   

Citigroup, Inc., 5.00% due 9/15/2014

   BBB+/Baa3      3,000,000         3,150,090   

Citigroup, Inc., 6.00% due 12/13/2013

   A-/Baa2      1,329,000         1,376,948   

a CME Group Index Services, 4.40% due 3/15/2018

   AA-/Aa3      4,530,000         5,111,715   

General Electric Capital Corp., 1.00% due 1/8/2016

   AA+/A1      2,000,000         2,000,864   

General Electric Capital Corp. Floating Rate Note, 1.281% due 3/15/2023

   AA+/A1      7,725,000         7,746,599   

General Electric Capital Corp. Floating Rate Note, 0.43% due 12/28/2018

   AA+/A1      4,850,000         4,395,802   

a General Electric Capital Corp./LJ VP Holdings LLC, 3.80% due 6/18/2019

   AA+/A1      5,000,000         5,381,940   

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Floating Rate Note, 1.201% due 1/25/2018

   A/A2      16,900,000         17,011,118   

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Floating Rate Note, 0.61% due 6/13/2016

   A/A1      16,875,000         16,606,181   

c Korea Development Bank, 8.00% due 1/23/2014

   A/Aa3      3,000,000         3,166,338   

a,c National Agricultural Cooperative Federation, 5.00% due 9/30/2014

   A/A1      2,000,000         2,112,146   

National Rural Utilities CFC, 10.375% due 11/1/2018

   A+/A1      2,000,000         2,918,834   

a USAA Capital Corp., 2.25% due 12/13/2016

   AA+/Aa1      8,000,000         8,286,840   
        

 

 

 
           235,531,014   
        

 

 

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

ENERGY — 3.65%

        

ENERGY EQUIPMENT & SERVICES — 0.28%

        

Rowan Companies, Inc., 7.875% due 8/1/2019

   BBB-/Baa3    $ 7,000,000       $ 8,744,603   

OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS — 3.37%

        

a,c BG Energy Capital plc, 2.875% due 10/15/2016

   A/A2      5,000,000         5,297,075   

c BP Capital Markets plc, 3.875% due 3/10/2015

   A/A2      2,000,000         2,120,460   

a,c CNPC General Capital Ltd., 2.75% due 4/19/2017

   A+/A1      5,000,000         5,197,370   

a DCP Midstream LLC, 9.75% due 3/15/2019

   BBB/Baa2      6,500,000         8,560,337   

Energen Corp., 4.625% due 9/1/2021

   BBB/Baa3      10,000,000         10,306,060   

Energy Transfer Partners LP, 9.70% due 3/15/2019

   BBB-/Baa3      3,856,000         5,197,815   

a,c Eni S.p.A., 4.15% due 10/1/2020

   A/A3      15,925,000         16,721,139   

a Florida Gas Transmission, 4.00% due 7/15/2015

   BBB/Baa2      2,000,000         2,121,256   

a,c Gazprom, 4.95% due 5/23/2016

   BBB/Baa1      4,000,000         4,279,360   

Gulf South Pipeline Co. LP, 4.00% due 6/15/2022

   BBB/Baa1      4,000,000         4,222,096   

a,c Korea National Oil Corp., 4.00% due 10/27/2016

   A+/A1      2,000,000         2,169,658   

a Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline LLC, 7.50% due 5/31/2014

   BBB-/Ba1      2,574,000         2,683,704   

Murphy Oil Corp., 2.50% due 12/1/2017

   BBB/Baa3      5,000,000         5,020,745   

c Norsk Hydro A/S, 6.70% due 1/15/2018

   AA-/Aa2      1,000,000         1,236,257   

a Northern Natural Gas Co., 5.75% due 7/15/2018

   A/A2      50,000         59,896   

NuStar Logistics LP, 4.75% due 2/1/2022

   BB+/Ba1      5,000,000         4,875,575   

a Semco Energy, Inc., 5.15% due 4/21/2020

   A-/A3      3,000,000         3,354,705   

c Shell International Finance, 3.10% due 6/28/2015

   AA/Aa1      3,000,000         3,170,880   

a,c Sinopec Group Overseas Development Ltd., 2.75% due 5/17/2017

   A+/Aa3      6,000,000         6,255,816   

Sunoco Logistics, 8.75% due 2/15/2014

   BBB-/Baa3      5,000,000         5,337,990   

c Total Capital International S.A., 1.55% due 6/28/2017

   AA-/Aa1      6,500,000         6,605,807   
        

 

 

 
           113,538,604   
        

 

 

 

FOOD, BEVERAGE & TOBACCO — 1.36%

        

BEVERAGES — 0.62%

        

Coca Cola Enterprises, Inc., 5.71% due 3/18/2037

   AA-/NR      3,380,000         4,003,539   

c Coca Cola HBC Finance BV, 5.125% due 9/17/2013

   BBB/Baa1      6,524,000         6,635,541   

c Coca Cola HBC Finance BV, 5.50% due 9/17/2015

   BBB/Baa1      7,985,000         8,692,303   

FOOD PRODUCTS — 0.03%

        

Corn Products International, Inc., 3.20% due 11/1/2015

   BBB/Baa2      1,000,000         1,049,151   

TOBACCO — 0.71%

        

Altria Group, Inc., 8.50% due 11/10/2013

   BBB/Baa1      1,000,000         1,047,710   

a,c B.A.T International Finance plc, 2.125% due 6/7/2017

   A-/A3      8,000,000         8,239,840   

Lorillard Tobacco Co., 8.125% due 6/23/2019

   BBB-/Baa2      5,259,000         6,690,668   

Lorillard Tobacco Co., 6.875% due 5/1/2020

   BBB-/Baa2      5,000,000         6,063,985   
        

 

 

 
           42,422,737   
        

 

 

 

HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES — 0.29%

        

HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & SERVICES — 0.29%

        

Catholic Health Initiatives, 1.60% due 11/1/2017

   AA-/NR      2,000,000         2,023,582   

Catholic Health Initiatives, 2.95% due 11/1/2022

   AA-/NR      7,000,000         7,069,909   
        

 

 

 
           9,093,491   
        

 

 

 

HOTELS RESTAURANTS & LEISURE — 0.16%

        

HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE — 0.16%

        

a Hyatt Hotels Corp., 5.75% due 8/15/2015

   BBB/Baa2      2,500,000         2,715,828   

a,c TDIC Finance Ltd., 6.50% due 7/2/2014

   AA/A1      2,000,000         2,122,500   
        

 

 

 
           4,838,328   
        

 

 

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS — 0.07%

        

HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS — 0.07%

        

Energizer Holdings, Inc., 4.70% due 5/24/2022

   BBB-/Baa3    $ 2,000,000       $ 2,128,446   
        

 

 

 
           2,128,446   
        

 

 

 

INSURANCE — 3.25%

        

INSURANCE — 3.25%

        

Aflac, Inc., 2.65% due 2/15/2017

   A-/A3      2,000,000         2,102,642   

a Forethought Financial Group, Inc., 8.625% due 4/15/2021

   BBB-/Baa3      2,600,000         3,129,508   

a Genworth Life Institutional Fund, 5.875% due 5/3/2013

   A-/A3      1,000,000         1,004,229   

Hanover Insurance Group, 6.375% due 6/15/2021

   BBB-/Baa3      2,480,000         2,863,944   

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., 4.625% due 7/15/2013

   BBB/Baa3      5,370,000         5,431,916   

Infinity Property & Casualty Corp., 5.00% due 9/19/2022

   BBB/Baa2      3,000,000         3,117,063   

a ING US, Inc., 2.90% due 2/15/2018

   BBB-/Baa3      5,000,000         5,071,485   

Kemper Corp., 6.00% due 5/15/2017

   BBB-/Baa3      1,950,000         2,154,592   

a,c Lancashire Holdings Ltd., 5.70% due 10/1/2022

   BBB/Baa2      10,000,000         9,920,255   

a Liberty Mutual Group, Inc., 5.75% due 3/15/2014

   BBB-/Baa2      1,000,000         1,037,608   

a MassMutual Global Funding LLC, 2.00% due 4/5/2017

   AA+/Aa2      8,000,000         8,200,512   

a MetLife Institutional Funding II, 1.625% due 4/2/2015

   AA-/Aa3      5,000,000         5,081,970   

a Metropolitan Life Global Funding I, 1.055% due 1/10/2014

   AA-/Aa3      6,000,000         6,031,476   

a Metropolitan Life Global Funding I, 1.70% due 6/29/2015

   AA-/Aa3      4,000,000         4,084,556   

a Metropolitan Life Global Funding I, 1.50% due 1/10/2018

   AA-/Aa3      5,000,000         5,021,805   

c Montpelier Re Holdings Ltd., 4.70% due 10/15/2022

   BBB/NR      5,000,000         5,131,755   

a Principal Life Global Funding II, 1.00% due 12/11/2015

   A+/Aa3      7,000,000         7,019,278   

a Prudential Covered Trust Co., 2.997% due 9/30/2015

   A/Baa2      2,850,000         2,971,484   

a,c QBE Insurance Group Ltd., 5.647% due 7/1/2023

   BBB+/Baa1      9,141,000         9,109,546   

Unitrin, Inc., 6.00% due 11/30/2015

   BBB-/Baa3      5,000,000         5,474,775   

a,c White Mountains Re Group Ltd., 6.375% due 3/20/2017

   BBB/Baa3      6,335,000         7,127,103   
        

 

 

 
           101,087,502   
        

 

 

 

MATERIALS — 3.02%

        

CHEMICALS — 0.46%

        

a Incitec Pivot Finance LLC, 6.00% due 12/10/2019

   BBB/Baa3      4,538,000         5,266,036   

a Incitec Pivot Ltd., 4.00% due 12/7/2015

   BBB/Baa3      4,325,000         4,529,827   

RPM International, Inc., 6.125% due 10/15/2019

   BBB-/Baa3      4,000,000         4,696,396   

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS — 0.05%

        

CRH America, Inc., 8.125% due 7/15/2018

   BBB+/Baa2      1,150,000         1,429,225   

METALS & MINING — 2.51%

        

a,c Anglo American Capital plc, 2.625% due 9/27/2017

   BBB+/Baa1      9,700,000         9,852,203   

c Anglogold Holdings plc, 5.375% due 4/15/2020

   BBB-/Baa2      7,100,000         7,515,179   

c Anglogold Holdings plc, 5.125% due 8/1/2022

   BBB-/Baa2      7,000,000         7,095,886   

c ArcelorMittal, 4.25% due 8/5/2015

   BB+/Ba1      3,000,000         3,118,050   

c ArcelorMittal, 10.35% due 6/1/2019

   BB+/Ba1      8,089,000         10,214,765   

c ArcelorMittal, 5.00% due 2/25/2017

   BB+/Ba1      3,000,000         3,139,500   

Carpenter Technology Corp., 4.45% due 3/1/2023

   BBB/Baa3      3,000,000         3,080,883   

c Kinross Gold Corp., 3.625% due 9/1/2016

   NR/Baa3      7,000,000         7,162,652   

a,c Samarco Mineracao S.A., 4.125% due 11/1/2022

   BBB/NR      5,000,000         4,865,000   

a,c Xstrata Finance Canada Ltd., 3.60% due 1/15/2017

   BBB+/Baa2      10,000,000         10,518,800   

a,c Xstrata Finance Canada Ltd., 4.95% due 11/15/2021

   BBB+/Baa2      5,000,000         5,377,470   

a,c Xstrata Finance Canada Ltd., 4.00% due 10/25/2022

   BBB+/Baa2      6,000,000         6,043,086   
        

 

 

 
           93,904,958   
        

 

 

 

 

Certified Semi-Annual Report     23


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

MEDIA — 0.35%

        

MEDIA — 0.35%

        

a NBCUniversal Enterprise, Inc., 1.974% due 4/15/2019

   A-/A3    $ 3,000,000       $ 3,008,301   

The Washington Post Co., 7.25% due 2/1/2019

   BBB/Baa1      5,000,000         5,945,295   

Time Warner Cable, Inc., 8.05% due 1/15/2016

   BBB/Baa2      200,000         232,566   

Time Warner Cable, Inc., 7.50% due 4/1/2014

   BBB/Baa2      1,500,000         1,599,720   
        

 

 

 
           10,785,882   
        

 

 

 

PHARMACEUTICALS, BIOTECHNOLOGY & LIFE SCIENCES — 0.79%

        

BIOTECHNOLOGY — 0.10%

        

Genzyme Corp., 3.625% due 6/15/2015

   AA-/A1      3,000,000         3,198,297   

PHARMACEUTICALS — 0.69%

        

AbbVie, Inc., 1.20% due 11/6/2015

   A/Baa1      9,650,000         9,724,971   

AbbVie, Inc., 2.00% due 11/6/2018

   A/Baa1      5,000,000         5,059,600   

c Teva Pharmaceuticals, 2.40% due 11/10/2016

   A-/A3      4,500,000         4,701,150   

Tiers Inflation Linked Trust, Series Wyeth 2004-21 Trust Certificate CPI Floating Rate Note, 3.591% due 2/1/2014

   AA/A1      2,000,000         2,045,200   
        

 

 

 
           24,729,218   
        

 

 

 

REAL ESTATE — 0.94%

        

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS — 0.84%

        

Commonwealth REIT (HRPT Properties), 6.25% due 6/15/2017

   BBB-/Baa3      4,000,000         4,421,552   

a,c Goodman Funding Property Ltd., 6.00% due 3/22/2022

   BBB/Baa2      10,285,000         11,731,667   

Washington REIT, 4.95% due 10/1/2020

   BBB/Baa2      9,100,000         9,951,296   

REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT — 0.10%

        

Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc., 4.40% due 11/15/2022

   BBB-/Baa2      3,000,000         3,086,112   
        

 

 

 
           29,190,627   
        

 

 

 

RETAILING — 0.84%

        

MULTILINE RETAIL — 0.28%

        

Family Dollar Stores, Inc., 5.00% due 2/1/2021

   BBB-/Baa3      8,000,000         8,611,224   

SPECIALTY RETAIL — 0.56%

        

Advance Auto Parts, Inc., 4.50% due 1/15/2022

   BBB-/Baa3      6,400,000         6,578,490   

Best Buy Co., Inc., 7.25% due 7/15/2013

   BB/Baa2      3,000,000         3,045,000   

Best Buy Co., Inc., 3.75% due 3/15/2016

   BB/Baa2      8,000,000         8,000,000   
        

 

 

 
           26,234,714   
        

 

 

 

SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT — 0.55%

        

SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT — 0.55%

        

KLA Tencor Corp., 6.90% due 5/1/2018

   BBB/Baa1      14,314,000         17,159,709   
        

 

 

 
           17,159,709   
        

 

 

 

SOFTWARE & SERVICES — 0.72%

        

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES — 0.33%

        

Computer Sciences Corp., 6.50% due 3/15/2018

   BBB/Baa2      6,075,000         7,044,685   

Electronic Data Systems Corp., 6.00% due 8/1/2013

   BBB+/Baa1      1,000,000         1,017,188   

SAIC, Inc., 4.45% due 12/1/2020

   A-/A3      2,000,000         2,138,034   

SOFTWARE — 0.39%

        

BMC Software, Inc., 4.50% due 12/1/2022

   BBB+/Baa2      12,000,000         12,232,320   
        

 

 

 
           22,432,227   
        

 

 

 

 

24    Certified Semi-Annual Report


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE & EQUIPMENT — 1.74%

        

COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT — 0.48%

        

c Ericsson LM, 4.125% due 5/15/2022

   BBB+/A3    $ 14,300,000       $ 14,868,439   

COMPUTERS & PERIPHERALS — 0.56%

        

Hewlett-Packard Co., 3.30% due 12/9/2016

   BBB+/Baa1      2,000,000         2,082,866   

Hewlett-Packard Co., 2.60% due 9/15/2017

   BBB+/Baa1      3,000,000         3,023,262   

Lexmark International, Inc., 5.125% due 3/15/2020

   BBB-/Baa3      12,000,000         12,292,272   

ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT, INSTRUMENTS & COMPONENTS — 0.70%

        

Arrow Electronics, Inc., 3.00% due 3/1/2018

   BBB-/Baa3      2,000,000         2,017,726   

Avnet, Inc., 4.875% due 12/1/2022

   BBB-/Baa3      15,000,000         15,556,125   

Tech Data Corp., 3.75% due 9/21/2017

   BBB-/Baa3      4,000,000         4,166,164   
        

 

 

 
           54,006,854   
        

 

 

 

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 3.45%

        

DIVERSIFIED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 1.66%

        

c France Telecom, 5.375% due 7/8/2019

   A-/A3      10,000,000         11,679,080   

a,b Hidden Ridge Facility, 5.65% due 1/1/2022

   NR/Baa1      3,858,482         4,205,745   

Michigan Bell Telephone Co., 7.85% due 1/15/2022

   A-/NR      3,000,000         4,044,423   

a,c Oi S.A., 5.75% due 2/10/2022

   BBB-/Baa3      5,000,000         5,225,000   

a,c Qtel International Finance Ltd., 6.50% due 6/10/2014

   A/A2      1,000,000         1,062,900   

a,c Qtel International Finance Ltd., 3.375% due 10/14/2016

   A/A2      500,000         526,750   

Qwest Corp., 6.75% due 12/1/2021

   BBB-/Baa3      3,000,000         3,454,182   

c Telecom Italia Capital SA, 6.175% due 6/18/2014

   BBB/Baa3      3,000,000         3,138,510   

c Telefonica Emisiones SAU, 6.421% due 6/20/2016

   BBB/Baa2      10,000,000         11,090,690   

a,c Vivendi SA, 2.40% due 4/10/2015

   BBB/Baa2      2,000,000         2,039,442   

a,c Vivendi SA, 3.45% due 1/12/2018

   BBB/Baa2      5,000,000         5,176,500   

WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 1.79%

        

c America Movil S.A.B. de C.V., 2.375% due 9/8/2016

   A-/A2      2,500,000         2,571,680   

c America Movil S.A.B. de C.V., 5.00% due 10/16/2019

   A-/A2      5,000,000         5,670,370   

a Crown Castle Towers LLC, 6.113% due 1/15/2040

   NR/A2      4,395,000         5,376,830   

a Crown Castle Towers LLC, 5.495% due 1/15/2037

   NR/A2      8,220,000         9,409,204   

a Richland Towers, 4.606% due 3/15/2041

   NR/NR      2,429,888         2,613,259   

a SBA Tower Trust, 4.254% due 4/15/2040

   NR/A2      14,225,000         15,051,985   

a SBA Tower Trust, 5.101% due 4/15/2042

   NR/A2      2,305,000         2,592,540   

a Unison Ground Lease Funding LLC, 6.392% due 4/15/2040

   NR/NR      8,540,000         9,802,408   

a Unison Ground Lease Funding LLC, 5.349% due 4/15/2040

   NR/NR      2,470,000         2,675,432   
        

 

 

 
           107,406,930   
        

 

 

 

TRANSPORTATION — 1.65%

        

AIR FREIGHT & LOGISTICS — 0.15%

        

FedEx Corp., 8.76% due 5/22/2015

   BBB/A3      457,256         485,834   

a FedEx Corp., 2.625% due 1/15/2018

   BBB/A3      4,129,748         4,223,170   

AIRLINES — 0.30%

        

a,c BAA Funding Ltd., 2.50% due 6/25/2017

   A-/NR      5,000,000         5,148,450   

b,c Iberbond plc, 4.826% due 12/24/2017

   NR/Baa3      4,063,424         4,032,949   

ROAD & RAIL — 1.20%

        

a,c Asciano Finance, 5.00% due 4/7/2018

   BBB-/Baa2      2,000,000         2,194,084   

a,c Asciano Finance, 4.625% due 9/23/2020

   BBB-/Baa2      5,830,000         6,187,402   

a,c Asciano Finance, 3.125% due 9/23/2015

   BBB-/Baa2      3,000,000         3,090,831   

a Penske Truck Leasing Co., LP/PTL Finance Corp., 3.75% due 5/11/2017

   BBB-/Baa3      9,970,000         10,680,732   

a Penske Truck Leasing Co., LP/PTL Finance Corp., 2.50% due 3/15/2016

   BBB-/Baa3      6,000,000         6,145,536   

a Penske Truck Leasing Co., LP/PTL Finance Corp., 2.875% due 7/17/2018

   BBB-/Baa3      3,000,000         3,059,082   

 

Certified Semi-Annual Report     25


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

a Penske Truck Leasing Co., LP/PTL Finance Corp., 4.25% due 1/17/2023

   BBB-/Baa3    $ 3,000,000       $ 3,021,609   

Ryder System, Inc., 3.50% due 6/1/2017

   BBB/Baa1      2,885,000         3,086,119   
        

 

 

 
           51,355,798   
        

 

 

 

UTILITIES — 4.77%

        

ELECTRIC UTILITIES — 2.78%

        

Detroit Edison Corporate Senior Note Series D, 5.40% due 8/1/2014

   A/A1      2,000,000         2,122,730   

a,c E.ON International Finance BV, 5.80% due 4/30/2018

   A-/A3      2,000,000         2,389,500   

a,c Electricite de France SA, 5.50% due 1/26/2014

   A+/Aa3      1,250,000         1,298,261   

Empire District Electric Co., 4.65% due 6/1/2020

   A-/A3      3,000,000         3,268,491   

a,c Enel Finance International S.A., 6.25% due 9/15/2017

   BBB+/Baa2      9,500,000         10,602,665   

Entergy Louisiana LLC, 4.80% due 5/1/2021

   A-/A3      4,300,000         4,914,784   

Entergy Texas, Inc., 7.125% due 2/1/2019

   A-/Baa2      2,000,000         2,479,654   

Entergy Texas, Inc., 3.60% due 6/1/2015

   A-/Baa2      3,000,000         3,159,969   

a Great River Energy, 5.829% due 7/1/2017

   A-/Baa1      2,531,705         2,747,933   

Gulf Power Co., 4.35% due 7/15/2013

   A/A3      925,000         934,447   

a,c Iberdrola Finance Ireland Ltd., 3.80% due 9/11/2014

   BBB/Baa1      6,000,000         6,178,080   

Idaho Power Corp., 6.025% due 7/15/2018

   A-/A2      1,000,000         1,217,346   

a Kincaid Generation LLC, 7.33% due 6/15/2020

   BBB-/Ba1      6,953,275         7,828,945   

a,c Korea East-West Power Co., 2.50% due 7/16/2017

   A+/A1      5,000,000         5,136,380   

a,c Korea Southern Power Co., 5.375% due 4/18/2013

   A+/A1      1,000,000         1,001,741   

Metropolitan Edison Co., 7.70% due 1/15/2019

   BBB-/Baa2      2,250,000         2,889,536   

a Monongahela Power Co., 5.70% due 3/15/2017

   BBB+/Baa1      4,785,000         5,375,660   

MP Environmental, 4.982% due 7/15/2016

   AAA/Aaa      1,129,505         1,159,557   

Public Service Co. of New Mexico, 5.35% due 10/1/2021

   BBB-/Baa3      3,000,000         3,355,905   

a Rochester Gas & Electric, 5.90% due 7/15/2019

   A/A3      11,732,000         13,303,595   

a Steelriver Transmission Co. LLC, 4.71% due 6/30/2017

   NR/Baa2      3,606,903         3,803,630   

Toledo Edison Co., 7.25% due 5/1/2020

   BBB/Baa1      1,000,000         1,283,963   

GAS UTILITIES — 0.51%

        

a,c APT Pipelines Ltd., 3.875% due 10/11/2022

   BBB/Baa2      10,500,000         10,436,118   

a Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc., 6.00% due 6/1/2016

   BBB-/Baa3      5,000,000         5,536,050   

INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS & ENERGY TRADERS — 0.26%

        

a Midland Cogen Venture, 6.00% due 3/15/2025

   BBB-/NR      7,655,856         7,982,066   

MULTI-UTILITIES — 1.22%

        

Black Hills Corp., 5.875% due 7/15/2020

   BBB-/Baa3      5,000,000         5,806,510   

a Enogex, LLC, 6.875% due 7/15/2014

   BBB-/Baa3      4,000,000         4,211,848   

a Enogex, LLC, 6.25% due 3/15/2020

   BBB-/Baa3      3,640,000         4,118,664   

a,c GDF Suez, 1.625% due 10/10/2017

   A/A1      3,000,000         3,015,510   

a Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., 4.881% due 8/15/2019

   A-/A3      10,000,000         11,590,190   

Scana Corp., 4.125% due 2/1/2022

   BBB/Baa3      2,000,000         2,100,508   

a,c Taqa Abu Dhabi National Energy Co., 6.60% due 8/1/2013

   A-/A3      5,000,000         5,087,500   

Union Electric Co., 4.65% due 10/1/2013

   A-/A3      2,000,000         2,031,876   
        

 

 

 
           148,369,612   
        

 

 

 

TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $1,507,104,190)

           1,580,121,776   
        

 

 

 

CONVERTIBLE BONDS — 1.44%

        

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIALS — 0.79%

        

CAPITAL MARKETS — 0.79%

        

Apollo Investment Corp., 5.75% due 1/15/2016

   BBB/NR      6,275,000         6,667,187   

a Prospect Capital Corp., 5.75% due 3/15/2018

   BBB/NR      17,298,000         17,935,864   
        

 

 

 
           24,603,051   
        

 

 

 

 

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    Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit Rating†
S&P/Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

REAL ESTATE — 0.65%

        

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS — 0.65%

        

a IAS Operating Partnership LP, 5.00% due 3/15/2018

   NR/NR    $ 20,000,000       $ 20,037,500   
        

 

 

 
           20,037,500   
        

 

 

 

TOTAL CONVERTIBLE BONDS (Cost $43,413,071)

           44,640,551   
        

 

 

 

MUNICIPAL BONDS — 5.84%

        

American Municipal Power Ohio, Inc., 5.072% due 2/15/2018

   A/A1      5,000,000         5,586,300   

Anaheim California Public Financing Authority, 5.316% due 9/1/2017 (Insured: Natl Re/FGIC)

   BBB+/A1      2,205,000         2,222,221   

Anaheim California Public Financing Authority, 5.486% due 9/1/2020 (Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

   BBB+/A1      3,270,000         3,460,903   

Brentwood California Infrastructure Financing Authority, 6.16% due 10/1/2019

   AA-/NR      2,110,000         2,406,476   

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, 6.76% due 2/1/2019

   A/NR      3,905,000         4,500,122   

California School Finance Authority, 5.041% due 7/1/2020 (LOC: City National Bank)

   AA+/NR      4,000,000         4,408,040   

Camden County New Jersey, 5.47% due 7/1/2018

   A+/A2      2,140,000         2,399,133   

Camden County New Jersey, 5.62% due 7/1/2019

   A+/A2      3,025,000         3,413,259   

Carson California Redevelopment Agency, 4.511% due 10/1/2016

   A-/NR      5,000,000         5,030,950   

City of North Little Rock Arkansas, 3.562% due 7/1/2022 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      8,185,000         8,187,210   

City of Riverside California, 5.61% due 8/1/2017

   A/Aa2      2,000,000         2,277,580   

Cleveland Cuyahoga County Ohio, 6.10% due 5/15/2013

   BBB-/NR      200,000         200,164   

Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, 5.071% due 11/15/2019

   AAA/Aaa      3,255,000         3,405,446   

Florida State Board of Education, 3.60% due 6/1/2015

   AAA/Aa1      3,000,000         3,201,120   

Fort Collins Colorado Electric Utility, 4.92% due 12/1/2020

   AA-/NR      2,250,000         2,477,632   

Illinois Finance Authority, 5.629% due 7/1/2016 (Insured: Syncora)

   AA-/NR      1,425,000         1,491,077   

Irvine Ranch Water District Joint Powers Agency, 2.388% due 3/15/2014

   A-/NR      13,935,000         13,965,239   

JobsOhio Beverage System, 2.217% due 1/1/2019 (Liquor Enterprise)

   AA/A2      11,345,000         11,496,683   

Kentucky Asset/Liability Commission, 2.099% due 4/1/2019 (Teachers’ Retirement System)

   A+/Aa3      3,000,000         3,044,850   

Los Angeles California Department of Airports, 5.175% due 5/15/2017

   AA-/A1      4,000,000         4,535,960   

Los Angeles California Municipal Improvement Corp. (Build America Bonds), 6.165% due 11/1/2020

   A+/A3      10,000,000         11,603,800   

Los Angeles County California Public Works Financing Authority, 5.591% due 8/1/2020

   AA-/A1      3,000,000         3,353,460   

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, 5.72% due 7/1/2015 (Insured: CIFG)

   AA-/A3      1,390,000         1,391,612   

Maine Finance Authority, 4.55% due 10/1/2014

   A/NR      750,000         772,620   

Menomonee Falls Wisconsin GO, 4.25% due 11/1/2014

   NR/Aa2      3,350,000         3,362,093   

a Midwest Family Housing, 5.168% due 7/1/2016 (Insured: CIFG)

   AA-/Baa2      870,000         902,906   

Mississippi Development Bank, 5.21% due 7/1/2013 (Insured: AGM)

   AA-/NR      1,200,000         1,212,888   

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 4.075% due 11/1/2020

   AAA/Aa1      2,500,000         2,811,150   

New York, New York GO, 3.48% due 10/1/2018

   AA/Aa2      3,500,000         3,874,850   

Oakland California Redevelopment Agency, 8.00% due 9/1/2016

   A-/NR      4,200,000         4,589,550   

Ohio Housing Financing Agency, 5.20% due 9/1/2014 (GNMA/FNMA)

   NR/Aaa      490,000         509,517   

Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, 8.00% due 5/1/2020

   NR/NR      8,500,000         8,474,585   

Orleans Parish Louisiana School Board GO, 4.40% due 2/1/2021

   AA-/A2      10,000,000         10,927,600   

Port St. Lucie Florida, 4.457% due 9/1/2014 (Wyndcrest)

   A/Aa3      1,470,000         1,499,841   

Redlands California Redevelopment Agency, 5.818% due 8/1/2022 (Insured: AMBAC)

   A-/NR      2,250,000         2,348,302   

San Bernardino County California San Sevaine Redevelopment Agency, 7.135% due 9/1/2020

   BBB/NR      1,840,000         1,964,770   

San Francisco California City and County Redevelopment Financing Authority, 8.00% due 8/1/2019

   A/Ba1      6,500,000         7,410,325   

San Jose California Redevelopment Agency, 3.447% due 8/1/2013

   A/Ba1      1,000,000         1,005,750   

San Jose California Redevelopment Agency, 4.281% due 8/1/2014

   A/Ba1      750,000         772,215   

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Issuer-Description

   Credit  Rating†
S&P/Moody’s
   Principal
Amount
     Value  

San Luis Obispo County California, 7.45% due 9/1/2019

   AA-/NR    $ 3,950,000       $ 4,813,470   

San Marcos California Redevelopment Agency, 6.125% due 10/1/2018

   AA-/NR      5,000,000         5,431,800   

Tampa-Hillsborough County Expressway Authority, 2.22% due 7/1/2018 (Electronic Tolling Program)

   A-/A3      2,000,000         2,001,940   

Tampa-Hillsborough County Expressway Authority, 2.49% due 7/1/2019 (Electronic Tolling Program)

   A-/A3      2,500,000         2,510,050   

Tampa-Hillsborough County Expressway Authority, 2.84% due 7/1/2020 (Electronic Tolling Program)

   A-/A3      1,750,000         1,751,208   

Victor, New York, 9.20% due 5/1/2014

   NR/NR      255,000         260,358   

Wallenpaupack Pennsylvania Area School District GO, (State Aid Withholding), 3.80% due 9/1/2019

   AA-/NR      3,000,000         3,154,140   

Wallenpaupack Pennsylvania Area School District GO, (State Aid Withholding), 4.00% due 9/1/2020

   AA-/NR      2,750,000         2,896,190   

Wisconsin State Health & Educational Facilities (Richland Hospital), 7.08% due 6/1/2016 (Insured: ACA)

   NR/NR      1,325,000         1,312,850   

Yuba California Levee Financing Authority, 6.375% due 9/1/2021

   AA-/NR      1,000,000         1,078,170   
        

 

 

 

TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS (Cost $170,862,748)

           181,708,375   
        

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS — 6.87%

        

AT&T, Inc., 0.51% due 7/22/2013

   NR/NR      25,000,000         24,960,333   

Bank of New York Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement 0.36% dated 3/28/2013 due 4/1/2013, repurchase price $91,003,640 collateralized by 18 U.S. Government debt securities and 23 corporate debt securities, having an average coupon of 3.94%, a minimum credit rating of BBB-, maturity dates from 7/5/2016 to 2/1/2043, and having an aggregate market value of $97,067,332 at 3/28/2013

   NR/NR      91,000,000         91,000,000   

Consolidated Edison Co. of New York, Inc., 0.26% due 4/3/2013

   NR/NR      39,000,000         38,999,437   

Consolidated Edison Co. of New York, Inc., 0.26% due 4/1/2013

   NR/NR      15,000,000         15,000,000   

Wisconsin Gas Co., 0.22% due 4/1/2013

   NR/NR      43,700,000         43,700,000   
        

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $213,659,770)

           213,659,770   
        

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 98.09% (Cost $2,948,722,785)

         $ 3,050,406,984   

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 1.91%

           59,540,378   
        

 

 

 

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

         $ 3,109,947,362   
        

 

 

 

Footnote Legend

 

Credit ratings are unaudited. Rating changes may have occurred subsequent to the reporting period end. Bonds issued with a maturity of one year or less are assigned Moody’s ratings from MIG-1 to MIG-4 and Standard and Poor’s ratings from SP-1+ to SP-3 with MIG-1 and SP-1+ being the strongest ratings.
a Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may only be resold in the ordinary course of business in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of March 31, 2013, the aggregate value of these securities in the Fund’s portfolio was $1,219,468,667, representing 39.21% of the Fund’s net assets.
b Security currently fair valued by the Valuation and Pricing Committee using procedures approved by the Trustees.
c Yankee Bond - Denominated in U.S. dollars and is issued in the U.S. by foreign banks and corporations.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Income Funds    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Portfolio Abbreviations

To simplify the listings of securities, abbreviations are used per the table below:

 

ACA    Insured by American Capital Access
AGM    Insured by Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
AMBAC    Insured by American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp.
CIFG    Insured by CIFG Assurance North America Inc.
CMO    Collateralized Mortgage Obligation
CPI    Consumer Price Index
FCB    Farm Credit Bank
FGIC    Insured by Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.
FNMA    Collateralized by Federal National Mortgage Association
GNMA    Insured by Government National Mortgage Association
GO    General Obligation
LOC    Letter of Credit
Mtg    Mortgage
Natl-Re    Insured by National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.
REIT    Real Estate Investment Trust
REMIC    Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit
SBA    Small Business Administration
Syncora    Insured by Syncora Guarantee Inc.
VA    Veterans Affairs

See notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES   
    Thornburg Limited Term Income Funds    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

     Thornburg Limited
Term U.S.
Government Fund
    Thornburg Limited
Term Income Fund
 

ASSETS

    

Investments at value (cost $369,540,043 and $2,948,722,785) (Note 2)

   $ 380,339,957      $ 3,050,406,984   

Cash

     17,611,222        26,261,263   

Receivable for investments sold

     —          710,797   

Receivable for fund shares sold

     656,100        26,202,558   

Dividend and interest reclaim receivable

     —          66,089   

Interest receivable

     1,713,112        21,718,614   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     192,584        170,896   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

     400,512,975        3,125,537,201   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

    

Payable for fund shares redeemed

     1,412,319        12,788,675   

Payable to investment advisor and other affiliates (Note 3)

     249,955        1,760,750   

Dividends payable

     176,623        1,040,414   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     1,838,897        15,589,839   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 398,674,078      $ 3,109,947,362   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

    

Distribution in excess of net investment income

   $ (2,308,825   $ (2,943,845

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     10,799,914        101,684,199   

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (2,876,744     19,570,174   

Net capital paid in on shares of beneficial interest

     393,059,733        2,991,636,834   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 398,674,078      $ 3,109,947,362   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES, CONTINUED
    Thornburg Limited Term Income Funds    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

     Thornburg Limited
Term U.S.
Government Fund
     Thornburg Limited
Term Income Fund
 

NET ASSET VALUE:

     

Class A Shares:

     

Net asset value and redemption price per share ($196,058,801 and $1,139,504,256 applicable to 14,349,194 and 82,869,437 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 13.66       $ 13.75   

Maximum sales charge, 1.50% of offering price

     0.21         0.21   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share

   $ 13.87       $ 13.96   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Class B Shares:

     

Net asset value per share* ($2,276,519 applicable to 167,000 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 13.63       $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Class C Shares:

     

Net asset value and offering price per share* ($91,836,349 and $672,165,551 applicable to 6,680,790 and 48,963,009 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 13.75       $ 13.73   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Class I Shares:

     

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($92,217,068 and $1,212,295,184 applicable to 6,749,330 and 88,147,360 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 13.66       $ 13.75   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Class R3 Shares:

     

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($16,115,743 and $ 81,747,320 applicable to 1,178,761 and 5,940,669 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 13.67       $ 13.76   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Class R5 Shares:

     

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($169,598 and $4,235,051 applicable to 12,412 and 307,989 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 13.66       $ 13.75   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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

See notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS   
    Thornburg Limited Term Income Funds    Six Months Ended March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

     Thornburg Limited
Term U.S.
Government Fund
    Thornburg Limited
Term Income Fund
 

INVESTMENT INCOME

    

Interest income (net of premium amortized of $761,277 and $5,406,453 and net of paydown losses of $1,385,950 and $1,075,600, respectively)

   $ 5,042,075      $ 48,535,532   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

EXPENSES

    

Investment advisory fees (Note 3)

     792,058        5,530,545   

Administration fees (Note 3)

    

Class A Shares

     130,106        694,961   

Class B Shares

     1,885        —     

Class C Shares

     61,876        398,820   

Class I Shares

     24,025        276,179   

Class R3 Shares

     9,911        47,997   

Class R5 Shares

     71        683   

Distribution and service fees (Note 3)

    

Class A Shares

     260,211        1,389,921   

Class B Shares

     14,948        —     

Class C Shares

     248,415        1,611,861   

Class R3 Shares

     39,661        191,968   

Transfer agent fees

    

Class A Shares

     73,617        429,210   

Class B Shares

     3,575        —     

Class C Shares

     42,905        208,841   

Class I Shares

     24,452        307,259   

Class R3 Shares

     6,225        23,396   

Class R5 Shares

     1,514        1,520   

Registration and filing fees

    

Class A Shares

     13,097        34,072   

Class B Shares

     8,446        —     

Class C Shares

     10,457        20,128   

Class I Shares

     13,677        46,207   

Class R3 Shares

     9,263        10,876   

Class R5 Shares

     10,016        10,928   

Custodian fees (Note 3)

     45,882        157,321   

Professional fees

     21,123        38,143   

Accounting fees

     7,950        40,610   

Trustee fees

     7,522        52,375   

Other expenses

     25,054        185,734   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     1,907,942        11,709,555   

Less:

    

Expenses reimbursed by investment advisor (Note 3)

     (32,288     (60,778

Fees paid indirectly (Note 3)

     (4,796     (2,168
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     1,870,858        11,646,609   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

   $ 3,171,217      $ 36,888,923   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Income Funds    Six Months Ended March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

     Thornburg Limited
Term U.S.
Government Fund
    Thornburg Limited
Term Income Fund
 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

    

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

   $ 353,532      $ 22,360,780   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (3,792,608     (1,376,943
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

     (3,439,076     20,983,837   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ (267,859   $ 57,872,760   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
    Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2013*
    Year Ended
September 30,  2012
 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM

    

OPERATIONS

    

Net investment income

   $ 3,171,217      $ 7,694,029   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     353,532        603,821   

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (3,792,608     1,453,008   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     (267,859     9,750,858   

DIVIDENDS TO SHAREHOLDERS:

    

From net investment income

    

Class A Shares

     (2,826,654     (5,424,214

Class B Shares

     (20,213     (48,104

Class C Shares

     (1,207,361     (2,366,058

Class I Shares

     (1,461,532     (2,792,566

Class R3 Shares

     (206,056     (373,741

Class R5 Shares

     (4,178     (1,030

FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 4)

    

Class A Shares

     (15,739,584     12,467,979   

Class B Shares

     (1,132,344     (899,839

Class C Shares

     (9,548,402     2,899,499   

Class I Shares

     (4,527,906     15,374,578   

Class R3 Shares

     852,973        2,769,576   

Class R5 Shares

     (125,142     297,969   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

     (36,214,258     31,654,907   

NET ASSETS

    

Beginning of Period

     434,888,336        403,233,429   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

   $ 398,674,078      $ 434,888,336   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income

   $ —        $ 245,952   

 

* Unaudited

See notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
    Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2013*
    Year Ended
September 30,  2012
 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM

    

OPERATIONS

    

Net investment income

   $ 36,888,923      $ 61,416,905   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     22,360,780        12,965,543   

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (1,376,943     73,342,069   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     57,872,760        147,724,517   

DIVIDENDS TO SHAREHOLDERS:

    

From net investment income

    

Class A Shares

     (14,644,404     (25,172,276

Class C Shares

     (7,622,862     (13,689,646

Class I Shares

     (16,424,133     (24,360,205

Class R3 Shares

     (963,506     (1,669,104

Class R5 Shares

     (38,018     (1,939

From realized gains

    

Class A Shares

     (4,830,257     (4,404,576

Class C Shares

     (2,753,549     (2,727,096

Class I Shares

     (4,644,607     (3,486,977

Class R3 Shares

     (328,154     (237,575

Class R5 Shares

     (7,863     —     

FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 4)

    

Class A Shares

     88,469,519        442,203,183   

Class C Shares

     66,629,309        221,399,070   

Class I Shares

     197,623,563        538,081,197   

Class R3 Shares

     8,222,963        41,267,790   

Class R5 Shares

     2,903,378        1,312,866   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets

     369,464,139        1,316,239,229   

NET ASSETS

    

Beginning of Period

     2,740,483,223        1,424,243,994   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

   $ 3,109,947,362      $ 2,740,483,223   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* Unaudited

See notes to financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS   
    Thornburg Limited Term Income Funds    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund (the “Government Fund”) and Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund (the “Income Fund”), collectively the “Funds,” are diversified series of Thornburg Investment Trust (the “Trust”). The Trust is organized as a Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated June 3, 1987 and is registered as a diversified, open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Funds are currently two of sixteen separate series of the Trust. Each series is considered to be a separate entity for financial reporting and tax purposes and bears expenses directly attributable to it. The Funds’ primary objectives are to obtain as high a level of current income as is consistent, in the view of the Funds’ investment advisor, with the safety of capital. As a secondary objective, the Funds seek to reduce changes in their share prices compared to longer term portfolios.

The Government Fund currently has six classes of shares of beneficial interest outstanding: Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional Class (“Class I”), and Retirement Classes (“Class R3” and “Class R5”). The Fund no longer offers Class B shares for sale. The Income Fund currently offers five classes of shares of beneficial interest outstanding, Class A, Class C, Institutional Class (“Class I”), and Retirement Classes (“Class R3” and “Class R5”). Each class of shares of the Funds represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments, except that (i) Class A shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge collected at the time the shares are purchased and bear a service fee, (ii) Class B shares were sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge upon redemption and bear both a service fee and distribution fee, (iii) Class C shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge upon redemption within one year of purchase, and bear both a service fee and a distribution fee, (iv) Class I shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase and may be subject to a service fee, (v) Class R3 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge, but bear both a service fee and a distribution fee, (vi) Class R5 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, and (vii) the respective classes may have different reinvestment privileges and conversion rights. Additionally, each Fund may allocate among its classes certain expenses, to the extent allowable to specific classes, including transfer agent fees, government registration fees, certain printing and postage costs, and administrative and legal expenses. Currently, class specific expenses of the Funds are limited to distribution and service fees, administration fees, and certain registration and transfer agent expenses. Class B shares of the Government Fund outstanding for eight years will convert to Class A shares of the Government Fund.

NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Significant accounting policies of the Trust are as follows:

Valuation Policy and Procedures: The Funds’ Trustees of the Trust (the “Trustees”) have authorized employees of the Funds’ investment advisor, acting as the Valuation and Pricing Committee (the “Committee”), to make certain valuation determinations, subject to oversight and review by the Trustees and the Audit Committee of the Trustees. The Committee and other employees of the Funds’ investment advisor administer and implement the valuation process. The Committee regularly reviews its own fair value decisions, as well as valuations, valuation techniques and services furnished by pricing services, considers circumstances in the markets which may require valuation determinations by the Committee and reviews previous valuation determinations. The Committee also reports on its activities, the performance of the pricing services and other matters to the Trustees and the Audit Committee of the Trustees. In determining a fair value for a portfolio investment, the Committee seeks to determine the price that the Funds would reasonably expect to receive upon a sale of the investment in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Typically, the fair value process employs standing instructions to use quoted prices in active markets or the use of independent pricing services. Less frequently, the Committee may make a fair value determination using other methods. However, because fair value prices are estimated prices, the determination of fair value for an investment may differ from the value that would be realized by the Funds upon a sale of the investment, and that difference could be material to the Funds’ financial statements. The Committee’s determination of fair value for an investment may also differ from the prices obtained by other persons (including other mutual funds) for the investment.

Valuation of Investments: Debt obligations held by the Funds have a primary over-the-counter market and are valued by an independent pricing service approved by the Trustees. The pricing service ordinarily values debt obligations at quoted bid prices. When quotations are not available, debt obligations held by the Funds are valued at evaluated prices determined by the pricing

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Income Funds    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

service using methods which include consideration of yields or prices of debt obligations of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity and rating, and indications as to value from dealers and general market conditions. Short-term obligations having remaining maturities of 60 days or less are ordinarily valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

In any case when a pricing service fails to provide a price for a debt obligation held by the Funds, the Committee determines a fair value for the debt obligation using procedures in accordance with a policy approved by the Trustees, which may include the use of a price obtained from a different independent pricing service. Additionally, in any case where management believes that a price provided by a pricing service for a debt obligation held by the Funds may be unreliable, the Committee decides whether or not to use the pricing service’s valuation or to use an alternative method to determine a fair value for the debt obligation.

Valuation Measurements: The Funds categorize their investments based upon the inputs used in valuing those investments, according to a three-level hierarchy established by guidance by the Financial Account Standards Board, (the “FASB”). Categorization of investments using this hierarchy is intended by the FASB to maximize the use of observable valuation inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in valuing an investment based on available market data. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Funds’ assumptions about the information market participants would use in valuing an investment. An investment’s level within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset or liability’s fair value measurement. The inputs or methodologies used to value investments are not necessarily indications of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those investments.

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value measurement of the Funds’ investments. These inputs are summarized according to the three-level hierarchy listed below:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

Level 2: Other direct or indirect significant observable (including quoted prices for similar investments in active markets and other observable inputs, such as interest rates, prepayment rates, credit risk, etc.).

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs, (including the Funds’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments), are generally applicable to investments fair valued with single broker quotes and other investments.

Portfolio investments with minimal, if any, market activity characterized as Level 3 and are valued using significant unobservable inputs, typically including single broker quotes, which may be adjusted or unadjusted, related or comparable investments, last available transactions, and other relevant information. Valuations may also be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity and industry. An income based valuation approach would consider discounted anticipated future cash flows of the investment. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investment. The derived value of a Level 3 investment may not represent the value which is received upon disposition.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Income Funds    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

GOVERNMENT FUND

The following table displays a summary of the fair value hierarchy measurements of the Government Fund’s net investments as of March 31, 2013. In any instance where valuation inputs from more than one level are used to determine the fair value of a specific investment, the investment is placed in the level of the table based upon the lowest level input that is significant in determining the fair value of the investment:

 

     Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2013  
     Total      Level 1      Level 2      Level 3(a)  

Assets

           

Investments in Securities

           

U.S. Treasury Securities

   $ 36,308,433       $ 36,308,433       $ —         $ —     

U.S. Government Agencies

     88,509,358         —           85,691,786         2,817,572   

Mortgage Backed

     245,522,166         —           245,522,166         —     

Short Term Investments

     10,000,000         —           10,000,000         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 380,339,957       $ 36,308,433       $ 341,213,952       $ 2,817,572   

 

(a) In accordance with the guidance prescribed in Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-04, amending Topic 820 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, unadjusted broker quotes were applied to portfolio securities characterized as Level 3 investments at March 31, 2013.

In accordance with the guidance prescribed in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, amending Topic 820 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, it is the policy of the Fund to recognize transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3 and to disclose those transfers due to the underlying event which caused the movement. The Fund recognized no transfers between Levels 1 and 2 for the six months ended March 31, 2013.

A rollforward of fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the six months ended March 31, 2013 is as follows:

 

     U.S. Government
Agencies
    Total  

Beginning Balance 9/30/2012

   $ 2,946,080      $ 2,946,080   

Accrued Discounts (Premiums)

     1,538        1,538   

Net Realized Gain (Loss)(a)

     914        914   

Gross Purchases

     —          —     

Gross Sales

     (68,056     (68,056

Change in Unrealized Appreciation

    

(Depreciation)(b)

     (62,904     (62,904

Transfers into Level 3(c)

     —          —     

Transfers out of Level 3(c)

     —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending Balance 3/31/2013(d)

   $ 2,817,572      $ 2,817,572   

 

(a) Total amount of net realized gain (loss) from investments recognized in the net increase in assets resulting from operations is included in the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the six months ended March 31, 2013.
(b) Total amount of net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments recognized in net assets resulting from operations is included in the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the six months ended March 31, 2013.
(c) Transfers into or out of Level 3 were out of or into Level 2, and were due to changes in other significant observable inputs available during the six months ended March 31, 2013. Transfers into or out of Level 3 are based on the beginning market value of the period in which they occurred.
(d) Level 3 investments represent 0.71% of total Net Assets at the six months ended March 31, 2013. Significant fluctuations of the unobservable inputs applied to portfolio investments characterized as Level 3 could be expected to increase or decrease the fair value of these portfolio investments.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Income Funds    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

INCOME FUND

The following table displays a summary of the fair value hierarchy measurements of the Income Fund’s net investments as of March 31, 2013. In any instance where valuation inputs from more than one level are used to determine the fair value of a specific investment, the investment is placed in the level of the table based upon the lowest level input that is significant in determining the fair value of the investment:

 

     Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2013  
     Total      Level 1      Level 2      Level 3(a)  

Assets

           

Investments in Securities

           

U.S. Treasury Securities

   $ 20,150,899       $ 20,150,899       $ —         $ —     

U.S. Government Agencies

     258,062,364         —           217,245,430         40,816,934   

Other Government

     102,986,744         —           102,986,744         —     

Mortgage Backed

     270,196,076         —           270,196,076         —     

Asset Backed Securities

     378,880,429         —           338,778,929         40,101,500   

Corporate Bonds

     1,580,121,776         —           1,571,883,082         8,238,694   

Convertible Bonds

     44,640,551         —           44,640,551         —     

Municipal Bonds

     181,708,375         —           181,708,375         —     

Short Term Investments

     213,659,770         —           213,659,770         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 3,050,406,984       $ 20,150,899       $ 2,941,098,957       $ 89,157,128   

 

(a) In accordance with the guidance prescribed in Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-04, amending Topic 820 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, unadjusted broker quotes were applied to portfolio securities characterized as Level 3 investments at March 31, 2013.

In accordance with the guidance prescribed in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, amending Topic 820 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, it is the policy of the Fund to recognize transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3 and to disclose those transfers due to the underlying event which caused the movement. The Fund recognized no transfers between Levels 1 and 2 for the six months ended March 31, 2013.

A rollforward of fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the six months ended March 31, 2013 is as follows:

 

     Asset Backed
Securities
    Corporate
Bonds
    Other
Government
    Municipal
Bonds
    Total  

Beginning Balance 9/30/2012

   $ 13,715,411      $ 33,987,735      $ 27,214,342      $ 1,019,153      $ 75,936,641   

Accrued Discounts (Premiums)

     13,535        10,217        (15,899     —          7,853   

Net Realized Gain (Loss)(a)

     49,774        (16,367     26,797          60,204   

Gross Purchases

     36,208,766        —          35,181,549        —          71,390,315   

Gross Sales

     (322,388     (1,623,600     (3,386,052     —          (5,332,040

Change in Unrealized Appreciation

          

(Depreciation)(b)

     498,902        102,041        (196,303     —          404,640   

Transfers into Level 3(c)

     —          —          —          —          —     

Transfers out of Level 3(c)

     (10,062,500     (24,221,332     (18,007,500     (1,019,153     (53,310,485
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending Balance 3/31/2013(d)

   $ 40,101,500      $ 8,238,694      $ 40,816,934      $ —        $ 89,157,128   

 

(a) Total amount of net realized gain (loss) from investments recognized in the net increase in assets resulting from operations is included in the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the six months ended March 31, 2013.
(b) Total amount of net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments recognized in net assets resulting from operations is included in the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the six months ended March 31, 2013.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Income Funds    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

(c) Transfers into or out of Level 3 were out of or into Level 2, and were due to changes in other significant observable inputs available during the six months ended March 31, 2013. Transfers into or out of Level 3 are based on the beginning market value of the period in which they occurred.
(d) Level 3 investments represent 2.87% of total Net Assets at the six months ended March 31, 2013. Significant fluctuations of the unobservable inputs applied to portfolio investments characterized as Level 3 could be expected to increase or decrease the fair value of these portfolio investments.

Federal Income Taxes: It is the policy of the Trust to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to “regulated investment companies” and to distribute to shareholders substantially all taxable income, including any net realized gain on investments of the Funds. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is required.

Management reviews each uncertain tax position believed to be material to the preparation of each Fund’s financial statements, to assess if it is more likely than not that the position would be sustained upon examination, based upon the technical merits of the position. As of March 31, 2013, management has not identified any such position for which a liability must be reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The Funds’ tax returns remain subject to examination for three years after filing.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions: The Funds may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. To the extent a Fund engages in such transactions, it will do so for the purpose of acquiring portfolio securities consistent with the Fund’s investment objectives and not for the purpose of investment leverage or to speculate on interest rate and/or market changes. At the time a Fund makes a commitment to purchase a security on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, the Fund will record the transaction and reflect the value in determining the Fund’s net asset value. When effecting such transactions, assets of an amount sufficient to make payment for the portfolio securities to be purchased will be segregated on the Fund’s records at the trade date. Securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis do not earn interest until the settlement date.

Dividends: Net investment income of the Funds is declared daily as a dividend on shares for which the Funds have received payment. Dividends are paid monthly and are reinvested in additional shares of the Funds at net asset value per share at the close of business on the dividend payment date, or at the shareholder’s option, paid in cash. Net realized capital gains, to the extent available, will be distributed at least annually.

Repurchase Agreements: The Funds may invest excess cash in repurchase agreements whereby the Funds purchase investments, which serve as collateral, with an agreement to resell such collateral at the maturity date of the repurchase agreement. Investments pledged as collateral for repurchase agreements are held in custody until maturity of the repurchase agreement. Provisions in the agreements require that the market value of the collateral is at least equal to the repurchase value in the event of default. In the event of default, the Funds have the right to liquidate the collateral and apply the proceeds in satisfaction of the obligation. Under certain circumstances, in the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings.

General: Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Interest income is accrued as earned. Premiums and discounts on securities purchased are amortized over the life of the respective securities. Realized gains and losses from the sale of securities are recorded on an identified cost basis. The Funds invest in various mortgage-backed securities. Such securities pay interest and a portion of principal each month, which is then available for investment in securities at prevailing prices. Paydown gains and losses on these securities are included in interest income. Net investment income (other than class specific expenses) and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative net asset value of outstanding shares (or the value of the dividend-eligible shares, as appropriate) of each class of shares at the beginning of the day (after adjusting for the current share activity of the respective class). Expenses common to all Funds are allocated among the Funds comprising the Trust based upon their relative net asset values or other appropriate allocation methods.

Foreign Currency Translation: With respect to the Income Fund, portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the rate of exchange of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities and interest denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. Such spot contracts are included in receivable for investments sold and payable for investments purchased on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Income Funds    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

The Income Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments.

Reported net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amount of interest recorded on the Income Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid.

Guarantees and Indemnifications: Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Funds. Additionally, in the normal course of business the Trust enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, based on experience, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual amounts could differ from those estimates.

NOTE 3 – INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement, Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) serves as the investment advisor and performs services to the Funds for which the fees are payable at the end of each month. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, these fees were payable at annual rates ranging from .375 of 1% to .275 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Government Fund and .50 of 1% to .275 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Income Fund depending on each Fund’s asset size. The Trust also has entered into administrative services agreements with the Advisor, whereby the Advisor will perform certain administrative services for the shareholders of each class of each Fund’s shares, and for which fees will be payable at an annual rate of up to .125 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B, Class C, and Class R3 shares, and up to .05 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class I shares. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Advisor contractually reimbursed certain class specific expenses and administrative fees of $869 for the Class B shares, $20,168 for the Class R3 shares, and $11,251 for the Class R5 shares of the Government Fund and $51,203 for the Class R3 shares and $9,575 for the Class R5 shares of the Income Fund.

The Trust has an underwriting agreement with Thornburg Securities Corporation (the “Distributor,” an affiliate of the Advisor), which acts as the distributor of each Fund’s shares. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Distributor has advised the Funds that they earned net commissions aggregating $849 from the sale of Class A shares of the Government Fund and $5,892 from the sale of Class A shares of the Income Fund, and collected contingent deferred sales charges aggregating $4,563 and $44,963 from redemptions of Class C shares of the Government Fund and Income Fund, respectively.

Pursuant to a service plan under Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Funds may reimburse to the Advisor an amount not to exceed .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to the applicable Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, and Class R3 shares of the Funds for payments made by the Advisor to securities dealers and other financial institutions to obtain various shareholder and distribution related services. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, there were no 12b-1 service plan fees charged for Class I shares. The Advisor may pay out of its own resources additional expenses for distribution of each Fund’s shares.

The Trust has also adopted distribution plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1, applicable to each Fund’s Class C and Class R3 shares, and also applicable to Government Fund’s Class B shares, under which the Funds compensate the Distributor for services in promoting the sale of Class B, C, and R3 shares of the Funds at an annual rate of up to .75 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B shares, and an annual rate of up to .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C and Class R3 shares. Total fees incurred by each class of shares of the Funds under their respective Service and Distribution Plans for the six months ended March 31, 2013, are set forth in the Statements of Operations.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Income Funds    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

The Trust has an agreement with the custodian bank to indirectly pay a portion of the custodian’s fees through credits earned by each Fund’s cash on deposit with the bank. This deposit agreement is an alternative to overnight investments. Custodial fees are adjusted to reflect amounts that would have been paid without this agreement, with a corresponding adjustment reflected as fees paid indirectly in the Statements of Operations. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, fees paid indirectly were $4,796 for the Government Fund and $2,168 for the Income Fund.

Certain officers and Trustees of the Trust are also officers or directors of the Advisor and Distributor. The compensation of independent Trustees is borne by the Trust.

NOTE 4 – SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

At March 31, 2013, there were an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest authorized. Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as follows:

 

GOVERNMENT FUND

   Six Months Ended
March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30, 2012 (Audited)
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class A Shares

        

Shares sold

     2,675,230      $ 36,886,118        5,047,470      $ 69,868,966   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     160,804        2,210,773        295,188        4,086,639   

Shares repurchased

     (3,983,813     (54,836,475     (4,443,689     (61,487,626
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (1,147,779   $ (15,739,584     898,969      $ 12,467,979   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class B Shares

        

Shares sold

     30,862      $ 424,972        57,885      $ 800,862   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     1,426        19,584        2,898        40,033   

Shares repurchased

     (114,988     (1,576,900     (126,040     (1,740,734
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (82,700   $ (1,132,344     (65,257   $ (899,839
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class C Shares

        

Shares sold

     849,923      $ 11,777,559        2,770,702      $ 38,593,798   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     71,353        987,172        131,511        1,831,613   

Shares repurchased

     (1,613,419     (22,313,133     (2,695,423     (37,525,912
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (692,143   $ (9,548,402     206,790      $ 2,899,499   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class I Shares

        

Shares sold

     1,578,580      $ 21,713,372        5,010,466      $ 69,361,668   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     80,958        1,112,911        155,056        2,146,620   

Shares repurchased

     (1,990,616     (27,354,189     (4,056,310     (56,133,710
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (331,078   $ (4,527,906     1,109,212      $ 15,374,578   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R3 Shares

        

Shares sold

     333,358      $ 4,588,470        691,586      $ 9,580,609   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     14,209        195,416        25,564        354,172   

Shares repurchased

     (285,630     (3,930,913     (516,999     (7,165,205
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     61,937      $ 852,973        200,151      $ 2,769,576   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Income Funds    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30, 2012 (Audited)
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class R5 Shares*

        

Shares sold

     2,157      $ 29,713        21,925      $ 302,955   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     305        4,186        74        1,030   

Shares repurchased

     (11,613     (159,041     (436     (6,016
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (9,151   $ (125,142     21,563      $ 297,969   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

*       Effective date of this share Class was May 1, 2012.

        

INCOME FUND

                        

Class A Shares

        

Shares sold

     21,203,269      $ 291,200,679        47,057,811      $ 631,127,101   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     1,232,779        16,926,796        1,838,883        24,670,726   

Shares repurchased

     (16,006,467     (219,657,956     (15,896,424     (213,594,644
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     6,429,581      $ 88,469,519        33,000,270      $ 442,203,183   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class C Shares

        

Shares sold

     9,534,360      $ 130,742,347        21,374,155      $ 286,302,664   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     632,067        8,665,130        971,990        13,011,563   

Shares repurchased

     (5,309,589     (72,778,168     (5,818,601     (77,915,157
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     4,856,838      $ 66,629,309        16,527,544      $ 221,399,070   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class I Shares

        

Shares sold

     27,722,354      $ 380,711,548        53,493,565      $ 718,064,995   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     1,253,320        17,216,172        1,617,644        21,734,746   

Shares repurchased

     (14,587,287     (200,304,157     (15,023,845     (201,718,544
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     14,388,387      $ 197,623,563        40,087,364      $ 538,081,197   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R3 Shares

        

Shares sold

     1,406,515      $ 19,333,563        4,091,469      $ 54,734,839   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     91,111        1,251,974        136,421        1,833,436   

Shares repurchased

     (899,705     (12,362,574     (1,137,089     (15,300,485
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     597,921      $ 8,222,963        3,090,801      $ 41,267,790   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R5 Shares*

        

Shares sold

     220,424      $ 3,023,490        96,188      $ 1,310,927   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     3,322        45,617        141        1,939   

Shares repurchased

     (12,086     (165,729     —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     211,660      $ 2,903,378        96,329      $ 1,312,866   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* Effective date of this share Class was May 1, 2012.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Limited Term Income Funds    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 5 – INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

For the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Government Fund had purchase and sale transactions of investments (excluding short-term investments) of $28,594,792 and $10,822,422, respectively, while the Income Fund had purchase and sale transactions of investments (excluding short-term investments and U.S. Government obligations) of $738,345,298 and $493,049,489, respectively.

NOTE 6 – INCOME TAXES

At March 31, 2013, information on the tax components of capital was as follows:

 

     Government Fund     Income Fund  

Cost of investments for tax purposes

   $ 369,540,043      $ 2,948,722,785   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross unrealized appreciation on a tax basis

   $ 11,752,662      $ 109,211,624   

Gross unrealized depreciation on a tax basis

     (952,748     (7,527,425
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (tax basis)

   $ 10,799,914      $ 101,684,199   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

At March 31, 2013, the Government Fund had deferred tax basis capital losses occurring subsequent to October 31, 2011 of $1,965,636. For tax purposes, such losses will be reflected in the year ending September 30, 2013.

At March 31, 2013, the Government Fund had cumulative tax basis capital losses of $1,141,175, which may be carried forward to offset future capital gains. To the extent such carryforwards are used, capital gain distributions may be reduced to the extent provided by regulations. Such capital loss carryforwards do not expire but are required to be utilized to offset future gains prior to the utilization of losses that occured in years prior to the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, which may expire prior to utilization.

At March 31, 2013, the Government Fund had cumulative tax basis capital losses, which may be carried forward to offset future capital gains. To the extent such carryforwards are used, capital gain distributions may be reduced to the extent provided by regulations. Such capital loss carryforwards expire as follows:

 

2018

   $ 17,316   

2019

     106,151   
  

 

 

 
   $ 123,467   
  

 

 

 

OTHER NOTES:

Risks: Each Fund’s investments subject it to risks including, but not limited to, credit risk, interest rate risk, prepayment risk, management risk, market and economic risk, liquidity risk and, in the case of Income Fund, the risks associated with investments in non-U.S. issuers. Please see the Funds’ prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Funds.

Subsequent Events: Fund management believes no events have occurred between March 31, 2013 and the date of issuance of the financial statements that require adjustment to or disclosure in the accompanying financial statements.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

    Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

    PER SHARE PERFORMANCE (for a share outstanding throughout the Period)+     RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS     SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  

Unless
Otherwise
Noted,
Periods
are

Fiscal
Years
Ended
Sept. 30,

  Net Asset
Value
Beginning
of Period
    Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
    Net
Realized

&
Unrealized
Gain(Loss)
on
Investments
    Total from
Investment
Operations
    Dividends
from Net
Investment
Income
    Dividends
from Net
Realized
Gains
    Total
Dividends
    Net
Asset
Value
End

of
Period
    Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)

(%)
    Expenses,
After
Expense
Reductions
(%)
    Expenses,
After
Expense
Reductions
and

Net of
Custody
Credits
(%)
    Expenses,
Before
Expense
Reductions
(%)
    Total
Return
(%)(a)
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate (%)
    Net
Assets
at End
of
Period
(Thousands)
 

Class A Shares

  

                         

2013(b)(c)

  $ 13.86        0.10        (0.11     (0.01     (0.19     —          (0.19   $ 13.66        1.51 (d)      0.88 (d)      0.88 (d)      0.88 (d)      (0.10     2.77      $ 196,059   

2012(c)

  $ 13.90        0.25        0.06        0.31        (0.35     —          (0.35   $ 13.86        1.79        0.89        0.89        0.89        2.29        9.89      $ 214,749   

2011(c)

  $ 13.94        0.33        0.03        0.36        (0.40     —          (0.40   $ 13.90        2.42        0.90        0.89        0.90        2.66        14.62      $ 202,910   

2010(c)

  $ 13.78        0.39        0.80        1.19        (0.41     (0.62     (1.03   $ 13.94        2.81        0.93        0.92        0.93        4.69        16.01      $ 189,465   

2009(c)

  $ 13.26        0.41        0.54        0.95        (0.43     —          (0.43   $ 13.78        3.04        0.94        0.93        0.94        7.21        39.42      $ 142,872   

2008(c)

  $ 12.97        0.45        0.29        0.74        (0.45     —          (0.45   $ 13.26        3.39        0.95        0.93        0.95        5.75        19.61      $ 123,625   

Class B Shares

  

                         

2013(b)

  $ 13.83        0.01        (0.12     (0.11     (0.09     —          (0.09   $ 13.63        0.12 (d)      2.28 (d)      2.28 (d)      2.34 (d)      (0.81     2.77      $ 2,277   

2012

  $ 13.87        0.06        0.06        0.12        (0.16     —          (0.16   $ 13.83        0.42        2.26        2.25        2.26        0.90        9.89      $ 3,452   

2011

  $ 13.91        0.16        0.02        0.18        (0.22     —          (0.22   $ 13.87        1.13        2.20        2.19        2.20        1.33        14.62      $ 4,368   

2010

  $ 13.75        0.23        0.80        1.03        (0.25     (0.62     (0.87   $ 13.91        1.65        2.11        2.11        2.11        3.46        16.01      $ 5,215   

2009

  $ 13.23        0.27        0.53        0.80        (0.28     —          (0.28   $ 13.75        1.96        2.01        2.01        2.04        6.08        39.42      $ 5,950   

2008

  $ 12.94        0.28        0.28        0.56        (0.27     —          (0.27   $ 13.23        2.08        2.26        2.25        2.26        4.37        19.61      $ 5,147   

Class C Shares

  

                         

2013(b)

  $ 13.94        0.08        (0.10     (0.02     (0.17     —          (0.17   $ 13.75        1.23 (d)      1.16 (d)      1.16 (d)      1.16 (d)      (0.16     2.77      $ 91,836   

2012

  $ 13.98        0.21        0.07        0.28        (0.32     —          (0.32   $ 13.94        1.51        1.17        1.17        1.17        2.01        9.89      $ 102,790   

2011

  $ 14.03        0.30        0.02        0.32        (0.37     —          (0.37   $ 13.98        2.15        1.17        1.16        1.17        2.31        14.62      $ 100,212   

2010

  $ 13.87        0.35        0.81        1.16        (0.38     (0.62     (1.00   $ 14.03        2.53        1.21        1.20        1.71        4.39        16.01      $ 99,430   

2009

  $ 13.34        0.37        0.55        0.92        (0.39     —          (0.39   $ 13.87        2.74        1.22        1.21        1.72        6.97        39.42      $ 80,039   

2008

  $ 13.04        0.41        0.30        0.71        (0.41     —          (0.41   $ 13.34        3.10        1.24        1.22        1.75        5.51        19.61      $ 63,998   

Class I Shares

  

                         

2013(b)

  $ 13.86        0.13        (0.12     0.01        (0.21     —          (0.21   $ 13.66        1.83 (d)      0.56 (d)      0.55 (d)      0.56 (d)      0.06        2.77      $ 92,217   

2012

  $ 13.90        0.29        0.07        0.36        (0.40     —          (0.40   $ 13.86        2.12        0.56        0.55        0.56        2.63        9.89      $ 98,112   

2011

  $ 13.94        0.37        0.04        0.41        (0.45     —          (0.45   $ 13.90        2.71        0.57        0.57        0.57        2.99        14.62      $ 82,994   

2010

  $ 13.78        0.42        0.82        1.24        (0.46     (0.62     (1.08   $ 13.94        3.09        0.60        0.59        0.60        5.03        16.01      $ 55,398   

2009

  $ 13.26        0.45        0.53        0.98        (0.46     —          (0.46   $ 13.78        3.31        0.66        0.66        0.67        7.51        39.42      $ 24,887   

2008

  $ 12.97        0.49        0.29        0.78        (0.49     —          (0.49   $ 13.26        3.68        0.66        0.64        0.67        6.06        19.61      $ 21,275   

Class R3 Shares

  

                         

2013(b)

  $ 13.87        0.10        (0.12     (0.02     (0.18     —          (0.18   $ 13.67        1.39 (d)      0.99 (d)      0.99 (d)      1.25 (d)      (0.16     2.77      $ 16,116   

2012

  $ 13.91        0.23        0.07        0.30        (0.34     —          (0.34   $ 13.87        1.69        1.00        0.99        1.29        2.19        9.89      $ 15,486   

2011

  $ 13.95        0.32        0.03        0.35        (0.39     —          (0.39   $ 13.91        2.33        1.00        0.99        1.32        2.56        14.62      $ 12,749   

2010

  $ 13.79        0.38        0.80        1.18        (0.40     (0.62     (1.02   $ 13.95        2.73        0.99        0.99        1.31        4.62        16.01      $ 12,631   

2009

  $ 13.27        0.41        0.53        0.94        (0.42     —          (0.42   $ 13.79        3.00        1.00        0.99        1.40        7.15        39.42      $ 7,625   

2008

  $ 12.97        0.44        0.30        0.74        (0.44     —          (0.44   $ 13.27        3.33        1.01        0.99        1.47        5.77        19.61      $ 6,367   

Class R5 Shares

  

                         

2013(b)

  $ 13.85        0.12        (0.11     0.01        (0.20     —          (0.20   $ 13.66        1.72 (d)      0.67 (d)      0.67 (d)      8.58 (d)(e)      0.08        2.77      $ 169   

2012(f)

  $ 13.84        0.10        0.07        0.17        (0.16     —          (0.16   $ 13.85        1.87 (d)      0.68 (d)      0.67 (d)      44.86 (d)(e)      1.20        9.89      $ 299   

 

(a) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b) Unaudited Six Month Period Ended March 31.
(c) Sales loads are not reflected in computing total return.
(d) Annualized.
(e) Due to the size of net assets and fixed expenses, ratios may appear disproportionate.
(f) Effective date of this Class of shares was May 1, 2012.
+ Based on weighted average shares outstanding, except for Dividends from Net Investment Income and Net Realized Gains, which are actual amounts per share.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

    Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

    PER SHARE PERFORMANCE (for a share outstanding throughout the Period)+     RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS     SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  

Unless
Otherwise
Noted,
Periods
are

Fiscal
Years
Ended
Sept. 30,

  Net Asset
Value
Beginning
of Period
    Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
    Net
Realized

&
Unrealized
Gain(Loss)
on
Investments
    Total from
Investment
Operations
    Dividends
from Net
Investment
Income
    Dividends
from Net
Realized
Gains
    Total
Dividends
    Net
Asset
Value
End

of
Period
    Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)

(%)
    Expenses,
After
Expense
Reductions
(%)
    Expenses,
After
Expense
Reductions
and

Net of
Custody
Credits
(%)
    Expenses,
Before
Expense
Reductions
(%)
    Total
Return
(%)(a)
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate (%)
    Net
Assets
at End
of
Period
(Thousands)
 

Class A Shares

  

                         

2013(b)(c)

  $ 13.72        0.17        0.10        0.27        (0.18     (0.06     (0.24   $ 13.75        2.44 (d)      0.87 (d)      0.87 (d)      0.87 (d)      1.98        18.60      $ 1,139,504   

2012(c)

  $ 13.32        0.39        0.52        0.91        (0.42     (0.09     (0.51   $ 13.72        2.94        0.93        0.93        0.93        7.04        23.72      $ 1,049,044   

2011(c)

  $ 13.41        0.46        (0.04     0.42        (0.47     (0.04     (0.51   $ 13.32        3.44        0.98        0.97        0.98        3.19        24.86      $ 578,731   

2010(c)

  $ 12.81        0.51        0.61        1.12        (0.52     —          (0.52   $ 13.41        3.88        0.99        0.99        1.01        8.91        16.35      $ 459,532   

2009(c)

  $ 11.92        0.60        0.90        1.50        (0.61     —          (0.61   $ 12.81        5.04        0.99        0.99        1.04        13.05        45.31      $ 243,141   

2008(c)

  $ 12.40        0.55        (0.48     0.07        (0.55     —          (0.55   $ 11.92        4.38        0.99        0.99        1.03        0.44        42.84      $ 134,372   

Class C Shares

  

                         

2013(b)

  $ 13.70        0.15        0.10        0.25        (0.16     (0.06     (0.22   $ 13.73        2.20 (d)      1.11 (d)      1.11 (d)      1.11 (d)      1.86        18.60      $ 672,166   

2012

  $ 13.30        0.36        0.52        0.88        (0.39     (0.09     (0.48   $ 13.70        2.70        1.18        1.18        1.18        6.78        23.72      $ 604,314   

2011

  $ 13.39        0.42        (0.04     0.38        (0.43     (0.04     (0.47   $ 13.30        3.19        1.22        1.22        1.23        2.93        24.86      $ 366,822   

2010

  $ 12.79        0.47        0.61        1.08        (0.48     —          (0.48   $ 13.39        3.62        1.24        1.24        1.77        8.64        16.35      $ 257,869   

2009

  $ 11.90        0.57        0.90        1.47        (0.58     —          (0.58   $ 12.79        4.79        1.24        1.24        1.82        12.78        45.31      $ 117,950   

2008

  $ 12.38        0.52        (0.49     0.03        (0.51     —          (0.51   $ 11.90        4.15        1.24        1.24        1.83        0.18        42.84      $ 57,114   

Class I Shares

  

                         

2013(b)

  $ 13.73        0.19        0.09        0.28        (0.20     (0.06     (0.26   $ 13.75        2.78 (d)      0.52 (d)      0.52 (d)      0.52 (d)      2.08        18.60      $ 1,212,295   

2012

  $ 13.32        0.44        0.53        0.97        (0.47     (0.09     (0.56   $ 13.73        3.27        0.58        0.58        0.58        7.49        23.72      $ 1,012,430   

2011

  $ 13.41        0.50        (0.04     0.46        (0.51     (0.04     (0.55   $ 13.32        3.79        0.63        0.63        0.63        3.55        24.86      $ 448,669   

2010

  $ 12.82        0.55        0.60        1.15        (0.56     —          (0.56   $ 13.41        4.22        0.64        0.64        0.64        9.20        16.35      $ 295,433   

2009

  $ 11.92        0.64        0.90        1.54        (0.64     —          (0.64   $ 12.82        5.39        0.66        0.66        0.68        13.50        45.31      $ 146,099   

2008

  $ 12.40        0.59        (0.48     0.11        (0.59     —          (0.59   $ 11.92        4.72        0.66        0.66        0.67        0.77        42.84      $ 118,222   

Class R3 Shares

  

                         

2013(b)

  $ 13.73        0.16        0.10        0.26        (0.17     (0.06     (0.23   $ 13.76        2.32 (d)      0.99 (d)      0.99 (d)      1.12 (d)      1.92        18.60      $ 81,747   

2012

  $ 13.33        0.39        0.52        0.91        (0.42     (0.09     (0.51   $ 13.73        2.88        0.99        0.99        1.19        6.97        23.72      $ 73,373   

2011

  $ 13.42        0.45        (0.03     0.42        (0.47     (0.04     (0.51   $ 13.33        3.42        0.99        0.99        1.29        3.17        24.86      $ 30,022   

2010

  $ 12.82        0.51        0.61        1.12        (0.52     —          (0.52   $ 13.42        3.89        0.99        0.99        1.35        8.90        16.35      $ 18,767   

2009

  $ 11.92        0.61        0.90        1.51        (0.61     —          (0.61   $ 12.82        5.08        0.99        0.99        1.48        13.13        45.31      $ 10,091   

2008

  $ 12.40        0.55        (0.48     0.07        (0.55     —          (0.55   $ 11.92        4.42        0.99        0.99        1.52        0.44        42.84      $ 9,712   

Class R5 Shares

  

                         

2013(b)

  $ 13.72        0.18        0.10        0.28        (0.19     (0.06     (0.25   $ 13.75        2.61 (d)      0.67 (d)      0.67 (d)      1.37 (d)      2.09        18.60      $ 4,235   

2012(e)

  $ 13.47        0.16        0.27        0.43        (0.18     —          (0.18   $ 13.72        2.96 (d)      0.67 (d)      0.67 (d)      25.61 (d)(f)      3.19        23.72      $ 1,322   

 

(a) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b) Unaudited Six Month Period Ended March 31.
(c) Sales loads are not reflected in computing total return.
(d) Annualized.
(e) Effective date of this Class of shares was May 1, 2012.
(f) Due to the size of net assets and fixed expenses, ratios may appear disproportionate.
+ Based on weighted average shares outstanding, except for Dividends from Net Investment Income and Net Realized Gains, which are actual amounts per share.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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EXPENSE EXAMPLE   
    Thornburg Limited Term Income Funds    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

As a shareholder of the Funds, you incur two types of costs:

 

  (1) transaction costs, including

(a) sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, for Class A shares;

(b) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of any part or all of a purchase of $1 million of Class A shares within 12 months of purchase;

(c) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of Class B shares within eight years of purchase;

(d) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of Class C shares within 12 months of purchase;

 

  (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses.

This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on a $1,000 investment beginning on October 1, 2012, and held until March 31, 2013.

 

     Beginning
Account Value
10/1/12
     Ending
Account Value
3/31/13
     Expenses Paid
During Period†
10/1/12–3/31/13
 
Limited Term U.S. Government Fund   

Class A Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 999.00       $ 4.40   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,020.53       $ 4.44   

Class B Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 991.90       $ 11.32   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,013.57       $ 11.44   

Class C Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 998.40       $ 5.77   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,019.16       $ 5.83   

Class I Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,000.60       $ 2.76   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,022.17       $ 2.79   

Class R3 Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 998.40       $ 4.93   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,020.00       $ 4.99   

Class R5 Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,000.80       $ 3.34   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,021.60       $ 3.37   
Limited Term Income Fund   

Class A Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,019.80       $ 4.37   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,020.61       $ 4.37   

Class C Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,018.60       $ 5.59   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,019.39       $ 5.59   

Class I Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,020.80       $ 2.64   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,022.32       $ 2.64   

Class R3 Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,019.20       $ 4.98   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,020.00       $ 4.99   

Class R5 Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,020.90       $ 3.37   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,021.60       $ 3.37   

 

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class (A: 0.88%; B: 2.28%; C: 1.16%; I: 0.55%; R3: 0.99% R5: 0.67%) multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 to reflect the one-half year period.
Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class (A: 0.87%; C: 1.11%; I: 0.52%; R3: 0.99% R5: 0.67%) multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 to reflect the one-half year period.
* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

For each class of shares, the first line of the table at right provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for your class of shares under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

For each class of shares, the second line of the table at right provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Funds’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Funds’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Funds and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table for each class of shares is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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OTHER INFORMATION   
    Thornburg Limited Term Income Funds    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

PORTFOLIO PROXY VOTING

Policies and Procedures:

The Trust has delegated to Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) voting decisions respecting proxies for each of the Fund’s voting securities. The Advisor makes voting decisions in accordance with its Proxy Voting Policy. A description of the Policy is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

Information regarding how proxies were voted is available on or before August 31 of each year for the twelve months ending the preceding June 30. This information is available (i) without charge, upon request by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

AVAILABILITY OF QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE

The Funds file with the Securities and Exchange Commission schedules of their portfolio holdings on Form N-Q for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. The Funds’ Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The Funds also make this information available on their website at www.thornburg.com/download or upon request by calling 1-800-847-0200.

 

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TRUSTEES’ STATEMENT TO SHAREHOLDERS

Not part of the Certified Semi-Annual Report

Reissued September 10, 2012

The Trustees believe current and prospective shareholders should know how we discharge our responsibilities in supervising the Funds’ investment advisor and in reviewing the advisor’s contract for renewal. Since 2005, we have issued a statement which sets out clearly the three principal guidelines that we follow in supervising the Trust’s investment advisor on your behalf. In accordance with our customary practice, in September of this year we again reviewed our statement and concluded we should reissue this statement outlining the principal features of our supervision of the advisor’s performance of investment management services for the Funds.

We begin with the premise that each shareholder selected his or her Fund because its investments are managed by the investment advisor identified in the prospectus and in accordance with the objective and policies described in the prospectus. We realize, as each of you do, that if you believe that your Fund’s stated objective and policies no longer serve your personal investment goals, you can sell your shares and leave the Fund.

Therefore, we believe that our primary supervisory task – our principal obligation to you – is to assess the nature and quality of the advisor’s services, and to confirm that the advisor actively and competently pursues the Fund’s objective, in accordance with the policies set out in the prospectus. To do this, we meet regularly with management to review your Fund’s portfolio and to discuss the advisor’s specific actions and judgments in pursuing the Fund’s objective. We do not substitute our own judgment for the advisor’s decisions in selecting investments; the advisor is paid to exercise its informed judgment on investment decisions, and we seek to confirm, in reviewing the advisor’s performance, that the advisor is doing just that.

Second, while we are conscious of costs and the effect that costs have on shareholders’ returns, we do not seek the lowest fees or expense ratio as our sole or primary objective. We try to make sure that your Fund’s fees and costs are reasonable in relationship to the services rendered and that they are generally in line with those charged by other expert investment advisors, consistent with our belief that the Fund’s investors searched for and expect that expertise and attention and have decided to pay a reasonable price for it. We do not put the management contract “out to bid” as a matter of course, and we would not do so unless we had concluded that the advisor materially had failed to pursue the Fund’s objectives in accordance with its policies, or for other equally important reasons. We believe that any other approach would be inconsistent with your interests and contrary to your expectations when you bought shares of the Fund in the first place.

Finally, because we believe that most Thornburg Fund shareholders have invested with a long-term perspective, we try not to focus too much on the fashions of the moment and on short-term performance. The market will not favor any specific investment objective or set of policies at all times and under all economic circumstances. A fund will experience periods of both high and low returns relative to other funds and other investments. Even if one of our Funds is not favored by the market at a particular time, we believe that the advisor is nonetheless obliged to remain true to the Fund’s objective and policies, and we watch to see that it does so.

 

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RETIREMENT AND EDUCATION ACCOUNTS

Thornburg Investment Management offers retirement and education savings accounts that can help you meet a variety of planning challenges. For account applications or further information on any of the accounts below, please call 1-800-847-0200 or go to www.thornburg.com/ira. Your financial advisor can help you determine which plan is right for you.

Individual Retirement Accounts

Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) provide a tax-advantaged means to save money for the future. For a detailed outline of the difference between retirement accounts, see www.thornburg.com/ira. Rollovers are available. Call 1-800-847-0200 for more information.

Traditional IRAs Contributions to Traditional IRAs are tax deductible for eligible individuals, and withdrawals are taxed as additional ordinary income. You may contribute to an IRA if you receive compensation and are under 70 1/2, even if you are covered by an employer retirement plan. Deductible contributions are subject to certain qualifications. Please consult your tax advisor.

Roth IRAs Under a Roth IRA, there is no tax deduction for contributions, but there is no income tax on qualified withdrawals. For a more detailed comparison of Traditional and Roth IRAs, please see our website at www.thornburg.com/ira.

SEP IRAs – Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRAs are established by employers. The employer is allowed a tax deduction for contributions made to the SEP Plan and makes contributions to each eligible employee’s SEP IRA on a discretionary basis.

SIMPLE IRAs – Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees of Small Employers (SIMPLE) is designed to give small business owners a simplified method to establish and contribute to a retirement plan for employees. The employer is allowed a tax deduction for contributions and makes either matching or non-elective contributions to each eligible employee’s SIMPLE IRA. Employees may make salary deferral contributions.

Coverdell Education Savings Account

These savings accounts are designed to provide a way to save money for higher education expenses. In an Education Savings Account, earnings and interest grow tax-free, and qualified withdrawals used to pay for eligible higher-education expenses are tax- and penalty-free.

Funds Available

The following funds are available in the accounts listed above:

 

   

Thornburg Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

 

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THORNBURG FUND FAMILY

Thornburg Equity Funds

Thornburg’s equity research uses a fundamentally driven, bottom-up, comprehensive analytical approach. Thornburg equity funds generally focus on a limited number of securities so that each holding can impact performance. The team searches for firms believed to have a promising future and seeks to buy shares of those companies at a discount to their intrinsic or long-term value.

 

   

Thornburg Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

Thornburg Bond Funds

Thornburg Investment Management applies a disciplined philosophy to fixed-income management. Since the launch of our first fixed-income fund over 25 years ago, we have been conducting fundamental, bottom-up research in an effort to identify bonds which we believe provide the best return for a given level of risk. We avoid leverage or complex strategies which could backfire in periods of market uncertainty.

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

Before investing, carefully consider the Fund’s investment goals, risks, charges, and expenses. For a prospectus containing this and other information, contact your financial advisor or visit thornburg.com. Read it carefully before investing.

For additional information, please visit thornburg.com

Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. 2300 North Ridgetop Road, Santa Fe, NM 87506

 

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The information presented on the following pages was current as of March 31, 2013. The managers’ views, portfolio holdings, and sector and country diversification are provided for the general information of the Fund’s shareholders; to the extent this information is historical, it should not be considered predictive of future circumstances. This material should not be deemed a recommendation to buy or sell any of the securities mentioned.

Investments in the Fund carry risks, including possible loss of principal. Bond funds have the same interest rate, inflation, and credit risks that are associated with the underlying bonds. The principal value of bonds will fluctuate relative to changes in interest rates, decreasing when interest rates rise. Unlike bonds, bond funds have ongoing fees and expenses. Funds invested in mortgage-backed securities may bear additional risk. Investments in lower-rated and unrated bonds may be more sensitive to default, downgrades, and market volatility; these investments may also be less liquid than higher-rated bonds. Investments in structured finance arrangements and other types of derivatives are subject to the risks associated with the securities or other assets underlying the pool of securities including illiquidity and difficulty in valuation. Investments in equity securities are subject to additional risks, such as greater market fluctuations. Special risks may be associated with investments outside the United States, especially in emerging markets, including currency fluctuations, illiquidity, volatility, and political and economic risks. Please see the Fund’s Prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund. Investments in the Fund are not FDIC insured, nor are they deposits of or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity. There is no guarantee that the Fund will meet its investment objectives.

Performance data given at net asset value (NAV) does not take into account the applicable sales charges. If the sales charges had been included, the performance would have been lower.

Class I, R3, and R5 shares may not be available to all investors. Minimum investments for Class I shares may be higher than those for other classes.

 

Share Class

   NASDAQ Symbol    CUSIP

Class A

   TSIAX    885-215-228

Class C

   TSICX    885-215-210

Class I

   TSIIX    885-215-194

Class R3

   TSIRX    885-216-887

Class R5

   TSRRX    885-216-879

Glossary

Blended Index The Blended Index is composed of 80% Barclays Aggregate Bond Index and 20% MSCI World Index. The Barclays Aggregate Bond Index is composed of approximately 8,000 publicly traded bonds including U.S. government, mortgage-backed, corporate and Yankee bonds. The index is weighted by the market value of the bonds included in the index. The MSCI World Index is an unmanaged market-weighted index that consists of securities traded in 24 of the world’s most developed countries. Securities are listed on exchanges in the U.S., Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the Far East. The index is calculated with net dividends reinvested in U.S. dollars.

Barclays U.S. Universal Index – This index represents the union of the U.S. Aggregate Index, U.S. Corporate High-Yield, Investment Grade 144A Index, Eurodollar Index, U.S. Emerging Markets Index, and the non-ERISA eligible portion of the CMBS Index. The index covers USD denominated, taxable bonds that are rated either investment-grade or below investment-grade.

Unless otherwise noted, index returns reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains, if any, but do not reflect fees, brokerage commissions or other expenses of investing. Investors may not make direct investments into any index. The performance of any index is not indicative of the performance of any particular investment.

Annualized Distribution Yield – The distribution yield reflects actual distributions made to shareholders. The annualized distribution yield is calculated by summing the last 30 days of income at a given month end and annualizing to a 360-day year. The result is divided by the ending maximum offering price.

Bond Credit Ratings – A bond credit rating assesses the financial ability of a debt issuer to make timely payments of principal and interest. Ratings of AAA (the highest), AA, A, and BBB are investment-grade quality. Ratings of BB, B, CCC, CC, C, and D (the lowest) are considered below investment grade, speculative grade, or junk bonds. Unless otherwise noted, the ratings listed are from Bloomberg Market Data and are a combination of ratings from Standard and Poor’s, Moody’s Investors Service, and Fitch Ratings.

Coupon – The interest rate stated on a bond when its issued. The coupon is typically paid semi-annually.

Duration – A bond’s sensitivity to interest rates. Bonds with longer durations experience greater price volatility than bonds with shorter durations.

Effective Duration – A bond’s sensitivity to interest rates, incorporating the embedded option features, such as call provisions. Bonds with longer durations experience greater price volatility than bonds with shorter durations.

Median Market Capitalization – Market capitalization (market cap) is the total value of a company’s stock, calculated by multiplying the number of outstanding common shares by the current share price. The company whose market cap is in the middle of the portfolio is the median market cap. Half the companies in the portfolio have values greater than the median and half have values that are less.

 

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION,   

CONTINUED

  

 

Price to Earnings Ratio (P/E) – A valuation ratio equaling a company’s market value per share divided by earnings per share.

SEC Yield – SEC yield is computed in accordance with SEC standards measuring the net investment income per share over a specified 30-day period expressed as a percentage of the maximum offering price of the Fund’s shares at the end of the period.

U.S. Treasury Securities – U.S. Treasury securities, such as bills, notes and bonds, are negotiable debt obligations of the U.S. government. These debt obligations are backed by the “full faith and credit” of the government and issued at various schedules and maturities. Income from Treasury securities is exempt from state and local, but not federal income taxes.

 

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THORNBURG STRATEGIC INCOME FUND

Portfolio Manager

 

LOGO

Jason Brady, CFA

Important

Performance Information

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800-847-0200.

The maximum sales charge for Class A shares is 4.50%. The total annual operating expenses of Class A shares are 1.33%, as disclosed in the most recent prospectus. Thornburg Investment Management and/or Thornburg Securities Corporation have contractually agreed to waive fees and reimburse expenses through at least February 1, 2014, resulting in a net expense ratio of 1.27%. For more detailed information, please see the fund’s prospectus.

Harvesting a Sustainable Yield

Many investors are in need of significant income and typically turn to “high-yield” funds to find notable dividends. The simple yield statistic is potentially quite misleading. At Thornburg Investment Management, we believe we have a better income-generation mousetrap in the form of our Strategic Income Fund, which has a goal of high income, without resorting solely to the below-investment-grade portion of the taxable fixed income universe.

The idea behind this fund is that “high-yield,” in the context of a fund type, is not an investment goal but an asset type. Most taxable high-yield funds are solely focused on below-investment-grade corporate bonds. We believe this focus ultimately makes these funds less flexible and correspondingly less capable of succeeding in multiple investment climates. Below-investment-grade corporate bonds represent less than 2% of the total taxable investment universe. There is no reason to ignore huge chunks of the market merely because they do not have a very low credit quality; in fact, quite the opposite. By sifting through

30-Day Yields, Class A

Unsubsidized, as of March 31, 2013

 

SEC Yield

     5.19

Annualized Distribution Yield

     4.46

Average Annual Total Returns

For Periods Ended March 31, 2013

 

      1 Yr     3 Yrs     5 Yrs     Since
Inception
 

A Shares (Incep: 12/19/07)

        

Without sales charge

     10.74     9.59     8.90     8.78

With sales charge

     5.72     7.91     7.91     7.84

Barclays U.S. Universal Index

        

(Since 12/19/07)

     4.72     6.01     5.86     5.94

Blended Index (Since 12/19/07)

     5.50     6.37     5.17     5.02

Blended Index: 80% Barclays Aggregate Bond Index and 20% MSCI World Index

 

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the available choices across many sub-asset classes, we are able to generate an interesting income stream from a variety of different sources. We believe this is likely to lead to a more stable fund with a robust yield.

This is the reason that our Strategic Income Fund has a much larger purview than a typical “high-yield” fund. Though we are currently focused on corporate bonds, that focus is a result of our belief that corporate balance sheets are currently the most attractive bond investment. Given the choice between government bonds, asset-backed bonds (mortgages, commercial mortgage, auto loans, etc.) and corporate bonds, we are skewing towards corporates.

The Thornburg Strategic Income Fund also typically has a smaller allocation to equity securities. As such, the occasional “bond-like” equity, which typically exhibits little growth but relatively strong income generation, is attractive. While adding equities to what is primarily a bond fund can add volatility (which we work hard to mitigate), we can find no good reason why we should ignore an asset class that can potentially be another diverse source of income for the Fund. Thornburg Investment Management has always tried to “go where the value is.” It is a mantra of ours across our Funds, regardless of the asset classes in which we invest.

Key Portfolio Attributes

For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2013

 

Fixed Income Statistics

      

Weighted Average Coupon

     6.3

Average Maturity

     5.5 yrs   

Effective Duration

     2.9 yrs   

Bond Holdings

     260   

 

Equity Statistics

      

Portfolio P/E (12-mo. trailing)

     16.17   

Median Market Cap

   $ 2.4 B   

Equity & Pref. Equity Holdings

     24   

Source: FactSet and Thornburg

Portfolio Composition

As of March 31, 2013

 

LOGO

Credit Quality Summary

As of March 31, 2013

 

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Thornburg Strategic Income Fund –

March 31, 2013

 

Table of Contents

  

Letter to Shareholders

     8   

Schedule of Investments

     10   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     24   

Statement of Operations

     26   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     28   

Notes to Financial Statements

     29   

Financial Highlights

     38   

Expense Example

     40   

Index Comparison

     41   

Other Information

     42   

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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS

April 21, 2013

Dear Fellow Shareholder:

We are very pleased to present the semi-annual report for the Thornburg Strategic Income Fund for the period ended March 31, 2013. The net asset value (NAV) of a Class A share of the Fund increased 15 cents to $12.43 since September 30, 2012. If you were invested for the entire period, you received dividends of 32.0 cents per share. If you reinvested your dividends, you received 32.3 cents per share. Dividends per share were higher for Class I and R5 shares and lower for Class C and R3 shares to account for varying class-specific expenses. In addition, the Fund distributed 14 cents per share of capital gains to all share classes. Please examine the accompanying report for more detailed information.

Putting income and price change together, the Class A shares of the Thornburg Strategic Income Fund produced a total return of 5.05% at NAV since September 30, 2012. A blended index of 80% of the Barclays Aggregate Bond Index and 20% of the MSCI World Index produced a 2.11% total return, and the Barclays U.S. Universal Index produced a 0.65% total return over the same time period. These indices reflect no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes, but also do not fully capture the goals of the Fund. To review, our primary goal is to seek a high level of current income and we do so with a considered risk/reward balance. Total return, including capital appreciation, is a secondary goal. Over the course of the March 31, 2012 to March 31, 2013 time frame, the Fund earned a total return of 10.74% on the Class A shares at NAV.

A relentless appreciation in all risk assets over the past year and half has created a more dangerous market environment with a smaller margin for safety than we have seen in some time. We continue to navigate a volatile environment in both the global fixed income and equity markets. While we believe we are well positioned to continue to pursue the Fund’s goals mentioned above, the market price environment has led us to invest more cautiously over the past six months.

The flexibility we are able to exhibit in pursuing our Fund’s mandate is especially important in the current environment, as many assets have increased in value without regard to their fundamental merits. We have been warning of overvalued markets for some time, and as such perhaps that claim has lost credibility. But while crying “wolf” in income markets has not led to subsequent sightings of canis lupus, underlying global economic actions have not exactly been red meat for those seeking good value. We have continued to experience slow or slowing growth conditions globally, with China downgrading GDP estimates, the International Monetary Fund doing the same, and many of the relative gains in the U.S. coming more from — once again — degrading savings versus spending newfound income. Housing in the U.S. is on the mend, and that is no small matter. However, in places where home prices did not experience an enormous fall in value, prices are also rising. Headlines in Canada and Australia, to name a few locales, are quite reminiscent of those from the U.S. in 2007. So are household debt levels.

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800-847-0200.

The maximum sales charge for Class A shares is 4.50%. The total annual operating expense of Class A shares is 1.33%. Thornburg Investment Management and/ or Thornburg Securities Corporation have contractually agreed to waive fees and reimburse expenses through at least February 1, 2014, so that net expense ratios, for Class A shares, do not exceed 1.27%. For more detailed information on fund expenses and waivers/reimbursements, please see the fund’s prospectus.

 

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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS,   

CONTINUED

  

 

This is not to say that the world will experience the same horrendous contraction that it did in 2008. A few of the lessons learned are of considerable importance, namely the importance of liquidity and the innumerable global financial connections that regulators must consider. However, as global central banks are coming on nearly a half-decade of zero-cost money, we have not slain the business cycle. As for credit (quite related), there is a huge differential in its transmission and the appropriateness of zero-percent rates. Financial markets are much quicker to adapt than “Main Street,” and as such, some of the products and bad behaviors that we observed last decade are once again in evidence. No surprise: money’s been cheap for a long time. Meanwhile, for some parts of the world and certainly some parts of the real economy, the zero percent rates in evidence are just beginning to make a difference (e.g. U.S. housing). Central banks need a scalpel, and all they have is a sledgehammer.

With regard to market movements, we are pleased to have participated in a good portion of the “risk on” market rally of the past several years. We feel as though our individual asset selection has also been a significant benefit to shareholders. Going forward, the environment for total returns is not as favorable, yet we believe that the Fund’s wide purview in asset selection and portfolio positioning will continue to allow us to provide our shareholders with what we view as a strong and sustainable income stream. We continue to be pleased with our shorter duration positioning as the self-liquidating nature of those investments affords us flexibility in reinvestment. We are unlikely to be the highest yielding portfolio, but our broad mandate certainly comes in handy in finding the best risk-reward in the marketplace. This has always been the investment style of Thornburg Investment Management, and this Fund is a great beneficiary of that legacy.

Thank you very much for investing in our Funds. We believe that the Thornburg Strategic Income Fund continues to be an appropriate investment for those looking for an attractive, sustainable yield from a variety of instruments. While future performance cannot be guaranteed, Thornburg Investment Management will continue to strive to chart a steady course in what continues to be a volatile marketplace.

 

Sincerely,
LOGO
Jason H. Brady, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Managing Director

The matters discussed in this report may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include any advisor or portfolio manager prediction, assessment, analysis or outlook for individual securities, industries, investment styles, market sectors and/or markets. These statements involve risks and uncertainties. In addition to the general risks described for each fund in its current prospectus, other factors bearing on these reports include the accuracy of the advisor’s or portfolio manager’s forecasts and predictions, the appropriateness of the investment strategies designed by the advisor or portfolio manager, and the ability of the advisor or portfolio manager to implement their strategies efficiently and successfully. Any one or more of these factors, as well as other risks affecting the securities markets generally, could cause the actual results of any fund to differ materially as compared to its benchmarks.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS   
    Thornburg Strategic Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

Summary of Industry Exposure

As of 3/31/13

 

Energy

     10.0  

Food & Staples Retailing

     1.3

Diversified Financials

     8.9  

Technology Hardware & Equipment

     1.0

Banks

     7.5  

Commercial & Professional Services

     0.9

Utilities

     5.4  

Retailing

     0.5

Telecommunication Services

     4.3  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     0.5

Capital Goods

     4.2  

Media

     0.5

Transportation

     3.5  

Other Non-Classified Securities:

  

Insurance

     3.4  

Asset Backed Securities

     11.6

Materials

     3.0  

Other Securities

     4.4

Real Estate

     2.9  

Municipal Bonds

     1.8

Miscellaneous

     2.3  

Other Government

     0.5

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences

     2.3  

U.S. Treasury Securities

     0.3

Food, Beverage & Tobacco

     1.9  

U.S. Government Agencies

     0.2

Software & Services

     1.7  

Mortgage Backed

     0.2

Health Care Equipment & Services

     1.7  

Other Assets & Liabilities

     11.8

Consumer Services

     1.5     

Summary of Country Exposure

As of 3/31/13

 

United States

     62.2  

Norway

     0.5

Australia

     3.5  

Saudi Arabia

     0.4

Mexico

     2.5  

Luxembourg

     0.4

United Kingdom

     2.4  

Singapore

     0.4

Canada

     2.2  

United Arab Emirates

     0.3

Bermuda

     1.7  

Ireland

     0.3

Spain

     1.6  

South Korea

     0.3

Brazil

     1.6  

France

     0.2

Cayman Islands

     1.5  

Turkey

     0.2

Netherlands

     1.5  

Czech Republic

     0.2

Russia

     1.1  

Italy

     0.2

Germany

     1.0  

Trinidad and Tobago

     0.2

Japan

     0.7  

Switzerland

     0.1

Iceland

     0.5  

Other Assets & Liabilities

     11.8

Argentina

     0.5     

 

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     Shares/
Principal Amount
     Value  

COMMON STOCK — 4.97%

     

COMMERCIAL & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES — 0.48%

     

COMMERCIAL SERVICES & SUPPLIES — 0.48%

     

Republic Services, Inc.

     100,000       $ 3,300,000   
     

 

 

 
        3,300,000   
     

 

 

 

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIALS — 0.33%

     

CAPITAL MARKETS — 0.21%

     

Apollo Investment Corp.

     168,060         1,404,982   

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES — 0.12%

     

KKR Financial Holdings, LLC

     73,000         808,110   
     

 

 

 
        2,213,092   
     

 

 

 

ENERGY — 1.89%

     

ENERGY EQUIPMENT & SERVICES — 0.24%

     

Seadrill Ltd.

     46,100         1,670,911   

OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS — 1.65%

     

Eni S.p.A.

     58,500         1,314,544   

Kinder Morgan, Inc.

     87,000         3,365,160   

Linn Co., LLC

     167,800         6,552,590   
     

 

 

 
        12,903,205   
     

 

 

 

FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING — 0.75%

     

FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING — 0.75%

     

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

     68,300         5,110,889   
     

 

 

 
        5,110,889   
     

 

 

 

INSURANCE — 0.05%

     

INSURANCE — 0.05%

     

Swiss Re

     4,400         357,821   
     

 

 

 
        357,821   
     

 

 

 

REAL ESTATE — 1.47%

     

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS — 1.47%

     

Annaly Capital Management, Inc.

     212,700         3,379,803   

Capstead Mtg Corp.

     259,027         3,320,726   

Chimera Investment Corp.

     1,040,000         3,317,600   
     

 

 

 
        10,018,129   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $31,353,195)

        33,903,136   
     

 

 

 

PREFERRED STOCK — 4.80%

     

BANKS — 3.13%

     

COMMERCIAL BANKS — 2.67%

     

Cobank ACB Pfd, 6.25%

     50,000         5,349,000   

First Niagara Financial Group Pfd, 8.625%

     17,732         519,725   

GMAC Capital Trust I Pfd, 8.125%

     140,000         3,808,000   

a United Community Bank Pfd, 5.00%

     5,000         4,842,350   

Wintrust Financial Corp. Pfd, 5.00%

     3,500         3,659,915   

THRIFTS & MORTGAGE FINANCE — 0.46%

     

Falcons Funding Trust I Pfd, 8.875%

     3,000         3,131,250   
     

 

 

 
        21,310,240   
     

 

 

 

 

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     Shares/
Principal Amount
     Value  

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIALS — 0.43%

     

CONSUMER FINANCE — 0.43%

     

Ally Financial, Inc. Pfd, 8.50%

     110,165       $ 2,950,219   
     

 

 

 
        2,950,219   
     

 

 

 

ENERGY — 0.78%

     

OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS — 0.78%

     

b Sanchez Energy Corp. Pfd, 4.875%

     100,000         5,289,020   
     

 

 

 
        5,289,020   
     

 

 

 

FOOD, BEVERAGE & TOBACCO — 0.07%

     

FOOD PRODUCTS — 0.07%

     

H.J. Heinz Finance Co. Pfd, 8.00%

     5         511,562   
     

 

 

 
        511,562   
     

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS — 0.19%

     

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES — 0.19%

     

Farm Credit Bank of Texas Pfd, 10.00%

     1,000         1,269,375   
     

 

 

 
        1,269,375   
     

 

 

 

REAL ESTATE — 0.20%

     

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS — 0.20%

     

Alexandria Real Estate Pfd, 7.00%

     50,000         1,375,000   
     

 

 

 
        1,375,000   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK (Cost $30,688,107)

        32,705,416   
     

 

 

 

ASSET BACKED SECURITIES — 11.63%

     

COMMERCIAL MTG TRUST — 2.02%

     

Capital Automotive REIT, Series 2012-1A Class A, 4.70%, 7/15/2042

   $ 2,972,043         3,056,983   

Citigroup Commercial Mtg Trust, Series 2004-HYB2 Class B1, 2.914%, 3/25/2034

     156,714         121,204   

Commercial Mtg Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2011-FL1 Class B, 3.639%, 7/17/2028

     1,163,825         1,181,769   

b CVS Pass-Through Trust, 9.35%, 1/10/2023

     4,605,000         5,248,222   

Motel 6 Trust, Series 2012-MTL6 Class C, 3.139%, 10/5/2025

     3,000,000         3,019,734   

b ORES NPL, LLC, Series 2012-LV1 Class A, 4.00%, 9/25/2044

     1,146,377         1,150,660   
     

 

 

 
        13,778,572   
     

 

 

 

OTHER ASSET BACKED — 4.48%

     

a Aircraft Certificate Owner Trust, Series 2003-1A Class E, 7.001%, 9/20/2022

     5,980,000         6,159,400   

a,b Concord Funding Co., LLC, 3.92%, 2/15/2015

     5,675,000         5,675,000   

a,b Concord Funding Co., LLC, Series 2012-2 Class B, 4.145%, 1/15/2017

     4,000,000         4,001,250   

Fairway Outdoor Funding, LLC, Series 2012-1 Class B, 8.835%, 10/15/2042

     3,000,000         3,038,521   

a,b JPR Royalty, LLC, 14.00%, 9/1/2020

     2,000,000         1,760,000   

MIRAMAX, LLC, Series 2011-1A Class A, 6.25%, 10/20/2021

     1,224,286         1,288,458   

MIRAMAX, LLC, Series 2011-1A Class B, 10.00%, 10/20/2021

     1,916,667         1,961,122   

a Northwind Holdings, LLC Floating Rate Note, 1.067%, 12/1/2037

     1,212,500         1,103,375   

b Richland Towers, 7.87%, 3/15/2041

     2,000,000         2,163,872   

c Trafigura Securitisation Finance plc, Series 2012-1A Class B, 4.203%, 10/15/2015

     2,000,000         2,041,528   

Westgate Resorts, Series 2012-1 Class C, 11.00%, 9/20/2025

     1,273,305         1,320,258   
     

 

 

 
        30,512,784   
     

 

 

 

RESIDENTIAL MTG TRUST — 4.67%

     

Banc of America Funding Corp., Series 2006-I Class SB1, 2.594%, 12/20/2036

     886,303         132,480   

 

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     Shares/
Principal Amount
     Value  

Banc of America Mtg Securities, Inc., Series 2005-A Class B1 Floating Rate Note, 3.172%, 2/25/2035

   $ 811,552       $ 65,615   

Bayview Financial Acquisition Trust, Series 2005-B Class M3, 0.884%, 4/28/2039

     4,000,000         2,854,677   

Bear Stearns ARM Mtg, Series 2003-6 Class 2B-1, 2.492%, 8/25/2033

     397,549         327,682   

CIT Mtg Loan Trust, Series 2007-1 Class 2A2, 1.454%, 10/25/2037

     4,959,079         4,921,864   

Countrywide, Series 2005-11 Class AF3, 4.778%, 2/25/2036

     749,681         713,538   

Countrywide, Series 2006-15 Class A6, 5.627%, 10/25/2046

     369,677         333,046   

CS First Boston Mtg Securities Co., Series 2005-CF1 Class M1, 0.904%, 3/25/2045

     2,750,000         2,519,038   

FBR Securitization Trust, Series 2005-2 Class M1, 0.924%, 9/25/2035

     3,000,000         2,639,949   

FREMF Mtg Trust, Series 2012-K709 Class C, 3.741%, 4/25/2045

     3,046,000         3,042,176   

FREMF Mtg Trust, Series 2012-KF01 Class B Floating Rate Note, 2.80%, 10/25/2044

     2,000,000         2,041,529   

JPMorgan Mtg Acquisition Corp., Series 2006-CH1 Class A4, 0.342%, 7/25/2036

     1,645,000         1,592,131   

JPMorgan, Series 2007-CH5 Class A2, 0.254%, 5/25/2037

     16,837         16,829   

Merrill Lynch Mtg Investors Trust, Series 2004-A4 Class M1, 2.575%, 8/25/2034

     317,844         203,555   

Morgan Stanley Capital, Inc., Series 2005-HE7 Class A2C, 0.524%, 11/25/2035

     1,391,004         1,338,172   

New Century Home Equity Loan Trust, 0.634%, 6/25/2035

     2,000,000         1,889,101   

Park Place Securities, Inc., Series 2004- MHQ1 Class M2, 1.329%, 12/25/2034

     2,250,000         2,133,218   

Residential Asset Securities Corp., Series 2006-KS4 Class A3, 0.354%, 6/25/2036

     1,387,976         1,366,606   

Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, 1.164%, 8/25/2033

     1,828,512         1,800,879   

Structured Asset Securities Corp., Series 2004-20 Class 7A1, 5.25%, 11/25/2034

     1,790,246         1,883,760   

Wells Fargo Asset Securities Corp., Series 2005-AR1 Class 1B1, 2.616%, 2/25/2035

     322,722         30,894   

Wells Fargo Asset Securities Corp., Series 2005-AR2 Class B1, 2.674%, 3/25/2035

     278,383         17,684   
     

 

 

 
        31,864,423   
     

 

 

 

STUDENT LOAN — 0.46%

     

Access Group, Inc., Series 2005-A Class A3, 0.701%, 7/25/2034

     4,000,000         3,158,716   
     

 

 

 
        3,158,716   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSET BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $77,372,913)

        79,314,495   
     

 

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS — 44.85%

     

BANKS — 3.01%

     

COMMERCIAL BANKS — 2.50%

     

b,c Akbank TAS, 3.875%, 10/24/2017

     1,500,000         1,528,125   

b,c Banco Pine SA, 8.75%, 1/6/2017

     2,000,000         2,095,000   

b,c Credit Agricole London, 1.752%, 1/21/2014

     1,688,000         1,701,524   

b Emigrant Bancorp, 6.25%, 6/15/2014

     5,000,000         4,808,255   

b,c,d,e Islandsbanki, 4.41%, 10/15/2008

     60,000         17,475   

b,c,d,e Landsbanki Islands HF, 5.73%, 8/25/2009

     175,000         12,688   

National City Bank Floating Rate Note, 0.651%, 6/7/2017

     1,000,000         988,565   

Provident Bank of Maryland, 9.50%, 5/1/2018

     1,500,000         1,544,215   

c Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc, 6.125%, 12/15/2022

     2,000,000         2,068,596   

c Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc, 9.50%, 3/16/2022

     2,000,000         2,305,000   

THRIFTS & MORTGAGE FINANCE — 0.51%

     

b,c Northern Rock Asset Management plc, 5.625%, 6/22/2017

     3,000,000         3,476,625   
     

 

 

 
        20,546,068   
     

 

 

 

CAPITAL GOODS — 4.19%

     

CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING — 0.90%

     

b,c Ausdrill Finance Pty Ltd., 6.875%, 11/1/2019

     6,000,000         6,135,000   

INDUSTRIAL CONGLOMERATES — 1.20%

     

b,c Hutchison Whampoa International (10) Ltd., 6.00%, 12/31/2049

     2,000,000         2,135,000   

b Nesco, LLC/Holdings Corp., 11.75%, 4/15/2017

     1,250,000         1,375,000   

Otter Tail Corp., 9.00%, 12/15/2016

     4,000,000         4,680,000   

 

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    Thornburg Strategic Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

     Shares/
Principal Amount
     Value  

MACHINERY — 0.15%

     

Case New Holland, Inc., 7.75%, 9/1/2013

   $ 1,000,000       $ 1,024,000   

TRADING COMPANIES & DISTRIBUTORS — 1.94%

     

Air Lease Corp., 7.375%, 1/30/2019

     2,786,129         3,009,019   

b Aviation Capital Group, 6.75%, 4/6/2021

     2,500,000         2,780,133   

b Aviation Capital Group, 7.125%, 10/15/2020

     1,881,000         2,136,039   

b International Lease Finance Corp., 6.50%, 9/1/2014

     2,000,000         2,130,000   

International Lease Finance Corp., 4.875%, 4/1/2015

     3,000,000         3,146,250   
     

 

 

 
        28,550,441   
     

 

 

 

COMMERCIAL & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES — 0.46%

     

COMMERCIAL SERVICES & SUPPLIES — 0.46%

     

RR Donnelley & Sons Co., 7.875%, 3/15/2021

     3,000,000         3,127,500   
     

 

 

 
        3,127,500   
     

 

 

 

CONSUMER SERVICES — 0.99%

     

DIVERSIFIED CONSUMER SERVICES — 0.99%

     

b Coinstar, Inc., 6.00%, 3/15/2019

     5,000,000         5,112,500   

b Laureate Education, Inc., 9.25%, 9/1/2019

     1,500,000         1,666,875   
     

 

 

 
        6,779,375   
     

 

 

 

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIALS — 4.10%

     

CAPITAL MARKETS — 2.15%

     

b,c Macquarie Bank Ltd., 5.00%, 2/22/2017

     2,000,000         2,207,140   

b,c Macquarie Group Ltd., 7.30%, 8/1/2014

     1,000,000         1,071,400   

c Man Group plc Floating Rate Note, 1.934%, 9/22/2015

     5,000,000         4,525,985   

Merrill Lynch & Co., 0.848%, 5/2/2017

     2,500,000         2,383,135   

b Nationstar Mtg, LLC/Nationstar Capital Corp., 9.625%, 5/1/2019

     3,000,000         3,435,000   

Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc., 8.75%, 4/15/2018

     1,000,000         1,075,000   

CONSUMER FINANCE — 0.97%

     

b,c DFS Funding Corp. Floating Rate Note, 1.105%, 6/15/2015

     900,000         862,668   

SLM Corp., 6.25%, 1/25/2016

     1,000,000         1,092,478   

SLM Corp., 6.00%, 1/25/2017

     2,000,000         2,175,000   

TMX Finance, LLC, 13.25%, 7/15/2015

     1,250,000         1,368,750   

TMX Finance, LLC/TitleMax Finance Corp., 13.25%, 7/15/2015

     1,000,000         1,095,000   

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES — 0.98%

     

b,c CFG Holdings Ltd. /CFG Finance, LLC, 11.50%, 11/15/2019

     3,000,000         3,045,000   

b Citicorp, 8.04%, 12/15/2019

     250,000         318,360   

Citigroup, Inc., 5.00%, 9/15/2014

     750,000         787,522   

a Counts, Series 1998 II-A, 6.67%, 2/15/2018

     497,525         517,426   

SquareTwo Financial Corp., 11.625%, 4/1/2017

     2,000,000         2,035,000   
     

 

 

 
        27,994,864   
     

 

 

 

ENERGY — 7.32%

     

ENERGY EQUIPMENT & SERVICES — 1.66%

     

c Floatel International Ltd., 8.00%, 10/11/2017

     4,500,000         4,713,750   

b,c,f RDS Ultra-Deepwater Ltd., 11.875%, 3/15/2017

     2,250,000         2,503,125   

b,c Schahin II Finance Co. SPV, 5.875%, 9/25/2023

     3,925,333         4,062,720   

OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS — 5.66%

     

b Atlas Energy Holdings Operating Co., LLC, 7.75%, 1/15/2021

     3,000,000         2,880,000   

b Aurora USA Oil & Gas, Inc., 7.50%, 4/1/2020

     3,000,000         3,030,000   

b Aurora USA Oil & Gas, Inc., 9.875%, 2/15/2017

     3,000,000         3,292,500   

Black Elk Energy Offshore Operations, LLC, 13.75%, 12/1/2015

     1,381,000         1,374,095   

 

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    Thornburg Strategic Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

     Shares/
Principal Amount
     Value  

b DCP Midstream, LLC, 9.75%, 3/15/2019

   $ 500,000       $ 658,488   

Endeavour International, 12.00%, 3/1/2018

     900,000         866,250   

Energy Transfer Partners LP, 8.50%, 4/15/2014

     500,000         538,202   

Energy Transfer Partners LP, 9.70%, 3/15/2019

     1,500,000         2,021,971   

Enterprise Products Operating LP, 7.034%, 1/15/2068

     1,400,000         1,624,000   

EP Energy, LLC/ Everest Acquisition Finance, Inc., 6.875%, 5/1/2019

     500,000         547,500   

b,c Gaz Capital SA, 7.51%, 7/31/2013

     1,000,000         1,020,600   

b Green Field Energy Services, 13.25%, 11/15/2016

     2,000,000         2,060,000   

b Green Field Energy Services, 13.25%, 11/15/2016

     48,000         49,440   

b Linc Energy U.S.A. /Linc Energy Finance, 12.50%, 10/31/2017

     3,000,000         3,285,000   

b Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline, LLC, 7.50%, 5/31/2014

     858,000         894,568   

b,c Petro Co. Trinidad Tobago Ltd., 9.75%, 8/14/2019

     1,000,000         1,307,500   

c Petrobras International Finance Co., 2.875%, 2/6/2015

     1,000,000         1,020,763   

Plains All American Pipeline LP, 8.75%, 5/1/2019

     1,000,000         1,354,727   

b,c QGOG Atlantic/Alaskan Rigs Ltd., 5.25%, 7/30/2019

     1,646,000         1,699,495   

RAAM Global Energy Co., 12.50%, 10/1/2015

     2,000,000         2,100,000   

b Rockies Express Pipeline, LLC, 6.85%, 7/15/2018

     2,000,000         2,045,000   

b Rockies Express Pipeline, LLC, 3.90%, 4/15/2015

     2,000,000         2,015,000   

Southern Union Co., 3.316%, 11/1/2066

     2,000,000         1,755,000   

Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co., 8.00%, 2/1/2016

     1,000,000         1,182,208   
     

 

 

 
        49,901,902   
     

 

 

 

FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING — 0.30%

     

FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING — 0.30%

     

b Aramark Corp., 5.75%, 3/15/2020

     2,000,000         2,045,000   
     

 

 

 
        2,045,000   
     

 

 

 

FOOD, BEVERAGE & TOBACCO — 1.48%

     

BEVERAGES — 0.49%

     

b Innovation Ventures/Fina, 9.50%, 8/15/2019

     4,000,000         3,370,000   

FOOD PRODUCTS — 0.34%

     

Bunge Ltd. Finance Co., 5.10%, 7/15/2015

     321,000         348,076   

b Harmony Foods Corp., 10.00%, 5/1/2016

     1,801,000         1,940,578   

TOBACCO — 0.65%

     

Lorillard Tobacco Co., 8.125%, 6/23/2019

     1,000,000         1,272,232   

b Vector Group Ltd., 7.75%, 2/15/2021

     3,000,000         3,157,500   
     

 

 

 
        10,088,386   
     

 

 

 

HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES — 1.21%

     

HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & SERVICES — 0.66%

     

Aurora Diagnostics Holdings, LLC, 10.75%, 1/15/2018

     1,000,000         780,000   

b Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc., 8.375%, 5/1/2019

     3,500,000         3,727,500   

HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY — 0.55%

     

Merge Healthcare, Inc., 11.75%, 5/1/2015

     3,500,000         3,736,250   
     

 

 

 
        8,243,750   
     

 

 

 

INSURANCE — 3.07%

     

INSURANCE — 3.07%

     

b Forethought Financial Group, Inc., 8.625%, 4/15/2021

     1,330,000         1,600,864   

b,c Lancashire Holdings Ltd., 5.70%, 10/1/2022

     4,000,000         3,968,102   

b National Life Insurance of Vermont, 10.50%, 9/15/2039

     1,000,000         1,422,076   

b,c Oil Casualty Insurance, 8.00%, 9/15/2034

     1,934,000         2,220,387   

b Oil Insurance Ltd., 3.293%, 12/31/2049

     1,000,000         917,877   

 

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    Thornburg Strategic Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

     Shares/
Principal Amount
     Value  

b Prudential Holdings, LLC, 8.695%, 12/18/2023

   $ 585,000       $ 750,989   

b,c QBE Insurance Group Ltd., 9.75%, 3/14/2014

     780,000         833,282   

b,c QBE Insurance Group Ltd., 5.647%, 7/1/2023

     3,500,000         3,487,956   

b,c White Mountains Re Group Ltd., 7.506%, 12/31/2049

     2,500,000         2,646,025   

Willis North America, Inc., 7.00%, 9/29/2019

     1,286,000         1,533,315   

b ZFS Finance USA Trust II, 6.45%, 12/15/2065

     1,460,000         1,573,150   
     

 

 

 
        20,954,023   
     

 

 

 

MATERIALS — 2.63%

     

CHEMICALS — 0.16%

     

b,c Mexichem S.A.B. de C.V., 4.875%, 9/19/2022

     1,000,000         1,060,000   

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS — 0.16%

     

b Associated Asphalt Partners, LLC, 8.50%, 2/15/2018

     1,100,000         1,122,000   

CONTAINERS & PACKAGING — 0.30%

     

g Graphic Packaging International, 4.75%, 4/15/2021

     2,000,000         2,025,000   

METALS & MINING — 2.01%

     

c ArcelorMittal, 10.35%, 6/1/2019

     1,000,000         1,262,797   

b Coeur D’Alene Mines Corp., 7.875%, 2/1/2021

     3,000,000         3,168,750   

b,c FMG Resources Ltd., 8.25%, 11/1/2019

     2,000,000         2,157,500   

b,c OJSC Novolipetsk Steel, 4.45%, 2/19/2018

     6,000,000         5,985,000   

b,c Posco, 8.75%, 3/26/2014

     500,000         537,221   

c Rio Tinto Alcan, Inc., 5.00%, 6/1/2015

     50,000         54,101   

c Thompson Creek Metals Co., 9.75%, 12/1/2017

     500,000         542,500   
     

 

 

 
        17,914,869   
     

 

 

 

MEDIA — 0.25%

     

MEDIA — 0.25%

     

b,c Mood Media Corp., 9.25%, 10/15/2020

     1,000,000         1,092,500   

The Washington Post Co., 7.25%, 2/1/2019

     500,000         594,530   
     

 

 

 
        1,687,030   
     

 

 

 

PHARMACEUTICALS, BIOTECHNOLOGY & LIFE SCIENCES — 1.29%

     

BIOTECHNOLOGY — 0.44%

     

a,b Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, 11.00%, 6/15/2024

     3,000,000         3,000,000   

LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES — 0.40%

     

b BPA Laboratories, Inc., 12.25%, 4/1/2017

     3,000,000         2,752,500   

PHARMACEUTICALS — 0.45%

     

a,b Alvogen Pharma U.S., Inc., 10.50%, 3/15/2019

     3,000,000         3,030,000   
     

 

 

 
        8,782,500   
     

 

 

 

REAL ESTATE — 0.50%

     

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS — 0.50%

     

b,c Goodman Funding Property Ltd., 6.00%, 3/22/2022

     3,000,000         3,421,974   
     

 

 

 
        3,421,974   
     

 

 

 

RETAILING — 0.47%

     

MULTILINE RETAIL — 0.16%

     

b,c Grupo Famsa S.A.B. de C.V., 11.00%, 7/20/2015

     1,000,000         1,070,000   

SPECIALTY RETAIL — 0.31%

     

b Radio Systems Corp., 8.375%, 11/1/2019

     2,000,000         2,115,000   
     

 

 

 
        3,185,000   
     

 

 

 

 

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    Thornburg Strategic Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

     Shares/
Principal Amount
     Value  

SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT — 0.18%

     

SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT — 0.18%

     

KLA Tencor Corp., 6.90%, 5/1/2018

   $ 1,000,000       $ 1,198,806   
     

 

 

 
        1,198,806   
     

 

 

 

SOFTWARE & SERVICES — 1.30%

     

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES — 0.42%

     

b Neustar, Inc., 4.50%, 1/15/2023

     3,000,000         2,865,000   

INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES — 0.43%

     

b,c EAccess Ltd., 8.25%, 4/1/2018

     1,755,000         1,943,663   

Equinix, Inc., 4.875%, 4/1/2020

     1,000,000         1,007,500   

SOFTWARE — 0.45%

     

BMC Software, Inc., 4.50%, 12/1/2022

     3,000,000         3,058,080   
     

 

 

 
        8,874,243   
     

 

 

 

TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE & EQUIPMENT — 1.00%

     

COMPUTERS & PERIPHERALS — 0.84%

     

b,c Global A&T Electronics Ltd., 10.00%, 2/1/2019

     2,500,000         2,675,000   

Lexmark International, Inc., 5.125%, 3/15/2020

     3,000,000         3,073,068   

ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT, INSTRUMENTS & COMPONENTS — 0.16%

     

Avnet, Inc., 5.875%, 6/15/2020

     1,000,000         1,095,984   
     

 

 

 
        6,844,052   
     

 

 

 

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 3.65%

     

DIVERSIFIED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 1.96%

     

Centurylink, Inc., 5.625%, 4/1/2020

     250,000         255,625   

Centurylink, Inc., 6.45%, 6/15/2021

     2,000,000         2,120,000   

b Level 3 Communications, Inc., 8.875%, 6/1/2019

     1,000,000         1,092,500   

Level 3 Communications, Inc., 11.875%, 2/1/2019

     1,000,000         1,172,500   

Level 3 Financing, Inc., 4.215%, 2/15/2015

     1,000,000         1,000,000   

Qwest Corp., 6.75%, 12/1/2021

     2,000,000         2,302,788   

c Telefonica Emisiones SAU, 6.421%, 6/20/2016

     1,000,000         1,109,069   

c Telefonica Emisiones SAU, 6.221%, 7/3/2017

     2,000,000         2,237,768   

c Telefonica Emisiones SAU, 5.134%, 4/27/2020

     1,000,000         1,052,883   

c Telefonica Emisiones SAU, 3.992%, 2/16/2016

     1,000,000         1,042,340   

WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 1.69%

     

b,c,g Bharti Airtel International, 5.125%, 3/11/2023

     6,000,000         6,024,000   

b,c VimpelCom (UBS SA), 8.25%, 5/23/2016

     500,000         559,500   

b,c VimpelCom Holdings BV, 7.504%, 3/1/2022

     2,000,000         2,225,600   

b WCP Wireless Site Fund, 6.829%, 11/15/2040

     2,500,000         2,689,397   
     

 

 

 
        24,883,970   
     

 

 

 

TRANSPORTATION — 2.46%

     

AIR FREIGHT & LOGISTICS — 0.03%

     

b SPL Logistics Escrow, LLC, 8.875%, 8/1/2020

     200,000         212,500   

AIRLINES — 2.04%

     

b,c Air Canada, 9.25%, 8/1/2015

     2,000,000         2,130,000   

Continental Airlines, 6.90%, 7/2/2018

     707,134         730,752   

Continental Airlines, 7.02%, 11/1/2013

     838,866         838,866   

b JetBlue Pass-Through Trust, 3.183%, 1/2/2014

     5,000,000         4,975,000   

US Airways, 7.076%, 9/20/2022

     961,654         1,038,586   

US Airways, 5.90%, 4/1/2026

     2,000,000         2,235,000   

US Airways, 6.25%, 10/22/2024

     1,806,327         2,005,022   

 

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    Thornburg Strategic Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

     Shares/
Principal Amount
     Value  

MARINE — 0.08%

     

b Windsor Petroleum Transport Corp., 7.84%, 1/15/2021

   $ 851,527       $ 556,546   

ROAD & RAIL — 0.31%

     

b J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc., 9.00%, 4/1/2022

     2,000,000         2,090,000   
     

 

 

 
        16,812,272   
     

 

 

 

UTILITIES — 4.99%

     

ELECTRIC UTILITIES — 2.42%

     

Alabama Power Capital Trust V, 3.408%, 10/1/2042

     700,000         697,403   

b,c Dubai Electricity & Water, 6.375%, 10/21/2016

     1,000,000         1,121,000   

b Duquesne Light Holdings, 6.40%, 9/15/2020

     2,000,000         2,431,704   

b,c Enel Finance International S.A., 6.25%, 9/15/2017

     1,500,000         1,674,105   

Metropolitan Edison Co., 7.70%, 1/15/2019

     250,000         321,060   

PNM Resources, Inc., 9.25%, 5/15/2015

     3,070,000         3,503,637   

Public Service Co. of New Mexico, 7.95%, 5/15/2018

     1,325,000         1,647,769   

Puget Energy, Inc., 6.50%, 12/15/2020

     2,000,000         2,324,232   

Puget Energy, Inc., 5.625%, 7/15/2022

     2,500,000         2,753,812   

GAS UTILITIES — 0.52%

     

b Source Gas LLC., 5.90%, 4/1/2017

     1,250,000         1,361,135   

b Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc., 6.00%, 6/1/2016

     2,000,000         2,214,420   

INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS & ENERGY TRADERS — 1.02%

     

b,c Inkia Energy Ltd., 8.375%, 4/4/2021

     2,000,000         2,259,000   

Ipalco Enterprises, Inc., 5.00%, 5/1/2018

     2,500,000         2,700,000   

b Midland Cogen Venture, 6.00%, 3/15/2025

     1,913,964         1,995,517   

MULTI-UTILITIES — 1.03%

     

Black Hills Corp., 9.00%, 5/15/2014

     500,000         541,381   

CMS Energy Corp., 8.75%, 6/15/2019

     2,000,000         2,699,306   

b Enogex, LLC, 6.875%, 7/15/2014

     1,000,000         1,052,962   

NiSource Finance Corp., 6.40%, 3/15/2018

     1,130,000         1,357,000   

Sempra Energy, 9.80%, 2/15/2019

     250,000         351,416   

b,c Taqa Abu Dhabi National Energy Co., 6.60%, 8/1/2013

     1,000,000         1,017,500   
     

 

 

 
        34,024,359   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $283,219,503)

        305,860,384   
     

 

 

 

CONVERTIBLE BONDS — 4.37%

     

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIALS — 1.50%

     

CAPITAL MARKETS — 1.50%

     

Apollo Investment Corp., 5.75%, 1/15/2016

     725,000         770,312   

Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc., 6.00%, 4/15/2016

     988,000         1,073,215   

b Prospect Capital Corp., 5.75%, 3/15/2018

     3,202,000         3,320,074   

b Technology Investment CA, 7.50%, 11/1/2017

     5,000,000         5,059,375   
     

 

 

 
        10,222,976   
     

 

 

 

FOOD, BEVERAGE & TOBACCO — 0.07%

     

BEVERAGES — 0.07%

     

d,e Central European Distribution Corp., 3.00%, 3/15/2013

     2,500,000         500,000   
     

 

 

 
        500,000   
     

 

 

 

HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES — 0.44%

     

HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES — 0.44%

     

Hologic, Inc., 2.00%, 12/15/2037

     3,000,000         3,011,250   
     

 

 

 
        3,011,250   
     

 

 

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Strategic Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

     Shares/
Principal Amount
     Value  

MATERIALS — 0.11%

     

METALS & MINING — 0.11%

     

b,c Jaguar Mining, Inc., 4.50%, 11/1/2014

   $ 2,000,000       $ 720,000   
     

 

 

 
        720,000   
     

 

 

 

PHARMACEUTICALS, BIOTECHNOLOGY & LIFE SCIENCES — 1.02%

     

PHARMACEUTICALS — 1.02%

     

b,f Pacira Pharmaceuticals, 3.25%, 2/1/2019

     5,100,000         6,948,750   
     

 

 

 
        6,948,750   
     

 

 

 

REAL ESTATE — 0.73%

     

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS — 0.73%

     

b IAS Operating Partnership LP, 5.00%, 3/15/2018

     5,000,000         5,009,375   
     

 

 

 
        5,009,375   
     

 

 

 

SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT — 0.29%

     

SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT — 0.29%

     

c Trina Solar Ltd., 4.00%, 7/15/2013

     2,000,000         1,960,000   
     

 

 

 
        1,960,000   
     

 

 

 

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 0.21%

     

DIVERSIFIED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 0.21%

     

b Alaska Communication Systems Group, Inc., 6.25%, 5/1/2018

     2,000,000         1,428,750   
     

 

 

 
        1,428,750   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL CONVERTIBLE BONDS (Cost $30,874,140)

        29,801,101   
     

 

 

 

WARRANTS — 0.02%

     

e Green Field Energy Services

     2,000         110,000   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL WARRANTS (Cost $78,418)

        110,000   
     

 

 

 

MUNICIPAL BONDS — 1.79%

     

California Health Facilities Financing Authority (Developmental Disabilities), 7.875%, 2/1/2026

     1,940,000         2,252,883   

Los Angeles California Municipal Improvement Corp., 6.165%, 11/1/2020

     1,885,000         2,187,317   

b Midwest Family Housing, 5.168%, 7/1/2016

     560,000         581,181   

Oakland California Redevelopment Agency, 8.00%, 9/1/2016

     1,000,000         1,092,750   

Ohio State Solid Waste (Republic Services Project)(AMT), 4.25%, 4/1/2033

     900,000         922,644   

Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, 8.00%, 5/1/2020

     1,500,000         1,495,515   

San Bernardino County California Redevelopment Agency (San Sevaine), 8.45%, 9/1/2030

     2,000,000         2,213,040   

San Marcos California Redevelopment Agency, 6.125%, 10/1/2018

     1,000,000         1,086,360   

Wisconsin State Health & Educational Facilities (Richland Hospital), 7.08%, 6/1/2016

     370,000         366,607   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS (Cost $10,906,969)

        12,198,297   
     

 

 

 

U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES — 0.30%

     

U.S. Treasury, 2.25%, 1/31/2015

     2,000,000         2,073,691   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES (Cost $1,996,794)

        2,073,691   
     

 

 

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Strategic Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

     Shares/
Principal Amount
     Value  

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES — 0.20%

     

b Agribank FCB, 9.125%, 7/15/2019

   $ 1,000,000       $ 1,347,964   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES (Cost $1,036,473)

        1,347,964   
     

 

 

 

OTHER GOVERNMENT — 0.54%

     

b,c Republic of Iceland, 4.875%, 6/16/2016

     3,000,000         3,198,750   

b,c Republic of Iceland, 5.875%, 5/11/2022

     400,000         458,604   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL OTHER GOVERNMENT (Cost $3,520,610)

        3,657,354   
     

 

 

 

MORTGAGE BACKED — 0.17%

     

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 1994-37 Class L, 6.50%, 3/25/2024

     6,545         7,311   

a Reilly 1997 A Mtg, 6.896%, 7/1/2020

     1,094,798         1,130,935   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL MORTGAGE BACKED (Cost $1,135,464)

        1,138,246   
     

 

 

 

FOREIGN BONDS — 10.20%

     

BANKS — 1.36%

     

COMMERCIAL BANKS — 1.36%

     

b Banco Santander Brasil S.A. (BRL), 8.00%, 3/18/2016

     10,000,000         4,993,196   

LBG Capital No.2 plc (GBP), 16.125%, 12/10/2024

     1,050,000         2,361,225   

NRW Bank (NOK), 3.50%, 5/21/2013

     5,000,000         857,253   

Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (CAD), 5.875%, 5/12/2016

     1,000,000         1,062,302   
     

 

 

 
        9,273,976   
     

 

 

 

CONSUMER SERVICES — 0.53%

     

HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE — 0.53%

     

b Arcos Dorados Holdings, Inc. (BRL), 10.25%, 7/13/2016

     7,000,000         3,583,571   
     

 

 

 
        3,583,571   
     

 

 

 

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIALS — 2.49%

     

CAPITAL MARKETS — 0.16%

     

Morgan Stanley (BRL), 10.09%, 5/3/2017

     2,000,000         1,059,013   

CONSUMER FINANCE — 0.69%

     

b Cash Store Financial (CAD), 11.50%, 1/31/2017

     1,750,000         1,291,677   

b Lowell Group Financing plc (GBP), 10.75%, 4/1/2019

     2,000,000         3,394,450   

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES — 1.64%

     

General Electric Capital Corp. (MXN), 8.50%, 4/6/2018

     60,000,000         5,377,021   

KFW (BRL), 5.375%, 9/14/2015

     12,000,000         5,834,467   
     

 

 

 
        16,956,628   
     

 

 

 

FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING — 0.20%

     

FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING — 0.20%

     

Wesfarmers Ltd. (AUD), 5.683%, 9/11/2014

     1,300,000         1,386,965   
     

 

 

 
        1,386,965   
     

 

 

 

FOOD, BEVERAGE & TOBACCO — 0.32%

     

BEVERAGES — 0.32%

     

Ambev International Finance Co., Ltd. (BRL), 9.50%, 7/24/2017

     2,000,000         1,101,571   

 

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    Thornburg Strategic Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

     Shares/
Principal Amount
     Value  

Anheuser-Busch InBev (BRL), 9.75%, 11/17/2015

   $ 2,000,000       $ 1,070,395   
     

 

 

 
        2,171,966   
     

 

 

 

INSURANCE — 0.29%

     

INSURANCE — 0.29%

     

ELM BV (AUD), 7.635%, 12/31/2049

     1,000,000         1,049,969   

ELM BV (AUD), 4.455%, 12/31/2049

     1,000,000         920,403   
     

 

 

 
        1,970,372   
     

 

 

 

MATERIALS — 0.31%

     

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS — 0.31%

     

CEMEX Finance, LLC (EUR), 9.625%, 12/14/2017

     1,500,000         2,092,942   
     

 

 

 
        2,092,942   
     

 

 

 

MEDIA — 0.20%

     

MEDIA — 0.20%

     

CET 21 SPOL S.R.O. (EUR), 9.00%, 11/1/2017

     1,000,000         1,390,808   
     

 

 

 
        1,390,808   
     

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS — 2.12%

     

MISCELLANEOUS — 2.12%

     

BK Nederlandse Gemeenten N.V. (NOK), 4.00%, 5/15/2015

     5,000,000         888,585   

Federative Republic of Brazil (BRL), 12.50%, 1/5/2016

     6,120,000         3,501,794   

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (BRL), 9.00%, 4/28/2014

     1,000,000         511,543   

International Finance Corp. (KRW), 1.75%, 8/23/2013

     1,450,000,000         1,305,130   

Kommunalbanken AS (NOK), 4.00%, 1/26/2015

     5,000,000         887,437   

Mexican Bonos (MXN), 5.00%, 6/15/2017

     90,000,000         7,393,488   
     

 

 

 
        14,487,977   
     

 

 

 

SOFTWARE & SERVICES — 0.44%

     

INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES — 0.44%

     

EAccess Ltd. (EUR), 8.375%, 4/1/2018

     2,100,000         3,004,146   
     

 

 

 
        3,004,146   
     

 

 

 

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 0.43%

     

WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 0.43%

     

America Movil Sab de CV (MXN), 6.45%, 12/5/2022

     34,500,000         2,936,457   
     

 

 

 
        2,936,457   
     

 

 

 

TRANSPORTATION — 1.06%

     

AIR FREIGHT & LOGISTICS — 0.22%

     

Livingston International (CAD), 10.125%, 11/9/2015

     1,500,000         1,509,125   

AIRLINES — 0.84%

     

a Iberbond 2004 plc (EUR), 4.235%, 12/24/2017

     4,749,686         5,753,527   
     

 

 

 
        7,262,652   
     

 

 

 

UTILITIES — 0.45%

     

INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS & ENERGY TRADERS — 0.45%

     

a,b Algonquin Power Co. (CAD), 4.82%, 2/15/2021

     3,000,000         3,059,477   
     

 

 

 
        3,059,477   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL FOREIGN BONDS (Cost $68,067,221)

        69,577,937   
     

 

 

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Strategic Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

     Shares/
Principal Amount
     Value  

OTHER SECURITIES — 4.40%

     

LOAN PARTICIPATIONS — 4.40%

     

Alcatel Lucent U.S.A., Inc., 6.25%, 8/1/2016

   $ 2,000,000       $ 2,026,420   

Baker & Taylor Acquisitions, 12.00%, 9/19/2016

     5,000,000         4,750,000   

Insight Global, Inc., 6.00%, 10/26/2019

     5,985,000         5,999,963   

Laureate Education, Inc., 5.25%, 6/18/2018

     500,000         504,690   

Lonestar Intermediate Super Holdings, LLC, 11.00%, 8/7/2019

     2,000,000         2,141,260   

Mood Media Corp., 7.00%, 5/6/2018

     4,987,310         4,990,452   

North American Breweries, 7.50%, 11/20/2018

     4,000,000         4,090,000   

a,b Private Restaurants Properties, Inc., 9.00%, 3/1/2017

     2,972,595         2,972,595   

Sorenson Communications, Inc., 9.50%, 9/13/2014

     2,500,000         2,531,775   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL OTHER SECURITIES (Cost $29,569,500)

        30,007,155   
     

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS — 5.38%

     

Avery Dennison Corp., 0.30%, 4/1/2013

     17,700,000         17,700,000   

Bank of New York Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement 0.36% dated 03/28/2013 due 4/1/2013, repurchase price $19,000,760 collateralized by 9 corporate debt securities and 9 U.S. Government debt securities having an average coupon of 1.5708%, a minimum credit rating of BBB-, maturity dates from 9/11/2015 to 06/1/2041, and having an aggregate market value of $20,256,444 at 3/28/2013.

     19,000,000         19,000,000   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $36,700,000)

        36,700,000   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 93.79% (Cost $606,519,307)

      $ 638,395,176   

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 6.21%

        42,295,091   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

      $ 680,690,267   
     

 

 

 

Other current investments not included in the Schedule of Investments with any associated market value consist of an open line of credit commitment with a current depreciation for mark-to-market of $186,644 at March 31, 2013 and is recognized in the Statements of Assets & Liabilities as an Unfunded line of credit commitment (Note 2).

Footnote Legend

 

a Security currently fair valued by the Valuation and Pricing Committee using procedures approved by the Trustees.
b Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may only be resold in the ordinary course of business in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of March 31, 2013, the aggregate value of these securities in the Fund’s portfolio was $260,848,836, representing 38.32% of the Fund’s net assets.
c Yankee Bond - Denominated in U.S. dollars and is issued in the U.S. by foreign banks and corporations.
d Bond in default.
e Non-income producing.
f Segregated as collateral for a when-issued security.
g When-issued security.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Strategic Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Portfolio Abbreviations

To simplify the listings of securities, abbreviations are used per the table below:

 

ARM    Adjustable Rate Mortgage
AMT    Alternative Minimum Tax
AUD    Denominated in Australian Dollars
BRL    Denominated in Brazilian Real
CAD    Denominated in Canadian Dollars
CMO    Collateralized Mortgage Obligation
EUR    Denominated in Euros
FCB    Farm Credit Bank
GBP    Great Britain Pound
KRW    Denominated in Korean Won
Mtg    Mortgage
MXN    Denominated in Mexican Pesos
NOK    Denominated in Norwegian Krone
Pfd    Preferred Stock
REIT    Real Estate Investment Trust

See notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES   
    Thornburg Strategic Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

ASSETS

  

Investments at value (cost $606,519,307) (Note 2)

   $ 638,395,176   

Cash

     40,631,263   

Cash denominated in foreign currency (cost $64,461)

     64,461   

Receivable for investments sold

     1,283,225   

Receivable for fund shares sold

     4,456,847   

Unrealized appreciation on forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     670,431   

Dividends receivable

     630,077   

Interest receivable

     8,153,473   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     76,696   
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     694,361,649   
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

  

Payable for investments purchased

     9,547,015   

Payable for fund shares redeemed

     1,643,991   

Payable to investment advisor and other affiliates (Note 3)

     661,101   

Unfunded line of credit commitment (proceeds $1,063,356) (Note 2)

     1,200,000   

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     72,487   

Dividends payable

     546,788   
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     13,671,382   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 680,690,267   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

  

Undistributed net investment income

   $ 11,690   

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     32,351,160   

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     5,105,081   

Net capital paid in on shares of beneficial interest

     643,222,336   
  

 

 

 
   $ 680,690,267   
  

 

 

 

 

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Strategic Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

NET ASSET VALUE:

  

Class A Shares:

  

Net asset value and redemption price per share ($ 231,982,468 applicable to 18,656,450 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 12.43   

Maximum sales charge, 4.50% of offering price

     0.59   
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share

   $ 13.02   
  

 

 

 

Class C Shares:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share* ($ 217,571,577 applicable to 17,522,688 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 12.42   
  

 

 

 

Class I Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($ 231,086,220 applicable to 18,623,178 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 12.41   
  

 

 

 

Class R3 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($ 38,759 applicable to 3,117 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 12.43   
  

 

 

 

Class R5 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($ 11,243 applicable to 906 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 12.40   
  

 

 

 

 

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

See notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS   
    Thornburg Strategic Income Fund    Six Months Ended March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

INVESTMENT INCOME:

Dividend income

   $ 2,331,755   

Interest income (net of premium amortized of $ 450,819 and foreign taxes withheld of $6,875)

     18,186,685   
  

 

 

 

Total Income

     20,518,440   
  

 

 

 

EXPENSES:

  

Investment advisory fees (Note 3)

     2,294,809   

Administration fees (Note 3)

  

Class A Shares

     132,645   

Class C Shares

     127,323   

Class I Shares

     52,137   

Class R3 Shares

     21   

Class R5 Shares

     3   

Distribution and service fees (Note 3)

  

Class A Shares

     264,092   

Class C Shares

     1,029,890   

Class R3 Shares

     85   

Transfer agent fees

  

Class A Shares

     75,760   

Class C Shares

     69,565   

Class I Shares

     56,620   

Class R3 Shares

     1,295   

Class R5 Shares

     1,295   

Registration and filing fees

  

Class A Shares

     16,462   

Class C Shares

     13,053   

Class I Shares

     17,985   

Class R3 Shares

     10,440   

Class R5 Shares

     10,440   

Custodian fees (Note 3)

     76,696   

Professional fees

     35,057   

Accounting fees

     8,555   

Trustee fees

     10,828   

Other expenses

     45,799   
  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     4,350,855   

Less:

  

Expenses reimbursed by investment advisor (Note 3)

     (242,624
  

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     4,108,231   
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

   $ 16,410,209   
  

 

 

 

 

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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Strategic Income Fund    Six Months Ended March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

  

Net realized gain (loss) from:

  

Investments

   $ 6,651,476   

Forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     (495,721

Foreign currency transactions

     2,767   
  

 

 

 
     6,158,522   
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments (net of unfunded line of credit commitment depreciation of $186,644)

     7,729,470   

Forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     843,372   

Foreign currency translations

     (20,656
  

 

 

 
     8,552,186   
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain

     14,710,708   
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ 31,120,917   
  

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

    Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

 

     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2013*
    Year Ended
September 30,  2012
 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM

    

OPERATIONS:

    

Net investment income

   $ 16,410,209      $ 26,083,142   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments, forward currency contracts and foreign currency transactions

     6,158,522        5,521,695   

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, forward currency contracts, and foreign currency translations, net of unfunded line of credit commitment depreciation

     8,552,186        21,988,516   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     31,120,917        53,593,353   

DIVIDENDS TO SHAREHOLDERS:

    

From net investment income

    

Class A Shares

     (5,534,991     (9,390,218

Class C Shares

     (4,752,081     (8,025,509

Class I Shares

     (5,782,286     (9,337,938

Class R3 Shares

     (886     (255

Class R5 Shares

     (299     (267

From realized gains

    

Class A Shares

     (2,285,280     (2,920,791

Class C Shares

     (2,208,844     (2,624,522

Class I Shares

     (2,229,497     (2,482,957

Class R3 Shares

     (396     —     

Class R5 Shares

     (120     —     

FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 4):

    

Class A Shares

     29,367,321        77,622,309   

Class C Shares

     26,079,575        75,908,284   

Class I Shares

     37,225,494        85,319,439   

Class R3 Shares

     27,715        10,455   

Class R5 Shares

     418        10,467   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets

     101,026,760        257,681,850   

NET ASSETS:

    

Beginning of Period

     579,663,507        321,981,657   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

   $ 680,690,267      $ 579,663,507   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income

   $ 11,690      $ —     

 

* Unaudited

See notes to financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  
    Thornburg Strategic Income Fund   March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund, hereinafter referred to as the “Fund,” is a diversified series of Thornburg Investment Trust (the “Trust”). The Fund commenced operations on December 19, 2007. The Trust was organized as a Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated June 3, 1987 and is registered as a diversified, open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Fund is currently one of sixteen separate series of the Trust. Each series is considered to be a separate entity for financial reporting and tax purposes and bears expenses directly attributable to it. The Fund’s primary investment goal is to seek a high level of current income. The Fund’s secondary investment goal is some long-term capital appreciation.

The Fund currently offers five classes of shares of beneficial interest outstanding: Class A, Class C, Institutional Class (“Class I”) and Retirement Classes (“Class R3” and “Class R5”). Each class of shares of the Fund represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments, except that (i) Class A shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge collected at the time the shares are purchased and bear a service fee, (ii) Class C shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge upon redemption within one year of purchase, and bear both a service fee and a distribution fee, (iii) Class I shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase and may be subject to a service fee, (iv) Class R3 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but bear both a service fee and distribution fee, (v) Class R5 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, and (vi) the respective classes may have different reinvestment privileges and conversion rights. Additionally, the Fund may allocate among its classes certain expenses, to the extent allowable to specific classes, including transfer agent fees, government registration fees, certain printing and postage costs, and administrative and legal expenses. Currently, class specific expenses of the Fund are limited to service and distribution fees, administration fees, and certain registration and transfer agent expenses.

NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Significant accounting policies of the Trust are as follows:

Valuation Policy and Procedures: The Fund’s Trustees of the Trust (the “Trustees”) have authorized employees of the Fund’s investment advisor, acting as the Valuation and Pricing Committee (the “Committee”), to make certain valuation determinations, subject to oversight and review by the Trustees and the Audit Committee of the Trustees. The Committee and other employees of the Fund’s investment advisor administer and implement the valuation process. The Committee regularly reviews its own fair value decisions, as well as valuations, valuation techniques and services furnished by pricing services, considers circumstances in the markets which may require valuation determinations by the Committee and reviews previous valuation determinations. The Committee also reports on its activities, the performance of the pricing services and other matters to the Trustees and the Audit Committee of the Trustees.

In determining a fair value for a portfolio investment, the Committee seeks to determine the price that the Fund would reasonably expect to receive upon a sale of the investment in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Typically, the fair value process employs standing instructions to use quoted prices in active markets or the use of independent pricing services. Less frequently, the Committee may make a fair value determination using other methods. However, because fair value prices are estimated prices, the determination of fair value for an investment may differ from the value that would be realized by the Fund upon a sale of the investment, and that difference could be material to the Fund’s financial statements. The Committee’s determination of fair value for an investment may also differ from the prices obtained by other persons (including other mutual funds) for the investment.

Valuation of Investments: Portfolio investments listed or traded on a national securities exchange are valued on the valuation date at the last reported trade price on the exchange that is the primary market for the investment. Portfolio investments traded on an exchange for which there has been no trade that day and other equity investments traded in the over-the-counter market are valued at the mean between the last reported bid and ask prices. Portfolio investments reported by NASDAQ are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price. Any foreign investment traded on exchanges outside the United States is valued at the price of the investment on the exchange that is normally the investment’s primary market, as of the close of that exchange preceding the time of the Fund’s valuation measurement date.

 

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In any case where the market value of an equity investment held by the Fund is not readily available, a determination of a fair value for the investment is made by the Committee. The Committee’s determinations are made using procedures in accordance with a policy approved by the Trustees, which may include the use of a price obtained from an independent pricing service. The pricing service ordinarily values equity investments in these instances using multi-factor models to adjust market prices based upon various inputs, including exchange data, depository receipt prices, futures, index data and other data. An investment’s market value is deemed not readily available whenever the exchange or market on which the investment is primarily traded is closed for the entire scheduled day of trading. Additionally, an investment’s market value may be deemed not readily available under other circumstances identified by the Trustees, including when developments occurring after the most recent close of the investment’s primary exchange or market, but before the most recent close of trading in Fund shares, or an unusual event or significant period of time occurring since the availability of a market quotation, create a question about the reliability of the investment’s market value. On days when market volatility thresholds pre-determined by the Trustees are exceeded, foreign equity investments held by the Fund may be valued using synthetic pricing obtained from an independent pricing service approved by the Trustees, subject to the ability of the Committee to determine in any such instance to utilize market closing prices if the Committee considers closing prices to be more reliable.

Debt obligations held by the Fund have a primary over-the-counter market and are valued by an independent pricing service approved by the Trustees. The pricing service ordinarily values debt obligations at quoted bid prices. When quotations are not available, debt obligations held by the Fund are valued at evaluated prices determined by the pricing service using methods which include consideration of yields or prices of debt obligations of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity and rating, and indications as to value from dealers and general market conditions. Short-term obligations having remaining maturities of 60 days or less are ordinarily valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

In any case when a pricing service fails to provide a price for a debt obligation held by the Fund, the Committee determines a fair value for the debt obligation using procedures in accordance with a policy approved by the Trustees, which may include the use of a price obtained from a different independent pricing service. Additionally, in any case where management believes that a price provided by a pricing service for a debt obligation held by the Fund may be unreliable, the Committee decides whether or not to use the pricing service’s valuation or to use an alternative method to determine a fair value for the debt obligation.

Quotations in foreign currencies for foreign portfolio investments are converted to U.S. dollar equivalents using the foreign exchange quotation in effect at the time of valuation.

Valuation Measurements: The Fund categorizes its investments based upon the inputs used in valuing those investments, according to a three-level hierarchy established by guidance by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”). Categorization of investments using this hierarchy is intended by the FASB to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in valuing an investment based on available market data. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect assumptions about the information market participants would use in valuing an investment. An investment’s level within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level input that is deemed significant to the fair value measurement. The methodologies and relative inputs used to value investments are not necessarily indications of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those investments.

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value measurement of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are generally summarized according to the three-level hierarchy below:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

Level 2: Other direct or indirect significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments in active markets and other observable inputs, such as interest rates, prepayment rates, credit risk, etc.).

 

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When market volatility thresholds are exceeded, foreign equity investments may be fair valued according to other significant observable inputs rather than quoted market prices. The affected investments will be characterized as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy and revert to Level 1 after the threshold is no longer exceeded.

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs, (including the Committee’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments), are generally applicable to investments fair valued with single broker quotes and other investments.

Portfolio investments with minimal, if any, market activity are characterized as Level 3 and are valued using significant unobservable inputs, typically including single broker quotes, which may be adjusted or unadjusted, related or comparable investments, last available transactions, and other relevant information. Valuations may also be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity and industry. An income based valuation approach would consider discounted anticipated future cash flows of the investment. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investment. The derived value of a Level 3 investment may not represent the value which is received upon disposition.

The following table displays a summary of the fair value hierarchy measurements of the Fund’s investments as of March 31, 2013. In any instance where valuation inputs from more than one level are used to determine the fair value of a specific investment, the investment is placed in the level of the table based upon the lowest level input that is significant in determining the fair value of the investment:

 

     Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2013  
     Total     Level 1     Level 2      Level 3(b)  

Assets

         

Investments in Securities*

         

Common Stock

   $ 33,903,136      $ 33,903,136      $ —         $ —     

Preferred Stock(a)

     32,705,416        12,312,859        15,550,207         4,842,350   

Asset Backed Securities

     79,314,495        —          60,615,470         18,699,025   

Corporate Bonds

     305,860,384        —          299,312,958         6,547,426   

Convertible Bonds

     29,801,101        —          29,801,101         —     

Warrants

     110,000        110,000        —           —     

Municipal Bonds

     12,198,297        —          12,198,297         —     

U.S. Treasury Securities

     2,073,691        2,073,691        —           —     

U.S. Government Agencies

     1,347,964        —          1,347,964         —     

Other Government

     3,657,354        —          3,657,354         —     

Mortgage Backed

     1,138,246        —          7,311         1,130,935   

Foreign Bonds

     69,577,937        —          60,764,933         8,813,004   

Other Securities

     30,007,155        —          27,034,560         2,972,595   

Short Term Investments

     36,700,000        —          36,700,000         —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 638,395,176      $ 48,399,686      $ 546,990,155       $ 43,005,335   

Other Financial Instruments**

         

Forward Currency Contracts

   $ 670,431      $ —        $ 670,431       $ —     

Liabilities

         

Other Financial Instruments**

         

Spot Currency

   $ (106   $ (106   $ —         $ —     

 

(a) At March 31, 2013, industry classifications for Preferred Stock in Level 2 and Level 3 consist of $13,322,600 in Banks, $5,289,020 in Energy, $511,562 in Food Beverage & Tobacco, and $1,269,375 in Miscellaneous.
(b) In accordance with the guidance prescribed in Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-04, amending Topic 820 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, unadjusted broker quotes were applied to portfolio securities characterized as Level 3 investments at March 31, 2013.

 

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* See Schedule of Investments for a summary of the industry exposure as grouped according to the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS), which is an industry taxonomy developed by MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s (S&P).
** Other Financial Instruments include investments not reflected in the Schedule of Investments, such as futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the investment.

In accordance with the guidance prescribed in ASU No. 2011-04, it is the policy of the Fund to recognize transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3 and to disclose those transfers due to the underlying event which caused the movement. The Fund recognized no transfers between Levels 1 and 2 for the six months ended March 31, 2013, other than when the Fund exceeded market volatility thresholds for foreign equity investments during the period.

A rollforward of fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the six months ended March 31, 2013 is as follows:

 

     Asset Backed
Securities
    Corporate
Bonds
    Foreign
Bonds
    Mortgage
Backed
Securities
    Other
Securities
    Preferred
Stock
     Total  

Beginning Balance 9/30/2012

   $ 6,036,184      $ 7,619,835      $ 3,546,314      $ —        $ 3,648,138      $ —         $ 20,850,471   

Accrued Discounts(Premiums)

     5,076        2,343        29,164        (114     —          —           36,469   

Net Realized Gain (Loss)(a)

     14,221        (1,686,109     —          —          —          —           (1,671,888

Gross Purchases

     15,672,925        3,376,728        6,523,353        1,129,011        —          4,842,350         31,544,367   

Gross Sales

     (92,111     (386,743     —          —          (16,091     —           (494,945

Change in Unrealized

               

Appreciation (Depreciation)(b)

     55,225        1,730,372        14,369        2,038        —          —           1,802,004   

Transfers into Level 3(c)

     —          —          —          —          —          —           —     

Transfers out of Level 3(c)

     (2,992,495     (4,109,000     (1,300,196     —          (659,452     —           (9,061,143
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending Balance 3/31/2013(d)

   $ 18,699,025      $ 6,547,426      $ 8,813,004      $ 1,130,935      $ 2,972,595      $ 4,842,350       $ 43,005,335   

 

(a) Total amount of net realized gain (loss) from investments recognized in the net increase in assets resulting from operations is included in the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the six months ended March 31, 2013.
(b) Total amount of net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments recognized in net assets resulting from operations is included in the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the six months ended March 31, 2013.
(c) Transfers into or out of Level 3 were from or to Level 2, and were due to changes in other significant observable inputs available during the six months ended March 31, 2013. Transfers into or out of Level 3 are based on the beginning market value of the period in which they occurred.
(d) Level 3 Securities represent 6.32% of total Net Assets at the six months ended March 31, 2013. Significant fluctuations of the unobservable inputs applied to portfolio investments characterized as Level 3 could be expected to increase or decrease the fair value of these portfolio investments.

Foreign Currency Translation: Portfolio investments and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against the U.S. dollar on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of investments and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date. When the Fund purchases or sells foreign investments, it will customarily enter into a foreign exchange contract to minimize foreign exchange risk from the trade date to the settlement date of such transactions. The values of such spot contracts are included in receivable for investments sold and payable for investments purchased on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on investments held. Such changes are included in net unrealized appreciation or depreciation from investments.

Reported net realized gains or losses from foreign currency transactions arise due to purchases and sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on investment transactions and the difference between

 

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the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books, and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid.

Net change in unrealized appreciation and depreciation on foreign currency translations arise from changes in the fair value of assets and liabilities, other than investments at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

Deferred Taxes: The Fund is subject to a tax imposed on net realized gains of securities of certain foreign countries. The Fund records an estimated deferred tax liability for net unrealized gains on these investments as reflected in the accompanying financial statements.

Federal Income Taxes: It is the policy of the Trust to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to “regulated investment companies” and to distribute to shareholders substantially all taxable income, including any net realized gain on investments of the Fund. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is required.

Management reviews each uncertain tax position believed to be material to the preparation of the Fund’s financial statements, to assess if it is more likely than not that the position would be sustained upon examination, based upon the technical merits of the position. As of March 31, 2013, management has not identified any such position for which a liability must be reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The Fund’s tax returns remain subject to examination for three years after filing.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions: The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. To the extent the Fund engages in such transactions, it will do so for the purpose of acquiring portfolio investments consistent with the Fund’s investment objectives and not for the purpose of investment leverage or to speculate on interest rate and/or market changes. At the time the Fund makes a commitment to purchase an investment on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, the Fund will record the transaction and reflect the value in determining its net asset value. When effecting such transactions, assets of an amount sufficient to make payment for the portfolio investments to be purchased will be segregated on the Fund’s records on the trade date. Investments purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis do not earn interest until the settlement date.

Dividends: Dividends to shareholders, if any, are generally paid monthly and are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund at net asset value per share at the close of business on the dividend payment date or, at the shareholder’s option, paid in cash. Net realized capital gains, to the extent available, will be distributed at least annually. Distributions to shareholders are based on income tax regulations and therefore, their characteristics may differ for financial statement and tax purposes.

Repurchase Agreements: The Fund may invest excess cash in repurchase agreements whereby the Fund purchases investments, which serve as collateral, with an agreement to resell such collateral at the maturity date of the repurchase agreement. Investments pledged as collateral for repurchase agreements are held in custody until maturity of the repurchase agreement. Provisions in the agreements require that the market value of the collateral is at least equal to the repurchase value in the event of default. In the event of default, the Fund has the right to liquidate the collateral and apply the proceeds in satisfaction of the obligation. Under certain circumstances, in the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings.

Unfunded Line of Credit Commitments: The Fund has entered into a revolving line of credit commitment in the amount of $10,000,000 that the borrower can draw on at any time during the commitment, which ends on April 9, 2015. The Fund received $1,225,000 by taking on the commitment. At March 31, 2013, the $10,000,000 line of credit was not drawn upon by the borrower.

General: Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Interest income is accrued as earned and dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain income from foreign investments is recognized as soon as information is available to the Fund. Realized gains and losses from the sale of investments are recorded on an identified cost basis. Net investment income (other than class specific expenses) and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative net asset value of outstanding shares of each class of shares at the beginning of the day (after

 

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adjusting for the current share activity of the respective class). Expenses common to all Funds are allocated among the Funds comprising the Trust based upon their relative net asset values or other appropriate allocation methods.

Guarantees and Indemnifications: Under the Trust’s organizational documents (and under a separate agreement with the Trustees), its officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business the Trust enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, based on experience, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual amounts could differ from those estimates.

NOTE 3 – INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement, Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) serves as the investment advisor and performs services to the Fund for which the fees are payable at the end of each month. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, these fees were payable at annual rates ranging from .75 of 1% to .50 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund depending on the Fund’s asset size. The Trust also has entered into administrative services agreements with the Advisor, whereby the Advisor will perform certain administrative services for the shareholders of each class of the Fund’s shares, and for which fees will be payable at an annual rate of up to .125 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Advisor contractually reimbursed certain class specific expenses, administrative fees, and distribution fees of $6,494 for Class A shares, $212,640 for Class C shares, $11,762 for Class R3 shares, and $11,728 for Class R5 shares.

The Trust has an underwriting agreement with Thornburg Securities Corporation (the “Distributor,” an affiliate of the Advisor), which acts as the distributor of the Fund’s shares. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Distributor has advised the Fund that it earned commissions aggregating $72,490 from the sale of Class A shares, and collected contingent deferred sales charges aggregating $17,212 from redemptions of Class C shares of the Fund.

Pursuant to a service plan under Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Fund may reimburse to the Advisor an amount not to exceed .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares of the Fund for payments made by the Advisor to securities dealers and other financial institutions to obtain various shareholder and distribution related services. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, there were no 12b-1 service plan fees charged for Class I and R5 shares. The Advisor may pay out of its own resources additional expenses for distribution of the Fund’s shares.

The Trust has also adopted distribution plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1, applicable only to the Fund’s Class C and Class R3 shares, under which the Fund compensates the Distributor for services in promoting the sale of Class C and Class R3 shares of the Fund at an annual rate of up to .75 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares, and an annual rate of up to .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class R3 shares. Total fees incurred by each class of shares of the Fund under their respective Service and Distribution Plans for the six months ended March 31, 2013, are set forth in the Statement of Operations.

The Trust has an agreement with the custodian bank to indirectly pay a portion of the custodian’s fees through credits earned by the Fund’s cash on deposit with the bank. This deposit agreement is an alternative to overnight investments. Custodial fees are adjusted to reflect amounts that would have been paid without this agreement, with a corresponding adjustment reflected as fees paid indirectly in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, there were no fees paid indirectly.

Certain officers and Trustees of the Trust are also officers or directors of the Advisor and Distributor. The compensation of independent Trustees is borne by the Trust.

 

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NOTE 4 – SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

At March 31, 2013, there were an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest authorized. Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30, 2012 (Audited)
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class A Shares

        

Shares sold

     4,558,425      $ 56,115,621        9,664,667      $ 115,185,244   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     554,368        6,790,896        857,823        10,157,758   

Shares repurchased

     (2,724,468     (33,539,196     (4,013,545     (47,720,693
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     2,388,325      $ 29,367,321        6,508,945      $ 77,622,309   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class C Shares

        

Shares sold

     3,371,920      $ 41,411,476        7,704,463      $ 91,665,165   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     472,046        5,772,996        665,888        7,877,901   

Shares repurchased

     (1,716,822     (21,104,897     (1,984,533     (23,634,782
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     2,127,144      $ 26,079,575        6,385,818      $ 75,908,284   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class I Shares

        

Shares sold

     5,058,217      $ 62,254,470        9,577,774      $ 113,908,972   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     484,974        5,929,675        717,845        8,490,090   

Shares repurchased

     (2,513,396     (30,958,651     (3,120,429     (37,079,623
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     3,029,795      $ 37,225,494        7,175,190      $ 85,319,439   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R3 Shares*

        

Shares sold

     2,144      $ 26,439        848      $ 10,200   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     104        1,276        21        255   

Shares repurchased

     —          —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     2,248      $ 27,715        869      $ 10,455   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R5 Shares*

        

Shares sold

     —        $ —          850      $ 10,200   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     34        418        22        267   

Shares repurchased

     —          —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     34      $ 418        872      $ 10,467   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* Effective date for these Classes of shares was May 1, 2012.

NOTE 5 – INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

For the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Fund had purchase and sale transactions of investments (excluding short-term investments and U.S. Government obligations) of $286,498,152 and $205,433,362, respectively.

 

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NOTE 6 – INCOME TAXES

At March 31, 2013, information on the tax components of capital was as follows:

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes

   $ 606,519,307   
  

 

 

 

Gross unrealized appreciation on a tax basis

   $ 40,718,987   

Gross unrealized depreciation on a tax basis

     (8,843,118
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (tax basis)

   $ 31,875,869   
  

 

 

 

NOTE 7 – DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK AND FOREIGN INVESTMENT RISK

The Fund may use a variety of derivative financial instruments to hedge or adjust the risks affecting its investment portfolio or to enhance investment returns. Provisions of FASB Accounting Standards Codification ASC 815-10-50 (“ASC 815”), require certain disclosures. The disclosures are intended to provide users of financial statements with an understanding of the use of derivative instruments by the Fund and how these derivatives affect the financial position, financial performance and cash flows of the Fund. The Fund does not designate any derivative instruments as hedging instruments under ASC 815. During the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Fund’s principal exposure to derivative financial instruments of the type addressed by ASC 815 was investment in foreign exchange contracts. A foreign exchange contract is an agreement between two parties to exchange different currencies at a specified rate of exchange at an agreed upon future date. Foreign exchange contracts involve risks to the Fund, including the risk that a contract counterparty will not meet its obligations to the Fund, the risk that a change in a contract’s value may not correlate perfectly with the currency the contract was intended to track, and the risk that the Fund’s advisor is unable to correctly implement its strategy in using a contract. In any such instance, the Fund may not achieve the intended benefit of entering into a contract, and may experience a loss. Additionally, the Fund’s risk of loss may exceed the amounts recognized on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The Fund entered into forward currency contracts during the six months ended March 31, 2013 in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives, in anticipation of reducing the risk to the value of the Fund’s foreign investments from adverse changes in the relationship between the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies. In each case these contracts have been initiated in conjunction with foreign investment transactions.

These contracts are accounted for by the Fund under ASC 815. Unrealized appreciation and depreciation on outstanding contracts are reported in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities, as measured by the difference between the forward exchange rates at the reporting date and the forward exchange rates at each contract’s inception date. Net realized gain (loss) on contracts closed during the period, and changes in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on outstanding contracts are recognized in the Fund’s Statement of Operations. The quarterly average values of open sell currency contracts for the six months ended March 31, 2013 was $9,085,936. Open buy currency contracts are entered into for the purpose of closing open sell currency contracts and the values are dependent upon the values of open sell currency contracts within the six months ended March 31, 2013.

The following table displays the outstanding forward currency contracts at March 31, 2013:

Outstanding Forward Currency Contracts

to Buy or Sell at March 31, 2013

 

Contract Description

   Buy/Sell      Contract
Amount
     Contract
Value Date
     Value
USD
     Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
Depreciation
 

Euro

     Sell         11,165,300         08/13/2013         14,326,912       $ 670,431       $ —     
              

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

               $ 670,431       $ —     
              

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Strategic Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

The unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of the outstanding forward currency contracts recognized in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities at March 31, 2013 is disclosed in the following table:

Fair Values of Derivative Financial Instruments

at March 31, 2013

 

Asset Derivatives

  

Balance Sheet Location

   Fair Value  

Foreign exchange contracts

   Assets - Unrealized appreciation on forward currency contracts    $ 670,431   

The net realized gains (losses) from forward currency contracts, and the net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of outstanding forward currency contracts recognized in the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the six months ended March 31, 2013 are disclosed in the following tables:

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

on Derivative Financial Instruments Recognized in

Income for the Six Months Ended March 31, 2013

 

     Total     Forward
Currency  Contracts
 

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ (495,721   $ (495,721

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

of Derivative Financial Instruments Recognized in

Income for the Six Months Ended March 31, 2013

 

     Total      Forward
Currency  Contracts
 

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ 843,372       $ 843,372   

OTHER NOTES:

Risks: The Fund’s investments subject it to risks including, but not limited to, credit risk, interest rate risk, prepayment risk, management risk, market and economic risk, liquidity risk, risks affecting specific issuers, and the risks associated with investments in derivative instruments, smaller companies, non-U.S. issuers, real estate investment trusts, below investment grade debt obligations, and structured finance arrangements. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund.

Subsequent Events: Fund management believes no events have occurred between March 31, 2013 and the date of issuance of the financial statements that require adjustment to or disclosure in the accompanying financial statements.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

    Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

 

    PER SHARE PERFORMANCE (for a share outstanding throughout the Period)+     RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS     SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  

Unless
Otherwise
Noted,
Periods
are

Fiscal
Years
Ended
Sept. 30,

  Net Asset
Value
Beginning
of Period
    Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
    Net
Realized
&
Unrealized
Gain(Loss)
on
Investments
    Total from
Investment
Operations
    Dividends
from Net
Investment
Income
    Dividends
from Net
Realized
Gains
    Total
Dividends
    Net
Asset
Value
End

of
Period
    Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
(%)
    Expenses,
After

Expense
Reductions

(%)
    Expenses,
After
Expense
Reductions
and
Net of
Custody
Credits

(%)
    Expenses,
Before
Expense
Reductions

(%)
    Total
Return

(%)(a)
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate (%)
    Net
Assets
at End
of
Period

(Thousands)
 

Class A Shares

  

                         

2013(b)(c)

  $ 12.28        0.33        0.28        0.61        (0.32     (0.14     (0.46   $ 12.43        5.33 (d)      1.25 (d)      1.25 (d)      1.25 (d)      5.05        36.07      $ 231,982   

2012(c)

  $ 11.86        0.71        0.73        1.44        (0.74     (0.28     (1.02   $ 12.28        5.97        1.25        1.25        1.31        12.73        34.54      $ 199,770   

2011(c)

  $ 12.35        0.79        (0.21     0.58        (0.79     (0.28     (1.07   $ 11.86        6.47        1.20        1.20        1.32        4.78        48.09      $ 115,704   

2010(c)

  $ 11.63        0.81        0.77        1.58        (0.81     (0.05     (0.86   $ 12.35        6.86        1.25        1.25        1.35        14.07        38.87      $ 83,822   

2009(c)

  $ 10.57        0.78        1.06        1.84        (0.78     —          (0.78   $ 11.63        7.66        1.25        1.25        1.49        18.67        47.88      $ 57,853   

2008(c)(e)

  $ 11.94        0.59        (1.41     (0.82     (0.55     —          (0.55   $ 10.57        6.51 (d)      1.27 (d)      1.25 (d)      1.79 (d)      (7.18     36.22      $ 18,538   

Class C Shares

  

                         

2013(b)

  $ 12.26        0.29        0.30        0.59        (0.29     (0.14     (0.43   $ 12.42        4.77 (d)      1.80 (d)      1.80 (d)      2.01 (d)      4.85        36.07      $ 217,572   

2012

  $ 11.84        0.64        0.73        1.37        (0.67     (0.28     (0.95   $ 12.26        5.42        1.79        1.79        2.05        12.15        34.54      $ 188,782   

2011

  $ 12.34        0.72        (0.22     0.50        (0.72     (0.28     (1.00   $ 11.84        5.86        1.80        1.80        2.07        4.11        48.09      $ 106,684   

2010

  $ 11.62        0.75        0.77        1.52        (0.75     (0.05     (0.80   $ 12.34        6.31        1.80        1.80        2.12        13.48        38.87      $ 81,841   

2009

  $ 10.57        0.73        1.04        1.77        (0.72     —          (0.72   $ 11.62        7.13        1.79        1.79        2.29        17.95        47.88      $ 51,789   

2008(e)

  $ 11.94        0.55        (1.42     (0.87     (0.50     —          (0.50   $ 10.57        5.96 (d)      1.82 (d)      1.80 (d)      2.65 (d)      (7.57     36.22      $ 13,829   

Class I Shares

  

                         

2013(b)

  $ 12.25        0.35        0.29        0.64        (0.34     (0.14     (0.48   $ 12.41        5.66 (d)      0.91 (d)      0.91 (d)      0.91 (d)      5.31        36.07      $ 231,086   

2012

  $ 11.83        0.74        0.73        1.47        (0.77     (0.28     (1.05   $ 12.25        6.27        0.96        0.96        0.97        13.06        34.54      $ 191,090   

2011

  $ 12.35        0.83        (0.20     0.63        (0.87     (0.28     (1.15   $ 11.83        6.71        0.97        0.97        0.98        5.16        48.09      $ 99,594   

2010

  $ 11.64        0.85        0.75        1.60        (0.84     (0.05     (0.89   $ 12.35        7.13        0.98        0.98        1.00        14.27        38.87      $ 73,011   

2009

  $ 10.58        0.81        1.05        1.86        (0.80     —          (0.80   $ 11.64        7.94        0.99        0.99        1.12        18.95        47.88      $ 44,319   

2008(e)

  $ 11.94        0.63        (1.42     (0.79     (0.57     —          (0.57   $ 10.58        6.81 (d)      1.01 (d)      0.99 (d)      1.44 (d)      (6.90     36.22      $ 15,145   

Class R3 Shares

  

                         

2013(b)

  $ 12.28        0.33        0.28        0.61        (0.32     (0.14     (0.46   $ 12.43        5.35 (d)      1.25 (d)      1.25 (d)      70.68 (d)(f)      5.05        36.07      $ 39   

2012(g)

  $ 12.03        0.30        0.25        0.55        (0.30     —          (0.30   $ 12.28        5.93 (d)      1.22 (d)      1.22 (d)      373.07 (d)(f)      4.63        34.54      $ 11   

Class R5 Shares

  

                         

2013(b)

  $ 12.25        0.34        0.29        0.63        (0.34     (0.14     (0.48   $ 12.40        5.57 (d)      0.99 (d)      0.99 (d)      216.47 (d)(f)      5.20        36.07      $ 11   

2012(g)

  $ 12.00        0.31        0.25        0.56        (0.31     —          (0.31   $ 12.25        6.22 (d)      0.97 (d)      0.97 (d)      372.35 (d)(f)      4.75        34.54      $ 11   

 

(a) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b) Unaudited Six Month Period Ended March 31.
(c) Sales loads are not reflected in computing total return.
(d) Annualized.
(e) Fund commenced operations on December 19, 2007.
(f) Due to the size of net assets and fixed expenses, ratios may appear disproportionate.
(g) Effective date of this Class of shares was May 1, 2012.
+ Based on weighted average shares outstanding, except for Dividends from Net Investment Income and Net Realized Gains, which are actual amounts per share.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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EXPENSE EXAMPLE   
    Thornburg Strategic Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs:

 

  (1) transaction costs, including

(a) sales charges (loads) on purchase payments for Class A shares;

(b) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of any part or all of a purchase of $1 million of Class A shares within 12 months of purchase;

(c) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of Class C shares within 12 months of purchase;

 

  (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses.

This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on a $1,000 investment beginning on October 1, 2012, and held until March 31, 2013.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

For each class of shares, the first line of the table at right provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for your class of shares under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

     Beginning
Account Value
10/1/12
     Ending
Account Value
3/31/13
     Expenses Paid
During Period
10/1/12–3/31/13
 

Class A Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,050.50       $ 6.37   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,018.72       $ 6.27   

Class C Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,048.50       $ 9.19   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,015.96       $ 9.05   

Class I Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,053.10       $ 4.67   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,020.38       $ 4.60   

Class R3 Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,050.50       $ 6.40   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,018.69       $ 6.30   

Class R5 Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,052.00       $ 5.05   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,020.01       $ 4.97   

 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class (A: 1.25%; C: 1.80%; I: 0.91% R3: 1.25% R5: 0.99%) multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 to reflect the one-half year period.
* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

For each class of shares, the second line of the table above provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table for each class of shares is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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INDEX COMPARISON   
    Thornburg Strategic Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund versus Barclays U.S. Universal Index & Blended Index

(December 19, 2007 to March 31, 2013)

 

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Average Annual Total Returns

For Periods Ended March 31, 2013 (with sales charge)

 

     1 Yr     3 Yrs     5 yrs     Since
Inception
 

A Shares (Incep: 12/19/07)

     5.72     7.91     7.91     7.84

C Shares (Incep: 12/19/07)

     9.25     9.00     8.30     8.18

I Shares (Incep: 12/19/07)

     11.18     9.93     9.21     9.11

R3 Shares (Incep: 5/1/12)*

     —          —          —          9.91

R5 Shares (Incep: 5/1/12)*

     —          —          —          10.20

Barclays U.S. Universal Index (Since 12/19/07)

     4.72     6.01     5.86     5.94

Blended Index (Since 12/19/07)

     5.50     6.37     5.17     5.02

 

* Not annualized for periods less than one year.

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800-847-0200. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800-847-0200. The performance data and graph do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns reflect the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains as well as applicable sales charges. Class A shares are sold with a maximum sales charge of 4.50%. Class C shares are subject to a 1% CDSC for the first year only. There is no up-front sales charge for Class I, R3, and R5 shares.

 

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OTHER INFORMATION   
    Thornburg Strategic Income Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

PORTFOLIO PROXY VOTING

Policies and Procedures:

The Trust has delegated to Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) voting decisions respecting proxies for the Fund’s voting securities. The Advisor makes voting decisions in accordance with its Proxy Voting Policy and Procedures. A description of the Policy and Procedures is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

Information regarding how proxies were voted is available on or before August 31 of each year for the twelve months ending the preceding June 30. This information is available (i) without charge, upon request by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

AVAILABILITY OF QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE

The Fund files with the Securities and Exchange Commission schedules of its portfolio holdings on Form N-Q for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The Fund also makes this information available on its website at www.thornburg.com/download or upon request by calling 1-800-847-0200.

 

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TRUSTEES’ STATEMENT TO SHAREHOLDERS

Not part of the Certified Semi-Annual Report

Reissued September 10, 2012

The Trustees believe current and prospective shareholders should know how we discharge our responsibilities in supervising the Funds’ investment advisor and in reviewing the advisor’s contract for renewal. Since 2005, we have issued a statement which sets out clearly the three principal guidelines that we follow in supervising the Trust’s investment advisor on your behalf. In accordance with our customary practice, in September of this year we again reviewed our statement and concluded we should reissue this statement outlining the principal features of our supervision of the advisor’s performance of investment management services for the Funds.

We begin with the premise that each shareholder selected his or her Fund because its investments are managed by the investment advisor identified in the prospectus and in accordance with the objective and policies described in the prospectus. We realize, as each of you do, that if you believe that your Fund’s stated objective and policies no longer serve your personal investment goals, you can sell your shares and leave the Fund.

Therefore, we believe that our primary supervisory task – our principal obligation to you – is to assess the nature and quality of the advisor’s services, and to confirm that the advisor actively and competently pursues the Fund’s objective, in accordance with the policies set out in the prospectus. To do this, we meet regularly with management to review your Fund’s portfolio and to discuss the advisor’s specific actions and judgments in pursuing the Fund’s objective. We do not substitute our own judgment for the advisor’s decisions in selecting investments; the advisor is paid to exercise its informed judgment on investment decisions, and we seek to confirm, in reviewing the advisor’s performance, that the advisor is doing just that.

Second, while we are conscious of costs and the effect that costs have on shareholders’ returns, we do not seek the lowest fees or expense ratio as our sole or primary objective. We try to make sure that your Fund’s fees and costs are reasonable in relationship to the services rendered and that they are generally in line with those charged by other expert investment advisors, consistent with our belief that the Fund’s investors searched for and expect that expertise and attention and have decided to pay a reasonable price for it. We do not put the management contract “out to bid” as a matter of course, and we would not do so unless we had concluded that the advisor materially had failed to pursue the Fund’s objectives in accordance with its policies, or for other equally important reasons. We believe that any other approach would be inconsistent with your interests and contrary to your expectations when you bought shares of the Fund in the first place.

Finally, because we believe that most Thornburg Fund shareholders have invested with a long-term perspective, we try not to focus too much on the fashions of the moment and on short-term performance. The market will not favor any specific investment objective or set of policies at all times and under all economic circumstances. A fund will experience periods of both high and low returns relative to other funds and other investments. Even if one of our Funds is not favored by the market at a particular time, we believe that the advisor is nonetheless obliged to remain true to the Fund’s objective and policies, and we watch to see that it does so.

 

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RETIREMENT AND EDUCATION ACCOUNTS

Thornburg Investment Management offers retirement and education savings accounts that can help you meet a variety of planning challenges. For account applications or further information on any of the accounts below, please call 1-800-847-0200 or go to www.thornburg.com/ira. Your financial advisor can help you determine which plan is right for you.

Individual Retirement Accounts

Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) provide a tax-advantaged means to save money for the future. For a detailed outline of the difference between retirement accounts, see www.thornburg.com/ira. Rollovers are available. Call 1-800-847-0200 for more information.

Traditional IRAs Contributions to Traditional IRAs are tax deductible for eligible individuals, and withdrawals are taxed as additional ordinary income. You may contribute to an IRA if you receive compensation and are under 70 1/2, even if you are covered by an employer retirement plan. Deductible contributions are subject to certain qualifications. Please consult your tax advisor.

Roth IRAs Under a Roth IRA, there is no tax deduction for contributions, but there is no income tax on qualified withdrawals. For a more detailed comparison of Traditional and Roth IRAs, please see our website at www.thornburg.com/ira.

SEP IRAs Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRAs are established by employers. The employer is allowed a tax deduction for contributions made to the SEP Plan and makes contributions to each eligible employee’s SEP IRA on a discretionary basis.

SIMPLE IRAs Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees of Small Employers (SIMPLE) is designed to give small business owners a simplified method to establish and contribute to a retirement plan for employees. The employer is allowed a tax deduction for contributions and makes either matching or non-elective contributions to each eligible employee’s SIMPLE IRA. Employees may make salary deferral contributions.

Coverdell Education Savings Account

These savings accounts are designed to provide a way to save money for higher education expenses. In an Education Savings Account, earnings and interest grow tax-free, and qualified withdrawals used to pay for eligible higher-education expenses are tax- and penalty-free.

Funds Available

The following funds are available in the accounts listed above:

 

   

Thornburg Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

 

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THORNBURG FUND FAMILY

Thornburg Equity Funds

Thornburg’s equity research uses a fundamentally driven, bottom-up, comprehensive analytical approach. Thornburg equity funds generally focus on a limited number of securities so that each holding can impact performance. The team searches for firms believed to have a promising future and seeks to buy shares of those companies at a discount to their intrinsic or long-term value.

 

   

Thornburg Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

Thornburg Bond Funds

Thornburg Investment Management applies a disciplined philosophy to fixed-income management. Since the launch of our first fixed-income fund over 25 years ago, we have been conducting fundamental, bottom-up research in an effort to identify bonds which we believe provide the best return for a given level of risk. We avoid leverage or complex strategies which could backfire in periods of market uncertainty.

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

Before investing, carefully consider the Fund’s investment goals, risks, charges, and expenses. For a prospectus containing this and other information, contact your financial advisor or visit thornburg.com. Read it carefully before investing.

For additional information, please visit thornburg.com

Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. 2300 North Ridgetop Road, Santa Fe, NM 87506

 

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The information presented on the following pages was current as of March 31, 2013. The managers’ views, portfolio holdings, and sector diversification are provided for the general information of the Fund’s shareholders; to the extent this information is historical, it should not be considered predictive of future circumstances. This material should not be deemed a recommendation to buy or sell any of the securities mentioned.

Investments in the Fund carry risks, including possible loss of principal. Special risks may be associated with investments outside the United States, especially in emerging markets, including currency fluctuations, illiquidity, volatility, and political and economic risks. Investments in small capitalization companies may increase the risk of greater price fluctuations. Please see the Fund’s Prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund. Investments in the Fund are not FDIC insured, nor are they deposits of or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity. There is no guarantee that the Fund will meet its investment objectives. Funds invested in a limited number of holdings may expose an investor to greater volatility.

Performance data given at net asset value (NAV) does not take into account the applicable sales charges. If the sales charges had been included, the performance would have been lower.

Class I, R3, R4, and R5 shares may not be available to all investors. Minimum investments for Class I shares may be higher than those for other classes.

 

Share Class

   NASDAQ Symbol    CUSIP

Class A

   TVAFX    885-215-731

Class B

   TVBFX    885-215-590

Class C

   TVCFX    885-215-715

Class I

   TVIFX    885-215-632

Class R3

   TVRFX    885-215-533

Class R4

   TVIRX    885-215-277

Class R5

   TVRRX    885-215-376

Glossary

S&P 500 Index – The S&P 500 Index is a broad measure of the U.S. stock market.

Unless otherwise noted, index returns reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains, if any, but do not reflect fees, brokerage commissions or other expenses of investing. Investors may not make direct investments into any index. The performance of any index is not indicative of the performance of any particular investment.

Beta – A measure of market-related risk. Less than one means the portfolio is less volatile than the index, while greater than one indicates more volatility than the index.

Earnings per Share (EPS) – The total earnings divided by the number of shares outstanding.

Forward P/E – Price to earnings ratio, using earnings estimates for the next four quarters.

Median Market Capitalization – Market capitalization (market cap) is the total value of a company’s stock, calculated by multiplying the number of outstanding common shares by the current share price. The company whose market cap is in the middle of the portfolio is the median market cap. Half the companies in the portfolio have values greater than the median and half have values that are less.

Price to Book Value (P/B) – A ratio used to compare a stock’s market value to its book value. It is calculated by dividing the current closing price of the stock by the latest quarter’s book value (book value is simply assets minus liabilities).

Price to Cash Flow Ratio – A measure of the market’s expectations of a firm’s future financial health. It is calculated by dividing the price per share by cash flow per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio (P/E) – A valuation ratio equaling a company’s market value per share divided by earnings per share.

 

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THORNBURG VALUE FUND

Portfolio Managers

 

LOGO

Connor Browne, CFA and Edward Maran, CFA

Important

Performance Information

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800.847.0200.

The maximum sales charge for Class A shares is 4.50%. The total annual fund operating expense of Class A shares is 1.32%, as disclosed in the most recent Prospectus.

Finding Promising Companies at a Discount

The Thornburg Value Fund seeks to find promising companies at a discounted valuation. It differs from many other equity funds in two key ways. First, it typically invests in a limited number of stocks, and second, it takes a more comprehensive approach to value investing.

Our team is dedicated to providing value to shareholders. We strive to accomplish this through the application of seasoned investment principles with hands-on, company-oriented research. We use a collaborative research approach in identifying and analyzing investment ideas. Our focus is on finding promising companies available at a discount to our estimate of their intrinsic value.

In managing the Thornburg Value Fund, we take a bottom-up approach to stock selection. The Fund is not predisposed to an industry or sector. We use a combination of financial analysis, collaborative research, and business evaluation in an effort to gauge the intrinsic value of a company based on its past record and future potential. The continuum of process moves from screens and idea generation, through conventional “Wall Street” research and documentation, to company contact, the last often including on-site visits. The focus of the analysis is on what’s behind the numbers, its revenue and cash-

Average Annual Total Returns

For Periods Ended March 31, 2013

 

     1 Yr     3 Yrs     5 Yrs     10 Yrs     Since
Inception
 

A Shares (Incep: 10/2/95)

          

Without sales charge

     5.76     3.44     2.18     7.45     8.93

With sales charge

     1.01     1.87     1.25     6.96     8.65

S&P 500 Index

          

(Since 10/2/95)

     13.96     12.67     5.81     8.53     7.81

 

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generating model. We make an effort to get to know the company’s reputation in the industry, its people and its corporate culture.

The current posture is to maintain a portfolio of 35–55 companies diversified by sector, industry, market capitalization, and our three categories of stocks: basic value, consistent earners and emerging franchises. Because of the limited number of stocks in the portfolio, every holding counts. At the time of purchase, we set a 12–18 month price target for each stock. The target is reviewed as the fundamentals of the stock change during the course of ownership.

The bottom line? Engendering a wide-open, collegial environment fosters information flow and critical thinking intended to benefit portfolio decision making. We do not view our location in Santa Fe, New Mexico as a disadvantage. While we have access to the best of Wall Street’s analysis, we are not ruled by it. Distance from the crowd serves to fortify independent and objective thinking.

Stocks Contributing and Detracting

For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2013

 

Top Contributors

  

Top Detractors

Gilead Sciences, Inc.    Apple, Inc.
Community Health Systems, Inc.    Newcrest Mining Ltd.
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.    Inpex Corp.
ADT Corp.    St. Jude Medical, Inc.
Delphi Automotive plc    Liquidity Services, Inc.
Source: FactSet   

Key Portfolio Attributes

As of March 31, 2013

 

Portfolio P/E Trailing 12-months*

     15.8x   

Portfolio Price to Cash Flow*

     8.7x   

Portfolio Price to Book Value*

     1.8x   

Median Market Cap*

   $ 16.2 B   

7-Year Beta (A Shares vs. S&P 500)*

     1.14   

Number of Companies

     50   

 

* Source: FactSet

Market Capitalization Exposure

As of March 31, 2013

 

LOGO

Basket Structure

As of March 31, 2013

 

LOGO

 

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LOGO

Thornburg Value Fund –

March 31, 2013

 

Table of Contents

  

Letter to Shareholders

     7   

Schedule of Investments

     10   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     14   

Statement of Operations

     16   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     18   

Notes to Financial Statements

     19   

Financial Highlights

     30   

Expense Example

     32   

Index Comparison

     33   

Other Information

     34   

This report is certified under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, which requires that public companies, including mutual funds, affirm that the information provided in their annual and semiannual shareholder reports fully and fairly represents their financial position.

 

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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS

April 15, 2013

Dear Fellow Shareholder:

Following a disappointing fiscal year ended September 30, 2012, we are happy to report good results for the first six months of our 2013 fiscal year, with the Thornburg Value Fund up 14.19% in comparison to the S&P 500 Index, which was up 10.19%. We are especially proud of these results, as we were able to outperform in a strong U.S. equity market even as we have worked to bolster the consistent earning aspects of the portfolio, as we discussed in our most recent annual letter to shareholders.

The global economic environment remains uncertain. Many economic indicators have improved slowly but steadily in the U.S., especially home prices and unemployment. Central banks all over the world continue to run the printing presses, with Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda recently having joined the party in a big way. Yet, some economic indices seem to have turned more negative recently in the U.S. and abroad. Many market participants are beginning to expect another growth slowdown this year. We think it’s important to keep in mind that the market rarely does what is expected. We believe that our current mix of basic value companies, consistent earners, and emerging franchises should allow the Value Fund the opportunity to outperform in any market environment going forward, if we execute well on our fundamental, bottom-up stock research process.

Stock selection was the more significant driver of the return of the portfolio so far this year, though our overweight position in health care and our underweight industrials benefitted performance. Two of our positions in Japan (Softbank and Tokyo Steel), especially when viewed with the accompanying currency hedge, also contributed to the relative outperformance of the portfolio during the period.

A trifecta of long-time health care holdings led the way during the period, with Gilead Sciences, Community Health Systems, and Thermo Fisher Scientific all contributing more than a point each to performance. Gilead continues to move its pipeline Hepatitis C compound towards approval, having filed the drug with the FDA recently. This exciting new treatment should be on the market around year end 2013, and could become one of the biggest selling pharmaceutical products of all time. Community Health has continued to execute on its rural hospital acquisition strategy, delivering consistent results in what can be an inconsistent industry (they operate for-profit hospitals in the U.S.). The expected increase in insurance coverage associated with the Affordable Care Act has raised earnings estimates for 2014 and beyond. Thermo Fisher has executed admirably against its long-term growth plan, growing revenues both organically and through acquisition, leveraging that revenue growth for higher operating income growth as margins improve, and returning cash to shareholders through buybacks and dividends. This consistent, relatively boring approach has created a big winner for the Fund since our initial purchase in March 2009. ADT Corporation and Delphi Automotive round out the top individual stocks for the period.

Our five worst performers included Newcrest Mining, Liquidity Services, Bankers Petroleum, Level 3 Communications, and St. Jude Medical. Newcrest is a gold-mining company based in Australia. Newcrest

 

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announced delays in production growth and modestly higher unit costs. Newcrest shares fell significantly in response to the negative news, which happened to occur in an environment of declining gold prices. We believe the growth prospects at Newcrest are exciting and that the value of this mining company relative to the underlying commodity is exceptional. Growth at Liquidity Services has slowed recently as new customers have delayed the transition onto the company’s online liquidation marketplace. We believe that the online platform is superior to the traditional offline liquidation model, which should allow Liquidity Services to take market share over time. Bankers Petroleum continues to make fundamental progress which should ultimately be recognized by the market. Level Three Communications remains a volatile emerging franchise position for the Fund and has been weak recently, but we continue to believe in the long-term opportunity. St. Jude is a medical device company that has grown consistently over the years by gaining share in the markets for implantable defibrillators and pacemakers. St. Jude was a somewhat recent purchase, and was sold early in the period due to deteriorating results across a number of their divisions.

While we have a long way to go making up for lost ground, we are encouraged by recent Value Fund performance. We are working hard to ensure that the investments in our portfolio today offer compelling risk/reward on a company by company basis. We are excited about the opportunities we are finding in each of our risk baskets and believe that our diversification and positioning will control risk and provide the potential for attractive returns. Thank you for your continued trust.

 

Sincerely   
LOGO    LOGO
Connor Browne, CFA    Edward E. Maran, CFA
Portfolio Manager    Portfolio Manager
Managing Director    Managing Director

The matters discussed in this report may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include any advisor or portfolio manager prediction, assessment, analysis or outlook for individual securities, industries, investment styles, market sectors and/or markets. These statements involve risks and uncertainties. In addition to the general risks described for each fund in its current prospectus, other factors bearing on these reports include the accuracy of the advisor’s or portfolio manager’s forecasts and predictions, the appropriateness of the investment strategies designed by the advisor or portfolio manager, and the ability of the advisor or portfolio manager to implement their strategies efficiently and successfully. Any one or more of these factors, as well as other risks affecting the securities markets generally, could cause the actual results of any fund to differ materially as compared to its benchmarks.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS   
    Thornburg Value Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

Top Ten Equity Holdings

As of 3/31/13

 

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

     4.4  

Inpex Corp.

     2.8

Apple, Inc.

     4.2  

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

     2.5

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

     3.8  

Delphi Automotive plc

     2.5

Google, Inc.

     3.5  

Roche Holding AG

     2.4

Nielsen Holdings NV

     2.9  

SoftBank Corp.

     2.4

Summary of Industry Exposure

As of 3/31/13

 

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences

     14.8  

Materials

     4.2

Software & Services

     11.6  

Technology Hardware & Equipment

     4.2

Energy

     9.0  

Automobiles & Components

     3.8

Telecommunication Services

     8.4  

Retailing

     2.8

Insurance

     8.1  

Health Care Equipment & Services

     2.0

Commercial & Professional Services

     6.8  

Food, Beverage & Tobacco

     2.0

Diversified Financials

     5.9  

Consumer Durables & Apparel

     2.0

Consumer Services

     5.1  

Banks

     1.1

Food & Staples Retailing

     4.4  

Other Assets & Liabilities

     3.8

 

     Shares/
Principal Amount
     Value  

COMMON STOCK — 94.71%

     

AUTOMOBILES & COMPONENTS — 3.81%

     

AUTO COMPONENTS — 2.48%

     

Delphi Automotive plc

     579,850       $ 25,745,340   

AUTOMOBILES — 1.33%

     

a Tesla Motors, Inc.

     362,200         13,723,758   
     

 

 

 
        39,469,098   
     

 

 

 

BANKS — 1.06%

     

COMMERCIAL BANKS — 1.06%

     

Sterling Financial Corp.

     506,929         10,995,290   
     

 

 

 
        10,995,290   
     

 

 

 

COMMERCIAL & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES — 6.82%

     

COMMERCIAL SERVICES & SUPPLIES — 3.89%

     

ADT Corp.

     448,800         21,964,272   

Republic Services, Inc.

     555,705         18,338,265   

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES — 2.93%

     

Nielsen Holdings NV

     849,333         30,423,108   
     

 

 

 
        70,725,645   
     

 

 

 

 

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     Shares/
Principal  Amount
     Value  

CONSUMER DURABLES & APPAREL — 1.96%

     

HOUSEHOLD DURABLES — 1.96%

     

Tupperware Brands Corp.

     248,326       $ 20,298,167   
     

 

 

 
        20,298,167   
     

 

 

 

CONSUMER SERVICES — 5.10%

     

DIVERSIFIED CONSUMER SERVICES — 0.79%

     

a Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc.

     241,600         8,163,664   

HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE — 4.31%

     

a Life Time Fitness, Inc.

     463,841         19,843,118   

Starbucks Corp.

     437,500         24,920,000   
     

 

 

 
        52,926,782   
     

 

 

 

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIALS — 5.91%

     

CAPITAL MARKETS — 1.74%

     

The Blackstone Group LP

     915,200         18,102,656   

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES — 4.17%

     

Citigroup, Inc.

     452,700         20,027,448   

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

     488,440         23,181,363   
     

 

 

 
        61,311,467   
     

 

 

 

ENERGY — 9.03%

     

OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS — 9.03%

     

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

     136,200         11,910,690   

a Bankers Petroleum Ltd.

     4,922,420         12,937,797   

Exxon Mobil Corp.

     234,400         21,121,784   

Inpex Corp.

     5,477         29,323,929   

Total SA

     383,200         18,348,971   
     

 

 

 
        93,643,171   
     

 

 

 

FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING — 4.44%

     

FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING — 4.44%

     

Koninklijke Ahold NV

     1,466,200         22,468,820   

Walgreen Co.

     494,300         23,568,224   
     

 

 

 
        46,037,044   
     

 

 

 

FOOD, BEVERAGE & TOBACCO — 1.99%

     

FOOD PRODUCTS — 1.99%

     

Mondelez International, Inc.

     673,200         20,606,652   
     

 

 

 
        20,606,652   
     

 

 

 

HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES — 2.04%

     

HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & SERVICES — 2.04%

     

Community Health Systems, Inc.

     445,780         21,125,514   
     

 

 

 
        21,125,514   
     

 

 

 

INSURANCE — 8.14%

     

INSURANCE — 8.14%

     

ACE Ltd.

     214,100         19,048,477   

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

     1,007,040         25,981,632   

MetLife, Inc.

     442,340         16,817,767   

a,b NMI Holdings, Inc.

     1,689,500         22,597,062   
     

 

 

 
        84,444,938   
     

 

 

 

 

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    Thornburg Value Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

     Shares/
Principal Amount
     Value  

MATERIALS — 4.18%

     

CHEMICALS — 1.08%

     

LyondellBasell Industries NV

     178,000       $ 11,265,620   

METALS & MINING — 3.10%

     

Newcrest Mining Ltd.

     899,800         18,783,384   

Tokyo Steel Mfg.

     3,161,062         13,331,297   
     

 

 

 
        43,380,301   
     

 

 

 

PHARMACEUTICALS, BIOTECHNOLOGY & LIFE SCIENCES — 14.84%

     

BIOTECHNOLOGY — 5.75%

     

a Gilead Sciences, Inc.

     936,810         45,838,113   

a Seattle Genetics, Inc.

     389,260         13,822,623   

LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES — 3.82%

     

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

     517,400         39,575,926   

PHARMACEUTICALS — 5.27%

     

Roche Holding AG

     109,100         25,398,820   

a Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.

     301,117         22,589,798   

a Zoetis, Inc.

     199,850         6,674,990   
     

 

 

 
        153,900,270   
     

 

 

 

RETAILING — 2.82%

     

INTERNET & CATALOG RETAIL — 1.53%

     

a Amazon.com, Inc.

     59,400         15,829,506   

SPECIALTY RETAIL — 1.29%

     

a AutoZone, Inc.

     25,049         9,938,692   

OfficeMax, Inc.

     295,778         3,433,982   
     

 

 

 
        29,202,180   
     

 

 

 

SOFTWARE & SERVICES — 11.59%

     

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES — 2.48%

     

Accenture plc

     224,700         17,070,459   

Amdocs Ltd.

     237,648         8,614,740   

INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES — 8.12%

     

a Google, Inc.

     45,274         35,948,914   

a Liquidity Services, Inc.

     340,922         10,162,885   

a Opentable, Inc.

     230,900         14,542,082   

a VeriSign, Inc.

     498,600         23,573,808   

SOFTWARE — 0.99%

     

Activision Blizzard, Inc.

     704,000         10,257,280   
     

 

 

 
        120,170,168   
     

 

 

 

TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE & EQUIPMENT — 4.16%

     

COMPUTERS & PERIPHERALS — 4.16%

     

Apple, Inc.

     97,500         43,156,425   
     

 

 

 
        43,156,425   
     

 

 

 

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 6.82%

     

DIVERSIFIED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 1.31%

     

a Level 3 Communications, Inc.

     668,379         13,561,410   

WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 5.51%

     

KDDI Corp.

     437,400         18,237,585   

SoftBank Corp.

     549,309         25,208,635   

 

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     Shares/
Principal Amount
     Value  

a Sprint Nextel Corp.

     2,211,700       $ 13,734,657   
     

 

 

 
        70,742,287   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $771,136,726)

        982,135,399   
     

 

 

 

CONVERTIBLE BONDS — 1.54%

     

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 1.54%

     

DIVERSIFIED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 1.54%

     

Level 3 Communications, Inc., 6.50%, 10/1/2016

   $ 12,049,000         15,957,394   
     

 

 

 
        15,957,394   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL CONVERTIBLE BONDS (Cost $12,049,000)

        15,957,394   
     

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS — 3.00%

     

Avery Dennison Corp., 0.32%, 4/1/2013

     5,300,000         5,300,000   

Bank of New York Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement 0.36% dated 3/28/2013 due 4/1/2013, repurchase price $15,000,600 collateralized by 1 U.S. Government debt security and 10 corporate debt securities, having an average coupon of 4.33%, a minimum credit rating of BBB, maturity dates from 9/11/2015 to 12/15/2042 and having an aggregate market value of $15,932,738 at 3/28/2013

     15,000,000         15,000,000   

PPL Electric Utilities Corp., 0.30%, 4/1/2013

     10,845,000         10,845,000   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $31,145,000)

        31,145,000   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.25% (Cost $814,330,726)

      $ 1,029,237,793   

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 0.75%

        7,786,215   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

      $ 1,037,024,008   
     

 

 

 

Footnote Legend

 

a Non-income producing.
b Security currently fair valued by the Valuation and Pricing Committee using procedures approved by the Trustees.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES   
    Thornburg Value Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

ASSETS

  

Investments at value (cost $814,330,726) (Note 2)

   $ 1,029,237,793   

Cash

     6,701,593   

Receivable for investments sold

     12,248,018   

Receivable for fund shares sold

     5,457,978   

Unrealized appreciation on forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     1,017,010   

Dividends receivable

     1,457,217   

Dividend and interest reclaim receivable

     883,031   

Interest receivable

     392,193   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     86,503   
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     1,057,481,336   
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

  

Payable for investments purchased

     13,520,095   

Payable for fund shares redeemed

     3,133,594   

Unrealized depreciation on forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     1,761,702   

Payable to investment advisor and other affiliates (Note 3)

     1,041,303   

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     1,000,634   
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     20,457,328   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 1,037,024,008   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

  

Undistributed net investment loss

   $ (1,846,330

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     214,142,873   

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (855,340,272

Net capital paid in on shares of beneficial interest

     1,680,067,737   
  

 

 

 
   $ 1,037,024,008   
  

 

 

 

 

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES, CONTINUED   
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NET ASSET VALUE:

  

Class A Shares:

  

Net asset value and redemption price per share ($399,889,798 applicable to 11,113,745 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 35.98   

Maximum sales charge, 4.50% of offering price

     1.70   
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share

   $ 37.68   
  

 

 

 

Class B Shares:

  

Net asset value per share* ($8,076,176 applicable to 242,880 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 33.25   
  

 

 

 

Class C Shares:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share* ($161,608,776 applicable to 4,775,111 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 33.84   
  

 

 

 

Class I Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($282,059,021 applicable to 7,643,546 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 36.90   
  

 

 

 

Class R3 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($89,460,028 applicable to 2,503,540 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 35.73   
  

 

 

 

Class R4 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($28,059,105 applicable to 779,397 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 36.00   
  

 

 

 

Class R5 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($67,871,104 applicable to 1,842,370 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 36.84   
  

 

 

 

 

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

See notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS   
    Thornburg Value Fund    Six Months Ended March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

INVESTMENT INCOME

  

Dividend income (net of foreign taxes withheld of $404,168)

   $ 12,124,141   

Interest income

     486,063   
  

 

 

 

Total Income

     12,610,204   
  

 

 

 

EXPENSES

  

Investment advisory fees (Note 3)

     6,276,782   

Administration fees (Note 3)

  

Class A Shares

     258,699   

Class B Shares

     5,299   

Class C Shares

     103,776   

Class I Shares

     178,595   

Class R3 Shares

     65,949   

Class R4 Shares

     20,623   

Class R5 Shares

     23,498   

Distribution and service fees (Note 3)

  

Class A Shares

     509,056   

Class B Shares

     42,360   

Class C Shares

     829,019   

Class R3 Shares

     262,802   

Class R4 Shares

     41,112   

Transfer agent fees

  

Class A Shares

     371,539   

Class B Shares

     10,709   

Class C Shares

     141,864   

Class I Shares

     329,835   

Class R3 Shares

     133,751   

Class R4 Shares

     55,505   

Class R5 Shares

     214,933   

Registration and filing fees

  

Class A Shares

     12,327   

Class B Shares

     9,305   

Class C Shares

     10,372   

Class I Shares

     17,481   

Class R3 Shares

     9,752   

Class R4 Shares

     11,061   

Class R5 Shares

     10,490   

Custodian fees (Note 3)

     119,410   

Professional fees

     46,869   

Accounting fees

     37,450   

Trustee fees

     30,955   

Other expenses

     206,782   
  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     10,397,960   

Less:

  

Expenses reimbursed by investment advisor (Note 3)

     (608,576
  

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     9,789,384   
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

   $ 2,820,820   
  

 

 

 

 

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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Value Fund    Six Months Ended March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

  

Net realized gain (loss) from:

  

Investments

   $ 207,834,524   

Forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     21,570,796   

Foreign currency transactions

     (80,125
  

 

 

 
     229,325,195   
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments

     (51,764,888

Forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     1,990,969   

Foreign currency translations

     (6,676
  

 

 

 
     (49,780,595
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain

     179,544,600   
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ 182,365,420   
  

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

    Thornburg Value Fund

 

     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2013*
    Year Ended
September 30, 2012
 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM

    

OPERATIONS

    

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 2,820,820      $ (4,429,832

Net realized gain (loss) on investments, forward currency contracts and foreign currency transactions

     229,325,195        (631,067,391

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments forward currency contracts and foreign currency translations

     (49,780,595     1,039,100,153   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     182,365,420        403,602,930   

DIVIDENDS TO SHAREHOLDERS:

    

From net investment income

    

Class I Shares

     —          (1,551,142

Class R5 Shares

     —          (70,867

FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 4)

    

Class A Shares

     (123,514,292     (441,395,617

Class B Shares

     (2,326,368     (5,887,171

Class C Shares

     (44,477,090     (96,800,348

Class I Shares

     (901,687,211     (1,093,676,019

Class R3 Shares

     (54,440,398     (59,407,562

Class R4 Shares

     (21,746,750     (12,929,895

Class R5 Shares

     (73,058,860     (113,034,533
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Decrease in Net Assets

     (1,038,885,549     (1,421,150,224

NET ASSETS

    

Beginning of Period

     2,075,909,557        3,497,059,781   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

   $ 1,037,024,008      $ 2,075,909,557   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* Unaudited

See notes to financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS   
    Thornburg Value Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION

Thornburg Value Fund, hereinafter referred to as the “Fund,” is a diversified series of Thornburg Investment Trust (the “Trust”). The Trust is organized as a Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated June 3, 1987 and is registered as a diversified, open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Fund is currently one of sixteen separate series of the Trust. Each series is considered to be a separate entity for financial reporting and tax purposes and bears expenses directly attributable to it. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in equity and debt securities of all types. As a secondary objective, the Fund also seeks some current income.

The Fund currently has seven classes of shares of beneficial interest outstanding: Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional Class (“Class I”), and Retirement Classes (“Class R3,” “Class R4,” and “Class R5”). The Fund no longer offers Class B shares for sale. Each class of shares of the Fund represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments, except that (i) Class A shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge collected at the time the shares are purchased and bear a service fee, (ii) Class B shares were sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge upon redemption and bear both a service fee and distribution fee, (iii) Class C shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge upon redemption within one year of purchase, and bear both a service fee and a distribution fee, (iv) Class I shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase and may be subject to a service fee, (v) Class R3 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but bear both a service fee and distribution fee, (vi) Class R4 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but bear a service fee, (vii) Class R5 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, and (viii) the respective classes may have different reinvestment privileges and conversion rights. Additionally, the Fund may allocate among its classes certain expenses, to the extent allowable to specific classes, including transfer agent fees, government registration fees, certain printing and postage costs, and administrative and legal expenses. Currently, class specific expenses of the Fund are limited to service and distribution fees, administration fees, and certain registration and transfer agent expenses. Class B shares of the Fund outstanding for eight years will convert to Class A shares of the Fund.

NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Significant accounting policies of the Trust are as follows:

Valuation Policy and Procedures: The Fund’s Trustees of the Trust (the “Trustees”) have authorized employees of the Fund’s investment advisor, acting as the Valuation and Pricing Committee (the “Committee”), to make certain valuation determinations, subject to oversight and review by the Trustees and the Audit Committee of the Trustees. The Committee and other employees of the Fund’s investment advisor administer and implement the valuation process. The Committee regularly reviews its own fair value decisions, as well as valuations, valuation techniques and services furnished by pricing services, considers circumstances in the markets which may require valuation determinations by the Committee and reviews previous valuation determinations. The Committee also reports on its activities, the performance of the pricing services and other matters to the Trustees and the Audit Committee of the Trustees.

In determining a fair value for a portfolio investment, the Committee seeks to determine the price that the Fund would reasonably expect to receive upon a sale of the investment in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Typically, the fair value process employs standing instructions to use quoted prices in active markets or the use of independent pricing services. Less frequently, the Committee may make a fair value determination using other methods. However, because fair value prices are estimated prices, the determination of fair value for an investment may differ from the value that would be realized by the Fund upon a sale of the investment, and that difference could be material to the Fund’s financial statements. The Committee’s determination of fair value for an investment may also differ from the prices obtained by other persons (including other mutual funds) for the investment.

Valuation of Investments: Portfolio investments listed or traded on a national securities exchange are valued on the valuation date at the last reported trade price on the exchange that is the primary market for the investment. Portfolio investments traded on an exchange for which there has been no trade that day and other equity investments traded in the over-the-counter market are valued at the mean between the last reported bid and ask prices. Portfolio investments reported by NASDAQ are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price. Any foreign investment traded on exchanges outside the United States is valued at the price of

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Value Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

the investment on the exchange that is normally the investment’s primary market, as of the close of that exchange preceding the time of the Fund’s valuation measurement date.

In any case where the market value of an equity investment held by the Fund is not readily available, a determination of a fair value for the investment is made by the Committee. The Committee’s determinations are made using procedures in accordance with a policy approved by the Trustees, which may include the use of a price obtained from an independent pricing service. The pricing service ordinarily values equity investments in these instances using multi-factor models to adjust market prices based upon various inputs, including exchange data, depository receipt prices, futures, index data and other data. An investment’s market value is deemed not readily available whenever the exchange or market on which the investment is primarily traded is closed for the entire scheduled day of trading. Additionally, an investment’s market value may be deemed not readily available under other circumstances identified by the Trustees, including when developments occurring after the most recent close of the investment’s primary exchange or market, but before the most recent close of trading in Fund shares, or an unusual event or significant period of time occurring since the availability of a market quotation, create a question about the reliability of the investment’s market value. On days when market volatility thresholds pre-determined by the Trustees are exceeded, foreign equity investments held by the Fund may be valued using synthetic pricing obtained from an independent pricing service approved by the Trustees, subject to the ability of the Committee to determine in any such instance to utilize market closing prices if the Committee considers closing prices to be more reliable.

Debt obligations held by the Fund have a primary over-the-counter market and are valued by an independent pricing service approved by the Trustees. The pricing service ordinarily values debt obligations at quoted bid prices. When quotations are not available, debt obligations held by the Fund are valued at evaluated prices determined by the pricing service using methods which include consideration of yields or prices of debt obligations of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity and rating, and indications as to value from dealers and general market conditions. Short-term obligations having remaining maturities of 60 days or less are ordinarily valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

In any case when a pricing service fails to provide a price for a debt obligation held by the Fund, the Committee determines a fair value for the debt obligation using procedures in accordance with a policy approved by the Trustees, which may include the use of a price obtained from a different independent pricing service. Additionally, in any case where management believes that a price provided by a pricing service for a debt obligation held by the Fund may be unreliable, the Committee decides whether or not to use the pricing service’s valuation or to use an alternative method to determine a fair value for the debt obligation.

Quotations in foreign currencies for foreign portfolio investments are converted to U.S. dollar equivalents using the foreign exchange quotation in effect at the time of valuation.

Valuation Measurements: The Fund categorizes its investments based upon the inputs used in valuing those investments, according to a three-level hierarchy established by guidance by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”). Categorization of investments using this hierarchy is intended by the FASB to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in valuing an investment based on available market data. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect assumptions about the information market participants would use in valuing an investment. An investment’s level within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level input that is deemed significant to the fair value measurement. The methodologies and relative inputs used to value investments are not necessarily indications of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those investments.

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value measurement of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are generally summarized according to the three-level hierarchy below:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

Level 2: Other direct or indirect significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments in active markets and other observable inputs, such as interest rates, prepayment rates, credit risk, etc.).

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Value Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

When market volatility thresholds are exceeded, foreign equity investments may be fair valued according to other significant observable inputs rather than quoted market prices. The affected investments will be characterized as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy and revert to Level 1 after the threshold is no longer exceeded.

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs, (including the Committee’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments), are generally applicable to investments fair valued with single broker quotes and other investments.

Portfolio investments with minimal, if any, market activity are characterized as Level 3 and are valued using significant unobservable inputs, typically including single broker quotes, which may be adjusted or unadjusted, related or comparable investments, last available transactions, and other relevant information. Valuations may also be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity and industry. An income based valuation approach would consider discounted anticipated future cash flows of the investment. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investment. The derived value of a Level 3 investment may not represent the value which is received upon disposition.

The following table displays a summary of the fair value hierarchy measurements of the Fund’s investments as of March 31, 2013. In any instance where valuation inputs from more than one level are used to determine the fair value of a specific investment, the investment is placed in the level of the table based upon the lowest level input that is significant in determining the fair value of the investment:

 

     Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2013  
     Total     Level 1      Level 2     Level 3  

Assets

         

Investments in Securities*

         

Common Stock

   $ 982,135,399      $ 959,538,337       $ —        $ 22,597,062   

Convertible Bonds

     15,957,394        —           15,957,394        —     

Short Term Investments

     31,145,000        —           31,145,000        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 1,029,237,793      $ 959,538,337       $ 47,102,394      $ 22,597,062   

Other Financial Instruments**

         

Forward Currency Contracts

   $ 1,017,010      $ —         $ 1,017,010      $ —     

Spot Currency

   $ 2,058      $ 2,058       $ —        $ —     

Liabilities

         

Other Financial Instruments**

         

Forward Currency Contracts

   $ (1,761,702   $ —         $ (1,761,702   $ —     

 

* See Schedule of Investments for a summary of the industry exposure as grouped according to the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS), which is an industry taxonomy developed by MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s (S&P).
** Other Financial Instruments include investments not reflected in the Schedule of Investments, such as futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the investment.

In accordance with the guidance prescribed in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, it is the policy of the Fund to recognize transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3 and to disclose those transfers as of the date of the underlying event which caused the movement. The Fund recognized no transfers between Levels 1 and 2 for the six months ended March 31, 2013, other than when the Fund exceeded market volatility thresholds for foreign equity investments during the period.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Value Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

A rollforward of fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the six months ended March 31, 2013 is as follows:

 

     Common Stock     Total  

Beginning Balance 9/30/2012

   $ 28,708,875      $ 28,708,875   

Accrued Discounts (Premiums)

     —          —     

Net Realized Gain (Loss)(a)

     1,097,200        1,097,200   

Gross Purchases

     —          —     

Gross Sales

     (13,647,200     (13,647,200

Change in Unrealized Appreciation

    

(Depreciation)(b)

     6,438,187        6,438,187   

Transfers into Level 3(c)

     —          —     

Transfers out of Level 3(c)

     —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending Balance 3/31/2013(d)

   $ 22,597,062      $ 22,597,062   

 

(a) Total amount of net realized gain (loss) from investments recognized in the net increase in assets resulting from operations is included in the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the six months ended March 31, 2013.
(b) Total amount of net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments recognized in net assets resulting from operations is included in the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the six months ended March 31, 2013.
(c) Transfers into or out of Level 3 were from or to Level 2, and were due to changes in other significant observable inputs available during the six months ended March 31, 2013. Transfers into or out of Level 3 are based on the beginning market value of the period in which they occurred.
(d) Level 3 investments represent 2.18% of total Net Assets at the period ended March 31, 2013. Significant fluctuations of the unobservable inputs applied to portfolio investments characterized as Level 3 could be expected to increase or decrease the fair value of these portfolio investments.

Federal Income Taxes: It is the policy of the Trust to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to “regulated investment companies” and to distribute to shareholders substantially all taxable income, including any net realized gain on investments of the Fund. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is required.

Management reviews each uncertain tax position believed to be material to the preparation of the Fund’s financial statements, to assess if it is more likely than not that the position would be sustained upon examination, based upon the technical merits of the position. As of March 31, 2013, management has not identified any such position for which a liability must be reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The Fund’s tax returns remain subject to examination for three years after filing.

Foreign Currency Translation: Portfolio investments and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against the U.S. dollar on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of investments and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date. When the Fund purchases or sells foreign investments, it will customarily enter into a foreign exchange contract to minimize foreign exchange risk from the trade date to the settlement date of such transactions. The values of such spot contracts are included in receivable for investments sold and payable for investments purchased on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on investments held. Such changes are included in net unrealized appreciation or depreciation from investments.

Reported net realized gains or losses from foreign currency transactions arise due to purchases and sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on investment transactions and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books, and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid.

Net change in unrealized appreciation and depreciation on foreign currency translations arise from changes in the fair value of assets and liabilities, other than investments at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

 

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    Thornburg Value Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions: The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. To the extent the Fund engages in such transactions, it will do so for the purpose of acquiring portfolio investments consistent with the Fund’s investment objectives and not for the purpose of investment leverage or to speculate on interest rate and/or market changes. At the time the Fund makes a commitment to purchase an investment on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, the Fund will record the transaction and reflect the value in determining its net asset value. When effecting such transactions, assets of an amount sufficient to make payment for the portfolio investments to be purchased will be segregated on the Fund’s records on the trade date. Investments purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis do not earn interest until the settlement date.

Dividends: Dividends to shareholders, if any, are generally paid quarterly and are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund at net asset value per share at the close of business on the dividend payment date or, at the shareholder’s option, paid in cash. Net realized capital gains, to the extent available, will be distributed at least annually. Distributions to shareholders are based on income tax regulations and therefore, their characteristics may differ for financial statement and tax purposes.

Repurchase Agreements: The Fund may invest excess cash in repurchase agreements whereby the Fund purchases investments, which serve as collateral, with an agreement to resell such collateral at the maturity date of the repurchase agreement. Investments pledged as collateral for repurchase agreements are held in custody until maturity of the repurchase agreement. Provisions in the agreements require that the market value of the collateral is at least equal to the repurchase value in the event of default. In the event of default, the Fund has the right to liquidate the collateral and apply the proceeds in satisfaction of the obligation. Under certain circumstances, in the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings.

General: Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Interest income is accrued as earned and dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain income from foreign investments is recognized as soon as information is available to the Fund. Realized gains and losses from the sale of investments are recorded on an identified cost basis. Net investment income (other than class specific expenses) and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative net asset value of outstanding shares of each class of shares at the beginning of the day (after adjusting for the current share activity of the respective class). Expenses common to all Funds are allocated among the Funds comprising the Trust based upon their relative net asset values or other appropriate allocation methods.

Guarantees and Indemnifications: Under the Trust’s organizational documents (and under a separate agreement with the Trustees), its officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business the Trust enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, based on experience, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual amounts could differ from those estimates.

NOTE 3 – INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement, Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) serves as the investment advisor and performs services to the Fund for which the fees are payable at the end of each month. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, these fees were payable at annual rates ranging from .875 of 1% to .675 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund depending on the Fund’s asset size. The Trust also has entered into administrative services agreements with the Advisor, whereby the Advisor will perform certain administrative services for the shareholders of each class of the Fund’s shares, and for which fees will be payable at an annual rate of up to .125 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Advisor contractually reimbursed certain class specific expenses, administrative fees, and distribution fees of $4,179 for Class B shares, $118,070 for Class I shares, $224,004 for Class R3 shares, $67,151 for Class R4 Shares, and $195,172 for Class R5 shares.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Value Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

The Trust has an underwriting agreement with Thornburg Securities Corporation (the “Distributor,” an affiliate of the Advisor), which acts as the distributor of the Fund’s shares. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Distributor has advised the Fund that it earned net commissions aggregating $7,659 from the sale of Class A shares, and collected contingent deferred sales charges aggregating $2,213 from redemptions of Class C shares of the Fund.

Pursuant to a service plan under Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Fund may reimburse to the Advisor an amount not to exceed .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares of the Fund for payments made by the Advisor to securities dealers and other financial institutions to obtain various shareholder and distribution related services. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, there were no 12b-1 service plan fees charged for Class I and R5 shares. The Advisor may pay out of its own resources additional expenses for distribution of the Fund’s shares.

The Trust has also adopted distribution plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1, applicable only to the Fund’s Class B, Class C, and Class R3 shares, under which the Fund compensates the Distributor for services in promoting the sale of Class B, Class C, and Class R3 shares of the Fund at an annual rate of up to .75 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares, and an annual rate of up to .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class R3 shares. Total fees incurred by each class of shares of the Fund under their respective Service and Distribution Plans for the six months ended March 31, 2013, are set forth in the Statement of Operations.

The Trust has an agreement with the custodian bank to indirectly pay a portion of the custodian’s fees through credits earned by the Fund’s cash on deposit with the bank. This deposit agreement is an alternative to overnight investments. Custodial fees are adjusted to reflect amounts that would have been paid without this agreement, with a corresponding adjustment reflected as fees paid indirectly in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, there were no fees paid indirectly.

Certain officers and Trustees of the Trust are also officers or directors of the Advisor and Distributor. The compensation of independent Trustees is borne by the Trust.

NOTE 4 – SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

At March 31, 2013, there were an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest authorized. Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended     Year Ended  
     March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)     September 30, 2012 (Audited)  
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class A Shares

        

Shares sold

     482,785      $ 15,953,560        2,352,990      $ 73,998,364   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —          —          —          —     

Shares repurchased

     (4,289,383     (139,467,852     (17,233,010     (515,396,078

Redemption fees received*

     —          —          —          2,097   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (3,806,598   $ (123,514,292     (14,880,020   $ (441,395,617
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class B Shares

        

Shares sold

     6,023      $ 182,865        17,884      $ 502,215   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —          —          —          —     

Shares repurchased

     (82,543     (2,509,233     (222,434     (6,389,424

Redemption fees received*

     —          —          —          38   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (76,520   $ (2,326,368     (204,550   $ (5,887,171
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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    Thornburg Value Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended     Year Ended  
     March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)     September 30, 2012 (Audited)  
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class C Shares

        

Shares sold

     57,162      $ 1,773,202        275,887      $ 8,009,804   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —          —          —          —     

Shares repurchased

     (1,510,644     (46,250,292     (3,647,279     (104,810,897

Redemption fees received*

     —          —          —          745   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (1,453,482   $ (44,477,090     (3,371,392   $ (96,800,348
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class I Shares

        

Shares sold

     1,309,941      $ 43,947,179        8,910,782      $ 276,595,590   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —          —          41,518        1,245,554   

Shares repurchased

     (27,915,276     (945,634,390     (44,342,531     (1,371,522,659

Redemption fees received*

     —          —          —          5,496   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (26,605,335   $ (901,687,211     (35,390,231   $ (1,093,676,019
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R3 Shares

        

Shares sold

     220,539      $ 7,146,193        1,002,888      $ 30,300,227   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —          —          —          —     

Shares repurchased

     (1,905,720     (61,586,591     (2,965,638     (89,708,297

Redemption fees received*

     —          —          —          508   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (1,685,181   $ (54,440,398     (1,962,750   $ (59,407,562
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R4 Shares

        

Shares sold

     130,268      $ 4,289,119        513,200      $ 15,392,038   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —          —          —          —     

Shares repurchased

     (811,057     (26,035,869     (928,348     (28,322,089

Redemption fees received*

     —          —          —          156   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (680,789   $ (21,746,750     (415,148   $ (12,929,895
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R5 Shares

        

Shares sold

     181,831      $ 6,089,688        1,670,971      $ 51,972,167   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —          —          2,345        70,250   

Shares repurchased

     (2,378,111     (79,148,548     (5,266,749     (165,077,614

Redemption fees received*

     —          —          —          664   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (2,196,280   $ (73,058,860     (3,593,433   $ (113,034,533
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* The Fund previously charged a redemption fee of 1% of the Class A and Class I shares redeemed or exchanged within 30 days of purchase. Effective February 1, 2012, the Fund stopped imposing this redemption fee. Redemption fees that were charged to any class prior to February 1, 2012 were allocated to all classes upon receipt of payment based on relative net asset values of each class or other appropriate allocation methods.

NOTE 5 – INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

For the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Fund had purchase and sale transactions of investments (excluding short-term investments) of $522,975,003 and $1,663,535,210, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Value Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 6 – INCOME TAXES

At March 31, 2013, information on the tax components of capital was as follows:

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes

   $ 814,330,726   
  

 

 

 

Gross unrealized appreciation on a tax basis

   $ 248,618,901   

Gross unrealized depreciation on a tax basis

     (33,711,834
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (tax basis)

   $ 214,907,067   
  

 

 

 

At March 31, 2013, the Fund had deferred late-year tax basis ordinary investment losses and capital losses occurring subsequent to October 31, 2011 of $4,647,639 and $527,666,296 respectively. For tax purposes, such losses will be reflected in the year ending September 30, 2013.

At March 31, 2013, the Fund had cumulative tax basis capital losses of $109,968,347, which may be carried forward to offset future capital gains. To the extent such carryforwards are used, capital gain distributions may be reduced to the extent provided by regulations. Such capital loss carryforwards do not expire but are required to be utilized to offset future gains prior to the utilization of losses that occurred in years prior to the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, which may expire prior to utilization.

At March 31, 2013, the Fund had cumulative tax basis capital losses, which may be carried forward to offset future capital gains. To the extent such carryforwards are used, capital gain distributions may be reduced to the extent provided by regulations.

Such capital loss carryforwards expire as follows:

 

2017

   $ 204,425,697   

2018

     242,353,997   
  

 

 

 
   $ 446,779,694   
  

 

 

 

NOTE 7 – DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK AND FOREIGN INVESTMENT RISK

The Fund may use a variety of derivative financial instruments to hedge or adjust the risks affecting its investment portfolio or to enhance investment returns. Provisions of FASB Accounting Standards Codification ASC 815-10-50 (“ASC 815”), require certain disclosures. The disclosures are intended to provide users of financial statements with an understanding of the use of derivative instruments by the Fund and how these derivatives affect the financial position, financial performance and cash flows of the Fund. The Fund does not designate any derivative instruments as hedging instruments under ASC 815. During the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Fund’s principal exposure to derivative financial instruments of the type addressed by ASC 815 was investment in foreign exchange contracts. A foreign exchange contract is an agreement between two parties to exchange different currencies at a specified rate of exchange at an agreed upon future date. Foreign exchange contracts involve risks to the Fund, including the risk that a contract counterparty will not meet its obligations to the Fund, the risk that a change in a contract’s value may not correlate perfectly with the currency the contract was intended to track, and the risk that the Fund’s advisor is unable to correctly implement its strategy in using a contract. In any such instance, the Fund may not achieve the intended benefit of entering into a contract, and may experience a loss. Additionally, the Fund’s risk of loss may exceed the amounts recognized on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The Fund entered into forward currency contracts during the six months ended March 31, 2013 in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives, in anticipation of reducing the risk to the value of the Fund’s foreign investments from adverse changes in the relationship between the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies. In each case these contracts have been initiated in conjunction with foreign investment transactions.

These contracts are accounted for by the Fund under ASC 815. Unrealized appreciation and depreciation on outstanding contracts are reported in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities, as measured by the difference between the forward

 

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    Thornburg Value Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

exchange rates at the reporting date and the forward exchange rates at each contract’s inception date. Net realized gain (loss) on contracts closed during the period, and changes in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on outstanding contracts are recognized in the Fund’s Statement of Operations. The quarterly values of open sell currency contracts for the six months ended March 31, 2013 was $273,053,683. Open buy currency contracts are entered into for the purpose of closing open sell currency contracts and the values are dependent upon the values of open sell currency contracts within the six months ended March 31, 2013.

The following table displays the outstanding forward currency contracts at March 31, 2013:

Outstanding Forward Currency Contracts

to Buy or Sell at March 31, 2013

 

Contract Description

   Buy/Sell      Contract
Amount
     Contract
Value Date
     Value
USD
     Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
Depreciation
 

Australian Dollar

     Buy         4,002,100         05/23/2013         4,151,184       $ 44,069       $ —     

Australian Dollar

     Buy         4,480,500         05/23/2013         4,647,405         13,403         —     

Australian Dollar

     Buy         3,670,900         05/23/2013         3,807,646         3,272         —     

Australian Dollar

     Sell         5,121,800         05/23/2013         5,312,594         —           (43,184

Australian Dollar

     Sell         11,854,800         05/23/2013         12,296,408         —           (49,807

Australian Dollar

     Sell         16,331,200         05/23/2013         16,939,560         —           (269,487

Euro

     Sell         53,260,000         05/29/2013         68,298,088         806,762         —     

Euro

     Buy         5,803,500         05/29/2013         7,442,132         —           (418,070

Euro

     Buy         14,646,800         05/29/2013         18,782,359         —           (981,154

Japanese Yen

     Sell         8,012,616,700         08/27/2013         85,218,242         149,504         —     
              

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

               $ 1,017,010       $ (1,761,702
              

 

 

    

 

 

 

The unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of the outstanding forward currency contracts recognized in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities at March 31, 2013 is disclosed in the following table:

Fair Values of Derivative Financial Instruments

at March 31, 2013

 

Asset Derivatives

  

Balance Sheet Location

   Fair Value  

Foreign exchange contracts

   Assets - Unrealized appreciation on forward currency contracts    $ 1,017,010   

Liability Derivatives

  

Balance Sheet Location

   Fair Value  

Foreign exchange contracts

   Liabilities - Unrealized depreciation on forward currency contracts    $ (1,761,702

The net realized gain (loss) from forward currency contracts, and the net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of outstanding forward currency contracts recognized in the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the six months ended March 31, 2013 are disclosed in the following tables:

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

on Derivative Financial Instruments Recognized in

Income for the Six Months Ended March 31, 2013

 

     Total      Forward
Currency Contracts
 

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ 21,570,796       $ 21,570,796   
     

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

of Derivative Financial Instruments Recognized in

Income for the Six Months Ended March 31, 2013

 

     Total      Forward
Currency Contracts
 

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ 1,990,969       $ 1,990,969   

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Value Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

OTHER NOTES:

Risks: The Fund’s investments subject it to risks including, but not limited to, management risk, market and economic risk, risks affecting specific issuers, liquidity risk, the risks associated with investments in smaller companies and non-U.S. issuers, credit risk, and interest rate risk. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund.

Subsequent Events: Fund management believes no events have occurred between March 31, 2013 and the date of issuance of the financial statements that require adjustment to or disclosure in the accompanying financial statements.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

    Thornburg Value Fund

 

    PER SHARE PERFORMANCE (for a share outstanding throughout the Period)+     RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS     SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  

Unless
Otherwise
Noted,
Periods
are

Fiscal
Years
Ended
Sept. 30,

  Net Asset
Value
Beginning
of Period
    Net
Investment
Income

( Loss)
    Net
Realized
&
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
on
Investments
    Total from
Investment
Operations
    Dividends
from Net
Investment
Income
    Dividends
from Net
Realized
Gains
    Total
Dividends
    Net
Asset
Value
End
of
Period
    Net
Investment
Income

(Loss)
(%)
    Expenses,
After

Expense
Reductions

(%)
    Expenses,
After
Expense
Reductions
and
Net of
Custody
Credits

(%)
    Expenses,
Before
Expense
Reductions

(%)
    Total
Return

(%)(a)
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate(%)
    Net
Assets
at End
of

Period
(Thousands)
 

Class A Shares

  

                         

2013(b)(c)

  $ 31.51        0.04        4.43        4.47        —          —          —        $ 35.98        0.26 (d)      1.44 (d)      1.44 (d)      1.44 (d)      14.19        35.55      $ 399,890   

2012(c)

  $ 27.71        (0.10     3.90        3.80        —          —          —        $ 31.51        (0.32     1.32        1.32        1.32        13.71        54.16      $ 470,120   

2011(c)

  $ 30.44        (0.03     (2.70     (2.73     —          —          —        $ 27.71        (0.10     1.28        1.28        1.28        (8.97     64.14      $ 825,700   

2010(c)

  $ 29.66        0.20        0.76        0.96        (0.18     —          (0.18   $ 30.44        0.65        1.31        1.31        1.31        3.21        72.75      $ 1,131,594   

2009(c)

  $ 28.02        0.37        1.67        2.04        (0.40     —          (0.40   $ 29.66        1.58        1.34        1.34        1.34        7.65        83.00      $ 1,204,450   

2008(c)

  $ 44.17        0.18        (12.26     (12.08     (0.14     (3.93     (4.07   $ 28.02        0.52        1.27        1.27        1.27        (29.52     70.65      $ 1,088,766   

Class B Shares

  

                         

2013(b)

  $ 29.25        (0.10     4.10        4.00        —          —          —        $ 33.25        (0.68 )(d)      2.38 (d)      2.38 (d)      2.48 (d)      13.68        35.55      $ 8,076   

2012

  $ 25.99        (0.38     3.64        3.26        —          —          —        $ 29.25        (1.33     2.34        2.34        2.36        12.53        54.16      $ 9,344   

2011

  $ 28.81        (0.33     (2.49     (2.82     —          —          —        $ 25.99        (1.03     2.19        2.19        2.19        (9.79     64.14      $ 13,616   

2010

  $ 28.21        (0.04     0.69        0.65        (0.05     —          (0.05   $ 28.81        (0.13     2.18        2.18        2.18        2.29        72.75      $ 22,036   

2009

  $ 26.66        0.16        1.58        1.74        (0.19     —          (0.19   $ 28.21        0.74        2.22        2.22        2.22        6.72        83.00      $ 38,630   

2008

  $ 42.36        (0.09     (11.68     (11.77     —   (e)      (3.93     (3.93   $ 26.66        (0.28     2.05        2.05        2.05        (30.05     70.65      $ 64,287   

Class C Shares

  

                         

2013(b)

  $ 29.75        (0.08     4.17        4.09        —          —          —        $ 33.84        (0.49 )(d)      2.19 (d)      2.19 (d)      2.19 (d)      13.75        35.55      $ 161,609   

2012

  $ 26.36        (0.32     3.71        3.39        —          —          —        $ 29.75        (1.09     2.09        2.09        2.09        12.86        54.16      $ 185,286   

2011

  $ 29.18        (0.28     (2.54     (2.82     —          —          —        $ 26.36        (0.85     2.03        2.03        2.03        (9.66     64.14      $ 253,065   

2010

  $ 28.55        (0.03     0.73        0.70        (0.07     —          (0.07   $ 29.18        (0.09     2.06        2.06        2.06        2.43        72.75      $ 329,761   

2009

  $ 26.99        0.18        1.61        1.79        (0.23     —          (0.23   $ 28.55        0.81        2.12        2.12        2.12        6.83        83.00      $ 361,966   

2008

  $ 42.82        (0.08     (11.81     (11.89     (0.01     (3.93     (3.94   $ 26.99        (0.23     2.02        2.01        2.02        (30.03     70.65      $ 401,880   

Class I Shares

  

                         

2013(b)

  $ 32.24        0.10        4.56        4.66        —          —          —        $ 36.90        0.60 (d)      0.98 (d)      0.98 (d)      1.02 (d)      14.45        35.55      $ 282,059   

2012

  $ 28.26        0.02        3.99        4.01        (0.03     —          (0.03   $ 32.24        0.07        0.93        0.93        0.93        14.18        54.16      $ 1,104,163   

2011

  $ 30.95        0.09        (2.76     (2.67     (0.02     —          (0.02   $ 28.26        0.27        0.91        0.91        0.91        (8.65     64.14      $ 1,968,181   

2010

  $ 30.15        0.30        0.80        1.10        (0.30     —          (0.30   $ 30.95        0.97        0.94        0.94        0.94        3.62        72.75      $ 2,087,380   

2009

  $ 28.47        0.46        1.70        2.16        (0.48     —          (0.48   $ 30.15        1.94        0.98        0.97        1.00        8.04        83.00      $ 1,575,522   

2008

  $ 44.80        0.32        (12.45     (12.13     (0.27     (3.93     (4.20   $ 28.47        0.92        0.91        0.90        0.91        (29.24     70.65      $ 1,961,495   

Class R3 Shares

  

                         

2013(b)

  $ 31.28        0.06        4.39        4.45        —          —          —        $ 35.73        0.35 (d)      1.35 (d)      1.35 (d)      1.77 (d)      14.23        35.55      $ 89,460   

2012

  $ 27.51        (0.10     3.87        3.77        —          —          —        $ 31.28        (0.34     1.35        1.35        1.66        13.70        54.16      $ 131,013   

2011

  $ 30.24        (0.06     (2.67     (2.73     —          —          —        $ 27.51        (0.17     1.35        1.35        1.64        (9.03     64.14      $ 169,234   

2010

  $ 29.48        0.17        0.76        0.93        (0.17     —          (0.17   $ 30.24        0.57        1.35        1.35        1.66        3.14        72.75      $ 200,362   

2009

  $ 27.86        0.36        1.66        2.02        (0.40     —          (0.40   $ 29.48        1.57        1.35        1.35        1.72        7.62        83.00      $ 162,231   

2008

  $ 43.94        0.17        (12.19     (12.02     (0.13     (3.93     (4.06   $ 27.86        0.50        1.35        1.35        1.66        (29.54     70.65      $ 161,517   

Class R4 Shares

  

                         

2013(b)

  $ 31.50        0.07        4.43        4.50        —          —          —        $ 36.00        0.46 (d)      1.25 (d)      1.25 (d)      1.66 (d)      14.29        35.55      $ 28,059   

2012

  $ 27.68        (0.07     3.89        3.82        —          —          —        $ 31.50        (0.24     1.25        1.25        1.50        13.80        54.16      $ 45,989   

2011

  $ 30.39        (0.02     (2.69     (2.71     —          —          —        $ 27.68        (0.06     1.25        1.25        1.47        (8.92     64.14      $ 51,900   

2010

  $ 29.62        0.19        0.78        0.97        (0.20     —          (0.20   $ 30.39        0.63        1.25        1.25        1.49        3.25        72.75      $ 54,461   

2009

  $ 27.99        0.39        1.67        2.06        (0.43     —          (0.43   $ 29.62        1.65        1.25        1.25        1.54        7.74        83.00      $ 44,037   

2008

  $ 44.14        0.19        (12.23     (12.04     (0.18     (3.93     (4.11   $ 27.99        0.58        1.24        1.24        1.48        (29.47     70.65      $ 29,462   

Class R5 Shares

  

                         

2013(b)

  $ 32.19        0.11        4.54        4.65        —          —          —        $ 36.84        0.68 (d)      0.99 (d)      0.99 (d)      1.41 (d)      14.45        35.55      $ 67,871   

2012

  $ 28.22        —   (f)      3.98        3.98        (0.01     —          (0.01   $ 32.19        —   (g)      0.99        0.99        1.17        14.10        54.16      $ 129,995   

2011

  $ 30.92        0.07        (2.76     (2.69     (0.01     —          (0.01   $ 28.22        0.20        0.98        0.99        1.09        (8.70     64.14      $ 215,364   

2010

  $ 30.13        0.28        0.79        1.07        (0.28     —          (0.28   $ 30.92        0.91        0.99        0.99        1.12        3.54        72.75      $ 228,768   

2009

  $ 28.45        0.46        1.71        2.17        (0.49     —          (0.49   $ 30.13        1.93        0.98        0.98        1.18        8.05        83.00      $ 165,663   

2008

  $ 44.78        0.32        (12.47     (12.15     (0.25     (3.93     (4.18   $ 28.45        0.92        0.98        0.98        1.03        (29.30     70.65      $ 135,173   

 

(a) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b) Unaudited Six Month Period Ended March 31.
(c) Sales loads are not reflected in computing total return.
(d) Annualized.
(e) Dividends from net investment income per share were less than $(0.01).
(f) Net investment income (loss) was less than $0.01 per share.
(g) Net investment loss was less than (0.01)%.
+ Based on weighted average shares outstanding, except for Dividends from Net Investment Income and Net Realized Gains, which are actual amounts per share.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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EXPENSE EXAMPLE   
    Thornburg Value Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs:

 

  (1) transaction costs, including

(a) sales charges (loads) on purchase payments for Class A shares;

(b) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of any part or all of a purchase of $1 million of Class A shares within 12 months of purchase;

(c) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of Class B shares within eight years of purchase;

(d) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of Class C shares within 12 months of purchase;

 

  (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses.

This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on a $1,000 investment beginning on October 1, 2012, and held until March 31, 2013.

 

     Beginning
Account Value
10/1/12
     Ending
Account Value
3/31/13
     Expenses Paid
During Period
10/1/12–3/31/13
 

Class A Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,141.90       $ 7.68   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,017.76       $ 7.24   

Class B Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,136.80       $ 12.68   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,013.06       $ 11.94   

Class C Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,137.50       $ 11.67   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,014.02       $ 10.99   

Class I Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,144.50       $ 5.25   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,020.03       $ 4.95   

Class R3 Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,142.30       $ 7.21   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,018.20       $ 6.79   

Class R4 Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,142.90       $ 6.68   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,018.70       $ 6.29   

Class R5 Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,144.50       $ 5.29   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,020.00       $ 4.99   

 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class (A: 1.44%; B: 2.38%; C: 2.19%; I: 0.98%; R3: 1.35%; R4: 1.25%; R5: 0.99%) multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 to reflect the one-half year period.
* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

For each class of shares, the first line of the table at right provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for your class of shares under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

For each class of shares, the second line of the table above provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table for each class of shares is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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INDEX COMPARISON   
    Thornburg Value Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment

Thornburg Value Fund versus S&P 500 Index (October 2, 1995 to March 31, 2013)

 

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Average Annual Total Returns

For Periods Ended March 31, 2013 (with sales charge)

 

     1 Yr     5 Yrs     10 Yrs     Since
Inception
 

A Shares (Incep: 10/2/95)

     1.01     1.25     6.96     8.65

B Shares (Incep: 4/3/00)

     -0.25     0.88     6.74     1.85

C Shares (Incep: 10/2/95)

     3.96     1.41     6.63     8.10

I Shares (Incep: 11/2/98)

     6.22     2.58     7.86     5.84

R3 Shares (Incep: 7/1/03)

     5.80     2.15     —          5.47

R4 Shares (Incep: 2/1/07)

     5.91     2.26     —          0.08

R5 Shares (Incep: 2/1/05)

     6.20     2.53     —          4.77

S&P 500 Index (Since 10/2/95)

     13.96     5.81     8.53     7.81

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800.847.0200. The performance data and graph do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns reflect the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains as well as applicable sales charges. Class A shares are sold with a maximum sales charge of 4.50% . Class B shares carry a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) that declines from 5.00% to 0% depending upon the period of time the shares are held. Class B shares will automatically convert to Class A shares on a quarterly basis approximately eight years after purchase. Class C shares are subject to a 1% CDSC for the first year only. There is no up-front sales charge for Class I, R3, R4, and R5 shares.

 

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OTHER INFORMATION   
    Thornburg Value Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

PORTFOLIO PROXY VOTING

Policies and Procedures:

The Trust has delegated to Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) voting decisions respecting proxies for the Fund’s voting securities. The Advisor makes voting decisions in accordance with its Proxy Voting Policy and Procedures. A description of the Policy and Procedures is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec. gov.

Information regarding how proxies were voted is available on or before August 31 of each year for the twelve months ending the preceding June 30. This information is available (i) without charge, upon request by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

AVAILABILITY OF QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE

The Fund files with the Securities and Exchange Commission schedules of its portfolio holdings on Form N-Q for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The Fund also makes this information available on its website at www.thornburg.com/download or upon request by calling 1-800-847-0200.

 

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TRUSTEES’ STATEMENT TO SHAREHOLDERS

Not part of the Certified Semi-Annual Report

Reissued September 10, 2012

The Trustees believe current and prospective shareholders should know how we discharge our responsibilities in supervising the Funds’ investment advisor and in reviewing the advisor’s contract for renewal. Since 2005, we have issued a statement which sets out clearly the three principal guidelines that we follow in supervising the Trust’s investment advisor on your behalf. In accordance with our customary practice, in September of this year we again reviewed our statement and concluded we should reissue this statement outlining the principal features of our supervision of the advisor’s performance of investment management services for the Funds.

We begin with the premise that each shareholder selected his or her Fund because its investments are managed by the investment advisor identified in the prospectus and in accordance with the objective and policies described in the prospectus. We realize, as each of you do, that if you believe that your Fund’s stated objective and policies no longer serve your personal investment goals, you can sell your shares and leave the Fund.

Therefore, we believe that our primary supervisory task – our principal obligation to you – is to assess the nature and quality of the advisor’s services, and to confirm that the advisor actively and competently pursues the Fund’s objective, in accordance with the policies set out in the prospectus. To do this, we meet regularly with management to review your Fund’s portfolio and to discuss the advisor’s specific actions and judgments in pursuing the Fund’s objective. We do not substitute our own judgment for the advisor’s decisions in selecting investments; the advisor is paid to exercise its informed judgment on investment decisions, and we seek to confirm, in reviewing the advisor’s performance, that the advisor is doing just that.

Second, while we are conscious of costs and the effect that costs have on shareholders’ returns, we do not seek the lowest fees or expense ratio as our sole or primary objective. We try to make sure that your Fund’s fees and costs are reasonable in relationship to the services rendered and that they are generally in line with those charged by other expert investment advisors, consistent with our belief that the Fund’s investors searched for and expect that expertise and attention and have decided to pay a reasonable price for it. We do not put the management contract “out to bid” as a matter of course, and we would not do so unless we had concluded that the advisor materially had failed to pursue the Fund’s objectives in accordance with its policies, or for other equally important reasons. We believe that any other approach would be inconsistent with your interests and contrary to your expectations when you bought shares of the Fund in the first place.

Finally, because we believe that most Thornburg Fund shareholders have invested with a long-term perspective, we try not to focus too much on the fashions of the moment and on short-term performance. The market will not favor any specific investment objective or set of policies at all times and under all economic circumstances. A fund will experience periods of both high and low returns relative to other funds and other investments. Even if one of our Funds is not favored by the market at a particular time, we believe that the advisor is nonetheless obliged to remain true to the Fund’s objective and policies, and we watch to see that it does so.

 

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RETIREMENT AND EDUCATION ACCOUNTS

Thornburg Investment Management offers retirement and education savings accounts that can help you meet a variety of planning challenges. For account applications or further information on any of the accounts below, please call 1-800-847-0200 or go to www.thornburg.com/ira. Your financial advisor can help you determine which plan is right for you.

Individual Retirement Accounts

Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) provide a tax-advantaged means to save money for the future. For a detailed outline of the difference between retirement accounts, see www.thornburg.com/ira. Rollovers are available. Call 1-800-847-0200 for more information.

Traditional IRAs – Contributions to Traditional IRAs are tax deductible for eligible individuals, and withdrawals are taxed as additional ordinary income. You may contribute to an IRA if you receive compensation and are under 70 1/2, even if you are covered by an employer retirement plan. Deductible contributions are subject to certain qualifications. Please consult your tax advisor.

Roth IRAs – Under a Roth IRA, there is no tax deduction for contributions, but there is no income tax on qualified withdrawals. For a more detailed comparison of Traditional and Roth IRAs, please see our website at www.thornburg.com/ira.

SEP IRAs – Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRAs are established by employers. The employer is allowed a tax deduction for contributions made to the SEP Plan and makes contributions to each eligible employee’s SEP IRA on a discretionary basis.

SIMPLE IRAs – Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees of Small Employers (SIMPLE) is designed to give small business owners a simplified method to establish and contribute to a retirement plan for employees. The employer is allowed a tax deduction for contributions and makes either matching or non-elective contributions to each eligible employee’s SIMPLE IRA. Employees may make salary deferral contributions.

Coverdell Education Savings Account

These savings accounts are designed to provide a way to save money for higher education expenses. In an Education Savings Account, earnings and interest grow tax-free, and qualified withdrawals used to pay for eligible higher-education expenses are tax- and penalty-free.

Funds Available

The following funds are available in the accounts listed above:

 

   

Thornburg Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

 

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THORNBURG FUND FAMILY

Thornburg Equity Funds

Thornburg’s equity research uses a fundamentally driven, bottom-up, comprehensive analytical approach. Thornburg equity funds generally focus on a limited number of securities so that each holding can impact performance. The team searches for firms believed to have a promising future and seeks to buy shares of those companies at a discount to their intrinsic or long-term value.

 

   

Thornburg Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

Thornburg Bond Funds

Thornburg Investment Management applies a disciplined philosophy to fixed-income management. Since the launch of our first fixed-income fund over 25 years ago, we have been conducting fundamental, bottom-up research in an effort to identify bonds which we believe provide the best return for a given level of risk. We avoid leverage or complex strategies which could backfire in periods of market uncertainty.

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

Before investing, carefully consider the Fund’s investment goals, risks, charges, and expenses. For a prospectus containing this and other information, contact your financial advisor or visit thornburg.com. Read it carefully before investing.

For additional information, please visit thornburg.com

Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. 2300 North Ridgetop Road, Santa Fe, NM 87506

 

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The information presented on the following pages was current as of March 31, 2013. The managers’ views, portfolio holdings, and sector and country diversification are provided for the general information of the Fund’s shareholders; to the extent this information is historical, it should not be considered predictive of future circumstances. This material should not be deemed a recommendation to buy or sell any of the securities mentioned.

Investments in the Fund carry risks, including possible loss of principal. Special risks may be associated with investments outside the United States, especially in emerging markets, including currency fluctuations, illiquidity, volatility, and political and economic risks. Investments in small capitalization companies may increase the risk of declines in value and greater price fluctuations. Please see the Fund’s Prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund. Investments in the Fund are not FDIC insured, nor are they deposits of or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity. There is no guarantee that the Fund will meet its investment objectives. Funds invested in a limited number of holdings may expose an investor to greater volatility.

Performance data given at net asset value (NAV) does not take into account applicable sales charges. If the sales charges had been included, the performance would have been lower.

Class I, R3, R4, R5 and R6 shares may not be available to all investors. Minimum investments for Class I shares may be higher than those for other classes.

 

Share Class

   NASDAQ Symbol    CUSIP

Class A

   TGVAX    885-215-657

Class B

   THGBX    885-215-616

Class C

   THGCX    885-215-640

Class I

   TGVIX    885-215-566

Class R3

   TGVRX    885-215-525

Class R4

   THVRX    885-215-269

Class R5

   TIVRX    885-215-368

Class R6

   TGIRX    885-216-804

Glossary

MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australasia, Far East) Index – An unmanaged, market capitalization weighted index that is a common benchmark for international portfolio performance. The index is calculated with net dividends reinvested in U.S. dollars.

MSCI All Country (AC) World ex-U.S. Index – A market capitalization weighted index representative of the market structure of 44 developed and emerging market countries in North and South America, Europe, Africa, and the Pacific Rim, excluding securities of United States’ issuers. The index is calculated with gross dividends reinvested in U.S. dollars.

Unless otherwise noted, index returns reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains, if any, but do not reflect fees, brokerage commissions or other expenses of investing. Investors may not make direct investments into any index. The performance of any index is not indicative of the performance of any particular investment.

Beta – A measure of market-related risk. Less than one means the portfolio is less volatile than the index, while greater than one indicates more volatility than the index.

London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) – An interest rate at which banks can borrow funds, in marketable size, from other banks in the London interbank market.

Median Market Capitalization – Market capitalization (market cap) is the total value of a company’s stock, calculated by multiplying the number of outstanding common shares by the current share price. The company whose market cap is in the middle of the portfolio is the median market cap. Half the companies in the portfolio have values greater than the median and half have values that are less.

Price to Book Value (P/B) – A ratio used to compare a stock’s market value to its book value. It is calculated by dividing the current closing price of the stock by the latest quarter’s book value (book value is simply assets minus liabilities).

Price to Cash Flow Ratio – A measure of the market’s expectations of a firm’s future financial health. It is calculated by dividing the price per share by cash flow per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio (P/E) – A valuation ratio equaling a company’s market value per share divided by earnings per share.

 

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THORNBURG INTERNATIONAL VALUE FUND

Portfolio Managers

 

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Lei Wang, CFA, Wendy Trevisani, Bill Fries, CFA

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Performance Information

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800.847.0200.

The maximum sales charge for Class A shares is 4.50%. The total annual fund operating expense of Class A shares is 1.29%, as disclosed in the most recent Prospectus.

Finding Promising Companies at a Discount

The Thornburg International Value Fund seeks to find value in overseas markets. It differs from many other international equity funds in two key ways. First, it focuses on a limited number of stocks, and second, it takes a more comprehensive approach to value investing.

Our team is dedicated to providing value to shareholders. We accomplish this through the application of seasoned investment principles with hands-on, company-oriented research. We use a collaborative approach in implementing our investment research process. Our focus is on finding promising companies available at a discount to our estimate of their intrinsic value, no matter where they are located outside the United States. Geographic location is secondary to individual stock merit.

In managing the Thornburg International Value Fund, we take a bottom-up approach to stock selection. The Fund is not predisposed to a particular geographic region or industry. We use a variety of valuation methods and business evaluations in an effort to gauge the intrinsic value of a company based on its past record and future potential. The continuum of process moves from screens and idea generation, through conventional “Wall Street” research and documentation, to company contact, the latter often including on-site visits. The focus of the analysis is on what’s behind the numbers: its revenue and cash-generating model. We make an effort to get to know the company’s reputation in the industry, its people and its corporate culture.

Average Annual Total Returns

For Periods Ended March 31, 2013

 

      1 Yr     3 Yrs     5 Yrs     10 Yrs     Since
Inception
 

A Shares (Incep: 5/28/98)

          

Without sales charge

     6.36     4.60     -0.06     11.83     8.23

With sales charge

     1.56     3.01     -0.98     11.31     7.90

MSCI EAFE Index

          

(Since 5/28/98)

     11.25     5.00     -0.89     9.69     3.76

 

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The current posture is to maintain a portfolio of 50–75 companies diversified by country, sector, industry, market capitalization, and our three categories of stocks: basic value, consistent earners and emerging franchises. Because of the limited number of stocks in the portfolio, every holding counts. At the time of purchase, we set a 12–18 month price target for each stock. The target is reviewed as the fundamentals of the stock change during the course of ownership.

The bottom line? Engendering a wide-open, collegial environment fosters information flows and critical thinking intended to benefit portfolio decision making. We do not view our location in Santa Fe, New Mexico, as a disadvantage. While we have access to the best of Wall Street’s analysis, we are not ruled by it. Distance from the crowd serves to fortify independent and objective thinking.

Stocks Contributing and Detracting

For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2013

 

Top Contributors

 

Top Detractors

Toyota Motor Corp.

  Baidu, Inc. ADS

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc

  BG Group plc

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.

  Hyundai Motor Co. Ltd.

adidas AG

  Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co.

ARM Holdings plc

  Deutsche Bank AG

Source: FactSet

 

Key Portfolio Attributes

As of March 31, 2013

 

Portfolio P/E Trailing 12-months*

     15.1x   

Portfolio Price to Cash Flow*

     6.9x   

Portfolio Price to Book Value*

     2.1x   

Median Market Cap*

   $ 33.9 B   

7-Year Beta (A Shares vs. MSCI EAFE)*

     0.9   

Number of Companies

     73   

 

* Source: FactSet

Market Capitalization Exposure

As of March 31, 2013

 

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Basket Structure

As of March 31, 2013

 

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Thornburg International Value Fund –

March 31, 2013

 

Table of Contents

  

Letter to Shareholders

     7   

Schedule of Investments

     10   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     16   

Statement of Operations

     18   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     20   

Notes to Financial Statements

     21   

Financial Highlights

     32   

Expense Example

     34   

Index Comparison

     35   

Other Information

     36   

This report is certified under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, which requires that public companies, including mutual funds, affirm that the information provided in their annual and semiannual shareholder reports fully and fairly represents their financial position.

 

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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS

April 17, 2013

Dear Fellow Shareholder:

As we enter the spring season, equity markets have continued the ascension that began last summer. Despite sequestration, the Cyprus bailout, threats of nuclear war from North Korea, and ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, optimism in the securities markets has prevailed. Global stock markets were somewhat mixed over the past six months, with Japan and the U.S. leading on the upside; the U.S. market reached an all-time high at the end of March 2013. The Japanese market rallied dramatically as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s government promoted an inflationary monetary policy to reverse the long deflationary trend. In contrast, the emerging markets largely disappointed, especially the larger BRIC nations (Brazil, Russia, India and China), a few of which posted negative returns during the period.

Investment results for the Thornburg International Value Fund during the first half of the fiscal year beginning in October 2012 were positive. The total return of the Fund’s Class A shares at net asset value (NAV) was 7.82%, below the 12.04% of the MSCI EAFE Index and the 9.35% of the MSCI AC World ex-US Index. One of the best-performing stocks in the portfolio was U.K.-based ARM Holdings, a designer of semiconductor electronic chips for products including mobile phones and other consumer devices. The stock continues to benefit from growing market penetration of smart phones and from royalties received from use of their products. Japanese holdings Toyota, Komatsu, and Mitsubishi UFJ (Japan’s largest bank) were also excellent performers, participating in the Japanese rally that ensued with Prime Minister Abe’s reform proposals toward the end of 2012. Other strong performers were a diversified group and included watch and jewelry producer Swatch, sports footwear and equipment manufacturer adidas, aircraft company Embraer, aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce, and household and personal products company Reckitt Benckiser.

We also held some stocks that reported disappointing fundamental developments. Along with a material underweight in Japan, this resulted in sub-par relative performance. BG Group, Carnival Cruise Lines, and Teva Pharmaceutical were among those that disappointed. Our emerging-market holdings did not keep pace with developed-market counterparts, in part reflecting concerns of slowing growth in Asia – particularly in China. Although Chinese GDP growth is still forecast to be above 7%, confidence in the continuation of this growth rate seems to be waning. As a result, Chinese holdings Baidu (a leading search engine provider) and CNOOC (an offshore oil and gas producer) did not perform well. Coal India and Brazilian firm Natura Cosmeticos also declined during the period. Other names that detracted from returns included Teck Resources, Pearson, and Check Point Software.

 

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CONTINUED

  

 

Portfolio transactions over the period were numerous. Concurrent with developments in Japan, we initiated positions in leading global tire production franchise Bridgestone Corp, industrial and farm equipment manufacturer Kubota, telecom service provider Softbank (which has stakes in leading Chinese internet companies and a pending acquisition of U.S.-based Sprint), and Japan Exchange Group, which represents the recently combined stock, derivative, and clearing entities of the Tokyo and Osaka exchanges. Other additions were more diverse in geography and sector. These included U.K.-based luxury goods company Burberry, Canadian athletic apparel retailer Lululemon, and U.K.-based global advertising agency WPP Group. Further additions included Netherlands-based ASML, Latin American MercadoLibre, and Spanish Amadeus in the technology sector, U.K.-based Tullow and Italian Saipem in the energy sector, and Swiss Roche Holdings in the health care sector. Apart from WPP Group, whose advertising business is similar to that of current holding Publicis, each of the additions occupies a unique and leading position within its industry or branded business. ASML dominates the assembly of wafer steppers critical to the manufacture of semiconductors. MercadoLibre operates Latin America’s premier e-commerce site, and Amadeus is the leading independent provider of reservation software and other IT services for travel agents and airlines. Tullow is an oil and gas exploration company with potentially meaningful discoveries in frontier geographies in Africa. Saipem’s engineering and construction experience positions it among the industry’s leaders in providing deep-water offshore production capabilities. Pharmaceutical firm Roche continues to extend the life of its well-established and growing oncology franchise as well as its leading diagnostics business.

On the sale side, we eliminated a similarly diverse array of holdings such as Tesco, China Life, Dai-ichi Life, Svenska Handelsbanken, BG Group, BM&F Bovespa, and Hyundai Motors. Handelsbanken and Hyundai reached target prices. Bovespa was sold opportunistically as it approached what we deemed fair value and as we became increasingly concerned about both the competitive landscape and macroeconomic developments. Tesco and BG were sold because of changes in business fundamentals. The Asian life insurance companies were eliminated in favor of alternative investments.

As always, we manage the portfolio with both risk and return in mind. There was plenty to worry about during the period, not the least of which was another bailout in the Euro zone (Cyprus). With concerns of sovereign debt and the related health status of the European banks, we have tried to position the portfolio away from this risk, as exemplified by investments in two Hong-Kong-traded Chinese banks and two Asian-oriented U.K. banks. Unfortunately, worries about a slowdown in China and other emerging markets pressured performance in the Chinese banks, and regulatory fines related to money laundering and LIBOR rate manipulation pressured performance in the Asian-centric U.K.-based banks.

 

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CONTINUED

  

 

While stock markets around the world – most notably in the U.S. – have moved higher, few prognosticators have an elevated level of confidence that the global economy will continue to expand at the recently experienced pace. Nonetheless, with current yields on fixed income investments at very low levels, stocks with above-average dividend yields are increasingly attracting investors who seek income. These issues have performed well since the market bottom in 2009. The changes taking place in Japan seem profound, impacting both investors and business attitudes. The weak yen will enhance the global competitive environment for many of Japan’s exporters. The recent sharp rise in the Japanese market begs the question: Do stocks already reflect the impact of these changes? As we head into the spring and summer seasons, we are hopeful that markets will not repeat the downturn experienced over the last several summers. The sovereign debt and banking issues in Europe appear less threatening than in the recent past. With the U.S. and China extending growth, and Japan under new management, we retain faith that our optimism is not misplaced.

Sincerely,

 

LOGO    LOGO    LOGO
William V. Fries, CFA    Wendy Q. Trevisani    Lei Wang, CFA
Portfolio Manager    Portfolio Manager    Portfolio Manager
Managing Director    Managing Director    Managing Director

The matters discussed in this report may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include any advisor or portfolio manager prediction, assessment, analysis or outlook for individual securities, industries, investment styles, market sectors and/or markets. These statements involve risks and uncertainties. In addition to the general risks described for each fund in its current prospectus, other factors bearing on these reports include the accuracy of the advisor’s or portfolio manager’s forecasts and predictions, the appropriateness of the investment strategies designed by the advisor or portfolio manager, and the ability of the advisor or portfolio manager to implement their strategies efficiently and successfully. Any one or more of these factors, as well as other risks affecting the securities markets generally, could cause the actual results of any fund to differ materially as compared to its benchmarks.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS   
    Thornburg International Value Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

Top Ten Equity Holdings

As of 3/31/13

 

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.

     2.8  

adidas AG

     2.2

Toyota Motor Corp.

     2.5  

Schlumberger Ltd.

     2.1

Reckitt Benckiser plc

     2.5  

Novartis AG

     2.1

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA

     2.4  

Standard Chartered plc

     2.1

Novo Nordisk A/S

     2.4  

Roche Holding AG

     2.0

Summary of Industry Exposure

As of 3/31/13

 

Banks

     11.5  

Health Care Equipment & Services

     3.8

Software & Services

     7.7  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     3.6

Consumer Durables & Apparel

     7.5  

Household & Personal Products

     3.4

Capital Goods

     7.1  

Retailing

     3.3

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences

     6.9  

Consumer Services

     3.1

Energy

     6.9  

Insurance

     3.0

Automobiles & Components

     6.3  

Telecommunication Services

     2.2

Materials

     5.8  

Food & Staples Retailing

     1.5

Diversified Financials

     4.5  

Transportation

     1.1

Food, Beverage & Tobacco

     4.1  

Other Assets & Liabilities

     2.8

Media

     3.9     

Summary of Country Exposure

As of 3/31/13 (percent of equity holdings)

 

United Kingdom

     20.6  

Ireland

     2.5

Germany

     12.4  

United States

     1.9

Japan

     11.5  

Sweden

     1.7

Switzerland

     8.3  

Mexico

     1.6

France

     7.7  

South Korea

     1.5

China

     7.1  

Israel

     1.1

Canada

     6.0  

Italy

     1.0

Hong Kong

     3.7  

Russia

     0.7

Netherlands

     3.5  

Argentina

     0.6

Brazil

     3.4  

India

     0.4

Denmark

     2.5  

Spain

     0.3

 

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     Shares/
Principal  Amount
     Value  

COMMON STOCK — 95.64%

     

AUTOMOBILES & COMPONENTS — 4.82%

     

AUTO COMPONENTS — 2.30%

     

Bridgestone Corp.

     9,094,633       $ 304,329,888   

Cie Generale des Establissements Michelin

     4,265,411         356,762,234   

AUTOMOBILES — 2.52%

     

Toyota Motor Corp.

     14,164,526         726,019,418   
     

 

 

 
        1,387,111,540   
     

 

 

 

BANKS — 11.46%

     

COMMERCIAL BANKS — 11.46%

     

China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd.

     54,161,935         114,707,436   

HSBC Holdings plc

     54,309,547         573,701,020   

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd.

     798,834,688         559,823,860   

Itau Unibanco Holding SA ADR

     24,501,806         436,132,147   

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.

     136,417,458         817,330,922   

a Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc

     45,277,400         189,534,998   

Standard Chartered plc

     23,401,106         605,710,154   
     

 

 

 
        3,296,940,537   
     

 

 

 

CAPITAL GOODS — 7.14%

     

AEROSPACE & DEFENSE — 2.22%

     

Embraer S.A.

     6,481,245         231,186,009   

Rolls Royce Holdings plc

     23,775,882         408,226,706   

INDUSTRIAL CONGLOMERATES — 1.85%

     

Siemens AG

     4,943,788         532,514,794   

MACHINERY — 3.07%

     

Fanuc Ltd.

     1,917,353         293,097,250   

Komatsu Ltd.

     19,274,050         457,204,586   

Kubota Corp.

     9,183,552         132,482,749   
     

 

 

 
        2,054,712,094   
     

 

 

 

CONSUMER DURABLES & APPAREL — 7.46%

     

TEXTILES, APPAREL & LUXURY GOODS — 7.46%

     

adidas AG

     6,003,461         622,877,106   

Burberry Group plc

     13,832,928         279,335,048   

a,b Lululemon Athletica, Inc.

     6,333,152         394,872,027   

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA

     4,085,056         701,158,278   

Swatch Group AG

     255,065         148,315,475   
     

 

 

 
        2,146,557,934   
     

 

 

 

CONSUMER SERVICES — 3.07%

     

HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE — 3.07%

     

b Carnival plc

     10,379,403         363,363,401   

Yum! Brands, Inc.

     7,231,960         520,267,202   
     

 

 

 
        883,630,603   
     

 

 

 

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIALS — 4.46%

     

CAPITAL MARKETS — 2.39%

     

Deutsche Bank AG

     10,429,705         406,628,037   

Julius Baer Group Ltd.

     7,220,696         280,749,910   

 

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    Thornburg International Value Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

     Shares/
Principal  Amount
     Value  

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES — 2.07%

     

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd.

     30,228,994       $ 515,203,884   

Japan Exchange Group, Inc.

     882,953         81,790,515   
     

 

 

 
        1,284,372,346   
     

 

 

 

ENERGY — 6.90%

     

ENERGY EQUIPMENT & SERVICES — 3.15%

     

Saipem S.p.A.

     9,394,840         288,906,365   

Schlumberger Ltd.

     8,256,726         618,346,210   

OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS — 3.75%

     

Cenovus Energy, Inc.

     7,442,913         230,500,608   

CNOOC Ltd.

     265,808,980         510,212,985   

Coal India Ltd.

     20,192,027         115,059,260   

Tullow Oil plc

     11,910,810         222,784,864   
     

 

 

 
        1,985,810,292   
     

 

 

 

FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING — 1.55%

     

FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING — 1.55%

     

Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de C.V.

     137,062,200         447,203,094   
     

 

 

 
        447,203,094   
     

 

 

 

FOOD, BEVERAGE & TOBACCO — 4.10%

     

BEVERAGES — 1.44%

     

SABMiller plc

     7,872,492         414,358,682   

FOOD PRODUCTS — 1.08%

     

Nestle SA

     4,295,763         310,654,303   

TOBACCO — 1.58%

     

British American Tobacco plc

     8,474,927         454,179,741   
     

 

 

 
        1,179,192,726   
     

 

 

 

HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES — 3.79%

     

HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES — 0.93%

     

Covidien plc

     3,957,398         268,469,880   

HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & SERVICES — 2.86%

     

Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co.

     8,353,859         563,797,299   

Sinopharm Group Co. H

     79,856,278         257,184,424   
     

 

 

 
        1,089,451,603   
     

 

 

 

HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS — 3.41%

     

HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS — 2.49%

     

Reckitt Benckiser plc

     9,983,809         715,715,681   

PERSONAL PRODUCTS — 0.92%

     

Natura Cosmeticos SA

     10,840,700         264,908,458   
     

 

 

 
        980,624,139   
     

 

 

 

INSURANCE — 3.02%

     

INSURANCE — 3.02%

     

AIA Group Ltd.

     120,843,705         527,739,158   

Allianz SE

     2,511,439         341,083,782   
     

 

 

 
        868,822,940   
     

 

 

 

 

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     Shares/
Principal  Amount
     Value  

MATERIALS — 5.82%

     

CHEMICALS — 4.67%

     

Air Liquide SA

     4,574,174       $ 555,733,862   

Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc.

     10,109,500         396,797,875   

Syngenta AG

     932,280         388,900,116   

METALS & MINING — 1.15%

     

Teck Resources Ltd.

     11,774,100         331,485,219   
     

 

 

 
        1,672,917,072   
     

 

 

 

MEDIA — 3.86%

     

MEDIA — 3.86%

     

Pearson plc

     16,108,031         289,788,063   

Publicis Groupe

     7,975,402         534,779,533   

WPP plc

     17,976,694         286,531,020   
     

 

 

 
        1,111,098,616   
     

 

 

 

PHARMACEUTICALS, BIOTECHNOLOGY & LIFE SCIENCES — 6.95%

     

PHARMACEUTICALS — 6.95%

     

Novartis AG

     8,627,696         613,018,114   

Novo Nordisk A/S

     4,294,949         697,807,373   

Roche Holding AG

     2,524,074         587,612,297   

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR

     2,511,268         99,647,114   
     

 

 

 
        1,998,084,898   
     

 

 

 

RETAILING — 3.26%

     

SPECIALTY RETAIL — 3.26%

     

Hennes & Mauritz AB

     13,523,874         483,547,681   

Kingfisher plc

     104,001,992         454,798,245   
     

 

 

 
        938,345,926   
     

 

 

 

SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT — 3.63%

     

SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT — 3.63%

     

ARM Holdings plc

     18,949,517         265,182,040   

ASML Holding N.V.

     5,398,872         363,121,171   

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

     306,407         415,849,874   
     

 

 

 
        1,044,153,085   
     

 

 

 

SOFTWARE & SERVICES — 7.65%

     

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES — 1.80%

     

Accenture plc

     5,642,949         428,694,836   

Amadeus IT Holding SA

     3,268,172         88,289,684   

INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES — 3.16%

     

a Baidu, Inc. ADR

     4,186,044         367,116,059   

MercadoLibre, Inc.

     1,640,671         158,423,192   

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

     5,647,797         179,564,228   

a Yandex NV

     8,863,652         204,927,634   

SOFTWARE — 2.69%

     

a Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

     4,396,767         206,604,081   

SAP AG

     7,081,368         567,328,572   
     

 

 

 
        2,200,948,286   
     

 

 

 

 

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     Shares/
Principal  Amount
     Value  

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 2.21%

     

WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 2.21%

     

KDDI Corp.

     6,327,380       $ 263,822,877   

SoftBank Corp.

     3,124,407         143,383,845   

Vodafone Group plc

     80,547,386         228,375,453   
     

 

 

 
        635,582,175   
     

 

 

 

TRANSPORTATION — 1.08%

     

ROAD & RAIL — 1.08%

     

Canadian National Railway Co.

     3,090,000         310,566,521   
     

 

 

 
        310,566,521   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $21,772,132,100)

        27,516,126,427   
     

 

 

 

PREFERRED STOCK — 1.51%

     

AUTOMOBILES & COMPONENTS — 1.51%

     

AUTOMOBILES — 1.51%

     

Volkswagen AG Pfd

     2,184,701         434,071,408   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK (Cost $189,536,492)

        434,071,408   
     

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS — 2.42%

     

AT&T, Inc., 0.51%, 7/22/2013

   $ 50,000,000         49,920,667   

Atlantic City Electric, 0.29%, 4/3/2013

     20,000,000         19,999,678   

Bank of New York Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement 0.36% dated 3/28/2013 due 4/1/2013, repurchase price $136,005,440 collateralized by 5 corporate debt securities and 34 U.S. Government debt securities, having an average coupon of 2.8936%, a minimum credit rating of BBB-, maturity dates from 11/15/2018 to 4/1/2043, and having an aggregate market value of $140,431,218 at 3/28/2013

     136,000,000         136,000,000   

Consolidated Edison Co. of New York, Inc., 0.26%, 4/1/2013

     45,000,000         45,000,000   

ENI Coordination Center, 0.35%, 4/2/2013

     68,700,000         68,699,332   

Hitachi America, 0.35%, 4/3/2013

     100,000,000         99,998,056   

Johnson Controls, 0.30%, 4/3/2013

     75,000,000         74,998,750   

Kinder Morgan Energy, 0.31%, 4/1/2013

     5,000,000         5,000,000   

Kinder Morgan Energy, 0.31%, 4/2/2013

     47,700,000         47,699,589   

Northeast Utilities, 0.30%, 4/3/2013

     16,963,000         16,962,717   

Northeast Utilities, 0.30%, 4/4/2013

     60,000,000         59,998,500   

Oglethorpe Power Corp., 0.30%, 4/1/2013

     16,238,000         16,238,000   

Oglethorpe Power Corp., 0.30%, 4/3/2013

     22,471,000         22,470,625   

PPL Energy Supply LLC, 0.30%, 4/2/2013

     5,800,000         5,799,952   

Spectra Energy Capital, 0.30%, 4/2/2013

     17,000,000         16,999,858   

Tyco Electronics Group SA, 0.31%, 4/1/2013

     9,802,000         9,802,000   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $695,587,724)

        695,587,724   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.57% (Cost $22,657,256,316)

      $ 28,645,785,559   

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 0.43%

        124,144,971   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

      $ 28,769,930,530   
     

 

 

 

 

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Footnote Legend

 

a Non-income producing.
b Investment in Affiliates - Holdings of voting securities of each portfolio company which is considered “affiliated” to the Fund under the Investment Company Act of 1940 because the Fund’s holding represented 5% or more of the company’s voting securities during the period, are shown below:

 

Issuer

   Shares/Principal
September  30,
2012
     Gross
Additions
     Gross
Reductions
     Shares/Principal
March  31,
2013
     Market Value
March  31,
2013
     Investment
Income
 

Carnival plc

     10,740,103         1,433,500         1,794,200         10,379,403       $ 363,363,401       $ 11,803,415   

Lululemon Athletica, Inc.

     —           6,333,152         —           6,333,152         394,872,027         —     
              

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total non-controlled affiliated issuers – 2.64% of net assets

  

   $ 758,235,428       $ 11,803,415   
              

 

 

    

 

 

 

Portfolio Abbreviations

To simplify the listings of securities, abbreviations are used per the table below:

 

ADR    American Depository Receipt
Pfd    Preferred Stock

See notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES   
    Thornburg International Value Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

ASSETS

  

Investments at value (Note 2)

  

Non-affiliated issuers (cost $21,811,996,921)

   $ 27,887,550,131   

Non-controlled affiliated issuers (cost $ 845,259,395)

     758,235,428   

Cash

     13,721,252   

Receivable for investments sold

     230,037,696   

Receivable for fund shares sold

     69,722,697   

Unrealized appreciation on forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     86,937,820   

Dividends receivable

     83,721,885   

Dividend and interest reclaim receivable

     36,942,174   

Interest receivable

     5,440   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     511,705   
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     29,167,386,228   
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

  

Payable for investments purchased

     270,867,945   

Payable for fund shares redeemed

     66,530,845   

Payable to custodian

     4,613,041   

Unrealized depreciation on forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     23,288,855   

Payable to investment advisor and other affiliates (Note 3)

     21,591,215   

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     10,563,797   
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     397,455,698   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 28,769,930,530   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

  

Undistributed net investment income

   $ 36,584,351   

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     6,050,352,114   

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (4,297,396,104

Net capital paid in on shares of beneficial interest

     26,980,390,169   
  

 

 

 
   $ 28,769,930,530   
  

 

 

 

 

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg International Value Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

NET ASSET VALUE:

  

Class A Shares:

  

Net asset value and redemption price per share ($ 5,363,118,280 applicable to 190,876,540 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 28.10   

Maximum sales charge, 4.50% of offering price

     1.32   
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share

   $ 29.42   
  

 

 

 

Class B Shares:

  

Net asset value per share* ($ 37,946,011 applicable to 1,450,456 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 26.16   
  

 

 

 

Class C Shares:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share* ($ 1,205,736,286 applicable to 45,846,365 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 26.30   
  

 

 

 

Class I Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($ 13,983,099,814 applicable to 487,338,164 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 28.69   
  

 

 

 

Class R3 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($ 1,247,477,411 applicable to 44,360,879 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 28.12   
  

 

 

 

Class R4 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($ 1,362,235,272 applicable to 48,705,165 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 27.97   
  

 

 

 

Class R5 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($ 4,538,340,637 applicable to 158,382,532 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 28.65   
  

 

 

 

Class R6 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($ 1,031,976,819 applicable to 36,026,780 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 28.64   
  

 

 

 

 

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

See notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS   
    Thornburg International Value Fund    Six Months Ended March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

INVESTMENT INCOME

Dividend income

  

Non-affiliated issuers (net of foreign taxes withheld of $19,061,927)

   $ 227,449,583   

Non-controlled affiliated issuers (net of foreign taxes withheld $ 0)

     11,803,415   

Interest income

     1,660,176   
  

 

 

 

Total Income

     240,913,174   
  

 

 

 

EXPENSES

  

Investment advisory fees (Note 3)

     95,590,638   

Administration fees (Note 3)

  

Class A Shares

     3,383,510   

Class B Shares

     25,805   

Class C Shares

     772,852   

Class I Shares

     3,298,148   

Class R3 Shares

     811,718   

Class R4 Shares

     883,824   

Class R5 Shares

     1,161,386   

Distribution and service fees (Note 3)

  

Class A Shares

     6,699,782   

Class B Shares

     206,260   

Class C Shares

     6,188,606   

Class R3 Shares

     3,249,411   

Class R4 Shares

     1,805,481   

Transfer agent fees

  

Class A Shares

     4,129,460   

Class B Shares

     39,925   

Class C Shares

     868,870   

Class I Shares

     5,003,655   

Class R3 Shares

     1,266,744   

Class R4 Shares

     1,738,287   

Class R5 Shares

     4,910,382   

Class R6 Shares

     1,694   

Registration and filing fees

  

Class A Shares

     24,478   

Class B Shares

     9,246   

Class C Shares

     18,890   

Class I Shares

     99,831   

Class R3 Shares

     12,046   

Class R4 Shares

     18,241   

Class R5 Shares

     24,778   

Class R6 Shares

     35,377   

Custodian fees (Note 3)

     3,613,321   

Professional fees

     231,245   

Accounting fees

     466,600   

Trustee fees

     465,650   

Other expenses

     1,593,059   
  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

   $ 148,649,200   

 

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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg International Value Fund    Six Months Ended March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Less:

  

Expenses reimbursed by investment advisor (Note 3)

   $ (2,166,099

Fees paid indirectly (Note 3)

     (55,556
  

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     146,427,545   
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     94,485,629   
  

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

  

Net realized gain (loss) from:

  

Investments

  

Non-affiliated issuers

     702,233,046   

Non-controlled affiliated issuers

     (19,072,334

Forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     57,149,278   

Foreign currency transactions

     (2,779,037
  

 

 

 
     737,530,953   
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments

  

Non-affiliated issuers

     1,268,348,455   

Non-controlled affiliated issuers

     (23,332,031

Forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     39,245,999   

Foreign currency translations

     (369,276
  

 

 

 
     1,283,893,147   
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain

     2,021,424,100   
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ 2,115,909,729   
  

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

    Thornburg International Value Fund

 

     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2013*
    Year Ended
September 30, 2012
 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM

    

OPERATIONS

    

Net investment income

   $ 94,485,629      $ 345,486,279   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments, forward currency contracts and foreign currency transactions

     737,530,953        (749,948,440

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, forward currency contracts and foreign currency translations

     1,283,893,147        3,832,908,986   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     2,115,909,729        3,428,446,825   

DIVIDENDS TO SHAREHOLDERS:

    

From net investment income

    

Class A Shares

     (3,827,858     (64,056,950

Class B Shares

     —          (243,509

Class C Shares

     —          (7,630,934

Class I Shares

     (51,111,021     (182,520,040

Class R3 Shares

     —          (13,188,781

Class R4 Shares

     (890,455     (17,741,517

Class R5 Shares

     (12,662,366     (64,779,792

Class R6 Shares

     (4,720,719     (1,569,796

FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 4)

    

Class A Shares

     (470,936,030     (1,202,692,533

Class B Shares

     (9,085,796     (18,438,983

Class C Shares

     (138,086,469     (297,916,156

Class I Shares

     521,410,308        190,061,072   

Class R3 Shares

     (174,276,382     (105,812,185

Class R4 Shares

     (237,157,459     29,709,129   

Class R5 Shares

     (318,763,975     302,005,139   

Class R6 Shares

     510,573,515        471,270,252   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets

     1,726,375,022        2,444,901,241   

NET ASSETS

    

Beginning of Period

     27,043,555,508        24,598,654,267   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

   $ 28,769,930,530      $ 27,043,555,508   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income

   $ 36,584,351      $ 15,311,141   

 

* Unaudited

See notes to financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS   
    Thornburg International Value Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION

Thornburg International Value Fund, hereinafter referred to as the “Fund,” is a diversified series of Thornburg Investment Trust (the “Trust”). The Trust was organized as a Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated June 3, 1987 and is registered as a diversified, open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Fund is currently one of sixteen separate series of the Trust. Each series is considered to be a separate entity for financial reporting and tax purposes and bears expenses directly attributable to it. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in equity and debt securities of all types. As a secondary objective, the Fund also seeks some current income.

The Fund currently has eight classes of shares of beneficial interest outstanding: Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional Class (“Class I”), and Retirement Classes (“Class R3,” “Class R4,” “Class R5,” and “Class R6”). The Fund no longer offers Class B shares for sale. Each class of shares of the Fund represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments, except that (i) Class A shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge collected at the time the shares are purchased and bear a service fee, (ii) Class B shares were sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge upon redemption and bear both a service fee and distribution fee, (iii) Class C shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge upon redemption within one year of purchase, and bear both a service fee and a distribution fee, (iv) Class I shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase and may be subject to a service fee, (v) Class R3 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but bear both a service fee and distribution fee, (vi) Class R4 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but bear a service fee, (vii) Class R5 and Class R6 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, and Class R5 shares may be subject to a servive fee, and (viii) the respective classes may have different reinvestment privileges and conversion rights. Additionally, the Fund may allocate among its classes certain expenses, to the extent allowable to specific classes, including transfer agent fees, government registration fees, certain printing and postage costs, and administrative and legal expenses. Currently, class specific expenses of the Fund are limited to service and distribution fees, administration fees, and certain registration and transfer agent expenses. Class B shares of the Fund outstanding for eight years will convert to Class A shares of the Fund.

NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Significant accounting policies of the Trust are as follows:

Valuation Policy and Procedures: The Fund’s Trustees of the Trust (the “Trustees”) have authorized employees of the Fund’s investment advisor, acting as the Valuation and Pricing Committee (the “Committee”), to make certain valuation determinations, subject to oversight and review by the Trustees and the Audit Committee of the Trustees. The Committee and other employees of the Fund’s investment advisor administer and implement the valuation process. The Committee regularly reviews its own fair value decisions, as well as valuations, valuation techniques and services furnished by pricing services, considers circumstances in the markets which may require valuation determinations by the Committee and reviews previous valuation determinations. The Committee also reports on its activities, the performance of the pricing services and other matters to the Trustees and the Audit Committee of the Trustees.

In determining a fair value for a portfolio investment, the Committee seeks to determine the price that the Fund would reasonably expect to receive upon a sale of the investment in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Typically, the fair value process employs standing instructions to use quoted prices in active markets or the use of independent pricing services. Less frequently, the Committee may make a fair value determination using other methods. However, because fair value prices are estimated prices, the determination of fair value for an investment may differ from the value that would be realized by the Fund upon a sale of the investment, and that difference could be material to the Fund’s financial statements. The Committee’s determination of fair value for an investment may also differ from the prices obtained by other persons (including other mutual funds) for the investment.

Valuation of Investments: Portfolio investments listed or traded on a national securities exchange are valued on the valuation date at the last reported trade price on the exchange that is the primary market for the investment. Portfolio investments traded on an exchange for which there has been no trade that day and other equity investments traded in the over-the-counter market are

 

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    Thornburg International Value Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

valued at the mean between the last reported bid and ask prices. Portfolio investments reported by NASDAQ are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price. Any foreign investment traded on exchanges outside the United States is valued at the price of the investment on the exchange that is normally the investment’s primary market, as of the close of that exchange preceding the time of the Fund’s valuation measurement date.

In any case where the market value of an equity investment held by the Fund is not readily available, a determination of a fair value for the investment is made by the Committee. The Committee’s determinations are made using procedures in accordance with a policy approved by the Trustees, which may include the use of a price obtained from an independent pricing service. The pricing service ordinarily values equity investments in these instances using multi-factor models to adjust market prices based upon various inputs, including exchange data, depository receipt prices, futures, index data and other data. An investment’s market value is deemed not readily available whenever the exchange or market on which the investment is primarily traded is closed for the entire scheduled day of trading. Additionally, an investment’s market value may be deemed not readily available under other circumstances identified by the Trustees, including when developments occurring after the most recent close of the investment’s primary exchange or market, but before the most recent close of trading in Fund shares, or an unusual event or significant period of time occurring since the availability of a market quotation, create a question about the reliability of the investment’s market value. On days when market volatility thresholds pre-determined by the Trustees are exceeded, foreign equity investments held by the Fund may be valued using synthetic pricing obtained from an independent pricing service approved by the Trustees, subject to the ability of the Committee to determine in any such instance to utilize market closing prices if the Committee considers closing prices to be more reliable.

Debt obligations held by the Fund have a primary over-the-counter market and are valued by an independent pricing service approved by the Trustees. The pricing service ordinarily values debt obligations at quoted bid prices. When quotations are not available, debt obligations held by the Fund are valued at evaluated prices determined by the pricing service using methods which include consideration of yields or prices of debt obligations of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity and rating, and indications as to value from dealers and general market conditions. Short-term obligations having remaining maturities of 60 days or less are ordinarily valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

In any case when a pricing service fails to provide a price for a debt obligation held by the Fund, the Committee determines a fair value for the debt obligation using procedures in accordance with a policy approved by the Trustees, which may include the use of a price obtained from a different independent pricing service. Additionally, in any case where management believes that a price provided by a pricing service for a debt obligation held by the Fund may be unreliable, the Committee decides whether or not to use the pricing service’s valuation or to use an alternative method to determine a fair value for the debt obligation.

Quotations in foreign currencies for foreign portfolio investments are converted to U.S. dollar equivalents using the foreign exchange quotation in effect at the time of valuation.

Valuation Measurements: The Fund categorizes its investments based upon the inputs used in valuing those investments, according to a three-level hierarchy established by guidance by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”). Categorization of investments using this hierarchy is intended by the FASB to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in valuing an investment based on available market data. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect assumptions about the information market participants would use in valuing an investment. An investment’s level within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level input that is deemed significant to the fair value measurement. The methodologies and relative inputs used to value investments are not necessarily indications of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those investments.

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value measurement of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are generally summarized according to the three-level hierarchy below:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

 

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    Thornburg International Value Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Level 2: Other direct or indirect significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments in active markets and other observable inputs, such as interest rates, prepayment rates, credit risk, etc.).

When market volatility thresholds are exceeded, foreign equity investments may be fair valued according to other significant observable inputs rather than quoted market prices. The affected investments will be characterized as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy and revert to Level 1 after the threshold is no longer exceeded.

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs, (including the Committee’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments), are generally applicable to investments fair valued with single broker quotes and other investments.

Portfolio investments with minimal, if any, market activity are characterized as Level 3 and are valued using significant unobservable inputs, typically including single broker quotes, which may be adjusted or unadjusted, related or comparable investments, last available transactions, and other relevant information. Valuations may also be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity and industry. An income based valuation approach would consider discounted anticipated future cash flows of the investment. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investment. The derived value of a Level 3 investment may not represent the value which is received upon disposition.

The following table displays a summary of the fair value hierarchy measurements of the Fund’s investments as of March 31, 2013. In any instance where valuation inputs from more than one level are used to determine the fair value of a specific investment, the investment is placed in the level of the table based upon the lowest level input that is significant in determining the fair value of the investment:

 

     Fair Value measurements at March 31, 2013  
     Total     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3  

Assets

        

Investments in Securities*

        

Common Stock

   $ 27,516,126,427      $ 27,516,126,427      $ —        $ —     

Preferred Stock

     434,071,408        434,071,408        —          —     

Short Term Investments

     695,587,724        —          695,587,724        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 28,645,785,559      $ 27,950,197,835      $ 695,587,724      $ —     

Other Financial Instruments**

        

Forward Currency Contracts

   $ 86,937,820      $ —        $ 86,937,820      $ —     

Spot Currency

   $ 176,666      $ 176,666      $ —        $ —     

Liabilities

        

Other Financial Instruments**

        

Forward Currency Contracts

   $ (23,288,855   $ —        $ (23,288,855   $ —     

Spot Currency

   $ (511,396   $ (511,396   $ —        $ —     

 

* See Schedule of Investments for a summary of the industry exposure as grouped according to the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS), which is an industry taxonomy developed by MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s (S&P).
** Other Financial Instruments include investments not reflected in the Schedule of Investments, such as futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the investment.

 

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    Thornburg International Value Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

In accordance with the guidance prescribed in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, amending Topic 820 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, it is the policy of the Fund to recognize transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3 and to disclose those transfers due to the underlying event which caused the movement. The Fund recognized no transfers between levels for the six months ended March 31, 2013, other than when the Fund exceeded market volatility thresholds for foreign equity investments during the period.

Foreign Currency Translation: Portfolio investments and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against the U.S. dollar on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of investments and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date. When the Fund purchases or sells foreign investments, it will customarily enter into a foreign exchange contract to minimize foreign exchange risk from the trade date to the settlement date of such transactions. The values of such spot contracts are included in receivable for investments sold and payable for investments purchased on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on investments held. Such changes are included in net unrealized appreciation or depreciation from investments.

Reported net realized gains or losses from foreign currency transactions arise due to purchases and sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on investment transactions and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books, and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid.

Net change in unrealized appreciation and depreciation on foreign currency translations arise from changes in the fair value of assets and liabilities, other than investments at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

Deferred Taxes: The Fund is subject to a tax imposed on net realized gains of securities of certain foreign countries. The Fund records an estimated deferred tax liability for net unrealized gains on these investments as reflected in the accompanying financial statements.

Federal Income Taxes: It is the policy of the Trust to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to “regulated investment companies” and to distribute to shareholders substantially all taxable income, including any net realized gain on investments of the Fund. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is required.

Management reviews each uncertain tax position believed to be material to the preparation of the Fund’s financial statements, to assess if it is more likely than not that the position would be sustained upon examination, based upon the technical merits of the position. As of March 31, 2013, management has not identified any such position for which a liability must be reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The Fund’s tax returns remain subject to examination for three years after filing.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions: The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. To the extent the Fund engages in such transactions, it will do so for the purpose of acquiring portfolio investments consistent with the Fund’s investment objectives and not for the purpose of investment leverage or to speculate on interest rate and/or market changes. At the time the Fund makes a commitment to purchase an investment on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, the Fund will record the transaction and reflect the value in determining its net asset value. When effecting such transactions, assets of an amount sufficient to make payment for the portfolio investments to be purchased will be segregated on the Fund’s records on the trade date. Investments purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis do not earn interest until the settlement date.

Dividends: Dividends to shareholders, if any, are generally paid quarterly and are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund at net asset value per share at the close of business on the dividend payment date or, at the shareholder’s option, paid in cash. Net realized capital gains, to the extent available, will be distributed at least annually. Distributions to shareholders are based on income tax regulations and therefore, their characteristics may differ for financial statement and tax purposes.

 

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    Thornburg International Value Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Repurchase Agreements: The Fund may invest excess cash in repurchase agreements whereby the Fund purchases investments, which serve as collateral, with an agreement to resell such collateral at the maturity date of the repurchase agreement. Investments pledged as collateral for repurchase agreements are held in custody until maturity of the repurchase agreement. Provisions in the agreements require that the market value of the collateral is at least equal to the repurchase value in the event of default. In the event of default, the Fund has the right to liquidate the collateral and apply the proceeds in satisfaction of the obligation. Under certain circumstances, in the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings

General: Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Interest income is accrued as earned and dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain income from foreign investments is recognized as soon as information is available to the Fund. Realized gains and losses from the sale of investments are recorded on an identified cost basis. Net investment income (other than class specific expenses) and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative net asset value of outstanding shares of each class of shares at the beginning of the day (after adjusting for the current share activity of the respective class). Expenses common to all Funds are allocated among the Funds comprising the Trust based upon their relative net asset values or other appropriate allocation methods.

Guarantees and Indemnifications: Under the Trust’s organizational documents (and under a separate agreement with the Trustees), its officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business the Trust enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, based on experience, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual amounts could differ from those estimates.

NOTE 3 – INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement, Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) serves as the investment advisor and performs services to the Fund for which the fees are payable at the end of each month. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, these fees were payable at annual rates ranging from .875 of 1% to .675 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund depending on the Fund’s asset size. The Trust also has entered into administrative services agreements with the Advisor, whereby the Advisor will perform certain administrative services for the shareholders of each class of the Fund’s shares, and for which fees will be payable at an annual rate of up to .125 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Advisor contractually reimbursed certain class specific expenses, administrative fees, and distribution fees of $658,228 for Class R3 shares, $774,061 for Class R4 shares, and $733,810 for Class R5 shares.

The Trust has an underwriting agreement with Thornburg Securities Corporation (the “Distributor,” an affiliate of the Advisor), which acts as the distributor of the Fund’s shares. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Distributor has advised the Fund that it earned net commissions aggregating $51,527 from the sale of Class A shares, and collected contingent deferred sales charges aggregating $24,816 from redemptions of Class C shares of the Fund.

Pursuant to a service plan under Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Fund may reimburse to the Advisor an amount not to exceed .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares of the Fund for payments made by the Advisor to securities dealers and other financial institutions to obtain various shareholder and distribution related services. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, there were no 12b-1 service plan fees charged for Class I and R5 shares. The Advisor may pay out of its own resources additional expenses for distribution of the Fund’s shares.

The Trust has also adopted distribution plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1, applicable only to the Fund’s Class B, Class C, and Class R3 shares, under which the Fund compensates the Distributor for services in promoting the sale of Class B, Class C, and Class R3

 

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    Thornburg International Value Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

shares of the Fund at an annual rate of up to .75 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares, and an annual rate of up to .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class R3 shares. Total fees incurred by each class of shares of the Fund under their respective Service and Distribution Plans for the six months ended March 31, 2013, are set forth in the Statement of Operations.

The Trust has an agreement with the custodian bank to indirectly pay a portion of the custodian’s fees through credits earned by the Fund’s cash on deposit with the bank. This deposit agreement is an alternative to overnight investments. Custodial fees are adjusted to reflect amounts that would have been paid without this agreement, with a corresponding adjustment reflected as fees paid indirectly in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, fees paid indirectly were $55,556.

Certain officers and Trustees of the Trust are also officers or directors of the Advisor and Distributor. The compensation of independent Trustees is borne by the Trust.

NOTE 4 – SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

At March 31, 2013, there were an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest authorized. Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30, 2012 (Audited)
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class A Shares

        

Shares sold

     19,588,770      $ 539,783,736        44,154,940      $ 1,108,784,333   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     123,205        3,457,127        2,252,162        56,255,306   

Shares repurchased

     (37,028,976     (1,014,176,893     (94,550,543     (2,367,750,664

Redemption fees received*

     —          —          —          18,492   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (17,317,001   $ (470,936,030     (48,143,441   $ (1,202,692,533
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class B Shares

        

Shares sold

     8,609      $ 219,950        18,153      $ 426,733   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —          —          7,356        167,235   

Shares repurchased

     (364,384     (9,305,746     (803,916     (19,033,123

Redemption fees received*

     —          —          —          172   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (355,775   $ (9,085,796     (778,407   $ (18,438,983
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class C Shares

        

Shares sold

     1,610,738      $ 41,671,177        3,972,384      $ 94,317,067   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     (4     (93     229,919        5,280,728   

Shares repurchased

     (7,014,724     (179,757,553     (16,849,073     (397,518,284

Redemption fees received*

     —          —          —          4,333   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (5,403,990   $ (138,086,469     (12,646,770   $ (297,916,156
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class I Shares

        

Shares sold

     93,248,928      $ 2,632,243,772        157,722,651      $ 4,069,279,456   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     1,426,886        40,880,294        5,106,228        130,962,371   

Shares repurchased

     (76,474,377     (2,151,713,758     (156,331,425     (4,010,215,905

Redemption fees received*

     —          —          —          35,150   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     18,201,437      $ 521,410,308        6,497,454      $ 190,061,072   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg International Value Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30, 2012 (Audited)
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class R3 Shares

        

Shares sold

     4,576,811      $ 126,023,858        13,612,452      $ 342,095,280   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —          —          491,853        12,264,608   

Shares repurchased

     (10,921,973     (300,300,240     (18,208,400     (460,176,195

Redemption fees received*

     —          —          —          4,122   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (6,345,162   $ (174,276,382     (4,104,095   $ (105,812,185
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R4 Shares

        

Shares sold

     7,209,507      $ 198,062,354        20,184,388      $ 506,211,370   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     25,772        719,799        566,489        14,081,752   

Shares repurchased

     (16,162,793     (435,939,612     (19,386,082     (490,588,320

Redemption fees received*

     —          —          —          4,327   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (8,927,514   $ (237,157,459     1,364,795      $ 29,709,129   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R5 Shares

        

Shares sold

     23,234,317      $ 646,954,490        58,044,149      $ 1,487,608,837   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     419,922        12,018,157        2,402,448        61,341,403   

Shares repurchased

     (34,830,640     (977,736,622     (48,008,440     (1,246,957,709

Redemption fees received*

     —          —          —          12,608   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (11,176,401   $ (318,763,975     12,438,157      $ 302,005,139   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R6 Shares**

        

Shares sold

     19,743,366      $ 557,941,126        17,994,013      $ 472,237,611   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     163,721        4,684,068        60,384        1,569,796   

Shares repurchased

     (1,838,537     (52,051,679     (96,167     (2,537,155

Redemption fees received

     —          —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     18,068,550      $ 510,573,515        17,958,230      $ 471,270,252   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* The Fund previously charged a redemption fee of 1% of the Class A and Class I shares redeemed or exchanged within 30 days of purchase. Effective February 1, 2012, the Fund stopped imposing this redemption fee. Redemption fees that were charged to any class prior to February 1, 2012 were allocated to all classes upon receipt of payment based on relative net asset values of each class or other appropriate allocation methods.
** Effective date for this Class of shares was May 1, 2012.

NOTE 5 – INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

For the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Fund had purchase and sale transactions of investments (excluding short-term investments) of $5,843,953,481 and $6,012,552,732, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg International Value Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 6 – INCOME TAXES

At March 31, 2013, information on the tax components of capital was as follows:

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes

   $ 22,657,256,316   
  

 

 

 

Gross unrealized appreciation on a tax basis

   $ 6,541,270,367   

Gross unrealized depreciation on a tax basis

     (552,741,124
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (tax basis)

   $ 5,988,529,243   
  

 

 

 

At March 31, 2013, the Fund had deferred tax basis capital losses occurring subsequent to October 31, 2011 of $721,639,747. For tax purposes, such losses will be reflected in the year ending September 30, 2013.

At March 31, 2013, the Fund had cumulative tax basis capital losses of $672,354,468, which may be carried forward to offset future capital gains. To the extent such carryforwards are used, capital gain distributions may be reduced to the extent provided by regulations. Such capital loss carryforwards do not expire but are required to be utilized to offset future gains prior to the utilization of losses that occured in years prior to the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, which may expire prior to utilization.

At March 31, 2013, the Fund had cumulative tax basis capital losses, which may be carried forward to offset future capital gains. To the extent such carryforwards are used, capital gain distributions may be reduced to the extent provided by regulations.

Such capital loss carryforwards expire as follows:

 

2017

   $ 1,052,728,465   

2018

     1,792,171,182   

2019

     753,530,754   
  

 

 

 
   $ 3,598,430,401   
  

 

 

 

NOTE 7 – DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK AND FOREIGN INVESTMENT RISK

The Fund may use a variety of derivative financial instruments to hedge or adjust the risks affecting its investment portfolio or to enhance investment returns. Provisions of FASB Accounting Standards Codification ASC 815-10-50 (“ASC 815”), require certain disclosures. The disclosures are intended to provide users of financial statements with an understanding of the use of derivative instruments by the Fund and how these derivatives affect the financial position, financial performance and cash flows of the Fund. The Fund does not designate any derivative instruments as hedging instruments under ASC 815. During the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Fund’s principal exposure to derivative financial instruments of the type addressed by ASC 815 was investment in foreign exchange contracts. A foreign exchange contract is an agreement between two parties to exchange different currencies at a specified rate of exchange at an agreed upon future date. Foreign exchange contracts involve risks to the Fund, including the risk that a contract counterparty will not meet its obligations to the Fund, the risk that a change in a contract’s value may not correlate perfectly with the currency the contract was intended to track, and the risk that the Fund’s advisor is unable to correctly implement its strategy in using a contract. In any such instance, the Fund may not achieve the intended benefit of entering into a contract, and may experience a loss. Additionally, the Fund’s risk of loss may exceed the amounts recognized on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The Fund entered into forward currency contracts during the six months ended March 31, 2013 in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives, in anticipation of reducing the risk to the value of the Fund’s foreign investments from adverse changes in the relationship between the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies. In each case these contracts have been initiated in conjunction with foreign investment transactions.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg International Value Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

These contracts are accounted for by the Fund under ASC 815. Unrealized appreciation and depreciation on outstanding contracts are reported in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities, as measured by the difference between the forward exchange rates at the reporting date and the forward exchange rates at each contract’s inception date. Net realized gain (loss) on contracts closed during the period, and changes in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on outstanding contracts are recognized in the Fund’s Statement of Operations. The quarterly average values of open sell currency contracts for the six months ended March 31, 2013 was $2,250,445,514. Open buy currency contracts are entered into for the purpose of closing open sell currency contracts and the values are dependent upon the values of open sell currency contracts within the six months ended March 31, 2013.

The following table displays the outstanding forward currency contracts at March 31, 2013:

Outstanding Forward Currency Contracts

to Buy or Sell at March 31, 2013

 

Contract Description

   Buy/Sell      Contract
amount
     Contract
Value Date
     Value
USD
     Unrealized
appreciation
     Unrealized
Depreciation
 

Euro

     Sell         1,416,106,700         04/30/2013         1,815,556,106       $ 2,540,803       $ —     

Euro

     Sell         436,284,100         05/08/2013         559,381,294         275,224         —     

Euro

     Buy         436,284,100         05/08/2013         559,381,294         —           (16,568,793

Japanese Yen

     Sell         95,175,782,900         07/08/2013         1,011,762,002         74,518,959         —     

Japanese Yen

     Sell         58,266,406,400         04/05/2013         618,978,512         9,602,834         —     

Japanese Yen

     Sell         32,490,299,000         07/08/2013         345,386,704         —           (6,720,062
              

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

               $ 86,937,820       $ (23,288,855
              

 

 

    

 

 

 

The unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of the outstanding forward currency contracts recognized in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities at March 31, 2013 is disclosed in the following table:

Fair Values of Derivative Financial Instruments

at March 31, 2013

 

Asset Derivatives

  

Balance Sheet Location

   Fair Value  

Foreign exchange contracts

   Assets - Unrealized appreciation on forward currency contracts    $ 86,937,820   

Liability Derivatives

  

Balance Sheet Location

   Fair Value  

Foreign exchange contracts

   Liabilities - Unrealized depreciation on forward currency contracts    $ (23,288,855

The net realized gain (loss) from forward currency contracts, and the net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of outstanding forward currency contracts recognized in the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the six months ended March 31, 2013 are disclosed in the following tables:

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

on Derivative Financial Instruments Recognized in

Income for the Six Months Ended March 31, 2013

 

     Total      Forward
Currency Contracts
 

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ 57,149,278       $ 57,149,278   

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

of Derivative Financial Instruments Recognized in

Income for the Six Months Ended March 31, 2013

 

     Total      Forward
Currency Contracts
 

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ 39,245,999       $ 39,245,999   

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg International Value Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

OTHER NOTES:

Risks: The Fund’s investments subject it to risks including, but not limited to, management risk, market and economic risk, risks affecting specific issuers, liquidity risk, the risks associated with investments in smaller companies and non-U.S. issuers, credit risk, and interest rate risk. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund.

Subsequent Events: Fund management believes no events have occurred between March 31, 2013 and the date of issuance of the financial statements that require adjustment to or disclosure in the accompanying financial statements.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

    Thornburg International Value Fund

 

    PER SHARE PERFORMANCE (for a share outstanding throughout the period)+     RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS     SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  

Unless
Otherwise
Noted,
Periods
are

Fiscal
Years
Ended
Sept. 30,

  Net Asset
Value
Beginning
of Period
    Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
    Net
Realized
&
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)

on
Investments
    Total from
Investment
Operations
    Dividends
from Net
Investment
Income
    Dividends
from Net
Realized
Gains
    Total
Dividends
    Net
Asset
Value
End
of
Period
    Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
(%)
    Expenses,
After
Expense
Reductions

(%)
    Expenses,
After
Expense
Reductions
and

Net of
Custody
Credits

(%)
    Expenses,
Before

Expense
Reductions
(%)
    Total
Return

(%)(a)
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate (%)
    Net
Assets
at End
of
Period
(Thousands)
 

Class A Shares

  

                         

2013(b)(c)

  $ 26.08        0.06        1.98        2.04        (0.02     —          (0.02   $ 28.10        0.45 (d)      1.26 (d)      1.26 (d)      1.26 (d)      7.82        21.70      $ 5,363,118   

2012(c)

  $ 23.14        0.28        2.95        3.23        (0.29     —          (0.29   $ 26.08        1.09        1.29        1.29        1.29        14.02        17.86      $ 5,429,316   

2011(c)

  $ 26.00        0.30        (2.89     (2.59     (0.27     —          (0.27   $ 23.14        1.06        1.25        1.25        1.25        (10.10     20.78      $ 5,932,896   

2010(c)

  $ 23.91        0.18        2.07        2.25        (0.16     —          (0.16   $ 26.00        0.72        1.33        1.33        1.33        9.43        22.26      $ 6,704,550   

2009(c)

  $ 23.68        0.21        0.24        0.45        (0.22     —          (0.22   $ 23.91        1.09        1.34        1.34        1.34        2.05        32.76      $ 5,309,704   

2008(c)

  $ 36.09        0.37        (9.59     (9.22     (0.31     (2.88     (3.19   $ 23.68        1.23        1.28        1.28        1.28        (27.77     27.31      $ 5,510,070   

Class B Shares

  

                         

2013(b)

  $ 24.37        (0.05     1.84        1.79        —          —          —        $ 26.16        (0.43 )(d)      2.09 (d)      2.09 (d)      2.09 (d)      7.35        21.70      $ 37,946   

2012

  $ 21.67        0.06        2.77        2.83        (0.13     —          (0.13   $ 24.37        0.26        2.09        2.09        2.09        13.07        17.86      $ 44,009   

2011

  $ 24.43        0.05        (2.67     (2.62     (0.14     —          (0.14   $ 21.67        0.21        2.06        2.06        2.06        (10.80     20.78      $ 56,002   

2010

  $ 22.56        (0.02     1.95        1.93        (0.06     —          (0.06   $ 24.43        (0.10     2.10        2.10        2.10        8.59        22.26      $ 74,083   

2009

  $ 22.37        0.05        0.22        0.27        (0.08     —          (0.08   $ 22.56        0.29        2.13        2.13        2.13        1.24        32.76      $ 80,908   

2008

  $ 34.33        0.13        (9.06     (8.93     (0.15     (2.88     (3.03   $ 22.37        0.44        2.04        2.04        2.04        (28.33     27.31      $ 98,541   

Class C Shares

  

                         

2013(b)

  $ 24.48        (0.04     1.86        1.82        —          —          —        $ 26.30        (0.30 )(d)      2.00 (d)      2.00 (d)      2.00 (d)      7.43        21.70      $ 1,205,736   

2012

  $ 21.77        0.08        2.77        2.85        (0.14     —          (0.14   $ 24.48        0.35        2.03        2.03        2.03        13.14        17.86      $ 1,254,732   

2011

  $ 24.54        0.08        (2.70     (2.62     (0.15     —          (0.15   $ 21.77        0.31        1.99        1.99        1.99        (10.78     20.78      $ 1,391,173   

2010

  $ 22.65        (0.01     1.97        1.96        (0.07     —          (0.07   $ 24.54        (0.03     2.06        2.06        2.06        8.67        22.26      $ 1,643,753   

2009

  $ 22.46        0.06        0.22        0.28        (0.09     —          (0.09   $ 22.65        0.34        2.06        2.06        2.06        1.31        32.76      $ 1,551,488   

2008

  $ 34.45        0.15        (9.10     (8.95     (0.16     (2.88     (3.04   $ 22.46        0.50        2.00        2.00        2.00        (28.28     27.31      $ 1,852,185   

Class I Shares

  

                         

2013(b)

  $ 26.66        0.12        2.02        2.14        (0.11     —          (0.11   $ 28.69        0.88 (d)      0.86 (d)      0.86 (d)      0.86 (d)      8.01        21.70      $ 13,983,100   

2012

  $ 23.65        0.40        3.00        3.40        (0.39     —          (0.39   $ 26.66        1.53        0.88        0.88        0.88        14.47        17.86      $ 12,505,553   

2011

  $ 26.57        0.41        (2.96     (2.55     (0.37     —          (0.37   $ 23.65        1.45        0.88        0.88        0.88        (9.77     20.78      $ 10,942,112   

2010

  $ 24.42        0.29        2.11        2.40        (0.25     —          (0.25   $ 26.57        1.17        0.92        0.92        0.92        9.90        22.26      $ 9,693,445   

2009

  $ 24.18        0.31        0.24        0.55        (0.31     —          (0.31   $ 24.42        1.54        0.92        0.92        0.92        2.46        32.76      $ 6,330,268   

2008

  $ 36.77        0.51        (9.79     (9.28     (0.43     (2.88     (3.31   $ 24.18        1.64        0.89        0.89        0.89        (27.45     27.31      $ 5,152,506   

Class R3 Shares

  

                         

2013(b)

  $ 26.11        0.03        1.98        2.01        —          —          —        $ 28.12        0.24 (d)      1.45 (d)      1.45 (d)      1.55 (d)      7.70        21.70      $ 1,247,478   

2012

  $ 23.17        0.24        2.95        3.19        (0.25     —          (0.25   $ 26.11        0.95        1.45        1.45        1.60        13.82        17.86      $ 1,323,766   

2011

  $ 26.04        0.24        (2.89     (2.65     (0.22     —          (0.22   $ 23.17        0.86        1.45        1.45        1.58        (10.27     20.78      $ 1,270,000   

2010

  $ 23.96        0.15        2.07        2.22        (0.14     —          (0.14   $ 26.04        0.61        1.45        1.45        1.63        9.30        22.26      $ 1,311,041   

2009

  $ 23.73        0.20        0.23        0.43        (0.20     —          (0.20   $ 23.96        1.02        1.45        1.45        1.64        1.96        32.76      $ 1,042,248   

2008

  $ 36.18        0.33        (9.63     (9.30     (0.27     (2.88     (3.15   $ 23.73        1.07        1.45        1.45        1.62        (27.90     27.31      $ 902,150   

Class R4 Shares

  

                         

2013(b)

  $ 25.96        0.06        1.97        2.03        (0.02     —          (0.02   $ 27.97        0.44 (d)      1.25 (d)      1.25 (d)      1.36 (d)      7.81        21.70      $ 1,362,235   

2012

  $ 23.04        0.29        2.93        3.22        (0.30     —          (0.30   $ 25.96        1.16        1.25        1.25        1.45        14.05        17.86      $ 1,495,958   

2011

  $ 25.90        0.31        (2.89     (2.58     (0.28     —          (0.28   $ 23.04        1.12        1.25        1.25        1.41        (10.11     20.78      $ 1,296,493   

2010

  $ 23.82        0.21        2.05        2.26        (0.18     —          (0.18   $ 25.90        0.85        1.25        1.25        1.49        9.53        22.26      $ 872,122   

2009

  $ 23.60        0.26        0.21        0.47        (0.25     —          (0.25   $ 23.82        1.29        1.25        1.25        1.50        2.16        32.76      $ 522,363   

2008

  $ 36.02        0.44        (9.62     (9.18     (0.36     (2.88     (3.24   $ 23.60        1.51        1.25        1.25        1.40        (27.73     27.31      $ 231,960   

Class R5 Shares

  

                         

2013(b)

  $ 26.61        0.10        2.02        2.12        (0.08     —          (0.08   $ 28.65        0.74 (d)      0.96 (d)      0.96 (d)      0.99 (d)      7.97        21.70      $ 4,538,341   

2012

  $ 23.61        0.37        3.00        3.37        (0.37     —          (0.37   $ 26.61        1.44        0.99        0.99        1.06        14.33        17.86      $ 4,512,144   

2011

  $ 26.53        0.40        (2.98     (2.58     (0.34     —          (0.34   $ 23.61        1.39        0.99        0.99        1.04        (9.88     20.78      $ 3,709,978   

2010

  $ 24.38        0.28        2.11        2.39        (0.24     —          (0.24   $ 26.53        1.11        0.99        0.99        1.08        9.86        22.26      $ 2,462,021   

2009

  $ 24.14        0.30        0.23        0.53        (0.29     —          (0.29   $ 24.38        1.51        0.99        0.99        1.08        2.40        32.76      $ 1,414,122   

2008

  $ 36.74        0.50        (9.81     (9.31     (0.41     (2.88     (3.29   $ 24.14        1.65        0.99        0.99        1.01        (27.54     27.31      $ 944,582   

Class R6 Shares

  

                         

2013(b)

  $ 26.62        0.17        1.98        2.15        (0.13     —          (0.13   $ 28.64        1.20 (d)      0.74 (d)      0.74 (d)      0.74 (d)      8.09        21.70      $ 1,031,977   

2012(e)

  $ 27.14        0.15        (0.38     (0.23     (0.29     —          (0.29   $ 26.62        1.35 (d)      0.76 (d)      0.76 (d)      0.76 (d)      (0.77     17.86      $ 478,078   

 

(a) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b) Unaudited Six Month Period Ended March 31.
(c) Sales loads are not reflected in computing total return.
(d) Annualized.
(e) Effective date of this Class of shares was May 1, 2012.
+ Based on weighted average shares outstanding, except for Dividends from Net Investment Income and Net Realized Gains, which are actual amounts per share.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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EXPENSE EXAMPLE   
    Thornburg International Value Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs:

 

  (1) transaction costs, including

(a) sales charges (loads) on purchase payments for Class A shares;

(b) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of any part or all of a purchase of $1 million of Class A shares within 12 months of purchase;

(c) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of Class B shares within eight years of purchase;

(d) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of Class C shares within 12 months of purchase;

 

  (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses.

This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on a $1,000 investment beginning on October 1, 2012, and held until March 31, 2013.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

For each class of shares, the first line of the table at right provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for your class of shares under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

     Beginning
Account Value
10/1/12
     Ending
Account Value
3/31/13
     Expenses paid
During  period
10/1/12–3/31/13
 

Class A Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,078.20       $ 6.50   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,018.67       $ 6.32   

Class B Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,073.50       $ 10.81   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,014.50       $ 10.50   

Class C Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,074.30       $ 10.34   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,014.97       $ 10.04   

Class I Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,080.10       $ 4.44   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,020.66       $ 4.31   

Class R3 Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,077.00       $ 7.51   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,017.70       $ 7.29   

Class R4 Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,078.10       $ 6.47   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,018.71       $ 6.28   

Class R5 Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,079.70       $ 4.98   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,020.14       $ 4.83   

Class R6 Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,080.90       $ 3.84   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,021.24       $ 3.73   

 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class (A: 1.26%; B: 2.09%; C: 2.00%; I: 0.86%; R3: 1.45%; R4: 1.25%; R5: 0.96%; R6: 0.74%) multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 to reflect the one-half year period.
* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

For each class of shares, the second line of the table above provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table for each class of shares is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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INDEX COMPARISON   
    Thornburg International Value Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

Growth of a hypothetical $10,000 Investment

Thornburg International Value Fund versus MSCI EAFE Index (May 28, 1998 to March 31, 2013)

 

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Average Annual Total Returns

For Periods Ended March 31, 2013 (with sales charge)

 

     1 Yr     5 Yrs     10 Yrs     Since
Inception
 

A Shares (Incep: 5/28/98)

     1.56     -0.98     11.31     7.90

B Shares (Incep: 4/3/00)

     0.47     -1.25     11.11     5.40

C Shares (Incep: 5/28/98)

     4.58     -0.79     11.00     7.38

I Shares (Incep: 3/30/01)

     6.79     0.34     12.29     7.92

R3 Shares (Incep: 7/1/03)

     6.15     -0.21     —          9.93

R4 Shares (Incep: 2/1/07)

     6.37     -0.01     —          1.94

R5 Shares (Incep: 2/1/05)

     6.65     0.24     —          7.16

R6 Shares (Incep: 5/1/12)*

     —          —          —          7.95

MSCI EAFE Index (Since 5/28/98)

     11.25     -0.89     9.69     3.76

 

* Not annualized for periods less than one year.

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800.847.0200. The performance data and graph do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns reflect the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains as well as applicable sales charges. Class A shares are sold with a maximum sales charge of 4.50% . Class B shares carry a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) that declines from 5.00% to 0% depending upon the period of time the shares are held. Class B shares will automatically convert to Class A shares on a quarterly basis approximately eight years after purchase. Class C shares are subject to a 1% CDSC for the first year only. There is no up-front sales charge for Class I, R3, R4, R5, and R6 shares.

 

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OTHER INFORMATION   
    Thornburg International Value Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

PORTFOLIO PROXY VOTING

Policies and Procedures:

The Trust has delegated to Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) voting decisions respecting proxies for the Fund’s voting securities. The Advisor makes voting decisions in accordance with its Proxy Voting Policy and Procedures. A description of the Policy and Procedures is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec. gov.

Information regarding how proxies were voted is available on or before August 31 of each year for the twelve months ending the preceding June 30. This information is available (i) without charge, upon request by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

AVAILABILITY OF QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE

The Fund files with the Securities and Exchange Commission schedules of its portfolio holdings on Form N-Q for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The Fund also makes this information available on its website at www.thornburg.com/download or upon request by calling 1-800-847-0200.

 

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TRUSTEES’ STATEMENT TO SHAREHOLDERS

Not part of the Certified Semi-Annual Report

Reissued September 10, 2012

The Trustees believe current and prospective shareholders should know how we discharge our responsibilities in supervising the Funds’ investment advisor and in reviewing the advisor’s contract for renewal. Since 2005, we have issued a statement which sets out clearly the three principal guidelines that we follow in supervising the Trust’s investment advisor on your behalf. In accordance with our customary practice, in September of this year we again reviewed our statement and concluded we should reissue this statement outlining the principal features of our supervision of the advisor’s performance of investment management services for the Funds.

We begin with the premise that each shareholder selected his or her Fund because its investments are managed by the investment advisor identified in the prospectus and in accordance with the objective and policies described in the prospectus. We realize, as each of you do, that if you believe that your Fund’s stated objective and policies no longer serve your personal investment goals, you can sell your shares and leave the Fund.

Therefore, we believe that our primary supervisory task – our principal obligation to you – is to assess the nature and quality of the advisor’s services, and to confirm that the advisor actively and competently pursues the Fund’s objective, in accordance with the policies set out in the prospectus. To do this, we meet regularly with management to review your Fund’s portfolio and to discuss the advisor’s specific actions and judgments in pursuing the Fund’s objective. We do not substitute our own judgment for the advisor’s decisions in selecting investments; the advisor is paid to exercise its informed judgment on investment decisions, and we seek to confirm, in reviewing the advisor’s performance, that the advisor is doing just that.

Second, while we are conscious of costs and the effect that costs have on shareholders’ returns, we do not seek the lowest fees or expense ratio as our sole or primary objective. We try to make sure that your Fund’s fees and costs are reasonable in relationship to the services rendered and that they are generally in line with those charged by other expert investment advisors, consistent with our belief that the Fund’s investors searched for and expect that expertise and attention and have decided to pay a reasonable price for it. We do not put the management contract “out to bid” as a matter of course, and we would not do so unless we had concluded that the advisor materially had failed to pursue the Fund’s objectives in accordance with its policies, or for other equally important reasons. We believe that any other approach would be inconsistent with your interests and contrary to your expectations when you bought shares of the Fund in the first place.

Finally, because we believe that most Thornburg Fund shareholders have invested with a long-term perspective, we try not to focus too much on the fashions of the moment and on short-term performance. The market will not favor any specific investment objective or set of policies at all times and under all economic circumstances. A fund will experience periods of both high and low returns relative to other funds and other investments. Even if one of our Funds is not favored by the market at a particular time, we believe that the advisor is nonetheless obliged to remain true to the Fund’s objective and policies, and we watch to see that it does so.

 

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RETIREMENT AND EDUCATION ACCOUNTS

Thornburg Investment Management offers retirement and education savings accounts that can help you meet a variety of planning challenges. For account applications or further information on any of the accounts below, please call 1-800-847-0200 or go to www.thornburg.com/ira. Your financial advisor can help you determine which plan is right for you.

Individual Retirement Accounts

Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) provide a tax-advantaged means to save money for the future. For a detailed outline of the difference between retirement accounts, see www.thornburg.com/ira. Rollovers are available. Call 1-800-847-0200 for more information.

Traditional IRAs – Contributions to Traditional IRAs are tax deductible for eligible individuals, and withdrawals are taxed as additional ordinary income. You may contribute to an IRA if you receive compensation and are under 70 1/2, even if you are covered by an employer retirement plan. Deductible contributions are subject to certain qualifications. Please consult your tax advisor.

Roth IRAs – Under a Roth IRA, there is no tax deduction for contributions, but there is no income tax on qualified withdrawals. For a more detailed comparison of Traditional and Roth IRAs, please see our website at www.thornburg.com/ira.

SEP IRAs – Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRAs are established by employers. The employer is allowed a tax deduction for contributions made to the SEP Plan and makes contributions to each eligible employee’s SEP IRA on a discretionary basis.

SIMPLE IRAs – Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees of Small Employers (SIMPLE) is designed to give small business owners a simplified method to establish and contribute to a retirement plan for employees. The employer is allowed a tax deduction for contributions and makes either matching or non-elective contributions to each eligible employee’s SIMPLE IRA. Employees may make salary deferral contributions.

Coverdell Education Savings Account

These savings accounts are designed to provide a way to save money for higher education expenses. In an Education Savings Account, earnings and interest grow tax-free, and qualified withdrawals used to pay for eligible higher-education expenses are tax- and penalty-free.

Funds Available

The following funds are available in the accounts listed above:

 

   

Thornburg Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

 

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THORNBURG FUND FAMILY

Thornburg Equity Funds

Thornburg’s equity research uses a fundamentally driven, bottom-up, comprehensive analytical approach. Thornburg equity funds generally focus on a limited number of securities so that each holding can impact performance. The team searches for firms believed to have a promising future and seeks to buy shares of those companies at a discount to their intrinsic or long-term value.

 

   

Thornburg Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

Thornburg Bond Funds

Thornburg Investment Management applies a disciplined philosophy to fixed-income management. Since the launch of our first fixed-income fund over 25 years ago, we have been conducting fundamental, bottom-up research in an effort to identify bonds which we believe provide the best return for a given level of risk. We avoid leverage or complex strategies which could backfire in periods of market uncertainty.

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

Before investing, carefully consider the Fund’s investment goals, risks, charges, and expenses. For a prospectus containing this and other information, contact your financial advisor or visit thornburg.com. Read it carefully before investing.

For additional information, please visit thornburg.com

Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. 2300 North Ridgetop Road, Santa Fe, NM 87506

 

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The information presented on the following pages was current as of March 31, 2013. The managers’ views, portfolio holdings, and sector and country diversification are provided for the general information of the Fund’s shareholders; to the extent this information is historical, it should not be considered predictive of future circumstances. This material should not be deemed a recommendation to buy or sell any of the securities mentioned.

Investments in the Fund carry risks, including possible loss of principal. Special risks may be associated with investments outside the United States, especially in emerging markets, including currency fluctuations, illiquidity, volatility, and political and economic risks. Investments in small capitalization companies may increase the risk of greater price fluctuations. Please see the Fund’s Prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund. Investments in the Fund are not FDIC insured, nor are they deposits of or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity. There is no guarantee that the Fund will meet its investment objectives. Funds invested in a limited number of holdings may expose an investor to greater volatility.

Performance data given at net asset value (NAV) does not take into account the applicable sales charges. If the sales charges had been included, the performance would have been lower.

Class I, R3, R4, and R5 shares may not be available to all investors. Minimum investments for Class I shares may be higher than those for other classes.

From time to time, the Fund may invest in shares of companies through initial public offerings (IPOs). IPOs have the potential to produce substantial gains for the Fund. There is no assurance that the Fund will have continued access to profitable IPOs and as the Fund’s assets grow, the impact of IPO investments may decline. Therefore, investors should not rely on these past gains as an indication of future performance.

 

Share Class

   NASDAQ Symbol    CUSIP

Class A

   THCGX    885-215-582

Class C

   TCGCX    885-215-574

Class I

   THIGX    885-215-475

Class R3

   THCRX    885-215-517

Class R4

   TCGRX    885-215-251

Class R5

   THGRX    885-215-350

Glossary

Russell 3000 Growth Index – The Russell 3000 Growth Index (Russell 3K G) is an unmanaged index comprised of those Russell 3000 companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.

Unless otherwise noted, index returns reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains, if any, but do not reflect fees, brokerage commissions or other expenses of investing. Investors may not make direct investments into any index. The performance of any index is not indicative of the performance of any particular investment.

Beta – Beta is a measure of market-related risk. Less than one means the portfolio is less volatile than the index, while greater than one indicates more volatility than the index.

Median Market Capitalization – Market capitalization (market cap) is the total value of a company’s stock, calculated by multiplying the number of outstanding common shares by the current share price. The company whose market cap is in the middle of the portfolio is the median market cap. Half the companies in the portfolio have values greater than the median, and half have values that are less.

Price to Book Value (P/B) – A ratio used to compare a stock’s market value to its book value. It is calculated by dividing the current closing price of the stock by the latest quarter’s book value (book value is simply assets minus liabilities).

Price to Cash Flow Ratio – A measure of the market’s expectations of a firm’s future financial health. It is calculated by dividing the price per share by cash flow per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio (P/E) – A valuation ratio equaling a company’s market value per share divided by earnings per share.

 

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THORNBURG CORE GROWTH FUND

Portfolio Managers

 

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Tim Cunningham, CFA and Greg Dunn

Important

performance Information

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800.847.0200.

The maximum sales charge for Class A shares is 4.50%. The total annual fund operating expense of Class A shares is 1.49%, as disclosed in the most recent Prospectus.

Continually Evaluating the Risk Equation

Growth stocks are often referred to as “glamour” stocks, and it is easy to understand why. Growth stocks generate excitement. These are stocks whose rapid earnings growth is expected to be followed by rapid price appreciation. Growth stocks capture the imagination, and investing in them may potentially offer considerable opportunities for reward.

But growth stocks can also be volatile. Identifying which companies will succeed takes work. It takes digging down to the nuts and bolts of companies. The management team of Thornburg Core Growth Fund understands this. They know that it is grit, not glamour, that creates a successful growth fund.

Portfolio managers Tim Cunningham and Greg Dunn apply a rigorous stock selection process to the investments that comprise the Thorn-burg Core Growth Fund. This is a portfolio run on common sense, not on abstract theory. Their overarching philosophy is to create a fund that pursues good performance over the long term, while seeking to reduce volatility in the interim. Intensive, hands-on, independent research is the central theme. While many other growth funds rely on broad portfolio diversification to temper volatility, the Thornburg Core Growth Fund focuses on a limited number of stocks and diversifies those investments among three segments of the growth fund universe: consistent growth companies, growth industry leaders, and emerging growth companies. By limiting the number of securities, the Fund’s managers can evaluate each stock in greater depth. We believe that diversifying among three growth baskets further mitigates risk because each of these segments typically reacts differently than the equity markets as a whole.

Average Annual Total Returns

For Periods Ended March 31, 2013

 

      1 Yr     3 Yrs     5 Yrs     10 Yrs     Since
Inception
 

A Shares (Incep: 12/27/00)

          

Without sales charge

     13.85     13.92     5.51     11.55     4.98

With sales charge

     8.73     12.18     4.54     11.04     4.59

Russell 3000G Index

          

(Since: 12/27/00)

     10.42     13.19     7.44     8.84     2.24

 

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How does the stock selection process work? Before adding a stock to the Fund’s portfolio, we drill down into the company and its business. The team believes that an intimate understanding of the companies in the portfolio is one of the most effective forms of risk management.

Companies are initially screened using a variety of quantitative factors. Most are rejected and logged as a screening rejection. Only those with the most appealing opportunities to expand margins and grow earnings move on to the next step – the construction of a company-specific model. The goal is to cut to the quick and scrutinize the underlying business. The team uses SEC filings to construct proprietary income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement models for each remaining company. From these they analyze historical data, monitor current conditions, identify red flags, and estimate future growth potential.

We are not go-along-with-the-crowd types and are not tied to mainstream thinking. While we have access to the best of Wall Street’s analysis, we are not ruled by it.

The team tests the strength of a company’s underlying business model against a variety of what-if screens. Besides conducting site visits and interviewing company management, they also check in with a company’s major customers, suppliers, and distributors to get a complete picture of a company before investing. Revenue and cost of goods sold are given particular attention. All data points are broken down in several ways before reaching an investment decision.

Stocks Contributing and Detracting

For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2013

 

Top Contributors

 

Top Detractors

WisdomTree Investments, Inc.

  Apple, Inc.

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

  Allot Communications Ltd.

LinkedIn Corp.

  Fusion-io, Inc.

Workday, Inc.

  BroadSoft, Inc.

United Rentals, Inc.

  HMS Holdings Corp.

Source: FactSet

 

Key Portfolio Attributes

As of March 31, 2013

 

Portfolio P/E Trailing 12-months*

     26.3x   

Portfolio Price to Cash Flow*

     17.4x   

Portfolio Price to Book Value*

     3.9x   

Median Market Cap*

   $ 8.0 B   

7-Year Beta (A Shares vs. Russell 3000G)*

     1.16   

Number of Companies

     48   

 

* Source: FactSet

Market Capitalization Exposure

As of March 31, 2013

 

LOGO

Basket Structure

As of March 31, 2013

 

LOGO

 

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Thornburg Core Growth Fund –

March 31, 2013

 

Table of Contents

  

Letter to Shareholders

     7   

Schedule of Investments

     10   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

     14   

Statement of Operations

     16   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     18   

Notes to Financial Statements

     19   

Financial Highlights

     28   

Expense Example

     30   

Index Comparison

     31   

Other Information

     32   

This report is certified under the Sarbanes-oxley act of 2002, which requires that public companies, including mutual funds, affirm that the information provided in their annual and semiannual shareholder reports fully and fairly represents their financial position.

 

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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS   

 

April 15, 2013

Dear Fellow Shareholder,

For the six-month period ended March 31, 2013 the Thornburg Core Growth Fund returned 11.41% for the Class A shares at net asset value (NAV), outperforming its benchmark, the Russell 3000 Growth Index, which returned 8.52%. On March 31, 2013, the NAV of the Class A shares was $21.29.

After a short, shallow correction at the beginning of the period driven by fiscal-cliff concerns, domestic equity markets continued to move to new post-financial crisis highs, and are now close to all-time highs last seen during the 2007 and 2000 U.S. market peaks. This time around, earnings are higher and valuations are lower. Using the S&P 500 as a market proxy, today the 12-month forward price/ earnings multiple is just above 14x. In 2007, it peaked just above 16x, and in 2000, it peaked above 26x. Today, earnings growth expectations are much lower than they were then, at about 5% for the next year, versus a mid-teens growth expectation in the prior periods. We all know what happened in the past: growth slowed (a lot), multiples contracted (a lot), and the market went down (a lot). Is this time different? Clearly it is different, but that doesn’t mean it won’t rhyme, as the saying goes. We take some comfort from the lower price/earnings and lower growth expectations, and some discomfort from the high level of profitability that has driven earnings. GDP growth is positive but low job growth exists but is also low, and monetary policy continues to be very accommodative. Common sense would dictate that future returns will be harder to come by, but we also don’t seem to be experiencing the type of irrational exuberance for equities that marked prior peaks.

For now, we remain cautiously optimistic and, as always, we focus our efforts on discovering and owning great businesses that are growing fast and are reasonably valued. We are typically overweight technology stocks, a broad sector in which we generally find attractive growth stocks through our bottom-up process. During the trailing twelve-month period, technology was the worst-performing sector for the index by a wide margin, declining 3.5%. On top of that, industrials – a cyclical, typically lower-growth sector in which we tend to be underweight – was the best performer, up 20%. These two market dynamics presented strong headwinds for our portfolio, so we were pleased to outperform in an environment that did not favor us. Stock selection drove results. While our overweight to technology hurt us, the Fund’s technology stocks performed much better than those of the index, up 5.4% versus a decline of 3.5%, respectively. And although we were underweight industrials, the stocks we owned in that sector were up 30% versus 20% for those in the index. As always, the Fund’s sector weightings are primarily dictated by our bottom-up stock selection process.

On an absolute basis, top contributors to performance were WisdomTree Investments, LinkedIn Corp., Gilead Sciences, Workday, Inc., and United Rental, Inc.

 

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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS,   

CONTINUED

  

 

WisdomTree is an asset management firm that sponsors exchange-traded funds. Fund flows have been very strong, driven by rising appetite for equity exposure and WisdomTree’s strong position in Japan-related ETFs. LinkedIn operates the leading professional networking site in the world with 200 million members. In addition to monetizing their growing website traffic with advertising, LinkedIn is dis-intermediating the traditional recruiting/hiring/staffing industries by selling hiring tools that leverage their 200-million-member network. Gilead Science’s core HIV franchise continues to perform well. In addition, recent data have validated the safety and efficacy of the company’s new treatments for Hepatitis C. Early data indicate that Gilead could dominate this large market. Workday is the leading software as a service (SAAS) human resources (HR) platform vendor. They are the first SAAS company to deliver a product that is the system of record. It is the HR platform, not just a point solution layered on top of existing on-premise software infrastructure. Given the benefits (mostly from lower operating costs and a much faster update cycle) of delivering their product from the cloud, Workday is in a strong position to compete with the large legacy vendors such as Oracle and SAP. United Rental is the leading construction equipment rental company in the United States. As the economy has gradually improved, they’ve benefited from growing volumes and better pricing. There also appears to be a secular shift toward renting equipment versus owning.

Top detractors to performance for the period were Apple, Allot Communications, Fusion-io, Broadsoft, and Tilly’s. Apple was a very interesting case during this period. It was a top detractor on an absolute basis but a leading contributor on a relative basis because we own Apple in a much smaller weight than its position in the index. From a fundamental basis, Apple reported weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter results and changed methodology around reporting guidance to analysts (which has historically been very conservative). This combination seemed to add strength to the “bear” argument that Apple may be going the way of Motorola, HTC, or Blackberry. The stock now appears very out of favor and inexpensive by a number of valuation metrics, with very low forward expectations. We believe a combination of further steps toward cash return and slightly better-than-expected growth over the next couple of years in existing and new categories could generate upside in Apple shares.

Allot Communications manufactures deep-packet inspection equipment that allows telecom carriers and cable companies to monitor and control traffic on their networks. The stock has been weak as concerns about telecom carrier spending weaknesses have surfaced, causing Allot to lower guidance. Fusion-io provides a storage memory platform for data decentralization. Although its technology is disruptive, it has high customer concentration, which is a risk that has caused us to keep a small position size. Unfortunately, our apprehensions were realized this period as the company’s largest customers delayed orders and revenue and earnings expectations suffered as a consequence. We sold our position due to lack of earnings and revenue visibility, and due to increasing competition. Broadsoft creates software which converts traditional phone calls into internet protocol (IP)-enabled phone calls, which allows more “features” to be applied to the call and, more importantly, saving on the total cost for each call. The company reported a good fourth quarter, but unveiled poor guidance

 

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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS,

CONTINUED

 

for 2013, including increased R&D expenditures to move into mobile long-term evolution (LTE), a new area for the company. Mobile LTE is much more competitive than Broadsoft’s current business and is much less certain; we therefore sold the stock in the quarter. Tilly’s is a small specialty retailer. Disappointing results did not track with our investment thesis and we sold the position.

Looking forward, uncertainties and concerns remain, but so does the opportunity to recover from what continues to be a low-growth environment. As always, we will continue to seek promising growth companies with sound business fundamentals trading at attractive valuations. Thank you for your investment in Thornburg Core Growth Fund.

 

Sincerely,   
LOGO    LOGO
Greg Dunn    Tim Cunningham, CFA
Managing Director    Managing Director
Portfolio Manager    Portfolio Manager

The matters discussed in this report may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include any advisor or portfolio manager prediction, assessment, analysis or outlook for individual securities, industries, investment styles, market sectors and/or markets. These statements involve risks and uncertainties. In addition to the general risks described for each fund in its current prospectus, other factors bearing on these reports include the accuracy of the advisor’s or portfolio manager’s forecasts and predictions, the appropriateness of the investment strategies designed by the advisor or portfolio manager, and the ability of the advisor or portfolio manager to implement their strategies efficiently and successfully. Any one or more of these factors, as well as other risks affecting the securities markets generally, could cause the actual results of any fund to differ materially as compared to its benchmarks.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS   
    Thornburg Core Growth Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

Top Ten Equity Holdings

As of 3/31/13

 

Visa, Inc.

     3.5  

VeriSign, Inc.

     2.6

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.

     3.2  

Capital One Financial Corp.

     2.6

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

     3.0  

Dollar Tree, Inc.

     2.5

Amazon.com, Inc.

     3.0  

Google, Inc.

     2.4

Qualcomm, Inc.

     2.9  

WisdomTree Investments, Inc.

     2.3

Summary of Industry Exposure

As of 3/31/13

 

Software & Services

     29.9  

Energy

     2.4

Diversified Financials

     11.0  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     2.1

Technology Hardware & Equipment

     10.5  

Banks

     2.1

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences

     10.2  

Automobiles & Components

     2.0

Retailing

     9.5  

Materials

     1.9

Commercial & Professional Services

     5.1  

Consumer Services

     1.6

Food, Beverage & Tobacco

     4.1  

Other Assets & Liabilities

     4.9

Health Care Equipment & Services

     2.7     

Summary of Country Exposure

As of 3/31/13 (percent of equity holdings)

 

United States

     91.6  

Israel

     2.9

Canada

     3.3  

United Kingdom

     2.2

 

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    Thornburg Core Growth Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

     Shares/
Principal  Amount
     Value  

COMMON STOCK — 95.07%

     

AUTOMOBILES & COMPONENTS — 2.04%

     

AUTO COMPONENTS — 2.04%

     

Delphi Automotive plc

     328,500       $ 14,585,400   
     

 

 

 
        14,585,400   
     

 

 

 

BANKS — 2.10%

     

COMMERCIAL BANKS — 2.10%

     

a SVB Financial Group

     211,330         14,991,750   
     

 

 

 
        14,991,750   
     

 

 

 

COMMERCIAL & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES — 5.12%

     

COMMERCIAL SERVICES & SUPPLIES — 2.05%

     

a Stericycle, Inc.

     137,761         14,627,463   

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES — 3.07%

     

a Acacia Research Corp.

     251,643         7,592,069   

Nielsen Holdings N.V.

     398,481         14,273,590   
     

 

 

 
        36,493,122   
     

 

 

 

CONSUMER SERVICES — 1.61%

     

HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE — 1.61%

     

a BJ’s Restaurants, Inc.

     345,000         11,481,600   
     

 

 

 
        11,481,600   
     

 

 

 

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIALS — 10.94%

     

CAPITAL MARKETS — 6.90%

     

a Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.

     105,387         16,184,281   

Charles Schwab Corp.

     920,835         16,289,571   

a WisdomTree Investments, Inc.

     1,610,319         16,747,318   

CONSUMER FINANCE — 4.04%

     

Capital One Financial Corp.

     332,700         18,281,865   

a Portfolio Recovery Associates, Inc.

     82,991         10,533,218   
     

 

 

 
        78,036,253   
     

 

 

 

ENERGY — 2.39%

     

OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS — 2.39%

     

a Continental Resources, Inc.

     115,700         10,057,801   

a Sanchez Energy Corp.

     350,600         6,983,952   
     

 

 

 
        17,041,753   
     

 

 

 

FOOD, BEVERAGE & TOBACCO — 4.14%

     

BEVERAGES — 2.34%

     

a Monster Beverage Corp.

     350,600         16,737,644   

FOOD PRODUCTS — 1.80%

     

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.

     165,500         12,817,975   
     

 

 

 
        29,555,619   
     

 

 

 

HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES — 2.72%

     

HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES — 1.35%

     594,756         9,605,309   

a Endologix, Inc.

     

 

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    Thornburg Core Growth Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

     Shares/
Principal  Amount
     Value  

HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & SERVICES — 1.37%

     

a HMS Holdings Corp.

     361,500       $ 9,814,725   
     

 

 

 
        19,420,034   
     

 

 

 

MATERIALS — 1.90%

     

METALS & MINING — 1.90%

     

Allegheny Technologies, Inc.

     428,073         13,574,195   
     

 

 

 
        13,574,195   
     

 

 

 

PHARMACEUTICALS, BIOTECHNOLOGY & LIFE SCIENCES — 10.16%

     

BIOTECHNOLOGY — 5.31%

     

a Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

     177,400         16,345,636   

a Gilead Sciences, Inc.

     439,958         21,527,145   

LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES — 1.68%

     

a Illumina, Inc.

     222,500         12,015,000   

PHARMACEUTICALS — 3.17%

     

a Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.

     301,700         22,633,534   
     

 

 

 
        72,521,315   
     

 

 

 

RETAILING — 9.52%

     

DISTRIBUTORS — 1.87%

     

a LKQ Corp.

     612,705         13,332,461   

INTERNET & CATALOG RETAIL — 5.17%

     

a Amazon.com, Inc.

     80,700         21,505,743   

a priceline.com, Inc.

     22,332         15,362,853   

MULTILINE RETAIL — 2.48%

     

a Dollar Tree, Inc.

     366,200         17,735,066   
     

 

 

 
        67,936,123   
     

 

 

 

SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT — 2.12%

     

SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT — 2.12%

     

a ON Semiconductor Corp.

     1,828,522         15,140,162   
     

 

 

 
        15,140,162   
     

 

 

 

SOFTWARE & SERVICES — 29.89%

     

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES — 3.51%

     

Visa, Inc.

     147,306         25,018,451   

INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES — 11.03%

     

a CoStar Group, Inc.

     90,030         9,854,684   

a eBay, Inc.

     302,200         16,385,284   

a Google, Inc.

     21,802         17,311,442   

a LinkedIn Corp.

     93,000         16,373,580   

a VeriSign, Inc.

     397,327         18,785,620   

SOFTWARE — 15.35%

     

a Allot Communications Ltd.

     724,387         8,649,181   

a Ellie Mae, Inc.

     336,311         8,088,280   

a Guidewire Software, Inc.

     330,202         12,692,965   

a Imperva, Inc.

     234,862         9,042,187   

Intuit, Inc.

     249,800         16,399,370   

a SolarWinds, Inc.

     176,400         10,425,240   

Solera Holdings, Inc.

     207,277         12,090,467   

a Splunk, Inc.

     230,000         9,206,900   

 

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    Thornburg Core Growth Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

     Shares/
Principal  Amount
     Value  

a VMware, Inc.

     128,800       $ 10,159,744   

a Workday, Inc.

     206,800         12,745,084   
     

 

 

 
        213,228,479   
     

 

 

 

TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE & EQUIPMENT — 10.42%

     

COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT — 4.73%

     

a F5 Networks, Inc.

     144,800         12,898,784   

Qualcomm, Inc.

     311,144         20,831,091   

COMPUTERS & PERIPHERALS — 5.69%

     

Apple, Inc.

     36,261         16,050,206   

a EMC Corp.

     555,244         13,264,779   

a Stratasys Ltd.

     151,900         11,274,018   
     

 

 

 
        74,318,878   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $508,349,896)

        678,324,683   
     

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS — 5.05%

     

Bank of New York Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement 0.36%, dated 3/28/2013, due 4/1/2013,repurchase price $9,000,360 collateralized by 7 corporate debt securities, having an aver-age coupon of 2.846%, a minimum credit rating of BBB-, maturity dates from 6/15/2015 to 3/15/2023, and having an aggregate market value of $9,645,163 at 3/28/2013

   $ 9,000,000         9,000,000   

Tyco Electronics Group SA, 0.31%, 4/1/2013

     27,000,000         27,000,000   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $36,000,000)

        36,000,000   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.12% (Cost $544,349,896)

      $ 714,324,683   

LIABILITIES NET OF OTHER ASSETS — (0.12)%

        (856,143
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

      $ 713,468,540   
     

 

 

 

Footnote Legend

 

a Non-income producing.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
    Thornburg Core Growth Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

ASSETS

  

Investments at value (cost $544,349,896) (Note 2)

   $ 714,324,683   

Cash

     317,372   

Receivable for investments sold

     2,609,326   

Receivable for fund shares sold

     6,014,321   

Dividends receivable

     74,278   

Interest receivable

     360   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     62,117   
  

 

 

 

Total assets

     723,402,457   
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

  

Payable for investments purchased

     7,062,207   

Payable for fund shares redeemed

     1,671,366   

Payable to investment advisor and other affiliates (Note 3)

     778,982   

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     421,362   
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     9,933,917   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 713,468,540   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

  

Net investment loss

   $ (8,828,882

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     169,974,787   

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (517,310,699

Net capital paid in on shares of beneficial interest

     1,069,633,334   
  

 

 

 
   $ 713,468,540   
  

 

 

 

 

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES, CONTINUED
    Thornburg Core Growth Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

NET ASSET VALUE:

  

Class A Shares:

  

Net asset value and redemption price per share ($ 234,034,706 applicable to 10,990,226 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 21.29   

Maximum sales charge, 4.50% of offering price

     1.00   
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share

   $ 22.29   
  

 

 

 

Class C Shares:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share* ($ 160,531,780 applicable to 8,320,694 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 19.29   
  

 

 

 

Class I Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($ 158,414,893 applicable to 7,095,482 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 22.33   
  

 

 

 

Class R3 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($ 95,516,576 applicable to 4,488,029 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 21.28   
  

 

 

 

Class R4 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($ 7,992,144 applicable to 373,903 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 21.37   
  

 

 

 

Class R5 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($ 56,978,441 applicable to 2,554,783 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 22.30   
  

 

 

 

 

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

See notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS   
    Thornburg Core Growth Fund    Six Months Ended March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

INVESTMENT INCOME

Dividend income (net of foreign taxes withheld of $7,742)

   $ 1,578,329   

Interest income

     50,276   
  

 

 

 

Total Income

     1,628,605   
  

 

 

 

EXPENSES

  

Investment advisory fees (Note 3)

     2,885,833   

Administration fees (Note 3)

  

Class A Shares

     138,305   

Class C Shares

     95,357   

Class I Shares

     33,372   

Class R3 Shares

     60,630   

Class R4 Shares

     5,312   

Class R5 Shares

     14,130   

Distribution and service fees (Note 3)

  

Class A Shares

     277,424   

Class C Shares

     762,834   

Class R3 Shares

     242,300   

Class R4 Shares

     10,547   

Transfer agent fees

  

Class A Shares

     181,659   

Class C Shares

     127,185   

Class I Shares

     53,371   

Class R3 Shares

     120,371   

Class R4 Shares

     11,909   

Class R5 Shares

     61,714   

Registration and filing fees

  

Class A Shares

     9,994   

Class C Shares

     9,594   

Class I Shares

     9,612   

Class R3 Shares

     9,504   

Class R4 Shares

     10,291   

Class R5 Shares

     9,928   

Custodian fees (Note 3)

     48,296   

Professional fees

     33,782   

Accounting fees

     3,600   

Trustee fees

     10,949   

Other expenses

     58,910   
  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     5,296,713   

Less:

  

Expenses reimbursed by investment advisor (Note 3)

     (267,872

Fees paid indirectly (Note 3)

     (572
  

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     5,028,269   
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Loss

   $ (3,399,664
  

 

 

 

 

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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Core Growth Fund    Six Months Ended March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

   $ 45,414,487   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments

     30,844,891   
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain

     76,259,378   
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ 72,859,714   
  

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
    Thornburg Core Growth Fund

 

     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2013*
    Year Ended
September 30,  2012
 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM

    

OPERATIONS

    

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (3,399,664   $ (7,376,218

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     45,414,487        122,825,953   

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     30,844,891        132,918,941   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     72,859,714        248,368,676   

FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 4)

    

Class A Shares

     (16,006,345     (63,234,219

Class C Shares

     (12,155,963     (35,054,311

Class I Shares

     26,175,229        (43,751,698

Class R3 Shares

     (20,936,150     (43,593,620

Class R4 Shares

     (2,244,128     (4,685,753

Class R5 Shares

     (10,441,225     (28,895,377
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets

     37,251,132        29,153,698   

NET ASSETS

    

Beginning of Period

     676,217,408        647,063,710   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

   $ 713,468,540      $ 676,217,408   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* Unaudited

See notes to financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS   
    Thornburg Core Growth Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION

Thornburg Core Growth Fund, hereinafter referred to as the “Fund,” is a diversified series of Thornburg Investment Trust (the “Trust”). The Trust was organized as a Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated June 3, 1987 and is registered as a diversified, open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Fund is currently one of sixteen separate series of the Trust. Each series is considered to be a separate entity for financial reporting and tax purposes and bears expenses directly attributable to it. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in equity securities selected for their growth potential.

The Fund currently offers six classes of shares of beneficial interest outstanding: Class A, Class C, Institutional Class (“Class I”), and Retirement Classes (“Class R3,” “Class R4,” and “Class R5”). Each class of shares of the Fund represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments, except that (i) Class A shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge collected at the time the shares are purchased and bear a service fee, (ii) Class C shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge upon redemption within one year of purchase, and bear both a service fee and a distribution fee, (iii) Class I shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase and may be subject to a service fee, (iv) Class R3 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but bear both a service fee and distribution fee, (v) Class R4 shares are sold at net asset value without sales charge at the time of purchase, but bear a service fee, (vi) Class R5 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, and (vii) the respective classes may have different reinvestment privileges and conversion rights. Additionally, the Fund may allocate among its classes certain expenses, to the extent allowable to specific classes, including transfer agent fees, government registration fees, certain printing and postage costs, and administrative and legal expenses. Currently, class specific expenses of the Fund are limited to service and distribution fees, administration fees, and certain registration and transfer agent expenses.

NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Significant accounting policies of the Trust are as follows:

Valuation Policy and Procedures: The Fund’s Trustees of the Trust (the “Trustees”) have authorized employees of the Fund’s investment advisor, acting as the Valuation and Pricing Committee (the “Committee”), to make certain valuation determinations, subject to oversight and review by the Trustees and the Audit Committee of the Trustees. The Committee and other employees of the Fund’s investment advisor administer and implement the valuation process. The Committee regularly reviews its own fair value decisions, as well as valuations, valuation techniques and services furnished by pricing services, considers circumstances in the markets which may require valuation determinations by the Committee and reviews previous valuation determinations. The Committee also reports on its activities, the performance of the pricing services and other matters to the Trustees and the Audit Committee of the Trustees.

In determining a fair value for a portfolio investment, the Committee seeks to determine the price that the Fund would reasonably expect to receive upon a sale of the investment in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Typically, the fair value process employs standing instructions to use quoted prices in active markets or the use of independent pricing services. Less frequently, the Committee may make a fair value determination using other methods. However, because fair value prices are estimated prices, the determination of fair value for an investment may differ from the value that would be realized by the Fund upon a sale of the investment, and that difference could be material to the Fund’s financial statements. The Committee’s determination of fair value for an investment may also differ from the prices obtained by other persons (including other mutual funds) for the investment.

Valuation of Investments: Portfolio investments listed or traded on a national securities exchange are valued on the valuation date at the last reported trade price on the exchange that is the primary market for the investment. Portfolio investments traded on an exchange for which there has been no trade that day and other equity investments traded in the over-the-counter market are valued at the mean between the last reported bid and ask prices. Portfolio investments reported by NASDAQ are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price. Any foreign investment traded on exchanges outside the United States is valued at the price of the investment on the exchange that is normally the investment’s primary market, as of the close of that exchange preceding the time of the Fund’s valuation measurement date.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Core Growth Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

In any case where the market value of an equity investment held by the Fund is not readily available, a determination of a fair value for the investment is made by the Committee. The Committee’s determinations are made using procedures in accordance with a policy approved by the Trustees, which may include the use of a price obtained from an independent pricing service. The pricing service ordinarily values equity investments in these instances using multi-factor models to adjust market prices based upon various inputs, including exchange data, depository receipt prices, futures, index data and other data. An investment’s market value is deemed not readily available whenever the exchange or market on which the investment is primarily traded is closed for the entire scheduled day of trading. Additionally, an investment’s market value may be deemed not readily available under other circumstances identified by the Trustees, including when developments occurring after the most recent close of the investment’s primary exchange or market, but before the most recent close of trading in Fund shares, or an unusual event or significant period of time occurring since the availability of a market quotation, create a question about the reliability of the investment’s market value. On days when market volatility thresholds pre-determined by the Trustees are exceeded, foreign equity investments held by the Fund may be valued using synthetic pricing obtained from an independent pricing service approved by the Trustees, subject to the ability of the Committee to determine in any such instance to utilize market closing prices if the Committee considers closing prices to be more reliable.

Debt obligations held by the Fund have a primary over-the-counter market and are valued by an independent pricing service approved by the Trustees. The pricing service ordinarily values debt obligations at quoted bid prices. When quotations are not available, debt obligations held by the Fund are valued at evaluated prices determined by the pricing service using methods which include consideration of yields or prices of debt obligations of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity and rating, and indications as to value from dealers and general market conditions. Short-term obligations having remaining maturities of 60 days or less are ordinarily valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

In any case when a pricing service fails to provide a price for a debt obligation held by the Fund, the Committee determines a fair value for the debt obligation using procedures in accordance with a policy approved by the Trustees, which may include the use of a price obtained from a different independent pricing service. Additionally, in any case where management believes that a price provided by a pricing service for a debt obligation held by the Fund may be unreliable, the Committee decides whether or not to use the pricing service’s valuation or to use an alternative method to determine a fair value for the debt obligation.

Quotations in foreign currencies for foreign portfolio investments are converted to U.S. dollar equivalents using the foreign exchange quotation in effect at the time of valuation.

Valuation Measurements: The Fund categorizes its investments based upon the inputs used in valuing those investments, according to a three-level hierarchy established by guidance by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”). Categorization of investments using this hierarchy is intended by the FASB to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in valuing an investment based on available market data. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect assumptions about the information market participants would use in valuing an investment. An investment’s level within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level input that is deemed significant to the fair value measurement. The methodologies and relative inputs used to value investments are not necessarily indications of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those investments.

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value measurement of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are generally summarized according to the three-level hierarchy below:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

Level 2: Other direct or indirect significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments in active markets and other observable inputs, such as interest rates, prepayment rates, credit risk, etc.).

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Core Growth Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

When market volatility thresholds are exceeded, foreign equity investments may be fair valued according to other significant observable inputs rather than quoted market prices. The affected investments will be characterized as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy and revert to Level 1 after the threshold is no longer exceeded.

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs, (including the Committee’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments), are generally applicable to investments fair valued with single broker quotes and other investments.

Portfolio investments with minimal, if any, market activity are characterized as Level 3 and are valued using significant unobservable inputs, typically including single broker quotes, which may be adjusted or unadjusted, related or comparable investments, last available transactions, and other relevant information. Valuations may also be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity and industry. An income based valuation approach would consider discounted anticipated future cash flows of the investment. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investment. The derived value of a Level 3 investment may not represent the value which is received upon disposition.

The following table displays a summary of the fair value hierarchy measurements of the Fund’s investments as of March 31, 2013. In any instance where valuation inputs from more than one level are used to determine the fair value of a specific investment, the investment is placed in the level of the table based upon the lowest level input that is significant in determining the fair value of the investment:

 

     Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2013  
     Total      Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Assets

           

Investments in Securities*

           

Common Stock

   $ 678,324,683       $ 678,324,683       $ —         $ —     

Short Term Investments

     36,000,000         —           36,000,000         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 714,324,683       $ 678,324,683       $ 36,000,000       $ —     

 

* See Schedule of Investments for a summary of the industry exposure as grouped according to the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS), which is an industry taxonomy developed by MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s (S&P).

In accordance with the guidance prescribed in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, amending Topic 820 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, it is the policy of the Fund to recognize transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3 and to disclose those transfers due to the underlying event which caused the movement. The Fund recognized no transfers between levels for the six months ended March 31, 2013, other than when the Fund exceeded market volatility thresholds for foreign equity investments during the period.

Foreign Currency Translation: Portfolio investments and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against the U.S. dollar on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of investments and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date. When the Fund purchases or sells foreign investments, it will customarily enter into a foreign exchange contract to minimize foreign exchange risk from the trade date to the settlement date of such transactions. The values of such spot contracts are included in receivable for investments sold and payable for investments purchased on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on investments held. Such changes are included in net unrealized appreciation or depreciation from investments.

Reported net realized gains or losses from foreign currency transactions arise due to purchases and sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on investment transactions and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books, and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Core Growth Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation and depreciation on foreign currency translations arise from changes in the fair value of assets and liabilities, other than investments at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

Deferred Taxes: The Fund is subject to a tax imposed on net realized gains of securities of certain foreign countries. The Fund records an estimated deferred tax liability for net unrealized gains on these investments as reflected in the accompanying financial statements.

Federal Income Taxes: It is the policy of the Trust to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to “regulated investment companies” and to distribute to shareholders substantially all taxable income, including any net realized gain on investments of the Fund. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is required.

Management reviews each uncertain tax position believed to be material to the preparation of the Fund’s financial statements, to assess if it is more likely than not that the position would be sustained upon examination, based upon the technical merits of the position. As of March 31, 2013, management has not identified any such position for which a liability must be reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The Fund’s tax returns remain subject to examination for three years after filing.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions: The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. To the extent the Fund engages in such transactions, it will do so for the purpose of acquiring portfolio investments consistent with the Fund’s investment objectives and not for the purpose of investment leverage or to speculate on interest rate and/or market changes. At the time the Fund makes a commitment to purchase an investment on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, the Fund will record the transaction and reflect the value in determining its net asset value. When effecting such transactions, assets of an amount sufficient to make payment for the portfolio investments to be purchased will be segregated on the Fund’s records on the trade date. Investments purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis do not earn interest until the settlement date.

Dividends: Dividends to shareholders, if any, are generally paid quarterly and are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund at net asset value per share at the close of business on the dividend payment date or, at the shareholder’s option, paid in cash. Net realized capital gains, to the extent available, will be distributed at least annually. Distributions to shareholders are based on income tax regulations and therefore, their characteristics may differ for financial statement and tax purposes.

Repurchase Agreements: The Fund may invest excess cash in repurchase agreements whereby the Fund purchases investments, which serve as collateral, with an agreement to resell such collateral at the maturity date of the repurchase agreement. Investments pledged as collateral for repurchase agreements are held in custody until maturity of the repurchase agreement. Provisions in the agreements require that the market value of the collateral is at least equal to the repurchase value in the event of default. In the event of default, the Fund has the right to liquidate the collateral and apply the proceeds in satisfaction of the obligation. Under certain circumstances, in the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings.

General: Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Interest income is accrued as earned and dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain income from foreign investments is recognized as soon as information is available to the Fund. Realized gains and losses from the sale of investments are recorded on an identified cost basis. Net investment income (other than class specific expenses) and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative net asset value of outstanding shares of each class of shares at the beginning of the day (after adjusting for the current share activity of the respective class). Expenses common to all Funds are allocated among the Funds comprising the Trust based upon their relative net asset values or other appropriate allocation methods.

Guarantees and Indemnifications: Under the Trust’s organizational documents (and under a separate agreement with the Trustees), its officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business the Trust enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, based on experience, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Core Growth Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual amounts could differ from those estimates.

NOTE 3 – INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement, Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) serves as the investment advisor and performs services to the Fund for which the fees are payable at the end of each month. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, these fees were payable at annual rates ranging from .875 of 1% to .675 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund depending on the Fund’s asset size. The Trust also has entered into administrative services agreements with the Advisor, whereby the Advisor will perform certain administrative services for the shareholders of each class of the Fund’s shares, and for which fees will be payable at an annual rate of up to .125 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Advisor contractually reimbursed certain class specific expenses, administrative fees, and distribution fees of $41,999 for Class I shares, $145,921 for Class R3 shares, $17,202 for Class R4 shares, and $62,750 for Class R5 shares.

The Trust has an underwriting agreement with Thornburg Securities Corporation (the “Distributor,” an affiliate of the Advisor), which acts as the distributor of the Fund’s shares. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Distributor has advised the Fund that it earned commissions aggregating $15,941 from the sale of Class A shares, and collected contingent deferred sales charges aggregating $2,263 from redemptions of Class C shares of the Fund.

Pursuant to a service plan under Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Fund may reimburse to the Advisor an amount not to exceed .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares of the Fund for payments made by the Advisor to securities dealers and other financial institutions to obtain various shareholder and distribution related services. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, there were no 12b-1 service plan fees charged for Class I and R5 shares. The Advisor may pay out of its own resources additional expenses for distribution of the Fund’s shares.

The Trust has also adopted distribution plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1, applicable only to the Fund’s Class C and Class R3 shares, under which the Fund compensates the Distributor for services in promoting the sale of Class C and Class R3 shares of the Fund at an annual rate of up to .75 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares, and an annual rate of up to .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class R3 shares. Total fees incurred by each class of shares of the Fund under their respective Service and Distribution Plans for the six months ended March 31, 2013, are set forth in the Statement of Operations.

The Trust has an agreement with the custodian bank to indirectly pay a portion of the custodian’s fees through credits earned by the Fund’s cash on deposit with the bank. This deposit agreement is an alternative to overnight investments. Custodial fees are adjusted to reflect amounts that would have been paid without this agreement, with a corresponding adjustment reflected as fees paid indirectly in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, fees paid indirectly were $572.

Certain officers and Trustees of the Trust are also officers or directors of the Advisor and Distributor. The compensation of independent Trustees is borne by the Trust.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Core Growth Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 4 – SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

At March 31, 2013, there were an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest authorized. Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30, 2012 (Audited)
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class A Shares

        

Shares sold

     752,241      $ 14,772,822        1,659,809      $ 28,820,612   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —          —          —          —     

Shares repurchased

     (1,583,823     (30,779,167     (5,449,613     (92,055,088

Redemption fees received*

     —          —          —          257   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (831,582   $ (16,006,345     (3,789,804   $ (63,234,219
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class C Shares

        

Shares sold

     317,740      $ 5,690,323        607,243      $ 9,426,297   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —          —          —          —     

Shares repurchased

     (1,007,403     (17,846,286     (2,877,094     (44,480,784

Redemption fees received*

     —          —          —          176   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (689,663   $ (12,155,963     (2,269,851   $ (35,054,311
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class I Shares

        

Shares sold

     2,101,867      $ 43,388,727        2,116,293      $ 37,348,099   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —          —          —          —     

Shares repurchased

     (837,225     (17,213,498     (4,549,708     (81,099,955

Redemption fees received*

     —          —          —          158   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     1,264,642      $ 26,175,229        (2,433,415   $ (43,751,698
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R3 Shares

        

Shares sold

     500,778      $ 9,804,352        1,184,634      $ 20,242,338   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —          —          —          —     

Shares repurchased

     (1,579,425     (30,740,502     (3,805,079     (63,836,088

Redemption fees received*

     —          —          —          130   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (1,078,647   $ (20,936,150     (2,620,445   $ (43,593,620
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R4 Shares

        

Shares sold

     96,401      $ 1,876,802        285,912      $ 4,904,776   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —          —          —          —     

Shares repurchased

     (209,675     (4,120,930     (578,486     (9,590,540

Redemption fees received*

     —          —          —          11   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (113,274   $ (2,244,128     (292,574   $ (4,685,753
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Core Growth Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30, 2012 (Audited)
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class R5 Shares

        

Shares sold

     382,605      $ 7,832,628        944,144      $ 16,893,382   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —          —          —          —     

Shares repurchased

     (902,922     (18,273,853     (2,695,752     (45,788,832

Redemption fees received*

     —          —          —          73   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (520,317   $ (10,441,225     (1,751,608   $ (28,895,377
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* The Fund previously charged a redemption fee of 1% of the Class A and Class I shares redeemed or exchanged within 30 days of purchase. Effective February 1, 2012, the Fund stopped imposing this redemption fee. Redemption fees that were charged to any class prior to February 1, 2012 were allocated to all classes upon receipt of payment based on relative net asset values of each class or other appropriate allocation methods.

NOTE 5 – INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

For the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Fund had purchase and sale transactions of investments (excluding short-term investments) of $369,146,685 and $388,160,210, respectively.

NOTE 6 – INCOME TAXES

At March 31, 2013, information on the tax components of capital was as follows:

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes

   $ 544,349,896   
  

 

 

 

Gross unrealized appreciation on a tax basis

   $ 175,662,347   

Gross unrealized depreciation on a tax basis

     (5,687,560
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (tax basis)

   $ 169,974,787   
  

 

 

 

At March 31, 2013, the Fund had deferred tax basis late-year ordinary investment losses of $5,429,218. For tax purposes, such losses will be reflected in the year ending September 30, 2013.

At March 31, 2013, the Fund had cumulative tax basis capital losses, which may be carried forward to offset future capital gains. To the extent such carryforwards are used, capital gain distributions may be reduced to the extent provided by regulations.

Such capital loss carryforwards expire as follows:

 

2017

   $ 306,917,260   

2018

     253,358,410   
  

 

 

 
   $ 560,275,670   
  

 

 

 

NOTE 7 – DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK AND FOREIGN INVESTMENT RISK

The Fund may use a variety of derivative financial instruments to hedge or adjust the risks affecting its investment portfolio or to enhance investment returns. Provisions of FASB Accounting Standards Codification ASC 815-10-50 (“ASC 815”), require certain disclosures. The disclosures are intended to provide users of financial statements with an understanding of the use of derivative instruments by the Fund and how these derivatives affect the financial position, financial performance and cash flows of the Fund.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Core Growth Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

The Fund does not designate any derivative instruments as hedging instruments under ASC 815. Additionally, the Fund’s risk of loss may exceed the amounts recognized on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

During the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Fund did not invest in any derivative financial instruments of the type addressed by ASC 815.

OTHER NOTES:

Risks: The Fund’s investments subject it to risks including, but not limited to, management risk, market and economic risk, risks affecting specific issuers, liquidity risk, the risks associated with investments in smaller companies and non-U.S. issuers, credit risk, and interest rate risk. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund.

Subsequent Events: Fund management believes no events have occurred between March 31, 2013 and the date of issuance of the financial statements that require adjustment to or disclosure in the accompanying financial statements.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

    Thornburg Core Growth Fund

 

     PER SHARE PERFORMANCE (for a share outstanding throughout the Period)+    RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS     SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  

Unless
Otherwise
Noted,
Periods
are
Fiscal
Years
Ended
Sept. 30,

   Net Asset
Value
Beginning
of Period
     Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
    Net
Realized
&
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
on
Investments
    Total from
Investment
Operations
    Dividends
from Net
Investment
Income
     Dividends
from Net
Realized
Gains
    Total
Dividends
   

Net
Asset
Value
End
of
Period

   Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
(%)
    Expenses,
After
Expense
Reductions
(%)
    Expenses,
After
Expense
Reductions
and
Net of
Custody

Credits
(%)
    Expenses,
Before
Expense
Reductions
(%)
    Total
Return  (%)(a)
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate (%)
     Net
Assets
at End
of

Period
(Thousands)
 

Class A Shares

  

                            

2013(b)(c)

   $ 19.11         (0.09     2.27        2.18        —           —          —        $21.29      (0.97 )(d)      1.46 (d)      1.46 (d)      1.46 (d)      11.41        57.62       $ 234,035   

2012(c)

   $ 13.33         (0.17     5.95        5.78        —           —          —        $19.11      (1.02     1.48        1.49        1.48        43.36        122.93       $ 225,945   

2011(c)

   $ 13.81         (0.15     (0.33     (0.48     —           —          —        $13.33      (0.96     1.45        1.45        1.45        (3.48     80.53       $ 208,135   

2010(c)

   $ 13.61         (0.15     0.35        0.20        —           —          —        $13.81      (1.09     1.48        1.48        1.48        1.47        75.06       $ 372,954   

2009(c)

   $ 13.36         (0.09     0.34        0.25        —           —          —        $13.61      (0.81     1.48        1.48        1.49        1.87        82.86       $ 511,065   

2008(c)

   $ 20.72         (0.10     (7.25     (7.35     —           (0.01     (0.01   $13.36      (0.58     1.38        1.38        1.38        (35.48     79.73       $ 738,457   

Class C Shares

  

                            

2013(b)

   $ 17.38         (0.15     2.06        1.91        —           —          —        $19.29      (1.73 )(d)      2.21 (d)      2.21 (d)      2.21 (d)      10.99        57.62       $ 160,532   

2012

   $ 12.22         (0.28     5.44        5.16        —           —          —        $17.38      (1.79     2.25        2.25        2.25        42.23        122.93       $ 156,597   

2011

   $ 12.75         (0.24     (0.29     (0.53     —           —          —        $12.22      (1.71     2.20        2.20        2.20        (4.16     80.53       $ 137,799   

2010

   $ 12.66         (0.23     0.32        0.09        —           —          —        $12.75      (1.84     2.23        2.23        2.23        0.71        75.06       $ 215,413   

2009

   $ 12.53         (0.16     0.29        0.13        —           —          —        $12.66      (1.59     2.26        2.26        2.26        1.04        82.86       $ 289,224   

2008

   $ 19.57         (0.22     (6.81     (7.03     —           (0.01     (0.01   $12.53      (1.34     2.13        2.13        2.13        (35.93     79.73       $ 385,110   

Class I Shares

  

                            

2013(b)

   $ 19.99         (0.05     2.39        2.34        —           —          —        $22.33      (0.50 )(d)      0.99 (d)      0.99 (d)      1.05 (d)      11.71        57.62       $ 158,415   

2012

   $ 13.88         (0.09     6.20        6.11        —           —          —        $19.99      (0.52     0.99        0.99        1.08        44.02        122.93       $ 116,567   

2011

   $ 14.31         (0.08     (0.35     (0.43     —           —          —        $13.88      (0.49     0.99        0.99        1.07        (3.00     80.53       $ 114,679   

2010

   $ 14.04         (0.09     0.36        0.27        —           —          —        $14.31      (0.60     0.99        0.99        1.08        1.92        75.06       $ 172,126   

2009

   $ 13.71         (0.03     0.36        0.33        —           —          —        $14.04      (0.29     0.97        0.97        1.08        2.41        82.86       $ 218,300   

2008

   $ 21.16         (0.03     (7.41     (7.44     —           (0.01     (0.01   $13.71      (0.17     0.96        0.96        0.96        (35.17     79.73       $ 346,497   

Class R3 Shares

  

                            

2013(b)

   $ 19.11         (0.10     2.27        2.17        —           —          —        $21.28      (1.01 )(d)      1.50 (d)      1.50 (d)      1.80 (d)      11.36        57.62       $ 95,517   

2012

   $ 13.33         (0.18     5.96        5.78        —           —          —        $19.11      (1.04     1.50        1.50        1.80        43.36        122.93       $ 106,353   

2011

   $ 13.82         (0.16     (0.33     (0.49     —           —          —        $13.33      (1.01     1.50        1.50        1.77        (3.55     80.53       $ 109,127   

2010

   $ 13.62         (0.15     0.35        0.20        —           —          —        $13.82      (1.11     1.50        1.50        1.79        1.47        75.06       $ 212,360   

2009

   $ 13.37         (0.09     0.34        0.25        —           —          —        $13.62      (0.84     1.49        1.49        1.76        1.87        82.86       $ 278,576   

2008

   $ 20.75         (0.13     (7.24     (7.37     —           (0.01     (0.01   $13.37      (0.74     1.50        1.50        1.72        (35.53     79.73       $ 289,500   

Class R4 Shares

  

                            

2013(b)

   $ 19.18         (0.09     2.28        2.19        —           —          —        $21.37      (0.92 )(d)      1.40 (d)      1.40 (d)      1.80 (d)      11.42        57.62       $ 7,992   

2012

   $ 13.37         (0.16     5.97        5.81        —           —          —        $19.18      (0.93     1.40        1.40        1.78        43.46        122.93       $ 9,344   

2011

   $ 13.84         (0.14     (0.33     (0.47     —           —          —        $13.37      (0.91     1.40        1.40        1.76        (3.40     80.53       $ 10,423   

2010

   $ 13.63         (0.14     0.35        0.21        —           —          —        $13.84      (1.01     1.40        1.40        1.73        1.54        75.06       $ 24,968   

2009

   $ 13.37         (0.08     0.34        0.26        —           —          —        $13.63      (0.77     1.40        1.40        1.83        1.94        82.86       $ 30,871   

2008

   $ 20.73         (0.13     (7.22     (7.35     —           (0.01     (0.01   $13.37      (0.78     1.40        1.40        1.73        (35.47     79.73       $ 21,047   

Class R5 Shares

  

                            

2013(b)

   $ 19.97         (0.05     2.38        2.33        —           —          —        $22.30      (0.50 )(d)      0.99 (d)      0.99 (d)      1.21 (d)      11.67        57.62       $ 56,978   

2012

   $ 13.86         (0.09     6.20        6.11        —           —          —        $19.97      (0.52     0.98        0.99        1.32        44.08        122.93       $ 61,411   

2011

   $ 14.30         (0.08     (0.36     (0.44     —           —          —        $13.86      (0.51     0.99        0.99        1.22        (3.08     80.53       $ 66,901   

2010

   $ 14.02         (0.08     0.36        0.28        —           —          —        $14.30      (0.60     0.99        0.99        1.18        2.00        75.06       $ 324,963   

2009

   $ 13.70         (0.04     0.36        0.32        —           —          —        $14.02      (0.34     0.99        0.99        1.27        2.34        82.86       $ 323,268   

2008

   $ 21.15         (0.05     (7.39     (7.44     —           (0.01     (0.01   $13.70      (0.30     0.99        0.99        1.18        (35.19     79.73       $ 251,299   

 

(a) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b) Unaudited Six Month Period Ended March 31.
(c) Sales loads are not reflected in computing total return.
(d) Annualized.
+ Based on weighted average shares outstanding, except for Dividends from Net Investment Income and Net Realized Gains, which are actual amounts per share.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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EXPENSE EXAMPLE  
    Thornburg Core Growth Fund   March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs:

 

  (1) transaction costs, including

(a) sales charges (loads) on purchase payments for Class A shares;

(b) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of any part or all of a purchase of $1 million of Class A shares within 12 months of purchase;

(c) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of Class C shares within 12 months of purchase;

 

  (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses.

This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on a $1,000 investment beginning on October 1, 2012, and held until March 31, 2013.

 

     Beginning
Account  Value
10/1/12
     Ending
Account  Value
3/31/13
     Expenses paid
During period
10/1/12–3/31/13
 

Class A Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,114.10       $ 7.68   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,017.66       $ 7.33   

Class C Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,109.90       $ 11.64   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,013.90       $ 11.11   

Class I Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,117.10       $ 5.23   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,020.00       $ 4.99   

Class R3 Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,113.60       $ 7.90   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,017.45       $ 7.54   

Class R4 Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,114.20       $ 7.38   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,017.95       $ 7.04   

Class R5 Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,116.70       $ 5.22   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,020.00       $ 4.99   

 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class (A: 1.46%; C: 2.21%; I: 0.99%; R3: 1.50%; R4: 1.40%; R5: 0.99%) multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 to reflect the one-half year period.
* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

For each class of shares, the first line of the table at right provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for your class of shares under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

For each class of shares, the second line of the table above provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table for each class of shares is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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INDEX COMPARISON   
    Thornburg Core Growth Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment

Thornburg Core Growth Fund versus Russell 3000 Growth Index (December 27, 2000 to March 31, 2013)

 

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Average Annual Total Returns

For Periods Ended March 31, 2013 (with sales charge)

 

     1 Yr     5 Yrs     10 Yrs     Since
Inception
 

A Shares (Incep: 12/27/00)

     8.73     4.54     11.04     4.59

C Shares (Incep: 12/27/00)

     12.01     4.72     10.69     4.14

I Shares (Incep: 11/3/03)

     14.45     6.03     —          8.15

R3 Shares (Incep: 7/1/03)

     13.80     5.49     —          8.71

R4 Shares (Incep: 2/1/07)

     13.91     5.59     —          2.02

R5 Shares (Incep: 10/3/05)

     14.42     6.02     —          6.22

Russell 3000G Index (Since: 12/27/00)

     10.42     7.44     8.84     2.24

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800.847.0200. The performance data and graph do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns reflect the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains as well as applicable sales charges. Class A shares are sold with a maximum sales charge of 4.50% . Class C shares are subject to a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) for the first year only. There is no up-front sales charge for Class I, R3, R4, and R5 shares.

 

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OTHER INFORMATION  
    Thornburg Core Growth Fund   March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

PORTFOLIO PROXY VOTING

Policies and Procedures:

The Trust has delegated to Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) voting decisions respecting proxies for the Fund’s voting securities. The Advisor makes voting decisions in accordance with its Proxy Voting Policy and Procedures. A description of the Policy and Procedures is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

Information regarding how proxies were voted is available on or before August 31 of each year for the twelve months ending the preceding June 30. This information is available (i) without charge, upon request by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

AVAILABILITY OF QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE

The Fund files with the Securities and Exchange Commission schedules of its portfolio holdings on Form N-Q for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The Fund also makes this information available on its website at www.thornburg.com/download or upon request by calling 1-800-847-0200.

 

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TRUSTEES’ STATEMENT TO SHAREHOLDERS

Not part of the Certified Semi-Annual Report

Reissued September 10, 2012

The Trustees believe current and prospective shareholders should know how we discharge our responsibilities in supervising the Funds’ investment advisor and in reviewing the advisor’s contract for renewal. Since 2005, we have issued a statement which sets out clearly the three principal guidelines that we follow in supervising the Trust’s investment advisor on your behalf. In accordance with our customary practice, in September of this year we again reviewed our statement and concluded we should reissue this statement outlining the principal features of our supervision of the advisor’s performance of investment management services for the Funds.

We begin with the premise that each shareholder selected his or her Fund because its investments are managed by the investment advisor identified in the prospectus and in accordance with the objective and policies described in the prospectus. We realize, as each of you do, that if you believe that your Fund’s stated objective and policies no longer serve your personal investment goals, you can sell your shares and leave the Fund.

Therefore, we believe that our primary supervisory task – our principal obligation to you – is to assess the nature and quality of the advisor’s services, and to confirm that the advisor actively and competently pursues the Fund’s objective, in accordance with the policies set out in the prospectus. To do this, we meet regularly with management to review your Fund’s portfolio and to discuss the advisor’s specific actions and judgments in pursuing the Fund’s objective. We do not substitute our own judgment for the advisor’s decisions in selecting investments; the advisor is paid to exercise its informed judgment on investment decisions, and we seek to confirm, in reviewing the advisor’s performance, that the advisor is doing just that.

Second, while we are conscious of costs and the effect that costs have on shareholders’ returns, we do not seek the lowest fees or expense ratio as our sole or primary objective. We try to make sure that your Fund’s fees and costs are reasonable in relationship to the services rendered and that they are generally in line with those charged by other expert investment advisors, consistent with our belief that the Fund’s investors searched for and expect that expertise and attention and have decided to pay a reasonable price for it. We do not put the management contract “out to bid” as a matter of course, and we would not do so unless we had concluded that the advisor materially had failed to pursue the Fund’s objectives in accordance with its policies, or for other equally important reasons. We believe that any other approach would be inconsistent with your interests and contrary to your expectations when you bought shares of the Fund in the first place.

Finally, because we believe that most Thornburg Fund shareholders have invested with a long-term perspective, we try not to focus too much on the fashions of the moment and on short-term performance. The market will not favor any specific investment objective or set of policies at all times and under all economic circumstances. A fund will experience periods of both high and low returns relative to other funds and other investments. Even if one of our Funds is not favored by the market at a particular time, we believe that the advisor is nonetheless obliged to remain true to the Fund’s objective and policies, and we watch to see that it does so.

 

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RETIREMENT AND EDUCATION ACCOUNTS

Thornburg Investment Management offers retirement and education savings accounts that can help you meet a variety of planning challenges. For account applications or further information on any of the accounts below, please call 1-800-847-0200 or go to www.thornburg.com/ira. Your financial advisor can help you determine which plan is right for you.

Individual Retirement Accounts

Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) provide a tax-advantaged means to save money for the future. For a detailed outline of the difference between retirement accounts, see www.thornburg.com/ira. Rollovers are available. Call 1-800-847-0200 for more information.

Traditional IRAs – Contributions to Traditional IRAs are tax deductible for eligible individuals, and withdrawals are taxed as additional ordinary income. You may contribute to an IRA if you receive compensation and are under 70 1/2, even if you are covered by an employer retirement plan. Deductible contributions are subject to certain qualifications. Please consult your tax advisor.

Roth IRAs – Under a Roth IRA, there is no tax deduction for contributions, but there is no income tax on qualified withdrawals. For a more detailed comparison of Traditional and Roth IRAs, please see our website at www.thornburg.com/ira.

SEP IRAs – Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRAs are established by employers. The employer is allowed a tax deduction for contributions made to the SEP Plan and makes contributions to each eligible employee’s SEP IRA on a discretionary basis.

SIMPLE IRAs – Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees of Small Employers (SIMPLE) is designed to give small business owners a simplified method to establish and contribute to a retirement plan for employees. The employer is allowed a tax deduction for contributions and makes either matching or non-elective contributions to each eligible employee’s SIMPLE IRA. Employees may make salary deferral contributions.

Coverdell Education Savings Account

These savings accounts are designed to provide a way to save money for higher education expenses. In an Education Savings Account, earnings and interest grow tax-free, and qualified withdrawals used to pay for eligible higher-education expenses are tax - and penalty-free.

Funds Available

The following funds are available in the accounts listed above:

 

   

Thornburg Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

 

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THORNBURG FUND FAMILY

Thornburg Equity Funds

Thornburg’s equity research uses a fundamentally driven, bottom-up, comprehensive analytical approach. Thornburg equity funds generally focus on a limited number of securities so that each holding can impact performance. The team searches for firms believed to have a promising future and seeks to buy shares of those companies at a discount to their intrinsic or long-term value.

 

   

Thornburg Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

Thornburg Bond Funds

Thornburg Investment Management applies a disciplined philosophy to fixed-income management. Since the launch of our first fixed-income fund over 25 years ago, we have been conducting fundamental, bottom-up research in an effort to identify bonds which we believe provide the best return for a given level of risk. We avoid leverage or complex strategies which could backfire in periods of market uncertainty.

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

Before investing, carefully consider the Fund’s investment goals, risks, charges, and expenses. For a prospectus containing this and other information, contact your financial advisor or visit thornburg.com. Read it carefully before investing.

For additional information, please visit thornburg.com

Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. 2300 North Ridgetop Road, Santa Fe, NM 87506

 

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The information presented on the following pages was current as of March 31, 2013. The managers’ views, portfolio holdings, and sector and country diversification are provided for the general information of the Fund’s shareholders; to the extent this information is historical, it should not be considered predictive of future circumstances. This material should not be deemed a recommendation to buy or sell any of the securities mentioned.

Investments in the Fund carry risks, including possible loss of principal. Special risks may be associated with investments outside the United States, especially in emerging markets, including currency fluctuations, illiquidity, volatility, and political and economic risks. Investments in small capitalization companies may increase the risk of greater price fluctuations. Please see the Fund’s Prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund. Investments in the Fund are not FDIC insured, nor are they deposits of or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity. There is no guarantee that the Fund will meet its investment objectives. Funds invested in a limited number of holdings may expose an investor to greater volatility.

Performance data given at net asset value (NAV) does not take into account the applicable sales charges. If the sales charges had been included, the performance would have been lower.

Class I, R3, R4, R5 and R6 shares may not be available to all investors. Minimum investments for Class I shares may be higher than those for other classes.

From time to time, the Fund may invest in shares of companies through initial public offerings (IPOs). IPOs have the potential to produce substantial gains for the Fund. There is no assurance that the Fund will have continued access to profitable IPOs and, as the Fund’s assets grow, the impact of IPO investments may decline. Therefore, investors should not rely on these past gains as an indication of future performance.

 

Share Class

   NASDAQ Symbol    CUSIP

Class A

   TIGAX    885-215-319

Class C

   TIGCX    885-215-293

Class I

   TINGX    885-215-244

Class R3

   TIGVX    885-215-178

Class R4

   TINVX    885-215-160

Class R5

   TINFX    885-215-152

Class R6

   THGIX    885-216-820

 

LOGO

Best International Multi-Cap Growth Fund

Lipper Classification Awards are granted annually to the fund in each Lipper classification that consistently delivered the strongest risk-adjusted performance (calculated with dividends reinvested). Fund Classification Awards were given for three-year, five-year, and ten-year periods ended 11/30/12. The fund did not win the award for other time periods.

Glossary

MSCI All Country (AC) World ex-U.S. Growth Index – A market capitalization weighted index that includes growth companies in developed and emerging markets throughout the world, excluding the United States.

Nikkei 255 Stock Average – The leading index of Japanese stocks. It is a price-weighted index comprised of Japan’s top 225 blue-chip companies on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Unless otherwise noted, index returns reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains, if any, but do not reflect fees, brokerage commissions or other expenses of investing. Investors may not make direct investments into any index. The performance of any index is not indicative of the performance of any particular investment.

Median Market Capitalization – Market capitalization (market cap) is the total value of a company’s stock, calculated by multiplying the number of outstanding common shares by the current share price. The company whose market cap is in the middle of the portfolio is the median market cap. Half the companies in the portfolio have values greater than the median, and half have values that are less.

Price to Book Value (P/B) – A ratio used to compare a stock’s market value to its book value. It is calculated by dividing the current closing price of the stock by the latest quarter’s book value. Book value is simply assets minus liabilities.

Price to Cash Flow Ratio – A measure of the market’s expectations of a firm’s future financial health. It is calculated by dividing the price per share by cash flow per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio (P/E) – A valuation ratio equaling a company’s market value per share divided by earnings per share.

 

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THORNBURG INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND

Portfolio Managers

 

LOGO

Tim Cunningham, CFA, and Greg Dunn

Important Performance

Information

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800.847.0200.

The maximum sales charge for Class A shares is 4.50%. The total annual operating expenses of Class A shares are 1.51% as disclosed in the most recent Prospectus.

Comprehensive International Growth Investing

A major benefit of an interconnected global economy is the ability to tap into a country’s or region’s comparative advantages. Some countries have abundant natural resources, while others excel at manufacturing or engineering. The ability to allocate capital across borders allows the entire globe to benefit from these advantages. In an effort to capture these opportunities, Thornburg Investment Management launched the Thornburg International Growth Fund in 2007.

The Fund’s process is centered on identifying attractively valued international growth companies from the bottom up. The management team will leave it to others to make broad-based calls on the direction of the market. Instead, the team employs a comprehensive, “go-every-where” approach to growth investing. The team classifies stocks into various growth baskets: growth industry leaders, consistent growth companies, or emerging growth companies. From those baskets, the team will typically build a portfolio of 35–55 stocks, which they believe provides the best long-term prospects for investors. While stocks are analyzed on their individual merits, their role as part of a diversified portfolio is also taken into account.

Equity investing, especially disciplines focused on growing companies, can bring volatility. The Thornburg International Growth Fund team recognizes this and strives to balance the aims of generating a strong long-term record while attempting to manage downside volatility. Portfolio construction and geographic diversification provide part of the answer, but fundamental analysis can often play a more important role. While other growth funds limit volatility by diversifying across a large number of names, the team managing the Thornburg International Growth Fund believes that a more robust understanding of a smaller number of portfolio holdings is one of the most effective forms of risk management.

Average Annual Total Returns

For Periods Ended March 31, 2013

 

     1 Yr     3 Yrs     5 Yrs     Since
Inception
 

A Shares (Incep: 2/1/07)

        

Without sales charge

     16.34     16.18     6.67     7.82

With sales charge

     11.12     14.43     5.69     7.02

MSCI AC World ex-U.S. Growth Index

        

(Since 2/1/07)

     9.10     5.48     -0.21     1.15

 

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Much of the research process is focused on identifying how the overall market came to price a security. Many of the ideas are sourced through a quantitative screening process of the universe of international companies. Only those with the most appealing growth and valuation characteristics pass on to the step of having a complex financial model built. Thornburg’s growth investment team scours regulatory filings, visits company management, and interviews suppliers and customers. By doing this work, they develop their own view of the intrinsic value of the company. Only if their view is materially higher than the market do they make an investment.

Others may question how the team manages a growth portfolio, especially an international one, from Santa Fe, New Mexico. At Thornburg Investment Management, we embrace our location, away from the ancillary noise of the major money centers. We have access to Wall Street research, but prefer to come to our own conclusions about the value of an investment. The investment process allows the team to take a very broad view of what an attractively valued, international growth company looks like, and invest in those few companies that they believe provide the most attractive risk-reward trade-off. The result is a portfolio which at any given time will look quite unlike the MSCI AC World ex-U.S. Growth Index or the competition. All of this is done with a goal of providing attractive returns over the long term.

Stocks Contributing and Detracting

For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2013

 

Top Contributors

 

Top Detractors

Japan Exchange Group, Inc.

  Allot Communications Ltd.

Yoox S.p.A.

  Baidu Inc. ADS

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.

  MakeMyTrip Ltd.

Sands China Ltd.

  Hyundai Glovis Co. Ltd.

Jin Co. Ltd.

  Cetip SA - Mercados Organizados
Source: FactSet  

Key Portfolio Attributes

As of March 31, 2013

 

Portfolio P/E Trailing 12-months*

     24.8x   

Portfolio Price to Cash Flow*

     15.3x   

Portfolio Price to Book Value*

     3.8x   

Median Market Cap*

   $ 4.2 B   

5-Year Beta (A Shares vs. Benchmark)*

     0.92   

Number of Companies

     51   

 

* Source: FactSet

Market Capitalization Exposure

As of March 31, 2013

 

LOGO

Basket Structure

As of March 31, 2013

 

LOGO

 

 

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LOGO

Thornburg International Growth Fund –

March 31, 2013

 

Table of Contents

  

Letter to Shareholders

     7   

Schedule of Investments

     10   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     16   

Statement of Operations

     18   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     20   

Notes to Financial Statements

     21   

Financial Highlights

     30   

Expense Example

     32   

Index Comparison

     33   

Other Information

     34   

This report is certified under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, which requires that public companies, including mutual funds, affirm that the information provided in their annual and semiannual shareholder reports fully and fairly represents their financial position.

 

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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS

April 15, 2013

Dear Fellow Shareholder:

For the semi-annual period ended March 31, 2013 the Thornburg International Growth Fund returned 14.58% for the Class A shares at net asset value (NAV), outperforming the benchmark, the MSCI All Country World ex-U.S. Growth Index, which returned 10.02%. On March 31, 2013, the NAV of the Class A shares was $18.08. We are pleased with the Fund’s performance, and are happy to announce that the International Growth Fund was the recipient of two 2013 Lipper Fund Awards. The Fund’s Class I shares were recognized as Lipper’s Best International Multi-Cap Growth Fund over three and five year periods (from among 264 and 205 funds, respectively), based on risk-adjusted returns, as of November 30, 2012.

An old Wall Street adage states that bull markets climb a wall of worry. Over the past six months, stocks certainly seem to have done just that. One would hardly guess – looking at market returns alone – that we faced a number of significant uncertainties and concerns during the period: the U.S. presidential election, the transition of leadership in China, the U.S. fiscal cliff and budget sequestration, the Cyprus banking crisis, a massive stimulus package in Japan, France’s so-called super tax, North Korea’s saber rattling, even a return of avian flu. Despite all that, most markets across the world posted strong gains over the past six months.

Let’s turn to the Thornburg International Growth Fund itself and the key drivers of performance during the period. Materials, consumer discretionary, and energy sectors contributed the most to outperformance. Information technology, industrials, and utilities all detracted.

On a stock-by-stock basis, the Fund’s top contributors included Japan Exchange Group, YOOX, Valeant Pharmaceuticals, Jin Co., and Sands China.

Japan Exchange Group, an entity formed by the merger of the two largest investment exchanges in Japan – the OSE and the TSE Group – is now the third largest stock exchange in the world with a total of 8% of the world’s market capitalization. The stock performed well on the back of an extremely strong Japanese market: over the last six months, the Nikkei Index has been the strongest of the major world indices when measured in local currency.

YOOX is an online retailer of luxury clothing. It operates its own websites (under the YOOX brand) and manages websites for third-party brands such as Pucci. YOOX has reported strong results and announced a number of high-profile new-customer acquisitions. YOOX also announced the launch of its first Chinese website and a new mobile app.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals is a Canadian company that develops, manufactures, and markets a broad range of pharmaceutical products. Valeant has a unique operating philosophy for a pharmaceutical firm, focusing more on management and operations than research and development; acquiring already-approved drugs and undermanaged businesses, then driving operational efficiencies through cost-cutting and

 

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revenue optimization. Valeant recently reported a solid quarter, beating earnings expectations and raising guidance. Management also disclosed that the recent acquisition of Medicis late last year is expected to yield greater synergies than initially anticipated.

Jin is a Japanese firm that operates about 160 stores in Japan, selling prescription and non-prescription eyewear under the brand J!NS. J!NS has succeeded in the Japanese eyewear market by offering high-quality, fashionable glasses at low prices. J!NS is able to offer lower prices than the competition by selling only private label eyewear and passing along the savings to the consumer. The company reported very high same-store sales results and is rapidly growing its store base. The stock has performed well as the broader market begins to appreciate the long-term growth potential and earnings power of this company.

Sands China operates casinos in Macau, which is seen as the gambling Mecca of Asia. Macau regulators have awarded six licenses to operate casinos, one of which went to Sands. While VIP (or high-roller) gaming has slowed along with the Chinese economy and the government transition, it continues to grow at a reasonable rate – stronger than expectations – with room for positive growth surprises as the government transition ends. Mass gaming (serving smaller players) continues to grow nicely, and Sands China has material exposure to this market.

Top detractors from performance during the period included Allot Communications, Baidu, MakeMyTrip Ltd., Hyundai Glovis, and Cetip SA.

Allot Communications manufactures deep-packet inspection equipment that allows telecom carriers and cable companies to monitor and control traffic on their networks. For example, Allot can give priority to video streaming customers to ensure that they experience no buffering as they view content, while delaying an email that is not time sensitive. Efficiency of existing network assets is improved. The stock has been weak as concerns of carrier spending weakness has surfaced causing Allot to lower guidance.

Baidu is the Google of China and is the dominant search engine provider, with 80% market share. Slow pricing growth, coupled with increasing margin pressure from marketing expenditures related to a new competitor’s recent market entrance, have caused the stock price to decline. We see Baidu as the long-term winner in the space and believe the stock will rebound when margins stabilize.

MakeMyTrip is the leading online travel website in India. The company recently reported disappointing results and guidance. Their reliance on air travel bookings (at lower prices and lower margins) has been a headwind and overall growth has not come through as expected. We sold the position during the period.

Hyundai Glovis is a logistics business in South Korea, whose primary customer is Hyundai Motor. Glovis has suffered from a strengthening Korean Won (which has hurt exports) and slowing growth at Hyundai Auto.

Cetip is a central securities depository and derivatives registrar in Brazil. Its technology and infrastructure solutions provide liquidity, security, and transparency for financial operations. Cetip has

 

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underperformed over the past six months as BM&F Bovespa, the Brazilian stock exchange operator, has announced its intention to compete more directly with Cetip in the company’s core business. In addition, the Brazilian economy has experienced continued weakness with subdued credit expansion. We sold the position during the period.

A number of uncertainties and concerns remain. While the economic data continue to look choppy and the broader recovery looks lackluster, we do see some positive signs: the U.S. housing market continues to recover (which had not been the case over the last few years), China seems to have bottomed (only time will tell if this is the case), although Europe is still messy, its markets seem to be reacting less to headlines, and Japanese leaders appear steadfast in their resolve to boost their economy. We continue to look for promising growth companies with sound business fundamentals trading at reasonable valuations — no matter what the market environment.

Thank you for your investment in the Thornburg International Growth Fund.

 

Sincerely,   
LOGO    LOGO
Greg Dunn    Tim Cunningham, CFA
Managing Director    Managing Director
Portfolio Manager    Portfolio Manager

The matters discussed in this report may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include any advisor or portfolio manager prediction, assessment, analysis or outlook for individual securities, industries, investment styles, market sectors and/or markets. These statements involve risks and uncertainties. In addition to the general risks described for each fund in its current prospectus, other factors bearing on these reports include the accuracy of the advisor’s or portfolio manager’s forecasts and predictions, the appropriateness of the investment strategies designed by the advisor or portfolio manager, and the ability of the advisor or portfolio manager to implement their strategies efficiently and successfully. Any one or more of these factors, as well as other risks affecting the securities markets generally, could cause the actual results of any fund to differ materially as compared to its benchmarks.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS   
    Thornburg International Growth Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

Top Ten Equity Holdings

As of 3/31/13

 

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.

     3.3  

Ziggo N.V.

     2.5

MasterCard, Inc.

     3.2  

Telecity Group plc

     2.4

Sands China Ltd.

     3.2  

Gemalto NV

     2.3

Wirecard AG

     2.6  

Magnit OJCS GDR

     2.2

Japan Exchange Group, Inc.

     2.5  

Constellation Software, Inc.

     2.2

Summary of Industry Exposure

As of 3/31/13

 

Software & Services

     17.9  

Materials

     3.8

Retailing

     9.8  

Banks

     3.4

Food & Staples Retailing

     7.2  

Transportation

     3.3

Diversified Financials

     6.6  

Commercial & Professional Services

     2.2

Consumer Services

     6.3  

Household & Personal Products

     2.1

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     5.3  

Consumer Durables & Apparel

     2.1

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences

     4.7  

Energy

     1.6

Telecommunication Services

     4.6  

Health Care Equipment & Services

     1.3

Automobiles & Components

     4.3  

Food, Beverage & Tobacco

     1.2

Media

     4.2  

Other Assets & Liabilities

     4.1

Technology Hardware & Equipment

     4.0     

Summary of Country Exposure

As of 3/31/13 (percent of equity holdings)

 

United Kingdom

     15.8  

India

     2.5

Canada

     9.5  

Russia

     2.3

United States

     9.3  

Finland

     2.2

Germany

     7.0  

Peru

     2.0

Netherlands

     5.5  

Philippines

     1.9

Indonesia

     4.5  

Poland

     1.9

Denmark

     4.0  

Taiwan

     1.9

South Korea

     4.0  

Argentina

     1.6

France

     3.8  

Colombia

     1.5

China

     3.7  

Costa Rica

     1.5

Japan

     3.7  

Italy

     1.5

Hong Kong

     3.3  

Australia

     1.2

Israel

     2.9  

Brazil

     1.0

 

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     Shares/
Principal Amount
     Value  

COMMON STOCK — 95.84%

     

AUTOMOBILES & COMPONENTS — 4.26%

     

AUTO COMPONENTS — 4.26%

     

Delphi Automotive plc

     464,000       $ 20,601,600   

Nokian Renkaat OYJ

     440,000         19,571,298   
     

 

 

 
        40,172,898   
     

 

 

 

BANKS — 3.37%

     

COMMERCIAL BANKS — 3.37%

     

Bancolombia S.A. ADR

     210,500         13,314,125   

Credicorp Ltd.

     110,800         18,398,340   
     

 

 

 
        31,712,465   
     

 

 

 

COMMERCIAL & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES — 2.19%

     

COMMERCIAL SERVICES & SUPPLIES — 2.19%

     

Mineral Resources Ltd.

     1,020,423         11,250,963   

Multiplus SA

     635,000         9,364,345   
     

 

 

 
        20,615,308   
     

 

 

 

CONSUMER DURABLES & APPAREL — 2.09%

     

TEXTILES, APPAREL & LUXURY GOODS — 2.09%

     

Gildan Activewear, Inc.

     493,042         19,677,306   
     

 

 

 
        19,677,306   
     

 

 

 

CONSUMER SERVICES — 6.26%

     

HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE — 6.26%

     

a Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd.

     491,803         11,193,382   

a Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.

     603,996         17,908,481   

Sands China Ltd.

     5,770,000         29,918,326   
     

 

 

 
        59,020,189   
     

 

 

 

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIALS — 6.62%

     

CAPITAL MARKETS — 2.04%

     

Hargreaves Lansdown plc

     1,454,700         19,185,782   

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES — 4.58%

     

IG Group Holdings plc

     2,363,047         19,173,436   

Japan Exchange Group, Inc.

     259,300         24,019,716   
     

 

 

 
        62,378,934   
     

 

 

 

ENERGY — 1.63%

     

ENERGY EQUIPMENT & SERVICES — 1.63%

     

Anton Oilfield Services Group

     22,066,000         15,321,736   
     

 

 

 
        15,321,736   
     

 

 

 

FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING — 7.21%

     

FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING — 7.21%

     

Jeronimo Martins SGPS SA

     864,900         16,846,282   

Magnit OJCS GDR

     468,700         21,161,805   

PriceSmart, Inc.

     168,276         13,096,921   

Puregold Price Club, Inc.

     17,098,800         16,780,371   
     

 

 

 
        67,885,379   
     

 

 

 

 

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     Shares/
Principal Amount
     Value  

FOOD, BEVERAGE & TOBACCO — 1.25%

     

TOBACCO — 1.25%

     

ITC Ltd.

     2,066,900       $ 11,785,323   
     

 

 

 
        11,785,323   
     

 

 

 

HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES — 1.32%

     

HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & SERVICES — 1.32%

     

Orpea

     297,637         12,393,879   
     

 

 

 
        12,393,879   
     

 

 

 

HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS — 2.09%

     

PERSONAL PRODUCTS — 2.09%

     

ABLE C&C Co. Ltd.

     252,496         19,698,591   
     

 

 

 
        19,698,591   
     

 

 

 

MATERIALS — 3.82%

     

CHEMICALS — 3.82%

     

Christian Hansen Holding AS

     548,800         20,361,571   

Novozymes AS

     460,400         15,609,463   
     

 

 

 
        35,971,034   
     

 

 

 

MEDIA — 4.20%

     

MEDIA — 4.20%

     

Kabel Deutschland Holding AG

     221,700         20,455,731   

Rightmove plc

     706,200         19,110,761   
     

 

 

 
        39,566,492   
     

 

 

 

PHARMACEUTICALS, BIOTECHNOLOGY & LIFE SCIENCES — 4.67%

     

BIOTECHNOLOGY — 1.41%

     

Abcam plc

     1,963,100         13,348,172   

PHARMACEUTICALS — 3.26%

     

a Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.

     409,160         30,695,183   
     

 

 

 
        44,043,355   
     

 

 

 

RETAILING — 9.76%

     

INTERNET & CATALOG RETAIL — 5.00%

     

a ASOS plc

     273,300         13,898,940   

a priceline.com, Inc.

     28,358         19,508,319   

a YOOX S.p.A

     730,441         13,688,945   

MULTILINE RETAIL — 3.78%

     

Dollarama, Inc.

     231,500         14,865,133   

PT Mitra Adiperkasa

     22,181,215         20,771,706   

SPECIALTY RETAIL — 0.98%

     

Jin Co. Ltd.

     167,500         9,252,669   
     

 

 

 
        91,985,712   
     

 

 

 

SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT — 5.28%

     

SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT — 5.28%

     

ARM Holdings plc

     1,079,800         15,110,864   

Hermes Microvision, Inc.

     697,906         16,921,055   

Infineon Technologies AG

     2,237,100         17,664,591   
     

 

 

 
        49,696,510   
     

 

 

 

 

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     Shares/
Principal Amount
     Value  

SOFTWARE & SERVICES — 17.96%

     

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES — 7.09%

     

a InterXion Holding NV

     490,590       $ 11,882,090   

MasterCard, Inc.

     55,550         30,059,771   

Wirecard AG

     899,105         24,836,773   

INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES — 5.79%

     

a Baidu, Inc. ADR

     207,220         18,173,194   

MercadoLibre, Inc.

     144,791         13,981,019   

Telecity Group plc

     1,632,980         22,417,922   

SOFTWARE — 5.08%

     

a Allot Communications Ltd.

     867,676         10,360,051   

Constellation Software, Inc.

     169,200         20,838,325   

Solera Holdings, Inc.

     285,100         16,629,883   
     

 

 

 
        169,179,028   
     

 

 

 

TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE & EQUIPMENT — 3.99%

     

COMPUTERS & PERIPHERALS — 3.99%

     

Gemalto NV

     251,341         21,924,462   

a Stratasys Ltd.

     211,300         15,682,686   
     

 

 

 
        37,607,148   
     

 

 

 

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 4.59%

     

DIVERSIFIED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 2.46%

     

Ziggo N.V.

     657,800         23,133,232   

WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 2.13%

     

a Tower Bersama Infrastructure

     32,294,400         20,106,109   
     

 

 

 
        43,239,341   
     

 

 

 

TRANSPORTATION — 3.28%

     

AIR FREIGHT & LOGISTICS — 3.28%

     

Hyundai Glovis Co. Ltd.

     95,600         16,497,573   

TNT Express N.V.

     1,968,000         14,424,698   
     

 

 

 
        30,922,271   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $757,296,893)

        902,872,899   
     

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS — 2.48%

     

Bank of New York Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement 0.36% dated 3/28/2013 due 4/1/2013, repurchase price $8,000,320 collateralized by 4 U.S. Government Agency debt securities and 11 corporate debt securities, having an average coupon of 3.84%, a minimum credit rating of BBB, maturity dates from 3/18/2016 to 4/15/2042, and having an aggregate market value of $8,453,889 at 3/28/2013

   $ 8,000,000         8,000,000   

Centerpoint Energy, 0.30%, 4/1/2013

     15,400,000         15,400,000   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $23,400,000)

        23,400,000   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 98.32% (Cost $780,696,893)

      $ 926,272,899   

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 1.68%

        15,803,400   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

      $ 942,076,299   
     

 

 

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg International Growth Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Footnote Legend

 

a Non-income producing.

Portfolio Abbreviations

To simplify the listings of securities, abbreviations are used per the table below:

 

ADR American Depository Receipt
GDR Global Depository Receipt

See notes to financial statements

 

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES   
    Thornburg International Growth Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

ASSETS

  

Investments at value (cost $780,696,893) (Note 2)

   $ 926,272,899   

Cash

     33,747,349   

Cash denominated in foreign currency (cost $952,689)

     952,067   

Receivable for investments sold

     10,175,822   

Receivable for fund shares sold

     18,737,980   

Unrealized appreciation on forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     3,218,936   

Dividends receivable

     1,469,308   

Dividend and interest reclaim receivable

     82,676   

Interest receivable

     320   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     160,566   
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     994,817,923   
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

  

Payable for investments purchased

     49,744,534   

Payable for fund shares redeemed

     1,850,372   

Unrealized depreciation on forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     155,639   

Payable to investment advisor and other affiliates (Note 3)

     829,954   

Deferred taxes payable

     78,302   

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     82,823   
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     52,741,624   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 942,076,299   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

  

Net investment loss

   $ (2,277,751

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     148,540,143   

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (3,908,488

Net capital paid in on shares of beneficial interest

     799,722,395   
  

 

 

 
   $ 942,076,299   
  

 

 

 

 

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES, CONTINUED
    Thornburg International Growth Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

NET ASSET VALUE:

  

Class A Shares:

  

Net asset value and redemption price per share ($ 385,263,475 applicable to 21,303,795 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 18.08   

Maximum sales charge, 4.50% of offering price

     0.85   
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share

   $ 18.93   
  

 

 

 

Class C Shares:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share* ($ 80,658,649 applicable to 4,561,383 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 17.68   
  

 

 

 

Class I Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($ 411,460,253 applicable to 22,343,043 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 18.42   
  

 

 

 

Class R3 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($ 9,513,341 applicable to 527,820 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 18.02   
  

 

 

 

Class R4 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($ 21,607,783 applicable to 1,200,549 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 18.00   
  

 

 

 

Class R5 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($ 33,556,779 applicable to 1,818,036 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 18.46   
  

 

 

 

Class R6 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($ 16,019 applicable to 867 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 18.49   
  

 

 

 

 

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

See notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS   
    Thornburg International Growth Fund    Six Months Ended March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

INVESTMENT INCOME

Dividend income (net of foreign taxes withheld of $231,036)

   $ 4,027,038   

Interest income

     61,584   
  

 

 

 

Total Income

     4,088,622   
  

 

 

 

EXPENSES

  

Investment advisory fees (Note 3)

     3,047,845   

Administration fees (Note 3)

  

Class A Shares

     191,897   

Class C Shares

     41,033   

Class I Shares

     71,850   

Class R3 Shares

     4,609   

Class R4 Shares

     9,674   

Class R5 Shares

     6,427   

Distribution and service fees (Note 3)

  

Class A Shares

     378,104   

Class C Shares

     330,185   

Class R3 Shares

     18,538   

Class R4 Shares

     19,071   

Transfer agent fees

  

Class A Shares

     149,046   

Class C Shares

     30,859   

Class I Shares

     66,070   

Class R3 Shares

     6,136   

Class R4 Shares

     11,947   

Class R5 Shares

     8,055   

Class R6 Shares

     590   

Registration and filing fees

  

Class A Shares

     28,502   

Class C Shares

     610   

Class I Shares

     16,918   

Class R3 Shares

     9,341   

Class R4 Shares

     9,282   

Class R5 Shares

     9,251   

Class R6 Shares

     6,623   

Custodian fees (Note 3)

     126,841   

Professional fees

     30,269   

Accounting fees

     7,315   

Trustee fees

     10,065   

Other expenses

     59,413   
  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     4,706,366   

Less:

  

Expenses reimbursed by investment advisor (Note 3)

     (111,171

Investment advisory fees waived by investment advisor (Note 3)

     (28,068

Fees paid indirectly (Note 3)

     (486
  

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     4,566,641   
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Loss

   $ (478,019
  

 

 

 

 

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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg International Growth Fund    Six Months Ended March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

  

Net realized gain (loss) from:

  

Investments (net of foreign capital gain taxes withheld of $137,136)

   $ 22,013,303   

Forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     1,291,448   

Foreign currency transactions

     53,315   
  

 

 

 
     23,358,066   
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments (net of change in deferred taxes payable of $509,336)

     78,012,507   

Forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     2,413,452   

Foreign currency translations

     (17,736
  

 

 

 
     80,408,223   
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain

     103,766,289   
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ 103,288,270   
  

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

    Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2013*
    Year Ended
September 30, 2012
 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM

    

OPERATIONS

    

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (478,019   $ (1,126,019

Net realized gain (loss) on investments, forward currency contracts and foreign currency transactions, net of foreign capital gain taxes

     23,358,066        (15,172,510

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, forward currency contracts, foreign currency translations, and deferred taxes

     80,408,223        79,279,293   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     103,288,270        62,980,764   

DIVIDENDS TO SHAREHOLDERS:

    

From net investment income

    

Class A Shares

     —          (11,302

Class I Shares

     —          (245,656

Class R3 Shares

     —          (929

Class R4 Shares

     —          (4,505

Class R5 Shares

     —          (19,885

FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 4)

    

Class A Shares

     85,532,467        122,496,950   

Class C Shares

     15,896,263        12,620,154   

Class I Shares

     169,470,833        99,601,452   

Class R3 Shares

     2,735,175        3,119,582   

Class R4 Shares

     10,009,262        8,359,179   

Class R5 Shares

     10,523,476        17,083,118   

Class R6 Shares

     15,200        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets

     397,470,946        325,978,922   

NET ASSETS

    

Beginning of Period

     544,605,353        218,626,431   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

   $ 942,076,299      $ 544,605,353   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* Unaudited

See notes to financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  
    Thornburg International Growth Fund   March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION

Thornburg International Growth Fund, hereinafter referred to as the “Fund,” is a diversified series of Thornburg Investment Trust (the “Trust”). The Fund commenced operations on February 1, 2007. The Trust was organized as a Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated June 3, 1987 and is registered as a diversified, open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Fund is currently one of sixteen separate series of the Trust. Each series is considered to be a separate entity for financial reporting and tax purposes and bears expenses directly attributable to it. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in equity securities selected for their growth potential.

The Fund currently offers seven classes of shares of beneficial interest outstanding: Class A, Class C, Institutional Class (“Class I”), and Retirement Classes (“Class R3,” “Class R4,” “Class R5,” and “Class R6”). Each class of shares of the Fund represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments, except that (i) Class A shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge collected at the time the shares are purchased and bear a service fee, (ii) Class C shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge upon redemption within one year of purchase, and bear both a service fee and a distribution fee, (iii) Class I shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase and may be subject to a service fee, (iv) Class R3 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but bear both a service fee and distribution fee, (v) Class R4 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but bear a service fee, (vi) Class R5 and Class R6 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, and (vii) the respective classes may have different reinvestment privileges and conversion rights. Additionally, the Fund may allocate among its classes certain expenses, to the extent allowable to specific classes, including transfer agent fees, government registration fees, certain printing and postage costs, and administrative and legal expenses. Currently, class specific expenses of the Fund are limited to service and distribution fees, administration fees, and certain registration and transfer agent expenses.

NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Significant accounting policies of the Trust are as follows:

Valuation Policy and Procedures: The Fund’s Trustees of the Trust (the “Trustees”) have authorized employees of the Fund’s investment advisor, acting as the Valuation and Pricing Committee (the “Committee”), to make certain valuation determinations, subject to oversight and review by the Trustees and the Audit Committee of the Trustees. The Committee and other employees of the Fund’s investment advisor administer and implement the valuation process. The Committee regularly reviews its own fair value decisions, as well as valuations, valuation techniques and services furnished by pricing services, considers circumstances in the markets which may require valuation determinations by the Committee and reviews previous valuation determinations. The Committee also reports on its activities, the performance of the pricing services and other matters to the Trustees and the Audit Committee of the Trustees.

In determining a fair value for a portfolio investment, the Committee seeks to determine the price that the Fund would reasonably expect to receive upon a sale of the investment in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Typically, the fair value process employs standing instructions to use quoted prices in active markets or the use of independent pricing services. Less frequently, the Committee may make a fair value determination using other methods. However, because fair value prices are estimated prices, the determination of fair value for an investment may differ from the value that would be realized by the Fund upon a sale of the investment, and that difference could be material to the Fund’s financial statements. The Committee’s determination of fair value for an investment may also differ from the prices obtained by other persons (including other mutual funds) for the investment.

Valuation of Investments: Portfolio investments listed or traded on a national securities exchange are valued on the valuation date at the last reported trade price on the exchange that is the primary market for the investment. Portfolio investments traded on an exchange for which there has been no trade that day and other equity investments traded in the over-the-counter market are valued at the mean between the last reported bid and ask prices. Portfolio investments reported by NASDAQ are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price. Any foreign investment traded on exchanges outside the United States is valued at the price of the investment on the exchange that is normally the investment’s primary market, as of the close of that exchange preceding the time of the Fund’s valuation measurement date.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED  
    Thornburg International Growth Fund   March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

In any case where the market value of an equity investment held by the Fund is not readily available, a determination of a fair value for the investment is made by the Committee. The Committee’s determinations are made using procedures in accordance with a policy approved by the Trustees, which may include the use of a price obtained from an independent pricing service. The pricing service ordinarily values equity investments in these instances using multi-factor models to adjust market prices based upon various inputs, including exchange data, depository receipt prices, futures, index data and other data. An investment’s market value is deemed not readily available whenever the exchange or market on which the investment is primarily traded is closed for the entire scheduled day of trading. Additionally, an investment’s market value may be deemed not readily available under other circumstances identified by the Trustees, including when developments occurring after the most recent close of the investment’s primary exchange or market, but before the most recent close of trading in Fund shares, or an unusual event or significant period of time occurring since the availability of a market quotation, create a question about the reliability of the investment’s market value. On days when market volatility thresholds pre-determined by the Trustees are exceeded, foreign equity investments held by the Fund may be valued using synthetic pricing obtained from an independent pricing service approved by the Trustees, subject to the ability of the Committee to determine in any such instance to utilize market closing prices if the Committee considers closing prices to be more reliable.

Debt obligations held by the Fund have a primary over-the-counter market and are valued by an independent pricing service approved by the Trustees. The pricing service ordinarily values debt obligations at quoted bid prices. When quotations are not available, debt obligations held by the Fund are valued at evaluated prices determined by the pricing service using methods which include consideration of yields or prices of debt obligations of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity and rating, and indications as to value from dealers and general market conditions. Short-term obligations having remaining maturities of 60 days or less are ordinarily valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

In any case when a pricing service fails to provide a price for a debt obligation held by the Fund, the Committee determines a fair value for the debt obligation using procedures in accordance with a policy approved by the Trustees, which may include the use of a price obtained from a different independent pricing service. Additionally, in any case where management believes that a price provided by a pricing service for a debt obligation held by the Fund may be unreliable, the Committee decides whether or not to use the pricing service’s valuation or to use an alternative method to determine a fair value for the debt obligation.

Quotations in foreign currencies for foreign portfolio investments are converted to U.S. dollar equivalents using the foreign exchange quotation in effect at the time of valuation.

Valuation Measurements: The Fund categorizes its investments based upon the inputs used in valuing those investments, according to a three-level hierarchy established by guidance by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”). Categorization of investments using this hierarchy is intended by the FASB to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in valuing an investment based on available market data. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect assumptions about the information market participants would use in valuing an investment. An investment’s level within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level input that is deemed significant to the fair value measurement. The methodologies and relative inputs used to value investments are not necessarily indications of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those investments.

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value measurement of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are generally summarized according to the three-level hierarchy below:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

Level 2: Other direct or indirect significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments in active markets and other observable inputs, such as interest rates, prepayment rates, credit risk, etc.).

 

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    Thornburg International Growth Fund   March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

When market volatility thresholds are exceeded, foreign equity investments may be fair valued according to other significant observable inputs rather than quoted market prices. The affected investments will be characterized as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy and revert to Level 1 after the threshold is no longer exceeded.

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs, (including the Committee’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments), are generally applicable to investments fair valued with single broker quotes and other investments.

Portfolio investments with minimal, if any, market activity are characterized as Level 3 and are valued using significant unobservable inputs, typically including single broker quotes, which may be adjusted or unadjusted, related or comparable investments, last available transactions, and other relevant information. Valuations may also be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity and industry. An income based valuation approach would consider discounted anticipated future cash flows of the investment. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investment. The derived value of a Level 3 investment may not represent the value which is received upon disposition.

The following table displays a summary of the fair value hierarchy measurements of the Fund’s investments as of March 31, 2013. In any instance where valuation inputs from more than one level are used to determine the fair value of a specific investment, the investment is placed in the level of the table based upon the lowest level input that is significant in determining the fair value of the investment:

 

                                                                                           
     Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2013  
     Total     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3  

Assets

        

Investments in Securities*

        

Common Stock

   $ 902,872,899      $ 902,872,899      $ —        $ —     

Short Term Investments

     23,400,000        —          23,400,000        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 926,272,899      $ 902,872,899      $ 23,400,000      $ —     

Other Financial Instruments**

        

Forward Currency Contracts

   $ 3,218, 936      $ —        $ 3,218,936      $ —     

Liabilities

        

Other Financial Instruments**

        

Forward Currency Contracts

   $ (155,639   $ —        $ (155,639   $ —     

Spot Currency

   $ (53,111   $ (53,111   $ —        $ —     

 

* See Schedule of Investments for a summary of the industry exposure as grouped according to the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS), which is an industry taxonomy developed by MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s (S&P).
** Other Financial Instruments include investments not reflected in the Schedule of Investments, such as futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the investment.

In accordance with the guidance prescribed in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, amending Topic 820 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, it is the policy of the Fund to recognize transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3 and to disclose those transfers due to the underlying event which caused the movement. The Fund recognized no transfers between levels for the six months ended March 31, 2013, other than when the Fund exceeded market volatility thresholds for foreign equity investments during the period.

Foreign Currency Translation: Portfolio investments and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against the U.S. dollar on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of investments and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date. When the Fund purchases or sells foreign investments, it will customarily enter into a foreign exchange contract to minimize foreign exchange risk from the trade date to the settlement date of such transactions. The values

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED  
    Thornburg International Growth Fund   March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

of such spot contracts are included in receivable for investments sold and payable for investments purchased on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on investments held. Such changes are included in net unrealized appreciation or depreciation from investments.

Reported net realized gains or losses from foreign currency transactions arise due to purchases and sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on investment transactions and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books, and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid.

Net change in unrealized appreciation and depreciation on foreign currency translations arise from changes in the fair value of assets and liabilities, other than investments at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

Deferred Taxes: The Fund is subject to a tax imposed on net realized gains of securities of certain foreign countries. The Fund records an estimated deferred tax liability for net unrealized gains on these investments as reflected in the accompanying financial statements.

Federal Income Taxes: It is the policy of the Trust to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to “regulated investment companies” and to distribute to shareholders substantially all taxable income, including any net realized gain on investments of the Fund. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is required.

Management reviews each uncertain tax position believed to be material to the preparation of the Fund’s financial statements, to assess if it is more likely than not that the position would be sustained upon examination, based upon the technical merits of the position. As of March 31, 2013, management has not identified any such position for which a liability must be reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The Fund’s tax returns remain subject to examination for three years after filing.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions: The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. To the extent the Fund engages in such transactions, it will do so for the purpose of acquiring portfolio investments consistent with the Fund’s investment objectives and not for the purpose of investment leverage or to speculate on interest rate and/or market changes. At the time the Fund makes a commitment to purchase an investment on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, the Fund will record the transaction and reflect the value in determining its net asset value. When effecting such transactions, assets of an amount sufficient to make payment for the portfolio investments to be purchased will be segregated on the Fund’s records on the trade date. Investments purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis do not earn interest until the settlement date.

Dividends: Dividends to shareholders, if any, are generally paid quarterly and are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund at net asset value per share at the close of business on the dividend payment date or, at the shareholder’s option, paid in cash. Net realized capital gains, to the extent available, will be distributed at least annually. Distributions to shareholders are based on income tax regulations and therefore, their characteristics may differ for financial statement and tax purposes.

Repurchase Agreements: The Fund may invest excess cash in repurchase agreements whereby the Fund purchases investments, which serve as collateral, with an agreement to resell such collateral at the maturity date of the repurchase agreement. Investments pledged as collateral for repurchase agreements are held in custody until maturity of the repurchase agreement. Provisions in the agreements require that the market value of the collateral is at least equal to the repurchase value in the event of default. In the event of default, the Fund has the right to liquidate the collateral and apply the proceeds in satisfaction of the obligation. Under certain circumstances, in the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings.

General: Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Interest income is accrued as earned and dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain income from foreign investments is recognized as soon as information is available to the Fund. Realized gains and losses from the sale of investments are recorded on an identified cost basis. Net investment

 

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    Thornburg International Growth Fund   March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

income (other than class specific expenses) and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative net asset value of outstanding shares of each class of shares at the beginning of the day (after adjusting for the current share activity of the respective class). Expenses common to all Funds are allocated among the Funds comprising the Trust based upon their relative net asset values or other appropriate allocation methods.

Guarantees and Indemnifications: Under the Trust’s organizational documents (and under a separate agreement with the Trustees), its officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business the Trust enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, based on experience, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual amounts could differ from those estimates.

NOTE 3 – INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement, Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) serves as the investment advisor and performs services to the Fund for which the fees are payable at the end of each month. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, these fees were payable at annual rates ranging from .875 of 1% to .675 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund depending on the Fund’s asset size. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Advisor voluntarily waived investment advisory fees of $28,068. The Trust has also entered into administrative services agreements with the Advisor, whereby the Advisor will perform certain administrative services for the shareholders of each class of the Fund’s shares, and for which fees will be payable at an annual rate of up to .125 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Advisor contractually reimbursed certain class specific expenses, administrative fees, and distribution fees of $58,544 for Class I shares, $17,262 for Class R3 shares, $13,122 for Class R4 shares, $15,030 for Class R5 shares, and $7,213 for Class R6 shares.

The Trust has an underwriting agreement with Thornburg Securities Corporation (the “Distributor,” an affiliate of the Advisor), which acts as the distributor of the Fund’s shares. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Distributor has advised the Fund that it earned commissions aggregating $25,339 from the sale of Class A shares, and collected contingent deferred sales charges aggregating $8,100 from redemptions of Class C shares of the Fund.

Pursuant to a service plan under Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Fund may reimburse to the Advisor an amount not to exceed .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares of the Fund for payments made by the Advisor to securities dealers and other financial institutions to obtain various shareholder and distribution related services. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, there were no 12b-1 service plan fees charged for Class I and R5 shares. The Advisor may pay out of its own resources additional expenses for distribution of the Fund’s shares.

The Trust has also adopted distribution plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1, applicable only to the Fund’s Class C and Class R3 shares, under which the Fund compensates the Distributor for services in promoting the sale of Class C and Class R3 shares of the Fund at an annual rate of up to .75 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares, and an annual rate of up to .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class R3 shares. Total fees incurred by each class of shares of the Fund under their respective Service and Distribution Plans for the six months ended March 31, 2013, are set forth in the Statement of Operations.

The Trust has an agreement with the custodian bank to indirectly pay a portion of the custodian’s fees through credits earned by the Fund’s cash on deposit with the bank. This deposit agreement is an alternative to overnight investments. Custodial fees are adjusted to reflect amounts that would have been paid without this agreement, with a corresponding adjustment reflected as fees paid indirectly in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, fees paid indirectly were $486.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED  
    Thornburg International Growth Fund   March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Certain officers and Trustees of the Trust are also officers or directors of the Advisor and Distributor. The compensation of independent Trustees is borne by the Trust.

NOTE 4 – SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

At March 31, 2013, there were an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest authorized. Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended     Year Ended  
     March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)     September 30, 2012 (Audited)  
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class A Shares

        

Shares sold

     8,653,814      $ 144,678,760        12,941,145      $ 187,401,388   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —          —          614        9,581   

Shares repurchased

     (3,555,892     (59,146,293     (4,580,563     (64,921,668

Redemption fees received**

     —          —          —          7,649   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     5,097,922      $ 85,532,467        8,361,196      $ 122,496,950   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class C Shares

        

Shares sold

     1,273,366      $ 20,877,716        1,496,024      $ 21,154,431   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —          —          —          —     

Shares repurchased

     (305,724     (4,981,453     (602,003     (8,536,476

Redemption fees received**

     —          —          —          2,199   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     967,642      $ 15,896,263        894,021      $ 12,620,154   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class I Shares

        

Shares sold

     12,070,968      $ 205,886,658        10,700,499      $ 156,001,081   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —          —          12,048        190,595   

Shares repurchased

     (2,134,198     (36,415,825     (3,883,054     (56,595,538

Redemption fees received**

     —          —          —          5,314   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     9,936,770      $ 169,470,833        6,829,493      $ 99,601,452   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R3 Shares

        

Shares sold

     258,205      $ 4,250,681        353,632      $ 5,122,691   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —          —          44        683   

Shares repurchased

     (93,252     (1,515,506     (135,178     (2,003,942

Redemption fees received**

     —          —          —          150   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     164,953      $ 2,735,175        218,498      $ 3,119,582   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R4 Shares

        

Shares sold

     788,757      $ 13,049,252        666,008      $ 9,582,033   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —          —          209        3,239   

Shares repurchased

     (182,096     (3,039,990     (83,272     (1,226,176

Redemption fees received**

     —          —          —          83   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     606,661      $ 10,009,262        582,945      $ 8,359,179   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED  
    Thornburg International Growth Fund   March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended     Year Ended  
     March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)     September 30, 2012 (Audited)  
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class R5 Shares

        

Shares sold

     1,463,838      $ 24,623,671        1,282,201      $ 18,775,403   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —          —          1,254        19,885   

Shares repurchased

     (843,457     (14,100,195     (114,778     (1,712,501

Redemption fees received**

     —          —          —          331   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     620,381      $ 10,523,476        1,168,677      $ 17,083,118   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R6 Shares*

        

Shares sold

     867      $ 15,200        —        $ —     

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —          —          —          —     

Shares repurchased

     —          —          —          —     

Redemption fees received

     —          —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     867      $ 15,200        —        $ —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* Effective date for this Class of shares was February 1, 2013.
** The Fund previously charged a redemption fee of 1% of the Class A and Class I shares redeemed or exchanged within 30 days of purchase. Effective February 1, 2012, the Fund stopped imposing this redemption fee. Redemption fees that were charged to any class prior to February 1, 2012 were allocated to all classes upon receipt of payment based on relative net asset values of each class or other appropriate allocation methods.

NOTE 5 – INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

For the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Fund had purchase and sale transactions of investments (excluding short-term investments) of $692,114,819 and $389,123,750, respectively.

NOTE 6 – INCOME TAXES

At March 31, 2013, information on the tax components of capital was as follows:

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes

   $ 780,696,893   
  

 

 

 

Gross unrealized appreciation on a tax basis

   $ 157,988,467   

Gross unrealized depreciation on a tax basis

     (12,412,461
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (tax basis)

   $ 145,576,006   
  

 

 

 

At March 31, 2013, the Fund had deferred tax basis late-year ordinary investment losses of $1,799,732 and capital losses of $13,574,084 occuring subsequent to October 31, 2011. For tax purposes, such losses will be reflected in the year ending September 30, 2013.

At March 31, 2013, the Fund had cumulative tax basis capital losses of $11,872,802, which may be carried forward to offset future capital gains. To the extent such carryforwards are used, capital gain distributions may be reduced to the extent provided by regulations. These capital loss carryforwards expire on September 30, 2018.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED  
    Thornburg International Growth Fund   March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 7 – DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK AND FOREIGN INVESTMENT RISK

The Fund may use a variety of derivative financial instruments to hedge or adjust the risks affecting its investment portfolio or to enhance investment returns. Provisions of FASB Accounting Standards Codification ASC 815-10-50 (“ASC 815”), require certain disclosures. The disclosures are intended to provide users of financial statements with an understanding of the use of derivative instruments by the Fund and how these derivatives affect the financial position, financial performance and cash flows of the Fund. The Fund does not designate any derivative instruments as hedging instruments under ASC 815. During the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Fund’s principal exposure to derivative financial instruments of the type addressed by ASC 815 was investment in foreign exchange contracts. A foreign exchange contract is an agreement between two parties to exchange different currencies at a specified rate of exchange at an agreed upon future date. Foreign exchange contracts involve risks to the Fund, including the risk that a contract counterparty will not meet its obligations to the Fund, the risk that a change in a contract’s value may not correlate perfectly with the currency the contract was intended to track, and the risk that the Fund’s advisor is unable to correctly implement its strategy in using a contract. In any such instance, the Fund may not achieve the intended benefit of entering into a contract, and may experience a loss. Additionally, the Fund’s risk of loss may exceed the amounts recognized on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The Fund entered into forward currency contracts during the six months ended March 31, 2013 in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives, in anticipation of reducing the risk to the value of the Fund’s foreign investments from adverse changes in the relationship between the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies. In each case these contracts have been initiated in conjunction with foreign investment transactions.

These contracts are accounted for by the Fund under ASC 815. Unrealized appreciation and depreciation on outstanding contracts are reported in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities, as measured by the difference between the forward exchange rates at the reporting date and the forward exchange rates at each contract’s inception date. Net realized gain (loss) on contracts closed during the period, and changes in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on outstanding contracts are recognized in the Fund’s Statement of Operations. The quarterly average values of open sell currency contracts for the six months ended March 31, 2013 was $85,750,064. Open buy currency contracts are entered into for the purpose of closing open sell currency contracts and the values are dependent upon the values of open sell currency contracts within the six months ended March 31, 2013.

The following table displays the outstanding forward currency contracts at March 31, 2013:

Outstanding Forward Currency Contracts to

Buy or Sell at March 31, 2013

 

            Contract      Contract      Value      Unrealized      Unrealized  

Contract Description

   Buy/Sell      Amount      Value Date      USD      Appreciation      Depreciation  

Australian Dollar

     Sell         5,750,100         09/05/2013         5,917,589       $ —         $ (127,583

Euro

     Sell         62,534,300         09/20/2013         80,268,635         650,124         —     

Euro

     Sell         12,506,800         09/20/2013         16,053,650         132,526         —     

Japanese Yen

     Sell         938,309,100         05/28/2013         9,971,504         1,435,958         —     

Japanese Yen

     Sell         567,410,000         05/28/2013         6,029,922         939,090         —     

Japanese Yen

     Sell         1,021,096,500         05/28/2013         10,851,293         61,238         —     

Japanese Yen

     Sell         226,637,400         05/28/2013         2,408,498         —           (28,056
              

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

               $ 3,218,936       $ (155,639
              

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED  
    Thornburg International Growth Fund   March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

The unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of the outstanding forward currency contracts recognized in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities at March 31, 2013 is disclosed in the following table:

Fair Values of Derivative Financial Instruments

at March 31, 2013

 

Asset Derivatives

  

Balance Sheet Location

   Fair Value  

Foreign exchange contracts

   Assets - Unrealized appreciation on forward currency contracts    $ 3,218,936   

Liability Derivatives

  

Balance Sheet Location

   Fair Value  

Foreign exchange contracts

   Liabilities - Unrealized depreciation on forward currency contracts    $ (155,639

The net realized gains (losses) from forward currency contracts, and the net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of outstanding forward currency contracts recognized in the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the six months ended March 31, 2013 are disclosed in the following tables:

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

on Derivative Financial Instruments Recognized in

Income for the Six Months Ended March 31, 2013

 

     Total      Forward
Currency Contracts
 

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ 1,291,448       $ 1,291,448   

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

of Derivative Financial Instruments Recognized in

Income for the Six Months Ended March 31, 2013

 

     Total      Forward
Currency Contracts
 

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ 2,413,452       $ 2,413,452   

OTHER NOTES:

Risks: The Fund’s investments subject it to risks including, but not limited to, management risk, market and economic risk, risks affecting specific issuers, liquidity risk, the risks associated with investments in smaller companies and non-U.S. issuers, credit risk, and interest rate risk. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund.

Subsequent Events: Fund management believes no events have occurred between March 31, 2013 and the date of issuance of the financial statements that require adjustment to or disclosure in the accompanying financial statements.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

    Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

    PER SHARE PERFORMANCE (for a share outstanding throughout the Period)+   RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS     SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  

Unless
Otherwise
Noted,
Periods
are Fiscal
Years
Ended
Sept. 30,

  Net Asset
Value
Beginning
of Period
    Net
Investment
Income

( Loss)
    Net
Realized
&
Unrealized
Gain

(Loss)
on
Investments
    Total from
Investment
Operations
    Dividends
from Net
Investment
Income
    Dividends
from Net
Realized
Gains
    Total
Dividends
   

Net
Asset
Value
End
of
Period

  Net
Investment
Income(Loss)
(%)
    Expenses,
After Expense
Reductions(%)
    Expenses,
After
Expense
Reductions
and
Net of
Custody
Credits(%)
    Expenses,
Before
Expense
Reductions(%)
    Total
Return(%)(a)
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate (%)
    Net
Assets
at End
of Period

(Thousands)
 

Class A Shares

  

                         

2013(b)(c)

  $ 15.78        (0.02     2.32        2.30        —          —          —        $18.08     (0.26 )(d)      1.41 (d)      1.41 (d)      1.41 (d)      14.58        57.72      $ 385,263   

2012(c)

  $ 13.37        (0.06     2.47        2.41        —   (e)      —          —        $15.78     (0.41     1.51        1.51        1.52        18.03        95.17      $ 255,725   

2011(c)

  $ 12.25        0.03        1.13        1.16        (0.04     —          (0.04   $13.37     0.19        1.51        1.50        1.54        9.43        142.59      $ 104,918   

2010(c)

  $ 10.36        —   (f)      1.94        1.94        (0.05     —          (0.05   $12.25     (0.02     1.61        1.60        1.70        18.82        128.86      $ 36,527   

2009(c)

  $ 10.35        0.04        0.10        0.14        (0.13     —          (0.13   $10.36     0.52        1.62        1.61        1.95        1.89        103.57      $ 24,015   

2008(c)

  $ 14.92        0.07        (4.27     (4.20     —          (0.37     (0.37   $10.35     0.53        1.56        1.55        1.63        (28.98     54.31      $ 28,414   

Class C Shares

  

                         

2013(b)

  $ 15.49        (0.08     2.27        2.19        —          —          —        $17.68     (1.01 )(d)      2.15 (d)      2.15 (d)      2.15 (d)      14.14        57.72      $ 80,659   

2012

  $ 13.23        (0.17     2.43        2.26        —          —          —        $15.49     (1.19     2.27        2.27        2.28        17.08        95.17      $ 55,656   

2011

  $ 12.18        (0.11     1.16        1.05        —          —          —        $13.23     (0.77     2.30        2.30        2.34        8.62        142.59      $ 35,706   

2010

  $ 10.33        (0.09     1.94        1.85        —          —          —        $12.18     (0.81     2.38        2.38        2.51        17.91        128.86      $ 24,829   

2009

  $ 10.22        (0.02     0.18        0.16        (0.05     —          (0.05   $10.33     (0.21     2.37        2.37        2.72        1.76        103.57      $ 19,233   

2008

  $ 14.85        (0.03     (4.23     (4.26     —          (0.37     (0.37   $10.22     (0.23     2.32        2.32        2.45        (29.53     54.31      $ 23,638   

Class I Shares

  

                         

2013(b)

  $ 16.04        0.02        2.36        2.38        —          —          —        $18.42     0.18 (d)      0.98 (d)      0.98 (d)      1.03 (d)      14.84        57.72      $ 411,460   

2012

  $ 13.55        0.02        2.50        2.52        (0.03     —          (0.03   $16.04     0.10        0.99        0.99        1.14        18.60        95.17      $ 198,938   

2011

  $ 12.38        0.10        1.14        1.24        (0.07     —          (0.07   $13.55     0.66        0.99        0.98        1.16        10.03        142.59      $ 75,538   

2010

  $ 10.44        0.07        1.96        2.03        (0.09     —          (0.09   $12.38     0.58        0.99        0.99        1.25        19.60        128.86      $ 39,169   

2009

  $ 10.46        0.10        0.08        0.18        (0.20     —          (0.20   $10.44     1.17        0.99        0.99        1.42        2.56        103.57      $ 24,313   

2008

  $ 14.99        0.14        (4.30     (4.16     —          (0.37     (0.37   $10.46     1.03        1.00        0.99        1.25        (28.57     54.31      $ 28,164   

Class R3 Shares

  

                         

2013(b)

  $ 15.73        (0.03     2.32        2.29        —          —          —        $18.02     (0.34 )(d)      1.50 (d)      1.50 (d)      1.97 (d)      14.56        57.72      $ 9,513   

2012

  $ 13.34        (0.06     2.45        2.39           (e)      —          —        $15.73     (0.40     1.50        1.50        2.49        17.94        95.17      $ 5,709   

2011

  $ 12.22        0.01        1.15        1.16        (0.04     —          (0.04   $13.34     0.06        1.50        1.49        3.27        9.46        142.59      $ 1,925   

2010

  $ 10.33        0.01        1.94        1.95        (0.06     —          (0.06   $12.22     0.07        1.50        1.50        4.34        18.98        128.86      $ 1,094   

2009

  $ 10.36        0.08        0.06        0.14        (0.17     —          (0.17   $10.33     0.94        1.46        1.46        6.14 (g)      2.09        103.57      $ 748   

2008(h)

  $ 13.94        0.09        (3.67     (3.58     —          —          —        $10.36     1.08 (d)      1.50 (d)      1.49 (d)      26.47 (d)(g)      (25.68     54.31      $ 113   

Class R4 Shares

  

                         

2013(b)

  $ 15.70        (0.02     2.32        2.30        —          —          —        $18.00     (0.22 )(d)      1.39 (d)      1.39 (d)      1.57 (d)      14.65        57.72      $ 21,608   

2012

  $ 13.31        (0.04     2.46        2.42        (0.03     —          (0.03   $15.70     (0.29     1.40        1.40        2.23        18.17        95.17      $ 9,326   

2011

  $ 12.18        0.07        1.10        1.17        (0.04     —          (0.04   $13.31     0.46        1.40        1.40        32.23 (g)      9.62        142.59      $ 146   

2010

  $ 10.29        0.02        1.94        1.96        (0.07     —          (0.07   $12.18     0.15        1.42        1.40        738.92 (g)      19.11        128.86      $ 3   

2009

  $ 10.36        0.07        0.06        0.13        (0.20     —          (0.20   $10.29     0.82        1.40        1.40        980.09 (g)      2.10        103.57      $ 2   

2008(h)

  $ 13.94        0.10        (3.68     (3.58     —          —          —        $10.36     1.16 (d)      1.40 (d)      1.40 (d)      86l.94 (d)(g)      (25.68     54.31      $ 2   

Class R5 Shares

  

                         

2013(b)

  $ 16.07        0.02        2.37        2.39        —          —          —        $18.46     0.18 (d)      0.98 (d)      0.98 (d)      1.11 (d)      14.87        57.72      $ 33,557   

2012

  $ 13.58        0.02        2.50        2.52        (0.03     —          (0.03   $16.07     0.13        0.99        0.99        1.29        18.56        95.17      $ 19,251   

2011

  $ 12.40        0.08        1.17        1.25        (0.07     —          (0.07   $13.58     0.55        0.99        0.99        10.60 (g)      10.09        142.59      $ 393   

2010

  $ 10.46        (0.09     2.12        2.03        (0.09     —          (0.09   $12.40     (0.83     0.99        0.99        17.58 (g)      19.56        128.86      $ 171   

2009

  $ 10.46        0.08        0.11        0.19        (0.19     —          (0.19   $10.46     0.92        0.97        0.97        522.27 (g)      2.53        103.57      $ 9   

2008(h)

  $ 14.03        0.14        (3.71     (3.57     —          —          —        $10.46     1.57 (d)      0.96 (d)      0.95 (d)      85l.43 (d)(g)      (25.45     54.31      $ 2   

Class R6 Shares

  

                         

2013(b)(i)

  $ 17.54        0.03        0.92        0.95        —          —          —        $18.49     0.88 (d)      0.89 (d)      0.89 (d)      304.10 (d)(g)      5.42        57.72      $ 16   

 

(a) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b) Unaudited Six Month Period Ended March 31.
(c) Sales loads are not reflected in computing total return.
(d) Annualized.
(e) Dividends from net investment income per share were less than $(0.01).
(f) Net investment income (loss) was less than $0.01 per share.
(g) Due to the size of net assets and fixed expenses, ratios may appear disproportionate.
(h) Effective date of this Class of shares was February 1, 2008.
(i) Effective date of this Class of shares was February 1, 2013.
+ Based on weighted average shares outstanding, except for Dividends from Net Investment Income and Net Realized Gains, which are actual amounts per share.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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EXPENSE EXAMPLE  
    Thornburg International Growth Fund   March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs:

 

  (1) transaction costs, including

(a) sales charges (loads) on purchase payments for Class A shares;

(b) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of any part or all of a purchase of $1 million of Class A shares within 12 months of purchase;

(c) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of Class C shares within 12 months of purchase;

 

  (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses.

This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on a $1,000 investment beginning on October 1, 2012, and held until March 31, 2013.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

For each class of shares, the first line of the table at right provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for your class of shares under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

     Beginning
Account Value
10/1/12
     Ending
Account Value
3/31/13
     Expenses Paid
During Period
10/1/12–3/31/13
 

Class A Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,145.80       $ 7.52   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,017.92       $ 7.08   

Class C Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,141.40       $ 11.45   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,014.23       $ 10.77   

Class I Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,148.40       $ 5.27   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,020.03       $ 4.95   

Class R3 Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,145.60       $ 8.00   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,017.47       $ 7.53   

Class R4 Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,146.50       $ 7.46   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,017.98       $ 7.01   

Class R5 Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,148.70       $ 5.27   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,020.02       $ 4.96   

Class R6 Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,054.20       $ 4.56   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,020.49       $ 4.48   

 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class (A: 1.41%; C: 2.15%; I: 0.98%; R3: 1.50%; R4: 1.39%; R5: 0.98%; R6: 0.89%) multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 to reflect the one-half year period.
* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

For each class of shares, the second line of the table above provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table for each class of shares is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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INDEX COMPARISON  
    Thornburg International Growth Fund   March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment

Thornburg International Growth Fund versus MSCI AC World ex-U.S. Growth Index

(February 1, 2007 to March 31, 2013)

 

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Average Annual Total Returns

For Periods Ended March 31, 2013 (with sales charge)

 

     1 Yr     3 Yrs     5 Yrs     Since
Inception
 

A Shares (Incep: 2/1/07)

     11.12     14.43     5.69     7.02

C Shares (Incep: 2/1/07)

     14.48     15.28     5.97     7.11

I Shares (Incep: 2/1/07)

     16.95     16.81     7.28     8.45

R3 Shares (Incep: 2/1/08)

     16.33     16.19     6.73     5.76

R4 Shares (Incep: 2/1/08)

     16.50     16.33     6.84     5.87

R5 Shares (Incep: 2/1/08)

     16.91     16.79     7.28     6.29

R6 Shares (Incep: 2/1/13)*

     —          —          —          5.42

MSCI AC World ex-U.S. Growth Index (Since 2/1/07)

     9.10     5.48     -0.21     1.15

 

* Not annualized for periods less than one year.

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800.847.0200. The performance data and graph do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns reflect the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains as well as applicable sales charges. Class A shares are sold with a maximum sales charge of 4.50%. Class C shares are subject to a 1% CDSC for the first year only. There is no up-front sales charge for Class I, R3, R4, R5 and R6 shares.

 

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OTHER INFORMATION

 
    Thornburg International Growth Fund   March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

PORTFOLIO PROXY VOTING

Policies and Procedures:

The Trust has delegated to Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) voting decisions respecting proxies for the Fund’s voting securities. The Advisor makes voting decisions in accordance with its Proxy Voting Policy and Procedures. A description of the Policy and Procedures is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec. gov.

Information regarding how proxies were voted is available on or before August 31 of each year for the twelve months ending the preceding June 30. This information is available (i) without charge, upon request by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

AVAILABILITY OF QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE

The Fund files with the Securities and Exchange Commission schedules of its portfolio holdings on Form N-Q for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The Fund also makes this information available on its website at www.thornburg.com/download or upon request by calling 1-800-847-0200.

 

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TRUSTEES’ STATEMENT TO SHAREHOLDERS

Not part of the Certified Semi-Annual Report

Reissued September 10, 2012

The Trustees believe current and prospective shareholders should know how we discharge our responsibilities in supervising the Funds’ investment advisor and in reviewing the advisor’s contract for renewal. Since 2005, we have issued a statement which sets out clearly the three principal guidelines that we follow in supervising the Trust’s investment advisor on your behalf. In accordance with our customary practice, in September of this year we again reviewed our statement and concluded we should reissue this statement outlining the principal features of our supervision of the advisor’s performance of investment management services for the Funds.

We begin with the premise that each shareholder selected his or her Fund because its investments are managed by the investment advisor identified in the prospectus and in accordance with the objective and policies described in the prospectus. We realize, as each of you do, that if you believe that your Fund’s stated objective and policies no longer serve your personal investment goals, you can sell your shares and leave the Fund.

Therefore, we believe that our primary supervisory task – our principal obligation to you – is to assess the nature and quality of the advisor’s services, and to confirm that the advisor actively and competently pursues the Fund’s objective, in accordance with the policies set out in the prospectus. To do this, we meet regularly with management to review your Fund’s portfolio and to discuss the advisor’s specific actions and judgments in pursuing the Fund’s objective. We do not substitute our own judgment for the advisor’s decisions in selecting investments; the advisor is paid to exercise its informed judgment on investment decisions, and we seek to confirm, in reviewing the advisor’s performance, that the advisor is doing just that.

Second, while we are conscious of costs and the effect that costs have on shareholders’ returns, we do not seek the lowest fees or expense ratio as our sole or primary objective. We try to make sure that your Fund’s fees and costs are reasonable in relationship to the services rendered and that they are generally in line with those charged by other expert investment advisors, consistent with our belief that the Fund’s investors searched for and expect that expertise and attention and have decided to pay a reasonable price for it. We do not put the management contract “out to bid” as a matter of course, and we would not do so unless we had concluded that the advisor materially had failed to pursue the Fund’s objectives in accordance with its policies, or for other equally important reasons. We believe that any other approach would be inconsistent with your interests and contrary to your expectations when you bought shares of the Fund in the first place.

Finally, because we believe that most Thornburg Fund shareholders have invested with a long-term perspective, we try not to focus too much on the fashions of the moment and on short-term performance. The market will not favor any specific investment objective or set of policies at all times and under all economic circumstances. A fund will experience periods of both high and low returns relative to other funds and other investments. Even if one of our Funds is not favored by the market at a particular time, we believe that the advisor is nonetheless obliged to remain true to the Fund’s objective and policies, and we watch to see that it does so.

 

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RETIREMENT AND EDUCATION ACCOUNTS

Thornburg Investment Management offers retirement and education savings accounts that can help you meet a variety of planning challenges. For account applications or further information on any of the accounts below, please call 1-800-847-0200 or go to www.thornburg.com/ira. Your financial advisor can help you determine which plan is right for you.

Individual Retirement Accounts

Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) provide a tax-advantaged means to save money for the future. For a detailed outline of the difference between retirement accounts, see www.thornburg.com/ira. Rollovers are available. Call 1-800-847-0200 for more information.

Traditional IRAs Contributions to Traditional IRAs are tax deductible for eligible individuals, and withdrawals are taxed as additional ordinary income. You may contribute to an IRA if you receive compensation and are under 70 12, even if you are covered by an employer retirement plan. Deductible contributions are subject to certain qualifications. Please consult your tax advisor.

Roth IRAs Under a Roth IRA, there is no tax deduction for contributions, but there is no income tax on qualified withdrawals. For a more detailed comparison of Traditional and Roth IRAs, please see our website at www.thornburg.com/ira.

SEP IRAs – Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRAs are established by employers. The employer is allowed a tax deduction for contributions made to the SEP Plan and makes contributions to each eligible employee’s SEP IRA on a discretionary basis.

SIMPLE IRAs Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees of Small Employers (SIMPLE) is designed to give small business owners a simplified method to establish and contribute to a retirement plan for employees. The employer is allowed a tax deduction for contributions and makes either matching or non-elective contributions to each eligible employee’s SIMPLE IRA. Employees may make salary deferral contributions.

Coverdell Education Savings Account

These savings accounts are designed to provide a way to save money for higher education expenses. In an Education Savings Account, earnings and interest grow tax-free, and qualified withdrawals used to pay for eligible higher-education expenses are tax- and penalty-free.

Funds Available

The following funds are available in the accounts listed above:

 

    Thornburg Value Fund

 

    Thornburg International Value Fund

 

    Thornburg Core Growth Fund

 

    Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

    Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

    Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

    Thornburg Developing World Fund

 

    Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

    Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

    Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

 

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THORNBURG FUND FAMILY

Thornburg Equity Funds

Thornburg’s equity research uses a fundamentally driven, bottom-up, comprehensive analytical approach. Thornburg equity funds generally focus on a limited number of securities so that each holding can impact performance. The team searches for firms believed to have a promising future and seeks to buy shares of those companies at a discount to their intrinsic or long-term value.

 

    Thornburg Value Fund

 

    Thornburg International Value Fund

 

    Thornburg Core Growth Fund

 

    Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

    Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

    Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

    Thornburg Developing World Fund

Thornburg Bond Funds

Thornburg Investment Management applies a disciplined philosophy to fixed-income management. Since the launch of our first fixed-income fund over 25 years ago, we have been conducting fundamental, bottom-up research in an effort to identify bonds which we believe provide the best return for a given level of risk. We avoid leverage or complex strategies which could backfire in periods of market uncertainty.

 

    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

    Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

    Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

    Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

    Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

    Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

 

    Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

    Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

    Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

Before investing, carefully consider the Fund’s investment goals, risks, charges, and expenses. For a prospectus containing this and other information, contact your financial advisor or visit thornburg.com. Read it carefully before investing.

For additional information, please visit thornburg.com

Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. 2300 North Ridgetop Road, Santa Fe, NM 87506

 

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The information presented on the following pages was current as of March 31, 2013. The managers’ views, portfolio holdings, and sector and country diversification are provided for the general information of the Fund’s shareholders; to the extent this information is historical, it should not be considered predictive of future circumstances. This material should not be deemed a recommendation to buy or sell any of the securities mentioned.

Investments in the Fund carry risks including possible loss of principal. Special risks may be associated with investments outside the United States, especially in emerging markets, including currency fluctuations, illiquidity, volatility, and political and economic risks. Additionally, the Fund may invest a portion of the assets in small capitalization companies, which may increase the risk of greater price fluctuations. As with direct bond ownership, funds that invest in bonds are subject to certain risks including interest-rate risk, credit risk, and inflation risk. The principal value of bonds will fluctuate relative to changes in interest rates, decreasing when interest rates rise. Please see the Fund’s Prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund. Investments in the Fund are not deposits or obligations of, or guaranteed or endorsed by, any bank, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board or any government agency. There is no guarantee that the Fund will meet its investment objectives.

Performance data given at net asset value (NAV) does not take into account the applicable sales charges. If the sales charges had been included, the performance would have been lower.

Class I, R3, R4, and R5 shares may not be available to all investors. Minimum investments for Class I shares may be higher than those for other classes.

 

Share Class

   NASDAQ Symbol    CUSIP

Class A

   TIBAX    885-215-558

Class C

   TIBCX    885-215-541

Class I

   TIBIX    885-215-467

Class R3

   TIBRX    885-215-384

Class R4

   TIBGX    885-215-186

Class R5

   TIBMX    885-215-236

Glossary

Blended Index – The Blended Index is composed of 25% Barclays Aggregate Bond Index and 75% MSCI World Index. The Barclays Aggregate Bond Index is composed of approximately 8,000 publicly traded bonds including U.S. government, mortgage-backed, corporate and Yankee bonds. The index is weighted by the market value of the bonds included in the index. The MSCI World Index is an unmanaged market-weighted index that consists of securities traded in 24 of the world’s most developed countries. Securities are listed on exchanges in the U.S., Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the Far East. The index is calculated with net dividends reinvested, in U.S. dollars.

FlNRA-Bloomberg Active Investment Grade U.S. Corporate Bond Index – This index is comprised of the “active” (most frequently traded) fixed-coupon, investment-grade bonds represented by FINRA TRACE, FINRA’s transaction reporting facility that disseminates all over-the-counter secondary market transactions in these public bonds.

MSCI All Country (AC) World Index – A market capitalization weighted index that is representative of the market structure of 45 developed and emerging market countries in North and South America, Europe, Africa, and the Pacific Rim. The index is calculated with net dividends reinvested in U.S. dollars.

MSCI Country Indices – Free float-adjusted market capitalization indices that are designed to measure equity market performance in that specific country in U.S. dollars.

MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) Latin America Index – A free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of emerging markets in Latin America. The index consists of the following 5 emerging market country indices: Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru.

MSCI Europe ex-U.K. – A free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of the developed markets in Europe. The MSCI Europe Index consists of the following 15 developed market country indices: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.

MSCI Nordic Countries – A free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of the Nordic region. The index consists of the following four developed market country indices: Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.

Russell 1000 Index – An index that measures the performance of the large-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe. It is a subset of the Russell 3000 Index and includes approximately 1,000 of the largest securities based on a combination of their market cap and current index membership.

Russell 2000 Index – An index that measures the performance of the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe. The Russell 2000 Index is a subset of the Russell 3000 Index including approximately 2,000 of the smallest securities based on a combination of their market cap and current index membership.

 

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION, CONTINUED

S&P 500 Stock Index – An unmanaged index generally representative of the U.S. stock market.

Unless otherwise noted, index returns reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains, if any, but do not reflect fees, brokerage commissions or other expenses of investing. Investors may not make direct investments into any index. The performance of any index is not indicative of the performance of any particular investment.

Bond Credit Ratings – A bond credit rating assesses the financial ability of a debt issuer to make timely payments of principal and interest. Ratings of AAA (the highest), AA, A, and BBB are investment-grade quality. Ratings of BB, B, CCC, CC, C, and D (the lowest) are considered below investment grade, speculative grade, or junk bonds. Unless otherwise noted, the ratings listed are from Bloomberg Market Data and are a combination of ratings from Standard and Poor’s, Moody’s Investors Service, and Fitch Ratings.

Coupon – The interest rate stated on a bond when it’s issued. The coupon is typically paid semi-annually.

Effective Duration – A bond’s sensitivity to interest rates, incorporating the embedded option features, such as call provisions. Bonds with longer durations experience greater price volatility than bonds with shorter durations.

Median Market Capitalization – Market capitalization (market cap) is the total value of a company’s stock, calculated by multiplying the number of outstanding common shares by the current share price. The company whose market cap is in the middle of the portfolio is the median market cap. Half the companies in the portfolio have values greater than the median, and half have values that are less.

Price to Earnings Ratio (P/E) – A valuation ratio equaling a company’s market value per share divided by earnings per share.

U.S. Treasury Securities – U.S. Treasury securities, such as bills, notes and bonds, are negotiable debt obligations of the U.S. government. These debt obligations are backed by the “full faith and credit” of the government and issued at various schedules and maturities. Income from Treasury securities is exempt from state and local, but not federal income taxes.

 

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THE DIVIDEND LANDSCAPE

To appreciate the investment environment in which Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund operates, you may wish to review these highlights of the “dividend landscape.”

The S&P 500 Index Payout Ratio — A Historical Perspective

The dividend payout ratio is a fraction that expresses dividend payments as a percentage of per-share earnings. As the economy slowed in the recent downturn, earnings-per-share on average declined, causing the payout ratio to climb, even as dividends paid by the S&P 500 portfolio declined by more than 10% in 2010. Earnings have since materially improved, bringing the payout ratio back in line with the overall recent trend.

S&P 500 Index Payout Ratio

 

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Corporate Willingness to Pay Dividends is Key to the Fund’s Investment Process

The Russell 1000 Index includes approximately 1,000 public companies that are supposed to be generally representative of corporate America. Between 1980 and 1993, at least 75% of these firms paid some dividend. Between 1994 and 2001, the percentage of Russell 1000 companies paying dividends sank to just over 50%, indicating a preference towards reinvesting retained earnings in growth initiatives. Dividends returned to fashion between 2002 and 2008. A reduction in the number of Russell 1000 firms paying dividends followed the 2008 recession. However, an upward trend appears to be emerging since 2008.

Percentage of Companies Paying Dividends in Russell 1000 Index

 

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THE DIVIDEND LANDSCAPE, CONTINUED

Rising Dividend Payments Despite Decreasing Dividend Yields

S&P 500 Index Average Yield vs. Annual Dividends from a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment (Dividends not Reinvested)

 

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Over time, the dollar dividend per unit of the S&P 500 Index has generally increased. Because the price of the index itself has increased even more, the yield on the S&P 500 Index, as a percentage of the current index price, has generally decreased in recent decades. You should note, however, that the yield on an original investment made at a fixed point in time (say, 1970 or 1989) has increased, even without reinvestment of dividends.

Hypothetical chart is for illustration purposes only and is not indicative of an investment in any particular security. Investors may not invest directly in an index.

A Truly Diversified Dividend-Paying Portfolio Must Look Beyond the Obvious High-Yield Stocks!

The Top 100 Dividend Yields

 

     Russell 1000 Index     Russell 2000 Index  

Financials

     34     71

Utilities

     23     1

Consumer Discretionary

     9     7

Information Technology

     7     3

Energy

     6     4

Industrials

     5     7

Materials

     5     1

Telecommunication Services

     5     3

Consumer Staples

     4     2

Health Care

     2     1

Source: FactSet as of March 31, 2013.

In the (large cap) Russell 1000 Index, 57% of the top 100 dividend payers are in the financials and utilities sectors. In the (small cap) Russell 2000 Index, 71% of the top 100 dividend-yielding stocks are financial companies. In order to construct a diversified portfolio of attractive yielding stocks, one must look beyond these two sectors. We do!

Dividend yield is a ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.

 

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Global Diversification Can Improve the Portfolio Yield

Since firms outside the U.S. tend to pay higher dividends than U.S. firms, particularly outside the real estate and utility sectors, we maintain the ability to diversify the Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund into foreign dividend-paying stocks to try to take advantage of these opportunities.

Average Dividend Yields (MSCI Indices) of Markets Around the Globe

 

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PORTFOLIO OVERVIEW

We do not expect each sequential quarter’s dividend to increase over that of the prior quarter, since dividend payments outside the United States tend to be seasonal. Rather, the Fund aspires to increase the dividend paid on an annual basis.

Portfolio Managers

 

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Jason Brady, CFA, Brian McMahon and Ben Kirby, CFA

Important

Performance Information

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800.847.0200.

The maximum sales charge for Class A shares is 4.50%. The total annual fund operating expense of Class A shares is 1.43%, as disclosed in the most recent Prospectus.

Quarterly Dividend History, Class A

 

Year

   Q1     Q2     Q3     Q4     Total  

2003

     9.2 ¢      11.2 ¢      12.4 ¢      17.5 ¢      50.3 ¢ 

2004

     10.2 ¢      12.5 ¢      15.0 ¢      21.8 ¢      59.5 ¢ 

2005

     11.0 ¢      13.6 ¢      17.4 ¢      29.0 ¢      71.0 ¢ 

2006

     12.5 ¢      16.0 ¢      19.2 ¢      33.0 ¢      80.7 ¢ 

2007

     14.2 ¢      18.5 ¢      21.5 ¢      36.8 ¢      91.0 ¢ 

2008

     17.9 ¢      21.8 ¢      26.0 ¢      36.8 ¢      102.4 ¢ 

2009

     18.0 ¢      24.2 ¢      28.0 ¢      34.5 ¢      104.7 ¢ 

2010

     19.8 ¢      25.0 ¢      32.0 ¢      36.0 ¢      112.8 ¢ 

2011

     21.0 ¢      26.0 ¢      32.0 ¢      37.5 ¢      116.5 ¢ 

2012

     21.5 ¢      26.0 ¢      28.5 ¢      36.0 ¢      112.0 ¢ 

2013

     21.5 ¢         

30-day SEC Yield as of 3/31/13 (A Shares): 4.12%

          

Key Portfolio Attributes

As of March 31, 2013

 

Equity Statistics

  

Portfolio P/E (12-mo. trailing)

     13.9x   

Median Market Cap

     $12.6 B   

Equity & Pref. Equity Holdings

     106   

Fixed Income Statistics

  

Weighted Avg. Coupon

     8.2%   

Average Maturity

     10.55 yrs   

Effective Duration

     3.84 yrs   

Bond Holdings

     170   

Portfolio Composition

As of March 31, 2013

 

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Average Annual Total Returns

For periods ended March 31, 2013

 

     1 Yr     3 Yrs     5 Yrs     10 Yrs     Since
Inception
 

A Shares (Incep: 12/24/02)

          

Without sales charge

     14.29     9.58     6.00     11.76     11.34

With sales charge

     9.14     7.90     5.02     11.25     10.85

Blended Index

          

(Since 12/24/02)

     9.96     8.03     3.44     8.18     7.55

S&P 500 Index

          

(Since 12/24/02)

     13.96     12.67     5.81     8.53     7.82

Blended Index: 25% Barclays Aggregate Bond Index and 75% MSCI World Index

 

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The primary investment objective of Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund is to provide a level of current income which exceeds the average yield on U.S. stocks, and which will generally grow, subject to periodic fluctuations, over the years on a per share basis. The Fund’s secondary objective is long-term capital appreciation. These objectives remain constant over time. However, the specific investments we have used to try to reach our objectives have changed over time. There is no guarantee the Fund will meet its investment objectives.

Business conditions for various industries and operating effectiveness at individual firms change over time. Investor preferences, expressed as both absolute and relative prices, also change over time. In the view of your portfolio management team, “some doors close and others open.” As shown in the tables below, the percentage industry allocations of your Fund evolve to reflect these changing conditions.

 

Top Ten Industries

As of 3/ 31/13

 

    

Top Ten Industries

As of 12/31/12

 

  

Telecommunication Services

     18.1  

Telecommunication Services

     19.8

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences

     9.6  

Energy

     11.2

Diversified Financials

     9.2  

Diversified Financials

     9.7

Energy

     9.2  

Utilities

     9.0

Real Estate

     7.1  

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences

     8.2

Utilities

     7.1  

Real Estate

     7.0

Insurance

     5.2  

Materials

     4.6

Food, Beverage & Tobacco

     4.0  

Food, Beverage & Tobacco

     3.9

Banks

     3.8  

Consumer Services

     3.2

Materials

     3.6  

Banks

     3.2

 

Top Ten Industries

As of 9/30/12

 

  

  

 

Top Ten Industries

As of 6/30/12

 

  

  

Telecommunication Services

     19.9  

Telecommunication Services

     23.8

Energy

     10.9  

Utilities

     11.3

Utilities

     10.2  

Energy

     10.2

Diversified Financials

     8.6  

Real Estate

     8.3

Real Estate

     7.5  

Diversified Financials

     7.8

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences

     6.2  

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences

     7.6

Banks

     4.4  

Banks

     6.0

Materials

     4.1  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     4.5

Food, Beverage & Tobacco

     3.8  

Food, Beverage & Tobacco

     4.3

Insurance

     3.4  

Software & Services

     3.3

 

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Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund –

March 31, 2013

 

Table of Contents

  

Letter to Shareholders

     11   

Schedule of Investments

     16   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     30   

Statement of Operations

     32   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     34   

Notes to Financial Statements

     35   

Financial Highlights

     46   

Expense Example

     48   

Index Comparison

     49   

Other Information

     50   

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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS

April 22, 2013

Dear Fellow Shareholder:

This letter will review the basic results of Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund’s investment activities for the six-month fiscal period ended March 31, 2013 and comment on the overall investment landscape, which continues to evolve in important ways.

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund paid ordinary quarterly dividends of 57.5¢ per Class A share in the six-month period ended March 31, 2013, down 2.5% from 59¢ in the comparable six-month period of the prior fiscal year. The dividend per share was higher for Class I and R5 shares and lower for Class C, R3 and R4 shares, to account for varying class-specific expenses.

Your Fund’s net asset value (NAV) increased by $1.18 per Class A share during the period under review to $20.08, bringing the six-month total return to 9.42%.

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800.847.0200.

The maximum sales charge for Class A shares is 4.50%. The total annual fund operating expense of Class A shares is 1.43%, as disclosed in the most recent Prospectus.

Your Fund outperformed its blended benchmark (75% MSCI World Index; 25% Barclays Aggregate U.S. Bond Index) by 1.64% over the six-month period. The Fund underperformed the S&P 500 Index by 0.77% over the same period. Performance comparisons of Investment Income Builder to each of these benchmarks over various longer periods are shown on page 49 of this report. Reviewing these, you will see that the performance of your Fund has compared very well to both benchmarks over longer periods. It is not unusual for Investment Income Builder to trail these benchmarks over shorter measurement periods where annualized benchmark returns are greater than 10%.

The quarter ended March 31, 2013 was the 41st full calendar quarter since the inception of Thornburg Investment Income Builder in December 2002. In 31 of these quarters, including the first quarter of 2013, the Fund delivered a positive total return. The Fund has delivered positive total returns in nine of its 10 calendar years of existence. We are also proud of the fact that Thornburg Investment Income Builder has delivered tax-efficient average annual total returns in excess of 11% since its inception (A shares at NAV).

We do not expect to pay any capital gain dividends for 2013. At March 31, 2013, the Fund had realized capital losses of over $1 billion, which may be carried forward to offset future capital gains to the extent permitted by regulations.

In assessing the performance of Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund during the semi-annual period under review, it is constructive to consider the performance in U.S. dollars of the sector components of the MSCI World Index over the six months ended March 31, 2013. The MSCI World Index comprises 75%, and the entire equity portion, of your Fund’s global performance benchmark:

 

  1. All 10 index sectors showed positive total returns for the period, ranging from approximately 1.34% (for information technology) to more than 16% (for consumer discretionary). Stocks of firms in the health care, consumer staples, consumer discretionary, and industrials sectors delivered index-beating returns, while stocks of firms in the information technology, energy, telecommunications, and utilities sectors joined those in the materials sector in underperforming the Index. Generally speaking, Thornburg Investment Income Builder maintains higher allocations to firms in these index-trailing sectors (excepting information technology), due to their above-average cash flow and dividend paying characteristics. In the period under review, this did not hurt the Fund’s performance relative to the Index for reasons noted as follows.

 

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CONTINUED

  

 

  2. Income Builder Fund investments in firms in the financials (24% Fund weighting), telecommunications (20%), health care (11%), consumer staples (10%), energy (9%) and utilities (7%) sectors comprised the largest sector weightings in the Fund portfolio. The Fund’s performance relative to the MSCI World Index was hurt by comparatively small portfolio allocations to firms in the strongly performing industrials and consumer discretionary sectors, and by underperformance from our equity investments in the energy sector. Strong performance from the Fund’s investments in firms in the telecommunications and materials sectors, combined with a relatively small portfolio allocation to information technology investments more than compensated.

 

  3. In the Income Builder portfolio, 56 equity and one bond investment contributed positive returns of at least 0.05% to the portfolio during the six-month period. Eight of our equity investments and one bond contributed returns of negative 0.05% or worse. None of the negative-performing equities cut their dividend payments during the quarter, and we have retained six of these in the Income Builder portfolio. We sold the Fund’s investment in Annaly Capital Management.

Investment Income Builder’s bond holdings delivered modest positive returns during the period, but were a drag on overall portfolio returns relative to the MSCI World Index for the period.

Strong absolute and relative returns from your Fund’s holdings in the telecommunications sector were the primary factor driving the Fund’s outperformance vis-à-vis the MSCI World Index in the semi-annual period. Telefonica Brazil, Australia’s Telstra, Russia’s Megafon, Saudi Arabia’s Etihad Etisalat Co., and Switzerland’s Swisscom each contributed significantly to performance for the period, and most portfolio holdings in the telecommunications sector made positive contributions to performance.

Your Fund’s average return from its investments in the financial sector did not quite match the performance of the equities in the finance sector of the MSCI World Index in the period. Fund investments in J.P. Morgan, Chimera Investment Corp., MFA Financial, Senior Housing Properties Trust, and Gjensidige Forsikring were among the strongest performers in the portfolio. A growing expectation that interest rates will remain “lower for longer” in the United States and Europe caused near-term earnings estimates for several of our financial holdings to be reduced in recent months. The ongoing environment of low bond yields is making it impossible for many so-called non-bank financials to maintain dividends at prior-year levels. Nevertheless, financial asset prices are well supported by low interest rates, and investors appreciate the interesting-if-lower dividends paid by many of these firms in light of low and declining bond yields.

Investment Income Builder’s holdings in the health care sector continued the positive price appreciation seen in the last two years, led by Roche, Novartis, and Pfizer. The Fund’s weighting in firms from the health care sector was slightly below that of the MSCI World Index, but our holdings delivered returns above sector averages.

Nine out of ten of the Fund investments in the consumer staples sector added share price appreciation during the period. Eight of those ten holdings also added rising dividends to generate positive contributions to portfolio performance. Over the last year, investors have bid up prices of most dividend paying firms in this sector.

Income Builder’s energy investments lagged the overall performance of the sector. Oil prices remained firm throughout the period, though they slipped in April. Much of the gas produced by the European multinationals held in the Fund’s portfolio was sold at formula rates tied to oil prices.

Your Fund’s holdings in the utilities sector lagged the already below-market returns from this sector, weighted down by negative contributions from U.S. electric utility Entergy, multinational electric power generator GDF Suez, and French giant Electricite de France.

 

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Among other portfolio holdings, notable contributors included chemicals producer LyondellBasell Industries, casino operators Wynn Resorts and Sands China, Hong Kong conglomerate Hopewell Holdings Ltd., and satellite operator Eutelsat Communications. The former benefitted from low gas input prices in its North American processing operations. Negative contributors included gold miner Gold Fields Ltd., Microsoft, and a bond issued by Central European Distribution Corp.

The British pound and certain Asian currencies depreciated modestly vis-à-vis the U.S. dollar during the period, while the euro and Swiss franc were essentially unchanged. We hedged a majority of the currency exposure to the British pound, the euro and other European currencies tied to it, since we are more focused on risk control than on reaping possible currency gains from exposure to assets denominated in these currencies. This was a modest positive for performance relative to the unhedged MSCI World Index during the semi-annual period ended March 31, 2013.

Within its bond portfolio, Investment Income Builder owned significantly fewer U.S. government and agency bonds than the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. This fact was helpful again in the six-month period under review, since yield spreads of corporate credits over comparable maturity U.S. government yield levels fell. Corporate bond prices have increased as their yields have declined, leading us to allocate most incoming cash flows to equities in recent quarters. You can expect us to increase the portfolio’s allocation to bonds if rising yields lead to lower bond prices. Readers of this commentary who are longtime shareholders of the Fund will recall that the interest-bearing debt portion of the Fund’s portfolio has varied over time, ranging from less than 12% in mid-2005 to 45% at June 30, 2009.

Interest Bearing Investments as a Percentage of Total Portfolio

as of March 31, 2013

 

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As of March 31, 2013 the Fund portfolio included more than 172 bonds and hybrid securities.

Investors have experienced well above-average financial market volatility over the last four years. Investment bank Credit Suisse points out that the average number of quarters with a return of greater than positive 10% or less than negative 10% in each of the last six decades is just below eight quarters per decade. There are 40 quarters per decade, so these “highly volatile” quarterly results have occurred just 20% of the time over the six-decade span. In 11 of the last eighteen calendar quarters, the returns to the S&P 500 Index have been either less than or equal to negative 10%, or greater than or equal to positive 10%. Equity mutual fund investors

 

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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS,   

CONTINUED

  

 

clearly do not welcome the more volatile equity returns seen since 2008, as indicated by outflows of investor dollars from both equity mutual funds and individual equities. Returns to shareholders of Thornburg Investment Income Builder have been considerably less volatile than returns to broad equity market indices.

Since its inception, the dividend increases paid by Investment Income Builder have been powered primarily by dividend increases from the Fund’s equity holdings. These increases slowed significantly during the global financial crisis due to more than 20% aggregate declines in dividends paid in 2009 in most developed country equity markets. Dividend increases since 2010 have brought aggregate dividends paid by U.S. listed firms back above pre-financial-crisis levels. For the U.S. equity market as a whole, the dividend payout ratio is around 33% of corporate earnings. For the Income Builder equity portfolio as a whole, the dividend payout ratio is slightly above 60%, reflecting our preference for owning firms with both the ability and willingness to pay attractive dividends. Outside the United States, dividend yields and payout ratios tend to be higher, but dividend growth has been lower since 2010. Readers should be aware that the reduced yields now available from bond investments pose a formidable near-term challenge to delivering year-over-year dividend increases on Investment Income Builder Fund shares.

If the global economy recovers, we expect firming interest rates, better business conditions, and reduced anxiety from corporate boards about distributing retained earnings. To the extent that the global economy does not recover…and this is always a possibility, we can expect the opposite. The political debate around tax rates for dividends to higher income taxpayers continues the long running tug of war regarding “double taxation of dividends.” In effect, U.S. corporate profits are taxed prior to dividend payments, and then taxed again when dividends are received by non-corporate shareholders. On January 2, 2013 legislators raised the prior 50% combined rate for the government’s share of distributed corporate profits (35% corporate tax rate + 15% tax rate on dividends received) to 55% by increasing the maximum dividend tax rate to 20%. This acts as a disincentive for corporations to favor dividends over other uses for accumulated earnings and profits.

Investors seek additional clarity on how European governments (and financial institutions) will manage through a debt contraction and at least one state default. Interestingly, a strong surge by European indices in the second half of 2012 led most of these to outperform the U.S. equity market for 2012. The European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan have joined the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England in creating sufficient liquidity to avoid deflationary outcomes. Investors also have questions about whether China can transition from an investment led economy to a consumer led economy, and whether the United States government can implement a reasonable framework of pro-growth policies, while also reining in public sector borrowing.

We do not expect to know clear answers to these questions during the coming months. There will be news from day to day that will feed hopes or fan despair, thereby moving the prices of financial assets by significant percentages. The “fiscal cliff” debate contributed to a negative return for the S&P 500 Index in the fourth quarter of 2012, and the decision to take no further legislative action and allow the previously negotiated “sequester” to take effect was viewed positively by investors in the March 2013 quarter. The actual impact of the sequester will be felt over the summer. Any ongoing failure to resolve the budget debate will likely be negative for equity market sentiment, while any reasonable compromise should be positive.

Earnings expectations for the MSCI World Index portfolio have been reduced for 2013 and 2014 in recent quarters, as global economic growth has been below prior expectations. Most major central banks around the world have significantly eased monetary conditions, and give no indications of changing course. Equity price movements in the first fiscal half of 2013 appear to incorporate expectations that lower interest rates and plentiful liquidity will create a foundation for better economic growth in the future. Bond yields have dropped significantly over the last six quarters, as indicated by a 1.52% average yield decline in the FlNRA-Bloomberg Active Investment Grade U.S. Corporate Bond Index, from 4.80% on September 30, 2011 to 3.28% on March 31, 2013.

 

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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS,   

CONTINUED

  

 

While lower interest rates are good news for borrowers, they have negative consequences for conservative savers. Interest income as a percentage of overall personal income in the United States has fallen from more than 11% in 2008 to around 7% today. The interest contribution to personal income is set to continue dropping in 2013 as previously issued bonds and CDs mature.

Investors must consider other options. Yields on taxable and tax-exempt money funds remain below 1/5 of one percent. Banks have aggressively reduced yields on all deposits. A very large pool of investor dollars is looking for better returns elsewhere, but in sensible investments. We are optimistic that the types of income producing investments owned by the Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund will experience sustainable popularity among investors as their intrinsic values for income production are recognized. A high percentage of investor funds belong to people over the age of 55, for whom income is an increasingly necessary and desirable attribute.

Thank you for being a shareholder of the Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund. Remember that you can review descriptions of many of the stocks in your portfolio at your leisure by going to our website, www. thornburg.com/funds. Best wishes for a wonderful summer.

Sincerely,

 

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Brian McMahon    Jason Brady, CFA    Ben Kirby, CFA
Portfolio Manager    Portfolio Manager    Portfolio Manager
CEO & Chief Investment Officer    Managing Director    Managing Director

The matters discussed in this report may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include any advisor or portfolio manager prediction, assessment, analysis or outlook for individual securities, industries, investment styles, market sectors and/or markets. These statements involve risks and uncertainties. In addition to the general risks described for each fund in its current prospectus, other factors bearing on these reports include the accuracy of the advisor’s or portfolio manager’s forecasts and predictions, the appropriateness of the investment strategies designed by the advisor or portfolio manager, and the ability of the advisor or portfolio manager to implement their strategies efficiently and successfully. Any one or more of these factors, as well as other risks affecting the securities markets generally, could cause the actual results of any fund to differ materially as compared to its benchmarks.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS   
     Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

Summary of Industry Exposure

As of 3/31/13

 

Telecommunication Services

     18.1  

Household & Personal Products

     1.7

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences

     9.6  

Transportation

     1.6

Diversified Financials

     9.2  

Capital Goods

     1.4

Energy

     9.2  

Retailing

     0.8

Real Estate

     7.1  

Miscellaneous

     0.5

Utilities

     7.1  

Health Care Equipment & Services

     0.4

Insurance

     5.2  

Technology Hardware & Equipment

     0.1

Food, Beverage & Tobacco

     4.0   Other Non-Classified Securities:   

Banks

     3.8  

Asset Backed Securities

     0.6

Materials

     3.6  

Other Securities

     0.4

Food & Staples Retailing

     3.1  

U.S. Government Agencies

     0.1

Consumer Services

     3.0  

Municipal Bonds*

     0.0

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     2.6  

Other Government*

     0.0

Software & Services

     2.5  

Other Assets & Liabilities

     2.3

Media

     2.0     
    

*       Percentage was less than 0.1%.

  

Top Ten Equity Holdings

As of 3/31/13

 

Telefonica Brasil ADR

     2.7  

Telstra Corp. Ltd.

     2.2

Total SA

     2.6  

Pfizer, Inc.

     2.2

Microsoft Corp.

     2.3  

Walgreen Co.

     2.1

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

     2.2  

TDC A/S

     1.9

Roche Holding AG

     2.2  

Intel Corp.

     1.8

 

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Summary of Country Exposure

As of 3/31/13

 

United States

     45.7  

Luxembourg

     0.9

Switzerland

     9.2  

Mexico

     0.8

France

     8.1  

South Africa

     0.7

Netherlands

     4.7  

Taiwan

     0.6

Brazil

     4.6  

Bermuda

     0.5

United Kingdom

     3.6  

Saudi Arabia

     0.5

Australia

     3.1  

Philippines

     0.5

Denmark

     1.9  

Israel

     0.4

Italy

     1.6  

Cayman Islands

     0.4

Norway

     1.6  

Germany

     0.2

Canada

     1.5  

Japan

     0.2

Hong Kong

     1.4  

Argentina

     0.2

Spain

     1.3  

South Korea

     0.1

China

     1.2  

Trinidad and Tobago

     0.1

Russia

     1.2  

Other Assets & Liabilities

     2.3

Singapore

     0.9     

 

     Shares/
Principal Amount
     Value  

COMMON STOCK — 82.82%

     

BANKS — 1.89%

     

COMMERCIAL BANKS — 1.89%

     

Banco Santander Brasil SA

     16,160,000       $ 117,321,600   

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise

     44,400         24,788,792   

Liechtensteinische Landesbank AG

     1,150,000         44,095,649   

St. Galler Kantonalbank

     78,741         33,178,553   

Standard Chartered plc

     1,201,600         31,102,005   
     

 

 

 
        250,486,599   
     

 

 

 

CAPITAL GOODS — 1.21%

     

INDUSTRIAL CONGLOMERATES — 1.21%

     

Hopewell Holdings Ltd.

     24,950,340         101,247,104   

NWS Holdings Ltd.

     32,931,000         58,967,852   
     

 

 

 
        160,214,956   
     

 

 

 

CONSUMER SERVICES — 2.76%

     

HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE — 2.76%

     

McDonald’s Corp.

     1,460,000         145,547,400   

Sands China Ltd.

     17,000,000         88,147,580   

Wynn Resorts Ltd.

     1,058,800         132,519,408   
     

 

 

 
        366,214,388   
     

 

 

 

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIALS — 7.49%

     

CAPITAL MARKETS — 4.13%

     

AllianceBernstein Holdings LP

     1,200,000         26,280,000   

 

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     Shares/
Principal Amount
     Value  

Apollo Global Management, LLC

     1,751,900       $ 37,911,116   

a Apollo Investment Corp.

     13,316,000         111,321,760   

Ares Capital Corp.

     6,894,000         124,781,400   

GAM Holding AG

     1,998,682         33,792,106   

Och-Ziff Capital Management Group, LLC

     7,313,010         68,376,644   

a Solar Capital Ltd.

     3,775,000         88,674,750   

a Solar Capital Ltd.

     150,000         3,523,500   

The Blackstone Group LP

     2,698,000         53,366,440   

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES — 3.36%

     

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

     6,228,000         295,580,880   

a KKR Financial Holdings, LLC

     13,587,346         150,411,920   
     

 

 

 
        994,020,516   
     

 

 

 

ENERGY — 7.22%

     

OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS — 7.22%

     

Canadian Oil Sands Ltd.

     3,282,400         67,661,029   

Eni S.p.A.

     7,253,000         162,981,034   

Husky Energy, Inc.

     3,198,500         91,813,023   

Linn Co., LLC

     1,576,900         61,577,945   

Royal Dutch Shell plc ADR

     3,577,800         233,129,448   

Total SA

     7,113,900         340,638,688   
     

 

 

 
        957,801,167   
     

 

 

 

FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING — 3.04%

     

FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING — 3.04%

     

Koninklijke Ahold NV

     7,874,200         120,668,384   

Walgreen Co.

     5,935,000         282,980,800   
     

 

 

 
        403,649,184   
     

 

 

 

FOOD, BEVERAGE & TOBACCO — 3.71%

     

BEVERAGES — 1.43%

     

Coca Cola Co.

     4,475,000         180,969,000   

Companhia de Bebidas das Americas ADR

     200,000         8,466,000   

FOOD PRODUCTS — 0.66%

     

Nestle SA

     1,217,700         88,059,733   

TOBACCO — 1.62%

     

British American Tobacco plc

     607,200         32,540,450   

Lorillard, Inc.

     1,273,000         51,365,550   

Philip Morris International, Inc.

     1,413,000         130,999,230   
     

 

 

 
        492,399,963   
     

 

 

 

HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS — 1.71%

     

HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS — 1.71%

     

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

     840,000         82,303,200   

Reckitt Benckiser plc

     2,013,500         144,343,058   
     

 

 

 
        226,646,258   
     

 

 

 

 

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     Shares/
Principal Amount
     Value  

INSURANCE — 3.45%

     

INSURANCE — 3.45%

     

Gjensidige Forsikring ASA

     7,320,059       $ 120,752,932   

Scor SE

     2,912,300         83,622,203   

Swiss Re Ltd.

     1,116,200         90,772,822   

Zurich Financial Services AG

     582,100         162,004,445   
     

 

 

 
        457,152,402   
     

 

 

 

MATERIALS — 3.03%

     

CHEMICALS — 0.93%

     

Israel Chemicals Ltd.

     4,416,000         57,059,753   

LyondellBasell Industries NV

     1,057,000         66,897,530   

METALS & MINING — 2.10%

     

Gold Fields Ltd. ADR

     12,217,700         94,687,175   

Nucor Corp.

     1,685,000         77,762,750   

Southern Copper Corp.

     2,824,700         106,123,979   
     

 

 

 
        402,531,187   
     

 

 

 

MEDIA — 1.65%

     

MEDIA — 1.65%

     

Eutelsat Communications

     4,150,000         146,317,819   

SES SA

     2,318,000         72,649,022   
     

 

 

 
        218,966,841   
     

 

 

 

PHARMACEUTICALS, BIOTECHNOLOGY & LIFE SCIENCES — 9.31%

     

PHARMACEUTICALS — 9.31%

     

Merck & Co.

     4,700,000         207,881,000   

Novartis AG

     3,309,500         235,147,767   

Pfizer, Inc.

     9,904,000         285,829,440   

Roche Holding AG

     1,255,800         292,354,156   

Sanofi-Aventis

     2,097,200         213,101,340   
     

 

 

 
        1,234,313,703   
     

 

 

 

REAL ESTATE — 7.04%

     

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS — 7.04%

     

Capstead Mortgage Corp.

     3,500,000         44,870,000   

Chimera Investment Corp.

     47,300,000         150,887,000   

Digital Realty Trust, Inc.

     1,045,000         69,920,950   

a Dynex Capital, Inc.

     4,562,000         48,722,160   

a Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc.

     7,000,000         149,730,000   

a MFA Financial, Inc.

     19,800,000         184,536,000   

Senior Housing Properties Trust

     4,415,000         118,454,450   

Silver Bay Realty Trust Corp.

     132,300         2,738,610   

Two Harbors Investment Corp.

     2,700,000         34,047,000   

a Washington REIT

     4,640,000         129,177,600   
     

 

 

 
        933,083,770   
     

 

 

 

RETAILING — 0.80%

     

SPECIALTY RETAIL — 0.80%

     

Staples, Inc.

     7,872,900         105,733,047   
     

 

 

 
        105,733,047   
     

 

 

 

 

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     Shares/
Principal Amount
     Value  

SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT — 2.47%

     

SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT — 2.47%

     

Intel Corp.

     11,075,000       $ 241,988,750   

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

     25,400,000         84,942,731   
     

 

 

 
        326,931,481   
     

 

 

 

SOFTWARE & SERVICES — 2.31%

     

SOFTWARE — 2.31%

     

Microsoft Corp.

     10,700,000         306,127,000   
     

 

 

 
        306,127,000   
     

 

 

 

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 16.49%

     

DIVERSIFIED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 12.65%

     

AT&T, Inc.

     6,150,000         225,643,500   

Singapore Telecommunications Ltd.

     39,500,000         114,008,143   

Swisscom AG

     476,400         220,409,649   

TDC A/S

     33,170,000         254,859,931   

Telefonica Brasil ADR

     13,200,000         352,176,000   

Telenor ASA

     3,982,700         87,076,281   

Telstra Corp. Ltd.

     62,000,000         291,126,483   

Ziggo N.V.

     3,780,000         132,933,439   

WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 3.84%

     

Etihad Etisalat Co.

     3,030,000         65,848,487   

b MegaFon OAO

     2,600,000         80,600,000   

Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co.

     867,300         63,501,406   

VimpelCom Ltd. ADR

     5,600,000         66,584,000   

Vodafone Group plc

     81,928,700         232,291,884   
     

 

 

 
        2,187,059,203   
     

 

 

 

TRANSPORTATION — 1.31%

     

TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE — 1.31%

     

China Merchants Holdings International Co. Ltd.

     20,720,430         68,066,675   

Jiangsu Express Co., Ltd.

     36,530,000         36,706,237   

Sydney Airport

     20,385,909         69,617,337   
     

 

 

 
        174,390,249   
     

 

 

 

UTILITIES — 5.93%

     

ELECTRIC UTILITIES — 2.29%

     

Duke Energy Corp.

     1,436,000         104,239,240   

EDP - Energias do Brasil SA

     5,200,000         32,475,071   

Electricite de France SA

     3,709,100         71,127,511   

Entergy Corp.

     1,514,000         95,745,360   

GAS UTILITIES — 0.87%

     

Enagas SA

     2,879,100         67,039,324   

Snam S.p.A.

     10,440,000         47,588,249   

MULTI-UTILITIES — 2.77%

     

Dominion Resources, Inc.

     1,267,000         73,714,060   

GDF Suez

     10,500,000         202,160,688   

Sempra Energy

     1,150,000         91,931,000   
     

 

 

 
        786,020,503   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $9,523,797,169)

        10,983,742,417   
     

 

 

 

 

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     Shares/
Principal Amount
     Value  

PREFERRED STOCK — 2.24%

     

BANKS — 1.37%

     

COMMERCIAL BANKS — 1.37%

     

Barclays Bank plc Pfd, 7.10%

     200,000       $ 5,098,000   

Fifth Third Bancorp Pfd, 8.50%

     714,700         102,452,245   

First Niagara Financial Group Pfd, 8.625%

     143,295         4,199,976   

First Tennessee Bank Pfd, 3.75%

     12,000         8,898,750   

GMAC Capital Trust I Pfd, 8.125%

     628,126         17,085,027   

c United Community Bank Pfd, 5.00%

     35,000         33,896,450   

Wintrust Financial Corp. Pfd, 5.00%

     10,000         10,456,900   
     

 

 

 
        182,087,348   
     

 

 

 

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIALS — 0.21%

     

CAPITAL MARKETS — 0.02%

     

Morgan Stanley Pfd, 4.00%

     120,000         2,760,000   

CONSUMER FINANCE — 0.19%

     

Ally Financial, Inc. Pfd, 8.50%

     930,495         24,918,656   
     

 

 

 
        27,678,656   
     

 

 

 

ENERGY — 0.16%

     

OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS — 0.16%

     

Sanchez Energy Corp. Pfd, 6.50%

     400,000         21,132,000   
     

 

 

 
        21,132,000   
     

 

 

 

INSURANCE — 0.18%

     

INSURANCE — 0.18%

     

Principal Financial Group Pfd, 5.563%

     234,400         23,491,287   
     

 

 

 
        23,491,287   
     

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS — 0.09%

     

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES — 0.09%

     

Farm Credit Bank of Texas Pfd, 10.00%

     9,000         11,424,375   
     

 

 

 
        11,424,375   
     

 

 

 

REAL ESTATE — 0.09%

     

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS — 0.09%

     

Alexandria Real Estate Pfd, 7.00%

     463,500         12,746,250   
     

 

 

 
        12,746,250   
     

 

 

 

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 0.14%

     

WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 0.14%

     

Centaur Funding Corp. Pfd, 9.08%

     15,000         18,750,000   
     

 

 

 
        18,750,000   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK (Cost $254,883,958)

        297,309,916   
     

 

 

 

ASSET BACKED SECURITIES — 0.63%

     

COMMERCIAL MTG TRUST — 0.14%

     

Citigroup Commercial Mtg Trust, Series 2004-HYB2 Class B1, 2.914%, 3/25/2034

   $ 1,253,712         969,631   

d CVS Pass-Through Trust, 9.35%, 1/10/2023

     15,000,000         17,095,185   
     

 

 

 
        18,064,816   
     

 

 

 

 

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     Shares/
Principal Amount
     Value  

OTHER ASSET BACKED — 0.21%

     

Fairway Outdoor Funding, LLC, 8.835%, 10/15/2042

   $ 7,000,000       $ 7,089,884   

c,d JPR Royalty, LLC, 14.00%, 9/1/2020

     5,000,000         4,400,000   

MIRAMAX LLC, 10.00%, 10/20/2021

     12,458,333         12,747,292   

c Northwind Holdings, LLC Floating Rate Note, 1.067%, 12/1/2037

     4,243,750         3,861,813   
     

 

 

 
        28,098,989   
     

 

 

 

RESIDENTIAL MTG TRUST — 0.28%

     

Banc of America Funding Corp., Series 2006-I Class SB1, 2.594%, 12/20/2036

     3,086,371         461,336   

Banc of America Mtg Securities, Inc., Series 2005-A Class B1 Floating Rate Note, 3.172%, 2/25/2035

     4,530,897         366,329   

Bear Stearns ARM Mtg, Series 2003-6 Class 2B-1, 2.492%, 8/25/2033

     397,549         327,682   

FBR Securitization Trust, Series 2005-2 Class M1, 0.924%, 9/25/2035

     20,100,000         17,687,656   

Merrill Lynch Mtg Investors Trust, Series 2004-A4 Class M1, 2.575%, 8/25/2034

     5,848,330         3,745,409   

Morgan Stanley Capital, Inc., Series 2005-HE7 Class A2C, 0.524%, 11/25/2035

     7,406,841         7,125,523   

Residential Asset Securities Corp., Series 2006-KS4 Class A3, 0.354%, 6/25/2036

     5,624,476         5,537,876   

Structured Asset Security Corp., Series 2002-27A Class B1, 2.62%, 1/25/2033

     1,890,532         1,059,942   

Wells Fargo Asset Securities Corp., Series 2005-AR1 Class 1B1, 2.616%, 2/25/2035

     8,560,206         819,458   

Wells Fargo Asset Securities Corp., Series 2005-AR2 Class B1, 2.674%, 3/25/2035

     6,959,577         442,096   
     

 

 

 
        37,573,307   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSET BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $99,477,920)

        83,737,112   
     

 

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS — 9.44%

     

BANKS — 0.42%

     

COMMERCIAL BANKS — 0.42%

     

d,e Banco Pine SA, 8.75%, 1/6/2017

     7,274,000         7,619,515   

d Emigrant Bancorp, 6.25%, 6/15/2014

     16,958,000         16,307,678   

Fifth Third Bancorp, 6.25%, 5/1/2013

     2,750,000         2,762,457   

d,e Groupe BPCE, 12.50%, 12/31/2049

     10,211,000         12,588,162   

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., 8.25%, 12/31/2049

     10,000,000         10,060,970   

Provident Bank of Maryland, 9.50%, 5/1/2018

     5,600,000         5,765,071   
     

 

 

 
        55,103,853   
     

 

 

 

CAPITAL GOODS — 0.20%

     

INDUSTRIAL CONGLOMERATES — 0.18%

     

d Nesco LLC/Holdings Corp., 11.75%, 4/15/2017

     4,000,000         4,400,000   

Otter Tail Corp., 9.00%, 12/15/2016

     17,000,000         19,890,000   

TRADING COMPANIES & DISTRIBUTORS — 0.02%

     

International Lease Finance Corp., 4.875%, 4/1/2015

     2,000,000         2,097,500   
     

 

 

 
        26,387,500   
     

 

 

 

CONSUMER SERVICES — 0.04%

     

DIVERSIFIED CONSUMER SERVICES — 0.03%

     

d Laureate Education, Inc., 9.25%, 9/1/2019

     4,500,000         5,000,625   

HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE — 0.01%

     

d Seneca Nation Indians Capital Improvements Authority, 6.75%, 12/1/2013

     770,000         769,669   
     

 

 

 
        5,770,294   
     

 

 

 

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIALS — 0.85%

     

CAPITAL MARKETS — 0.07%

     

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 5.625%, 1/15/2017

     8,000,000         8,956,704   

CONSUMER FINANCE — 0.27%

     

American Express Credit Co., 5.875%, 5/2/2013

     5,000,000         5,021,770   

 

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     Shares/
Principal Amount
     Value  

Capital One Financial Corp., 6.15%, 9/1/2016

   $ 25,000,000       $ 28,739,500   

TMX Finance, LLC/TitleMax Finance Corp., 13.25%, 7/15/2015

     2,500,000         2,737,500   

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES — 0.51%

     

d,e CFG Holdings Ltd./CFG Finance, LLC, 11.50%, 11/15/2019

     17,000,000         17,255,000   

Citigroup, Inc., 5.00%, 9/15/2014

     16,250,000         17,062,987   

JPMorgan Chase & Co., 7.90%, 12/31/2049

     15,000,000         17,232,435   

National Rural Utilities CFC, 10.375%, 11/1/2018

     5,000,000         7,297,085   

SquareTwo Financial Corp., 11.625%, 4/1/2017

     8,850,000         9,004,875   
     

 

 

 
        113,307,856   
     

 

 

 

ENERGY — 1.78%

     

ENERGY EQUIPMENT & SERVICES — 0.31%

     

e Floatel International Ltd., 8.00%, 10/11/2017

     15,500,000         16,236,250   

Nabors Industries, Inc., 9.25%, 1/15/2019

     10,500,000         13,504,911   

d,e RDS Ultra-Deepwater Ltd., 11.875%, 3/15/2017

     10,400,000         11,570,000   

OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS — 1.47%

     

Black Elk Energy Offshore Operations, LLC, 13.75%, 12/1/2015

     11,269,000         11,212,655   

d DCP Midstream, LLC, 9.75%, 3/15/2019

     5,000,000         6,584,875   

Enbridge Energy Partners LP, 9.875%, 3/1/2019

     9,750,000         13,301,779   

Endeavour International, 12.00%, 3/1/2018

     5,100,000         4,908,750   

Enterprise Products Operating LP, 7.034%, 1/15/2068

     14,480,000         16,796,800   

EP Energy, LLC Everest Acquisition Finance, Inc., 6.875%, 5/1/2019

     1,000,000         1,095,000   

d,e Gaz Capital SA, 8.146%, 4/11/2018

     2,000,000         2,417,500   

d Green Field Energy Services, 13.25%, 11/15/2016

     16,000,000         16,480,000   

d Green Field Energy Services, 13.25%, 11/15/2016

     379,000         390,370   

d GS Caltex Corp., 7.25%, 7/2/2013

     7,000,000         7,099,981   

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 9.00%, 2/1/2019

     8,000,000         10,702,992   

d Linc Energy U.S.A./Linc Energy Finance, 12.50%, 10/31/2017

     8,000,000         8,760,000   

d Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline, LLC, 7.50%, 5/31/2014

     6,435,000         6,709,259   

NuStar Logistics, 8.15%, 4/15/2018

     18,000,000         20,594,088   

Oneok Partners LP, 8.625%, 3/1/2019

     8,000,000         10,596,544   

d,e Petro Co. Trinidad Tobago Ltd., 9.75%, 8/14/2019

     4,000,000         5,230,000   

RAAM Global Energy Co., 12.50%, 10/1/2015

     15,000,000         15,750,000   

Southern Union Co., 3.316%, 11/1/2066

     23,020,000         20,200,050   

Teppco Partners LP, 7.00%, 6/1/2067

     7,000,000         7,420,000   

d Woodside Financial Ltd., 8.125%, 3/1/2014

     8,000,000         8,512,072   
     

 

 

 
        236,073,876   
     

 

 

 

FOOD, BEVERAGE & TOBACCO — 0.19%

     

FOOD PRODUCTS — 0.07%

     

d Harmony Foods Corp., 10.00%, 5/1/2016

     8,913,000         9,603,757   

TOBACCO — 0.12%

     

Altria Group, Inc., 8.50%, 11/10/2013

     4,000,000         4,190,840   

Altria Group, Inc., 9.70%, 11/10/2018

     3,632,000         5,054,542   

d,e B.A.T. International Finance plc, 9.50%, 11/15/2018

     5,000,000         6,932,765   
     

 

 

 
        25,781,904   
     

 

 

 

 

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     Shares/
Principal Amount
     Value  

HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES — 0.44%

     

HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & SERVICES — 0.25%

     

Aurora Diagnostics Holdings, LLC, 10.75%, 1/15/2018

   $ 11,000,000       $ 8,580,000   

d Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc., 8.375%, 5/1/2019

     23,500,000         25,027,500   

HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY — 0.19%

     

Merge Healthcare, Inc., 11.75%, 5/1/2015

     23,250,000         24,819,375   
     

 

 

 
        58,426,875   
     

 

 

 

INSURANCE — 1.41%

     

INSURANCE — 1.41%

     

d,e Dai Ichi Mutual Life Insurance Co. Ltd., 7.25%, 12/31/2049

     9,000,000         10,162,350   

Hartford Financial Services Group, 8.125%, 6/15/2068

     9,650,000         11,447,313   

d Liberty Mutual Group, Inc., 5.75%, 3/15/2014

     1,000,000         1,037,608   

d MetLife Capital Trust X, 9.25%, 4/8/2068

     12,000,000         16,740,000   

MetLife, Inc., 6.817%, 8/15/2018

     4,000,000         4,986,128   

d National Life Insurance of Vermont, 10.50%, 9/15/2039

     2,000,000         2,844,152   

d,e Oil Insurance Ltd., 3.293%, 12/31/2049

     4,000,000         3,671,508   

d Prudential Holdings, LLC, 8.695%, 12/18/2023

     4,500,000         5,776,839   

d,e QBE Capital Funding III Ltd., 7.25%, 5/24/2041

     40,000,000         42,000,000   

d,e QBE Insurance Group Ltd., 5.647%, 7/1/2023

     12,863,000         12,818,738   

Transatlantic Holdings, Inc., 5.75%, 12/14/2015

     14,647,000         16,226,108   

d White Mountains Re Group Ltd., 7.506%, 12/31/2049

     28,590,000         30,259,942   

d ZFS Finance USA Trust II, 6.45%, 12/15/2065

     25,748,000         27,743,470   

d ZFS Finance USA Trust V, 6.50%, 5/9/2067

     1,260,000         1,348,200   
     

 

 

 
        187,062,356   
     

 

 

 

MATERIALS — 0.48%

     

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS — 0.21%

     

d,e CEMEX Espana Luxembourg, 9.875%, 4/30/2019

     1,460,000         1,680,752   

d CEMEX Finance, LLC, 9.50%, 12/14/2016

     10,000,000         10,825,000   

CRH America, Inc., 8.125%, 7/15/2018

     12,000,000         14,913,648   

CONTAINERS & PACKAGING — 0.02%

     

d Plastipak Holdings, Inc., 10.625%, 8/15/2019

     2,250,000         2,576,250   

METALS & MINING — 0.25%

     

d,e Anglo American Capital plc, 9.375%, 4/8/2014

     3,500,000         3,778,527   

d Coeur d’Alene Mines Corp., 7.875%, 2/1/2021

     9,000,000         9,506,250   

d,e FMG Resources Ltd., 8.25%, 11/1/2019

     8,500,000         9,169,375   

d GTL Trade Finance, Inc., 7.25%, 10/20/2017

     7,000,000         7,994,000   

e Thompson Creek Metals Co., 9.75%, 12/1/2017

     2,500,000         2,712,500   
     

 

 

 
        63,156,302   
     

 

 

 

MEDIA — 0.35%

     

MEDIA — 0.35%

     

Comcast Cable Communications, LLC, 8.875%, 5/1/2017

     5,000,000         6,449,780   

d,e Mood Media Corp., 9.25%, 10/15/2020

     9,000,000         9,832,500   

Time Warner Cable, Inc., 8.75%, 2/14/2019

     14,000,000         18,515,168   

Time Warner Cable, Inc., 8.25%, 2/14/2014

     4,000,000         4,255,036   

WMG Holdings Corp., 13.75%, 10/1/2019

     6,000,000         7,065,000   
     

 

 

 
        46,117,484   
     

 

 

 

PHARMACEUTICALS, BIOTECHNOLOGY & LIFE SCIENCES — 0.25%

     

BIOTECHNOLOGY — 0.05%

     

c,d Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 11.00%, 6/15/2024

     7,000,000         7,000,000   

 

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     Shares/
Principal Amount
     Value  

LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES — 0.08%

     

d BPA Laboratories, Inc., 12.25%, 4/1/2017

   $ 12,000,000       $ 11,010,000   

PHARMACEUTICALS — 0.12%

     

c,d Alvogen Pharma U.S., Inc., 10.50%, 3/15/2019

     12,000,000         12,120,000   

Tiers Inflation Linked Trust, Series Wyeth 2004-21 Trust Certificate CPI Floating Rate Note, 3.591%, 2/1/2014

     3,000,000         3,067,800   
     

 

 

 
        33,197,800   
     

 

 

 

RETAILING — 0.04%

     

MULTILINE RETAIL — 0.01%

     

d,e Grupo Famsa S.A.B. de C.V., 11.00%, 7/20/2015

     1,500,000         1,605,000   

SPECIALTY RETAIL — 0.03%

     

Best Buy Co., Inc., 7.25%, 7/15/2013

     4,000,000         4,060,000   
     

 

 

 
        5,665,000   
     

 

 

 

SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT — 0.09%

     

SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT — 0.09%

     

KLA Tencor Corp., 6.90%, 5/1/2018

     10,000,000         11,988,060   
     

 

 

 
        11,988,060   
     

 

 

 

SOFTWARE & SERVICES — 0.11%

     

INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES — 0.11%

     

d,e EAccess Ltd., 8.25%, 4/1/2018

     5,600,000         6,202,000   

c Yahoo!, Inc., 6.65%, 8/10/2026

     7,848,299         8,554,646   
     

 

 

 
        14,756,646   
     

 

 

 

TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE & EQUIPMENT — 0.08%

     

COMPUTERS & PERIPHERALS — 0.08%

     

d,e Global A&T Electronics Ltd., 10.00%, 2/1/2019

     10,000,000         10,700,000   
     

 

 

 
        10,700,000   
     

 

 

 

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 1.42%

     

DIVERSIFIED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 1.31%

     

e Deutsche Telekom International Finance B.V., 8.75%, 6/15/2030

     26,150,000         37,028,949   

Level 3 Communications, Inc., 11.875%, 2/1/2019

     6,000,000         7,035,000   

d Level 3 Communications, Inc., 8.875%, 6/1/2019

     9,000,000         9,832,500   

Qwest Corp., 6.75%, 12/1/2021

     9,000,000         10,362,546   

e Telecom Italia Capital SA, 5.25%, 10/1/2015

     4,190,000         4,420,530   

e Telefonica Emisiones SAU, 6.221%, 7/3/2017

     2,770,000         3,099,309   

e Telefonica Emisiones SAU, 7.045%, 6/20/2036

     85,390,000         91,666,080   

d,e Telemar Norte Leste SA, 5.50%, 10/23/2020

     9,065,000         9,450,262   

WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 0.11%

     

d,e VimpelCom (UBS SA), 8.25%, 5/23/2016

     4,500,000         5,035,500   

d,e VimpelCom Holdings BV, 7.504%, 3/1/2022

     8,735,000         9,720,308   
     

 

 

 
        187,650,984   
     

 

 

 

TRANSPORTATION — 0.20%

     

AIR FREIGHT & LOGISTICS — 0.01%

     

d SPL Logistics Escrow, LLC, 8.875%, 8/1/2020

     800,000         850,000   

AIRLINES — 0.16%

     

d,e Air Canada, 9.25%, 8/1/2015

     17,000,000         18,105,000   

US Airways, 6.25%, 10/22/2024

     2,709,490         3,007,534   

 

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     Shares/
Principal Amount
     Value  

MARINE — 0.03%

     

d Windsor Petroleum Transport Corp., 7.84%, 1/15/2021

   $ 7,615,202       $ 4,977,189   
     

 

 

 
        26,939,723   
     

 

 

 

UTILITIES — 1.09%

     

ELECTRIC UTILITIES — 0.53%

     

Alabama Power Capital Trust V, 3.408%, 10/1/2042

     4,000,000         3,985,160   

Arizona Public Service Co., 8.75%, 3/1/2019

     6,500,000         8,781,013   

d,e Enel Finance International S.A., 6.25%, 9/15/2017

     40,000,000         44,642,800   

Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, LLC, 6.00%, 5/1/2018

     8,000,000         9,442,296   

d Great River Energy, 5.829%, 7/1/2017

     1,300,796         1,411,894   

d Monongahela Power Co., 7.95%, 12/15/2013

     2,000,000         2,096,962   

INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS & ENERGY TRADERS — 0.15%

     

d,e Inkia Energy Ltd., 8.375%, 4/4/2021

     18,000,000         20,331,000   

MULTI-UTILITIES — 0.41%

     

Ameren Illinois Co., 9.75%, 11/15/2018

     5,000,000         6,886,730   

Black Hills Corp., 9.00%, 5/15/2014

     4,500,000         4,872,429   

d Enogex, LLC, 6.875%, 7/15/2014

     2,000,000         2,105,924   

d Enogex, LLC, 6.25%, 3/15/2020

     2,500,000         2,828,752   

NiSource Finance Corp., 6.40%, 3/15/2018

     20,000,000         24,017,700   

Sempra Energy, 9.80%, 2/15/2019

     7,750,000         10,893,904   

Sempra Energy, 8.90%, 11/15/2013

     2,000,000         2,099,784   
     

 

 

 
        144,396,348   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $1,064,206,766)

        1,252,482,861   
     

 

 

 

CONVERTIBLE BONDS — 0.42%

     

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIALS — 0.20%

     

CAPITAL MARKETS — 0.20%

     

Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc., 6.00%, 4/15/2016

     9,762,000         10,603,972   

d Technology Investment CA, 7.50%, 11/1/2017

     15,000,000         15,178,125   
     

 

 

 
        25,782,097   
     

 

 

 

FOOD, BEVERAGE & TOBACCO — 0.03%

     

BEVERAGES — 0.03%

     

b,f Central European Distribution Corp., 3.00%, 3/15/2013

     18,239,000         3,647,800   
     

 

 

 
        3,647,800   
     

 

 

 

MATERIALS — 0.03%

     

METALS & MINING — 0.03%

     

d,e Jaguar Mining, Inc., 4.50%, 11/1/2014

     11,000,000         3,960,000   
     

 

 

 
        3,960,000   
     

 

 

 

SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT — 0.06%

     

SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT — 0.06%

     

e Trina Solar Ltd., 4.00%, 7/15/2013

     8,500,000         8,330,000   
     

 

 

 
        8,330,000   
     

 

 

 

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 0.10%

     

DIVERSIFIED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 0.10%

     

d Alaska Communication Systems Group, Inc., 6.25%, 5/1/2018

     15,600,000         11,144,250   

 

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     Shares/
Principal Amount
     Value  

Level 3 Communications, Inc., 7.00%, 3/15/2015

   $ 2,000,000       $ 2,331,250   
     

 

 

 
        13,475,500   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL CONVERTIBLE BONDS (Cost $75,843,035)

        55,195,397   
     

 

 

 

WARRANTS — 0.01%

     

b Green Field Energy Services

     16,000         880,000   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL WARRANTS (Cost $627,343)

        880,000   
     

 

 

 

MUNICIPAL BONDS — 0.03%

     

San Bernardino County California Redevelopment Agency (San Sevaine), 8.45%, 9/1/2030

     2,555,000         2,827,159   

Victor, New York, 9.20%, 5/1/2014

     410,000         418,614   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS (Cost $2,917,801)

        3,245,773   
     

 

 

 

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES — 0.07%

     

d Agribank FCB, 9.125%, 7/15/2019

     6,750,000         9,098,757   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES (Cost $6,750,000)

        9,098,757   
     

 

 

 

OTHER GOVERNMENT — 0.02%

     

e Export-Import Bank of Korea, 8.125%, 1/21/2014

     2,750,000         2,904,388   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL OTHER GOVERNMENT (Cost $2,748,045)

        2,904,388   
     

 

 

 

FOREIGN BONDS — 1.66%

     

BANKS — 0.15%

     

COMMERCIAL BANKS — 0.15%

     

d Banco Santander (BRL), 8.00%, 3/18/2016

     40,000,000         19,972,783   
     

 

 

 
        19,972,783   
     

 

 

 

CONSUMER SERVICES — 0.16%

     

HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE — 0.16%

     

d Arcos Dorados Holdings, Inc. (BRL), 10.25%, 7/13/2016

     43,000,000         22,013,362   
     

 

 

 
        22,013,362   
     

 

 

 

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIALS — 0.47%

     

CAPITAL MARKETS — 0.02%

     

Morgan Stanley (BRL), 10.09%, 5/3/2017

     4,560,000         2,414,549   

CONSUMER FINANCE — 0.21%

     

d Cash Store Financial (CAD), 11.50%, 1/31/2017

     10,250,000         7,565,536   

d Lowell Group Financing plc (GBP), 10.75%, 4/1/2019

     12,000,000         20,366,704   

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES — 0.24%

     

Bank of America Corp. (BRL), 10.00%, 11/19/2014

     6,500,000         3,321,168   

c Bank of America Corp. (BRL), 10.75%, 8/20/2018

     5,000,000         2,697,018   

KFW (BRL), 5.375%, 9/14/2015

     53,000,000         25,768,898   
     

 

 

 
        62,133,873   
     

 

 

 

FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING — 0.02%

     

FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING — 0.02%

     

Wesfarmers Ltd. (AUD), 5.683%, 9/11/2014

     2,000,000         2,133,792   
     

 

 

 
        2,133,792   
     

 

 

 

 

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     Shares/
Principal Amount
     Value  

FOOD, BEVERAGE & TOBACCO — 0.07%

     

BEVERAGES — 0.07%

     

Ambev International Finance Co., Ltd. (BRL), 9.50%, 7/24/2017

   $ 7,669,000       $ 4,223,975   

Anheuser-Busch InBev (BRL), 9.75%, 11/17/2015

     10,000,000         5,351,973   
     

 

 

 
        9,575,948   
     

 

 

 

INSURANCE — 0.14%

     

INSURANCE — 0.14%

     

ELM BV (AUD), 7.635%, 12/31/2049

     10,500,000         11,024,674   

ELM BV (AUD), 4.455%, 12/31/2049

     8,000,000         7,363,224   
     

 

 

 
        18,387,898   
     

 

 

 

MATERIALS — 0.07%

     

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS — 0.07%

     

CEMEX Finance, LLC (EUR), 9.625%, 12/14/2017

     6,500,000         9,069,415   
     

 

 

 
        9,069,415   
     

 

 

 

MEDIA — 0.03%

     

MEDIA — 0.03%

     

News America Holdings (AUD), 8.625%, 2/7/2014

     4,000,000         4,272,061   
     

 

 

 
        4,272,061   
     

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS — 0.38%

     

MISCELLANEOUS — 0.38%

     

Federative Republic of Brazil (BRL), 12.50%, 1/5/2022

     20,000,000         13,311,889   

Federative Republic of Brazil (BRL), 12.50%, 1/5/2016

     65,401,000         37,421,703   
     

 

 

 
        50,733,592   
     

 

 

 

SOFTWARE & SERVICES — 0.05%

     

INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES — 0.05%

     

EAccess Ltd. (EUR), 8.375%, 4/1/2018

     4,600,000         6,580,509   
     

 

 

 
        6,580,509   
     

 

 

 

TRANSPORTATION — 0.07%

     

AIRLINES — 0.07%

     

c Iberbond 2004 plc (EUR), 4.235%, 12/24/2017

     7,599,497         9,205,643   
     

 

 

 
        9,205,643   
     

 

 

 

UTILITIES — 0.05%

     

ELECTRIC UTILITIES — 0.05%

     

Cia de Eletricidade do Estado da Bahia (BRL), 11.75%, 4/27/2016

     12,000,000         6,244,216   
     

 

 

 
        6,244,216   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL FOREIGN BONDS (Cost $215,541,538)

        220,323,092   
     

 

 

 

OTHER SECURITIES — 0.37%

     

LOAN PARTICIPATIONS — 0.37%

     

Baker & Taylor Acquisitions, 12.00%, 9/19/2016

     13,000,000         12,350,000   

d,e CEMEX Espana SA, 4.78%, 2/14/2014

     3,373,420         3,280,651   

Lonestar Intermediate Super Holdings, LLC, 11.00%, 8/7/2019

     3,000,000         3,211,890   

c Private Restaurants Properties, Inc., 9.00%, 3/1/2017

     15,457,496         15,457,496   

Texas Competitive Electric Holdings, LLC, 3.792%, 10/10/2014

     6,997,216         5,127,420   

 

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     Shares/
Principal Amount
     Value  

Texas Competitive Electric Holdings, LLC, 3.702%, 10/10/2014

   $ 13,672,644       $ 10,019,040   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL OTHER SECURITIES (Cost $52,949,404)

        49,446,497   
     

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.21%

     

Spectra Energy Capital, 0.30%, 4/1/2013

     15,000,000         15,000,000   

Tyco Electronics Group SA, 0.31%, 4/1/2013

     13,000,000         13,000,000   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $28,000,000)

        28,000,000   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 97.92% (Cost $11,327,742,979)

      $ 12,986,366,210   

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 2.08%

        276,005,092   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

      $ 13,262,371,302   
     

 

 

 

Footnote Legend

 

a Investment in Affiliates - Holdings of voting securities of each portfolio company which is considered “affiliated” to the Fund under the Investment Company Act of 1940 because the Fund’s holding represented 5% or more of the company’s voting securities during the period, are shown below:

 

Issuer

   Shares/Principal
September 30,
2012
     Gross
Additions
     Gross
Reductions
     Shares/Principal
March 31,

2013
     Market Value
March 31,

2013
     Investment
Income
 

Apollo Investment Corp.

     14,179,200         734,757         1,597,957         13,316,000       $ 111,321,760       $ 5,499,040   

Dynex Capital, Inc.

     4,562,000         —           —           4,562,000         48,722,160         3,968,940   

Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc.

     7,000,000         —           —           7,000,000         149,730,000         9,100,000   

KKR Financial Holdings, LLC

     12,400,000         1,925,990         738,644         13,587,346         150,411,920         6,328,757   

KKR Financial Holdings, LLC, 7.5% 1.15.2017

     22,750,000         —           22,750,000         —           —           301,912   

MFA Financial, Inc.

     20,555,000         795.000         1,550,000         19,800,000         184,536,000         18,653,500   

Solar Capital Ltd.

     3,750,000         175,000         —           3,925,000         92,198,250         4,605,000   

Washington REIT

     3,975,000         665,000         —           4,640,000         129,177,600         2,718,000   
              

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total non-controlled affiliated issuers – 6.53% of net assets

  

      $ 866,097,690       $ 51,175,149   
              

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

b Non-income producing.
c Security currently fair valued by the Valuation and Pricing Committee using procedures approved by the Trustees.
d Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may only be resold in the ordinary course of business in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of March 31, 2013, the aggregate value of these securities in the Fund’s portfolio was $703,124,634, representing 5.3% of the Fund’s net assets.
e Yankee Bond - Denominated in U.S. dollars and is issued in the U.S. by foreign banks and corporations.
f Bond in default.

Portfolio Abbreviations

To simplify the listings of securities, abbreviations are used per the table below:

 

ADR    American Depository Receipt    EUR    Denominated in Euros
ARM    Adjustable Rate Mortgage    FCB    Farm Credit Bank
AUD    Denominated in Australian Dollars    GBP    Denominated in Great Britain Pounds
BRL    Denominated in Brazilian Real    Mtg    Mortgage
CAD    Denominated in Canadian Dollars    Pfd    Preferred Stock
CMO    Collateralized Mortgage Obligation    REIT    Real Estate Investment Trust
CPI    Consumer Price Index      

See notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES   
     Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

ASSETS

  

Investments at value (Note 2)

  

Non-affiliated issuers (cost $10,567,988,369)

   $ 12,120,268,520   

Non-controlled affiliated issuers (cost $759,754,610)

     866,097,690   

Cash

     114,127,730   

Cash denominated in foreign currency (cost $1,572,411)

     1,572,411   

Receivable for investments sold

     7,319,426   

Receivable for fund shares sold

     57,054,783   

Unrealized appreciation on forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     55,688,468   

Dividends receivable

     50,415,320   

Dividend and interest reclaim receivable

     17,489,629   

Interest receivable

     35,797,717   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     288,980   
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     13,326,120,674   
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

  

Payable for investments purchased

     19,382,580   

Payable for fund shares redeemed

     15,000,355   

Unrealized depreciation on forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     1,073,972   

Payable to investment advisor and other affiliates (Note 3)

     13,261,134   

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     3,672,302   

Dividends payable

     11,359,029   
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     63,749,372   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 13,262,371,302   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

  

Undistributed net investment income

   $ 2,722,756   

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     1,712,415,550   

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (1,067,378,887

Net capital paid in on shares of beneficial interest

     12,614,611,883   
  

 

 

 
   $ 13,262,371,302   
  

 

 

 

 

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NET ASSET VALUE:

  

Class A Shares:

  

Net asset value and redemption price per share ($3,848,557,997 applicable to 191,623,218 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 20.08   

Maximum sales charge, 4.50% of offering price

     0.95   
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share

   $ 21.03   
  

 

 

 

Class C Shares:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share* ($4,608,237,936 applicable to 229,492,531 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 20.08   
  

 

 

 

Class I Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($4,703,665,938 applicable to 232,586,381 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 20.22   
  

 

 

 

Class R3 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($54,748,150 applicable to 2,726,583 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 20.08   
  

 

 

 

Class R4 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($20,682,565 applicable to 1,027,944 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 20.12   
  

 

 

 

Class R5 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($26,478,716 applicable to 1,310,059 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 20.21   
  

 

 

 

 

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

See notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS   
    Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund    Six Months Ended March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

INVESTMENT INCOME

  

Dividend income

  

Non-affiliated issuers (net of foreign taxes withheld of $16,885,096)

   $ 258,234,650   

Non-controlled affiliated issuers (net of foreign taxes withheld $ 0)

     50,873,237   

Interest income (net of premium amortized and withheld taxes of $1,465,540 and $3,965, respectively)

  

Non-affiliated issuers

     76,132,169   

Non-controlled affiliated issuers

     301,912   
  

 

 

 

Total Income

     385,541,968   
  

 

 

 

EXPENSES

  

Investment advisory fees (Note 3)

     41,542,946   

Administration fees (Note 3)

  

Class A Shares

     2,192,898   

Class C Shares

     2,621,039   

Class I Shares

     1,037,371   

Class R3 Shares

     31,628   

Class R4 Shares

     12,719   

Class R5 Shares

     4,232   

Distribution and service fees (Note 3)

  

Class A Shares

     4,377,733   

Class C Shares

     21,078,602   

Class R3 Shares

     126,692   

Class R4 Shares

     25,372   

Transfer agent fees

  

Class A Shares

     1,165,145   

Class C Shares

     1,519,325   

Class I Shares

     1,419,032   

Class R3 Shares

     30,069   

Class R4 Shares

     16,480   

Class R5 Shares

     12,470   

Registration and filing fees

  

Class A Shares

     34,423   

Class C Shares

     26,994   

Class I Shares

     43,605   

Class R3 Shares

     9,234   

Class R4 Shares

     9,162   

Class R5 Shares

     11,114   

Custodian fees (Note 3)

     1,236,392   

Professional fees

     126,874   

Accounting fees

     189,570   

Trustee fees

     200,000   

Other expenses

     558,847   
  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     79,659,968   

Less:

  

Expenses reimbursed by investment advisor (Note 3)

     (818,101

Fees paid indirectly (Note 3)

     (5,613
  

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     78,836,254   
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

   $ 306,705,714   
  

 

 

 

 

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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund    Six Months Ended March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

  

Net realized gain (loss) from:

  

Investments

  

Non-affiliated issuers

   $ 31,265,044   

Non-controlled affiliated issuers

     (19,704,815

Forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     (56,573,014

Foreign currency transactions

     (619,761
  

 

 

 
     (45,632,546
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments

  

Non-affiliated issuers

     687,488,771   

Non-controlled affiliated issuers

     62,175,408   

Forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     88,778,211   

Forward currency translations

     (398,348
  

 

 

 
     838,044,042   
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain

     792,411,496   
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ 1,099,117,210   
  

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

    Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

     Six Months Ended
March  31, 2013*
    Year Ended
September 30, 2012
 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM

    

OPERATIONS

    

Net investment income

   $ 306,705,714      $ 640,208,609   

Net realized gain (loss) from investments, forward currency contracts and foreign currency transactions

     (45,632,546     (194,589,287

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, forward currency contracts, and foreign currency translations

     838,044,042        1,062,096,277   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     1,099,117,210        1,507,715,599   

DIVIDENDS TO SHAREHOLDERS:

    

From net investment income

    

Class A Shares

     (104,823,181     (194,518,753

Class C Shares

     (110,582,549     (202,332,862

Class I Shares

     (130,038,769     (228,077,408

Class R3 Shares

     (1,431,829     (2,423,659

Class R4 Shares

     (589,157     (840,952

Class R5 Shares

     (517,678     (588,324

FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 4)

    

Class A Shares

     208,724,955        417,639,282   

Class C Shares

     293,772,586        570,383,451   

Class I Shares

     458,335,077        811,511,415   

Class R3 Shares

     4,488,444        8,691,494   

Class R4 Shares

     (35,865     8,058,175   

Class R5 Shares

     10,469,843        9,693,298   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets

     1,726,890,087        2,704,910,756   

NET ASSETS

    

Beginning of Period

     11,535,482,215        8,830,571,459   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

   $ 13,262,371,302      $ 11,535,482,215   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income

   $ 2,722,756      $ 44,000,205   

 

* Unaudited

See notes to financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS   
    Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund (the “Fund”) is a diversified series of Thornburg Investment Trust (the “Trust”). The Trust was organized as a Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated June 3, 1987 and is registered as a diversified, open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Fund is currently one of sixteen separate series of the Trust. Each series is considered to be a separate entity for financial reporting and tax purposes and bears expenses directly attributable to it. The Fund’s primary investment goal is to provide a level of current income which exceeds the average yield on U.S. stocks generally, and which will generally grow, subject to periodic fluctuations, over the years on a per share basis. The Fund’s secondary investment goal is long-term capital appreciation.

The Fund currently offers six classes of shares of beneficial interest outstanding: Class A, Class C, Institutional Class (“Class I”), and Retirement Classes (“Class R3,” “Class R4,” and “Class R5”). Each class of shares of the Fund represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments, except that (i) Class A shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge collected at the time the shares are purchased and bear a service fee, (ii) Class C shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge upon redemption within one year of purchase, and bear both a service fee and a distribution fee, (iii) Class I shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase and may be subject to a service fee, (iv) Class R3 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but bear both a service fee and distribution fee, (v) Class R4 shares are sold at net asset value without sales charge at the time of purchase, but bear a service fee, (vi) Class R5 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, and (vii) the respective classes may have different reinvestment privileges and conversion rights. Additionally, the Fund may allocate among its classes certain expenses, to the extent allowable to specific classes, including transfer agent fees, government registration fees, certain printing and postage costs, and administrative and legal expenses. Currently, class specific expenses of the Fund are limited to service and distribution fees, administration fees, and certain registration and transfer agent expenses.

NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Significant accounting policies of the Trust are as follows:

Valuation Policy and Procedures: The Fund’s Trustees of the Trust (the “Trustees”) have authorized employees of the Fund’s investment advisor, acting as the Valuation and Pricing Committee (the “Committee”), to make certain valuation determinations, subject to oversight and review by the Trustees and the Audit Committee of the Trustees. The Committee and other employees of the Fund’s investment advisor administer and implement the valuation process. The Committee regularly reviews its own fair value decisions, as well as valuations, valuation techniques and services furnished by pricing services, considers circumstances in the markets which may require valuation determinations by the Committee and reviews previous valuation determinations. The Committee also reports on its activities, the performance of the pricing services and other matters to the Trustees and the Audit Committee of the Trustees.

In determining a fair value for a portfolio investment, the Committee seeks to determine the price that the Fund would reasonably expect to receive upon a sale of the investment in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Typically, the fair value process employs standing instructions to use quoted prices in active markets or the use of independent pricing services. Less frequently, the Committee may make a fair value determination using other methods. However, because fair value prices are estimated prices, the determination of fair value for an investment may differ from the value that would be realized by the Fund upon a sale of the investment, and that difference could be material to the Fund’s financial statements. The Committee’s determination of fair value for an investment may also differ from the prices obtained by other persons (including other mutual funds) for the investment.

Valuation of Investments: Portfolio investments listed or traded on a national securities exchange are valued on the valuation date at the last reported trade price on the exchange that is the primary market for the investment. Portfolio investments traded on an exchange for which there has been no trade that day and other equity investments traded in the over-the-counter market are valued at the mean between the last reported bid and ask prices. Portfolio investments reported by NASDAQ are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price. Any foreign investment traded on exchanges outside the United States is valued at the price of the investment on the exchange that is normally the investment’s primary market, as of the close of that exchange preceding the time of the Fund’s valuation measurement date.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

In any case where the market value of an equity investment held by the Fund is not readily available, a determination of a fair value for the investment is made by the Committee. The Committee’s determinations are made using procedures in accordance with a policy approved by the Trustees, which may include the use of a price obtained from an independent pricing service. The pricing service ordinarily values equity investments in these instances using multi-factor models to adjust market prices based upon various inputs, including exchange data, depository receipt prices, futures, index data and other data. An investment’s market value is deemed not readily available whenever the exchange or market on which the investment is primarily traded is closed for the entire scheduled day of trading. Additionally, an investment’s market value may be deemed not readily available under other circumstances identified by the Trustees, including when developments occurring after the most recent close of the investment’s primary exchange or market, but before the most recent close of trading in Fund shares, or an unusual event or significant period of time occurring since the availability of a market quotation, create a question about the reliability of the investment’s market value. On days when market volatility thresholds pre-determined by the Trustees are exceeded, foreign equity investments held by the Fund may be valued using synthetic pricing obtained from an independent pricing service approved by the Trustees, subject to the ability of the Committee to determine in any such instance to utilize market closing prices if the Committee considers closing prices to be more reliable.

Debt obligations held by the Fund have a primary over-the-counter market and are valued by an independent pricing service approved by the Trustees. The pricing service ordinarily values debt obligations at quoted bid prices. When quotations are not available, debt obligations held by the Fund are valued at evaluated prices determined by the pricing service using methods which include consideration of yields or prices of debt obligations of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity and rating, and indications as to value from dealers and general market conditions. Short-term obligations having remaining maturities of 60 days or less are ordinarily valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

In any case when a pricing service fails to provide a price for a debt obligation held by the Fund, the Committee determines a fair value for the debt obligation using procedures in accordance with a policy approved by the Trustees, which may include the use of a price obtained from a different independent pricing service. Additionally, in any case where management believes that a price provided by a pricing service for a debt obligation held by the Fund may be unreliable, the Committee decides whether or not to use the pricing service’s valuation or to use an alternative method to determine a fair value for the debt obligation.

Quotations in foreign currencies for foreign portfolio investments are converted to U.S. dollar equivalents using the foreign exchange quotation in effect at the time of valuation.

Valuation Measurements: The Fund categorizes its investments based upon the inputs used in valuing those investments, according to a three-level hierarchy established by guidance by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”). Categorization of investments using this hierarchy is intended by the FASB to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in valuing an investment based on available market data. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect assumptions about the information market participants would use in valuing an investment. An investment’s level within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level input that is deemed significant to the fair value measurement. The methodologies and relative inputs used to value investments are not necessarily indications of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those investments.

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value measurement of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are generally summarized according to the three-level hierarchy below:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

Level 2: Other direct or indirect significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments in active markets and other observable inputs, such as interest rates, prepayment rates, credit risk, etc.).

When market volatility thresholds are exceeded, foreign equity investments may be fair valued according to other significant observable inputs rather than quoted market prices. The affected investments will be characterized as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy and revert to Level 1 after the threshold is no longer exceeded.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs, (including the Committee’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments), are generally applicable to investments fair valued with single broker quotes and other investments.

Portfolio investments with minimal, if any, market activity are characterized as Level 3 and are valued using significant unobservable inputs, typically including single broker quotes, which may be adjusted or unadjusted, related or comparable investments, last available transactions, and other relevant information. Valuations may also be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity and industry. An income based valuation approach would consider discounted anticipated future cash flows of the investment. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investment. The derived value of a Level 3 investment may not represent the value which is received upon disposition.

The following table displays a summary of the fair value hierarchy measurements of the Fund’s investments as of March 31, 2013. In any instance where valuation inputs from more than one level are used to determine the fair value of a specific investment, the investment is placed in the level of the table based upon the lowest level input that is significant in determining the fair value of the investment:

 

     Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2013  
     Total     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3(b)  

Assets

        

Investments in Securities*

        

Common Stock

   $ 10,983,742,417      $ 10,983,742,417      $ —        $ —     

Preferred Stock(a)

     297,309,916        200,849,054        62,564,412        33,896,450   

Asset Backed Securities

     83,737,112        —          75,475,299        8,261,813   

Corporate Bonds

     1,252,482,861        —          1,224,808,215        27,674,646   

Convertible Bonds

     55,195,397        —          55,195,397        —     

Warrants

     880,000        880,000        —          —     

Municipal Bonds

     3,245,773        —          3,245,773        —     

U.S. Government Agencies

     9,098,757        —          9,098,757        —     

Other Government

     2,904,388        —          2,904,388        —     

Foreign Bonds

     220,323,092        —          208,420,431        11,902,661   

Other Securities

     49,446,497        —          33,989,001        15,457,496   

Short Term Investments

     28,000,000        —          28,000,000        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 12,986,366,210      $ 11,185,471,471      $ 1,703,701,673      $ 97,193,066   

Other Financial Instruments**

        

Forward Currency Contracts

   $ 55,688,468      $ —        $ 55,688,468      $ —     

Liabilities

        

Other Financial Instruments**

        

Forward Currency Contracts

   $ (1,073,972   $ —        $ (1,073,972   $ —     

Spot Currency

   $ (9,797   $ (9,797   $ —        $ —     

 

(a) At March 31, 2013, industry classifications for Preferred Stock in Level 2 and Level 3 consist of $42,795,200 in Banks, $23,491,287 in Insurance, $11,424,375 in Miscellaneous, and $18,750,000 in Telecommunication Services.
(b) In accordance with the guidance prescribed in Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-04, amending Topic 820 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, unadjusted broker quotes were applied to portfolio securities characterized as Level 3 investments at March 31, 2013.
* See Schedule of Investments for a summary of the industry exposure as grouped according to the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS), which is an industry taxonomy developed by MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s (S&P).
** Other Financial Instruments include investments not reflected in the Schedule of Investments, such as futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the investment.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

In accordance with the guidance prescribed in ASU No. 2011-04, it is the policy of the Fund to recognize transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3 and to disclose those transfers due to the underlying event which caused the movement. The Fund recognized no transfers between Levels 1 and 2 for the six months ended March 31, 2013, other than when the Fund exceeded market volatility thresholds for foreign equity investments during the period.

A rollforward of fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the six months ended March 31, 2013 is as follows:

 

     Preferred
Stock
     Asset Backed
Securities
    Corporate
Bonds
    Foreign
Bonds
     Other
Securities
    Total  

Beginning Balance 9/30/2012

   $ —         $ 8,652,910      $ 23,262,424      $ 11,648,180       $ 15,541,168      $ 59,104,682   

Accrued Discounts (Premiums)

     —           13,647        22,206        65,872         —          101,725   

Net Realized Gain (Loss)(a)

     —           49,774        (13,509,504     —             (13,459,730

Gross Purchases

     33,896,450         —          7,126,259        —           —          41,022,709   

Gross Sales

     —           (322,388     (2,861,490     —           (83,672     (3,267,550

Change in Unrealized

              

Appreciation (Depreciation)(b)

     —           (132,130     13,634,751        188,609         —          13,691,230   

Transfers into Level 3(c)

     —           —          —          —           —          —     

Transfers out of Level 3(c)

     —           —          —          —           —          —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending Balance 3/31/2013 (d)

   $ 33,896,450       $ 8,261,813      $ 27,674,646      $ 11,902,661       $ 15,457,496      $ 97,193,066   

 

(a) Total amount of Net Realized Gain (Loss) recognized in the net increase in net assets resulting from operations is included in the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the six months ended March 31, 2013.
(b) Total amount of Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on investments recognized in the net increase in net assets resulting from operations is included in the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the six months ended March 31, 2013.
(c) Transfers into or out of Level 3, if any, would be from or to Level 2, and would be due to changes in other significant observable inputs available during the six months ended March 31, 2013. Transfers into or out of Level 3 are based on the beginning market value of the period In which they occurred.
(d) Level 3 investments represent 0.73% of total Net Assets at the period ended March 31, 2013. Significant fluctuations of the unobservable inputs applied to portfolio investments characterized as Level 3 investments could be expected to increase or decrease the fair value of the portfolio investments.

Foreign Currency Translation: Portfolio investments and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against the U.S. dollar on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of investments and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date. When the Fund purchases or sells foreign investments, it will customarily enter into a foreign exchange contract to minimize foreign exchange risk from the trade date to the settlement date of such transactions. The values of such spot contracts are included in receivable for investments sold and payable for investments purchased on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on investments held. Such changes are included in net unrealized appreciation or depreciation from investments.

Reported net realized gains or losses from foreign currency transactions arise due to purchases and sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on investment transactions and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books, and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid.

Net change in unrealized appreciation and depreciation on foreign currency translations arise from changes in the fair value of assets and liabilities, other than investments at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Deferred Taxes: The Fund is subject to a tax imposed on net realized gains of securities of certain foreign countries. The Fund records an estimated deferred tax liability for net unrealized gains on these investments as reflected in the accompanying financial statements.

Federal Income Taxes: It is the policy of the Trust to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to “regulated investment companies” and to distribute to shareholders substantially all taxable income, including any net realized gain on investments of the Fund. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is required.

Management reviews each uncertain tax position believed to be material to the preparation of the Fund’s financial statements, to assess if it is more likely than not that the position would be sustained upon examination, based upon the technical merits of the position. As of March 31, 2013, management has not identified any such position for which a liability must be reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The Fund’s tax returns remain subject to examination for three years after filing.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions: The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. To the extent the Fund engages in such transactions, it will do so for the purpose of acquiring portfolio investments consistent with the Fund’s investment objectives and not for the purpose of investment leverage or to speculate on interest rate and/or market changes. At the time the Fund makes a commitment to purchase an investment on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, the Fund will record the transaction and reflect the value in determining its net asset value. When effecting such transactions, assets of an amount sufficient to make payment for the portfolio investments to be purchased will be segregated on the Fund’s records on the trade date. Investments purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis do not earn interest until the settlement date.

Dividends: Net investment income of the Fund is declared daily as a dividend on shares for which the Fund has received payment. Dividends are paid quarterly and are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund at net asset value per share at the close of business on the dividend payment date, or at the shareholder’s option, paid in cash. Net realized capital gains, to the extent available, will be distributed at least annually. Distributions to shareholders are based on income tax regulations and therefore, their characteristics may differ for financial statement and tax purposes.

Repurchase Agreements: The Fund may invest excess cash in repurchase agreements whereby the Fund purchases investments, which serve as collateral, with an agreement to resell such collateral at the maturity date of the repurchase agreement. Investments pledged as collateral for repurchase agreements are held in custody until maturity of the repurchase agreement. Provisions in the agreements require that the market value of the collateral is at least equal to the repurchase value in the event of default. In the event of default, the Fund has the right to liquidate the collateral and apply the proceeds in satisfaction of the obligation. Under certain circumstances, in the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings.

General: Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Interest income is accrued as earned and dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain income from foreign investments is recognized as soon as information is available to the Fund. Realized gains and losses from the sale of investments are recorded on an identified cost basis. Net investment income (other than class specific expenses) and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative net asset value of outstanding shares of each class of shares at the beginning of the day (after adjusting for the current share activity of the respective class). Expenses common to all Funds are allocated among the Funds comprising the Trust based upon their relative net asset values or other appropriate allocation methods.

Guarantees and Indemnifications: Under the Trust’s organizational documents (and under a separate agreement with the Trustees), its officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business the Trust enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, based on experience, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual amounts could differ from those estimates.

NOTE 3 – INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement, Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) serves as the investment advisor and performs services to the Fund for which the fees are payable at the end of each month. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, these fees were payable at annual rates ranging from .875 of 1% to .675 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund depending on the Fund’s asset size. The Trust also has entered into administrative services agreements with the Advisor, whereby the Advisor will perform certain administrative services for the shareholders of each class of the Fund’s shares, and for which fees will be payable at an annual rate of up to .125 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Advisor contractually reimbursed certain class specific expenses, administrative fees, and distribution fees of $807,524 for Class C shares, $4,350 for Class R3 shares, $22 for Class R4 shares, and $6,205 for Class R5 shares.

The Trust has an underwriting agreement with Thornburg Securities Corporation (the “Distributor,” an affiliate of the Advisor), which acts as the distributor of the Fund’s shares. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Distributor has advised the Fund that it earned commissions aggregating $935,004 from the sale of Class A shares, and collected contingent deferred sales charges aggregating $174,942 from redemptions of Class C shares of the Fund.

Pursuant to a service plan under Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Fund may reimburse to the Advisor an amount not to exceed .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares of the Fund for payments made by the Advisor to securities dealers and other financial institutions to obtain various shareholder and distribution related services. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, there were no 12b-1 service plan fees charged for Class I and R5 shares. The Advisor may pay out of its own resources additional expenses for distribution of the Fund’s shares.

The Trust has also adopted distribution plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1, applicable only to the Fund’s Class C and Class R3 shares, under which the Fund compensates the Distributor for services in promoting the sale of Class C and Class R3 shares of the Fund at an annual rate of up to .75 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares, and an annual rate of up to .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class R3 shares. Total fees incurred by each class of shares of the Fund under their respective Service and Distribution Plans for the six months ended March 31, 2013, are set forth in the Statement of Operations.

The Trust has an agreement with the custodian bank to indirectly pay a portion of the custodian’s fees through credits earned by the Fund’s cash on deposit with the bank. This deposit agreement is an alternative to overnight investments. Custodial fees are adjusted to reflect amounts that would have been paid without this agreement, with a corresponding adjustment reflected as fees paid indirectly in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, fees paid indirectly were $5,613.

Certain officers and Trustees of the Trust are also officers or directors of the Advisor and Distributor. The compensation of independent Trustees is borne by the Trust.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 4 – SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

At March 31, 2013, there were an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest authorized. Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30, 2012 (Audited)
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class A Shares

        

Shares sold

     24,530,970      $ 474,440,523        50,634,864      $ 922,597,532   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     4,722,665        90,977,183        8,419,107        154,418,707   

Shares repurchased

     (18,675,189     (356,692,751     (36,229,209     (659,394,554

Redemption fees received*

     —          —          —          17,597   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     10,578,446      $ 208,724,955        22,824,762      $ 417,639,282   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class C Shares

        

Shares sold

     25,877,855      $ 500,115,564        52,069,804      $ 949,331,499   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     4,540,948        87,408,818        8,174,226        149,832,339   

Shares repurchased

     (15,345,009     (293,751,796     (29,066,753     (528,800,858

Redemption fees received*

     —          —          —          20,471   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     15,073,794      $ 293,772,586        31,177,277      $ 570,383,451   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class I Shares

        

Shares sold

     43,137,901      $ 839,905,818        85,850,599      $ 1,573,345,423   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     5,548,523        107,703,426        9,691,099        179,014,305   

Shares repurchased

     (25,399,866     (489,274,167     (51,652,773     (940,867,728

Redemption fees received*

     —          —          —          19,415   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     23,286,558      $ 458,335,077        43,888,925      $ 811,511,415   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R3 Shares

        

Shares sold

     634,510      $ 12,102,259        916,684      $ 16,701,010   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     67,051        1,291,307        120,502        2,208,654   

Shares repurchased

     (464,129     (8,905,122     (565,100     (10,218,392

Redemption fees received*

     —          —          —          222   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     237,432      $ 4,488,444        472,086      $ 8,691,494   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R4 Shares

        

Shares sold

     296,363      $ 5,731,008        621,863      $ 11,383,323   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     18,078        348,904        30,904        568,152   

Shares repurchased

     (315,076     (6,115,777     (211,126     (3,893,368

Redemption fees received*

     —          —          —          68   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (635   $ (35,865     441,641      $ 8,058,175   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30, 2012 (Audited)
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class R5 Shares

        

Shares sold

     631,271      $ 12,488,541        707,505      $ 12,944,687   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     24,006        466,234        27,217        505,222   

Shares repurchased

     (129,571     (2,484,932     (204,695     (3,756,654

Redemption fees received*

     —          —          —          43   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     525,706      $ 10,469,843        530,027      $ 9,693,298   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* The Fund previously charged a redemption fee of 1% of the Class A and Class I shares redeemed or exchanged within 30 days of purchase. Effective February 1, 2012, the Fund stopped imposing this redemption fee. Redemption fees that were charged to any class prior to February 1, 2012 were allocated to all classes upon receipt of payment based on relative net asset values of each class or other appropriate allocation methods.

NOTE 5 – INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

For the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Fund had purchase and sale transactions of investments (excluding short-term investments and U. S. Government obligations) of $3,699,188,564 and $2,919,558,396, respectively.

NOTE 6 – INCOME TAXES

At March 31, 2013, information on the tax components of capital was as follows:

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes

   $ 11,330,414,706   
  

 

 

 

Gross unrealized appreciation on a tax basis

   $ 1,922,266,835   

Gross unrealized depreciation on a tax basis

     (263,643,604
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (tax basis)

   $ 1,658,623,231   
  

 

 

 

At March 31, 2013, the Fund had deferred tax basis capital losses occurring subsequent to October 31, 2011 of $235,058,740. For tax purposes, such losses will be reflected in the year ending September 30, 2013.

At March 31, 2013, the Fund had cumulative tax basis capital losses of $67,053,424, which may be carried forward to offset future capital gains. To the extent such carryforwards are used, capital gain distributions may be reduced to the extent provided by regulations. Such capital loss carryforwards do not expire, but are required to be utilized to offset future gains prior to the utilization of losses that occurred in years prior to the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, which may expire prior to utilization.

At March 31, 2013, the Fund had cumulative tax basis capital losses, which may be carried forward to offset future capital gains. To the extent such carryforwards are used, capital gain distributions may be reduced to the extent provided by regulations.

Such capital loss carryforwards expire as follows:

 

2017

   $ 229,347,589   

2018

     493,662,779   
  

 

 

 
   $ 723,010,368   
  

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 7 – DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK AND FOREIGN INVESTMENT RISK

The Fund may use a variety of derivative financial instruments to hedge or adjust the risks affecting its investment portfolio or to enhance investment returns. Provisions of FASB Accounting Standards Codification ASC 815-10-50 (“ASC 815”), require certain disclosures. The disclosures are intended to provide users of financial statements with an understanding of the use of derivative instruments by the Fund and how these derivatives affect the financial position, financial performance and cash flows of the Fund. The Fund does not designate any derivative instruments as hedging instruments under ASC 815. During the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Fund’s principal exposure to derivative financial instruments of the type addressed by ASC 815 was investment in foreign exchange contracts. A foreign exchange contract is an agreement between two parties to exchange different currencies at a specified rate of exchange at an agreed upon future date. Foreign exchange contracts involve risks to the Fund, including the risk that a contract counterparty will not meet its obligations to the Fund, the risk that a change in a contract’s value may not correlate perfectly with the currency the contract was intended to track, and the risk that the Fund’s advisor is unable to correctly implement its strategy in using a contract. In any such instance, the Fund may not achieve the intended benefit of entering into a contract, and may experience a loss. Additionally, the Fund’s risk of loss may exceed the amounts recognized on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The Fund entered into forward currency contracts during the six months ended March 31, 2013 in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives, in anticipation of reducing the risk to the value of the Fund’s foreign investments from adverse changes in the relationship between the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies. In each case these contracts have been initiated in conjunction with foreign investment transactions.

These contracts are accounted for by the Fund under ASC 815. Unrealized appreciation and depreciation on outstanding contracts are reported in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities, as measured by the difference between the forward exchange rates at the reporting date and the forward exchange rates at each contract’s inception date. Net realized gain (loss) on contracts closed during the period, and changes in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on outstanding contracts are recognized in the Fund’s Statement of Operations. The quarterly average values of open sell currency contracts for the six months ended March 31, 2013 was $2,058,968,969. Open buy currency contracts are entered into for the purpose of closing open sell currency contracts and the values are dependent upon the values of open sell currency contracts within the six months ended March 31, 2013.

The following table displays the outstanding forward currency contracts at March 31, 2013:

Outstanding Forward Currency Contracts

to Buy or Sell at March 31, 2013

 

Contract Description

   Buy/Sell      Contract
Amount
     Contract
Value Date
     Value
USD
     Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
Depreciation
 

Euro

     Sell         1,115,819,800         08/30/2013         1,431,994,307       $ 28,613,812       $ —     

Euro

     Sell         137,716,300         08/30/2013         176,739,073         2,009,798         —     

Euro

     Sell         19,608,000         08/30/2013         25,164,049         407,528         —     

Euro

     Sell         82,325,100         08/30/2013         105,652,431         —           (394,851

Great Britain Pound

     Sell         169,547,800         04/10/2013         257,609,465         16,729,896         —     

Swiss Franc

     Sell         80,161,900         04/09/2013         84,449,396         3,766,627         —     

Swiss Franc

     Sell         115,045,200         04/09/2013         121,198,445         3,064,587         —     

Swiss Franc

     Sell         29,646,700         04/09/2013         31,232,367         929,381         —     

Swiss Franc

     Sell         63,566,900         04/09/2013         66,966,805         166,839         —     

Swiss Franc

     Sell         115,235,200         04/09/2013         121,398,607         —           (679,121
              

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

               $ 55,688,468       $ (1,073,972
              

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

The unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of the outstanding forward currency contracts recognized in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities at March 31, 2013 is disclosed in the following table:

Fair Values of Derivative Financial Instruments

at March 31, 2013

 

Asset Derivatives

  

Balance Sheet Location

   Fair Value  

Foreign exchange contracts

   Assets - Unrealized appreciation on forward currency contracts    $ 55,688,468   

Liability Derivatives

  

Balance Sheet Location

   Fair Value  

Foreign exchange contracts

   Liabilities - Unrealized depreciation on forward currency contracts    $ (1,073,972

The net realized gain (loss) from forward currency contracts, and the net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of outstanding forward currency contracts recognized in the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the six months ended March 31, 2013 are disclosed in the following tables:

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

on Derivative Financial Instruments Recognized in

Income for the Six Months Ended March 31, 2013

 

     Total     Forward
Currency Contracts
 

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ (56,573,014   $ (56,573,014

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

of Derivative Financial Instruments Recognized in

Income for the Six Months Ended March 31, 2013

 

     Total      Forward
Currency Contracts
 

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ 88,778,211       $ 88,778,211   

OTHER NOTES:

Risks: The Fund’s investments subject it to risks including, but not limited to, management risk, market and economic risk, risks affecting specific issuers, credit risk, interest rate risk, high yield risk, prepayment risk, liquidity risk, and the risks associated with investments in smaller companies, non-U.S. issuers, and real estate investment trusts. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund.

Subsequent Events: Fund management believes no events have occurred between March 31, 2013 and the date of issuance of the financial statements that require adjustment to or disclosure in the accompanying financial statements.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

    Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

    PER SHARE PERFORMANCE (for a share outstanding throughout the Period)+   RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS     SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  

Unless
Otherwise
Noted,
Periods
are Fiscal
Years
Ended
Sept. 30,

  Net Asset
Value
Beginning
of Period
    Net
Investment
Income

( Loss)
    Net
Realized
&
Unrealized
Gain(Loss)
on
Investments
    Total from
Investment
Operations
    Dividends
from Net
Investment
Income
    Dividends
from Net
Realized
Gains
    Total
Dividends
   

Net
Asset
Value
End
of
Year

  Net
Investment
Income(Loss)
(%)
    Expenses,
After Expense
Reductions(%)
    Expenses,
After
Expense
Reductions
and
Net of
Custody
Credits(%)
    Expenses,
Before
Expense
Reductions(%)
    Total
Return(%)(a)
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate(%)
    Net
Assets
at End
of
Year(Thousands)
 

Class A Shares

  

                         

2013(b)(c)

  $ 18.90        0.50        1.25        1.75        (0.57     —          (0.57   $20.08     5.28 (d)      1.18 (d)      1.18 (d)      1.18 (d)      9.42        24.51      $ 3,848,558   

2012(c)

  $ 17.29        1.15        1.60        2.75        (1.14     —          (1.14   $18.90     6.32        1.20        1.20        1.20        16.26        40.96      $ 3,420,877   

2011(c)

  $ 18.31        1.12        (0.99     0.13        (1.15     —          (1.15   $17.29     5.91        1.21        1.21        1.21        0.42        30.34      $ 2,734,845   

2010(c)

  $ 17.38        1.14        0.90        2.04        (1.11     —          (1.11   $18.31     6.47        1.25        1.25        1.25        12.08        35.50      $ 2,018,202   

2009(c)

  $ 16.86        1.01        0.58        1.59        (1.07     —          (1.07   $17.38     7.03        1.30        1.30        1.30        10.89        63.05      $ 1,400,454   

2008(c)

  $ 23.35        1.04        (6.04     (5.00     (1.02     (0.47     (1.49   $16.86     5.01        1.25        1.25        1.25        (22.48     46.07      $ 1,393,268   

Class C Shares

  

                           

2013(b)

  $ 18.89        0.44        1.26        1.70        (0.51     —          (0.51   $20.08     4.56 (d)      1.90 (d)      1.90 (d)      1.94 (d)      9.11        24.51      $ 4,608,238   

2012

  $ 17.29        1.02        1.59        2.61        (1.01     —          (1.01   $18.89     5.63        1.90        1.90        1.97        15.43        40.96      $ 4,051,242   

2011

  $ 18.31        0.99        (0.99     —          (1.02     —          (1.02   $17.29     5.23        1.90        1.90        1.96        (0.26     30.34      $ 3,167,624   

2010

  $ 17.39        1.03        0.89        1.92        (1.00     —          (1.00   $18.31     5.86        1.90        1.90        2.02        11.32        35.50      $ 2,234,953   

2009

  $ 16.87        0.92        0.59        1.51        (0.99     —          (0.99   $17.39     6.44        1.90        1.90        2.08        10.27        63.05      $ 1,426,613   

2008

  $ 23.37        0.90        (6.04     (5.14     (0.89     (0.47     (1.36   $16.87     4.36        1.90        1.90        2.03        (23.02     46.07      $ 1,399,947   

Class I Shares

  

                       

2013(b)

  $ 19.03        0.54        1.26        1.80        (0.61     —          (0.61   $20.22     5.61 (d)      0.86 (d)      0.86 (d)      0.86 (d)      9.66        24.51      $ 4,703,666   

2012

  $ 17.40        1.22        1.61        2.83        (1.20     —          (1.20   $19.03     6.67        0.89        0.89        0.89        16.61        40.96      $ 3,981,955   

2011

  $ 18.43        1.21        (1.02     0.19        (1.22     —          (1.22   $17.40     6.31        0.87        0.87        0.87        0.74        30.34      $ 2,878,655   

2010

  $ 17.50        1.22        0.89        2.11        (1.18     —          (1.18   $18.43     6.87        0.93        0.93        0.93        12.39        35.50      $ 1,682,616   

2009

  $ 16.97        1.07        0.59        1.66        (1.13     —          (1.13   $17.50     7.39        0.97        0.97        0.97        11.29        63.05      $ 908,126   

2008

  $ 23.50        1.10        (6.06     (4.96     (1.10     (0.47     (1.57   $16.97     5.34        0.89        0.89        0.89        (22.20     46.07      $ 766,772   

Class R3 Shares

  

                       

2013(b)

  $ 18.89        0.47        1.26        1.73        (0.54     —          (0.54   $20.08     4.96 (d)      1.50 (d)      1.50 (d)      1.52 (d)      9.32        24.51      $ 54,748   

2012

  $ 17.28        1.10        1.60        2.70        (1.09     —          (1.09   $18.89     6.05        1.50        1.50        1.59        15.94        40.96      $ 47,023   

2011

  $ 18.30        1.08        (1.00     0.08        (1.10     —          (1.10   $17.28     5.67        1.50        1.50        1.58        0.13        30.34      $ 34,861   

2010

  $ 17.38        1.11        0.88        1.99        (1.07     —          (1.07   $18.30     6.27        1.50        1.50        1.69        11.75        35.50      $ 23,550   

2009

  $ 16.85        1.00        0.58        1.58        (1.05     —          (1.05   $17.38     6.93        1.50        1.50        1.87        10.74        63.05      $ 14,828   

2008

  $ 23.34        1.00        (6.05     (5.05     (0.97     (0.47     (1.44   $16.85     4.89        1.49        1.49        1.77        (22.69     46.07      $ 11,848   

Class R4 Shares

  

                         

2013(b)

  $ 18.93        0.49        1.26        1.75        (0.56     —          (0.56   $20.12     5.09 (d)      1.36 (d)      1.36 (d)      1.36 (d)      9.37        24.51      $ 20,682   

2012

  $ 17.31        1.12        1.61        2.73        (1.11     —          (1.11   $18.93     6.14        1.39        1.39        1.53        16.10        40.96      $ 19,471   

2011

  $ 18.34        1.15        (1.06     0.09        (1.12     —          (1.12   $17.31     6.02        1.40        1.40        1.65        0.19        30.34      $ 10,162   

2010

  $ 17.47        1.22        0.74        1.96        (1.09     —          (1.09   $18.34     6.89        1.40        1.40        3.60        11.52        35.50      $ 1,950   

2009

  $ 16.94        1.01        0.59        1.60        (1.07     —          (1.07   $17.47     7.02        1.40        1.40        9.54 (e)      10.83        63.05      $ 48   

2008(f)

  $ 21.22        0.66        (4.39     (3.73     (0.55     —          (0.55   $16.94     5.28 (d)      1.40 (d)      1.40 (d)      16.97 (d)(e)      (17.79     46.07      $ 251   

Class R5 Shares

  

                         

2013(b)

  $ 19.01        0.53        1.26        1.79        (0.59     —          (0.59   $20.21     5.48 (d)      0.99 (d)      0.99 (d)      1.06 (d)      9.59        24.51      $ 26,479   

2012

  $ 17.40        1.21        1.58        2.79        (1.18     —          (1.18   $19.01     6.61        0.99        0.99        1.29        16.44        40.96      $ 14,914   

2011

  $ 18.42        1.18        (1.00     0.18        (1.20     —          (1.20   $17.40     6.16        0.99        0.99        1.51        0.68        30.34      $ 4,424   

2010

  $ 17.50        1.36        0.74        2.10        (1.18     —          (1.18   $18.42     7.67        0.99        0.99        2.35        12.31        35.50      $ 3,366   

2009

  $ 16.98        1.04        0.61        1.65        (1.13     —          (1.13   $17.50     7.14        0.99        0.99        9.20 (e)      11.19        63.05      $ 427   

2008

  $ 23.51        1.11        (6.09     (4.98     (1.08     (0.47     (1.55   $16.98     5.48        0.99        0.99        11.77 (e)      (22.27     46.07      $ 221   

 

(a) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b) Unaudited Six Month Period Ended March 31.
(c) Sales loads are not reflected in computing total return.
(d) Annualized.
(e) Due to the size of net assets and fixed expenses, ratios may appear disproportionate.
(f) Effective date of this Class of shares was February 1, 2008.
+ Based on weighted average shares outstanding, except for Dividends from Net Investment Income and Net Realized Gains, which are actual amounts per share.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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EXPENSE EXAMPLE   
    Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs:

 

  (1) transaction costs, including

(a) sales charges (loads) on purchase payments for Class A shares;

(b) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of any part or all of a purchase of $1 million of Class A shares within 12 months of purchase;

(c) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of Class C shares within 12 months of purchase;

 

  (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses.

This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on a $1,000 investment beginning on October 1, 2012, and held until March 31, 2013.

 

     Beginning
Account  Value
10/1/12
     Ending
Account  Value
3/31/13
     Expenses Paid
During Period
10/1/12–3/31/13
 

Class A Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,094.20       $ 6.15   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,019.06       $ 5.93   

Class C Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,091.10       $ 9.91   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,015.46       $ 9.55   

Class I Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,096.60       $ 4.47   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,020.67       $ 4.31   

Class R3 Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,093.20       $ 7.82   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,017.46       $ 7.54   

Class R4 Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,093.70       $ 7.10   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,018.15       $ 6.85   

Class R5 Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,095.90       $ 5.17   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,020.00       $ 4.99   

 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class (A: 1.18%; C: 1.90%; I: 0.86%; R3: 1.50%; R4: 1.36%; R5: 0.99%) multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 to reflect the one-half year period.
* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

For each class of shares, the first line of the table at right provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for your class of shares under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

For each class of shares, the second line of the table above provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table for each class of shares is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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INDEX COMPARISON   
    Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund versus Blended Index and S&P 500 Index (December 24, 2002 to

March 31, 2013)

 

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Average Annual Total Returns

For Periods Ended March 31, 2013 (with sales charge)

 

     1 Yr     3 Yrs     5 Yrs     10 Yrs     Since
Inception
 

A Shares (Incep: 12/24/02)

     9.14     7.90     5.02     11.25     10.85

C Shares (Incep: 12/24/02)

     12.52     8.85     5.31     11.11     10.71

I Shares (Incep: 11/3/03)

     14.63     9.94     6.36     —          10.27

R3 Shares (Incep: 2/1/05)

     13.95     9.27     5.76     —          8.37

R4 Shares (Incep: 2/1/08)

     14.13     9.40     5.80     —          5.10

R5 Shares (Incep: 2/1/07)

     14.52     9.83     6.26     —          6.21

Blended Index (Since 12/24/02)

     9.96     8.03     3.44     8.18     7.55

S&P 500 Index (Since 12/24/02)

     13.96     12.67     5.81     8.53     7.82

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg. com or call 800-847-0200. The performance data and graph do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns reflect the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains as well as applicable sales charges. Class A shares are sold with a maximum sales charge of 4.50%. Class C shares are subject to a 1% CDSC for the first year only. There is no up-front sales charge for Class I, R3, R4 and R5 shares.

 

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OTHER INFORMATION   
    Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

PORTFOLIO PROXY VOTING

Policies and Procedures:

The Trust has delegated to Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) voting decisions respecting proxies for the Fund’s voting securities. The Advisor makes voting decisions in accordance with its Proxy Voting Policy and Procedures. A description of the Policy and Procedures is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Advisor toll-free at
1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec. gov.

Information regarding how proxies were voted is available on or before August 31 of each year for the twelve months ending the preceding June 30. This information is available (i) without charge, upon request by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

AVAILABILITY OF QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE

The Fund files with the Securities and Exchange Commission schedules of its portfolio holdings on Form N-Q for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The Fund also makes this information available on its website at www.thornburg.com/download or upon request by calling 1-800-847-0200.

 

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TRUSTEES’ STATEMENT TO SHAREHOLDERS

Not part of the Certified Semi-Annual Report

Reissued September 10, 2012

The Trustees believe current and prospective shareholders should know how we discharge our responsibilities in supervising the Funds’ investment advisor and in reviewing the advisor’s contract for renewal. Since 2005, we have issued a statement which sets out clearly the three principal guidelines that we follow in supervising the Trust’s investment advisor on your behalf. In accordance with our customary practice, in September of this year we again reviewed our statement and concluded we should reissue this statement outlining the principal features of our supervision of the advisor’s performance of investment management services for the Funds.

We begin with the premise that each shareholder selected his or her Fund because its investments are managed by the investment advisor identified in the prospectus and in accordance with the objective and policies described in the prospectus. We realize, as each of you do, that if you believe that your Fund’s stated objective and policies no longer serve your personal investment goals, you can sell your shares and leave the Fund.

Therefore, we believe that our primary supervisory task – our principal obligation to you – is to assess the nature and quality of the advisor’s services, and to confirm that the advisor actively and competently pursues the Fund’s objective, in accordance with the policies set out in the prospectus. To do this, we meet regularly with management to review your Fund’s portfolio and to discuss the advisor’s specific actions and judgments in pursuing the Fund’s objective. We do not substitute our own judgment for the advisor’s decisions in selecting investments; the advisor is paid to exercise its informed judgment on investment decisions, and we seek to confirm, in reviewing the advisor’s performance, that the advisor is doing just that.

Second, while we are conscious of costs and the effect that costs have on shareholders’ returns, we do not seek the lowest fees or expense ratio as our sole or primary objective. We try to make sure that your Fund’s fees and costs are reasonable in relationship to the services rendered and that they are generally in line with those charged by other expert investment advisors, consistent with our belief that the Fund’s investors searched for and expect that expertise and attention and have decided to pay a reasonable price for it. We do not put the management contract “out to bid” as a matter of course, and we would not do so unless we had concluded that the advisor materially had failed to pursue the Fund’s objectives in accordance with its policies, or for other equally important reasons. We believe that any other approach would be inconsistent with your interests and contrary to your expectations when you bought shares of the Fund in the first place.

Finally, because we believe that most Thornburg Fund shareholders have invested with a long-term perspective, we try not to focus too much on the fashions of the moment and on short-term performance. The market will not favor any specific investment objective or set of policies at all times and under all economic circumstances. A fund will experience periods of both high and low returns relative to other funds and other investments. Even if one of our Funds is not favored by the market at a particular time, we believe that the advisor is nonetheless obliged to remain true to the Fund’s objective and policies, and we watch to see that it does so.

 

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RETIREMENT AND EDUCATION ACCOUNTS

Thornburg Investment Management offers retirement and education savings accounts that can help you meet a variety of planning challenges. For account applications or further information on any of the accounts below, please call 1-800-847-0200 or go to www.thornburg.com/ira. Your financial advisor can help you determine which plan is right for you.

Individual Retirement Accounts

Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) provide a tax-advantaged means to save money for the future. For a detailed outline of the difference between retirement accounts, see www.thornburg.com/ira. Rollovers are available. Call 1-800-847-0200 for more information.

Traditional IRAs – Contributions to Traditional IRAs are tax deductible for eligible individuals, and withdrawals are taxed as additional ordinary income. You may contribute to an IRA if you receive compensation and are under 70 1/2, even if you are covered by an employer retirement plan. Deductible contributions are subject to certain qualifications. Please consult your tax advisor.

Roth IRAs – Under a Roth IRA, there is no tax deduction for contributions, but there is no income tax on qualified withdrawals. For a more detailed comparison of Traditional and Roth IRAs, please see our website at www.thornburg.com/ira.

SEP IRAs – Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRAs are established by employers. The employer is allowed a tax deduction for contributions made to the SEP Plan and makes contributions to each eligible employee’s SEP IRA on a discretionary basis.

SIMPLE IRAs – Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees of Small Employers (SIMPLE) is designed to give small business owners a simplified method to establish and contribute to a retirement plan for employees. The employer is allowed a tax deduction for contributions and makes either matching or non-elective contributions to each eligible employee’s SIMPLE IRA. Employees may make salary deferral contributions.

Coverdell Education Savings Account

These savings accounts are designed to provide a way to save money for higher education expenses. In an Education Savings Account, earnings and interest grow tax-free, and qualified withdrawals used to pay for eligible higher-education expenses are tax- and penalty-free.

Funds Available

The following funds are available in the accounts listed above:

 

   

Thornburg Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

 

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THORNBURG FUND FAMILY

Thornburg Equity Funds

Thornburg’s equity research uses a fundamentally driven, bottom-up, comprehensive analytical approach. Thornburg equity funds generally focus on a limited number of securities so that each holding can impact performance. The team searches for firms believed to have a promising future and seeks to buy shares of those companies at a discount to their intrinsic or long-term value.

 

   

Thornburg Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

Thornburg Bond Funds

Thornburg Investment Management applies a disciplined philosophy to fixed-income management. Since the launch of our first fixed-income fund over 25 years ago, we have been conducting fundamental, bottom-up research in an effort to identify bonds which we believe provide the best return for a given level of risk. We avoid leverage or complex strategies which could backfire in periods of market uncertainty.

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

Before investing, carefully consider the Fund’s investment goals, risks, charges, and expenses. For a prospectus containing this and other information, contact your financial advisor or visit thornburg.com. Read it carefully before investing.

For additional information, please visit thornburg.com

Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. 2300 North Ridgetop Road, Santa Fe, NM 87506

 

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The information presented on the following pages was current as of March 31, 2013. The managers’ views, portfolio holdings, and sector and country diversification are provided for the general information of the Fund’s shareholders; to the extent this information is historical, it should not be considered predictive of future circumstances. This material should not be deemed a recommendation to buy or sell any of the securities mentioned.

Investments in the Fund carry risks, including possible loss of principal. Special risks may be associated with investments outside the United States, especially in emerging markets, including currency fluctuations, illiquidity, volatility, and political and economic risks. Investments in small capitalization companies may increase the risk of greater price fluctuations. Please see the Fund’s Prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund. Investments in the Fund are not FDIC insured, nor are they deposits of or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity. There is no guarantee that the Fund will meet its investment objectives. Funds invested in a limited number of holdings may expose an investor to greater volatility.

Performance data given at net asset value (NAV) does not take into account the applicable sales charges. If the sales charges had been included, the performance would have been lower.

Class I, R3, R4, and R5 shares may not be available to all investors. Minimum investments for Class I shares may be higher than those for other classes.

From time to time, the Fund may invest in shares of companies through initial public offerings (IPOs). IPOs have the potential to produce substantial gains for the Fund. There is no assurance that the Fund will have continued access to profitable IPOs and as the Fund’s assets grow, the impact of IPO investments may decline. Therefore, investors should not rely on these past gains as an indication of future performance.

 

Share Class

   NASDAQ Symbol    CUSIP

Class A

   THOAX    885-215-343

Class C

   THOCX    885-215-335

Class I

   THOIX    885-215-327

Class R3

   THORX    885-215-145

Class R4

   THOVX    885-215-137

Class R5

   THOFX    885-215-129

Glossary

EURO STOXX 50 Index – A Blue-chip representation of supersector leaders in the Eurozone. The index covers 50 stocks from 12 Eurozone countries: Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain.

MSCI All Country (AC) World Index – A market capitalization weighted index that is representative of the market structure of 45 developed and emerging market countries in North and South America, Europe, Africa, and the Pacific Rim. The index is calculated with net dividends reinvested in U.S. dollars.

MSCI Emerging Markets Index – A free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance of emerging markets. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index consists of the following 21 emerging market country indices: Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, and Turkey.

Nikkei 225 Stock Average – The leading index of Japanese stocks. It is a price-weighted index comprised of Japan’s top 225 blue-chip companies on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

S&P 500 Index – An unmanaged broad measure of the U.S. stock market.

Unless otherwise noted, index returns reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains, if any, but do not reflect fees, brokerage commissions or other expenses of investing. Investors may not make direct investments into any index. The performance of any index is not indicative of the performance of any particular investment.

Basis Point (bp) – A unit equal to 1/100th of 1%. 1% = 100 basis points (bps).

Beta – A measure of market-related risk. Less than one means the portfolio is less volatile than the index, while greater than one indicates more volatility than the index.

Earnings Per Share (EPS) – The total earnings divided by the number of shares outstanding.

Median Market Capitalization – Market capitalization (market cap) is the total value of a company’s stock, calculated by multiplying the number of outstanding common shares by the current share price. The company whose market cap is in the middle of the portfolio is the median market cap. Half the companies in the portfolio have values greater than the median, and half have values that are less.

Price to Book Value (P/B) – A ratio used to compare a stock’s market value to its book value. It is calculated by dividing the current closing price of the stock by the latest quarter’s book value (book value is simply assets minus liabilities).

Price to Cash Flow Ratio – A measure of the market’s expectations of a firm’s future financial health. It is calculated by dividing the price per share by cash flow per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio (P/E) – A valuation ratio equaling a company’s market value per share divided by earnings per share.

 

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THORNBURG GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND

Portfolio Managers

 

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W. Vinson Walden, CFA, and Brian McMahon

Important

Performance Information

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800.847.0200.

The maximum sales charge for Class A shares is 4.50%. The total annual fund operating expense of Class A shares is 1.60%, as disclosed in the most recent Prospectus.

Investment fads come and go, and the landscape is littered with funds that generated an avalanche of interest for a brief period of time, then fell by the wayside when the market turned its attention elsewhere. At Thornburg Investment Management, we believe that the soundest investments over the long term are conceptually simple and grounded in common sense. It is with this mindset that we created the Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund.

The Fund was launched in 2006 to capitalize on what Thornburg Investment Management is known for — solid, bottom-up research based on a team-oriented, flexible approach to uncovering value. The goal in creating the Fund was to leverage the research of the Thornburg equity investment team, while employing a broad mandate to pursue companies across the globe. Once identified, a focused number of stocks are combined into a compact, yet diversified portfolio.

The philosophy of Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund is straightforward — to invest in promising companies that we feel are trading at a discount to their intrinsic value. As the balance sheets of global companies become more complex, it is increasingly difficult to see how some companies actually make money. These companies are not the ones pursued in the Global Opportunities Fund. Rather, we believe that straightforward business models executed by capable management teams make the best investments.

The Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund is unique in the marketplace. Currently, assets in the global stock fund universe are concentrated in a few very large funds. Based on size alone, these funds must

Average Annual Total Returns

For Periods Ended March 31, 2013

 

      1 Yr     3 Yrs     5 Yrs     Since
Inception
 

A Shares (Incep: 7/28/06)

        

Without sales charge

     16.12     8.56     3.37     8.76

With sales charge

     10.87     6.91     2.42     8.02

MSCI AC World Index

        

(Since: 7/28/06)

     10.56     7.78     2.06     3.64

 

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focus on the largest capitalization stocks, or alternatively, spread their assets across many names. In fact, about 70% of category assets are concentrated in ten funds, and the average world stock fund holds approximately 164 stocks (as of 3/31/13).

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund is different, in that it will typically be focused in 30–40 stocks which the management team feels have the best combination of promise and discount. Each stock is analyzed on its own merits, and the team then combines them into a portfolio of stocks, with what we view as attractive long-term prospects. The result is a Fund which looks quite unlike either the MSCI AC World Index or its peers.

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund is grounded in common sense value investing principles, which we think resonate well with investors and can be effective over the long term.

Stocks Contributing and Detracting

For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2013

 

Top Contributors

 

Top Detractors

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.

  Apple, Inc.

Oshkosh Corp.

  Level 3 Communications, Inc.

EchoStar Corp.

  SPDR Gold Trust

Bank of America Corp.

  Weight Watchers International, Inc.

Delphi Automotive plc

  Bankers Petroleum Ltd.

Source: FactSet

 

Key Portfolio Attributes

As of March 31, 2013

 

Portfolio P/E Trailing 12-Months*

     14.2x   

Portfolio Price to Cash Flow*

     7.1x   

Portfolio Price to Book Value*

     1.6x   

Median Market Cap*

   $ 11.1 B   

5-Year Beta (A Shares vs. MSCI ACWI)*

     1.13   

Number of Companies

     35   

 

* Source: FactSet

Market Capitalization Exposure

As of March 31, 2013

 

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Asset Structure

As of March 31, 2013

 

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Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund –

March 31, 2013

 

Table of Contents

  

Letter to Shareholders

     7   

Schedule of Investments

     10   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     14   

Statement of Operations

     16   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     18   

Notes to Financial Statements

     19   

Financial Highlights

     28   

Expense Example

     30   

Index Comparison

     31   

Other Information

     32   

This report is certified under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, which requires that public companies, including mutual funds, affirm that the information provided in their annual and semiannual shareholder reports fully and fairly represents their financial position.

 

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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS

April 15, 2013

Dear Fellow Shareholder:

This letter will highlight the results of Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund’s investment activities for the six-month period ended March 31, 2013. In addition, we will comment on the overall investment landscape.

In the six months ended March 31, 2013, Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund’s net asset value (NAV) per Class A share increased 13.08% from $15.97 to $18.06. Your Fund also paid dividends of 8 cents per share to give a total return for the period of 13.65%. The dividends per share were higher for Class I and R5 shares, and lower on the Class C, R3, and R4 shares to account for varying class-specific expenses.

For the six-month period, Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund Class A shares outperformed the MSCI All Country World Index (ACWI) by approximately 4.07%. For the one, three, and five-year periods ended March 31, 2013 Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund Class A shares outperformed the MSCI ACWI. Since its inception on July 28, 2006, Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund has outperformed the same index by an average annualized margin of 5.12%. Performance data for various measurement periods is included on page 31 of this report.

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800.847.0200.

The maximum sales charge for Class A shares is 4.50%. The total annual fund operating expense of Class A shares is 1.60%, as disclosed in the most recent Prospectus.

We do not expect to pay any capital gain distribution for 2013. At March 31, 2013, the Fund had realized capital losses of approximately $160 million, which may be carried forward to offset future capital gains to the extent permitted by regulations. This tax loss carryforward is material relative to the Fund’s $429 million total assets as of March 31, 2013.

The six-month period ended March 31, 2013 has been a period of liquidity-driven positive returns in most global equity markets, though Europe and various emerging markets have lagged. For the fourth consecutive year, U.S. equity markets performed well in the six-month period ended March 31, 2013, though spring and summer scares have dented market sentiment in the prior three years. Again this year, European debt crisis issues remain largely unresolved.

 

Equity Returns in the Six-Month Period Ended March 31, 2013

   Return in USD  

S&P 500 Index (USA)

     10.19

MSCI All Country World Index

     9.58

Nikkei 225 (Japan)

     16.59

EURO STOXX 50 (European Blue Chip Stocks)

     7.22

MSCI Emerging Markets

     3.87

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

     13.65

 

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During the six-month period under review, 31 stocks contributed at least five basis points (.05%) to overall Fund performance, while eight subtracted at least five basis points. Contribution to overall Fund performance takes into account both position size and return on the individual investment.

The greatest single contributors to the performance of the Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund were our investments in Canadian drug maker Valeant Pharmaceuticals International and U.S. industrial/military vehicle manufacturer Oshkosh Corporation. Rounding out the top five contributors were U.S. satellite operator EchoStar, auto parts manufacturer Delphi Automotive, and Bank of America.

Other significant contributors to positive portfolio performance included a diverse set of businesses: German cable TV operator Kabel Deutschland, Brazilian food manufacturer Brasil Foods, Brazilian telecommunications operator Telefonica Brasil, insurer Swiss Re, and Australian mining services company Mineral Resources Ltd.

Significant detractors from portfolio performance during the six-month period also included a diverse set of businesses: Apple, Inc., Weight Watchers International, Bankers Petroleum, Level 3 Communications, and SPDR Gold Trust.

Turnover during the six-month period was moderate; we sold U.S. medical device maker Illumina Inc., U.S. business development company Apollo Investment Corp. and Canadian drilling services firm Ensign Energy Services to make room for other opportunities. New purchases included Brazilian Homebuilder PDG Realty, Korean casino operator Paradise Company Ltd., animal health drug manufacturer Zoetis, Citigroup, and investment manager Artisan Partners.

Top industry weightings as of March 31, 2013 were: diversified financials (15.9%); software and services (11.9%); telecommunication services (9.7%); pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences (8.8%); technology hardware and equipment (6.5%); and consumer services (5.7%). Expected price-to-earnings multiples for 2013 on the portfolio companies owned in Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund stand at 13.6x, vs. 13.4x for the MSCI ACWI portfolio. We have relatively low direct exposure to Europe, and companies based in emerging markets currently constitute about 16% of the Fund. The table below illustrates the Fund’s largest geographic weightings, based on the country of domicile.

This year corporate earnings expectations for both 2013 and 2014 have declined relative to earlier expectations. Corporate management teams that we meet with from less cyclical businesses are reasonably upbeat about their businesses. Those in more cyclical industries and financials are more cautious, though there are exceptions to this cautious attitude among certain businesses exposed to a spending recovery from U.S. consumers. Many countries and specific businesses are currently posting interesting growth. We expect profit growth in 2013 from the majority of our holdings in Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund.

 

     Fund Weighting  

Country

   (percent of equity holdings)  

USA

     46.3

Brazil

     11.1

Switzerland

     9.4

Canada

     8.6

Though a strong second-half 2012 surge by European indices led most of these to outperform the U.S. equity market for 2012, investors seek additional clarity on how European governments (and financial

 

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institutions) will manage through a debt contraction and the potential for state defaults in addition to Greece. The Bank of Japan has joined the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England in creating sufficient liquidity so as to avoid deflationary outcomes, and the European Central Bank has added significant liquidity to Europe’s banking system in recent years. Investors also question whether China can transition from an investment-led economy to a consumer-led economy, and whether the United States government can implement a reasonable framework of pro-growth policies while also reining in public sector borrowing.

We do not expect clear answers to these questions during the coming months. There will be news from day to day that will feed hopes or fan despair, thereby moving the prices of financial assets by significant percentages. The “fiscal cliff” debate contributed to a negative quarterly return for the S&P 500 Index in the fourth quarter of 2012, while the decision to take no further legislative action and allow the previously negotiated sequester to take effect was viewed positively by investors in the March 2013 quarter. The debate continues, and we expect the political noise level to rise in the spring and summer of 2013.

We believe that competing macroeconomic forces of fiscal restraint and monetary stimulus from governments in major economies will affect business conditions and investor sentiment, so we expect periods of volatility in the financial markets. We continue to focus our research on asset prices and asset quality, reflecting our belief in value-oriented, bottom-up analysis.

Thank you for being a shareholder of Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund. Remember that you can review descriptions of many of the stocks in your portfolio at www.thornburg.com/funds. Best wishes for a wonderful summer.

Sincerely,

 

LOGO    LOGO
Brian McMahon    W. Vinson Walden, CFA
Portfolio Manager    Portfolio Manager
CEO & Chief Investment Officer    Managing Director

The matters discussed in this report may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include any advisor or portfolio manager prediction, assessment, analysis or outlook for individual securities, industries, investment styles, market sectors and/or markets. These statements involve risks and uncertainties. In addition to the general risks described for each fund in its current prospectus, other factors bearing on these reports include the accuracy of the advisor’s or portfolio manager’s forecasts and predictions, the appropriateness of the investment strategies designed by the advisor or portfolio manager, and the ability of the advisor or portfolio manager to implement their strategies efficiently and successfully. Any one or more of these factors, as well as other risks affecting the securities markets generally, could cause the actual results of any fund to differ materially as compared to its benchmarks.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS   
    Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

Top Ten Equity Holdings

As of 3/31/13

 

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.

     5.7  

Capital One Financial Corp.

     4.1

InterXion Holding NV

     4.6  

Telefonica Brasil ADR

     3.6

EchoStar Corp.

     4.5  

Citigroup, Inc.

     3.4

Google, Inc.

     4.2  

Delphi Automotive plc

     3.2

Level 3 Communications, Inc.

     4.1  

Microsoft Corp.

     3.2

Summary of Industry Exposure

As of 3/31/13

 

  

  

Diversified Financials

     15.9  

Food & Staples Retailing

     3.2

Software & Services

     11.9  

Exchange-Traded Funds

     3.0

Telecommunication Services

     9.7  

Insurance

     2.8

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences

     8.8  

Media

     2.7

Technology Hardware & Equipment

     6.5  

Food, Beverage & Tobacco

     2.1

Consumer Services

     5.7  

Commercial & Professional Services

     1.7

Energy

     4.7  

Transportation

     1.6

Capital Goods

     4.7  

Banks

     0.3

Consumer Durables & Apparel

     4.7  

Other Assets & Liabilities

     6.8

Automobiles & Components

     3.2     

Summary of Country Exposure

As of 3/31/13 (percent of equity holdings)

 

  

  

United States

     46.3  

Hong Kong

     3.7

Brazil

     11.1  

United Kingdom

     3.5

Switzerland

     9.4  

South Korea

     3.1

Canada

     8.6  

Germany

     2.2

Netherlands

     4.9  

China

     1.7

Australia

     3.8  

Ireland

     1.7

 

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     Shares/         
     Principal Amount      Value  

COMMON STOCK — 90.31%

     

AUTOMOBILES & COMPONENTS — 3.22%

     

AUTO COMPONENTS — 3.22%

     

Delphi Automotive plc

     311,500       $ 13,830,600   
     

 

 

 
        13,830,600   
     

 

 

 

BANKS — 0.32%

     

COMMERCIAL BANKS — 0.32%

     

Liechtensteinische Landesbank AG

     35,878         1,375,708   
     

 

 

 
        1,375,708   
     

 

 

 

CAPITAL GOODS — 4.68%

     

MACHINERY — 3.12%

     

a Oshkosh Corp.

     315,300         13,397,097   

TRADING COMPANIES & DISTRIBUTORS — 1.56%

     

Fly Leasing Ltd. ADR

     413,674         6,693,245   
     

 

 

 
        20,090,342   
     

 

 

 

COMMERCIAL & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES — 1.67%

     

COMMERCIAL SERVICES & SUPPLIES — 1.67%

     

Mineral Resources Ltd.

     651,263         7,180,685   
     

 

 

 
        7,180,685   
     

 

 

 

CONSUMER DURABLES & APPAREL — 4.67%

     

HOUSEHOLD DURABLES — 4.67%

     

Cyrela Brazil Realty S.A.

     1,058,400         9,076,863   

PDG Realty SA

     7,128,000         10,970,224   
     

 

 

 
        20,047,087   
     

 

 

 

CONSUMER SERVICES — 5.68%

     

HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE — 5.68%

     

a Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd.

     2,831,881         11,819,949   

Paradise Co. Ltd.

     660,088         12,577,625   
     

 

 

 
        24,397,574   
     

 

 

 

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIALS — 15.88%

     

CAPITAL MARKETS — 2.83%

     

a Artisan Partners Asset Management, Inc.

     168,321         6,640,263   

UBS AG

     359,646         5,512,324   

CONSUMER FINANCE — 4.10%

     

Capital One Financial Corp.

     320,442         17,608,288   

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES — 8.95%

     

Bank of America Corp.

     863,400         10,516,212   

Citigroup, Inc.

     333,600         14,758,464   

KKR Financial Holdings, LLC

     1,185,570         13,124,260   
     

 

 

 
        68,159,811   
     

 

 

 

ENERGY — 4.73%

     

ENERGY EQUIPMENT & SERVICES — 2.38%

     

a Transocean Ltd.

     196,600         10,215,336   

 

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     Shares/         
     Principal Amount      Value  

OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS — 2.35%

     

a Bankers Petroleum Ltd.

     3,846,700       $ 10,110,439   
     

 

 

 
        20,325,775   
     

 

 

 

FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING — 3.19%

     

FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING — 3.19%

     

Walgreen Co.

     287,650         13,715,152   
     

 

 

 
        13,715,152   
     

 

 

 

FOOD, BEVERAGE & TOBACCO — 2.07%

     

FOOD PRODUCTS — 2.07%

     

BRF SA

     402,100         8,874,754   
     

 

 

 
        8,874,754   
     

 

 

 

INSURANCE — 2.83%

     

INSURANCE — 2.83%

     

Swiss Re

     149,650         12,169,999   
     

 

 

 
        12,169,999   
     

 

 

 

MEDIA — 2.74%

     

MEDIA — 2.74%

     

Kabel Deutschland Holding AG

     96,500         8,903,825   

Television Broadcasts Ltd.

     375,380         2,841,022   
     

 

 

 
        11,744,847   
     

 

 

 

PHARMACEUTICALS, BIOTECHNOLOGY & LIFE SCIENCES — 8.85%

     

PHARMACEUTICALS — 8.85%

     

Roche Holding AG

     35,300         8,217,950   

a Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.

     325,717         24,435,289   

a Zoetis, Inc.

     159,550         5,328,970   
     

 

 

 
        37,982,209   
     

 

 

 

SOFTWARE & SERVICES — 11.95%

     

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES — 4.58%

     

a InterXion Holding NV

     811,936         19,665,090   

INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES — 4.17%

     

a Google, Inc.

     22,545         17,901,406   

SOFTWARE — 3.20%

     

Microsoft Corp.

     479,800         13,727,078   
     

 

 

 
        51,293,574   
     

 

 

 

TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE & EQUIPMENT — 6.55%

     

COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT — 4.50%

     

a EchoStar Corp.

     495,641         19,315,130   

COMPUTERS & PERIPHERALS — 2.05%

     

Apple, Inc.

     19,890         8,803,911   
     

 

 

 
        28,119,041   
     

 

 

 

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 9.65%

     

DIVERSIFIED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 9.65%

     

a Level 3 Communications, Inc.

     877,926         17,813,119   

Telefonica Brasil SA ADR

     585,700         15,626,476   

 

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     Shares/         
     Principal Amount      Value  

Telstra Corp. Ltd.

     1,706,363       $ 8,012,378   
     

 

 

 
        41,451,973   
     

 

 

 

TRANSPORTATION — 1.63%

     

TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE — 1.63%

     

China Merchants Holdings International Co. Ltd.

     2,124,346         6,978,483   
     

 

 

 
        6,978,483   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $311,018,594)

        387,737,614   
     

 

 

 

EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 3.00%

     

a SPDR Gold Trust

     83,310         12,867,230   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (Cost $13,451,564)

        12,867,230   
     

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS — 6.75%

     

Avery Dennison Corp., 0.30%, 4/1/2013

   $ 17,000,000         17,000,000   

Bank of New York Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement 0.36% dated 3/28/2013 due 4/1/2013, repurchase price $12,000,480 collateralized by 8 corporate debt securities and 6 U. S. Government debt securities, having an average coupon of 3.71%, a minimum credit rating of BBB-, maturity dates from 3/17/2017 to 3/1/2043, and having an aggregate market value of $12,549,800 at 3/28/2013

     12,000,000         12,000,000   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $29,000,000)

        29,000,000   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.06% (Cost $353,470,158)

      $ 429,604,844   

LIABILITIES NET OF OTHER ASSETS — (0.06)%

        (256,990
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

      $ 429,347,854   
     

 

 

 

Footnote Legend

 

a Non-income producing.

Portfolio Abbreviations

To simplify the listings of securities, abbreviations are used per the table below:

ADR        American Depository Receipt

See notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES   

    Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

  

March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

ASSETS

  

Investments at value (cost $353,470,158) (Note 2)

   $ 429,604,844   

Cash

     402,950   

Receivable for investments sold

     4,092,471   

Receivable for fund shares sold

     1,375,635   

Unrealized appreciation on forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     1,384,391   

Dividends receivable

     104,955   

Dividend and interest reclaim receivable

     161,931   

Interest receivable

     480   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     57,991   
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     437,185,648   
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

  

Payable for investments purchased

     6,893,270   

Payable for fund shares redeemed

     422,098   

Unrealized depreciation on forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     391   

Payable to investment advisor and other affiliates (Note 3)

     407,406   

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     114,629   
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     7,837,794   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 429,347,854   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

  

Distribution in excess of net investment income

   $ (7,130,683

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     77,500,903   

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (168,495,679

Net capital paid in on shares of beneficial interest

     527,473,313   
  

 

 

 
   $ 429,347,854   
  

 

 

 

 

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    Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

NET ASSET VALUE:

  

Class A Shares:

  

Net asset value and redemption price per share ($91,236,585 applicable to 5,052,835 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 18.06   

Maximum sales charge, 4.50% of offering price

     0.85   
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share

   $ 18.91   
  

 

 

 

Class C Shares:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share* ($ 82,405,935 applicable to 4,640,522 shares of beneficial interest
outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 17.76   
  

 

 

 

Class I Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($205,305,402 applicable to 11,346,320 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 18.09   
  

 

 

 

Class R3 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($1,447,720 applicable to 80,838 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 17.91   
  

 

 

 

Class R4 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($1,897,570 applicable to 105,779 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 17.94   
  

 

 

 

Class R5 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($47,054,642 applicable to 2,598,765 shares of beneficial
interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 18.11   
  

 

 

 

 

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

See notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS   
    Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund    Six Months Ended March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

INVESTMENT INCOME

Dividend income (net of foreign taxes withheld of $75,512)

   $ 3,091,087   

Interest income

     37,779   
  

 

 

 

Total Income

     3,128,866   
  

 

 

 

EXPENSES

  

Investment advisory fees (Note 3)

     1,715,151   

Administration fees (Note 3)

  

Class A Shares

     51,526   

Class C Shares

     48,894   

Class I Shares

     45,305   

Class R3 Shares

     691   

Class R4 Shares

     961   

Class R5 Shares

     11,875   

Distribution and service fees (Note 3)

  

Class A Shares

     102,951   

Class C Shares

     391,317   

Class R3 Shares

     3,154   

Class R4 Shares

     1,914   

Transfer agent fees

  

Class A Shares

     41,925   

Class C Shares

     47,489   

Class I Shares

     98,189   

Class R3 Shares

     1,001   

Class R4 Shares

     2,436   

Class R5 Shares

     20,893   

Registration and filing fees

  

Class A Shares

     11,504   

Class C Shares

     9,991   

Class I Shares

     10,285   

Class R3 Shares

     8,883   

Class R4 Shares

     9,006   

Class R5 Shares

     8,790   

Custodian fees (Note 3)

     68,022   

Professional fees

     30,361   

Accounting fees

     5,785   

Trustee fees

     6,552   

Other expenses

     31,698   
  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     2,786,549   

Less:

  

Expenses reimbursed by investment advisor (Note 3)

     (168,411

Fees paid indirectly (Note 3)

     (42
  

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     2,618,096   
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

   $ 510,770   
  

 

 

 

 

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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

  

Net realized gain (loss) from:

  

Investments

   $ 12,699,817   

Forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     (1,907,411

Foreign currency transactions

     (13,620
  

 

 

 
     10,778,786   
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments

     37,533,299   

Forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     1,979,260   

Foreign currency translations

     (11,685
  

 

 

 
     39,500,874   
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain

     50,279,660   
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ 50,790,430   
  

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

    Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

     Six Months Ended     Year Ended  
     March 31, 2013*     September 30, 2012  

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM

    

OPERATIONS

    

Net investment income

   $ 510,770      $ 3,454,314   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments, forward currency contracts and foreign currency transactions

     10,778,786        7,061,087   

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, forward currency contracts and foreign currency translations

     39,500,874        61,323,162   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     50,790,430        71,838,563   

DIVIDENDS TO SHAREHOLDERS:

    

From net investment income

    

Class A Shares

     (400,842     (1,101,887

Class C Shares

     —          (818,921

Class I Shares

     (1,931,569     (2,138,758

Class R3 Shares

     (9,787     (1,619

Class R4 Shares

     (10,412     (14,589

Class R5 Shares

     (563,272     (604,925

FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 4)

    

Class A Shares

     3,908,202        (11,261,925

Class C Shares

     (4,081,158     (8,102,839

Class I Shares

     14,143,621        23,854,604   

Class R3 Shares

     413,928        733,390   

Class R4 Shares

     378,481        225,946   

Class R5 Shares

     (9,064,424     9,951,359   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets

     53,573,198        82,558,399   

NET ASSETS

    

Beginning of Period

     375,774,656        293,216,257   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

   $ 429,347,854      $ 375,774,656   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* Unaudited

See notes to financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS   
    Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund, hereinafter referred to as the “Fund,” is a diversified series of Thornburg Investment Trust (the “Trust”). The Trust was organized as a Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated June 3, 1987 and is registered as a diversified, open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Fund is currently one of sixteen separate series of the Trust. Each series is considered to be a separate entity for financial reporting and tax purposes and bears expenses directly attributable to it. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in equity and debt securities of all types from issuers around the world.

The Fund currently offers six classes of shares of beneficial interest outstanding: Class A, Class C, Institutional Class (“Class I”), and Retirement Classes (“Class R3,” “Class R4,” and “Class R5”). Each class of shares of the Fund represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments, except that (i) Class A shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge collected at the time the shares are purchased and bear a service fee, (ii) Class C shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge upon redemption within one year of purchase, and bear both a service fee and a distribution fee, (iii) Class I shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase and may be subject to a service fee, (iv) Class R3 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but bear both a service fee and distribution fee, (v) Class R4 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but bear a service fee, (vi) Class R5 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, and (vii) the respective classes may have different reinvestment privileges and conversion rights. Additionally, the Fund may allocate among its classes certain expenses, to the extent allowable to specific classes, including transfer agent fees, government registration fees, certain printing and postage costs, and administrative and legal expenses. Currently, class specific expenses of the Fund are limited to service and distribution fees, administration fees, and certain registration and transfer agent expenses.

NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Significant accounting policies of the Trust are as follows:

Valuation Policy and Procedures: The Fund’s Trustees of the Trust (the “Trustees”) have authorized employees of the Fund’s investment advisor, acting as the Valuation and Pricing Committee (the “Committee”), to make certain valuation determinations, subject to oversight and review by the Trustees and the Audit Committee of the Trustees. The Committee and other employees of the Fund’s investment advisor administer and implement the valuation process and make fair value decisions. The Committee regularly reviews its own fair value decisions, as well as valuations, valuation techniques and services furnished by pricing services, considers circumstances in the markets which may require valuation determinations by the Committee and reviews previous valuation determinations. The Committee also reports on its activities, the performance of the pricing services and other matters to the Trustees and the Audit Committee of the Trustees.

In determining a fair value for a portfolio investment, the Committee seeks to determine the price that the Fund would reasonably expect to receive upon a sale of the investment in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Typically, the fair value process employs standing instructions to use quoted prices in active markets or the use of independent pricing services. Less frequently, the Committee may make a fair value determination using other methods. However, because fair value prices are estimated prices, the determination of fair value for an investment may differ from the value that would be realized by the Fund upon a sale of the investment, and that difference could be material to the Fund’s financial statements. The Committee’s determination of fair value for an investment may also differ from the prices obtained by other persons (including other mutual funds) for the investment.

Valuation of Investments: Portfolio investments listed or traded on a national securities exchange are valued on the valuation date at the last reported trade price on the exchange that is the primary market for the investment. Portfolio investments traded on an exchange for which there has been no trade that day and other equity investments traded in the over-the-counter market are valued at the mean between the last reported bid and ask prices. Portfolio investments reported by NASDAQ are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price. Any foreign investment traded on exchanges outside the United States is valued at the price of the investment on the exchange that is normally the investment’s primary market, as of the close of that exchange preceding the time of the Fund’s valuation measurement date.

 

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    Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

In any case where the market value of an equity investment held by the Fund is not readily available, a determination of a fair value for the investment is made by the Committee. The Committee’s determinations are made using procedures in accordance with a policy approved by the Trustees, which may include the use of a price obtained from an independent pricing service. The pricing service ordinarily values equity investments in these instances using multi-factor models to adjust market prices based upon various inputs, including exchange data, depository receipt prices, futures, index data and other data. An investment’s market value is deemed not readily available whenever the exchange or market on which the investment is primarily traded is closed for the entire scheduled day of trading. Additionally, an investment’s market value may be deemed not readily available under other circumstances identified by the Trustees, including when developments occurring after the most recent close of the investment’s primary exchange or market, but before the most recent close of trading in Fund shares, or an unusual event or significant period of time occurring since the availability of a market quotation, create a question about the reliability of the investment’s market value. On days when market volatility thresholds pre-determined by the Trustees are exceeded, foreign equity investments held by the Fund may be valued using synthetic pricing obtained from an independent pricing service approved by the Trustees, subject to the ability of the Committee to determine in any such instance to utilize market closing prices if the Committee considers closing prices to be more reliable.

Debt obligations held by the Fund have a primary over-the-counter market and are valued by an independent pricing service approved by the Trustees. The pricing service ordinarily values debt obligations at quoted bid prices. When quotations are not available, debt obligations held by the Fund are valued at evaluated prices determined by the pricing service using methods which include consideration of yields or prices of debt obligations of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity and rating, and indications as to value from dealers and general market conditions. Short-term obligations having remaining maturities of 60 days or less are ordinarily valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

In any case when a pricing service fails to provide a price for a debt obligation held by the Fund, the Committee determines a fair value for the debt obligation using procedures in accordance with a policy approved by the Trustees, which may include the use of a price obtained from a different independent pricing service. Additionally, in any case where management believes that a price provided by a pricing service for a debt obligation held by the Fund may be unreliable, the Committee decides whether or not to use the pricing service’s valuation or to use an alternative method to determine a fair value for the debt obligation.

Quotations in foreign currencies for foreign portfolio investments are converted to U.S. dollar equivalents using the foreign exchange quotation in effect at the time of valuation.

Valuation Measurements: The Fund categorizes its investments based upon the inputs used in valuing those investments, according to a three-level hierarchy established by guidance by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”). Categorization of investments using this hierarchy is intended by the FASB to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in valuing an investment based on available market data. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect assumptions about the information market participants would use in valuing an investment. An investment’s level within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level input that is deemed significant to the fair value measurement. The methodologies and relative inputs used to value investments are not necessarily indications of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those investments.

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value measurement of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are generally summarized according to the three-level hierarchy below:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

Level 2: Other direct or indirect significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments in active markets and other observable inputs, such as interest rates, prepayment rates, credit risk, etc.).

 

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    Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund   March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

When market volatility thresholds are exceeded, foreign equity investments may be fair valued according to other significant observable inputs rather than quoted market prices. The affected investments will be characterized as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy and revert to Level 1 after the threshold is no longer exceeded.

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs, (including the Committee’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments), are generally applicable to investments fair valued with single broker quotes and other investments.

Portfolio investments with minimal, if any, market activity are characterized as Level 3 and are valued using significant unobservable inputs, typically including single broker quotes, which may be adjusted or unadjusted, related or comparable investments, last available transactions, and other relevant information. Valuations may also be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity and industry. An income based valuation approach would consider discounted anticipated future cash flows of the investment. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investment. The derived value of a Level 3 investment may not represent the value which is received upon disposition.

The following table displays a summary of the fair value hierarchy measurements of the Fund’s investments as of March 31, 2013. In any instance where valuation inputs from more than one level are used to determine the fair value of a specific investment, the investment is placed in the level of the table based upon the lowest level input that is significant in determining the fair value of the investment:

 

     Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2013  
     Total     Level 1     Level 2           Level 3        

Assets

        

Investments in Securities*

        

Common Stock

   $ 387,737,614      $ 387,737,614      $ —        $ —     

Exchange-Traded Funds

     12,867,230        12,867,230        —          —     

Short Term Investments

     29,000,000        —          29,000,000        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 429,604,844      $ 400,604,844      $ 29,000,000      $ —     

Other Financial Instruments**

        

Forward Currency Contracts

   $ 1,384,391      $ —        $ 1,384,391      $ —     

Liabilities

        

Other Financial Instruments**

        

Forward Currency Contracts

   $ (391   $ —        $ (391   $ —     

Spot Currency

   $ (35,521   $ (35,521   $ —        $ —     

 

* See Schedule of Investments for a summary of the industry exposure as grouped according to the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS), which is an industry taxonomy developed by MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s (S&P).
** Other Financial Instruments include investments not reflected in the Schedule of Investments, such as futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the investment.

In accordance with the guidance prescribed in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, amending Topic 820 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, it is the policy of the Fund to recognize transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3 and to disclose those transfers due to the underlying event which caused the movement. The Fund recognized no transfers between levels for the six months ended March 31, 2013, other than when the Fund exceeded market volatility thresholds for foreign equity investments during the period.

Foreign Currency Translation: Portfolio investments and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against the U.S. dollar on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of investments and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED  
    Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund   March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

in effect on the transaction date. When the Fund purchases or sells foreign investments, it will customarily enter into a foreign exchange contract to minimize foreign exchange risk from the trade date to the settlement date of such transactions. The values of such spot contracts are included in receivable for investments sold and payable for investments purchased on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on investments held. Such changes are included in net unrealized appreciation or depreciation from investments.

Reported net realized gains or losses from foreign currency transactions arise due to purchases and sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on investment transactions and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books, and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid.

Net change in unrealized appreciation and depreciation on foreign currency translations arise from changes in the fair value of assets and liabilities, other than investments at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

Deferred Taxes: The Fund is subject to a tax imposed on net realized gains of securities of certain foreign countries. The Fund records an estimated deferred tax liability for net unrealized gains on these investments as reflected in the accompanying financial statements.

Federal Income Taxes: It is the policy of the Trust to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to “regulated investment companies” and to distribute to shareholders substantially all taxable income, including any net realized gain on investments of the Fund. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is required.

Management reviews each uncertain tax position believed to be material to the preparation of the Fund’s financial statements, to assess if it is more likely than not that the position would be sustained upon examination, based upon the technical merits of the position. As of March 31, 2013, management has not identified any such position for which a liability must be reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The Fund’s tax returns remain subject to examination for three years after filing.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions: The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. To the extent the Fund engages in such transactions, it will do so for the purpose of acquiring portfolio investments consistent with the Fund’s investment objectives and not for the purpose of investment leverage or to speculate on interest rate and/or market changes. At the time the Fund makes a commitment to purchase an investment on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, the Fund will record the transaction and reflect the value in determining its net asset value. When effecting such transactions, assets of an amount sufficient to make payment for the portfolio investments to be purchased will be segregated on the Fund’s records on the trade date. Investments purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis do not earn interest until the settlement date.

Dividends: Dividends to shareholders, if any, are generally paid quarterly and are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund at net asset value per share at the close of business on the dividend payment date or, at the shareholder’s option, paid in cash. Net realized capital gains, to the extent available, will be distributed at least annually. Distributions to shareholders are based on income tax regulations and therefore, their characteristics may differ for financial statement and tax purposes.

Repurchase Agreements: The Fund may invest excess cash in repurchase agreements whereby the Fund purchases investments, which serve as collateral, with an agreement to resell such collateral at the maturity date of the repurchase agreement. Investments pledged as collateral for repurchase agreements are held in custody until maturity of the repurchase agreement. Provisions in the agreements require that the market value of the collateral is at least equal to the repurchase value in the event of default. In the event of default, the Fund has the right to liquidate the collateral and apply the proceeds in satisfaction of the obligation. Under certain circumstances, in the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings.

 

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    Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund   March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

General: Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Interest income is accrued as earned and dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain income from foreign investments is recognized as soon as information is available to the Fund. Realized gains and losses from the sale of investments are recorded on an identified cost basis. Net investment income (other than class specific expenses) and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative net asset value of outstanding shares of each class of shares at the beginning of the day (after adjusting for the current share activity of the respective class). Expenses common to all Funds are allocated among the Funds comprising the Trust based upon their relative net asset values or other appropriate allocation methods.

Guarantees and Indemnifications: Under the Trust’s organizational documents (and under a separate agreement with the Trustees), its officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business the Trust enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, based on experience, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual amounts could differ from those estimates.

NOTE 3 – INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement, Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) serves as the investment advisor and performs services to the Fund for which the fees are payable at the end of each month. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, these fees were payable at annual rates ranging from .875 of 1% to .675 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund depending on the Fund’s asset size. The Trust also has entered into administrative services agreements with the Advisor, whereby the Advisor will perform certain administrative services for the shareholders of each class of the Fund’s shares, and for which fees will be payable at an annual rate of up to .125 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Advisor contractually reimbursed certain class specific expenses, administrative fees, and distribution fees of $115,394 for Class I shares, $10,675 for Class R3 shares, $10,847 for Class R4 shares, and $31,495 for Class R5 shares.

The Trust has an underwriting agreement with Thornburg Securities Corporation (the “Distributor,” an affiliate of the Advisor), which acts as the distributor of the Fund’s shares. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Distributor has advised the Fund that it earned commissions aggregating $8,199 from the sale of Class A shares, and collected contingent deferred sales charges aggregating $2,115 from redemptions of Class C shares of the Fund.

Pursuant to a service plan under Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Fund may reimburse to the Advisor an amount not to exceed .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares of the Fund for payments made by the Advisor to securities dealers and other financial institutions to obtain various shareholder and distribution related services. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, there were no 12b-1 service plan fees charged for Class I and R5 shares. The Advisor may pay out of its own resources additional expenses for distribution of the Fund’s shares.

The Trust has also adopted distribution plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1, applicable only to the Fund’s Class C and Class R3 shares, under which the Fund compensates the Distributor for services in promoting the sale of Class C and Class R3 shares of the Fund at an annual rate of up to .75 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares, and an annual rate of up to .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class R3 shares. Total fees incurred by each class of shares of the Fund under their respective Service and Distribution Plans for the six months ended March 31, 2013, are set forth in the Statement of Operations.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED  
    Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund   March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

The Trust has an agreement with the custodian bank to indirectly pay a portion of the custodian’s fees through credits earned by the Fund’s cash on deposit with the bank. This deposit agreement is an alternative to overnight investments. Custodial fees are adjusted to reflect amounts that would have been paid without this agreement, with a corresponding adjustment reflected as fees paid indirectly in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, fees paid indirectly were $42.

Certain officers and Trustees of the Trust are also officers or directors of the Advisor and Distributor. The compensation of independent Trustees is borne by the Trust.

NOTE 4 – SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

At March 31, 2013, there were an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest authorized. Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30, 2012 (Audited)
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class A Shares

        

Shares sold

     578,452      $ 9,811,535        853,746      $ 12,457,821   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     22,463        373,331        70,808        989,188   

Shares repurchased

     (376,077     (6,276,664     (1,687,138     (24,708,934

Redemption fees received*

     —          —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     224,838      $ 3,908,202        (762,584   $ (11,261,925
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class C Shares

        

Shares sold

     214,033      $ 3,581,447        538,895      $ 7,769,777   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —          —          48,742        672,643   

Shares repurchased

     (465,025     (7,662,605     (1,140,342     (16,545,259

Redemption fees received*

     —          —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (250,992   $ (4,081,158     (552,705   $ (8,102,839
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class I Shares

        

Shares sold

     2,039,748      $ 35,048,957        4,505,733      $ 64,312,088   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     111,784        1,858,969        138,782        1,942,947   

Shares repurchased

     (1,350,193     (22,764,305     (2,873,125     (42,400,431

Redemption fees received*

     —          —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     801,339      $ 14,143,621        1,771,390      $ 23,854,604   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R3 Shares

        

Shares sold

     31,565      $ 529,542        52,219      $ 759,469   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     235        3,866        104        1,439   

Shares repurchased

     (7,201     (119,480     (1,812     (27,518

Redemption fees received*

     —          —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     24,599      $ 413,928        50,511      $ 733,390   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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    Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund   March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

 

     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30, 2012 (Audited)
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class R4 Shares

        

Shares sold

     35,836      $ 610,713        38,859      $ 586,646   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     620        10,228        1,050        14,589   

Shares repurchased

     (14,263     (242,460     (25,057     (375,289

Redemption fees received*

     —          —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     22,193      $ 378,481        14,852      $ 225,946   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R5 Shares

        

Shares sold

     94,483      $ 1,593,921        746,703      $ 10,797,179   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     33,830        563,272        42,912        601,202   

Shares repurchased

     (660,497     (11,221,617     (97,533     (1,447,022

Redemption fees received*

     —          —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (532,184   $ (9,064,424     692,082      $ 9,951,359   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* The Fund previously charged a redemption fee of 1% of the Class A and Class I shares redeemed or exchanged within 30 days of purchase. Effective February 1, 2012, the Fund stopped imposing this redemption fee. Redemption fees that were charged to any class prior to February 1, 2012 were allocated to all classes upon receipt of payment based on relative net asset values of each class or other appropriate allocation methods.

NOTE 5 – INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

For the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Fund had purchase and sale transactions of investments (excluding short-term investments) of $126,158,843 and $129,402,008, respectively.

NOTE 6 – INCOME TAXES

At March 31, 2013, information on the tax components of capital was as follows:

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes

   $  353,470,158   
  

 

 

 

Gross unrealized appreciation on a tax basis

   $ 91,504,896   

Gross unrealized depreciation on a tax basis

     (15,370,210
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (tax basis)

   $ 76,134,686   
  

 

 

 

At March 31, 2013, the Fund had deferred tax basis capital losses occurring subsequent to October 31, 2011, of $3,879,619. For tax purposes, such losses will be reflected in the year ending September 30, 2013.

At March 31, 2013, the Fund had cumulative tax basis capital losses, which may be carried forward to offset future capital gains. To the extent such carryforwards are used, capital gain distributions may be reduced to the extent provided by regulations.

Such capital loss carryforwards expire as follows:

 

2017

   $ 30,924,998   

2018

     140,739,212   
  

 

 

 
   $  171,664,210   
  

 

 

 

 

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    Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund   March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 7 – DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK AND FOREIGN INVESTMENT RISK

The Fund may use a variety of derivative financial instruments to hedge or adjust the risks affecting its investment portfolio or to enhance investment returns. Provisions of FASB Accounting Standards Codification ASC 815-10-50 (“ASC 815”), require certain disclosures. The disclosures are intended to provide users of financial statements with an understanding of the use of derivative instruments by the Fund and how these derivatives affect the financial position, financial performance and cash flows of the Fund. The Fund does not designate any derivative instruments as hedging instruments under ASC 815. During the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Fund’s principal exposure to derivative financial instruments of the type addressed by ASC 815 was investment in foreign exchange contracts. A foreign exchange contract is an agreement between two parties to exchange different currencies at a specified rate of exchange at an agreed upon future date. Foreign exchange contracts involve risks to the Fund, including the risk that a contract counterparty will not meet its obligations to the Fund, the risk that a change in a contract’s value may not correlate perfectly with the currency the contract was intended to track, and the risk that the Fund’s advisor is unable to correctly implement its strategy in using a contract. In any such instance, the Fund may not achieve the intended benefit of entering into a contract, and may experience a loss. Additionally, the Fund’s risk of loss may exceed the amounts recognized on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The Fund entered into forward currency contracts during the six months ended March 31, 2013 in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives, in anticipation of reducing the risk to the value of the Fund’s foreign investments from adverse changes in the relationship between the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies. In each case these contracts have been initiated in conjunction with foreign investment transactions.

These contracts are accounted for by the Fund under ASC 815. Unrealized appreciation and depreciation on outstanding contracts are reported in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities, as measured by the difference between the forward exchange rates at the reporting date and the forward exchange rates at each contract’s inception date. Net realized gain (loss) on contracts closed during the period, and changes in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on outstanding contracts are recognized in the Fund’s Statement of Operations. The quarterly average values of open sell currency contracts for the six months ended March 31, 2013 was $30,826,386. Open buy currency contracts are entered into for the purpose of closing open sell currency contracts and the values are dependent upon the values of open sell currency contracts within the six months ended March 31, 2013.

The following table displays the outstanding forward currency contracts at March 31, 2013:

Outstanding Forward Currency Contracts

to Buy or Sell at March 31, 2013

 

Contract Description

   Buy/Sell      Contract
Amount
     Contract
Value Date
     Value
USD
     Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
Depreciation
 

Euro

     Sell         18,877,700         08/08/2013         24,222,119       $ 1,319,031       $ —     

Swiss Franc

     Sell         3,525,100         04/03/2013         3,713,368         65,279         —     

Swiss Franc

     Sell         3,613,000         10/03/2013         3,816,737         81         —     

Swiss Franc

     Buy         3,525,100         04/03/2013         3,713,368         —           (391
              

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

               $ 1,384,391       $ (391
              

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED  
    Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund   March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

The unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of the outstanding forward currency contracts recognized in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities at March 31, 2013 is disclosed in the following table:

Fair Values of Derivative Financial Instruments

at March 31, 2013

 

Asset Derivatives

  

Balance Sheet Location

   Fair Value  

Foreign exchange contracts

   Assets - Unrealized appreciation on forward currency contracts    $ 1,384,391   

Liability Derivatives

  

Balance Sheet Location

   Fair Value  

Foreign exchange contracts

   Liabilities - Unrealized depreciation on forward
currency contracts
   $ (391

The net realized gain (loss) from forward currency contracts, and the net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of outstanding forward currency contracts recognized in the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the six months ended March 31, 2013 are disclosed in the following tables:

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

on Derivative Financial Instruments Recognized in

Income for the Six Months Ended March 31, 2013

 

     Total     Forward
Currency Contracts
 

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ (1,907,411   $ (1,907,411

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

of Derivative Financial Instruments Recognized in

Income for the Six Months Ended March 31, 2013

 

     Total      Forward
Currency Contracts
 

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ 1,979,260       $ 1,979,260   

OTHER NOTES:

Risks: The Fund’s investments subject it to risks including, but not limited to, management risk, market and economic risk, risks affecting specific issuers, liquidity risk, the risks associated with investments in smaller companies and non-U.S. issuers, credit risk, and interest rate risk. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund.

Subsequent Events: Fund management believes no events have occurred between March 31, 2013 and the date of issuance of the financial statements that require adjustment to or disclosure in the accompanying financial statements.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

    Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

     PER SHARE PERFORMANCE (for a share outstanding throughout the Period)+      RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS     SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  

Unless
Otherwise
Noted,
Periods
are Fiscal
Years
Ended
Sept. 30,

   Net  Asset
Value

Beginning
of Period
     Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
    Net
Realized

&
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
on
Investments
    Total from
Investment
Operations
    Dividends
from Net
Investment
Income
    Dividends
from Net
Realized
Gains
    Total
Dividends
    Net
Asset
Value
End

of
Period
     Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)

(%)
    Expenses,
After
Expense
Reductions
(%)
    Expenses,
After
Expense
Reductions
and

Net of
Custody
Credits
(%)
    Expenses,
Before
Expense
Reductions
(%)
    Total
Return
(%)(a)
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate (%)
     Net
Assets
at End

of
Period
(Thousands)
 

Class A Shares

  

                           

2013(b)(c)

   $ 15.97         0.01        2.16        2.17        (0.08     —          (0.08   $ 18.06         0.15 (d)      1.45 (d)      1.45 (d)      1.45 (d)      13.65        33.77       $ 91,237   

2012(c)

   $ 13.15         0.14        2.89        3.03        (0.21     —          (0.21   $ 15.97         0.94        1.49        1.49        1.49        23.22        66.07       $ 77,103   

2011(c)

   $ 13.98         0.18        (0.82     (0.64     (0.19     —          (0.19   $ 13.15         1.13        1.48        1.48        1.48        (4.81     70.33       $ 73,538   

2010(c)

   $ 13.10         0.18        0.86        1.04        (0.16     —          (0.16   $ 13.98         1.29        1.47        1.47        1.47        7.98        66.27       $ 92,927   

2009(c)

   $ 13.38         0.29        0.03        0.32        (0.60     —          (0.60   $ 13.10         2.96        1.53        1.52        1.55        3.60        103.02       $ 82,309   

2008(c)

   $ 20.06         0.30        (6.30     (6.00     (0.14     (0.54     (0.68   $ 13.38         1.68        1.50        1.49        1.50        (30.85     83.70       $ 159,996   

Class C Shares

  

                           

2013(b)

   $ 15.69         (0.05     2.12        2.07        —          —          —        $ 17.76         (0.62 )(d)      2.22 (d)      2.22 (d)      2.22 (d)      13.19        33.77       $ 82,406   

2012

   $ 12.98         0.02        2.84        2.86        (0.15     —          (0.15   $ 15.69         0.17        2.27        2.27        2.27        22.21        66.07       $ 76,738   

2011

   $ 13.83         0.06        (0.80     (0.74     (0.11     —          (0.11   $ 12.98         0.40        2.23        2.23        2.23        (5.45     70.33       $ 70,643   

2010

   $ 12.96         0.07        0.85        0.92        (0.05     —          (0.05   $ 13.83         0.48        2.28        2.28        2.28        7.10        66.27       $ 82,139   

2009

   $ 13.22         0.23        0.01        0.24        (0.50     —          (0.50   $ 12.96         2.36        2.31        2.31        2.35        2.79        103.02       $ 81,334   

2008

   $ 19.87         0.17        (6.24     (6.07     (0.04     (0.54     (0.58   $ 13.22         0.97        2.25        2.24        2.25        (31.38     83.70       $ 101,908   

Class I Shares

  

                           

2013(b)

   $ 16.06         0.05        2.16        2.21        (0.18     —          (0.18   $ 18.09         0.61 (d)      0.99 (d)      0.99 (d)      1.12 (d)      13.88        33.77       $ 205,305   

2012

   $ 13.20         0.21        2.90        3.11        (0.25     —          (0.25   $ 16.06         1.44        0.99        0.99        1.21        23.82        66.07       $ 169,384   

2011

   $ 14.01         0.26        (0.83     (0.57     (0.24     —          (0.24   $ 13.20         1.65        0.99        0.99        1.11        (4.30     70.33       $ 115,837   

2010

   $ 13.13         0.24        0.87        1.11        (0.23     —          (0.23   $ 14.01         1.78        0.99        0.99        1.19        8.48        66.27       $ 131,892   

2009

   $ 13.45         0.37        (0.01     0.36        (0.68     —          (0.68   $ 13.13         3.65        0.99        0.99        1.33        4.16        103.02       $ 107,132   

2008

   $ 20.16         0.40        (6.34     (5.94     (0.23     (0.54     (0.77   $ 13.45         2.25        0.99        0.99        1.10        (30.49     83.70       $ 154,102   

Class R3 Shares

  

                           

2013(b)

   $ 15.91         0.01        2.14        2.15        (0.15     —          (0.15   $ 17.91         0.09 (d)      1.50 (d)      1.50 (d)      3.43 (d)      13.56        33.77       $ 1,448   

2012

   $ 13.11         0.11        2.90        3.01        (0.21     —          (0.21   $ 15.91         0.75        1.50        1.50        9.01 (e)      23.22        66.07       $ 894   

2011

   $ 13.93         0.18        (0.82     (0.64     (0.18     —          (0.18   $ 13.11         1.12        1.49        1.49        14.23 (e)      (4.77     70.33       $ 75   

2010

   $ 13.08         0.17        0.87        1.04        (0.19     —          (0.19   $ 13.93         1.28        1.46        1.46        32.05 (e)      7.97        66.27       $ 151   

2009

   $ 13.37         0.26        0.05        0.31        (0.60     —          (0.60   $ 13.08         2.57        1.50        1.49        116.95 (e)      3.61        103.02       $ 20   

2008(f)

   $ 17.91         0.29        (4.70     (4.41     (0.13     —          (0.13   $ 13.37         2.61 (d)      1.49 (d)      1.49 (d)      67.47 (d)(e)      (24.78     83.70       $ 35   

Class R4 Shares

  

                           

2013(b)

   $ 15.90         0.02        2.14        2.16        (0.12     —          (0.12   $ 17.94         0.19 (d)      1.40 (d)      1.40 (d)      2.81 (d)      13.64        33.77       $ 1,897   

2012

   $ 13.09         0.15        2.88        3.03        (0.22     —          (0.22   $ 15.90         1.05        1.40        1.40        3.72        23.36        66.07       $ 1,329   

2011

   $ 13.90         0.19        (0.81     (0.62     (0.19     —          (0.19   $ 13.09         1.23        1.40        1.40        3.16        (4.66     70.33       $ 900   

2010

   $ 13.04         0.19        0.84        1.03        (0.17     —          (0.17   $ 13.90         1.38        1.40        1.40        3.29        7.96        66.27       $ 1,345   

2009

   $ 13.38         0.40        (0.08     0.32        (0.66     —          (0.66   $ 13.04         3.19        1.40        1.40        14.73 (e)      3.73        103.02       $ 1,244   

2008(f)

   $ 17.91         0.28        (4.69     (4.41     (0.12     —          (0.12   $ 13.38         2.48 (d)      1.41 (d)      1.40 (d)      864.00 (d)(e)      (24.74     83.70       $ 3   

Class R5 Shares

  

                           

2013(b)

   $ 16.07         0.05        2.17        2.22        (0.18     —          (0.18   $ 18.11         0.58 (d)      0.99 (d)      0.99 (d)      1.12 (d)      13.94        33.77       $ 47,055   

2012

   $ 13.21         0.21        2.90        3.11        (0.25     —          (0.25   $ 16.07         1.44        0.99        0.99        1.15        23.80        66.07       $ 50,327   

2011

   $ 14.02         0.29        (0.86     (0.57     (0.24     —          (0.24   $ 13.21         1.84        0.99        0.99        1.24        (4.29     70.33       $ 32,223   

2010

   $ 13.15         0.34        0.76        1.10        (0.23     —          (0.23   $ 14.02         2.46        0.99        0.99        1.64        8.41        66.27       $ 16,380   

2009

   $ 13.46         0.53        (0.15     0.38        (0.69     —          (0.69   $ 13.15         4.36        0.97        0.97        239.11 (e)      4.25        103.02       $ 86   

2008(f)

   $ 17.98         0.33        (4.70     (4.37     (0.15     —          (0.15   $ 13.46         2.97 (d)      0.92 (d)      0.92 (d)      850.59 (d)(e)      (24.47     83.70       $ 2   

 

(a) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b) Unaudited Six Month Period Ended March 31.
(c) Sales loads are not reflected in computing total return.
(d) Annualized.
(e) Due to the size of net assets and fixed expenses, ratios may appear disproportionate.
(f) Effective date of this Class of shares was February 1, 2008.
+ Based on weighted average shares outstanding, except for Dividends from Net Investment Income and Net Realized Gains, which are actual amounts per share.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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EXPENSE EXAMPLE   
    Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs:

 

  (1) transaction costs, including

(a) sales charges (loads) on purchase payments for Class A shares;

(b) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of any part or all of a purchase of $1 million of Class A shares within 12 months of purchase;

(c) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of Class C shares within 12 months of purchase;

 

  (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses.

This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on a $1,000 investment beginning on October 1, 2012, and held until March 31, 2013.

 

     Beginning
Account Value
10/1/12
     Ending
Account Value
3/31/13
     Expenses Paid
During Period
10/1/12–3/31/13
 

Class A Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,136.50       $ 7.73   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,017.69       $ 7.30   

Class C Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,131.90       $ 11.80   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,013.86       $ 11.15   

Class I Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,138.80       $ 5.28   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,020.00       $ 4.99   

Class R3 Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,135.60       $ 7.99   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,017.45       $ 7.54   

Class R4 Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,136.40       $ 7.45   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,017.96       $ 7.04   

Class R5 Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,139.40       $ 5.28   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,020.00       $ 4.99   

 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class (A: 1.45%; C: 2.22%; I: 0.99%; R3: 1.50%; R4: 1.40%; R5: 0.99%) multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 to reflect the one-half year period.
* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

For each class of shares, the first line of the table at right provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for your class of shares under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

For each class of shares, the second line of the table above provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table for each class of shares is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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INDEX COMPARISON   
    Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund versus MSCI All Country (AC) World Index (July 28, 2006 to March 31, 2013)

 

LOGO

Average Annual Total Returns

For Periods Ended March 31, 2013 (with sales charge)

 

     1 Yr     3 Yrs     5 Yrs     Since
Inception
 

A Shares (Incep: 7/28/06)

     10.87     6.91     2.42     8.02

C Shares (Incep: 7/28/06)

     14.17     7.74     2.57     7.92

I Shares (Incep: 7/28/06)

     16.64     9.09     3.89     9.30

R3 Shares (Incep: 2/1/08)

     16.04     8.54     3.37     2.24

R4 Shares (Incep: 2/1/08)

     16.20     8.65     3.46     2.33

R5 Shares (Incep: 2/1/08)

     16.62     9.09     3.91     2.78

MSCI AC World Index (Since: 7/28/06)

     10.56     7.78     2.06     3.64

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800.847.0200. The performance data and graph do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns reflect the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains as well as applicable sales charges. Class A shares are sold with a maximum sales charge of 4.50%. Class C shares are subject to a 1% CDSC for the first year only. There is no up-front sales charge for Class I, R3, R4, and R5 shares.

 

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OTHER INFORMATION   
    Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

PORTFOLIO PROXY VOTING

Policies and Procedures:

The Trust has delegated to Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) voting decisions respecting proxies for the Fund’s voting securities. The Advisor makes voting decisions in accordance with its Proxy Voting Policy and Procedures. A description of the Policy and Procedures is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

Information regarding how proxies were voted is available on or before August 31 of each year for the twelve months ending the preceding June 30. This information is available (i) without charge, upon request by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

AVAILABILITY OF QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE

The Fund files with the Securities and Exchange Commission schedules of its portfolio holdings on Form N-Q for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The Fund also makes this information available on its website at www.thornburg.com/download or upon request by calling 1-800-847-0200.

 

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TRUSTEES’ STATEMENT TO SHAREHOLDERS

Not part of the Certified Semi-Annual Report

Reissued September 10, 2012

The Trustees believe current and prospective shareholders should know how we discharge our responsibilities in supervising the Funds’ investment advisor and in reviewing the advisor’s contract for renewal. Since 2005, we have issued a statement which sets out clearly the three principal guidelines that we follow in supervising the Trust’s investment advisor on your behalf. In accordance with our customary practice, in September of this year we again reviewed our statement and concluded we should reissue this statement outlining the principal features of our supervision of the advisor’s performance of investment management services for the Funds.

We begin with the premise that each shareholder selected his or her Fund because its investments are managed by the investment advisor identified in the prospectus and in accordance with the objective and policies described in the prospectus. We realize, as each of you do, that if you believe that your Fund’s stated objective and policies no longer serve your personal investment goals, you can sell your shares and leave the Fund.

Therefore, we believe that our primary supervisory task – our principal obligation to you – is to assess the nature and quality of the advisor’s services, and to confirm that the advisor actively and competently pursues the Fund’s objective, in accordance with the policies set out in the prospectus. To do this, we meet regularly with management to review your Fund’s portfolio and to discuss the advisor’s specific actions and judgments in pursuing the Fund’s objective. We do not substitute our own judgment for the advisor’s decisions in selecting investments; the advisor is paid to exercise its informed judgment on investment decisions, and we seek to confirm, in reviewing the advisor’s performance, that the advisor is doing just that.

Second, while we are conscious of costs and the effect that costs have on shareholders’ returns, we do not seek the lowest fees or expense ratio as our sole or primary objective. We try to make sure that your Fund’s fees and costs are reasonable in relationship to the services rendered and that they are generally in line with those charged by other expert investment advisors, consistent with our belief that the Fund’s investors searched for and expect that expertise and attention and have decided to pay a reasonable price for it. We do not put the management contract “out to bid” as a matter of course, and we would not do so unless we had concluded that the advisor materially had failed to pursue the Fund’s objectives in accordance with its policies, or for other equally important reasons. We believe that any other approach would be inconsistent with your interests and contrary to your expectations when you bought shares of the Fund in the first place.

Finally, because we believe that most Thornburg Fund shareholders have invested with a long-term perspective, we try not to focus too much on the fashions of the moment and on short-term performance. The market will not favor any specific investment objective or set of policies at all times and under all economic circumstances. A fund will experience periods of both high and low returns relative to other funds and other investments. Even if one of our Funds is not favored by the market at a particular time, we believe that the advisor is nonetheless obliged to remain true to the Fund’s objective and policies, and we watch to see that it does so.

 

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RETIREMENT AND EDUCATION ACCOUNTS

Thornburg Investment Management offers retirement and education savings accounts that can help you meet a variety of planning challenges. For account applications or further information on any of the accounts below, please call 1-800-847-0200 or go to www.thornburg.com/ira. Your financial advisor can help you determine which plan is right for you.

Individual Retirement Accounts

Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) provide a tax-advantaged means to save money for the future. For a detailed outline of the difference between retirement accounts, see www.thornburg.com/ira. Rollovers are available. Call 1-800-847-0200 for more information.

Traditional IRAs Contributions to Traditional IRAs are tax deductible for eligible individuals, and withdrawals are taxed as additional ordinary income. You may contribute to an IRA if you receive compensation and are under 70 1/2, even if you are covered by an employer retirement plan. Deductible contributions are subject to certain qualifications. Please consult your tax advisor.

Roth IRAs Under a Roth IRA, there is no tax deduction for contributions, but there is no income tax on qualified withdrawals. For a more detailed comparison of Traditional and Roth IRAs, please see our website at www.thornburg.com/ira.

SEP IRAs Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRAs are established by employers. The employer is allowed a tax deduction for contributions made to the SEP Plan and makes contributions to each eligible employee’s SEP IRA on a discretionary basis.

SIMPLE IRAs Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees of Small Employers (SIMPLE) is designed to give small business owners a simplified method to establish and contribute to a retirement plan for employees. The employer is allowed a tax deduction for contributions and makes either matching or non-elective contributions to each eligible employee’s SIMPLE IRA. Employees may make salary deferral contributions.

Coverdell Education Savings Account

These savings accounts are designed to provide a way to save money for higher education expenses. In an Education Savings Account, earnings and interest grow tax-free, and qualified withdrawals used to pay for eligible higher-education expenses are tax- and penalty-free.

Funds Available

The following funds are available in the accounts listed above:

 

   

Thornburg Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

 

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Thornburg Equity Funds

Thornburg’s equity research uses a fundamentally driven, bottom-up, comprehensive analytical approach. Thornburg equity funds generally focus on a limited number of securities so that each holding can impact performance. The team searches for firms believed to have a promising future and seeks to buy shares of those companies at a discount to their intrinsic or long-term value.

 

   

Thornburg Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

Thornburg Bond Funds

Thornburg Investment Management applies a disciplined philosophy to fixed-income management. Since the launch of our first fixed-income fund over 25 years ago, we have been conducting fundamental, bottom-up research in an effort to identify bonds which we believe provide the best return for a given level of risk. We avoid leverage or complex strategies which could backfire in periods of market uncertainty.

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

Before investing, carefully consider the Fund’s investment goals, risks, charges, and expenses. For a prospectus containing this and other information, contact your financial advisor or visit thornburg.com. Read it carefully before investing.

For additional information, please visit thornburg.com

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The information presented on the following pages was current as of March 31, 2013. The manager’s views, portfolio holdings, and sector and country diversification are provided for the general information of the Fund’s shareholders and are subject to change; to the extent this information is historical, it should not be considered predictive of future circumstances. This material should not be deemed a recommendation to buy or sell any of the securities mentioned.

Investments in the Fund carry risks, including possible loss of principal. Special risks may be associated with investments outside the United States, especially in emerging markets, including currency fluctuations, illiquidity, volatility, and political and economic risks. Investments in small capitalization companies may increase the risk of greater price fluctuations. Please see the Fund’s Prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund. Investments in the Fund are not FDIC insured, nor are they deposits of or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity. There is no guarantee that the Fund will meet its investment objectives. Funds invested in a limited number of holdings may expose an investor to greater volatility.

Performance data given at net asset value (NAV) does not take into account the applicable sales charges. If the sales charges had been included, the performance would have been lower.

Class I, R5, and R6 shares may not be available to all investors. Minimum investments for Class I shares are higher than those for other classes.

From time to time, the Fund may invest in shares of companies through initial public offerings (IPOs). IPOs have the potential to produce substantial gains for the Fund. There is no assurance that the Fund will have continued access to profitable IPOs and, as the Fund’s assets grow, the impact of IPO investments may decline. Therefore, investors should not rely on these past gains as an indication of future performance.

 

Share Class

   NASDAQ Symbol    CUSIP

Class A

   THDAX    885-216-408

Class C

   THDCX    885-216-507

Class I

   THDIX    885-216-606

Class R5

   THDRX    885-216-846

Class R6

   TDWRX    885-216-838

Glossary

MSCI Emerging Markets Index – A free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance of emerging markets. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index consists of the following 21 emerging market country indices: Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, and Turkey.

MSCI Country Indices (Brazil, India, Indonesia, Philippines, and Russia) – Free float-adjusted market capitalization indices that are designed to measure equity market performance in that specific country.

Unless otherwise noted, index returns reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains, if any, but do not reflect fees, brokerage commissions or other expenses of investing. Investors may not make direct investments into any index.

BRIC Countries – A reference to the emerging market countries of Brazil, Russia, India and China.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) – A country’s income minus foreign investments: the total value of all goods and services produced within a country in a year, minus net income from investments in other countries.

Leverage – The amount of debt used to finance a firm’s assets. A firm with significantly more debt than equity is considered to be highly leveraged.

Price/Earnings Ratio (P/E) – A valuation ratio of a company’s current share price compared to its per-share earnings. P/E equals a company’s market value per share divided by earnings per share.

 

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THORNBURG DEVELOPING WORLD FUND

Portfolio Manager

 

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Performance Information

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800.847.0200.

The maximum sales charge for Class A shares is 4.50%. The total annual fund operating expense of Class A shares is 1.85%, as disclosed in the most recent Prospectus. Thornburg Investment Management and Thornburg Securities Corporation have contractually agreed to waive fees and reimburse expenses through at least February 1, 2014, so that actual expenses for Class A shares do not exceed 1.83%.

Philosophy/Strategy

 

   

A flexible approach to developing markets targeting long-term capital appreciation, with an emphasis on risk-adjusted return.

 

   

Focus on self-funding businesses predicated on sound business fundamentals rather than financial leverage.

 

   

The ability to pursue the best risk-adjusted developing country opportunities, irrespective of domicile.

 

   

The portfolio is diversified across basic value, consistent earner, and emerging franchise companies.

A Case for Developing Markets

 

   

The Developing World Fund can complement the dollar diversification provided by other international strategies. Developing world currencies may benefit from manageable public debt/GDP ratios, current account and budget surpluses, and above-average GDP growth potential.

 

   

Household debt levels in the developing world are generally lower than those in the developed world, thereby presenting the possibility of increasing credit penetration and stronger domestic consumption.

 

   

Structural reforms surrounding health insurance, social security, education and currency should lead to stronger domestic consumption in many developing markets, while helping to smooth the transition away from export-driven growth models.

 

   

Many developing world countries have funded recent stimulus initiatives through reserves built earlier in the decade, and remain on sound fiscal footing.

Average Annual Total Returns

For Periods Ended March 31, 2013

 

     1 Yr     3 Yrs     Since
Inception
 

A Shares (Incep: 12/16/09)

      

Without sales charge

     15.34     12.36     13.17

With sales charge

     10.16     10.64     11.60

MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Since 12/16/09)

     1.96     3.27     4.26

 

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Why Thornburg?

 

   

We have aligned interests. We are a privately held business, we invest side by side with our clients, and we are investment driven not market driven.

 

   

Collaborative, team-oriented approach provides for input from multiple members of the Thornburg Investment Management team and provides an installed base of knowledge on existing holdings.

 

   

We believe that stock selection is the best form of risk management. In-depth research allows the team to have a more intimate understanding of the companies in the portfolio.

Basket Summary

 

   

Basic Value Companies – Companies which, in Thornburg’s opinion, are financially sound with well established businesses selling at low valuations relative to the companies’ net assets or potential earning power.

 

   

Consistent Earners – Companies which normally exhibit steady earnings growth, cashflow characteristics, and/or dividend growth. These companies may have above average profitability measures and normally sell at above average valuations.

 

   

Emerging Franchises – Companies which, in Thornburg’s opinion, are in the process of establishing a leading position in a product, service, or market with the potential to grow at an above average rate.

Stocks Contributing and Detracting

For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2013

 

Top Contributors

  

Top Detractors

Biostime International Holdings Ltd.    Baidu, Inc. ADS
NagaCorp Ltd.    Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer Co. Ltd.
VGI Global Media plc    TTK Prestige Ltd.
Puregold Price Club, Inc.    PChome Online, Inc.
Credicorp Ltd.    Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd.
Source: FactSet   

Key Portfolio Attributes

As of March 31, 2013

 

Portfolio P/E Trailing 12-months*

     23.2x   

Portfolio Price to Cash Flow*

     19.1x   

Portfolio Price to Book Value*

     4.4x   

Median Market Cap*

   $ 3.5 B   

Number of Companies

     52   

 

* Source: FactSet

Market Capitalization Exposure

As of March 31, 2013

 

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Basket Structure

As of March 31, 2013

 

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Thornburg Developing World Fund –

March 31, 2013

 

Table of Contents

  

Letter to Shareholders

     7   

Schedule of Investments

     9   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     14   

Statement of Operations

     16   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     18   

Notes to Financial Statements

     19   

Financial Highlights

     28   

Expense Example

     30   

Index Comparison

     31   

Other Information

     32   

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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS

April 16, 2013

Dear Fellow Shareholder:

We are pleased to present the fourth semi-annual report for the Thornburg Developing World Fund for the six-month period ended March 31, 2013. The Class A shares of the Fund produced a total return of 14.02% at net asset value (NAV) in the six-month period ended March 31, 2013, compared to 3.87% for the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. Since the Fund’s inception of December 16, 2009, the Class A shares produced a cumulative total return of 50.18% at NAV, compared to 14.83% for the MSCI Emerging Markets Index.

The six-month period ended March 31, 2013 was a tale of two distinct periods. From October 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012, emerging markets equities continued their inexorable march higher, reflecting unprecedented monetary accommodation in the U.S., record-low interest rates around the world, and optimism about the Chinese political transition in November. In the subsequent three-month period, major emerging markets including Brazil, Russia, India, and China all declined in absolute terms and underperformed in relative terms. Korea, which comprises approximately 15% of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, declined 5.02% during the three months ended March 31, 2013 as tensions flared with North Korea and Korean exporters suffered from the sharp decline in the Japanese yen in the wake of “Abenomics.” European, North African, and South African markets also underperformed during this latter period in light of tensions in Cyprus and the renewed prospect of “tail risk” in the Eurozone. By contrast, Southeast Asian markets such as the Philippines, Thailand, and Indonesia increased at double-digit rates in U.S. dollar terms during the three months ended March 31, 2013, as global central bank accommodation and favorable relative growth rate differentials resulted in capital flows into these and other markets.

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800.847.0200.

The maximum sales charge for Class A shares is 4.50%. The total annual fund operating expense of Class A shares is 1.85%, as disclosed in the most recent Prospectus. Thornburg Investment Management and Thornburg Securities Corporation have contractually agreed to waive fees and reimburse expenses through at least February 1, 2014, so that actual expenses for Class A shares do not exceed 1.83%.

As we have emphasized in previous letters, we remain focused on financially sound free cash flow generative businesses, denominated in currencies with favorable balance of payment dynamics – thereby reducing the probability of capital impairment during periods of market duress. While this framework has its roots in risk management, we view it as a critical component of long-term capital appreciation over time. For example, nearly every bank will experience a degree of economic cyclicality, but a highly leveraged bank is far more likely to raise equity and destroy value permanently during periods of market duress – an event from which the share price may never fully recover, as we learned during the global financial crisis of 2008. Similarly, currency volatility comes with the territory in emerging markets investing, but a devaluation scenario (i.e., Mexico during the 1994 Tequila Crisis) is a fundamentally different occurrence than currency volatility and carries with it the prospect of permanent

 

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capital impairment. Ultimately, it becomes more difficult to compound portfolio returns over time when a significant portion of the value of an individual investment has been permanently impaired. This insight remains a key component of our investment framework.

Looking forward, it is hard to issue a cautious tone on equities against the backdrop of today’s abundant liquidity. At the same time, it is notable that emerging markets equities have in recent months underperformed their developed-market brethren at a time when “risk assets” should presumably be in favor, and that the Developing World Fund has experienced positive absolute returns during this same period. A key reason for this divergence is the composition of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index – which is significantly exposed to BRIC countries, the energy and materials sectors, western-facing markets such as Korea and Taiwan, and state-owned enterprises. While the Developing World Fund is exposed to these elements to varying (though lesser) degrees, we continue to maintain a focus on end-market demand rather than domicile, and on markets in Southeast Asia, the Andean region of Latin America, and other parts of the world that can complement our exposure to better-recognized emerging markets. Combined with our focus on companies and countries with limited degrees of external dependence, we believe that we have created a framework for participation in emerging markets equities with the potential to mitigate the volatility of shareholder returns through multiple layers of diversification.

We invite you to visit our website at www.thornburg.com, where you will find additional information about the Thornburg Developing World Fund. We thank you for your trust and confidence.

Sincerely,

 

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Lewis Kaufman, CFA

Portfolio Manager

Managing Director

The matters discussed in this report may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include any advisor or portfolio manager prediction, assessment, analysis or outlook for individual securities, industries, investment styles, market sectors and/or markets. These statements involve risks and uncertainties. In addition to the general risks described for each fund in its current prospectus, other factors bearing on these reports include the accuracy of the advisor’s or portfolio manager’s forecasts and predictions, the appropriateness of the investment strategies designed by the advisor or portfolio manager, and the ability of the advisor or portfolio manager to implement their strategies efficiently and successfully. Any one or more of these factors, as well as other risks affecting the securities markets generally, could cause the actual results of any fund to differ materially as compared to its benchmarks.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS   
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Top Ten Equity Holdings

As of 3/31/13

 

NagaCorp Ltd.

     3.0  

Magnit OJCS GDR

     2.4

Siam Commercial Bank plc

     2.8  

Yandex NV

     2.4

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

     2.7  

Biostime International Holdings Ltd.

     2.4

Qualcomm, Inc.

     2.5  

PT Mitra Adiperkasa

     2.4

Prada S.p.A.

     2.5  

PriceSmart, Inc.

     2.3

Summary of Industry Exposure

As of 3/31/13

 

Consumer Services

     15.9  

Retailing

     2.9

Food & Staples Retailing

     13.0  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     2.3

Banks

     12.7  

Media

     1.5

Software & Services

     9.5  

Diversified Financials

     1.5

Food, Beverage & Tobacco

     5.4  

Health Care Equipment & Services

     1.4

Consumer Durables & Apparel

     5.4  

Automobiles & Components

     1.2

Energy

     5.2  

Household & Personal Products

     1.0

Technology Hardware & Equipment

     4.8  

Transportation

     0.6

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences

     4.4  

Other Assets & Liabilities

     8.3

Materials

     3.0     

Summary of Country Exposure

As of 3/31/13 (percent of equity holdings)

 

China

     13.6  

Italy

     2.7

United States

     10.8  

Taiwan

     2.5

Brazil

     10.0  

Peru

     2.4

Indonesia

     8.7  

Poland

     2.1

Philippines

     6.9  

United Kingdom

     1.8

India

     6.3  

South Africa

     1.7

Russia

     6.3  

Argentina

     1.3

Hong Kong

     5.7  

Chile

     1.0

Thailand

     4.7  

Saudi Arabia

     1.0

Mexico

     4.6  

Turkey

     1.0

Colombia

     4.0  

Malaysia

     0.9

 

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     Shares/
Principal  Amount
     Value  

COMMON STOCK — 91.66%

     

AUTOMOBILES & COMPONENTS — 1.25%

     

AUTOMOBILES — 1.25%

     

Great Wall Motor Co. Ltd.

     1,534,000       $ 5,207,168   
     

 

 

 
        5,207,168   
     

 

 

 

BANKS — 12.75%

     

COMMERCIAL BANKS — 12.75%

     

Bancolombia S.A. ADR

     101,639         6,428,667   

Credicorp Ltd.

     56,165         9,326,198   

HDFC Bank Ltd. ADR

     204,905         7,667,545   

PT Bank Mandiri

     7,493,500         7,711,346   

Sberbank-CLS

     1,229,456         3,897,921   

Security Bank Corp.

     1,475,300         6,579,382   

Siam Commercial Bank plc

     1,901,034         11,522,402   
     

 

 

 
        53,133,461   
     

 

 

 

CONSUMER DURABLES & APPAREL — 5.38%

     

HOUSEHOLD DURABLES — 2.27%

     

TTK Prestige Ltd.

     158,552         9,437,709   

TEXTILES, APPAREL & LUXURY GOODS — 3.11%

     

Forus SA

     363,600         2,559,466   

Prada S.p.A.

     1,031,000         10,419,508   
     

 

 

 
        22,416,683   
     

 

 

 

CONSUMER SERVICES — 15.95%

     

DIVERSIFIED CONSUMER SERVICES — 2.32%

     

Kroton Educacional S.A.

     754,550         9,689,755   

HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE — 13.63%

     

a Bloomberry Resorts Corp.

     22,263,551         7,768,512   

a Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd.

     2,256,000         9,416,287   

Herfy Food Services Co.

     122,869         3,767,782   

International Meal Co. Holdings S.A.

     561,450         7,084,981   

a Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd.

     306,170         6,968,395   

NagaCorp Ltd.

     14,560,000         12,304,410   

Yum! Brands, Inc.

     132,121         9,504,785   
     

 

 

 
        66,504,907   
     

 

 

 

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIALS — 1.49%

     

CAPITAL MARKETS — 1.49%

     

CETIP SA

     521,800         6,197,303   
     

 

 

 
        6,197,303   
     

 

 

 

ENERGY — 5.19%

     

ENERGY EQUIPMENT & SERVICES — 1.45%

     

Anton Oilfield Services Group

     8,688,600         6,033,012   

OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS — 3.74%

     

a Gran Tierra Energy, Inc.

     1,487,903         8,685,598   

Tullow Oil plc

     368,671         6,895,779   
     

 

 

 
        21,614,389   
     

 

 

 

 

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     Shares/
Principal  Amount
     Value  

FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING — 13.01%

     

FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING — 13.01%

     

Bim Birlesik Magazalar A.S.

     80,900       $ 3,945,960   

Clicks Group Ltd.

     1,014,134         6,395,618   

CP All PCL

     4,072,200         6,361,726   

Jeronimo Martins SGPS SA

     407,916         7,945,275   

Magnit OJCS GDR

     223,346         10,084,072   

PriceSmart, Inc.

     125,568         9,772,957   

Puregold Price Club, Inc.

     9,931,500         9,746,547   
     

 

 

 
        54,252,155   
     

 

 

 

FOOD, BEVERAGE & TOBACCO — 5.38%

     

FOOD PRODUCTS — 5.38%

     

Biostime International Holdings Ltd.

     1,920,000         10,004,960   

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.

     114,519         8,869,496   

Oldtown Berhad

     4,486,500         3,564,279   
     

 

 

 
        22,438,735   
     

 

 

 

HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES — 1.43%

     

HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & SERVICES — 1.43%

     

a Qualicorp SA

     592,100         5,951,034   
     

 

 

 
        5,951,034   
     

 

 

 

HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS — 0.96%

     

PERSONAL PRODUCTS — 0.96%

     

Hengan International Group Co. Ltd.

     409,000         3,993,816   
     

 

 

 
        3,993,816   
     

 

 

 

MATERIALS — 2.96%

     

CHEMICALS — 0.95%

     

Sociedad Quimica Minera de Chile SA ADR

     71,539         3,966,838   

METALS & MINING — 2.01%

     

Southern Copper Corp.

     223,135         8,383,182   
     

 

 

 
        12,350,020   
     

 

 

 

MEDIA — 1.55%

     

MEDIA — 1.55%

     

VGI Global Media PCL

     1,425,600         6,474,468   
     

 

 

 
        6,474,468   
     

 

 

 

PHARMACEUTICALS, BIOTECHNOLOGY & LIFE SCIENCES — 4.40%

     

PHARMACEUTICALS — 4.40%

     

China Medical System Holdings Ltd.

     9,063,000         9,200,126   

a Genomma Lab Internacional SA

     3,761,170         9,156,689   
     

 

 

 
        18,356,815   
     

 

 

 

RETAILING — 2.88%

     

INTERNET & CATALOG RETAIL — 0.52%

     

a Vipshop Holdings Ltd. ADR

     71,094         2,159,125   

MULTILINE RETAIL — 2.36%

     

PT Mitra Adiperkasa

     10,513,285         9,845,217   
     

 

 

 
        12,004,342   
     

 

 

 

 

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     Shares/
Principal  Amount
     Value  

SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT — 2.25%

     

SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT — 2.25%

     

Hermes Microvision, Inc.

     387,094       $ 9,385,274   
     

 

 

 
        9,385,274   
     

 

 

 

SOFTWARE & SERVICES — 9.51%

     

INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES — 7.33%

     

MercadoLibre, Inc.

     53,019         5,119,514   

NetEase.com, Inc. ADR

     34,097         1,867,493   

a SINA Corp.

     43,769         2,126,736   

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

     358,203         11,388,590   

a Yandex NV

     435,204         10,061,916   

SOFTWARE — 2.18%

a Linx S.A.

     578,300         9,086,243   
     

 

 

 
        39,650,492   
     

 

 

 

TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE & EQUIPMENT — 4.77%

     

COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT — 2.53%

     

Qualcomm, Inc.

     157,388         10,537,126   

ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT, INSTRUMENTS & COMPONENTS — 2.24%

a PT Erajaya Swasembada Tbk

     26,731,296         9,352,859   
     

 

 

 
        19,889,985   
     

 

 

 

TRANSPORTATION — 0.55%

     

TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE — 0.55%

     

International Container Terminal Services, Inc.

     1,022,500         2,307,578   
     

 

 

 
        2,307,578   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $342,829,042)

        382,128,625   
     

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS — 6.48%

     

Avery Dennison Corp, 0.30% , 4/1/2013

   $ 17,000,000         17,000,000   

Bank of New York Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement 0.36% dated 03/28/2013 due 4/1/2013, repurchase price $10,000,400 collateralized by 9 corporate debt securities and 4 U.S. Government debt securities having an average coupon of 3.3712%, a minimum credit rating of BBB-, and maturity dates from 01/29/2016 to 08/02/2042, and having an aggregate market value of $10,550,489 at 3/28/2013

     10,000,000         10,000,000   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $27,000,000)

        27,000,000   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 98.14% (Cost $369,829,042)

      $ 409,128,625   

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 1.86%

        7,772,940   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

      $ 416,901,565   
     

 

 

 

Footnote Legend

 

a Non-income producing.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Developing World Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Portfolio Abbreviations

To simplify the listings of securities, abbreviations are used per the table below:

ADR     American Depository Receipt

GDR     Global Depository Receipt

See notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES   
    Thornburg Developing World Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

ASSETS

  

Investments at value (cost $369,829,042) (Note 2)

   $ 409,128,625   

Receivable for investments sold

     4,144   

Receivable for fund shares sold

     30,073,900   

Unrealized appreciation on forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     195,536   

Dividends receivable

     132,874   

Dividend and interest reclaim receivable

     5,995   

Interest receivable

     400   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     100,257   
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     439,641,731   
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

  

Payable for investments purchased

     21,719,134   

Payable for fund shares redeemed

     277,718   

Payable to custodian

     407,995   

Unrealized depreciation on forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     3,924   

Payable to investment advisor and other affiliates (Note 3)

     331,395   
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     22,740,166   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 416,901,565   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

  

Distribution in excess of net investment income

   $ (1,286,431

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     39,494,036   

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (4,002,883

Net capital paid in on shares of beneficial interest

     382,696,843   
  

 

 

 
   $ 416,901,565   
  

 

 

 

 

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Developing World Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

NET ASSET VALUE:

  

Class A Shares:

  

Net asset value and redemption price per share ($116,135,966 applicable to 6,486,534 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 17.90   

Maximum sales charge, 4.50% of offering price

     0.84   
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share

   $ 18.74   
  

 

 

 

Class C Shares:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share* ($29,538,621 applicable to 1,683,711 shares of beneficial interest
outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 17.54   
  

 

 

 

Class I Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($271,195,424 applicable to 14,941,476 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 18.15   
  

 

 

 

Class R5 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($15,776 applicable to 869 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 18.15   
  

 

 

 

Class R6 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($15,778 applicable to 868 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 4)

   $ 18.18   
  

 

 

 

 

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

  

See notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

    Thornburg Developing World Fund    Six Months Ended March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

INVESTMENT INCOME:

  

Dividend income (net of foreign taxes withheld of $49,323)

   $ 755,917   

Interest income

     16,845   
  

 

 

 

Total Income

     772,762   
  

 

 

 

EXPENSES:

  

Investment advisory fees (Note 3)

     911,772   

Administration fees (Note 3)

  

Class A Shares

     37,264   

Class C Shares

     8,848   

Class I Shares

     28,310   

Class R5 Shares

     1   

Distribution and service fees (Note 3)

  

Class A Shares

     74,351   

Class C Shares

     71,452   

Transfer agent fees

  

Class A Shares

     23,892   

Class C Shares

     9,582   

Class I Shares

     20,637   

Class R5 Shares

     708   

Class R6 Shares

     590   

Registration and filing fees

  

Class A Shares

     10,862   

Class C Shares

     10,102   

Class I Shares

     12,852   

Class R5 Shares

     5,995   

Class R6 Shares

     5,995   

Custodian fees (Note 3)

     73,883   

Professional fees

     27,107   

Accounting fees

     2,474   

Trustee fees

     2,188   

Other expenses

     23,627   
  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     1,362,492   

Less:

  

Expenses reimbursed by investment advisor (Note 3)

     (88,990

Investment advisory fees waived by investment advisor (Note 3)

     (19,594

Fees paid indirectly (Note 3)

     (237
  

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     1,253,671   
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Loss

   $ (480,909
  

 

 

 

 

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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Developing World Fund   

Six Months Ended March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)   

Net realized gain (loss) from:

  

Investments (net of foreign capital gain taxes paid of $60,224)

   $ 1,294,232   

Forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     (139,068

Foreign currency transactions

     (122,072
  

 

 

 
     1,033,092   
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments (net of change in deferred taxes payable of $104,746)

     26,119,131   

Forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     282,125   

Foreign currency translations

     2,577   
  

 

 

 
     26,403,833   
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain

     27,436,925   
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ 26,956,016   
  

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

    Thornburg Developing World Fund

 

     Six Months Ended     Year Ended  
     March 31, 2013*     September 30, 2012  

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM

    

OPERATIONS:

    

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (480,909   $ 140,440   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments, forward currency contracts and foreign currency transactions, net of foreign capital gains taxes

     1,033,092        (2,778,899

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, forward currency contracts, foreign currency translations, and deferred taxes

     26,403,833        19,227,506   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     26,956,016        16,589,047   

DIVIDENDS TO SHAREHOLDERS:

    

From net investment income

    

Class A Shares

     (30,996     —     

Class I Shares

     (445,713     —     

FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 4):

    

Class A Shares

     68,311,328        7,947,002   

Class C Shares

     17,607,707        923,614   

Class I Shares

     201,973,634        17,833,797   

Class R5 Shares

     15,201        —     

Class R6 Shares

     15,200        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets

     314,402,377        43,293,460   

NET ASSETS:

    

Beginning of Period

     102,499,188        59,205,728   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

   $ 416,901,565      $ 102,499,188   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* Unaudited

See notes to financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS   
    Thornburg Developing World Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION

Thornburg Developing World Fund, hereinafter referred to as the “Fund,” is a diversified series of Thornburg Investment Trust (the “Trust”). The Fund commenced operations on December 16, 2009. The Trust was organized as a Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated June 3, 1987 and is registered as a diversified, open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Fund is currently one of sixteen separate series of the Trust. Each series is considered to be a separate entity for financial reporting and tax purposes and bears expenses directly attributable to it. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.

The Fund currently offers five classes of shares of beneficial interest outstanding: Class A, Class C, Institutional Class (“Class I”) and Retirement Classes (“Class R5” and “Class R6”). Each class of shares of the Fund represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments, except that (i) Class A shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge collected at the time the shares are purchased and bear a service fee, (ii) Class C shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge upon redemption within one year of purchase, and bear both a service fee and a distribution fee, (iii) Class I shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase and may be subject to a service fee, (iv) Class R5 and Class R6 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, and (v) the respective classes may have different reinvestment privileges and conversion rights. Additionally, the Fund may allocate among its classes certain expenses, to the extent allowable to specific classes, including transfer agent fees, government registration fees, certain printing and postage costs, and administrative and legal expenses. Currently, class specific expenses of the Fund are limited to service and distribution fees, administration fees, and certain registration and transfer agent expenses.

NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Significant accounting policies of the Trust are as follows:

Valuation Policy and Procedures: The Fund’s Trustees of the Trust (the “Trustees”) have authorized employees of the Fund’s investment advisor, acting as the Valuation and Pricing Committee (the “Committee”), to make certain valuation determinations, subject to oversight and review by the Trustees and the Audit Committee of the Trustees. The Committee and other employees of the Fund’s investment advisor administer and implement the valuation process. The Committee regularly reviews its own fair value decisions, as well as valuations, valuation techniques and services furnished by pricing services, considers circumstances in the markets which may require valuation determinations by the Committee and reviews previous valuation determinations. The Committee also reports on its activities, the performance of the pricing services and other matters to the Trustees and the Audit Committee of the Trustees.

In determining a fair value for a portfolio investment, the Committee seeks to determine the price that the Fund would reasonably expect to receive upon a sale of the investment in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Typically, the fair value process employs standing instructions to use quoted prices in active markets or the use of independent pricing services. Less frequently, the Committee may make a fair value determination using other methods. However, because fair value prices are estimated prices, the determination of fair value for an investment may differ from the value that would be realized by the Fund upon a sale of the investment, and that difference could be material to the Fund’s financial statements. The Committee’s determination of fair value for an investment may also differ from the prices obtained by other persons (including other mutual funds) for the investment.

Valuation of Investments: Portfolio investments listed or traded on a national securities exchange are valued on the valuation date at the last reported trade price on the exchange that is the primary market for the investment. Portfolio investments traded on an exchange for which there has been no trade that day and other equity investments traded in the over-the-counter market are valued at the mean between the last reported bid and ask prices. Portfolio investments reported by NASDAQ are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price. Any foreign investment traded on exchanges outside the United States is valued at the price of the investment on the exchange that is normally the investment’s primary market, as of the close of that exchange preceding the time of the Fund’s valuation measurement date.

In any case where the market value of an equity investment held by the Fund is not readily available, a determination of a fair value for the investment is made by the Committee. The Committee’s determinations are made using procedures in accordance

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Developing World Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

with a policy approved by the Trustees, which may include the use of a price obtained from an independent pricing service. The pricing service ordinarily values equity investments in these instances using multi-factor models to adjust market prices based upon various inputs, including exchange data, depository receipt prices, futures, index data and other data. An investment’s market value is deemed not readily available whenever the exchange or market on which the investment is primarily traded is closed for the entire scheduled day of trading. Additionally, an investment’s market value may be deemed not readily available under other circumstances identified by the Trustees, including when developments occurring after the most recent close of the investment’s primary exchange or market, but before the most recent close of trading in Fund shares, or an unusual event or significant period of time occurring since the availability of a market quotation, create a question about the reliability of the investment’s market value. On days when market volatility thresholds pre-determined by the Trustees are exceeded, foreign equity investments held by the Fund may be valued using synthetic pricing obtained from an independent pricing service approved by the Trustees, subject to the ability of the Committee to determine in any such instance to utilize market closing prices if the Committee considers closing prices to be more reliable.

Debt obligations held by the Fund have a primary over-the-counter market and are valued by an independent pricing service approved by the Trustees. The pricing service ordinarily values debt obligations at quoted bid prices. When quotations are not available, debt obligations held by the Fund are valued at evaluated prices determined by the pricing service using methods which include consideration of yields or prices of debt obligations of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity and rating, and indications as to value from dealers and general market conditions. Short-term obligations having remaining maturities of 60 days or less are ordinarily valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

In any case when a pricing service fails to provide a price for a debt obligation held by the Fund, the Committee determines a fair value for the debt obligation using procedures in accordance with a policy approved by the Trustees, which may include the use of a price obtained from a different independent pricing service. Additionally, in any case where management believes that a price provided by a pricing service for a debt obligation held by the Fund may be unreliable, the Committee decides whether or not to use the pricing service’s valuation or to use an alternative method to determine a fair value for the debt obligation.

Quotations in foreign currencies for foreign portfolio investments are converted to U.S. dollar equivalents using the foreign exchange quotation in effect at the time of valuation.

Valuation Measurements: The Fund categorizes its investments based upon the inputs used in valuing those investments, according to a three-level hierarchy established by guidance by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”). Categorization of investments using this hierarchy is intended by the FASB to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in valuing an investment based on available market data. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect assumptions about the information market participants would use in valuing an investment. An investment’s level within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level input that is deemed significant to the fair value measurement. The methodologies and relative inputs used to value investments are not necessarily indications of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those investments.

Various inputs are used in determining the fair value measurement of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are generally summarized according to the three-level hierarchy below:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

Level 2: Other direct or indirect significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments in active markets and other observable inputs, such as interest rates, prepayment rates, credit risk, etc.).

When market volatility thresholds are exceeded, foreign equity investments may be fair valued according to other significant observable inputs rather than quoted market prices. The affected investments will be characterized as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy and revert to Level 1 after the threshold is no longer exceeded.

 

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    Thornburg Developing World Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs, (including the Committee’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments), are generally applicable to investments fair valued with single broker quotes and other investments.

Portfolio investments with minimal, if any, market activity are characterized as Level 3 and are valued using significant unobservable inputs, typically including single broker quotes, which may be adjusted or unadjusted, related or comparable investments, last available transactions, and other relevant information. Valuations may also be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity and industry. An income based valuation approach would consider discounted anticipated future cash flows of the investment. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investment. The derived value of a Level 3 investment may not represent the value which is received upon disposition.

The following table displays a summary of the fair value hierarchy measurements of the Fund’s investments as of March 31, 2013. In any instance where valuation inputs from more than one level are used to determine the fair value of a specific investment, the investment is placed in the level of the table based upon the lowest level input that is significant in determining the fair value of the investment:

 

     Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2013  
     Total     Level 1      Level 2     Level 3  

Assets

         

Investments in Securities*

         

Common Stock

   $ 382,128,625      $ 375,766,899       $ 6,361,726      $ —     

Short Term Investments

     27,000,000        —           27,000,000        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 409,128,625      $ 375,766,899       $ 33,361,726      $ —     

Other Financial Instruments**

         

Forward Currency Contracts

   $ 195,536      $ —         $ 195,536      $ —     

Spot Currency

   $ 4,144      $ 4,144       $ —        $ —     

Liabilities

         

Other Financial Instruments**

         

Forward Currency Contracts

   $ (3,924   $ —         $ (3,924   $ —     

 

* See Schedule of Investments for a summary of the industry exposure as grouped according to the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS), which is an industry taxonomy developed by MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s (S&P).
** Other Financial Instruments include investments not reflected in the Schedule of Investments, such as futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the investment.

In accordance with the guidance prescribed in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, amending Topic 820 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, it is the policy of the Fund to recognize transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3 and to disclose those transfers due to the underlying event which caused the movement. The Fund recognized no transfers between levels for the six months ended March 31, 2013, other than when the Fund exceeded market volatility thresholds for foreign equity investments during the period.

Foreign Currency Translation: Portfolio investments and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against the U.S. dollar on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of investments and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date. When the Fund purchases or sells foreign investments, it will customarily enter into a foreign exchange contract to minimize foreign exchange risk from the trade date to the settlement date of such transactions. The values of such spot contracts are included in receivable for investments sold and payable for investments purchased on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Developing World Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on investments held. Such changes are included in net unrealized appreciation or depreciation from investments.

Reported net realized gains or losses from foreign currency transactions arise due to purchases and sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on investment transactions and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books, and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid.

Net change in unrealized appreciation and depreciation on foreign currency translations arise from changes in the fair value of assets and liabilities, other than investments at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

Deferred Taxes: The Fund is subject to a tax imposed on net realized gains of securities of certain foreign countries. The Fund records an estimated deferred tax liability for net unrealized gains on these investments as reflected in the accompanying financial statements.

Federal Income Taxes: It is the policy of the Trust to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to “regulated investment companies” and to distribute to shareholders substantially all taxable income, including any net realized gain on investments of the Fund. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is required.

Management reviews each uncertain tax position believed to be material to the preparation of the Fund’s financial statements, to assess if it is more likely than not that the position would be sustained upon examination, based upon the technical merits of the position. As of March 31, 2013, management has not identified any such position for which a liability must be reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The Fund’s tax returns remain subject to examination for three years after filing.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions: The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. To the extent the Fund engages in such transactions, it will do so for the purpose of acquiring portfolio investments consistent with the Fund’s investment objectives and not for the purpose of investment leverage or to speculate on interest rate and/or market changes. At the time the Fund makes a commitment to purchase an investment on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, the Fund will record the transaction and reflect the value in determining its net asset value. When effecting such transactions, assets of an amount sufficient to make payment for the portfolio investments to be purchased will be segregated on the Fund’s records on the trade date. Investments purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis do not earn interest until the settlement date.

Dividends: Dividends to shareholders, if any, are generally paid quarterly and are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund at net asset value per share at the close of business on the dividend payment date or, at the shareholder’s option, paid in cash. Net realized capital gains, to the extent available, will be distributed at least annually. Distributions to shareholders are based on income tax regulations and therefore, their characteristics may differ for financial statement and tax purposes.

Repurchase Agreements: The Fund may invest excess cash in repurchase agreements whereby the Fund purchases investments, which serve as collateral, with an agreement to resell such collateral at the maturity date of the repurchase agreement. Investments pledged as collateral for repurchase agreements are held in custody until maturity of the repurchase agreement. Provisions in the agreements require that the market value of the collateral is at least equal to the repurchase value in the event of default. In the event of default, the Fund has the right to liquidate the collateral and apply the proceeds in satisfaction of the obligation. Under certain circumstances, in the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings.

General: Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Interest income is accrued as earned and dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain income from foreign investments is recognized as soon as information is available to the Fund. Realized gains and losses from the sale of investments are recorded on an identified cost basis. Net investment income (other than class specific expenses) and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative net asset value of outstanding shares of each class of shares at the beginning of the day (after

 

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    Thornburg Developing World Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

adjusting for the current share activity of the respective class). Expenses common to all Funds are allocated among the Funds comprising the Trust based upon their relative net asset values or other appropriate allocation methods.

Guarantees and Indemnifications: Under the Trust’s organizational documents (and under a separate agreement with the Trustees), its officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business the Trust enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, based on experience, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual amounts could differ from those estimates.

NOTE 3 – INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement, Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) serves as the investment advisor and performs services to the Fund for which the fees are payable at the end of each month. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, these fees were payable at annual rates ranging from .975 of 1% to .775 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund depending on the Fund’s asset size. For the period ended March 31, 2013, the Advisor voluntarily waived investment advisory fees of $19,594. The Trust also has entered into administrative services agreements with the Advisor, whereby the Advisor will perform certain administrative services for the shareholders of each class of the Fund’s shares, and for which fees will be payable at an annual rate of up to .125 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Advisor contractually reimbursed certain class specific expenses, administrative fees, and distribution fees of $4,298 for Class A shares, $9,604 for Class C shares, $61,799 for Class I shares, $6,703 for Class R5 shares, and $6,586 for Class R6 shares.

The Trust has an underwriting agreement with Thornburg Securities Corporation (the “Distributor,” an affiliate of the Advisor), which acts as the distributor of the Fund’s shares. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Distributor has advised the Fund that it earned commissions aggregating $41,731 from the sale of Class A shares, and collected contingent deferred sales charges aggregating $979 from redemptions of Class C shares of the Fund.

Pursuant to a service plan under Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Fund may reimburse to the Advisor an amount not to exceed .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares of the Fund for payments made by the Advisor to securities dealers and other financial institutions to obtain various shareholder and distribution related services. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, there were no 12b-1 service plan fees charged for Class I shares. The Advisor may pay out of its own resources additional expenses for distribution of the Fund’s shares.

The Trust has also adopted a distribution plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1, applicable only to the Fund’s Class C shares under which the Fund compensates the Distributor for services in promoting the sale of Class C shares of the Fund at an annual rate of up to .75 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares. Total fees incurred by each class of shares of the Fund under their respective Service and Distribution Plans for the six months ended March 31, 2013, are set forth in the Statement of Operations.

The Trust has an agreement with the custodian bank to indirectly pay a portion of the custodian’s fees through credits earned by the Fund’s cash on deposit with the bank. This deposit agreement is an alternative to overnight investments. Custodial fees are adjusted to reflect amounts that would have been paid without this agreement, with a corresponding adjustment reflected as fees paid indirectly in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended March 31, 2013, fees paid indirectly were $237.

Certain officers and Trustees of the Trust are also officers or directors of the Advisor and Distributor. The compensation of independent Trustees is borne by the Trust.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Developing World Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 4 – SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

At March 31, 2013, there were an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest authorized. Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30, 2012 (Audited)
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class A Shares

        

Shares sold

     4,412,863      $ 75,551,631        1,082,854      $ 15,910,582   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     1,868        29,766        —          —     

Shares repurchased

     (436,046     (7,270,069     (570,116     (7,963,630

Redemption fees received**

     —          —          —          50   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     3,978,685      $ 68,311,328        512,738      $ 7,947,002   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class C Shares

        

Shares sold

     1,088,217      $ 18,466,477        244,119      $ 3,529,222   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —          —          —          —     

Shares repurchased

     (52,497     (858,770     (182,871     (2,605,622

Redemption fees received**

     —          —          —          14   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     1,035,720      $ 17,607,707        61,248      $ 923,614   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class I Shares

        

Shares sold

     11,941,139      $ 207,510,308        1,646,787      $ 24,383,131   

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     21,646        349,371        —          —     

Shares repurchased

     (347,788     (5,886,045     (460,724     (6,549,398

Redemption fees received**

     —          —          —          64   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     11,614,997      $ 201,973,634        1,186,063      $ 17,833,797   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R5 Shares*

        

Shares sold

     869      $ 15,201        —        $ —     

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —          —          —          —     

Shares repurchased

     —          —          —          —     

Redemption fees received

     —          —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     869      $ 15,201        —        $ —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R6 Shares*

        

Shares sold

     868      $ 15,200        —        $ —     

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —          —          —          —     

Shares repurchased

     —          —          —          —     

Redemption fees received

     —          —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     868      $ 15,200        —        $ —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* Effective date for these Classes of shares was February 1, 2013.
** The Fund previously charged a redemption fee of 1% of the Class A and Class I shares redeemed or exchanged within 30 days of purchase. Effective February 1, 2012, the Fund stopped imposing this redemption fee. Redemption fees that were charged to any class prior to February 1, 2012 were allocated to all classes upon receipt of payment based on relative net asset values of each class or other appropriate allocation methods.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Developing World Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 5 – INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

For the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Fund had purchase and sale transactions of investments (excluding short-term investments) of $327,563,930 and $68,466,328, respectively.

NOTE 6 – INCOME TAXES

At March 31, 2013, information on the tax components of capital was as follows:

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes

   $ 369,829,042   
  

 

 

 

Gross unrealized appreciation on a tax basis

   $ 41,732,879   

Gross unrealized depreciation on a tax basis

     (2,433,296
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (tax basis)

   $ 39,299,583   
  

 

 

 

At March 31, 2013, the Fund had deferred tax basis capital losses occurring subsequent to October 31, 2011 of $2,196,037. For tax purposes, such losses will be reflected in the year ending September 30, 2013.

At March 31, 2013, the Fund had cumulative tax basis capital losses of $2,583,287, which may be carried forward to offset future capital gains. To the extent such carryforwards are used, capital gain distributions may be reduced to the extent provided by regulations. Such capital loss carryforwards do not expire.

NOTE 7 – DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK AND FOREIGN INVESTMENT RISK

The Fund may use a variety of derivative financial instruments to hedge or adjust the risks affecting its investment portfolio or to enhance investment returns. Provisions of FASB Accounting Standards Codification ASC 815-10-50 (“ASC 815”), require certain disclosures. The disclosures are intended to provide users of financial statements with an understanding of the use of derivative instruments by the Fund and how these derivatives affect the financial position, financial performance and cash flows of the Fund. The Fund does not designate any derivative instruments as hedging instruments under ASC 815. During the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Fund’s principal exposure to derivative financial instruments of the type addressed by ASC 815 was investment in foreign exchange contracts. A foreign exchange contract is an agreement between two parties to exchange different currencies at a specified rate of exchange at an agreed upon future date. Foreign exchange contracts involve risks to the Fund, including the risk that a contract counterparty will not meet its obligations to the Fund, the risk that a change in a contract’s value may not correlate perfectly with the currency the contract was intended to track, and the risk that the Fund’s advisor is unable to correctly implement its strategy in using a contract. In any such instance, the Fund may not achieve the intended benefit of entering into a contract, and may experience a loss. Additionally, the Fund’s risk of loss may exceed the amounts recognized on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The Fund entered into forward currency contracts during the six months ended March 31, 2013 in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives, in anticipation of reducing the risk to the value of the Fund’s foreign investments from adverse changes in the relationship between the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies. In each case these contracts have been initiated in conjunction with foreign investment transactions.

These contracts are accounted for by the Fund under ASC 815. Unrealized appreciation and depreciation on outstanding contracts are reported in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities, as measured by the difference between the forward exchange rates at the reporting date and the forward exchange rates at each contract’s inception date. Net realized gain (loss) on contracts closed during the period, and changes in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on outstanding contracts are recognized in the Fund’s Statement of Operations. The quarterly average values of open sell currency contracts for the six months ended March 31, 2013 was $3,992,225. Open buy currency contracts are entered into for the purpose of closing open sell currency contracts and the values are dependent upon the values of open sell currency contracts within the six-months ended March 31, 2013.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Developing World Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

The following table displays the outstanding forward currency contracts at March 31, 2013:

Outstanding Forward Currency Contracts

to Buy or Sell at March 31, 2013

 

Contract Description

   Buy/Sell      Contract
Amount
     Contract
Value Date
     Value
USD
     Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
Depreciation
 

Euro

     Sell         2,592,800         07/10/2013         3,325,992       $ 72,651       $ —     

Euro

     Sell         812,800         07/10/2013         1,042,643         58,400         —     

Euro

     Sell         651,800         07/10/2013         836,116         41,578         —     

Euro

     Sell         562,400         07/10/2013         721,435         15,590         —     

Euro

     Sell         293,400         07/10/2013         376,368         7,317         —     

Euro

     Sell         766,500         07/10/2013         983,251         —           (3,924
              

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

               $ 195,536       $ (3,924
              

 

 

    

 

 

 

The unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of the outstanding forward currency contracts recognized in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities at March 31, 2013 is disclosed in the following table:

Fair Values of Derivative Financial Instruments

at March 31, 2013

 

Asset Derivatives

  

Balance Sheet Location

   Fair Value  

Foreign exchange contracts

   Assets - Unrealized appreciation on forward currency contracts    $ 195,536   

Liability Derivatives

  

Balance Sheet Location

   Fair Value  

Foreign exchange contracts

   Liabilities - Unrealized depreciation on forward currency contracts    $ (3,924

The net realized gain (loss) from forward currency contracts, and the net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of outstanding forward currency contracts recognized in the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the six months ended March 31, 2013 are disclosed in the following tables:

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

on Derivative Financial Instruments Recognized in

Income for the Six Months Ended March 31, 2013

 

     Total     Forward
Currency Contracts
 

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ (139,068   $ (139,068

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

of Derivative Financial Instruments Recognized in

Income for the Six Months Ended March 31, 2013

 

     Total      Forward
Currency Contracts
 

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ 282,125       $ 282,125   

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED   
    Thornburg Developing World Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

OTHER NOTES:

Risks: The Fund’s investments subject it to risks including, but not limited to, management risk, market and economic risk, risks affecting specific issuers, liquidity risk, the risks associated with investments in smaller companies and non-U.S. issuers (including developing country issuers), credit risk, and interest rate risk. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund.

Subsequent Events: Fund management believes no events have occurred between March 31, 2013 and the date of issuance of the financial statements that require adjustment to or disclosure in the accompanying financial statements.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

    Thornburg Developing World Fund

 

    PER SHARE PERFORMANCE (for a share outstanding throughout the Period)+     RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS     SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  

Unless
Otherwise
Noted,

Periods
are

Fiscal

Years
Ended

Sept. 30,

  Net Asset
Value
Beginning

of Period
    Net
Investment
Income

(Loss)
    Net
Realized
&
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
on

Investments
    Total from
Investment
Operations
    Dividends
from Net
Investment
Income
    Dividends
from Net
Realized
Gains
    Total
Dividends
    Net
Asset
Value
End
of
Period
    Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)

(%)
    Expenses,
After
Expense
Reductions
(%)
    Expenses,
After
Expense
Reductions
and

Net of
Custody
Credits
(%)
    Expenses,
Before
Expense
Reductions
(%)
    Total
Return
(%)(a)
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate (%)
    Net
Assets
at End

of
Period
(Thousands)
 

Class A Shares

  

                         

2013(b)(c)

  $ 15.71        (0.06     2.26        2.20        (0.01     —          (0.01   $ 17.90        (0.70 )(d)      1.57 (d)      1.57 (d)      1.61 (d)      14.02        36.91      $ 116,136   

2012(c)

  $ 12.50        (0.01     3.22        3.21        —          —          —        $ 15.71        (0.05     1.69        1.69        1.85        25.68        129.49      $ 39,390   

2011(c)

  $ 14.44        (0.01     (1.91     (1.92     (0.02     —          (0.02   $ 12.50        (0.05     1.63        1.62        1.89        (13.34     129.15      $ 24,929   

2010(c)(e)

  $ 11.94        0.06        2.44        2.50        —          —          —        $ 14.44        0.55 (d)      1.83 (d)      1.82 (d)      3.30 (d)      20.94        47.37      $ 14,116   

Class C Shares

  

                         

2013(b)

  $ 15.44        (0.12     2.22        2.10        —          —          —        $ 17.54        (1.48 )(d)      2.37 (d)      2.37 (d)      2.53 (d)      13.60        36.91      $ 29,539   

2012

  $ 12.37        (0.11     3.18        3.07        —          —          —        $ 15.44        (0.76     2.38        2.38        2.86        24.82        129.49      $ 10,006   

2011

  $ 14.39        (0.11     (1.90     (2.01     (0.01     —          (0.01   $ 12.37        (0.74     2.34        2.34        2.89        (13.96     129.15      $ 7,258   

2010(e)

  $ 11.94        (0.01     2.46        2.45        —          —          —        $ 14.39        (0.11 )(d)      2.39 (d)      2.38 (d)      6.89 (d)      20.52        47.37      $ 2,889   

Class I Shares

  

                         

2013(b)

  $ 15.96        (0.03     2.31        2.28        (0.09     —          (0.09   $ 18.15        (0.30 )(d)      1.09 (d)      1.09 (d)      1.22 (d)      14.37        36.91      $ 271,195   

2012

  $ 12.62        0.08        3.26        3.34        —          —          —        $ 15.96        0.57        1.09        1.09        1.45        26.47        129.49      $ 53,103   

2011

  $ 14.52        0.09        (1.96     (1.87     (0.03     —          (0.03   $ 12.62        0.55        1.04        1.04        1.47        (12.89     129.15      $ 27,019   

2010(e)

  $ 11.94        0.11        2.47        2.58        —          —          —        $ 14.52        1.09 (d)      1.10 (d)      1.09 (d)      2.63 (d)      21.61        47.37      $ 17,581   

Class R5 Shares

  

                         

2013(b)(f)

  $ 17.49        (0.02     0.68        0.66        —          —          —        $ 18.15        (0.73 )(d)      1.09 (d)      1.09 (d)      283.95 (d)(g)      3.77        36.91      $ 16   

Class R6 Shares

  

                         

2013(b)(f)

  $ 17.51        (0.02     0.69        0.67        —          —          —        $ 18.18        (0.61 )(d)      0.99 (d)      0.99 (d)      278.90 (d)(g)      3.83        36.91      $ 16   

 

(a) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b) Unaudited Six Month Period Ended March 31.
(c) Sales loads are not reflected in computing total return.
(d) Annualized.
(e) Fund commenced operations on December 16, 2009.
(f) Effective date of this Class of shares was February 1, 2013.
(g) Due to the size of net assets and fixed expenses, ratios may appear disproportionate.
+ Based on weighted average shares outstanding, except for Dividends from Net Investment Income and Net Realized Gains, which are actual amounts per share.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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EXPENSE EXAMPLE   
    Thornburg Developing World Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs:

 

  (1) transaction costs, including

(a) sales charges (loads) on purchase payments for Class A shares;

(b) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of any part or all of a purchase of $1 million of Class A shares within 12 months of purchase;

(c) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of Class C shares within 12 months of purchase;

 

  (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses.

This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on a $1,000 investment beginning on October 1, 2012, and held until March 31, 2013.

 

     Beginning
Account Value
10/1/12
     Ending
Account Value
3/31/13
     Expenses Paid
During  Period
10/1/12–3/31/13
 

Class A Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,140.20       $ 8.39   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,017.10       $ 7.90   

Class C Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,136.00       $ 12.64   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,013.10       $ 11.91   

Class I Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,143.70       $ 5.83   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,019.50       $ 5.49   

Class R5 Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,037.70       $ 5.54   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,019.49       $ 5.49   

Class R6 Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,038.30       $ 5.03   

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,020.00       $ 4.98   

 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class (A: 1.57%; C: 2.37%; I: 1.09%; R5: 1.09%; R6: 0.99%) multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 to reflect the one-half year period.
* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

For each class of shares, the first line of the table above provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for your class of shares under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

For each class of shares, the second line of the table above provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table for each class of shares is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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INDEX COMPARISON

  
    Thornburg Developing World Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment

Thornburg Developing World Fund versus MSCI Emerging Markets Index (December 16, 2009 to March 31, 2013)

 

LOGO

Average Annual Total Returns

For Periods Ended March 31, 2013 (with sales charge)

 

     1 Yr     3 Yrs     Since
Inception
 

A Shares (Incep: 12/16/09)

     10.16     10.64     11.60

C Shares (Incep: 12/16/09)

     13.49     11.60     12.44

I Shares (Incep: 12/16/09)

     16.04     13.02     13.86

R5 Shares (Incep: 2/1/13)*

     —          —          3.77

R6 Shares (Incep: 2/1/13)*

     —          —          3.83

MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Since 12/16/09)

     1.96     3.27     4.26

 

* Not annualized for periods less than one year.

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800.847.0200. The performance data and graph do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns reflect the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains as well as applicable sales charges. Class A shares are sold with a maximum sales charge of 4.50%. Class C shares are subject to a 1% CDSC for the first year only. There is no up-front sales charge for Class I, R5, and R6 shares.

 

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OTHER INFORMATION

  
    Thornburg Developing World Fund    March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

PORTFOLIO PROXY VOTING

Policies and Procedures:

The Trust has delegated to Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) voting decisions respecting proxies for the Fund’s voting securities. The Advisor makes voting decisions in accordance with its Proxy Voting Policy and Procedures. A description of the Policy and Procedures is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec. gov.

Information regarding how proxies were voted is available on or before August 31 of each year for the twelve months ending the preceding June 30. This information is available (i) without charge, upon request by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

AVAILABILITY OF QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE

The Fund files with the Securities and Exchange Commission schedules of its portfolio holdings on Form N-Q for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The Fund also makes this information available on its website at www.thornburg.com/download or upon request by calling 1-800-847-0200.

 

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TRUSTEES’ STATEMENT TO SHAREHOLDERS

Not part of the Certified Semi-Annual Report

Reissued September 10, 2012

The Trustees believe current and prospective shareholders should know how we discharge our responsibilities in supervising the Funds’ investment advisor and in reviewing the advisor’s contract for renewal. Since 2005, we have issued a statement which sets out clearly the three principal guidelines that we follow in supervising the Trust’s investment advisor on your behalf. In accordance with our customary practice, in September of this year we again reviewed our statement and concluded we should reissue this statement outlining the principal features of our supervision of the advisor’s performance of investment management services for the Funds.

We begin with the premise that each shareholder selected his or her Fund because its investments are managed by the investment advisor identified in the prospectus and in accordance with the objective and policies described in the prospectus. We realize, as each of you do, that if you believe that your Fund’s stated objective and policies no longer serve your personal investment goals, you can sell your shares and leave the Fund.

Therefore, we believe that our primary supervisory task – our principal obligation to you – is to assess the nature and quality of the advisor’s services, and to confirm that the advisor actively and competently pursues the Fund’s objective, in accordance with the policies set out in the prospectus. To do this, we meet regularly with management to review your Fund’s portfolio and to discuss the advisor’s specific actions and judgments in pursuing the Fund’s objective. We do not substitute our own judgment for the advisor’s decisions in selecting investments; the advisor is paid to exercise its informed judgment on investment decisions, and we seek to confirm, in reviewing the advisor’s performance, that the advisor is doing just that.

Second, while we are conscious of costs and the effect that costs have on shareholders’ returns, we do not seek the lowest fees or expense ratio as our sole or primary objective. We try to make sure that your Fund’s fees and costs are reasonable in relationship to the services rendered and that they are generally in line with those charged by other expert investment advisors, consistent with our belief that the Fund’s investors searched for and expect that expertise and attention and have decided to pay a reasonable price for it. We do not put the management contract “out to bid” as a matter of course, and we would not do so unless we had concluded that the advisor materially had failed to pursue the Fund’s objectives in accordance with its policies, or for other equally important reasons. We believe that any other approach would be inconsistent with your interests and contrary to your expectations when you bought shares of the Fund in the first place.

Finally, because we believe that most Thornburg Fund shareholders have invested with a long-term perspective, we try not to focus too much on the fashions of the moment and on short-term performance. The market will not favor any specific investment objective or set of policies at all times and under all economic circumstances. A fund will experience periods of both high and low returns relative to other funds and other investments. Even if one of our Funds is not favored by the market at a particular time, we believe that the advisor is nonetheless obliged to remain true to the Fund’s objective and policies, and we watch to see that it does so.

 

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RETIREMENT AND EDUCATION ACCOUNTS

Thornburg Investment Management offers retirement and education savings accounts that can help you meet a variety of planning challenges. For account applications or further information on any of the accounts below, please call 1-800-847-0200 or go to www.thornburg.com/ira. Your financial advisor can help you determine which plan is right for you.

Individual Retirement Accounts

Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) provide a tax-advantaged means to save money for the future. For a detailed outline of the difference between retirement accounts, see www.thornburg.com/ira. Rollovers are available. Call 1-800-847-0200 for more information.

Traditional IRAs – Contributions to Traditional IRAs are tax deductible for eligible individuals, and withdrawals are taxed as additional ordinary income. You may contribute to an IRA if you receive compensation and are under 70 1/2, even if you are covered by an employer retirement plan. Deductible contributions are subject to certain qualifications. Please consult your tax advisor.

Roth IRAs – Under a Roth IRA, there is no tax deduction for contributions, but there is no income tax on qualified withdrawals. For a more detailed comparison of Traditional and Roth IRAs, please see our website at www.thornburg.com/ira.

SEP IRAs – Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRAs are established by employers. The employer is allowed a tax deduction for contributions made to the SEP Plan and makes contributions to each eligible employee’s SEP IRA on a discretionary basis.

SIMPLE IRAs – Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees of Small Employers (SIMPLE) is designed to give small business owners a simplified method to establish and contribute to a retirement plan for employees. The employer is allowed a tax deduction for contributions and makes either matching or non-elective contributions to each eligible employee’s SIMPLE IRA. Employees may make salary deferral contributions.

Coverdell Education Savings Account

These savings accounts are designed to provide a way to save money for higher education expenses. In an Education Savings Account, earnings and interest grow tax-free, and qualified withdrawals used to pay for eligible higher-education expenses are tax- and penalty-free.

Funds Available

The following funds are available in the accounts listed above:

 

   

Thornburg Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

 

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THORNBURG FUND FAMILY

Thornburg Equity Funds

Thornburg’s equity research uses a fundamentally driven, bottom-up, comprehensive analytical approach. Thornburg equity funds generally focus on a limited number of securities so that each holding can impact performance. The team searches for firms believed to have a promising future and seeks to buy shares of those companies at a discount to their intrinsic or long-term value.

 

   

Thornburg Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

Thornburg Bond Funds

Thornburg Investment Management applies a disciplined philosophy to fixed-income management. Since the launch of our first fixed-income fund over 25 years ago, we have been conducting fundamental, bottom-up research in an effort to identify bonds which we believe provide the best return for a given level of risk. We avoid leverage or complex strategies which could backfire in periods of market uncertainty.

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

Before investing, carefully consider the Fund’s investment goals, risks, charges, and expenses. For a prospectus containing this and other information, contact your financial advisor or visit thornburg.com. Read it carefully before investing.

For additional information, please visit thornburg.com

Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. 2300 North Ridgetop Road, Santa Fe, NM 87506

 

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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. Schedule of Investments

Filed as part of the reports to shareholders filed under item 1 of this Form.

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

Not applicable.

Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies

Not applicable.

Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Companies and Affiliated Purchasers.

Not applicable.

Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

The authority to consider candidates recommended by the shareholders in accordance with the Trust’s Procedures for Shareholder Communications is committed to the Governance and Nominating Committee.

Item 11. Controls and Procedures

(a) The principal executive officer and the principal financial officer have concluded that Thornburg Investment Trust’s disclosure controls and procedures provide reasonable assurance that material information relating to Thornburg Investment Trust is made known to them by the appropriate persons, based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this report.

(b) There was no change in Thornburg Investment Trust’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report (that is, the registrant’s second fiscal quarter) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Item 12. Exhibits

 

(a) (1) Not Applicable

 

(a) (2) Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940

(17 CFR 70.30a-2(a)) attached hereto as Exhibit 99.CERT.

 

(a) (3) Not Applicable

 

(b) Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 70.30a-2(b)) attached hereto as Exhibit 99.906CERT.


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.

Thornburg Investment Trust, in respect of the following Thornburg Funds: Limited Term Municipal Fund, Intermediate Municipal Fund, Strategic Municipal Income Fund, California Limited Term Municipal Fund, New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund, New York Intermediate Municipal Fund, Limited Term U.S. Government Fund, Limited Term Income Fund, Strategic Income Fund, Value Fund, International Value Fund, Core Growth Fund, International Growth Fund, Investment Income Builder Fund, Global Opportunities Fund, and Developing World Fund.

 

By:   /s/ Brian J. McMahon
  Brian J. McMahon
  President and principal executive officer

Date: May 22, 2013

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/ Brian J. McMahon
  Brian J. McMahon
  President and principal executive officer

Date: May 22, 2013

 

By:   /s/ Jason H. Brady
  Jason H. Brady
  Treasurer and principal financial officer

Date: May 22, 2013