Funds that derived income from US government obligations

In most states, income from US Treasury securities and other direct US government obligations is generally exempt from state income taxes. In addition, dividends paid by a fund from interest earned on such securities and obligations are generally exempt from state income taxes, subject in some states to minimum investment or reporting requirements that must be met by a fund. To determine if this income is exempt in the state where you reside, please consult your tax advisor.

Listed here for your information are the approximate percentages of income earned from US Treasury securities and other direct US government obligations for the following closed-end funds during calendar year 2019.

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