N-CSRS 1 form.htm Federated Investors, Inc.

United States

Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Form N-CSR

Certified Shareholder Report of Registered Management Investment Companies

 

 

 

 

811-6165

 

(Investment Company Act File Number)

 

 

Federated Municipal Securities Income Trust

______________________________________________________________

 

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

 

 

Federated Investors Funds

4000 Ericsson Drive

Warrendale, PA 15086-7561

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

 

(412) 288-1900

(Registrant's Telephone Number)

 

 

John W. McGonigle, Esquire

Federated Investors Tower

1001 Liberty Avenue

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222-3779

(Name and Address of Agent for Service)

(Notices should be sent to the Agent for Service)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date of Fiscal Year End: 08/31/2013

 

 

Date of Reporting Period: Six months ended 02/28/2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1. Reports to Stockholders

 

Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
February 28, 2013
Share Class Ticker
A MMIFX
Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust
Fund Established 1991

A Portfolio of Federated Municipal Securities Income Trust

Dear Valued Shareholder,
I am pleased to present the Semi-Annual Shareholder Report for your fund covering the period from September 1, 2012 through February 28, 2013. This report includes a complete listing of your fund's holdings, performance information and financial statements along with other important fund information.
In addition, our website, FederatedInvestors.com, offers easy access to Federated resources that include timely fund updates, economic and market insights from our investment strategists, and financial planning tools. We invite you to register to take full advantage of its capabilities.
Thank you for investing with Federated. I hope you find this information useful and look forward to keeping you informed.
Sincerely,
J. Christopher Donahue, President

Not FDIC Insured • May Lose Value • No Bank Guarantee


Portfolio of Investments Summary Table (unaudited)
At February 28, 2013, the Fund's sector composition1 was as follows:
Sector Composition Percentage of
Total Net Assets
General Obligation—Local 31.4%
Hospital 17.7%
Water Sewer 9.9%
Education 7.7%
Transportation 7.5%
Special Tax 7.1%
Industrial Development Bond/Pollution Control Revenue 5.0%
General Obligation—State 4.4%
Public Power 3.0%
Electric & Gas 1.8%
Other2 3.1%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net3 1.4%
TOTAL 100.0%
1 Sector classifications, and the assignment of holdings to such sectors, are based upon the economic sector and/or revenue source of the underlying obligor, as determined by the Fund's Adviser. For securities that have been enhanced by a third-party, including bond insurers and banks, sector classifications are based upon the economic sector and/or revenue source of the underlying obligor, as determined by the Fund's Adviser.
2 For purposes of this table, sector classifications constitute 95.5% of the Fund's total net assets. Remaining sectors have been aggregated under the designation “Other.”
3 Assets, other than investments in securities, less liabilities. See Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
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Portfolio of Investments
February 28, 2013 (unaudited)
Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—97.3%  
    Michigan—97.3%  
$1,000,000   Anchor Bay, MI School District, Refunding UT GO Bonds (Series 2012), 5.00% (Q-SBLF GTD), 5/1/2020 $1,221,540
2,000,000   Ann Arbor, MI Public School District, Refunding UT GO Bonds (Series 2012), 4.00% (Q-SBLF GTD), 5/1/2022 2,326,440
1,300,000   Ann Arbor, MI Public School District, School Building & Site UT GO Bonds, 5.00% (National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation INS), 5/1/2019 1,453,725
955,000   Ann Arbor, MI, Court and Police Facilities LT GO Capital Improvement Bonds, 4.75%, 5/1/2025 1,101,860
1,000,000   Avondale, MI School District, Refunding UT GO Bonds (Series 2009), 4.50% (Q-SBLF GTD)/(Assured Guaranty Corp. INS), 5/1/2018 1,165,090
1,000,000   Battle Creek, MI School District, School Building & Site UT GO Bonds, 5.00% (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 5/1/2022 1,149,340
725,000   Berkley, MI School District, Refunding UT GO Bonds (Series 2009), 5.00% (Q-SBLF GTD)/(Assured Guaranty Corp. INS), 5/1/2019 881,259
1,690,000   Bishop, MI International Airport Authority, Refunding LT GO (Series 2010A), 4.50% (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 12/1/2023 1,866,335
1,000,000   Brandon School District, MI, UT GO School Building and Site Bonds, 5.00% (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 5/1/2019 1,112,850
450,000   Byron Center, MI Public Schools, School Building & Site UT GO Bonds, 5.00% (Q-SBLF GTD), 5/1/2021 551,371
100,000   Canton Charter Township, MI, LT GO Bonds, 5.00% (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 4/1/2014 104,955
1,000,000   Canton Charter Township, MI, Refunding LT GO Bonds, 5.00%, 10/1/2022 1,236,330
1,000,000   Central Michigan University Board of Trustees, General Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2009), 5.00%, 10/1/2023 1,149,070
500,000   Chippewa Valley, MI Schools, UT GO Refunding Bonds, 5.00% (Q-SBLF GTD)/(Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 5/1/2014 526,610
570,000   Coldwater, MI Electric Utility, Revenue Refunding Bonds, 4.50% (Syncora Guarantee, Inc. INS), 8/1/2013 579,775
1,250,000   Coopersville, MI Public Schools, School Building & Site UT GO Bonds, 5.00% (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 5/1/2022 1,391,062
1,500,000   Detroit, MI Sewage Disposal System, Revenue Refunding Bonds, 5.50% (National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation INS), 7/1/2016 1,677,615
1,000,000   Detroit, MI Water Supply System, Revenue Bonds Series A, 5.00% (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 7/1/2015 1,073,750
1,000,000   Detroit, MI Water Supply System, Senior Lien Revenue Bonds (Series 2005-B), 5.50% (Berkshire Hathaway Assurance Corp. INS), 7/1/2020 1,164,870
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Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued  
    Michigan—continued  
$2,000,000   Detroit, MI Water Supply System, Senior Lien Revenue Bonds (Series 2006A), 5.00% (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 7/1/2018 $2,218,640
1,000,000   Detroit/Wayne County, MI Stadium Authority, Building Authority Stadium LT GO Refunding Bonds (Series 2012), 5.00% (Wayne County, MI)/(Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 10/1/2021 1,151,520
2,000,000   Dickinson County, MI EDC, Refunding PCRBs (Series 2004A), 4.80% (International Paper Co.), 11/1/2018 2,082,980
1,000,000   Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents, General Revenue Bonds (Series 2009C), 5.00% (Assured Guaranty Corp. INS)/(Q-SBLF GTD), 2/15/2023 1,138,900
250,000   Essexville-Hampton, MI Public Schools, UT GO Refunding Bonds, 4.00% (Q-SBLF GTD)/(Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 5/1/2014 259,605
1,000,000   Ferris State University, MI, General Revenue Bonds (Series 2009), 5.00% (Assured Guaranty Corp. INS), 10/1/2020 1,176,000
500,000   Grand Rapids, MI Community College, LT GO Community College Bonds (Series 2012), 5.00%, 5/1/2024 607,845
1,180,000   Healthsource Saginaw, Inc., MI, UT GO Refunding Bonds (Series 2013), 4.00%, 5/1/2023 1,312,408
1,465,000   Howell, MI Public Schools, Refunding UT GO Bonds (Series 2012), 4.50% (Q-SBLF GTD), 5/1/2026 1,698,257
2,000,000   Jackson County, MI Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2006C), 5.00% (Allegiance Health)/(Assured Guaranty Corp. INS), 6/1/2026 2,271,080
2,130,000   Kalamazoo, MI Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2006), 5.00% (Bronson Methodist Hospital)/(Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 5/15/2019 2,549,163
1,000,000   Kalamazoo, MI Public Schools, Refunding Building & Site UT GO Bonds, 5.00% (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 5/1/2018 1,125,150
1,000,000   Kalamazoo, MI Regional Educational Services Agency, UT GO School Building and Site Bonds, 5.00%, 5/1/2019 1,173,840
450,000   Kalamazoo, MI Water Revenue, Revenue Refunding Bonds, 5.00% (AMBAC INS), 9/1/2014 480,199
510,000   Kalamazoo, MI Water Revenue, Revenue Refunding Bonds, 5.00% (AMBAC INS), 9/1/2015 564,203
1,785,000   Kent County, MI Airport Revenue, LT GO Airport Revenue Bonds (Series 2007), 5.00% (Gerald R. Ford International Airport), 1/1/2021 2,017,336
1,345,000   Kent County, MI, Capital Improvement LT GO Bonds (Series 2004A), 5.00%, 12/1/2020 1,452,479
1,750,000   Kent County, MI, LT GO Bonds (Series 2009), 5.00%, 1/1/2025 2,001,702
1,500,000   Kent Hospital Finance Authority, MI, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2011A), 5.00% (Spectrum Health), 11/15/2022 1,789,095
1,000,000   Kentwood, MI Public Schools, Refunding UT GO Bonds (Series 2012), 4.00%, 5/1/2022 1,182,220
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Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued  
    Michigan—continued  
$1,010,000   Lake Superior State University, MI, General Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2012), 4.00% (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 11/15/2020 $1,117,525
1,900,000   Lansing, MI Board of Water & Light, Utility System Revenue Bonds (Series 2011A), 5.00%, 7/1/2024 2,265,845
1,000,000   Lansing, MI School District, Refunding School Building & Site UT GO Bonds, 5.00% (United States Treasury PRF 5/1/2014@100), 5/1/2020 1,055,900
1,200,000   Marysville, MI Public School District, School Building & Site UT GO Bonds (Series 2007), 5.00% (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 5/1/2022 1,367,664
400,000   Michigan Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2012), 5.00% (Sparrow Obligated Group, MI), 11/15/2026 464,584
1,500,000   Michigan Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2012B), 5.00% (Michigan Finance Authority Unemployment Obligation Assessment), 1/1/2021 1,818,045
1,000,000   Michigan Finance Authority, State Revolving Fund Revenue Bonds (Series 2012), 5.00% (Clean Water Revolving Fund), 10/1/2025 1,239,940
1,000,000   Michigan Finance Authority, State Revolving Fund Subordinate Refunding Bonds (Series 2013), 5.00% (Clean Water Revolving Fund), 10/1/2023 1,257,650
1,000,000   Michigan Municipal Bond Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2007B), 5.00% (AMBAC INS), 12/1/2013 1,016,130
1,525,000   Michigan Municipal Bond Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (Clean Water Revolving Fund), 10/1/2017 1,818,273
1,000,000   Michigan Public Power Agency, Combustion Turbine No. 1 Project Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2011A), 5.00% (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 1/1/2022 1,180,110
1,000,000   Michigan State Building Authority, Facilities Program Revenue Bonds (Series 2009II), 5.00% (Assured Guaranty Corp. INS), 10/15/2022 1,169,690
1,000,000   Michigan State Building Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2009I), 5.25% (Assured Guaranty Corp. INS), 10/15/2024 1,189,490
2,000,000   Michigan State Comprehensive Transportation Fund, Refunding Bonds (Series 2009), 5.25%, 5/15/2019 2,412,760
2,485,000   Michigan State Department of Transportation, Grant Anticipation Bonds, 5.25% (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 9/15/2021 2,934,015
1,970,000   Michigan State Financial Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2006A), 5.00% (Trinity Healthcare Credit Group), 12/1/2026 2,189,773
1,000,000   Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue & Refunding Bonds (Series 2006A), 5.00% (Henry Ford Health System, MI), 11/15/2021 1,099,480
1,275,000   Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue & Refunding Bonds (Series 2007A), 5.00% (Oakwood Obligated Group), 7/15/2018 1,452,735
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Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued  
    Michigan—continued  
$1,000,000   Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue & Refunding Bonds (Series 2012A), 5.00% (Crittenton Hospital Medical Center), 6/1/2027 $1,108,510
1,000,000   Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2006A), 5.00% (MidMichigan Obligated Group), 4/15/2026 1,059,270
440,000   Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 1993P), 5.38% (Sisters of Mercy Health System)/(United States Treasury COL)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.55%), 8/15/2014 457,389
2,000,000   Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2005C), 5.00% (McLaren Health Care Corp.), 8/1/2020 2,164,020
2,000,000   Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2010B), 5.00% (Ascension Health Alliance Senior Credit Group), 11/15/2024 2,317,040
1,000,000   Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2010 F-3), 2.63% TOBs (Ascension Health Alliance Senior Credit Group), Mandatory Tender 6/30/2014 1,030,500
250,000   Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series A), 5.00% (Henry Ford Health System, MI), 11/15/2014 268,315
500,000   Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series A), 5.00% (Henry Ford Health System, MI), 11/15/2025 536,020
1,000,000   Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series A), 5.00% (Oakwood Obligated Group), 7/15/2025 1,084,440
750,000   Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds, 5.00% (Sparrow Obligated Group, MI), 11/15/2022 837,143
2,000,000   Michigan State Housing Development Authority, MFH Revenue Bonds (Series 2010A), 4.38%, 10/1/2025 2,115,720
210,000   Michigan State Housing Development Authority, MFH Revenue Bonds (Series B), 4.05% (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 10/1/2013 213,003
100,000   Michigan State Housing Development Authority, MFH Revenue Bonds (Series B), 4.05% (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 4/1/2013 100,226
1,000,000   Michigan State Strategic Fund, LO Revenue Refunding Bonds, 7.00% (Detroit Edison Co.)/(AMBAC INS), 5/1/2021 1,319,610
820,000   Michigan State Strategic Fund, Revenue Bonds (Series 2004), 5.00% (NSF International), 8/1/2013 833,013
2,000,000   Michigan State Strategic Fund, Revenue Bonds, 4.25% TOBs (Republic Services, Inc.), Mandatory Tender 4/1/2014 2,062,840
110,000   Michigan State Strategic Fund, Revenue Bonds, 5.30% (Porter Hills Presbyterian Village, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.42%), 7/1/2018 110,196
1,000,000   Michigan State Trunk Line, Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (FGIC and National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation INS), 11/1/2014 1,077,620
1,000,000   Michigan State Trunk Line, Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation INS), 9/1/2014 1,070,100
2,600,000   Michigan State Trunk Line, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2009), 5.00%, 11/1/2020 3,158,402
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Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued  
    Michigan—continued  
$500,000   Michigan State Trunk Line, State Trunk Line Fund Bonds (Series 2011), 5.00%, 11/15/2022 $620,115
500,000   Michigan State Trunk Line, State Trunk Line Fund Bonds (Series 2011), 5.00%, 11/15/2023 614,005
2,000,000   Michigan State, Environmental Program & Refunding UT GO Bonds (Series 2008A), 5.00%, 5/1/2016 2,278,840
1,000,000   Michigan Strategic Fund, LT Obligation Revenue Bonds (Series 2011), 5.25% (Michigan State), 10/15/2022 1,213,560
1,000,000   Michigan Strategic Fund, LT Obligation Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2008ET-2), 5.50% TOBs (Detroit Edison Co.), Mandatory Tender 8/1/2016 1,131,610
1,000,000   Michigan Technological University Board of Control, General Revenue & Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2008), 5.25% (Assured Guaranty Corp. INS), 10/1/2018 1,199,810
500,000   Northview Michigan Public School District, Refunding UT GO Bonds, 5.00% (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 5/1/2019 591,850
1,000,000   Oakland County, MI EDC, Revenue Refunding Bonds, 4.00% (Cranbrook Educational Community), 11/1/2021 1,074,830
1,855,000   Orchard View, MI Schools, UT GO Bonds, 4.00% (Q-SBLF GTD)/(Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 5/1/2022 2,103,088
525,000   Ovid Elsie, MI Area Schools, UT GO Refunding Bonds, 4.00% (Q-SBLF GTD)/(Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 5/1/2015 561,230
550,000   Rochester Hills, MI, Refunding UT GO Bonds (Series 2010), 4.50%, 4/1/2021 646,096
1,130,000   Romulus, MI Tax Increment Finance Authority, Recreation Center LT GO Bonds, 5.00% (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 11/1/2022 1,236,096
1,100,000   Roseville, MI Community Schools, School Building & Site Refunding UT GO Bonds, 5.00% (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 5/1/2021 1,224,135
1,670,000   Saginaw County, MI Water Supply System, Revenue Bonds (Series 2011A), 4.75% (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 7/1/2025 1,891,425
1,500,000   Saginaw, MI Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2010H), 5.00% (Covenant Medical Center, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.07%), 7/1/2030 1,616,295
1,975,000   St. Clair County, MI, LT GO Refunding Bonds (Series 2012), 5.00%, 4/1/2025 2,338,993
1,000,000   University of Michigan Regents, General Revenue Bonds (Series 2010C), 4.00%, 4/1/2022 1,140,840
500,000   Utica, MI Community Schools, School Building and Site Refunding UT GO Bonds, 5.00% (National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation INS), 5/1/2017 584,255
2,000,000   Wayne County, MI Airport Authority, Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2010C), 5.00%, 12/1/2021 2,373,960
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Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued  
    Michigan—continued  
$2,000,000   Wayne County, MI Airport Authority, Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2011A-B), 5.00%, 12/1/2021 $2,382,700
1,000,000   Wayne State University, MI, General Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2008), 5.00% (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 11/15/2019 1,167,900
1,000,000   Western Michigan University, General Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2009), 5.25% (Assured Guaranty Corp. INS), 11/15/2019 1,201,190
500,000   Western Townships MI, Utilities Authority, Sewage Disposal System Refunding LT GO Bonds (Series 2012), 5.00%, 1/1/2023 608,930
1,000,000   Ypsilanti, MI School District, UT GO Bonds, 5.00% (National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation INS), 5/1/2023 1,139,720
    TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS
(IDENTIFIED COST $120,722,459)
130,900,928
    SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS—1.3%1  
    Michigan—1.3%  
400,000   Michigan Strategic Fund, (Series 2007) Daily VRDNs (Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.), 0.100%, 3/1/2013 400,000
1,350,000   Michigan Strategic Fund, (Series 2010) Weekly VRDNs (CS Facilities LLC)/(Fifth Third Bank, Cincinnati LOC), 0.210%, 3/7/2013 1,350,000
    TOTAL SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS
(AT AMORTIZED COST)
1,750,000
    TOTAL MUNICIPAL INVESTMENTS—98.6%
(IDENTIFIED COST $122,472,459)2
132,650,928
    OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - NET—1.4%3 1,935,815
    TOTAL NET ASSETS—100% $134,586,743
Securities that are subject to the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT) represent 4.0% of the Fund's portfolio as calculated based upon total market value.
1 Current rate and next reset date shown for Variable Rate Demand Notes.
2 The cost of investments for federal tax purposes amounts to $122,426,717.
3 Assets, other than investments in securities, less liabilities. See Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Note: The categories of investments are shown as a percentage of total net assets at February 28, 2013.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
Level 1— quoted prices in active markets for identical securities, including investment companies with daily net asset values, if applicable.
Level 2— other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). Also includes securities valued at amortized cost.
Level 3— significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).
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The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
As of February 28, 2013, all investments of the Fund utilized Level 2 inputs in valuing the Fund's assets carried at fair value.
The following acronyms are used throughout this portfolio:
AMBAC —American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation
COL —Collateralized
EDC —Economic Development Corporation
FGIC —Financial Guaranty Insurance Company
GO —General Obligation
GTD —Guaranteed
INS —Insured
LO —Limited Obligation
LOC —Letter of Credit
LT —Limited Tax
MFH —Multi-Family Housing
PCRBs —Pollution Control Revenue Bonds
PRF —Pre-refunded
Q-SBLF —Qualified School Bond Loan Fund
TOBs —Tender Option Bonds
UT —Unlimited Tax
VRDNs —Variable Rate Demand Notes
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Financial HighlightsClass A Shares
(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)
  Six Months
Ended
(unaudited)
2/28/2013
Year Ended August 31,
2012 2011 2010 2009 2008
Net Asset Value,
Beginning of Period
$11.59 $11.17 $11.27 $10.80 $10.84 $10.84
Income From
Investment Operations:
           
Net investment income 0.17 0.36 0.39 0.40 0.42 0.45
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and futures contracts 0.06 0.42 (0.10) 0.47 (0.04) (0.00)1
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 0.23 0.78 0.29 0.87 0.38 0.45
Less Distributions:            
Distributions from net investment income (0.16) (0.36) (0.39) (0.40) (0.42) (0.45)
Distributions from net realized gain on investments (0.03)
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS (0.19) (0.36) (0.39) (0.40) (0.42) (0.45)
Net Asset Value, End of Period $11.63 $11.59 $11.17 $11.27 $10.80 $10.84
Total Return2 2.07% 7.11% 2.74% 8.25% 3.69% 4.19%
Ratios to Average Net Assets:            
Net expenses 0.63%3 0.62% 0.54% 0.54% 0.54% 0.53%
Net investment income 2.92%3 3.16% 3.60% 3.66% 3.98% 4.10%
Expense waiver/reimbursement4 0.27%3 0.35% 0.38% 0.35% 0.31% 0.32%
Supplemental Data:            
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) $134,587 $131,357 $124,626 $160,614 $164,536 $155,117
Portfolio turnover 5% 13% 16% 21% 12% 13%
1 Represents less than $0.01.
2 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
3 Computed on an annualized basis.
4 This expense decrease is reflected in both the net expense and net investment income ratios shown above.
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
February 28, 2013 (unaudited)
Assets:    
Total investment in securities, at value (identified cost $122,472,459)   $132,650,928
Cash   92,485
Income receivable   1,579,871
Receivable for shares sold   624,270
TOTAL ASSETS   134,947,554
Liabilities:    
Payable for shares redeemed $170,329  
Income distribution payable 122,651  
Payable for portfolio accounting fees 30,463  
Payable for shareholder services fee (Note 5) 22,312  
Payable for Directors'/Trustees' fees (Note 5) 708  
Accrued expenses (Note 5) 14,348  
TOTAL LIABILITIES   360,811
Net assets for 11,567,994 shares outstanding   $134,586,743
Net Assets Consist of:    
Paid-in capital   $124,166,149
Net unrealized appreciation of investments   10,178,469
Accumulated net realized gain on investments   234,722
Undistributed net investment income   7,403
TOTAL NET ASSETS   $134,586,743
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Proceeds Per Share:    
Net asset value per share ($134,586,743 ÷ 11,567,994 shares outstanding), no par value, unlimited shares authorized   $11.63
Offering price per share (100/97.00 of $11.63)   $11.99
Redemption proceeds per share   $11.63
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended February 28, 2013 (unaudited)
Investment Income:      
Interest     $2,350,889
Expenses:      
Investment adviser fee (Note 5)   $264,299  
Administrative fee (Note 5)   51,573  
Custodian fees   5,240  
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses   27,496  
Directors'/Trustees' fees (Note 5)   405  
Auditing fees   12,149  
Legal fees   2,871  
Portfolio accounting fees   44,630  
Shareholder services fee (Note 5)   145,412  
Account administration fee   19,377  
Share registration costs   11,127  
Printing and postage   8,160  
Insurance premiums (Note 5)   1,989  
Miscellaneous (Note 5)   758  
TOTAL EXPENSES   595,486  
Waiver (Note 5):      
Waiver of investment adviser fee   (175,977)  
Net expenses     419,509
Net investment income     1,931,380
Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments:      
Net realized gain on investments     202,192
Net change in unrealized appreciation of investments     675,925
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments     878,117
Change in net assets resulting from operations     $2,809,497
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
  Six Months
Ended
(unaudited)
2/28/2013
Year Ended
8/31/2012
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets    
Operations:    
Net investment income $1,931,380 $3,975,274
Net realized gain on investments 202,192 539,451
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments 675,925 4,107,986
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS 2,809,497 8,622,711
Distributions to Shareholders:    
Distributions from net investment income (1,871,057) (3,999,320)
Distributions from net realized gain on investments (399,669)
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (2,270,726) (3,999,320)
Share Transactions:    
Proceeds from sale of shares 13,207,001 21,215,703
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared 1,333,912 2,279,814
Cost of shares redeemed (11,849,889) (21,388,419)
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS 2,691,024 2,107,098
Change in net assets 3,229,795 6,730,489
Net Assets:    
Beginning of period 131,356,948 124,626,459
End of period (including undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income of $7,403 and $(52,920), respectively) $134,586,743 $131,356,948
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Notes to Financial Statements
February 28, 2013 (unaudited)
1. Organization
Federated Municipal Securities Income Trust (the “Trust”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust consists of five portfolios. The financial statements included herein are only those of Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust (the “Fund”), a non-diversified portfolio. The financial statements of the other portfolios are presented separately. The assets of each portfolio are segregated and a shareholder's interest is limited to the portfolio in which shares are held. Each portfolio pays its own expenses. The Fund offers one class of shares: Class A Shares. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide current income exempt from federal regular income tax and the personal income taxes imposed by the state of Michigan and Michigan municipalities. Interest income from the Fund's investments may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT) for individuals and corporations.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. These policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Investment Valuation
In calculating its net asset value (NAV), the Fund generally values investments as follows:
■  Fixed-income securities acquired with remaining maturities greater than 60 days are fair valued using price evaluations provided by a pricing service approved by the Fund's Board of Trustees (the “ Trustees”).
■  Fixed-income securities acquired with remaining maturities of 60 days or less are valued at their cost (adjusted for the accretion of any discount or amortization of any premium), which approximates market value.
■  Derivative contracts listed on exchanges are valued at their reported settlement or closing price.
■  Over-the-counter (OTC) derivative contracts are fair valued using price evaluations provided by a pricing service approved by the Trustees.
■  Shares of other mutual funds are valued based upon their reported NAVs.
■  For securities that are fair valued in accordance with procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Trustees, certain factors may be considered such as: the purchase price of the security, information obtained by contacting the issuer, analysis of the issuer's financial statements or other available documents, fundamental analytical data, the nature and duration of restrictions on disposition, the movement of the market in which the security is normally traded and public trading in similar securities of the issuer or comparable issuers.
If the Fund cannot obtain a price or price evaluation from a pricing service for an investment, the Fund may attempt to value the investment based upon the mean of bid and asked quotations or fair value the investment based on price evaluations, from one or more dealers. If any price, quotation, price evaluation or other pricing source is not readily available when the NAV is calculated, the Fund uses the fair value of the investment determined in accordance with the procedures described below. There can be no assurance that the Fund could purchase or sell an investment at the price used to calculate the Fund's NAV.
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Fair Valuation and Significant Events Procedures
The Trustees have appointed a Valuation Committee comprised of officers of the Fund, Federated Investment Management Company (“Adviser”) and the Adviser's affiliated companies to determine fair value of securities and in overseeing the calculation of the NAV. The Trustees have also authorized the use of pricing services recommended by the Valuation Committee to provide fair value evaluations of the current value of certain investments for purposes of calculating the NAV. The Valuation Committee employs various methods for reviewing third-party pricing service evaluations including periodic reviews of third-party pricing services' policies, procedures and valuation methods (including key inputs and assumptions), transactional back-testing, comparisons of evaluations of different pricing services and review of price challenges by the Adviser based on recent market activity. In the event that market quotations and price evaluations are not available for an investment, the Valuation Committee determines the fair value of the investment in accordance with procedures adopted by the Trustees. The Trustees periodically review and approve the fair valuations made by the Valuation Committee and any changes made to the procedures.
Factors considered by pricing services in evaluating an investment include the yields or prices of investments of comparable quality, coupon, maturity, call rights and other potential prepayments, terms and type, reported transactions, indications as to values from dealers and general market conditions. Some pricing services provide a single price evaluation reflecting the bid-side of the market for an investment (a “bid” evaluation). Other pricing services offer both bid evaluations and price evaluations indicative of a price between the prices bid and asked for the investment (a “mid” evaluation). The Fund normally uses bid evaluations for U.S. Treasury and Agency securities, mortgage-backed securities and municipal securities. The Fund normally uses mid evaluations for other types of fixed-income securities and OTC derivative contracts. In the event that market quotations and price evaluations are not available for an investment, the fair value of the investment is determined in accordance with procedures adopted by the Trustees.
Investment Income, Gains and Losses, Expenses and Distributions
Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade-date basis. Realized gains and losses from investment transactions are recorded on an identified-cost basis. Interest income and expenses are accrued daily. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions of net investment income are declared daily and paid monthly. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at fair value.
Premium and Discount Amortization
All premiums and discounts on fixed-income securities are amortized/accreted using the effective interest rate method.
Federal Taxes
It is the Fund's policy to comply with the Subchapter M provision of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) and to distribute to shareholders each year substantially all of its income. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax is necessary. As of and during the six months ended February 28, 2013, the Fund did not have a liability for any uncertain tax positions. The Fund recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to tax liabilities as income tax expense in the Statement of Operations. As of February 28, 2013, tax years 2009 through 2012 remain subject to examination by the Fund's major tax jurisdictions, which include the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions
The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. The Fund records when-issued securities on the trade date and maintains security positions such that sufficient liquid assets will be available to make payment for the securities purchased. Securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis are marked to market daily and begin earning interest on the settlement date. Losses may occur on these transactions due to changes in market conditions or the failure of counterparties to perform under the contract.
Other
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets, liabilities, expenses and revenues reported in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimated.
3. Shares of Beneficial Interest
The following table summarizes share activity:
  Six Months
Ended
2/28/2013
Year Ended
8/31/2012
Shares sold 1,134,946 1,860,203
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared 114,550 199,883
Shares redeemed (1,019,684) (1,883,243)
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS 229,812 176,843
4. Federal Tax Information
At February 28, 2013, the cost of investments for federal tax purposes was $122,426,717. The net unrealized appreciation of investments for federal tax purposes was $10,224,211. This consists of net unrealized appreciation from investments for those securities having an excess of value over cost of $10,240,034 and net unrealized depreciation from investments for those securities having an excess of cost over value of $15,823.
5. Investment Adviser Fee and Other Transactions with Affiliates
Investment Adviser Fee
The advisory agreement between the Fund and the Adviser provides for an annual fee equal to 0.40% of the Fund's average daily net assets. Subject to the terms described in the Expense Limitation note, the Adviser may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. For the six months ended February 28, 2013, the Adviser voluntarily waived $175,977 of its fee.
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Administrative Fee
Federated Administrative Services (FAS), under the Administrative Services Agreement, provides the Fund with administrative personnel and services. The fee paid to FAS is based on the average aggregate daily net assets of certain Federated funds as specified below, plus certain out-of-pocket expenses:
Administrative Fee Average Aggregate Daily Net Assets
of the Federated Funds
0.150% on the first $5 billion
0.125% on the next $5 billion
0.100% on the next $10 billion
0.075% on assets in excess of $20 billion
Subject to the terms described in the Expense Limitation note, FAS may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. For the six months ended February 28, 2013, the fee paid to FAS was 0.078% of average daily net assets of the Fund.
Shareholder Services Fee
The Fund may pay fees (“ Service Fees”) up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund's Class A Shares to financial intermediaries or to Federated Shareholder Services Company (FSSC) for providing services to shareholders and maintaining shareholder accounts. Subject to the terms described in the Expense Limitation note, FSSC may voluntarily reimburse the Fund for Service Fees. For the six months ended February 28, 2013, FSSC received $1,097 of Service Fees paid by the Fund.
Sales Charges
Front-end sales charges and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) do not represent expenses of the Fund. They are deducted from the proceeds of sales of Fund shares prior to investment or from redemption proceeds prior to remittance, as applicable. For the six months ended February 28, 2013, FSC retained $381 in sales charges from the sale of the Fund's Class A shares.
Interfund Transactions
During the six months ended February 28, 2013, the Fund engaged in purchase and sale transactions with funds that have a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common Directors/Trustees and/or common Officers. These purchase and sale transactions complied with Rule 17a-7 under the Act and amounted to $1,900,000 and $2,100,000, respectively.
Expense Limitation
The Adviser and its affiliates (which may include FAS and FSSC) have voluntarily agreed to waive their fees and/or reimburse expenses so that the total annual fund operating expenses (as shown in the financial highlights) paid by the Fund's Class A Shares (after the voluntary waivers and reimbursements) will not exceed 0.63% (the “Fee Limit”) up to but not including the later of (the “Termination Date”): (a) November 1, 2013; or (b) the date of the Fund's next effective Prospectus. While the Adviser and its affiliates currently do not anticipate terminating or increasing these arrangements prior to the Termination Date, these arrangements may only be terminated or the Fee Limit increased prior to the Termination Date with the agreement of the Trustees.
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General
Certain Officers and Trustees of the Fund are Officers and Directors or Trustees of the above companies. To efficiently facilitate payment, Directors'/Trustees' fees and certain expenses related to conducting meetings of the Directors/Trustees and other miscellaneous expenses are paid by an affiliate of the Adviser which in due course is reimbursed by the Fund.
6. Investment Transactions
Purchases and sales of investments, excluding long-term U.S. government securities and short-term obligations, for the six months ended February 28, 2013, were as follows:
Purchases $8,330,135
Sales $6,106,970
7. Concentration of Risk
Since the Fund invests a substantial portion of its assets in issuers located in one state, it will be more susceptible to factors adversely affecting issuers of that state than would be a comparable tax-exempt mutual fund that invests nationally. In order to reduce the credit risk associated with such factors, at February 28, 2013, 44.4% of the securities in the Portfolio of Investments were backed by letters of credit or bond insurance of various financial institutions and financial guaranty assurance agencies. The largest percentage of investments insured by or supported (backed) by a letter of credit from any one institution or agency, Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp., was 22.5% of total investments.
8. Line of Credit
The Fund participates in a $100,000,000 unsecured, uncommitted revolving line of credit (LOC) agreement with PNC Bank. The LOC was made available for extraordinary or emergency purposes, primarily for financing redemption payments. Borrowings are charged interest at a rate offered to the Fund by PNC Bank at the time of the borrowing. As of February 28, 2013, there were no outstanding loans. During the six months ended February 28, 2013, the Fund did not utilize the LOC.
9. Interfund Lending
Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund, along with other funds advised by subsidiaries of Federated Investors, Inc., may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing the Fund to borrow from other participating affiliated funds. As of February 28, 2013, there were no outstanding loans. During the six months ended February 28, 2013, the program was not utilized.
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Shareholder Expense Example (unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase or redemption payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and to the extent applicable, distribution (12b-1) fees and/or shareholder services fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you to 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. It is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from September 1, 2012 to February 28, 2013.
ACTUAL EXPENSES
The first section of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you incurred 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 section under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses attributable to your investment during this period.
HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES
The second section of the table below 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. Thus, you should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate the actual ending account balance or your expenses for the period. Rather, these figures are required to be provided to enable you to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund with 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.
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Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase or redemption payments. Therefore, the second section of the table 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 transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
  Beginning
Account Value
9/1/2012
Ending
Account Value
2/28/2013
Expenses Paid
During Period1
Actual $1,000 $1,020.70 $3.16
Hypothetical (assuming a 5% return
before expenses)
$1,000 $1,021.67 $3.16
1 Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized net expense ratio of 0.63%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half-year period).
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Evaluation and Approval of Advisory
ContractMay 2012
FEDERATED MICHIGAN INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST (the “Fund”)
Following a review and recommendation of approval by the Fund's independent trustees, the Fund's Board reviewed and approved at its May 2012 meetings the Fund's investment advisory contract for an additional one-year term. The Board's decision regarding the contract reflects the exercise of its business judgment on whether to continue the existing arrangements.
In this connection, the Federated Funds' Board had previously appointed a Senior Officer, whose duties include specified responsibilities relating to the process by which advisory fees are to be charged to a Federated fund. The Senior Officer has the authority to retain consultants, experts, or staff as may be reasonably necessary to assist in the performance of his duties, reports directly to the Board, and may be terminated only with the approval of a majority of the independent members of the Board. The Senior Officer prepared and furnished to the Board an independent, written evaluation that covered topics discussed below (the “Evaluation”). The Board considered that Evaluation, along with other information, in deciding to approve the advisory contract.
The Board is also familiar with and considered judicial decisions concerning allegedly excessive investment advisory fees, which have indicated that the following factors may be relevant to an Adviser's fiduciary duty with respect to its receipt of compensation from a fund: the nature and quality of the services provided by the Adviser to a fund and its shareholders, including the performance and expenses of the fund and of comparable funds; the Adviser's cost of providing the services, including the profitability to the Adviser of providing advisory services to a fund; the extent to which the Adviser may realize “economies of scale” as a fund grows larger and, if such economies exist, whether they have been shared with a fund and its shareholders; any “fall-out financial benefits” that accrue to the Adviser because of its relationship with a fund (including research services received from brokers that execute fund trades and any fees paid to affiliates of the Adviser for services rendered to a fund); comparative fee structures, including a comparison of fees paid to the Adviser with those paid by similar funds; and the extent to which the Board members are fully informed about all facts the Board deems relevant to its consideration of the Adviser's services and fees. Consistent with these judicial decisions, the Board also considered management fees (including any components thereof) charged to institutional and other clients of the Adviser for what might be viewed as like services. The Board was aware of these factors and was guided by them in its review of the Fund's advisory contract to the extent it considered them to be appropriate and relevant, as discussed further below.
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The Board considered and weighed these circumstances in light of its substantial accumulated experience in governing the Fund and working with Federated on matters relating to the Federated funds, and was assisted in its deliberations by independent legal counsel. Throughout the year, and in connection with its May meetings, the Board requested and received substantial and detailed information about the Fund and the Federated organization that was in addition to the extensive materials that comprise and accompany the Senior Officer's Evaluation. Federated provided much of this information at each regular meeting of the Board, and furnished additional substantial information in connection with the May meeting at which the Board's formal review of the advisory contract occurred. At this May meeting, senior management of the Adviser also met with the independent trustees and their counsel to discuss the materials presented and any other matters thought relevant by the Adviser or the trustees. Between regularly scheduled meetings, the Board also received information on particular matters as the need arose. Thus, the Board's consideration of the advisory contract included review of the Senior Officer's Evaluation, accompanying data and additional information covering such matters as: the Adviser's investment philosophy, revenue, profitability, personnel and processes; investment and operating strategies; the Fund's short- and long-term performance (in absolute terms, both on a gross basis and net of expenses, as well as in relationship to its particular investment program and certain competitor or “peer group” funds and/or other benchmarks, as appropriate), and comments on the reasons for performance; the Fund's investment objectives; the Fund's expenses (including the advisory fee itself and the overall expense structure of the Fund, both in absolute terms and relative to similar and/or competing funds, with due regard for contractual or voluntary expense limitations); the use and allocation of brokerage commissions derived from trading the Fund's portfolio securities (if any); and the nature, quality and extent of the advisory and other services provided to the Fund by the Adviser and its affiliates. The Board also considered the preferences and expectations of Fund shareholders; the entrepreneurial risk assumed by the Adviser in sponsoring the funds; the continuing state of competition in the mutual fund industry and market practices; the range of comparable fees for similar funds in the mutual fund industry; the Fund's relationship to the Federated family of funds which include a comprehensive array of funds with different investment objectives, policies and strategies which are available for exchange without the incurrence of additional sales charges; compliance and audit reports concerning the Federated funds and the Federated companies that service them (including communications from regulatory agencies), as well as Federated's responses to any issues raised therein; and relevant developments in the mutual fund industry and how the Federated funds and/or Federated are responding to them. The Board's evaluation process is evolutionary. The criteria considered and the emphasis placed on relevant criteria change in recognition of changing circumstances in the mutual fund marketplace.
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While mindful that courts have cautioned against giving such comparisons too much weight, the Board has found the use of comparisons of the Fund's fees and expenses to other mutual funds with comparable investment programs to be relevant, given the high degree of competition in the mutual fund business. The Board focused on comparisons with other similar mutual funds more heavily than non-mutual fund products or services because it is believed that they are more relevant. For example, other mutual funds are the products most like the Fund, they are readily available to Fund shareholders as alternative investment vehicles, and they are the type of investment vehicle in fact chosen and maintained by the Fund's investors. The range of their fees and expenses therefore appears to be a generally reliable indication of what consumers have found to be reasonable in the precise marketplace in which the Fund competes. In this regard, the Senior Officer has reviewed Federated's fees for providing advisory services to products outside the Federated family of funds (e.g., institutional and separate accounts). He concluded that mutual funds and institutional accounts are inherently different products. Those differences include, but are not limited to, different types of targeted investors; being subject to different laws and regulations; different legal structures; different average account sizes; different associated costs; different portfolio management techniques made necessary by different cash flows; and portfolio manager time spent in review of securities pricing. The Senior Officer did not consider these fee schedules to be determinative in judging the appropriateness of mutual fund advisory contracts.
The Fund's ability to deliver competitive performance when compared to its peer group was also deemed to be relevant by the Board as a useful indicator of how the Adviser is executing the Fund's investment program, which in turn assisted the Board in reaching a conclusion that the nature, extent, and quality of the Adviser's investment management services were such as to warrant continuation of the advisory contract.
The Senior Officer reviewed information compiled by Federated, using data supplied by independent fund ranking organizations, regarding the performance of, and fees charged by, other mutual funds, noting his view that comparisons to fund peer groups are relevant in judging the reasonableness of proposed fees.
For the periods covered by the Evaluation, the Fund's performance for the one-year and five-year periods was above the median of the relevant peer group, and the Fund's performance fell below the median of the relevant peer group for the three-year period. The Board discussed the Fund's performance with the Adviser and recognized the efforts being undertaken by the Adviser. The Board will continue to monitor these efforts and the performance of the Fund.
The Board also received financial information about Federated, including information regarding the compensation and benefits Federated derived from its relationships with the Federated funds. This information covered not only the fees under the advisory contracts, but also fees received by Federated's subsidiaries for providing other services to the Federated funds under separate
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contracts (e.g., for serving as the Federated funds' administrator). The information also detailed any indirect benefit Federated may derive from its receipt of research services from brokers who execute Federated fund trades. In addition, the Board considered the fact that, in order for a fund to be competitive in the marketplace, Federated and its affiliates frequently waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses and have disclosed to fund investors and/or indicated to the Board their intention to do so in the future, where appropriate. Moreover, the Board receives regular reporting as to the institution or elimination of these voluntary waivers.
Federated furnished information, requested by the Senior Officer, that reported revenues on a fund-by-fund basis and made estimates of the allocation of expenses on a fund-by-fund basis, using allocation methodologies specified by the Senior Officer. The Senior Officer noted that, although they may apply consistent allocation processes, the inherent difficulties in allocating costs (and the unavoidable arbitrary aspects of that exercise) and the lack of consensus on how to allocate those costs may render such allocation information unreliable. The allocation information was considered in the analysis by the Board but was determined to be of limited use.
The Board and the Senior Officer also reviewed information compiled by Federated comparing profitability information for Federated to other publicly held fund management companies. In this regard, the Senior Officer noted the limited availability of such information, but nonetheless concluded that Federated's profit margins did not appear to be excessive.
The Senior Officer's Evaluation also discussed the notion of possible realization of “economies of scale” as a fund grows larger. The Board considered in this regard that the Adviser has made significant and long-term investments in areas that support all of the Federated funds, such as personnel and processes for the portfolio management, shareholder services, compliance, internal audit, and risk management functions; and systems technology; and that the benefits of these efforts (as well as any economies, should they exist) were likely to be enjoyed by the fund complex as a whole. Finally, the Board also noted the absence of any applicable regulatory or industry guidelines on this subject, which (as discussed in the Senior Officer's Evaluation) is compounded by the lack of any common industry practice or general pattern with respect to structuring fund advisory fees with “breakpoints” that serve to reduce the fee as the fund attains a certain size. The Senior Officer did not recommend institution of breakpoints in pricing Federated's fund advisory services at this time.
It was noted in the materials for the Board meeting that for the period covered by the Evaluation, the Fund's investment advisory fee, after waivers and expense reimbursements, if any, was below the median of the relevant peer group. The Board reviewed the fees and other expenses of the Fund with the Adviser and was satisfied that the overall expense structure of the Fund remained competitive.
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The Senior Officer noted that, considering the totality of the circumstances, and all of the factors referenced within his Evaluation, he had concluded that, subject to comments and recommendations made within his Evaluation, his observations and the information accompanying the Evaluation supported a finding by the Board that the management fees for each of the funds was reasonable and that Federated appeared to provide appropriate advisory and administrative services to the Fund for the fees paid. Under these circumstances, no changes were recommended to, and no objection was raised to, the continuation of the Fund's advisory contract.
In its decision to continue an existing investment advisory contract, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund's operations and various risks, uncertainties and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision to terminate or not renew an advisory contract. In particular, the Board recognized that many shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Adviser's industry standing and reputation and with the expectation that the Adviser will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund. Thus, the Board's approval of the advisory contract reflected the fact that it is the shareholders who have effectively selected the Adviser by virtue of having invested in the Fund. The Board concluded that, in light of the factors discussed above, including the nature, quality and scope of the services provided to the Fund by the Adviser and its affiliates, continuation of the advisory contract was appropriate.
The Board based its decision to approve the advisory contract on the totality of the circumstances and relevant factors and with a view to past and future long-term considerations. Not all of the factors and considerations identified above were necessarily relevant to the Fund, nor did the Board consider any one of them to be determinative. With respect to the factors that were relevant, the Board's decision to approve the contract reflects its determination that Federated's performance and actions provided a satisfactory basis to support the decision to continue the existing arrangements.
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Voting Proxies on Fund Portfolio Securities
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies, if any, relating to securities held in the Fund's portfolio is available, without charge and upon request, by calling 1-800-341-7400. A report on “ Form N-PX” of how the Fund voted any such proxies during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available from Federated's website at FederatedInvestors.com. To access this information from the home page, select “All” under “Asset Classes.” Select a fund name and share class, if applicable, to go to the Fund Overview page. On the Fund Overview page, select the “Literature and Prospectuses” tab. At the bottom of that page, select “Proxy Voting Record Report (Form N-PX).” Form N-PX filings are also available at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Schedule
The Fund files with the SEC a complete schedule of its portfolio holdings, as of the close of the first and third quarters of its fiscal year, on “Form N-Q.” These filings are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. (Call 1-800-SEC-0330 for information on the operation of the Public Reference Room.) You may also access this information from the “ Products” section of Federated's website at FederatedInvestors.com. From the home page, select “All” under “Asset Classes.” Select a fund name and share class, if applicable, to go to the Fund Overview page. On the Fund Overview page, select the “Literature and Prospectuses” tab. At the bottom of that page, select “Form N-Q.”
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Mutual funds are not bank deposits or obligations, are not guaranteed by any bank and are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board or any other government agency. Investment in mutual funds involves investment risk, including the possible loss of principal.
This Report is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by the Fund's Prospectus, which contains facts concerning its objective and policies, management fees, expenses and other information.
IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT FUND DOCUMENT DELIVERY 
In an effort to reduce costs and avoid duplicate mailings, the Fund(s) intend to deliver a single copy of certain documents to each household in which more than one shareholder of the Fund(s) resides (so-called “ householding”), as permitted by applicable rules. The Fund's “householding” program covers its/their Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, and supplements to each, as well as Semi-Annual and Annual Shareholder Reports and any Proxies or information statements. Shareholders must give their written consent to participate in the “householding” program. The Fund is also permitted to treat a shareholder as having given consent (“implied consent”) if (i) shareholders with the same last name, or believed to be members of the same family, reside at the same street address or receive mail at the same post office box, (ii) the Fund gives notice of its intent to “household” at least sixty (60) days before it begins “householding” and (iii) none of the shareholders in the household have notified the Fund(s) or their agent of the desire to “opt out” of “householding.” Shareholders who have granted written consent, or have been deemed to have granted implied consent, can revoke that consent and opt out of “householding” at any time: shareholders who purchased shares through an intermediary should contact their representative; other shareholders may call the Fund at 1-800-341-7400.
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Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust
Federated Investors Funds
4000 Ericsson Drive
Warrendale, PA 15086-7561
Contact us at FederatedInvestors.com
or call 1-800-341-7400.
Federated Securities Corp., Distributor
CUSIP 313923302
3032602 (4/13)
Federated is a registered trademark of Federated Investors, Inc.
2013 ©Federated Investors, Inc.
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
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Share Class Ticker
A NYIFX
B NYIBX
Federated New York Municipal Income Fund
Fund Established 1992

A Portfolio of Federated Municipal Securities Income Trust

Dear Valued Shareholder,
I am pleased to present the Semi-Annual Shareholder Report for your fund covering the period from September 1, 2012 through February 28, 2013. This report includes a complete listing of your fund's holdings, performance information and financial statements along with other important fund information.
In addition, our website, FederatedInvestors.com, offers easy access to Federated resources that include timely fund updates, economic and market insights from our investment strategists, and financial planning tools. We invite you to register to take full advantage of its capabilities.
Thank you for investing with Federated. I hope you find this information useful and look forward to keeping you informed.
Sincerely,
J. Christopher Donahue, President

Not FDIC Insured • May Lose Value • No Bank Guarantee


Portfolio of Investments Summary Table (unaudited)
At February 28, 2013, the Fund's sector composition1 was as follows:
Sector Composition Percentage of
Total Net Assets
General Obligation—Local 14.3%
General Obligation—State 12.9%
Special Tax 12.0%
Transportation 10.8%
Education 10.5%
Water and Sewer 7.0%
Hospital 6.5%
Industrial Development Bond/Pollution Control 5.7%
Resource Recovery 3.8%
Pre-refunded 3.3%
Other2 10.6%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net3 2.6%
TOTAL 100.0%
1 Sector classifications, and the assignment of holdings to such sectors, are based upon the economic sector and/or revenue source of the underlying obligor, as determined by the Fund's Adviser. For securities that have been enhanced by a third-party, including bond insurers and banks, sector classifications are based upon the economic sector and/or revenue source of the underlying obligor, as determined by the Fund's Adviser. Pre-refunded securities are those whose debt service is paid from escrowed assets, usually U.S. government securities.
2 For purposes of this table, sector classifications constitute 86.8% of the Fund's total net assets. Remaining sectors have been aggregated under the designation “Other.”
3 Assets, other than investments in securities, less liabilities. See Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
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Portfolio of Investments
February 28, 2013 (unaudited)
Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—94.7%  
    New York—91.6%  
$1,000,000   Babylon, NY IDA, Resource Recovery Bonds (Series 2009A), 5.00% (Covanta Babylon, Inc.), 1/1/2019 $1,165,200
480,000   Brooklyn Arena Local Development Corporation, NY, Pilot Revenue Bonds (Series 2009), 6.375% (Original Issue Yield: 6.476%), 7/15/2043 575,726
500,000   Build NYC Resource Corporation, Revenue Bonds (Series 2012), 5.00% (YMCA of Greater NY), 8/1/2042 563,180
1,000,000   Erie County, NY IDA, School Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2009A), 5.25% (Buffalo, NY City School District), 5/1/2025 1,188,770
200,000   Essex County, NY IDA, Environmental Improvement Revenue Bonds (Series 2006A), 4.60% (International Paper Co.), 12/1/2030 200,176
500,000   Hempstead Town, NY IDA, Civic Facility Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (Hofstra University)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.10%), 7/1/2033 506,045
215,000   Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp. NY, Hudson Yards Senior Revenue Bonds (Series 2012A), 5.75%, 2/15/2047 255,884
220,000   Islip, NY Resource Recovery Agency, Resource Recovery Revenue Bonds (Series 2001E), 5.75% (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 7/1/2023 235,459
500,000   Livingston County, NY IDA, Civic Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2005), 6.00% (Nicholas H. Noyes Memorial Hospital Civic Facility), 7/1/2030 500,395
500,000   Long Island Power Authority, NY, General Revenue Bonds (Series 2011A), 5.00%, 5/1/2038 557,035
500,000   Long Island Power Authority, NY, Revenue Bonds (Series 2012A), 5.00%, 9/1/2037 564,965
500,000   Metropolitan Transportation Authority, NY, Dedicated Tax Fund Bonds (Series 2009B), 5.00% (MTA Dedicated Tax Fund)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.10%), 11/15/2034 565,900
250,000   Metropolitan Transportation Authority, NY, Revenue Bonds (Series 1998A), 5.00% (MTA Dedicated Tax Fund)/(United States Treasury PRF 10/1/2015@100)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.22%), 4/1/2023 279,863
500,000   Metropolitan Transportation Authority, NY, Revenue Bonds (Series 2006A), 5.00% (MTA Transportation Revenue), 11/15/2035 551,165
500,000   Nassau County, NY IDA, IDRBs (Series 2003A), 5.25% (KeySpan-Glenwood Energy Center LLC)/(KeySpan Corp. GTD), 6/1/2027 505,195
1,000,000   Nassau County, NY, UT GO Bonds (Series 2009A), 5.00% (Assured Guaranty Corp. INS), 5/1/2021 1,182,800
500,000   New York City Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Series 2005), 5.25% (Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.), 10/1/2035 595,695
500,000   New York City Trust For Cultural Resources, Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2008A), 5.00% (Museum of Modern Art), 4/1/2028 588,585
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Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued  
    New York—continued  
$500,000   New York City Trust For Cultural Resources, Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2008A), 5.00% (Museum of Modern Art), 4/1/2031 $585,610
500,000   New York City, NY IDA, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, 5.25% (British Airways), 12/1/2032 499,990
300,000   New York City, NY IDA, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, 5.50% (Terminal One Group Association), 1/1/2024 330,960
500,000   New York City, NY Municipal Water Finance Authority, Water and Sewer System Revenue Bonds (Series 2009AA), 5.00%, 6/15/2022 590,600
500,000   New York City, NY Municipal Water Finance Authority, Water and Sewer System Second General Resolution Revenue Bonds (Series 2012AA), 5.00%, 6/15/2034 577,315
500,000   New York City, NY TFA, Building Aid Revenue Bonds (Series 2009S-5), 5.25% (Original Issue Yield: 5.33%), 1/15/2039 559,075
455,000   New York City, NY TFA, Future Tax Secured Subordinate Bonds (Series 2011C), 5.50%, 11/1/2035 544,157
500,000   New York City, NY, UT GO Bonds (Series 2009E-1), 6.25% (Original Issue Yield: 6.40%), 10/15/2028 622,290
500,000   New York City, NY, UT GO Bonds (Series 2011A-1), 5.00%, 8/1/2029 584,490
500,000   New York Liberty Development Corporation, Liberty Revenue Bonds (Series 2011), 5.75% (4 World Trade Center), 11/15/2051 592,500
400,000   New York Liberty Development Corporation, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2012 Class 3), 5.00% (7 World Trade Center LLC), 3/15/2044 432,316
500,000   New York State Dormitory Authority, General Purpose Revenue Bonds (Series 2011C), 5.00% (New York State Personal Income Tax Revenue Bond Fund), 3/15/2026 597,765
1,000,000   New York State Dormitory Authority, Improvement Revenue Bonds (Series 2008D), 5.00% (Mental Health Services Facility)/(Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 2/15/2018 1,188,160
500,000   New York State Dormitory Authority, Lease Revenue Bonds (Series 2006A), 5.00% (State University of New York Dormitory Facilities)/(National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation INS), 7/1/2031 552,855
500,000   New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 1998), 5.50% (Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center)/(National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation INS), 7/1/2023 652,400
250,000   New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2003), 5.375% (North Shore-Long Island Jewish Obligated Group)/(United States Treasury PRF 5/1/2013@100)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.48%), 5/1/2023 252,288
520,000   New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2008C), 5.00% (New York State Personal Income Tax Revenue Bond Fund), 3/15/2026 605,368
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Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued  
    New York—continued  
$500,000   New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2009C), 5.00% (School District Financing Program)/(Assured Guaranty Corp. INS), 10/1/2023 $589,490
500,000   New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2011A), 5.00% (North Shore-Long Island Jewish Obligated Group)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.09%), 5/1/2041 561,590
350,000   New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2012), 5.00% (Miriam Osborn Memorial Home Association), 7/1/2042 375,494
400,000   New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2012), 5.00% (Rochester, NY Institute of Technology), 7/1/2038 461,216
100,000   New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2012A), 5.00% (Catholic Health System Obligated Group), 7/1/2032 107,888
500,000   New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2012A), 5.00% (St. John's University), 7/1/2026 593,465
250,000   New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2012B), 5.00% (St. John's University), 7/1/2030 291,570
245,000   New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series A), 5.625% (City University of New York)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.95%), 7/1/2016 273,322
300,000   New York State Environmental Facilities Corp., Clean Water & Drinking Water Revolving Funds Revenue Bonds (Series 2008A), 5.00%, 6/15/2029 349,344
500,000   New York State Environmental Facilities Corp., Clean Water & Drinking Water Revolving Funds Revenue Bonds (Series 2009A), 5.00% (Original Issue Yield: 5.26%), 6/15/2034 587,905
500,000   New York State Local Government Assistance Corp., Senior Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2008 A-5/6), 5.00%, 4/1/2020 610,070
500,000   New York State Local Government Assistance Corp., Subordinate Lien Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2010A), 5.00%, 4/1/2023 607,295
220,000   New York State Thruway Authority, General Revenue Bonds (Series 2012I), 5.00% (New York State Thruway Authority—General Revenue ), 1/1/2028 258,610
250,000   New York State Urban Development Corp., Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 1995), 5.70% (New York State)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.94%), 4/1/2020 299,833
500,000   New York State Urban Development Corp., Service Contract Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2008C), 5.00% (New York State), 1/1/2027 572,230
500,000   New York State Urban Development Corp., Subordinated Lien Revenue Bonds (Series 2004A), 5.125% (New York State), 1/1/2022 530,255
500,000   New York State, UT GO Bonds (Series 2009A), 5.00% (Original Issue Yield: 5.24%), 2/15/2039 579,400
500,000   New York State, UT GO Bonds (Series 2011A), 5.00%, 2/15/2020 622,260
335,000   Niagara Area Development Corporation, NY, Solid Waste Disposal Facility Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2012B), 4.00% (Covanta Energy Corp.), 11/1/2024 348,906
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Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued  
    New York—continued  
$500,000   Niagara Area Development Corporation, NY, Tax Exempt Revenue Bonds (Series 2012A), 5.00% (Niagara University), 5/1/2030 $555,910
1,000,000   Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, 5.00%, 12/1/2029 1,088,930
500,000   Rensselaer County, NY IDA, Civic Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2006), 5.00% (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute), 3/1/2036 520,800
500,000   Suffolk County, NY EDC, Revenue Bonds (Series 2011), 5.00% (Catholic Health Services of Long Island Obligated Group), 7/1/2028 572,900
450,000   Syracuse, NY IDA, School Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2008A), 5.00% (Syracuse CSD, NY)/(Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 5/1/2028 513,495
500,000   Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, NY, General Revenue Bonds (Series 2008A), 5.00% (Original Issue Yield: 5.10%), 11/15/2037 572,010
290,000   Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, NY, General Revenue Bonds (Series 2009A-2), 5.00%, 11/15/2023 347,168
170,000   Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, NY, General Revenue Bonds (Series 2009A-2), 5.00%, (United States Treasury PRF 11/15/2018@100), 11/15/2023 207,713
160,000   TSASC, Inc. NY, Revenue Bonds (Series 2006-1), 5.00% (Original Issue Yield: 5.25%), 6/1/2034 144,462
    TOTAL 33,493,708
    Puerto Rico—3.1%  
630,000   Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Public Improvement UT GO Bonds (Series 2004A), 5.00% (United States Treasury PRF 7/1/2014@100), 7/1/2034 670,320
300,000   Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical & Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, Higher Education Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2012), 5.00% (Inter American University of Puerto Rico), 10/1/2020 338,937
135,000   Puerto Rico Public Building Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2002D), 5.25% (Commonwealth of Puerto Rico GTD)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.40%), 7/1/2027 135,016
    TOTAL 1,144,273
    TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS (IDENTIFIED COST $31,624,799) 34,637,981
    SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS—2.7%1  
    New York—2.7%  
450,000   New York City, NY Municipal Water Finance Authority, Second General Resolution (Fiscal 2007 Series CC-2) Daily VRDNs (Bank of Nova Scotia, Toronto LIQ), 0.10%, 3/1/2013 450,000
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Principal
Amount
    Value
    SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS—continued1  
    New York—continued  
$550,000   New York City, NY, (Fiscal 2006 Series E-2) Daily VRDNs (Bank of America N.A. LOC), 0.12%, 3/1/2013 $550,000
    TOTAL SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS (AT AMORTIZED COST) 1,000,000
    TOTAL MUNICIPAL INVESTMENTS—97.4%
(IDENTIFIED COST $32,624,799)2
35,637,981
    OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - NET—2.6%3 948,130
    TOTAL NET ASSETS—100% $36,586,111
Securities that are subject to the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT) represent 5.0% of the Fund's portfolio as calculated based upon total market value.
1 Current rate and next reset date shown for Variable Rate Demand Notes.
2 The cost of investments for federal tax purposes amounts to $32,609,429.
3 Assets, other than investments in securities, less liabilities. See Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Note: The categories of investments are shown as a percentage of total net assets at February 28, 2013.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
Level 1— quoted prices in active markets for identical securities, including investment companies with daily net asset values, if applicable.
Level 2— other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). Also includes securities valued at amortized cost.
Level 3— significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
As of February 28, 2013, all investments of the Fund utilized Level 2 inputs in valuing the Fund's assets carried at fair value.
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The following acronyms are used throughout this portfolio:
CSD —Central School District
EDC —Economic Development Corporation
GO —General Obligation
GTD —Guaranteed
IDA —Industrial Development Authority
IDRBs —Industrial Development Revenue Bonds
INS —Insured
LIQ —Liquidity Agreement
LOC —Letter of Credit
PRF —Pre-refunded
TFA —Transitional Finance Authority
UT —Unlimited Tax
VRDNs —Variable Rate Demand Notes
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Financial HighlightsClass A Shares
(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)
  Six Months
Ended
(unaudited)
2/28/2013
Year Ended August 31,
2012 2011 2010 2009 2008
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $10.65 $10.13 $10.32 $9.71 $9.98 $10.36
Income From Investment Operations:            
Net investment income 0.17 0.36 0.38 0.38 0.41 0.43
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, futures contracts and swap contracts 0.06 0.52 (0.19) 0.61 (0.27) (0.38)
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 0.23 0.88 0.19 0.99 0.14 0.05
Less Distributions:            
Distributions from net investment income (0.16) (0.36) (0.38) (0.38) (0.41) (0.43)
Net Asset Value, End of Period $10.72 $10.65 $10.13 $10.32 $9.71 $9.98
Total Return1 2.18% 8.88% 2.00% 10.41% 1.68% 0.53%
Ratios to Average Net Assets:            
Net expenses 0.76%2 0.62% 0.76% 0.76% 0.76% 0.76%3
Net investment income 3.12%2 3.49% 3.88% 3.82% 4.40% 4.25%
Expense waiver/reimbursement4 0.52%2 1.18% 1.12% 0.98% 1.02% 0.89%
Supplemental Data:            
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) $33,491 $33,073 $29,108 $31,644 $29,334 $32,288
Portfolio turnover 3% 19% 11% 26% 12% 20%
1 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
2 Computed on an annualized basis.
3 The net expense ratio is calculated without reduction for expense offset arrangements. The net expense ratio is 0.76% for the year ended August 31, 2008, after taking into account this expense reduction.
4 This expense decrease is reflected in both the net expense and net investment income ratios shown above.
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Financial HighlightsClass B Shares
(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)
  Six Months
Ended
(unaudited)
2/28/2013
Year Ended August 31,
2012 2011 2010 2009 2008
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $10.65 $10.13 $10.32 $9.71 $9.98 $10.36
Income From Investment Operations:            
Net investment income 0.12 0.28 0.31 0.31 0.34 0.36
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, futures contracts and swap contracts 0.07 0.53 (0.19) 0.61 (0.27) (0.38)
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 0.19 0.81 0.12 0.92 0.07 (0.02)
Less Distributions:            
Distributions from net investment income (0.12) (0.29) (0.31) (0.31) (0.34) (0.36)
Net Asset Value, End of Period $10.72 $10.65 $10.13 $10.32 $9.71 $9.98
Total Return1 1.80% 8.07% 1.23% 9.58% 0.91% (0.23)%
Ratios to Average Net Assets:            
Net expenses 1.52%2 1.38% 1.52% 1.52% 1.52% 1.52%3
Net investment income 2.33%2 2.72% 3.10% 3.07% 3.65% 3.50%
Expense waiver/reimbursement4 0.52%2 1.17% 1.10% 0.92% 0.96% 0.70%
Supplemental Data:            
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) $3,095 $3,022 $3,471 $9,362 $10,511 $12,936
Portfolio turnover 3% 19% 11% 26% 12% 20%
1 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
2 Computed on an annualized basis.
3 The net expense ratio is calculated without reduction for expense offset arrangements. The net expense ratio is 1.52% for the year ended August 31, 2008, after taking into account this expense reduction.
4 This expense decrease is reflected in both the net expense and net investment income ratios shown above.
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
February 28, 2013 (unaudited)
Assets:    
Total investment in securities, at value (identified cost $32,624,799)   $35,637,981
Cash   71,356
Receivable for investments sold   536,471
Income receivable   400,467
Receivable for shares sold   20,492
Prepaid expenses   6,284
TOTAL ASSETS   36,673,051
Liabilities:    
Payable for portfolio accounting fees $30,464  
Payable for shares redeemed 29,684  
Income distribution payable 17,029  
Payable for shareholder services fee (Note 5) 6,855  
Payable for distribution services fee (Note 5) 1,700  
Payable to adviser (Note 5) 895  
Payable for Directors'/Trustees' fees (Note 5) 313  
TOTAL LIABILITIES   86,940
Net assets for 3,412,350 shares outstanding   $36,586,111
Net Assets Consist of:    
Paid-in capital   $36,905,406
Net unrealized appreciation of investments   3,013,182
Accumulated net realized loss on investments and futures contracts   (3,334,312)
Undistributed net investment income   1,835
TOTAL NET ASSETS   $36,586,111
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Proceeds Per Share    
Class A Shares:    
Net asset value per share ($33,491,095 ÷ 3,123,620 shares outstanding), no par value, unlimited shares authorized   $10.72
Offering price per share (100/95.50 of $10.72)   $11.23
Redemption proceeds per share   $10.72
Class B Shares:    
Net asset value per share ($3,095,016 ÷ 288,730 shares outstanding), no par value, unlimited shares authorized   $10.72
Offering price per share   $10.72
Redemption proceeds per share (94.50/100 of $10.72)   $10.13
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended February 28, 2013 (unaudited)
Investment Income:      
Interest     $705,567
Expenses:      
Investment adviser fee (Note 5)   $72,642  
Administrative fee (Note 5)   14,175  
Custodian fees   3,595  
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses   11,273  
Directors'/Trustees' fees (Note 5)   545  
Auditing fees   12,150  
Legal fees   3,994  
Portfolio accounting fees   44,630  
Distribution services fee (Note 5)   11,507  
Shareholder services fee (Note 5)   45,147  
Share registration costs   14,238  
Printing and postage   9,272  
Insurance premiums (Note 5)   1,933  
Miscellaneous (Note 5)   612  
TOTAL EXPENSES   245,713  
Waiver and Reimbursements (Note 5):      
Waiver of investment adviser fee $(72,642)    
Reimbursement of shareholder services fee (1,436)    
Reimbursement of other operating expenses (21,092)    
TOTAL WAIVER AND REIMBURSEMENTS   (95,170)  
Net expenses     150,543
Net investment income     555,024
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments and
Futures Contracts:
     
Net realized loss on investments     (16,875)
Net realized loss on futures contracts     (16,900)
Net change in unrealized appreciation of investments     231,698
Net change in unrealized depreciation of futures contracts     18,038
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments and futures contracts     215,961
Change in net assets resulting from operations     $770,985
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
  Six Months
Ended
(unaudited)
2/28/2013
Year Ended
8/31/2012
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets    
Operations:    
Net investment income $555,024 $1,200,710
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and futures contracts (33,775) 229,227
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments and futures contracts 249,736 1,574,694
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS 770,985 3,004,631
Distributions to Shareholders:    
Distributions from net investment income    
Class A Shares (503,911) (1,126,018)
Class B Shares (34,893) (83,962)
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (538,804) (1,209,980)
Share Transactions:    
Proceeds from sale of shares 2,113,619 7,946,870
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared 428,394 908,925
Cost of shares redeemed (2,283,068) (7,134,404)
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS 258,945 1,721,391
Change in net assets 491,126 3,516,042
Net Assets:    
Beginning of period 36,094,985 32,578,943
End of period (including undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income of $1,835 and $(14,385), respectively) $36,586,111 $36,094,985
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Notes to Financial Statements
February 28, 2013 (unaudited)
1. Organization
Federated Municipal Securities Income Trust (the “Trust”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust consists of five portfolios. The financial statements included herein are only those of Federated New York Municipal Income Fund (the “Fund”), a non-diversified portfolio. The financial statements of the other portfolios are presented separately. The assets of each portfolio are segregated and a shareholder's interest is limited to the portfolio in which shares are held. Each portfolio pays its own expenses. The Fund offers two classes of shares: Class A Shares and Class B Shares. All shares of the Fund have equal rights with respect to voting, except on class-specific matters. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide current income exempt from federal regular income tax (federal regular income tax does not include the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), and the personal income taxes imposed by the state of New York and New York municipalities. Interest income from the Fund's investments may be subject to the federal AMT for individuals and corporations.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. These policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Investment Valuation
In calculating its net asset value (NAV), the Fund generally values investments as follows:
■  Fixed-income securities acquired with remaining maturities greater than 60 days are fair valued using price evaluations provided by a pricing service approved by the Fund's Board of Trustees (the “ Trustees”).
■  Fixed-income securities acquired with remaining maturities of 60 days or less are valued at their cost (adjusted for the accretion of any discount or amortization of any premium), which approximates market value.
■  Derivative contracts listed on exchanges are valued at their reported settlement or closing price.
■  Over-the-counter (OTC) derivative contracts are fair valued using price evaluations provided by a pricing service approved by the Trustees.
■  Shares of other mutual funds are valued based upon their reported NAVs.
■  For securities that are fair valued in accordance with procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Trustees, certain factors may be considered such as: the purchase price of the security, information obtained by contacting the issuer, analysis of the issuer's financial statements or other available documents, fundamental analytical data, the nature and duration of restrictions on disposition, the movement of the market in which the security is normally traded and public trading in similar securities of the issuer or comparable issuers.
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If the Fund cannot obtain a price or price evaluation from a pricing service for an investment, the Fund may attempt to value the investment based upon the mean of bid and asked quotations or fair value the investment based on price evaluations, from one or more dealers. If any price, quotation, price evaluation or other pricing source is not readily available when the NAV is calculated, the Fund uses the fair value of the investment determined in accordance with the procedures described below. There can be no assurance that the Fund could purchase or sell an investment at the price used to calculate the Fund's NAV.
Fair Valuation and Significant Events Procedures
The Trustees have appointed a Valuation Committee comprised of officers of the Fund, Federated Investment Management Company (“Adviser”) and the Adviser's affiliated companies to determine fair value of securities and in overseeing the calculation of the NAV. The Trustees have also authorized the use of pricing services recommended by the Valuation Committee to provide fair value evaluations of the current value of certain investments for purposes of calculating the NAV. The Valuation Committee employs various methods for reviewing third-party pricing service evaluations including periodic reviews of third-party pricing services' policies, procedures and valuation methods (including key inputs and assumptions), transactional back-testing, comparisons of evaluations of different pricing services and review of price challenges by the Adviser based on recent market activity. In the event that market quotations and price evaluations are not available for an investment, the Valuation Committee determines the fair value of the investment in accordance with procedures adopted by the Trustees. The Trustees periodically review and approve the fair valuations made by the Valuation Committee and any changes made to the procedures.
Factors considered by pricing services in evaluating an investment include the yields or prices of investments of comparable quality, coupon, maturity, call rights and other potential prepayments, terms and type, reported transactions, indications as to values from dealers and general market conditions. Some pricing services provide a single price evaluation reflecting the bid-side of the market for an investment (a “bid” evaluation). Other pricing services offer both bid evaluations and price evaluations indicative of a price between the prices bid and asked for the investment (a “mid” evaluation). The Fund normally uses bid evaluations for U.S. Treasury and Agency securities, mortgage-backed securities and municipal securities. The Fund normally uses mid evaluations for other types of fixed-income securities and OTC derivative contracts. In the event that market quotations and price evaluations are not available for an investment, the fair value of the investment is determined in accordance with procedures adopted by the Trustees.
Investment Income, Gains and Losses, Expenses and Distributions
Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade-date basis. Realized gains and losses from investment transactions are recorded on an identified-cost basis. Interest income and expenses are accrued daily. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions of net investment income are declared daily and paid monthly. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at fair value. Investment income, realized and unrealized gains and losses and certain fund-level expenses are allocated to each class based on relative average daily net assets, except that Class A Shares and Class B Shares may bear distribution services fees and shareholder services fees unique to those classes. Dividends are declared separately for each class. No class has preferential dividend rights; differences in per share dividend rates are generally due to differences in separate class expenses.
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Premium and Discount Amortization
All premiums and discounts on fixed-income securities are amortized/accreted using the effective interest rate method.
Federal Taxes
It is the Fund's policy to comply with the Subchapter M provision of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) and to distribute to shareholders each year substantially all of its income. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax is necessary. As of and during the six months ended February 28, 2013, the Fund did not have a liability for any uncertain tax positions. The Fund recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to tax liabilities as income tax expense in the Statement of Operations. As of February 28, 2013, tax years 2009 through 2012 remain subject to examination by the Fund's major tax jurisdictions, which include the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions
The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. The Fund records when-issued securities on the trade date and maintains security positions such that sufficient liquid assets will be available to make payment for the securities purchased. Securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis are marked to market daily and begin earning interest on the settlement date. Losses may occur on these transactions due to changes in market conditions or the failure of counterparties to perform under the contract.
Futures Contracts
The Fund purchases and sells financial futures contracts to manage cash flows and duration, enhance yield and to potentially reduce transaction costs. Upon entering into a financial futures contract with a broker, the Fund is required to deposit in a segregated account a specified amount of cash or U.S. government securities which is shown as Restricted Cash in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Futures contracts are valued daily and unrealized gains or losses are recorded in a “variation margin” account. Daily, the Fund receives from or pays to the broker a specified amount of cash based upon changes in the variation margin account. When a contract is closed, the Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss. Futures contracts have market risks, including the risk that the change in the value of the contract may not correlate with the changes in the value of the underlying securities. There is minimal counterparty risk to the Fund since futures are exchange traded and the exchange's clearing house, as counterparty to all exchange traded futures, guarantees the futures against default.
At February 28, 2013, the Fund had no outstanding futures contracts.
The average notional value of futures contracts held by the Fund throughout the period was $857,645. This is based on amounts held as of each month-end throughout the six month period.
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Additional Disclosure Related to Derivative Instruments
The Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statement of Operations for the Six Months Ended February 28, 2013
Amount of Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income
  Futures
Interest rate contracts $(16,900)
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income
  Futures
Interest rate contracts $18,038
Other
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets, liabilities, expenses and revenues reported in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimated.
3. Shares of Beneficial Interest
The following tables summarize share activity:
  Six Months Ended
2/28/2013
Year Ended
8/31/2012
Class A Shares: Shares Amount Shares Amount
Shares sold 125,240 $1,344,687 676,796 $6,942,464
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared 37,200 399,186 80,521 838,623
Shares redeemed (143,205) (1,534,335) (527,713) (5,458,550)
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM CLASS A SHARE TRANSACTIONS 19,235 $209,538 229,604 $2,322,537
  Six Months Ended
2/28/2013
Year Ended
8/31/2012
Class B Shares: Shares Amount Shares Amount
Shares sold 71,952 $768,932 96,633 $1,004,406
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared 2,722 29,208 6,759 70,302
Shares redeemed (69,642) (748,733) (162,481) (1,675,854)
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM CLASS B SHARE TRANSACTIONS 5,032 $49,407 (59,089) $(601,146)
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM TOTAL FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS 24,267 $258,945 170,515 $1,721,391
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4. Federal Tax Information
At February 28, 2013, the cost of investments for federal tax purposes was $32,609,429. The net unrealized appreciation of investments for federal tax purposes was $3,028,552. This consists of net unrealized appreciation from investments for those securities having an excess of value over cost of $3,037,038 and net unrealized depreciation from investments for those securities having an excess of cost over value of $8,486.
At August 31, 2012, the Fund had a capital loss carryforward of $3,066,834 which will reduce the Fund's taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Code, thereby reducing the amount of distributions to shareholders which would otherwise be necessary to relieve the Fund of any liability for federal income tax. Pursuant to the Code, a net capital loss incurred in taxable years beginning on or before December 22, 2010, is characterized as short-term and may be carried forward for a maximum of eight tax years (“Carryforward Limit”), whereas a net capital loss incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010, retains its character as either short-term or long-term, does not expire and is required to be utilized prior to the losses which have a Carryforward Limit.
The following schedule summarizes the Fund's capital loss carryforwards and expiration years:
Expiration Year Short-Term Long-Term Total
2013 $313,671 NA $313,671
2016 $249,898 NA $249,898
2017 $958,822 NA $958,822
2018 $1,218,820 NA $1,218,820
2019 $325,623 NA $325,623
5. Investment Adviser Fee and Other Transactions with Affiliates
Investment Adviser Fee
The advisory agreement between the Fund and the Adviser provides for an annual fee equal to 0.40% of the Fund's average daily net assets. Subject to the terms described in the Expense Limitation note, the Adviser may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee and/or reimburse certain operating expenses of the Fund. For the six months ended February 28, 2013, the Adviser voluntarily waived its entire fee of $72,642 and voluntarily reimbursed $21,092 of other operating expenses.
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Administrative Fee
Federated Administrative Services (FAS), under the Administrative Services Agreement, provides the Fund with administrative personnel and services. The fee paid to FAS is based on the average aggregate daily net assets of certain Federated funds as specified below, plus certain out-of-pocket expenses:
Administrative Fee Average Aggregate Daily Net Assets
of the Federated Funds
0.150% on the first $5 billion
0.125% on the next $5 billion
0.100% on the next $10 billion
0.075% on assets in excess of $20 billion
Subject to the terms described in the Expense Limitation note, FAS may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. For the six months ended February 28, 2013, the fee paid to FAS was 0.078% of average daily net assets of the Fund.
Distribution Services Fee
The Fund has adopted a Distribution Plan (the “Plan”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the terms of the Plan, the Fund will compensate Federated Securities Corp. (FSC), the principal distributor, from the daily net assets of the Fund's Class A Shares and Class B Shares to finance activities intended to result in the sale of these shares. The Plan provides that the Fund may incur distribution expenses at the following percentages of average daily net assets annually, to compensate FSC:
Share Class Name Percentage of Average Daily
Net Assets of Class
Class A Shares 0.05%
Class B Shares 0.75%
Subject to the terms described in the Expense Limitation note, FSC may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. For the six months ended February 28, 2013, distribution services fees for the Fund were as follows:
  Distribution
Services Fees
Incurred
Class B Shares $11,507
When FSC receives fees, it may pay some or all of them to financial intermediaries whose customers purchase shares. For the six months ended February 28, 2013, FSC retained $3,791 fees paid by the Fund. For the six months ended February 28, 2013, the Fund's Class A Shares did not incur a distribution services fee; however it may begin to incur this fee upon approval of the Trustees.
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Sales Charges
Front-end sales charges and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) do not represent expenses of the Fund. They are deducted from the proceeds of sales of Fund shares prior to investment or from redemption proceeds prior to remittance, as applicable. For the six months ended February 28, 2013, FSC retained $2,496 in sales charges from the sale of Class A Shares.
Shareholder Services Fee
The Fund may pay fees (“ Service Fees”) up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund's Class A Shares and Class B Shares to financial intermediaries or to Federated Shareholder Services Company (FSSC) for providing services to shareholders and maintaining shareholder accounts. Subject to the terms described in the Expense Limitation note, FSSC may voluntarily reimburse the Fund for Service Fees. In addition, unaffiliated third-party financial intermediaries may waive Service Fees. This waiver can be modified or terminated at any time. For the six months ended February 28, 2013, Service Fees were as follows:
  Service Fees
Incurred
Service Fees
Reimbursed
Class A Shares $41,311 $(1,408)
Class B Shares 3,836 (28)
TOTAL $45,147 $(1,436)
For the six months ended February 28, 2013, FSSC received $326 of Service Fees paid by the Fund.
Interfund Transactions
During the six months ended February 28, 2013, the Fund engaged in purchase and sale transactions with funds that have a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common Directors/Trustees and/or common Officers. These purchase and sale transactions complied with Rule 17a-7 under the Act and amounted to $1,550,000 and $650,000, respectively.
Expense Limitation
The Adviser and its affiliates (which may include FSC, FAS and FSSC) have voluntarily agreed to waive their fees and/or reimburse expenses so that the total annual fund operating expenses (as shown in the financial highlights) paid by the Fund's Class A Shares and Class B Shares (after the voluntary waivers and/or reimbursements) will not exceed 0.76% and 1.52% (the “Fee Limit”), respectively, up to but not including the later of (the “ Termination Date”): (a) November 1, 2013; or (b) the date of the Fund's next effective Prospectus. While the Adviser and its affiliates currently do not anticipate terminating or increasing these arrangements prior to the Termination Date, these arrangements may only be terminated, or the Fee Limit increased, prior to the Termination Date with the agreement of the Fund's Trustees.
General
Certain Officers and Trustees of the Fund are Officers and Directors or Trustees of the above companies. To efficiently facilitate payment, Directors'/Trustees' fees and certain expenses related to conducting meetings of the Directors/Trustees and other miscellaneous expenses are paid by an affiliate of the Adviser which in due course is reimbursed by the Fund.
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6. Investment Transactions
Purchases and sales of investments, excluding long-term U.S. government securities and short-term obligations, for the six months ended February 28, 2013, were as follows:
Purchases $932,186
Sales $1,031,773
7. Concentration of Risk
Since the Fund invests a substantial portion of its assets in issuers located in one state, it will be more susceptible to factors adversely affecting issuers of that state than would be a comparable tax-exempt mutual fund that invests nationally. In order to reduce the credit risk associated with such factors, at February 28, 2013, 13.8% of the securities in the portfolio of investments is backed by letters of credit or bond insurance of various financial institutions and financial guaranty assurance agencies.
8. Line of Credit
The Fund participates in a $100,000,000 unsecured, uncommitted revolving line of credit (LOC) agreement with PNC Bank. The LOC was made available for extraordinary or emergency purposes, primarily for financing redemption payments. Borrowings are charged interest at a rate offered to the Fund by PNC Bank at the time of the borrowing. As of February 28, 2013, there were no outstanding loans. During the six months ended February 28, 2013, the Fund did not utilize the LOC.
9. Interfund Lending
Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund, along with other funds advised by subsidiaries of Federated Investors, Inc., may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing the Fund to borrow from other participating affiliated funds. As of February 28, 2013, there were no outstanding loans. During the six months ended February 28, 2013, the program was not utilized.
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Shareholder Expense Example (unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase or redemption payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and to the extent applicable, distribution (12b-1) fees and/or shareholder services fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you to 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. It is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from September 1, 2012 to February 28, 2013.
ACTUAL EXPENSES
The first section of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you incurred 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 section under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses attributable to your investment during this period.
HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES
The second section of the table below 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. Thus, you should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate the actual ending account balance or your expenses for the period. Rather, these figures are required to be provided to enable you to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund with 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.
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Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (“loads”) on purchase or redemption payments. Therefore, the second section of the table 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 transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
  Beginning
Account Value
9/1/2012
Ending
Account Value
2/28/2013
Expenses Paid
During Period1
Actual:      
Class A Shares $1,000 $1,021.80 $3.81
Class B Shares $1,000 $1,018.00 $7.61
Hypothetical (assuming a 5% return
before expenses):
     
Class A Shares $1,000 $1,021.03 $3.81
Class B Shares $1,000 $1,017.26 $7.60
1 Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized net expense ratios, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half-year period). The annualized net expense ratios are as follows:
Class A Shares 0.76%
Class B Shares 1.52%
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Evaluation and Approval of Advisory
ContractMay 2012
Federated New York Municipal Income Fund (the “Fund”)
Following a review and recommendation of approval by the Fund's independent trustees, the Fund's Board reviewed and approved at its May 2012 meetings the Fund's investment advisory contract for an additional one-year term. The Board's decision regarding the contract reflects the exercise of its business judgment on whether to continue the existing arrangements.
In this connection, the Federated Funds' Board had previously appointed a Senior Officer, whose duties include specified responsibilities relating to the process by which advisory fees are to be charged to a Federated fund. The Senior Officer has the authority to retain consultants, experts, or staff as may be reasonably necessary to assist in the performance of his duties, reports directly to the Board, and may be terminated only with the approval of a majority of the independent members of the Board. The Senior Officer prepared and furnished to the Board an independent, written evaluation that covered topics discussed below (the “Evaluation”). The Board considered that Evaluation, along with other information, in deciding to approve the advisory contract.
The Board is also familiar with and considered judicial decisions concerning allegedly excessive investment advisory fees, which have indicated that the following factors may be relevant to an Adviser's fiduciary duty with respect to its receipt of compensation from a fund: the nature and quality of the services provided by the Adviser to a fund and its shareholders, including the performance and expenses of the fund and of comparable funds; the Adviser's cost of providing the services, including the profitability to the Adviser of providing advisory services to a fund; the extent to which the Adviser may realize “economies of scale” as a fund grows larger and, if such economies exist, whether they have been shared with a fund and its shareholders; any “fall-out financial benefits” that accrue to the Adviser because of its relationship with a fund (including research services received from brokers that execute fund trades and any fees paid to affiliates of the Adviser for services rendered to a fund); comparative fee structures, including a comparison of fees paid to the Adviser with those paid by similar funds; and the extent to which the Board members are fully informed about all facts the Board deems relevant to its consideration of the Adviser's services and fees. Consistent with these judicial decisions, the Board also considered management fees (including any components thereof) charged to institutional and other clients of the Adviser for what might be viewed as like services. The Board was aware of these factors and was guided by them in its review of the Fund's advisory contract to the extent it considered them to be appropriate and relevant, as discussed further below.
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The Board considered and weighed these circumstances in light of its substantial accumulated experience in governing the Fund and working with Federated on matters relating to the Federated funds, and was assisted in its deliberations by independent legal counsel. Throughout the year, and in connection with its May meetings, the Board requested and received substantial and detailed information about the Fund and the Federated organization that was in addition to the extensive materials that comprise and accompany the Senior Officer's Evaluation. Federated provided much of this information at each regular meeting of the Board, and furnished additional substantial information in connection with the May meeting at which the Board's formal review of the advisory contract occurred. At this May meeting, senior management of the Adviser also met with the independent trustees and their counsel to discuss the materials presented and any other matters thought relevant by the Adviser or the trustees. Between regularly scheduled meetings, the Board also received information on particular matters as the need arose. Thus, the Board's consideration of the advisory contract included review of the Senior Officer's Evaluation, accompanying data and additional information covering such matters as: the Adviser's investment philosophy, revenue, profitability, personnel and processes; investment and operating strategies; the Fund's short- and long-term performance (in absolute terms, both on a gross basis and net of expenses, as well as in relationship to its particular investment program and certain competitor or “peer group” funds and/or other benchmarks, as appropriate), and comments on the reasons for performance; the Fund's investment objectives; the Fund's expenses (including the advisory fee itself and the overall expense structure of the Fund, both in absolute terms and relative to similar and/or competing funds, with due regard for contractual or voluntary expense limitations); the use and allocation of brokerage commissions derived from trading the Fund's portfolio securities (if any); and the nature, quality and extent of the advisory and other services provided to the Fund by the Adviser and its affiliates. The Board also considered the preferences and expectations of Fund shareholders; the entrepreneurial risk assumed by the Adviser in sponsoring the funds; the continuing state of competition in the mutual fund industry and market practices; the range of comparable fees for similar funds in the mutual fund industry; the Fund's relationship to the Federated family of funds which include a comprehensive array of funds with different investment objectives, policies and strategies which are available for exchange without the incurrence of additional sales charges; compliance and audit reports concerning the Federated funds and the Federated companies that service them (including communications from regulatory agencies), as well as Federated's responses to any issues raised therein; and relevant developments in the mutual fund industry and how the Federated funds and/or Federated are responding to them. The Board's evaluation process is evolutionary. The criteria considered and the emphasis placed on relevant criteria change in recognition of changing circumstances in the mutual fund marketplace.
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While mindful that courts have cautioned against giving such comparisons too much weight, the Board has found the use of comparisons of the Fund's fees and expenses to other mutual funds with comparable investment programs to be relevant, given the high degree of competition in the mutual fund business. The Board focused on comparisons with other similar mutual funds more heavily than non-mutual fund products or services because it is believed that they are more relevant. For example, other mutual funds are the products most like the Fund, they are readily available to Fund shareholders as alternative investment vehicles, and they are the type of investment vehicle in fact chosen and maintained by the Fund's investors. The range of their fees and expenses therefore appears to be a generally reliable indication of what consumers have found to be reasonable in the precise marketplace in which the Fund competes. In this regard, the Senior Officer has reviewed Federated's fees for providing advisory services to products outside the Federated family of funds (e.g., institutional and separate accounts). He concluded that mutual funds and institutional accounts are inherently different products. Those differences include, but are not limited to, different types of targeted investors; being subject to different laws and regulations; different legal structures; different average account sizes; different associated costs; different portfolio management techniques made necessary by different cash flows; and portfolio manager time spent in review of securities pricing. The Senior Officer did not consider these fee schedules to be determinative in judging the appropriateness of mutual fund advisory contracts.
The Fund's ability to deliver competitive performance when compared to its peer group was also deemed to be relevant by the Board as a useful indicator of how the Adviser is executing the Fund's investment program, which in turn assisted the Board in reaching a conclusion that the nature, extent, and quality of the Adviser's investment management services were such as to warrant continuation of the advisory contract.
The Senior Officer reviewed information compiled by Federated, using data supplied by independent fund ranking organizations, regarding the performance of, and fees charged by, other mutual funds, noting his view that comparisons to fund peer groups are relevant in judging the reasonableness of proposed fees.
For the periods covered by the Evaluation, the Fund's performance for the one-year and three-year periods was above the median of the relevant peer group, and the Fund's performance fell below the median of the relevant peer group for the five-year period. The Board discussed the Fund's performance with the Adviser and recognized the efforts being undertaken by the Adviser. The Board will continue to monitor these efforts and the performance of the Fund.
The Board also received financial information about Federated, including information regarding the compensation and benefits Federated derived from its relationships with the Federated funds. This information covered not only the fees under the advisory contracts, but also fees received by Federated's
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subsidiaries for providing other services to the Federated funds under separate contracts (e.g., for serving as the Federated funds' administrator). The information also detailed any indirect benefit Federated may derive from its receipt of research services from brokers who execute Federated fund trades. In addition, the Board considered the fact that, in order for a fund to be competitive in the marketplace, Federated and its affiliates frequently waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses and have disclosed to fund investors and/or indicated to the Board their intention to do so in the future, where appropriate. Moreover, the Board receives regular reporting as to the institution or elimination of these voluntary waivers.
Federated furnished information, requested by the Senior Officer, that reported revenues on a fund-by-fund basis and made estimates of the allocation of expenses on a fund-by-fund basis, using allocation methodologies specified by the Senior Officer. The Senior Officer noted that, although they may apply consistent allocation processes, the inherent difficulties in allocating costs (and the unavoidable arbitrary aspects of that exercise) and the lack of consensus on how to allocate those costs may render such allocation information unreliable. The allocation information was considered in the analysis by the Board but was determined to be of limited use.
The Board and the Senior Officer also reviewed information compiled by Federated comparing profitability information for Federated to other publicly held fund management companies. In this regard, the Senior Officer noted the limited availability of such information, but nonetheless concluded that Federated's profit margins did not appear to be excessive.
The Senior Officer's Evaluation also discussed the notion of possible realization of “economies of scale” as a fund grows larger. The Board considered in this regard that the Adviser has made significant and long-term investments in areas that support all of the Federated funds, such as personnel and processes for the portfolio management, shareholder services, compliance, internal audit, and risk management functions; and systems technology; and that the benefits of these efforts (as well as any economies, should they exist) were likely to be enjoyed by the fund complex as a whole. Finally, the Board also noted the absence of any applicable regulatory or industry guidelines on this subject, which (as discussed in the Senior Officer's Evaluation) is compounded by the lack of any common industry practice or general pattern with respect to structuring fund advisory fees with “breakpoints” that serve to reduce the fee as the fund attains a certain size. The Senior Officer did not recommend institution of breakpoints in pricing Federated's fund advisory services at this time.
It was noted in the materials for the Board meeting that for the period covered by the Evaluation, the Fund's investment advisory fee was waived in its entirety. The Board reviewed the contractual fee rate and other expenses of the Fund with the Adviser and was satisfied that the overall expense structure of the Fund remained competitive.
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The Senior Officer noted that, considering the totality of the circumstances, and all of the factors referenced within his Evaluation, he had concluded that, subject to comments and recommendations made within his Evaluation, his observations and the information accompanying the Evaluation supported a finding by the Board that the management fees for each of the funds was reasonable and that Federated appeared to provide appropriate advisory and administrative services to the Fund for the fees paid. Under these circumstances, no changes were recommended to, and no objection was raised to, the continuation of the Fund's advisory contract.
In its decision to continue an existing investment advisory contract, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund's operations and various risks, uncertainties and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision to terminate or not renew an advisory contract. In particular, the Board recognized that many shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Adviser's industry standing and reputation and with the expectation that the Adviser will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund. Thus, the Board's approval of the advisory contract reflected the fact that it is the shareholders who have effectively selected the Adviser by virtue of having invested in the Fund. The Board concluded that, in light of the factors discussed above, including the nature, quality and scope of the services provided to the Fund by the Adviser and its affiliates, continuation of the advisory contract was appropriate.
The Board based its decision to approve the advisory contract on the totality of the circumstances and relevant factors and with a view to past and future long-term considerations. Not all of the factors and considerations identified above were necessarily relevant to the Fund, nor did the Board consider any one of them to be determinative. With respect to the factors that were relevant, the Board's decision to approve the contract reflects its determination that Federated's performance and actions provided a satisfactory basis to support the decision to continue the existing arrangements.
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Voting Proxies on Fund Portfolio Securities
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies, if any, relating to securities held in the Fund's portfolio is available, without charge and upon request, by calling 1-800-341-7400. A report on “ Form N-PX” of how the Fund voted any such proxies during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available from Federated's website at FederatedInvestors.com. To access this information from the home page, select “All” under “Asset Classes.” Select a fund name and share class, if applicable, to go to the Fund Overview page. On the Fund Overview page, select the “Literature and Prospectuses” tab. At the bottom of that page, select “Proxy Voting Record Report (Form N-PX).” Form N-PX filings are also available at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Schedule
The Fund files with the SEC a complete schedule of its portfolio holdings, as of the close of the first and third quarters of its fiscal year, on “Form N-Q.” These filings are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. (Call 1-800-SEC-0330 for information on the operation of the Public Reference Room.) You may also access this information from the “ Products” section of Federated's website at FederatedInvestors.com. From the home page, select “All” under “Asset Classes.” Select a fund name and share class, if applicable, to go to the Fund Overview page. On the Fund Overview page, select the “Literature and Prospectuses” tab. At the bottom of that page, select “Form N-Q.”
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Mutual funds are not bank deposits or obligations, are not guaranteed by any bank and are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board or any other government agency. Investment in mutual funds involves investment risk, including the possible loss of principal.
This Report is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by the Fund's Prospectus, which contains facts concerning its objective and policies, management fees, expenses and other information.
IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT FUND DOCUMENT DELIVERY 
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Federated New York Municipal Income Fund
Federated Investors Funds
4000 Ericsson Drive
Warrendale, PA 15086-7561
Contact us at FederatedInvestors.com
or call 1-800-341-7400.
Federated Securities Corp., Distributor
CUSIP 313923401
CUSIP 313923880
4031009 (4/13)
Federated is a registered trademark of Federated Investors, Inc.
2013 ©Federated Investors, Inc.
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
February 28, 2013
Share Class Ticker
A OMIAX
F OMIFX
Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund
Fund Established 1990

A Portfolio of Federated Municipal Securities Income Trust

Dear Valued Shareholder,
I am pleased to present the Semi-Annual Shareholder Report for your fund covering the period from September 1, 2012 through February 28, 2013. This report includes a complete listing of your fund's holdings, performance information and financial statements along with other important fund information.
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Portfolio of Investments Summary Table (unaudited)
At February 28, 2013, the Fund's sector composition1 was as follows:
Sector Composition   Percentage of
Total Net Assets
Hospital   16.2%
General Obligation—Local   13.9%
Education   12.6%
Pre-refunded   9.6%
Water and Sewer   8.2%
General Obligation—State   7.8%
Public Power   5.8%
Special Tax   5.5%
Transportation   5.2%
Electric & Gas   3.3%
Other2   10.3%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net3   1.6%
TOTAL   100.0%
1 Sector classifications, and the assignment of holdings to such sectors, are based upon the economic sector and/or revenue source of the underlying obligor, as determined by the Fund's Adviser. For securities that have been enhanced by a third-party, including bond insurers and banks, sector classifications are based upon the economic sector and/or revenue source of the underlying obligor, as determined by the Fund's Adviser. Pre-refunded securities are those whose debt service is paid from escrowed assets, usually U.S. government securities.
2 For purposes of this table, sector classifications constitute 88.1% of the Fund's total net assets. Remaining sectors have been aggregated under the designation “Other.”
3 Assets, other than investments in securities, less liabilities. See Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
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Portfolio of Investments
February 28, 2013 (unaudited)
Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—97.1%  
    Ohio—95.5%  
$2,250,000   Akron, Bath & Copley, OH Joint Township Hospital District, Revenue Bonds (Series 2004A), 5.25% (Summa Health System)/(Radian Asset Assurance, Inc. INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.47%), 11/15/2031 $2,317,095
1,000,000   Akron, Bath & Copley, OH Joint Township, Hospital District Revenue Bonds (Series A), 5.25% (Summa Health System)/(Radian Asset Assurance, Inc. INS), 11/15/2016 1,063,630
2,000,000   Akron, Bath & Copley, OH Joint Township, Hospital District, Hospital Improvement & Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2012), 5.00% (Children's Hospital Medical Center, Akron)/(Radian Asset Assurance, Inc. INS), 11/15/2032 2,229,440
2,000,000   Akron, OH, Income Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2012A), 5.00% (Akron, OH Community Learning Centers), 12/1/2033 2,305,440
2,000,000   Allen County, OH, Hospital Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2010B), 5.25% (Catholic Healthcare Partners), 9/1/2027 2,300,520
500,000   American Municipal Power-Ohio, Inc., Revenue Bonds (Series 2008A), 5.00% (American Municipal Power, Prairie State Energy Campus Project), 2/15/2016 558,230
2,000,000   American Municipal Power-Ohio, Inc., Revenue Bonds (Series 2008A), 5.25% (American Municipal Power, Prairie State Energy Campus Project), 2/15/2028 2,298,960
1,185,000   Beavercreek, OH Local School District, UT GO Bonds, 6.60% (National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation INS), 12/1/2015 1,301,474
1,965,000   Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, OH, Asset-Backed Bonds, 5.125% (Original Issue Yield: 5.44%), 6/1/2024 1,780,604
1,000,000   Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, OH, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds (Series 2007A-1), 5.00%, 6/1/2015 1,082,060
2,580,000   Butler County, OH, MFH Revenue Bonds (Series 2006), 5.10% (Trinity Manor Senior Housing)/(GNMA COL Home Mortgage Program), 7/20/2036 2,696,719
1,000,000   Centerville, OH, Health Care Fixed Rate Revenue Bonds (Series 2007A), 6.00% (Bethany Lutheran Village), 11/1/2038 1,040,300
1,000,000   Cincinnati City School District, OH, COP, 5.00% (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 12/15/2024 1,139,190
1,000,000   Cincinnati City School District, OH, UT GO Bonds, 5.00% (National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation INS), 12/1/2017 1,190,540
2,490,000   Cincinnati, OH Water System, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series A), 5.00%, 12/1/2025 3,018,926
3,000,000   Cleveland State University, OH, General Receipts Bonds (Series 2012), 5.00%, 6/1/2037 3,353,580
1,980,000   Cleveland, OH Airport System, Revenue Bonds (Series 2006A), 5.25% (Assured Guaranty Corp. INS), 1/1/2018 2,324,441
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Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued  
    Ohio—continued  
$2,200,000   Cleveland, OH Airport System, Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 1/1/2022 $2,492,534
2,000,000   Cleveland, OH Municipal School District, UT GO School Improvement Refunding Bonds (Series 2013), 5.00% (Ohio School District Credit Enhancement GTD), 12/1/2027 2,369,980
1,550,000   Cleveland, OH Public Power System, Revenue Bonds (Series 2008B-1), 5.00%, 11/15/2038 1,682,184
2,685,000   Cleveland, OH Public Power System, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2010), 5.00%, 11/15/2017 3,112,935
1,000,000   Cleveland, OH Water, Senior Lien Revenue Bonds (Series 2012X), 5.00%, 1/1/2042 1,137,620
1,000,000   Cleveland, OH Waterworks, Water Revenue Bonds (Series 2007O), 5.00% (National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation INS), 1/1/2032 1,109,990
2,000,000   Cleveland, OH, LT GO Bonds, 5.50% (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 10/1/2019 2,522,920
1,000,000   Columbus, OH City School District, School Facilities Construction & Improvement UT GO Bonds (Series 2009), 5.00%, 12/1/2027 1,158,400
1,600,000   Columbus, OH Sewer System, Revenue Bonds (Series 2008A), 5.00%, 6/1/2028 1,850,720
1,225,000   Columbus, OH Sewer System, Revenue Bonds (Series 2008A), 5.00%, 6/1/2031 1,398,876
1,000,000   Columbus, OH Sewer System, Revenue Bonds (Series A), 5.00%, 6/1/2023 1,169,660
1,000,000   Cuyahoga County, OH, Capital Improvement & Refunding LT GO Bonds (Series 2012A), 4.00%, 12/1/2037 1,051,730
665,000   Cuyahoga County, OH, UT GO Jail Facilities Bonds, 5.25% (National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation INS)/(Original Issue
Yield: 5.50%), 10/1/2013
684,238
2,000,000   Cuyahoga County, OH, Various Purpose LT GO Bonds (Series 2009A), 5.00%, 12/1/2022 2,387,240
500,000   Dayton-Montgomery County, OH Port Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series A), 5.00% (Dayton Regional Bond Fund), 11/15/2017 503,535
3,000,000   Franklin County, OH Convention Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (AMBAC INS), 12/1/2026 3,308,160
2,400,000   Franklin County, OH Health Care Facilities, Improvement Revenue Bonds (Series 2010A), 5.625% (Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.75%), 7/1/2026 2,701,080
1,535,000   Franklin County, OH Hospital Facility Authority, Hospital Improvement Revenue Bonds (Series 2009), 5.00% (Nationwide Children's Hospital)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.11%), 11/1/2034 1,686,259
475,000   Franklin County, OH Mortgage Revenue, Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (Trinity Healthcare Credit Group), 6/1/2013 480,605
2,165,000   Franklin County, OH, Various Purpose LT GO Bonds, 5.00%, 12/1/2031 2,475,483
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Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued  
    Ohio—continued  
$335,000   Gallipolis, OH City School District, School Facilities Construction & Improvement UT GO Bonds, 5.00% (National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation INS 6/1/2016@100)/(United States Treasury PRF 6/1/2016@100), 12/1/2030 $382,580
665,000   Gallipolis, OH City School District, School Facilities Construction & Improvement UT GO Bonds, 5.00% (National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation INS 6/1/2016@100)/(United States Treasury PRF 6/1/2016@100), 12/1/2030 759,450
1,530,000   Hamilton County, OH Hospital Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2004J), 5.25% (Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center)/(FGIC and National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation INS), 5/15/2023 1,570,453
1,510,000   Hamilton County, OH Hospital Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, 4.50% (Convalescent Hospital Children)/(FGIC and National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation INS), 5/15/2014 1,571,155
1,000,000   Hamilton County, OH, EDRBs (Series 2006A), 5.00% (King Highland Community Urban Redevelopment Corp.- University of Cincinnati, Lessee)/(National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation INS), 6/1/2033 1,101,530
1,000,000   Hamilton County, OH, Healthcare Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2012), 5.00% (Christ Hospital)/(Original Issue
Yield: 5.10%), 6/1/2042
1,075,880
1,000,000   Hamilton County, OH, Healthcare Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2012), 5.25% (Christ Hospital ), 6/1/2032 1,123,020
2,850,000   Hamilton County, OH, Sales Tax Refunding Bonds (Series 2011A), 5.00%, 12/1/2032 3,185,901
1,310,000   Hamilton, OH City School District, School Facilities Construction & Improvement UT GO Bonds, 5.00% (United States Treasury PRF 6/1/2016@100)/(Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 12/1/2029 1,499,269
2,000,000   Hamilton, OH Wastewater System, Revenue Bonds (Series 2011), 5.00% (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 10/1/2036 2,186,260
2,000,000   Hilliard, OH School District, UT GO Bonds (Series 2006A), 5.00% (United States Treasury PRF 12/1/2016@100)/ National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation INS), 12/1/2027 2,329,540
1,555,000   JobsOhio Beverage System, OH, Statewide Senior Lien Liquor Profits Tax-Exempt Revenue Bonds (Series 2013A), 5.00%, 1/1/2038 1,764,350
2,000,000   Kent State University, OH, General Receipts Bonds (Series 2009B), 5.00% (Assured Guaranty Corp. INS), 5/1/2028 2,325,080
1,860,000   Kettering, OH City School District, UT GO Bonds, 4.75% (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 12/1/2020 2,144,915
1,500,000   Lorain County, OH Port Authority, Recovery Zone Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2010), 6.75% (United States Steel Corp.), 12/1/2040 1,667,970
1,355,000   Lorain County, OH, Health Care Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 1998A), 5.25% (Kendal at Oberlin)/(Original Issue
Yield: 5.53%), 2/1/2021
1,357,276
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Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued  
    Ohio—continued  
$1,000,000   Lorain County, OH, Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2006H), 5.00% (Catholic Healthcare Partners)/(Assured Guaranty Corp. INS), 2/1/2024 $1,121,080
2,000,000   Lucas County, OH, Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2011A), 6.50% (ProMedica Healthcare Obligated Group), 11/15/2037 2,505,240
1,090,000   Marysville, OH Wastewater Treatment System, Revenue Bonds, 4.75% (Assured Guaranty Corp. INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 4.80%), 12/1/2046 1,152,904
1,000,000   Miami County, OH, Hospital Facilities Revenue & Refunding Bonds (Series 2006), 5.25% (Upper Valley Medical Center, OH), 5/15/2021 1,094,950
2,000,000   Miami University, OH, General Receipts Revenue & Refunding Bonds (Series 2011), 5.00%, 9/1/2031 2,313,040
500,000   Miami University, OH, General Receipts Revenue & Refunding Bonds (Series 2011), 5.00%, 9/1/2036 569,365
1,600,000   Miamisburg, OH City School District, School Facilities Construction & Improvement UT GO Bonds, 5.00%, 12/1/2024 1,898,080
1,000,000   Montgomery County, OH, MFH Revenue Bonds (Series 2005), 4.95% (Chevy Chase Apartments)/(FHLMC GTD), 11/1/2035 1,031,860
1,000,000   Montgomery County, OH, Revenue Bonds (Series 2008D), 6.125% (Catholic Health Initiatives)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.30%), 10/1/2028 1,199,130
1,415,000   Oak Hills, OH Local School District, UT GO Bonds, 5.00% (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 12/1/2025 1,557,024
335,000   Ohio HFA, Residential Mortgage Revenue Bonds (Series 2008F), 5.25% (GNMA COL Home Mortgage Program GTD), 9/1/2028 350,799
330,000   Ohio HFA, SFM Revenue Bonds, 3.90% (GNMA COL), 3/1/2013 330,073
1,885,000   Ohio Municipal Electric Generation Agency, Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (American Municipal Power, JV5)/(AMBAC INS), 2/15/2014 1,956,950
2,000,000   Ohio State Air Quality Development Authority, Air Quality Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2009B), 5.80% (Columbus Southern Power Company), 12/1/2038 2,289,100
1,150,000   Ohio State Air Quality Development Authority, Environmental Improvement Revenue Bonds (Series 2010), 5.00% (Buckeye Power, Inc.), 12/1/2021 1,320,188
2,000,000   Ohio State Air Quality Development Authority, PCR Refunding Bonds (Series 2009-C), 5.63% (FirstEnergy Solutions Corp.), 6/1/2018 2,341,560
1,455,000   Ohio State Air Quality Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2009A), 5.70% (FirstEnergy Solutions Corp.), 8/1/2020 1,744,705
2,000,000   Ohio State Higher Educational Facility Commission, Higher Education Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2006), 5.00% (Kenyon College, OH), 7/1/2041 2,085,400
1,875,000   Ohio State Higher Educational Facility Commission, Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2007A), 5.25% (University Hospitals Health System, Inc.), 1/15/2046 1,963,200
1,000,000   Ohio State Higher Educational Facility Commission, Revenue Bonds (Series 2011A), 5.375% (University of Dayton)/(Original Issue
Yield: 5.48%), 12/1/2030
1,170,040
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Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued  
    Ohio—continued  
$300,000   Ohio State Higher Educational Facility Commission, Revenue Bonds, 4.75% (Mount Union College), 10/1/2016 $333,129
2,000,000   Ohio State Higher Educational Facility Commission, Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (College of Wooster), 9/1/2020 2,150,800
1,000,000   Ohio State Higher Educational Facility Commission, Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (University of Dayton)/(United States Treasury PRF 12/1/2014 @100)/(AMBAC INS), 12/1/2027 1,081,380
2,010,000   Ohio State Higher Educational Facility Commission, Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (Xavier University)/(Escrowed In Treasuries COL), 5/1/2016 2,287,501
3,115,000   Ohio State Higher Educational Facility Commission, Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (Xavier University)/(United States Treasury PRF
5/1/2016 @100), 5/1/2019
3,545,057
1,000,000   Ohio State Higher Educational Facility Commission, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2008C), 5.00% (Case Western Reserve University, OH), 12/1/2029 1,121,200
1,000,000   Ohio State Turnpike Commission, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2010A), 5.00%, 2/15/2031 1,138,310
2,000,000   Ohio State Turnpike Commission, Turnpike Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 1998A), 5.50% (National Re Holdings Corp. INS), 2/15/2024 2,565,180
320,000   Ohio State University, General Receipts Bonds (Series 2003B), 5.25% (United States Treasury PRF 6/1/2013@100), 6/1/2023 324,138
200,000   Ohio State University, General Receipts Bonds (Series 2008A), 5.00% (United States Treasury PRF 12/1/2018@100), 12/1/2027 245,370
1,800,000   Ohio State University, General Receipts Bonds (Series 2008A), 5.00%, 12/1/2027 2,140,146
1,000,000   Ohio State University, Special Purpose General Receipts Bonds (Series 2013A), 5.00%, 6/1/2038 1,161,050
2,000,000   Ohio State Water Development Authority, Drinking Water Assistance Fund Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2008), 5.00%, 12/1/2021 2,364,520
1,000,000   Ohio State Water Development Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2008), 5.00% (United States Treasury Bill PRF 6/1/2018@100), 6/1/2028 1,206,270
2,500,000   Ohio State, Common Schools UT GO Bonds (Series 2011B), 5.00%, 9/15/2024 3,031,100
1,500,000   Ohio State, Hospital Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (Cleveland Clinic), 1/1/2031 1,738,995
1,200,000   Ohio State, Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2008A), 5.25% (Cleveland Clinic)/(Original Issue Yield: 98.376%), 1/1/2033 1,336,236
2,585,000   Ohio State, Infrastructure Improvement GO Bonds (Series 2008A), 5.375% (Original Issue Yield: 5.50%), 9/1/2028 3,094,710
3,000,000   Ohio State, Infrastructure Improvement UT GO Bonds (Series 2007A), 4.75%, 9/1/2027 3,350,490
1,000,000   Ohio State, Major New State Infrastructure Project Revenue Bonds (Series 2008-1), 5.75%, 6/15/2019 1,226,480
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Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued  
    Ohio—continued  
$2,310,000   Ohio State, UT GO Bonds, 4.25%, 5/1/2016 $2,575,303
2,000,000   Ohio State, UT GO Highway Capital Improvements (Series 2012Q), 5.00%, 5/1/2021 2,505,860
2,000,000   Olentangy, OH Local School District, UT GO Bonds, 5.00% (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 12/1/2022 2,251,340
415,000   Orrville, OH CSD, UT GO Bonds, 4.50% (AMBAC INS), 12/1/2018 479,209
350,000   Orrville, OH CSD, UT GO Refunding Bonds, 5.00% (AMBAC INS), 12/1/2020 408,324
500,000   Port Authority for Columbiana County, OH, Solid Waste Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2004A), 7.25% (Apex Environmental LLC)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.30%), 8/1/2034 380,925
1,000,000   Ravenna, OH City School District, UT GO Bonds (Series 2006), 5.00% (United States Treasury PRF 7/15/2016@100), 1/15/2031 1,129,240
770,000   Richland County, OH Hospital Facilities, Revenue Bond, 5.00% (Medcentral Health System), 11/15/2015 845,344
1,500,000   Rickenbacker, OH Port Authority, Capital Funding Revenue Bonds (Series 2002A), 5.375% (OASBO Expanded Asset Pooled Financing Program)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.60%), 1/1/2032 1,722,480
750,000   Southeastern Ohio Port Authority, OH, Hospital Facilities Revenue Refunding & Improvement Bonds (Series 2012), 6.00% (Memorial Health System, OH)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.02%), 12/1/2042 829,883
1,500,000   Toledo-Lucas County, OH Port Authority, Revenue Bonds, 6.45%
(CSX Corp.), 12/15/2021
1,933,695
1,375,000   Toledo-Lucas County, OH Port Authority, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, 5.25% (Crocker Park Public Improvement Project)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.37%), 12/1/2023 1,432,778
2,000,000   University of Akron, OH, General Receipts Bonds (Series 2008B), 5.25% (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 1/1/2027 2,292,500
1,025,000   University of Cincinnati, OH, General Receipts Revenue Bonds (Series 2004D), 5.00% (United States Treasury PRF 6/1/2014@100), 6/1/2026 1,085,895
1,000,000   University of Cincinnati, OH, Receipts Revenue Bonds (Series E), 5.00%, 6/1/2022 1,241,350
    TOTAL 179,880,803
    Guam—0.9%  
1,000,000   Guam Government Business Privilege Tax, Business Privilege Tax Bonds (Series 2012B), 5.00%, 1/1/2037 1,108,360
560,000   Guam Government LO (Section 30), Bonds (Series 2009A), 5.625% (Original Issue Yield: 5.875%), 12/1/2029 624,613
    TOTAL 1,732,973
    Puerto Rico—0.7%  
1,000,000   Puerto Rico Government Development Bank (GDB), Senior Notes (Series 2006B), 5.00%, 12/1/2017 1,056,240
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Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued  
    Puerto Rico—continued  
$250,000   Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical & Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, Higher Education Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2012), 5.00% (Inter American University of Puerto Rico), 10/1/2031 $268,507
    TOTAL 1,324,747
    TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS
(IDENTIFIED COST $168,029,404)
182,938,523
    SHORT-TERM MUNICIPAL—1.3%1  
    Ohio—1.3%  
2,450,000   Montgomery County, OH, (Series 2011B) Daily VRDNs (Miami Valley Hospital)/(JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. LIQ), 0.10%, 3/1/2013
(AT AMORTIZED COST)
2,450,000
    TOTAL MUNICIPAL INVESTMENTS—98.4%
(IDENTIFIED COST $170,479,404)2
185,388,523
    OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - NET—1.6%3 3,013,890
    TOTAL NET ASSETS—100% $188,402,413
Securities that are subject to the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT) represent 2.4% of the Fund's portfolio as calculated based upon total market value.
1 Current rate and next reset date shown for Variable Rate Demand Notes.
2 The cost of investments for federal tax purposes amounts to $170,449,053.
3 Assets, other than investments in securities, less liabilities. See Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Note: The categories of investments are shown as a percentage of total net assets at February 28, 2013.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
Level 1— quoted prices in active markets for identical securities, including investment companies with daily net asset values, if applicable.
Level 2— other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). Also includes securities valued at amortized cost.
Level 3— significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
As of February 28, 2013, all investments of the Fund utilized Level 2 inputs in valuing the Fund's assets carried at fair value.
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The following acronyms are used throughout this portfolio:
AMBAC —American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation
COL —Collateralized
COP —Certificate of Participation
CSD —Central School District
EDRBs —Economic Development Revenue Bonds
FGIC —Financial Guaranty Insurance Company
FHLMC —Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
GNMA —Government National Mortgage Association
GO —General Obligation
GTD —Guaranteed
HFA —Housing Finance Authority
INS —Insured
LIQ —Liquidity Agreement
LO —Limited Obligation
LT —Limited Tax
MFH —Multi-Family Housing
PCR —Pollution Control Revenue
PRF —Pre-refunded
SFM —Single Family Mortgage
UT —Unlimited Tax
VRDNs —Variable Rate Demand Notes
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Financial HighlightsClass A Shares
(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)
  Six Months
Ended
(unaudited)
2/28/2013
Year Ended August 31, Period Ended
8/31/20091
2012 2011 2010
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $11.47 $10.93 $11.14 $10.68 $10.22
Income From Investment Operations:          
Net investment income 0.19 0.38 0.42 0.42 0.37
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.05 0.56 (0.21) 0.45 0.44
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 0.24 0.94 0.21 0.87 0.81
Less Distributions:          
Distributions from net investment income (0.17) (0.40) (0.42) (0.41) (0.35)
Net Asset Value, End of Period $11.54 $11.47 $10.93 $11.14 $10.68
Total Return2 2.08% 8.72% 2.04% 8.34% 8.11%
Ratios to Average Net Assets:          
Net expenses 0.75%3 0.75% 0.75% 0.75% 0.75%3,4
Net investment income 3.27%3 3.40% 3.87% 3.84% 4.09%3
Expense waiver/reimbursement5 0.13%3 0.18% 0.18% 0.16% 0.17%3
Supplemental Data:          
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) $54,469 $53,165 $50,990 $57,338 $61,141
Portfolio turnover 5% 17% 9% 20% 13%6
1 Reflects operations for the period from November 18, 2008 (date of initial investment) to August 31, 2009.
2 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
3 Computed on an annualized basis.
4 The net expense ratio is calculated without reduction for expense offset arrangements. The net expense ratio is 0.75% for the period ended August 31, 2009, after taking into account this expense reduction.
5 This expense decrease is reflected in both the net expense and net investment income ratios shown above.
6 Portfolio turnover is calculated at the Fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended August 31, 2009.
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Financial HighlightsClass F Shares
(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)
  Six Months
Ended
(unaudited)
2/28/2013
Year Ended August 31,
2012 2011 2010 2009 2008
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $11.47 $10.93 $11.14 $10.68 $10.92 $11.15
Income From Investment Operations:            
Net investment income 0.18 0.36 0.40 0.40 0.43 0.46
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, futures contracts and swap contracts 0.06 0.56 (0.21) 0.46 (0.25) (0.23)
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 0.24 0.92 0.19 0.86 0.18 0.23
Less Distributions:            
Distributions from net investment income (0.16) (0.38) (0.40) (0.40) (0.42) (0.46)
Net Asset Value, End of Period $11.55 $11.47 $10.93 $11.14 $10.68 $10.92
Total Return1 2.09% 8.56% 1.89% 8.18% 1.81% 2.06%
Ratios to Average Net Assets:            
Net expenses 0.90%2 0.90% 0.90% 0.90% 0.90%3 0.90%3
Net investment income 3.12%2 3.25% 3.70% 3.72% 4.06% 4.15%
Expense waiver/reimbursement4 0.38%2 0.43% 0.43% 0.41% 0.44% 0.45%
Supplemental Data:            
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) $133,933 $128,005 $117,884 $135,096 $124,090 $117,080
Portfolio turnover 5% 17% 9% 20% 13% 13%
1 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
2 Computed on an annualized basis.
3 The net expense ratio is calculated without reduction for expense offset arrangements. The net expense ratios are 0.90% and 0.90% for the years ended August 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, after taking into account these expense reductions.
4 This expense decrease is reflected in both the net expense and net investment income ratios shown above.
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
February 28, 2013 (unaudited)
Assets:    
Total investment in securities, at value (identified cost $170,479,404)   $185,388,523
Cash   11,253
Income receivable   2,139,120
Receivable for investments sold   776,551
Receivable for shares sold   245,252
TOTAL ASSETS   188,560,699
Liabilities:    
Payable for shares redeemed $67,797  
Payable for shareholder services fee (Note 5) 35,682  
Payable for portfolio accounting fees 30,463  
Payable for distribution services fee (Note 5) 15,420  
Payable for custodian fees 3,640  
Payable for Directors'/Trustees' fees (Note 5) 405  
Accrued expenses (Note 5) 4,879  
TOTAL LIABILITIES   158,286
Net assets for 16,319,002 shares outstanding   $188,402,413
Net Assets Consist of:    
Paid-in capital   $176,066,460
Net unrealized appreciation of investments   14,909,119
Accumulated net realized loss on investments, futures contracts and swap contracts   (2,628,403)
Undistributed net investment income   55,237
TOTAL NET ASSETS   $188,402,413
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Proceeds Per Share    
Class A Shares:    
Net asset value per share ($54,469,321 ÷ 4,718,343 shares outstanding), no par value, unlimited shares authorized   $11.54
Offering price per share (100/95.50 of $11.54)   $12.08
Redemption proceeds per share   $11.54
Class F Shares:    
Net asset value per share ($133,933,092 ÷ 11,600,659 shares outstanding), no par value, unlimited shares authorized   $11.55
Offering price per share (100/99.00 of $11.55)   $11.67
Redemption proceeds per share (99.00/100 of $11.55)   $11.43
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended February 28, 2013 (unaudited)
Investment Income:      
Interest     $3,693,755
Expenses:      
Investment adviser fee (Note 5)   $367,298  
Administrative fee (Note 5)   71,670  
Custodian fees   6,020  
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses   44,797  
Directors'/Trustees' fees (Note 5)   874  
Auditing fees   12,149  
Legal fees   3,995  
Portfolio accounting fees   44,630  
Distribution services fee (Note 5)   260,510  
Shareholder services fee (Note 5)   228,915  
Account administration fee (Note 2)   272  
Share registration costs   17,166  
Printing and postage   12,542  
Insurance premiums (Note 5)   2,056  
Miscellaneous (Note 5)   1,236  
TOTAL EXPENSES   1,074,130  
Waivers (Note 5):      
Waiver of investment adviser fee $(120,811)    
Waiver of distribution services fee (162,819)    
TOTAL WAIVERS   (283,630)  
Net expenses     790,500
Net investment income     2,903,255
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments:      
Net realized loss on investments     (57,480)
Net change in unrealized appreciation of investments     964,512
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments     907,032
Change in net assets resulting from operations     $3,810,287
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets 
  Six Months
Ended
(unaudited)
2/28/2013
Year Ended
8/31/2012
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets    
Operations:    
Net investment income $2,903,255 $5,740,990
Net realized gain (loss) on investments (57,480) 1,208,029
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments 964,512 7,420,689
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS 3,810,287 14,369,708
Distributions to Shareholders:    
Distributions from net investment income    
Class A Shares (781,312) (1,822,401)
Class F Shares (1,810,981) (4,178,932)
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (2,592,293) (6,001,333)
Share Transactions:    
Proceeds from sale of shares 14,742,956 21,282,223
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared 1,858,292 4,024,631
Cost of shares redeemed (10,586,709) (21,378,582)
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS 6,014,539 3,928,272
Change in net assets 7,232,533 12,296,647
Net Assets:    
Beginning of period 181,169,880 168,873,233
End of period (including undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income of $55,237 and $(255,725), respectively) $188,402,413 $181,169,880
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Notes to Financial Statements
February 28, 2013 (unaudited)
1. Organization
Federated Municipal Securities Income Trust (the “Trust”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust consists of five portfolios. The financial statements included herein are only those of the Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund (the “Fund”), a non-diversified portfolio. The financial statements of the other portfolios are presented separately. The assets of each portfolio are segregated and a shareholder's interest is limited to the portfolio in which shares are held. Each portfolio pays its own expenses. The Fund offers two classes of shares: Class A Shares and Class F Shares. All shares of the Fund have equal rights with respect to voting, except on class-specific matters. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide current income exempt from federal regular income tax (federal regular income tax does not include the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)) and the personal income taxes imposed by the state of Ohio and Ohio municipalities. Interest income from the Fund's investments may be subject to the federal AMT for individuals and corporations.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. These policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Investment Valuation
In calculating its net asset value (NAV), the Fund generally values investments as follows:
■  Fixed-income securities acquired with maturities greater than 60 days are fair valued using price evaluations provided by a pricing service approved by the Fund's Board of Trustees (the “Trustees”).
■  Fixed-income securities acquired with remaining maturities of 60 days or less are valued at their cost (adjusted for the accretion of any discount or amortization of any premium), which approximates market value.
■  Derivative contracts listed on exchanges are valued at their reported settlement or closing price.
■  Over-the-counter (OTC) derivative contracts are fair valued using price evaluations provided by a pricing service approved by the Trustees.
■  Shares of other mutual funds are valued based upon their reported NAVs.
■  For securities that are fair valued in accordance with procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Trustees, certain factors may be considered such as: the purchase price of the security, information obtained by contacting the issuer, analysis of the issuer's financial statements or other available documents, fundamental analytical data, the nature and duration of restrictions on disposition, the movement of the market in which the security is normally traded and public trading in similar securities of the issuer or comparable issuers.
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If the Fund cannot obtain a price or price evaluation from a pricing service for an investment, the Fund may attempt to value the investment based upon the mean of bid and asked quotations or fair value the investment based on price evaluations, from one or more dealers. If any price, quotation, price evaluation or other pricing source is not readily available when the NAV is calculated, the Fund uses the fair value of the investment determined in accordance with the procedures described below. There can be no assurance that the Fund could purchase or sell an investment at the price used to calculate the Fund's NAV.
Fair Valuation and Significant Events Procedures
The Trustees have appointed a Valuation Committee comprised of officers of the Fund, Federated Investment Management Company (“Adviser”) and the Adviser's affiliated companies to determine fair value of securities and in overseeing the calculation of the NAV. The Trustees have also authorized the use of pricing services recommended by the Valuation Committee to provide fair value evaluations of the current value of certain investments for purposes of calculating the NAV. The Valuation Committee employs various methods for reviewing third-party pricing service evaluations including periodic reviews of third-party pricing services' policies, procedures and valuation methods (including key inputs and assumptions), transactional back-testing, comparisons of evaluations of different pricing services and review of price challenges by the Adviser based on recent market activity. In the event that market quotations and price evaluations are not available for an investment, the Valuation Committee determines the fair value of the investment in accordance with procedures adopted by the Trustees. The Trustees periodically review and approve the fair valuations made by the Valuation Committee and any changes made to the procedures.
Factors considered by pricing services in evaluating an investment include the yields or prices of investments of comparable quality, coupon, maturity, call rights and other potential prepayments, terms and type, reported transactions, indications as to values from dealers and general market conditions. Some pricing services provide a single price evaluation reflecting the bid-side of the market for an investment (a “bid” evaluation). Other pricing services offer both bid evaluations and price evaluations indicative of a price between the prices bid and asked for the investment (a “mid” evaluation). The Fund normally uses bid evaluations for U.S. Treasury and Agency securities, mortgage-backed securities and municipal securities. The Fund normally uses mid evaluations for other types of fixed-income securities and OTC derivative contracts. In the event that market quotations and price evaluations are not available for an investment, the fair value of the investment is determined in accordance with procedures adopted by the Trustees.
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Investment Income, Gains and Losses, Expenses and Distributions
Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from investment transactions are recorded on an identified cost basis. Interest income and expenses are accrued daily. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions of net investment income are declared and paid monthly. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at fair value. Investment income, realized and unrealized gains and losses, and certain fund-level expenses are allocated to each class based on relative average daily net assets, except that Class A and Class F Shares may bear account administration fees, distribution services fees and shareholder services fees unique to those classes. For the six months ended February 28, 2013, account administration fees for the Fund were as follows:
  Account
Administration
Fees Incurred
Class F Shares $272
Dividends are declared separately for each class. No class has preferential dividend rights; differences in per share dividend rates are generally due to differences in separate class expenses.
Premium and Discount Amortization
All premiums and discounts on fixed-income securities are amortized/accreted using the effective interest rate method.
Federal Taxes
It is the Fund's policy to comply with the Subchapter M provision of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) and to distribute to shareholders each year substantially all of its income. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax is necessary. As of and during the six months ended February 28, 2013, the Fund did not have a liability for any uncertain tax positions. The Fund recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to tax liabilities as income tax expense in the Statement of Operations. As of February 28, 2013, tax years 2009 through 2012 remain subject to examination by the Fund's major tax jurisdictions, which include the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions
The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. The Fund records when-issued securities on the trade date and maintains security positions such that sufficient liquid assets will be available to make payment for the securities purchased. Securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis are marked to market daily and begin earning interest on the settlement date. Losses may occur on these transactions due to changes in market conditions or the failure of counterparties to perform under the contract.
Other
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets, liabilities, expenses and revenues reported in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimated.
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3. Shares of Beneficial Interest
The following table summarizes share activity:
  Six Months
Ended 2/28/2013
Year Ended
8/31/2012
Class A Shares: Shares Amount Shares Amount
Shares sold 365,935 $4,229,433 481,719 $5,437,913
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared 18,669 215,143 35,839 402,355
Shares redeemed (303,171) (3,501,014) (547,829) (6,135,891)
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM
CLASS A SHARE TRANSACTIONS
81,433 $943,562 (30,271) $(295,623)
  Six Months
Ended 2/28/2013
Year Ended
8/31/2012
Class F Shares: Shares Amount Shares Amount
Shares sold 908,091 $10,513,523 1,411,702 $15,844,310
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared 142,585 1,643,149 322,998 3,622,276
Shares redeemed (613,550) (7,085,695) (1,360,680) (15,242,691)
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM
CLASS F SHARE TRANSACTIONS
437,126 $5,070,977 374,020 $4,223,895
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM
TOTAL FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS
518,559 $6,014,539 343,749 $3,928,272
4. Federal Tax Information
At February 28, 2013, the cost of investments for federal tax purposes was $170,449,053. The net unrealized appreciation of investments for federal tax purposes was $14,939,470. This consists of net unrealized appreciation from investments for those securities having an excess of value over cost of $15,260,050 and net unrealized depreciation from investments for those securities having an excess of cost over value of $320,580.
At August 31, 2012, the Fund had a capital loss carryforward of $2,634,941 which will reduce the Fund's taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Code, thereby reducing the amount of distributions to shareholders which would otherwise be necessary to relieve the Fund of any liability for federal income tax. Pursuant to the Code, a net capital loss incurred in taxable years beginning on or before December 22, 2010, is characterized as short-term and may be carried forward for a maximum of eight tax years (“Carryforward Limit”), whereas a net capital loss incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010, retains its character as either short-term or long-term, does not expire and is required to be utilized prior to the losses which have a Carryforward Limit.
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The following schedule summarizes the Fund's capital loss carryforwards and expiration years:
Expiration Year Short-Term Long-Term Total
2013 $604,716 NA $604,716
2015 $180,029 NA $180,029
2016 $641,658 NA $641,658
2017 $626,069 NA $626,069
2018 $560,004 NA $560,004
2019 $ 22,465 NA $ 22,465
5. Investment Adviser Fee and Other Transactions with Affiliates
Investment Adviser Fee
The advisory agreement between the Fund and the Adviser provides for an annual fee equal to 0.40% of the Fund's average daily net assets. Subject to the terms described in the Expense Limitation note, the Adviser may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. For the six months ended February 28, 2013, the Adviser voluntarily waived $120,811 of its fee.
Administrative Fee
Federated Administrative Services (FAS), under the Administrative Services Agreement, provides the Fund with administrative personnel and services. The fee paid to FAS is based on the average aggregate daily net assets of certain Federated funds as specified below, plus certain out-of-pocket expenses:
Administrative Fee Average Aggregate Daily
Net Assets of the
Federated Funds
0.150% on the first $5 billion
0.125% on the next $5 billion
0.100% on the next $10 billion
0.075% on assets in excess of $20 billion
Subject to the terms described in the Expense Limitation note, FAS may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. For the six months ended February 28, 2013, the fee paid to FAS was 0.078% of average daily net assets of the Fund.
Distribution Services Fee
The Fund has adopted a Distribution Plan (the “Plan”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the terms of the Plan, the Fund will compensate Federated Securities Corp. (FSC), the principal distributor, from the daily net assets of the Fund's Class A Shares and Class F Shares to finance activities intended to result in the sale of these shares. The Plan provides that the Fund may incur distribution expenses at the following percentage of average daily net assets, annually, to compensate FSC.
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Share Class Name Percentage of Average Daily
Net Assets of Class
Class A Shares 0.05%
Class F Shares 0.40%
Subject to the terms described in the Expense Limitation note, FSC may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. For the six months ended February 28, 2013, distribution services fees for the Fund were as follows:
  Distribution
Services Fees
Incurred
Distribution
Services Fees
Waived
Class F Shares $260,510 $(162,819)
When FSC receives fees, it may pay some or all of them to financial intermediaries whose customers purchase shares. For the six months ended February 28, 2013, FSC retained $97,691 of fees paid by the Fund. For the six months ended February 28, 2013, the Fund's Class A Shares did not incur a distribution services fee; however it may begin to incur this fee upon approval of the Trustees.
Sales Charges
Front-end sales charges and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) do not represent expenses of the Fund. They are deducted from the proceeds of sales of Fund shares prior to investment or from redemptions proceeds prior to remittance, as applicable. For the six months ended February 28, 2013, FSC retained $6,079 in sales charges from the sale of Class A Shares and $2,412 from the sale of Class F Shares. FSC also retained $13,868 of CDSC relating to redemptions of Class F Shares.
Shareholder Services Fee
The Fund may pay fees (“ Service Fees”) up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund's Class A Shares and Class F Shares to financial intermediaries or to Federated Shareholder Services Company (FSSC) for providing services to shareholders and maintaining shareholder accounts. Subject to the terms described in the Expense Limitation note, FSSC may voluntarily reimburse the Fund for Service Fees. For the six months ended February 28, 2013, Service Fees for the Fund were as follows:
  Service Fees
Incurred
Class A Shares $66,743
Class F Shares 162,172
TOTAL $228,915
For the six months ended February 28, 2013, FSSC received $890 of Service Fees paid by the Fund.
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Interfund Transactions
During the six months ended February 28, 2013, the Fund engaged in purchase and sale transactions with funds that have a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common Directors/Trustees and/or common Officers. These purchase and sale transactions complied with Rule 17a-7 under the Act and amounted to $6,250,000 and $1,250,000, respectively.
Expense Limitation
The Adviser and its affiliates (which may include FSC, FAS and FSSC) have voluntarily agreed to waive their fees and/or reimburse expenses so that the total annual fund operating expenses (as shown in the financial highlights) paid by the Fund's Class A Shares and Class F Shares (after the voluntary waivers and reimbursements) will not exceed 0.75% and 0.90%, (the “Fee Limit”), respectively, up to but not including the later of (the “ Termination Date”): (a) November 1, 2013; or (b) the date of the Fund's next effective Prospectus. While the Adviser and its affiliates currently do not anticipate terminating or increasing these arrangements prior to the Termination Date, these arrangements may only be terminated or the Fee Limit increased prior to the Termination Date with the agreement of the Trustees.
General
Certain Officers and Trustees of the Fund are Officers and Directors or Trustees of the above companies. To efficiently facilitate payment, Directors'/Trustees' fees and certain expenses related to conducting meetings of the Directors/Trustees and other miscellaneous expenses are paid by an affiliate of the Adviser which in due course is reimbursed by the Fund.
6. Investment Transactions
Purchases and sales of investments, excluding long-term U.S. government securities and short-term obligations, for the six months ended February 28, 2013, were as follows:
Purchases $14,959,120
Sales $8,687,834
7. Concentration of Risk
Since the Fund invests a substantial portion of its assets in issuers located in one state, it will be more susceptible to factors adversely affecting issuers of that state than would be a comparable tax-exempt mutual fund that invests nationally. In order to reduce the credit risk associated with such factors, at February 28, 2013, 23.1% of the securities in the portfolio of investments is backed by letters of credit or bond insurance of various financial institutions and financial guaranty assurance agencies. The largest percentage of investments insured by or supported (backed) by a letter of credit from any one institution or agency was 13.3% of total investments.
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8. Line of Credit
The Fund participates in a $100,000,000 unsecured, uncommitted revolving line of credit (LOC) agreement with PNC Bank. The LOC was made available for extraordinary or emergency purposes, primarily for financing redemption payments. Borrowings are charged interest at a rate offered to the Fund by PNC Bank at the time of the borrowing. As of February 28, 2013, there were no outstanding loans. During the six months ended February 28, 2013, the Fund did not utilize the LOC.
9. Interfund LEnDing
Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund, along with other funds advised by subsidiaries of Federated Investors, Inc., may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing the Fund to borrow from other participating affiliated funds. As of February 28, 2013, there were no outstanding loans. During the six months ended February 28, 2013, the program was not utilized.
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Shareholder Expense Example (unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase or redemption payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and to the extent applicable, distribution (12b-1) fees and/or shareholder services fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you to 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. It is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from September 1, 2012 to February 28, 2013.
ACTUAL EXPENSES
The first section of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you incurred 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 section under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses attributable to your investment during this period.
HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES
The second section of the table below 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. Thus, you should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate the actual ending account balance or your expenses for the period. Rather, these figures are required to be provided to enable you to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund with 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.
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Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase or redemption payments. Therefore, the second section of the table 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 transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
  Beginning
Account Value
9/1/2012
Ending
Account Value
2/28/2013
Expenses Paid
During Period1
Actual:      
Class A Shares $1,000 $1,020.80 $3.76
Class F Shares $1,000 $1,020.90 $4.51
Hypothetical (assuming a 5% return
before expenses):
     
Class A Shares $1,000 $1,021.08 $3.76
Class F Shares $1,000 $1,020.33 $4.51
1 Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized net expense ratios, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half-year period). The annualized net expense ratios are as follows:
Class A Shares 0.75%
Class F Shares 0.90%
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Evaluation and Approval of Advisory
ContractMay 2012
Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund (the “Fund”)
Following a review and recommendation of approval by the Fund's independent trustees, the Fund's Board reviewed and approved at its May 2012 meetings the Fund's investment advisory contract for an additional one-year term. The Board's decision regarding the contract reflects the exercise of its business judgment on whether to continue the existing arrangements.
In this connection, the Federated Funds' Board had previously appointed a Senior Officer, whose duties include specified responsibilities relating to the process by which advisory fees are to be charged to a Federated fund. The Senior Officer has the authority to retain consultants, experts, or staff as may be reasonably necessary to assist in the performance of his duties, reports directly to the Board, and may be terminated only with the approval of a majority of the independent members of the Board. The Senior Officer prepared and furnished to the Board an independent, written evaluation that covered topics discussed below (the “Evaluation”). The Board considered that Evaluation, along with other information, in deciding to approve the advisory contract.
The Board is also familiar with and considered judicial decisions concerning allegedly excessive investment advisory fees, which have indicated that the following factors may be relevant to an Adviser's fiduciary duty with respect to its receipt of compensation from a fund: the nature and quality of the services provided by the Adviser to a fund and its shareholders, including the performance and expenses of the fund and of comparable funds; the Adviser's cost of providing the services, including the profitability to the Adviser of providing advisory services to a fund; the extent to which the Adviser may realize “economies of scale” as a fund grows larger and, if such economies exist, whether they have been shared with a fund and its shareholders; any “fall-out financial benefits” that accrue to the Adviser because of its relationship with a fund (including research services received from brokers that execute fund trades and any fees paid to affiliates of the Adviser for services rendered to a fund); comparative fee structures, including a comparison of fees paid to the Adviser with those paid by similar funds; and the extent to which the Board members are fully informed about all facts the Board deems relevant to its consideration of the Adviser's services and fees. Consistent with these judicial decisions, the Board also considered management fees (including any components thereof) charged to institutional and other clients of the Adviser for what might be viewed as like services. The Board was aware of these factors and was guided by them in its review of the Fund's advisory contract to the extent it considered them to be appropriate and relevant, as discussed further below.
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The Board considered and weighed these circumstances in light of its substantial accumulated experience in governing the Fund and working with Federated on matters relating to the Federated funds, and was assisted in its deliberations by independent legal counsel. Throughout the year, and in connection with its May meetings, the Board requested and received substantial and detailed information about the Fund and the Federated organization that was in addition to the extensive materials that comprise and accompany the Senior Officer's Evaluation. Federated provided much of this information at each regular meeting of the Board, and furnished additional substantial information in connection with the May meeting at which the Board's formal review of the advisory contract occurred. At this May meeting, senior management of the Adviser also met with the independent trustees and their counsel to discuss the materials presented and any other matters thought relevant by the Adviser or the trustees. Between regularly scheduled meetings, the Board also received information on particular matters as the need arose. Thus, the Board's consideration of the advisory contract included review of the Senior Officer's Evaluation, accompanying data and additional information covering such matters as: the Adviser's investment philosophy, revenue, profitability, personnel and processes; investment and operating strategies; the Fund's short- and long-term performance (in absolute terms, both on a gross basis and net of expenses, as well as in relationship to its particular investment program and certain competitor or “peer group” funds and/or other benchmarks, as appropriate), and comments on the reasons for performance; the Fund's investment objectives; the Fund's expenses (including the advisory fee itself and the overall expense structure of the Fund, both in absolute terms and relative to similar and/or competing funds, with due regard for contractual or voluntary expense limitations); the use and allocation of brokerage commissions derived from trading the Fund's portfolio securities (if any); and the nature, quality and extent of the advisory and other services provided to the Fund by the Adviser and its affiliates. The Board also considered the preferences and expectations of Fund shareholders; the entrepreneurial risk assumed by the Adviser in sponsoring the funds; the continuing state of competition in the mutual fund industry and market practices; the range of comparable fees for similar funds in the mutual fund industry; the Fund's relationship to the Federated family of funds which include a comprehensive array of funds with different investment objectives, policies and strategies which are available for exchange without the incurrence of additional sales charges; compliance and audit reports concerning the Federated funds and the Federated companies that service them (including communications from regulatory agencies), as well as Federated's responses to any issues raised therein; and relevant developments in the mutual fund industry and how the Federated funds and/or Federated are responding to them. The Board's evaluation process is evolutionary. The criteria considered and the emphasis placed on relevant criteria change in recognition of changing circumstances in the mutual fund marketplace.
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While mindful that courts have cautioned against giving such comparisons too much weight, the Board has found the use of comparisons of the Fund's fees and expenses to other mutual funds with comparable investment programs to be relevant, given the high degree of competition in the mutual fund business. The Board focused on comparisons with other similar mutual funds more heavily than non-mutual fund products or services because it is believed that they are more relevant. For example, other mutual funds are the products most like the Fund, they are readily available to Fund shareholders as alternative investment vehicles, and they are the type of investment vehicle in fact chosen and maintained by the Fund's investors. The range of their fees and expenses therefore appears to be a generally reliable indication of what consumers have found to be reasonable in the precise marketplace in which the Fund competes. In this regard, the Senior Officer has reviewed Federated's fees for providing advisory services to products outside the Federated family of funds (e.g., institutional and separate accounts). He concluded that mutual funds and institutional accounts are inherently different products. Those differences include, but are not limited to, different types of targeted investors; being subject to different laws and regulations; different legal structures; different average account sizes; different associated costs; different portfolio management techniques made necessary by different cash flows; and portfolio manager time spent in review of securities pricing. The Senior Officer did not consider these fee schedules to be determinative in judging the appropriateness of mutual fund advisory contracts.
The Fund's ability to deliver competitive performance when compared to its peer group was also deemed to be relevant by the Board as a useful indicator of how the Adviser is executing the Fund's investment program, which in turn assisted the Board in reaching a conclusion that the nature, extent, and quality of the Adviser's investment management services were such as to warrant continuation of the advisory contract.
The Senior Officer reviewed information compiled by Federated, using data supplied by independent fund ranking organizations, regarding the performance of, and fees charged by, other mutual funds, noting his view that comparisons to fund peer groups are relevant in judging the reasonableness of proposed fees.
For the periods covered by the Evaluation, the Fund's performance for the one-year and three-year periods was at the median of the relevant peer group, and the Fund's performance fell below the median of the relevant peer group for the five-year period. The Board discussed the Fund's performance with the Adviser and recognized the efforts being undertaken by the Adviser. The Board will continue to monitor these efforts and the performance of the Fund.
The Board also received financial information about Federated, including information regarding the compensation and benefits Federated derived from its relationships with the Federated funds. This information covered not only the fees under the advisory contracts, but also fees received by Federated's subsidiaries for providing other services to the Federated funds under separate
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contracts (e.g., for serving as the Federated funds' administrator). The information also detailed any indirect benefit Federated may derive from its receipt of research services from brokers who execute Federated fund trades. In addition, the Board considered the fact that, in order for a fund to be competitive in the marketplace, Federated and its affiliates frequently waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses and have disclosed to fund investors and/or indicated to the Board their intention to do so in the future, where appropriate. Moreover, the Board receives regular reporting as to the institution or elimination of these voluntary waivers.
Federated furnished information, requested by the Senior Officer, that reported revenues on a fund-by-fund basis and made estimates of the allocation of expenses on a fund-by-fund basis, using allocation methodologies specified by the Senior Officer. The Senior Officer noted that, although they may apply consistent allocation processes, the inherent difficulties in allocating costs (and the unavoidable arbitrary aspects of that exercise) and the lack of consensus on how to allocate those costs may render such allocation information unreliable. The allocation information was considered in the analysis by the Board but was determined to be of limited use.
The Board and the Senior Officer also reviewed information compiled by Federated comparing profitability information for Federated to other publicly held fund management companies. In this regard, the Senior Officer noted the limited availability of such information, but nonetheless concluded that Federated's profit margins did not appear to be excessive.
The Senior Officer's Evaluation also discussed the notion of possible realization of “economies of scale” as a fund grows larger. The Board considered in this regard that the Adviser has made significant and long-term investments in areas that support all of the Federated funds, such as personnel and processes for the portfolio management, shareholder services, compliance, internal audit, and risk management functions; and systems technology; and that the benefits of these efforts (as well as any economies, should they exist) were likely to be enjoyed by the fund complex as a whole. Finally, the Board also noted the absence of any applicable regulatory or industry guidelines on this subject, which (as discussed in the Senior Officer's Evaluation) is compounded by the lack of any common industry practice or general pattern with respect to structuring fund advisory fees with “breakpoints” that serve to reduce the fee as the fund attains a certain size. The Senior Officer did not recommend institution of breakpoints in pricing Federated's fund advisory services at this time.
It was noted in the materials for the Board meeting that for the period covered by the Evaluation, the Fund's investment advisory fee, after waivers and expense reimbursements, if any, was below the median of the relevant peer group. The Board reviewed the fees and other expenses of the Fund with the Adviser and was satisfied that the overall expense structure of the Fund remained competitive.
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The Senior Officer noted that, considering the totality of the circumstances, and all of the factors referenced within his Evaluation, he had concluded that, subject to comments and recommendations made within his Evaluation, his observations and the information accompanying the Evaluation supported a finding by the Board that the management fees for each of the funds was reasonable and that Federated appeared to provide appropriate advisory and administrative services to the Fund for the fees paid. Under these circumstances, no changes were recommended to, and no objection was raised to, the continuation of the Fund's advisory contract.
In its decision to continue an existing investment advisory contract, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund's operations and various risks, uncertainties and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision to terminate or not renew an advisory contract. In particular, the Board recognized that many shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Adviser's industry standing and reputation and with the expectation that the Adviser will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund. Thus, the Board's approval of the advisory contract reflected the fact that it is the shareholders who have effectively selected the Adviser by virtue of having invested in the Fund. The Board concluded that, in light of the factors discussed above, including the nature, quality and scope of the services provided to the Fund by the Adviser and its affiliates, continuation of the advisory contract was appropriate.
The Board based its decision to approve the advisory contract on the totality of the circumstances and relevant factors and with a view to past and future long-term considerations. Not all of the factors and considerations identified above were necessarily relevant to the Fund, nor did the Board consider any one of them to be determinative. With respect to the factors that were relevant, the Board's decision to approve the contract reflects its determination that Federated's performance and actions provided a satisfactory basis to support the decision to continue the existing arrangements.
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Voting Proxies on Fund Portfolio Securities
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies, if any, relating to securities held in the Fund's portfolio is available, without charge and upon request, by calling 1-800-341-7400. A report on “ Form N-PX” of how the Fund voted any such proxies during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available from Federated's website at FederatedInvestors.com. To access this information from the home page, select “All” under “Asset Classes.” Select a fund name and share class, if applicable, to go to the Fund Overview page. On the Fund Overview page, select the “Literature and Prospectuses” tab. At the bottom of that page, select “Proxy Voting Record Report (Form N-PX).” Form N-PX filings are also available at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Schedule
The Fund files with the SEC a complete schedule of its portfolio holdings, as of the close of the first and third quarters of its fiscal year, on “Form N-Q.” These filings are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. (Call 1-800-SEC-0330 for information on the operation of the Public Reference Room.) You may also access this information from the “ Products” section of Federated's website at FederatedInvestors.com. From the home page, select “All” under “Asset Classes.” Select a fund name and share class, if applicable, to go to the Fund Overview page. On the Fund Overview page, select the “Literature and Prospectuses” tab. At the bottom of that page, select “Form N-Q.”
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Mutual funds are not bank deposits or obligations, are not guaranteed by any bank and are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board or any other government agency. Investment in mutual funds involves investment risk, including the possible loss of principal.
This Report is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by the Fund's Prospectus, which contains facts concerning its objective and policies, management fees, expenses and other information.
IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT FUND DOCUMENT DELIVERY 
In an effort to reduce costs and avoid duplicate mailings, the Fund(s) intend to deliver a single copy of certain documents to each household in which more than one shareholder of the Fund(s) resides (so-called “ householding”), as permitted by applicable rules. The Fund's “householding” program covers its/their Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, and supplements to each, as well as Semi-Annual and Annual Shareholder Reports and any Proxies or information statements. Shareholders must give their written consent to participate in the “householding” program. The Fund is also permitted to treat a shareholder as having given consent (“implied consent”) if (i) shareholders with the same last name, or believed to be members of the same family, reside at the same street address or receive mail at the same post office box, (ii) the Fund gives notice of its intent to “household” at least sixty (60) days before it begins “householding” and (iii) none of the shareholders in the household have notified the Fund(s) or their agent of the desire to “opt out” of “householding.” Shareholders who have granted written consent, or have been deemed to have granted implied consent, can revoke that consent and opt out of “householding” at any time: shareholders who purchased shares through an intermediary should contact their representative; other shareholders may call the Fund at 1-800-341-7400.
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Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund
Federated Investors Funds
4000 Ericsson Drive
Warrendale, PA 15086-7561
Contact us at FederatedInvestors.com
or call 1-800-341-7400.
Federated Securities Corp., Distributor
CUSIP 313923823
CUSIP 313923609
2032305 (4/13)
Federated is a registered trademark of Federated Investors, Inc.
2013 ©Federated Investors, Inc.
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
February 28, 2013
Share Class Ticker
A PAMFX
B FPABX
Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund
Fund Established 1990

A Portfolio of Federated Municipal Securities Income Trust

Dear Valued Shareholder,
I am pleased to present the Semi-Annual Shareholder Report for your fund covering the period from September 1, 2012 through February 28, 2013. This report includes a complete listing of your fund's holdings, performance information and financial statements along with other important fund information.
In addition, our website, FederatedInvestors.com, offers easy access to Federated resources that include timely fund updates, economic and market insights from our investment strategists, and financial planning tools. We invite you to register to take full advantage of its capabilities.
Thank you for investing with Federated. I hope you find this information useful and look forward to keeping you informed.
Sincerely,
J. Christopher Donahue, President

Not FDIC Insured • May Lose Value • No Bank Guarantee


Portfolio of Investments Summary Table (unaudited)
At February 28, 2013, the Fund's sector composition1 was as follows:
Sector Composition Percentage of
Total Net Assets
Hospital 18.1%
Education 15.4%
General Obligation—Local 13.0%
General Obligation—State 9.9%
Water and Sewer 9.6%
Transportation 7.7%
Special Tax 6.3%
Industrial Development Bond/Pollution Control Revenue Bond 4.0%
Pre-refunded 3.6%
Multi-Family Housing 3.1%
Other2 7.8%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net3 1.5%
TOTAL 100.0%
1 Sector classifications, and the assignment of holdings to such sectors, are based upon the economic sector and/or revenue source of the underlying obligor, as determined by the Fund's Adviser. For securities that have been enhanced by a third-party, including bond insurers and banks, sector classifications are based upon the economic sector and/or revenue source of the underlying obligor, as determined by the Fund's Adviser. Pre-refunded securities are those whose debt service is paid from escrowed assets, usually U.S. government securities.
2 For purposes of this table, sector classifications constitute 90.7% of the Fund's total net assets. Remaining sectors have been aggregated under the designation “Other.”
3 Assets, other than investments in securities, less liabilities. See Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
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Portfolio of Investments
February 28, 2013 (unaudited)
Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—98.5%  
    Pennsylvania—97.1%  
$1,450,000   Allegheny County, PA Airport Authority, Airport Revenue Bonds (Series 2012A-1), 5.00% (Pittsburgh International Airport), 1/1/2023 $1,685,929
1,550,000   Allegheny County, PA Airport Authority, Airport Revenue Bonds (Series 2012A-1), 5.00% (Pittsburgh International Airport), 1/1/2024 1,781,337
3,555,000   Allegheny County, PA HDA, Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2008A), 5.00% (UPMC Health System), 6/15/2018 4,243,639
2,000,000   Allegheny County, PA HDA, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 1998A), 5.13% (Jefferson Regional Medical Center, PA)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.34%), 5/1/2023 2,001,400
2,200,000   Allegheny County, PA Higher Education Building Authority, University Revenue Bonds (Series 2006A), 4.75% (Robert Morris University), 2/15/2026 2,224,794
1,000,000 1,2 Allegheny County, PA IDA, Cargo Facilities Lease Revenue Bonds (Series 1999), 6.63% (AFCO Cargo PIT LLC Project)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.75%), 9/1/2024 988,610
1,385,000   Allegheny County, PA IDA, Environmental Improvement Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2005), 5.50% (United States Steel Corp.), 11/1/2016 1,448,516
3,000,000   Allegheny County, PA IDA, Environmental Improvement Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2009), 6.75% (United States Steel Corp.), 11/1/2024 3,296,370
745,000   Allegheny County, PA IDA, Lease Revenue Bonds (Series 2006), 5.13% (Residential Resources, Inc. Project), 9/1/2031 750,342
2,000,000   Allegheny County, PA Port Authority, Special Revenue Transportation Refunding Bonds (Series 2011), 5.00% (Original Issue
Yield: 5.20%), 3/1/2026
2,307,020
1,715,000   Allegheny County, PA Port Authority, Special Revenue Transportation Refunding Bonds (Series 2011), 5.75%, 3/1/2029 2,040,473
2,250,000   Allentown, PA Neighborhood Improvement Zone Development Authority, Tax Revenue Bonds (Series 2012A), 5.00%, 5/1/2035 2,428,425
1,845,000   Beaver County, PA Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2012), 5.00% (Heritage Valley Health System, Inc.), 5/15/2027 2,091,676
2,000,000   Berks County, PA Municipal Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2012A), 5.00% (Reading Hospital & Medical Center), 11/1/2040 2,215,380
3,000,000   Bradford County, PA IDA, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2005A), 4.70% (International Paper Co.), 3/1/2019 3,147,450
2,000,000   Bucks County, PA Water & Sewer Authority, Revenue Bond, 4.20% (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS)/(Original Issue
Yield: 4.21%), 6/1/2020
2,194,200
1,000,000   Carlisle, PA Area School District, UT GO Bonds, 4.00% (FGIC and National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation INS), 3/1/2013 1,000,320
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Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued  
    Pennsylvania—continued  
$1,055,000   Catasauqua, PA Area School District, UT GO Bonds, 5.00% (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 2/15/2031 $1,148,589
2,320,000   Central Bradford Progress Authority, PA, Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (Guthrie Healthcare System, PA)/(Original Issue
Yield: 5.10%), 12/1/2031
2,604,618
2,000,000   Centre County, PA Hospital Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2012B), 5.00% (Mount Nittany Medical Center), 11/15/2032 2,239,900
1,500,000   Centre County, PA Hospital Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, 6.25% (Mount Nittany Medical Center)/(United States Treasury PRF 11/15/2014@100)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.30%), 11/15/2044 1,651,080
2,000,000   Chester County, PA HEFA, Revenue Bonds (Series 2006), 5.00% (Devereux Foundation), 11/1/2031 2,074,540
2,000,000   Chester County, PA, UT GO Bonds, 5.00%, 7/15/2028 2,327,740
2,000,000   Clairton Municipal Authority, PA, Sewer Revenue Bonds (Series 2012B), 5.00%, 12/1/2037 2,073,340
1,500,000   Clarion County, PA IDA, Water Facility Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2009), 5.50% (Pennsylvania American Water Co.), 12/1/2039 1,685,805
2,000,000   Commonwealth Financing Authority of PA, Revenue Bonds (Series 2013B), 5.00% (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania), 6/1/2036 2,279,520
2,000,000   Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, UT GO Bonds (First Series 2011), 5.00%, 11/15/2030 2,396,180
2,355,000   Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, UT GO Bonds (First Series 2012), 5.00%, 6/1/2022 2,992,663
5,075,000   Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, UT GO Bonds (Second Series 2009), 5.00%, 4/15/2023 6,066,909
4,000,000   Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, UT GO Bonds (Second Series 2010A), 5.00%, 5/1/2017 4,709,000
6,150,000   Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, UT GO Bonds (Series 2007A), 5.00%, 8/1/2023 7,186,890
2,000,000   Cumberland County, PA Municipal Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2007A), 5.00% (Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries), 1/1/2036 2,066,860
1,000,000   Cumberland County, PA Municipal Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2012), 5.25% (Asbury Pennsylvania Obligated Group), 1/1/2041 1,023,720
3,500,000   Dauphin County, PA General Authority, Health System Revenue Bonds (Series 2012A), 5.00% (Pinnacle Health System), 6/1/2042 3,759,980
410,000   Delaware County, PA Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2012), 5.00% (Villanova University), 8/1/2020 496,108
2,350,000   Delaware River Port Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2010D), 5.00%, 1/1/2028 2,698,152
2,000,000   Delaware Valley, PA Regional Finance Authority, Local Government Revenue Bonds (Series 1997B), 5.60% (AMBAC INS), 7/1/2017 2,293,000
1,000,000   Delaware Valley, PA Regional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.75%, 7/1/2017 1,157,880
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Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued  
    Pennsylvania—continued  
$1,500,000   Ephrata, PA Area School District, UT GO Bonds, 4.25% (FGIC and National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation INS), 4/15/2017 $1,639,605
1,500,000   Erie County, PA Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2006), 5.00% (UPMC Health System)/(CIFG Assurance NA INS), 11/1/2035 1,573,890
1,000,000   Erie, PA Higher Education Building Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2007 GG3), 5.00% (Gannon University)/(Radian Asset Assurance, Inc. INS), 5/1/2032 1,024,900
2,250,000   Geisinger Authority, PA Health System, Health System Revenue Bonds (Series 2009A), 5.25% (Geisinger Health System), 6/1/2039 2,497,477
2,000,000   Harrisburg, PA Authority, Water Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2008), 5.25% (Original Issue Yield: 5.35%), 7/15/2031 1,797,220
2,000,000   Indiana County, PA IDA, Revenue Refunding Bonds, 5.00% (Indiana University of PA)/(AMBAC INS), 11/1/2029 2,012,620
1,615,000   Johnstown, PA Redevelopment Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series A), 4.50% (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 8/15/2019 1,705,585
1,000,000   Lancaster, PA Higher Education Authority, College Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (Franklin & Marshall College), 4/15/2019 1,123,590
1,000,000   Lebanon County, PA Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, 5.80% (Good Samaritan Hospital)/(Original Issue
Yield: 5.92%), 11/15/2022
1,006,640
2,000,000   Lehigh County, PA General Purpose Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, 5.25% (St. Luke's Hospital of Bethlehem)/(United States Treasury PRF 8/15/2013@100)/(Original Issue
Yield: 5.42%), 8/15/2023
2,047,040
2,250,000   Lehigh County, PA General Purpose Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2005B), 5.00% (Lehigh Valley Health Network)/(Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 7/1/2035 2,432,857
550,000   Luzerne County, PA IDA, Lease Revenue Bonds, 3.40% (Luzerne County, PA)/(Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 3.55%), 12/15/2013 562,842
500,000   Luzerne County, PA IDA, Lease Revenue Bonds, 3.55% (Luzerne County, PA)/(Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 3.70%), 12/15/2014 525,615
2,250,000   Lycoming County PA Authority, College Revenue Bonds (Series 2008), 5.50% (Pennsylvania College of Technology)/(Assured Guaranty Corp. INS), 10/1/2032 2,486,858
2,200,000   Lycoming County PA Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series A), 5.75% (Susquehanna Health System)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.90%), 7/1/2039 2,427,898
1,000,000   Monroe County, PA Hospital Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2012A), 5.00% (Pocono Medical Center), 1/1/2041 1,075,350
1,000,000   Monroe County, PA Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds, 6.00% (Pocono Medical Center)/(United States Treasury PRF 1/1/2014@100)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.17%), 1/1/2043 1,048,310
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Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued  
    Pennsylvania—continued  
$2,000,000   Montgomery County, PA Higher Education & Health Authority Hospital, Revenue Bonds (Series 2006FF1), 5.00% (Dickinson College)/(CIFG Assurance NA INS), 5/1/2031 $2,198,800
1,100,000   Montgomery County, PA IDA, Retirement Communities Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2012), 5.00% (ACTS Retirement Life Communities, Inc), 11/15/2028 1,225,268
400,000   Montgomery County, PA IDA, Retirement Communities Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2012), 5.00% (ACTS Retirement Life Communities, Inc), 11/15/2029 437,324
1,000,000   New Wilmington, PA Municipal Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2007GG4), 5.13% (Westminster College)/(Radian Asset Assurance, Inc. INS), 5/1/2033 1,037,620
1,500,000   Northampton County, PA General Purpose Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2008A), 5.50% (St. Luke's Hospital of Bethlehem)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.60%), 8/15/2035 1,643,310
2,000,000   Pennsylvania EDFA, Exempt Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2009), 7.00% (Allegheny Energy Supply Company LLC), 7/15/2039 2,392,020
1,000,000   Pennsylvania EDFA, Exempt Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2012A), 5.00% (Amtrak), 11/1/2041 1,088,730
3,000,000   Pennsylvania EDFA, PCR Refunding Bonds (Series 2008), 4.00%
(PPL Electric Utilities Corp.), 10/1/2023
3,252,090
700,000   Pennsylvania EDFA, Revenue Bonds (Series 1998A), 5.25% (Northwestern Human Services, Inc.)/(Original Issue
Yield: 5.67%), 6/1/2028
700,637
1,000,000   Pennsylvania EDFA, Revenue Bonds (Series 2000), 5.90%
(Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Center, Inc.)/(Radian Asset Assurance, Inc. INS), 12/1/2030
1,001,500
2,000,000   Pennsylvania EDFA, Revenue Bonds (Series 2010B), 5.00%
(Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc.), 12/1/2043
2,225,160
1,000,000   Pennsylvania EDFA, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds (Series 2004A), 4.70% TOBs (Waste Management, Inc.), Mandatory Tender 11/1/2014 1,064,400
1,000,000   Pennsylvania EDFA, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, Project A, 5.10% (Waste Management, Inc.), 10/1/2027 1,051,730
2,000,000   Pennsylvania EDFA, Water Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2009B), 5.00% (Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc.), 11/15/2040 2,228,640
2,000,000   Pennsylvania EDFA, Water Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2009), 6.20% (Pennsylvania American Water Co.), 4/1/2039 2,328,420
2,000,000   Pennsylvania HFA, SFM Revenue Bonds (Series 114C), 3.70%, 10/1/2042 1,993,880
1,500,000   Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Coop Authority, Special Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2009), 5.00%, 6/15/2022 1,776,765
1,000,000   Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Coop Authority, Special Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2010), 5.00%, 6/15/2018 1,204,200
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Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued  
    Pennsylvania—continued  
$1,020,000   Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, 5.13% (Gwynedd-Mercy College)/(Radian Asset Assurance, Inc. INS), 5/1/2032 $1,060,882
1,000,000   Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, College Revenue Bonds (Series 2007), 5.00% (Bryn Mawr College)/(AMBAC INS), 12/1/2037 1,130,670
2,000,000   Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (First Series of 2012), 5.00% (Temple University), 4/1/2035 2,282,000
1,330,000   Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2003A), 5.25% (Clarion University Foundation, Inc.)/(Syncora Guarantee, Inc. INS), 7/1/2018 1,336,996
1,130,000   Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2006A), 5.00% (University of Scranton)/(Syncora Guarantee, Inc. INS), 11/1/2035 1,219,801
1,000,000   Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2006-FF2), 5.00% (Elizabethtown College)/(Radian Asset Assurance, Inc. INS), 12/15/2027 1,048,500
2,000,000   Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2008), 5.00% (University of the Sciences in Philadelphia)/(Assured Guaranty Corp. INS), 11/1/2032 2,258,780
2,000,000   Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2008B), 5.50% (University of Pennsylvania Health System)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.65%), 8/15/2018 2,451,000
1,500,000   Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2009), 5.00% (Carnegie Mellon University), 8/1/2021 1,772,670
1,000,000   Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2009A), 5.25% (University of Pennsylvania Health System), 8/15/2022 1,190,930
1,100,000   Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2010), 5.00% (Thomas Jefferson University), 3/1/2040 1,219,053
1,875,000   Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2010E), 5.00% (UPMC Health System)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.10%), 5/15/2031 2,074,238
1,000,000   Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2012), 5.00% (LaSalle University), 5/1/2042 1,094,640
1,500,000   Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2012A), 5.00% (University of Pennsylvania Health System), 8/15/2042 1,676,070
1,000,000   Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series AL), 5.00% (State System of Higher Education, Commonwealth of PA), 6/15/2020 1,232,650
1,200,000   Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series B), 4.00% (Thomas Jefferson University)/(AMBAC INS), 9/1/2013 1,219,884
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Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued  
    Pennsylvania—continued  
$1,250,000   Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series EE-1), 5.00% (York College of Pennsylvania)/(Syncora Guarantee, Inc. INS), 11/1/2033 $1,359,288
3,150,000   Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, 4.65% (Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine)/(Original Issue Yield: 4.77%), 12/1/2028 3,276,977
750,000   Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (Widener University), 7/15/2039 768,375
1,000,000   Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.25% (Widener University)/(Original Issue
Yield: 5.42%), 7/15/2024
1,014,580
1,500,000   Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Student Housing Revenue Bonds (Series 2003A), 5.00% (California University of Pennsylvania)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.08%), 7/1/2023 1,455,135
2,000,000   Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Student Housing Revenue Bonds, 5.13% (Foundation for Indiana University of Pennsylvania)/(Syncora Guarantee, Inc. INS), 7/1/2039 2,057,320
5,740,000   Pennsylvania State Turnpike Commission, Turnpike Revenue Bonds (Series 2006A), 5.00% (AMBAC INS), 12/1/2026 6,300,626
1,000,000   Pennsylvania State Turnpike Commission, Turnpike Revenue Bonds (Series 2011E), 5.00%, 12/1/2030 1,144,710
2,000,000   Pennsylvania State Turnpike Commission, Turnpike Subordinate Revenue Bonds (Series 2009B), 5.13% (Original Issue
Yield: 5.30%), 12/1/2040
2,167,680
2,440,000   Pennsylvania State Turnpike Commission-Motor License Fund Enhanced, Motor License Fund-Enhanced Turnpike Subordinate Special Revenue Bonds (Series 2011A), 5.50% (Original Issue
Yield: 5.55%), 12/1/2041
2,837,305
2,000,000   Pennsylvania State Turnpike Commission-Motor License Fund Enhanced, Motor License Fund-Enhanced Turnpike Subordinate Special Revenue Bonds (Series 2011A), 6.00%, 12/1/2036 2,459,100
1,500,000   Pennsylvania State University, Revenue Bonds, 5.00%, 9/1/2029 1,644,450
3,000,000   Pennsylvania State University, Revenue Bonds, 5.00%, 9/1/2035 3,284,760
2,000,000   Philadelphia, PA Airport System, Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2010D), 5.25%, 6/15/2028 2,237,240
710,000   Philadelphia, PA Authority for Industrial Development, Revenue Bonds (Series 2012), 6.63% (New Foundations Charter School), 12/15/2041 781,788
1,600,000   Philadelphia, PA Authority for Industrial Development, Senior Living Revenue Bonds (Series 2005A), 5.63% (PresbyHomes Germantown/Morrisville), 7/1/2035 1,624,144
2,350,000   Philadelphia, PA Gas Works, Revenue Bonds (Seventh Series 1998 General Ordinance), 5.00% (AMBAC INS), 10/1/2037 2,450,604
2,000,000   Philadelphia, PA Hospitals & Higher Education Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2011D), 5.00% (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia), 7/1/2028 2,326,840
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Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued  
    Pennsylvania—continued  
$1,670,000   Philadelphia, PA Hospitals & Higher Education Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2012A), 5.63% (Temple University Health System Obligated Group)/(Original Issue
Yield: 5.88%), 7/1/2042
$1,840,006
1,250,000   Philadelphia, PA Redevelopment Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2003A), 5.50% (Beech Student Housing Complex), 7/1/2019 1,260,188
1,000,000   Philadelphia, PA Redevelopment Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2003A), 5.63% (Beech Student Housing Complex), 7/1/2023 1,004,330
3,000,000   Philadelphia, PA School District, UT GO Bonds (Series 2008E), 6.00% (Original Issue Yield: 6.30%), 9/1/2038 3,513,090
3,000,000   Philadelphia, PA Water & Wastewater System, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2012), 5.00%, 11/1/2028 3,564,270
750,000   Philadelphia, PA Water & Wastewater System, Water and Wastewater Revenue Bonds (Series 2009A), 5.25% (Original Issue
Yield: 5.33%), 1/1/2036
834,255
3,000,000   Philadelphia, PA, UT GO Bonds (Series 2008B), 7.13% (Assured Guaranty Corp. INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.25%), 7/15/2038 3,522,120
3,000,000   Philadelphia, PA, UT GO Refunding Bonds (Series 2009A), 5.13% (Assured Guaranty Corp. INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.20%), 8/1/2025 3,384,330
915,000   Pittsburgh, PA Urban Redevelopment Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2006C), 4.80% (GNMA COL), 4/1/2028 953,430
1,035,000   Pittsburgh, PA Urban Redevelopment Authority, Tax Allocation, 4.50% (Center Triangle), 5/1/2019 1,135,830
1,885,000   Pittsburgh, PA Water & Sewer Authority, Water & Sewer System Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (United States Treasury PRF 9/1/2015@100), 9/1/2024 2,097,835
3,000,000   Pittsburgh, PA Water & Sewer Authority, Water and Sewer System Revenue Bonds (Series 2008 D-1), 5.00% (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 9/1/2025 3,356,340
2,455,000   Pittsburgh, PA, UT GO Bonds (Series 2012B), 5.00%, 9/1/2025 2,885,877
3,000,000   Pittsburgh, PA, UT GO Bonds (Series 2012B), 5.00%, 9/1/2026 3,503,160
2,165,000   Radnor Township, PA, UT GO Bonds (Series 2004AA), 5.13%, 7/15/2027 2,286,283
1,500,000   Reading Area Water Authority, PA, Water Revenue Bonds (Series 2011), 5.25% (Original Issue Yield: 5.27%), 12/1/2036 1,685,625
1,000,000   Saxonburg, PA Area Authority, Sewer & Water Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (Assured Guaranty Corp. INS), 3/1/2030 1,089,830
1,000,000   South Fork Municipal Authority, PA, Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2010), 5.50% (Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.72%), 7/1/2029 1,110,670
1,295,000   Southcentral PA, General Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (Hanover Hospital, Inc.)/(Radian Asset Assurance, Inc. INS), 12/1/2029 1,319,605
1,000,000   Southeastern, PA Transportation Authority, Capital Grant Receipts Bonds (Series 2011), 5.00%, 6/1/2025 1,177,540
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Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued  
    Pennsylvania—continued  
$1,000,000   Southeastern, PA Transportation Authority, Capital Grant Receipts Bonds (Series 2011), 5.00%, 6/1/2028 $1,154,780
1,000,000   Southeastern, PA Transportation Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2010), 5.00%, 3/1/2018 1,179,960
500,000   St. Mary Hospital Authority, PA, Health System Revenue Bonds (Series 2004A), 5.00% (Catholic Health East)/(Original Issue
Yield: 5.15%), 11/15/2021
520,185
1,000,000   St. Mary Hospital Authority, PA, Health System Revenue Bonds (Series 2004B), 5.38% (Catholic Health East)/(United States Treasury PRF 11/15/2014@100)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.42%), 11/15/2034 1,084,880
1,000,000   St. Mary Hospital Authority, PA, Health System Revenue Bonds (Series 2004B), 5.50% (Catholic Health East)/(United States Treasury PRF 11/15/2014@100), 11/15/2024 1,087,020
2,000,000   St. Mary Hospital Authority, PA, Health System Revenue Bonds (Series 2012A), 5.00% (Catholic Health East), 11/15/2026 2,218,620
2,000,000   State Public School Building Authority, PA, School Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (Haverford Twp, PA School District)/(Syncora Guarantee, Inc. INS), 3/15/2027 2,203,580
2,000,000   State Public School Building Authority, PA, School Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (Haverford Twp, PA School District)/(Syncora Guarantee, Inc. INS), 3/15/2029 2,203,580
1,245,000   Union County, PA Higher Educational Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2002A), 5.25% (Bucknell University), 4/1/2021 1,250,739
1,000,000   Union County, PA Higher Educational Facilities Financing Authority, University Revenue Bonds (Series 2012A), 5.00% (Bucknell University), 4/1/2042 1,149,500
1,250,000   Union County, PA Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.25% (Evangelical Community Hospital)/(Radian Asset Assurance, Inc. INS), 8/1/2024 1,281,188
400,000   Washington County, PA Authority, Lease Revenue Bonds, 7.88% (Escrowed In Treasuries COL), 12/15/2018 559,276
405,000   West View, PA Municipal Authority, SO Bonds, 9.50% (Escrowed In Treasuries COL), 11/15/2014 452,766
2,660,000   Westmoreland County, PA Municipal Authority, Municipal Service Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2006A), 5.00% (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 8/15/2028 2,903,363
    TOTAL 270,850,883
    Puerto Rico—1.4%  
1,750,000   Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Public Improvement Refunding UT GO Bonds (Series 2012A), 5.50%, 7/1/2039 1,792,228
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Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued  
    Puerto Rico—continued  
$2,000,000   Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Power Revenue Bonds (Series 2012A), 5.00%, 7/1/2029 $2,026,700
    TOTAL 3,818,928
    TOTAL MUNICIPAL INVESTMENTS—98.5%
(IDENTIFIED COST $256,280,958)3
274,669,811
    OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - NET—1.5%4 4,150,713
    TOTAL NET ASSETS—100% $278,820,524
Securities that are subject to the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT) represent 4.7% of the Fund's portfolio as calculated based upon total market value.
1 Denotes a restricted security that either: (a) cannot be offered for public sale without first being registered, or being able to take advantage of an exemption from registration, under the Securities Act of 1933; or (b) is subject to a contractual restriction on public sales. At February 28, 2013, this restricted security amounted to $988,610, which represented 0.4% of total net assets.
2 Denotes a restricted security that may be resold without restriction to “qualified institutional buyers” as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and that the Fund has determined to be liquid under criteria established by the Fund's Board of Trustees (the “Trustees”). At February 28, 2013, this liquid restricted security amounted to $988,610, which represented 0.4% of total net assets.
3 The cost of investments for federal tax purposes amounts to $256,262,740.
4 Assets, other than investments in securities, less liabilities. See Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Note: The categories of investments are shown as a percentage of total net assets at February 28, 2013.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
Level 1— quoted prices in active markets for identical securities, including investment companies with daily net asset values, if applicable.
Level 2— other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). Also includes securities valued at amortized cost.
Level 3— significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
As of February 28, 2013, all investments of the Fund utilized Level 2 inputs in valuing the Fund's assets carried at fair value.
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The following acronyms are used throughout this portfolio:
AMBAC —American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation
COL —Collateralized
EDFA —Economic Development Finance Authority
FGIC —Financial Guaranty Insurance Company
GNMA —Government National Mortgage Association
GO —General Obligation
HDA —Hospital Development Authority
HEFA —Health and Education Facilities Authority
HFA —Housing Finance Authority
IDA —Industrial Development Authority
INS —Insured
PCR —Pollution Control Revenue
PRF —Pre-refunded
SFM —Single Family Mortgage
SO —Special Obligation
TOBs —Tender Option Bonds
UT —Unlimited Tax
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Financial HighlightsClass A Shares
(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)
  Six Months
Ended
(unaudited)
2/28/2013
Year Ended August 31,
2012 2011 2010 2009 2008
Net Asset Value,
Beginning of Period
$11.20 $10.68 $10.92 $10.37 $10.70 $11.22
Income From
Investment Operations:
           
Net investment income 0.19 0.40 0.44 0.43 0.47 0.47
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, futures contracts and swap contracts 0.05 0.52 (0.25) 0.55 (0.34) (0.52)
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 0.24 0.92 0.19 0.98 0.13 (0.05)
Less Distributions:            
Distributions from net investment income (0.19) (0.40) (0.43) (0.43) (0.46) (0.47)
Net Asset Value, End of Period $11.25 $11.20 $10.68 $10.92 $10.37 $10.70
Total Return1 2.15% 8.80% 1.92% 9.60% 1.46% (0.44)%
Ratios to Average Net Assets:            
Net expenses 0.75%2 0.75% 0.75% 0.75% 0.75% 0.75%3
Net investment income 3.47%2 3.63% 4.04% 4.04% 4.65% 4.30%
Expense waiver/reimbursement4 0.09%2 0.10% 0.11% 0.09% 0.10% 0.09%
Supplemental Data:            
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) $273,837 $275,974 $238,538 $270,219 $276,442 $281,863
Portfolio turnover 6% 15% 8% 12% 13% 19%
1 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
2 Computed on an annualized basis.
3 The net expense ratio is calculated without reduction for expense offset arrangements. The net expense ratio is 0.75% for the year ended August 31, 2008, after taking into account this expense reduction.
4 This expense decrease is reflected in both the net expense and net investment income ratios shown above.
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Financial HighlightsClass B Shares
(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)
  Six Months
Ended
(unaudited)
2/28/2013
Year Ended August 31,
2012 2011 2010 2009 2008
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $11.20 $10.68 $10.92 $10.37 $10.69 $11.22
Income From Investment Operations:            
Net investment income 0.15 0.32 0.331 0.35 0.39 0.39
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, futures contracts and swap contracts 0.05 0.52 (0.22) 0.54 (0.33) (0.53)
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 0.20 0.84 0.11 0.89 0.06 (0.14)
Less Distributions:            
Distributions from net investment income (0.15) (0.32) (0.35) (0.34) (0.38) (0.39)
Net Asset Value, End of Period $11.25 $11.20 $10.68 $10.92 $10.37 $10.69
Total Return2 1.76% 7.96% 1.13% 8.76% 0.77% (1.30)%
Ratios to Average Net Assets:            
Net expenses 1.52%3 1.52% 1.52% 1.52% 1.52% 1.52%4
Net investment income 2.70%3 2.87% 3.26% 3.27% 3.90% 3.53%
Expense waiver/reimbursement5 0.07%3 0.08% 0.09% 0.07% 0.08% 0.08%
Supplemental Data:            
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) $4,983 $5,137 $7,401 $16,071 $20,671 $27,298
Portfolio turnover 6% 15% 8% 12% 13% 19%
1 Per share number has been calculated using the average share method.
2 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
3 Computed on an annualized basis.
4 The net expense ratio is calculated without reduction for expense offset arrangements. The net expense ratio is 1.52% for the year ended August 31, 2008, after taking into account this expense reduction.
5 This expense decrease is reflected in both the net expense and net investment income ratios shown above.
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
February 28, 2013 (unaudited)
Assets:    
Total investment in securities, at value (identified cost $256,280,958)   $274,669,811
Income receivable   3,454,935
Receivable for investments sold   1,698,798
Receivable for shares sold   125,945
TOTAL ASSETS   279,949,489
Liabilities:    
Bank overdraft $595,957  
Payable for shares redeemed 435,081  
Payable for shareholder services fee (Note 5) 53,743  
Payable for distribution services fee (Note 5) 2,855  
Payable for Directors'/Trustees' fees (Note 5) 397  
Accrued expenses (Note 5) 40,932  
TOTAL LIABILITIES   1,128,965
Net assets for 24,793,295 shares outstanding   $278,820,524
Net Assets Consist of:    
Paid-in capital   $280,819,602
Net unrealized appreciation of investments   18,388,853
Accumulated net realized loss on investments   (20,393,037)
Undistributed net investment income   5,106
TOTAL NET ASSETS   $278,820,524
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Proceeds Per Share    
Class A Shares:    
Net asset value per share ($273,837,225 ÷ 24,350,355 shares outstanding), no par value, unlimited shares authorized   $11.25
Offering price per share (100/95.50 of $11.25)   $11.78
Redemption proceeds per share   $11.25
Class B Shares:    
Net asset value per share ($4,983,299 ÷ 442,940 shares outstanding), no par value, unlimited shares authorized   $11.25
Offering price per share   $11.25
Redemption proceeds per share (94.50/100 of $11.25)   $10.63
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended February 28, 2013 (unaudited)
Investment Income:      
Interest     $5,912,967
Expenses:      
Investment adviser fee (Note 5)   $559,872  
Administrative fee (Note 5)   109,248  
Custodian fees   7,884  
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses   62,180  
Directors'/Trustees' fees (Note 5)   1,119  
Auditing fees   12,149  
Legal fees   3,984  
Portfolio accounting fees   44,630  
Distribution services fee (Note 5)   18,669  
Shareholder services fee (Note 5)   347,604  
Account administration fee (Note 2)   2,316  
Share registration costs   15,329  
Printing and postage   11,509  
Insurance premiums (Note 5)   2,172  
Miscellaneous (Note 5)   1,738  
TOTAL EXPENSES   1,200,403  
Waiver and Reimbursement (Note 5):      
Waiver of investment adviser fee $(97,121)    
Reimbursement of shareholder services fee (27,496)    
TOTAL WAIVER AND REIMBURSEMENT   (124,617)  
Net expenses     1,075,786
Net investment income     4,837,181
Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments:      
Net realized gain on investments     420,253
Net change in unrealized appreciation of investments     625,439
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments     1,045,692
Change in net assets resulting from operations     $5,882,873
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
  Six Months
Ended
(unaudited)
2/28/2013
Year Ended
8/31/2012
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets    
Operations:    
Net investment income $4,837,181 $9,454,198
Net realized gain on investments 420,253 533,273
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments 625,439 11,987,765
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS 5,882,873 21,975,236
Distributions to Shareholders:    
Distributions from net investment income    
Class A Shares (4,649,695) (9,417,404)
Class B Shares (64,797) (174,023)
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (4,714,492) (9,591,427)
Share Transactions:    
Proceeds from sale of shares 17,582,859 53,138,463
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared 3,166,946 6,412,127
Cost of shares redeemed (24,208,467) (36,762,152)
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS (3,458,662) 22,788,438
Change in net assets (2,290,281) 35,172,247
Net Assets:    
Beginning of period 281,110,805 245,938,558
End of period (including undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income of $5,106 and $(117,583), respectively) $278,820,524 $281,110,805
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Notes to Financial Statements
February 28, 2013 (unaudited)
1. Organization
Federated Municipal Securities Income Trust (the “Trust”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust consists of five portfolios. The financial statements included herein are only those of Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund (the “Fund”), a non-diversified portfolio. The financial statements of the other portfolios are presented separately. The assets of each portfolio are segregated and a shareholder's interest is limited to the portfolio in which shares are held. Each portfolio pays its own expenses. The Fund offers two classes of shares: Class A Shares and Class B Shares. All shares of the Fund have equal rights with respect to voting, except on class-specific matters. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide current income exempt from federal regular income tax (federal regular income tax does not include the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)) and the personal income taxes imposed by the state of Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania municipalities. Interest income from the Fund's investments may be subject to the federal AMT for individuals and corporations.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. These policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Investment Valuation
In calculating its net asset value (NAV), the Fund generally values investments as follows:
■  Fixed-income securities acquired with remaining maturities greater than 60 days are fair valued using price evaluations provided by a pricing service approved by the Trustees.
■  Fixed-income securities acquired with remaining maturities of 60 days or less are valued at their cost (adjusted for the accretion of any discount or amortization of any premium), which approximates market value.
■  Derivative contracts listed on exchanges are valued at their reported settlement or closing price.
■  Over-the-counter (OTC) derivative contracts are fair valued using price evaluations provided by a pricing service approved by the Trustees.
■  Shares of other mutual funds are valued based upon their reported NAVs.
■  For securities that are fair valued in accordance with procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Trustees, certain factors may be considered such as: the purchase price of the security, information obtained by contacting the issuer, analysis of the issuer's financial statements or other available documents, fundamental analytical data, the nature and duration of restrictions on disposition, the movement of the market in which the security is normally traded and public trading in similar securities of the issuer or comparable issuers.
If the Fund cannot obtain a price or price evaluation from a pricing service for an investment, the Fund may attempt to value the investment based upon the mean of bid and asked quotations or fair value the investment based on price evaluations, from one or more dealers. If any price, quotation, price evaluation or other pricing source is not readily available when the NAV is calculated, the Fund uses the fair value of the investment determined in accordance with the procedures described below. There can be no assurance that the Fund could purchase or sell an investment at the price used to calculate the Fund's NAV.
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Fair Valuation and Significant Events Procedures
The Trustees have appointed a Valuation Committee comprised of officers of the Fund, Federated Investment Management Company (“Adviser”) and the Adviser's affiliated companies to determine fair value of securities and in overseeing the calculation of the NAV. The Trustees have also authorized the use of pricing services recommended by the Valuation Committee to provide fair value evaluations of the current value of certain investments for purposes of calculating the NAV. The Valuation Committee employs various methods for reviewing third-party pricing service evaluations including periodic reviews of third-party pricing services' policies, procedures and valuation methods (including key inputs and assumptions), transactional back-testing, comparisons of evaluations of different pricing services and review of price challenges by the Adviser based on recent market activity. In the event that market quotations and price evaluations are not available for an investment, the Valuation Committee determines the fair value of the investment in accordance with procedures adopted by the Trustees. The Trustees periodically review and approve the fair valuations made by the Valuation Committee and any changes made to the procedures.
Factors considered by pricing services in evaluating an investment include the yields or prices of investments of comparable quality, coupon, maturity, call rights and other potential prepayments, terms and type, reported transactions, indications as to values from dealers and general market conditions. Some pricing services provide a single price evaluation reflecting the bid-side of the market for an investment (a “bid” evaluation). Other pricing services offer both bid evaluations and price evaluations indicative of a price between the prices bid and asked for the investment (a “mid” evaluation). The Fund normally uses bid evaluations for U.S. Treasury and Agency securities, mortgage-backed securities and municipal securities. The Fund normally uses mid evaluations for other types of fixed-income securities and OTC derivative contracts. In the event that market quotations and price evaluations are not available for an investment, the fair value of the investment is determined in accordance with procedures adopted by the Trustees.
Investment Income, Gains and Losses, Expenses and Distributions
Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from investment transactions are recorded on an identified cost basis. Interest income and expenses are accrued daily. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions of net investment income are declared and paid monthly. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at fair value. Investment income, realized and unrealized gains and losses and certain fund-level expenses are allocated to each class based on relative average daily net assets, except that Class A shares and Class B shares may bear account administration fees, distribution services fees and shareholder services fees unique to those classes. For the six months ended February 28, 2013, account administration fees for the Fund were as follows:
  Account
Administration
Fees Incurred
Class A Shares $2,316
Dividends are declared separately for each class. No class has preferential dividend rights; differences in per share dividend rates are generally due to differences in separate class expenses.
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Premium and Discount Amortization
All premiums and discounts on fixed-income securities are amortized/accreted using the effective interest rate method.
Federal Taxes
It is the Fund's policy to comply with the Subchapter M provision of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) and to distribute to shareholders each year substantially all of its income. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax is necessary. As of and during the six months ended February 28, 2013, the Fund did not have a liability for any uncertain tax positions. The Fund recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to tax liabilities as income tax expense in the Statement of Operations. As of February 28, 2013, tax years 2009 through 2012 remain subject to examination by the Fund's major tax jurisdictions, which include the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions
The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. The Fund records when-issued securities on the trade date and maintains security positions such that sufficient liquid assets will be available to make payment for the securities purchased. Securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis are marked to market daily and begin earning interest on the settlement date. Losses may occur on these transactions due to changes in market conditions or the failure of counterparties to perform under the contract.
Restricted Securities
The fund may purchase securities which are considered restricted. Restricted securities are securities that either: (a) cannot be offered for public sale without first being registered, or being able to take advantage of an exemption from registration, under the Securities Act of 1933; or (b) are subject to contractual restrictions on public sales. In some cases, when a security cannot be offered for public sale without first being registered, the issuer of the restricted security has agreed to register such securities for resale, at the issuer's expense, either upon demand by the Fund or in connection with another registered offering of the securities. Many such restricted securities may be resold in the secondary market in transactions exempt from registration. Restricted securities may be determined to be liquid under criteria established by the Trustees. The Fund will not incur any registration costs upon such resales. The Fund's restricted securities are valued at the price provided by dealers in the secondary market or, if no market prices are available, at the fair value as determined in accordance with procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Trustees.
Other
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets, liabilities, expenses and revenues reported in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimated.
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3. Shares of Beneficial Interest
The following tables summarize share activity:
  Six Months
Ended
2/28/2013
Year Ended
8/31/2012
Class A Shares: Shares Amount Shares Amount
Shares sold 1,541,489 $17,363,738 4,808,494 $52,786,414
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared 276,160 3,104,707 570,671 6,247,937
Shares redeemed (2,109,200) (23,752,848) (3,079,946) (33,692,525)
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM
CLASS A SHARE TRANSACTIONS
(291,551) $(3,284,403) 2,299,219 $25,341,826
  Six Months
Ended
2/28/2013
Year Ended
8/31/2012
Class B Shares: Shares Amount Shares Amount
Shares sold 19,343 $219,121 32,111 $352,049
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared 5,532 62,239 15,019 164,190
Shares redeemed (40,412) (455,619) (281,661) (3,069,627)
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM
CLASS B SHARE TRANSACTIONS
(15,537) $(174,259) (234,531) $(2,553,388)
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM
TOTAL FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS
(307,088) $(3,458,662) 2,064,688 $22,788,438
4. Federal Tax Information
At February 28, 2013, the cost of investments for federal tax purposes was $256,262,740. The net unrealized appreciation of investments for federal tax purposes was $18,407,071. This consists of net unrealized appreciation from investments for those securities having an excess of value over cost of $18,706,877 and net unrealized depreciation from investments for those securities having an excess of cost over value of $299,806.
At August 31, 2012, the Fund had a capital loss carryforward of $20,827,436 which will reduce the Fund's taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Code, thereby reducing the amount of distributions to shareholders which would otherwise be necessary to relieve the Fund of any liability for federal income tax. Pursuant to the Code, a net capital loss incurred in taxable years beginning on or before December 22, 2010, is characterized as short-term and may be carried forward for a maximum of eight tax years (“Carryforward Limit”), whereas a net capital loss incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010, retains its character as either short-term or long-term, does not expire and is required to be utilized prior to the losses which have a Carryforward Limit.
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The following schedule summarizes the Fund's capital loss carryforwards and expiration years:
Expiration Year Short-Term Long-Term Total
No expiration $116,511 $927,264 $1,043,775
2013 $1,984,510 NA $1,984,510
2016 $213,566 NA $213,566
2017 $7,730,607 NA $7,730,607
2018 $9,851,417 NA $9,851,417
2019 $3,561 NA $3,561
5. Investment Adviser Fee and Other Transactions with Affiliates
Investment Adviser Fee
The advisory agreement between the Fund and the Adviser provides for an annual fee equal to 0.40% of the Fund's average daily net assets. Subject to the terms described in the Expense Limitation note, the Adviser may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. For the six months ended February 28, 2013, the Adviser voluntarily waived $97,121 of its fee.
Administrative Fee
Federated Administrative Services (FAS), under the Administrative Services Agreement, provides the Fund with administrative personnel and services. The fee paid to FAS is based on the average aggregate daily net assets of certain Federated funds as specified below, plus certain out-of-pocket expenses:
Administrative Fee Average Aggregate Daily Net Assets
of the Federated Funds
0.150% on the first $5 billion
0.125% on the next $5 billion
0.100% on the next $10 billion
0.075% on assets in excess of $20 billion
Subject to the terms described in the Expense Limitation note, FAS may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. For the six months ended February 28, 2013, the fee paid to FAS was 0.078% of average daily net assets of the Fund.
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Distribution Services Fee
The Fund has adopted a Distribution Plan (the “Plan”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the terms of the Plan, the Fund will compensate Federated Securities Corp. (FSC), the principal distributor, from the daily net assets of the Fund's Class A Shares and Class B Shares to finance activities intended to result in the sale of these shares. The Plan provides that the Fund may incur distribution expenses at the following percentages of average daily net assets annually, to compensate FSC:
Share Class Name Percentage of Average Daily
Net Assets of Class
Class A Shares 0.05%
Class B Shares 0.75%
Subject to the terms described in the Expense Limitation note, FSC may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. For the six months ended February 28, 2013, distribution services fees for the Fund were as follows:
  Distribution
Services Fees
Incurred
Class B Shares $18,669
When FSC receives fees, it may pay some or all of them to financial intermediaries whose customers purchase shares. For the six months ended February 28, 2013, FSC retained $6,157 of fees paid by the Fund. For the six months ended February 28, 2013, the Fund's Class A Shares did not incur a distribution services fee; however it may begin to incur the fee upon approval of the Trustees.
Sales Charges
Front-end sales charges and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) do not represent expenses of the Fund. They are deducted from the proceeds of sales of Fund shares prior to investment or from redemption proceeds prior to remittance, as applicable. For the six months ended February 28, 2013, FSC retained $23,981 in sales charges from the sale of the Fund's Class A Shares. FSC also retained $2,687 of CDSC relating to redemptions of Class A shares.
Shareholder Services Fee
The Fund may pay fees (“ Service Fees”) up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund's Class A Shares and Class B Shares to financial intermediaries or to Federated Shareholder Services Company (FSSC) for providing services to shareholders and maintaining shareholder accounts. Subject to the terms described in the Expense Limitation note, FSSC may voluntarily reimburse the Fund for Service Fees. For the six months ended February 28, 2013, Service Fees for the Fund were as follows:
  Service Fees
Incurred
Service Fees
Reimbursed
Class A Shares $341,381 $(27,496)
Class B Shares 6,223
TOTAL $347,604 $(27,496)
For the six months ended February 28, 2013, FSSC did not receive any fees paid by the Fund.
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Interfund Transactions
During the six months ended February 28, 2013, the Fund engaged in purchase and sale transactions with funds that have a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common Directors/Trustees and/or common Officers. These purchase and sale transactions complied with Rule 17a-7 under the Act and amounted to $4,550,000 and $4,850,000, respectively.
Expense Limitation
The Adviser and its affiliates (which may include FSC, FAS and FSSC) have voluntarily agreed to waive their fees and/or reimburse expenses so that the total annual fund operating expenses (as shown in the financial highlights) paid by the Fund's Class A Shares and Class B Shares (after the voluntary waivers and reimbursements) will not exceed 0.75% and 1.52% (the “Fee Limit”), respectively, up to but not including the later of (the “ Termination Date”): (a) November 1, 2013; or (b) the date of the Fund's next effective Prospectus. While the Adviser and its affiliates currently do not anticipate terminating or increasing these arrangements prior to the Termination Date, these arrangements may only be terminated or the Fee Limit increased prior to the Termination Date with the agreement of the Trustees.
General
Certain Officers and Trustees of the Fund are Officers and Directors or Trustees of the above companies. To efficiently facilitate payment, Directors'/Trustees' fees and certain expenses related to conducting meetings of the Directors/Trustees and other miscellaneous expenses are paid by an affiliate of the Adviser which in due course is reimbursed by the Fund.
6. Investment Transactions
Purchases and sales of investments, excluding long-term U.S. government securities and short-term obligations, for the six months ended February 28, 2013, were as follows:
Purchases $17,390,249
Sales $18,839,570
7. Concentration of Risk
Since the Fund invests a substantial portion of its assets in issuers located in one state, it will be more susceptible to factors adversely affecting issuers of that state than would be a comparable tax-exempt mutual fund that invests nationally. In order to reduce the credit risk associated with such factors, at February 28, 2013, 24.6% of the securities in the portfolio of investments is backed by letters of credit or bond insurance of various financial institutions and financial guaranty assurance agencies. The largest percentage of investments insured by or supported (backed) by a letter of credit from any one institution or agency was 5.6% of total investments.
8. Line of Credit
The Fund participates in a $100,000,000 unsecured, uncommitted revolving line of credit (LOC) agreement with PNC Bank. The LOC was made available for extraordinary or emergency purposes, primarily for financing redemption payments. Borrowings are charged interest at a rate offered to the Fund by PNC Bank at the time of the borrowing. As of February 28, 2013, there were no outstanding loans. During the six months ended February 28, 2013, the Fund did not utilize the LOC.
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9. Interfund Lending
Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund, along with other funds advised by subsidiaries of Federated Investors, Inc., may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing the Fund to borrow from other participating affiliated funds. As of February 28, 2013, there were no outstanding loans. During the six months ended February 28, 2013, the program was not utilized.
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Shareholder Expense Example (unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase or redemption payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and to the extent applicable, distribution (12b-1) fees and/or shareholder services fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you to 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. It is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from September 1, 2012 to February 28, 2013.
ACTUAL EXPENSES
The first section of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you incurred 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 section under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses attributable to your investment during this period.
HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES
The second section of the table below 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. Thus, you should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate the actual ending account balance or your expenses for the period. Rather, these figures are required to be provided to enable you to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund with 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.
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Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase or redemption payments. Therefore, the second section of the table 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 transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
  Beginning
Account Value
9/1/2012
Ending
Account Value
2/28/2013
Expenses Paid
During Period1
Actual:      
Class A Shares $1,000 $1,021.50 $3.76
Class B Shares $1,000 $1,017.60 $7.60
Hypothetical (assuming a 5% return
before expenses):
     
Class A Shares $1,000 $1,021.08 $3.76
Class B Shares $1,000 $1,017.26 $7.60
1 Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized net expense ratios, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half-year period). The annualized net expense ratios are as follows:
Class A Shares 0.75%
Class B Shares 1.52%
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Evaluation and Approval of Advisory
ContractMay 2012
Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund (the “Fund”)
Following a review and recommendation of approval by the Fund's independent trustees, the Fund's Board reviewed and approved at its May 2012 meetings the Fund's investment advisory contract for an additional one-year term. The Board's decision regarding the contract reflects the exercise of its business judgment on whether to continue the existing arrangements.
In this connection, the Federated Funds' Board had previously appointed a Senior Officer, whose duties include specified responsibilities relating to the process by which advisory fees are to be charged to a Federated fund. The Senior Officer has the authority to retain consultants, experts, or staff as may be reasonably necessary to assist in the performance of his duties, reports directly to the Board, and may be terminated only with the approval of a majority of the independent members of the Board. The Senior Officer prepared and furnished to the Board an independent, written evaluation that covered topics discussed below (the “Evaluation”). The Board considered that Evaluation, along with other information, in deciding to approve the advisory contract.
The Board is also familiar with and considered judicial decisions concerning allegedly excessive investment advisory fees, which have indicated that the following factors may be relevant to an Adviser's fiduciary duty with respect to its receipt of compensation from a fund: the nature and quality of the services provided by the Adviser to a fund and its shareholders, including the performance and expenses of the fund and of comparable funds; the Adviser's cost of providing the services, including the profitability to the Adviser of providing advisory services to a fund; the extent to which the Adviser may realize “economies of scale” as a fund grows larger and, if such economies exist, whether they have been shared with a fund and its shareholders; any “fall-out financial benefits” that accrue to the Adviser because of its relationship with a fund (including research services received from brokers that execute fund trades and any fees paid to affiliates of the Adviser for services rendered to a fund); comparative fee structures, including a comparison of fees paid to the Adviser with those paid by similar funds; and the extent to which the Board members are fully informed about all facts the Board deems relevant to its consideration of the Adviser's services and fees. Consistent with these judicial decisions, the Board also considered management fees (including any components thereof) charged to institutional and other clients of the Adviser for what might be viewed as like services. The Board was aware of these factors and was guided by them in its review of the Fund's advisory contract to the extent it considered them to be appropriate and relevant, as discussed further below.
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The Board considered and weighed these circumstances in light of its substantial accumulated experience in governing the Fund and working with Federated on matters relating to the Federated funds, and was assisted in its deliberations by independent legal counsel. Throughout the year, and in connection with its May meetings, the Board requested and received substantial and detailed information about the Fund and the Federated organization that was in addition to the extensive materials that comprise and accompany the Senior Officer's Evaluation. Federated provided much of this information at each regular meeting of the Board, and furnished additional substantial information in connection with the May meeting at which the Board's formal review of the advisory contract occurred. At this May meeting, senior management of the Adviser also met with the independent trustees and their counsel to discuss the materials presented and any other matters thought relevant by the Adviser or the trustees. Between regularly scheduled meetings, the Board also received information on particular matters as the need arose. Thus, the Board's consideration of the advisory contract included review of the Senior Officer's Evaluation, accompanying data and additional information covering such matters as: the Adviser's investment philosophy, revenue, profitability, personnel and processes; investment and operating strategies; the Fund's short- and long-term performance (in absolute terms, both on a gross basis and net of expenses, as well as in relationship to its particular investment program and certain competitor or “peer group” funds and/or other benchmarks, as appropriate), and comments on the reasons for performance; the Fund's investment objectives; the Fund's expenses (including the advisory fee itself and the overall expense structure of the Fund, both in absolute terms and relative to similar and/or competing funds, with due regard for contractual or voluntary expense limitations); the use and allocation of brokerage commissions derived from trading the Fund's portfolio securities (if any); and the nature, quality and extent of the advisory and other services provided to the Fund by the Adviser and its affiliates. The Board also considered the preferences and expectations of Fund shareholders; the entrepreneurial risk assumed by the Adviser in sponsoring the funds; the continuing state of competition in the mutual fund industry and market practices; the range of comparable fees for similar funds in the mutual fund industry; the Fund's relationship to the Federated family of funds which include a comprehensive array of funds with different investment objectives, policies and strategies which are available for exchange without the incurrence of additional sales charges; compliance and audit reports concerning the Federated funds and the Federated companies that service them (including communications from regulatory agencies), as well as Federated's responses to any issues raised therein; and relevant developments in the mutual fund industry and how the Federated funds and/or Federated are responding to them. The Board's evaluation process is evolutionary. The criteria considered and the emphasis placed on relevant criteria change in recognition of changing circumstances in the mutual fund marketplace.
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While mindful that courts have cautioned against giving such comparisons too much weight, the Board has found the use of comparisons of the Fund's fees and expenses to other mutual funds with comparable investment programs to be relevant, given the high degree of competition in the mutual fund business. The Board focused on comparisons with other similar mutual funds more heavily than non-mutual fund products or services because it is believed that they are more relevant. For example, other mutual funds are the products most like the Fund, they are readily available to Fund shareholders as alternative investment vehicles, and they are the type of investment vehicle in fact chosen and maintained by the Fund's investors. The range of their fees and expenses therefore appears to be a generally reliable indication of what consumers have found to be reasonable in the precise marketplace in which the Fund competes. In this regard, the Senior Officer has reviewed Federated's fees for providing advisory services to products outside the Federated family of funds (e.g., institutional and separate accounts). He concluded that mutual funds and institutional accounts are inherently different products. Those differences include, but are not limited to, different types of targeted investors; being subject to different laws and regulations; different legal structures; different average account sizes; different associated costs; different portfolio management techniques made necessary by different cash flows; and portfolio manager time spent in review of securities pricing. The Senior Officer did not consider these fee schedules to be determinative in judging the appropriateness of mutual fund advisory contracts.
The Fund's ability to deliver competitive performance when compared to its peer group was also deemed to be relevant by the Board as a useful indicator of how the Adviser is executing the Fund's investment program, which in turn assisted the Board in reaching a conclusion that the nature, extent, and quality of the Adviser's investment management services were such as to warrant continuation of the advisory contract.
The Senior Officer reviewed information compiled by Federated, using data supplied by independent fund ranking organizations, regarding the performance of, and fees charged by, other mutual funds, noting his view that comparisons to fund peer groups are relevant in judging the reasonableness of proposed fees.
The Fund's performance fell below the median of the relevant peer group for the one-year, three-year and five-year periods covered by the Evaluation. The Board discussed the Fund's performance with the Adviser and recognized the efforts being undertaken by the Adviser. The Board will continue to monitor these efforts and the performance of the Fund.
The Board also received financial information about Federated, including information regarding the compensation and benefits Federated derived from its relationships with the Federated funds. This information covered not only the fees under the advisory contracts, but also fees received by Federated's subsidiaries for providing other services to the Federated funds under separate contracts (e.g., for serving as the Federated funds' administrator). The
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information also detailed any indirect benefit Federated may derive from its receipt of research services from brokers who execute Federated fund trades. In addition, the Board considered the fact that, in order for a fund to be competitive in the marketplace, Federated and its affiliates frequently waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses and have disclosed to fund investors and/or indicated to the Board their intention to do so in the future, where appropriate. Moreover, the Board receives regular reporting as to the institution or elimination of these voluntary waivers.
Federated furnished information, requested by the Senior Officer, that reported revenues on a fund-by-fund basis and made estimates of the allocation of expenses on a fund-by-fund basis, using allocation methodologies specified by the Senior Officer. The Senior Officer noted that, although they may apply consistent allocation processes, the inherent difficulties in allocating costs (and the unavoidable arbitrary aspects of that exercise) and the lack of consensus on how to allocate those costs may render such allocation information unreliable. The allocation information was considered in the analysis by the Board but was determined to be of limited use.
The Board and the Senior Officer also reviewed information compiled by Federated comparing profitability information for Federated to other publicly held fund management companies. In this regard, the Senior Officer noted the limited availability of such information, but nonetheless concluded that Federated's profit margins did not appear to be excessive.
The Senior Officer's Evaluation also discussed the notion of possible realization of “economies of scale” as a fund grows larger. The Board considered in this regard that the Adviser has made significant and long-term investments in areas that support all of the Federated funds, such as personnel and processes for the portfolio management, shareholder services, compliance, internal audit, and risk management functions; and systems technology; and that the benefits of these efforts (as well as any economies, should they exist) were likely to be enjoyed by the fund complex as a whole. Finally, the Board also noted the absence of any applicable regulatory or industry guidelines on this subject, which (as discussed in the Senior Officer's Evaluation) is compounded by the lack of any common industry practice or general pattern with respect to structuring fund advisory fees with “breakpoints” that serve to reduce the fee as the fund attains a certain size. The Senior Officer did not recommend institution of breakpoints in pricing Federated's fund advisory services at this time.
It was noted in the materials for the Board meeting that for the period covered by the Evaluation, the Fund's investment advisory fee, after waivers and expense reimbursements, if any, was below the median of the relevant peer group. The Board reviewed the fees and other expenses of the Fund with the Adviser and was satisfied that the overall expense structure of the Fund remained competitive.
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The Senior Officer noted that, considering the totality of the circumstances, and all of the factors referenced within his Evaluation, he had concluded that, subject to comments and recommendations made within his Evaluation, his observations and the information accompanying the Evaluation supported a finding by the Board that the management fees for each of the funds was reasonable and that Federated appeared to provide appropriate advisory and administrative services to the Fund for the fees paid. Under these circumstances, no changes were recommended to, and no objection was raised to, the continuation of the Fund's advisory contract.
In its decision to continue an existing investment advisory contract, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund's operations and various risks, uncertainties and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision to terminate or not renew an advisory contract. In particular, the Board recognized that many shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Adviser's industry standing and reputation and with the expectation that the Adviser will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund. Thus, the Board's approval of the advisory contract reflected the fact that it is the shareholders who have effectively selected the Adviser by virtue of having invested in the Fund. The Board concluded that, in light of the factors discussed above, including the nature, quality and scope of the services provided to the Fund by the Adviser and its affiliates, continuation of the advisory contract was appropriate.
The Board based its decision to approve the advisory contract on the totality of the circumstances and relevant factors and with a view to past and future long-term considerations. Not all of the factors and considerations identified above were necessarily relevant to the Fund, nor did the Board consider any one of them to be determinative. With respect to the factors that were relevant, the Board's decision to approve the contract reflects its determination that Federated's performance and actions provided a satisfactory basis to support the decision to continue the existing arrangements.
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Voting Proxies on Fund Portfolio Securities
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies, if any, relating to securities held in the Fund's portfolio is available, without charge and upon request, by calling 1-800-341-7400. A report on “ Form N-PX” of how the Fund voted any such proxies during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available from Federated's website at FederatedInvestors.com. To access this information from the home page, select “All” under “Asset Classes.” Select a fund name and share class, if applicable, to go to the Fund Overview page. On the Fund Overview page, select the “Literature and Prospectuses” tab. At the bottom of that page, select “Proxy Voting Record Report (Form N-PX).” Form N-PX filings are also available at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Schedule
The Fund files with the SEC a complete schedule of its portfolio holdings, as of the close of the first and third quarters of its fiscal year, on “Form N-Q.” These filings are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. (Call 1-800-SEC-0330 for information on the operation of the Public Reference Room.) You may also access this information from the “ Products” section of Federated's website at FederatedInvestors.com. From the home page, select “All” under “Asset Classes.” Select a fund name and share class, if applicable, to go to the Fund Overview page. On the Fund Overview page, select the “Literature and Prospectuses” tab. At the bottom of that page, select “Form N-Q.”
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Mutual funds are not bank deposits or obligations, are not guaranteed by any bank and are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board or any other government agency. Investment in mutual funds involves investment risk, including the possible loss of principal.
This Report is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by the Fund's Prospectus, which contains facts concerning its objective and policies, management fees, expenses and other information.
IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT FUND DOCUMENT DELIVERY 
In an effort to reduce costs and avoid duplicate mailings, the Fund(s) intend to deliver a single copy of certain documents to each household in which more than one shareholder of the Fund(s) resides (so-called “ householding”), as permitted by applicable rules. The Fund's “householding” program covers its/their Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, and supplements to each, as well as Semi-Annual and Annual Shareholder Reports and any Proxies or information statements. Shareholders must give their written consent to participate in the “householding” program. The Fund is also permitted to treat a shareholder as having given consent (“implied consent”) if (i) shareholders with the same last name, or believed to be members of the same family, reside at the same street address or receive mail at the same post office box, (ii) the Fund gives notice of its intent to “household” at least sixty (60) days before it begins “householding” and (iii) none of the shareholders in the household have notified the Fund(s) or their agent of the desire to “opt out” of “householding.” Shareholders who have granted written consent, or have been deemed to have granted implied consent, can revoke that consent and opt out of “householding” at any time: shareholders who purchased shares through an intermediary should contact their representative; other shareholders may call the Fund at 1-800-341-7400.
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Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund
Federated Investors Funds
4000 Ericsson Drive
Warrendale, PA 15086-7561
Contact us at FederatedInvestors.com
or call 1-800-341-7400.
Federated Securities Corp., Distributor
CUSIP 313923708
CUSIP 313923807
2032304 (4/13)
Federated is a registered trademark of Federated Investors, Inc.
2013 ©Federated Investors, Inc.
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
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Share Class Ticker
A FMOAX
B FMOBX
C FMNCX
F FHTFX
Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund
Fund Established 1987

A Portfolio of Federated Municipal Securities Income Trust

Dear Valued Shareholder,
I am pleased to present the Semi-Annual Shareholder Report for your fund covering the period from September 1, 2012 through February 28, 2013. This report includes a complete listing of your fund's holdings, performance information and financial statements along with other important fund information.
In addition, our website, FederatedInvestors.com, offers easy access to Federated resources that include timely fund updates, economic and market insights from our investment strategists, and financial planning tools. We invite you to register to take full advantage of its capabilities.
Thank you for investing with Federated. I hope you find this information useful and look forward to keeping you informed.
Sincerely,
J. Christopher Donahue, President

Not FDIC Insured • May Lose Value • No Bank Guarantee


Portfolio of Investments Summary Table (unaudited)
At February 28, 2013, the Fund's sector composition1 was as follows:
Sector Composition Percentage of
Total Net Assets
Hospital 15.3%
Special Tax 10.9%
Senior Care 10.7%
Industrial Development Bond/Pollution Control Revenue Bond 10.5%
Transportation 8.8%
Education 7.7%
Electric & Gas 6.7%
Water & Sewer 5.9%
General Obligation—State 5.2%
Tobacco 4.7%
Other2 12.2%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net3 1.4%
TOTAL 100.0%
1 Sector classifications, and the assignment of holdings to such sectors, are based upon the economic sector and/or revenue source of the underlying obligor, as determined by the Fund's Adviser. For securities that have been enhanced by a third-party, including bond insurers and banks, such as a guarantor, sector classifications are based upon the economic sector and/or revenue source of the underlying obligor, as determined by the Fund's Adviser.
2 For purposes of this table, sector classifications constitute 86.4% of the Fund's total net assets. Remaining sectors have been aggregated under the designation “Other.”
3 Assets, other than investments in securities, less liabilities. See Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
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Portfolio of Investments
February 28, 2013 (unaudited)
Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—94.7%  
    Alabama—1.7%  
$2,000,000   Alabama State Port Authority, Docks Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2010), 6.00% (Original Issue Yield: 6.25%), 10/1/2040 $2,383,640
2,000,000   Courtland, AL IDB, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2005B), 5.20% (International Paper Co.), 6/1/2025 2,086,380
500,000   Huntsville, AL Special Care Facilities Financing Authority, Retirement Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2011A), 7.50% (Redstone Village)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.625%), 1/1/2047 563,255
1,500,000   Huntsville, AL Special Care Facilities Financing Authority, Retirement Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2007), 5.50% (Redstone Village)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.60%), 1/1/2043 1,465,485
835,000   Selma, AL IDB, Gulf Opportunity Zone Bonds (Series 2010A), 5.80% (International Paper Co.), 5/1/2034 946,255
2,100,000   Sylacauga, AL Health Care Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2005A), 6.00% (Coosa Valley Medical Center)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.05%), 8/1/2035 2,127,699
    TOTAL 9,572,714
    Alaska—0.5%  
1,000,000 1,2 Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority, Community Provider Revenue Bonds (Series 2007C), 6.00% (Boys & Girls Home & Family Services, Inc.), 12/1/2036 439,950
2,000,000 3,4 Koyukuk, AK, Revenue Bonds (Series 2011), 7.75% (Tanana Chiefs Conference Health Care)/(Original Issue Yield: 8.125%), 10/1/2041 2,269,480
    TOTAL 2,709,430
    Arizona—1.8%  
410,000   Apache County, AZ IDA, PCRBs (Series 2012A), 4.50% (Tucson Electric Power Co.), 3/1/2030 424,748
4,000,000   Maricopa County, AZ Pollution Control Corp., Refunding PCRBs (Series 2003A), 6.25% (Public Service Co., NM), 1/1/2038 4,492,760
1,500,000   Maricopa County, AZ Pollution Control Corp., Refunding PCRBs (Series 2009A), 7.25% (El Paso Electric Co.), 2/1/2040 1,783,575
1,385,000   Pima County, AZ IDA, PCRBs (Series 2009A), 4.95% (Tucson Electric Power Co.), 10/1/2020 1,574,163
2,000,000   Pima County, AZ IDA, Revenue Bonds (Series 2008B), 5.75% (Tucson Electric Power Co.), 9/1/2029 2,116,600
    TOTAL 10,391,846
    California—9.0%  
1,000,000   California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2013A), 4.00% (Adventist Health System/West), 3/1/2033 1,027,430
2,500,000 3,4 California PCFA, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds (Series 2002B), 5.00% (Waste Management, Inc.), 7/1/2027 2,635,750
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Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued  
    California—continued  
$1,000,000 3,4 California PCFA, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds (Series 2005A-2), 5.40% (Waste Management, Inc.), 4/1/2025 $1,058,510
635,000   California State Public Works Board, Lease Revenue Bonds (Series 2009I), 6.625%, 11/1/2034 665,220
2,500,000   California State, Various Purpose Refunding GO Bonds, 5.00%, 2/1/2038 2,824,125
2,500,000   California State, Various Purpose UT GO Bonds, 5.00%, 9/1/2041 2,801,225
2,500,000   California State, Various Purpose UT GO Bonds, 5.25%, 10/1/2029 2,963,750
2,500,000   California State, Various Purpose UT GO Bonds, 6.00% (Original Issue Yield: 6.10%), 4/1/2038 3,018,200
1,160,000 3,4 California Statewide CDA, MFH Revenue Bonds (Series 1999X), 6.65% (Magnolia City Lights Project), 7/1/2039 1,160,580
2,225,000   California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2012A), 5.00% (Kaiser Permanente), 4/1/2042 2,506,907
2,000,000   Chula Vista, CA, COP, 5.50% (Original Issue Yield: 5.88%), 3/1/2033 2,184,320
2,000,000   Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., CA, Enhanced Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds (Series 2005A), 5.00% (California State), 6/1/2045 2,088,400
530,000   Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., CA, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds (Series 2007A-1), 5.75%, 6/1/2047 494,098
6,000,000   Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., CA, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds (Series 2007A-1), 5.125% (Original Issue Yield: 5.27%), 6/1/2047 5,065,320
2,000,000   Los Angeles, CA Department of Water & Power (Water Works/System), Water System Revenue Bonds (Series 2012B), 5.00%, 7/1/2043 2,304,320
2,500,000   M-S-R Energy Authority, CA, Gas Revenue Bonds (Series 2009A), 7.00% (Citigroup, Inc. GTD), 11/1/2034 3,605,975
980,000   Oxnard, CA Community Facilities District No. 3, Special Tax Bonds (Series 2005), 5.00% (Seabridge at Mandalay Bay)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.22%), 9/1/2035 991,338
500,000   Poway, CA United School District, Special Tax Bonds (Series 2012), 5.00% (Community Facilities District No. 6 (4S Ranch)), 9/1/2033 538,810
2,000,000   Riverside County, CA Redevelopment Agency, Tax Allocation Bonds (Series 2010D), 6.00% (Desert Communities Redevelopment Project Area)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.02%), 10/1/2037 2,015,620
1,500,000   Riverside County, CA Redevelopment Agency, Tax Allocation Bonds (Series 2010E), 6.50% (Interstate 215 Corridor Redevelopment Project Area)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.53%), 10/1/2040 1,686,945
349,000 1 San Bernardino County, CA Housing Authority, Subordinated Revenue Bonds, 7.25% (Glen Aire Park & Pacific Palms), 4/15/2042 174,291
1,250,000   San Buenaventura, CA, Revenue Bonds (Series 2011), 8.00% (Community Memorial Health System), 12/1/2031 1,582,875
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Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued  
    California—continued  
$1,500,000   San Diego County, CA Regional Airport Authority, Senior Airport Revenue Bonds (Series 2013B), 5.00%, 7/1/2043 $1,675,800
1,000,000   San Diego, CA Public Facilities Authority, Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2010A), 5.25% (San Diego, CA)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.37%), 3/1/2040 1,118,870
1,000,000   San Francisco, CA City & County Redevelopment Finance Agency, Tax Allocation Bonds (Series 2011C), 6.75% (Mission Bay North Redevelopment)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.86%), 8/1/2041 1,202,480
2,000,000   San Jose, CA Airport, Airport Revenue Bonds (Series 2011A-1), 6.25%, 3/1/2034 2,401,320
1,000,000   Western Hills Water District, CA, Special Tax Revenue Bonds, 6.875% (Diablo Grande Community Facilities No. 1)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.954%), 9/1/2031 879,210
    TOTAL 50,671,689
    Colorado—4.4%  
2,000,000   Beacon Point, CO Metropolitan District, Revenue Bonds (Series 2005A), 6.25% (Original Issue Yield: 6.375%), 12/1/2035 2,024,440
536,000   Castle Oaks, CO Metropolitan District, LT GO Bonds (Series 2005), 6.125% (United States Treasury PRF 12/1/2015@100), 12/1/2035 612,562
760,000   Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds (Series 2007A), 5.70% (Windsor Charter Academy)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.70%), 5/1/2037 766,095
810,000   Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds (Series 2007A), 5.75% (Northeast Academy Charter School), 5/15/2037 614,077
1,000,000   Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds (Series 2007A), 6.00% (Monument Academy Charter School), 10/1/2037 1,035,140
1,610,000   Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series A), 7.125% (Denver Academy)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.375%), 11/1/2028 1,630,914
800,000   Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Health & Residential Care Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2007), 5.30% (Volunteers of America Care Facilities), 7/1/2037 784,400
1,100,000   Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2010A), 6.25% (Total Longterm Care National Obligated Group), 11/15/2040 1,234,101
2,000,000   Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority, Tax Increment Revenue Bonds (Series 2007), 7.00% (University Village Colorado), 12/1/2029 1,340,760
1,000,000   Conservatory Metropolitan District, CO, LT GO Bonds, 7.55% (United States Treasury PRF 12/1/2013@102), 12/1/2032 1,074,100
1,540,000   Denver, CO City & County Department of Aviation, Airport System Revenue Bonds (Series 2011A), 5.25% (Original Issue Yield: 5.35%), 11/15/2022 1,878,600
450,000   Eagle County, CO Air Terminal Corp., Airport Terminal Project Revenue Improvement Bonds (Series 2006B), 5.25%, 5/1/2020 469,728
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Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued  
    Colorado—continued  
$750,000   Eagle County, CO Air Terminal Corp., Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2011A), 6.00%, 5/1/2027 $844,808
500,000   Maher Ranch, CO Metropolitan District No. 4, LT GO Bonds (Series 2006), 7.00% (United States Treasury PRF 12/1/2013@102), 12/1/2036 534,375
1,000,000   Maher Ranch, CO Metropolitan District No. 4, LT GO Bonds, 7.875% (United States Treasury PRF 12/1/2013@102), 12/1/2033 1,075,160
2,235,000   Northwest, CO Metropolitan District No. 3, LT GO Bonds (Series 2005), 6.25%, 12/1/2035 2,218,640
2,000,000   Public Authority for Colorado Energy, Natural Gas Purchase Revenue Bonds (Series 2008), 6.25% (Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. GTD)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.63%), 11/15/2028 2,576,860
1,500,000   Southlands, CO Metropolitan District No. 1, LT GO Bonds (Series 2004), 7.125% (United States Treasury PRF 12/1/2014@100)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.18%), 12/1/2034 1,678,170
2,000,000   Three Springs Metropolitan District No. 3, CO, Property Tax Supported Revenue Bonds (Series 2010), 7.75%, 12/1/2039 2,114,380
    TOTAL 24,507,310
    Connecticut—0.2%  
1,000,000   Connecticut Development Authority, Airport Facility Revenue Bonds, 7.95% (Bombardier, Inc.), 4/1/2026 1,074,970
    Delaware—0.4%  
1,905,000   Delaware EDA, Gas Facilities Refunding Bonds, 5.40% (Delmarva Power and Light Co.), 2/1/2031 2,139,544
    District Of Columbia—0.4%  
2,000,000   District of Columbia Revenue, Revenue Bonds (Series 2012A), 5.00% (Friendship Public Charter School, Inc.), 6/1/2042 2,078,140
    Florida—5.5%  
3,000,000   Alachua County, FL, IDRB (Series 2007A), 5.875% (North Florida Retirement Village, Inc,), 11/15/2042 2,950,020
1,380,000   Arborwood, FL Community Development District, Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds (Series 2005A), 5.35%, 5/1/2036 1,086,971
109,219 1 Capital Trust Agency, FL, Housing Revenue Notes, 5.95% (Atlantic Housing Foundation Properties), 1/15/2039 21,822
785,000   East Homestead, FL Community Development District, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds (Series 2005), 5.45%, 5/1/2036 804,123
1,000,000   Greater Orlando, FL Aviation Authority, Special Purpose Airport Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2005), 6.50% (Jet Blue Airways Corp.)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.811%), 11/15/2036 1,011,890
1,760,000   Hillsborough County, FL IDA, Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2012A), 5.00% (Tampa General Hospital), 10/1/2034 1,967,117
910,000   Lakes by the Bay South Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds (Series 2004A), 6.25% (Original Issue Yield: 6.277%), 5/1/2034 931,540
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Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued  
    Florida—continued  
$2,000,000   Lee County, FL IDA, Healthcare Facilities Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2012), 6.50% (Cypress Cove at Healthpark), 10/1/2047 $2,124,420
2,000,000   Martin County, FL Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2012), 5.50% (Martin Memorial Medical Center)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.53%), 11/15/2042 2,215,660
500,000   Miami Beach, FL Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2012), 5.00% (Mt. Sinai Medical Center, FL), 11/15/2029 552,180
2,000,000 3,4 Miami, FL, Special Obligation Non-Ad Valorem Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2012), 5.00%, 3/1/2030 2,187,800
1,000,000   Miami-Dade County, FL Water & Sewer Authority, Water & Sewer System Revenue Bonds (Series 2010), 5.00% (Original Issue Yield: 5.05%), 10/1/2034 1,128,340
1,000,000   Midtown Miami, FL Community Development District, Special Assessment Bonds (Series 2004A), 6.25% (Original Issue Yield: 6.30%), 5/1/2037 1,016,980
600,000   Orlando, FL Urban Community Development District, Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds, 6.25%, 5/1/2034 600,054
2,000,000 3,4 Palm Beach County, FL, Tax-Exempt Revenue Bonds (Series 2005A), 6.75% (G-Star School of the Arts for Motion Pictures and Broadcasting Charter School), 5/15/2035 2,024,040
1,405,000   Pinellas County, FL Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2011A), 7.125% (Pinellas Preparatory Academy), 9/15/2041 1,621,440
310,000 1,2 Reunion East Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment Bonds (Series 2002A-1), 7.375%, 5/1/2033 170,509
690,000   Reunion East Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment Bonds (Series 2002A-1), 7.375%, 5/1/2033 704,117
1,000,000   South Lake County, FL Hospital District, Revenue Bonds (Series 2009A), 6.25% (South Lake Hospital, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.30%), 4/1/2039 1,147,290
1,200,000   South Lake County, FL Hospital District, Revenue Bonds, 6.625% (South Lake Hospital, Inc.), 10/1/2023 1,234,692
200,000   Tolomato Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds (Series A-1), 6.55%, 5/1/2027 196,112
15,000 1,2 Tolomato Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds (Series 1), 6.55%, 5/1/2027 8,097
465,000 1,2 Tolomato Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds (Series 2), 6.55%, 5/1/2027 213,170
1,540,000   Tolomato Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds (Series 2006), 5.40%, 5/1/2037 1,518,394
155,000 1,2 Tolomato Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds (Series 3), 6.55%, 5/1/2027 2
55,000 5 Tolomato Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds (Series A-2), 0.00% (Step Coupon 5/1/2017@6.61%), 5/1/2039 39,475
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Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued  
    Florida—continued  
$135,000 5 Tolomato Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds (Series A-3), 0.00% (Step Coupon 5/1/2019@6.61%), 5/1/2040 $77,790
70,000 5 Tolomato Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds (Series A-4), 0.00% (Step Coupon 5/1/2022@6.61%), 5/1/2040 29,674
930,000   Verandah East, FL Community Development District, Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds (Series 2006A), 5.40%, 5/1/2037 549,695
730,000   Verandah West, FL Community Development District, Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds (Series 2003A), 6.625% (Original Issue Yield: 6.75%), 5/1/2033 737,081
1,630,000   Volusia County, FL Education Facility Authority, Educational Facilities Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2005), 5.00% (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Inc.)/(Radian Asset Assurance, Inc. INS), 10/15/2025 1,716,797
465,000   Winter Garden Village at Fowler Groves Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment Bonds (Series 2006), 5.65%, 5/1/2037 482,716
    TOTAL 31,070,008
    Georgia—1.9%  
1,350,000   Atlanta, GA Airport General Revenue, Revenue Bonds (Series 2012C), 5.00%, 1/1/2037 1,501,699
4,000,000   Atlanta, GA Water & Wastewater, Revenue Bonds (Series 2009A), 6.25% (Original Issue Yield: 6.38%), 11/1/2039 4,825,240
770,000   Atlanta, GA, Tax Allocation Bonds (Series 2005B), 5.60% (Eastside Tax Allocation District)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.65%), 1/1/2030 837,983
1,600,000   Augusta, GA HFA, MFH Refunding Revenue Bonds, 6.55% (Forest Brook Apartments), 12/1/2030 1,600,032
750,000   Fulton County, GA Residential Care Facilities, Revenue Bonds (Series 2004A), 6.00% (Canterbury Court), 2/15/2022 750,998
1,000,000   Medical Center Hospital Authority, GA, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2007), 5.25% (Spring Harbor at Green Island), 7/1/2037 1,007,060
    TOTAL 10,523,012
    Guam—0.6%  
500,000   Guam Government, LO (Section 30) Bonds (Series 2009A), 5.75% (Original Issue Yield: 6.00%), 12/1/2034 559,495
1,000,000   Guam Government, GO Bonds (Series 2009A), 7.00% (Original Issue Yield: 7.18%), 11/15/2039 1,121,850
1,000,000   Guam Government, UT GO Bonds (Series 2007A), 5.25% (Original Issue Yield: 5.45%), 11/15/2037 1,016,810
500,000   Guam Power Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2012A), 5.00%, 10/1/2034 553,215
    TOTAL 3,251,370
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Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued  
    Hawaii—1.2%  
$3,660,000   Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance, Special Purpose Revenue Bonds (Series 2009), 6.50% (Hawaiian Electric Co., Inc.), 7/1/2039 $4,293,034
1,000,000   Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance, Special Purpose Revenue Bonds (Series A), 8.00% (Kahala Nui)/(United States Treasury PRF 11/15/2013@100)/(Original Issue Yield: 8.175%), 11/15/2033 1,074,780
1,000,000   Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance, Special Purpose Senior Living Revenue Bonds (Series A), 9.00% (15 Craigside)/(Original Issue Yield: 9.15%), 11/15/2044 1,203,470
    TOTAL 6,571,284
    Illinois—4.4%  
1,750,000   Chicago, IL O'Hare International Airport, General Airport Third Lien Revenue Bonds (Series 2011A), 5.75% (Original Issue Yield: 5.94%), 1/1/2039 2,054,587
2,500,000   Chicago, IL O'Hare International Airport, General Airport Third Lien Revenue Bonds (Series 2011C), 6.50%, 1/1/2041 3,232,725
415,000   DuPage County, IL, Special Tax Bonds (Series 2006), 5.625% (Naperville Campus LLC), 3/1/2036 416,191
1,500,000   Illinois Finance Authority, Charter School Refunding & Improvement Revenue Bonds (Series 2011A), 7.125% (Uno Charter School Network, Inc.), 10/1/2041 1,750,335
1,000,000   Illinois Finance Authority, MFH Revenue Bonds (Series 2007), 6.10% (Dekalb Supportive Living Facility), 12/1/2041 1,002,460
1,000,000   Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2005A), 5.625% (Friendship Village of Schaumburg)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.70%), 2/15/2037 1,005,320
1,250,000   Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2005A), 6.00% (Landing at Plymouth Place)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.04%), 5/15/2037 1,035,863
1,500,000   Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2005A), 6.25% (Smith Village), 11/15/2035 1,536,420
1,000,000   Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2010), 7.25% (Friendship Village of Schaumburg)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.375%), 2/15/2045 1,104,040
485,785 1,2 Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2010B) (Clare at Water Tower)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.00%), 5/15/2050 5
2,000,000   Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2012), 5.625% (Lutheran Home and Services Obligated Group), 5/15/2042 2,082,980
1,251,520 1,2 Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds {Series 2010A}, 6.125% (Clare at Water Tower), 5/15/2041 13
1,000,000   Illinois Finance Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, 5.05% (Waste Management, Inc.), 8/1/2029 1,056,400
1,000,000   Illinois Finance Authority, Water Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2009), 5.25% (American Water Capital Corp.), 10/1/2039 1,059,870
2,250,000   Illinois State, UT GO Bonds (Series 2006), 5.00%, 1/1/2027 2,393,730
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Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued  
    Illinois—continued  
$465,000   Illinois State, UT GO Refunding Bonds (Series May 2012), 5.00%, 8/1/2025 $522,441
1,000,000   Quad Cities, IL Regional EDA, MFH Revenue Bonds (Series 2006), 6.00% (Heritage Woods of Moline SLF), 12/1/2041 966,700
1,600,000   Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority, IL, Tobacco Settlement Revenue Bonds (Series 2010), 6.00% (Original Issue Yield: 6.10%), 6/1/2028 1,915,072
1,500,000   Will-Kankakee, IL Regional Development Authority, MFH Revenue Bonds (Series 2007), 7.00% (Senior Estates Supportive Living), 12/1/2042 1,563,555
    TOTAL 24,698,707
    Indiana—2.3%  
1,250,000   Carmel, IN, Revenue Bonds (Series 2012A), 7.125% (Barrington of Carmel)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.20%), 11/15/2042 1,368,612
1,000,000   Carmel, IN, Revenue Bonds (Series 2012A), 7.125% (Barrington of Carmel)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.30%), 11/15/2047 1,091,020
1,000,000   Goshen, IN, Revenue Bonds (Series 1998), 5.75% (Greencroft Obligated Group)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.87%), 8/15/2028 1,000,350
1,305,000   Indiana State Finance Authority (Environmental Improvement Bonds), Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2010), 6.00% (United States Steel Corp.), 12/1/2026 1,384,318
1,335,000   Indiana State Finance Authority, Midwestern Disaster Relief Revenue Bonds (Series 2012A), 5.00% (Ohio Valley Electric Corp.)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.05%), 6/1/2039 1,420,360
1,000,000   Jasper County, IN, PCR Refunding Bonds (Series 2003), 5.70% (Northern Indiana Public Service Company)/(AMBAC INS), 7/1/2017 1,141,910
2,000,000   Rockport, IN, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2012-A), 7.00% (AK Steel Corp.), 6/1/2028 2,099,900
1,000,000   South Bend, IN, EDRBs (Series 1999A), 6.25% (Southfield Village)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.375%), 11/15/2029 1,000,310
1,153,630 1,2 St. Joseph County, IN Hospital Authority, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2005), 5.375% (Madison Center Obligated Group), 2/15/2034 138,563
2,000,000   Vigo County, IN Hospital Authority, Hospital Revenue Bond (Series 2007), 5.80% (Union Hospital)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.82%), 9/1/2047 2,077,900
    TOTAL 12,723,243
    Iowa—0.8%  
3,000,000   Iowa Finance Authority, Midwestern Disaster Area Revenue Bonds (Series 2012), 4.75% (Alcoa, Inc.), 8/1/2042 3,043,170
1,715,000   Iowa Finance Authority, Senior Living Facility Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2007A), 5.50% (Deerfield Retirement Community, Inc.), 11/15/2037 1,440,789
    TOTAL 4,483,959
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Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued  
    Kansas—1.4%  
$2,000,000   Kansas State Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.75% (Adventist Health System/Sunbelt Obligated Group)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.95%), 11/15/2038 $2,358,060
535,000   Manhattan, KS IDRB, Industrial Revenue Bonds (Series 1999), 7.00% (Farrar Corp. Project), 8/1/2014 535,214
1,000,000   Manhattan, KS IDRB, Industrial Revenue Bonds (Series 2007), 5.50% (Farrar Corp. Project)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.55%), 8/1/2021 949,200
2,015,000   Norwich, KS, Industrial Revenue Bonds (Series 2006), 5.90% (Farrar Corp. Project), 8/1/2021 1,964,726
2,000,000   Olathe, KS, Senior Living Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2006A), 6.00% (Catholic Care Campus, Inc.), 11/15/2038 2,055,260
65,000   Sedgwick & Shawnee Counties, KS, SFM Revenue Bonds (Series 1997A-1), 6.95% (GNMA Home Mortgage Program COL), 6/1/2029 68,755
    TOTAL 7,931,215
    Kentucky—0.3%  
1,250,000   Kentucky EDFA, Revenue Bonds (Series 2011A), 7.375% (Miralea)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.40%), 5/15/2046 1,454,988
    Louisiana—2.2%  
1,000,000   DeSoto Parish, LA Environmental Improvement Authority, Revenue Bonds, Series A, 5.00% (International Paper Co.), 11/1/2018 1,052,200
1,500,000   Jefferson Parish, LA Hospital Service District No. 1, Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2011A), 6.00% (West Jefferson Medical Center)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.05%), 1/1/2039 1,686,165
981,000 1,2 Lakeshore Villages Master Community Development District, LA, Special Assessment Bonds (Series 2007), 5.25% (Original Issue Yield: 5.378%), 7/1/2017 392,763
1,000,000   Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, 6.50% (Ochsner Clinic Foundation)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.65%), 5/15/2037 1,196,700
3,000,000   Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2010A), 5.00% (Entergy Gulf States Louisiana LLC), 9/1/2028 3,246,180
750,000   Louisiana Stadium and Expo District, Senior Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2013A), 5.00%, 7/1/2036 853,860
2,000,000   Louisiana State Citizens Property Insurance Corp., Assessment Revenue Bonds (Series 2006C), 6.125% (Assured Guaranty Corp. INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.33%), 6/1/2025 2,430,600
1,175,000   St. Charles Parish, LA Gulf Opportunity Zone, Revenue Bonds (Series 2010), 4.00% TOBs (Valero Energy Corp.), Mandatory Tender 6/1/2022 1,293,287
    TOTAL 12,151,755
    Maine—0.3%  
1,335,000   Maine Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2011), 7.50% (MaineGeneral Medical Center), 7/1/2032 1,719,453
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Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued  
    Maryland—1.2%  
$1,060,000   Maryland State Economic Development Corp., Port Facilities Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2010), 5.75% (CONSOL Energy, Inc.), 9/1/2025 $1,181,465
2,385,000   Maryland State Economic Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Series B), 5.75% (Ports America Chesapeake, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.875%), 6/1/2035 2,716,372
395,000   Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2007A), 5.25% (King Farm Presbyterian Retirement Community), 1/1/2027 393,053
1,100,000   Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2007A), 5.30% (King Farm Presbyterian Retirement Community)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.35%), 1/1/2037 1,049,543
1,000,000   Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2012), 5.00% (Mercy Medical Center), 7/1/2031 1,112,700
500,000   Maryland State IDFA, EDRBs (Series 2005A), 6.00% (Our Lady of Good Counsel High School), 5/1/2035 521,660
    TOTAL 6,974,793
    Massachusetts—1.2%  
1,063,562   Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Series 2011 A-1), 6.25% (Linden Ponds, Inc.), 11/15/2046 777,496
56,460   Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Series 2011 A-2), 5.50% (Linden Ponds, Inc.), 11/15/2046 35,385
280,825 5 Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Series 2011B), 0.00% (Linden Ponds, Inc.), 11/15/2056 1,494
2,000,000   Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Series 2011I), 7.25% (Tufts Medical Center), 1/1/2032 2,522,840
500,000 3,4 Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Senior Living Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2009A), 7.75% (The Groves in Lincoln)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.90%), 6/1/2039 235,010
1,000,000 3,4 Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Senior Living Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2009A), 7.875% (The Groves in Lincoln)/(Original Issue Yield: 8.00%), 6/1/2044 470,020
2,000,000   Massachusetts HEFA, Revenue Bonds (Series 1998D), 5.25% (Jordan Hospital )/(Original Issue Yield: 5.53%), 10/1/2023 2,002,480
1,000,000   Massachusetts HEFA, Revenue Bonds (Series 2003E), 6.75% (Jordan Hospital)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.00%), 10/1/2033 1,013,870
    TOTAL 7,058,595
    Michigan—4.2%  
1,000,000   Dearborn, MI Economic Development Corp., Revenue Refunding Bonds, 7.125% (Henry Ford Village)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.25%), 11/15/2043 1,048,850
1,000,000   Detroit, MI City School District, School Building & Site Improvement Refunding Bonds (Series 2012A), 5.00% (Q-SBLF GTD), 5/1/2028 1,148,090
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Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued  
    Michigan—continued  
$1,000,000   Detroit, MI City School District, School Building & Site Improvement Refunding Bonds (Series 2012A), 5.00% (Q-SBLF GTD), 5/1/2031 $1,139,530
1,500,000   Detroit, MI Sewage Disposal System, Revenue Refunding Senior Lien Bonds (Series 2012A), 5.25% (Original Issue Yield: 5.30%), 7/1/2039 1,641,210
4,000,000   Detroit, MI Water Supply System, Second Lien Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2006C), 5.00% (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 7/1/2033 4,181,080
1,000,000   Iron River, MI Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue & Refunding Bonds (Series 2008), 6.50% (Iron County Community Hospitals, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.61%), 5/15/2033 1,027,380
2,500,000   Kent Hospital Finance Authority, MI, Revenue Bonds (Series 2005A), 6.25% (Metropolitan Hospital), 7/1/2040 2,643,325
1,250,000   Kentwood, MI Public Economic Development Corp., LT Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2012), 5.625% (Holland Home Obligated Group)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.65%), 11/15/2041 1,306,550
3,165,000   Michigan State HFA, Refunding Revenue Bonds, 5.75% (Henry Ford Health System, MI)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.00%), 11/15/2039 3,609,967
5,000,000   Michigan Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds (Series 2007A), 6.00% (Original Issue Yield: 6.25%), 6/1/2048 4,590,900
1,500,000   Plymouth, MI Educational Center Charter School, Public School Academy Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2005, 5.625%, 11/1/2035 1,400,760
    TOTAL 23,737,642
    Minnesota—2.5%  
1,000,000   Baytown Township, MN, Lease Revenue Bonds (Series 2008A), 7.00% (St. Croix Preparatory Academy)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.05%), 8/1/2038 1,067,650
2,000,000   Duluth, MN EDA, Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2012), 6.00% (St. Luke's Hospital of Duluth Obligated Group), 6/15/2039 2,157,900
1,300,000   Meeker County, MN, Gross Revenue Hospital Facilities Bonds (Series 2007), 5.75% (Meeker County Memorial Hospital), 11/1/2037 1,380,951
1,000,000   Pine City, MN Lease Revenue, Lease Revenue Bonds (Series 2006A), 6.25% (Lakes International Language Academy), 5/1/2035 1,024,990
500,000   Ramsey, MN, Lease Revenue Bonds (Series 2004A), 6.75% (Pact Charter School), 12/1/2033 517,370
800,000   St. Paul, MN Housing & Redevelopment Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2003A), 6.75% (Achieve Language Academy), 12/1/2022 809,072
1,000,000   St. Paul, MN Housing & Redevelopment Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2003A), 7.00% (Achieve Language Academy), 12/1/2032 1,011,250
500,000   St. Paul, MN Housing & Redevelopment Authority, Tax Increment Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2012), 5.00% (Upper Landing Project), 9/1/2026 527,055
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Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued  
    Minnesota—continued  
$930,000   St. Paul, MN Housing & Redevelopment Authority, Tax Increment Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2012), 5.00% (Upper Landing Project), 9/1/2029 $973,245
1,815,000   Winona, MN Port Authority, Lease Revenue Bonds (Series 2007A), 6.00% (Bluffview Montessori School Project), 11/1/2027 1,836,217
2,920,000   Winona, MN Port Authority, Lease Revenue Bonds (Series 2007A), 6.15% (Bluffview Montessori School Project), 11/1/2037 2,949,025
    TOTAL 14,254,725
    Mississippi—0.2%  
945,000   Warren County, MS Gulf Opportunity Zone, Gulf Opportunity Zone Bonds (Series 2011A), 5.375% (International Paper Co.), 12/1/2035 1,042,354
    Missouri—1.6%  
1,000,000   Kirkwood, MO IDA, Retirement Community Revenue Bonds (Series 2010A), 8.25% (Aberdeen Heights Project)/(Original Issue Yield: 8.40%), 5/15/2039 1,195,690
3,000,000   Kirkwood, MO IDA, Retirement Community Revenue Bonds (Series 2010A), 8.25% (Aberdeen Heights Project)/(Original Issue Yield: 8.50%), 5/15/2045 3,581,040
3,000,000   Missouri Development Finance Board, Infrastructure Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2005A), 5.00% (Branson, MO), 6/1/2035 3,081,630
1,000,000   St. Joseph, MO IDA, Healthcare Revenue Bonds, 7.00% (Living Community St. Joseph Project), 8/15/2032 1,002,430
    TOTAL 8,860,790
    Nebraska—0.5%  
2,500,000   Central Plains Energy Project, Gas Project Revenue Bonds (Project No. 3) (Series 2012), 5.25% (Goldman Sachs & Co. GTD), 9/1/2037 2,829,725
    Nevada—1.3%  
1,000,000   Clark County, NV Improvement District, Special Assessment Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2006B), 5.30% (Southern Highlands SID No.121-B)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.33%), 12/1/2029 905,950
4,000,000   Clark County, NV School District, LT GO Building Bonds (Series 2008A), 5.00%, 6/15/2025 4,560,800
465,000   Clark County, NV, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds (Series 2005), 5.00% (Summerlin-Mesa SID No. 151), 8/1/2025 378,579
460,000   Las Vegas, NV, Local Improvement Special Assessment Bonds (Series 2004), 6.00% (Providence SID No. 607), 6/1/2019 469,858
890,000   North Las Vegas, NV SID No. 60, Subordinate LT Obligation Refunding Bonds (Series 2006B), 5.10% (Aliante SID No. 60), 12/1/2022 893,213
    TOTAL 7,208,400
    New Jersey—2.0%  
1,490,000   New Jersey EDA, Kapkowski Road Landfill Revenue Bonds, 6.50% (New Jersey Metromall Urban Renewal, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.55%), 4/1/2018 1,645,556
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Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued  
    New Jersey—continued  
$1,550,000   New Jersey EDA, Revenue Bonds (Series 1997A), 5.875% (Host Marriott Corp.), 12/1/2027 $1,550,496
1,000,000   New Jersey EDA, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2000), 7.20% (Continental Airlines, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.25%), 11/15/2030 1,003,970
2,500,000   New Jersey EDA, Special Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 1999), 5.25% (Continental Airlines, Inc.), 9/15/2029 2,540,950
141,937 1,2 New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, 6.50% (Pascack Valley Hospital Association)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.72%), 7/1/2023 1
2,000,000   New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, 6.625% (Palisades Medical Center)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.67%), 7/1/2031 2,006,720
1,000,000   New Jersey State EDA, Energy Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2012A), 5.125% (UMM Energy Partners LLC)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.19%), 6/15/2043 1,073,710
1,200,000   New Jersey State Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Transportation System Bonds (Series 2011A), 6.00% (New Jersey State), 6/15/2035 1,471,536
    TOTAL 11,292,939
    New Mexico—0.7%  
850,000   Bernalillo County, NM MFH, Refunding Housing Revenue Bonds (Series 2001C), 7.50% (Valencia Retirement)/(SunAmerica, Inc. GTD), 12/1/2021 850,484
2,185,000   Dona Ana County, NM, MFH Revenue Bonds (Series 2001A), 7.00% (Montana Meadows Apartments), 12/1/2030 2,190,725
1,000,000   New Mexico State Hospital Equipment Loan Council, Hospital Improvement and Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2012A), 5.50% (Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.70%), 7/1/2042 1,025,250
    TOTAL 4,066,459
    New York—6.0%  
1,495,000   Brooklyn Arena Local Development Corporation, NY, Pilot Revenue Bonds (Series 2009), 6.375% (Original Issue Yield: 6.476%), 7/15/2043 1,793,148
1,285,000   Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp. NY, Hudson Yards Senior Revenue Bonds (Series 2012A), 5.75%, 2/15/2047 1,529,355
2,000,000   Nassau County, NY IDA, Continuing Care Retirement Community Fixed Rate Revenue Bonds (Series 2007A), 6.70% (Amsterdam at Harborside), 1/1/2043 1,351,400
1,000,000   New York City, NY IDA, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2006), 5.125% (Jet Blue Airways Corp.)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.35%), 5/15/2030 981,420
1,500,000   New York City, NY IDA, Special Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2002), 7.625% (British Airways)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.976%), 12/1/2032 1,537,605
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Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued  
    New York—continued  
$5,500,000 2,6 New York City, NY IDA, Special Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2005), 8.00% (American Airlines, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 8.095%), 8/1/2028 $6,254,710
5,000,000   New York City, NY Municipal Water Finance Authority, Water and Sewer System Second General Resolution Revenue Bonds (Series 2012AA), 5.00%, 6/15/2034 5,773,150
1,820,000   New York City, NY TFA, Future Tax Secured Subordinate Bonds (Series 2011C), 5.50%, 11/1/2035 2,176,629
2,000,000   New York Liberty Development Corporation, Liberty Revenue Bonds (Series 2011), 5.75% (4 World Trade Center), 11/15/2051 2,370,000
1,645,000   New York Liberty Development Corporation, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2012 Class 2), 5.00% (7 World Trade Center LLC), 9/15/2043 1,822,792
1,600,000   New York Liberty Development Corporation, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2012 Class 3), 5.00% (7 World Trade Center LLC), 3/15/2044 1,729,264
1,120,000   Newburgh, NY, UT GO Bonds (Series 2012A), 5.25% (Original Issue Yield: 5.40%), 6/15/2029 1,162,470
1,185,000   Newburgh, NY, UT GO Bonds (Series 2012A), 5.50%, 6/15/2030 1,245,625
1,000,000   Niagara Area Development Corporation, NY, Solid Waste Disposal Facility Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2012A), 5.25% (Covanta Energy Corp.), 11/1/2042 1,047,550
2,500,000   Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Special Project Bonds (Series 8), 6.00% (JFK International Air Terminal LLC)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.15%), 12/1/2042 2,962,325
    TOTAL 33,737,443
    North Carolina—0.8%  
2,335,000   North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency, Power System Revenue Bonds (Series 2009C), 5.00%, 1/1/2026 2,658,538
500,000   North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2005A), 5.65% (Pennybyrn at Maryfield)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.85%), 10/1/2025 494,080
1,000,000   North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Retirement Facilities First Mortgage Revenue Bonds (Series 2011A), 7.75% (Whitestone Project)/(Original Issue Yield: 8.00%), 3/1/2041 1,141,380
    TOTAL 4,293,998
    Ohio—4.1%  
2,000,000   Akron, Bath & Copley, OH Joint Township Hospital District, Hospital Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2012), 5.00% (Akron General Health System), 1/1/2031 2,144,540
2,000,000   Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, OH, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds (Series 2007A-2), 5.875% (Original Issue Yield: 5.95%), 6/1/2030 1,783,700
3,655,000   Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, OH, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds (Series A-2), 6.50%, 6/1/2047 3,477,111
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Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued  
    Ohio—continued  
$1,500,000   Hamilton County, OH, Healthcare Revenue Bonds (Series 2011A), 6.625% (Life Enriching Communities)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.75%), 1/1/2046 $1,697,955
3,110,000   JobsOhio Beverage System, OH, Statewide Senior Lien Liquor Profits Tax-Exempt Revenue Bonds (Series 2013A), 5.00%, 1/1/2038 3,528,699
2,000,000   Lucas County, OH, Revenue Bonds (Series 2011A), 6.00% (ProMedica Healthcare Obligated Group)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.22%), 11/15/2041 2,424,500
2,910,000   Ohio State Air Quality Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2009A), 5.70% (FirstEnergy Solutions Corp.), 8/1/2020 3,489,410
2,355,000   Ohio State Higher Educational Facility Commission, Hospital Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2010), 5.75% (Summa Health System)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.92%), 11/15/2040 2,661,244
1,500,000   Port Authority for Columbiana County, OH, Solid Waste Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2004A), 7.25% (Apex Environmental LLC)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.30%), 8/1/2034 1,142,775
750,000   Southeastern Ohio Port Authority, OH, Hospital Facilities Revenue Refunding & Improvement Bonds (Series 2012), 6.00% (Memorial Health System, OH)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.02%), 12/1/2042 829,883
    TOTAL 23,179,817
    Oklahoma—0.8%  
1,000,000   Oklahoma County, OK Finance Authority, Retirement Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2005), 6.00% (Concordia Life Care Community)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.15%), 11/15/2038 1,015,620
1,000,000   Oklahoma County, OK Finance Authority, Retirement Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2005), 6.125% (Concordia Life Care Community), 11/15/2025 1,031,070
2,000,000   Tulsa, OK Industrial Authority, Senior Living Community Revenue Bonds (Series 2010A), 7.25% (Montereau, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.50%), 11/1/2045 2,270,260
    TOTAL 4,316,950
    Oregon—0.3%  
1,000,000 3,4 Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, Tax-Exempt Tax Revenue Bonds (Series 2006C), 5.625%, 10/1/2026 939,170
1,000,000   Yamhill County, OR Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds, 7.00% (Friendsview Retirement Community)/(United States Treasury PRF 12/1/2013@101)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.125%), 12/1/2034 1,060,470
    TOTAL 1,999,640
    Pennsylvania—6.9%  
1,600,000 3,4 Allegheny County, PA IDA, Cargo Facilities Lease Revenue Bonds (Series 1999), 6.625% (AFCO Cargo PIT LLC Project)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.75%), 9/1/2024 1,581,776
1,120,000   Allegheny County, PA IDA, Charter School Revenue Bonds (Series 2004A), 7.50% (Propel Schools)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.75%), 12/15/2029 1,155,963
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Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued  
    Pennsylvania—continued  
$865,000   Allegheny County, PA IDA, Environmental Improvement Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2005), 5.50% (United States Steel Corp.), 11/1/2016 $904,669
2,000,000   Allegheny County, PA IDA, Environmental Improvement Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2009), 6.875% (United States Steel Corp.), 5/1/2030 2,211,620
1,715,000   Allegheny County, PA Port Authority, Special Revenue Transportation Refunding Bonds (Series 2011), 5.75%, 3/1/2029 2,040,473
3,715,000   Allentown, PA Neighborhood Improvement Zone Development Authority, Tax Revenue Bonds (Series 2012A), 5.00%, 5/1/2042 3,974,195
1,500,000   Centre County, PA Hospital Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, 6.25% (United States Treasury PRF 11/15/2014 @100)/(Mount Nittany Medical Center)/(Assured Guaranty Corp. INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.30%), 11/15/2044 1,651,080
2,000,000   Centre County, PA Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2012A), 5.00% (Mount Nittany Medical Center), 11/15/2047 2,119,040
1,500,000   Chester County, PA IDA, Revenue Bonds (Series 2007A), 6.375% (Avon Grove Charter School)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.45%), 12/15/2037 1,576,110
2,000,000   Chester County, PA IDA, Revenue Bonds (Series 2012A), 5.375% (Collegium Charter School)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.50%), 10/15/2042 2,006,580
1,000,000   Clairton Municipal Authority, PA, Sewer Revenue Bonds (Series 2012B), 5.00% (Original Issue Yield: 5.05%), 12/1/2042 1,030,380
3,000,000   Harrisburg, PA Authority, Water Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2008), 5.25% (Original Issue Yield: 5.35%), 7/15/2031 2,695,830
1,500,000   Monroe County, PA Hospital Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2007), 5.125% (Pocono Medical Center)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.20%), 1/1/2037 1,558,920
4,000,000   Pennsylvania EDFA, Exempt Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2009), 7.00% (Allegheny Energy Supply Company LLC), 7/15/2039 4,784,040
900,000   Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Senior Living Revenue Bonds (Series 2005A), 5.625% (PresbyHomes Germantown/Morrisville), 7/1/2035 913,581
1,000,000   Philadelphia, PA Authority for Industrial Development, Revenue Bonds (Series 2010), 6.375% (Global Leadership Academy Charter School), 11/15/2040 1,087,350
705,000   Philadelphia, PA Authority for Industrial Development, Revenue Bonds (Series 2012), 6.625% (New Foundations Charter School), 12/15/2041 776,283
1,665,000   Philadelphia, PA Hospitals & Higher Education Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2012A), 5.625% (Temple University Health System Obligated Group)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.875%), 7/1/2042 1,834,497
2,000,000   Philadelphia, PA, GO Bonds (Series 2011), 6.50%, 8/1/2041 2,431,580
1,500,000   Reading Area Water Authority, PA, Water Revenue Bonds (Series 2011), 5.25% (Original Issue Yield: 5.27%), 12/1/2036 1,685,625
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Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued  
    Pennsylvania—continued  
$660,000   Washington County, PA Redevelopment Authority, Redevelopment Bonds (Series 2006A), 5.45% (Victory Centre Project-Tanger Outlet Development), 7/1/2035 $677,371
    TOTAL 38,696,963
    Puerto Rico—0.4%  
2,500,000   Puerto Rico Public Building Authority, Government Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2012U), 5.25% (Commonwealth of Puerto Rico GTD)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.375%), 7/1/2042 2,499,825
    Rhode Island—0.8%  
4,000,000   Rhode Island State Health and Educational Building Corp., Hospital Financing Revenue Bonds (Series 2009A), 7.00% (Lifespan Obligated Group)/(Assured Guaranty Corp. INS), 5/15/2039 4,816,600
    South Carolina—1.1%  
675,000   Lancaster County, SC, Assessment Revenue Bonds (Series 2006), 5.45% (Sun City Carolina Lakes Improvement District), 12/1/2037 675,277
800,000   Myrtle Beach, SC, Tax Increment Bonds (Series 2006A), 5.25% (Myrtle Beach Air Force Base Redevelopment Project Area)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.27%), 10/1/2026 733,584
750,000   Myrtle Beach, SC, Tax Increment Bonds (Series 2006A), 5.30% (Myrtle Beach Air Force Base Redevelopment Project Area)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.325%), 10/1/2035 655,335
2,000,000   South Carolina Jobs-EDA, Refunding & Improvement Revenue Bonds (Series 2009), 5.75% (Palmetto Health Alliance)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.90%), 8/1/2039 2,239,760
2,000,000   South Carolina Jobs-EDA, Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2003A), 6.25% (Palmetto Health Alliance)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.47%), 8/1/2031 2,048,920
    TOTAL 6,352,876
    South Dakota—0.5%  
2,605,000   Educational Enhancement Funding Corp., SD, Tobacco Revenue Bonds (Series 2002B), 6.50%, 6/1/2032 2,630,763
    Tennessee—1.1%  
1,000,000   Johnson City, TN Health & Education Facilities Board, Hospital Refunding Bonds (Series 2010A), 5.625% (Mountain States Health Alliance)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.90%), 7/1/2030 1,154,670
1,500,000   Johnson City, TN Health & Education Facilities Board, Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2010), 6.50% (Mountain States Health Alliance), 7/1/2038 1,803,030
2,725,000   Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., Gas Revenue Bonds (Series 2006A), 5.25% (Goldman Sachs & Co. GTD), 9/1/2023 3,206,726
    TOTAL 6,164,426
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Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued  
    Texas—8.5%  
$1,000,000   Austin, TX Convention Center Enterprises, Inc., Convention Center Hotel Second Tier Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2006B), 5.75%, 1/1/2024 $1,071,990
1,000,000   Austin, TX Convention Center Enterprises, Inc., Convention Center Hotel Second Tier Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2006B), 5.75%, 1/1/2034 1,042,870
2,000,000   Austin, TX Water and Wastewater System, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2012), 5.00%, 11/15/2042 2,316,540
755,000   Bexar County, Health Facilities Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Series 2010), 6.20% (Army Retirement Residence Foundation), 7/1/2045 856,638
2,000,000   Cass County, TX IDC, Environmental Improvement Revenue Bonds (Series 2009A), 9.50% (International Paper Co.), 3/1/2033 2,615,760
1,000,000   Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Senior Lien Revenue Bonds (Series 2011), 6.00% (Original Issue Yield: 6.13%), 1/1/2041 1,163,390
1,000,000   Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Senior Lien Revenue Bonds (Series 2011), 6.25% (Original Issue Yield: 6.30%), 1/1/2046 1,176,600
750,000   Clifton Higher Education Finance Corporation, TX, Education Revenue Bonds (Series 2011), 5.75% (Idea Public Schools)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.00%), 8/15/2041 849,772
500,000   Clifton Higher Education Finance Corporation, TX, Education Revenue Bonds (Series 2012), 5.00% (Idea Public Schools ), 8/15/2042 543,585
2,000,000   Dallas-Fort Worth, TX International Airport, Joint Revenue Improvement Bonds (Series 2012D), 5.00%, 11/1/2038 2,175,840
2,000,000   Dallas-Fort Worth, TX International Airport, Joint Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2012B), 5.00%, 11/1/2035 2,251,880
2,000,000   Decatur, TX Hospital Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2004A), 7.125% (Wise Regional Health System), 9/1/2034 2,110,600
2,000,000   Harris County, TX HFDC, Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2008B), 7.25% (Memorial Hermann Healthcare System)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.30%), 12/1/2035 2,484,600
765,000   HFDC of Central Texas, Inc., Retirement Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2006A), 5.50% (Village at Gleannloch Farms, Inc.), 2/15/2027 771,204
1,265,000   HFDC of Central Texas, Inc., Retirement Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2006A), 5.50% (Village at Gleannloch Farms, Inc.), 2/15/2037 1,241,851
1,000,000   HFDC of Central Texas, Inc., Retirement Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2006A), 5.75% (Legacy at Willow Bend), 11/1/2036 1,017,430
1,500,000   Houston, TX Airport System, Special Facilities Revenue & Refunding Bonds (Series 2011), 6.625% (Continental Airlines, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.875%), 7/15/2038 1,673,805
1,000,000   Houston, TX Airport System, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2001), 7.00% (Continental Airlines, Inc.), 7/1/2029 1,004,470
1,000,000   Houston, TX Airport System, Subordinate Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2012A), 5.00%, 7/1/2032 1,116,910
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Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued  
    Texas—continued  
$535,000   Houston, TX Higher Education Finance Corp., Education Revenue Bonds (Series 2011A), 6.875% (Cosmos Foundation, Inc.), 5/15/2041 $677,765
2,000,000   Kerrville, TX HFDC, Hospital Revenue Bonds, 5.375% (Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital), 8/15/2035 2,072,720
2,000,000   Love Field Airport Modernization Corporation, TX, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2012), 5.00% (Southwest Airlines Co.), 11/1/2028 2,192,680
2,000,000   Lufkin, TX HFDC, Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds (Series 2009), 6.25% (Memorial Health System of East Texas)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.50%), 2/15/2037 2,199,900
1,000,000   Matagorda County, TX Navigation District No. 1, PCRBs (Series 2001A), 6.30% (AEP Texas Central Co.), 11/1/2029 1,177,130
2,000,000   North Texas Education Finance Corp., Education Revenue Bonds (Series 2012A), 5.25% (Uplift Education), 12/1/2047 2,165,960
1,500,000   North Texas Tollway Authority, Special Projects System Revenue Bonds (Series 2011), 6.00% (North Texas Toll Authority Special Projects System), 9/1/2041 1,856,040
1,000,000   San Juan Higher Education Finance Authority, TX, Education Revenue Bonds (Series 2010A), 6.70% (Idea Public Schools), 8/15/2040 1,184,060
2,000,000 1,2 Tarrant County, TX Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2006), 6.375% (Doctors Hospital)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.60%), 11/1/2036 690,100
200,000   Tarrant County, TX Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A, 6.00% (Northwest Senior Housing Corp. Edgemere Project), 11/15/2026 213,486
1,150,000   Tarrant County, TX Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A, 6.00% (Northwest Senior Housing Corp. Edgemere Project), 11/15/2036 1,221,427
2,000,000   Texas State Public Finance Authority Charter School Finance Corporation, Education Revenue Bonds (Series 2010A), 6.20% (Cosmos Foundation, Inc.), 2/15/2040 2,371,600
2,000,000   Travis County, TX HFDC, First Mortgage Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2012A), 7.125% (Longhorn Village)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.40%), 1/1/2046 2,139,280
    TOTAL 47,647,883
    Utah—0.7%  
800,000   Spanish Fork City, UT, Charter School Revenue Bonds (Series 2006), 5.55% (American Leadership Academy), 11/15/2026 813,592
1,750,000   Spanish Fork City, UT, Charter School Revenue Bonds (Series 2006), 5.70% (American Leadership Academy), 11/15/2036 1,773,152
1,315,000 3,4 Utah State Charter School Finance Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds (Series 2007A), 6.00% (Channing Hall), 7/15/2037 1,320,405
    TOTAL 3,907,149
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Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued  
    Virginia—4.3%  
$555,000   Broad Street CDA, VA, Revenue Bonds, 7.10% (United States Treasury PRF 6/1/2013@102)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.15%), 6/1/2016 $575,635
800,000   Broad Street CDA, VA, Revenue Bonds, 7.50% (United States Treasury PRF 6/1/2013@102)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.625%), 6/1/2033 830,552
1,000,000   Chesapeake, VA, Senior Toll Road Revenue Bonds (Series 2012A), 5.00% (Chesapeake, VA Transportation System), 7/15/2047 1,065,050
1,500,000   Chesterfield County, VA EDA, Refunding PCRBs (Series 2009A), 5.00% (Virginia Electric & Power Co.), 5/1/2023 1,742,535
1,000,000   Dulles Town Center Community Developement Authority, VA, Special Assessment Refunding Bonds (Series 2012), 4.25% (Original Issue Yield: 4.28%), 3/1/2026 989,160
715,000   Henrico County, VA EDA, EDRBs (Series 2013), 5.00% (Bon Secours Health System), 11/1/2030 811,768
1,380,000   Mosaic District CDA, VA, Revenue Bonds (Series 2011A), 6.875% (Original Issue Yield: 6.93%), 3/1/2036 1,600,358
1,500,000   Peninsula Port Authority, VA, Residential Care Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2003A), 7.375% (Virginia Baptist Homes Obligated Group)/(United States Treasury PRF 12/1/2013@100)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.625%), 12/1/2032 1,580,835
1,500,000   Peninsula Town Center CDA, VA, Special Obligation Bonds (Series 2007), 6.35%, 9/1/2028 1,627,995
1,000,000   Peninsula Town Center CDA, VA, Special Obligation Bonds (Series 2007), 6.45%, 9/1/2037 1,078,770
2,535,000   Route 460 Funding Corporation of Virginia, Toll Road Senior Lien Revenue Bonds (Series 2012), 5.00%, 7/1/2052 2,707,735
4,250,000   Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., VA, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds (Series 2007B-1), 5.00% (Original Issue Yield: 5.12%), 6/1/2047 3,513,093
3,000,000   Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Senior Lien Revenue Bonds (Series 2012), 5.00% (95 Express Lanes LLC), 1/1/2040 3,117,120
2,500,000   Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Senior Lien Revenue Bonds (Series 2012), 6.00% (Elizabeth River Crossings Opco, LLC), 1/1/2037 2,899,100
    TOTAL 24,139,706
    Washington—1.2%  
1,000,000   Port of Seattle, WA IDC, Special Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2012), 5.00% (Delta Air Lines, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.31%), 4/1/2030 1,005,700
3,000,000   Tobacco Settlement Authority, WA, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, 6.625% (Original Issue Yield: 6.875%), 6/1/2032 3,063,660
1,500,000 3,4 Washington State Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2007A), 6.25% (Virginia Mason Medical Center)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.375%), 8/15/2042 1,647,615
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Principal
Amount
    Value
    MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued  
    Washington—continued  
$1,270,000   Washington State Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2012), 5.00% (Kadlec Regional Medical Center), 12/1/2042 $1,328,560
    TOTAL 7,045,535
    West Virginia—0.5%  
640,000   Ohio County, WV County Commission, Special District Excise Tax Revenue Refunding & Improvement Bonds (Series 2006A), 5.625% (Fort Henry Economic Opportunity Development District), 3/1/2036 670,310
1,000,000   Ohio County, WV County Commission, Tax Increment Revenue Bonds (Series 2005A), 5.625% (Fort Henry Centre Tax Increment Financing District No. 1), 6/1/2034 1,033,260
1,000,000   Ohio County, WV County Commission, Tax Increment Revenue Bonds (Series 2007A), 5.85% (Fort Henry Centre Tax Increment Financing District No. 1), 6/1/2034 1,056,470
    TOTAL 2,760,040
    Wisconsin—2.0%  
750,000   Milwaukee, WI Redevelopment Authority, Redevelopment Education Revenue Bonds (Series 2005A), 5.75% (Milwaukee Science Education Consortium, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.93%), 8/1/2035 751,080
5,335,000   Wisconsin State General Fund Appropriation, Revenue Bonds (Series 2009A), 5.75% (Wisconsin State)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.950%), 5/1/2033 6,424,140
1,400,000   Wisconsin State HEFA, Revenue Bonds (Series 2004), 6.125% (Eastcastle Place, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.25%), 12/1/2034 836,122
1,000,000   Wisconsin State HEFA, Revenue Bonds (Series 2004A), 6.75% (Beaver Dam Community Hospitals, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.95%), 8/15/2034 1,025,230
500,000   Wisconsin State HEFA, Revenue Bonds, 6.625% (Tomah Memorial Hospital, Inc.)/(United States Treasury PRF 7/1/2013@100)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.875%), 7/1/2028 510,295
1,500,000   Wisconsin State Public Finance Authority, Senior Airport Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2012B), 5.00% (TrIPs Obligated Group)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.15%), 7/1/2042 1,554,165
    TOTAL 11,101,032
    TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS
(IDENTIFIED COST $504,936,733)
532,341,705
    CORPORATE BOND—0.5%  
    Multi State—0.5%  
4,000,000 3 Non-Profit Preferred Funding Trust I, Partnership, 9/15/2037
(IDENTIFIED COST $3,990,533)
2,546,280
    SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS—3.4%7  
    Florida—1.5%  
4,800,000   Florida State Municipal Power Agency, (Series 2008C) Daily VRDNs (Bank of America N.A. LOC), 0.120%, 3/1/2013 4,800,000
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Principal
Amount
    Value
    SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS—continued7  
    Florida—continued  
$3,800,000   Manatee County, FL, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 1994) Daily VRDNs (Florida Power & Light Co.), 0.120%, 3/1/2013 $3,800,000
    TOTAL 8,600,000
    New York—0.8%  
2,550,000   New York City, NY Municipal Water Finance Authority, Second General Resolution (Fiscal 2007 Series CC-2) Daily VRDNs (Bank of Nova Scotia, Toronto LIQ), 0.100%, 3/1/2013 2,550,000
1,700,000   New York City, NY Municipal Water Finance Authority, Second General Resolution (Fiscal 2008 Series BB-2) Daily VRDNs (Bank of America N.A. LIQ), 0.120%, 3/1/2013 1,700,000
    TOTAL 4,250,000
    Oklahoma—1.1%  
3,000,000   Oklahoma State Turnpike Authority, (Series 2006E) Daily VRDNs (JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. LIQ), 0.110%, 3/1/2013 3,000,000
3,000,000   Oklahoma State Turnpike Authority, (Series 2006F) Daily VRDNs (JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. LIQ), 0.110%, 3/1/2013 3,000,000
    TOTAL 6,000,000
    Pennsylvania—0.0%  
300,000   Pittsburgh, PA Water & Sewer Authority, (Series B-1 of 2007) Weekly VRDNs (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS)/(JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. LIQ), 0.380%, 3/7/2013 300,000
    TOTAL SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS
(AT AMORTIZED COST)
19,150,000
    TOTAL MUNICIPAL INVESTMENTS—98.6%
(IDENTIFIED COST $528,077,266)8
554,037,985
    OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - NET—1.4%9 8,288,867
    TOTAL NET ASSETS—100% $562,326,852
Securities that are subject to the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT) represent 12.1% of the Fund's portfolio as calculated based upon total market value.
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1 Non-income producing security.
2 Security in default.
3 Denotes a restricted security that either: (a) cannot be offered for public sale without first being registered, or being able to take advantage of an exemption from registration, under the Securities Act of 1933; or (b) is subject to a contractual restriction on public sales. At February 28, 2013, these restricted securities amounted to $20,076,436, which represented 3.6% of total net assets.
4 Denotes a restricted security that may be resold without restriction to “qualified institutional buyers” as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and that the Fund has determined to be liquid under criteria established by the Fund's Board of Trustees (the “Trustees”). At February 28, 2013, these liquid restricted securities amounted to $17,530,156, which represented 3.1% of total net assets.
5 Zero coupon bond.
6 Obligor has filed for bankruptcy.
7 Current rate and next reset date shown for Variable Rate Demand Notes.
8 The cost of investments for federal tax purposes amounts to $527,487,629.
9 Assets, other than investments in securities, less liabilities. See Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Note: The categories of investments are shown as a percentage of total net assets at February 28, 2013.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
Level 1— quoted prices in active markets for identical securities, including investment companies with daily net asset values, if applicable.
Level 2— other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). Also includes securities valued at amortized cost.
Level 3— significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
As of February 28, 2013, all investments of the Fund utilized Level 2 inputs in valuing the Fund's assets carried at fair value.
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The following acronyms are used throughout this portfolio:
AMBAC —American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation
CDA —Community Development Administration
COL —Collateralized
COP —Certificate of Participation
EDA —Economic Development Authority
EDFA —Economic Development Finance Authority
EDRBs —Economic Development Revenue Bonds
GNMA —Government National Mortgage Association
GO —General Obligation
GTD —Guaranteed
HEFA —Health and Education Facilities Authority
HFA —Housing Finance Authority
HFDC —Health Facility Development Corporation
IDA —Industrial Development Authority
IDB —Industrial Development Bond
IDC —Industrial Development Corporation
IDFA —Industrial Development Finance Authority
IDRB —Industrial Development Revenue Bond
INS —Insured
LIQ —Liquidity Agreement
LO —Limited Obligation
LOC —Letter of Credit
LT —Limited Tax
MFH —Multi-Family Housing
PCFA —Pollution Control Finance Authority
PCR —Pollution Control Revenue
PCRBs —Pollution Control Revenue Bonds
PRF —Pre-refunded
Q-SBLF —Qualified School Bond Loan Fund
SFM —Single Family Mortgage
SID —Special Improvement District
TFA —Transitional Finance Authority
TOBs —Tender Option Bonds
UT —Unlimited Tax
VRDNs —Variable Rate Demand Notes
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Financial HighlightsClass A Shares
(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)
  Six Months
Ended
(unaudited)
2/28/2013
Year Ended August 31,
2012 2011 20101 2009 2008
Net Asset Value,
Beginning of Period
$8.95 $8.21 $8.59 $7.76 $8.72 $9.58
Income From
Investment Operations:
           
Net investment income 0.20 0.42 0.45 0.49 0.49 0.50
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, futures contracts and swap contracts 0.14 0.74 (0.36) 0.83 (0.96) (0.86)
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 0.34 1.16 0.09 1.32 (0.47) (0.36)
Less Distributions:            
Distributions from net investment income (0.20) (0.42) (0.47) (0.49) (0.49) (0.50)
Net Asset Value, End of Period $9.09 $8.95 $8.21 $8.59 $7.76 $8.72
Total Return2 3.79% 14.58% 1.29% 17.42% (4.87)% (3.86)%
Ratios to Average Net Assets:            
Net expenses 0.89%3 0.89% 0.85% 0.77% 0.79%4 0.81%4,5
Net investment income 4.38%3 4.88% 5.57% 5.93% 6.65% 5.50%
Expense waiver/reimbursement6 0.14%3 0.15% 0.22% 0.28% 0.29% 0.28%
Supplemental Data:            
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) $263,220 $239,911 $190,003 $229,217 $180,422 $208,302
Portfolio turnover 5% 14% 28% 18% 24% 34%
1 Beginning with the year ended August 31, 2010, the Fund was audited by KPMG LLP. The previous years were audited by another independent registered public accounting firm.
2 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
3 Computed on an annualized basis.
4 The net expense ratio is calculated without reduction for expense offset arrangements. The net expense ratios are 0.79% and 0.81% for the years ended August 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, after taking into account these expense reductions.
5 Includes interest and trust expenses related to the Fund's participation in certain inverse floater trusts of 0.03% for the year ended August 31, 2008.
6 This expense decrease is reflected in both the net expense and net investment income ratios shown above.
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Financial HighlightsClass B Shares
(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)
  Six Months
Ended
(unaudited)
2/28/2013
Year Ended August 31,
2012 2011 20101 2009 2008
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $8.95 $8.21 $8.59 $7.75 $8.71 $9.57
Income From Investment Operations:            
Net investment income 0.17 0.36 0.41 0.44 0.45 0.44
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, futures contracts and swap contracts 0.12 0.74 (0.38) 0.82 (0.97) (0.87)
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 0.29 1.10 0.03 1.26 (0.52) (0.43)
Less Distributions:            
Distributions from net investment income (0.16) (0.36) (0.41) (0.42) (0.44) (0.43)
Net Asset Value, End of Period $9.08 $8.95 $8.21 $8.59 $7.75 $8.71
Total Return2 3.29% 13.72% 0.55% 16.69% (5.59)% (4.59)%
Ratios to Average Net Assets:            
Net expenses 1.64%3 1.64% 1.60% 1.53% 1.54%4 1.56%4,5
Net investment income 3.62%3 4.15% 4.82% 5.19% 5.90% 4.74%
Expense waiver/reimbursement6 0.14%3 0.15% 0.22% 0.28% 0.29% 0.28%
Supplemental Data:            
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) $21,943 $22,783 $24,122 $36,952 $41,094 $58,798
Portfolio turnover 5% 14% 28% 18% 24% 34%
1 Beginning with the year ended August 31, 2010, the Fund was audited by KPMG LLP. The previous years were audited by another independent registered public accounting firm.
2 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
3 Computed on an annualized basis.
4 The net expense ratio is calculated without reduction for expense offset arrangements. The net expense ratios are 1.54% and 1.56% for the years ended August 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, after taking into account these expense reductions.
5 Includes interest and trust expenses related to the Fund's participation in certain inverse floater trusts of 0.03% for the year ended August 31, 2008.
6 This expense decrease is reflected in both the net expense and net investment income ratios shown above.
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Financial HighlightsClass C Shares
(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)
  Six Months
Ended
(unaudited)
2/28/2013
Year Ended August 31,
2012 2011 20101 2009 2008
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $8.95 $8.21 $8.59 $7.75 $8.72 $9.57
Income From Investment Operations:            
Net investment income 0.16 0.36 0.39 0.43 0.44 0.43
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, futures contracts and swap contracts 0.13 0.74 (0.36) 0.83 (0.97) (0.85)
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 0.29 1.10 0.03 1.26 (0.53) (0.42)
Less Distributions:            
Distributions from net investment income (0.16) (0.36) (0.41) (0.42) (0.44) (0.43)
Net Asset Value, End of Period $9.08 $8.95 $8.21 $8.59 $7.75 $8.72
Total Return2 3.29% 13.72% 0.54% 16.69% (5.69)% (4.48)%
Ratios to Average Net Assets:            
Net expenses 1.64%3 1.64% 1.60% 1.53% 1.54%4 1.56%4,5
Net investment income 3.63%3 4.13% 4.82% 5.18% 5.91% 4.75%
Expense waiver/reimbursement6 0.14%3 0.15% 0.22% 0.28% 0.29% 0.28%
Supplemental Data:            
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) $66,494 $61,295 $46,925 $52,785 $40,630 $48,495
Portfolio turnover 5% 14% 28% 18% 24% 34%
1 Beginning with the year ended August 31, 2010, the Fund was audited by KPMG LLP. The previous years were audited by another independent registered public accounting firm.
2 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
3 Computed on an annualized basis.
4 The net expense ratio is calculated without reduction for expense offset arrangements. The net expense ratios are 1.54% and 1.56% for the years ended August 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, after taking into account these expense reductions.
5 Includes interest and trust expenses related to the Fund's participation in certain inverse floater trusts of 0.03% for the year ended August 31, 2008.
6 This expense decrease is reflected in both the net expense and net investment income ratios shown above.
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Financial HighlightsClass F Shares
(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)
  Six Months
Ended
(unaudited)
2/28/2013
Year Ended August 31,
2012 2011 20101 2009 2008
Net Asset Value,
Beginning of Period
$8.95 $8.21 $8.59 $7.76 $8.72 $9.58
Income From
Investment Operations:
           
Net investment income 0.20 0.42 0.45 0.49 0.49 0.50
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, futures contracts and swap contracts 0.14 0.74 (0.36) 0.83 (0.96) (0.86)
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 0.34 1.16 0.09 1.32 (0.47) (0.36)
Less Distributions:            
Distributions from net investment income (0.20) (0.42) (0.47) (0.49) (0.49) (0.50)
Net Asset Value, End of Period $9.09 $8.95 $8.21 $8.59 $7.76 $8.72
Total Return2 3.79% 14.58% 1.29% 17.42% (4.87)% (3.86)%
Ratios to Average Net Assets:            
Net expenses 0.89%3 0.89% 0.85% 0.77% 0.79%4 0.81%4,5
Net investment income 4.38%3 4.89% 5.57% 5.93% 6.66% 5.50%
Expense waiver/reimbursement6 0.14%3 0.15% 0.22% 0.28% 0.29% 0.28%
Supplemental Data:            
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) $210,670 $203,396 $177,290 $200,948 $162,315 $190,686
Portfolio turnover 5% 14% 28% 18% 24% 34%
1 Beginning with the year ended August 31, 2010, the Fund was audited by KPMG LLP. The previous years were audited by another independent registered public accounting firm.
2 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
3 Computed on an annualized basis.
4 The net expense ratio is calculated without reduction for expense offset arrangements. The net expense ratios are 0.79% and 0.81% for the years ended August 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, after taking into account these expense reductions.
5 Includes interest and trust expenses related to the Fund's participation in certain inverse floater trusts of 0.03% for the year ended August 31, 2008.
6 This expense decrease is reflected in both the net expense and net investment income ratios shown above.
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
February 28, 2013 (unaudited)
Assets:    
Total investment in securities, at value (identified cost $528,077,266)   $554,037,985
Cash   52,959
Income receivable   8,034,635
Receivable for investments sold   1,384,923
Receivable for shares sold   400,254
TOTAL ASSETS   563,910,756
Liabilities:    
Payable for investments purchased $945,721  
Payable for shares redeemed 398,991  
Payable for shareholder services fee (Note 5) 104,257  
Payable for distribution services fee (Note 5) 50,706  
Payable for transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses 45,266  
Payable for Directors'/Trustees' fees (Note 5) 405  
Accrued expenses (Note 5) 38,558  
TOTAL LIABILITIES   1,583,904
Net assets for 61,871,022 shares outstanding   $562,326,852
Net Assets Consist of:    
Paid-in capital   $610,700,007
Net unrealized appreciation of investments   25,960,719
Accumulated net realized loss on investments and futures contracts   (74,854,310)
Undistributed net investment income   520,436
TOTAL NET ASSETS   $562,326,852
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Statement of Assets and Liabilitiescontinued
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Proceeds Per Share    
Class A Shares:    
Net asset value per share ($263,219,994 ÷ 28,957,952 shares outstanding), no par value, unlimited shares authorized   $9.09
Offering price per share (100/95.50 of $9.09)   $9.52
Redemption proceeds per share   $9.09
Class B Shares:    
Net asset value per share ($21,942,643 ÷ 2,415,594 shares outstanding), no par value, unlimited shares authorized   $9.08
Offering price per share   $9.08
Redemption proceeds per share (94.50/100 of $9.08)   $8.58
Class C Shares:    
Net asset value per share ($66,493,723 ÷ 7,319,431 shares outstanding), no par value, unlimited shares authorized   $9.08
Offering price per share   $9.08
Redemption proceeds per share (99.00/100 of $9.08)   $8.99
Class F Shares:    
Net asset value per share ($210,670,492 ÷ 23,178,045 shares outstanding), no par value, unlimited shares authorized   $9.09
Offering price per share (100/99.00 of $9.09)   $9.18
Redemption proceeds per share (99.00/100 of $9.09)   $9.00
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended February 28, 2013 (unaudited)
Investment Income:      
Interest     $14,281,584
Expenses:      
Investment adviser fee (Note 5)   $1,624,815  
Administrative fee (Note 5)   211,364  
Custodian fees   14,002  
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses   132,164  
Directors'/Trustees' fees (Note 5)   1,708  
Auditing fees   14,132  
Legal fees   3,984  
Portfolio accounting fees   60,151  
Distribution services fee (Note 5)   323,721  
Shareholder services fee (Note 5)   675,377  
Account administration fee (Note 2)   1,292  
Share registration costs   27,360  
Printing and postage   20,922  
Insurance premiums (Note 5)   2,379  
Miscellaneous (Note 5)   3,194  
TOTAL EXPENSES   3,116,565  
Waiver and Reimbursement (Note 5):      
Waiver of investment adviser fee $(369,769)    
Reimbursement of shareholder services fee (275)    
TOTAL WAIVER AND REIMBURSEMENT   (370,044)  
Net expenses     2,746,521
Net investment income     11,535,063
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Futures Contracts:      
Net realized gain on investments     66,685
Net realized loss on futures contracts     (112,665)
Net change in unrealized appreciation of investments     7,966,857
Net change in unrealized depreciation of futures contracts     120,253
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments and futures contracts     8,041,130
Change in net assets resulting from operations     $19,576,193
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
  Six Months
Ended
(unaudited)
2/28/2013
Year Ended
8/31/2012
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets    
Operations:    
Net investment income $11,535,063 $22,707,490
Net realized loss on investments and futures contracts (45,980) (1,959,671)
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments and futures contracts 8,087,110 43,462,720
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS 19,576,193 64,210,539
Distributions to Shareholders:    
Distributions from net investment income    
Class A Shares (5,416,392) (10,503,812)
Class B Shares (399,891) (961,202)
Class C Shares (1,154,815) (2,188,010)
Class F Shares (4,487,783) (9,291,231)
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (11,458,881) (22,944,255)
Share Transactions:    
Proceeds from sale of shares 67,979,839 96,940,087
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared 9,815,292 19,279,367
Cost of shares redeemed (50,970,891) (68,439,954)
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS 26,824,240 47,779,500
Change in net assets 34,941,552 89,045,784
Net Assets:    
Beginning of period 527,385,300 438,339,516
End of period (including undistributed net investment income of $520,436 and $444,254, respectively) $562,326,852 $527,385,300
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Notes to Financial Statements
February 28, 2013 (unaudited)
1. Organization
Federated Municipal Securities Income Trust (the “Trust”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust consists of five portfolios. The financial statements included herein are only those of Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund (the “Fund”), a non-diversified portfolio. The financial statements of the other portfolios are presented separately. The assets of each portfolio are segregated and a shareholder's interest is limited to the portfolio in which shares are held. Each portfolio pays its own expenses. The Fund offers four classes of shares: Class A Shares, Class B Shares, Class C Shares and Class F Shares. All shares of the Fund have equal rights with respect to voting, except on class-specific matters. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide a high level of current income which is generally exempt from federal regular income tax. Interest income from the Fund's investments may be subject to the federal AMT for individuals and corporations and state and local taxes.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. These policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Investment Valuation
In calculating its net asset value (NAV), the Fund generally values investments as follows:
■  Fixed-income securities acquired with remaining maturities greater than 60 days are fair valued using price evaluations provided by a pricing service approved by the Trustees.
■  Fixed-income securities acquired with remaining maturities of 60 days or less are valued at their cost (adjusted for the accretion of any discount or amortization of any premium), which approximates market value.
■  Shares of other mutual funds are valued based upon their reported NAVs.
■  Derivative contracts listed on exchanges are valued at their reported settlement or closing price.
■  Over-the-counter (OTC) derivative contracts are fair valued using price evaluations provided by a pricing service approved by the Trustees.
■  For securities that are fair valued in accordance with procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Trustees, certain factors may be considered such as: the purchase price of the security, information obtained by contacting the issuer, analysis of the issuer's financial statements or other available documents, fundamental analytical data, the nature and duration of restrictions on disposition, the movement of the market in which the security is normally traded and public trading in similar securities of the issuer or comparable issuers.
If the Fund cannot obtain a price or price evaluation from a pricing service for an investment, the Fund may attempt to value the investment based upon the mean of bid and asked quotations or fair value the investment based on price evaluations, from one or more dealers. If any price, quotation, price evaluation or other pricing source is not readily available when the NAV is calculated, the Fund uses the fair value of the investment determined in accordance with the procedures described below. There can be no assurance that the Fund could purchase or sell an investment at the price used to calculate the Fund's NAV.
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Fair Valuation and Significant Events Procedures
The Trustees have appointed a Valuation Committee comprised of officers of the Fund, Federated Investment Management Company (“Adviser”) and the Adviser's affiliated companies to determine fair value of securities and in overseeing the calculation of the NAV. The Trustees have also authorized the use of pricing services recommended by the Valuation Committee to provide fair value evaluations of the current value of certain investments for purposes of calculating the NAV. The Valuation Committee employs various methods for reviewing third-party pricing service evaluations including periodic reviews of third-party pricing services' policies, procedures and valuation methods (including key inputs and assumptions), transactional back-testing, comparisons of evaluations of different pricing services and review of price challenges by the Adviser based on recent market activity. In the event that market quotations and price evaluations are not available for an investment, the Valuation Committee determines the fair value of the investment in accordance with procedures adopted by the Trustees. The Trustees periodically review and approve the fair valuations made by the Valuation Committee and any changes made to the procedures.
Factors considered by pricing services in evaluating an investment include the yields or prices of investments of comparable quality, coupon, maturity, call rights and other potential prepayments, terms and type, reported transactions, indications as to values from dealers and general market conditions. Some pricing services provide a single price evaluation reflecting the bid-side of the market for an investment (a “bid” evaluation). Other pricing services offer both bid evaluations and price evaluations indicative of a price between the prices bid and asked for the investment (a “mid” evaluation). The Fund normally uses bid evaluations for U.S. Treasury and Agency securities, mortgage-backed securities and municipal securities. The Fund normally uses mid evaluations for other types of fixed-income securities and OTC derivative contracts. In the event that market quotations and price evaluations are not available for an investment, the fair value of the investment is determined in accordance with procedures adopted by the Trustees.
Investment Income, Gains and Losses, Expenses and Distributions
Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from investment transactions are recorded on an identified cost basis. Interest income and expenses are accrued daily. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions of net investment income are declared and paid monthly. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at fair value. Investment income, realized and unrealized gains and losses and certain fund-level expenses are allocated to each class based on relative average daily net assets, except that Class A Shares, Class B Shares, Class C Shares and Class F Shares may bear account administration fees, distribution services fees and shareholder services fees unique to those classes.
For the six months ended February 28, 2013, account administration fees for the Fund were as follows:
  Account
Administration
Fees Incurred
Class A Shares $536
Class F Shares 756
TOTAL $1,292
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Dividends are declared separately for each class. No class has preferential dividend rights; differences in per share dividend rates are generally due to differences in separate class expenses.
Premium and Discount Amortization
All premiums and discounts on fixed-income securities are amortized/accreted using the effective interest rate method.
Federal Taxes
It is the Fund's policy to comply with the Subchapter M provision of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) and to distribute to shareholders each year substantially all of its income. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax is necessary. As of and during the six months ended February 28, 2013, the Fund did not have a liability for any uncertain tax positions. The Fund recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to tax liabilities as income tax expense in the Statement of Operations. As of February 28, 2013, tax years 2009 through 2012 remain subject to examination by the Fund's major tax jurisdictions, which include the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions
The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. The Fund records when-issued securities on the trade date and maintains security positions such that sufficient liquid assets will be available to make payment for the securities purchased. Securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis are marked to market daily and begin earning interest on the settlement date. Losses may occur on these transactions due to changes in market conditions or the failure of counterparties to perform under the contract.
Restricted Securities
The Fund may purchase securities which are considered restricted. Restricted securities are securities that either: (a) cannot be offered for public sale without first being registered, or being able to take advantage of an exemption from registration, under the Securities Act of 1933; or (b) are subject to contractual restrictions on public sales. In some cases, when a security cannot be offered for public sale without first being registered, the issuer of the restricted security has agreed to register such securities for resale, at the issuer's expense, either upon demand by the Fund or in connection with another registered offering of the securities. Many such restricted securities may be resold in the secondary market in transactions exempt from registration. Restricted securities may be determined to be liquid under criteria established by the Trustees. The Fund will not incur any registration costs upon such resales. The Fund's restricted securities are valued at the price provided by dealers in the secondary market or, if no market prices are available, at the fair value as determined in accordance with procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Trustees.
Additional information on restricted securities, excluding securities purchased under Rule 144A that have been deemed liquid by the Trustees, if applicable, held at February 28, 2013, is as follows:
Security Acquisition
Date
Cost Market
Value
Non-Profit Preferred Funding Trust I,
Partnership, 9/15/2037
10/26/2006-2/16/2007 $3,989,000 $2,546,280
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Futures Contracts
The Fund purchases and sells financial futures contracts to manage cash flows and duration, enhance yield and to potentially reduce transaction costs. Upon entering into a financial futures contract with a broker, the Fund is required to deposit in a segregated account a specified amount of cash or U.S. government securities. Futures contracts are valued daily and unrealized gains or losses are recorded in a “variation margin” account. Daily, the Fund receives from or pays to the broker a specified amount of cash based upon changes in the variation margin account. When a contract is closed, the Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss. Futures contracts have market risks, including the risk that the change in the value of the contract may not correlate with the changes in the value of the underlying securities. There is minimal counterparty risk to the Fund since futures are exchange traded and the exchange's clearing house, as counterparty to all exchange traded futures, guarantees the futures against default.
As of February 28, 2013, the Fund had no outstanding futures contracts.
The average notional value of short futures contracts held by the Fund throughout the period was $5,717,634. This is based on amounts held as of each month-end throughout the six month period.
Additional Disclosure Related to Derivative Instruments
The Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statement of Operations for the Six Months Ended February 28, 2013
Amount of Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income
  Futures
Interest rate contracts $(112,665)
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income
  Futures
Interest rate contracts $120,253
Other
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets, liabilities, expenses and revenues reported in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimated.
3. Shares of Beneficial Interest
The following tables summarize share activity:
  Six Months Ended
2/28/2013
Year Ended
8/31/2012
Class A Shares: Shares Amount Shares Amount
Shares sold 4,749,841 $43,030,740 6,416,505 $55,095,880
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared 519,603 4,688,194 1,044,647 8,908,430
Shares redeemed (3,105,762) (28,135,009) (3,799,592) (32,605,875)
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM
CLASS A SHARE TRANSACTIONS
2,163,682 $19,583,925 3,661,560 $31,398,435
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  Six Months
Ended 2/28/2013
Year Ended
8/31/2012
Class B Shares: Shares Amount Shares Amount
Shares sold 191,950 $1,739,996 436,458 $3,772,171
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared 39,350 354,916 99,573 846,420
Shares redeemed (361,959) (3,277,986) (928,649) (7,913,179)
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM
CLASS B SHARE TRANSACTIONS
(130,659) $(1,183,074) (392,618) $(3,294,588)
  Six Months
Ended 2/28/2013
Year Ended
8/31/2012
Class C Shares: Shares Amount Shares Amount
Shares sold 1,004,980 $9,097,780 1,680,226 $14,520,436
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared 109,694 989,735 217,368 1,852,059
Shares redeemed (645,097) (5,837,544) (764,450) (6,523,195)
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM
CLASS C SHARE TRANSACTIONS
469,577 $4,249,971 1,133,144 $9,849,300
  Six Months
Ended 2/28/2013
Year Ended
8/31/2012
Class F Shares: Shares Amount Shares Amount
Shares sold 1,556,972 $14,111,323 2,727,252 $23,551,600
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared 419,230 3,782,447 900,685 7,672,458
Shares redeemed (1,515,836) (13,720,352) (2,497,013) (21,397,705)
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM
CLASS F SHARE TRANSACTIONS
460,366 $4,173,418 1,130,924 $9,826,353
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM
TOTAL FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS
2,962,966 $26,824,240 5,533,010 $47,779,500
4. Federal Tax Information
At February 28, 2013, the cost of investments for federal tax purposes was $527,487,629. The net unrealized appreciation of investments for federal tax purposes was $26,550,356. This consists of net unrealized appreciation from investments for those securities having an excess of value over cost of $41,800,486 and net unrealized depreciation from investments for those securities having an excess of cost over value of $15,250,130.
At August 31, 2012, the Fund had a capital loss carryforward of $73,257,864 which will reduce the Fund's taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Code, thereby reducing the amount of distributions to shareholders which would otherwise be necessary to relieve the Fund of any liability for federal income tax. Pursuant to the Code, a net capital loss incurred in taxable years beginning on or before December 22, 2010, is characterized as short-term and may be carried forward
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for a maximum of eight tax years (“ Carryforward Limit”), whereas a net capital loss incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010, retains its character as either short-term or long-term, does not expire and is required to be utilized prior to the losses which have a Carryforward Limit.
The following schedule summarizes the Fund's capital loss carryforwards and expiration years:
Expiration Year Short-Term Long-Term Total
No expiration $3,510,142 $17,982,801 $21,492,943
2013 $7,976,021 NA $7,976,021
2014 $1,161,133 NA $1,161,133
2017 $20,198,309 NA $20,198,309
2018 $19,483,511 NA $19,483,511
2019 $2,945,947 NA $2,945,947
5. Investment Adviser Fee and Other Transactions with Affiliates
Investment Adviser Fee
The advisory agreement between the Fund and the Adviser provides for an annual fee equal to 0.60% of the Fund's average daily net assets. Subject to the terms described in the Expense Limitation note, the Adviser may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. For the six months ended February 28, 2013, the Adviser waived $369,769 of its fee.
Administrative Fee
Federated Administrative Services (FAS), under the Administrative Services Agreement, provides the Fund with administrative personnel and services. The fee paid to FAS is based on the average aggregate daily net assets of certain Federated funds as specified below, plus certain out-of-pocket expenses:
Administrative Fee Average Aggregate Daily Net Assets
of the Federated Funds
0.150% on the first $5 billion
0.125% on the next $5 billion
0.100% on the next $10 billion
0.075% on assets in excess of $20 billion
Subject to the terms described in the Expense Limitation note, FAS may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. For the six months ended February 28, 2013, the fee paid to FAS was 0.078% of average daily net assets of the Fund.
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Distribution Services Fee
The Fund has adopted a Distribution Plan (the “Plan”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the terms of the Plan, the Fund will compensate Federated Securities Corp. (FSC), the principal distributor, from the daily net assets of the Fund's Class A Shares, Class B Shares, Class C Shares and Class F Shares to finance activities intended to result in the sale of these shares. The Plan provides that the Fund may incur distribution expenses at the following percentages of average daily net assets annually, to compensate FSC:
Share Class Name Percentage of Average Daily
Net Assets of Class
Class A Shares 0.05%
Class B Shares 0.75%
Class C Shares 0.75%
Class F Shares 0.05%
Subject to the terms described in the Expense Limitation note, FSC may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. For the six months ended February 28, 2013, distribution services fees for the Fund were as follows:
  Distribution
Services Fees
Incurred
Class B Shares $83,121
Class C Shares 240,600
TOTAL $323,721
When FSC receives fees, it may pay some or all of them to financial intermediaries whose customers purchase shares. For the six months ended February 28, 2013, FSC retained $85,685 of fees paid by the Fund. For the six months ended February 28, 2013, the Fund's Class A Shares and Class F Shares did not incur a distribution services fee; however, they may begin to incur this fee upon approval of the Trustees.
Sales Charges
Front-end sales charges and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) do not represent expenses of the Fund. They are deducted from the proceeds of sales of Fund shares prior to investment or from redemption proceeds prior to remittance, as applicable. For the six months ended February 28, 2013, FSC retained $49,300 in sales charges from the sale of Class A Shares. FSC also retained $1,368 of CDSC relating to redemptions of Class A Shares, $9,979 related to redemptions of Class B Shares, $4,622 related to redemptions of Class C Shares and $26,038 related to redemptions of Class F Shares.
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Shareholder Services Fee
The Fund may pay fees (“ Service Fees”) up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund's Class A Shares, Class B Shares, Class C Shares and Class F Shares to financial intermediaries or to Federated Shareholder Services Company (FSSC) for providing services to shareholders and maintaining shareholder accounts. Subject to the terms described in the Expense Limitation note, FSSC may voluntarily reimburse the Fund for Service Fees. This waiver can be modified or terminated at any time. For the six months ended February 28, 2013, Service Fees for the Fund were as follows:
  Service Fees
Incurred
Service Fees
Reimbursed
Class A Shares $310,725 $(275)
Class B Shares 27,707
Class C Shares 80,226
Class F Shares 256,719
TOTAL $675,377 $(275)
For the six months ended February 28, 2013, FSSC received $19,751 of Service Fees paid by the Fund.
Interfund Transactions
During the six months ended February 28, 2013, the Fund engaged in purchase and sale transactions with funds that have a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common Directors/Trustees, and/or common Officers. These purchase and sale transactions complied with Rule 17a-7 under the Act and amounted to $28,000,000 and $22,400,000, respectively.
Expense Limitation
The Adviser and its affiliates (which may include FSC, FAS and FSSC) have voluntarily agreed to waive their fees and/or reimburse expenses so that the total annual fund operating expenses (as shown in the financial highlights) paid by the Fund's Class A Shares, Class B Shares, Class C Shares and Class F Shares (after the voluntary waivers and reimbursements) will not exceed 0.89%, 1.64%, 1.64% and 0.89% (the “Fee Limit”), respectively, up to but not including the later of (the “Termination Date”): (a) November 1, 2013; or (b) the date of the Fund's next effective Prospectus. While the Adviser and its affiliates currently do not anticipate terminating or increasing these arrangements prior to the Termination Date, these arrangements may only be terminated or the Fee Limit increased prior to the Termination Date with the agreement of the Fund's Trustees.
General
Certain Officers and Trustees of the Fund are Officers and Directors or Trustees of the above companies. To efficiently facilitate payment, Directors'/Trustees' fees and certain expenses related to conducting meetings of the Directors/Trustees and other miscellaneous expenses are paid by an affiliate of the Adviser which in due course is reimbursed by the Fund.
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6. Investment Risk
Although the Fund has a diversified portfolio, the Fund has 39.5% of its portfolio invested in lower rated and comparable quality unrated high-yield securities. Investments in higher yield securities may be subject to a greater degree of credit risk and the risk tends to be more sensitive to economic conditions than higher rated securities. The risk of loss due to default by the issuer may be significantly greater for the holders of high yielding securities because such securities are generally unsecured and often subordinated to other creditors of the issuer.
7. Investment Transactions
Purchases and sales of investments, excluding long-term U.S. government securities and short-term obligations, for the six months ended February 28, 2013, were as follows:
Purchases $41,993,836
Sales $27,445,735
8. Line of Credit
The Fund participates in a $100,000,000 unsecured, uncommitted revolving line of credit (LOC) agreement with PNC Bank. The LOC was made available for extraordinary or emergency purposes, primarily for financing redemption payments. Borrowings are charged interest at a rate offered to the Fund by PNC Bank at the time of the borrowing. As of February 28, 2013, there were no outstanding loans. During the six months ended February 28, 2013, the Fund did not utilize the LOC.
9. Interfund Lending
Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund, along with other funds advised by subsidiaries of Federated Investors, Inc., may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing the Fund to borrow from other participating affiliated funds. As of February 28, 2013, there were no outstanding loans. During the six months ended February 28, 2013, the program was not utilized.
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Shareholder Expense Example (unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase or redemption payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and to the extent applicable, distribution (12b-1) fees and/or shareholder services fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you to 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. It is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from September 1, 2012 to February 28, 2013.
ACTUAL EXPENSES
The first section of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you incurred 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 section under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses attributable to your investment during this period.
HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES
The second section of the table below 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. Thus, you should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate the actual ending account balance or your expenses for the period. Rather, these figures are required to be provided to enable you to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund with 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.
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Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase or redemption payments. Therefore, the second section of the table 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 transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
  Beginning
Account Value
9/1/2012
Ending
Account Value
2/28/2013
Expenses Paid
During Period1
Actual:      
Class A Shares $1,000 $1,037.90 $4.50
Class B Shares $1,000 $1,032.90 $8.27
Class C Shares $1,000 $1,032.90 $8.27
Class F Shares $1,000 $1,037.90 $4.50
Hypothetical (assuming a 5% return
before expenses):
     
Class A Shares $1,000 $1,020.38 $4.46
Class B Shares $1,000 $1,016.66 $8.20
Class C Shares $1,000 $1,016.66 $8.20
Class F Shares $1,000 $1,020.38 $4.46
1 Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized net expense ratios, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half-year period). The annualized net expense ratios are as follows:
Class A Shares 0.89%
Class B Shares 1.64%
Class C Shares 1.64%
Class F Shares 0.89%
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Evaluation and Approval of Advisory
ContractMay 2012
Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund (the “Fund”)
Following a review and recommendation of approval by the Fund's independent trustees, the Fund's Board reviewed and approved at its May 2012 meetings the Fund's investment advisory contract for an additional one-year term. The Board's decision regarding the contract reflects the exercise of its business judgment on whether to continue the existing arrangements.
In this connection, the Federated Funds' Board had previously appointed a Senior Officer, whose duties include specified responsibilities relating to the process by which advisory fees are to be charged to a Federated fund. The Senior Officer has the authority to retain consultants, experts, or staff as may be reasonably necessary to assist in the performance of his duties, reports directly to the Board, and may be terminated only with the approval of a majority of the independent members of the Board. The Senior Officer prepared and furnished to the Board an independent, written evaluation that covered topics discussed below (the “Evaluation”). The Board considered that Evaluation, along with other information, in deciding to approve the advisory contract.
The Board is also familiar with and considered judicial decisions concerning allegedly excessive investment advisory fees, which have indicated that the following factors may be relevant to an Adviser's fiduciary duty with respect to its receipt of compensation from a fund: the nature and quality of the services provided by the Adviser to a fund and its shareholders, including the performance and expenses of the fund and of comparable funds; the Adviser's cost of providing the services, including the profitability to the Adviser of providing advisory services to a fund; the extent to which the Adviser may realize “economies of scale” as a fund grows larger and, if such economies exist, whether they have been shared with a fund and its shareholders; any “fall-out financial benefits” that accrue to the Adviser because of its relationship with a fund (including research services received from brokers that execute fund trades and any fees paid to affiliates of the Adviser for services rendered to a fund); comparative fee structures, including a comparison of fees paid to the Adviser with those paid by similar funds; and the extent to which the Board members are fully informed about all facts the Board deems relevant to its consideration of the Adviser's services and fees. Consistent with these judicial decisions, the Board also considered management fees (including any components thereof) charged to institutional and other clients of the Adviser for what might be viewed as like services. The Board was aware of these factors and was guided by them in its review of the Fund's advisory contract to the extent it considered them to be appropriate and relevant, as discussed further below.
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The Board considered and weighed these circumstances in light of its substantial accumulated experience in governing the Fund and working with Federated on matters relating to the Federated funds, and was assisted in its deliberations by independent legal counsel. Throughout the year, and in connection with its May meetings, the Board requested and received substantial and detailed information about the Fund and the Federated organization that was in addition to the extensive materials that comprise and accompany the Senior Officer's Evaluation. Federated provided much of this information at each regular meeting of the Board, and furnished additional substantial information in connection with the May meeting at which the Board's formal review of the advisory contract occurred. At this May meeting, senior management of the Adviser also met with the independent trustees and their counsel to discuss the materials presented and any other matters thought relevant by the Adviser or the trustees. Between regularly scheduled meetings, the Board also received information on particular matters as the need arose. Thus, the Board's consideration of the advisory contract included review of the Senior Officer's Evaluation, accompanying data and additional information covering such matters as: the Adviser's investment philosophy, revenue, profitability, personnel and processes; investment and operating strategies; the Fund's short- and long-term performance (in absolute terms, both on a gross basis and net of expenses, as well as in relationship to its particular investment program and certain competitor or “peer group” funds and/or other benchmarks, as appropriate), and comments on the reasons for performance; the Fund's investment objectives; the Fund's expenses (including the advisory fee itself and the overall expense structure of the Fund, both in absolute terms and relative to similar and/or competing funds, with due regard for contractual or voluntary expense limitations); the use and allocation of brokerage commissions derived from trading the Fund's portfolio securities (if any); and the nature, quality and extent of the advisory and other services provided to the Fund by the Adviser and its affiliates. The Board also considered the preferences and expectations of Fund shareholders; the entrepreneurial risk assumed by the Adviser in sponsoring the funds; the continuing state of competition in the mutual fund industry and market practices; the range of comparable fees for similar funds in the mutual fund industry; the Fund's relationship to the Federated family of funds which include a comprehensive array of funds with different investment objectives, policies and strategies which are available for exchange without the incurrence of additional sales charges; compliance and audit reports concerning the Federated funds and the Federated companies that service them (including communications from regulatory agencies), as well as Federated's responses to any issues raised therein; and relevant developments in the mutual fund industry and how the Federated funds and/or Federated are responding to them. The Board's evaluation process is evolutionary. The criteria considered and the emphasis placed on relevant criteria change in recognition of changing circumstances in the mutual fund marketplace.
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While mindful that courts have cautioned against giving such comparisons too much weight, the Board has found the use of comparisons of the Fund's fees and expenses to other mutual funds with comparable investment programs to be relevant, given the high degree of competition in the mutual fund business. The Board focused on comparisons with other similar mutual funds more heavily than non-mutual fund products or services because it is believed that they are more relevant. For example, other mutual funds are the products most like the Fund, they are readily available to Fund shareholders as alternative investment vehicles, and they are the type of investment vehicle in fact chosen and maintained by the Fund's investors. The range of their fees and expenses therefore appears to be a generally reliable indication of what consumers have found to be reasonable in the precise marketplace in which the Fund competes. In this regard, the Senior Officer has reviewed Federated's fees for providing advisory services to products outside the Federated family of funds (e.g., institutional and separate accounts). He concluded that mutual funds and institutional accounts are inherently different products. Those differences include, but are not limited to, different types of targeted investors; being subject to different laws and regulations; different legal structures; different average account sizes; different associated costs; different portfolio management techniques made necessary by different cash flows; and portfolio manager time spent in review of securities pricing. The Senior Officer did not consider these fee schedules to be determinative in judging the appropriateness of mutual fund advisory contracts.
The Fund's ability to deliver competitive performance when compared to its peer group was also deemed to be relevant by the Board as a useful indicator of how the Adviser is executing the Fund's investment program, which in turn assisted the Board in reaching a conclusion that the nature, extent, and quality of the Adviser's investment management services were such as to warrant continuation of the advisory contract.
The Senior Officer reviewed information compiled by Federated, using data supplied by independent fund ranking organizations, regarding the performance of, and fees charged by, other mutual funds, noting his view that comparisons to fund peer groups are relevant in judging the reasonableness of proposed fees.
For the periods covered by the Evaluation, the Fund's performance for the one-year period was at the median of the relevant peer group, and the Fund's performance fell below the median of the relevant peer group for the three-year and five-year periods. The Board discussed the Fund's performance with the Adviser and recognized the efforts being undertaken by the Adviser. The Board will continue to monitor these efforts and the performance of the Fund.
The Board also received financial information about Federated, including information regarding the compensation and benefits Federated derived from its relationships with the Federated funds. This information covered not only the fees under the advisory contracts, but also fees received by Federated's subsidiaries for providing other services to the Federated funds under separate
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contracts (e.g., for serving as the Federated funds' administrator). The information also detailed any indirect benefit Federated may derive from its receipt of research services from brokers who execute Federated fund trades. In addition, the Board considered the fact that, in order for a fund to be competitive in the marketplace, Federated and its affiliates frequently waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses and have disclosed to fund investors and/or indicated to the Board their intention to do so in the future, where appropriate. Moreover, the Board receives regular reporting as to the institution or elimination of these voluntary waivers.
Federated furnished information, requested by the Senior Officer, that reported revenues on a fund-by-fund basis and made estimates of the allocation of expenses on a fund-by-fund basis, using allocation methodologies specified by the Senior Officer. The Senior Officer noted that, although they may apply consistent allocation processes, the inherent difficulties in allocating costs (and the unavoidable arbitrary aspects of that exercise) and the lack of consensus on how to allocate those costs may render such allocation information unreliable. The allocation information was considered in the analysis by the Board but was determined to be of limited use.
The Board and the Senior Officer also reviewed information compiled by Federated comparing profitability information for Federated to other publicly held fund management companies. In this regard, the Senior Officer noted the limited availability of such information, but nonetheless concluded that Federated's profit margins did not appear to be excessive.
The Senior Officer's Evaluation also discussed the notion of possible realization of “economies of scale” as a fund grows larger. The Board considered in this regard that the Adviser has made significant and long-term investments in areas that support all of the Federated funds, such as personnel and processes for the portfolio management, shareholder services, compliance, internal audit, and risk management functions; and systems technology; and that the benefits of these efforts (as well as any economies, should they exist) were likely to be enjoyed by the fund complex as a whole. Finally, the Board also noted the absence of any applicable regulatory or industry guidelines on this subject, which (as discussed in the Senior Officer's Evaluation) is compounded by the lack of any common industry practice or general pattern with respect to structuring fund advisory fees with “breakpoints” that serve to reduce the fee as the fund attains a certain size. The Senior Officer did not recommend institution of breakpoints in pricing Federated's fund advisory services at this time.
It was noted in the materials for the Board meeting that for the period covered by the Evaluation, the Fund's investment advisory fee, after waivers and expense reimbursements, if any, was below the median of the relevant peer group. The Board reviewed the fees and other expenses of the Fund with the Adviser and was satisfied that the overall expense structure of the Fund remained competitive.
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The Senior Officer noted that, considering the totality of the circumstances, and all of the factors referenced within his Evaluation, he had concluded that, subject to comments and recommendations made within his Evaluation, his observations and the information accompanying the Evaluation supported a finding by the Board that the management fees for each of the funds was reasonable and that Federated appeared to provide appropriate advisory and administrative services to the Fund for the fees paid. Under these circumstances, no changes were recommended to, and no objection was raised to, the continuation of the Fund's advisory contract.
In its decision to continue an existing investment advisory contract, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund's operations and various risks, uncertainties and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision to terminate or not renew an advisory contract. In particular, the Board recognized that many shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Adviser's industry standing and reputation and with the expectation that the Adviser will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund. Thus, the Board's approval of the advisory contract reflected the fact that it is the shareholders who have effectively selected the Adviser by virtue of having invested in the Fund. The Board concluded that, in light of the factors discussed above, including the nature, quality and scope of the services provided to the Fund by the Adviser and its affiliates, continuation of the advisory contract was appropriate.
The Board based its decision to approve the advisory contract on the totality of the circumstances and relevant factors and with a view to past and future long-term considerations. Not all of the factors and considerations identified above were necessarily relevant to the Fund, nor did the Board consider any one of them to be determinative. With respect to the factors that were relevant, the Board's decision to approve the contract reflects its determination that Federated's performance and actions provided a satisfactory basis to support the decision to continue the existing arrangements.
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Voting Proxies on Fund Portfolio Securities
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies, if any, relating to securities held in the Fund's portfolio is available, without charge and upon request, by calling 1-800-341-7400. A report on “ Form N-PX” of how the Fund voted any such proxies during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available from Federated's website at FederatedInvestors.com. To access this information from the home page, select “All” under “Asset Classes.” Select a fund name and share class, if applicable, to go to the Fund Overview page. On the Fund Overview page, select the “Literature and Prospectuses” tab. At the bottom of that page, select “Proxy Voting Record Report (Form N-PX).” Form N-PX filings are also available at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Schedule
The Fund files with the SEC a complete schedule of its portfolio holdings, as of the close of the first and third quarters of its fiscal year, on “Form N-Q.” These filings are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. (Call 1-800-SEC-0330 for information on the operation of the Public Reference Room.) You may also access this information from the “ Products” section of Federated's website at FederatedInvestors.com. From the home page, select “All” under “Asset Classes.” Select a fund name and share class, if applicable, to go to the Fund Overview page. On the Fund Overview page, select the “Literature and Prospectuses” tab. At the bottom of that page, select “Form N-Q.”
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Mutual funds are not bank deposits or obligations, are not guaranteed by any bank and are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board or any other government agency. Investment in mutual funds involves investment risk, including the possible loss of principal.
This Report is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by the Fund's Prospectus, which contains facts concerning its objective and policies, management fees, expenses and other information.
IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT FUND DOCUMENT DELIVERY 
In an effort to reduce costs and avoid duplicate mailings, the Fund(s) intend to deliver a single copy of certain documents to each household in which more than one shareholder of the Fund(s) resides (so-called “ householding”), as permitted by applicable rules. The Fund's “householding” program covers its/their Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, and supplements to each, as well as Semi-Annual and Annual Shareholder Reports and any Proxies or information statements. Shareholders must give their written consent to participate in the “householding” program. The Fund is also permitted to treat a shareholder as having given consent (“implied consent”) if (i) shareholders with the same last name, or believed to be members of the same family, reside at the same street address or receive mail at the same post office box, (ii) the Fund gives notice of its intent to “household” at least sixty (60) days before it begins “householding” and (iii) none of the shareholders in the household have notified the Fund(s) or their agent of the desire to “opt out” of “householding.” Shareholders who have granted written consent, or have been deemed to have granted implied consent, can revoke that consent and opt out of “householding” at any time: shareholders who purchased shares through an intermediary should contact their representative; other shareholders may call the Fund at 1-800-341-7400.
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Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund
Federated Investors Funds
4000 Ericsson Drive
Warrendale, PA 15086-7561
Contact us at FederatedInvestors.com
or call 1-800-341-7400.
Federated Securities Corp., Distributor
CUSIP 313923864
CUSIP 313923856
CUSIP 313923849
CUSIP 313923831
8040407 (4/13)
Federated is a registered trademark of Federated Investors, Inc.
2013 ©Federated Investors, Inc.

 

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

 

(a) The registrant’s Schedule of Investments is included as part of the Report to Stockholders filed under Item 1 of this form.

 

(b) Not Applicable; Fund had no divestments during the reporting period covered since the previous Form N-CSR filing.

 

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

 

Not Applicable

 

Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies

 

Not Applicable

 

Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers

 

Not Applicable

 

Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

Not Applicable

 

Item 11. Controls and Procedures

 

(a) The registrant’s President and Treasurer have concluded that the

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

 

(b) There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 12. Exhibits

 

(a)(1) Code of Ethics- Not Applicable to this Report.

 

(a)(2) Certifications of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer.

 

(a)(3) Not Applicable.

 

(b) Certifications pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

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

 

Registrant Federated Municipal Securities Income Trust

 

By /S/ Lori A. Hensler

 

Lori A. Hensler, Principal Financial Officer

 

Date April 23, 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/ J. Christopher Donahue

 

J. Christopher Donahue, Principal Executive Officer

 

Date April 23, 2013

 

 

By /S/ Lori A. Hensler

 

Lori A. Hensler, Principal Financial Officer

 

Date April 23, 2013