Overview

Historical Returns (%) as of Sep 30, 2024

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance is for the stated time period only; due to market volatility, the Fund’s current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value (NAV) with all distributions reinvested. Returns for other classes of shares offered by the Fund are different. Performance less than or equal to one year is cumulative. Fund performance during certain periods reflects the strong bond market performance and/or the strong performance of bonds held during those periods. This performance is not typical and may not be repeated. Max Sales Charge: 3.25%.
 

Fund Facts as of Sep 30, 2024

Class A Inception 12/10/1993
Investment Objective Current income
Total Net Assets $85.8M
Minimum Investment $1000
Expense Ratio2 0.71%
CUSIP 27826L579

Top 10 Holdings (%)3,4 as of Jun 30, 2024

MedStar Health Obligated Group 4.27
Baltimore City Public School Construction Financing Fund 2.88
Loyola University Maryland Inc 2.59
McDonogh School Inc 2.58
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Aviation Revenue 2.56
State of Maryland Department of Transportation 2.49
County of Baltimore MD 2.48
Trinity Health Corp Obligated Group 2.37
Maryland State Transportation Authority 2.00
County of Talbot MD 1.95
Total 26.17
 

Morningstar Rating™ as of Sep 30, 2024

Time Period Rating Funds in
Muni Single State Interm
Category
Overall 110
3 Years 110
5 Years 108
10 Years 96
The Morningstar Rating™ for funds, or "star rating", is calculated for managed products (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds) with at least a three-year history. Exchange-traded funds and open-ended mutual funds are considered a single population for comparative purposes. It is calculated based on a Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a managed product's monthly excess performance, placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of products in each product category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars, and the bottom 10% receive 1 star.

The Overall Morningstar Rating for a managed product is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its three-, five-, and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. The weights are: 100% three-year rating for 36-59 months of total returns, 60% five-year rating/40% three-year rating for 60-119 months of total returns, and 50% 10-year rating/30% five-year rating/20% three-year rating for 120 or more months of total returns. While the 10-year overall star rating formula seems to give the most weight to the 10-year period, the most recent three-year period actually has the greatest impact because it is included in all three rating periods. Star ratings do not reflect the effect of any applicable sales load. Hollow stars denote Morningstar Extended Performance Ratings and are considered estimates based on the performance of the fund's oldest share class, adjusted for fees and expenses.

©2024 Morningstar. All Rights Reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.
 

The information included herein does not reflect securities deemed to be held by the Fund pursuant to financial accounting standard 140 (FAS 140).

Portfolio profile subject to change due to active management. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.

RISK CONSIDERATIONS 

The value of investments held by the Fund may increase or decrease in response to economic, and financial events (whether real, expected or perceived) in the U.S. and global markets. There generally is limited public information about municipal issuers. As interest rates rise, the value of certain income investments is likely to decline. Investments in debt instruments may be affected by changes in the creditworthiness of the issuer and are subject to the risk of non-payment of principal and interest. The value of income securities also may decline because of real or perceived concerns about the issuer's ability to make principal and interest payments. Because the Fund may invest significantly in a particular state, the Fund share value may fluctuate more than a fund with less exposure to such state. Investments rated below investment grade (sometimes referred to as "junk") are typically subject to greater price volatility and illiquidity than higher rated investments. The Fund's exposure to derivatives involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other investments. Derivatives instruments can be highly volatile, result in leverage (which can increase both the risk and return potential of the Fund), and involve risks in addition to the risks of the underlying instrument on which the derivative is based, such as counterparty, correlation and liquidity risk. If a counterparty is unable to honor its commitments, the value of Fund shares may decline and/or the Fund could experience delays in the return of collateral or other assets held by the counterparty. A nondiversified fund may be subject to greater risk by investing in a smaller number of investments than a diversified fund. The Fund is exposed to liquidity risk when trading volume, lack of a market maker or trading partner, large position size, market conditions, or legal restrictions impair its ability to sell particular investments or to sell them at advantageous market prices. The impact of the coronavirus on global markets could last for an extended period and could adversely affect the Fund’s performance. No fund is a complete investment program and you may lose money investing in a fund. The Fund may engage in other investment practices that may involve additional risks and you should review the Fund prospectus for a complete description.

See the Fund's prospectus for information related to a primary benchmark index selected (if applicable) to comply with a regulation that requires the Fund's primary benchmark to represent the overall applicable market.


Performance

Historical Returns (%) as of Sep 30, 2024

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance is for the stated time period only; due to market volatility, the Fund’s current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value (NAV) with all distributions reinvested. Returns for other classes of shares offered by the Fund are different. Performance less than or equal to one year is cumulative. Fund performance during certain periods reflects the strong bond market performance and/or the strong performance of bonds held during those periods. This performance is not typical and may not be repeated. Max Sales Charge: 3.25%.
 

Calendar Year Returns (%)

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Fund at NAV 7.68 2.84 0.30 3.62 0.74 6.33 4.18 1.52 -9.04 6.41
Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index1 9.05 3.30 0.25 5.45 1.28 7.54 5.21 1.52 -8.53 6.40
 

Fund Facts

Class A Inception 12/10/1993
Expense Ratio2 0.71%
Distribution Frequency Monthly

Yield Information6 as of Sep 30, 2024

Distribution Rate at NAV 3.13%
Taxable-Equivalent Distribution Rate at NAV7 5.86%
SEC 30-day Yield8 2.95%
Taxable-Equivalent SEC 30-day Yield 5.53%
 

Morningstar Rating™ as of Sep 30, 2024

Time Period Rating Funds in
Muni Single State Interm
Category
Overall 110
3 Years 110
5 Years 108
10 Years 96
The Morningstar Rating™ for funds, or "star rating", is calculated for managed products (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds) with at least a three-year history. Exchange-traded funds and open-ended mutual funds are considered a single population for comparative purposes. It is calculated based on a Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a managed product's monthly excess performance, placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of products in each product category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars, and the bottom 10% receive 1 star.

The Overall Morningstar Rating for a managed product is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its three-, five-, and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. The weights are: 100% three-year rating for 36-59 months of total returns, 60% five-year rating/40% three-year rating for 60-119 months of total returns, and 50% 10-year rating/30% five-year rating/20% three-year rating for 120 or more months of total returns. While the 10-year overall star rating formula seems to give the most weight to the 10-year period, the most recent three-year period actually has the greatest impact because it is included in all three rating periods. Star ratings do not reflect the effect of any applicable sales load. Hollow stars denote Morningstar Extended Performance Ratings and are considered estimates based on the performance of the fund's oldest share class, adjusted for fees and expenses.

©2024 Morningstar. All Rights Reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.
 

NAV History

Date NAV NAV Change
Oct 08, 2024 $8.40 -$0.02
Oct 07, 2024 $8.42 -$0.02
Oct 04, 2024 $8.44 -$0.03
Oct 03, 2024 $8.47 -$0.01
Oct 02, 2024 $8.48 $0.00
Oct 01, 2024 $8.48 $0.03
Sep 30, 2024 $8.45 $0.00
Sep 27, 2024 $8.45 $0.01
Sep 26, 2024 $8.44 $0.00
Sep 25, 2024 $8.44 $0.00
 

Distribution History9

Ex-Date Distribution Reinvest NAV
Sep 30, 2024 $0.02170 $8.45
Aug 30, 2024 $0.02165 $8.39
Jul 31, 2024 $0.02137 $8.36
Jun 28, 2024 $0.02162 $8.32
May 31, 2024 $0.02131 $8.21
Apr 30, 2024 $0.02144 $8.24
Mar 28, 2024 $0.02106 $8.35
Feb 29, 2024 $0.02109 $8.37
Jan 31, 2024 $0.02085 $8.39
Dec 29, 2023 $0.02107 $8.42
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No records in this table indicates that there has not been a distribution greater than .0001 within the past 3 years.
Fund prospectus
 

Capital Gain History9

Ex-Date Short-Term Long-Term Reinvest NAV
No records in this table indicates that there has not been a capital gain greater than .0001 within the past 3 years.
Fund prospectus

Portfolio profile subject to change due to active management. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.

RISK CONSIDERATIONS 

The value of investments held by the Fund may increase or decrease in response to economic, and financial events (whether real, expected or perceived) in the U.S. and global markets. There generally is limited public information about municipal issuers. As interest rates rise, the value of certain income investments is likely to decline. Investments in debt instruments may be affected by changes in the creditworthiness of the issuer and are subject to the risk of non-payment of principal and interest. The value of income securities also may decline because of real or perceived concerns about the issuer's ability to make principal and interest payments. Because the Fund may invest significantly in a particular state, the Fund share value may fluctuate more than a fund with less exposure to such state. Investments rated below investment grade (sometimes referred to as "junk") are typically subject to greater price volatility and illiquidity than higher rated investments. The Fund's exposure to derivatives involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other investments. Derivatives instruments can be highly volatile, result in leverage (which can increase both the risk and return potential of the Fund), and involve risks in addition to the risks of the underlying instrument on which the derivative is based, such as counterparty, correlation and liquidity risk. If a counterparty is unable to honor its commitments, the value of Fund shares may decline and/or the Fund could experience delays in the return of collateral or other assets held by the counterparty. A nondiversified fund may be subject to greater risk by investing in a smaller number of investments than a diversified fund. The Fund is exposed to liquidity risk when trading volume, lack of a market maker or trading partner, large position size, market conditions, or legal restrictions impair its ability to sell particular investments or to sell them at advantageous market prices. The impact of the coronavirus on global markets could last for an extended period and could adversely affect the Fund’s performance. No fund is a complete investment program and you may lose money investing in a fund. The Fund may engage in other investment practices that may involve additional risks and you should review the Fund prospectus for a complete description.

See the Fund's prospectus for information related to a primary benchmark index selected (if applicable) to comply with a regulation that requires the Fund's primary benchmark to represent the overall applicable market.


Portfolio

Asset Mix (%)3,10 as of Jun 30, 2024

Portfolio Statistics as of Jun 30, 2024

Number of Holdings 85
Average Coupon 4.45%
Average Maturity 15.38 yrs.
Average Effective Maturity 8.78 yrs.
Average Duration 6.40 yrs.
Average Call 5.27 yrs.
Average Price $100.80
% Subject to AMT 6.23%
 

Sector Breakdown (%)3 as of Jun 30, 2024

General Obligations 22.08
Housing 14.45
Hospital 13.04
Transportation 12.33
Education 9.37
Special Tax Revenue 8.92
Lease Revenue/Certificates of Participation 5.23
Insured-Hospital 4.27
Senior Living/Life Care 3.72
Bond Bank 2.59
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Credit Quality (%)11 as of Jun 30, 2024

AAA 20.37
AA 36.83
A 23.77
BBB 8.94
BB 2.76
Not Rated 7.33
Total 100.00
Ratings are based on Moody's, S&P or Fitch, as applicable. If securities are rated differently by the ratings agencies, the highest rating is applied. Ratings, which are subject to change, apply to the creditworthiness of the issuers of the underlying securities and not to the Fund or its shares. Credit ratings measure the quality of a bond based on the issuer's creditworthiness, with ratings ranging from AAA, being the highest, to D, being the lowest based on S&P's measures. Ratings of BBB or higher by S&P or Fitch (Baa or higher by Moody's) are considered to be investment-grade quality. Credit ratings are based largely on the ratings agency's analysis at the time of rating. The rating assigned to any particular security is not necessarily a reflection of the issuer's current financial condition and does not necessarily reflect its assessment of the volatility of a security's market value or of the liquidity of an investment in the security. Holdings designated as "Not Rated" are not rated by the national ratings agencies stated above.
 

Maturity Distribution (%)11 as of Jun 30, 2024

Less Than 1 Year 7.30
1 To 3 Years 3.60
3 To 5 Years 3.63
5 To 10 Years 12.07
10 To 20 Years 41.70
20 To 30 Years 29.07
More Than 30 Years 2.63
Total 100.00

Assets by State (%)11,12 as of Jun 30, 2024

Maryland 88.13
District of Columbia 6.50
Puerto Rico 3.91
Virginia 1.20
American Samoa 0.25
 

Fund Holdings3,13 as of Aug 31, 2024

Holding Coupon Rate Maturity Date % of Net Assets
MedStar Health Obligated Group 5.25% 08/15/2038 4.10%
Baltimore City Public School Construction Financing Fund 5.00% 05/01/2047 2.79%
McDonogh School Inc 4.00% 09/01/2043 2.54%
Loyola University Maryland Inc 5.00% 10/01/2049 2.53%
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Aviation Revenue 5.00% 10/01/2044 2.51%
State of Maryland Department of Transportation 5.00% 10/01/2024 2.42%
County of Baltimore MD 4.00% 03/01/2040 2.41%
Trinity Health Corp Obligated Group 4.00% 12/01/2044 2.33%
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Dedicated Revenue 5.25% 07/15/2059 1.96%
Maryland State Transportation Authority 5.00% 07/01/2051 1.91%
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The information included herein does not reflect securities deemed to be held by the Fund pursuant to financial accounting standard 140 (FAS 140).

Portfolio profile subject to change due to active management. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.

RISK CONSIDERATIONS 

The value of investments held by the Fund may increase or decrease in response to economic, and financial events (whether real, expected or perceived) in the U.S. and global markets. There generally is limited public information about municipal issuers. As interest rates rise, the value of certain income investments is likely to decline. Investments in debt instruments may be affected by changes in the creditworthiness of the issuer and are subject to the risk of non-payment of principal and interest. The value of income securities also may decline because of real or perceived concerns about the issuer's ability to make principal and interest payments. Because the Fund may invest significantly in a particular state, the Fund share value may fluctuate more than a fund with less exposure to such state. Investments rated below investment grade (sometimes referred to as "junk") are typically subject to greater price volatility and illiquidity than higher rated investments. The Fund's exposure to derivatives involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other investments. Derivatives instruments can be highly volatile, result in leverage (which can increase both the risk and return potential of the Fund), and involve risks in addition to the risks of the underlying instrument on which the derivative is based, such as counterparty, correlation and liquidity risk. If a counterparty is unable to honor its commitments, the value of Fund shares may decline and/or the Fund could experience delays in the return of collateral or other assets held by the counterparty. A nondiversified fund may be subject to greater risk by investing in a smaller number of investments than a diversified fund. The Fund is exposed to liquidity risk when trading volume, lack of a market maker or trading partner, large position size, market conditions, or legal restrictions impair its ability to sell particular investments or to sell them at advantageous market prices. The impact of the coronavirus on global markets could last for an extended period and could adversely affect the Fund’s performance. No fund is a complete investment program and you may lose money investing in a fund. The Fund may engage in other investment practices that may involve additional risks and you should review the Fund prospectus for a complete description.

See the Fund's prospectus for information related to a primary benchmark index selected (if applicable) to comply with a regulation that requires the Fund's primary benchmark to represent the overall applicable market.


Management

Carl Thompson, CFA

Executive Director, Portfolio Manager
Joined Eaton Vance 2011

Biography

Carl Thompson is a quantitative portfolio analyst on the Municipals team. He began his career in the investment industry in 2011 at Eaton Vance. Morgan Stanley acquired Eaton Vance in March 2021.

He earned a B.A. in economics from Princeton University. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst distinction.

Education
  • B.A. Princeton University

Experience
  • Managed Fund since 2023

 
Trevor G. Smith

Trevor G. Smith

Executive Director, Portfolio Manager
Joined Eaton Vance 2010

Biography

Trevor Smith is a portfolio manager on the Municipals Team. He is responsible for buy and sell decisions, portfolio construction and risk management for the firm's municipal bond strategies. He joined Eaton Vance in 2010. Morgan Stanley acquired Eaton Vance in March 2021.

Trevor began his career in the investment management industry in 2008. Before joining Eaton Vance, he was a municipal research analyst at Lord, Abbett & Co. He was also affiliated with Financial Security Assurance and the City of Aspen Finance Department.

Trevor earned a B.A. from Middlebury College and an MBA, with high honors, from Boston University. He is a member of the Boston Municipal Analysts Forum and the National Federation of Municipal Analysts.

Education
  • B.A. Middlebury College
  • M.B.A. Boston University

Experience
  • Managed Fund since 2019

 

Literature

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