UNITED STATES

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

 

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM N-CSR

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT

 

INVESTMENT COMPANIES

 

Investment Company Act file number 811-10325

 

VANECK VECTORS ETF TRUST
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

666 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

Van Eck Associates Corporation
666 THIRD AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY 10017

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 293-2000

 

Date of fiscal year end: APRIL 30

 

Date of reporting period: APRIL 30, 2020

 
Item 1. REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS

 

  ANNUAL REPORT
April 30, 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VANECK VECTORS®

 

AMT-Free Intermediate Municipal Index ETF ITM®
   
AMT-Free Long Municipal Index ETF MLN®
   
AMT-Free Short Municipal Index ETF SMB®
   
High-Yield Municipal Index ETF HYD®
   
Short High-Yield Municipal Index ETF SHYD®
   
CEF Municipal Income ETF XMPT®
   
Municipal Allocation ETF MAAXTM

 

  800.826.2333 vaneck.com

 

 

 

President’s Letter 1
Management Discussion 2
Performance Comparison  
AMT-Free Intermediate Municipal Index ETF 3
AMT-Free Long Municipal Index ETF 4
AMT-Free Short Municipal Index ETF 5
High-Yield Municipal Index ETF 6
Short High-Yield Municipal Index ETF 7
CEF Municipal Income ETF 8
Municipal Allocation ETF 9
Explanation of Expenses 11
Schedule of Investments  
AMT-Free Intermediate Municipal Index ETF 12
AMT-Free Long Municipal Index ETF 63
AMT-Free Short Municipal Index ETF 79
High-Yield Municipal Index ETF 93
Short High-Yield Municipal Index ETF 132
CEF Municipal Income ETF 148
Municipal Allocation ETF 150
Statements of Assets and Liabilities 152
Statements of Operations 154
Statements of Changes in Net Assets 158
Financial Highlights  
AMT-Free Intermediate Municipal Index ETF 161
AMT-Free Long Municipal Index ETF 161
AMT-Free Short Municipal Index ETF 162
High-Yield Municipal Index ETF 162
Short High-Yield Municipal Index ETF 163
CEF Municipal Income ETF 163
Municipal Allocation ETF 164
Notes to Financial Statements 165
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 172
Tax Information 174
Board of Trustees/Officers 176
Approval of Investment Management Agreement 178
Funds’ Liquidity Risk Management Program 179

 

Certain information contained in this report represents the opinion of the investment adviser which may change at any time. This information is not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results or investment advice. Current market conditions may not continue. The information contained herein regarding each index has been provided by the relevant index provider. Also, unless otherwise specifically noted, any discussion of the Funds’ holdings, the Funds’ performance, and the views of the investment adviser are as of April 30, 2020.

 

VANECK VECTORS ETFs

PRESIDENT’S LETTER

April 30, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Dear Fellow Shareholders:

 

The story for the last decade was simple and familiar—slower global economic growth was combated by expansive monetary policy. After the shock of the COVID-19 virus, we are returning to this investment theme. Thus we believe investors should be comfortable maintaining their strategic allocations to stocks and bonds, given the central bank’s aggressive support of the financial markets.

 

Why do we have this view? First, we believe that we are in a global recession, not a depression. Two indicators of global recession are copper and oil. When China slowed at the end of 2015, copper and oil fell hard. Since oil and copper haven’t fallen below those 2015-2016 lows and in fact have been rallying from those lows, the chance of a depression seems low.

 

So our base case is that markets will feel like the recovery after the global financial crisis—lower interest rates, asset price inflation and weak job recovery (due to different factors-varied industry impact not increased regulation). No guarantee, of course, that there will not be a re-test of lows or new lows, but financial markets will likely lead the economic recovery.

 

Our assumptions regarding this outlook is that: the virus new case curve has flattened, mitigation steps like shutdowns can be local to deal with additional outbreaks and a COVID-19 vaccine happens this year. A vaccine is the biggest factor with early development a positive and later availability (or none) a negative.

 

The investing outlook sometimes does change suddenly, as now. To get our quarterly investment outlooks, please subscribe to “Investment Outlook” on vaneck.com. Should you have any questions regarding fund performance, please contact us at 800.826.2333 or visit our website.

 

We sincerely thank you for investing in VanEck’s investment strategies. On the following pages, you will find performance discussions and financial statements for each of the funds for the 12 month period ended April 30, 2020. As always, we value your continued confidence in us and look forward to helping you meet your investment goals in the future.

 

 

Jan F. van Eck

CEO and President

VanEck Vectors ETF Trust

 

May 27, 2020

 

Investing involves substantial risk and high volatility, including possible loss of principal. An investor should consider the investment objective, risks, charges and expenses of the Funds carefully before investing. To obtain a prospectus and summary prospectus, which contain this and other information, call 800.826.2333 or visit vaneck.com. Please read the prospectus and summary prospectus carefully before investing.

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VANECK VECTORS ETFs

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION

April 30, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Market Review

All funds were adversely affected by both the wide market sell off in late-February and ensuing market volatility, sparked by the evolving COVID-19 pandemic – both domestically in the U.S. and internationally. However, remedial measures, both financial and fiscal, taken by central governments around the world in response to the crisis (including the asset purchasing program of the U.S. Federal Reserve), resulted in positive a “bounce back” in markets in April.

 

AMT-Free Intermediate Municipal Index ETF

Municipal bonds from California and Texas contributed the most to the Fund’s positive total return of 2.40%. Illinois detracted by far the most from performance. The state and local sectors were the two largest contributing sectors to the Fund’s performance.

 

AMT-Free Long Municipal Index ETF

The local general obligation, water & sewer and education sectors contributed most to the Fund’s gain of 1.75% for the 12 month period. Only three sectors detracted from performance: hospital, transportation and industrial revenue/pollution control revenue. Municipal bonds issued by California and Texas contributed the most to performance and those issued by North Carolina and Ohio detracted the most from performance.

 

AMT-Free Short Municipal Index ETF

Among short municipal bonds, the state sector contributed the greatest positive return to the Fund, which overall gained 1.66% for the year. The local general obligation and special tax sectors also contributed positively to return. In terms of state/U.S. territory, Texas and California contributed the most to the total return of the Fund. Only four states detracted from performance, with New York detracting by far the most.

 

Short High-Yield Municipal Index ETF/High-Yield Municipal Index ETF

While the taxable and hospital sectors was by far the largest negative contributors to the 3.44% loss recorded by the Short High-Yield Municipal Index ETF, three sectors (prerefunded, electric and industrial revenue/pollution control revenue) made positive, if very small, contributions to performance. Grouped by state/U.S. territory, Florida and New York were by far the greatest detractors from the Fund’s total return, while municipal bonds from Ohio contributed the most positively to performance.

 

In the High-Yield Municipal Index ETF, the hospital and taxable sectors contributed the most negatively to the Fund’s loss of 6.86%. Two sectors, prerefunded and insured, contributed positively to performance, but then only minimally. Municipal bonds from three states and one U.S. territory contributed positively. Grouped by states/U.S. territories municipal bonds from all other issuers detracted from performance with the greatest detractors being Florida and New York.

 

CEF Municipal Income ETF

The CEF Municipal Income ETF lost 3.17% over the 12 months under review due both to widening municipal closed-end fund (CEF) discounts and price declines in the underlying bonds themselves. During the period the discount at which CEFs traded fluctuated hugely, not least because of events in the market starting towards the end of February 2020.

 

Starting the Fund’s fiscal year at –6.70% on May 1, 2019, the discount tightened in fits and starts to –4.35% on February 22, 2020. Thereafter, through until March 30, 2020, it was subject to wild, rapid and extreme movements. Having widened precipitously to an extreme of –19.59% on March 18, 2020, after some further, violent movements and as the market started to display some stability, it ended the fiscal year, on April 30, 2020, having tightened to –8.78%.

 

Municipal Allocation ETF

The Municipal Allocation ETF commenced on May 15, 2019 and had, therefore, not traded for a full 12 months by April 30, 2020. However, in the period in which it did trade before its fiscal year end, the Fund was down 6.13%. The VanEck Vectors AMT-Free Short Municipal Index ETF made a small positive contribution to total return. This was, however, outweighed by the negative contributions of the Fund’s other four municipal bond ETF holdings. The VanEck Vectors High-Yield Municipal Index ETF detracted by far the most from performance, followed by the VanEck Vectors AMT-Free Long Municipal Index ETF, the VanEck Vectors Short High-Yield Municipal Index ETF and the VanEck Vectors AMT-Free Intermediate Municipal Index ETF.

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VANECK VECTORS AMT-FREE INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL INDEX ETF

PERFORMANCE COMPARISON

April 30, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Average Annual Total Returns
 
    Share Price   NAV   LMT2TR1
One Year     0.43 %     2.40 %     2.66 %
Five Year     2.67 %     3.16 %     3.61 %
Ten Year     3.72 %     3.94 %     4.54 %

 

1 Bloomberg Barclays AMT-Free Intermediate Continuous Municipal Index (LMT2TR) is a market size weighted index comprised of publicly traded municipal bonds that cover the U.S. dollar denominated intermediate term tax-exempt bond market. It is a total return benchmark designed for high quality and tax efficient investments. The Index has four main sectors: state and local general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, insured bonds and pre-refunded bonds and is calculated using a market value weighting methodology. To be included in the Index, a bond must be rated investment grade (in accordance with the Index Provider’s methodology).

 

    Hypothetical Growth of $10,000
     
This chart shows the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund at NAV and at Share Price over the past 10 fiscal years. The result is compared with the Fund’s benchmark.    

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares.

 

See “About Fund Performance” on page 10 for more information.

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VANECK VECTORS AMT-FREE LONG MUNICIPAL INDEX ETF

PERFORMANCE COMPARISON

April 30, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Average Annual Total Returns
 
    Share Price   NAV   LMT3TR1
One Year     (0.26 )%     1.75 %     1.91 %
Five Year     3.31 %     3.69 %     4.24 %
Ten Year     4.38 %     4.58 %     5.30 %

 

1 Bloomberg Barclays AMT-Free Long Continuous Municipal Index (LMT3TR) is a market size weighted index comprised of publicly traded municipal bonds that cover the U.S. dollar denominated long-term tax-exempt bond market. It is a total return benchmark designed for high quality and tax efficient investments. The Index has four main sectors: state and local general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, insured bonds and pre-refunded bonds, and is calculated using a market value weighting methodology. To be included in the Index, bonds must be rated investment grade (in accordance with the Index Provider’s methodology).

 

    Hypothetical Growth of $10,000
     
This chart shows the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund at NAV and at Share Price over the past 10 fiscal years. The result is compared with the Fund’s benchmark.    

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares.

 

See “About Fund Performance” on page 10 for more information.

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VANECK VECTORS AMT-FREE SHORT MUNICIPAL INDEX ETF

PERFORMANCE COMPARISON

April 30, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Average Annual Total Returns
 
    Share Price   NAV   LMT1TR1
One Year     1.94 %     1.66 %     1.90 %
Five Year     1.46 %     1.35 %     1.73 %
Ten Year     1.65 %     1.64 %     2.13 %

 

1 Bloomberg Barclays AMT-Free Short Continuous Municipal Index (LMT1TR) is a market size weighted index comprised of publicly traded municipal bonds that cover the U.S. dollar denominated short-term tax-exempt bond market. It is a total return benchmark designed for high quality and tax efficient investments. The Index has four main sectors: state and local general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, insured bonds and pre-refunded bonds and is calculated using a market value weighting methodology. To be included in the Index, bonds must be rated investment grade (in accordance with the Index Provider’s methodology).

 

    Hypothetical Growth of $10,000
     
This chart shows the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund at NAV and at Share Price over the past 10 fiscal years. The result is compared with the Fund’s benchmark.    

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares.

 

See “About Fund Performance” on page 10 for more information.

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VANECK VECTORS HIGH-YIELD MUNICIPAL INDEX ETF

PERFORMANCE COMPARISON

April 30, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Average Annual Total Returns
 
    Share Price   NAV   LMEHTR1
One Year     (9.18 )%     (6.86 )%     (4.41 )%
Five Year     1.83 %     2.35 %     3.98 %
Ten Year     3.93 %     4.23 %     5.69 %

 

1 Bloomberg Barclays Municipal Custom High Yield Composite Index (LMEHTR) is a market size weighted index composed of publicly traded municipal bonds that cover the U.S. dollar denominated high yield long-term tax-exempt bond market. The majority of the Index’s constituents are from the revenue sector, with some constituents being from the general obligation sector. The Index is calculated using a market value weighting methodology and tracks the high yield municipal bond market with a 75% weight in non-investment grade municipal bonds and a targeted 25% weight in triple-B rated investment grade municipal bonds (in accordance with the Index Provider’s methodology).

 

    Hypothetical Growth of $10,000
     
This chart shows the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund at NAV and at Share Price over the past 10 fiscal years. The result is compared with the Fund’s benchmark.  

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares.

 

See “About Fund Performance” on page 10 for more information.

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VANECK VECTORS SHORT HIGH-YIELD MUNICIPAL INDEX ETF

PERFORMANCE COMPARISON

April 30, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Average Annual Total Returns
 
    Share Price   NAV   BMHYTR1
One Year     (7.71 )%     (3.44 )%     (1.76 )%
Five Year     0.24 %     1.18 %     2.63 %
Life*     1.12 %     1.85 %     3.59 %

 

* Commencement of Fund: 1/13/2014; First Day of Secondary Market Trading: 1/14/2014.
   
1 Bloomberg Barclays Municipal High-Yield Short Duration Index (BMHYTR) is a market size weighted index composed of publicly traded municipal bonds that cover the U.S. dollar denominated high yield short-term tax-exempt bond market. The majority of the Index’s constituents are from the revenue sector, with some constituents being from the general obligation sector, and is calculated using a market value weighting methodology. The Index tracks the high yield municipal bond market with a targeted 65% weight in non-investment grade municipal bonds, a targeted 25% weight in triple-B rated investment grade municipal bonds and a targeted 10% weight in single-A rated investment grade municipal bonds (in accordance with the Index Provider’s methodology).

 

    Hypothetical Growth of $10,000 (Since Inception)
     
This chart shows the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund at NAV and at Share Price since inception. The result is compared with the Fund’s benchmark.  

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares.

 

See “About Fund Performance” on page 10 for more information.

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VANECK VECTORS CEF MUNICIPAL INCOME ETF

PERFORMANCE COMPARISON

April 30, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Average Annual Total Returns
 
    Share Price   NAV   CEFMXTR1
One Year     (3.12 )%     (3.17 )%     (2.71 )%
Five Year     2.92 %     3.02 %     3.36 %
Life*     4.91 %     4.89 %     5.27 %

 

* Commencement of Fund: 7/12/2011; First Day of Secondary Market Trading: 7/13/2011
   
1 S-Network Municipal Bond Closed-End Fund IndexSM (CEFMXTR) is a rules based index intended to serve as a benchmark for closed-end funds listed in the U.S. that are principally engaged in asset management processes designed to produce federally tax-exempt annual yield. The Index employs a modified total net assets weighting methodology designed to provide investment exposure across the various business segments that together comprise the federally tax-exempt annual yield sector of the closed-end fund market. The Index is divided into four main closed-end fund segments including: leveraged municipal fixed income closed-end funds; unleveraged municipal fixed income closed-end funds; leveraged high yield municipal fixed income closed-end funds; and unleveraged high yield municipal fixed income closed-end funds.

 

    Hypothetical Growth of $10,000 (Since Inception)
     
This chart shows the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund at NAV and at Share Price since inception. The result is compared with the Fund’s benchmark.  

 

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares.

 

See “About Fund Performance” on page 10 for more information.

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VANECK VECTORS MUNICIPAL ALLOCATION ETF

PERFORMANCE COMPARISON

April 30, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Average Annual Total Returns
 
    Share Price   NAV   LMBITR1
Life*     (6.70 )%     (6.13 )%     1.21 %

 

* Commencement of Fund: 5/15/2019; First Day of Secondary Market Trading: 5/16/2019.
   
1 Bloomberg Barclays Municipal Bond Index (LMBITR) is considered representative of the broad market for investment grade, tax-exempt municipal bonds with a maturity of at least one year.

 

    Hypothetical Growth of $10,000 (Since Inception)
     
This chart shows the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund at NAV and at Share Price since inception. The result is compared with the Fund’s benchmark.  

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares.

 

See “About Fund Performance” on page 10 for more information.

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VANECK VECTORS ETF TRUST

ABOUT FUND PERFORMANCE

(unaudited)

 

The price used to calculate market return (Share Price) is determined by using the closing price listed on its primary listing exchange. Since the shares of each Fund did not trade in the secondary market until after each Fund’s commencement, for the period from commencement to the first day of secondary market trading in shares of each Fund, the NAV of each Fund is used as a proxy for the secondary market trading price to calculate market returns.

 

The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Performance information for each Fund, except for a Fund with unitary fees, reflects temporary waivers of expenses and/or fees. Had each Fund incurred all expenses, investment returns would have been reduced. These returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends and distributions or the sale of Fund shares.

 

Investment return and value of the shares of each Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. Fund returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Performance current to the most recent month-end is available by calling 800.826.2333 or by visiting vaneck.com.

 

Index returns assume the reinvestment of all income and do not reflect any management fees or brokerage expenses associated with Fund returns. Certain indices may take into account withholding taxes. Investors cannot invest directly in the Index. Returns for actual Fund investors may differ from what is shown because of differences in timing, the amount invested and fees and expenses.

 

The Intermediate Index, Long Index, Short Index, High Yield Index, Short High-Yield Index and Bloomberg Barclays Municipal Bond Index are published by Bloomberg Finance L.P. and its affiliates (Bloomberg). CEFMX Index is published by S-Network Global Indexes, LLC (S-Network).

 

Bloomberg and S-Network are referred to herein as the “Index Providers.” The Index Providers do not sponsor, endorse, or promote the Funds and bear no liability with respect to the Funds or any security.

 

Premium/discount information regarding how often the closing trading price of the Shares of each Fund were above (i.e., at a premium) or below (i.e., at a discount) the NAV of the Fund for the most recently completed year and the most recently completed quarter(s) since that year can be found at www.vaneck.com.

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VANECK VECTORS ETF TRUST

EXPLANATION OF EXPENSES

(unaudited)

 

Hypothetical $1,000 investment at beginning of period

As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur operating expenses, including management fees and other Fund expenses. This disclosure is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The disclosure is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period, November 1, 2019 to April 30, 2020.

 

Actual Expenses

The first line in the table below provides information about account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During the Period.”

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line in 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. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

 

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as brokerage commissions paid on purchases and sales. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

    Beginning
Account
Value
November 1, 2019
  Ending
Account
Value
April 30, 2020
  Annualized
Expense
Ratio
During Period
  Expenses Paid
During the Period*
November 1, 2019 –
April 30, 2020
AMT- Free Intermediate Municipal Index ETF                    
Actual   $1,000.00       $ 985.40     0.24%   $1.18
Hypothetical**   $1,000.00   $ 1,023.67     0.24%   $1.21
AMT-Free Long Municipal Index ETF                    
Actual   $1,000.00   $ 971.00     0.24%   $1.18
Hypothetical**   $1,000.00   $ 1,023.67     0.24%   $1.21
AMT-Free Short Municipal Index ETF                    
Actual   $1,000.00   $ 995.60     0.20%   $0.99
Hypothetical**   $1,000.00   $ 1,023.87     0.20%   $1.01
High-Yield Municipal Index ETF                    
Actual   $1,000.00   $ 890.80     0.35%   $1.65
Hypothetical**   $1,000.00   $ 1,023.12     0.35%   $1.76
Short High-Yield Municipal Index ETF                    
Actual   $1,000.00   $ 933.30     0.35%   $1.68
Hypothetical**   $1,000.00   $ 1,023.12     0.35%   $1.76
CEF Municipal Income ETF                    
Actual   $1,000.00   $ 904.70     0.40%   $1.89
Hypothetical**   $1,000.00   $ 1,022.87     0.40%   $2.01
Municipal Allocation ETF                    
Actual   $1,000.00   $ 909.00     0.08%   $0.38
Hypothetical**   $1,000.00   $ 1,024.47     0.08%   $0.40

* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio (for the six months ended April 30, 2020) multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year divided by the number of days in the fiscal year (to reflect the one-half year period).
** Assumes annual return of 5% before expenses.

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VANECK VECTORS AMT-FREE INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL INDEX ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

April 30, 2019

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
MUNICIPAL BONDS: 98.8%        
Alabama: 0.8%        
        Alabama Federal Aid Highway Finance Authority (RB)        
$ 540,000     4.00%, 09/01/24 (c)   $ 587,444  
  345,000     5.00%, 09/01/24 (c)     393,662  
  400,000     5.00%, 09/01/24 (c)     458,308  
        Alabama Federal Aid Highway Finance Authority, Series A (RB)        
  340,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     400,455  
  340,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     395,223  
  10,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     11,731  
  250,000     5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     299,630  
  460,000     5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     557,244  
  150,000     5.00%, 09/01/27     185,748  
  100,000     Alabama Federal Aid Highway Finance Authority, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/25
    118,262  
  540,000     Alabama Public School and College Authority, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)
    625,471  
        Auburn University, Series A (RB)        
  10,000     5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     11,939  
  25,000     5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     29,983  
  860,000     Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama, Series B (RB)
3.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
    893,832  
        County of Jefferson (RB)        
  100,000     5.00%, 03/15/27 (c)     117,699  
  600,000     5.00%, 03/15/27 (c)     723,360  
  525,000     5.00%, 03/15/27 (c)     636,268  
        Infirmary Health System Special Care Facilities, Financing Authority of Mobile, Series A (RB)        
  530,000     3.00%, 02/01/26 (c)     537,309  
  260,000     3.00%, 02/01/26 (c)     266,284  
        Lower Alabama Gas District, Series A (RB)        
  305,000     5.00%, 09/01/29     358,964  
  375,000     5.00%, 09/01/31     447,742  
  100,000     5.00%, 09/01/34     120,498  
  675,000     State of Alabama, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 11/01/28 (c)
    836,116  
        UAB Medicine Finance Authority, Series B (RB)        
  150,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     173,009  
  225,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     262,892  
  280,000     UAB Medicine Finance Authority, Series B-1 (RB)
5.00%, 03/01/27 (c)
    330,621  
        University of Alabama, Board of Trustee, Series A (RB)        
  415,000     3.00%, 07/01/29 (c)     422,864  
  820,000     4.00%, 07/01/29 (c)     927,559  
        Water Works Board of the City of Birmingham, Series A (RB)        
  595,000     5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     707,687  
  250,000     5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     298,948  
  775,000     5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     944,190  
              13,080,942  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
Alaska: 0.3%        
        Alaska Housing Finance Corp., Series A (RB)        
$ 900,000     4.00%, 06/01/27 (c)   $ 990,396  
  125,000     4.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     138,361  
  15,000     5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     17,153  
  590,000     5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     689,197  
        Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Goose Creek Correctional Center Project (RB)        
  415,000     5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)     476,084  
  300,000     5.25%, 09/01/25 (c)     354,393  
  500,000     State of Alaska, International Airports System, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)
    562,280  
  130,000     State of Alaska, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)
    150,288  
        State of Alaska, Series B (GO)        
  205,000     5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)     236,992  
  525,000     5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)     609,210  
              4,224,354  
Arizona: 1.3%        
        Arizona Transportation Board, Highway Revenue (RB)        
  150,000     5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     170,889  
  110,000     5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     125,557  
  25,000     5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     28,814  
  1,050,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     1,254,687  
  835,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     1,002,109  
  35,000     Arizona Water Infrastructure Finance Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/24 (c)
    40,628  
  750,000     Board of Regents, Arizona State University, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
    886,957  
  240,000     Board of Regents, Arizona State University, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
    285,408  
        Board of Regents, University of Arizona (RB)        
  215,000     3.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     220,674  
  165,000     5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     193,166  
  30,000     City of Chandler (GO)
5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)
    34,669  
  450,000     City of Glendale, Water and Sewer Revenue, Senior Lien (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
    530,203  
        City of Mesa, Utility System Revenue (RB)        
  1,590,000     4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     1,767,635  
  705,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     852,070  
  270,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     325,442  
  355,000     City of Phoenix (GO)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
    427,434  
        City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., Junior Lien Wastewater System (RB)        
  860,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     1,041,666  
  120,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     144,016  
  620,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     749,747  
  150,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     179,436  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
Arizona: (continued)        
        City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., Senior Lien Airport Revenue, Series B (RB)        
$ 250,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   $ 286,953  
  100,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     115,801  
  250,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     293,668  
        City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., Senior Lien Airport Revenue, Series D (RB)        
  550,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     631,499  
  120,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     141,516  
  260,000     City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., Subordinated Excise Tax Revenue, Series A (RB) 5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     308,477  
  320,000     City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., Subordinated Excise Tax Revenue, Series B (RB) 5.00%, 07/01/26     390,128  
  250,000     Maricopa County High School District No. 210 (GO)
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
    299,078  
        Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Banner Health, Series A (RB)        
  20,000     3.13%, 01/01/27 (c)     20,146  
  215,000     5.00%, 01/01/28     257,979  
  710,000     5.00%, 01/01/29     864,205  
        Maricopa County Special Health Care District, Series C (GO)        
  190,000     5.00%, 07/01/25     225,217  
  240,000     5.00%, 07/01/26     291,012  
  120,000     5.00%, 07/01/27     148,067  
  25,000     Pima County, Sewer System (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25
    29,703  
        Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, Series A (RB)        
  2,000,000     5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     2,328,020  
  130,000     5.00%, 01/01/26     156,885  
  1,150,000     5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     1,419,364  
  250,000     5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     305,803  
  2,000,000     5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     2,470,440  
  100,000     University of Arizona (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)
    117,711  
              21,362,879  
Arkansas: 0.1%        
  770,000     City of Little Rock, Sewer Revenue (RB)
4.70%, 04/01/25 (c)
    886,678  
  375,000     State of Arkansas, Federal Highway Grant Anticipation (GO)
5.00%, 10/01/24 (c)
    434,194  
              1,320,872  
California: 15.6%        
        Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority, Second Subordinate Lien, Series B (RB) (AGM)        
  125,000     3.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     121,435  
  705,000     4.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     721,349  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
California: (continued)        
$ 815,000     Alameda County Joint Powers Authority (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)
  $ 989,133  
        Anaheim Housing and Public Improvements Authority, Series A (RB)        
  135,000     5.00%, 10/01/21 (c)     142,904  
  245,000     5.00%, 10/01/21 (c)     259,345  
  25,000     5.00%, 10/01/21 (c)     26,464  
  45,000     5.00%, 10/01/21 (c)     47,635  
  270,000     Anaheim Housing and Public Improvements Authority, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/23 (c)
    294,068  
  100,000     Bay Area Toll Authority, Series A (RB)
2.63%, 10/01/25 (c) (p)
    105,721  
  935,000     Bay Area Toll Authority, Series S-7 (RB)
4.00%, 04/01/27 (c)
    1,034,456  
        California Department of Water Resources, Central Valley Project Water System, Series AV (RB)        
  750,000     4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     836,070  
  725,000     4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     817,234  
  100,000     California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Adventist Health System West, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 03/01/26 (c)
    108,345  
        California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (RB)        
  110,000     5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)     127,463  
  100,000     5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)     116,916  
  310,000     California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)
    358,078  
  400,000     California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Series B (RB)
3.00%, 08/15/26 (c)
    404,768  
  175,000     California Health Facilities Financing Authority, El Camino Hospital (RB)
3.75%, 02/01/27 (c)
    187,161  
  140,000     California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Kaiser Permanente, Series A-1 (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/27
    170,992  
  160,000     California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Lucile Salter Packard Children Hospital, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)
    181,186  
  45,000     California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Providence Health & Services, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/24 (c)
    51,608  
        California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Providence St. Joseph Health, Series B-3 (RB)        
  300,000     2.00%, 10/01/25 (c) (p)     298,146  
  880,000     5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     1,018,890  


 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(continued)

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
California: (continued)        
$ 750,000     California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Stanford Health Care, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)
  $ 896,910  
        California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Sutter Health, Series A (RB)        
  500,000     5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     575,360  
  150,000     5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     173,288  
        California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank, Clean Water State (RB)        
  100,000     5.00%, 10/01/25     120,589  
  100,000     5.00%, 10/01/25     120,589  
  130,000     5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)     155,280  
  550,000     5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)     670,494  
  935,000     5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)     1,136,259  
  55,000     5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)     66,525  
  150,000     5.00%, 10/01/26     185,796  
  170,000     5.00%, 04/01/27 (c)     206,186  
  840,000     California Municipal Finance Authority, Community Medical Centers, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 02/01/27 (c)
    953,425  
  925,000     California Municipal Finance Authority, Eisenhower Medical Center, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
    1,051,281  
        California State Public Works Board, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Series D (RB)        
  360,000     3.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     376,315  
  500,000     3.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     527,780  
  270,000     5.00%, 09/01/24 (c)     309,725  
        California State Public Works Board, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Series E (RB)        
  655,000     2.50%, 10/01/26 (c)     684,416  
  400,000     4.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     446,740  
        California State Public Works Board, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Series H (RB)        
  270,000     3.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     289,324  
  520,000     3.25%, 12/01/25 (c)     561,028  
  345,000     3.38%, 12/01/25 (c)     366,245  
  110,000     4.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     118,477  
  100,000     5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     118,169  
        California State Public Works Board, Department of General Services, Series F (RB)        
  75,000     5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)     86,429  
  600,000     5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)     696,408  
  330,000     5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)     383,882  
        California State Public Works Board, Various Capital Projects, Series B (RB)        
  120,000     5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     145,177  
  340,000     5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     413,668  
  445,000     5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     544,484  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
California: (continued)        
        California State Public Works Board, Various Capital Projects, Series C (RB)        
$ 100,000     3.38%, 03/01/27 (c)   $ 106,968  
  425,000     4.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     465,974  
  45,000     5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     53,682  
  30,000     5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     35,611  
  30,000     5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     35,971  
  160,000     5.00%, 03/01/27     194,237  
  400,000     California State Public Works Board, Various Capital Projects, Series D (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)
    477,720  
  950,000     California State Public Works Board, Various Correctional Facilities, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/28 (c)
    1,175,615  
        California State University, Series A (RB)        
  910,000     3.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     947,938  
  400,000     4.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     439,592  
  50,000     5.00%, 11/01/25     59,755  
  300,000     5.00%, 11/01/25 (c)     352,959  
  35,000     5.00%, 11/01/25 (c)     41,299  
  15,000     5.00%, 11/01/25 (c)     17,778  
  450,000     5.00%, 11/01/25 (c)     535,954  
  110,000     5.00%, 11/01/25     131,461  
  220,000     5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     259,835  
  160,000     5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     193,211  
  10,000     5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     11,867  
  225,000     5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)     269,251  
  510,000     5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)     614,611  
  1,640,000     5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)     1,987,844  
  525,000     California State Veterans, Series CL (GO)
3.50%, 12/01/24 (c)
    556,710  
  270,000     California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Adventist Health System/West, Series A (RB)
4.13%, 03/01/26 (c)
    289,305  
        California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Enloe Medical Center (RB)        
  635,000     3.00%, 02/15/26 (c)     684,124  
  450,000     3.25%, 02/15/26 (c)     478,791  
  725,000     5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)     878,598  
  735,000     5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)     887,520  
  500,000     California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Huntington Memorial Hospital, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)
    550,610  
  100,000     California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Irvine East Campus Apartments (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/26
    110,142  
  2,000,000     California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Kaiser Permanente, Series C-1 (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/29 (p)
    2,537,340  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
California: (continued)        
$ 1,500,000     California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Kaiser Permanente, Series L (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/29 (p)
  $ 1,903,005  
  1,000,000     California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Kaiser Permanente,, Series C-3 (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/29 (p)
    1,268,670  
        California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Methodist Hospital of Southern California (RB)        
  760,000     5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     852,652  
  315,000     5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     357,585  
  300,000     Campbell Union High School District, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
    358,956  
  140,000     Chabot-Las Positas Community College District (GO)
4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
    152,900  
  255,000     City and County of San Francisco, Series B (CP)
3.00%, 10/01/25 (c)
    264,897  
        City and County of San Francisco, Series R-1 (GO)        
  40,000     5.00%, 06/15/23 (c)     44,759  
  45,000     5.00%, 06/15/23 (c)     50,383  
        City of Bakersfield, Wastewater Revenue, Series A (RB)        
  240,000     5.00%, 09/15/20 (c)     243,866  
  520,000     5.00%, 09/15/25 (c)     617,916  
  15,000     5.00%, 09/15/25 (c)     17,722  
  405,000     City of Los Angeles, Solid Waste Resources, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 02/01/28 (c)
    467,896  
        City of Los Angeles, Wastewater System, Series A (RB)        
  30,000     5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     35,499  
  250,000     5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     303,675  
  200,000     City of San Jose, Refunding, Libraries, Parks and Public Safety Projects, Series C (GO) (AGM) 5.00%, 03/01/29 (c)     250,642  
  625,000     Coast Community College District (GO)
0.00%, 08/01/25 (c) ^
    383,650  
  20,000     Contra Costa Transportation Authority (RB)
5.00%, 03/01/25 (c)
    23,110  
  30,000     Contra Costa Water District (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/24 (c)
    35,091  
  250,000     Corona-Norco Unified School District, Series A (GO)
4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
    278,703  
        County of Sacramento, Airport System, Series E (RB)        
  275,000     5.00%, 07/01/27     326,199  
  150,000     5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)     174,410  
        County of Santa Clara, Series C (GO)        
  245,000     3.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     255,410  
  125,000     5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     155,986  
  525,000     5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     632,961  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
California: (continued)        
$ 620,000     Department of Airports of the City of Los Angeles, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/25 (c)
  $ 708,034  
  145,000     Desert Community College District (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)
    174,818  
  15,000     East Bay Municipal Utility District, Wastewater System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/25
    17,863  
        East Bay Municipal Utility District, Water System, Series A (RB)        
  175,000     4.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     192,922  
  315,000     5.00%, 06/01/24 (c)     361,774  
  20,000     5.00%, 06/01/25     23,818  
  460,000     5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     553,477  
        East Bay Municipal Utility District, Water System, Series B (RB)        
  220,000     5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     268,543  
  145,000     5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     181,046  
  2,590,000     East Side Union High School District, Series B (GO) (AGM)
3.00%, 08/01/27 (c)
    2,683,758  
        Eastern Municipal Water District, Financing Authority, Series B (RB)        
  560,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     669,166  
  145,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     173,925  
        Eastern Municipal Water District, Water and Wastewater Revenue, Series A (RB)        
  625,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     746,837  
  250,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     298,090  
  435,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     521,774  
  25,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     30,330  
  100,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     120,534  
  250,000     El Camino Healthcare District (GO)
4.00%, 02/01/27 (c)
    280,680  
        El Dorado Irrigation District, Series C (RB)        
  250,000     5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)     294,530  
  520,000     5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)     618,649  
  30,000     Emeryville Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency (AGM) (TA)
5.00%, 09/01/24 (c)
    34,467  
        Fontana Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency (TA)        
  205,000     5.00%, 10/01/26     241,826  
  760,000     5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     877,709  
        Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Enhanced Tobacco Settlement, Series A (RB)        
  395,000     3.25%, 06/01/25 (c)     408,430  
  330,000     3.25%, 06/01/25 (c)     339,207  
  220,000     5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     249,066  
  265,000     5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     297,179  
        Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Tobacco Settlement, Series A-1 (RB)        
  810,000     5.00%, 06/01/26     928,867  
  1,420,000     5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     1,636,919  


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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VANECK VECTORS AMT-FREE INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL INDEX ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(continued)

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
California: (continued)        
$ 2,380,000     5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)   $ 2,736,595  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     1,164,480  
        Imperial Irrigation District, Electric System, Series C (RB)        
  215,000     5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     249,293  
  1,045,000     5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     1,214,865  
  135,000     5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     157,441  
  105,000     Long Beach Unified School District (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
    126,672  
        Los Angeles Community College District, Series A (GO)        
  530,000     5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)     605,228  
  755,000     5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)     858,828  
  175,000     5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)     198,452  
  330,000     5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)     381,100  
  710,000     5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)     817,721  
  265,000     5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)     303,907  
        Los Angeles Community College District, Series G (GO)        
  720,000     4.00%, 08/01/24 (c)     794,326  
  170,000     5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)     196,325  
        Los Angeles Community College District, Series I (GO)        
  775,000     2.13%, 08/01/26 (c)     789,702  
  170,000     4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     188,182  
  25,000     4.00%, 08/01/26     29,098  
  135,000     4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     156,682  
        Los Angeles Community College District, Series J (GO)        
  750,000     4.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     844,612  
  400,000     4.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     452,636  
  100,000     5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     124,761  
        Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series A (RB)        
  50,000     4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     56,523  
  820,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     971,987  
  165,000     5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     195,956  
  375,000     5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     447,262  
  115,000     5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     138,711  
  795,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     966,458  
        Los Angeles County Public Works Financing Authority, Series B (RB)        
  15,000     5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     17,664  
  435,000     5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     516,589  
  320,000     Los Angeles County Public Works Financing Authority, Series D (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)
    372,381  
        Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Series A (RB)        
  735,000     3.25%, 01/01/25 (c)     775,403  
  25,000     5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)     28,770  
  30,000     5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)     35,008  
  580,000     5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)     672,551  
  245,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     292,853  
  155,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     186,022  
  30,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     36,314  
  1,010,000     5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     1,216,222  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
California: (continued)        
$ 500,000     5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   $ 611,640  
  500,000     5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     614,825  
  115,000     5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     145,093  
        Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Series B (RB)        
  180,000     5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     213,772  
  125,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     150,018  
  35,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     42,132  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     1,201,400  
  275,000     5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     328,867  
  110,000     5.00%, 07/01/27     137,760  
  110,000     5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)     136,795  
        Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Series C (RB)        
  250,000     5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     288,908  
  100,000     5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     115,387  
  1,100,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     1,360,249  
  500,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     604,820  
  200,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     240,958  
        Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Series D (RB)        
  245,000     5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     277,896  
  100,000     5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     113,211  
  640,000     5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     735,104  
  125,000     5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)     153,691  
  185,000     Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Series E (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)
    209,202  
        Los Angeles Unified School District, Series A (GO)        
  1,580,000     4.00%, 07/01/29 (c)     1,812,118  
  20,000     5.00%, 07/01/21 (c)     20,863  
  175,000     5.00%, 07/01/21 (c)     182,515  
  25,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     29,374  
  695,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     815,089  
  135,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     159,135  
  120,000     5.00%, 07/01/26     144,876  
  550,000     5.00%, 07/01/27     675,713  
        Los Angeles Unified School District, Series B (GO)        
  270,000     2.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     270,599  
  780,000     3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     817,222  
  855,000     3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     887,729  
  885,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     1,064,991  
  915,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     1,096,335  
        Los Angeles Unified School District, Series B-1 (GO)        
  585,000     5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     709,546  
  375,000     5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     460,312  
        Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Series A (RB)        
  430,000     2.50%, 07/01/26     458,156  
  1,005,000     2.50%, 07/01/27     1,066,868  
  100,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     118,813  
  100,000     Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)
    126,170  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
California: (continued)        
        Monterey Peninsula Community College District (GO)        
$ 730,000     0.00%, 02/01/26 (c) ^   $ 530,097  
  865,000     0.00%, 02/01/26 (c) ^     655,532  
  865,000     0.00%, 02/01/26 (c) ^     683,436  
  200,000     Municipal Improvement Corp. of Los Angeles, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)
    233,006  
        Municipal Improvement Corp. of Los Angeles, Series B (RB)        
  135,000     5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     160,418  
  615,000     5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     727,490  
  275,000     5.00%, 11/01/26     326,961  
  265,000     5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     315,962  
        Northern California Transmission Agency Project, Series A (RB)        
  20,000     5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     23,418  
  40,000     5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     47,408  
  45,000     5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     53,630  
        Oakland Unified School District (GO)        
  175,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     204,208  
  625,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     724,687  
  385,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     452,367  
  525,000     5.00%, 08/01/26     619,983  
  975,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     1,150,110  
        Oakland Unified School District, Series A (GO)        
  335,000     5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)     380,979  
  400,000     5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)     458,428  
  400,000     Oakland Unified School District, Series C (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)
    460,384  
  325,000     Palm Springs Unified School District (GO)
4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
    363,844  
        Palm Springs Unified School District, Series D (GO)        
  550,000     2.50%, 08/01/26 (c)     562,276  
  160,000     3.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     171,264  
  775,000     Palomar Health, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
    886,801  
  350,000     Pittsburg Successor Agency, Los Medanos Community, Series A (AGM) (TA)
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)
    417,914  
  260,000     Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, Series A (CP) (AGM)
4.00%, 10/01/25 (c)
    289,419  
        Public Utilities Commission of the City and County of San Francisco, Wastewater Revenue, Series A (RB)        
  440,000     5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)     521,431  
  475,000     5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)     563,725  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
California: (continued)        
        Public Utilities Commission of the City and County of San Francisco, Water Revenue, Series A (RB)        
$ 100,000     4.00%, 11/01/26 (c)   $ 113,741  
  55,000     5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)     64,732  
  235,000     5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)     277,081  
  230,000     5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)     271,186  
  250,000     5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)     294,503  
  155,000     5.00%, 11/01/25     185,241  
  1,215,000     5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     1,459,361  
  25,000     5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     30,216  
  170,000     5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     207,932  
        Public Utilities Commission of the City and County of San Francisco, Water Revenue, Series D (RB)        
  785,000     5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     953,296  
  255,000     5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     319,377  
  300,000     Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency (AGM) (TA)
5.00%, 09/01/24 (c)
    341,643  
  650,000     Regents of the University of California, Medical Center Pooled Revenue, Series L (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)
    747,383  
        Regents of the University of California, Series AO (RB)        
  190,000     5.00%, 05/15/25 (c)     220,930  
  510,000     5.00%, 05/15/25 (c)     593,558  
  605,000     5.00%, 05/15/25 (c)     713,743  
        Regents of the University of California, Series AR (RB)        
  500,000     5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     593,225  
  750,000     5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     898,387  
        Regents of the University of California, Series I (RB)        
  150,000     5.00%, 05/15/25 (c)     174,813  
  480,000     5.00%, 05/15/25 (c)     564,998  
  455,000     Regents of the University of California, Series K (RB)        
        5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     543,575  
  170,000     Riverside Community College District (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)
    199,500  
  20,000     Riverside County Public Financing Authority, Capital Facilities Project (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/25
    23,937  
  160,000     Riverside County Public Financing Authority, Project Area No. 1, Desert Communities and Interstate 215 Corridor Projects (TA)
3.00%, 10/01/25 (c)
    164,339  
  730,000     Riverside County Transportation Commission, Series A (RB)
2.00%, 06/01/24 (c)
    735,037  
  125,000     Riverside Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency, Series A (AGM) (TA)
5.00%, 09/01/26
    151,178  


 

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VANECK VECTORS AMT-FREE INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL INDEX ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(continued)

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
California: (continued)        
        Sacramento City Financing Authority, Master Lease Program Facilities (RB)        
$ 650,000     3.38%, 12/01/25 (c)   $ 706,153  
  210,000     5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     253,132  
  10,000     5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     11,994  
        Sacramento County Sanitation Districts Financing Authority, Series A (RB)        
  170,000     5.00%, 06/01/24 (c)     196,270  
  250,000     5.00%, 06/01/24 (c)     287,445  
  15,000     5.00%, 06/01/24 (c)     17,292  
  20,000     Sacramento Municipal Utility District (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25
    23,873  
  1,000,000     Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Series D (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/28
    1,277,240  
        San Diego Association of Governments, South Bay Expressway, Series A (RB)        
  705,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     810,454  
  500,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     582,955  
        San Diego Community College District (GO)        
  855,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     1,036,576  
  65,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     79,674  
        San Diego County Regional Transportation Commission, Series A (RB)        
  700,000     5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)     832,209  
  105,000     5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)     125,484  
        San Diego County Water Authority, Series A (RB)        
  100,000     5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)     118,013  
  75,000     5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)     88,749  
  500,000     5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     593,345  
  165,000     5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     196,424  
  150,000     5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     179,514  
  100,000     San Diego County Water Authority, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)
    117,486  
  150,000     San Diego County, Edgemoor and RCS Refunding, Series A (CP)
5.00%, 10/15/24 (c)
    173,816  
        San Diego Public Facilities Financing Authority (RB)        
  365,000     5.00%, 10/15/25 (c)     425,141  
  445,000     5.00%, 10/15/25 (c)     516,107  
  150,000     5.00%, 10/15/25 (c)     176,052  
  410,000     5.00%, 10/15/25 (c)     479,630  
        San Diego Public Facilities Financing Authority, Series A (RB)        
  95,000     5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     114,891  
  135,000     5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     163,963  
  185,000     San Diego Public Facilities Financing Authority, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/26
    225,646  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
California: (continued)        
        San Diego Regional Building Authority, Series A (RB)        
$ 555,000     5.00%, 10/15/25 (c)   $ 633,927  
  325,000     5.00%, 10/15/25 (c)     368,758  
  520,000     San Diego Unified School District, Dedicated Unlimited Valorem Property Tax, Series R-5 (GO)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
    628,477  
  510,000     San Diego Unified School District, Series F (GO)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
    597,847  
        San Diego Unified School District, Series I (GO)        
  115,000     0.00%, 07/01/25 (c) ^     68,737  
  220,000     0.00%, 07/01/25 (c) ^     137,819  
  650,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     790,127  
  40,000     San Diego Unified School District, Series R-4 (GO)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
    47,151  
        San Diego Unified School District, Series R-5 (GO)        
  20,000     4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     22,702  
  50,000     5.00%, 07/01/26     60,496  
  575,000     San Diego Unified School District, Series SR-1 (GO)
4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
    639,958  
  210,000     San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District, Series D (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)
    249,470  
        San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District, Series F-1 (GO)        
  140,000     5.00%, 08/01/29 (c)     174,058  
  110,000     5.00%, 08/01/29 (c)     138,922  
        San Francisco Community College District (GO)        
  120,000     5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)     140,130  
  665,000     5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)     777,977  
  140,000     5.00%, 06/15/25     164,237  
        San Francisco County Transportation Authority (RB)        
  135,000     3.00%, 02/01/27 (c)     142,069  
  500,000     3.00%, 02/01/27 (c)     514,075  
  105,000     4.00%, 02/01/27     123,498  
  325,000     4.00%, 02/01/27 (c)     379,301  
        San Francisco Unified School District, Proposition A (GO)        
  500,000     3.00%, 06/15/24 (c)     526,585  
  445,000     3.25%, 06/15/24 (c)     464,967  
  165,000     San Joaquin County Transportation Authority (RB)
5.00%, 03/01/27 (c)
    197,160  
        San Joaquin County, Administration Building Project (CP) (AGM)        
  520,000     5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     650,062  
  500,000     5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     629,550  
  25,000     San Joaquin Delta Community College District, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)
    29,476  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
California: (continued)        
$ 25,000     San Jose Evergreen Community College District, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 09/01/24 (c)
  $ 28,951  
  230,000     San Jose Redevelopment Agency, Series A (TA)
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)
    272,230  
        San Marcos Unified School District (GO)        
  400,000     4.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     452,472  
  350,000     5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     419,436  
  515,000     5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     629,067  
  360,000     5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     437,432  
  300,000     San Mateo County Transit District, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)
    351,921  
  20,000     San Mateo Joint Powers Financing Authority, Maple Street Correctional Center, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)
    22,891  
  770,000     San Mateo Union High School District, Series C (GO)
4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)
    859,343  
        Santa Clara County Financing Authority, Multiple Facilities Projects, Series Q (RB)        
  400,000     4.00%, 05/15/25 (c)     437,440  
  760,000     4.00%, 05/15/25 (c)     836,304  
        Santa Clara Unified School District (GO)        
  1,535,000     3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     1,583,306  
  100,000     3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     103,800  
  25,000     Santa Clara Valley Water District, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)
    29,528  
  500,000     Sequoia Union High School District (GO)
3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
    532,480  
  20,000     Southern California Public Power Authority, APEX Power Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/21 (c)
    20,918  
  100,000     Southern California Public Power Authority, Milford Wind Corridor Phase I Project (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/29
    129,136  
  120,000     State of California (GO)
4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)
    133,624  
  470,000     State of California, Department of Water Resources, Central Valley Project, Series AS (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)
    551,098  
        State of California, Department of Water Resources, Central Valley Project, Series AW (RB)        
  275,000     5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     331,089  
  50,000     5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     60,579  
        State of California, Department of Water Resources, Central Valley Project, Series AX (RB)        
  100,000     5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)     121,812  
  915,000     5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)     1,125,020  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
California: (continued)        
$ 365,000     State of California, Department of Water Resources, Central Valley Project, Series BA (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 06/01/29 (c)
  $ 454,779  
  100,000     State of California, Series CL (GO)
3.75%, 12/01/24 (c)
    105,771  
        State of California, Various Purpose (GO)        
  150,000     3.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     152,669  
  645,000     3.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     667,446  
  350,000     3.00%, 10/01/29 (c)     358,792  
  1,575,000     3.13%, 04/01/29 (c)     1,675,091  
  605,000     3.50%, 08/01/27     681,472  
  105,000     4.00%, 02/01/25 (c)     113,027  
  130,000     4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     142,866  
  700,000     4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     771,295  
  1,000,000     4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     1,152,900  
  645,000     4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     714,260  
  950,000     4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     1,057,853  
  250,000     4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     275,725  
  1,810,000     4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     2,015,489  
  650,000     4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     719,797  
  545,000     4.00%, 09/01/26     625,322  
  100,000     4.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     113,164  
  600,000     4.00%, 11/01/27     698,748  
  115,000     5.00%, 09/01/21 (c)     120,966  
  140,000     5.00%, 09/01/21 (c)     147,015  
  330,000     5.00%, 09/01/21 (c)     346,942  
  390,000     5.00%, 09/01/21 (c)     410,128  
  355,000     5.00%, 09/01/21 (c)     373,513  
  345,000     5.00%, 09/01/23 (c)     385,624  
  500,000     5.00%, 04/01/24 (c)     560,905  
  265,000     5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)     301,210  
  25,000     5.00%, 10/01/24 (c)     28,822  
  205,000     5.00%, 10/01/24 (c)     236,342  
  710,000     5.00%, 10/01/24 (c)     818,552  
  250,000     5.00%, 02/01/25 (c)     286,810  
  630,000     5.00%, 02/01/25 (c)     720,292  
  25,000     5.00%, 02/01/25 (c)     29,015  
  950,000     5.00%, 02/01/25 (c)     1,094,552  
  20,000     5.00%, 02/01/25 (c)     23,222  
  520,000     5.00%, 02/01/25 (c)     602,727  
  560,000     5.00%, 02/01/25 (c)     647,427  
  400,000     5.00%, 03/01/25 (c)     460,588  
  330,000     5.00%, 03/01/25 (c)     384,311  
  420,000     5.00%, 03/01/25 (c)     488,914  
  450,000     5.00%, 03/01/25 (c)     523,606  
  875,000     5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)     1,012,970  
  195,000     5.00%, 08/01/25     229,806  
  915,000     5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)     1,075,290  
  765,000     5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)     888,953  
  340,000     5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)     398,252  
  405,000     5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)     476,620  
  30,000     5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)     35,377  
  115,000     5.00%, 09/01/25     135,807  
  370,000     5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)     430,547  
  25,000     5.00%, 09/01/25     29,523  
  480,000     5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)     565,229  
  420,000     5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)     495,281  
  135,000     5.00%, 10/01/25     159,752  


 

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VANECK VECTORS AMT-FREE INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL INDEX ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(continued)

 

Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
California: (continued)
$ 850,000     5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)   $ 1,006,723  
  115,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     134,352  
  150,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     179,948  
  1,050,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     1,263,916  
  185,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     222,690  
  600,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     710,286  
  190,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     222,663  
  995,000     5.00%, 08/01/26     1,201,025  
  165,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     194,522  
  510,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     608,185  
  955,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     1,141,511  
  1,165,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     1,392,524  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 09/01/26     1,209,420  
  390,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     460,570  
  835,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     995,420  
  320,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     381,478  
  2,260,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     2,679,569  
  15,000     5.00%, 09/01/26     18,141  
  475,000     5.00%, 09/01/26     574,474  
  2,000,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     2,394,460  
  250,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     298,633  
  770,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     925,324  
  150,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     180,258  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     1,197,230  
  2,640,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     3,098,674  
  125,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     149,316  
  930,000     5.00%, 04/01/27     1,139,176  
  2,070,000     5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     2,544,113  
  950,000     5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     1,156,805  
  1,920,000     5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     2,347,085  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     1,230,110  
  1,020,000     5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     1,247,684  
  2,480,000     5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     3,062,453  
  2,645,000     5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     3,226,926  
  710,000     5.00%, 04/01/28     886,975  
  1,445,000     5.00%, 08/01/28 (c)     1,753,507  
  450,000     5.00%, 08/01/28     565,582  
  150,000     5.00%, 04/01/29 (c)     186,749  
  3,500,000     5.00%, 04/01/29 (c)     4,294,920  
  3,000,000     5.00%, 10/01/29 (c)     3,787,770  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 10/01/29     1,280,200  
  1,300,000     5.00%, 10/01/29 (c)     1,652,742  
  2,590,000     5.00%, 04/01/30     3,335,065  
  380,000     5.00%, 04/01/31     495,828  
  3,500,000     5.00%, 04/01/32     4,609,535  
  250,000     5.25%, 08/01/25 (c)     296,795  
  425,000     5.25%, 08/01/25 (c)     502,431  
        Stockton Unified School District (GO)        
  100,000     5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)     116,531  
  100,000     5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)     118,141  
  335,000     Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Diego, Series A (TA)
5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)
    391,139  
        Trustees of the California State University, Series A (RB)        
  250,000     4.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     287,960  
  410,000     5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     493,275  
  750,000     5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     894,255  
  830,000     5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     1,000,698  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
California: (continued)
        Tuolumne Wind Project Authority, Series A (RB)        
$ 405,000     5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)   $ 501,321  
  125,000     5.00%, 01/01/27     155,205  
        University of California, Series AO (RB)        
  20,000     5.00%, 05/15/25 (c)     23,361  
  130,000     5.00%, 05/15/25 (c)     153,228  
  10,000     University of California, Series AR (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)
    11,928  
  385,000     University of California, Series AY (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/27 (c)
    470,401  
        University of California, Series AZ (RB)        
  310,000     5.00%, 05/15/28 (c)     380,661  
  275,000     5.00%, 05/15/28 (c)     346,162  
  335,000     University of California, Series I (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/25 (c)
    394,677  
  1,170,000     University of California, Series O (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/28 (c)
    1,415,864  
        West Basin Municipal Water District, Series A (RB)        
  155,000     5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)     186,411  
  100,000     5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)     120,634  
  20,000     West Contra Costa Unified School District, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)
    23,383  
  500,000     Yosemite Community College District (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)
    588,970  
              246,832,757  
Colorado: 1.9%
  250,000     Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 12/15/26 (c)
    306,143  
  540,000     Adams and Arapahoe Joint School District No. 28J, Series A (GO) (SAW)
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)
    653,875  
        Adams and Weld Counties, School District No. 27J (GO) (SAW)        
  365,000     4.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     405,749  
  160,000     5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     189,728  
        Board of Governors of Colorado State University System (RB)        
  935,000     5.00%, 03/01/28 (c)     1,150,377  
  510,000     5.00%, 03/01/28 (c)     639,117  
  1,050,000     Boulder Valley School District No. RE-2, Series B (GO) (SAW)
4.00%, 06/01/27 (c)
    1,227,051  
  150,000     City and County of Denver, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
    179,381  
  200,000     City and County of Denver, Series A-2 (RB)
0.00%, 08/01/26 (c) ^
    127,522  
        City of Aurora, Water Revenue, First Lien (RB)        
  1,015,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     1,210,489  
  500,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     598,915  


 

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Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
Colorado: (continued)
        City of Colorado Springs, Utilities System, Series A-1 (RB)        
$ 100,000     5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)   $ 123,259  
  120,000     5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     148,792  
  110,000     5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     137,158  
  1,000,000     Colorado Health Facilities Authority, AdventHealth Obligated Group, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 11/19/26 (p)
    1,191,490  
  545,000     Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Adventist Health System, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)
    622,314  
  2,255,000     Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Adventist Health System, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/26 (p)
    2,686,201  
  155,000     Colorado Health Facilities Authority, CommonSpirit Health, Series A-1 (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/29 (c)
    169,398  
  2,000,000     Colorado Health Facilities Authority, CommonSpirit Health, Series B-2 (RB)
5.00%, 02/01/26 (c) (p)
    2,263,460  
        Colorado Health Facilities Authority, NCMC, Inc. Project (RB)        
  280,000     3.25%, 05/15/26 (c)     313,989  
  160,000     4.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     186,595  
  115,000     Colorado Higher Education, Series A (CP)
5.00%, 11/01/26
    140,739  
  295,000     El Paso County School District N0. 20 (GO) (SAW)
5.00%, 12/15/26 (c)
    358,342  
        Garfield Pitkin and Eagle Counties School District No. Re-1 (GO)        
  565,000     5.00%, 12/15/25 (c)     673,271  
  975,000     5.00%, 12/15/25 (c)     1,165,330  
  1,110,000     Jefferson County School District R-1 (GO)
5.00%, 12/15/28 (c)
    1,411,398  
        Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 (GO) (SAW)        
  500,000     5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)     620,495  
  500,000     5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)     623,965  
  200,000     5.25%, 12/01/27 (c)     252,602  
        Park Creek Metropolitan District, Series A (RB)        
  105,000     5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     120,748  
  560,000     5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     648,458  
  250,000     5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     290,063  
        Regents of the University of Colorado, Series B-1 (RB)        
  600,000     2.75%, 06/01/26 (c)     637,164  
  1,000,000     4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     1,117,950  
  540,000     4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     605,005  
        Regional Transportation District, Series B (RB)        
  1,995,000     5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     2,370,599  
  100,000     5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     119,225  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
Colorado: (continued)
$ 410,000     State of Colorado, Series K (CP)
5.00%, 03/15/27 (c)
  $ 494,923  
  190,000     State of Colorado, Series M (CP)
5.00%, 03/15/28 (c)
    235,173  
        University of Colorado, Series A-2 (RB)        
  800,000     3.00%, 06/01/24 (c)     820,560  
  500,000     4.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     567,105  
  450,000     5.00%, 06/01/26     544,531  
  250,000     5.00%, 06/01/27     309,808  
  155,000     5.00%, 06/01/28     196,253  
  25,000     University of Colorado, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/24 (c)
    28,820  
        University of Colorado, Series B-1 (RB)        
  860,000     2.25%, 06/01/26 (c)     897,711  
  30,000     5.00%, 06/01/25     35,483  
              29,816,724  
Connecticut: 2.4%
  160,000     City of Hartford, Series C (GO) (AGM)
4.00%, 07/15/25 (c)
    170,098  
        Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Series A-1 (RB)        
  260,000     2.88%, 05/15/25 (c)     269,511  
  350,000     3.65%, 11/15/26 (c)     369,750  
  200,000     3.88%, 11/15/26 (c)     213,134  
  500,000     Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Series D-1 (RB)
3.20%, 11/15/26 (c)
    524,305  
  200,000     Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Series F-1 (RB)
3.05%, 05/15/26 (c)
    207,866  
  250,000     Connecticut State Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Masonicare Issue, Series F (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
    221,490  
        Connecticut State Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Nuvance Health Issue, Series A (RB)        
  525,000     4.00%, 07/01/29 (c)     552,720  
  2,200,000     5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)     2,548,304  
  140,000     Connecticut State Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Trinity Health Credit Group (RB)
3.13%, 06/01/26 (c)
    140,888  
  20,000     Connecticut State Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Yale University Issue, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)
    22,521  
  225,000     Connecticut State Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Yale University Issue, Series A-2 (RB)
2.00%, 07/01/26 (p)
    230,432  


 

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VANECK VECTORS AMT-FREE INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL INDEX ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(continued)

 

Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
Connecticut: (continued)
$ 305,000     Connecticut State, Special Tax Revenue, Transportation Infrastructure Purposes, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/24 (c)
  $ 341,170  
        South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, Series B (RB)        
  310,000     4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     333,529  
  500,000     4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     539,810  
  25,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     30,110  
        State of Connecticut, Series A (GO)        
  100,000     3.25%, 03/15/25 (c)     97,924  
  230,000     3.25%, 03/15/26 (c)     222,445  
  680,000     5.00%, 03/15/25 (c)     756,044  
  755,000     5.00%, 03/15/25 (c)     852,705  
  110,000     5.00%, 03/15/26 (c)     123,943  
  780,000     5.00%, 03/15/26 (c)     898,061  
  740,000     5.00%, 04/15/26     855,529  
  680,000     5.00%, 04/15/27 (c)     791,948  
  350,000     5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)     422,170  
        State of Connecticut, Series B (GO)        
  30,000     4.00%, 11/15/24 (c)     31,450  
  290,000     5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)     323,657  
  625,000     5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)     707,756  
  575,000     5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)     652,613  
  585,000     5.00%, 05/15/26     677,366  
  785,000     5.00%, 04/15/27     921,708  
  100,000     5.00%, 04/15/27     117,415  
  705,000     State of Connecticut, Series C (GO)
4.00%, 06/15/28 (c)
    739,749  
  710,000     State of Connecticut, Series D (GO)
4.00%, 08/15/26 (c)
    747,445  
        State of Connecticut, Series E (GO)        
  395,000     3.00%, 10/15/26 (c)     371,987  
  100,000     5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)     113,515  
  400,000     5.00%, 09/15/27     472,820  
  520,000     5.00%, 09/15/28 (c)     613,605  
        State of Connecticut, Series F (GO)        
  335,000     3.25%, 11/15/25 (c)     329,114  
  770,000     5.00%, 11/15/24 (c)     863,986  
  420,000     5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)     473,579  
  400,000     5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)     454,952  
  290,000     5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)     331,818  
  100,000     5.00%, 09/15/26     116,495  
        State of Connecticut, Special Tax Obligation, Series A (RB)        
  785,000     4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     818,111  
  470,000     5.00%, 09/01/24 (c)     530,719  
  590,000     5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)     662,918  
  795,000     5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)     887,045  
  255,000     5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)     287,586  
  55,000     5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)     63,227  
  520,000     5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)     596,669  
  335,000     5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)     383,314  
  100,000     5.00%, 09/01/25     115,429  
  200,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     226,264  
  10,000     5.00%, 09/01/26     11,712  
  475,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     540,631  
  190,000     5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     218,591  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
Connecticut: (continued)
        State of Connecticut, Special Tax Obligation, Series B (RB)        
$ 335,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   $ 390,201  
  100,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     116,800  
  470,000     5.00%, 10/01/26     551,348  
  1,025,000     5.00%, 10/01/28     1,225,346  
  260,000     State of Connecticut, Special Tax Obligation, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/26
    305,001  
        State of Connecticut, State Revolving Fund, Series A (RB)        
  125,000     3.13%, 03/01/25 (c)     131,456  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)     1,209,240  
  275,000     5.00%, 02/01/29 (c)     342,848  
        University of Connecticut, Series A (RB)        
  210,000     3.00%, 03/15/26 (c)     213,272  
  200,000     5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)     229,454  
  860,000     5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)     992,208  
  375,000     5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)     431,527  
  770,000     5.00%, 01/15/26     886,609  
  265,000     5.00%, 03/15/26 (c)     310,527  
  280,000     5.00%, 03/15/26 (c)     332,206  
  435,000     5.00%, 03/15/26 (c)     510,525  
  380,000     5.00%, 03/15/26 (c)     447,131  
  745,000     5.00%, 01/15/27 (c)     862,449  
  335,000     5.00%, 01/15/27 (c)     391,595  
  460,000     5.00%, 01/15/27     539,373  
  500,000     5.00%, 11/01/28 (c)     579,910  
  500,000     5.00%, 11/01/28 (c)     584,590  
              37,723,269  
Delaware: 0.4%
  180,000     Delaware State Health Facilities Authority, Bayhealth Medical Center Project, Series A (RB)
3.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
    187,558  
        Delaware Transportation Authority (RB)        
  30,000     4.00%, 07/01/25     33,955  
  20,000     5.00%, 07/01/25     23,674  
  220,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     266,328  
        State of Delaware (GO)        
  505,000     3.13%, 03/01/27 (c)     527,361  
  500,000     4.00%, 03/01/27 (c)     577,410  
  800,000     5.00%, 03/01/26     973,136  
        State of Delaware, Series A (GO)        
  650,000     2.00%, 01/01/30 (c)     592,423  
  545,000     2.13%, 03/01/26 (c)     558,603  
  100,000     5.00%, 02/01/27     124,571  
  500,000     5.00%, 02/01/28     637,565  
  500,000     5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)     630,850  
  810,000     5.00%, 10/01/28     1,047,451  
              6,180,885  
District of Columbia: 1.6%
  130,000     District of Columbia, Children’s Hospital Obligated Group (RB)
5.00%, 01/15/26 (c)
    146,697  
        District of Columbia, Georgetown University Issue (RB)        
  645,000     5.00%, 04/01/27 (c)     726,451  
  105,000     5.00%, 04/01/27 (c)     119,855  


 

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Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
District of Columbia: (continued)
      District of Columbia, Series A (GO)      
$ 30,000     5.00%, 06/01/25   $ 35,645  
  420,000     5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     488,662  
  20,000     5.00%, 12/01/25     24,084  
  290,000     5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     343,122  
  10,000     5.00%, 06/01/26     12,192  
  210,000     5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     253,434  
  30,000     5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     36,011  
  250,000     5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     297,220  
  2,500,000     5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     3,005,550  
  170,000     5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     206,217  
  580,000     5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     699,567  
  750,000     5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     917,557  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 09/01/29 (c)     1,249,560  
        District of Columbia, Series C (GO)        
  280,000     5.00%, 06/01/24 (c)     318,111  
  225,000     5.00%, 10/01/27     283,064  
        District of Columbia, Series D (GO)        
  500,000     4.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     566,195  
  100,000     5.00%, 06/01/24 (c)     114,678  
  20,000     5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     24,204  
  125,000     5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     154,079  
  160,000     5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     195,640  
  1,500,000     5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     1,864,860  
  500,000     5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     606,520  
  25,000     District of Columbia, Series E (GO)
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)
    30,255  
  195,000     District of Columbia, Water and Sewer Authority, Public Utility, Subordinated Lien, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)
    228,948  
        District of Columbia, Water and Sewer Authority, Public Utility, Subordinated Lien, Series B (RB)        
  400,000     5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)     471,288  
  410,000     5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)     487,761  
  430,000     5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)     508,023  
  100,000     5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)     118,763  
        District of Columbia, Water and Sewer Authority, Public Utility, Subordinated Lien, Series C (RB)        
  100,000     5.00%, 10/01/24 (c)     115,196  
  200,000     5.00%, 10/01/24 (c)     231,692  
        Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Dulles Toll Road Revenue, Series B (RB)        
  250,000     4.00%, 10/01/29 (c)     253,108  
  250,000     4.00%, 10/01/29 (c)     254,160  
  2,545,000     Washington Convention and Sports Authority, Senior Lien, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)
    2,625,117  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
District of Columbia: (continued)
        Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (RB)        
$ 175,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   $ 214,473  
  275,000     5.00%, 07/01/27     339,320  
        Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Series A-1 (RB)        
  140,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     167,283  
  330,000     5.00%, 07/01/27     407,184  
        Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Series A-2 (RB)        
  810,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     949,855  
  550,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     648,741  
  300,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     355,590  
        Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Series B (RB)        
  950,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     1,120,553  
  880,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     1,031,941  
  650,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     776,672  
  240,000     5.00%, 07/01/27     296,134  
  555,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     668,575  
              24,989,807  
Florida: 4.2%
  490,000     Alachua County, Health Facilities Authority, Shands Teaching Hospital and Clinics, Inc., Series B-1 (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)
    545,140  
  10,000     Brevard County School District, Series C (CP)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
    11,550  
  120,000     Broward County. Florida Water & Sewer Utility, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)
    142,345  
  520,000     Central Florida Expressway Authority (RB)
3.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
    530,639  
        Central Florida Expressway Authority, Series A (RB)        
  815,000     3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     830,681  
  395,000     3.25%, 07/01/26 (c)     402,643  
        Central Florida Expressway Authority, Series B (RB)        
  30,000     5.00%, 07/01/25     34,492  
  115,000     5.00%, 07/01/26     134,917  
  175,000     City of Cape Coral, Water and Sewer (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)
    215,122  
        City of Gainesville, Utilities System, Series A (RB)        
  200,000     5.00%, 10/01/26     243,994  
  500,000     5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     602,825  
  195,000     5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     236,878  
  585,000     City of Jacksonville, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/27
    719,731  
        City of Jacksonville, Transportation Revenue (RB)        
  600,000     3.00%, 10/01/25 (c)     627,036  
  310,000     3.00%, 10/01/25 (c)     325,081  
  450,000     3.25%, 10/01/25 (c)     470,668  
  210,000     5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)     246,118  


 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(continued)

 

Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
Florida: (continued)
$ 295,000     City of Lakeland, Department of Electric Utilities (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)
  $ 353,103  
  540,000     City of Lakeland, Lakeland Regional Health System (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)
    616,426  
  375,000     City of Orlando, Senior Tourist Development Tax, 6th Cent Contract Payments, Series A (RB) (AGM) 5.00%, 11/01/26     452,212  
        City of Port St. Lucie, Utility System Revenue (RB)        
  500,000     4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     557,285  
  585,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     704,767  
  680,000     City of Tallahassee, Energy System Revenue (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/23 (c)
    759,982  
  100,000     County of Lee, Transportation Facilities (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 10/01/24 (c)
    115,289  
        County of Miami-Dade (RB)        
  565,000     0.00%, 10/01/26 (c) ^     401,822  
  400,000     0.00%, 10/01/26 (c) ^     271,852  
  640,000     5.00%, 10/01/26     777,280  
  280,000     5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     331,965  
  510,000     5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     615,585  
  115,000     5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     136,878  
        County of Miami-Dade, Aviation Revenue, Series A (RB)        
  750,000     5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     842,010  
  460,000     5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     531,912  
  100,000     5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     116,321  
  290,000     County of Miami-Dade, Aviation Revenue, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/24 (c)
    326,656  
        County of Miami-Dade, Building Better Communities Program, Series A (GO)        
  200,000     5.00%, 07/01/25     233,260  
  100,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     118,425  
  55,000     5.00%, 07/01/25     64,147  
  280,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     339,147  
  555,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     671,145  
  520,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     632,242  
  100,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     122,446  
  575,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     702,155  
        County of Miami-Dade, Building Better Communities Program, Series B (GO)        
  125,000     4.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     134,414  
  555,000     4.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     598,656  
  275,000     5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     318,403  
  520,000     County of Miami-Dade, Capital Asset Acquisition, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)
    620,474  
  400,000     County of Miami-Dade, Educational Facilities Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/25 (c)
    437,692  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
Florida: (continued)
      County of Miami-Dade, Expressway Authority Toll System, Series A (RB)        
$ 25,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   $ 28,231  
  105,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     120,689  
        County of Miami-Dade, Expressway Authority Toll System, Series B (RB)        
  130,000     5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     144,245  
  275,000     5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     305,481  
  250,000     County of Miami-Dade, Florida Transit System (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
    272,115  
        County of Miami-Dade, Water and Sewer System (RB)        
  250,000     5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)     295,410  
  270,000     5.00%, 10/01/25     320,741  
  800,000     5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     999,624  
        County of Miami-Dade, Water and Sewer System, Series B (RB)        
  370,000     3.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     387,305  
  605,000     5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)     697,541  
  125,000     Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/27
    155,579  
        Florida Department of Management Services, Series A (CP)        
  105,000     5.00%, 08/01/25     125,028  
  425,000     5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     529,478  
  175,000     5.00%, 11/01/27     216,780  
  500,000     Florida Higher Educational Facilities Financial Authority, Nova Southeastern University Project (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)
    536,825  
  435,000     Florida Housing Finance Corp., Series 1 (RB)
3.25%, 01/01/27 (c)
    458,751  
        Florida Municipal Power Agency, All-Requirements Power Supply, Series A (RB)        
  635,000     3.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     673,646  
  125,000     5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     146,308  
  195,000     5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     229,903  
  470,000     5.00%, 10/01/27     588,651  
  145,000     Florida Municipal Power Agency, All-Requirements Power Supply, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)
    171,753  
  400,000     Florida State Department of Transportation, Turnpike Enterprise, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
    474,800  
        Florida State Department of Transportation, Turnpike Enterprise, Series B (RB)        
  265,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     313,537  
  110,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     130,570  
  815,000     Halifax Hospital Medical Center (RB)
3.38%, 06/01/26 (c)
    841,047  


 

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Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
Florida: (continued)
      Hernando County School District, Series A (CP) (AGM)        
$ 245,000     3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   $ 253,884  
  450,000     3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     467,766  
  470,000     3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     490,191  
        JEA Electric System, Series B (RB)        
  175,000     3.38%, 10/01/22 (c)     177,860  
  695,000     5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     836,266  
        JEA Electric System, Series Three B (RB)        
  850,000     5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     1,021,844  
  610,000     5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     737,478  
  650,000     5.00%, 10/01/27     803,783  
  15,000     JEA Water and Sewer System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/24 (c)
    17,188  
  605,000     Lee Memorial Health System, Series A-1 (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/29 (c)
    697,958  
        Manatee County School District (RB) (AGM)        
  290,000     5.00%, 10/01/26     356,787  
  160,000     5.00%, 04/01/27 (c)     195,608  
        Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency, City Center and Historical Convention Village, Series A (TA)        
  815,000     5.00%, 02/01/24 (c)     916,793  
  610,000     5.00%, 02/01/24 (c)     683,822  
  860,000     5.00%, 02/01/24 (c)     969,753  
  640,000     5.00%, 02/01/24 (c)     723,424  
  145,000     5.00%, 02/01/24 (c)     163,392  
  425,000     Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency, City Center and Historical Convention Village, Series B (TA)
5.00%, 02/01/24 (c)
    477,589  
  420,000     Orange County Health Facilities Authority (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/23 (c)
    429,223  
  410,000     Orange County School Board, Series C (CP)
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
    487,096  
  310,000     Orange County School Board, Series D (CP)
5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)
    362,601  
        Orange County, Tourist Development Tax (RB)        
  100,000     5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)     117,425  
  190,000     5.00%, 10/01/26     229,207  
  360,000     5.00%, 10/01/27     443,758  
  490,000     5.00%, 10/01/30     633,100  
  120,000     Orlando Utilities Commission, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)
    147,448  
  10,000     Palm Beach County Health Facilities Authority, Act Retirement - Life Communities, Inc. (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)
    10,476  
        Palm Beach County School Board, Series A (CP)        
  125,000     5.00%, 08/01/26     152,548  
  120,000     5.00%, 08/01/27     149,825  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
Florida: (continued)
$ 695,000     Palm Beach County School Board, Series C (CP)
5.00%, 08/01/28 (c)
  $ 878,626  
  100,000     Polk County, School District (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/29 (c)
    127,742  
  175,000     Reedy Creek Improvement District, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)
    215,395  
  200,000     School Board of Duval County, Series B (CP)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
    233,044  
  125,000     School Board of Miami-Dade County (GO)
3.25%, 03/15/27 (c)
    132,494  
  720,000     School Board of Miami-Dade County, Series B (CP) (AGM)
5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)
    846,259  
        School Board of Miami-Dade County, Series C (CP)        
  540,000     3.25%, 02/01/21 (c)     544,061  
  265,000     3.25%, 02/01/21 (c)     267,189  
        School Board of Miami-Dade County, Series D (CP)        
  140,000     4.00%, 02/01/26 (c)     152,034  
  165,000     5.00%, 02/01/26     195,926  
  265,000     5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)     314,990  
  200,000     School District of Broward County, Series A (CP)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
    237,314  
        South Broward Hospital District (RB)        
  500,000     4.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     542,035  
  435,000     5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     510,151  
        South Florida Water Management District (CP)        
  400,000     3.00%, 04/01/26 (c)     421,184  
  150,000     5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)     177,218  
        South Miami Health Facilities Authority (RB)        
  800,000     5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)     903,376  
  710,000     5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)     815,556  
        State of Florida, Board of Education, Lottery Revenue, Series A (RB)        
  100,000     5.00%, 07/01/25     119,363  
  255,000     5.00%, 07/01/26     312,576  
  100,000     State of Florida, Board of Education, Lottery Revenue, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26
    122,579  
        State of Florida, Board of Education, Public Education Capital Outlay, Series A (GO)        
  650,000     4.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     752,700  
  525,000     5.00%, 06/01/24 (c)     605,902  
  815,000     5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     967,470  
  795,000     5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     997,677  
        State of Florida, Board of Education, Public Education Capital Outlay, Series B (GO)        
  10,000     3.00%, 06/01/24 (c)     10,618  
  125,000     5.00%, 06/01/24 (c)     144,263  
  400,000     5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     497,908  


 

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VANECK VECTORS AMT-FREE INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL INDEX ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(continued)

 

Principal            
Amount          Value  
             
Florida: (continued)
        State of Florida, Board of Education, Public Education Capital Outlay, Series C (GO)        
$ 500,000     3.00%, 06/01/24 (c)   $ 524,495  
  250,000     3.00%, 06/01/24 (c)     263,053  
  510,000     3.00%, 06/01/29 (c)     540,330  
  725,000     4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     818,655  
  500,000     4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     567,060  
  780,000     4.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     896,353  
  20,000     5.00%, 06/01/24 (c)     23,082  
  585,000     5.00%, 06/01/27     733,900  
  145,000     5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     182,967  
        State of Florida, Board of Education, Public Education Capital Outlay, Series D (GO)        
  20,000     4.00%, 06/01/26     23,293  
  10,000     5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     12,179  
  105,000     5.00%, 06/01/28     134,786  
        State of Florida, Board of Education, Public Education Capital Outlay, Series E (GO)        
  590,000     2.38%, 06/01/26 (c)     611,193  
  500,000     3.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     532,250  
  200,000     4.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     220,720  
        State of Florida, Board of Education, Public Education Capital Outlay, Series F (GO)        
  35,000     5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     41,605  
  135,000     5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     164,414  
  115,000     State of Florida, Department of Transportation Financing Corp., Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)
    143,408  
  880,000     State of Florida, Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Reimbursement, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/30
    1,131,328  
        State of Florida, Department of Transportation, Full Faith and Credit, Right-of-Way Acquisition and Bridge Construction, Series A (GO)        
  600,000     3.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     631,068  
  555,000     3.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     596,614  
  40,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     48,846  
  750,000     State of Florida, Department of Transportation, Full Faith and Credit, Right-of-Way Acquisition and Bridge Construction, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)
    943,785  
  555,000     State of Florida, Department of Transportation, Turnpike Revenue, Series B (RB)
2.63%, 07/01/25 (c)
    583,427  
  580,000     State of Florida, Department of Transportation, Turnpike, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)
    714,896  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
Florida: (continued)  
$ 740,000     State of Florida, Department of Transportation, Turnpike, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
  $ 889,539  
        Tampa Bay, Water Utility System, Series A (RB)        
  110,000     4.00%, 10/01/25 (c)     124,130  
  15,000     5.00%, 10/01/25     17,966  
        Volusia County School Board, Master Lease Program, Series B (CP)        
  280,000     5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)     318,755  
  15,000     5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)     17,089  
              66,038,778  
Georgia: 1.7%
  420,000     Augusta, Water and Sewer Revenue (RB)
3.00%, 10/01/27 (c)
    444,175  
  500,000     City of Atlanta, Airport Passenger Facility Charge (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)
    592,025  
        City of Atlanta, Public Improvement (GO)        
  630,000     4.50%, 12/01/24 (c)     713,834  
  25,000     4.88%, 12/01/24 (c)     29,051  
  330,000     5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)     384,532  
        City of Atlanta, Water and Wastewater (RB)        
  200,000     4.00%, 11/01/29 (c)     230,388  
  690,000     5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)     792,748  
  125,000     5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)     146,721  
  295,000     5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)     342,758  
  30,000     5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)     34,715  
  250,000     Clarke County Hospital Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
    286,603  
  750,000     Cobb County Kennestone Hospital Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/27 (c)
    839,257  
  25,000     County of Forsyth, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 03/01/25 (c)
    29,498  
        Forsyth County School District (GO)        
  1,000,000     5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)     1,252,330  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)     1,267,890  
        Gainesville and Hall County Hospital Authority, Northeast Georgia Health System, Series A (RB)        
  225,000     5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     249,734  
  100,000     5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     114,209  
  925,000     Georgia Housing and Finance Authority, Single Family Mortgage, Series B-1 (RB)
2.90%, 12/01/25 (c)
    951,381  
  190,000     Glynn-Brunswick Memorial Hospital Authority (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)
    205,622  
  15,000     Henry County School District (GO) (SAW)
5.00%, 08/01/25
    17,886  


 

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Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
Georgia: (continued)
        Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, Series B (RB)        
$ 300,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   $ 351,729  
  30,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     35,461  
        Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, Series C (RB)        
  495,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     590,708  
  235,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     280,515  
  420,000     5.00%, 07/01/26     503,782  
        Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, Series A (RB)        
  110,000     5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)     119,009  
  200,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     219,920  
  1,090,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     1,201,954  
  500,000     Private Colleges and Universities Authority, Emory University, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/29 (c)
    633,175  
        Richmond County Hospital Authority, University Health Services, Inc. Project (RB)        
  345,000     3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     349,799  
  835,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     970,963  
  375,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     430,954  
        State of Georgia, Series A (GO)        
  985,000     2.50%, 02/01/26 (c)     995,008  
  125,000     5.00%, 02/01/26     151,641  
  1,190,000     5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)     1,439,757  
  680,000     5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)     817,727  
  600,000     5.00%, 07/01/26     735,876  
  1,200,000     5.00%, 02/01/27 (c)     1,452,084  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 02/01/27     1,244,980  
  350,000     5.00%, 02/01/27 (c)     432,698  
  150,000     5.00%, 02/01/27 (c)     184,422  
        State of Georgia, Series C (GO)        
  3,000,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     3,720,300  
  130,000     5.00%, 07/01/27     163,515  
  610,000     State of Georgia, Series E (GO)
5.00%, 12/01/25
    736,752  
              26,688,086  
Hawaii: 1.3%
  35,000     City and County of Honolulu, Board of Water Supply, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)
    39,851  
  675,000     City and County of Honolulu, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)
    798,761  
        City and County of Honolulu, Series B (GO)        
  10,000     5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)     11,782  
  760,000     5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)     903,701  
  890,000     5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)     1,060,844  
  1,015,000     5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     1,231,246  
        City and County of Honolulu, Series C (GO)        
  750,000     4.00%, 08/01/29 (c)     851,707  
  120,000     4.00%, 08/01/29 (c)     136,348  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 10/01/29     1,290,220  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
Hawaii: (continued)
        City and County of Honolulu, Wastewater System, Series A (RB)        
$ 970,000     4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   $ 1,067,776  
  1,015,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     1,203,069  
  100,000     City and County of Honolulu, Wastewater System, Series B (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
    109,806  
  175,000     State of Hawaii, Department of Budget and Finance, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25
    198,898  
  295,000     State of Hawaii, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
    352,891  
  25,000     State of Hawaii, Series EQ (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)
    28,339  
  50,000     State of Hawaii, Series ET (GO)
5.00%, 10/01/25
    59,598  
        State of Hawaii, Series EY (GO)        
  120,000     5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)     143,035  
  1,085,000     5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)     1,292,647  
  500,000     State of Hawaii, Series EZ (GO)
5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)
    595,690  
        State of Hawaii, Series FB (GO)        
  150,000     3.00%, 04/01/26 (c)     153,750  
  200,000     4.00%, 04/01/26 (c)     227,828  
  130,000     State of Hawaii, Series FE (GO)
5.00%, 10/01/25
    154,955  
        State of Hawaii, Series FH (GO)        
  15,000     5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     18,228  
  375,000     5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     457,489  
        State of Hawaii, Series FK (GO)        
  690,000     5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)     823,287  
  130,000     5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)     155,503  
        State of Hawaii, Series FN (GO)        
  500,000     5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     612,635  
  105,000     5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     130,118  
        State of Hawaii, Series FT (GO)        
  295,000     4.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     335,356  
  250,000     5.00%, 01/01/26     299,433  
  1,020,000     5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     1,242,748  
  150,000     5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     182,877  
  1,150,000     5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     1,410,808  
  1,300,000     State of Hawaii, Series FW (GO)
5.00%, 01/01/28
    1,631,825  
  160,000     State of Hawaii, Series HI (GO)
5.00%, 10/01/26
    195,195  
        University of Hawaii, Series E (RB)        
  285,000     5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     345,163  
  240,000     5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     289,850  
              20,043,257  
Idaho: 0.0%
  500,000     Ada and Boise Counties    Independent School District (GO)
5.00%, 02/01/27 (c)
    600,570  
        Idaho Health Facilities Authority, Trinity Health Group, Series D (RB)        
  115,000     5.00%, 06/01/22 (c)     124,869  
  185,000     5.00%, 06/01/22 (c)     200,877  
              926,316  


 

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VANECK VECTORS AMT-FREE INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL INDEX ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(continued)

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Illinois: 4.1%          
$ 235,000     Chicago Board of Education (ST)
5.75%, 04/01/27 (c)
  $ 245,232  
  175,000     Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)
    199,600  
        Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Series B (RB)        
  580,000     5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)     627,299  
  510,000     5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)     554,824  
  135,000     5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)     146,314  
  610,000     5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)     668,621  
  315,000     5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)     349,341  
  470,000     5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     527,768  
  100,000     5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     111,927  
  135,000     Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)
    149,992  
  500,000     Chicago Transit Authority, Federal Transit Administration Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/26
    591,590  
  100,000     City of Chicago, Board of Education, Dedicated Capital Improvement Tax (ST)
5.75%, 04/01/27 (c)
    104,512  
  750,000     City of Chicago, Neighborhoods Alive 21 Program, Series B (GO)
5.50%, 01/01/25 (c)
    768,855  
        City of Chicago, Series A (GO) (SAW)        
  200,000     5.00%, 01/01/29     203,422  
  920,000     5.50%, 01/01/25 (c)     936,928  
  2,000,000     5.50%, 01/01/29 (c)     2,052,640  
  845,000     5.63%, 01/01/27 (c)     876,451  
  340,000     5.63%, 01/01/27 (c)     354,212  
  510,000     City of Chicago, Series C (GO)
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)
    503,819  
  100,000     City of Chicago, Series E (GO)
5.50%, 01/01/25 (c)
    101,555  
        City of Chicago, Water Revenue, Second Lien (RB)        
  1,010,000     5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     1,097,708  
  180,000     5.25%, 11/01/27 (c)     213,026  
        City of Chicago, Water Revenue, Second Lien, Series A-1 (RB)        
  405,000     5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     432,410  
  420,000     5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     450,673  
        City of Springfield, Electric Revenue, Senior Lien (RB) (AGM)        
  15,000     5.00%, 03/01/25 (c)     17,115  
  420,000     5.00%, 03/01/25 (c)     481,102  
  425,000     5.00%, 03/01/25 (c)     491,512  
  1,000,000     Community College District No. 512, Counties of Cook, Kane, Lake, and McHenry, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 12/01/27
    1,248,940  
  210,000     Community Unit School District No. 300, Kane, McHenry, Cook and DeKalb Counties (GO)
5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)
    244,230  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Illinois: (continued)        
$ 325,000     Cook County, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)
  $ 333,794  
        Illinois Finance Authority, Advocate Health Care Network (RB)        
  225,000     5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)     262,793  
  250,000     5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)     278,823  
        Illinois Finance Authority, Clean Water Initiative (RB)        
  165,000     4.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     186,858  
  100,000     4.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     114,936  
  135,000     5.00%, 01/01/26     162,756  
  685,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     820,856  
  175,000     5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     209,886  
  140,000     5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     170,934  
  400,000     5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     493,908  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)     1,252,360  
        Illinois Finance Authority, Mercy Health Corp. (RB)        
  90,000     4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     95,729  
  1,000,000     4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     1,055,420  
  160,000     4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     171,506  
  325,000     5.00%, 12/01/25     371,540  
  250,000     5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     277,490  
  130,000     5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     148,528  
        Illinois Finance Authority, Northwestern Memorial Healthcare, Series A (RB)        
  1,325,000     3.00%, 01/15/28 (c)     1,367,705  
  535,000     5.00%, 07/15/27     650,517  
  260,000     Illinois Finance Authority, Northwestern University (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/28
    333,185  
  100,000     Illinois Finance Authority, OSF Healthcare System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)
    109,816  
  1,010,000     Illinois Finance Authority, Presence Health Network, Series C (RB)
4.00%, 02/15/27 (c)
    1,070,650  
        Illinois Finance Authority, Rush University Medical Center Obligated Group, Series A (RB)        
  100,000     5.00%, 05/15/25 (c)     108,767  
  125,000     5.00%, 05/15/25 (c)     138,409  
  195,000     5.00%, 05/15/25 (c)     220,297  
  190,000     Illinois Finance Authority, University of Chicago, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/24 (c)
    219,137  
  500,000     Illinois Housing Development Authority, Series B (RB)
3.45%, 04/01/27 (c)
    531,635  
        Illinois Housing Development Authority, Series C (RB)        
  540,000     2.80%, 10/01/28 (c)     550,179  
  355,000     3.10%, 02/01/26 (c)     364,972  
  170,000     Illinois Municipal Electric Agency, Power Supply System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)
    194,791  
        Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, Series A (RB)        
  290,000     4.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     308,070  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Illinois: (continued)        
$ 555,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   $ 638,594  
  775,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     884,190  
  510,000     5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     601,759  
  175,000     5.00%, 01/01/29     217,525  
  345,000     Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)
    385,268  
        Kane, Cook, and Dupage Counties, School District No. U-46, Series A (GO)        
  215,000     5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)     241,232  
  120,000     5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)     134,869  
        Kane, Cook, and Dupage Counties, School District No. U-46, Series D (GO)        
  190,000     5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)     213,760  
  450,000     5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)     505,417  
  410,000     5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)     463,148  
  335,000     5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)     377,659  
  700,000     Kendall, Kane, and Will Counties Community Unit School District No. 308 (GO)
5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)
    782,201  
        Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, Series A (GO)        
  425,000     5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     490,237  
  115,000     5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     133,714  
  340,000     5.00%, 12/01/26     410,285  
        Northern Illinois Municipal Power Agency, Series A (RB)        
  1,140,000     4.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     1,239,089  
  45,000     5.00%, 12/01/25     53,308  
  380,000     5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     455,415  
        Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority (RB)        
  565,000     5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     669,949  
  450,000     5.00%, 06/01/26     534,996  
        Regional Transportation Authority of Illinois, Series A (RB)        
  500,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     609,570  
  465,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     569,885  
        Sales Tax Securitization Corp., Series A (RB)        
  100,000     5.00%, 01/01/26     110,897  
  250,000     5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     275,123  
  570,000     5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     625,005  
  250,000     5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     276,765  
  585,000     5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     659,482  
  800,000     5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     896,504  
  155,000     5.00%, 01/01/30 (c)     172,331  
        State of Illinois (RB)        
  710,000     3.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     576,144  
  300,000     3.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     230,625  
  495,000     3.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     387,436  
  680,000     3.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     541,824  
  320,000     3.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     246,000  
  720,000     3.50%, 06/01/26 (c)     648,576  
  1,120,000     3.50%, 06/01/26 (c)     982,632  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Illinois: (continued)        
$ 745,000     4.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   $ 672,511  
  1,135,000     4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     1,004,736  
  740,000     4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     658,933  
  1,085,000     4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     978,344  
  380,000     4.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     375,679  
  855,000     4.13%, 11/01/26 (c)     776,229  
  605,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     574,986  
  575,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     555,364  
  130,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     124,450  
  185,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     180,371  
  1,050,000     5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     1,021,209  
  400,000     5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     417,388  
  1,010,000     5.00%, 02/01/27     984,245  
  1,890,000     5.00%, 02/01/27 (c)     1,830,919  
  880,000     6.00%, 05/01/26     905,872  
        State of Illinois, Series A (RB)        
  235,000     5.00%, 06/15/26     247,159  
  100,000     5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     104,347  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 05/01/28 (c)     939,660  
  260,000     5.00%, 10/01/28     251,329  
  1,200,000     5.25%, 12/01/27 (c)     1,157,496  
  1,770,000     State of Illinois, Series C (GO)
5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)
    1,705,218  
        State of Illinois, Series D (RB)        
  500,000     5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     511,760  
  1,055,000     5.00%, 11/01/26     1,029,680  
  400,000     5.00%, 11/01/27     388,008  
  2,450,000     5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     2,367,753  
  30,000     University of Illinois, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 04/01/25 (c)
    31,312  
              64,364,237  
Indiana: 1.1%        
  585,000     Ball State University, Series R (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/27
    719,603  
  15,000     Carmel Local Public Improvement Bond Bank (RB)
5.00%, 07/15/26 (c)
    17,940  
        Indiana Finance Authority Highway, Series C (RB)        
  340,000     5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     416,877  
  160,000     5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     196,598  
  420,000     5.00%, 06/01/28     535,450  
        Indiana Finance Authority, Series A (RB)        
  200,000     5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)     247,522  
  220,000     5.00%, 02/01/29 (c)     272,859  
  175,000     5.00%, 02/01/29 (c)     218,176  
  130,000     Indiana Finance Authority, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)
    156,884  
      Indiana Finance Authority, Series C (RB)        
  610,000     5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)     765,062  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)     1,262,020  
      Indiana Finance Authority, Series E (RB)        
  150,000     5.00%, 02/01/26     181,413  
  160,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     195,858  
  100,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     121,546  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     1,209,220  
  105,000     5.00%, 02/01/29 (c)     132,162  
  750,000     5.00%, 02/01/29 (c)     930,202  
  2,015,000     5.00%, 06/01/29     2,594,816  


 

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VANECK VECTORS AMT-FREE INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL INDEX ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(continued)

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Indiana: (continued)        
$ 125,000     Indiana Finance Authority, Stadium Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)
  $ 142,481  
  300,000     Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority, Single Family Mortgage, Series A-1 (RB)
2.85%, 07/01/25 (c)
    307,863  
        Indiana Municipal Power Agency, Series A (RB)        
  1,330,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     1,569,161  
  250,000     5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     303,153  
  205,000     Indiana Municipal Power Agency, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
    248,784  
  15,000     Indiana University, Series W-2 (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)
    17,438  
        Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank, Series A (RB)        
  1,325,000     5.00%, 02/01/29 (c)     1,656,979  
  1,715,000     5.00%, 02/01/29 (c)     2,164,793  
  160,000     Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank, Series C (RB)
4.00%, 01/01/28 (c)
    180,805  
  20,000     IPS Multi-School Building Corp. (RB)
5.00%, 01/15/25 (c)
    23,293  
  185,000     Trustees of the Indiana State University, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)
    224,825  
  140,000     Zionsville Community Schools Building Corp., Series B (RB)
3.00%, 07/15/24 (c)
    147,536  
              17,161,319  
Iowa: 0.2%        
        Iowa Finance Authority (RB)        
  110,000     5.00%, 08/01/26     135,056  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     1,230,330  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     1,250,730  
  120,000     Iowa Finance Authority, Lifespace Communities, Inc., Series A (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/27 (c)
    112,364  
  700,000     PEFA, Inc. (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c) (p)
    789,082  
  125,000     State of Iowa, IJob Program, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)
    150,880  
  130,000     State of Iowa, Prison Infrastructure Fund, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/15/26
    157,628  
              3,826,070  
Kansas: 0.7%        
        Butler County Unified School District No. 385 (GO)        
  300,000     4.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     341,235  
  500,000     4.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     578,560  
  500,000     5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     605,310  
  250,000     5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     304,600  
  540,000     City of Wichita, Series 811 (GO)
3.00%, 06/01/23 (c)
    564,424  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Kansas: (continued)        
$ 750,000     County of Johnson, Internal Improvement, Series A (GO)
4.00%, 09/01/27 (c)
  $ 851,497  
  210,000     Johnson and Miami Counties Unified School District No. 230 (GO)
4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)
    234,910  
  300,000     Johnson County Unified School District No. 512, Series A (GO)
4.00%, 10/01/25 (c)
    330,267  
        Kansas Development Finance Authority, National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility, Series G (RB)        
  225,000     5.00%, 04/01/23 (c)     249,039  
  140,000     5.00%, 04/01/23 (c)     154,067  
  10,000     5.00%, 04/01/23 (c)     11,017  
  380,000     Kansas Development Finance Authority, State of Kansas Projects, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/23 (c)
    421,659  
  125,000     Seward County Unified School District No. 480, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)
    147,324  
        State of Kansas, Department of Transportation, Highway Revenue, Series A (RB)        
  110,000     5.00%, 09/01/24 (c)     125,133  
  740,000     5.00%, 09/01/24 (c)     852,251  
  775,000     5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     912,710  
  150,000     5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     176,115  
  400,000     5.00%, 09/01/27     486,060  
  630,000     5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     745,290  
        State of Kansas, Department of Transportation, Highway Revenue, Series B (RB)        
  120,000     5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)     139,422  
  720,000     5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)     826,402  
  280,000     5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)     325,794  
  555,000     5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)     648,934  
  295,000     5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)     344,259  
  250,000     Wyandotte County, Unified School District No. 500, Series A (GO)
4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)
    279,498  
              10,655,777  
Kentucky: 0.7%        
  125,000     Commonwealth of Kentucky State Property and Building Commission, Project No. 108, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)
    136,913  
        Commonwealth of Kentucky State Property and Building Commission, Project No. 112, Series B (RB)        
  1,020,000     5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     1,148,877  
  1,885,000     5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     2,136,176  
  450,000     5.00%, 11/01/26     512,599  
        Kentucky Asset Liability Commission Project, Federal Highway Trust, First Series A (RB)        
  20,000     5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)     23,352  
  80,000     5.00%, 09/01/25     93,713  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Kentucky: (continued)        
$ 695,000     Kentucky Bond Development Corp., Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, Inc. (RB)
3.00%, 05/01/26 (c)
  $ 714,495  
  200,000     Kentucky Municipal Power Agency, Prairie State Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)
    232,410  
  100,000     Kentucky State Property and Building Commission No. 119 (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/28
    115,558  
  165,000     Kentucky Turnpike Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
    184,097  
        Kentucky Turnpike Authority, Series B (RB)        
  800,000     5.00%, 07/01/26     907,760  
  380,000     5.00%, 07/01/27     436,886  
        Louisville and Jefferson County, Metro Government, Norton Healthcare, Inc., Series A (RB)        
  975,000     4.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     1,013,473  
  55,000     5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     62,724  
  290,000     5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     326,572  
  105,000     Louisville and Jefferson County, Metro Government, Water System (RB)
3.00%, 11/15/25 (c)
    109,678  
  20,000     Paducah Electric Plant Board, Series A (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 10/01/26
    24,087  
  125,000     Turnpike Authority of Kentucky Economic Development Road, Revitalization Projects, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26
    141,838  
        University of Kentucky, Series A (RB)        
  770,000     3.00%, 04/01/26 (c)     789,258  
  500,000     4.00%, 04/01/26 (c)     561,885  
  745,000     University of Kentucky, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/25 (c)
    874,883  
              10,547,234  
Louisiana: 0.8%        
  250,000     City of Shreveport, Water and Sewer Revenue, Series C (RB)
4.00%, 12/01/28 (c)
    282,160  
        Jefferson Sales Tax District, Series B (RB) (AGM)        
  500,000     4.00%, 12/01/29 (c)     569,385  
  280,000     5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)     339,520  
  620,000     Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, Westlake Chemical Corp. Project (RB)
3.50%, 11/01/27 (c)
    578,131  
        Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, Woman’s Hospital Foundation Project, Series A (RB)        
  200,000     3.25%, 10/01/27 (c)     203,554  
  990,000     5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     1,142,302  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Louisiana: (continued)        
$ 295,000     Louisiana Public Facilities Authority (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
  $ 325,845  
  505,000     Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Entergy Louisiana, LLC Project, Series B (RB)
3.50%, 06/01/21 (c)
    510,484  
        Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Hurricane Recovery Program (RB)        
  700,000     5.00%, 06/01/24 (c)     798,812  
  535,000     5.00%, 06/01/24 (c)     610,959  
  340,000     Louisiana State Citizens Property Insurance Corp., Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/26
    413,413  
  350,000     State of Louisiana, Gasoline and Fuels Tax Revenue, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/24 (c)
    399,150  
        State of Louisiana, Series A (GO)        
  150,000     3.50%, 04/01/27 (c)     161,478  
  760,000     5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)     876,288  
  760,000     5.00%, 03/01/26     904,643  
  640,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     758,746  
  565,000     5.00%, 04/01/27 (c)     680,944  
  115,000     5.00%, 03/01/29 (c)     142,707  
        State of Louisiana, Series B (GO)        
  200,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     238,276  
  205,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     245,012  
  875,000     5.00%, 10/01/26     1,051,426  
  150,000     5.00%, 10/01/27     184,077  
        State of Louisiana, Series C (GO)        
  100,000     5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)     113,881  
  710,000     5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)     810,451  
        State of Louisiana, Series D (GO)        
  200,000     3.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     211,476  
  100,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     119,326  
              12,672,446  
Maine: 0.0%        
  480,000     Maine Turnpike Authority (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
    564,768  
Maryland: 2.9%        
        City of Baltimore, Consolidated Public Improvement, Series B (GO)        
  250,000     5.00%, 10/15/26     307,010  
  250,000     5.00%, 10/15/27 (c)     312,627  
  280,000     5.00%, 10/15/27     352,117  
        City of Baltimore, Convention Center Hotel (RB)        
  110,000     5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     95,193  
  125,000     5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     108,171  
        County of Baltimore (GO)        
  1,925,000     4.00%, 03/01/29 (c)     2,215,482  
  330,000     5.00%, 03/01/26     399,967  
  1,250,000     5.00%, 03/01/28     1,585,225  
  525,000     County of Harford, Series B (GO)        
        3.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     559,099  
      County of Montgomery, Series A (GO)        
  385,000     5.00%, 11/01/24 (c)     444,336  
  675,000     5.00%, 11/01/24 (c)     781,900  
  20,000     5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)     23,267  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Maryland: (continued)        
$ 350,000     County of Montgomery, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 11/01/24 (c)
  $ 407,603  
  1,070,000     County of Montgomery, Series C (GO)
4.00%, 10/01/27 (c)
    1,247,502  
  15,000     Maryland Economic Development Corp., College Park Projects (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)
    17,732  
  255,000     Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Lifebridge Health Issue (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
    269,017  
  550,000     Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Medstar Health Issue (RB)
5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)
    611,402  
  750,000     Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Meritus Medical Center (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
    790,140  
        Maryland Stadium Authority, Baltimore City Public School Construction and Revitalization Program (RB)        
  750,000     5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     878,182  
  250,000     5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     288,618  
  240,000     5.00%, 05/01/26     284,506  
  250,000     5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     293,458  
  1,000,000     Maryland Stadium Authority, Baltimore City Public School Construction and Revitalization Program, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/28 (c)
    1,197,580  
        Maryland Water Quality Financing Administration (RB)        
  375,000     2.80%, 03/01/24 (c)     393,510  
  655,000     3.00%, 03/01/24 (c)     680,800  
        Prince George’s County, Series A (GO)        
  140,000     4.00%, 09/01/24 (c)     155,684  
  1,000,000     4.00%, 07/15/28 (c)     1,183,780  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 07/15/28     1,277,890  
  1,150,000     5.00%, 07/15/28 (c)     1,460,833  
        State of Maryland, Department of Transportation (RB) (SAW)        
  2,340,000     2.13%, 10/01/27 (c)     2,279,815  
  520,000     3.00%, 11/01/24 (c)     543,338  
  500,000     3.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     531,970  
  855,000     3.13%, 05/01/25 (c)     897,553  
  780,000     4.00%, 05/01/25 (c)     878,147  
  750,000     4.00%, 05/01/28 (c)     880,680  
  295,000     5.00%, 11/01/24 (c)     342,430  
  200,000     State of Maryland, Department of Transportation, Second Issue (RB)
3.13%, 06/01/23 (c)
    206,682  
  435,000     State of Maryland, Department of Transportation, Third Issue (RB)
3.00%, 12/15/23 (c)
    450,686  
        State of Maryland, State and Local Facilities Loan, First Series (GO)        
  350,000     3.00%, 06/01/24 (c)     365,739  
  485,000     4.00%, 06/01/24 (c)     536,560  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Maryland: (continued)        
$ 420,000     5.00%, 06/01/24 (c)   $ 483,416  
  2,385,000     5.00%, 03/15/28     3,043,498  
  3,000,000     5.00%, 03/15/29 (c)     3,825,180  
        State of Maryland, State and Local Facilities Loan, First Series A (GO)        
  405,000     3.00%, 03/01/23 (c)     420,066  
  250,000     3.13%, 03/15/28 (c)     266,230  
  1,185,000     4.00%, 03/15/27 (c)     1,371,626  
  680,000     5.00%, 03/15/28     867,748  
        State of Maryland, State and Local Facilities Loan, Second Series (GO)        
  530,000     4.00%, 08/01/28 (c)     619,543  
  125,000     5.00%, 08/01/27     157,244  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 08/01/28 (c)     1,270,180  
        State of Maryland, State and Local Facilities Loan, Second Series A (GO)        
  350,000     2.75%, 08/01/23 (c)     364,682  
  1,000,000     3.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     1,069,430  
  215,000     4.00%, 08/01/23 (c)     231,873  
        State of Maryland, State and Local Facilities Loan, Second Series B (GO)        
  100,000     3.00%, 08/01/22 (c)     103,092  
  880,000     5.00%, 08/01/26     1,080,446  
        State of Maryland, Transportation Authority (RB)        
  300,000     3.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     315,234  
  510,000     3.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     540,044  
        Washington Suburban Sanitary District (GO)        
  500,000     3.00%, 06/01/24 (c)     528,045  
  115,000     3.00%, 06/01/24 (c)     121,843  
  560,000     3.00%, 06/01/24 (c)     593,320  
        Washington Suburban Sanitary District, Second Series (GO)        
  750,000     5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     888,540  
  550,000     5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     679,860  
              45,377,371  
Massachusetts: 3.5%        
  100,000     City of Boston, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 03/01/29
    129,292  
        Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Accelerated Bridge Program, Series A (RB)        
  980,000     5.00%, 06/01/24 (c)     1,092,004  
  15,000     5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     17,541  
  20,000     5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     23,298  
        Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Rail Enhancement Program, Series A (RB)        
  145,000     3.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     152,543  
  745,000     5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     852,019  
        Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series A (GO)        
  290,000     3.00%, 03/01/24 (c)     297,740  
  850,000     5.00%, 03/01/24 (c)     958,919  
  1,445,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     1,708,395  
  160,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     188,342  
  275,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     334,185  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 07/01/26     1,219,150  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Massachusetts: (continued)        
        Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series B (GO)        
$ 600,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   $ 721,992  
  1,860,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     2,215,781  
  155,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     187,694  
  1,155,000     5.00%, 07/01/28     1,474,866  
        Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series C (GO)        
  400,000     3.00%, 02/01/24 (c)     416,240  
  350,000     5.00%, 05/01/23 (c)     385,546  
  205,000     5.00%, 05/01/23 (c)     226,519  
  2,665,000     5.00%, 05/01/31     3,546,342  
  100,000     Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series D (GO)
3.00%, 09/01/25 (c)
    103,878  
        Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series E (GO)        
  1,275,000     3.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     1,335,894  
  250,000     5.00%, 11/01/26     307,350  
  100,000     5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     123,339  
  420,000     Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series F (GO)
3.00%, 11/01/22 (c)
    435,103  
        Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series I (GO)        
  500,000     5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     602,720  
  10,000     5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     12,282  
        Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Transportation Fund Revenue, Series A (RB)        
  450,000     4.00%, 12/01/27 (c)     502,888  
  105,000     5.00%, 06/01/26     127,057  
  20,000     5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     24,137  
        Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Series A (RB)        
  810,000     0.00%, 07/01/26 (c) ^     663,552  
  130,000     0.00%, 07/01/26 (c) ^     102,951  
  1,160,000     0.00%, 07/01/26 (c) ^     858,319  
  890,000     0.00%, 07/01/26 (c) ^     752,762  
  210,000     2.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     215,699  
  475,000     4.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     517,465  
  800,000     Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, Series 18 (RB)
5.00%, 02/01/24 (c)
    906,160  
        Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, Series 19 (RB)        
  500,000     5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)     593,770  
  1,100,000     5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)     1,311,805  
  940,000     5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)     1,130,726  
  1,000,000     Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, Series 21 (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/28 (c)
    1,236,390  
        Massachusetts Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Highway System, Series A (RB) (SAW)        
  1,000,000     5.00%, 01/01/29 (c)     1,230,270  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 01/01/29     1,279,660  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Massachusetts: (continued)        
$ 910,000     Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Beth Israel Lahey Health Inc., Series I (RB)
3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
  $ 912,075  
  255,000     Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Beth Israel Lahey Health Issue, Series K (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)
    293,888  
  2,905,000     Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Boston Medical Center, Series E (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
    3,161,831  
  530,000     Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Brandeis University, Series S-1 (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/27
    643,012  
        Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, CareGroup Issue, Series I (RB)        
  200,000     3.25%, 07/01/26 (c)     201,150  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     1,145,110  
  200,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     228,412  
  130,000     Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, CareGroup Issue, Series J-2 (RB) (SBG)
5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)
    148,347  
        Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Harvard University, Series A (RB)        
  2,065,000     4.00%, 07/15/26 (c)     2,303,776  
  700,000     5.00%, 07/15/26 (c)     858,445  
  480,000     5.00%, 07/15/26 (c)     571,349  
        Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Lahey Health System Obligated Group Issue, Series F (RB)        
  1,000,000     5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)     1,110,190  
  125,000     5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)     141,399  
        Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Partners Healthcare System, Series Q (RB)        
  100,000     3.13%, 07/01/26 (c)     102,175  
  115,000     5.00%, 07/01/26     136,088  
  300,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     344,253  
  750,000     Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, South Shore Hospital Issue, Series I (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
    689,865  
  500,000     Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Suffolk University (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
    522,720  
  100,000     Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, UMass Memorial Health Care Obligated Group Issue, Series I (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
    108,666  
  330,000     Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Wellforce Issue, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/27
    387,615  


 

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(continued)

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Massachusetts: (continued)        
$ 500,000     Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Series 178 (RB)
3.70%, 06/01/25 (c)
  $ 526,335  
  150,000     Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Series B-1 (RB) (FHA)
2.75%, 12/01/28 (c)
    150,458  
  800,000     Massachusetts School Building Authority, Dedicated Sales Tax, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 01/15/25 (c)
    925,872  
        Massachusetts School Building Authority, Dedicated Sales Tax, Series C (RB)        
  15,000     5.00%, 08/15/25     17,837  
  125,000     5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)     147,818  
        Massachusetts State College Building Authority, Series A (RB)        
  880,000     4.00%, 05/01/25 (c)     988,240  
  500,000     5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)     574,915  
  560,000     Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)
    649,488  
        Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, Series C (RB)        
  685,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     818,931  
  2,115,000     5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     2,602,148  
        University of Massachusetts Building Authority, Series 1 (RB)        
  730,000     5.00%, 11/01/25 (c)     869,591  
  750,000     5.00%, 11/01/29 (c)     939,622  
  475,000     5.00%, 11/01/29 (c)     597,531  
  500,000     5.00%, 11/01/29 (c)     632,155  
  1,020,000     University of Massachusetts Building Authority, Series 3 (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)
    1,255,712  
              56,229,604  
Michigan: 1.3%        
  285,000     Board of Governors of Wayne State University, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)
    339,218  
  340,000     Board of Trustees of Michigan State University, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 02/15/29 (c)
    419,179  
        Great Lakes Water Authority, Sewage Disposal System, Second Lien, Series C (RB)        
  250,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     295,203  
  250,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     296,323  
        Great Lakes Water Authority, Sewage Disposal System, Senior Lien, Series B (RB)        
  290,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     344,291  
  570,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     678,175  
  500,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     596,500  
        Great Lakes Water Authority, Sewage Disposal System, Senior Lien, Series C (RB)        
  1,025,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     1,216,890  
  30,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     35,926  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Michigan: (continued)        
$ 130,000     Great Lakes Water Authority, Water Supply System, Second Lien, Series D (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
  $ 153,505  
        Great Lakes Water Authority, Water Supply System, Senior Lien, Series C (RB)        
  155,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     186,121  
  875,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     1,054,104  
  365,000     5.00%, 07/01/26     435,682  
        Michigan Finance Authority, Clean Water, Series B (RB)        
  110,000     5.00%, 10/01/25     132,198  
  100,000     5.00%, 10/01/26     123,377  
        Michigan Finance Authority, Detroit Water and Sewerage Department, Senior Lien, Series C-3 (RB) (AGM)        
  750,000     5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     834,075  
  405,000     5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     451,939  
  560,000     5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     631,820  
  110,000     Michigan Finance Authority, Detroit Water and Sewerage Department, Senior Lien, Series D-2 (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)
    123,919  
  140,000     Michigan Finance Authority, Henry Ford Health System (RB)
3.00%, 11/15/26 (c)
    134,645  
        Michigan Finance Authority, Local Government Loan Program, Series C (RB)        
  500,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     580,730  
  250,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     291,038  
        Michigan Finance Authority, Local Government Loan Program, Series H-1 (RB)        
  725,000     5.00%, 10/01/24 (c)     822,875  
  150,000     5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)     172,491  
        Michigan Finance Authority, Trinity Health Credit Group, Series MI (RB)        
  105,000     5.00%, 06/01/22 (c)     113,784  
  75,000     5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     86,557  
  265,000     5.50%, 06/01/25 (c)     308,542  
        Michigan State Building Authority, Series I (RB)        
  15,000     5.00%, 10/15/25 (c)     17,604  
  200,000     5.00%, 10/15/25 (c)     235,062  
  360,000     5.00%, 10/15/25 (c)     425,171  
  125,000     5.00%, 10/15/26 (c)     147,983  
  120,000     5.00%, 10/15/26 (c)     141,427  
  570,000     5.00%, 10/15/26 (c)     677,080  
  540,000     5.00%, 10/15/26 (c)     647,244  
  515,000     5.00%, 10/15/26 (c)     614,508  
  100,000     Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/26
    118,889  
  100,000     Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/27
    120,368  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Michigan: (continued)        
$ 480,000     Michigan State Housing Development Authority, Single-Family Mortgage, Series A (RB)
3.35%, 12/01/25 (c)
  $ 504,912  
        Michigan State Housing Development Authority, Single-Family Mortgage, Series B (RB)        
  1,160,000     3.10%, 06/01/26 (c)     1,208,906  
  170,000     3.35%, 06/01/26 (c)     176,734  
  770,000     Regents of the University of Michigan (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)
    908,184  
  410,000     State of Michigan, Environmental Program (GO)
3.00%, 05/01/26 (c)
    436,322  
        State of Michigan, Environmental Program, Series A (GO)        
  500,000     5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     597,920  
  10,000     5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     11,988  
        State of Michigan, Grant Anticipation (RB)        
  300,000     5.00%, 03/15/26     357,969  
  1,865,000     5.00%, 03/15/27     2,276,773  
              20,484,151  
Minnesota: 1.3%        
        City of Maple Grove, Minnesota Health Care Facilities (RB)        
  180,000     3.38%, 05/01/27 (c)     181,606  
  460,000     3.50%, 05/01/27 (c)     466,472  
        City of Minneapolis, Fairview Health Services, Series A (RB)        
  880,000     5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)     956,578  
  125,000     5.00%, 11/15/28 (c)     137,428  
  520,000     City of St. Cloud, Health Care, CentraCare Health System, Series A (RB)
3.00%, 05/01/26 (c)
    521,581  
  335,000     City of St. Paul, Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
    347,703  
  760,000     County of Hennepin, First Lien, Sales Tax, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/15/23 (c)
    819,432  
  200,000     Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)
    236,696  
        Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission, Series B (RB)        
  135,000     4.00%, 01/01/26     148,407  
  120,000     5.00%, 01/01/26     138,976  
  515,000     5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     597,606  
  325,000     5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     375,307  
  750,000     Minnesota Public Facilities Authority, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 10/01/26
    922,725  
  1,000,000     Regents of the University of Minnesota, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)
    1,225,560  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Minnesota: (continued)        
$ 450,000     Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Independent School District No. 196 (GO) (SD CRED PROG)
5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)
  $ 537,894  
  500,000     Roseville Independent School District No. 623 (GO) (SD CRED PROG)
5.00%, 02/01/27 (c)
    603,310  
        Sartell-St. Stephen Independent School District No. 748 (GO) (SD CRED PROG)        
  750,000     5.00%, 02/01/25 (c)     879,450  
  760,000     5.00%, 02/01/25 (c)     892,711  
        State of Minnesota, State Trunk Highway, Series B (GO)        
  555,000     2.25%, 08/01/26 (c)     556,726  
  500,000     3.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     542,865  
  570,000     3.25%, 08/01/25 (c)     596,904  
  185,000     4.00%, 08/01/26     215,564  
  585,000     4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     675,921  
  100,000     5.00%, 08/01/28     128,258  
  120,000     State of Minnesota, State Trunk Highway, Series E (GO)
3.00%, 10/01/27 (c)
    131,982  
        State of Minnesota, Various Purpose, Series A (GO)        
  1,025,000     5.00%, 08/01/27     1,286,980  
  400,000     5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     502,052  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 08/01/29 (c)     1,269,170  
        State of Minnesota, Various Purpose, Series D (GO)        
  925,000     2.25%, 08/01/26 (c)     944,527  
  1,000,000     3.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     1,079,620  
  1,000,000     3.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     1,093,340  
  805,000     University of Minnesota, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)
    1,004,020  
  1,000,000     Virginia Independent School District No. 706, Series A (GO) (SD CRED PROG)
3.00%, 02/01/28 (c)
    1,048,660  
              21,066,031  
Mississippi: 0.6%        
  300,000     Mississippi Development Bank, Jackson Public School District, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)
    353,244  
        State of Mississippi, Series A (GO)        
  125,000     5.00%, 10/01/26     152,496  
  500,000     5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     607,380  
  405,000     5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     489,856  
  300,000     5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     361,695  
  430,000     5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     531,549  
  880,000     5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     1,081,670  
  650,000     5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     794,469  
  3,000,000     5.00%, 10/15/28 (c)     3,320,190  
        State of Mississippi, Series B (GO)        
  295,000     4.00%, 10/01/29 (c)     334,117  
  850,000     5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     1,026,842  
  155,000     5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     184,611  


 

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VANECK VECTORS AMT-FREE INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL INDEX ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(continued)

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Mississippi: (continued)    
$ 105,000     State of Mississippi, Series E (RB)
5.00%, 10/15/25
  $ 118,039  
              9,356,158  
Missouri: 0.7%    
        City of Kansas City, Downtown Arena Project, Series E (RB)        
  450,000     3.00%, 04/01/25 (c)     462,969  
  290,000     5.00%, 04/01/25 (c)     331,003  
  570,000     City of Kansas City, Sanitary Sewer System Revenue, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)
    665,743  
  100,000     City of Springfield, Public Utility (RB)
4.00%, 08/01/25 (c)
    111,611  
        County of Jackson, Harry S. Truman Sports Complex Project (RB)        
  10,000     5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)     10,693  
  195,000     5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)     210,364  
  110,000     Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Lutheran Senior Services Projects, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 02/01/24 (c)
    108,749  
  180,000     Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Mercy Health, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/26
    212,632  
        Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, Wastewater System, Series B (RB)        
  490,000     5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)     573,873  
  1,165,000     5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)     1,368,957  
        Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission, Iatan 2 Project, Series A (RB)        
  310,000     5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)     345,985  
  290,000     5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)     325,661  
  215,000     5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)     242,142  
  100,000     Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission, Plum Point Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)
    115,634  
  395,000     Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission, Power Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)
    459,831  
  15,000     Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission, Prairie State Project, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)
    16,451  
  100,000     Missouri State Environmental Improvement and Energy Resources Authority, Water Pollution Control and Drinking Water, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
    117,762  
        Platte County Park Hill School District (GO) (SAW)        
  225,000     3.00%, 03/01/26 (c)     235,202  
  105,000     3.00%, 03/01/26 (c)     110,290  
        Springfield School District No. R-12 (GO) (SAW)        
  1,035,000     4.00%, 03/01/28 (c)     1,219,789  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Missouri: (continued)    
$ 1,415,000     4.00%, 03/01/29 (c)   $ 1,639,716  
  650,000     4.00%, 03/01/29 (c)     757,185  
  450,000     5.00%, 03/01/29 (c)     558,450  
  400,000     St. Louis Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority, Series A (RB)
4.25%, 06/01/26
    418,568  
              10,619,260  
Montana: 0.0%    
  150,000     Montana Facility Finance Authority, SCL Health System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/29
    185,775  
Nebraska: 0.4%    
        Central Plains Energy Project, Gas Project Crossover, Series A (RB)        
  220,000     5.00%, 09/01/26     247,665  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 09/01/27     1,140,070  
  300,000     5.00%, 09/01/32     359,598  
  100,000     City of Lincoln, Electric System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)
    116,590  
        Douglas County Hospital Authority No. 2 (RB)        
  500,000     3.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     503,065  
  115,000     4.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     123,947  
  245,000     Douglas County School District No. 0001 (GO)
3.00%, 12/15/24 (c)
    254,112  
  260,000     Metropolitan Utilities District of Omaha, Water System (RB)
3.25%, 12/01/25 (c)
    275,577  
  175,000     Nebraska Investment Finance Authority, Series C (RB)
3.45%, 09/01/27 (c)
    183,722  
        Omaha Public Power District, Electric System, Series A (RB)        
  100,000     5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)     121,771  
  1,125,000     5.00%, 02/01/29 (c)     1,435,759  
        Public Power Generation Agency, Whelan Energy Unit 2, Series A (RB)        
  1,295,000     3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     1,334,523  
  560,000     3.13%, 07/01/26 (c)     576,134  
  315,000     5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)     362,883  
              7,035,416  
Nevada: 1.2%          
        City of Las Vegas, Series C (GO)        
  125,000     5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)     147,493  
  500,000     5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)     597,620  
        Clark County Limited Tax Bond Bank, Series A (GO)        
  120,000     5.00%, 11/01/25     143,131  
  525,000     5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     631,633  
  300,000     Clark County Limited Tax Bond Bank, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)
    359,319  
  420,000     Clark County Limited Tax Flood Control (GO)
5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)
    490,997  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Nevada: (continued)        
        Clark County School District, Series B (GO)        
$ 250,000     4.00%, 11/01/26 (c)   $ 278,078  
  155,000     4.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     173,860  
  985,000     5.00%, 11/01/26     1,204,094  
        Clark County School District, Series C (GO)        
  905,000     5.00%, 12/15/25 (c)     1,035,302  
  200,000     5.00%, 12/15/25 (c)     229,478  
  1,050,000     5.00%, 12/15/27 (c)     1,214,766  
        Clark County School District, Series D (GO)        
  200,000     4.00%, 12/15/25 (c)     213,956  
  25,000     5.00%, 06/15/25     28,338  
  760,000     5.00%, 12/15/25 (c)     866,415  
        Clark County Water Reclamation District (GO)        
  630,000     3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     677,823  
  220,000     5.00%, 07/01/26     268,651  
  1,000,000     Clark County, Limited Tax (GO)
4.00%, 06/01/29 (c)
    1,121,880  
        Clark County, Limited Tax, Series A (GO)        
  110,000     5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     131,157  
  150,000     5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     179,954  
  1,110,000     5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     1,364,667  
        Clark County, Limited Tax, Series C (GO)        
  270,000     3.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     277,077  
  500,000     3.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     515,170  
  305,000     3.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     316,184  
  200,000     County of Clark, Las Vegas McCarran International Airport Passenger Facility, Series E (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)
    233,232  
        Las Vegas Valley Water District, Series A (GO)        
  500,000     4.00%, 02/01/27 (c)     557,430  
  190,000     5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     228,692  
        State of Nevada, Highway Improvement, Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax (RB) (AGM)        
  325,000     3.38%, 06/01/28 (c)     344,214  
  1,000,000     4.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     1,120,410  
  760,000     4.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     863,360  
  760,000     4.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     867,023  
  20,000     5.00%, 12/01/25     24,024  
  255,000     5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     309,063  
  910,000     5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     1,100,572  
  270,000     5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     324,624  
  795,000     5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     971,673  
        Truckee Meadows Water Authority (RB)        
  355,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     421,687  
  30,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     35,790  
              19,868,837  
New Jersey: 3.5%        
  500,000     Board of Education of the Toms River Regional School District (GO)
3.00%, 07/15/26 (c)
    514,305  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
New Jersey: (continued)        
$ 600,000     County of Union, Technical School Bonds, Series A (GO)
3.00%, 09/01/25 (c)
  $ 639,498  
  335,000     New Brunswick Parking Authority, Series A (RB)
3.00%, 09/01/26 (c)
    346,243  
        New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Motor Vehicle Surcharges, Series A (RB)        
  755,000     3.13%, 07/01/27 (c)     698,058  
  335,000     3.38%, 07/01/27 (c)     307,734  
  615,000     4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     577,891  
  450,000     4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     426,703  
  365,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     368,292  
  480,000     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, New Jersey Transit Corp. Project, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 11/01/27
    473,731  
        New Jersey Economic Development Authority, New Jersey Transit Corp. Project, Series B (RB)        
  130,000     4.00%, 11/01/25     129,008  
  680,000     5.00%, 11/01/25     705,187  
  1,000,000     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, New Jersey Transit Transportation Project, Series A (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 11/01/29 (c)
    1,010,370  
  380,000     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series AAA (RB)
5.50%, 12/15/26 (c)
    393,885  
        New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series BBB (RB)        
  420,000     4.75%, 12/15/26 (c)     429,950  
  275,000     5.50%, 12/15/26 (c)     287,807  
        New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series DDD (RB)        
  935,000     5.00%, 06/15/27 (c)     943,499  
  615,000     5.00%, 06/15/27 (c)     621,162  
  340,000     5.00%, 06/15/27 (c)     343,730  
  245,000     5.00%, 06/15/27     254,575  
  250,000     5.00%, 06/15/27 (c)     254,898  
  1,250,000     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series LLL (RB)
5.00%, 12/15/29 (c)
    1,262,087  
  1,080,000     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series MMM (RB)
4.00%, 12/15/29 (c)
    1,006,528  
        New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series UU (RB)        
  240,000     5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)     242,899  
  640,000     5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)     653,242  
  555,000     5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)     568,337  


 

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VANECK VECTORS AMT-FREE INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL INDEX ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(continued)

 

Principal Amount         Value  
                 
New Jersey: (continued)        
        New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series WW (RB)        
$ 285,000     5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)   $ 286,984  
  180,000     5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)     181,355  
  440,000     5.25%, 06/15/25 (c)     456,064  
  100,000     5.25%, 06/15/25 (c)     101,802  
  250,000     5.25%, 06/15/25 (c)     254,863  
        New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series XX (RB)        
  830,000     4.25%, 06/15/25 (c)     833,195  
  565,000     4.38%, 06/15/25 (c)     569,887  
        New Jersey Economic Development Authority, State House Project, Series B (RB)        
  1,290,000     4.00%, 12/15/28 (c)     1,243,986  
  315,000     5.00%, 06/15/26     326,992  
  235,000     New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, College of New Jersey, Series G (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
    262,937  
  230,000     New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, Higher Education Facilities Trust (RB)
5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)
    234,759  
  400,000     New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, Montclair State University Issue, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
    453,152  
  200,000     New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, Princeton University, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
    236,084  
  1,000,000     New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, Stockton University Issue, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
    1,098,000  
  1,000,000     New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Hackensack Meridian Health Obligated Group Issue, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
    1,199,400  
  20,000     New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Hospital Corp. (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25
    23,219  
  200,000     New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Hospital Corp., Series A (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
    209,270  
        New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Inspira Health Obligated Group Issue, Series A (RB)        
  1,475,000     3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     1,478,363  
  360,000     3.38%, 07/01/27 (c)     366,682  
  1,590,000     New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, RWJ Barnabas Health Obligated Group Issue, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
    1,667,894  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
New Jersey: (continued)        
        New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, St. Joseph’s Healthcare System Obligated Group Issue (RB)        
$ 115,000     3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   $ 109,686  
  150,000     3.13%, 07/01/26 (c)     143,214  
  1,030,000     New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, Series A (RB)
3.75%, 10/01/27 (c)
    1,112,132  
        New Jersey State Turnpike Authority, Series B (RB)        
  2,900,000     5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     3,360,926  
  1,080,000     5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     1,256,267  
  115,000     5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     134,575  
        New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series A (RB)        
  1,330,000     4.00%, 12/15/28 (c)     1,263,912  
  435,000     5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     463,897  
  500,000     5.00%, 12/15/27     519,805  
  1,100,000     5.00%, 12/15/28 (c)     1,110,494  
  1,395,000     5.00%, 12/15/28 (c)     1,407,820  
  500,000     5.00%, 12/15/28     518,240  
        New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series A-1 (RB)        
  780,000     4.10%, 06/15/26 (c)     786,131  
  1,005,000     5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     1,088,184  
        New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series AA (RB)        
  265,000     4.25%, 06/15/25 (c)     266,020  
  320,000     4.63%, 06/15/25 (c)     322,195  
  655,000     4.75%, 06/15/25 (c)     659,592  
  500,000     5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)     516,245  
  435,000     5.25%, 06/15/25 (c)     450,882  
  300,000     5.25%, 06/15/25 (c)     312,183  
  170,000     New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series C (RB)
5.25%, 12/15/24 (c)
    173,016  
        New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Series A (RB)        
  135,000     4.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     142,964  
  285,000     5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     315,632  
  375,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     421,065  
  105,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     119,197  
  30,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     33,904  
  1,625,000     5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     1,888,916  
  270,000     5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     308,680  
        New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Series E (RB)        
  340,000     5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)     378,332  
  150,000     5.00%, 01/01/27     176,372  
  200,000     5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     234,044  
  115,000     5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     136,973  
        New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Series G (RB) (AGM)        
  2,130,000     4.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     2,259,355  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     1,150,940  
        State of New Jersey, Various Purposes (GO)        
  130,000     5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     150,840  
  300,000     5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     360,423  
  625,000     5.00%, 06/01/27     755,812  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
New Jersey: (continued)        
$ 225,000     The State University of New Jersey, Rutgers, Series M (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)
  $ 266,443  
        Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Series A (RB)        
  360,000     5.00%, 06/01/27     422,122  
  1,250,000     5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     1,430,150  
  225,000     5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     254,185  
  2,000,000     5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     2,300,640  
  195,000     5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     227,173  
  500,000     5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     578,995  
              55,233,080  
New Mexico: 0.2%        
        Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority, Senior Lien Joint Water and Sewer System (RB)        
  500,000     2.85%, 07/01/25 (c)     536,295  
  785,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     934,825  
  285,000     Albuquerque Municipal School District No. 12 (GO) (SAW)
5.00%, 08/01/26
    345,334  
  520,000     Regents of the University of New Mexico, Series A (RB)
2.50%, 06/01/26 (c)
    542,277  
  250,000     State of New Mexico, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 03/01/27
    308,028  
  1,125,000     University of New Mexico, Series B (RB)
2.75%, 06/01/26 (c)
    1,182,971  
              3,849,730  
New York: 14.1%        
  1,555,000     Brooklyn Arena Local Development Corp., Barclays Center, Series A (RB) (AGM)
4.00%, 01/15/27 (c)
    1,662,746  
  500,000     City of New York Housing Development Corp., Series G-1 (RB)
3.10%, 11/01/25 (c)
    516,920  
  110,000     City of New York, Series 1 (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/26
    130,327  
        City of New York, Series A (GO)        
  485,000     4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     536,570  
  15,000     5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)     17,202  
  380,000     5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)     441,571  
  770,000     5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)     906,167  
  130,000     5.00%, 08/01/26     154,023  
  1,810,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     2,123,492  
  540,000     5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     657,504  
  225,000     5.00%, 08/01/27     271,784  
        City of New York, Series B-1 (GO)        
  395,000     5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     466,139  
  100,000     5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     116,727  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 10/01/29 (c)     1,230,020  
  500,000     5.00%, 10/01/29 (c)     621,570  
  920,000     5.25%, 10/01/27 (c)     1,115,482  
        City of New York, Series C (GO)        
  735,000     5.00%, 08/01/26     870,821  
  225,000     5.00%, 02/01/27 (c)     270,779  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
New York: (continued)        
        City of New York, Series C and D (GO)        
$ 625,000     5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)   $ 744,412  
  500,000     5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)     581,475  
  110,000     5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)     129,296  
  500,000     5.00%, 08/01/26     592,395  
  1,250,000     5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)     1,482,025  
  820,000     5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)     1,009,928  
        City of New York, Series E (GO)        
  185,000     5.00%, 08/01/26     219,186  
  540,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     633,528  
  680,000     5.00%, 08/01/26     805,657  
        City of New York, Series E-1 (GO)        
  1,015,000     5.00%, 03/01/28 (c)     1,216,873  
  1,000,000     5.25%, 03/01/28 (c)     1,201,700  
  1,500,000     5.25%, 03/01/28 (c)     1,842,015  
  250,000     City of New York, Series F-1 (GO)
5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)
    296,373  
  20,000     City of New York, Series J (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)
    22,628  
  400,000     City of New York, Series L (GO)
5.00%, 04/01/29 (c)
    489,220  
  175,000     City of New York, Series L-6 (GO)
5.00%, 04/01/28
    213,826  
  280,000     City of New York, Subseries J-9 (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/26
    331,741  
        County of Nassau, Series B (GO)        
  135,000     5.00%, 04/01/24 (c)     147,223  
  300,000     5.00%, 04/01/24 (c)     332,706  
  600,000     County of Nassau, Series C (GO)
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)
    690,618  
  105,000     County of Suffolk, Series A (GO) (AGM)
5.00%, 02/01/26
    124,744  
  250,000     County of Suffolk, Series B (GO) (AGM)
5.00%, 10/15/26
    301,853  
  500,000     County of Suffolk, Series C (GO)
5.00%, 05/01/24 (c)
    544,115  
  345,000     County of Westchester, Series A (GO)
4.00%, 12/01/26 (c)
    403,288  
        Dutchess County Local Development Corp., Health Quest System, Inc., Series B (RB)        
  325,000     3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     332,693  
  100,000     3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     97,439  
  300,000     4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     317,028  
  500,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     556,175  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 07/01/26     1,155,000  
  275,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     314,066  
  300,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     339,339  
  100,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     112,315  
        Erie County Industrial Development Agency, City School District of the City of Buffalo Project, Series A (RB) (SAW)        
  770,000     5.00%, 11/01/25 (c)     906,367  
  100,000     5.00%, 11/01/25 (c)     117,883  
        Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., Series A (RB)        
  460,000     5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     540,275  
  280,000     5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     333,900  


 

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VANECK VECTORS AMT-FREE INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL INDEX ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(continued)

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
New York: (continued)        
        Long Island Power Authority, Electric System (RB)        
$ 750,000     5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)   $ 876,667  
  500,000     5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     587,445  
  305,000     5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     360,775  
  450,000     Long Island Power Authority, Electric System, Series A (RB)
3.00%, 09/01/28 (c)
    443,583  
  40,000     Long Island Power Authority, Electric System, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)
    47,606  
        Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series A (RB)        
  340,000     4.00%, 11/15/26 (c)     321,786  
  160,000     4.00%, 11/15/26     173,523  
  205,000     5.25%, 11/15/26 (c)     232,419  
  100,000     5.25%, 11/15/26 (c)     114,080  
  1,605,000     5.25%, 11/15/26 (c)     1,825,366  
  125,000     5.25%, 11/15/26 (c)     142,954  
  290,000     5.25%, 11/15/26 (c)     332,627  
        Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series A-1 (RB)        
  240,000     5.00%, 05/15/25 (c)     241,054  
  845,000     5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     848,912  
        Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series A-2 (RB)        
  485,000     5.00%, 11/15/25     487,318  
  1,020,000     5.00%, 05/15/27 (c)     1,025,386  
  155,000     5.00%, 05/15/27 (c)     155,910  
        Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series B (RB)        
  215,000     4.00%, 11/15/26 (c)     202,805  
  30,000     5.00%, 11/15/25     30,143  
  250,000     5.00%, 11/15/26     251,378  
  310,000     5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)     311,708  
  865,000     5.00%, 11/15/27     870,380  
  380,000     5.00%, 11/15/28     382,618  
        Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series B-1 (RB)        
  225,000     5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)     250,238  
  470,000     5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)     524,327  
        Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series B-2 (RB)        
  1,070,000     4.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     1,151,095  
  15,000     5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)     16,982  
  1,050,000     5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     1,196,307  
  200,000     5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     229,308  
        Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series C-1 (RB)        
  1,000,000     4.00%, 05/15/28 (c)     948,670  
  395,000     4.00%, 05/15/28 (c)     367,595  
  150,000     4.00%, 05/15/28 (c)     140,903  
  1,110,000     5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)     1,115,306  
  90,000     5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)     90,396  
  155,000     5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)     155,854  
  900,000     5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)     904,959  
  360,000     5.00%, 11/15/27     362,239  
  2,000,000     5.00%, 05/15/28 (c)     2,006,520  
  470,000     5.00%, 05/15/28 (c)     473,083  
  625,000     5.00%, 05/15/28 (c)     629,100  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
New York: (continued)        
$ 1,445,000     5.00%, 05/15/28 (c)   $ 1,452,572  
  2,540,000     5.00%, 05/15/28 (c)     2,549,957  
  1,035,000     Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series C-2 (RB)
0.00%, 11/15/33 ^
    577,882  
        Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series D (RB)        
  265,000     3.13%, 11/15/26 (c)     235,198  
  400,000     4.00%, 11/15/26 (c)     379,468  
  200,000     5.00%, 11/15/26     201,102  
  735,000     5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)     739,050  
  1,530,000     5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)     1,537,589  
  535,000     5.00%, 05/15/28 (c)     537,097  
  1,085,000     5.00%, 05/15/28 (c)     1,091,401  
        Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series D-1 (RB)        
  105,000     5.00%, 11/15/24 (c)     105,378  
  145,000     5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)     145,554  
  800,000     5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)     803,824  
  280,000     5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)     281,338  
        Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series F (RB)        
  600,000     5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)     601,428  
  260,000     5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)     261,243  
  25,000     5.00%, 11/15/25     25,120  
  20,000     Nassau County Interim Finance Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/25
    24,223  
  200,000     Nassau County, New York General Improvement, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 04/01/24 (c)
    222,280  
        Nassau County, New York General Improvement, Series B (GO)        
  375,000     5.00%, 04/01/24 (c)     416,775  
  110,000     5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     126,405  
  265,000     New York City Housing Development Corp., Multi-Family Housing, Series G-1 (RB)
3.38%, 11/01/23 (c)
    276,647  
  310,000     New York City Housing Development Corp., Multi-Family Housing, Series H (RB)
2.95%, 05/01/25 (c) (p)
    328,274  
  955,000     New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Water and Sewer System, Series A (RB)
4.50%, 06/15/26 (c)
    1,083,782  
  355,000     New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Water and Sewer System, Series EE (RB)
5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)
    404,640  
  510,000     New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Water and Sewer System, Series FF (RB)
5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)
    596,098  
        New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Building Aid Revenue, Series S-1 (RB) (SAW)        
  600,000     5.00%, 07/15/21 (c)     625,644  
  415,000     5.00%, 01/15/25 (c)     461,717  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
New York: (continued)        
        New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Building Aid Revenue, Series S-2 (RB) (SAW)        
$ 100,000     3.50%, 07/15/25 (c)   $ 107,665  
  135,000     5.00%, 07/15/25 (c)     156,136  
  1,010,000     5.00%, 07/15/28 (c)     1,222,554  
        New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Building Aid Revenue, Series S-4 (RB) (SAW)        
  500,000     5.00%, 07/15/28 (c)     594,970  
  100,000     5.00%, 07/15/28 (c)     121,045  
  415,000     5.25%, 07/15/28 (c)     496,772  
  200,000     New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)
    224,446  
        New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series A-1 (RB)        
  630,000     4.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     691,091  
  680,000     5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)     791,663  
  135,000     5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)     156,874  
  435,000     5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)     502,651  
  225,000     5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)     257,931  
  380,000     5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     442,700  
  160,000     5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     184,354  
  880,000     5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     1,017,685  
  450,000     5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     522,324  
        New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series B (RB)        
  260,000     5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)     293,930  
  300,000     5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)     338,496  
  10,000     5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)     11,331  
  30,000     5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)     33,955  
        New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series B-1 (RB)        
  115,000     4.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     124,998  
  625,000     5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)     703,025  
  785,000     5.00%, 11/01/25 (c)     913,261  
  185,000     5.00%, 11/01/25 (c)     216,280  
  450,000     5.00%, 11/01/25 (c)     519,961  
  895,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     1,044,304  
  300,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     352,731  
  530,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     629,317  
  540,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     632,146  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     1,185,280  
  350,000     5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     410,431  
  125,000     5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     151,478  
        New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series C (RB)        
  100,000     5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)     116,172  
  20,000     5.00%, 11/01/25 (c)     23,485  
  2,025,000     5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)     2,422,244  
  610,000     5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)     714,426  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
New York: (continued)        
$ 100,000     New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series E (RB)
3.50%, 05/01/27 (c)
  $ 105,690  
        New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series E-1 (RB)        
  100,000     3.00%, 02/01/26 (c)     101,745  
  15,000     4.00%, 02/01/26     16,956  
  155,000     5.00%, 02/01/25 (c)     175,855  
  500,000     5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)     575,615  
  720,000     5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)     839,023  
  565,000     5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)     665,124  
  525,000     5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)     614,276  
  915,000     5.00%, 02/01/27 (c)     1,092,492  
        New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series F (RB)        
  685,000     4.00%, 02/01/26 (c)     740,396  
  715,000     5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)     836,586  
  830,000     5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)     967,207  
        New York City Trust for Cultural Resources, The Museum of Modern Art, Series 1-E (RB)        
  415,000     4.00%, 04/01/26     469,597  
  745,000     4.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     826,905  
  850,000     4.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     956,207  
  1,000,000     New York City Water and Sewer System, Series AA (RB)
5.00%, 12/15/29 (c)
    1,259,670  
        New York City Water and Sewer System, Series BB (RB)        
  310,000     5.00%, 06/15/27 (c)     371,033  
  595,000     5.00%, 06/15/27 (c)     732,623  
  215,000     New York City Water and Sewer System, Series EE (RB)
5.00%, 06/15/27 (c)
    255,581  
        New York City Water and Sewer System, Series FF (RB)        
  195,000     5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)     227,397  
  140,000     5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)     162,737  
  100,000     New York City Water and Sewer System, Series GG (RB)
5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)
    116,614  
        New York City Water and Sewer System, Series HH (RB)        
  250,000     3.38%, 06/15/25 (c)     265,845  
  25,000     5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)     29,274  
  305,000     New York Convention Center Development Corp. (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)
    327,109  
        New York State Dormitory Authority, Columbia University (RB)        
  10,000     5.00%, 10/01/25     11,816  
  210,000     5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)     255,203  
  170,000     5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)     206,270  
  320,000     5.00%, 10/01/26     386,682  


 

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VANECK VECTORS AMT-FREE INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL INDEX ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(continued)

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
New York: (continued)        
        New York State Dormitory Authority, Columbia University, Series A (RB)        
$ 105,000     5.00%, 10/01/25   $ 124,072  
  115,000     5.00%, 10/01/28     144,339  
  25,000     New York State Dormitory Authority, Columbia University, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/27
    30,817  
        New York State Dormitory Authority, Cornell University, Series A (RB)        
  200,000     4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     220,458  
  130,000     5.00%, 07/01/26     157,803  
  230,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     278,433  
  110,000     New York State Dormitory Authority, Cornell University, Series D (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/33
    148,187  
  800,000     New York State Dormitory Authority, Fordham University (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
    849,784  
  770,000     New York State Dormitory Authority, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
    870,701  
  105,000     New York State Dormitory Authority, Long Island Jewish Obligated Group, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)
    117,625  
  315,000     New York State Dormitory Authority, Montefiore Obligated Group, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/27
    341,384  
  170,000     New York State Dormitory Authority, New York NYU Hospitals Center, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26
    196,350  
        New York State Dormitory Authority, New York State University, Series B (RB)        
  200,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     231,116  
  20,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     23,186  
        New York State Dormitory Authority, New York University, Series A (RB)        
  880,000     2.80%, 07/01/25 (c)     939,884  
  30,000     5.00%, 07/01/25     35,676  
  20,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     23,467  
  15,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     17,756  
  160,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     187,821  
  260,000     5.00%, 07/01/26     316,293  
  260,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     308,175  
  200,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     240,590  
  250,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     302,588  
  250,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     308,193  
  385,000     5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)     476,145  
  100,000     5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)     128,310  
        New York State Dormitory Authority, School Districts Bond Financing Program, Series A (RB) (SAW)        
  200,000     5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     233,962  
  1,325,000     5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     1,568,283  
  370,000     5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     442,616  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
New York: (continued)        
$ 635,000     5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   $ 794,976  
  100,000     5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     123,623  
  55,000     New York State Dormitory Authority, School Districts Bond Financing Program, Series D (RB) (SAW)
5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)
    65,053  
        New York State Dormitory Authority, Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Series 1 (RB) (AGM)        
  850,000     2.00%, 07/01/29 (c)     789,607  
  525,000     4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     578,713  
        New York State Dormitory Authority, State Personal Income Tax, Series A (RB)        
  475,000     4.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     485,469  
  160,000     5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)     182,774  
  15,000     5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)     17,358  
  430,000     5.00%, 03/15/25 (c)     494,285  
  195,000     5.00%, 03/15/25 (c)     223,663  
  150,000     5.00%, 03/15/25 (c)     173,943  
  520,000     5.00%, 03/15/25 (c)     600,366  
  1,040,000     5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)     1,244,079  
  715,000     5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     826,471  
  1,375,000     5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     1,633,671  
  300,000     5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     354,024  
  100,000     5.00%, 03/15/29     126,000  
  1,500,000     5.00%, 03/15/29 (c)     1,822,005  
  1,645,000     5.00%, 03/15/29 (c)     1,986,370  
  3,700,000     5.00%, 03/15/29 (c)     4,447,955  
        New York State Dormitory Authority, State Personal Income Tax, Series B (RB)        
  545,000     5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)     626,614  
  420,000     5.00%, 02/15/27     510,338  
  2,000,000     5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)     2,403,920  
  640,000     5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)     783,494  
  385,000     New York State Dormitory Authority, State Personal Income Tax, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 03/15/24 (c)
    432,648  
        New York State Dormitory Authority, State Personal Income Tax, Series D (RB)        
  940,000     5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)     1,107,893  
  315,000     5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)     376,192  
  540,000     5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)     646,321  
  2,000,000     5.00%, 02/15/30 (c)     2,481,640  
  115,000     5.00%, 02/15/30 (c)     143,965  
        New York State Dormitory Authority, State Personal Income Tax, Series E (RB)        
  510,000     5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)     588,652  
  320,000     5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)     370,310  
  955,000     5.00%, 09/15/25 (c)     1,107,456  
  350,000     5.00%, 09/15/25 (c)     406,843  
  315,000     5.00%, 09/15/25 (c)     367,914  
  175,000     5.25%, 09/15/25 (c)     205,062  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
New York: (continued)        
        New York State Dormitory Authority, State Sales Tax, Series A (RB)        
$ 115,000     5.00%, 03/15/24 (c)   $ 129,186  
  570,000     5.00%, 03/15/24 (c)     638,047  
  775,000     5.00%, 03/15/24 (c)     879,005  
  340,000     5.00%, 03/15/24 (c)     383,302  
  20,000     5.00%, 03/15/25 (c)     23,294  
  140,000     5.00%, 09/15/26 (c)     164,913  
  25,000     5.00%, 09/15/26 (c)     29,140  
  1,010,000     5.00%, 09/15/26 (c)     1,211,768  
  2,380,000     5.00%, 09/15/26 (c)     2,833,271  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 03/15/27 (c)     1,171,160  
  1,405,000     5.00%, 03/15/27 (c)     1,638,947  
  305,000     5.00%, 03/15/27 (c)     364,478  
  515,000     5.00%, 03/15/27 (c)     611,418  
        New York State Dormitory Authority, State Sales Tax, Series B (RB)        
  340,000     5.00%, 09/15/25 (c)     394,278  
  680,000     5.00%, 09/15/25 (c)     784,795  
  500,000     5.00%, 09/15/25 (c)     576,230  
  120,000     5.00%, 09/15/25 (c)     142,118  
  285,000     5.00%, 09/15/25 (c)     334,792  
  170,000     5.00%, 09/15/25 (c)     199,033  
  750,000     New York State Dormitory Authority, State Sales Tax, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 03/15/28 (c)
    886,725  
  2,560,000     New York State Dormitory Authority, State University Dormitory Facilities, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
    3,089,434  
        New York State Dormitory Authority, Supported Debt Montefiore, Series A (RB)        
  950,000     5.00%, 08/01/26     1,022,561  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 08/01/28 (c)     1,060,990  
  10,000     New York State Environmental Facilities Corp., Master Finance Program, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/24 (c)
    11,403  
        New York State Environmental Facilities Corp., Master Finance Program, Series D (RB)        
  690,000     5.00%, 03/15/25 (c)     811,819  
  110,000     5.00%, 03/15/25 (c)     129,591  
        New York State Environmental Facilities Corp., Municipal Water Finance Authority Projects, Series A (RB)        
  335,000     5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)     390,657  
  15,000     5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)     17,589  
  1,415,000     5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     1,694,604  
  765,000     5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     919,125  
  500,000     5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     601,705  
  150,000     5.00%, 06/15/27 (c)     179,769  
  1,250,000     New York State Environmental Facilities Corp., Municipal Water Finance Authority Projects, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 06/15/29 (c)
    1,553,675  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
New York: (continued)        
        New York State Environmental Facilities Corp., Municipal Water Finance Authority Projects, Series E (RB)        
$ 495,000     3.00%, 06/15/27 (c)   $ 517,107  
  500,000     5.00%, 06/15/27 (c)     602,270  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 06/15/27 (c)     1,208,560  
  500,000     5.00%, 06/15/27     622,450  
        New York State Thruway Authority, Series A (RB)        
  600,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     676,224  
  650,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     742,059  
        New York State Thruway Authority, Series L (RB)        
  1,500,000     5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     1,778,265  
  1,300,000     5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     1,529,918  
        New York State Urban Development Corp., State Personal Income, Series A (RB)        
  780,000     5.00%, 03/15/24 (c)     873,733  
  125,000     5.00%, 03/15/24 (c)     139,575  
  115,000     5.00%, 03/15/24 (c)     128,272  
  140,000     5.00%, 09/15/25 (c)     162,893  
  170,000     5.00%, 09/15/25 (c)     196,481  
  890,000     5.00%, 09/15/25 (c)     1,026,179  
  1,110,000     5.00%, 03/15/26 (c)     1,321,744  
  670,000     5.00%, 03/15/26 (c)     791,223  
  750,000     5.00%, 03/15/27 (c)     898,387  
  645,000     5.00%, 03/15/27     785,158  
        New York State Urban Development Corp., State Personal Income, Series B (RB)        
  740,000     5.00%, 03/15/24 (c)     831,286  
  380,000     5.00%, 09/15/25 (c)     446,177  
        New York State Urban Development Corp., State Personal Income, Series C (RB)        
  2,500,000     5.00%, 03/15/27     3,043,250  
  2,000,000     5.00%, 09/15/27 (c)     2,386,060  
  350,000     5.00%, 09/15/27 (c)     421,277  
        Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Series 184 (RB)        
  205,000     5.00%, 09/01/24 (c)     227,607  
  230,000     5.00%, 09/01/24 (c)     255,666  
  190,000     5.00%, 09/01/24 (c)     212,032  
  20,000     Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Series 189 (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/25
    23,058  
        Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Series 190 (RB)        
  300,000     5.00%, 06/01/20 (c)     300,912  
  100,000     5.00%, 06/01/20 (c)     100,309  
        Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Series 194 (RB)        
  130,000     5.00%, 10/15/25 (c)     147,274  
  100,000     5.00%, 10/15/25 (c)     113,452  
  300,000     Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Series 198 (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)
    345,414  


 

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VANECK VECTORS AMT-FREE INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL INDEX ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(continued)

 

Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
New York: (continued)
        Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Series 205 (RB)        
$ 2,500,000     5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)   $ 2,916,500  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     1,182,170  
  840,000     5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     1,006,396  
  500,000     Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Series 209 (RB)
5.00%, 07/15/28 (c)
    583,000  
  500,000     Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Series 211 (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/28 (c)
    589,125  
  500,000     Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Series 217 (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/29 (c)
    593,895  
        Sales Tax Asset Receivable Corp., Series A (RB)        
  335,000     3.00%, 10/15/24 (c)     356,540  
  360,000     5.00%, 10/15/24 (c)     415,807  
  305,000     5.00%, 10/15/24 (c)     353,281  
  130,000     5.00%, 10/15/24 (c)     150,336  
  775,000     State of New York Mortgage Agency, Series 197 (RB)
2.60%, 04/01/25 (c)
    786,315  
  790,000     State of New York Mortgage Agency, Series 191 (RB)
3.45%, 04/01/24 (c)
    825,115  
  470,000     State of New York Mortgage Agency, Series 192 (RB)
3.80%, 10/01/24 (c)
    494,670  
  615,000     State of New York Mortgage Agency, Series 195 (RB)
3.00%, 04/01/25 (c)
    635,338  
  830,000     State of New York Mortgage Agency, Series 208 (RB)
3.60%, 04/01/27 (c)
    882,199  
  10,000     Suffolk County Water Authority (RB)
4.00%, 06/01/25 (c)
    11,073  
  20,000     Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)
    23,603  
        Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, Series B (RB)        
  115,000     5.00%, 11/15/25     137,232  
  1,070,000     5.00%, 05/15/27 (c)     1,262,514  
  1,255,000     5.00%, 05/15/27 (c)     1,473,445  
  1,550,000     5.00%, 05/15/27 (c)     1,842,733  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 05/15/27 (c)     1,227,670  
  1,035,000     5.00%, 05/15/27 (c)     1,246,130  
  1,350,000     5.00%, 05/15/27 (c)     1,615,882  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 11/15/31     1,297,190  
        Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, Series C (RB)        
  1,565,000     5.00%, 11/15/27     1,947,689  
  500,000     5.00%, 11/15/28     633,350  
        TSASC, Inc., Tobacco Settlement Bonds, Series A (RB)        
  500,000     5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     548,185  
  845,000     5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     918,363  
  1,140,000     5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     1,258,184  
  130,000     5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     148,249  
  285,000     5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     322,537  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
                 
New York: (continued)      
        Utility Debt Securitization Authority (RB)        
$ 1,210,000     3.00%, 12/15/25 (c)   $ 1,272,702  
  200,000     5.00%, 12/15/25 (c)     238,326  
  1,685,000     5.00%, 12/15/25 (c)     1,983,009  
        Utility Debt Securitization Authority, Series A (RB)        
  140,000     5.00%, 06/15/23 (c)     156,656  
  465,000     5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)     534,238  
  360,000     5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)     424,854  
  310,000     5.00%, 12/15/25 (c)     369,405  
  425,000     5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     510,625  
  610,000     5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     725,449  
  500,000     5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     591,125  
  1,135,000     Utility Debt Securitization Authority, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)
    1,357,085  
              222,804,765  
North Carolina: 1.7%      
  450,000     Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, Water and Sewer System (RB)
4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
    511,551  
  100,000     Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority, Carolinas Healthcare System, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 01/15/26 (c)
    109,488  
  590,000     County of Forsyth, Public Improvement, Series B (GO)
3.00%, 03/01/27 (c)
    626,409  
        County of Guilford (GO)        
  135,000     4.00%, 03/01/26     156,466  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 03/01/27     1,247,580  
        County of Mecklenburg, Series A (GO)        
  900,000     4.00%, 04/01/27 (c)     1,043,631  
  1,000,000     4.00%, 04/01/27 (c)     1,167,880  
        County of Mecklenburg, Series B (GO)        
  250,000     2.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     242,580  
  500,000     5.00%, 12/01/25     603,895  
  1,300,000     County of New Hanover, New Hanover Regional Medical Center (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)
    1,520,909  
  1,000,000     County of Wake (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/29 (c)
    1,280,950  
        County of Wake, Series A (RB)        
  150,000     3.13%, 08/01/28 (c)     156,498  
  500,000     5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     606,660  
  130,000     North Carolina Capital Facilities Finance Agency, Wake Forest Univeristy (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
    156,971  
  25,000     North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Duke University Health System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/26
    29,690  
  10,000     North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Duke University Health System, Series D (RB)
4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)
    11,049  
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 


 

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Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
North Carolina: (continued)      
$ 365,000     North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Health Care Facilities, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/27
  $ 442,741  
  135,000     North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Vidant Health (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)
    150,655  
  1,000,000     North Carolina Municipal Power Agency No. 1, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/30 (c)
    1,220,060  
        North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Triangle Expressway System (RB)        
  500,000     5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     535,415  
  945,000     5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     1,100,755  
        North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Triangle Expressway System, Series A (RB)        
  800,000     4.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     900,064  
  360,000     4.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     406,541  
  890,000     4.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     1,010,212  
  625,000     State of North Carolina, Department of State Treasurer, Series B (GO)
2.13%, 06/01/29 (c)
    580,694  
        State of North Carolina, Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle (RB)        
  75,000     5.00%, 03/01/25 (c)     87,294  
  415,000     5.00%, 03/01/26     497,822  
  2,500,000     5.00%, 03/01/29 (c)     3,155,500  
        State of North Carolina, Series A (GO)        
  380,000     3.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     398,970  
  1,000,000     3.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     1,062,570  
  500,000     5.00%, 06/01/26     611,890  
  1,140,000     5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     1,446,421  
        State of North Carolina, Series B (RB)        
  800,000     3.00%, 05/01/27 (c)     850,856  
  420,000     5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     512,623  
  215,000     5.00%, 05/01/27     265,936  
  880,000     5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)     1,079,443  
  500,000     State of North Carolina, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/24 (c)
    569,065  
              26,357,734  
North Dakota: 0.2%      
  410,000     County of Ward, North Dakota Health Care Facilities, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)
    422,665  
  400,000     North Dakota Housing Finance Agency, Home Mortgage Finance Program, Series A (RB)
3.55%, 07/01/27 (c)
    423,636  
  450,000     North Dakota Housing Finance Agency, Home Mortgage Finance Program, Series D (RB)
(SAW)
3.55%, 01/01/28 (c)
    476,667  
  460,000     North Dakota Housing Finance Agency, Home Mortgage Finance Program, Series F (RB)
3.35%, 01/01/27 (c)
    489,426  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
                 
North Dakota: (continued)      
        North Dakota Public Finance Authority, Series A (RB)        
$ 365,000     5.00%, 10/01/24 (c)   $ 421,652  
  300,000     5.00%, 10/01/24 (c)     347,679  
              2,581,725  
Ohio: 2.5%      
  1,500,000     Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Series A-2 (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/30 (c)
    1,764,540  
  500,000     City of Cleveland, Bridges and Roadways Improvements, Series B-2 (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)
    613,980  
        City of Columbus, Series 1 (GO)        
  250,000     4.00%, 04/01/27     294,035  
  200,000     4.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     231,822  
  250,000     5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     313,962  
  750,000     5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     937,072  
  25,000     City of Columbus, Sewerage Revenue (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)
    29,216  
        City of Columbus, Various Purpose, Series A (GO)        
  300,000     3.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     320,229  
  500,000     3.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     537,185  
  750,000     3.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     813,922  
  960,000     3.00%, 08/15/25 (c)     1,009,315  
  750,000     3.10%, 07/01/25 (c)     798,742  
  1,000,000     3.20%, 07/01/25 (c)     1,063,180  
  380,000     4.00%, 08/15/25 (c)     431,285  
  1,245,000     City of Columbus, Various Purpose, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 04/01/29 (c)
    1,579,295  
  10,000     Cleveland Municipal School District, Series A (GO) (SD CRED PROG)
5.00%, 06/01/23 (c)
    11,035  
        County of Allen, Ohio Hospital Facilities, Mercy Health, Series A (RB)        
  1,030,000     5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)     1,209,230  
  115,000     5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)     136,692  
        County of Butler (RB)        
  400,000     4.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     413,976  
  1,805,000     5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     2,015,571  
        County of Cuyahoga, Ohio Hospital, The Metrohealth System (RB)        
  100,000     5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     106,845  
  250,000     5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     270,548  
  350,000     County of Cuyahoga, Various Purpose Sales Tax (RB)
3.13%, 12/01/24 (c)
    364,773  
        County of Franklin, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Project, Series A (RB)        
  125,000     5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     149,125  
  120,000     5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     143,994  
  145,000     County of Franklin, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)
    171,934  


 

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VANECK VECTORS AMT-FREE INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL INDEX ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(continued)

 

Principal            
Amount         Value  
                 
Ohio: (continued)      
$ 340,000     County of Hamilton, Sales Tax, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)
  $ 410,992  
        County of Hamilton, Sewer System Revenue, Series A (RB)        
  100,000     5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)     115,274  
  375,000     5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)     432,457  
  10,000     5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)     11,571  
  165,000     County of Scioto, Southern Ohio Medical Center (RB)
3.38%, 02/15/26 (c)
    167,178  
        Cuyahoga Community College District (GO)        
  500,000     4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     554,055  
  350,000     4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     389,830  
        Dayton City School District (GO) (SD CRED PROG)        
  35,000     5.00%, 11/01/28     44,179  
  95,000     5.00%, 11/01/29     121,283  
  50,000     Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority, City of Columbus and County of Franklin Lessees (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)
    57,757  
  20,000     Kent State University (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)
    24,011  
  1,000,000     Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (RB)
3.00%, 11/15/29 (c)
    1,057,960  
        Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission, Series A (RB)        
  500,000     5.00%, 02/15/28 (c)     604,650  
  500,000     5.00%, 02/15/28 (c)     610,615  
  500,000     5.00%, 02/15/28 (c)     615,965  
  1,020,000     Ohio Water Development Authority, Fresh Water (RB)
5.00%, 03/01/28 (c)
    1,287,832  
  125,000     Ohio Water Development Authority, Fresh Water, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)
    151,664  
        Ohio Water Development Authority, Fresh Water, Series B (RB)        
  140,000     5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     167,157  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     1,209,490  
  200,000     5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     243,150  
        Ohio Water Development Authority, Water Pollution Control, Series A (RB)        
  10,000     5.00%, 06/01/25     11,882  
  960,000     5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     1,170,259  
        Ohio Water Development Authority, Water Pollution Control, Series B (RB)        
  20,000     5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     23,976  
  40,000     5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     48,048  
        State of Ohio Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Health System, Series A (RB)        
  760,000     4.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     835,696  
  480,000     5.00%, 03/15/24 (c)     546,355  
  165,000     5.00%, 01/01/27     198,432  
  130,000     5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     154,489  
  135,000     5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     163,300  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
                 
Ohio: (continued)      
$ 425,000     5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   $ 518,895  
  140,000     5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     168,421  
        State of Ohio, Capital Facilities Lease Appropriation Bonds, Series A (RB)        
  700,000     5.00%, 04/01/25 (c)     816,592  
  615,000     5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)     755,189  
  805,000     5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)     972,698  
  640,000     5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)     777,920  
        State of Ohio, Common Schools, Series A (GO)        
  660,000     5.00%, 03/15/23 (c)     732,092  
  500,000     5.00%, 03/15/24 (c)     572,375  
  25,000     5.00%, 03/15/24 (c)     28,436  
  25,000     State of Ohio, Higher Education, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/25
    29,853  
  395,000     State of Ohio, Higher Education, Series C (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/27
    494,410  
  165,000     State of Ohio, Higher Educational Facility, Case Western Reserve University Project (RB)
3.25%, 12/01/25 (c)
    170,346  
  550,000     State of Ohio, Highway Capital Improvement, Series S (GO)
5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)
    658,218  
  1,000,000     State of Ohio, Highway Capital Improvement, Series T (GO)
5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)
    1,201,240  
  1,000,000     State of Ohio, Highway Capital Improvement, Series U (GO)
5.00%, 05/01/28
    1,268,470  
        State of Ohio, Infrastructure Project, Series 1 (RB)        
  350,000     5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     423,699  
  200,000     5.00%, 12/15/30     256,874  
  750,000     5.00%, 12/15/31     972,637  
  225,000     State of Ohio, Major New State Infrastructure Improvement Bonds (RB)
5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)
    271,206  
  100,000     State of Ohio, Major New State Infrastructure Improvement Bonds, Series B (GO)
4.00%, 03/01/24 (c)
    110,062  
  30,000     State of Ohio, Miami University (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/25
    35,209  
  100,000     State of Ohio, Parks and Recreation Improvement, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)
    123,184  
  500,000     State of Ohio, Parks and Recreation Improvement, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)
    604,055  
  100,000     Village of Bluffton, Blanchard Valley Health System (RB)
4.00%, 12/01/27 (c)
    106,341  
              39,229,432  


 

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Principal            
Amount         Value  
                 
Oklahoma: 0.3%      
        Canadian County Educational Facilities Authority, Mustang Public Schools (RB)        
$ 330,000     3.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   $ 349,354  
  1,150,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     1,386,911  
        Grand River Dam Authority, Series A (RB)        
  320,000     5.00%, 06/01/26     383,098  
  130,000     5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     156,051  
  100,000     5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     120,452  
  155,000     Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
    171,892  
  15,000     Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, Integris Obligated Group, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)
    16,707  
  565,000     Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)
    663,807  
  100,000     Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, Series D (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/27
    123,516  
        Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, Series E (RB)        
  100,000     5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     121,531  
  155,000     5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     190,751  
  530,000     Tulsa County Industrial Authority (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)
    628,018  
  30,000     University of Oklahoma, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
    33,440  
              4,345,528  
Oregon: 0.9%      
  410,000     City of Eugene, Electric Utility System Revenue, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
    457,207  
  1,285,000     Corvallis School District No. 509J, Series B (GO) (SBG)
5.00%, 06/15/28 (c)
    1,576,322  
        Hillsboro School District No. 1J (GO) (SBG)        
  590,000     5.00%, 06/15/27 (c)     711,434  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 06/15/27 (c)     1,229,750  
  375,000     Medford School District No. 549C (GO) (SBG)
5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)
    441,742  
        Multnomah and Clackamas Counties School District No. 10JT (GO) (SBG)        
  930,000     0.00%, 06/15/27 (c) ^     622,840  
  1,215,000     0.00%, 06/15/27 (c) ^     854,303  
  500,000     Multnomah and Clackamas Counties School District No. 7J (GO) (SBG)
4.00%, 06/01/27 (c)
    562,680  
  130,000     Multnomah County School District No. 7, Series B (GO) (SBG)
0.00%, 06/15/25 (c) ^
    89,853  
  350,000     Oregon Health and Science University, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
    418,456  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
                 
Oregon: (continued)      
        Oregon State Facilities Authority, Samaritan Health Services Project, Series A (RB)        
$ 195,000     5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)   $ 216,610  
  430,000     5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     480,220  
  25,000     Oregon State Lottery, Department of Administrative Services, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/24 (c)
    28,667  
  120,000     Oregon State Lottery, Department of Administrative Services, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/27 (c)
    148,369  
  115,000     Portland Community College District (GO)
5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)
    138,990  
        Salem-Keizer School District No. 24J (GO) (SBG)        
  475,000     4.00%, 06/15/28 (c)     540,346  
  545,000     5.00%, 06/15/28 (c)     678,187  
  125,000     Sherwood School District No. 88J, Series B (GO) (SBG)
5.00%, 06/15/27 (c)
    151,719  
  690,000     State of Oregon, Department of Administrative Services, Lottery Revenue, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/27 (c)
    849,017  
  690,000     State of Oregon, Department of Administrative Services, Lottery Revenue, Series D (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/25 (c)
    811,371  
        State of Oregon, Department of Transportation, Highway User Tax, Senior Lien, Series A (RB)        
  250,000     4.00%, 11/15/24 (c)     270,943  
  745,000     5.00%, 11/15/24 (c)     864,900  
  160,000     5.00%, 11/15/24 (c)     184,152  
  450,000     State of Oregon, Higher Education, Series I (GO)
4.00%, 08/01/27 (c)
    514,008  
  145,000     State of Oregon, Seismic Project and Article XI-Q, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)
    176,478  
  10,000     State of Oregon, Seismic Project and Article XI-Q, Series F (GO)
5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)
    12,057  
        Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon, Series A (RB)        
  570,000     3.25%, 04/01/28 (c)     594,276  
  235,000     5.00%, 10/01/26     285,889  
  350,000     Washington and Clackamas Counties, Tigard-Tualatin School District No. 23 (GO) (SBG)
5.00%, 06/15/26
    426,678  
              14,337,464  
                 


 

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VANECK VECTORS AMT-FREE INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL INDEX ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(continued)

 

Principal            
Amount         Value  
                 
Pennsylvania: 4.6%      
        Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, Series A (RB)        
$ 100,000     5.00%, 04/01/27   $ 116,296  
  120,000     5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)     137,016  
  2,070,000     5.00%, 07/15/29 (c)     2,404,119  
        Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, Sewer Revenue (RB) (AGM)        
  100,000     4.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     110,602  
  290,000     5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     335,640  
  10,000     5.00%, 12/01/25     12,054  
  250,000     Berks County Industrial Development Authority, Tower Health Project (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)
    265,480  
        City of Philadelphia (GO) (AGM)        
  380,000     5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     463,300  
  320,000     5.00%, 08/01/27     399,034  
  880,000     City of Philadelphia, Gas Works, Series 14 (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)
    1,048,001  
        City of Philadelphia, Series A (GO)        
  745,000     5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)     872,231  
  505,000     5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)     595,420  
  100,000     5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     120,158  
  750,000     5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     911,557  
  750,000     5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     916,830  
        City of Philadelphia, Series B (GO)        
  415,000     5.00%, 02/01/28     511,608  
  2,000,000     5.00%, 08/01/29 (c)     2,443,240  
  100,000     5.00%, 08/01/29 (c)     123,744  
  110,000     City of Philadelphia, Water and Wastewater Revenue (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/25
    129,043  
  10,000     City of Philadelphia, Water and Wastewater Revenue, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
    11,636  
        Commonwealth Financing Authority, Series A (RB)        
  200,000     5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     228,296  
  500,000     5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     572,035  
  800,000     5.00%, 06/01/28     999,120  
  880,000     5.00%, 06/01/29     1,117,037  
  250,000     5.00%, 06/01/30 (c)     320,780  
        Commonwealth Financing Authority, Tobacco Master Settlement Payment (RB)        
  415,000     5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     471,419  
  265,000     5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     305,439  
  775,000     5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     899,318  
        Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, First Series (GO)        
  510,000     3.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     544,450  
  600,000     4.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     674,040  
  200,000     5.00%, 03/15/25 (c)     234,586  
  230,000     5.00%, 03/15/25 (c)     263,808  
  650,000     5.00%, 03/15/25 (c)     754,084  
  500,000     5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)     590,100  
  1,245,000     5.00%, 09/15/26     1,489,555  
  1,200,000     5.00%, 07/15/28     1,509,132  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
                 
Pennsylvania: (continued)      
        Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Second Series (GO) (AGM)        
$ 395,000     3.00%, 09/15/26 (c)   $ 416,140  
  920,000     3.00%, 09/15/26 (c)     960,204  
  350,000     4.00%, 08/15/25 (c)     379,393  
  170,000     4.00%, 09/15/26 (c)     186,944  
  610,000     4.00%, 09/15/26 (c)     694,204  
  345,000     5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)     399,924  
  1,225,000     5.00%, 09/15/26     1,482,054  
  430,000     5.00%, 01/15/27 (c)     518,958  
  695,000     County of Allegheny, Series C-75 (GO)
5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)
    842,389  
  750,000     County of Chester, Series A (GO)
4.00%, 07/15/26 (c)
    863,647  
        Dauphin County General Authority, Pinnacle Health System Project, Series A (RB)        
  450,000     4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     476,055  
  20,000     4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     21,333  
  475,000     5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     524,861  
  350,000     Lancaster County Hospital Authority, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/26
    412,286  
  525,000     Montgomery County Higher Education and Health Authority, Thomas Jefferson University, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/28 (c)
    587,244  
        Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, UPMC (RB)        
  100,000     4.00%, 09/15/26 (c)     103,760  
  215,000     4.00%, 09/15/26 (c)     224,851  
  385,000     5.00%, 09/15/26 (c)     440,067  
        Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, UPMC, Series A (RB)        
  1,000,000     3.38%, 11/15/27 (c)     1,025,510  
  205,000     4.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     218,054  
  700,000     5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)     773,591  
  125,000     Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)
    137,169  
        Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Series AT-1 (RB)        
  775,000     4.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     830,017  
  785,000     5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     895,442  
        Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Series A (RB)        
  150,000     3.13%, 08/15/27 (c)     156,510  
  725,000     4.00%, 08/15/26 (c)     821,940  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)     1,198,050  
  270,000     5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)     314,793  
  275,000     5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)     325,817  


 

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Principal            
Amount         Value  
                 
Pennsylvania: (continued)      
$ 425,000     Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage, Series 119 (RB)
3.20%, 04/01/25 (c)
  $ 441,974  
  700,000     Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage, Series 121 (RB)
2.80%, 10/01/25 (c)
    716,485  
  590,000     Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage, Series 122 (RB)
3.65%, 04/01/26 (c)
    627,689  
  1,730,000     Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage, Series 123B (RB)
3.45%, 10/01/26 (c)
    1,828,766  
  300,000     Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage, Series 124-B (RB)
3.20%, 10/01/26 (c)
    313,617  
  20,000     Pennsylvania State University, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)
    23,891  
        Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (RB)        
  720,000     3.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     733,270  
  210,000     5.00%, 12/01/25     250,753  
  430,000     5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     490,604  
  550,000     5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     625,977  
  110,000     5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     133,121  
  250,000     5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)     294,665  
  880,000     5.00%, 12/01/27     1,038,963  
  300,000     5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)     344,427  
  450,000     Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Oil Franchise Tax Subordinate (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)
    534,087  
        Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Second Series (RB)        
  965,000     3.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     977,236  
  690,000     4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     733,774  
        Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Series A (RB)        
  15,000     5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     17,020  
  750,000     5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     888,615  
  310,000     5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     374,514  
  500,000     5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)     599,815  
  300,000     Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Series A-1 (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)
    349,365  
        Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Series A-2 (RB)        
  790,000     5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     895,765  
  175,000     5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)     213,960  
  100,000     5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)     123,195  
  510,000     Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Series B (RB)
(AGM)
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)
    607,191  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
                 
Pennsylvania: (continued)      
$ 760,000     Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Series B-1 (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)
  $ 877,747  
        Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Series B-2 (RB)        
  205,000     5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     235,617  
  1,110,000     5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     1,296,003  
  430,000     Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)
    492,806  
  110,000     Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Project (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
    120,780  
  330,000     Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Temple University, First Series (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/25 (c)
    372,600  
  10,000     Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Temple University, Second Series (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/25 (c)
    11,361  
        Philadelphia Gas Works Co., Fourteenth Series (RB)        
  680,000     5.00%, 10/01/25     778,756  
  680,000     5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     802,604  
  970,000     5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     1,146,812  
  735,000     5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     872,871  
        Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority, Series B (RB) (AGM)        
  1,460,000     5.00%, 09/01/31     1,909,622  
  2,000,000     5.00%, 09/01/32     2,638,780  
  2,000,000     5.00%, 09/01/33     2,664,080  
  170,000     Reading School District of Berks County (GO) (AGM) (SAW)
5.00%, 03/01/27 (c)
    197,943  
        School District of Philadelphia, Series A (GO) (SAW)        
  410,000     5.00%, 09/01/28 (c)     490,840  
  450,000     5.00%, 09/01/28 (c)     547,074  
  250,000     5.00%, 09/01/28 (c)     305,775  
  485,000     School District of Philadelphia, Series F (GO) (SAW)
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)
    571,189  
  220,000     School District of the City of Erie, Series A (GO) (AGM) (SAW)
5.00%, 04/01/29 (c)
    267,012  
  845,000     Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)
    1,041,961  
        State Public School Building Authority, The School District of Philadelphia Project, Series A (RB) (AGM) (SAW)        
  260,000     5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     304,905  
  880,000     5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     1,054,038  
  765,000     Westmoreland County Municipal Authority (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)
    900,283  
              73,211,613  


 

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VANECK VECTORS AMT-FREE INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL INDEX ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(continued)

 

Principal            
Amount         Value  
                 
Rhode Island: 0.2%      
        Rhode Island Commerce Corp., Department of Transportation, Series B (RB)        
$ 380,000     5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)   $ 448,533  
  230,000     5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     274,119  
  125,000     5.00%, 06/15/26     149,619  
        Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corp., Pooled Issue, Series A (RB)        
  880,000     4.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     999,548  
  110,000     5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     131,553  
  385,000     Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corp., Providence Public Buildings Authority Issue, Series A (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 05/15/25 (c)
    447,066  
  345,000     State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Series A (GO)
3.00%, 04/01/28 (c)
    357,951  
  250,000     State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)
    302,828  
        State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Series D (GO)        
  180,000     5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)     206,748  
  250,000     5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)     287,483  
              3,605,448  
South Carolina: 0.7%      
        Aiken County Consolidated School District, Series A (GO)        
  535,000     4.00%, 04/01/29 (c)     608,274  
  1,000,000     4.00%, 04/01/29 (c)     1,142,210  
        Charleston Educational Excellence Finance Corp. (RB)        
  150,000     5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)     170,627  
  25,000     5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)     28,903  
  185,000     County of York (GO) (SAW)
5.00%, 04/01/24 (c)
    212,289  
        Greenwood Fifty Schools Facilities, Inc., Greenwood School District No. 50 (RB)        
  100,000     3.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     101,625  
  135,000     3.13%, 06/01/26 (c)     137,426  
  175,000     3.25%, 06/01/26 (c)     178,434  
  250,000     5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     287,188  
  480,000     Kershaw County Public School District (RB)
3.38%, 12/01/25 (c)
    508,603  
        Lancaster County School District (GO)        
  325,000     3.25%, 03/01/27 (c)     342,771  
  1,000,000     4.00%, 03/01/27 (c)     1,167,000  
  100,000     Lexington County Health Services District, Inc. (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)
    116,139  
  250,000     Lexington County School District No. 2 (GO)
3.00%, 03/01/26 (c)
    256,783  
  100,000     SCAGO Educational Facilities Corp. for Pickens School District (RB)
3.50%, 06/01/25 (c)
    105,760  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
                 
South Carolina: (continued)      
        South Carolina Public Service Authority, Series A (RB)        
$ 140,000     3.13%, 06/01/26 (c)   $ 132,705  
  235,000     5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     257,464  
  200,000     5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     221,698  
  185,000     5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     203,163  
  205,000     5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     226,148  
  1,025,000     5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     1,120,130  
        South Carolina Public Service Authority, Series C (RB)        
  110,000     5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)     119,186  
  390,000     5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)     424,807  
  1,000,000     South Carolina State, Clemson University, Series A (GO) (SAW)
4.00%, 10/01/27 (c)
    1,156,900  
        South Carolina Transportation Infrastructure Bank, Series A (RB)        
  655,000     2.25%, 10/01/25 (c)     618,733  
  100,000     5.00%, 10/01/28 (c)     117,355  
        York County, South Carolina Fort Mill School District No. 4, Series B (GO)        
  500,000     3.00%, 03/01/27 (c)     518,575  
  325,000     3.00%, 03/01/27 (c)     339,979  
              10,820,875  
South Dakota: 0.1%      
        South Dakota Health and Educational Facilities Authority (RB)        
  1,075,000     4.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     1,151,626  
  255,000     5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     298,564  
  100,000     5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     116,091  
              1,566,281  
Tennessee: 1.1%      
        Greeneville Health and Educational Facilities Board, Ballad Health, Series A (RB)        
  810,000     5.00%, 07/01/23 (c)     858,730  
  915,000     5.00%, 07/01/23 (c)     972,306  
  550,000     5.00%, 07/01/23 (c)     586,179  
        Knox County Health Educational and Housing Facility Board (RB)        
  700,000     5.00%, 04/01/27 (c)     789,831  
  490,000     5.00%, 04/01/27 (c)     558,776  
  150,000     Memphis-Shelby County Industrial Development Board (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)
    180,287  
        Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (GO)        
  915,000     2.50%, 07/01/26 (c)     947,418  
  580,000     4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     651,908  
  545,000     4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     615,795  
  335,000     4.00%, 07/01/27     393,210  
  590,000     4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     687,733  
  275,000     4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     308,809  
  915,000     4.75%, 07/01/26     1,099,016  
  290,000     5.00%, 01/01/26     348,217  
  25,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     29,468  
  235,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     279,182  


 

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Principal            
Amount         Value  
                 
Tennessee: (continued)      
        Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Health and Educational Facilities Board, Vanderbilt University Center, Series A (RB)        
$ 130,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   $ 143,393  
  600,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     678,678  
  400,000     Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Series C (GO)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
    471,704  
        Shelby County, Tennessee Health, Educational and Housing Facility Board, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, Series A (RB)        
  100,000     5.00%, 05/01/26     116,072  
  200,000     5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)     231,958  
        State of Tennessee, Series A (GO)        
  435,000     5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)     513,609  
  500,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     595,940  
  800,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     976,720  
  780,000     5.00%, 08/01/26     958,199  
  15,000     State of Tennessee, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 09/01/24 (c)
    17,481  
  495,000     Tennessee Housing Development Agency, Series 2 (RB)
3.50%, 07/01/27 (c)
    532,689  
  200,000     Tennessee Housing Development Agency, Series 2B (RB)
3.70%, 07/01/26 (c)
    212,392  
        Tennessee State School Bond Authority, Higher Education Facilities Second Program, Series A (RB)        
  285,000     5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     346,691  
  395,000     5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     476,927  
  365,000     5.00%, 11/01/27     456,524  
  750,000     5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     928,522  
        Tennessee State School Bond Authority, Higher Education Facilities Second Program, Series B (RB)        
  20,000     5.00%, 11/01/25 (c)     23,949  
  40,000     5.00%, 11/01/25     47,827  
              17,036,140  
Texas: 9.4%      
  250,000     Alamo Community College District (GO)
5.00%, 08/15/26
    305,223  
        Aldine Independent School District, Series A (GO)        
  910,000     4.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     1,030,793  
  675,000     4.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     762,271  
  140,000     5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)     164,480  
  700,000     5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     857,976  
  880,000     5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     1,083,518  
        Allen Independent School District (GO)        
  185,000     4.00%, 02/15/26 (c)     204,826  
  135,000     5.00%, 02/15/26     162,180  
  400,000     5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)     470,308  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
                 
Texas: (continued)      
$ 500,000     Alvin Independent School District, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)
  $ 592,500  
  1,000,000     Arlington Independent School District (GO)
4.00%, 02/15/29 (c)
    1,170,440  
        Austin Convention Enterprises, Inc., Convention Center Hotel, First Tier, Series A (RB)        
  145,000     5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     138,027  
  375,000     5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     367,871  
        Austin Convention Enterprises, Inc., Convention Center Hotel, Second Tier, Series B (RB)        
  500,000     5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     452,530  
  500,000     5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     462,820  
        Austin Independent School District (GO)        
  500,000     4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     560,550  
  100,000     4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     112,297  
  500,000     Austin Independent School District, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
    604,520  
  100,000     Austin Independent School District, Series C (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
    119,718  
  315,000     Beaumont Independent School District (GO)
3.00%, 02/15/26 (c)
    337,223  
        Bexar County Hospital District (GO)        
  385,000     3.00%, 02/15/26 (c)     404,096  
  115,000     4.00%, 02/15/26 (c)     128,656  
  350,000     5.00%, 02/15/26     420,896  
  1,105,000     5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)     1,317,978  
  305,000     5.00%, 02/15/28     384,358  
  250,000     Birdville Independent School District, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)
    291,185  
  545,000     Board of Regents of Texas A&M University System, Series A (RB)
5.50%, 07/01/25 (c)
    661,096  
  250,000     Board of Regents of the University of North Texas System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 04/15/27
    308,905  
  575,000     Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
    665,994  
        Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, Series B (RB)        
  55,000     5.00%, 07/01/25     65,255  
  125,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     150,423  
  200,000     Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, Series D (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/25
    238,280  
        Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, Series E (RB)        
  270,000     5.00%, 08/15/26     330,005  
  520,000     5.00%, 08/15/27     651,035  
        Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, Series J (RB)        
  215,000     5.00%, 08/15/25     256,151  
  25,000     5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)     30,287  


 

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VANECK VECTORS AMT-FREE INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL INDEX ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(continued)

 

Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
Texas: (continued)        
$ 745,000     Board of Regents, Texas State University System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 03/15/25 (c)
  $ 876,530  
  330,000     Burleson Independent School District (GO)
3.50%, 02/01/26 (c)
    353,638  
        Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Senior Lien (RB)        
  250,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     270,423  
  625,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     677,856  
  60,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     65,726  
        Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Senior Lien, Series A (RB)        
  100,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     107,210  
  400,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     431,776  
  30,000     Central Texas Turnpike System, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/24 (c)
    31,717  
  150,000     City of Arlington, Senior Lien Special Tax (AGM) (ST)
5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)
    174,183  
  100,000     City of Austin, Airport System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)
    112,737  
  35,000     City of Austin, Electric Utility, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/25
    41,849  
  15,000     City of Austin, Public Improvement (GO)
5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)
    17,935  
        City of Austin, Water and Wastewater System (RB)        
  995,000     5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)     1,185,264  
  360,000     5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)     430,549  
  235,000     5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     293,602  
        City of Dallas (GO)        
  405,000     5.00%, 02/15/24 (c)     456,848  
  420,000     5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)     479,371  
  420,000     5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)     483,311  
  500,000     5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     600,940  
  600,000     City of Dallas, Series A (GO)
3.00%, 02/15/29 (c)
    610,026  
        City of Dallas, Series B (GO)        
  415,000     3.00%, 02/15/29 (c)     421,935  
  500,000     4.00%, 02/15/29 (c)     553,665  
        City of Dallas, Waterworks and Sewer System, Series A (RB)        
  540,000     5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)     631,179  
  600,000     5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     711,570  
  565,000     5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     672,638  
  900,000     5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     1,074,411  
  965,000     City of Denton, Utility System (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)
    1,163,153  
        City of El Paso (GO)        
  110,000     4.00%, 08/15/26 (c)     122,489  
  100,000     4.00%, 08/15/26 (c)     111,854  
  125,000     City of El Paso (GO)
5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)
    149,208  
  455,000     City of El Paso, Water and Sewer (RB)
5.00%, 03/01/24 (c)
    519,892  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
Texas: (continued)        
$ 130,000 City of Fort Worth (GO)
5.00%, 03/01/26
$ 156,670
  545,000     City of Fort Worth, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 03/01/25 (c)
    635,808  
  135,000     City of Houston, Airport System, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)
    159,922  
  125,000     City of Houston, Airport System, Series D (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)
    147,346  
        City of Houston, Combined Utility System, First Lien, Series B (RB)        
  105,000     5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)     126,366  
  180,000     5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)     213,325  
  555,000     5.00%, 11/15/26     680,630  
  220,000     5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)     266,130  
  285,000     5.00%, 11/15/27     357,222  
        City of Houston, Combined Utility System, First Lien, Series D (RB)        
  45,000     5.00%, 11/15/24 (c)     52,566  
  750,000     5.00%, 11/15/28 (c)     916,522  
        City of Houston, Series A (GO)        
  650,000     5.00%, 03/01/24 (c)     738,777  
  800,000     5.00%, 03/01/24 (c)     909,264  
  535,000     5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)     619,097  
  180,000     5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)     209,900  
  515,000     5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)     601,808  
  520,000     5.00%, 03/01/27 (c)     617,334  
  500,000     5.00%, 03/01/27 (c)     596,385  
  105,000     City of Lubbock (GO)
5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)
    122,828  
  205,000     City of San Antonio (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/28 (c)
    255,278  
        City of San Antonio, Electric and Gas Systems (RB)        
  500,000     4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     547,290  
  1,000,000     4.00%, 02/01/30     1,204,840  
  100,000     5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)     117,927  
  30,000     5.00%, 02/01/26     36,153  
  110,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     132,051  
  125,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     151,599  
  935,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     1,138,895  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     1,210,310  
  100,000     5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     120,633  
  125,000     City of San Antonio, Electric and Gas Systems, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 02/01/26
    150,639  
  350,000     City of San Antonio, General Improvement (GO)
5.00%, 02/01/24 (c)
    396,172  
  535,000     City of San Antonio, Water System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)
    632,734  
  125,000     Clear Creek Independent School District, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)
    148,264  
        Collin County Community College District (GO)        
  500,000     3.25%, 08/15/27 (c)     537,800  
  925,000     4.00%, 08/15/27 (c)     1,068,680  
  1,085,000     5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)     1,347,103  


 

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Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
Texas: (continued)        
$ 190,000 Colorado River Municipal Water District (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/28
$ 238,655
        Conroe Independent School District (GO)        
  35,000     5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)     40,766  
  665,000     5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     816,307  
  100,000     5.00%, 02/15/28 (c)     122,778  
  320,000     Corpus Christi Independent School District (GO)
4.00%, 08/15/28 (c)
    371,533  
        County of Bexar (GO)        
  150,000     4.00%, 06/15/25 (c)     169,872  
  520,000     4.00%, 06/15/25 (c)     589,716  
  880,000     5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     1,055,586  
  260,000     County of Dallas (GO)
5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)
    318,133  
  615,000     County of Denton (GO)
4.00%, 07/15/25 (c)
    688,382  
  750,000     County of Denton, Series A (GO)
4.00%, 07/15/28 (c)
    877,987  
        County of Fort Bend, Series B (GO)        
  500,000     4.00%, 03/01/26 (c)     566,535  
  20,000     5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)     23,991  
        County of Harris, Toll Road, Senior Lien, Series A (RB)        
  670,000     5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)     798,399  
  160,000     5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)     191,502  
  120,000     5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)     141,200  
  675,000     5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)     801,704  
  195,000     5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)     236,110  
  115,000     5.00%, 08/15/26     139,707  
  695,000     5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)     835,974  
  190,000     5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)     228,540  
        County of Harris, Toll Road, Senior Lien, Series B (RB)        
  160,000     5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)     186,261  
  335,000     5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)     389,066  
  190,000     5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)     224,341  
  600,000     5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)     706,770  
        County of Harris, Unlimited Tax Road, Series A (GO)        
  395,000     5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)     471,737  
  645,000     5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)     769,930  
  25,000     5.00%, 10/01/25     29,886  
  365,000     5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)     436,963  
  250,000     County of Montgomery (GO)
5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)
    299,893  
        Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (GO)        
  360,000     3.00%, 02/15/26 (c)     383,760  
  590,000     5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)     685,716  
  125,000     5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)     149,016  
  710,000     Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District, Series C (GO)
5.00%, 02/15/24 (c)
    807,632  
  835,000     Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Senior Lien (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)
    1,031,334  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
Texas: (continued)        
        Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Senior Lien, Series A (RB)        
$ 185,000     5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)   $ 215,930  
  165,000     5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     195,269  
  560,000     5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     644,627  
  545,000     5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     651,411  
  130,000     5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     154,920  
  320,000     Dallas County Hospital District (GO)
5.00%, 08/15/28
    401,053  
        Dallas County Utility and Reclamation District (GO)        
  650,000     5.00%, 02/15/26     778,466  
  540,000     5.00%, 02/15/28     675,097  
  520,000     Dallas Independent School District (GO)
4.00%, 02/15/25 (c)
    575,370  
        Dallas Independent School District, Series A (GO)        
  100,000     4.00%, 02/15/25 (c)     110,939  
  10,000     5.00%, 08/15/24 (c)     11,552  
  100,000     Dripping Springs Independent School District (GO)
5.00%, 02/15/24 (c)
    115,272  
        Eagle Mountain and Saginaw Independent School District (GO)        
  335,000     4.00%, 02/15/26 (c)     384,691  
  10,000     5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)     12,063  
  250,000     El Paso County Hospital District (GO)
4.00%, 08/15/27 (c)
    255,543  
  115,000     El Paso Independent School District (GO)
5.00%, 08/15/24 (c)
    133,320  
  265,000     El Paso Independent School District, Series A (GO)
3.00%, 08/15/25 (c)
    280,463  
  315,000     Forney Independent School District (GO)
5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)
    371,583  
        Fort Bend Independent School District (GO)        
  635,000     4.00%, 08/15/27 (c)     729,418  
  100,000     5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)     124,782  
  255,000     5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)     316,264  
  110,000     Fort Bend Independent School District, Series E (GO)
5.00%, 02/15/26
    131,673  
        Fort Worth Independent School District (GO)        
  45,000     5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)     52,550  
  290,000     5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)     339,973  
  500,000     5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)     598,515  
  750,000     5.00%, 02/15/26     903,315  
        Frisco Independent School District (GO)        
  500,000     4.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     568,555  
  880,000     4.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     1,006,025  
        Garland Independent School District (GO)        
  165,000     4.00%, 02/15/25 (c)     181,929  
  120,000     5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)     139,106  


 

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VANECK VECTORS AMT-FREE INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL INDEX ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(continued)

 

Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
Texas: (continued)        
$ 300,000 Garland Independent School District, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)
$ 350,481
  200,000     Grand Parkway Transportation Corp., Series A (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)
    247,890  
  250,000     Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District (GO)
5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)
    294,073  
  480,000     Harris County Flood Control District, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)
    564,456  
        Harris County Hospital District (RB)        
  365,000     3.00%, 02/15/26 (c)     364,467  
  570,000     3.13%, 02/15/26 (c)     565,845  
  100,000     4.00%, 02/15/26 (c)     104,918  
  100,000     4.00%, 02/15/26 (c)     104,601  
          Harris County, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Baylor College of Medicine (RB)        
  385,000     3.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     387,822  
  730,000     3.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     730,737  
  210,000     4.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     230,276  
  330,000     5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     382,823  
  245,000     5.00%, 11/15/27     292,229  
  160,000     Harris County, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Memorial Hermann Health System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)
    180,568  
        Harris County, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Memorial Hermann Health System, Series B-3 (RB)        
  10,000     5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)     11,809  
  640,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c) (p)     771,258  
        Harris County, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., TECO Project (RB)        
  950,000     4.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     1,047,840  
  300,000     5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     367,845  
  350,000     5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     426,485  
  300,000      Harris County, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Texas Children’s Hospital (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)
    350,115  
  330,000      Harris County, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Texas Children’s Hospital, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/29
    415,939  
        Harris County, Flood Control District, Series A (GO)        
  275,000     5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)     324,167  
  630,000     5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)     744,074  
  210,000     5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     253,678  
  250,000     5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     310,225  
  400,000     Harris County, Flood Control District, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)
    471,516  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
Texas: (continued)        
        Harris County, Houston Sports Authority, Senior Lien, Series A (RB)        
$ 100,000     5.00%, 11/15/24 (c)   $ 100,019  
  445,000     5.00%, 11/15/24 (c)     448,088  
  440,000     5.00%, 11/15/24 (c)     462,576  
260,000 Harris County, Toll Road, Senior Lien, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 02/15/28 (c)
 
314,821
        Hays Consolidated Independent School District (GO)        
  800,000     4.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     905,600  
  500,000     4.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     567,735  
        Houston Independent School District, Limited Tax School House (GO)        
  525,000     5.00%, 02/15/26     630,698  
  540,000     5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     648,124  
  750,000     5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     917,392  
  900,000     5.00%, 02/15/27     1,107,720  
        Houston Independent School District, Limited Tax School House, Series A (GO)        
  215,000     4.00%, 02/15/26 (c)     239,656  
  350,000     4.00%, 02/15/26 (c)     391,972  
  270,000     5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)     323,363  
  400,000     5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)     477,340  
  135,000     5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)     160,608  
605,000 Houston Independent School District, Maintenance Tax Notes (GO)
5.00%, 07/15/28 (c)
 
749,196
100,000 Humble Independent School District, Series A (GO)
4.00%, 02/15/25 (c)
 
111,869
210,000 Humble Independent School District, Series C (GO)
4.00%, 02/15/26 (c)
 
232,264
        Katy Independent School District, Fort Bend, Harris and Waller Counties, Series A (GO)        
  315,000     4.00%, 02/15/25 (c)     351,612  
  280,000     5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)     327,541  
120,000  Katy Independent School District, Fort Bend, Harris and Waller Counties, Series D (GO)
5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)
 
148,073
100,000  Lamar Consolidated Indecent School District, Unlimited Tax, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)
 
117,588
310,000 Leander Independent School District, Series D (GO)
0.00%, 08/15/24 (c) ^
 
170,869
        Lewisville Independent School District, Series A (GO)        
  100,000     4.00%, 08/15/25 (c)     113,661  
  400,000     4.00%, 08/15/25 (c)     453,332  
        Lewisville Independent School District, Series B (GO)        
  550,000     5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)     651,255  
  145,000     5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)     172,263  
  195,000     5.00%, 08/15/25     231,009  


 

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Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
Texas: (continued)        
$ 400,000 Lone Star College System (GO)
5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)
$ 473,204
        Lower Colorado River Authority, LCRA Transmission Services Corp. Project (RB)        
  320,000     5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     374,070  
  275,000     5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     329,233  
        Lower Colorado River Authority, Series B (RB)        
  370,000     5.00%, 05/15/25 (c)     428,874  
  380,000     5.00%, 05/15/25 (c)     444,060  
  105,000     5.00%, 05/15/25 (c)     123,146  
  500,000     Mansfield Independent School District (GO)
5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)
    583,885  
        Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Series A (RB)        
  150,000     5.00%, 11/01/25     179,001  
  90,000     5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     111,405  
        Montgomery Independent School District (GO)        
  500,000     4.00%, 02/15/25 (c)     557,625  
  100,000     5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)     116,777  
  470,000     5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)     547,902  
  980,000      New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Cardinal Bay, Inc., Series B (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
    810,921  
        New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Children’s Health System, Series A (RB)        
  250,000     4.00%, 08/15/27 (c)     274,928  
  250,000     5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)     298,980  
        North Harris County Regional Water Authority (RB)        
  45,000     5.00%, 12/15/25     53,704  
  250,000     5.00%, 12/15/26 (c)     302,805  
  205,000     5.00%, 12/15/26 (c)     249,448  
  245,000     5.00%, 12/15/26 (c)     298,638  
        North Texas Municipal Water District, Water System (RB)        
  150,000     3.00%, 09/01/25 (c)     159,503  
  820,000     5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)     962,385  
  530,000     5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)     624,404  
  50,000     5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)     58,878  
  500,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     599,040  
  715,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     850,485  
  400,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     482,428  
  45,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     54,093  
        North Texas Tollway Authority, First Tier, Series A (RB)        
  2,200,000     4.00%, 01/01/29 (c)     2,397,032  
  410,000     5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)     454,772  
  295,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     338,920  
  425,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     485,295  
  575,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     653,499  
  500,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     563,240  
  460,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     528,485  
  635,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     725,087  
  640,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     739,469  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
Texas: (continued)        
$ 100,000 North Texas Tollway Authority, First Tier, Series B (RB)
4.00%, 01/01/25 (c)
$ 106,260
        North Texas Tollway Authority, Second Tier, Series A (RB)        
  655,000     5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)     730,377  
  560,000     5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)     635,818  
        North Texas Tollway Authority, Second Tier, Series B (RB) (AGM)        
  450,000     4.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     483,574  
  185,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     214,641  
  875,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     1,005,270  
  880,000     Northside Independent School District (GO)
5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)
    1,083,500  
        Northwest Independent School District (GO)        
  25,000     5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)     29,156  
  315,000     5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)     368,005  
  105,000     5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)     123,094  
        Northwest Independent School District, Series A (GO)        
  545,000     4.00%, 08/15/28 (c)     627,344  
  520,000     5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)     609,606  
  270,000      Permanent University Fund, Texas A&M University System, Series A (RB)
5.25%, 07/01/25 (c)
    322,361  
  775,000     Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (GO)
4.00%, 02/01/25 (c)
    851,399  
        Plano Independent School District, Series A (GO)        
  600,000     5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)     721,536  
  100,000     5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)     120,689  
  500,000     San Antonio Independent School District (GO)
4.00%, 08/15/28 (c)
    576,305  
        San Antonio Water System, Junior Lien, Series A (RB)        
  400,000     5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     477,108  
  650,000     5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     778,602  
  500,000     5.00%, 05/15/28 (c)     615,645  
  200,000     San Antonio Water System, Junior Lien, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/25 (c)
    230,156  
        Socorro Independent School District, Series B (GO)        
  225,000     4.00%, 08/15/27 (c)     256,104  
  780,000     5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)     963,760  
  800,000     5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)     982,808  
        Spring Independent School District (GO)        
  45,000     5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)     53,008  
  400,000     5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)     473,640  
  15,000     State of Texas, Finance Authority (GO)
5.00%, 10/01/26
    18,403  
        State of Texas, Finance Authority, Series A (GO)        
  170,000     5.00%, 10/01/26     208,565  
  130,000     5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     161,530  


 

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(continued)

 

Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
Texas: (continued)        
        State of Texas, Transportation Commission, Highway Improvement (GO)        
$ 20,000     5.00%, 04/01/24 (c)   $ 22,827  
  125,000     5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)     148,841  
  70,000     5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)     83,004  
        State of Texas, Transportation Commission, Highway Improvement, Series A (GO)        
  400,000     5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)     476,292  
  500,000     5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)     597,855  
        State of Texas, Transportation Commission, Mobility Fund, Series A (GO)        
  180,000     5.00%, 10/01/24 (c)     207,270  
  150,000     5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)     178,881  
  915,000     5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)     1,089,060  
  150,000     5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     183,164  
        State of Texas, Transportation Commission, Mobility Fund, Series B (GO)        
  240,000     5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     293,062  
  465,000     5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     570,634  
  105,000      State of Texas, Water Infrastructure Fund, Series B-1 (GO)        
        5.00%, 08/01/21 (c)     110,290  
        Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Baylor Scott and White Health Project, Series A (RB)        
  80,000     5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     93,234  
  855,000     5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     1,001,231  
  140,000      Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Christus Health, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/28
    168,241  
  315,000     Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Texas Health Resources System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 02/15/26
    371,697  
        Tarrant Regional Water Control and Improvement District (RB)        
  260,000     5.00%, 03/01/25 (c)     303,982  
  70,000     5.00%, 03/01/25 (c)     81,877  
  440,000     5.00%, 03/01/25 (c)     515,104  
        Texas A&M University, Series D (RB)        
  10,000     4.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     11,374  
  110,000     4.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     125,863  
  295,000     5.00%, 05/15/26     359,437  
        Texas A&M University, Series E (RB)        
  25,000     5.00%, 05/15/25     29,668  
  100,000     5.00%, 05/15/27 (c)     123,879  
  545,000     Texas Public Finance Authority (GO)
5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)
    667,505  
        Texas State University System, Board of Regents, Series A (RB)        
  160,000     5.00%, 03/15/25 (c)     188,496  
  10,000     5.00%, 03/15/26     12,038  
  100,000     5.00%, 03/15/27 (c)     122,346  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
Texas: (continued)        
125,000  Texas Transportation Commission, Central Texas Turnpike System, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/24 (c)
$ 133,195
  995,000     Texas Transportation Commission, State Highway Fund, First Tier (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/26
    1,221,402  
        Texas Water Development Board (RB)        
  125,000     5.00%, 04/15/26     152,058  
  600,000     5.00%, 10/15/26 (c)     735,576  
  370,000     5.00%, 10/15/26 (c)     455,918  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     1,237,600  
        Texas Water Development Board, Series A (RB)        
  45,000     4.00%, 10/15/25 (c)     50,229  
  400,000     4.00%, 10/15/27 (c)     455,084  
  180,000     4.00%, 04/15/28 (c)     203,314  
  600,000     4.00%, 04/15/28 (c)     685,374  
  125,000     5.00%, 10/15/25 (c)     148,204  
  1,040,000     5.00%, 10/15/25 (c)     1,245,109  
  165,000     5.00%, 10/15/25 (c)     197,253  
  250,000     5.00%, 10/15/27 (c)     311,462  
  200,000     5.00%, 10/15/27 (c)     247,118  
        Texas Water Development Board, Series B (RB)        
  120,000     4.00%, 10/15/28 (c)     135,899  
  1,000,000     4.00%, 10/15/28 (c)     1,142,050  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 10/15/28 (c)     1,256,480  
        Trinity River Authority, Regional Wastewater System (RB)        
  180,000     5.00%, 08/01/26     218,106  
  285,000     5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     344,893  
  670,000     5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     824,033  
        University of North Texas, Series A (RB)        
  140,000     5.00%, 04/15/27 (c)     168,524  
  75,000     5.00%, 04/15/27 (c)     91,914  
  165,000     5.00%, 04/15/27 (c)     203,206  
  155,000     University of Texas, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/26
    189,447  
  135,000     University of Texas, Series D (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/26
    165,002  
  200,000     University of Texas, Series J (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/26
    244,448  
        Via Metropolitan Transit Authority, Sales Tax (RB)        
  275,000     5.00%, 01/15/27 (c)     333,462  
  135,000     5.00%, 01/15/27 (c)     164,519  
              148,292,077  
Utah: 0.4%        
  395,000     Central Utah Water Conservancy District (RB)
4.00%, 10/01/27 (c)
    444,813  
        State of Utah (GO)        
  1,140,000     5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     1,413,372  
  250,000     5.00%, 01/01/29 (c)     314,135  
  365,000     University of Utah, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)
    442,128  


 

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Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
Utah: (continued)        
$ 1,000,000 University of Utah, Series B-1 (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/26
$ 1,208,380
        Utah Transit Authority, Subordinated Sales Tax (RB)        
  130,000     0.00%, 06/15/26 (c) ^     89,898  
  735,000     3.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     782,150  
  850,000     4.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     940,856  
  255,000     Utah Transit Authority, Subordinated Sales Tax, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)
    306,995  
              5,942,727  
Vermont: 0.1%        
  1,100,000      Vermont Educational and Health Buildings Financing Agency, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)
    1,224,872  
Virginia: 2.1%        
  650,000     Arlington County, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)
    794,898  
        City of Richmond, Public Utility Revenue, Series A (RB)        
  1,520,000     5.00%, 01/15/26 (c)     1,821,370  
  20,000     5.00%, 01/15/26     24,026  
        Commonwealth of Virginia, Series B (GO) (SAW)        
  500,000     5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     593,540  
  520,000     5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     615,872  
        County of Arlington (GO)        
  1,990,000     4.00%, 06/15/29 (c)     2,315,823  
  1,130,000     5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)     1,417,269  
        County of Fairfax, Public Improvement, Series A (GO) (SAW)        
  15,000     5.00%, 10/01/24 (c)     17,524  
  800,000     5.00%, 10/01/25     961,440  
  260,000     5.00%, 10/01/26     320,780  
  750,000     5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)     938,475  
  1,755,000     5.00%, 04/01/29 (c)     2,231,746  
  15,000     County of Fairfax, Public Improvement, Series B (GO) (SAW)
5.00%, 04/01/25 (c)
    17,946  
  25,000     County of Henrico, Water and Sewer Revenue (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/25
    29,743  
  155,000      Fairfax County Industrial Development Authority, Inova Health System Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)
    180,662  
  165,000      Fairfax County Industrial Development Authority, Inova Health System Project, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/26
    195,764  
  550,000     Fairfax County Water Authority (RB)
4.00%, 04/01/27 (c)
    649,885  
  260,000     Hampton Roads Sanitation District, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
    323,843  
  200,000     Upper Occoquan Sewage Authority (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
    236,522  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
Virginia: (continued)        
        Virginia College Building Authority, 21st Century College and Equipment Programs Educational Facilities, Series A (RB)        
$ 110,000     5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)   $ 132,833  
  130,000     5.00%, 02/01/26     156,026  
  110,000     Virginia College Building Authority, 21st Century College and Equipment Programs Educational Facilities, Series C (RB)
3.00%, 02/01/27 (c)
    114,653  
        Virginia College Building Authority, 21st Century College and Equipment Programs Educational Facilities, Series E (RB)        
  145,000     5.00%, 02/01/26     174,029  
  125,000     5.00%, 02/01/27     153,713  
  450,000     5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)     554,679  
  880,000     5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)     1,090,637  
  120,000     5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)     149,648  
        Virginia College Building Authority, Educational Facilities, Public Higher Education Financing Program, Series A (RB)        
  775,000     3.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     815,424  
  1,040,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     1,268,322  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     1,217,500  
        Virginia Commonwealth Transportation Board (RB)        
  15,000     5.00%, 05/15/24 (c)     17,237  
  100,000     5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     121,390  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 05/15/26     1,202,960  
  20,000     5.00%, 09/15/26 (c)     24,346  
  510,000     5.00%, 09/15/26 (c)     624,995  
  400,000     5.00%, 05/15/27 (c)     491,408  
        Virginia Commonwealth Transportation Board, Series A (RB)        
  180,000     4.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     203,362  
  120,000     5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     146,791  
  800,000     5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     972,128  
        Virginia Public Building Authority, Series A (RB)        
  125,000     3.00%, 08/01/24 (c)     132,838  
  695,000     3.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     736,999  
  400,000     3.00%, 08/01/28 (c)     428,932  
  1,050,000     3.13%, 08/01/28 (c)     1,131,963  
  250,000     4.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     285,968  
  325,000     5.00%, 08/01/26     397,933  
  485,000     5.00%, 08/01/26     593,839  
  700,000     5.00%, 08/01/28 (c)     880,215  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 08/01/30 (c)     1,279,630  
        Virginia Public Building Authority, Series B (RB)        
  25,000     5.00%, 08/01/25     29,825  
  15,000     5.00%, 08/01/26     18,326  
  400,000     Virginia Public Building Authority, Series C (RB)
4.00%, 08/01/24 (c)
    445,636  


 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(continued)

 

Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
Virginia: (continued)        
        Virginia Public School Authority (RB) (SAW)        
$ 750,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   $ 915,787  
  30,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     36,611  
  30,000     5.00%, 08/01/26     36,491  
  575,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     703,650  
        Virginia Public School Authority, Series A (RB) (SAW)        
  775,000     5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)     913,330  
  365,000     5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)     430,758  
  560,000     Virginia Resources Authority, Series C (RB)
4.00%, 11/01/26 (c)
    621,936  
  750,000     Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Hampton University (RB)
5.25%, 10/01/24 (c)
    866,737  
              34,206,613  
Washington: 3.8%        
  600,000      Auburn School District No. 408 of King and Pierce Counties (GO) (SBG)
4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)
    659,814  
        Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority, Series S-1 (RB)        
  590,000     5.00%, 11/01/25 (c)     693,132  
  815,000     5.00%, 11/01/25 (c)     953,265  
  830,000     5.00%, 11/01/25 (c)     952,989  
  110,000     5.00%, 11/01/25 (c)     129,798  
  15,000     5.00%, 11/01/25     18,023  
  110,000     5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     134,850  
        City of Seattle, Drainage and Wastewater System (RB)        
  640,000     4.00%, 04/01/26 (c)     708,570  
  500,000     4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     568,750  
  915,000     City of Seattle, Municipal Light and Power Improvement, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 01/01/28 (c)
    1,029,448  
  135,000     City of Seattle, Municipal Light and Power Improvement, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)
    162,182  
        City of Seattle, Water System Improvement (RB)        
  115,000     4.00%, 02/01/27 (c)     131,649  
  400,000     5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)     469,300  
  20,000     5.00%, 08/01/26     24,475  
  500,000     5.00%, 02/01/27 (c)     608,860  
  15,000     City of Spokane, Water and Wastewater Revenue (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)
    17,530  
  750,000     County of King (GO)
5.00%, 01/01/29 (c)
    926,280  
        Energy Northwest, Colombia Generating Station Electric, Series A (RB)        
  195,000     5.00%, 07/01/20 (c)     196,193  
  235,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     276,501  
  185,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     223,593  
  400,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     480,000  
  125,000     5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)     154,060  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)     1,235,370  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
Washington: (continued)        
715,000  Energy Northwest, Colombia Generating Station Electric, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
$ 834,291
        Energy Northwest, Project 1 Electric, Series A (RB)        
  430,000     5.00%, 07/01/22 (c)     465,935  
  340,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     401,900  
  655,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     810,222  
        Energy Northwest, Project 3 Electric, Series A (RB)        
  105,000     5.00%, 07/01/25     124,174  
  130,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     153,668  
  370,000     5.00%, 07/01/26     447,430  
  130,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     157,461  
  270,000     Energy Northwest, Project 3 Electric, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/28
    342,392  
  760,000     FYI Properties (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/27
    941,815  
        Grant and Douglas Counties School District No. 144-101 (GO) (SBG)        
  125,000     4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     136,825  
  520,000     4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     576,976  
  880,000     King County School District No. 210 (GO) (SBG)
4.00%, 12/01/27 (c)
    1,002,751  
        King County School District No. 401 (GO) (SBG)        
  690,000     3.13%, 12/01/26 (c)     724,755  
  700,000     5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     853,965  
        King County School District No. 405 (GO) (SBG)        
  515,000     5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     628,274  
  360,000     5.00%, 12/01/26     444,258  
  635,000     King County School District No. 411 (GO) (SBG)
4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)
    713,061  
  835,000     King County School District No. 414 (GO) (SBG)
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)
    1,016,638  
  840,000     King County, Washington Limited Tax (GO)
4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
    974,249  
  570,000     King County, Washington Limited Tax, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)
    663,189  
        King County, Washington Limited Tax, Series E (GO)        
  460,000     4.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     504,588  
  500,000     5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     599,410  
  445,000     King County, Washington Sewer Revenue, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)
    513,668  
        Kitsap County School District No. 401 (GO) (SBG)        
  250,000     4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     276,420  
  15,000     4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     17,103  


 

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Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
Washington: (continued)        
$ 345,000 Klickitat County Public Utility District No. 1 (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)
$ 398,127
  845,000     Pasco School District No. 1, Franklin County (GO) (SBG)
5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)
    1,045,240  
        Pierce County School District No. 10 (GO) (SBG)        
  560,000     5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     659,456  
  25,000     5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     29,557  
        Pierce County School District No. 403 (GO) (SBG)        
  200,000     5.00%, 06/01/29 (c)     247,256  
  500,000     5.00%, 06/01/29 (c)     631,245  
  175,000     Pierce County School District No. 416 (GO) (SBG)
4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)
    195,234  
        Port of Seattle, Intermediate Lien (RB)        
  30,000     5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)     34,206  
  130,000     5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)     150,115  
  395,000     Port of Seattle, Intermediate Lien, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/24 (c)
    444,979  
        Port of Tacoma, Series A (GO)        
  110,000     5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     133,733  
  500,000     5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     611,025  
        Puyallup School District No. 3 (GO) (SBG)        
  565,000     5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     680,198  
  100,000     5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     122,597  
  735,000     Snohomish County School District No. 201 (GO) (SBG)
5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)
    878,509  
  125,000     State of Washington, Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax, Series C (GO)
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)
    147,180  
  825,000     State of Washington, Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax, Series R-A (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
    989,290  
        State of Washington, Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax, Series R-B (GO)        
  135,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     162,684  
  835,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     1,011,218  
  720,000     State of Washington, Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax, Series R-C (GO)
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)
    844,783  
  520,000     State of Washington, Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax, Series R-D (GO)
5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)
    603,996  
  10,000     State of Washington, Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax, Series R-F (GO)
5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)
    11,729  
  545,000     State of Washington, Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax, Series R-H (GO)
5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)
    633,034  
        State of Washington, Series A (GO)        
  115,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     136,326  
  755,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     897,461  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
Washington: (continued)        
$ 150,000 State of Washington, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)
$ 178,220
        State of Washington, Series C (GO)        
  175,000     5.00%, 02/01/25 (c)     205,648  
  720,000     5.00%, 02/01/25 (c)     827,071  
  500,000     5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)     599,185  
  1,545,000     5.00%, 08/01/27     1,932,610  
  880,000     5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     1,071,294  
  170,000     5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)     212,089  
        State of Washington, Series D (GO)        
  100,000     5.00%, 02/01/27 (c)     120,019  
  110,000     5.00%, 02/01/27     135,984  
  880,000     5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     1,077,974  
        State of Washington, Various Purpose, Series A (GO)        
  580,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     702,403  
  245,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     295,242  
  495,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     593,574  
  200,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     241,014  
  500,000     5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     608,690  
  500,000     5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     604,060  
  730,000     State of Washington, Various Purpose, Series A-1 (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)
    854,268  
  20,000     State of Washington, Various Purpose, Series C (GO)
5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)
    24,041  
  25,000     State of Washington, Various Purpose, Series R-A (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
    29,717  
        State of Washington, Various Purpose, Series R-B (GO)        
  20,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     23,549  
  370,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     437,625  
  105,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     125,762  
  145,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     176,374  
        State of Washington, Various Purpose, Series R-C (GO)        
  360,000     5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)     420,988  
  645,000     5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)     755,863  
  880,000     5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     1,063,146  
  420,000     5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     514,487  
        State of Washington, Various Purpose, Series R-E (GO)        
  630,000     5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)     729,603  
  250,000     5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)     287,700  
  720,000     5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)     844,474  
  550,000     5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)     641,003  
  220,000     Tacoma School District No. 10 (GO) (SBG)
5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)
    261,263  
  1,000,000      Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, CommonSpirit Health, Series A-2 (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/29 (c)
    1,114,020  
  600,000      Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Multicare Health System, Series B, (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)
    694,884  


 

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Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
Washington: (continued)        
        Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Providence St. Joseph Health, Series B (RB) (ACA)        
$ 195,000     5.00%, 10/01/25   $ 227,659  
  225,000     5.00%, 10/01/28 (c)     268,378  
  250,000     5.00%, 10/01/28 (c)     304,643  
  130,000     5.00%, 10/01/28     160,417  
  760,000     Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Virginia Mason Medical Center (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)
    798,068  
        Washington State Convention Center Public Facilities District (RB)        
  790,000     5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)     823,054  
  520,000     5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)     543,400  
        Washington State University (RB)        
  325,000     5.00%, 04/01/25 (c)     365,917  
  405,000     5.00%, 04/01/25 (c)     459,825  
  430,000     5.00%, 04/01/25 (c)     495,270  
              59,629,703  
West Virginia: 0.2%        
  270,000     State of West Virginia, Commissioner of Highways, Surface Transportation Improvements, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)
    330,539  
  500,000     State of West Virginia, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 06/01/29 (c)
    621,560  
  200,000     State of West Virginia, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)
    247,870  
        West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, West Virginia University Health System Obligated Group, Series A (RB)        
  1,055,000     3.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     1,051,044  
  240,000     4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     251,316  
  240,000     5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     273,770  
  1,045,000     5.00%, 06/01/26     1,205,209  
              3,981,308  
Wisconsin: 1.5%        
  155,000     City of Milwaukee, Series N2 (GO)
4.00%, 03/01/26
    177,204  
        City of Milwaukee, Series N4 (GO)        
  200,000     5.00%, 04/01/26     240,270  
  100,000     5.00%, 04/01/27     123,008  
  350,000     Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District, Series A (GO)
3.25%, 03/01/27 (c)
    366,229  
        Public Finance Authority, KU Campus Development Corp.- Central District Development Project (RB)        
  165,000     5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)     189,372  
  180,000     5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)     207,446  
  390,000     5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)     451,663  
        Public Finance Authority, Renown Regional Medical Center Project, Series A (RB)        
  375,000     3.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     365,617  
  560,000     5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     617,921  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
Wisconsin: (continued)        
        State of Wisconsin, Environmental Improvement Fund, Series A (RB)        
$ 185,000     5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)   $ 216,524  
  100,000     5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     116,827  
  220,000     5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     259,138  
  185,000     5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     218,709  
  150,000     5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     177,089  
        State of Wisconsin, General Fund Annual Appropriation, Series B (RB)        
  10,000     5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     11,905  
  20,000     5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     23,897  
        State of Wisconsin, Series 1 (GO)        
  15,000     5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)     17,822  
  460,000     5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)     563,325  
  250,000     5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)     309,483  
  405,000     5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)     506,222  
        State of Wisconsin, Series 2 (GO)        
  510,000     5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     623,414  
  150,000     5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     182,388  
  635,000     5.00%, 11/01/26     782,891  
  315,000     5.00%, 11/01/26     388,363  
  500,000     5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)     624,965  
        State of Wisconsin, Series 3 (GO)        
  145,000     5.00%, 11/01/22 (c)     160,489  
  385,000     5.00%, 11/01/22 (c)     425,306  
  500,000     5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)     608,780  
  450,000     5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)     551,079  
  295,000     5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)     367,189  
  40,000     State of Wisconsin, Series 4 (GO)
5.00%, 11/01/24 (c)
    46,694  
        State of Wisconsin, Series A (GO)        
  100,000     4.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     111,821  
  930,000     5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)     1,078,456  
  250,000     5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)     292,918  
  890,000     5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)     1,029,303  
  160,000     5.00%, 05/01/26     193,211  
  210,000     State of Wisconsin, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)
    246,051  
  500,000     State of Wisconsin, Series D (GO)
4.00%, 05/01/24 (c)
    548,355  
  500,000     Sun Prairie Area School District (GO)
4.00%, 03/01/25 (c)
    553,870  
        Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Series 1 (RB)        
  565,000     5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     643,546  
  15,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     17,772  
  500,000     5.00%, 07/01/26     610,240  
        Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Series 2 (RB)        
  480,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     586,728  
  115,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     141,908  
        Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Series A (RB)        
  940,000     5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     1,076,403  
  510,000     5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     586,454  
  140,000     5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     161,049  
        Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Ascension Senior Credit Group, Series A (RB)        
  1,000,000     4.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     1,072,380  


 

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Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
Wisconsin: (continued)        
$ 1,500,000     4.00%, 05/15/26 (c)   $ 1,593,345  
  290,000     5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     339,062  
  35,000     5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     40,770  
  100,000     5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     115,928  
  500,000     Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Inc. (RB)
4.00%, 08/15/27 (c)
    557,715  
  125,000     Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Froedtert Health, Inc., Series A (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/27 (c)
    144,373  
  795,000     Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Home Ownership, Series B (RB)
3.15%, 09/01/25 (c)
    812,347  
  155,000     Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Hospital Sisters Services, Inc., Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/24 (c)
    173,935  
  800,000     Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, ProHealth Care, Inc. Obligated Group (RB)
3.38%, 08/15/24 (c)
    833,400  
              23,482,569  
Wyoming: 0.1%        
  1,000,000     County of Sweetwater, Idaho Power Company Project (RB)
1.70%, 07/15/26
    994,811  
Total Municipal Bonds: 98.8%
(Cost: $1,534,343,952)
    1,561,977,875  
Other assets less liabilities: 1.2%     19,701,548  
NET ASSETS: 100.0%   $ 1,581,679,423  

 


 

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(continued)

 

Definitions:  
ACA Credit Agricole SA
AGM Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
CP Certificate of Participation
FHA Federal Housing Association
GO General Obligation
RB Revenue Bond
SAW State Aid Withholding
SBG School Board Guaranteed
SD CRED PROG   Special District Credit Enhancement Program
ST Special Tax
TA Tax Allocation
   
Footnotes:  
(c) Callable Security — the redemption date shown is when the security may be redeemed by the issuer
(p) Puttable Security — the redemption date shown is when the security may be redeemed by the investor
^ Zero Coupon Bond

 

Summary of Investments            
By Sector                             % of Investments   Value  
Education     7.5 %           $ 117,416,618  
Health Care     8.3       129,231,874  
Housing     1.4       22,547,174  
Industrial Revenue     0.7       10,883,748  
Leasing     5.6       87,999,515  
Local     18.2       283,552,538  
Power     5.3       82,386,100  
Solid Waste/Resource Recovery     0.1       1,125,787  
Special Tax     10.9       170,508,280  
State     19.3       301,317,097  
Tobacco     1.3       20,815,187  
Transportation     12.0       187,918,574  
Water & Sewer              9.4             146,275,383  
      100.0 %   $ 1,561,977,875  

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of April 30, 2020 is as follows:

 

    Level 1
Quoted
Prices
    Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
    Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
  Value  
Municipal Bonds*   $     $ 1,561,977,875          $       $ 1,561,977,875  

 

* See Schedule of Investments for geographic sector breakouts.

 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
MUNICIPAL BONDS: 97.7%        
Alabama: 1.2%        
$ 235,000     Alabama Federal Aid Highway Finance Authority, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 09/01/27 (c)
  $ 258,512  
  260,000     Infirmary Health System, Special Care Facilities Financing Authority of Mobile, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 02/01/26 (c)
    253,016  
  485,000     Lower Alabama Gas District, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/46
    605,421  
  105,000     State of Alabama, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 11/01/28 (c)
    127,530  
  210,000     Tuscaloosa City Board of Education (RB)
4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
    225,576  
  220,000     UAB Medicine Finance Authority, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)
    247,834  
  280,000     UAB Medicine Finance Authority, Series B2 (RB)
4.00%, 03/01/27 (c)
    295,428  
  260,000     Water Works Board of the City of Birmingham, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)
    298,067  
              2,311,384  
Arizona: 0.8%        
  500,000     Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Great Lakes Senior Living Communities LLC Project, Series B (RB)
5.13%, 07/01/29 (c)
    441,580  
  215,000     City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., Series D (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
    225,397  
        Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Banner Health, Series A (RB)        
  350,000     4.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     361,956  
  270,000     5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     304,249  
  220,000     Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)
    250,897  
              1,584,079  
Arkansas: 0.1%        
  120,000     City of Rogers, Sales and Use Tax, Series B (RB)
3.25%, 11/01/26 (c)
    124,588  
California: 16.3%        
  300,000     Airport Commission of the City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco International Airport, Second Series, Series E (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/28 (c)
    344,673  
  500,000     Airport Commission of the City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco International Airport, Second Series, Series F (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/29 (c)
    581,250  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
California: (continued)        
$ 315,000     Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority, Second Subordinate Lien, Series B (RB) (AGM)
4.00%, 10/01/26 (c)
  $ 319,608  
  230,000     Anaheim Elementary School District (GO)
3.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
    232,220  
  315,000     Beverly Hills Unified School District (GO)
0.00%, 08/01/26 (c) ^
    157,072  
  250,000     California Community College Financing Authority, Orange Coast College Project (RB)
5.25%, 05/01/28 (c)
    254,090  
  750,000     California Health Facilities Financing Authority, City of Hope (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)
    832,687  
        California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Providence St. Joseph Health, Series A (RB)        
  1,070,000     3.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     1,031,544  
  680,000     3.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     674,132  
        California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Series A (RB)        
  350,000     4.00%, 03/01/26 (c)     360,104  
  230,000     4.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     238,354  
  250,000     5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)     275,185  
        California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Series B (RB)        
  300,000     4.00%, 11/15/26 (c)     321,780  
  155,000     4.00%, 11/15/26 (c)     161,707  
  215,000     California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Obligated Group, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 11/01/23 (c)
    224,125  
  160,000     California Municipal Finance Authority, Eisenhower Medical Center, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
    156,174  
  200,000     California Municipal Finance Authority, Orange County Civic Center Infrastructure Improvement Program - Phase I, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 06/01/27 (c)
    211,390  
  350,000     California Public Finance Authority, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital (RB)
5.00%, 10/15/26 (c)
    367,430  
  455,000     California State Educational Facilities Authority, Stanford University, Series V-1 (RB) (SAW)
5.00%, 05/01/49
    729,665  
        California State University, Series A (RB)        
  305,000     3.13%, 05/01/26 (c)     314,351  
  250,000     4.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     266,903  
  330,000     California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Adventist Health System/West, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 03/01/28 (c)
    367,227  


 

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(continued)

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
California: (continued)        
        California Statewide Communities Development Authority, John Muir Health, Series A (RB)        
$ 150,000     4.00%, 08/15/26 (c)   $ 154,328  
  385,000     4.00%, 08/15/26 (c)     397,274  
  20,000     4.00%, 08/15/26 (c)     20,844  
  200,000     California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Marin General Hospital, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 08/01/23 (c)
    203,558  
  455,000     Centinela Valley Union High School District, Series B (GO) (AGM)
4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
    484,780  
  170,000     City of Los Angeles, Department of Airports, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/29 (c)
    201,827  
  340,000     City of Los Angeles, Wastewater System, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 06/01/25 (c)
    367,159  
  970,000     City of San Jose, Disaster Preparedness, Public Safety and Infrastructure, Series A-1 (GO) (AGM)
5.00%, 03/01/29 (c)
    1,187,872  
  195,000     Cupertino Union School District, Series C (GO)
4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
    211,910  
  300,000     Department of Veterans Affairs of the State of California, Home Purchase Program, Series B (RB)
3.38%, 06/01/26 (c)
    310,248  
  290,000     East Bay Municipal Utility District, Water System, Series B (RB)
4.00%, 06/01/25 (c)
    311,150  
  390,000     Eastern Municipal Water District, Water and Wastewater Revenue, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
    454,104  
  170,000     Elk Grove Unified School District (CP)
3.13%, 02/01/26 (c)
    172,965  
  300,000     Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District (GO)
2.75%, 08/01/26 (c)
    294,228  
  130,000     Glendale Community College District, Series A (GO)
4.00%, 08/01/27 (c)
    141,224  
        Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Enhanced Tobacco Settlement, Series A (RB)        
  530,000     5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     584,473  
  125,000     5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     138,839  
  105,000     Grossmont Union High School District, Series B (GO)
3.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
    106,107  
  185,000     Hayward Area Recreation and Park District, Series A (GO)
4.00%, 08/01/27 (c)
    199,708  
  105,000     Imperial Irrigation District, Electric System, Series B-2 (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)
    120,415  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
California: (continued)        
$ 140,000     Irvine Unified School District Community Facilities District No. 09-1, Series A (ST)
4.00%, 09/01/29 (c)
  $ 147,176  
  185,000     Kaweah Delta Health Care District, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)
    201,352  
        Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District (GO)        
  215,000     3.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     217,075  
  250,000     4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     266,765  
  440,000     Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series A (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)
    517,845  
        Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Series A (RB)        
  105,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     120,514  
  340,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     390,626  
  300,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     341,415  
  500,000     5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     581,860  
  540,000     5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     638,658  
  250,000     5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     296,050  
        Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Series C (RB)        
  275,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     323,595  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)     1,237,620  
        Los Angeles Unified School District, Series A (GO)        
  200,000     4.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     215,362  
  335,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     385,515  
  200,000     Marin Healthcare District, Series A (GO)
4.00%, 08/01/25 (c)
    218,340  
        Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Series A (RB)        
  345,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     402,932  
  500,000     5.00%, 01/01/29 (c)     614,740  
  530,000     Miracosta Community College District, Series A (GO)
4.00%, 08/01/27 (c)
    575,765  
  100,000     Montebello Unified School District, Series A (GO)
4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
    105,651  
  110,000     Oakland Unified School District, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)
    123,366  
  380,000     Oxnard School District, Series A (GO)
4.00%, 08/01/27 (c)
    410,210  
  110,000     Peralta Community College District, Series D (GO)
4.00%, 08/01/25 (c)
    118,669  
  250,000     Public Utilities Commission of the City and County of San Francisco, Wastewater Revenue, Series B (RB)
4.00%, 10/01/25 (c)
    271,160  
  265,000     Regents of the University of California, Medical Center Pooled Revenue, Series L (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)
    295,941  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
California: (continued)        
$ 250,000     Regents of the University of California, Series AR (RB)
4.00%, 05/15/26 (c)
  $ 274,177  
  570,000     Riverside County, Perris Union High School District, Series A (GO) (AGM)
4.00%, 09/01/29 (c)
    615,440  
  625,000     Riverside County Public Financing Authority, Capital Facilities Project (RB)
4.13%, 11/01/25 (c)
    671,450  
  750,000     San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)
    862,140  
  250,000     San Diego Unified School District, Series G (GO)
4.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
    268,248  
        San Diego Unified School District, Series I (GO)        
  380,000     0.00%, 07/01/25 (c) ^     187,686  
  425,000     0.00%, 07/01/25 (c) ^     230,580  
  240,000     3.13%, 07/01/27 (c)     243,348  
  595,000     4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     648,371  
  230,000     San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District, Series E (GO)
4.00%, 08/01/27 (c)
    254,265  
  150,000     San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (RB)
4.00%, 03/01/27 (c)
    159,936  
  250,000     Santa Clara County Financing Authority, Multiple Facilities Projects, Series Q (RB)
3.00%, 05/15/25 (c)
    251,808  
  250,000     Santa Monica Community College District, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/28 (c)
    297,725  
  110,000     State of California (GO)
4.00%, 10/01/29 (c)
    123,411  
        State of California, Various Purpose (GO)        
  500,000     3.00%, 10/01/29 (c)     495,100  
  105,000     4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     112,684  
  770,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     886,062  
  515,000     5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     602,545  
  935,000     5.00%, 10/01/28 (c)     1,110,630  
  240,000     Victor Valley Community College District (GO)
4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
    258,766  
  235,000     West Hollywood Public Financing Authority (RB)
4.00%, 04/01/26 (c)
    252,200  
  250,000     West Valley-Mission Community College District, Series A (GO)
4.00%, 08/01/29 (c)
    280,267  
              32,589,725  
Colorado: 2.7%        
  220,000     Adams and Weld Counties, School District No. 27J (GO) (SAW)
5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)
    259,714  
  550,000     Board of Governors of Colorado State University System (RB)
4.00%, 03/01/28 (c)
    602,833  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Colorado: (continued)        
$ 230,000     City and County of Denver, Board of Water Commissioners, Series B (RB)
4.00%, 09/15/27 (c)
  $ 253,343  
  285,000     City and County of Denver, Series A (CP)
4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)
    286,508  
  120,000     City of Colorado Springs, Utilities System, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 11/15/25 (c)
    127,896  
  750,000     City of Loveland, Electric and Communications Enterprise, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/28 (c)
    890,655  
  155,000     Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority, University of Denver Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 03/01/27 (c)
    175,575  
  320,000     Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Adventist Health System, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 05/15/28 (c)
    328,618  
  280,000     Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Children Hospital, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)
    308,266  
  500,000     Colorado Health Facilities Authority, CommonSpirit Health, Series A-2 (RB)
3.25%, 08/01/29 (c)
    434,075  
  500,000     Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Sanford, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/29 (c)
    549,575  
  225,000     Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Vail Valley Center Project (RB)
4.00%, 01/15/26 (c)
    231,885  
        Colorado High Performance Transportation Enterprise (RB)        
  250,000     5.00%, 12/31/24 (c)     232,215  
  250,000     5.00%, 12/31/24 (c)     236,338  
  160,000     Denver Health and Hospital Authority, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 12/01/29 (c)
    161,586  
  230,000     University of Colorado, Series A-2 (RB)
4.00%, 06/01/28 (c)
    255,282  
              5,334,364  
Connecticut: 0.9%        
  100,000     Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Series A-1 (RB)
3.50%, 05/15/25 (c)
    103,017  
  300,000     Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Series B-1 (RB)
4.00%, 05/15/27 (c)
    316,713  
  15,000     Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Series C-1 (RB)
3.50%, 11/15/24 (c)
    15,514  
  250,000     Connecticut State Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Trinity Health Credit Group (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)
    275,840  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Connecticut: (continued)        
$ 230,000     State of Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Quinnipiac University, Series L (RB)
4.13%, 07/01/25 (c)
  $ 233,919  
  215,000     State of Connecticut, State Revolving Fund, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)
    256,691  
        University of Connecticut, Series A (RB)        
  250,000     4.00%, 11/01/28 (c)     268,520  
  275,000     4.00%, 11/01/28 (c)     296,244  
              1,766,458  
Delaware: 0.1%        
  150,000     County of New Castle (GO)
4.00%, 04/01/27 (c)
    162,950  
  115,000     Delaware State Health Facilities Authority, Bayhealth Medical Center Project, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
    124,229  
              287,179  
District of Columbia: 1.9%        
        District of Columbia, Children’s Hospital Obligated Group (RB)        
  375,000     4.00%, 01/15/26 (c)     391,117  
  250,000     5.00%, 01/15/26 (c)     272,010  
        District of Columbia, Series A (RB)        
  275,000     3.00%, 03/01/30 (c)     281,223  
  1,000,000     4.00%, 04/15/29 (c)     1,113,830  
  100,000     4.00%, 04/15/29 (c)     112,761  
  250,000     5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     297,312  
  750,000     District of Columbia, Water and Sewer Authority, Public Utility, Senior Lien, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)
    892,327  
        District of Columbia, Water and Sewer Authority, Public Utility, Subordinated Lien, Series A (RB)        
  230,000     3.25%, 04/01/26 (c)     236,093  
  100,000     5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)     115,772  
              3,712,445  
Florida: 4.5%        
  345,000     Central Florida Expressway Authority (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
    363,026  
  250,000     City of Jacksonville, Series A (RB)
5.25%, 10/01/27 (c)
    297,197  
  250,000     City of Miami Beach, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 09/01/25 (c)
    263,403  
        City of Port St. Lucie, Southwest Annexation Special Assessment District No. 1 (SA)        
  180,000     3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     184,507  
  200,000     3.25%, 07/01/26 (c)     205,702  
  255,000     City of Tallahassee, Health Facilities Authority, Memorial Healthcare, Inc. Project, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 12/01/25 (c)
    247,373  
  345,000     City of Tampa, Baycare Health System, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 05/15/26 (c)
    363,188  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Florida: (continued)        
$ 900,000     Collier County Water and Sewer District (RB)
3.00%, 07/01/29 (c)
  $ 926,037  
  805,000     County of Miami-Dade (RB)
4.00%, 10/01/26 (c)
    861,889  
  260,000     County of Miami-Dade, Capital Asset Acquisition, Series B (RB)
3.13%, 04/01/26 (c)
    268,307  
        County of Miami-Dade, Educational Facilities Authority, Series A (RB)        
  240,000     4.00%, 04/01/25 (c)     242,350  
  465,000     5.00%, 04/01/25 (c)     492,337  
  510,000     County of Miami-Dade, Florida Transit System (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/28 (c)
    556,165  
  210,000     County of Miami-Dade, Water and Sewer System, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 10/01/27 (c)
    227,514  
        County of Miami-Dade, Water and Sewer System, Series B (RB)        
  140,000     3.13%, 10/01/27 (c)     145,449  
  360,000     4.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     399,863  
  100,000     Florida Housing Finance Corp., Series 1 (RB)
3.20%, 07/01/28 (c)
    102,231  
  125,000     Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, Airport Facilities, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)
    138,441  
  260,000     Halifax Hospital Medical Center (RB)
3.75%, 06/01/26 (c)
    263,593  
  135,000     Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency, City Center and Historical Convention Village, Series A (AGM) (TA)
5.00%, 02/01/24 (c)
    151,652  
  160,000     Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency, City Center and Historical Convention Village, Series B (AGM) (TA)
5.00%, 02/01/24 (c)
    178,685  
  265,000     Orange County Health Facilities Authority, Orlando Hospital, Series B (RB)
4.00%, 10/01/26 (c)
    270,761  
  330,000     Palm Beach County Health Facilities Authority, Lifespace Communities, Inc., Series B (RB)
4.00%, 11/15/26 (c)
    247,342  
  355,000     Palm Beach County, Public Improvement, Professional Sports Franchise Facility Project, Series D (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)
    390,578  
  300,000     School District of Broward County (GO)
5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)
    359,991  
        State of Florida, Board of Education, Public Education Capital Outlay, Series C (GO)        
  200,000     2.63%, 06/01/26 (c)     204,390  
  145,000     3.00%, 06/01/29 (c)     151,828  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Florida: (continued)        
$ 500,000     State of Florida, Board of Education, Public Education Capital Outlay, Series D (GO)
3.00%, 06/01/29 (c)
  $ 521,980  
              9,025,779  
Georgia: 2.5%        
  260,000     Burke County Development Authority, Series D (RB)
4.13%, 02/01/28 (c)
    262,694  
  150,000     County of Paulding, Water and Sewerage Revenue (RB)
3.00%, 12/01/26 (c)
    148,250  
  90,000     Dahlonega Downtown Development Authority (RB)
3.13%, 07/01/23 (c)
    90,721  
  185,000     Dalton-Whitfield County Joint Development Authority (RB)
4.00%, 02/15/28 (c)
    198,873  
  500,000     Development Authority for Fulton County, Piedmont Healthcare Inc., Series A (RB) (SAW)
3.00%, 07/01/29 (c)
    460,165  
  270,000     Development Authority of Rockdale County, Piedmont Healthcare, Inc. Project, Series A (RB) (SAW)
4.00%, 07/01/29 (c)
    273,910  
  115,000     Forsyth County School District (GO)
5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)
    139,489  
  350,000     Georgia Higher Education Facilities Authority, USG Real Estate Foundation I, LLC Project (RB)
4.13%, 06/15/25 (c)
    368,438  
  165,000     Georgia Housing and Finance Authority, Single Family Mortgage, Series A (RB) (AGM) (SAW)
3.35%, 06/01/28 (c)
    171,282  
  150,000     Georgia Housing and Finance Authority, Single Family Mortgage, Series A-1 (RB)
3.20%, 12/01/25 (c)
    153,828  
        Georgia Housing and Finance Authority, Single Family Mortgage, Series B (RB)        
  150,000     3.55%, 12/01/26 (c)     154,085  
  345,000     4.05%, 12/01/27 (c)     362,774  
        Georgia Housing and Finance Authority, Single Family Mortgage, Series B-1 (RB)        
  115,000     3.35%, 12/01/25 (c)     117,704  
  230,000     3.35%, 12/01/25 (c)     235,407  
  335,000     Gwinnett County School District (GO) (SAW)
5.00%, 02/01/29 (c)
    413,303  
  1,100,000     Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, Series C (RB)
3.50%, 07/01/27 (c)
    1,144,385  
  165,000     Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
    167,454  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Georgia: (continued)        
$ 150,000     Private Colleges & Universities Authority, Series B (RB)
3.00%, 10/01/24 (c)
  $ 149,606  
              5,012,368  
Hawaii: 0.9%        
  130,000     City and County of Honolulu, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)
    149,598  
        City and County of Honolulu, Series C (GO)        
  750,000     4.00%, 08/01/29 (c)     828,630  
  200,000     5.00%, 08/01/29 (c)     242,316  
  500,000     City and County of Honolulu, Wastewater System, Series A (RB) (FHA)
4.00%, 07/01/29 (c)
    547,295  
              1,767,839  
Illinois: 4.2%        
  100,000     Chicago Board of Education (ST)
6.00%, 04/01/27 (c)
    103,552  
  250,000     Chicago Midway International Airport, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)
    266,448  
  890,000     Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Series B (RB) (AGM)
4.00%, 01/01/29 (c)
    909,749  
  150,000     Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)
    164,858  
        Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Series D (RB)        
  150,000     5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     162,905  
  265,000     5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     288,590  
  250,000     Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Series F (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)
    271,507  
  220,000     Chicago Transit Authority, Second Lien (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)
    245,835  
  510,000     City of Chicago, O’Hare International Airport, Senior Lien, Series D (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)
    540,906  
        City of Chicago, Series A (GO)        
  1,000,000     5.00%, 01/01/29 (c)     957,580  
  350,000     6.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     364,360  
        Cook County (RB)        
  150,000     4.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     162,398  
  160,000     4.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     172,410  
  230,000     Illinois Finance Authority, Advocate Health Care Network (RB)
4.13%, 05/01/25 (c)
    239,085  
  190,000     Illinois Finance Authority, Clean Water Initiative (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)
    237,118  
  655,000     Illinois Finance Authority, DePaul University, Series A (RB)
3.00%, 10/01/26 (c)
    606,838  
  510,000     Illinois Finance Authority, Mercy Health Corp. (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)
    550,443  


 

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(continued)

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Illinois: (continued)        
$ 300,000     Illinois Finance Authority, OSF Healthcare System, Series A (RB)
4.13%, 11/15/25 (c)
  $ 312,939  
        Illinois Finance Authority, Presence Network, Series C (RB)        
  170,000     4.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     176,292  
  10,000     4.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     11,825  
  165,000     Illinois Finance Authority, University of Chicago, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)
    185,584  
  370,000     Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)
    412,979  
  165,000     Northern Illinois Municipal Power Agency, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 12/01/26 (c)
    172,866  
        State of Illinois, Series A (GO)        
  630,000     5.00%, 05/01/28 (c)     583,670  
  250,000     5.00%, 05/01/28 (c)     232,093  
              8,332,830  
Indiana: 0.2%        
  190,000     Indiana Municipal Power Agency, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
    216,454  
  120,000     Richmond Hospital Authority, Reid Hospital Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)
    128,944  
              345,398  
Iowa: 0.3%        
        Iowa Higher Education Loan Authority (RB)        
  300,000     5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     355,854  
  250,000     5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     297,735  
              653,589  
Kansas: 0.5%        
  180,000     Johnson County, Series A (GO)
4.00%, 09/01/27 (c)
    201,841  
  270,000     Lyon County Unified School District No. 253 (GO)
3.00%, 09/01/27 (c)
    270,086  
        Sedgwick County Unified School District No. 260, Series B (GO)        
  150,000     4.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     166,007  
  300,000     5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     347,892  
              985,826  
Kentucky: 1.1%        
  600,000     Commonwealth of Kentucky, Series A (CP)
4.00%, 04/15/28 (c)
    639,474  
  920,000     Kentucky Bond Development Corp., Lexington Center Corp. Project (RB)
4.00%, 09/01/28 (c)
    935,217  
        Louisville and Jefferson County, Metropolitan Sewer District, Series A (RB)        
  345,000     3.00%, 11/15/25 (c)     339,773  
  235,000     3.25%, 11/15/26 (c)     237,413  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Kentucky: (continued)        
$ 140,000     University of Kentucky, Series A (RB)
3.25%, 04/01/25 (c)
  $ 143,055  
              2,294,932  
Louisiana: 0.9%        
  230,000     Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, Woman’s Hospital Foundation Project, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 10/01/27 (c)
    238,887  
        Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Louisiana State University Nicholson Gateway Project (RB)        
  315,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     352,031  
  340,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     380,953  
        Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Ochsner Clinic Foundation Project (RB)        
  230,000     4.00%, 05/15/27 (c)     225,901  
  280,000     4.25%, 05/15/25 (c)     291,553  
  240,000     New Orleans Aviation Board, North Terminal Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)
    266,498  
              1,755,823  
Maine: 0.5%        
  620,000     Maine Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, MaineHealth, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)
    706,614  
  250,000     Maine Municipal Bond Bank, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)
    298,215  
              1,004,829  
Maryland: 1.1%        
  225,000     City of Baltimore, Water Projects, Series A (RB) (SAW)
4.00%, 07/01/29 (c)
    241,765  
  250,000     County of Baltimore (GO)
4.00%, 03/01/28 (c)
    275,232  
  220,000     Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Charlestown Community Issue, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
    236,489  
  260,000     Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Medstar Health Issue, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 05/15/27 (c)
    260,520  
  270,000     Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Mercy Medical Center, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
    270,321  
  150,000     Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Univeristy of Maryland Medical System Issue, Series D (RB)
4.00%, 01/01/28 (c)
    153,348  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Maryland: (continued)        
$ 100,000     Prince George’s County, Regional Medical Center (CP)
3.25%, 10/01/27 (c)
  $ 102,197  
  270,000     Trinity Health Credit Group, Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facility, Series MD (RB)
4.00%, 06/01/27 (c)
    276,898  
  390,000     Washington Suburban Sanitary District (GO)
4.00%, 06/01/24 (c)
    413,380  
              2,230,150  
Massachusetts: 4.0%        
  160,000     Boston Water and Sewer Commission, Series B (RB)
3.00%, 11/01/23 (c)
    160,603  
  315,000     Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Accelerated Bridge Program, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)
    372,739  
        Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series A (GO)        
  430,000     5.00%, 03/01/24 (c)     475,055  
  275,000     5.00%, 04/01/27 (c)     322,550  
  200,000     5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     236,256  
  360,000     Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series C (GO)
3.00%, 03/01/30 (c)
    363,092  
        Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series E (GO)        
  120,000     3.00%, 04/01/25 (c)     120,907  
  275,000     3.25%, 09/01/25 (c)     282,114  
  440,000     4.00%, 04/01/25 (c)     469,819  
  375,000     4.00%, 09/01/25 (c)     405,165  
  295,000     4.00%, 09/01/25 (c)     319,951  
  245,000     Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series G (GO)
3.00%, 09/01/26 (c)
    246,659  
  230,000     Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series J (GO)
4.00%, 12/01/26 (c)
    249,329  
  100,000     Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
    116,713  
  200,000     Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Boston Student Housing Project (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)
    200,014  
  200,000     Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Series N (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)
    217,020  
  300,000     Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Lahey Health System Obligated Group Issue, Series F (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)
    322,035  
  250,000     Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Medical Center, Series E (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
    247,695  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Massachusetts: (continued)        
$ 250,000     Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Suffolk University (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
  $ 229,568  
  250,000     Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, The Broad Institute Issue (RB)
4.00%, 10/01/27 (c)
    269,263  
  600,000     Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, UMass Memorial Health Care Obligated Group Issue, Series L (RB)
3.63%, 07/01/27 (c)
    561,582  
  850,000     Massachusetts School Building Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)
    965,345  
  565,000     Massachusetts School Building Authority, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)
    654,891  
  150,000     Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, Series D (RB)
3.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
    151,878  
              7,960,243  
Michigan: 1.8%        
  390,000     Great Lakes Water Authority, Water Supply System, Second Lien, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
    444,916  
  320,000     Great Lakes Water Authority, Water Supply System, Senior Lien, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
    371,597  
  225,000     Michigan Finance Authority, Henry Ford Health System (RB)
4.00%, 11/15/26 (c)
    227,104  
        Michigan Finance Authority, Henry Ford Health System, Series A (RB)        
  250,000     4.00%, 11/02/29 (c)     252,435  
  135,000     5.00%, 11/02/29 (c)     147,917  
        Michigan Finance Authority, Trinity Health Credit Group, Series MI (RB)        
  410,000     4.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     432,160  
  150,000     4.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     153,833  
  750,000     Michigan State Housing Development Authority, Series A-1 (RB)
3.35%, 10/01/28 (c)
    757,087  
        Michigan State Housing Development Authority, Single-Family Mortgage, Series A (RB)        
  100,000     3.70%, 12/01/25 (c)     104,754  
  545,000     4.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     574,991  
  190,000     Wayne County Airport Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)
    213,533  
              3,680,327  
Minnesota: 0.1%        
        City of Apple Valley, Minnesota Senior Living LLC Project, Series A (RB)        
  175,000     4.25%, 01/01/22 (c)     126,985  
  125,000     4.50%, 01/01/22 (c)     82,329  


 

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(continued)

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Minnesota: (continued)        
$ 100,000     City of Apple Valley, Minnesota Senior Living LLC Project, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)
  $ 58,548  
              267,862  
Missouri: 0.4%        
  315,000     Health and Educational Facilities Authority, BJC Health System, Series C (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/26 (c) (p)
    336,294  
  235,000     Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Mercy Health, Series C (RB)
4.00%, 11/15/27 (c)
    254,590  
        Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Saint Louis University (RB)        
  130,000     5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)     148,664  
  100,000     5.00%, 04/01/29 (c)     115,246  
              854,794  
Montana: 0.1%        
  220,000     Montana Facility Finance Authority, Kalispell Regional Medical Center, Series B (RB)
4.13%, 07/01/28 (c)
    225,867  
Nebraska: 0.5%        
  475,000     Central Plains Energy Project, Gas Project Crossover, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/37
    583,214  
  480,000     Sarpy County Hospital Authority No. 1 (RB)
3.00%, 05/15/26 (c)
    461,064  
              1,044,278  
Nevada: 1.0%        
  390,000     City of Carson, Tahoe Regional Healthcare Project (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)
    411,189  
  120,000     Clark County, Limited Tax (GO)
3.00%, 06/01/29 (c)
    121,536  
        Clark County, Limited Tax, Series A (GO)        
  485,000     5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     561,664  
  125,000     5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     148,258  
  250,000     County of Washoe, Nevada Highway, Fuel Tax (RB)
5.00%, 02/01/29 (c)
    285,805  
  200,000     Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, Series C (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
    178,812  
  100,000     Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency (TA)
5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)
    108,287  
  100,000     Washoe County School District, Series C (GO) (AGM)
3.13%, 10/01/27 (c)
    101,589  
              1,917,140  
New Hampshire: 0.2%        
  265,000     New Hampshire Municipal Bond Bank, Series B (RB)
4.00%, 08/15/27 (c)
    291,102  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
New Hampshire: (continued)        
$ 200,000     New Hampshire Municipal Bond Bank, Series D (RB)
4.00%, 08/15/26 (c)
  $ 217,916  
              509,018  
New Jersey: 2.4%        
        Atlantic County Improvement Authority, Series A (RB) (AGM)        
  140,000     3.25%, 07/01/26 (c)     142,761  
  165,000     4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     173,281  
  180,000     Board of Education of the Toms River Regional School District (GO)
3.00%, 07/15/26 (c)
    183,247  
  165,000     New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, Princeton University, Series I (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
    186,669  
  320,000     New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Hospital Asset Transformation Program (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)
    312,768  
  55,000     New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, RWJ Barnabas Health Obligated Group Issue, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
    60,052  
        New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series AA (RB)        
  910,000     4.50%, 12/15/28 (c)     863,217  
  485,000     4.75%, 06/15/25 (c)     486,276  
  190,000     5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)     186,981  
  365,000     New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series BB (RB)
3.50%, 12/15/28 (c)
    289,314  
  380,000     New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 01/01/29 (c)
    395,565  
  100,000     New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)
    114,389  
  215,000     New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Series E (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)
    233,019  
  210,000     New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Series G (RB)
4.00%, 01/01/28 (c)
    218,551  
        Rutgers, State University of New Jersey, Series M (RB)        
  130,000     3.13%, 05/01/21 (c)     130,293  
  125,000     3.13%, 05/01/21 (c)     125,230  
        Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Series A (RB)        
  205,000     5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     214,127  
  405,000     5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     451,972  
              4,767,712  
New Mexico: 0.3%        
  250,000     New Mexico Hospital Equipment, Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 08/01/29 (c)
    267,445  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
New Mexico: (continued)        
$ 245,000     New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority, Series C (RB)
3.60%, 07/01/28 (c)
  $ 252,502  
              519,947  
New York: 16.4%        
  1,000,000     Battery Park City Authority, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 11/01/29 (c)
    1,115,410  
  110,000     Brooklyn Arena Local Development Corp., Barclays Center, Series A (RB) (AGM)
3.00%, 01/15/27 (c)
    98,744  
        Build NYC Resource Corp., New York Law School Project (RB)        
  240,000     4.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     212,976  
  500,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     491,155  
  100,000     City of New York, Series D-1 (GO)
5.00%, 12/01/28 (c)
    117,254  
        City of New York, Subseries B-1 (GO)        
  110,000     3.00%, 10/01/29 (c)     105,087  
  200,000     5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     230,960  
  125,000     County of Nassau, Series C (GO)
5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)
    137,564  
  255,000     Dutchess County Local Development Corp., Health Quest System, Inc., Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
    275,604  
  115,000     Dutchess County Local Development Corp., Marist College Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
    124,976  
        Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., Series A (RB)        
  515,000     4.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     545,745  
  645,000     5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     738,202  
  290,000     Jefferson County Civic Facility Development Corp., Samaritan Medical Center Project, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 11/01/27 (c)
    257,323  
  300,000     Long Island Power Authority, Electric System (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)
    338,181  
  715,000     Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series A (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 11/15/28 (c)
    796,496  
  1,000,000     Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series C (RB) (AGM)
4.00%, 11/15/29 (c)
    1,000,780  
        Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series C-1 (RB)        
  225,000     5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)     225,617  
  370,000     5.25%, 11/15/26 (c)     376,123  
  350,000     Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series C-2 (RB)
0.00%, 11/15/40 ^
    130,512  
  250,000     Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series D (RB)
4.00%, 05/15/28 (c)
    228,508  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
New York: (continued)        
$ 145,000     MTA Hudson Rail Yards Trust, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/23 (c)
  $ 155,008  
  500,000     New York City Environmental Facilities, Clean Water and Drinking Water, Series B (RB)
4.00%, 06/15/29 (c)
    547,095  
  275,000     New York City Housing Development Corp., Multi-Family Housing, Series D (RB)
3.65%, 02/01/25 (c)
    282,131  
  500,000     New York City Housing Development Corp., Multi-Family Housing, Series E-1 (RB)
3.00%, 03/01/27 (c)
    506,560  
        New York City Housing Development Corp., Sustainable Neighborhood Bonds, Series G-1 (RB)        
  425,000     3.45%, 11/01/25 (c)     440,852  
  250,000     3.75%, 11/01/25 (c)     256,290  
  375,000     New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Series BB-2 (RB)
5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)
    424,102  
  190,000     New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Series CC-1 (RB)
4.00%, 12/15/26 (c)
    205,099  
  175,000     New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Water and Sewer System, Series EE (RB)
4.00%, 06/15/27 (c)
    189,306  
  230,000     New York City Transitional Finance Authority Building Aid, Subseries S-4A (RB) (SAW)
4.00%, 07/15/28 (c)
    253,419  
  235,000     New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Building Aid Revenue, Series S-1 (RB) (SAW)
4.00%, 01/15/26 (c)
    250,785  
  145,000     New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Building Aid Revenue, Series S-2 (RB) (SAW)
5.00%, 07/15/25 (c)
    160,782  
        New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series A-1 (RB)        
  155,000     4.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     163,420  
  250,000     5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)     285,387  
  100,000     5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     114,738  
  225,000     5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     256,946  
  260,000     5.00%, 08/01/28 (c)     302,666  
        New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series A-2 (RB)        
  200,000     5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     231,050  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 05/01/29 (c)     1,189,950  
  510,000     New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series A-3 (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)
    587,005  


 

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(continued)

 

Principal            
Amount         Value  
                 
New York: (continued)      
        New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series B-1 (RB)        
$ 400,000     4.00%, 08/01/27 (c)   $ 425,588  
  115,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     131,867  
        New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series C-1 (RB)        
  1,120,000     4.00%, 05/01/29 (c)     1,206,173  
  250,000     4.00%, 05/01/29 (c)     272,145  
  420,000     New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series F-1 (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)
    478,859  
  175,000     New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series F-3 (RB)
3.00%, 02/01/26 (c)
    170,868  
  200,000     New York City Water and Sewer System, Series AA (RB)
5.00%, 12/15/29 (c)
    242,198  
  500,000     New York City Water and Sewer System, Series CC-1 (RB)
5.00%, 12/15/26 (c)
    586,425  
  500,000     New York City Water and Sewer System, Series CC-2 (RB)
4.00%, 12/15/29 (c)
    548,655  
  300,000     New York City Water and Sewer System, Series EE (RB)
5.00%, 06/15/29 (c)
    360,366  
  405,000     New York City Water and Sewer System, Series FF-2 (RB)
4.00%, 06/15/29 (c)
    449,757  
  270,000     New York Convention Center Development Corp. (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)
    281,464  
        New York Convention Center Development Corp., Series A (RB)        
  230,000     0.00%, 11/15/47 ^     83,872  
  170,000     0.00%, 11/15/54 ^     45,460  
  285,000     New York State Dormitory Authority, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 03/15/29 (c)
    335,938  
        New York State Dormitory Authority, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Series 1 (RB)        
  205,000     4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     221,541  
  300,000     4.00%, 07/01/29 (c)     330,168  
  250,000     New York State Dormitory Authority, New York Columbia University, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/47
    392,965  
  405,000     New York State Dormitory Authority, New York Columbia University, Series B (RB) (FHA)
5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)
    483,914  
        New York State Dormitory Authority, New York University, Series A (RB)        
  160,000     2.13%, 07/01/21 (c)     159,574  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
                 
New York: (continued)      
$ 375,000     4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   $ 399,656  
  200,000     4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     212,464  
  600,000     5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)     723,228  
  235,000     5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)     282,360  
  400,000     5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)     479,676  
        New York State Dormitory Authority, State Personal Income Tax, Series A (RB)        
  250,000     5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)     289,052  
  170,000     5.00%, 03/15/29 (c)     203,492  
        New York State Dormitory Authority, State Sales Tax, Series A (RB)        
  250,000     4.00%, 03/15/27 (c)     263,050  
  800,000     4.00%, 03/15/27 (c)     839,936  
  155,000     5.00%, 03/15/24 (c)     172,154  
  150,000     5.00%, 03/15/27 (c)     170,451  
        New York State Dormitory Authority, The New School, Series A (RB)        
  225,000     4.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     231,534  
  420,000     5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     464,255  
  225,000     New York State Housing Finance Agency, Series D (RB)
3.70%, 05/01/28 (c)
    233,701  
  195,000     New York State Housing Finance Agency, Series M (RB)
3.75%, 11/01/26 (c)
    201,265  
        New York State Thruway Authority, Series B (RB) (AGM)        
  500,000     4.00%, 01/01/30 (c)     528,665  
        New York State Urban Development Corp., State Personal Income, Series A (RB)        
  115,000     5.00%, 09/15/25 (c)     131,025  
  500,000     5.00%, 09/15/28 (c)     583,650  
  450,000     Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Series 194 (RB)
5.00%, 10/15/25 (c)
    505,638  
  485,000     Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Series 212 (RB)
4.00%, 09/01/29 (c)
    519,750  
  700,000     Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Series 213 (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/29 (c)
    824,425  
  190,000     State of New York Mortgage Agency, Series 203 (RB)
3.50%, 04/01/26 (c)
    195,571  
  300,000     Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)
    346,818  
  130,000     Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, Series B-3 (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)
    149,371  
  1,000,000     Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, Series C (RB)
3.00%, 11/15/29 (c)
    965,600  
        Utility Debt Securitization Authority (RB)        
  160,000     5.00%, 12/15/25 (c)     186,989  
  550,000     5.00%, 12/15/27 (c)     655,688  


 

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Principal            
Amount         Value  
                 
New York: (continued)      
$ 370,000     Westchester County Local Development Corp., Medical Center (RB)
3.75%, 11/01/25 (c)
  $ 364,661  
              32,681,730  
North Carolina: 2.0%      
  100,000     North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)
    109,559  
  265,000     North Carolina Capital Facilities Finance Agency, Duke University Project, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)
    305,829  
        North Carolina Housing Finance Agency Home Ownership, Series 39-B (RB)        
  140,000     3.85%, 07/01/27 (c)     149,078  
  330,000     4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     346,797  
  350,000     North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Duke University Health System, Series D (RB)
4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)
    371,798  
        North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Novant Health, Series A (RB)        
  220,000     3.13%, 11/01/29 (c)     209,948  
  750,000     4.00%, 11/01/29 (c)     779,692  
        North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Triangle Expressway System (RB) (AGM)        
  500,000     3.00%, 01/01/30 (c)     461,340  
  500,000     5.00%, 01/01/30 (c)     526,705  
  750,000     5.00%, 01/01/30 (c)     783,855  
              4,044,601  
Ohio: 3.5%      
        American Municipal Power, Inc., Series A (RB)        
  190,000     4.00%, 02/15/26 (c)     200,691  
  220,000     5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)     249,099  
  440,000     City of Chillicothe, Hospital Facilities, Adena Health System Obligated Group Project (RB)
4.00%, 12/01/27 (c)
    448,963  
  100,000     City of Cleveland, Airport System Revenue, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)
    111,853  
  100,000     Clermont County Port Authority, West Clermont Local School District Project (RB)
4.25%, 12/01/25 (c)
    105,756  
  375,000     Columbus City School District (GO)
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)
    439,515  
  150,000     County of Allen, Ohio Hospital Facilities, Mercy Health, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/24 (c)
    161,091  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
                 
Ohio: (continued)      
$ 1,000,000     County of Franklin, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/48
  $ 1,336,260  
  260,000     County of Franklin, Trinity Health Credit Group (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)
    287,035  
  500,000     County of Montgomery, Ohio Hospital Facilities, Series A (RB)
3.00%, 11/15/29 (c)
    443,690  
  1,000,000     County of Ross, Adena Health System Obligated Group Project (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)
    1,096,320  
  150,000     Euclid City School District, Series A (GO) (SD CRED PROG)
4.00%, 01/15/26 (c)
    158,135  
  250,000     Hamilton County, Life Enriching Communities Project (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)
    228,105  
  190,000     North Royalton City School District (GO)
5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)
    217,373  
  350,000     Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (RB)
3.00%, 11/15/29 (c)
    360,605  
  215,000     Ohio Housing Finance Agency, Series D (RB)
3.63%, 09/01/26 (c)
    220,218  
  500,000     Ohio Water Development Authority, Fresh Water (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)
    613,555  
  250,000     State of Ohio, Higher Education, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)
    290,002  
              6,968,266  
Oklahoma: 0.7%      
  250,000     Edmond Public Works Authority (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
    270,220  
  750,000     Norman Regional Hospital Authority (RB)
3.25%, 09/01/29 (c)
    684,277  
  350,000     Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 01/01/26 (c)
    375,249  
  110,000     University of Oklahoma, Series C (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
    115,179  
              1,444,925  
Oregon: 1.7%      
  190,000     Lake Oswego School District No. 7J (GO) (SBG)
4.00%, 06/01/27 (c)
    209,325  
  295,000     Multnomah County School District No. 1J, Series B (GO) (SBG)
3.25%, 06/15/27 (c)
    302,045  
        North Clackamas School District No. 12, Series A (GO) (SBG)        
  175,000     0.00%, 06/15/27 (c) ^     84,567  
  465,000     0.00%, 06/15/27 (c) ^     236,513  


 

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(continued)

 

Principal            
Amount         Value  
                 
Oregon: (continued)      
$ 170,000     Oregon Health and Science University, Series B (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
  $ 180,997  
  240,000     Salem Hospital Facility Authority, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 05/15/26 (c)
    249,866  
  510,000     Sherwood School District No. 88J, Series A (GO) (SBG)
0.00%, 06/15/28 (c) ^
    175,583  
        State of Oregon, Higher Education, Series G (GO)        
  500,000     3.00%, 08/01/29 (c)     516,520  
  500,000     3.00%, 08/01/29 (c)     518,260  
  935,000     Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon, Series A (RB)
3.00%, 09/01/29 (c)
    950,633  
              3,424,309  
Pennsylvania: 4.4%      
  685,000     Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, Sewer Revenue (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)
    792,497  
  495,000     Berks County Industrial Development Authority, Tower Health Project (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)
    496,346  
        Chester County Health and Education Facilities Authority, Main Line Health System, Series A (RB)        
  180,000     4.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     189,576  
  210,000     4.00%, 09/01/30 (c)     227,693  
  225,000     City of Philadelphia, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/29 (c)
    273,820  
  1,170,000     Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Series A (CP) (FHA)
4.00%, 01/30/28 (c)
    1,256,252  
  220,000     County of Allegheny, Series C-77 (GO)
5.00%, 11/01/28 (c)
    262,427  
        Delaware County Authority, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Series A (RB)        
  140,000     3.75%, 04/01/27 (c)     145,762  
  170,000     5.00%, 04/01/27 (c)     196,058  
  230,000     Geisinger Authority, Health System, Series A-2 (RB)
4.00%, 02/15/27 (c)
    246,689  
  610,000     General Authority of Southcentral Pennsylvania, WellSpan Health Obligated Group, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 06/01/29 (c)
    656,195  
  145,000     Montgomery County Higher Education and Health Authority, Presbytery Homes, Inc. Project (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)
    139,539  
  110,000     Montgomery County Higher Education and Health Authority, Thomas Jefferson University, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/28 (c)
    121,261  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
                 
Pennsylvania: (continued)      
$ 115,000     Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, University of Pennsylvania Health System (RB)
4.00%, 08/15/25 (c)
  $ 120,203  
        Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage, Series 123 B (RB)        
  195,000     3.20%, 10/01/25 (c)     198,416  
  250,000     3.90%, 10/01/26 (c)     265,110  
  260,000     Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage, Series 125 B (RB)
3.65%, 04/01/27 (c)
    269,084  
  100,000     Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage, Series 128 B (RB)
3.85%, 10/01/27 (c)
    106,071  
        Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Motor License, Third Series (RB)        
  250,000     4.00%, 12/01/27 (c)     265,808  
  155,000     5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)     174,074  
  290,000     Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Oil Franchise Tax Senior, Series A (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 12/01/28 (c)
    336,855  
        Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Series A (RB) (AGM)        
  125,000     4.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     138,559  
  220,000     5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)     247,773  
  150,000     Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Series A-1 (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)
    168,159  
        Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Series B (RB)        
  230,000     5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     251,323  
  100,000     5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     115,112  
  125,000     5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     136,055  
  205,000     5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     225,545  
  100,000     Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Temple University, First Series (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/25 (c)
    111,332  
  305,000     Philadelphia Gas Works Co., Fifteenth Series (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)
    339,233  
  220,000     State College Area School District (GO) (SAW)
5.00%, 03/15/25 (c)
    251,786  
              8,724,613  
Rhode Island: 0.2%      
  310,000     Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corp., Brown University Issue, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 09/01/27 (c)
    342,972  
South Carolina: 0.7%      
  100,000     Brookland-Cayce School District No. 2, Lexington County (GO)
3.00%, 03/01/26 (c)
    102,376  


 

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Principal            
Amount         Value  
                 
South Carolina: (continued)      
$ 100,000     Lexington County School District No. 2 (GO)
3.00%, 03/01/26 (c)
  $ 102,537  
  125,000     South Carolina Public Service Authority, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 06/01/25 (c)
    121,700  
  120,000     South Carolina Public Service Authority, Series C (RB)
4.00%, 12/01/24 (c)
    116,832  
  185,000     South Carolina Public Service Authority, Series E (RB)
5.25%, 12/01/25 (c)
    196,250  
  665,000     South Carolina Transportation Infrastructure Bank, Series A (RB)
3.00%, 10/01/25 (c)
    671,264  
              1,310,959  
Tennessee: 1.1%      
  125,000     Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
    137,643  
        Sullivan County (GO)        
  250,000     3.75%, 05/01/26 (c)     262,355  
  230,000     4.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     244,982  
        Tennessee Housing Development Agency, Series 3 (RB)        
  500,000     2.95%, 01/01/29 (c)     481,890  
  380,000     3.60%, 01/01/27 (c)     393,722  
  585,000     Tennessee State School Bond Authority, Higher Education Facilities Second Program, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/25 (c)
    668,749  
              2,189,341  
Texas: 10.5%      
  190,000     Aldine Independent School District (GO)
3.13%, 02/15/25 (c)
    194,651  
  350,000     Alvin Independent School District (GO)
3.38%, 02/15/28 (c)
    369,120  
  500,000     Arlington Higher Education Finance Corp. (RB)
4.00%, 08/15/29 (c)
    551,570  
  55,000     Bexar County, Combined Venue Tax (RB) (AGM)
3.75%, 08/15/24 (c)
    56,954  
  150,000     Board of Regents of the University of Houston System, Series C (RB)
4.00%, 02/15/26 (c)
    161,061  
  650,000     Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, Series E (RB)
4.00%, 08/15/27 (c)
    705,770  
  250,000     Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Senior Lien (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)
    266,710  
  250,000     Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Senior Lien, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
    265,605  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
                 
Texas: (continued)      
$ 165,000     City of Arlington, Senior Lien Special Tax, Series A (AGM) (ST)
4.00%, 02/15/28 (c)
  $ 172,988  
  280,000     City of Austin, Airport System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)
    311,424  
  260,000     City of Corpus Christi, Utility System, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 07/15/25 (c)
    297,926  
  120,000     City of Denton (GO)
4.00%, 02/15/27 (c)
    128,738  
        City of El Paso (GO)        
  125,000     4.00%, 08/15/26 (c)     135,583  
  950,000     4.00%, 08/15/29 (c)     1,050,358  
  440,000     City of Houston, Combined Utility System, First Lien, Series B (RB)
4.00%, 11/15/26 (c)
    490,050  
  220,000     City of Houston, Combined Utility System, First Lien, Series D (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/28 (c)
    263,133  
  265,000     Cleburne Independent School District (GO)
5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)
    307,315  
  250,000     College of the Mainland (GO)
3.75%, 08/15/28 (c)
    265,525  
  150,000     Collin County Community College District (GO)
3.50%, 08/15/22 (c)
    153,585  
  250,000     Coppell Independent School District (GO)
4.00%, 08/15/28 (c)
    275,812  
  220,000     County of Bexar, Combined Venue Tax (GO)
4.00%, 06/15/26 (c)
    244,732  
  400,000     County of Travis, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 03/01/29 (c)
    489,076  
  500,000     Crowley Independent School District (GO)
4.00%, 02/01/29 (c)
    558,855  
  250,000     Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District, Series A (GO)
4.00%, 02/15/29 (c)
    286,245  
        Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Senior Lien, Series A (RB)        
  220,000     5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     248,061  
  175,000     5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     198,783  
        Frisco Independent School District (GO)        
  1,000,000     3.00%, 08/15/29 (c)     1,034,710  
  200,000     4.00%, 02/15/25 (c)     216,788  
  460,000     4.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     506,469  
  250,000     Galena Park Independent School District (GO)
3.00%, 02/15/29 (c)
    260,660  
  640,000     Grand Parkway Transportation Corp., Series A (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)
    743,782  
  195,000     Harris County, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Memorial Hermann Health System, Series A (RB)
3.13%, 07/01/26 (c)
    187,978  


 

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(continued)

 

Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
Texas: (continued)      
$ 350,000     Harris County, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Texas Children’s Hospital, Series A (RB)
3.00%, 10/01/29 (c)
  $ 352,999  
  185,000     Harris County, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Thermal Utility Project (RB)
4.00%, 11/15/27 (c)
    200,422  
        Harris County, Toll Road, Senior Lien, Series A (RB)        
  150,000     4.00%, 02/15/28 (c)     167,328  
  340,000     5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)     395,920  
  200,000     Klein Independent School District (GO)
4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
    221,858  
  145,000     Klein Independent School District, Series A (GO)
4.00%, 08/01/25 (c)
    158,975  
        Leander Independent School District, Series A (GO)        
  125,000     0.00%, 08/16/26 (c) ^     51,348  
  900,000     0.00%, 08/16/26 (c) ^     403,407  
  140,000     2.75%, 06/01/20 (c)     140,035  
        New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Cardinal Bay, Inc., Series A-1 (RB)        
  800,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     681,784  
  520,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     454,225  
  250,000     North Fort Bend Water Authority, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 12/15/29 (c)
    282,400  
  290,000     North Texas Tollway Authority, First Tier, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 01/01/26 (c)
    306,814  
  185,000     North Texas Tollway Authority, First Tier, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/23 (c)
    195,615  
  250,000     San Antonio Independent School District (GO)
4.00%, 08/15/28 (c)
    284,802  
  500,000     San Jacinto College District, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 02/15/29 (c)
    575,450  
  145,000     San Jacinto College District, Series B (GO)
3.38%, 02/15/26 (c)
    149,678  
  325,000     State of Texas, Series D (GO)
4.00%, 05/15/25 (c)
    354,211  
  115,000     Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Baylor Scott and White Health Project, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 05/15/26 (c)
    120,086  
  250,000     Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Christus Health, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/29 (c)
    270,860  
  220,000     Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Texas Health Resources System, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 08/15/26 (c)
    231,955  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
Texas: (continued)      
$ 485,000     Texas Water Development Board (RB)
5.00%, 10/15/26 (c)
  $ 570,316  
        Texas Water Development Board, Series A (RB)        
  500,000     3.00%, 10/15/29 (c)     519,375  
  325,000     4.00%, 04/15/28 (c)     357,503  
  265,000     5.00%, 10/15/25 (c)     310,100  
  840,000     5.00%, 04/15/28 (c)     1,004,732  
        Texas Water Development Board, Series B (RB)        
  225,000     5.00%, 10/15/28 (c)     268,925  
  110,000     5.00%, 10/15/28 (c)     134,541  
  250,000     West Harris County Regional Water Authority (RB)
3.00%, 12/15/29 (c)
    232,608  
  230,000     West Travis County Public Utility Agency (RB)
4.00%, 08/15/27 (c)
    249,773  
              21,048,062  
Utah: 0.5%      
  360,000     Salt Lake City, International Airport, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)
    405,184  
        Utah County, IHC Health Services, Inc., Series B (RB)        
  210,000     3.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     209,727  
  350,000     4.00%, 05/15/24 (c)     367,304  
              982,215  
Vermont: 0.1%      
  220,000     Vermont Educational and Health Buildings Financing Agency, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)
    237,446  
Virginia: 0.5%      
  260,000     Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel District, First Tier (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
    297,729  
  250,000     Fairfax County Industrial Development Authority, Inova Health System Project, Series B (RB)
4.00%, 05/15/28 (c)
    266,803  
  250,000     Norfolk Economic Development Authority, Series B (RB)
4.00%, 11/01/28 (c)
    267,463  
        Virginia Commonwealth Transportation Board (RB)        
  105,000     3.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     108,365  
  150,000     3.25%, 05/15/28 (c)     158,639  
              1,098,999  
Washington: 2.4%      
  210,000     Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority, Series S-1 (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/25 (c)
    235,788  
  450,000     City of Seattle, Municipal Light and Power Improvement, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 01/01/28 (c)
    480,897  
  230,000     City of Seattle, Municipal Light and Power Improvement, Series C (RB)
4.00%, 09/01/27 (c)
    254,603  
                 


 

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Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
Washington: (continued)      
$ 590,000     County of King, Housing Authority, Ballinger Commons Apartments (RB)
3.50%, 05/01/28 (c)
  $ 628,728  
  500,000     King & Snohomish Counties, Northshore School District No. 417 (GO) (SBG)
4.00%, 06/01/29 (c)
    566,705  
  150,000     King County Public Hospital District No. 1, Valley Medical Center (GO) (SAW)
5.00%, 12/01/28 (c)
    172,266  
  360,000     Port of Seattle (GO)
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)
    424,512  
        State of Washington, Various Purpose, Series A (GO)        
  340,000     5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     397,586  
  200,000     5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     239,162  
  475,000     University of Washington, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 12/01/26 (c)
    513,152  
  100,000     Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, CommonSpirit Health, Series A-2 (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/29 (c)
    108,096  
  435,000     Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, MultiCare Health System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)
    474,624  
  205,000     Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Virginia Mason Medical Center (RB)
4.00%, 08/15/27 (c)
    189,740  
  125,000     Washington State Convention Center Public Facilities District (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/28 (c)
    124,486  
              4,810,345  
West Virginia: 0.6%      
  220,000     State of West Virginia, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 06/01/29 (c)
    271,572  
        State of West Virginia, Series B (GO)        
  150,000     4.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     162,096  
  100,000     5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     120,581  
  225,000     West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, Cabell Huntington Hospital Obligated Group, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 01/01/29 (c)
    229,597  
        West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, West Virginia University Health System Obligated Group, Series A (RB)        
  160,000     3.25%, 06/01/26 (c)     157,166  
  200,000     4.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     204,406  
              1,145,418  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
Wisconsin: 0.8%      
$ 250,000     Village of Mount Pleasant, Series A (TA)
5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)
  $ 290,137  
        Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Ascension Senior Credit Group, Series A (RB)        
  275,000     4.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     284,130  
  410,000     4.50%, 05/15/26 (c)     442,796  
  205,000     Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Froedtert Health, Inc., Series A (RB)
4.00%, 04/01/27 (c)
    218,741  
  225,000     Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Marshfield Clinic Health System, Inc., Series A (RB)
3.50%, 02/15/26 (c)
    216,056  
        Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Marshfield Clinic Health System, Inc., Series C (RB)        
  115,000     4.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     110,334  
  105,000     4.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     101,777  
              1,663,971  
Wyoming: 0.1%      
  90,000     Wyoming Community Development Authority Housing, Series 3 (RB)
3.70%, 06/01/24 (c)
    92,480  
  160,000     Wyoming Municipal Power Agency, Inc., Series A (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)
    182,918  
              275,398  
                 
Total Municipal Bonds: 97.7%
(Cost: $196,960,073)
  195,260,343  
Other assets less liabilities: 2.3%   4,537,686  
NET ASSETS: 100.0% $ 199,798,029  
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       


 

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(continued)

 

Definitions:

 

AGM Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
CP Certificate of Participation
FHA Federal Housing Association
GO General Obligation
RB Revenue Bond
SA Special Assessment
SAW State Aid Withholding
SBG School Board Guaranteed
SD CRED PROG Special District Credit Enhancement Program
ST Special Tax
TA Tax Allocation
Footnotes:  
(c) Callable Security – the redemption date shown is when the security may be redeemed by the issuer
(p) Puttable Security – the redemption date shown is when the security may be redeemed by the investor
^ Zero Coupon Bond

 

Summary of Investments            
By Sector   % of Investments   Value  
Education     8.8 %   $ 17,199,130  
Health Care               19.9                           38,803,227  
Housing     4.5       8,825,477  
Industrial Revenue     0.9       1,780,767  
Leasing     3.9       7,705,836  
Local     15.3       29,775,388  
Power     4.3       8,324,016  
Special Tax     11.9       23,340,808  
State     6.7       13,036,713  
Tobacco     0.7       1,389,411  
Transportation     12.5       24,386,363  
Water & Sewer     10.6       20,693,207  
      100.0 %   $ 195,260,343  

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of April 30, 2020 is as follows:

 

          Level 2   Level 3      
  Level 1   Significant   Significant      
  Quoted   Observable   Unobservable      
  Prices   Inputs   Inputs   Value  
Total Municipal Bonds*   $     $ 195,260,343        $        $ 195,260,343  

 

* See Schedule of Investments for geographic sector breakouts.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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April 30, 2020

 

Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
MUNICIPAL BONDS: 98.9%      
Alabama: 2.4%      
$ 250,000     Alabama Federal Aid Highway Finance Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/22
  $ 272,095  
  125,000     Alabama Federal Aid Highway Finance Authority, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/23
    140,370  
  25,000     Alabama Public School and College Authority, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/23
    27,467  
        Black Belt Energy Gas District, Series A (RB) (SAW)        
  470,000     4.00%, 09/01/23 (c) (p)     491,517  
  860,000     5.00%, 12/01/23     932,145  
  290,000     County of Jefferson, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 04/01/24
    330,034  
  375,000     Jefferson County (RB)
5.00%, 09/15/22
    408,289  
  1,500,000     Lower Alabama Gas District, Project No. 2 (RB) (SAW)
4.00%, 09/01/25 (c) (p)
    1,597,335  
  250,000     Southeast Alabama Gas Supply District, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 03/01/24 (c) (p)
    262,833  
  450,000     UAB Medicine Finance Authority, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/23
    499,108  
              4,961,193  
Alaska: 0.5%      
  750,000     Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority, Series 3 (RB)
4.00%, 12/01/21
    778,710  
  125,000     Alaska Railroad Corp., Series B (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/23
    139,253  
              917,963  
Arizona: 1.5%      
  15,000     Arizona Health Facilities, Banner Health, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/23
    16,254  
  225,000     Board of Regents of Arizona, University Projects, Series A (CP)
5.00%, 06/01/22
    240,719  
  125,000     City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., Junior Lien Wastewater System (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/23
    139,863  
  200,000     City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., Senior Lien Airport Revenue, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/24
    226,250  
  250,000     City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., Series D (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/23
    275,380  
  250,000     City of Tucson, Water System Revenue (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/21
    261,930  
  700,000     Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Banner Health, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/26
    811,097  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
                 
Arizona: (continued)      
        Pima County (GO)        
$ 15,000     4.00%, 07/01/22   $ 15,968  
  310,000     4.00%, 07/01/23     337,776  
        State of Arizona (CP)        
  105,000     5.00%, 10/01/21     111,178  
  500,000     5.00%, 09/01/22     544,190  
              2,980,605  
California: 12.4%      
  250,000     Anaheim Housing and Public Improvements Authority, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/23 (c)
    276,180  
  400,000     Bay Area Toll Authority, Series B (RB)
2.85%, 10/01/24 (c) (p)
    422,508  
  475,000     Bay Area Toll Authority, Series G (RB)
2.00%, 10/01/23 (c) (p)
    477,964  
  105,000     California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Providence St. Joseph Health, Series C (RB) (SAW)
5.00%, 10/01/25 (p)
    120,365  
  100,000     California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank, Clean Water State (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/24
    117,158  
  325,000     California Municipal Finance Authority, Community Medical Centers, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 02/01/22
    342,287  
  720,000     California State Department of Water Resources, Power Supply Revenue, Series O (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/21
    749,959  
  1,215,000     California State Public Works Board, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Series D (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/23
    1,359,330  
  450,000     California State Public Works Board, Various Capital Projects, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/22
    490,198  
  320,000     California State University, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/21
    339,741  
  70,000     California State University, Series B-2 (RB)
4.00%, 05/01/21 (c) (p)
    71,905  
  100,000     California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Southern California Edison Company, Series D (RB)
2.63%, 12/01/23 (p)
    101,273  
  100,000     City and County of San Francisco, Series B (CP)
5.00%, 04/01/25
    115,936  
  275,000     City of Bakersfield, Wastewater Revenue, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/15/21
    290,400  
  275,000     Elk Grove Unified School District (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/21
    288,956  
                 
                 
                 


 

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(continued)

 

Principal            
Amount         Value  
                 
California: (continued)      
$ 500,000     Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Enhanced Tobacco Settlement, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/22
  $ 533,550  
        Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Tobacco Settlement, Series A-1 (RB)        
  700,000     5.00%, 06/01/21     722,470  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 06/01/23     1,086,190  
  500,000     Los Angeles Community College District, Series J (GO)
3.00%, 08/01/23
    531,155  
        Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Series A (RB)        
  35,000     5.00%, 07/01/21     36,645  
  250,000     5.00%, 07/01/23     280,885  
        Los Angeles Unified School District, Series A (GO)        
  10,000     4.00%, 07/01/21     10,345  
  60,000     5.00%, 07/01/21     62,756  
  500,000     5.00%, 07/01/22     541,675  
  750,000     5.00%, 07/01/24     863,092  
  130,000     Los Angeles Unified School District, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 07/01/23
    145,328  
  125,000     Municipal Improvement Corp. of Los Angeles, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/23
    139,038  
  1,000,000     Northern California Energy Authority, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/24 (p)
    1,051,210  
        Oakland Unified School District (GO) (AGM)        
  515,000     5.00%, 08/01/21     540,745  
  430,000     5.00%, 08/01/23     474,415  
  350,000     Oakland Unified School District, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/23
    386,151  
  205,000     Orange County Water District, Series A (CP)
2.00%, 02/15/23 (c)
    211,335  
  930,000     Public Utilities Commission of the City and County of San Francisco, Wastewater Revenue, Series B (RB)
2.13%, 04/01/23 (c) (p)
    943,876  
  265,000     Public Utilities Commission of the City and County of San Francisco, Water Revenue, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/22
    290,257  
  240,000     Regents of the University of California, Medical Center Pooled Revenue, Series L (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/21
    250,248  
  250,000     Riverside County Transportation Commission, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/25
    293,670  
  300,000     Sacramento County, Airport System, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/23
    329,775  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
                 
California: (continued)      
$ 15,000     Sacramento County, Sanitation District Financial Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/21
  $ 15,977  
  125,000     Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Series D (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/24
    144,799  
  100,000     San Diego County Water Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/23
    111,714  
  25,000     San Diego Public Facilities Financing Authority (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/22
    27,052  
  10,000     San Francisco State Building Authority, Civic Center Complex, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/21
    10,641  
  285,000     San Francisco Unified School District, Proposition A (GO)
2.00%, 06/15/22
    290,233  
  325,000     State of California (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/24
    373,727  
        State of California, Various Purpose (GO)        
  300,000     4.00%, 11/01/24     334,323  
  600,000     4.00%, 10/01/25     678,924  
  300,000     5.00%, 09/01/21     316,446  
  500,000     5.00%, 09/01/21     527,410  
  145,000     5.00%, 08/01/22     157,319  
  265,000     5.00%, 09/01/22     288,293  
  500,000     5.00%, 09/01/23     560,610  
  600,000     5.00%, 09/01/23     672,732  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 09/01/23     1,121,220  
  250,000     5.00%, 10/01/23     281,003  
  525,000     5.00%, 11/01/23     591,575  
  100,000     5.00%, 10/01/24     115,521  
  1,500,000     5.00%, 08/01/25     1,767,735  
  300,000     Stockton Unified School District (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/23
    334,509  
        Tobacco Securitization Authority of Southern California, Series A-1 (RB) (AGM)        
  250,000     5.00%, 06/01/21     258,200  
  480,000     5.00%, 06/01/23     522,168  
  500,000     University of California, Series AT (RB)
1.40%, 11/15/20 (c) (p)
    500,475  
              25,291,577  
Colorado: 0.7%      
  125,000     Boulder Valley School District No. RE-2, Series B (GO) (SAW)
4.00%, 12/01/23
    137,764  
  250,000     City of Aurora, Water Revenue, First Lien (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/22
    272,230  
  500,000     Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Sanford, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/25
    573,530  
  385,000     State of Colorado, Series K (CP)
5.00%, 03/15/26
    462,266  
              1,445,790  


 

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Principal            
Amount         Value  
                 
Connecticut: 3.5%      
$ 215,000     City of New Haven, Series A (GO) (AGM)
5.00%, 08/15/24
  $ 239,338  
  1,000,000     Connecticut State Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Nuvance Health Issue, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25
    1,126,680  
  390,000     Connecticut State Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Yale University Issue, Series C-2 (RB)
5.00%, 02/01/23 (p)
    429,702  
        State of Connecticut, Series A (GO)        
  280,000     5.00%, 03/15/23     304,618  
  265,000     5.00%, 04/15/23     288,903  
        State of Connecticut, Series B (GO)        
  375,000     4.00%, 05/15/23     398,685  
  290,000     5.00%, 05/15/21     301,374  
  300,000     State of Connecticut, Series D (GO)
5.00%, 08/15/23
    329,811  
        State of Connecticut, Series E (GO)        
  350,000     5.00%, 10/15/22     377,153  
  270,000     5.00%, 09/15/25     308,799  
        State of Connecticut, Special Tax Obligation, Series A (RB)        
  305,000     5.00%, 01/01/22     322,827  
  325,000     5.00%, 09/01/22     351,071  
  300,000     5.00%, 01/01/23     326,718  
  375,000     5.00%, 04/15/23     408,825  
  300,000     5.00%, 08/01/23     331,989  
  100,000     5.00%, 09/01/23     110,913  
        State of Connecticut, Special Tax Obligation, Series B (RB)        
  250,000     5.00%, 08/01/23     276,658  
  200,000     5.00%, 10/01/23     222,324  
        University of Connecticut, Series A (RB)        
  170,000     5.00%, 01/15/22     179,195  
  370,000     5.00%, 02/15/24     410,308  
              7,045,891  
District of Columbia: 1.5%      
        District of Columbia, Series A (GO)        
  1,020,000     5.00%, 06/01/21     1,065,308  
  440,000     5.00%, 06/01/22     476,670  
  120,000     District of Columbia, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 06/01/25
    142,579  
  500,000     District of Columbia, Series E (GO)
5.00%, 06/01/25
    594,080  
        Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Series A-1 (RB)        
  225,000     5.00%, 07/01/24     258,435  
  100,000     5.00%, 07/01/25     117,987  
  300,000     Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25
    353,961  
              3,009,020  
Florida: 4.9%      
        Citizens Property Insurance Corp., Series A-1 (RB)        
  300,000     5.00%, 12/01/21 (c)     316,641  
  2,000,000     5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)     2,294,980  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
                 
Florida: (continued)      
        City of Jacksonville, Series B (RB)        
$ 265,000     5.00%, 10/01/24   $ 307,734  
  750,000     5.00%, 10/01/25     890,092  
  280,000     County of Miami-Dade (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/25
    331,979  
  495,000     County of Miami-Dade, Water and Sewer System (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/23
    559,929  
  200,000     Hillsborough County (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/21
    212,122  
  710,000     Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency, City Center and Historical Convention Village, Series A (TA)
5.00%, 02/01/24
    807,838  
  100,000     Orange County Health Facilities Authority, Orlando Health Obligated Group, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/22
    107,277  
  300,000     Orange County, Tourist Development Tax (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/23
    339,030  
  270,000     School District of Broward County, Series A (CP)
5.00%, 07/01/22
    293,290  
  340,000     School District of Broward County, Series C (CP)
5.00%, 07/01/24
    392,465  
  450,000     State of Florida, Board of Education, Lottery Revenue, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/23
    505,746  
  1,150,000     State of Florida, Board of Education, Public Education Capital Outlay, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 06/01/24
    1,330,193  
  130,000     State of Florida, Board of Education, Public Education Capital Outlay, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 06/01/23
    145,708  
  125,000     State of Florida, Board of Education, Public Education Capital Outlay, Series C (GO)
5.00%, 06/01/22
    135,471  
        State of Florida, Board of Education, Public Education Capital Outlay, Series D (GO)        
  275,000     5.00%, 06/01/21     287,548  
  150,000     5.00%, 06/01/23     168,125  
        State of Florida, Board of Education, Public Education Capital Outlay, Series E (GO)        
  225,000     5.00%, 06/01/23     252,187  
  100,000     5.00%, 06/01/24     115,669  
  180,000     State of Florida, Department of Management Services, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/23
    202,509  
              9,996,533  
                 
                 
                 
                 


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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(continued)

 

Principal            
Amount         Value  
                 
Georgia: 2.3%      
$ 500,000     Burke County Development Authority, Series F (RB)
3.00%, 02/01/23 (p)
  $ 503,360  
  290,000     Georgia State Road and Tollway Authority, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/21
    303,009  
  500,000     Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., Series A (RB)
4.00%, 06/01/23 (c) (p)
    528,480  
  500,000     Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., Series C (RB)
4.00%, 06/01/23
    534,620  
  225,000     Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia, Gas Portfolio IV Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/23
    253,708  
  730,000     Richmond County, Board of Education (GO) (SAW)
5.00%, 10/01/21
    770,624  
        State of Georgia, Series A (GO)        
  160,000     5.00%, 02/01/23     177,434  
  15,000     5.00%, 02/01/23     16,634  
  1,000,000     State of Georgia, Series E (GO)
5.00%, 12/01/24
    1,174,500  
  460,000     State of Georgia, Series F (GO)
5.00%, 07/01/21
    482,172  
              4,744,541  
Hawaii: 0.6%      
  115,000     City and County of Honolulu, Wastewater System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/24
    132,341  
  120,000     State of Hawaii, Series EZ (GO)
5.00%, 10/01/23
    135,526  
  700,000     State of Hawaii, Series FE (GO)
5.00%, 10/01/23
    790,566  
  110,000     State of Hawaii, Series FN (GO)
5.00%, 10/01/24
    127,739  
  100,000     State of Hawaii, Series FT (GO)
5.00%, 01/01/23
    110,283  
              1,296,455  
Illinois: 5.1%      
        Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Series B (RB)        
  100,000     5.00%, 01/01/22     105,236  
  445,000     5.00%, 01/01/24     488,298  
        Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Series C (RB)        
  250,000     5.00%, 01/01/22     263,090  
  100,000     5.00%, 01/01/22     105,236  
  650,000     5.00%, 01/01/23     698,022  
  115,000     5.00%, 01/01/24     126,190  
        Chicago Transit Authority, Federal Transit Administration Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula (RB)        
  380,000     5.00%, 06/01/22     406,866  
  350,000     5.00%, 06/01/23     385,455  
        City of Springfield, Electric Revenue, Senior Lien (RB)        
  165,000     5.00%, 03/01/23     181,488  
  235,000     5.00%, 03/01/24     265,595  
  325,000     5.00%, 03/01/25     377,666  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
                 
Illinois: (continued)      
$ 200,000     Community College District No. 512, Counties of Cook, Kane, Lake, and McHenry, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 12/01/25
  $ 238,932  
        Illinois Finance Authority, Clean Water Initiative (RB)        
  310,000     4.00%, 01/01/23     334,031  
  100,000     4.00%, 07/01/25     113,988  
  340,000     5.00%, 07/01/22     369,022  
  250,000     5.00%, 01/01/23     275,918  
  155,000     5.00%, 01/01/24     176,582  
  500,000     5.00%, 07/01/24     578,255  
  600,000     5.00%, 01/01/25     704,022  
  250,000     Illinois Finance Authority, Northwestern Memorial Healthcare, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/15/23
    277,150  
  115,000     Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/22
    123,327  
  495,000     Regional Transportation Authority of Illinois, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/24
    564,028  
  370,000     Sales Tax Securitization Corp., Series A (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/23
    391,619  
        State of Illinois (GO)        
  575,000     5.00%, 06/01/21     576,167  
  400,000     5.00%, 06/01/22     399,960  
  350,000     5.00%, 02/01/23     348,964  
  130,000     State of Illinois, Series B (GO)        
        5.00%, 12/01/24     128,744  
        State of Illinois, Series C (RB)        
  250,000     4.00%, 06/15/21     251,100  
  395,000     5.00%, 06/15/22     405,957  
        State of Illinois, Series D (GO)        
  470,000     5.00%, 11/01/22     469,553  
  345,000     5.00%, 11/01/25     339,380  
              10,469,841  
Indiana: 1.0%      
  500,000     City of Indianapolis, Water System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/25
    593,395  
  215,000     Indiana Finance Authority, Indiana University Health Obligated Group, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/23
    240,854  
        Indiana Finance Authority, Series E (RB)        
  500,000     5.00%, 02/01/24     571,470  
  250,000     5.00%, 02/01/25     294,287  
  250,000     Indiana Municipal Power Agency, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/22
    266,618  
              1,966,624  
Iowa: 0.3%      
  250,000     Iowa Finance Authority (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/23
    281,815  
  25,000     State of Iowa, IJob Program, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/22
    27,067  
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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Principal            
Amount         Value  
                 
Iowa: (continued)      
$ 250,000     State of Iowa, Prison Infrastructure Fund (RB)
5.00%, 06/15/23
  $ 280,153  
              589,035  
Kansas: 0.6%      
  350,000     Johnson County Unified School District No. 233, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 09/01/22
    381,780  
  230,000     Kansas Development Finance Authority, National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility, Series G (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/22
    247,390  
  535,000     State of Kansas, Department of Transportation, Highway Revenue, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/22
    583,578  
              1,212,748  
Kentucky: 1.3%      
  220,000     Kentucky Municipal Power Agency, Prairie State Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/24
    250,879  
        Kentucky Public Energy Authority, Gas Supply, Series B (RB)        
  200,000     4.00%, 07/01/23     207,970  
  175,000     4.00%, 10/01/24 (c) (p)     181,983  
  15,000     Kentucky State Property and Building Commission No. 108, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/21
    15,647  
        Kentucky State Property and Building Commission No. 112, Series B (RB)        
  570,000     5.00%, 11/01/22     613,651  
  320,000     5.00%, 11/01/23     350,912  
  20,000     Kentucky Turnpike Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/21
    20,732  
        Kentucky Turnpike Authority, Series B (RB)        
  310,000     5.00%, 07/01/22     330,342  
  300,000     5.00%, 07/01/23     327,744  
  125,000     5.00%, 07/01/24     137,288  
  250,000     University of Kentucky, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/21
    264,348  
              2,701,496  
Louisiana: 0.7%      
  175,000     Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, LCTCS Act 391 Project (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/22
    189,676  
        Louisiana State Citizens Property Insurance Corp. (RB) (AGM)        
  310,000     5.00%, 06/01/21     323,225  
  300,000     5.00%, 06/01/22     324,420  
  590,000     5.00%, 06/01/23     659,189  
              1,496,510  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
Maryland: 3.0%      
$ 35,000     Anne Arundel County (GO)
5.00%, 04/01/23
  $ 38,963  
  320,000     Maryland State Stadium Authority, Baltimore City Public Schools (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/23
    352,698  
  410,000     Montgomery County, Consolidated Public Improvement, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 12/01/23
    466,978  
        State of Maryland, Department of Transportation (RB)        
  15,000     5.00%, 02/01/23     16,544  
  165,000     5.00%, 09/01/24     191,532  
  40,000     State of Maryland, Department of Transportation, Second Issue (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/21
    41,772  
  200,000     State of Maryland, Department of Transportation, Third Issue (RB)
5.00%, 12/15/23
    227,308  
  790,000     State of Maryland, State and Local Facilities Loan, First Series (GO)
5.00%, 06/01/22
    856,692  
        State of Maryland, State and Local Facilities Loan, First Series A (GO)        
  30,000     5.00%, 03/01/23     33,369  
  2,730,000     5.00%, 03/15/24     3,139,691  
  145,000     State of Maryland, State and Local Facilities Loan, Second Series (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/22
    158,165  
  500,000     State of Maryland, State and Local Facilities Loan, Second Series A (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/25
    598,180  
              6,121,892  
Massachusetts: 2.4%      
        Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Federal Highway Grant Anticipation, Series A (RB)        
  20,000     5.00%, 06/15/21 (c)     20,904  
  860,000     5.00%, 06/15/23 (c)     962,013  
  10,000     Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series C (GO)
5.00%, 10/01/21
    10,586  
  900,000     Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series D (GO)
5.00%, 07/01/23
    1,009,098  
  750,000     Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series E (GO)
3.00%, 12/01/25
    818,257  
  125,000     Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (RB)
4.00%, 12/01/21
    131,106  
        Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Care Group, Series H-1 (RB)        
  480,000     5.00%, 07/01/21     495,720  
  500,000     5.00%, 07/01/22     532,370  
  325,000     Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Care Group, Series I (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/21
    335,644  


 

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Principal            
Amount         Value  
                 
Massachusetts: (continued)
$ 10,000     Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Harvard University, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/15/22
  $ 10,898  
  30,000     Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Healthcare System, Series Q (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/22
    32,207  
        Massachusetts State Water Resources Authority, Series C (RB)        
  250,000     5.00%, 08/01/22     272,230  
  220,000     5.00%, 08/01/23     247,546  
              4,878,579  
Michigan: 0.9%      
  200,000     Michigan Finance Authority, Henry Ford Health System (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/21
    211,836  
  100,000     Michigan State Building Authority, Series I (RB)
5.00%, 04/15/23
    111,337  
  500,000     Michigan Strategic Fund, Detroit Edison Company Pollution Control Project, Series CC (RB)
1.45%, 09/01/21 (p)
    498,885  
  500,000     Regents of University of Michigan, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/23
    555,090  
  35,000     Royal Oak Hospital Finance Authority, William Beaumont Hospital Obligated Group, Series D (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/21
    36,838  
  175,000     State of Michigan, Grant Anticipation (RB)
5.00%, 03/15/24
    198,485  
  145,000     Wayne County Airport Authority, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/23
    161,046  
              1,773,517  
Minnesota: 2.0%      
  200,000     Duluth Independent School District No. 709, Series A (CP) ( SD CRED PROG)
5.00%, 02/01/25
    231,818  
  480,000     Regents of University of Minnesota, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/22
    527,674  
  370,000     Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Independent School District No. 196 (GO) (SD CRED PROG)
5.00%, 02/01/22
    396,285  
  290,000     State of Minnesota, 911 Services Revenue (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/21
    303,073  
        State of Minnesota, Various Purpose, Series A (GO)        
  150,000     5.00%, 08/01/21     157,805  
  1,200,000     5.00%, 08/01/24     1,392,840  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
                 
Minnesota: (continued)      
        State of Minnesota, Various Purpose, Series D (GO)        
$ 510,000     5.00%, 08/01/22   $ 555,823  
  380,000     5.00%, 08/01/22     414,143  
              3,979,461  
Mississippi: 0.1%      
  200,000     State of Mississippi, Series E (RB)
5.00%, 10/15/21
    211,674  
Missouri: 1.6%      
  1,000,000     City of St. Louis, St. Louis Lambert International Airport, Series A (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 07/01/23
    1,090,870  
  150,000     Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Mercy Health, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/25
    173,810  
  260,000     Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Saint Luke’s Health System, Inc. (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/22
    280,189  
  500,000     Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, Third Lien, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/25
    597,255  
  1,000,000     Missouri State Environmental Improvement and Energy Resources Authority, Water Pollution Control and Drinking Water, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
    1,178,130  
              3,320,254  
Nebraska: 1.5%      
  500,000     Central Plains Energy Project, Gas Project Crossover, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/23 (c) (p)
    539,665  
  1,500,000     Central Plains Energy Project, Gas Supply (RB) (AGM)
4.00%, 05/01/25 (c) (p)
    1,623,600  
  525,000     Metropolitan Utilities District of Omaha, Water System (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/21
    557,051  
        Public Power Generation Agency, Whelan Energy Unit 2, Series A (RB)        
  100,000     5.00%, 01/01/22     106,322  
  195,000     5.00%, 01/01/23     214,188  
              3,040,826  
Nevada: 1.0%      
  100,000     Clark County Limited Tax Bond Bank, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 11/01/23
    113,047  
  250,000     Clark County School District, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 06/15/23
    272,508  
  250,000     Clark County School District, Series D (GO)
5.00%, 06/15/23
    272,508  
  250,000     Clark County Water Reclamation District (GO)
5.00%, 07/01/22
    271,623  


 

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Principal            
Amount         Value  
                 
Nevada: (continued)      
$ 450,000     Clark County, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 11/01/23
  $ 508,711  
  300,000     Las Vegas Valley Water District, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 06/01/22
    324,162  
  300,000     State of Nevada, Highway Improvement, Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/24
    351,033  
              2,113,592  
New Jersey: 2.1%      
        New Jersey Economic Development Authority, New Jersey Transit Corp. Project, Series B (RB)        
  125,000     5.00%, 11/01/23     128,726  
  100,000     5.00%, 11/01/24     103,428  
  160,000     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Princeton University, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/22
    174,270  
        New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series XX (RB)        
  320,000     5.00%, 06/15/21     324,976  
  500,000     5.00%, 06/15/23     513,710  
  35,000     New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Inspira Health Obligated Group Issue, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/20
    35,237  
        New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series A (RB)        
  100,000     5.00%, 06/15/21     102,961  
  890,000     5.00%, 06/15/24     954,347  
  120,000     New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/22
    127,607  
        State of New Jersey, Series T (GO)        
  225,000     5.00%, 06/01/21     234,524  
  335,000     5.00%, 06/01/22     360,544  
  800,000     State of New Jersey, Various Purposes (GO)
5.00%, 06/01/22
    861,000  
  290,000     Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/23
    315,198  
              4,236,528  
New Mexico: 1.3%      
  415,000     Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority, Senior Lien (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/21
    434,804  
  250,000     Farmington, Pollution Control, San Juan Project, Series B (RB)
1.88%, 10/01/21 (p)
    245,868  
  325,000     New Mexico Finance Authority, Series D (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/22
    352,014  
  165,000     New Mexico Municipal Energy Acquisition Authority, Gas Supply (RB) (SBG)
5.00%, 02/01/25 (c) (p)
    185,729  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
                 
New Mexico: (continued)      
$ 320,000     State of New Mexico, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 03/01/23
  $ 354,800  
        State of New Mexico, Series B (RB)        
  505,000     4.00%, 07/01/23     548,607  
  340,000     5.00%, 03/01/23     376,975  
  160,000     State of New Mexico, Severance Tax, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/21
    167,579  
              2,666,376  
New York: 14.4%      
        City of New York, Series A (GO)        
  250,000     4.00%, 08/01/23     268,793  
  670,000     5.00%, 08/01/22     721,496  
  375,000     5.00%, 08/01/22     403,822  
  100,000     5.00%, 08/01/23     110,663  
  230,000     5.00%, 08/01/24     261,025  
  500,000     City of New York, Series B-1 (GO)
5.00%, 10/01/22
    541,065  
        City of New York, Series C (GO)        
  750,000     5.00%, 08/01/24     851,167  
  750,000     5.00%, 08/01/25     870,705  
  320,000     City of New York, Series C and D (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/23
    354,122  
  100,000     City of New York, Series D-3 (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/23 (c) (p)
    110,345  
  255,000     City of New York, Series E (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/24
    289,397  
  100,000     City of Yonkers, Series C (GO)
5.00%, 10/01/23
    111,868  
  100,000     County of Nassau, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 04/01/22
    107,522  
        County of Nassau, Series C (GO)        
  775,000     5.00%, 10/01/22     833,675  
  200,000     5.00%, 10/01/24     224,650  
  50,000     Erie County Industrial Development Agency, City School District of the City of Buffalo Project, Series A (RB) (SAW)
5.00%, 05/01/21
    52,035  
        Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., Series A (RB)        
  100,000     3.00%, 02/15/22     103,718  
  210,000     5.00%, 02/15/22     225,210  
  100,000     5.00%, 02/15/23     109,791  
  500,000     Long Island Power Authority, Electric System, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/22
    539,870  
        Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series A (RB)        
  1,125,000     4.00%, 11/15/25     1,209,206  
  30,000     5.00%, 11/15/22     31,881  
  500,000     Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series A-1 (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/24 (p)
    514,675  
        Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series A-2 (RB)        
  15,000     5.00%, 11/15/21     15,022  
  750,000     5.00%, 05/15/24 (p)     770,265  


 

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Principal            
Amount         Value  
                 
New York: (continued)      
        Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series B (RB)        
$ 135,000     5.00%, 11/15/21   $ 135,194  
  450,000     5.00%, 11/15/22     451,053  
  10,000     5.00%, 11/15/22     10,023  
  290,000     5.00%, 11/15/23     290,925  
  250,000     5.00%, 11/15/23     250,798  
  390,000     5.00%, 11/15/24     391,560  
        Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series C-1 (RB)        
  500,000     5.00%, 11/15/23     501,595  
  875,000     5.00%, 11/15/25     879,182  
        Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series D (RB)        
  255,000     5.00%, 11/15/21     255,367  
  10,000     5.00%, 11/15/22     10,023  
        Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series F (RB)        
  200,000     5.00%, 11/15/23     200,638  
  235,000     5.00%, 11/15/25     236,123  
  250,000     Monroe County Industrial Development Agency, Rochester Schools Modernization Project (RB) (SAW)
5.00%, 05/01/23
    276,320  
  640,000     New York City Housing Development Corp., Multi-Family Housing, Series C-2 (RB)
2.20%, 11/01/20 (c)
    642,720  
  250,000     New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Building Aid Revenue, Series S-1 (RB) (SAW)
5.00%, 07/15/24
    285,835  
  1,000,000     New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series 1 (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/22
    1,090,650  
  310,000     New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/21
    329,266  
  60,000     New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series E-1 (RB)
5.00%, 02/01/22
    64,262  
  500,000     New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Series S-3 (RB) (SAW)
5.00%, 07/15/21 (c)
    522,775  
  530,000     New York City Water and Sewer System, Series CC-2 (RB)
5.00%, 12/15/21 (c)
    561,927  
  125,000     New York State Dormitory Authority, Columbia University (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/24
    144,111  
  240,000     New York State Dormitory Authority, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25
    274,793  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
                 
New York: (continued)      
$ 300,000     New York State Dormitory Authority,
New York City Issue, Series 1
(RB) (SAW)
5.00%, 01/15/23
  $ 326,487  
  325,000     New York State Dormitory Authority, New York State University, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/22
    353,109  
  110,000     New York State Dormitory Authority, New York University, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/24
    127,023  
        New York State Dormitory Authority, School Districts Bond Financing Program, Series A (RB) (SAW)        
  250,000     5.00%, 10/01/22     273,835  
  365,000     5.00%, 10/01/23     412,355  
  300,000     New York State Dormitory Authority, School Districts Bond Financing Program, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/24
    347,259  
  1,000,000     New York State Dormitory Authority, State Personal Income Tax, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 02/15/23
    1,102,307  
  10,000     New York State Dormitory Authority, State Personal Income Tax, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 03/15/23
    11,037  
        New York State Dormitory Authority, State Personal Income Tax, Series D (RB)        
  770,000     5.00%, 02/15/22     821,659  
  815,000     5.00%, 02/15/23     897,233  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 02/15/25     1,161,860  
  350,000     New York State Dormitory Authority, State Personal Income Tax, Series E (RB)
5.00%, 03/15/25
    407,515  
        New York State Dormitory Authority, State Sales Tax, Series A (RB)        
  155,000     5.00%, 03/15/22     165,881  
  445,000     5.00%, 03/15/23     490,466  
  100,000     5.00%, 03/15/24     113,309  
  100,000     New York State Dormitory Authority, State Sales Tax, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 03/15/23
    110,217  
        New York State Dormitory Authority, State Sales Tax, Series C (RB)        
  155,000     5.00%, 03/15/24     175,629  
  775,000     5.00%, 03/15/25     900,379  
  495,000     New York State Dormitory Authority, State Sales Tax, Series E (RB)
5.00%, 03/15/26
    588,283  
  500,000     New York State Dormitory Authority, State University Dormitory Facilities, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25
    582,610  
                 
                 
                 
                 


 

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Principal            
Amount         Value  
                 
New York: (continued)      
$ 250,000     New York State Housing Finance Agency, Series I (RB) (SAW)
1.75%, 02/01/22 (c)
  $ 250,615  
  250,000     New York State Housing Finance Agency, Series M (RB)
2.00%, 05/01/21
    251,940  
  165,000     New York State Thruway Authority, Series L (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/24
    186,074  
  790,000     New York State Urban Development Corp., State Personal Income, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 03/15/23
    871,891  
  20,000     Sales Tax Asset Receivable Corp., Series A (RB)
5.00%, 10/15/22
    22,012  
  75,000     Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, Series C-1 (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/23
    84,829  
  500,000     TSASC, Inc., Tobacco Settlement Bonds, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/22
    526,600  
  320,000     Utility Debt Securitization Authority, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 12/15/22 (c)
    352,310  
              29,351,852  
North Carolina: 1.7%      
        Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority, Carolinas Healthcare System, Series A (RB)        
  115,000     4.00%, 01/15/23     122,352  
  105,000     5.00%, 01/15/22     112,123  
  340,000     City of Charlotte, Water and Sewer System (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/22
    369,556  
  290,000     County of Durham (GO)
4.00%, 10/01/24
    326,351  
  150,000     Mecklenburg County, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 09/01/21
    158,285  
  350,000     Mecklenburg County, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 12/01/21
    372,960  
  665,000     State of North Carolina, Department of State Treasurer, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 06/01/25
    792,301  
  500,000     State of North Carolina, Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle (RB)
5.00%, 03/01/23
    552,165  
  500,000     State of North Carolina, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 06/01/24
    578,560  
  10,000     Wake County, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/20
    10,252  
              3,394,905  
Ohio: 3.8%      
  530,000     American Municipal Power, Inc., Series A (RB)
5.00%, 02/15/23
    586,026  
  260,000     City of Cleveland, Airport System Revenue, Series B (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 01/01/23
    280,610  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
Ohio: (continued)      
        County of Allen, Ohio Hospital Facilities, Mercy Health, Series A (RB)        
$ 130,000     5.00%, 08/01/21   $ 136,266  
  100,000     5.00%, 08/01/25     114,422  
        County of Hamilton, Sales Tax, Series A (RB)        
  100,000     5.00%, 12/01/21     106,267  
  500,000     5.00%, 12/01/25     598,220  
  155,000     Hamilton County, Sales Tax Revenue, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/23
    175,665  
  200,000     Ohio Water Development Authority, Water Pollution Control, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/24
    230,992  
  1,325,000     State of Ohio Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Health System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/25
    1,526,731  
  100,000     State of Ohio, Common School, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 09/15/25
    119,804  
  560,000     State of Ohio, Higher Educational Facility, Case Western Reserve University Project (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/23
    625,268  
  200,000     State of Ohio, Highway Capital Improvement, Series S (GO)
5.00%, 05/01/22
    216,036  
  675,000     State of Ohio, Highway Capital Improvement, Series T (GO)
5.00%, 11/01/22
    741,784  
  1,000,000     State of Ohio, Highway Capital Improvement, Series U (GO)
5.00%, 05/01/23
    1,116,830  
  930,000     State of Ohio, Infrastructure Improvement, Series C (GO)
5.00%, 09/01/21
    981,875  
  20,000     State of Ohio, Infrastructure Project, Series 1 (RB)
5.00%, 12/15/22
    22,025  
  115,000     State of Ohio, Miami University (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/25
    134,969  
              7,713,790  
Oklahoma: 0.9%      
        Oklahoma County Independent School District No. 89, Series A (GO)        
  500,000     0.05%, 07/01/22     486,510  
  450,000     1.25%, 07/01/24     446,098  
  500,000     Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, Integris Obligated Group, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/22
    531,500  
  10,000     Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Clean Water Program (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/23
    11,123  
  350,000     Tulsa Public Facilities Authority (RB) 3.00%, 06/01/25     373,082  
              1,848,313  
                 
                 
                 


 

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Principal            
Amount         Value  
                 
Oregon: 0.2%      
$ 10,000     Oregon State Lottery, Department of Administrative Services, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/23
  $ 11,132  
  365,000     State of Oregon, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 05/01/22
    394,415  
  25,000     Washington County, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 03/01/23
    27,756  
              433,303  
Pennsylvania: 4.4%      
  385,000     Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, Sewer Revenue (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/22
    423,446  
  500,000     City of Philadelphia, Gas Works Revenue, Thirteenth Series (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/21
    521,880  
  200,000     City of Philadelphia, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/24
    229,720  
  310,000     City of Philadelphia, Water and Wastewater Revenue (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/22
    335,997  
  100,000     City of Philadelphia, Water and Wastewater Revenue, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/22
    107,577  
  250,000     Commonwealth Financing Authority, Tobacco Master Settlement Payment (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/23
    269,925  
  100,000     Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, First Series (GO)
5.00%, 09/15/23
    111,971  
        Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Second Series (GO)        
  380,000     5.00%, 01/15/22     404,977  
  250,000     5.00%, 08/15/22     270,933  
  590,000     5.00%, 09/15/22     641,076  
  370,000     5.00%, 01/15/23     406,171  
        Delaware River Port Authority, Series B (RB)        
  350,000     5.00%, 01/01/25     406,192  
  870,000     5.00%, 01/01/26     1,035,230  
  270,000     Lancaster County Hospital Authority, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/22
    290,895  
  330,000     Lehigh County Industrial Development Authority, PPL Electric Utilities Corp. Project, Series B (RB)
1.80%, 08/15/22 (p)
    325,862  
  500,000     Montgomery County, Higher Education and Health Authority, Thomas Jefferson University, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/23
    543,040  
  150,000     Northampton County, General Purpose Authority (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/23
    167,115  
  310,000     Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, UPMC (RB)
5.00%, 03/15/24
    343,579  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
                 
Pennsylvania: (continued)      
        Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Series AT-1 (RB)        
$ 175,000     5.00%, 06/15/23   $ 191,868  
  100,000     5.00%, 06/15/25     114,917  
  350,000     Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, University of Pennsylvania Health System (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/21
    366,432  
        Pennsylvania State University, Series B (RB)        
  315,000     5.00%, 09/01/21     332,268  
  350,000     5.00%, 09/01/22     381,780  
  400,000     Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/24
    431,416  
        School District of Philadelphia, Series F (GO) (SAW)        
  100,000     5.00%, 09/01/22     108,887  
  120,000     5.00%, 09/01/24     138,418  
  115,000     Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/23
    128,339  
              9,029,911  
Rhode Island: 0.7%      
        Rhode Island Commerce Corp., Department of Transportation, Series A (RB)        
  25,000     5.00%, 06/15/21     26,088  
  235,000     5.00%, 06/15/22     253,795  
  1,000,000     Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corp., Providence Public Buildings Authority Issue, Series A (RB) (AGM)
4.00%, 05/15/23
    1,081,300  
              1,361,183  
South Carolina: 1.7%      
  510,000     County of Charleston, Series C (GO) (SAW)
5.00%, 11/01/24
    597,292  
  500,000     County of York (GO) (SAW)
5.00%, 04/01/24
    575,415  
  1,500,000     Patriots Energy Group Financing Agency, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 11/01/23 (c) (p)
    1,591,395  
  350,000     State of South Carolina, Series B (GO) (SAW)
5.00%, 04/01/24
    402,790  
  330,000     York County, South Carolina Fort Mill School District No. 4, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 03/01/23
    366,376  
              3,533,268  
Tennessee: 0.7%      
  10,000     City of Chattanooga, Electric System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/20
    10,139  
  200,000     Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (GO)
5.00%, 07/01/24
    231,566  
                 
                 


 

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Principal            
Amount         Value  
                 
Tennessee: (continued)      
$ 500,000     Tennergy Corp., Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/24 (c) (p)
  $ 556,680  
  560,000     Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., Series A (RB)
4.00%, 02/01/23 (c) (p)
    581,946  
              1,380,331  
Texas: 7.8%      
  300,000     Aldine Independent School District, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 02/15/23
    332,238  
  725,000     Bexar County Hospital District (GO)
5.00%, 02/15/24
    827,870  
  250,000     Board of Regents of the University of North Texas System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 04/15/22
    269,488  
  10,000     Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, Series D (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/22
    10,911  
  15,000     City of Austin, Electric Utility, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/22
    16,458  
        City of Austin, Water and Wastewater System (RB)        
  200,000     5.00%, 05/15/22     216,078  
  110,000     5.00%, 05/15/22     119,357  
  290,000     5.00%, 11/15/22     318,646  
  105,000     City of Fort Worth (GO)
5.00%, 03/01/24
    120,102  
  350,000     City of Fort Worth, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 03/01/23
    388,272  
  65,000     City of Frisco, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 02/15/22
    69,672  
  250,000     City of Houston, Airport System, Series D (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/24
    280,673  
        City of Houston, Series A (GO)        
  250,000     5.00%, 03/01/22     268,368  
  250,000     5.00%, 03/01/23     277,188  
        City of San Antonio, Electric and Gas Systems (RB)        
  30,000     5.00%, 02/01/22     32,120  
  20,000     5.00%, 02/01/22     21,442  
  500,000     City of San Antonio, General Improvement (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/25
    594,810  
  115,000     Colorado River Municipal Water District (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/24
    130,747  
  150,000     Conroe Independent School District (GO)
5.00%, 02/15/23
    165,813  
  125,000     Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (GO)
5.00%, 02/15/24
    142,686  
  375,000     Dallas County, Combination Tax and Parking Garage (GO)
5.00%, 08/15/23
    422,734  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
                 
Texas: (continued)      
        Fort Worth Independent School District (GO)        
$ 100,000     5.00%, 02/15/22   $ 107,262  
  150,000     5.00%, 02/15/24     171,104  
  500,000     Harris County, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Texas Children’s Hospital, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/24
    572,525  
  320,000     Harris County, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 10/01/22
    350,109  
        Houston Independent School District, Limited Tax School House (GO)        
  440,000     5.00%, 02/15/22     471,627  
  155,000     5.00%, 02/15/24     176,685  
        Houston Independent School District, Limited Tax School House, Series A (GO)        
  650,000     5.00%, 02/15/23     719,472  
  165,000     5.00%, 02/15/24     188,084  
  250,000     Judson Independent School District (GO)
5.00%, 02/01/25
    294,035  
  290,000     Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/24
    337,009  
  160,000     New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Children’s Health System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/23
    177,789  
  150,000     North Texas Tollway Authority, First Tier, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/25
    172,475  
  500,000     North Texas Tollway Authority, First Tier, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)
    570,330  
  320,000     Northeast Independent School District (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/21
    336,445  
  390,000     Northwest Independent School District, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 02/15/23
    432,249  
  100,000     Permanent University Fund, Texas A&M University System, Series A (RB) 5.75%, 07/01/24     118,778  
  425,000     Plano Independent School District (GO)
5.00%, 02/15/22
    455,863  
  200,000     San Antonio Independent School District (GO)
5.00%, 02/15/25
    235,992  
  430,000     State of Texas, Water Infrastructure Fund, Series B-2 (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)
    498,133  
  500,000     State of Texas, Water Infrastructure Fund, Series B-3 (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/25
    595,370  
  250,000     Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Texas Health Resources System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 02/15/24
    281,612  


 

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(continued)

 

Principal            
Amount         Value  
                 
Texas: (continued)      
$ 300,000     Tarrant Regional Water Control and Improvement District (RB)
5.00%, 03/01/22
  $ 321,984  
  710,000     Texas Transportation Commission, State Highway Fund, First Tier (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/23
    802,875  
  315,000     Texas Transportation Commission, State Highway Fund, First Tier, Series B (RB) 4.00%, 10/01/21 (p)     325,124  
        Texas Water Development Board (RB)        
  350,000     5.00%, 08/01/23     393,704  
  225,000     5.00%, 08/01/25     268,549  
  340,000     Texas Water Development Board, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 04/15/23
    378,859  
  345,000     Trinity River Authority, Regional Wastewater System (RB)
3.00%, 08/01/22
    360,653  
  360,000     University of Texas, Series D (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/21
    379,127  
  275,000     University of Texas, Series H (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/23
    309,911  
              15,829,407  
Utah: 0.6%        
        State of Utah (GO)        
  175,000     5.00%, 07/01/22     190,411  
  500,000     5.00%, 07/01/23     562,270  
  290,000     5.00%, 07/01/25     346,153  
  100,000     University of Utah, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/23
    112,180  
              1,211,014  
Virginia: 2.9%      
  240,000     City of Alexandria, Series C (GO) (SAW)
5.00%, 07/01/23
    269,890  
  125,000     City of Richmond, Public Utility Revenue, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 01/15/25
    146,333  
  1,000,000     County of Chesterfield, Series B (GO) (SAW)
5.00%, 01/01/23
    1,105,890  
  125,000     Fairfax County Industrial Development Authority, Inova Health System Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/24
    141,744  
  1,000,000     Louisa Industrial Development Authority, Virginia Electric and Power Company Project, Series A (RB) (SAW)
1.90%, 06/01/23 (p)
    1,012,090  
        Virginia College Building Authority, 21st Century College and Equipment Programs Educational Facilities, Series A (RB)        
  365,000     5.00%, 02/01/22     390,798  
  60,000     5.00%, 02/01/23     66,348  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
                 
Virginia: (continued)      
$ 250,000     Virginia College Building Authority, 21st Century College and Equipment Programs Educational Facilities, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 02/01/22
  $ 267,670  
  135,000     Virginia College Building Authority, 21st Century College and Equipment Programs Educational Facilities, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 02/01/24
    153,764  
  250,000     Virginia College Building Authority, 21st Century College and Equipment Programs Educational Facilities, Series E (RB)
5.00%, 02/01/23
    276,450  
  125,000     Virginia College Building Authority, Educational Facilities, Public Higher Education Financing Program, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/22
    136,350  
        Virginia Commonwealth Transportation Board (RB)        
  150,000     5.00%, 09/15/22     164,202  
  400,000     5.00%, 09/15/23     452,540  
  325,000     5.00%, 09/15/24     377,832  
  175,000     Virginia Commonwealth Transportation Board, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/23
    195,858  
        Virginia Public Building Authority, Series A (RB)        
  160,000     5.00%, 08/01/23     179,979  
  120,000     5.00%, 08/01/24     139,176  
  395,000     Virginia Resources Authority (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/22
    433,256  
              5,910,170  
Washington: 1.8%      
  25,000     Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority, Series S-1 (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/22
    27,480  
  100,000     County of King (GO)
5.00%, 07/01/24
    115,739  
        Energy Northwest, Colombia Generating Station Electric, Series A (RB)        
  465,000     5.00%, 07/01/22     504,902  
  100,000     5.00%, 07/01/23     112,055  
  455,000     5.00%, 07/01/24     524,610  
  50,000     Port of Seattle, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 03/01/23
    54,560  
  100,000     State of Washington, Certificates of Participation, State and Local Agency Real and Personal Property, Series A (CP)
5.00%, 07/01/21
    104,321  
  200,000     State of Washington, Series D (GO)
5.00%, 02/01/24
    228,270  
  750,000     State of Washington, Various Purpose, Series R-A (GO)
5.00%, 08/01/24
    868,837  


 

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Principal            
Amount         Value  
                 
Washington: (continued)      
$ 1,000,000     Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, CommonSpirit Health, Series B-1 (RB)
5.00%, 02/01/24 (c) (p)
  $ 1,096,220  
              3,636,994  
West Virginia: 0.2%      
  410,000     State of West Virginia, Commissioner of Highways, Surface Transportation Improvements, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/23
    461,557  
Wisconsin: 1.9%      
  545,000     City of Madison, Series A (GO)
4.00%, 10/01/22
    583,346  
        City of Milwaukee, Series N2 (GO)        
  100,000     4.00%, 03/01/23     107,636  
  750,000     4.00%, 03/01/25     841,965  
        City of Milwaukee, Series N4 (GO)        
  225,000     5.00%, 04/01/24     256,523  
  125,000     5.00%, 04/01/25     146,468  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
                 
Wisconsin: (continued)      
        State of Wisconsin, Series 1 (GO)        
$ 125,000     5.00%, 11/01/21   $ 132,731  
  210,000     5.00%, 11/01/21     222,989  
  500,000     5.00%, 11/01/22     549,080  
  310,000     5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)     368,816  
  500,000     Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Series 1 (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/21
    523,980  
  120,000     Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Series 2 (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/24
    139,152  
              3,872,686  
Total Municipal Bonds: 98.9%
(Cost: $201,302,606)
  201,437,205  
Other assets less liabilities: 1.1%   2,160,659  
NET ASSETS: 100.0% $ 203,597,864  
       
       


 

 

Definitions:

AGM Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
CP Certificate of Participation
GO General Obligation
RB Revenue Bond
SAW State Aid Withholding
SBG School Board Guaranteed
SD CRED PROG Special District Credit Enhancement Program
TA Tax Allocation

 

Footnotes:

(c) Callable Security — the redemption date shown is when the security may be redeemed by the issuer
(p) Puttable Security — the redemption date shown is when the security may be redeemed by the investor

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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(continued)

 

Summary of Investments            
By Sector   % of Investments   Value  
Education              6.6 %                      $ 13,368,715  
Health Care     6.4       12,855,931  
Housing     0.6       1,145,275  
Industrial Revenue     6.5       13,051,086  
Leasing     4.8       9,696,285  
Local     15.2       30,688,447  
Power     3.5       6,995,552  
Solid Waste/Resource Recovery   0.0       15,977  
Special Tax     12.5       25,203,238  
State     21.6       43,571,241  
Tobacco     2.2       4,357,628  
Transportation     12.9       25,960,955  
Water & Sewer     7.2       14,526,875  
      100.0 %   $ 201,437,205  

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of April 30, 2020 is as follows:

 

          Level 2   Level 3      
  Level 1   Significant   Significant      
  Quoted   Observable   Unobservable      
  Prices   Inputs   Inputs   Value  
Total Municipal Bonds*         $ 201,437,205         $        $ 201,437,205  

 

* See Schedule of Investments for geographic sector breakouts.

 

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April 30, 2020

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
MUNICIPAL BONDS: 97.8%        
Alabama: 2.1%        
$ 615,000     Alabama Industrial Development Authority, Solid Waste Disposal, Pine City Fiber Company Project (RB)
6.45%, 06/01/20 (c)
  $ 604,422  
        Alabama Special Care Facilities Financing Authority, Methodist Home for Aging (RB)        
  550,000     5.25%, 06/01/25     548,042  
  1,910,000     5.75%, 06/01/26 (c)     1,782,889  
  2,750,000     6.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     2,642,722  
  10,150,000     Hoover Industrial Development Board, United States Steel Corp. Project (RB) (SD CRED PROG)
5.75%, 10/01/29 (c)
    8,418,105  
        Jefferson County, Sewer Revenue, Series D (RB)        
  9,000,000     6.00%, 10/01/23 (c)     10,270,260  
  9,000,000     6.50%, 10/01/23 (c)     10,366,470  
        Jefferson County, Sewer Revenue, Series E (RB)        
  60,000     0.00%, 10/01/23 (c) ^     22,288  
  100,000     0.00%, 10/01/23 (c) ^     43,998  
        Tuscaloosa County Industrial Development Authority, Hunt Refining Project, Series A (RB)        
  11,500,000     4.50%, 05/01/29 (c)     10,847,145  
  7,100,000     5.25%, 05/01/29 (c)     7,061,589  
              52,607,930  
Alaska: 0.2%        
        Northern Tobacco Securitization Corp., Series A (RB)        
  4,360,000     5.00%, 05/18/20 (c)     4,330,308  
  760,000     5.00%, 05/18/20 (c)     761,604  
              5,091,912  
American Samoa: 0.1%        
        American Samoa Economic Development Authority, Series A (RB)        
  250,000     6.50%, 09/01/28     283,860  
  1,000,000     6.63%, 09/01/25 (c)     1,098,450  
  500,000     7.13%, 09/01/28 (c)     574,945  
              1,957,255  
Arizona: 2.1%        
  200,000     Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Academies of Math and Science, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)
    205,918  
        Arizona Industrial Development Authority, American Charter School Foundation Project (RB)        
  2,940,000     6.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     2,771,156  
  1,320,000     6.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     1,299,065  
        Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Basis School Project, Series A (RB)        
  250,000     5.13%, 07/01/26 (c)     238,853  
  500,000     5.25%, 07/01/26 (c)     461,940  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Arizona: (continued)        
        Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Basis School Project,Series D (RB)        
$ 515,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   $ 452,541  
  270,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     240,284  
  500,000     Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Basis School Project, Series G (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
    444,970  
        Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Doral Academy - Fire Mesa and Red Rock Campus, Series A (RB)        
  300,000     5.00%, 07/15/27 (c)     269,100  
  400,000     5.00%, 07/15/27 (c)     375,536  
        Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Education Facility, Series A (RB)        
  1,050,000     5.25%, 07/01/23 (c)     1,019,865  
  2,100,000     5.50%, 07/01/23 (c)     1,990,947  
        Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Great Lakes Senior Living Communities LLC Project, Third Tier, Series C (RB)        
  1,220,000     5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)     1,092,046  
  2,160,000     5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)     1,871,251  
  2,160,000     5.50%, 07/01/29 (c)ƒ     1,995,667  
  1,000,000     Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Kazen Education Project (RB)
5.70%, 07/01/26 (c)
    995,740  
        Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Leman Academy of Excellence - East Tucson and Central Tucson Projects, Series A (RB)        
  500,000     4.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     464,285  
  500,000     5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     444,655  
        Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Pinecrest Academy of Nevada-Cadence Campus Project, Series A (RB)        
  400,000     4.00%, 07/15/28 (c)     305,368  
  445,000     4.00%, 07/15/28 (c)     366,542  
  4,965,410     Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Series 2 (RB)
3.63%, 05/20/33
    4,705,570  
        Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Beatitudes Campus Project (RB)        
  250,000     4.00%, 11/15/24 (c)     221,168  
  1,350,000     5.00%, 11/15/24 (c)     1,033,452  
        Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Glencroft Retirement Community Project (RB)        
  600,000     5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)     534,732  
  700,000     5.25%, 11/15/26 (c)     601,020  


 

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(continued)

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Arizona: (continued)        
        Industrial Development Authority of the City of Phoenix, Basis Schools, Inc. Project, Series A (RB)        
$ 500,000     4.00%, 07/01/25   $ 487,460  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     892,900  
  900,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     860,301  
  500,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     447,970  
        Industrial Development Authority of the City of Phoenix, Downtown Student Housing, Series A (RB)        
  500,000     5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)     529,940  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)     1,072,570  
  675,000     Industrial Development Authority of the City of Phoenix, Legacy Traditional School Project (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
    632,745  
  750,000     Industrial Development Authority of the City of Phoenix, Legacy Traditional School Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
    737,707  
  1,000,000     Industrial Development Authority of the City of Phoenix, Oro Valley Project, Series A (RB)
5.25%, 07/01/22 (c)
    915,230  
  1,000,000     Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Benjamin Franklin Charter School Projects, Series A (RB)
6.00%, 07/01/28 (c)
    1,024,500  
        Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Legacy Traditional Schools Projects, Series A (RB) (SD CRED PROG)        
  125,000     5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)     139,550  
  1,300,000     5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)     1,455,883  
        Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Legacy Traditional Schools Projects, Series B (RB)        
  500,000     5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)     458,765  
  500,000     5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)     463,850  
  500,000     5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)     483,045  
  750,000     Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Paradise School Project (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
    674,047  
  400,000     Peoria Industrial Development Authority, Sierra Winds Life Care Community Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/24
    379,168  
        Pima County Industrial Development Authority, American Leadership Academy Project (RB)        
  1,250,000     4.13%, 06/15/22 (c)     1,113,125  
  2,000,000     4.75%, 06/15/22 (c)     1,672,480  
  2,000,000     5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)     1,617,620  
  500,000     5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)     401,950  
  750,000     5.00%, 06/15/25 (c) (d) *     598,215  
  1,250,000     5.63%, 06/15/25 (c)     1,121,062  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Arizona: (continued)        
        Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Edkey Charter Schools Project (RB)        
$ 250,000     5.25%, 07/01/26 (c)   $ 225,795  
  250,000     5.38%, 07/01/26 (c)     214,110  
  250,000     5.50%, 07/01/26 (c)     214,570  
  295,000     6.00%, 07/01/20 (c)     293,929  
  1,000,000     6.00%, 07/01/20 (c)     933,030  
  4,020,000     Pinal County Industrial Development Authority, WOF SW GGP 1 LLC Project (RB)
7.25%, 10/01/23 (c)
    2,986,337  
        Salt Verde Financial Corp. (RB)        
  290,000     5.25%, 12/01/23     320,450  
  305,000     5.25%, 12/01/24     343,991  
  265,000     5.25%, 12/01/25     304,154  
  215,000     5.25%, 12/01/27     254,597  
  245,000     5.25%, 12/01/28     292,932  
  315,000     5.50%, 12/01/29     386,823  
        Tempe Industrial Development Authority, Friendship Village of Tempe (RB)        
  355,000     5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     279,225  
  250,000     5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     199,625  
        Tempe Industrial Development Authority, Mirabella at ASU Project, Series A (RB)        
  600,000     6.13%, 10/01/27 (c)     562,038  
  3,900,000     6.13%, 10/01/27 (c)     3,689,907  
              54,083,267  
Arkansas: 0.4%        
  12,620,000     Arkansas Development Finance Authority, Big River Steel Project (RB)
4.50%, 09/01/26 (c)
    11,074,176  
California: 13.5%        
        Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority, Second Subordinate Lien, Series B (RB)        
  2,055,000     5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     2,191,719  
  5,000,000     5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     5,316,250  
  3,000,000     5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     3,219,600  
  1,650,000     5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     1,764,427  
        Anaheim Community Facilities District No. 08-1 (ST)        
  500,000     4.00%, 09/01/23 (c)     502,430  
  750,000     4.00%, 09/01/23 (c)     759,487  
  200,000     4.00%, 09/01/23 (c)     205,144  
        Antelope Valley Healthcare District, Series A (RB)        
  300,000     5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)     300,552  
  230,000     5.25%, 03/01/26 (c)     227,394  
  500,000     California Community College Financing Authority, Orange Coast College Project (RB)
5.25%, 05/01/28 (c)
    506,805  
  11,800,000     California Community Housing Agency, Essential Housing, Serenity at Larkspur, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 02/01/30 (c)
    11,221,328  
                 


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
California: (continued)        
$ 2,000,000     California Community Housing Agency, Essential Housing, Verdant at Green Valley, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/29 (c)
  $ 1,902,600  
  2,900,000     California Community Housing Agency, Workforce Housing, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/29 (c)
    2,759,553  
  30,000     California County Tobacco Securitization Agency, Alameda County Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp. (RB)
5.88%, 06/01/20 (c)
    30,003  
  205,000     California County Tobacco Securitization Agency, Gold Country Settlement Funding Corp. (RB)
5.25%, 05/18/20 (c)
    180,999  
        California County Tobacco Securitization Agency, Golden Gate Tobacco, Series A (RB)        
  4,115,000     5.00%, 05/18/20 (c)     3,692,307  
  15,000     5.00%, 05/18/20 (c)     13,904  
  25,000     California County Tobacco Securitization Agency, Kern County Tobacco Funding Corp. (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/21
    25,477  
        California County Tobacco Securitization Agency, Los Angeles County Securitization Corp.,Series A (RB)        
  1,200,000     5.45%, 05/18/20 (c)     1,200,132  
  3,135,000     5.60%, 05/18/20 (c)     3,135,345  
  8,190,000     5.70%, 05/18/20 (c)     8,190,082  
  9,410,000     California County Tobacco Securitization Agency, Series C (RB)
0.00%, 05/18/20 (c) ^
    1,331,985  
        California County Tobacco Securitization Agency, Sonoma County Securitization Corp. (RB)        
  1,120,000     5.13%, 06/01/20 (c)     1,120,146  
  2,000,000     5.25%, 06/01/20 (c)     2,000,260  
  25,850,000     California County Tobacco Securitization Agency, Stanislaus County Tobacco, Series C (RB)
0.00%, 05/18/20 (c) ^
    1,940,818  
  18,250,000     California County Tobacco Securitization Agency, Stanislaus County Tobacco, Series D (RB)
0.00%, 05/18/20 (c) ^
    981,302  
        California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Children’s Hospital, Series A (RB)        
  250,000     4.00%, 08/15/27 (c)     249,110  
  500,000     4.20%, 08/15/27 (c)     513,210  
  80,000     4.25%, 11/15/22 (c)     82,426  
  460,000     5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)     503,820  
  990,000     5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)     1,066,141  
  995,038     California Housing Finance Agency, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 03/20/33
    958,292  
                 
                 
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
California: (continued)        
        California Municipal Finance Authority, California Baptist University, Series A (RB)        
$ 500,000     5.50%, 11/01/25 (c)   $ 507,800  
  1,000,000     6.13%, 11/01/23 (c)     1,071,640  
        California Municipal Finance Authority, CHF-Davis I, LLC - West Village Student Housing Project (RB)        
  150,000     4.00%, 11/15/28 (c)     140,391  
  500,000     5.00%, 11/15/28 (c)     526,695  
        California Municipal Finance Authority, CHF-Riverside II, LLC - UCR North District Phase I Student Housing Project (RB) (SBG)        
  1,250,000     5.00%, 11/15/29 (c)     1,294,912  
  1,700,000     5.00%, 11/15/29 (c)     1,763,886  
        California Municipal Finance Authority, Eisenhower Medical Center, Series A (RB)        
  250,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     282,713  
  200,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     227,304  
        California Municipal Finance Authority, John Adams Academies Lincoln Project, Series A (RB)        
  500,000     5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     437,085  
  500,000     5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     447,265  
  500,000     5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     468,680  
        California Municipal Finance Authority, Julian Charter School Project, Series A (RB)        
  320,000     5.00%, 03/01/25     316,874  
  2,900,000     5.63%, 03/01/25 (c)     2,589,091  
        California Municipal Finance Authority, LINXS APM Project, Series A (RB) (AGM)        
  1,950,000     3.00%, 06/30/28 (c)     1,829,880  
  650,000     3.25%, 06/30/28 (c)     608,556  
  975,000     3.50%, 06/30/28 (c)     911,479  
  3,895,000     4.00%, 06/30/28 (c)     3,537,828  
  3,405,000     5.00%, 06/30/28 (c)     3,534,492  
  2,040,000     5.00%, 06/30/28 (c)     2,176,823  
  2,490,000     5.00%, 06/30/28 (c)     2,597,443  
  500,000     5.00%, 06/30/28 (c)     552,410  
  500,000     5.00%, 06/30/28 (c)     554,230  
  200,000     5.00%, 06/30/28 (c)     214,294  
  1,035,000     5.00%, 06/30/28 (c)     1,129,868  
  1,600,000     California Municipal Finance Authority, LINXS APM Project, Series B (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)
    1,660,096  
  230,000     California Municipal Finance Authority, Northbay Healthcare Group, Series A (RB)
5.25%, 11/01/26 (c)
    242,956  
        California Municipal Finance Authority, Palmdale Aerospace Academy, Series A (RB)        
  500,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     479,180  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)     918,210  
  130,000     5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)     124,600  


 

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(continued)

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
California: (continued)        
$ 930,000     California Municipal Finance Authority, Rocketship Education, Series A (RB)
7.00%, 06/01/22 (c)
  $ 994,598  
  1,500,000     California Municipal Finance Authority, Santa Rosa Academy Project, Series A (RB)
6.00%, 07/01/22 (c)
    1,542,570  
  250,000     California Municipal Finance Authority, UCR Dundee-Glasgow Student Housing Project (RB)
4.00%, 11/15/28 (c)
    232,083  
  8,455,000     California Municipal Finance Authority, United Airlines, Inc. Los Angeles International Airport Project (RB)
4.00%, 07/15/29
    8,263,579  
        California Pollution Control Financing Authority, Solid Waste Disposal, CalPlant I Project (RB)        
  1,000,000     7.00%, 07/01/22     540,000  
  10,500,000     7.50%, 07/01/22 (c)     5,670,000  
  7,000,000     7.50%, 12/01/29 (c)     1,120,000  
  6,635,000     8.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     3,582,900  
  7,650,000     California Pollution Control Financing Authority, Solid Waste Disposal, Rialto Bioenergy Facility LLC Project (RB)
7.50%, 12/01/24 (c)
    6,830,379  
        California Public Finance Authority, NCCD-Claremont Properties LLC, Series A (RB)        
  300,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     225,000  
  4,900,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     3,675,000  
  345,000     5.00%, 07/01/27     258,750  
  485,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     363,750  
  400,000     California School Finance Authority, Bright Star Schools Obligated Group (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)
    375,768  
  2,000,000     California School Finance Authority, River Springs Charter School Project, Series A (RB)
6.38%, 07/01/25 (c)
    2,122,580  
        California School Finance Authority, Rocketship Education Obligated Group, Series A (RB)        
  250,000     5.13%, 06/01/26 (c)     229,953  
  250,000     5.25%, 06/01/26 (c)     229,730  
  1,000,000     California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Baptist University, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)
    980,630  
  250,000     California Statewide Communities Development Authority, College Housing (RB)
5.25%, 07/01/29 (c)
    237,823  
        California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Daughters of Charity Health System, Series A (RB)        
  1,960,000     5.50%, 06/01/20 (c)     1,521,705  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
California: (continued)        
$ 375,000     5.75%, 06/01/20 (c)   $ 338,108  
  980,000     5.75%, 06/01/20 (c)     822,396  
  55,000     California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Daughters of Charity Health System, Series H (RB)
5.75%, 06/01/20 (c)
    48,939  
        California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Independence Support, LLC Project (RB)        
  100,000     6.00%, 06/01/25 (d) *     56,000  
  125,000     6.50%, 06/01/25 (c) (d) *     70,000  
  1,000,000     California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Infrastructure Program, Series B (SA)        
        5.00%, 09/02/28 (c)     1,078,540  
  385,000     California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Irvine East Campus Apartments (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)
    415,153  
        California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Lancer Educational Student Housing Project, Series A (RB)        
  500,000     5.00%, 06/01/29 (c)     457,405  
  435,000     5.00%, 06/01/29 (c)     417,422  
  75,000     California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Lancer Plaza Project (RB)
5.63%, 11/01/23 (c)
    78,116  
        California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Series A (RB)        
  1,010,000     4.90%, 05/18/20 (c)     1,031,048  
  1,100,000     5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     1,173,458  
  1,595,000     5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     1,609,610  
  350,000     5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     385,392  
  1,740,000     5.25%, 12/01/24 (c)     1,776,070  
  7,380,000     5.25%, 06/01/26 (c)     7,386,937  
  1,000,000     5.25%, 06/01/28 (c)     998,270  
  7,940,000     5.50%, 12/01/24 (c)     8,094,751  
  6,500,000     5.50%, 06/01/28 (c)     6,596,590  
        California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Provident Group Pomona Properties LLC, Series A (RB)        
  3,130,000     5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     3,076,790  
  125,000     5.75%, 01/15/23 (c)     125,328  
  3,170,000     California Statewide Communities Development Authority, University of California, Irvine East Campus Apartments, Phase IV-A (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/27 (c)
    3,284,469  
        California Statewide Financing Authority, Pooled Tobacco Securitization Program (RB)        
  23,000,000     0.00%, 05/18/20 (c) ^     1,172,540  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
California: (continued)        
$ 56,750,000     0.00%, 06/01/20 (c) ^   $ 2,240,490  
  3,175,000     6.00%, 06/01/20 (c)     3,183,382  
  900,000     6.00%, 06/01/20 (c)     906,894  
  120,000     Cathedral City, California Public Financing Authority, Series A (AMBAC) (TA)
4.50%, 06/01/20 (c)
    120,124  
  55,000     Chino Public Financing Authority (ST)
5.00%, 09/01/22 (c)
    57,181  
        City of Dublin, Community Facilities District No. 2015-1 (ST)        
  500,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     531,345  
  500,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     533,565  
  500,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     544,865  
  1,150,000     5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     1,257,674  
  1,840,000     5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     1,981,441  
  250,000     City of Fremont, Community Facilities District No. 1 (ST)
5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)
    263,413  
        City of Irvine, Community Facilities District No. 2013-3 (ST)        
  1,000,000     4.00%, 09/01/23 (c)     1,016,030  
  1,800,000     4.00%, 09/01/23 (c)     1,812,888  
  250,000     4.00%, 09/01/23 (c)     261,448  
  230,000     4.00%, 09/01/23 (c)     242,972  
  250,000     4.00%, 09/01/23 (c)     263,040  
  750,000     City of Irvine, Reassessment District No. 15-2 (SA)
5.00%, 09/02/25 (c)
    795,517  
  110,000     City of Marysville, Fremont-Rideout Health Group (RB)
5.25%, 01/01/21 (c)
    113,274  
  3,235,000     City of Oroville Hospital (RB)
5.25%, 04/01/29 (c)
    3,406,811  
  840,000     City of Rocklin, Community Facilities District No. 10 (ST)
5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)
    899,304  
        City of Roseville, Fiddyment Ranch Community Facilities District No. 1 (ST)        
  500,000     3.75%, 09/01/27 (c)     483,825  
  155,000     5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     172,078  
  135,000     5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     149,301  
  200,000     City of Roseville, Westpark Community Facility District No. 1 (ST)
5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)
    215,790  
  225,000     City of San Buenaventura, Community Memorial Health System (RB)
6.50%, 12/01/21
    241,072  
  1,060,000     City of San Clemente, Facilities District No. 2006-1 (ST)
5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)
    1,131,052  
  1,000,000     Compton Public Finance Authority (RB)
4.00%, 09/01/24 (c)
    915,590  
  1,300,000     Elk Grove Finance Authority (ST)
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)
    1,392,001  
        Folsom Ranch Financing Authority (ST)        
  1,000,000     5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     1,061,100  
  2,000,000     5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     2,159,120  
  1,100,000     5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     1,219,746  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
California: (continued)        
        Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, Toll Road Revenue, Series A (RB)        
$ 1,000,000     5.75%, 01/15/24 (c)   $ 1,076,650  
  2,610,000     6.00%, 01/15/24 (c)     3,098,174  
        Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, Toll Road Revenue, Series B-1 (RB)        
  100,000     3.95%, 07/15/27 (c)     102,130  
  1,115,000     6.00%, 01/15/24 (c)     1,323,550  
  350,000     Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, Toll Road Revenue, Series B-2 (RB)
3.50%, 07/15/29 (c)
    330,316  
  6,525,000     Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, Toll Road Revenue, Series B-3 (RB)
5.50%, 07/15/22 (c) (p)
    6,782,803  
  1,000,000     Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, Toll Road Revenue, Series C (RB)
6.50%, 01/15/24 (c)
    1,102,190  
        Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Tobacco Settlement, Series A-1 (RB)        
  3,040,000     3.50%, 06/01/22 (c)     2,999,051  
  2,630,000     5.00%, 06/01/25     2,966,903  
  400,000     5.00%, 06/01/27     465,596  
  4,000,000     5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     4,631,440  
  3,815,000     5.25%, 06/01/22 (c)     3,743,202  
        Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Tobacco Settlement, Series A-2 (RB)        
  12,750,000     5.00%, 06/01/22 (c)     12,428,190  
  14,585,000     5.30%, 06/01/22 (c)     14,703,868  
  84,470,000     Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Tobacco Settlement, Series B (RB)
0.00%, 05/18/20 (c) ^
    15,224,028  
  250,000     Independent Cities Finance Authority, Mobil Home Park, Series A (RB)
3.75%, 10/15/26 (c)
    210,905  
  9,410,000     Inland Empire Tobacco Securitization Authority, Series C-2 (RB)
0.00%, 05/18/20 (c) ^
    1,411,500  
  51,150,000     Inland Empire Tobacco Securitization Authority, Series D (RB)
0.00%, 05/18/20 (c) ^
    3,106,851  
  25,000,000     Inland Empire Tobacco Securitization Authority, Series E (RB)
0.00%, 05/18/20 (c) ^
    952,750  
  45,000,000     Inland Empire Tobacco Securitization Authority, Series F (RB)
0.00%, 05/18/20 (c) ^
    1,270,350  
  1,000,000     Irvine Unified School District Community Facilities District No. 09-1, Series D (ST)
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)
    1,087,980  


 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(continued)

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
California: (continued)        
$ 405,000     Lake Elsinore Public Financing Authority, Local Agency (ST)
5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)
  $ 429,729  
  49,000     Lincoln Public Financing Authority, Twelve Bridges, Series B (SA)
6.00%, 09/02/21 (c)
    51,943  
        MSR Energy Authority, Series A (RB)        
  170,000     6.13%, 11/01/29     207,777  
  1,575,000     6.50%, 11/01/39     2,258,991  
  1,500,000     7.00%, 11/01/34     2,115,000  
  805,000     MSR Energy Authority, Series B (RB)
6.50%, 11/01/39
    1,154,595  
  3,850,000     MSR Energy Authority, Series C (RB)
6.50%, 11/01/39
    5,521,978  
        Orange County Community Facilities District No. 1, Series A (ST)        
  975,000     4.25%, 08/15/25 (c)     1,002,495  
  455,000     5.25%, 08/15/25 (c)     489,316  
  250,000     Palomar Health (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)
    279,413  
  125,000     Palomar Pomerado Health, Series A (GO)
0.00%, 08/01/25 ^
    113,081  
  1,000,000     Perris Union High School District Financing Authority (ST)
5.00%, 03/01/25 (c)
    1,059,970  
  750,000     Poway Unified School District Public Financing Authority, Series A (ST)
5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)
    813,517  
  180,000     Rancho Cordova Community Facilities District No. 2003-1 (ST)
4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)
    183,449  
        River Islands Public Financing Authority, Community Facilities District No. 2003-1, Series A-1 (AGM) (ST)        
  500,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     524,955  
  500,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     527,955  
  500,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     536,620  
  3,000,000     5.50%, 09/01/22 (c)     3,155,190  
        River Islands Public Financing Authority, Phase 2 Public Improvements (ST)        
  1,000,000     4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     900,190  
  750,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     791,460  
  500,000     Romoland School District No. 2004-1 (ST)
5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)
    538,750  
        Sacramento County, Community Facilities District No. 2005-2 (ST)        
  495,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     529,947  
  345,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     372,203  
  3,120,000     San Buenaventura, Community Memorial Health System (RB)
7.50%, 12/01/21 (c)
    3,328,822  
        San Diego County, Area No. 2, Series A (ST)        
  635,000     4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     624,624  
  665,000     4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     660,212  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
California: (continued)        
$ 300,000     San Jacinto Unified School District Financing Authority (ST)
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)
  $ 327,495  
        San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency, Junior Lien Toll Road, Series A (RB)        
  145,000     0.00%, 01/15/32 ^     93,677  
  105,000     0.00%, 01/15/36 ^     55,698  
  1,750,000     5.00%, 01/15/25 (c)     1,852,585  
  3,780,000     5.00%, 01/15/25 (c)     3,988,240  
  500,000     5.00%, 01/15/25 (c)     550,860  
  2,300,000     5.00%, 01/15/25 (c)     2,475,996  
  200,000     San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency, Junior Lien Toll Road, Series B (RB)
5.25%, 01/15/25 (c)
    210,160  
  1,815,000     San Mateo Union High School District, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 09/01/23 (c)
    2,029,025  
        Saugus Hart School Facilities Financing Authority, Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (ST)        
  500,000     5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)     533,170  
  500,000     5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)     535,310  
  9,000,000     Silicon Valley Tobacco Securitization        
        Authority, Series A (RB)
0.00%, 06/01/20 (c) ^
    3,646,530  
  8,015,000     Silicon Valley Tobacco Securitization Authority, Series C (RB)
0.00%, 05/18/20 (c) ^
    703,236  
  29,500,000     Silicon Valley Tobacco Securitization Authority, Series D (RB)
0.00%, 05/18/20 (c) ^
    2,014,555  
  18,050,000     South California Tobacco Securitization Authority, Series C (RB)
0.00%, 05/18/20 (c) ^
    2,643,964  
  1,035,000     Thousand Oaks, California Community Facilities, District No. 1994-1 (ST)
5.38%, 09/01/22 (c)
    1,066,350  
  6,025,000     Tobacco Securitization Authority of Northern California, Series A-1 (RB)
5.50%, 05/18/20 (c)
    5,957,219  
  8,000,000     Tobacco Securitization Authority of Northern California, Series C (RB)
0.00%, 05/18/20 (c) ^
    1,108,320  
  2,085,000     Tobacco Securitization Authority of Southern California, Series A-1 (RB)
5.38%, 05/18/20 (c)
    2,064,713  
        Tobacco Securitization Authority of Southern California, Series B (RB)        
  10,485,000     0.00%, 05/18/20 (c) ^     1,784,232  
  15,000,000     0.00%, 05/18/20 (c) ^     2,887,500  
  250,000     Tobacco Securitization Authority of Southern California, Series B-1 (RB)
2.25%, 06/01/29
    241,010  
  16,440,000     Tobacco Securitization Authority of Southern California, Series D (RB)
0.00%, 05/18/20 (c) ^
    2,155,120  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
California: (continued)        
        Tustin Community Facilities District, Series A (ST)        
$ 100,000     5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)   $ 104,966  
  100,000     5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)     106,653  
  750,000     Val Verde Unified School District (ST)
5.00%, 03/01/25 (c)
    800,985  
        Western Hills Water District, Diablo Grande Community Facilities District No. 1 (ST)        
  850,000     4.00%, 09/01/21 (d) *     595,000  
  530,000     5.30%, 09/01/22 (c) (d) *     371,000  
  445,000     William S. Hart Union High School District No. 2015-1 (ST)
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)
    472,643  
              346,869,013  
Colorado: 3.4%        
        Arista Metropolitan District in the City and County of Broomfield, Series A (GO)        
  500,000     5.00%, 12/01/23 (c)     476,080  
  750,000     5.13%, 12/01/23 (c)     692,565  
  2,010,000     Arkansas River Power Authority,        
        Power Supply System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/28 (c)
    2,047,808  
  1,000,000     Aviation Station North Metropolitan District No. 2, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 09/01/24 (c)
    870,890  
  1,000,000     Base Village Metropolitan District No. 2, Series A (GO)
5.75%, 12/01/21 (c)
    981,260  
        Broadway Station Metropolitan District No. 3, Series A (GO)        
  1,000,000     5.00%, 06/01/24 (c)     835,040  
  500,000     5.00%, 06/01/24 (c)     440,950  
        Castle Oaks Metropolitan District No. 3 (GO)        
  500,000     5.00%, 12/01/20 (c)     429,975  
  500,000     5.00%, 12/01/20 (c)     454,720  
        Centerra Metropolitan District No. 1 (TA)        
  500,000     5.00%, 12/01/22 (c)     429,975  
  500,000     5.00%, 12/01/22 (c)     458,310  
  500,000     5.00%, 12/01/22 (c)     489,075  
  4,900,000     City and County of Denver, United Airlines, Inc. Project (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/23 (c)
    4,837,868  
  4,250,000     City of Fruita, Colorado Healthcare Canyons Hospital and Medical Center, Series B (RB)
5.50%, 01/01/28 (c)
    4,573,382  
  1,035,000     City of Lakewood, Colorado Plaza Metropolitan District No. 1 (TA)
5.00%, 12/01/22 (c)
    992,710  
  1,000,000     Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority, Loveland Classical Schools Project, Thompson School District R2-J (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
    859,360  
                 
                 
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Colorado: (continued)        
$ 500,000     Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority, Rocky Mountain Classical Academy Project (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)
  $ 447,720  
  1,750,000     Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Capella of Grand Junction Project (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)
    1,489,320  
        Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Christian Living Neighborhoods Project (RB)        
  105,000     5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)     97,908  
  500,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     468,725  
        Colorado Health Facilities Authority, CommonSpirit Health, Series A-1 (RB)        
  3,120,000     4.00%, 08/01/29 (c)     3,111,202  
  1,400,000     4.00%, 08/01/29 (c)     1,363,264  
  1,000,000     4.00%, 08/01/29 (c)     1,006,600  
  270,000     4.00%, 08/01/29 (c)     270,292  
        Colorado Health Facilities Authority, CommonSpirit Health, Series A-2 (RB)        
  14,960,000     4.00%, 08/01/29 (c)     14,287,099  
  2,420,000     5.00%, 08/01/29 (c)     2,587,391  
  1,700,000     Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Health and Residential, Volunteers of America Care Facilities (RB)
5.30%, 06/01/20 (c)
    1,308,184  
        Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Ralston Creek at Arvada Project, Series A (RB)        
  2,100,000     5.75%, 11/01/25 (c)     1,642,662  
  1,835,000     6.00%, 11/01/25 (c)     1,471,890  
  730,000     Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Ralston Creek at Arvada Project, Series B (RB)
4.00%, 11/01/20 (c)
    658,073  
  2,650,000     Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Sunny Vista Living Center Project (RB)
6.13%, 12/01/25 (c)
    2,578,185  
        Colorado High Performance Transportation Enterprise (RB)        
  250,000     5.00%, 12/31/24 (c)     232,215  
  350,000     5.00%, 12/31/24 (c)     330,873  
  2,500,000     Colorado International Center, Metropolitan District No. 14 (GO)
5.88%, 12/01/23 (c)
    2,243,925  
        Copperleaf Metropolitan District No. 2 (GO)        
  500,000     5.25%, 12/01/20 (c)     501,915  
  500,000     5.75%, 12/01/20 (c)     493,385  
        Creekwalk Marketplace Business
Improvement District, Series A (RB)
       
  500,000     5.50%, 12/01/26 (c)     436,545  
  500,000     5.75%, 12/01/26 (c)     426,185  
        Crowfoot Valley Ranch Metropolitan
District No. 2, Series A (GO)
       
  1,000,000     5.63%, 12/01/23 (c)     947,560  
  1,500,000     5.75%, 12/01/23 (c)     1,381,935  


 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(continued)

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Colorado: (continued)        
        Dominion Water and Sanitation District (RB)        
$ 3,500,000     5.75%, 12/01/21 (c)   $ 3,594,010  
  500,000     6.00%, 12/01/21 (c)     515,830  
        Eaton Area Park and Recreation District (GO)        
  250,000     5.25%, 12/01/22 (c)     251,243  
  310,000     5.50%, 12/01/22 (c)     313,091  
  250,000     5.50%, 12/01/22 (c)     255,030  
        Fountain Urban Renewal Authority, South Academy Highlands Project, Series A (TA)        
  945,000     4.50%, 11/01/25 (c)     873,860  
  2,345,000     5.25%, 11/01/25 (c)     2,192,927  
  1,865,000     5.50%, 11/01/25 (c)     1,747,020  
  1,000,000     Independence Metropolitan District No. 3, Series A (GO)
6.25%, 06/01/24 (c)
    986,290  
        Lambertson Farms Metropolitan District No. 1 (GO)        
  500,000     5.75%, 12/15/23 (c)     378,960  
  500,000     6.00%, 12/15/23 (c)     379,480  
        Mirabelle Metropolitan District No. 2, Series A (GO) (SAW)        
  1,000,000     5.00%, 03/01/25 (c)     847,720  
  700,000     5.00%, 03/01/25 (c)     624,372  
        Painted Prairie Public Improvement Authority (RB)        
  1,500,000     5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)     1,276,995  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)     901,490  
  1,000,000     Southglenn Metropolitan District (GO)
5.00%, 12/01/21 (c)
    886,940  
  500,000     Southlands Metropolitan District No. 1, Series A-1 (GO)
5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)
    485,420  
        STC Metropolitan District No. 2, Series A (GO)        
  1,000,000     5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)     881,180  
  2,000,000     5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)     1,871,200  
        Sterling Ranch Community Authority Board, Colorado Limited Tax, Series A (RB)        
  5,000,000     5.00%, 12/01/22 (c)     4,421,450  
  500,000     5.00%, 12/01/22 (c)     460,730  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 12/01/22 (c)     978,760  
        Velocity Metropolitan District No. 3 (GO)        
  500,000     5.13%, 12/01/23 (c)     481,410  
  500,000     5.38%, 12/01/23 (c)     479,250  
  1,500,000     5.50%, 12/01/23 (c)     1,401,900  
              87,139,579  
Connecticut: 0.3%        
  630,000     Bridgeport Housing Authority,Energy Performance Equipment (RB)
5.60%, 05/11/20 (c)
    623,278  
        Connecticut State Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Church Home of Harford, Series A (RB)        
  1,500,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     1,307,925  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     888,910  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Connecticut: (continued)        
$ 120,000     Connecticut State Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Masonicare Issue, Series F (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
  $ 106,315  
  235,000     Connecticut State Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Stamford Hospital, Series I (RB)
4.50%, 07/01/21 (c)
    238,396  
        Connecticut State Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Stamford Hospital, Series J (RB)        
  935,000     4.25%, 07/01/22 (c)     937,487  
  655,000     4.50%, 07/01/22 (c)     643,636  
  380,000     5.00%, 07/01/22 (c)     384,362  
  470,000     5.00%, 07/01/22 (c)     472,571  
  100,000     5.00%, 07/01/22 (c)     100,909  
        Connecticut State Health and Educational Facilities Authority, University of Hartford, Series N (RB) (SD CRED PROG)        
  250,000     4.00%, 07/01/29 (c)     209,130  
  250,000     4.00%, 07/01/29 (c)     214,503  
  1,040,000     Hartford Stadium Authority, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 02/01/25 (c)
    678,163  
        Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, Gaming Authority, Series C (RB)        
  250,000     5.75%, 02/01/24     255,618  
  1,000,000     6.25%, 02/01/26 (c)     1,047,410  
        Town of Hamden (RB)        
  250,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     205,725  
  500,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     435,915  
              8,750,253  
Delaware: 0.0%        
        Delaware Economic Development Authority, Aspira Chapter School, Series A (RB)        
  500,000     5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     444,090  
  250,000     5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     235,745  
  275,000     Delaware Economic Development Authority, Indian River Power, LLC Project (RB)
5.38%, 10/01/20 (c)
    274,172  
              954,007  
District of Columbia: 1.2%        
        District of Columbia Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp. (RB)        
  56,020,000     0.00%, 05/18/20 (c) ^     5,704,517  
  64,055,000     0.00%, 06/01/20 (c) ^     10,751,632  
  49,000     6.50%, 05/15/33     50,610  
        District of Columbia, Ingleside at Rock Creek Project, Series A (RB)        
  180,000     5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     155,120  
  250,000     5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     232,705  
  395,000     District of Columbia, Provident Group - Howard Properties, LLC Issue (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/22 (c)
    365,347  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
District of Columbia: (continued)        
        Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Dulles Toll Road Revenue, Series A (RB)        
$ 825,000     0.00%, 10/01/37 ^   $ 390,539  
  1,895,000     5.00%, 04/01/22 (c)     1,937,656  
        Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Dulles Toll Road Revenue, Series B (RB)        
  5,520,000     0.00%, 10/01/37 ^     2,613,058  
  250,000     4.00%, 10/01/29 (c)     253,108  
  7,750,000     4.00%, 10/01/29 (c)     7,584,072  
  245,000     6.50%, 10/01/28 (c)     296,737  
              30,335,101  
Florida: 5.0%        
        Alachua County, Health Facilities Authority, East Ridge Retirement Village, Inc. (RB)        
  800,000     6.00%, 11/15/24 (c)     606,976  
  1,000,000     6.25%, 11/15/24 (c)     748,410  
  300,000     Alachua County, Health Facilities Authority, Oak Hammock at the University of Florida Project, Series A (RB)
8.00%, 10/01/22 (c)
    321,171  
  1,005,000     Alachua County, Health Facilities Authority, Terraces at Bonita Springs Project, Series A (RB)
8.13%, 11/15/21 (c)
    681,722  
  295,000     Cape Coral Health Facilities Authority, Gulf Care, Inc. Project (RB)
6.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
    225,191  
        Capital Trust Agency, Educational Facilities, Franklin Academy Projects (RB) (SD CRED PROG)        
  500,000     5.00%, 07/15/26 (c)     452,780  
  250,000     5.00%, 07/15/26 (c)     235,750  
        Capital Trust Agency, Educational Facilities, Pineapple Cove Classical Academy, Inc., Series A (RB)        
  500,000     5.13%, 01/01/29 (c)     454,240  
  500,000     5.25%, 01/01/29 (c)     438,080  
  500,000     5.38%, 01/01/29 (c)     440,410  
  500,000     Capital Trust Agency, Educational Facilities, Renaissance Charter School, Inc., Series A (RB)
5.25%, 06/15/27 (c)
    440,955  
  1,000,000     Capital Trust Agency, First Mortgage, American Eagle Portfolio Project, Series B (RB)
6.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
    689,760  
        Capital Trust Agency, First Mortgage, Tallahassee Tapestry Housing Project, Series A (RB)        
  315,000     7.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     173,250  
  750,000     7.13%, 12/01/25 (c)     412,500  
  6,000,000     Capital Trust Agency, Provision CARES Proton Therapy Center, Orlando Project, Series A (RB)
7.50%, 06/01/28 (c)
    6,108,000  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
Florida: (continued)        
$ 1,000,000     Capital Trust Agency, Senior Living Facilities, Elim Senior Housing, Inc. (RB) (AMBAC)
7.50%, 05/21/20 (c)
  $ 762,650  
        Capital Trust Agency, Tapestry Walden, Series A (RB)        
  975,000     6.75%, 07/01/27 (c)     587,720  
  650,000     7.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     383,871  
        Capital Trust Agency, Tuscan Gardens of Palm Coast Project, Series A (RB)        
  750,000     6.75%, 04/01/24 (c)     546,862  
  500,000     7.00%, 04/01/22 (c)     363,160  
  190,000     7.00%, 04/01/24 (c)     133,694  
  500,000     7.00%, 04/01/24 (c)     365,000  
        Capital Trust Agency, University Bridge, LLC Student Housing Project, Series A (RB)        
  2,200,000     4.00%, 12/01/28     2,032,074  
  10,775,000     5.25%, 12/01/28 (c)     9,146,790  
  2,500,000     5.25%, 12/01/28 (c)     2,233,150  
  750,000     City of Jacksonville, Educational Facilities, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)
    577,155  
        City of Tallahassee, Health Facilities Authority, Memorial Healthcare, Inc. Project (RB)        
  230,000     4.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     235,072  
  300,000     5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     314,337  
  460,000     5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     487,977  
        Collier County Industrial Development Authority, Arlington of Naples Project, Series A (RB)        
  590,000     7.00%, 05/15/24 (d) *     472,000  
  460,000     8.13%, 05/15/24 (c) (d) *     368,000  
        Escambia County Health Facilities Authority, Baptist Health Care Corp. Obligated Group, Series A (RB) (SAW)        
  1,595,000     4.00%, 02/15/30 (c)     1,561,393  
  500,000     5.00%, 02/15/30 (c)     561,175  
        Florida Development Finance Corp., Florida Charter Foundation, Inc., Series A (RB)        
  500,000     4.75%, 07/15/26 (c)     434,835  
  1,000,000     6.13%, 06/15/27 (c)     923,790  
        Florida Development Finance Corp., Miami Arts Charter School Project, Series A (RB)        
  360,000     5.63%, 06/15/24 (c)     329,857  
  695,000     6.00%, 06/15/24 (c)     599,570  
        Florida Development Finance Corp., Renaissance Charter School, Inc. Project, Series A (RB)        
  1,000,000     5.75%, 06/15/24 (c)     1,025,280  
  500,000     6.00%, 06/15/25 (c)     515,690  
  2,000,000     6.13%, 06/15/22 (c)     1,971,880  
  685,000     6.13%, 06/15/25 (c)     700,228  


 

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(continued)

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Florida: (continued)        
        Florida Development Finance Corp., Virgin Trains USA Passenger Rail Project, Series A (RB)        
$ 14,400,000     6.25%, 06/01/20 (c) (p)   $ 12,573,360  
  16,695,000     6.38%, 06/01/20 (c) (p)     14,306,947  
  23,625,000     6.50%, 06/01/20 (c) (p)     20,046,521  
        Florida Higher Educational Facilities Financial Authority, Jacksonville University Project, Series A-1 (RB)        
  750,000     4.50%, 06/01/28 (c)     628,545  
  1,750,000     4.75%, 06/01/28 (c)     1,411,060  
  750,000     5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     589,575  
        FRERC Community Development District (AGM) (SA)        
  500,000     5.38%, 11/01/29 (c)     462,870  
  500,000     5.50%, 11/01/29 (c)     458,300  
        Highlands County Health Facilities Authority, Trousdale Foundation Properties, Series A (RB)        
  330,000     6.00%, 04/01/28 (c)     193,080  
  610,000     6.25%, 04/01/28 (c)     341,393  
  1,500,000     Lake County, Village Veranda at Lady Lake Project, Series A-1 (RB)
7.13%, 01/01/27 (c)
    1,226,085  
  1,475,000     Lee County Industrial Development Authority, Community Charter Schools, LLC Projects, Series A (RB)
5.75%, 06/15/22 (c)
    1,334,860  
  300,000     Leon County Educational Facilities Authority, Heritage Grove Project (RB) (ACA)
5.13%, 06/01/20 (c)
    276,996  
        Miami Beach Health Facilities Authority, Mount Sinai Medical Center (RB)        
  420,000     4.25%, 06/01/20 (c)     420,244  
  380,000     5.00%, 11/15/24 (c)     401,432  
  250,000     Miami World Center Community Development District (SA)
5.25%, 11/01/27 (c)
    255,588  
        Miami-Dade County Industrial Development Authority, NCCD-Biscayne Properties LLC Project, Series A (RB)        
  1,900,000     5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     1,571,737  
  1,390,000     5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     1,092,679  
  665,000     5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     621,915  
  4,000,000     5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     3,470,200  
        Mid-Bay Bridge Authority, First Senior Lien, Series A (RB)        
  500,000     5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)     519,495  
  500,000     5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)     525,160  
  1,000,000     Mid-Bay Bridge Authority, Second Senior Lien, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)
    1,034,100  
  545,000     Midtown Miami Community Development District, Infrastructure Project, Series B (SA)
4.25%, 05/01/23 (c)
    552,139  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Florida: (continued)        
        Midtown Miami Community Development District, Parking Garage Project, Series A (SA)        
$ 1,650,000     4.25%, 05/01/23 (c)   $ 1,671,615  
  1,480,000     5.00%, 05/01/23 (c)     1,494,711  
  155,000     North Broward Hospital District, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)
    175,954  
        Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District, Unit of Development No. 2C (RB)        
  200,000     5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     206,578  
  200,000     5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     209,194  
  890,000     Orange County Industrial Development Authority, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
    133,500  
  500,000     Orlando, Florida Aviation Authority, JetBlue Airways Corp. Project (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/23 (c)
    490,085  
  310,000     Palm Beach County Health Facilities Authority, Sinai Residences of Boca Raton Project, Series A (RB)
7.50%, 06/01/22 (c)
    320,360  
        Palm Beach County, Palm Beach Atlantic University Housing Project, Series A (RB)        
  2,500,000     5.00%, 04/01/29 (c)     2,204,200  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 04/01/29 (c)     931,620  
  190,000     Palm Cost Park Community Development District (SA)
5.70%, 06/01/20 (c)
    188,604  
        Seminole County Industrial Development Authority, Retirement Facility, Legacy Pointe at UCF Project, Series A (RB)        
  500,000     5.50%, 11/15/26 (c)     374,310  
  250,000     5.75%, 11/15/26 (c)     188,730  
  600,000     Seminole County Industrial Development Authority, Retirement Facility, Legacy Pointe at UCF Project, Series B-1 (RB)
4.25%, 05/15/22 (c)
    517,518  
  375,000     Sumter County, Florida Village Community Development District No. 8 (SA)
6.13%, 06/01/20 (c)
    376,373  
  820,000     Sumter County, Florida Village Community Development District No. 9 (SA)
5.50%, 05/01/22 (c)
    844,592  
        Village Community Development District No. 12 (SA)        
  245,000     3.25%, 05/01/26     244,206  
  2,440,000     3.63%, 05/01/26 (c)     2,391,176  
  2,445,000     3.88%, 05/01/26 (c)     2,294,853  
  995,000     4.25%, 05/01/28 (c)     990,115  
  1,245,000     4.38%, 05/01/28 (c)     1,245,411  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Florida: (continued)        
        Village Community Development District No. 13 (SA)        
$ 250,000     3.00%, 05/01/29   $ 238,280  
  250,000     3.38%, 05/01/29 (c)     233,900  
  250,000     3.55%, 05/01/29 (c)     230,423  
  4,730,000     3.70%, 05/01/29 (c)     4,246,878  
  1,000,000     Volusia County Industrial Development Authority, Woodland Towers Project, Series C (RB)
7.25%, 07/01/24 (c)
    677,980  
              127,497,852  
Georgia: 1.0%        
        Atlanta Development Authority, Senior Health Care Facilities, Series A-1 (RB)        
  1,750,000     6.50%, 01/01/28 (c)     1,831,585  
  2,725,000     6.75%, 01/01/28 (c)     2,797,458  
  6,000,000     7.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     6,173,880  
  1,000,000     Burke County Development Authority, Series C (RB) (SAW)
4.13%, 02/01/28 (c)
    1,010,360  
  720,000     Burke County Development Authority, Series D (RB)
4.13%, 02/01/28 (c)
    727,459  
        Cobb County Development Authority, Provident Village at Creekside Project, Series A (RB)        
  1,000,000     6.00%, 07/01/23 (c)     716,410  
  1,000,000     6.00%, 07/01/23 (c)     790,850  
  1,000,000     DeKalb County Housing Authority, Baptist Retirement Communities of Georgia, Inc. and Clairmont Crest, Inc., Series A (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/29 (c)
    756,690  
        Floyd County Development Authority, The Spires at Berry College Project, Series A (RB) (SBG)        
  250,000     5.50%, 12/01/24 (c)     225,363  
  1,000,000     6.25%, 12/01/24 (c)     839,320  
  1,000,000     6.50%, 12/01/24 (c)     857,460  
        Fulton County Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Authority, Canterbury Court Project, Series A (RB) (SD CRED PROG)        
  500,000     5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)     408,205  
  500,000     5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)     421,915  
  416,000     Georgia Local Government (CP) (NATL)
4.75%, 06/01/28
    460,325  
        Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority, Academy for Classical Education, Inc., Series A (RB)        
  250,000     5.75%, 06/15/27 (c)     231,515  
  500,000     5.88%, 06/15/27 (c)     448,130  
  1,000,000     6.00%, 06/15/27 (c)     894,820  
        Marietta Development Authority, Life University, Inc. Project, Series A (RB)        
  500,000     5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     440,995  
  750,000     5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     698,640  
                 
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Georgia: (continued)        
$ 375,000     Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
  $ 380,576  
  1,000,000     Oconee County Industrial Development Authority, Series A-1 (RB)
6.25%, 12/01/25 (c)
    848,460  
  3,850,000     Rockdale County Development Authority, Pratt Paper LLC Project (RB)
4.00%, 01/01/28 (c)
    3,652,764  
        White County Development Authority, Truett McConnell University Project, Series A (RB)        
  500,000     5.13%, 10/01/26 (c)     413,725  
  500,000     5.25%, 10/01/26 (c)     395,620  
              26,422,525  
Guam: 0.6%        
        A. B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Series C (RB)        
  635,000     5.00%, 10/01/21     627,209  
  200,000     6.25%, 10/01/23 (c)     201,572  
        Guam Government, Business Privilege Tax, Series A (RB)        
  500,000     5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     504,230  
  1,390,000     5.13%, 01/01/22 (c)     1,342,698  
        Guam Government, Business Privilege Tax, Series B (RB)        
  1,280,000     5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     1,250,586  
  330,000     5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     313,536  
        Guam Government, Business Privilege Tax, Series D (RB)        
  235,000     4.00%, 11/15/25 (c)     191,151  
  585,000     5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)     562,542  
  500,000     5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)     498,340  
  1,100,000     5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)     1,082,642  
  1,100,000     Guam Government, Department of Education, John F. Kennedy Project, Series A (CP)
6.88%, 12/01/20 (c)
    1,115,708  
  620,000     Guam Government, Limited Obligation, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)
    571,522  
        Guam Government, Waterworks Authority, Water and Wastewater System (RB)        
  1,375,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     1,377,819  
  500,000     5.25%, 07/01/23 (c)     511,215  
  3,530,000     5.50%, 07/01/23 (c)     3,596,540  
        Guam Power Authority, Series A (RB)        
  345,000     5.00%, 10/01/22 (c)     349,123  
  500,000     5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     507,155  
              14,603,588  
Hawaii: 0.3%        
        Kuakini, Hawaii Health System, Series A (RB)        
  985,000     6.30%, 06/01/20 (c)     987,847  
  1,675,000     6.38%, 06/01/20 (c)     1,675,452  


 

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(continued)

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Hawaii: (continued)        
        State of Hawaii, Department of Budget and Finance, Series A (RB)        
$ 1,400,000     6.25%, 07/01/23 (c)   $ 1,445,472  
  2,085,000     6.63%, 07/01/23 (c)     2,129,577  
  2,000,000     6.88%, 07/01/23 (c)     2,032,240  
              8,270,588  
Idaho: 0.1%        
        Idaho Health Facilities Authority, Madison Memorial Hospital Project (RB)        
  450,000     3.50%, 09/01/26 (c)     442,665  
  1,135,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     1,210,409  
        Idaho Health Facilities Authority, Terraces of Boise Project, Series A (RB)        
  100,000     7.00%, 10/01/24     67,902  
  900,000     7.38%, 10/01/24 (c)     609,660  
  1,775,000     8.00%, 10/01/24 (c)     1,200,095  
              3,530,731  
Illinois: 12.4%        
        Chicago Board of Education,  Series A (GO)        
  660,000     0.00%, 12/01/27 ^     504,082  
  390,000     0.00%, 12/01/28 ^     285,258  
  55,000     0.00%, 12/01/30 ^     36,641  
  6,175,000     5.00%, 12/01/21 (c)     5,823,519  
  15,245,000     5.00%, 12/01/22 (c)     14,296,456  
  300,000     5.00%, 12/01/23     332,538  
  100,000     5.00%, 12/01/25     115,681  
  250,000     5.00%, 12/01/28 (c)     245,950  
  250,000     5.00%, 12/01/28 (c)     292,500  
  435,000     5.25%, 12/01/21 (c)     415,003  
  5,730,000     5.50%, 12/01/21 (c)     5,662,558  
  145,000     5.50%, 12/01/25     156,881  
  175,000     5.50%, 12/01/26     191,020  
  355,000     5.50%, 12/01/26     383,230  
  5,200,000     7.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     5,843,448  
  14,020,000     7.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     15,111,878  
  1,250,000     7.00%, 12/01/27 (c)     1,373,487  
        Chicago Board of Education, Series B (GO)        
  150,000     4.00%, 12/01/22 (c)     131,708  
  1,725,000     5.00%, 12/01/22 (c)     1,692,673  
  1,105,000     5.00%, 12/01/22 (c)     1,087,099  
  1,500,000     5.00%, 12/01/27     1,524,480  
  200,000     5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)     196,760  
  1,100,000     6.50%, 12/01/26 (c)     1,166,594  
        Chicago Board of Education, Series C (GO)        
  500,000     5.00%, 12/01/23     510,045  
  2,000,000     5.00%, 12/01/27     2,032,640  
  6,250,000     5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)     6,278,500  
  250,000     5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)     245,315  
  5,485,000     5.25%, 12/01/24 (c)     5,437,884  
  4,430,000     5.25%, 12/01/24 (c)     4,270,520  
  1,160,000     6.00%, 12/01/24 (c)     1,204,022  
  750,000     Chicago Board of Education, Series D (GO) (AGM)
5.00%, 12/01/23 (c)
    690,555  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Illinois: (continued)        
$ 2,190,000     Chicago Board of Education, Series E (GO)
5.13%, 12/01/24 (c)
  $ 2,161,815  
  2,000,000     Chicago Board of Education, Series F (GO)
5.00%, 12/01/20 (c)
    1,996,220  
  8,500,000     Chicago Board of Education, Series H (GO)
5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)
    7,826,290  
  400,000     Chicago O’Hare International Airport (RB)
5.50%, 01/01/23 (c)
    420,996  
        Chicago School Reform Board of Trustees, Series A (GO)        
  160,000     0.00%, 12/01/21 ^     152,610  
  300,000     0.00%, 12/01/23 ^     267,339  
  355,000     0.00%, 12/01/25 ^     293,652  
  1,160,000     0.00%, 12/01/29 ^     810,318  
        Chicago School Reform Board of Trustees, Series B-1 (GO)        
  450,000     0.00%, 12/01/21 ^     429,215  
  180,000     0.00%, 12/01/22 ^     166,046  
  1,165,000     0.00%, 12/01/24 ^     1,001,166  
  1,650,000     0.00%, 12/01/25 ^     1,364,863  
  1,285,000     0.00%, 12/01/26 ^     1,021,742  
  950,000     0.00%, 12/01/27 ^     725,572  
  690,000     0.00%, 12/01/28 ^     504,687  
  645,000     0.00%, 12/01/29 ^     450,565  
  1,025,000     0.00%, 12/01/30 ^     682,855  
  520,000     0.00%, 12/01/31 ^     329,118  
        Chicago Transit Authority, Federal Transit Administration Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula (RB)        
  345,000     5.00%, 06/01/21     358,579  
  100,000     5.00%, 06/01/26     118,318  
        City of Chicago (GO)        
  195,000     0.00%, 01/01/28 ^     139,893  
  375,000     0.00%, 01/01/33 ^     208,988  
  290,000     0.00%, 01/01/34 ^     153,158  
        City of Chicago, Modern School Across Chicago Program, Series A (GO)        
  915,000     5.00%, 12/01/20 (c)     918,440  
  500,000     5.00%, 12/01/20 (c)     502,545  
        City of Chicago, Neighborhoods Alive 21 Program, Series B (GO)        
  235,000     5.00%, 01/01/25     240,852  
  910,000     5.25%, 01/01/25 (c)     923,186  
  945,000     5.25%, 01/01/25 (c)     962,974  
  3,980,000     5.50%, 01/01/25 (c)     4,026,566  
  855,000     5.50%, 01/01/25 (c)     876,495  
  115,000     5.50%, 01/01/25 (c)     118,271  
  1,585,000     City of Chicago, O’Hare International Airport, Senior Lien (RB)
5.75%, 01/01/23 (c)
    1,648,289  
        City of Chicago, Series A (GO)        
  140,000     0.00%, 01/01/29 ^     96,064  
  905,000     4.63%, 01/01/21 (c)     879,361  
  2,160,000     5.00%, 01/01/21 (c)     2,082,283  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Illinois: (continued)        
$ 865,000     5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)   $ 860,390  
  1,015,000     5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     1,014,898  
  395,000     5.00%, 01/01/23     401,964  
  640,000     5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)     636,147  
  1,920,000     5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)     1,896,730  
  2,935,000     5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)     2,879,411  
  200,000     5.00%, 01/01/27     204,142  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 01/01/27     1,020,710  
  3,775,000     5.00%, 01/01/29     3,839,590  
  2,000,000     5.00%, 01/01/29 (c)     1,874,780  
  2,110,000     5.25%, 01/01/21 (c)     2,097,720  
  280,000     5.25%, 01/01/24 (c)     282,335  
  150,000     5.25%, 01/01/24 (c)     151,745  
  1,120,000     5.25%, 01/01/24 (c)     1,123,808  
  600,000     5.25%, 01/01/24 (c)     600,996  
  1,150,000     5.25%, 01/01/24 (c)     1,167,560  
  880,000     5.38%, 01/01/25 (c)     901,164  
  605,000     5.50%, 01/01/25 (c)     609,380  
  475,000     5.50%, 01/01/25 (c)     482,733  
  1,320,000     5.50%, 01/01/25 (c)     1,344,288  
  500,000     5.63%, 01/01/27 (c)     518,610  
  1,000,000     5.63%, 01/01/27 (c)     1,046,990  
  1,000,000     5.75%, 01/01/27 (c)     1,032,090  
  1,180,000     5.75%, 01/01/27 (c)     1,221,477  
  6,505,000     6.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     6,771,900  
  870,000     City of Chicago, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 01/01/23
    885,338  
        City of Chicago, Series C (GO)        
  695,000     0.00%, 01/01/30 ^     433,791  
  195,000     0.00%, 01/01/32 ^     108,779  
  195,000     5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     196,776  
  1,800,000     5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     1,819,674  
  415,000     5.00%, 01/01/22     420,640  
  110,000     5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     111,129  
  1,110,000     5.00%, 01/01/24     1,135,008  
  1,760,000     5.00%, 01/01/25     1,803,824  
  2,600,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     2,517,658  
  250,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     256,430  
  380,000     5.00%, 01/01/26     389,055  
        City of Chicago, Series D (GO)        
  1,045,000     5.50%, 01/01/25 (c)     1,057,226  
  1,135,000     5.50%, 01/01/25 (c)     1,142,423  
  520,000     5.50%, 01/01/25 (c)     529,568  
  2,715,000     5.50%, 01/01/25 (c)     2,759,200  
        City of Chicago, Series E (GO)        
  910,000     5.50%, 01/01/25 (c)     913,513  
  915,000     5.50%, 01/01/25 (c)     929,228  
  285,000     City of Chicago, Series F (GO)
5.50%, 01/01/25 (c)
    289,432  
  1,020,000     City of Chicago, Water Revenue, Second Lien (RB) (AMBAC)
5.75%, 11/01/30
    1,260,455  
        City of Harvey, Series A (GO)        
  465,000     5.50%, 06/01/20 (c) (d) *     318,525  
  3,600,000     5.63%, 06/01/20 (c) (d) *     2,466,000  
  625,000     Cook County Community College District No. 508 (GO)
5.25%, 12/01/23 (c)
    635,950  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Illinois: (continued)        
        Illinois Finance Authority, Admiral Lake Project (RB)        
$ 1,020,000     5.00%, 05/15/24 (c)   $ 899,977  
  390,000     5.13%, 05/15/24 (c)     333,528  
  1,300,000     5.25%, 05/15/24 (c)     1,035,515  
  300,000     5.50%, 05/15/24 (c)     248,871  
  15,000     Illinois Finance Authority, Central Baptist Village (RB)
5.38%, 06/01/20 (c)
    13,578  
        Illinois Finance Authority, CHF - Cook, LLC - Northeastern Illinois University Project, Series A (RB)        
  1,000,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     804,380  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     883,080  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     939,160  
        Illinois Finance Authority, Franciscan Communities, Inc., Series A (RB)        
  615,000     4.75%, 05/15/23 (c)     555,462  
  230,000     5.13%, 05/15/23 (c)     200,905  
  750,000     5.25%, 05/15/23 (c)     658,897  
        Illinois Finance Authority, Friendship Village of Schaumburg (RB)        
  7,500,000     5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     5,791,350  
  2,560,000     5.00%, 02/15/27     2,310,118  
  8,630,000     5.13%, 02/15/27 (c)     6,186,761  
  100,000     Illinois Finance Authority, Greenfields of Geneva Project (RB)
7.10%, 11/01/27 (c)
    93,662  
  250,000     Illinois Finance Authority, Illinois Institute of Technology (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/29 (c)
    257,910  
  500,000     Illinois Finance Authority, Intrinsic School Project, Series A (RB)
6.00%, 12/01/25 (c)
    508,480  
        Illinois Finance Authority, Lutheran Life Communities Obligated Group, Series A (RB)        
  450,000     5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     399,272  
  550,000     5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     467,016  
  500,000     5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     482,775  
  250,000     5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     239,173  
  1,000,000     Illinois Finance Authority, Montgomery Place (RB)
5.25%, 05/15/27 (c)
    847,600  
  1,555,000     Illinois Finance Authority, Navistar International Corp. Project (RB)
6.75%, 10/15/20 (c)
    1,544,706  
  1,000,000     Illinois Finance Authority, Norwegian American Hospital Inc. (RB)
7.75%, 09/15/20 (c)
    1,034,890  
        Illinois Finance Authority, Park Place of Elmhurst Project, Series A (RB)        
  715,000     6.20%, 06/01/20 (c)     542,942  
  230,000     6.24%, 06/01/20 (c)     164,250  
  315,000     6.33%, 06/01/20 (c)     215,561  
  535,000     6.44%, 06/01/20 (c)     363,533  
  537,508     Illinois Finance Authority, Park Place of Elmhurst Project, Series B (RB)
5.63%, 05/15/20
    534,729  
                 
                 


 

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VANECK VECTORS HIGH-YIELD MUNICIPAL INDEX ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(continued)

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Illinois: (continued)        
$ 475,000     Illinois Finance Authority, Roosevelt University (RB)
5.50%, 06/01/20 (c)
  $ 475,123  
        Illinois Finance Authority, Roosevelt University, Series A (RB)        
  1,500,000     6.00%, 10/01/28 (c)     1,566,135  
  6,200,000     6.13%, 10/01/28 (c)     6,364,238  
  8,000,000     6.13%, 10/01/28 (c)     8,262,640  
        Illinois Finance Authority, Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Center, Series C (RB)        
  230,000     5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)     247,600  
  525,000     5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)     551,171  
  100,000     Illinois Finance Authority, Uno Chapter School Network, Inc. Project, Series B (RB)
7.13%, 10/01/21 (c)
    102,986  
  2,695,000     Illinois Finance Authority, Westminster Village, Series A (RB) (AGM)
5.25%, 05/01/25 (c)
    2,403,617  
        Illinois Sports Facilities Authority (RB) (AMBAC)        
  690,000     0.00%, 06/15/26 ^     535,647  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)     1,065,530  
        Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, McCormick Place Expansion Project, Series A (RB)        
  840,000     0.00%, 06/15/29 ^     605,329  
  555,000     0.00%, 06/15/30 ^     379,182  
  475,000     0.00%, 12/15/30 ^     316,526  
  125,000     0.00%, 06/15/31 ^     80,989  
  190,000     0.00%, 06/15/34 ^     105,370  
  590,000     0.00%, 12/15/34 ^     319,007  
  185,000     0.00%, 06/15/37 ^     86,841  
  115,000     0.00%, 06/15/39 ^     48,146  
  1,500,000     0.00%, 06/15/40 ^     592,095  
  3,000,000     4.00%, 12/15/29 (c)     2,523,960  
  3,210,000     5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)     3,029,694  
  250,000     5.00%, 12/15/27 (c)     225,158  
  450,000     5.50%, 06/15/20 (c)     452,115  
  1,400,000     5.50%, 12/15/25 (c)     1,374,142  
        Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, McCormick Place Expansion Project, Series B (RB)        
  1,080,000     0.00%, 06/15/28 ^     812,862  
  740,000     0.00%, 12/15/54 ^     96,355  
  290,000     5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)     290,560  
  1,450,000     5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)     1,454,509  
  3,765,000     5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)     3,723,321  
  335,000     5.00%, 12/15/22     340,718  
  410,000     5.70%, 06/15/23     440,102  
        Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, McCormick Place Expansion Project, Series B-2 (RB)        
  3,500,000     5.00%, 06/15/20 (c)     3,514,455  
  425,000     5.20%, 06/15/20 (c)     426,853  
  265,000     5.25%, 06/15/20 (c)     266,171  
  435,000     Northeastern Illinois University, Capital Improvement Project (CP)
4.00%, 10/01/22 (c)
    306,732  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
Illinois: (continued)        
$ 230,000     Southwestern Illinois Development Authority (RB)
5.35%, 06/01/20 (c)
  $ 145,631  
  445,000     Southwestern Illinois Development Authority, United States Steel Corp. Project (RB)
5.75%, 08/01/22 (c)
    371,740  
        State of Illinois (RB)        
  100,000     3.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     81,147  
  175,000     3.50%, 06/01/26 (c)     153,536  
  935,000     3.50%, 06/01/26 (c)     842,248  
  150,000     4.00%, 08/01/22 (c)     142,352  
  500,000     4.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     451,350  
  360,000     4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     320,562  
  1,000,000     4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     895,930  
  460,000     4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     402,758  
  270,000     4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     239,012  
  220,000     4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     198,374  
  160,000     4.13%, 03/01/22 (c)     148,622  
  485,000     4.13%, 11/01/26 (c)     440,317  
  155,000     5.00%, 06/01/20 (c)     154,061  
  505,000     5.00%, 07/01/21     506,091  
  1,020,000     5.00%, 02/01/22     1,022,448  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 02/01/22     1,002,400  
  100,000     5.00%, 03/01/22 (c)     94,993  
  305,000     5.00%, 03/01/22 (c)     285,934  
  140,000     5.00%, 03/01/22 (c)     138,200  
  250,000     5.00%, 03/01/22 (c)     239,218  
  55,000     5.00%, 06/01/22     54,995  
  100,000     5.00%, 07/01/22     99,972  
  1,465,000     5.00%, 08/01/22     1,464,326  
  1,830,000     5.00%, 08/01/22 (c)     1,814,756  
  335,000     5.00%, 05/01/23     333,744  
  250,000     5.00%, 07/01/23     248,918  
  1,100,000     5.00%, 02/01/24 (c)     1,086,283  
  350,000     5.00%, 02/01/24 (c)     341,075  
  375,000     5.00%, 02/01/24 (c)     367,605  
  1,915,000     5.00%, 02/01/24     1,902,763  
  1,105,000     5.00%, 02/01/24     1,097,939  
  585,000     5.00%, 04/01/24 (c)     569,550  
  2,000,000     5.00%, 04/01/24 (c)     1,930,220  
  175,000     5.00%, 05/01/24 (c)     165,720  
  1,025,000     5.00%, 05/01/24 (c)     997,489  
  100,000     5.00%, 05/01/24 (c)     93,966  
  275,000     5.00%, 05/01/24 (c)     263,769  
  2,005,000     5.00%, 05/01/24 (c)     1,940,860  
  2,750,000     5.00%, 02/01/26     2,695,770  
  800,000     5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     778,064  
  1,040,000     5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     1,006,418  
  125,000     5.00%, 06/01/26     122,290  
  510,000     5.25%, 07/01/23 (c)     500,881  
  550,000     5.25%, 07/01/23 (c)     541,018  
  290,000     5.25%, 07/01/23 (c)     279,311  
  700,000     5.25%, 02/01/24 (c)     687,918  
  560,000     5.50%, 07/01/23 (c)     541,246  
  1,165,000     5.50%, 07/01/23 (c)     1,170,778  
        State of Illinois, Series A (GO)        
  100,000     4.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     90,973  
  320,000     4.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     302,285  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
Illinois: (continued)      
$ 190,000     4.00%, 01/01/22 (c)   $ 185,545  
  110,000     5.00%, 04/01/23 (c)     102,592  
  100,000     5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)     94,548  
  270,000     5.00%, 05/01/28 (c)     250,660  
  365,000     5.00%, 05/01/28 (c)     338,158  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 05/01/28 (c)     937,150  
  215,000     5.25%, 05/01/22     216,026  
  6,425,000     State of Illinois, Series C (GO)
5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)
    6,189,845  
        State of Illinois, Series D (GO)        
  1,755,000     3.25%, 11/01/26     1,678,131  
  3,270,000     5.00%, 11/01/23     3,252,375  
  1,225,000     5.00%, 11/01/25     1,205,045  
  1,690,000     5.00%, 11/01/26     1,649,440  
  16,275,000     5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     15,728,648  
  8,070,000     5.00%, 11/01/27     7,828,061  
  500,000     Village of Bolingbrook, Special Service Area No. 1 (ST)
5.25%, 03/01/28 (c)
    437,425  
  360,000     Village of Bridgeview (GO)
5.00%, 12/01/22 (c)
    330,818  
        Village of Bridgeview, Series A (GO)        
  1,175,000     5.50%, 06/01/20 (c)     1,109,564  
  4,260,000     5.50%, 06/01/24 (c)     4,165,385  
        Will County Community High School District No. 210, Series B (GO)        
  90,000     0.00%, 01/01/29 ^     62,651  
  245,000     0.00%, 01/01/31 ^     153,995  
  540,000     0.00%, 01/01/33 ^     303,183  
              318,690,467  
Indiana: 0.9%        
        Allen County, Storypoint Fort Wayne Project, Series A-1 (RB)        
  300,000     6.75%, 01/15/24 (c)     278,979  
  2,225,000     6.88%, 01/15/24 (c)     2,054,721  
        Barrington of Carmel Project, Series A (RB)        
  829,307     7.13%, 11/15/22 (c)     8,293  
  1,179,274     7.13%, 11/15/22 (c)     11,793  
        City of Anderson, Anderson University (RB)        
  215,000     4.75%, 10/01/22 (c)     169,231  
  730,000     6.00%, 10/01/22 (c)     569,327  
  1,000,000     City of Rockport, Indiana Steel Corp. Project, Series A (RB)
7.00%, 02/01/22 (c)
    887,700  
  800,000     City of Valparaiso, Indiana Exempt Facilities Revenue, Pratt Paper, LLC Project (RB)
5.88%, 01/01/24
    815,672  
  200,000     County of Knox, Good Samaritian Hospital Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/22 (c)
    204,226  
  500,000     Indiana Finance Authority, Baptist Healthcare System (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)
    523,435  
        Indiana Finance Authority, Earlham College Project (RB)        
  1,105,000     5.00%, 10/01/23 (c)     1,039,694  
  50,000     5.00%, 10/01/23 (c)     49,978  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Indiana: (continued)        
        Indiana Finance Authority, King’s Daughters’ Hospital and Health Services (RB)        
$ 765,000     5.13%, 08/15/20 (c)   $ 770,875  
  725,000     5.50%, 08/15/20 (c)     727,994  
  600,000     5.50%, 08/15/20 (c)     605,334  
  250,000     Indiana Finance Authority, Ohio River Bridges East End Crossing Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/23 (c)
    257,553  
        Indiana Finance Authority, Ohio Valley Electric Corp. Project, Series A (RB)        
  2,315,000     5.00%, 06/01/22 (c)     2,352,434  
  1,620,000     5.00%, 06/01/22 (c)     1,650,553  
  11,000,000     Indiana Finance Authority, Res Polyflow Indiana Project (RB)
7.00%, 03/01/26 (c)
    8,876,340  
        Indiana Finance Authority, United States Steel Corp. Project (RB)        
  320,000     5.75%, 08/01/22 (c)     267,318  
  1,315,000     6.00%, 06/01/20 (c)     1,173,782  
  500,000     Town of Chesterton, Economic Development, StoryPoint Chesterton Project, Series A (RB)
6.38%, 01/15/24 (c)
    432,755  
              23,727,987  
Iowa: 1.5%        
  25,000     City of Coralville, Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, Series E (CP)
4.00%, 06/01/24 (c)
    23,344  
  1,500,000     Iowa Finance Authority, Drake West Village Project, Series A (RB)
4.50%, 06/01/26 (c)
    1,160,970  
  5,195,000     Iowa Finance Authority, Iowa Fertilizer Co. Project (RB)
5.25%, 12/01/23 (c)
    5,209,858  
  9,300,000     Iowa Finance Authority, Iowa Fertilizer Co. Project, Series B (RB)
5.25%, 12/01/22 (c) (p)
    9,111,489  
  4,960,000     Iowa Finance Authority, Lifespace Communities, Inc., Series A (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/27 (c)
    4,580,957  
        Iowa Higher Education Loan Authority, Wartburg College Project (RB)        
  875,000     4.00%, 10/01/25     866,862  
  3,615,000     5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)     3,291,277  
  990,000     5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)     952,746  
  180,000     Tobacco Settlement Authority, Series B (RB)
5.60%, 06/01/20 (c)
    181,672  
        Tobacco Settlement Authority, Series C (RB)        
  3,190,000     5.38%, 06/01/20 (c)     3,219,635  
  5,585,000     5.50%, 06/01/20 (c)     5,636,885  
  4,650,000     5.63%, 06/01/20 (c)     4,693,198  
  800,000     Tobacco Settlement Authority, Series D (RB)
0.00%, 06/01/20 (c) ^
    143,848  
              39,072,741  


 

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107

VANECK VECTORS HIGH-YIELD MUNICIPAL INDEX ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(continued)

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Kansas: 0.4%      
$ 255,000     City of Wichita, Health Care Facilities, Series II-A (RB)
5.25%, 12/01/26 (c)
  $ 230,607  
  250,000     City of Wichita, Health Care Facilities, Series III (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)
    224,315  
  2,550,000     Overland Park, Prairiefire at LionsGate Project (RB)
6.00%, 12/15/22 (c)
    1,224,000  
  950,000     Wyandotte County, Kansas City Unified Government, Legends Apartments Garage and West Lawn Project (RB)
4.50%, 12/01/26 (c)
    829,074  
        Wyandotte County, Kansas City Unified Government, Vacation Village Project Area 1 and 2A, Series A (RB)        
  405,000     5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)     367,396  
  3,500,000     5.75%, 09/01/25 (c)     2,920,855  
  2,125,000     6.00%, 09/01/25 (c)     1,756,397  
  10,000,000     Wyandotte County, Kansas City Unified Government, Vacation Village Project Area 4 (RB)
0.00%, 09/01/34 ^
    3,847,600  
              11,400,244  
Kentucky: 0.8%      
  1,000,000     Christian County, Jennie Stuart Medical Center (RB)
5.50%, 02/01/26 (c)
    1,053,770  
        Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Baptist Life Communities Project, Series A (RB)        
  650,000     5.50%, 11/15/26 (c)     459,160  
  780,000     6.00%, 11/15/26 (c)     487,734  
  575,000     6.25%, 11/15/26 (c)     346,622  
  750,000     6.38%, 11/15/26 (c)     453,840  
        Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Masonic Home Independent Living II, Inc., Series A (RB)        
  250,000     5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     200,045  
  350,000     5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     302,582  
  545,000     5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     494,511  
        Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Masonic Homes of Kentucky, Inc. (RB)        
  400,000     5.38%, 11/15/22 (c)     384,312  
  250,000     5.50%, 11/15/22 (c)     226,523  
        Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Next Generation Kentucky Information Highway Project, Series A (RB)        
  7,365,000     4.25%, 07/01/25 (c)     6,687,788  
  1,585,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     1,569,610  
  1,525,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     1,452,608  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Kentucky: (continued)      
        Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Owensboro Health System, Inc., Series A (RB)        
$ 175,000     5.00%, 06/01/26   $ 196,028  
  990,000     5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     1,047,628  
  750,000     5.25%, 06/01/27 (c)     805,095  
  500,000     Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Owensboro Health System, Inc., Series B (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)
    530,420  
        Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Rosedale Green Project (RB)        
  515,000     5.50%, 11/15/25 (c)     434,773  
  500,000     5.75%, 11/15/25 (c)     404,485  
  265,000     Kentucky Municipal Power Agency, Prairie State Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/23
    294,373  
  335,000     Kentucky Public Transportation Infrastructure Authority, Downtown Crossing Project, Series A (RB)
5.75%, 07/01/23 (c)
    340,863  
        Louisville and Jefferson County, Metro Government, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series A (RB)        
  150,000     5.00%, 06/01/22 (c)     162,387  
  220,000     5.00%, 06/01/22 (c)     238,168  
  1,220,000     Ohio County, Kentucky Pollution Control, Big Rivers Electric Corp. Project, Series A (RB)
6.00%, 07/15/20 (c)
    1,222,721  
              19,796,046  
Louisiana: 0.8%      
        Calcasieu Parish Memorial Hospital Service District (RB)        
  500,000     5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)     529,660  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)     1,086,350  
        City of Shreveport, Water and Sewer Revenue, Series C (RB)        
  470,000     4.00%, 12/01/28 (c)     527,970  
  2,235,000     4.00%, 12/01/28 (c)     2,522,510  
  100,000     5.00%, 12/01/25     118,521  
        Jefferson Parish Hospital Service District No. 2 (RB)        
  500,000     5.63%, 07/01/21 (c)     502,095  
  290,000     6.25%, 07/01/21 (c)     294,159  
  3,490,000     6.38%, 07/01/21 (c)     3,536,557  
  345,000     Louisiana Housing Finance Agency, Chateau Project, Series A (RB)
7.25%, 06/01/20 (c)
    290,921  
  1,000,000     Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, CDF Healthcare of Louisiana, LLC Project, Series A (RB)
5.63%, 06/01/25 (c)
    829,320  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Louisiana: (continued)      
$ 175,000     Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, Parc Fontaine Apartments, Series A (RB)
4.25%, 12/01/22 (c)
  $ 113,775  
  1,000,000     Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, St. James Place of Baton Rouge Project, Series A (RB)
6.25%, 11/15/25 (c)
    997,440  
  1,000,000     Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, The Glen Retirement System Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)
    765,980  
        Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, University of Louisiana at Monroe Project, Series A (RB)        
  500,000     5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)     430,580  
  500,000     5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)     458,935  
  5,215,000     Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, Westlake Chemical Corp. Project (RB)
3.50%, 11/01/27 (c)
    4,862,831  
  530,000     Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, Westlake Chemical Corp. Project, Series A (RB)
6.50%, 08/01/20 (c)
    530,551  
  500,000     Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, Westlake Chemical Corp. Project, Series A-1 (RB)
6.50%, 11/01/20 (c)
    500,030  
  400,000     Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, Westlake Chemical Corp. Project, Series A-2 (RB)
6.50%, 11/01/20 (c)
    400,024  
  1,647,254     Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue, Louisiana Pellets, Inc. Project (RB)
7.75%, 07/01/24 (c) (d) *
    16  
        Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue, Louisiana Pellets, Inc. Project, Series A (RB)        
  2,259,041     7.50%, 07/01/23 (d) *     23  
  1,389,436     8.38%, 07/01/24 (c) (d) *     14  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Louisiana: (continued)      
$ 350,000     Parish of St Charles, Gulf Opportunity Zone, Valero Project (RB)
4.00%, 06/01/22 (p)
  $ 357,161  
              19,655,423  
Maine: 0.5%      
  4,500,000     Maine Finance Authority, Solid Disposal Facility (RB)
5.38%, 12/15/26 (c)
    3,603,645  
  200,000     Maine Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Eastern Maine Medical Center Obligated Group Issue (RB)
6.95%, 07/01/21 (c)
    207,166  
        Maine Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Eastern Maine Medical Center Obligated Group Issue, Series A (RB)        
  1,470,000     4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     1,405,981  
  530,000     4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     522,707  
  645,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     671,716  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     1,051,400  
        Maine Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, General Medical Center Issue (RB)        
  75,000     5.25%, 07/01/21     77,387  
  1,735,000     6.00%, 07/01/21 (c)     1,797,026  
  2,220,000     6.75%, 07/01/21 (c)     2,287,066  
  50,000     6.95%, 07/01/21 (c)     51,623  
  55,000     7.50%, 07/01/21 (c)     57,499  
  2,000,000     Rumford, Maine Solid Waste Disposal, Boise Cascade Corp. (RB)
6.88%, 06/01/20 (c)
    1,937,120  
              13,670,336  
Maryland: 1.2%      
  1,000,000     Anne Arundel County Consolidated Special Taxing District, The Village at Two Rivers Project (ST)
5.25%, 07/01/24 (c)
    877,310  
        City of Baltimore, Convention Center Hotel (RB)        
  915,000     5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     791,978  
  1,425,000     5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     1,233,238  
  5,115,000     5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     4,428,720  
  655,000     5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     566,791  
  400,000     5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     346,156  
  500,000     5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     432,800  
  500,000     City of Baltimore, East Baltimore Research Park Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)
    482,935  
  250,000     City of Baltimore, Harbor Point Project (RB)
5.13%, 06/01/26 (c)
    230,760  
  2,000,000     Frederick County, Education Facilities Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)
    1,793,700  
  2,600,000     Frederick County, Urbana Community Development Authority, Series B (ST)
5.50%, 07/01/20 (c)
    2,604,680  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Maryland: (continued)      
$ 500,000     Howard County, Series A (TA)
4.50%, 02/15/26 (c)
  $ 443,740  
  5,785,000     Maryland Economic Development Corp., CNX Marine Terminal, Inc. Port of Baltimore Facility (RB)
5.75%, 09/01/20 (c)
    5,812,768  
        Maryland Economic Development Corp., Metro Centre at Owings Mills Project (TA)        
  100,000     3.75%, 01/01/27 (c)     95,037  
  470,000     4.38%, 01/01/27 (c)     419,405  
  530,000     4.50%, 01/01/27 (c)     458,948  
  150,000     Maryland Economic Development Corp., Purple Line Light Rail Project, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 11/30/21 (c)
    147,923  
        Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Mercy Medical Center, Series A (RB)        
  400,000     4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     400,476  
  250,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     269,998  
        Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Meritus Medical Center (RB)        
  210,000     4.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     221,239  
  145,000     4.25%, 07/01/25 (c)     150,114  
  1,500,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     1,571,835  
  500,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     531,280  
  625,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     677,200  
        Mayor and Council of Rockville, Ingleside at King Farm Project, Series B (RB)        
  1,000,000     5.00%, 11/01/24 (c)     890,710  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 11/01/24 (c)     911,880  
        Prince George County, Collington Episcopal Life Care Community, Inc. (RB)        
  1,000,000     5.25%, 04/01/27 (c)     861,220  
  1,000,000     5.25%, 04/01/27 (c)     915,980  
        Prince George’s County, Suitland-Naylor Road Project (TA)        
  500,000     4.75%, 01/01/26 (c)     465,380  
  500,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     461,105  
              29,495,306  
Massachusetts: 0.8%      
        Collegiate Charter School of Lowell (RB)        
  500,000     5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     425,450  
  365,000     5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     328,861  
        Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Boston Medical Center Issue , Series D (RB)        
  285,000     4.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     272,206  
  2,105,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     2,198,062  
  500,000     Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Emerson College (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)
    526,135  
                 
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Massachusetts: (continued)      
        Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Emmanuel College, Series A (RB)        
$ 445,000     5.00%, 07/01/22 (c)   $ 485,210  
  1,035,000     5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     1,079,546  
  100,000     Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Lasell College Issue (RB)
6.00%, 07/01/21 (c)
    100,891  
        Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Lawrence General Hospital (RB)        
  2,000,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     1,911,980  
  1,900,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     1,805,323  
        Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Lawrence General Hospital, Series A (RB)        
  350,000     5.25%, 07/01/24 (c)     376,674  
  550,000     5.50%, 07/01/24 (c)     582,565  
        Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Linden Ponds, Inc. Facility (RB)        
  500,000     5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)     435,540  
  500,000     5.13%, 11/15/25 (c)     423,590  
        Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Newbridge on the Charles, Inc. (RB)        
  5,160,000     5.00%, 10/01/22 (c)     4,676,921  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 10/01/22 (c)     929,590  
        Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Provident Commonwealth Education Resources II Issue, UMass Dartmouth Student Housing Project (RB)        
  955,000     5.00%, 10/01/28 (c)     837,841  
  825,000     5.00%, 10/01/28 (c)     750,016  
        Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, UMass Memorial Health Care Obligated Group Issue, Series I (RB)        
  510,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     521,684  
  190,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     205,533  
        Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, UMass Memorial Health Care Obligated Group Issue, Series L (RB)        
  290,000     3.63%, 07/01/27 (c)     271,431  
  550,000     4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     505,048  
  1,510,000     Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, Series C (RB)
4.13%, 07/01/28 (c)
    1,531,593  
              21,181,690  
Michigan: 0.8%      
  290,000     Calhoun County Hospital Finance Authority, Oaklawn Hospital (RB)
5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)
    306,460  
  180,000     City of Flint Hospital Building Authority, Hurley Medical Center (RB)
7.38%, 07/01/20 (c)
    181,850  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Michigan: (continued)      
$ 425,000     City of Flint Hospital Building Authority, Hurley Medical Center, Series B (RB)
4.75%, 07/01/23 (c)
  $ 447,942  
  2,630,000     Dearborn Economic Development Corp., Henry Ford Village, Inc. Project (RB)
7.00%, 06/01/20 (c)
    1,949,987  
  120,000     Detroit Local Development Finance Authority, Series A (TA)
5.50%, 06/01/20 (c)
    117,089  
  500,000     Flint Hospital Building Authority, Hurley Medical Center (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/30 (c)
    493,120  
        Grand Rapids Economic Development Corp., Beacon Hill at EastGate Project, Series A (RB)        
  500,000     5.00%, 11/01/24 (c)     404,170  
  500,000     5.00%, 11/01/24 (c)     412,200  
        Michigan Finance Authority, Lawrence Technological University Project (RB)        
  2,000,000     5.00%, 02/01/27 (c)     1,783,760  
  900,000     5.25%, 02/01/27 (c)     901,440  
        Michigan Finance Authority, Presbyterian Villages of Michigan (RB)        
  785,000     4.75%, 11/15/25     786,123  
  250,000     5.25%, 11/15/25 (c)     251,065  
  300,000     5.50%, 11/15/25 (c)     299,586  
        Michigan Finance Authority, Public Lighting Authority Local Project, Series B (RB)        
  110,000     5.00%, 07/01/23     118,107  
  3,020,000     5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     3,165,051  
  215,000     5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     226,700  
  165,000     5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     179,578  
        Michigan Finance Authority, Thomas M. Cooley Law School Project (RB)        
  795,000     5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     846,007  
  1,030,000     6.75%, 07/01/24 (c)     1,004,744  
  1,000,000     Michigan Municipal Bond Authority, Series C (RB) (AMBAC)
4.75%, 06/01/20 (c)
    1,000,030  
  100,000     Michigan State Building Authority, Series F (RB)
4.00%, 10/01/24
    101,695  
  500,000     Michigan Strategic Fund, Canterbury Health Care, Inc. Project (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)
    392,595  
        Michigan Strategic Fund, Evangelical Homes Project (RB)        
  1,735,000     5.25%, 06/01/22 (c)     1,707,518  
  2,000,000     5.50%, 06/01/22 (c)     1,937,020  
  700,000     Michigan Strategic Fund, I-75 Improvement Project (RB)
5.00%, 12/31/28 (c)
    766,717  
  285,000     Michigan Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority, Series A (RB)
5.13%, 05/18/20 (c)
    285,177  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Michigan: (continued)      
$ 1,455,000     Michigan Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority, Series B (RB)
0.00%, 05/18/20 (c) ^
  $ 89,977  
  1,000,000     Waterford Township Economic Development Corp., Canterbury Health Care, Inc. Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)
    802,890  
              20,958,598  
Minnesota: 1.0%      
  135,000     Chippewa County, Chippewa County-Montevideo Hospital Project (RB)
4.00%, 03/01/26 (c)
    137,915  
  500,000     City of Anoka, Homestead at Anoka, Inc. Project (RB)
4.25%, 11/01/24 (c)
    464,660  
        City of Apple Valley, Minnesota Senior Living LLC Project, Series B (RB)        
  1,000,000     5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     585,480  
  1,015,000     5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     613,070  
        City of Apple Valley, PHS Apple Valley Senior Housing, Inc. Orchard Path Project (RB)        
  2,920,000     4.38%, 09/01/23 (c)     2,564,782  
  940,000     4.50%, 09/01/23 (c)     829,531  
        City of Bethel, The Lodge at the Lakes at Stillwater Project (RB)        
  500,000     5.00%, 06/01/23 (c)     445,435  
  750,000     5.00%, 06/01/23 (c)     677,842  
  350,000     5.00%, 06/01/23 (c)     332,794  
        City of Blaine, Crest View Senior Communities Project, Series A (RB)        
  1,355,000     5.75%, 07/01/25 (c)     1,089,786  
  1,055,000     6.13%, 07/01/25 (c)     817,245  
  400,000     6.13%, 07/01/25 (c)     316,004  
        City of Brooklyn Park, Charter School, Athlos Leadership Academy Project, Series A (RB)        
  245,000     5.50%, 07/01/25 (c)     233,512  
  250,000     5.50%, 07/01/25 (c)     244,453  
  500,000     5.75%, 07/01/25 (c)     498,595  
        City of Crookston, Health Care Facilities, Riverview Health Project (RB)        
  2,000,000     5.00%, 05/01/29 (c)     1,915,100  
  3,000,000     5.00%, 05/01/29 (c)     2,917,830  
        City of Deephaven, Charter School, Eagle Ridge Academy Project, Series A (RB)        
  500,000     5.25%, 07/01/25 (c)     513,815  
  1,000,000     5.50%, 07/01/25 (c)     1,029,280  
  500,000     City of Forest Lake, International Language Academy, Series A (RB) (SAW)
5.38%, 08/01/27 (c)
    495,160  
  750,000     City of Ham Lake, Charter School, DaVinci Academy Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)
    665,587  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Minnesota: (continued)      
$ 115,000     City of Maple Grove, Minnesota Health Care Facilities (RB)
3.38%, 05/01/27 (c)
  $ 116,026  
  500,000     City of Minneapolis, Charter School, Hiawatha Academies Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)
    462,275  
  1,000,000     City of St. Paul Park, Health Care Facilities, Presbyterian Homes Interlude Transitional Care (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/23 (c)
    941,620  
        City of St. Paul, Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Series A (RB)        
  325,000     5.75%, 09/01/26 (c)     337,873  
  500,000     6.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     525,130  
        City of Wayzata, Folkestone Senior Living Community (RB)        
  350,000     4.00%, 08/01/24 (c)     296,324  
  500,000     5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)     484,820  
  500,000     City of West St. Paul, Housing and Health Care Facilities, Walker Westwood Ridge Campus Project (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/25 (c)
    439,345  
  665,000     Duluth Independent School District No. 709, Series A (CP)
4.20%, 03/01/27 (c)
    596,319  
  1,000,000     Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Augsburg College, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)
    885,940  
  750,000     Rice County Educational Facility, St. Mary’s School Project (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/22
    755,400  
  2,500,000     Saint Paul, Minnesota Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Episcopal Homes Project (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/23 (c)
    2,280,825  
  250,000     Township of Baytown, St. Croix Preparatory Academy Project, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
    227,340  
              25,737,113  
Mississippi: 0.0%      
  1,000,000     Mississippi Development Bank, Water and Sewer System (RB) (AGM)
6.88%, 12/01/23 (c)
    1,150,910  
Missouri: 1.0%      
  565,000     Boone County, Boone Hospital Center (RB)
4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)
    530,309  
  1,000,000     Citizens Memorial Hospital District of Polk County (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/20 (c)
    1,000,610  
  450,000     City of Blue Springs, Adams Farm Project, Series A (TA)
4.00%, 06/01/24 (c)
    421,493  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Missouri: (continued)      
        City of Liberty, Liberty Commons Project, Series A (TA)        
$ 500,000     5.75%, 06/01/25 (c)   $ 437,690  
  500,000     6.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     427,220  
        City of St. Ann, Northwest Plaza Development Project, Series A (TA)        
  1,500,000     4.63%, 11/01/27 (c)     1,328,250  
  1,625,000     5.38%, 11/01/27 (c)     1,386,255  
        City of St. Louis, Industrial Development Authority, Ballpark Village Development Project, Series A (RB)        
  250,000     4.38%, 11/15/26 (c)     218,975  
  500,000     4.75%, 11/15/26 (c)     433,770  
        City of St. Louis, Industrial Development Authority, Confluence Academy Project, Series A (RB)        
  1,150,000     5.25%, 06/01/20 (c)     1,112,912  
  570,000     5.35%, 06/01/20 (c)     496,088  
        Grandview Industrial Development Authority, Truman’s Marketplace Project, Series A (TA)        
  1,095,000     4.25%, 05/01/25 (c)     923,808  
  930,000     5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)     862,073  
  1,000,000     Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Lutheran Senior Services Projects, Series C (RB)
4.00%, 02/01/29 (c)
    823,190  
        I-470 Western Gateway Transportation Development District, Series A (RB)        
  500,000     4.50%, 12/01/26 (c)     468,100  
  1,000,000     5.25%, 12/01/26 (c)     869,900  
        Kansas City Industrial Development Authority, Kingswood Project (RB)        
  2,400,000     5.75%, 11/15/25 (c)     1,570,008  
  4,910,000     6.00%, 11/15/25 (c)     3,077,195  
  2,810,000     6.00%, 11/15/25 (c)     1,776,622  
        Kansas City Land Clearance Redevelopment Authority, Convention Center Hotel Project, Series B (AGM) (TA)        
  2,800,000     5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)     2,650,704  
  500,000     5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)     490,125  
  500,000     Kirkwood Industrial Development Authority, Missouri Retirement Community, Series A (RB)
5.25%, 05/15/27 (c)
    466,385  
        Lees Summit Industrial Development Authority, John Knox Village, Series A (RB)        
  480,000     5.00%, 08/15/24 (c)     378,326  
  200,000     5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)     165,332  
  40,000     Nevada City, Regional Medical Center (RB) (ACA)
4.30%, 06/01/20 (c)
    35,796  
  860,000     Rolla Industrial Development Authority, Westside Marketplace Redevelopment Project, Series A (TA)
5.38%, 05/01/25 (c)
    757,419  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Missouri: (continued)      
        St. Louis County, Industrial Development Authority, Friendship Village St. Louis Obligated Group, Series A (RB)        
$ 500,000     5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)   $ 444,830  
  1,220,000     5.13%, 09/01/25 (c)     1,037,281  
  750,000     5.25%, 09/01/25 (c)     638,002  
  150,000     St. Louis County, Industrial Development Authority, St. Andrew’s Resources, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)
    134,109  
              25,362,777  
Montana: 0.0%      
  500,000     Montana Facility Finance Authority, Kalispell Regional Medical Center, Series B (RB)
4.13%, 07/01/28 (c)
    513,335  
Nebraska: 0.1%      
        Central Plains Energy Project, Gas Project Crossover, Series A (RB)        
  125,000     5.00%, 09/01/30     147,800  
  1,185,000     5.00%, 09/01/42     1,466,734  
              1,614,534  
Nevada: 0.7%      
        City of Las Vegas, Special Improvement District No. 814 (SA)        
  560,000     4.00%, 06/01/29 (c)     458,354  
  250,000     4.00%, 06/01/29 (c)     212,098  
  46,000,000     City of Reno, Sales Tax, Transportation Rail Access Corridor Project (RB) (AGM)
0.00%, 07/01/38 (c) ^
    4,933,040  
  915,000     City of Reno, Tax Increment Senior Lien, Series C (TA)
5.40%, 06/01/20 (c)
    801,787  
  1,000,000     City of Sparks, Tourism Improvement District No. 1, Legends at Sparks Marina (RB)
2.75%, 06/15/28
    914,090  
  180,000     Clark County, Special Improvement District No. 159 (SA)
5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)
    180,904  
  625,000     Henderson Local Improvement District No. T-18 (SA)
4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)
    556,606  
        North Las Vegas, Special Improvement District No. 64 (SA)        
  250,000     4.63%, 12/01/28 (c)     221,983  
  500,000     4.63%, 12/01/28 (c)     457,090  
  4,045,000     State of Nevada, Department of Business and Industry, Fulcrum Sierra Biofuels, LLC Project (RB)
6.25%, 12/15/27 (c)
    3,747,935  
  1,500,000     State of Nevada, Department of Business and Industry, Fulcrum Sierra Holdings, LLC Project (RB)
6.95%, 08/15/28 (c)
    1,452,300  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Nevada: (continued)      
        State of Nevada, Department of Business and Industry, Somerset Academy, Series A (RB)        
$ 1,250,000     5.00%, 12/15/25 (c)   $ 1,169,387  
  500,000     5.00%, 12/15/25 (c)     445,710  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 12/15/25 (c)     958,100  
  1,000,000     5.13%, 12/15/25 (c)     916,690  
              17,426,074  
New Hampshire: 0.2%      
        New Hampshire Business Finance Authority, The Vista Project, Series A (RB)        
  1,600,000     5.63%, 07/01/25 (c)     1,335,840  
  2,750,000     5.75%, 07/01/25 (c)     2,293,225  
        New Hampshire Health and Education Facilities Authority, Hillside Village, Series A (RB)        
  1,000,000     6.13%, 07/01/24 (c)     739,670  
  1,500,000     6.13%, 07/01/24 (c)     1,228,905  
  500,000     6.25%, 07/01/24 (c)     396,810  
              5,994,450  
New Jersey: 7.9%      
        Atlantic City (GO)        
  25,000     5.00%, 11/01/21     24,769  
  50,000     5.00%, 12/01/21     49,509  
  115,000     5.00%, 11/01/22     113,205  
  65,000     5.00%, 12/01/23 (c)     63,149  
  150,000     Camden County, New Jersey Improvement Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 02/15/24 (c)
    161,207  
        Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (RB)        
  2,450,000     5.25%, 11/01/24 (c)     2,315,005  
  1,410,000     5.25%, 11/01/24 (c)     1,365,345  
  1,000,000     Essex County Improvement Authority, Covanta Project (RB)
5.25%, 07/01/20 (c)
    1,002,220  
  2,195,000     Gloucester County, Pollution Control Financing Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/24
    2,250,687  
  470,000     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Bancroft Neurohealth Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)
    457,827  
  500,000     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Black Horse EHT Urban Renewal LLC Project, Series A (RB) (SAW)
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)
    384,175  
        New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Cigarette Tax Revenue (RB)        
  1,665,000     4.25%, 06/15/22 (c)     1,714,367  
  1,250,000     5.00%, 06/15/21     1,290,662  
  535,000     5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)     557,775  
  520,000     5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)     543,603  
  1,150,000     5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)     1,208,742  
  110,000     5.00%, 06/15/22     116,328  
  1,020,000     5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)     1,076,212  
  160,000     5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)     168,475  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
New Jersey: (continued)      
        New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Continental Airlines, Inc. Project (RB)        
$ 705,000     5.13%, 08/20/22 (c)   $ 702,469  
  9,075,000     5.25%, 08/20/22 (c)     9,001,674  
  2,215,000     5.50%, 06/01/20 (c)     2,155,173  
  60,000     5.50%, 06/20/23 (c)     59,282  
  285,000     5.63%, 03/05/24 (c)     285,750  
  350,000     5.63%, 03/05/24 (c)     350,924  
  2,795,000     5.75%, 09/15/22 (c)     2,721,296  
        New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Health Department and Taxation Division Office Project, Series A (RB)        
  500,000     5.00%, 12/15/27 (c)     489,280  
  1,130,000     5.00%, 12/15/27 (c)     1,126,022  
  55,000     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Kapkowski Road Landfill Reclamation Improvement District Project (SA)
5.75%, 04/01/31
    53,565  
        New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Lions Gate Project (RB)        
  655,000     4.88%, 01/01/24 (c)     604,912  
  500,000     5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)     439,335  
  1,800,000     5.25%, 01/01/24 (c)     1,522,242  
        New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Motor Vehicle Surcharges, Series A (RB)        
  980,000     3.38%, 07/01/27 (c)     900,238  
  3,055,000     4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     2,870,661  
  1,640,000     4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     1,555,097  
  1,275,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     1,286,500  
  515,000     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Motor Vehicle Surcharges, Series B (RB) (XLCA)
0.00%, 07/01/26 ^
    451,542  
        New Jersey Economic Development Authority, New Jersey Transit Corp. Project, Series A (RB)        
  985,000     4.00%, 11/01/27     972,136  
  780,000     5.00%, 11/01/27     810,849  
        New Jersey Economic Development Authority, New Jersey Transit Corp. Project, Series B (RB)        
  120,000     4.00%, 11/01/25     119,084  
  4,000,000     5.00%, 11/01/22     4,098,600  
  500,000     5.00%, 11/01/24     517,140  
        New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Port Newark Container Terminal LLC Project (RB)        
  1,000,000     5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     1,033,070  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     1,051,740  
  745,000     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Saint Barnabas Project, Series A (RB)
0.00%, 07/01/21 ^
    736,693  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
New Jersey: (continued)      
        New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series AAA (RB)        
$ 1,740,000     5.00%, 12/15/26 (c)   $ 1,740,261  
  205,000     5.00%, 12/15/26 (c)     206,456  
  650,000     5.00%, 12/15/26 (c)     655,661  
        New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series BBB (RB)        
  1,730,000     4.75%, 12/15/26 (c)     1,770,984  
  165,000     5.50%, 12/15/26 (c)     173,595  
        New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series DDD (RB)        
  3,500,000     4.00%, 06/15/27 (c)     3,249,715  
  780,000     5.00%, 06/15/27 (c)     795,280  
        New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series EE (RB)        
  745,000     5.00%, 03/01/21 (c)     753,612  
  845,000     5.25%, 03/01/21 (c)     871,930  
        New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series GG (RB)        
  165,000     5.00%, 03/01/21 (c)     169,922  
  360,000     5.25%, 03/01/21 (c)     371,473  
  210,000     5.25%, 03/01/21 (c)     216,693  
  105,000     5.25%, 03/01/21 (c)     108,346  
        New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series II (RB)        
  470,000     5.00%, 03/01/22 (c)     476,552  
  515,000     5.00%, 03/01/22 (c)     555,376  
  290,000     5.00%, 03/01/22 (c)     293,671  
  435,000     5.00%, 03/01/22 (c)     442,325  
        New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series KK (RB)        
  1,645,000     4.00%, 12/15/27 (c)     1,470,104  
  685,000     5.00%, 09/01/22 (c)     753,308  
  125,000     5.00%, 09/01/22 (c)     125,466  
        New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series LLL (RB)        
  1,000,000     5.00%, 12/15/29 (c)     977,380  
  1,485,000     5.00%, 12/15/29 (c)     1,493,078  
  600,000     5.00%, 12/15/29 (c)     604,506  
  500,000     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series MMM (RB)
4.00%, 12/15/29 (c)
    467,895  
        New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series NN (RB)        
  3,050,000     5.00%, 03/01/22     3,122,986  
  265,000     5.00%, 03/01/23 (c)     268,101  
  300,000     5.00%, 03/01/23 (c)     305,199  
  155,000     5.00%, 03/01/23 (c)     157,341  
  1,725,000     5.00%, 03/01/23 (c)     1,761,535  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
New Jersey: (continued)      
$ 865,000     5.00%, 03/01/23 (c)   $ 885,154  
  1,175,000     5.00%, 03/01/23 (c)     1,185,798  
  650,000     5.00%, 03/01/23 (c)     662,499  
        New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series PP (RB)        
  140,000     5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)     142,188  
  580,000     5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)     585,040  
  920,000     5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)     947,048  
  100,000     5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)     102,667  
  120,000     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series RR (RB)
5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)
    120,812  
        New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series UU (RB)        
  875,000     5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)     880,416  
  3,935,000     5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)     3,941,257  
        New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series WW (RB)        
  405,000     5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)     407,296  
  630,000     5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)     633,118  
  1,235,000     5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)     1,244,300  
  680,000     5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)     684,733  
  435,000     5.25%, 06/15/25 (c)     450,882  
        New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series XX (RB)        
  220,000     4.00%, 06/15/24     219,058  
  595,000     4.25%, 06/15/25 (c)     597,291  
  125,000     4.38%, 06/15/25 (c)     126,081  
  1,085,000     5.00%, 06/15/21     1,101,872  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 06/15/23     1,027,420  
  1,080,000     5.00%, 06/15/24     1,115,035  
        New Jersey Economic Development Authority, The Goethals Bridge Replacement Project (RB)        
  350,000     5.13%, 01/01/24 (c)     357,399  
  900,000     5.38%, 01/01/24 (c)     916,056  
  500,000     5.50%, 01/01/24 (c)     524,565  
        New Jersey Economic Development Authority, West Campus Housing, LLC - New Jersey City University Student Housing Project, Series A (RB)        
  150,000     4.13%, 07/01/25 (c)     136,394  
  2,065,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     1,965,426  
  550,000     New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, Higher Education Facilities Trust (RB)
5.00%, 06/15/22
    561,935  
  265,000     New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, Higher Educational Capital Improvement, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/24 (c)
    272,288  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
New Jersey: (continued)      
        New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Hospital Asset Transformation Program (RB)        
$ 630,000     5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)   $ 615,762  
  940,000     5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)     920,627  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)     981,760  
        New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, St. Peter’s University System (RB)        
  100,000     5.00%, 07/01/21     101,578  
  170,000     6.00%, 07/01/21 (c)     174,663  
        New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series A (RB)        
  230,000     0.00%, 12/15/25 ^     190,817  
  270,000     0.00%, 12/15/25 ^     224,003  
  575,000     0.00%, 12/15/26 ^     457,412  
  4,440,000     0.00%, 12/15/28 ^     3,239,291  
  870,000     0.00%, 12/15/28 ^     634,726  
  325,000     0.00%, 12/15/29 ^     226,398  
  2,210,000     0.00%, 12/15/30 ^     1,465,031  
  1,880,000     0.00%, 12/15/31 ^     1,184,795  
  1,590,000     0.00%, 12/15/32 ^     951,917  
  1,190,000     0.00%, 12/15/33 ^     676,908  
  705,000     0.00%, 12/15/33 ^     401,025  
  915,000     0.00%, 12/15/34 ^     496,150  
  765,000     0.00%, 12/15/34 ^     414,814  
  540,000     0.00%, 12/15/35 ^     277,328  
  1,115,000     0.00%, 12/15/37 ^     517,170  
  1,780,000     0.00%, 12/15/37 ^     825,617  
  10,475,000     0.00%, 12/15/38 ^     4,608,790  
  605,000     0.00%, 12/15/38 ^     266,188  
  1,500,000     0.00%, 12/15/39 ^     625,410  
  930,000     0.00%, 12/15/40 ^     366,653  
  695,000     4.00%, 12/15/28 (c)     660,465  
  2,295,000     4.00%, 12/15/29 (c)     2,106,994  
  1,000,000     4.25%, 12/15/28 (c)     952,920  
  360,000     5.00%, 06/15/21 (c)     362,754  
  5,875,000     5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)     5,854,320  
  665,000     5.00%, 06/15/24     686,573  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 12/15/28 (c)     1,009,540  
  5,900,000     5.00%, 12/15/28 (c)     5,942,657  
  200,000     5.00%, 12/15/28     207,296  
  370,000     5.25%, 06/15/21 (c)     371,909  
  100,000     5.25%, 06/15/21 (c)     105,131  
  430,000     5.25%, 12/15/21     441,283  
  100,000     5.25%, 12/15/23     103,880  
  310,000     5.50%, 12/15/21     319,337  
  205,000     5.50%, 12/15/23     214,660  
  250,000     6.00%, 06/15/21 (c)     264,790  
        New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series AA (RB)        
  525,000     3.75%, 12/15/28 (c)     478,816  
  220,000     4.00%, 06/15/22 (c)     211,895  
  695,000     4.25%, 06/15/24 (c)     651,118  
  150,000     4.75%, 06/15/25 (c)     151,052  
  1,375,000     4.75%, 06/15/25 (c)     1,378,616  
  345,000     5.00%, 06/15/22     352,487  
  4,710,000     5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)     4,719,043  
  265,000     5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)     267,934  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
New Jersey: (continued)        
$ 425,000     5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)   $ 426,539  
  1,940,000     5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)     1,945,801  
  200,000     5.00%, 06/15/23 (c)     204,120  
  135,000     5.00%, 06/15/23 (c)     137,506  
  640,000     5.00%, 06/15/23 (c)     642,304  
  1,115,000     5.00%, 06/15/23 (c)     1,101,141  
  1,195,000     5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)     1,180,146  
  1,620,000     5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)     1,625,864  
  665,000     5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)     654,433  
  340,000     5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)     333,805  
  925,000     5.25%, 06/15/23 (c)     940,272  
  130,000     5.25%, 06/15/23 (c)     131,492  
  505,000     5.25%, 06/15/25 (c)     510,691  
        New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series B (RB)        
  3,750,000     5.00%, 06/15/21 (c)     3,932,025  
  835,000     5.25%, 06/15/21 (c)     838,332  
        New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series BB (RB)        
  1,745,000     3.25%, 12/15/28 (c)     1,387,415  
  9,095,000     3.50%, 12/15/28 (c)     7,209,061  
  1,140,000     4.00%, 12/15/28 (c)     1,062,446  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 12/15/28 (c)     1,022,970  
        New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series C (RB) (AMBAC)        
  430,000     0.00%, 12/15/24 ^     373,227  
  250,000     0.00%, 12/15/25 ^     208,558  
  985,000     0.00%, 12/15/26 ^     788,680  
  185,000     0.00%, 12/15/28 ^     136,117  
  265,000     0.00%, 12/15/30 ^     185,071  
  365,000     0.00%, 12/15/31 ^     243,517  
  5,475,000     0.00%, 12/15/35 ^     2,859,483  
  2,245,000     5.25%, 12/15/24 (c)     2,284,826  
        New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series D (RB)        
  325,000     5.00%, 12/15/24     336,304  
  960,000     5.00%, 12/15/24 (c)     967,210  
  295,000     5.25%, 12/15/23     306,446  
        Newark Housing Port Authority, Marine Terminal Redevelopment Project (RB)        
  120,000     5.00%, 01/01/32     129,982  
  100,000     5.25%, 01/01/27     109,431  
        South Jersey Port Corp., Marine Terminal, Series B (RB)        
  500,000     5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     492,640  
  2,000,000     5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     1,956,380  
  1,260,000     5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     1,256,056  
  360,000     5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     362,498  
  750,000     5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     750,600  
        Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Series A (RB)        
  4,800,000     5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     5,013,696  
  4,000,000     5.25%, 06/01/28 (c)     4,273,680  
        Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Series B (RB)        
  2,315,000     3.20%, 06/01/27     2,310,532  
  7,760,000     5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     7,811,682  
              204,034,597  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
New Mexico: 0.1%        
$ 500,000     Farmington, Pollution Control, San Juan Project, Series B (RB)
1.88%, 10/01/21 (p)
  $ 491,735  
  695,000     Farmington, Pollution Control, San Juan Project, Series F (RB)
6.25%, 06/01/20 (c)
    695,375  
  1,000,000     Winrock Town Center Tax Increment Development District No. 1 (TA)
5.75%, 06/01/20 (c)
    957,520  
              2,144,630  
New York: 8.7%        
        Brooklyn Arena Local Development Corp., Barclays Center (RB)        
  395,000     0.00%, 07/15/32 ^     217,301  
  370,000     0.00%, 07/15/33 ^     192,818  
  180,000     0.00%, 07/15/47 ^     42,145  
        Brooklyn Arena Local Development Corp., Barclays Center, Series A (RB)        
  125,000     5.00%, 07/15/26     128,475  
  5,040,000     5.00%, 01/15/27 (c)     4,856,393  
  760,000     Buffalo and Erie County Industrial Land Development Corp., Series A (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)
    684,091  
        Build NYC Resource Corp., Brooklyn Navy Yard Cogeneration Partners, L.P. Project (RB)        
  5,700,000     5.00%, 12/31/28     5,370,369  
  9,700,000     5.25%, 12/31/28 (c)     8,925,552  
  4,700,000     5.50%, 12/31/28 (c)     4,233,384  
  250,000     Build NYC Resource Corp., Metropolitan College of New York Project (RB)
5.25%, 11/01/24 (c)
    260,228  
  560,000     Build NYC Resource Corp., Pratt Paper, Inc. Project (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/24 (c)
    562,901  
  1,000,000     Chautauqua Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp. (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/24 (c)
    910,540  
        Dutchess County Industrial Development Agency, Bard College Civic Facility, Series A (RB)        
  65,000     4.50%, 06/01/20 (c)     61,403  
  1,480,000     5.00%, 06/01/20 (c)     1,194,168  
        Erie Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Series A (RB)        
  1,295,000     5.00%, 06/01/20 (c)     1,262,638  
  335,000     5.00%, 06/01/20 (c)     328,303  
  25,000,000     Erie Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Series C (RB)
0.00%, 06/01/20 (c) ^
    2,621,500  
  10,000,000     Erie Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Series D (RB)
0.00%, 06/01/20 (c) ^
    582,900  
  7,500,000     Glen Cove Local Economic Assistance Corp., Garvies Point Public Improvement Project, Series B (RB)
0.00%, 01/01/45 ^
    1,792,275  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
New York: (continued)        
        Monroe County Industrial Development Corp., St. Ann’s Community Project (RB)        
$ 500,000     4.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   $ 444,005  
  230,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     199,104  
  3,285,000     Nassau County Tobacco Settlement Corp., Series A-2 (RB)
5.25%, 05/18/20 (c)
    3,083,761  
        Nassau County Tobacco Settlement Corp., Series A-3 (RB)        
  3,655,000     5.00%, 05/18/20 (c)     3,205,764  
  3,905,000     5.13%, 05/18/20 (c)     3,593,928  
        New Rochelle Industrial Development Agency (RB)        
  2,075,000     5.25%, 07/01/20 (c) (d) *     1,016,750  
  95,000     5.50%, 07/01/19 (c) (d) (e)*     34,666  
  1,620,000     New York City Housing Development Corp., 8 Spruce Street, Class E (RB)
3.50%, 05/15/24 (c)
    1,681,074  
        New York City Industrial Development Agency, Queens Baseball Stadium Project (RB) (AMBAC)        
  1,520,000     4.75%, 06/01/20 (c)     1,503,158  
  110,000     5.00%, 06/01/20 (c)     108,790  
  650,000     5.00%, 06/01/20 (c)     643,487  
  100,000     5.00%, 06/01/20 (c)     100,284  
  825,000     5.00%, 06/01/20 (c)     815,257  
  120,000     5.00%, 06/01/20 (c)     118,628  
        New York City Industrial Development Agency, Yankee Stadium LLC (RB) (FGIC)        
  1,500,000     4.50%, 06/01/20 (c)     1,483,395  
  600,000     5.00%, 06/01/20 (c)     593,784  
  155,000     5.00%, 06/01/20 (c)     153,111  
        New York Counties Tobacco Trust IV (RB)        
  408,700,000     0.00%, 05/18/20 (c) ^     10,658,896  
  10,525,000     0.00%, 05/18/20 (c) ^     539,827  
  745,000     5.00%, 05/18/20 (c)     705,359  
        New York Counties Tobacco Trust V (RB)        
  94,000,000     0.00%, 05/18/20 (c) ^     5,228,280  
  100,000,000     0.00%, 05/18/20 (c) ^     2,932,000  
  1,640,000     0.00%, 05/18/20 (c) ^     563,356  
  173,390,000     0.00%, 05/18/20 (c) ^     24,387,303  
        New York Counties Tobacco Trust VI (RB)        
  1,160,000     3.75%, 06/01/26 (c)     918,906  
  5,500,000     5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     5,154,435  
        New York Liberty Development Corp., 3 World Trade Center Project (RB)        
  24,350,000     5.00%, 11/15/24 (c)     23,353,354  
  1,460,000     5.15%, 11/15/24 (c)     1,452,598  
  3,700,000     5.38%, 11/15/24 (c)     3,652,381  
  255,000     New York Liberty Development Corp., 7 World Trade Center Project (RB)
5.00%, 03/15/22 (c)
    269,415  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
New York: (continued)        
$ 7,500,000     New York Liberty Development Corp., Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park Project, Series 3 (RB)
2.80%, 03/15/29 (c)
  $ 6,974,850  
  480,000     New York State Dormitory Authority, CUNY Student Housing Project (RB) (AMBAC)
5.50%, 07/01/35
    613,814  
  150,000     New York State Dormitory Authority, Fit Student Housing Corp. (RB)
5.25%, 07/01/31
    168,821  
  400,000     New York State Dormitory Authority, Montefiore Obligated Group, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 03/01/30 (c)
    381,256  
  300,000     New York State Dormitory Authority, Orange Regional Medical Center (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)
    339,399  
  200,000     New York State Dormitory Authority, Pace Universtity, Series A (RB)
4.25%, 05/01/23 (c)
    200,988  
  25,000     New York State Dormitory Authority, St. Joseph’s College (RB)
5.25%, 07/01/20 (c)
    23,769  
  50,000     New York State Dormitory Authority, Yeshiva University, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/21 (c)
    48,565  
        New York Transportation Development Corp., American Airlines, Inc. John F. Kennedy International Airport Project (RB)        
  5,640,000     5.00%, 08/01/21 (c)     5,512,423  
  6,435,000     5.00%, 08/01/21 (c)     6,299,608  
  6,990,000     5.00%, 08/01/21     6,955,050  
  160,000     New York Transportation Development Corp., Delta Air Lines, Inc. - LaGuardia Airport Terminals C&D Redevelopment Project (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)
    160,595  
        New York Transportation Development Corp., LaGuardia Airport Terminal B Redevelopment        
        Project, Series A (RB)        
  420,000     5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     438,942  
  3,130,000     5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     3,173,413  
  230,000     5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     237,618  
  2,225,000     5.25%, 07/01/24 (c)     2,274,818  
        New York Transportation Development Corp., Terminal One Group Association, L.P. Project (RB)        
  1,000,000     5.00%, 01/01/22     999,930  
  250,000     5.00%, 01/01/23     249,888  
  4,000,000     Niagara Area Development Corp., New York Solid Waste Disposal Facility, Series A (RB)
4.75%, 07/01/23 (c)
    3,615,520  


 

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VANECK VECTORS HIGH-YIELD MUNICIPAL INDEX ETF

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
New York: (continued)        
$ 580,000     Orange County Industrial Development Agency, The Glen Arden, Inc. Project (RB)
5.70%, 06/01/20 (c)
  $ 488,093  
  355,000     Otsego County Capital Resource Corp., Hartwick College Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)
    276,421  
  110,000     Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, JFK International Air Terminal LLC Project, Series 8 (RB)
6.00%, 12/01/20 (c)
    110,891  
        Suffolk Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Series B (RB)        
  65,000     5.38%, 06/01/20 (c)     65,068  
  4,150,000     6.00%, 06/01/20 (c)     4,151,203  
  6,150,000     Suffolk Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Series C (RB)
6.63%, 06/01/22 (c)
    6,273,922  
  50,000,000     Suffolk Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Series D (RB)
0.00%, 06/01/20 (c) ^
    4,672,000  
        Syracuse Industrial Development Agency, Carousel Center Project, Series A (RB)        
  200,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     171,144  
  1,950,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     1,658,280  
  1,465,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     1,320,756  
  550,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     475,557  
  1,500,000     TSASC, Inc., Tobacco Settlement Bonds, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/23
    1,529,025  
        TSASC, Inc., Tobacco Settlement Bonds, Series B (RB)        
  9,900,000     5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     9,076,914  
  5,000,000     5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     4,617,150  
  5,000,000     Tuxedo Farms Local Development Corp. (RB)
6.55%, 05/01/27 (c)
    5,306,600  
        Ulster County Capital Resource Corp., Woodland Pond of New Paltz Project (RB)        
  1,050,000     4.00%, 09/15/24 (c)     959,794  
  400,000     5.00%, 09/15/24 (c)     339,540  
  180,000     5.25%, 09/15/24 (c)     144,153  
  1,000,000     5.25%, 09/15/24 (c)     843,250  
  3,390,000     Westchester County Industrial Development Agency, Million Air Two LLC General Aviation Facilities Project, Series A (RB)
7.00%, 06/01/24 (c)
    3,484,479  
  255,000     Westchester County Local Development Corp., Medical Center (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/25 (c)
    266,365  
  4,575,000     Westchester Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Series C (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/23 (c)
    4,271,494  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
New York: (continued)        
        Yonkers Economic Development Corp., Charter School of Educational Excellence Project, Series A (RB)        
$ 275,000     5.00%, 10/15/29 (c)   $ 251,482  
  315,000     5.00%, 10/15/29 (c)     305,465  
              222,550,753  
North Carolina: 0.5%        
        North Carolina Department of Transportation, I-77 Hot Lanes Project (RB)        
  250,000     5.00%, 06/30/25 (c)     253,498  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 06/30/25 (c)     979,080  
        North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Lutheran Services for the Aging, Series A (RB)        
  245,000     4.75%, 03/01/22 (c)     240,423  
  1,330,000     5.00%, 03/01/22 (c)     1,257,289  
  820,000     5.00%, 03/01/22 (c)     799,008  
  150,000     North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Pennybyrn at Maryfield (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/25
    151,817  
        North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Retirement Facilities (RB)        
  550,000     4.70%, 07/01/25 (c)     464,079  
  250,000     5.00%, 10/01/24 (c)     237,440  
  250,000     5.00%, 10/01/24 (c)     244,255  
        North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Retirement Facilities, Series A (RB)        
  165,000     5.00%, 10/01/24 (c)     162,495  
  385,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     383,803  
  250,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     250,713  
  465,000     North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Salemtowne Project (RB)
5.25%, 10/01/25 (c)
    442,554  
  1,225,000     North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Wake Forest University (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)
    1,180,300  
        North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Triangle Expressway System (RB) (AGM)        
  2,200,000     3.00%, 01/01/30 (c)     2,029,896  
  1,250,000     4.00%, 01/01/30 (c)     1,111,587  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     1,081,220  
  100,000     5.00%, 01/01/29 (c)     118,074  
  1,705,000     5.00%, 01/01/30 (c)     1,781,964  
              13,169,495  
North Dakota: 0.2%        
  25,000     City of Grand Forks, Altru Health System Obligated Group (RB)
4.00%, 12/01/21 (c)
    25,243  
        City of Williston, Eagle Crest Apartments LLC Project (RB)        
  615,000     6.25%, 09/01/23 (d) *     270,600  
  1,285,000     7.75%, 09/01/23 (c) (d) *     565,400  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
North Dakota: (continued)        
$ 750,000     County of Ward, Health Care Facilities, Trinity Obligated Group, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)
  $ 745,402  
        Grand Forks County, Solid Waste Disposal, Red River Biorefinery LLC (RB)        
  1,000,000     5.75%, 09/15/26 (c)     854,750  
  3,500,000     6.38%, 09/15/26 (c)     2,658,530  
              5,119,925  
Northern Mariana Islands: 0.2%        
  6,000,000     Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Series A (GO) (AGM)
5.00%, 06/01/20 (c)
    5,377,020  
Ohio: 4.6%        
  500,000     Akron Bath Copley Joint Township Hospital District, Summa Health Obligated Group (RB)
5.25%, 11/15/26 (c)
    555,030  
        Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Series A-2 (RB)        
  3,000,000     3.00%, 06/01/30 (c)     2,496,630  
  2,000,000     4.00%, 06/01/30 (c)     2,006,540  
  32,500,000     Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Series B-2 (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/30 (c)
    29,014,700  
  25,000,000     Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Series B-3 (RB)
0.00%, 06/01/30 (c) ^
    2,646,250  
        Butler County Port Authority, Senior Series A (RB)        
  1,250,000     6.25%, 01/15/24 (c)     1,156,712  
  1,400,000     6.38%, 01/15/24 (c)     1,244,558  
  890,000     6.50%, 01/15/24 (c)     781,749  
        Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, Playhouse Square Foundation Project (RB)        
  750,000     5.25%, 12/01/28 (c)     698,595  
  1,740,000     5.50%, 12/01/28 (c)     1,573,256  
  900,000     5.50%, 12/01/28 (c)     838,206  
  4,465,000     Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority (RB) (SBG)
6.50%, 03/01/25 (c)
    4,476,788  
        County of Cuyahoga, Ohio Hospital, The Metrohealth System (RB)        
  405,000     4.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     428,437  
  510,000     4.75%, 02/15/27 (c)     483,883  
  570,000     5.25%, 02/15/27 (c)     594,966  
        County of Licking, Health Care Facilities, Series A (RB)        
  1,780,000     6.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     1,347,674  
  1,500,000     6.13%, 07/01/25 (c)     1,203,510  
  550,000     County of Montgomery, Ohio Hospital Facilities, Series A (RB)
3.00%, 11/15/29 (c)
    488,059  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Ohio: (continued)        
        County of Montgomery, Premier Health Partners Obligated Group, Series A (RB)        
$ 2,500,000     4.00%, 11/15/29 (c)   $ 2,385,125  
  4,440,000     4.00%, 11/15/29 (c)     4,325,448  
  1,000,000     4.00%, 11/15/29 (c)     972,440  
  2,825,000     County of Montgomery, Trousdale Foundation Properties, Series A (RB)
6.00%, 04/01/28 (c)
    1,652,879  
  750,000     Dayton-Montgomery County Port Authority, Storypoint Troy Project, Series 1 (RB)
7.00%, 01/15/25 (c)
    622,162  
  400,000     Franklin County, First Community Village Obligated Group (RB)
5.63%, 07/01/20 (c)
    392,596  
  890,000     Gallia County, Holzer Health System Obligated Group (RB)
8.00%, 07/01/22 (c)
    967,127  
        Hamilton County, Life Enriching Communities Project (RB)        
  385,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     351,282  
  570,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     508,685  
  300,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     299,976  
  250,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     241,295  
        Lake County, Port and Economic Development Authority, Tapestry Wickliffe, Series A (RB)        
  2,200,000     6.50%, 12/01/27 (c)     1,651,408  
  5,000,000     6.75%, 12/01/27 (c)     3,557,550  
        Marion County, Health Care Facilities, United Church Homes, Inc. (RB)        
  1,000,000     5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     837,100  
  1,000,000     5.13%, 12/01/26 (c)     794,070  
  4,865,000     Montgomery County, Trousdale Foundation Properties, Series A (RB)
6.25%, 04/01/28 (c)
    2,722,746  
        Muskingum County, Ohio Hospital Facilities, Genesis HealthCare System Obligated Group Project (RB)        
  490,000     5.00%, 02/15/23 (c)     490,853  
  1,530,000     5.00%, 02/15/23 (c)     1,505,382  
  490,000     5.00%, 02/15/23 (c)     499,981  
  2,270,000     Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, AK Steel Corp. Project,  Series A (RB)
6.75%, 02/01/22 (c)
    2,030,243  
  1,000,000     Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, American Electric Co. Project, Series A (RB)
2.50%, 10/01/29 (p)
    953,660  
        Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, American Electric Co. Project, Series B (RB)        
  8,000,000     2.50%, 10/01/29 (p)     7,581,440  
  2,500,000     2.60%, 10/01/24 (c) (p)     2,397,625  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Ohio: (continued)        
$ 12,000,000     Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, AMG Vanadium Project (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)
  $ 11,264,760  
        Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, Ohio Valley Electric Corp. Project, Series A (RB)        
  4,000,000     2.88%, 02/01/26     3,754,800  
  5,500,000     3.25%, 09/01/29     5,052,905  
        Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, Pratt Paper LLC Project (RB)        
  500,000     4.25%, 01/15/28 (c)     489,215  
  4,000,000     4.50%, 01/15/28 (c)     3,889,920  
  1,100,000     Ohio Airport Special Revenue, Continental Airlines, Inc. Project (RB)
5.38%, 06/01/20 (c)
    1,085,337  
  795,000     Ohio Water Development Authority, United States Steel Corp. Project (RB)
6.60%, 11/01/21 (c)
    699,648  
        Southeastern Ohio Port Authority, Hospital Facilities Revenue, Memorial Health System Obligated Group Project (RB)        
  250,000     5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)     249,248  
  245,000     5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)     246,771  
  70,000     5.50%, 12/01/24 (c)     72,071  
  710,000     5.75%, 12/01/22 (c)     749,078  
  570,000     6.00%, 12/01/22 (c)     596,345  
  1,000,000     Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, StoryPoint Waterville Project, Series A-1 (RB)
6.38%, 01/15/24 (c)
    865,510  
              118,792,224  
Oklahoma: 1.2%        
        Comanche County Hospital Authority, Series A (RB)        
  300,000     4.25%, 07/01/22 (c)     293,352  
  210,000     5.00%, 07/01/22 (c)     217,642  
        Holdenville Public Works Authority, Series A (RB) (AGM)        
  780,000     4.30%, 11/01/24 (c)     719,909  
  605,000     4.38%, 11/01/24 (c)     556,751  
        Norman Regional Hospital Authority (RB)        
  340,000     3.25%, 09/01/29 (c)     310,206  
  150,000     4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     140,913  
        Oklahoma County Finance Authority, Epworth Villa Project, Series A (RB)        
  825,000     5.00%, 04/01/22 (c)     655,669  
  135,000     5.00%, 04/01/23     127,760  
  1,225,000     5.13%, 04/01/22 (c)     884,389  
        Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, Inverness Village Community (RB)        
  115,995     5.25%, 06/01/20 (c)     1,160  
  814,074     5.75%, 01/01/22 (c)     8,141  
  421,800     6.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     4,218  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Oklahoma: (continued)        
        Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, OU Medicine Project, Series B (RB)        
$ 700,000     5.00%, 08/15/28 (c)   $ 730,639  
  9,250,000     5.25%, 08/15/28 (c)     9,559,597  
  2,900,000     5.25%, 08/15/28 (c)     3,016,000  
  8,120,000     5.50%, 08/15/28 (c)     8,452,758  
  1,300,000     5.50%, 08/15/28 (c)     1,362,036  
  375,000     Rogers County Industrial Development Authority (RB)
3.63%, 04/01/25 (c)
    380,681  
  2,125,000     Tulsa Municipal Airport Trust, American Airlines, Inc. (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/25 (c) (p)
    2,084,837  
              29,506,658  
Oregon: 0.4%        
        Oregon State Business Development Commission, Red Rock Biofuels LLC Clean Energy Project (RB) (SAW)        
  7,500,000     6.50%, 04/01/28 (c) (d) *     5,032,500  
  8,500,000     6.50%, 04/01/28 (c) (d) *     5,703,500  
              10,736,000  
Pennsylvania: 3.4%        
        Allegheny County Industrial Development Authority, United States Steel Corp. Project (RB)        
  475,000     5.75%, 08/01/22 (c)     396,801  
  500,000     6.75%, 12/01/21 (c)     446,295  
        Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone Development Authority (RB)        
  2,000,000     5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)     1,932,700  
  250,000     5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)     248,885  
  500,000     5.00%, 05/01/28 (c)     483,145  
  250,000     5.00%, 05/01/28 (c)     247,645  
        Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone Development Authority, Series A (RB)        
  1,915,000     5.00%, 05/01/22 (c)     1,982,274  
  150,000     5.00%, 05/01/22 (c)     155,834  
  3,980,000     5.00%, 05/01/22 (c)     4,102,982  
        Berks County Industrial Development Authority, Tower Health Project (RB)        
  440,000     3.75%, 11/01/27 (c)     426,540  
  120,000     5.00%, 11/01/26     128,908  
  770,000     5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     777,276  
  110,000     5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     114,070  
  195,000     5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     200,216  
  1,170,000     Berks County Municipal Authority, Tower Health Project, Series B-3 (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/29 (c) (p)
    1,339,369  
  1,000,000     Blythe Township Solid Waste Authority (RB)
7.75%, 12/01/27 (c)
    1,057,250  
        Chester County Health and Education Facilities Authority, Immaculata University Project (RB)        
  1,600,000     4.25%, 11/01/27 (c)     1,355,056  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Pennsylvania: (continued)        
$ 3,530,000     5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)   $ 2,942,396  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     861,740  
  1,000,000     Chester County Health and Education Facilities Authority, Simpson Senior Services Project (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)
    821,540  
  440,000     Chester County Health and Education Facilities Authority, Simpson Senior Services Project, Series A (RB)
5.25%, 12/01/25 (c)
    386,703  
        Chester County Industrial Development Authority, Woodland at Greystone Project (SA)        
  400,000     5.00%, 03/01/28 (c)     347,840  
  400,000     5.13%, 03/01/28 (c)     330,948  
        Crawford County Hospital Authority, Meadville Medical Center Project, Series A (RB)        
  1,440,000     6.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     1,591,315  
  440,000     6.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     487,630  
  400,000     Cumberland County Municipal Authority, Asbury Pennsylvania Obligated Group (RB)
5.25%, 01/01/22 (c)
    373,792  
  500,000     Cumberland County Municipal Authority, Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries Project (RB)
4.00%, 01/01/25 (c)
    473,950  
        Dauphin County General Authority University, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Project (RB)        
  500,000     5.00%, 10/15/27     492,665  
  4,950,000     5.13%, 10/15/27 (c)     4,399,065  
  315,000     Delaware County Authority, Eastern University (RB)
5.25%, 10/01/22 (c)
    283,034  
        Delaware County Industrial Development Authority, Chester Community Charter School Project, Series A (RB)        
  395,000     5.13%, 06/01/26 (c)     349,235  
  720,000     5.25%, 08/15/20 (c)     668,081  
  800,000     6.13%, 08/15/20 (c)     763,424  
        Delaware River Port Authority, Port District Project (RB)        
  100,000     5.00%, 01/01/22     106,305  
  840,000     5.00%, 01/01/23 (c)     858,866  
  1,080,000     5.00%, 01/01/23 (c)     1,107,605  
  2,000,000     Doylestown Hospital Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)
    2,072,680  
        Franklin County Industrial Development Authority, Menno-Haven, Inc. Project (RB)        
  215,000     5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     178,153  
  500,000     5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     421,470  
  1,700,000     Fulton County Industrial Development Authority, The Fulton County Medical Center Project (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
    1,647,997  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Pennsylvania: (continued)        
$ 1,000,000     Lancaster County Hospital Authority, Brethren Village Project (RB)
5.13%, 07/01/27 (c)
  $ 897,090  
        Lancaster County Hospital Authority, Saint Anne’s Retirement Community Inc. (RB)        
  425,000     5.00%, 03/01/27 (c)     381,421  
  310,000     5.00%, 03/01/27 (c)     282,488  
  425,000     5.00%, 03/01/27 (c)     394,188  
  1,100,000     Lehigh County General Purpose Authority, Bible Fellowship Church Homes, Inc. (RB)
5.25%, 07/01/22 (c)
    924,902  
  205,000     Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority, Albert Einstein Healthcare Network Issue, Series A (RB)
4.25%, 01/15/25 (c)
    214,848  
        Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority, Whitemarsh Continuing Care Retirement Community Project (RB)        
  150,000     5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)     142,700  
  870,000     5.25%, 01/01/25 (c)     784,061  
  820,000     5.38%, 01/01/25 (c)     717,672  
        Moon Industrial Development Authority, Baptist Homes Society (RB)        
  300,000     5.63%, 07/01/25 (c)     287,985  
  590,000     6.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     544,741  
        Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, CarbonLite P, LLC Project (RB)        
  1,000,000     5.25%, 06/01/26     941,370  
  3,000,000     5.75%, 06/01/26 (c)     2,649,270  
  8,270,000     Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Energy Supply LLC Project, Series A (RB)
6.40%, 09/01/25 (c)
    6,322,580  
        Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Tapestry Moon Senior Housing Project, Series A (RB)        
  3,040,000     6.50%, 12/01/28 (c)     2,701,587  
  5,470,000     6.75%, 12/01/28 (c)     4,709,779  
        Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, The Pennsylvania Rapid Bridge Replacement Project (RB)        
  1,685,000     4.13%, 06/30/26 (c)     1,542,466  
  45,000     5.00%, 12/31/22     46,386  
  125,000     5.00%, 12/31/23     130,191  
  550,000     5.00%, 12/31/24     577,912  
  1,105,000     5.00%, 12/31/25     1,171,731  
  575,000     5.00%, 06/30/26 (c)     607,643  
  935,000     5.00%, 06/30/26 (c)     994,746  
  500,000     5.00%, 06/30/26 (c)     506,575  
  410,000     5.00%, 06/30/26 (c)     429,491  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Pennsylvania: (continued)        
        Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Delaware Valley College of Science and Agriculture Project, Series LL (RB)        
$ 230,000     4.00%, 11/01/22 (c)   $ 194,295  
  250,000     5.00%, 11/01/22 (c)     248,765  
  1,000,000     Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School Project, Series A (RB)
7.25%, 06/15/24 (c)
    1,078,810  
        Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc. Project, Series A (RB)        
  440,000     6.38%, 06/01/25 (c)     385,726  
  440,000     6.50%, 06/01/25 (c)     385,211  
  415,000     6.63%, 06/01/25 (c)     364,304  
  355,000     Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Independence Charter School West Project (RB)
5.00%, 12/15/26 (c)
    318,272  
  2,000,000     Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, University Square Apartments Project (RB)
5.50%, 12/01/26 (c)
    1,901,880  
        Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Wesley Enhanced Living Obligation Group, Series A (RB)        
  735,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     691,488  
  2,500,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     2,074,225  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     860,700  
  1,000,000     Philadelphia Hospitals and Higher Education Facilities Authority, Temple University Health System Obligated Group (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
    1,056,030  
        Philadelphia Hospitals and Higher Education Facilities Authority, Temple University Health System Obligated Group, Series A (RB)        
  1,240,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     1,334,228  
  220,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     234,995  
  2,020,000     5.63%, 07/01/22 (c)     2,083,852  
  1,275,000     5.63%, 07/01/22 (c)     1,323,947  
  750,000     Quakertown General Authority Health Facilities, USDA Loan Anticipation Notes, Series A (RB)
3.13%, 05/21/20 (c)
    729,262  
  250,000     Scranton Redevelopment Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/24 (c)
    231,600  
        Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority, Series A (RB)        
  1,650,000     5.00%, 01/01/23 (c)     1,620,481  
  1,500,000     5.00%, 01/01/23     1,509,705  
  1,210,000     Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority, Series B (RB)
4.00%, 01/01/23 (c)
    1,145,047  
              86,038,326  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Puerto Rico: 3.7%        
$ 76,800,000     Children’s Trust, Tobacco Settlement, Series B (RB)
0.00%, 06/01/20 (c) ^
  $ 1,998,336  
        Puerto Rico Commonwealth Aqueduct and Sewer Authority, Series A (RB)        
  25,000     4.00%, 07/01/22     24,281  
  2,175,000     5.00%, 07/01/22 (c)     2,071,687  
  100,000     5.00%, 07/01/22     99,250  
  950,000     5.13%, 07/01/22 (c)     900,125  
  3,895,000     5.75%, 07/01/22 (c)     3,846,312  
  1,000,000     6.00%, 06/01/20 (c)     995,000  
  5,925,000     6.00%, 07/01/22 (c)     5,865,750  
  240,000     6.13%, 07/01/24     246,000  
  100,000     Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical and Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, AES Puerto Rico Project (RB)
6.63%, 06/01/20 (c)
    103,500  
        Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical and Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, Ana G.  Mendez University System Project (RB)        
  100,000     5.13%, 04/01/22 (c)     95,978  
  100,000     5.38%, 04/01/22 (c)     94,756  
  20,000     Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical and Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, University Plaza Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/20 (c)
    19,706  
        Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp. (RB)        
  5,709,000     0.00%, 07/01/28 (c) ^     1,341,215  
  80,064     0.00%, 08/01/47 ^     21,701  
        Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Series A-1 (RB)        
  1,812,000     0.00%, 07/01/24 ^     1,544,386  
  1,892,000     0.00%, 07/01/27 ^     1,427,438  
  9,113,000     0.00%, 07/01/28 (c) ^     4,957,928  
  3,794,000     4.50%, 07/01/25 (c)     3,704,993  
  3,982,000     4.55%, 07/01/28 (c)     3,675,466  
  8,123,000     4.75%, 07/01/28 (c)     7,369,592  
  28,244,000     5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)     26,537,215  
        Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Series A-2 (RB)        
  9,500,000     4.33%, 07/01/28 (c)     8,507,440  
  7,408,000     4.33%, 07/01/28 (c)     6,634,012  
  6,237,000     4.54%, 07/01/28 (c)     5,426,439  
  6,958,000     4.78%, 07/01/28 (c)     6,294,624  
              93,803,130  
Rhode Island: 0.4%        
  100,000     Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corp., Care New England Issue, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/26
    104,426  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Rhode Island: (continued)        
        Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corp., Lifespan Obligated Group Issue (RB)        
$ 250,000     5.00%, 05/15/23   $ 268,150  
  690,000     5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     717,062  
        Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Series A (RB)        
  24,580,000     0.00%, 05/18/20 (c) ^     3,063,897  
  1,650,000     5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     1,704,384  
        Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Series B (RB)        
  2,000,000     4.50%, 06/01/25 (c)     1,970,300  
  2,000,000     5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     2,045,500  
              9,873,719  
South Carolina: 0.5%        
  800,000     Berkeley County (SA)
4.38%, 11/01/29 (c)
    608,232  
  24,878,170     Connector 2000 Association, Inc., Series A-1 (RB)
0.00%, 04/01/26 (c) ^
    1,779,784  
  1,000,000     South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority, Episcopal Home at Still Hopes (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/25 (c)
    904,210  
        South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority, Hampton Medical Center Project (RB)        
  500,000     5.00%, 11/01/24 (c)     540,335  
  650,000     5.00%, 11/01/24 (c)     707,050  
  500,000     5.00%, 11/01/24 (c)     548,780  
        South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority, High Point Academy Project, Series A (RB)        
  500,000     5.75%, 12/15/26 (c)     503,515  
  500,000     5.75%, 12/15/26 (c)     509,315  
        South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority, Hilton Head Christian Academy (RB)        
  515,000     5.00%, 01/01/30 (c)     408,472  
  800,000     5.00%, 01/01/30 (c)     686,032  
  320,000     South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority, The Lutheran Homes of South Carolina, Inc. (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/23 (c)
    256,966  
        South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority, The Woodlands at Furman (RB)        
  795,000     4.00%, 11/15/24 (c)     674,486  
  400,000     4.00%, 11/15/24 (c)     372,528  
  3,755,000     5.25%, 11/15/24 (c)     3,434,210  
              11,933,915  
South Dakota: 0.0%        
        City of Sioux Falls, Dow Rummel Village Project (RB)        
  750,000     5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     697,365  
  500,000     5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     424,715  
              1,122,080  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Tennessee: 0.8%        
        Blount County, Health and Educational Facilities Board, Series A (RB)        
$ 240,000     5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)   $ 175,764  
  1,150,000     5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)     924,795  
  900,000     Board of the City of Franklin, Health and Educational Facilities, Series A (RB)
7.50%, 06/01/27 (c)
    792,954  
        Bristol Industrial Development Board, Pinnacle Project, Series A (RB)        
  2,000,000     5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     1,733,500  
  8,100,000     5.13%, 12/01/26 (c)     6,690,843  
  310,000     Chattanooga Health, Educational and Housing Facility Board, Series A-2 (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/29 (c)
    331,443  
  120,000     Johnson City, Health and Educational Facilities Board, Series A (RB)
0.00%, 07/01/27 ^
    101,759  
        Knox County Health Educational and Housing Facility Board (RB)        
  295,000     4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     297,215  
  290,000     4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     280,723  
  380,000     5.00%, 04/01/27 (c)     416,130  
        Memphis-Shelby County Industrial Development Board, Graceland Project, Series A (TA)        
  500,000     5.50%, 07/01/27 (c)     481,690  
  1,000,000     5.63%, 07/01/27 (c)     938,700  
  1,065,000     Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Health and Educational Facilities Board, Lipscomb University Project, Series A (RB)
5.25%, 10/01/29 (c)
    1,111,477  
        Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Health and Educational Facilities Board, Trousdale Foundation Properties, Series A (RB)        
  300,000     6.00%, 04/01/28 (c)     175,527  
  805,000     6.25%, 04/01/28 (c)     450,526  
  2,000,000     Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, Series B (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 07/01/30 (c)
    2,225,100  
        Shelby County, Tennessee Health, Educational and Housing Facility Board, The Farms at Bailey Station, Series A (RB)        
  250,000     5.50%, 10/01/25 (c)     229,070  
  750,000     5.75%, 10/01/25 (c)     628,350  
  1,320,000     5.75%, 10/01/25 (c)     1,134,962  
  780,000     5.75%, 10/01/25 (c)     679,903  
        Shelby County, Tennessee Health, Educational and Housing Facility Board, Trezevant Manor Project, Series A (RB)        
  475,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     330,230  
  205,000     5.38%, 09/01/23 (c)     142,225  
  200,000     5.50%, 09/01/23 (c)     134,494  


 

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(continued)

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Tennessee: (continued)        
        Shelby County, Tennessee Health, Educational and Housing Facility Board, Village at Germantown (RB)        
$ 280,000     5.25%, 12/01/22 (c)   $ 262,410  
  450,000     5.38%, 12/01/22 (c)     423,819  
  70,000     Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., Series B (RB)
5.63%, 09/01/26
    77,554  
  160,000     Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., Series C (RB)
5.00%, 02/01/23
    169,120  
  200,000     The Health, Educational and Housing Facility Board of the City of Chattanooga, CommonSpirit Health, Series A-1 (RB)
4.00%, 08/01/29 (c)
    201,320  
              21,541,603  
Texas: 4.8%        
  115,000     Austin Convention Enterprises, Inc., Convention Center Hotel, First Tier, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)
    111,940  
        Board of Managers, Joint Guadalupe County, City of Seguin Hospital (RB)        
  215,000     5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     208,395  
  610,000     5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     615,142  
  700,000     5.25%, 12/01/25 (c)     738,976  
  1,850,000     Brazoria County Industrial Development Corp., Gladieux Metal Recycling, LLC Project, Series B (RB) (SBG)
7.00%, 03/01/26 (c)
    1,786,101  
        Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Senior Lien (RB)        
  1,315,000     3.38%, 01/01/26 (c)     1,159,435  
  250,000     5.00%, 01/01/22     265,933  
  400,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     426,736  
  200,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     212,002  
  850,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     921,884  
  285,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     305,765  
        Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Senior Lien, Series A (RB)        
  1,305,000     5.00%, 01/01/23 (c)     1,350,910  
  1,270,000     5.00%, 01/01/23 (c)     1,325,664  
  565,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     598,086  
  805,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     855,248  
  120,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     129,533  
        Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Subordinated Lien (RB)        
  360,000     5.00%, 01/01/23 (c)     372,870  
  400,000     5.00%, 01/01/23 (c)     417,532  
  25,000     Central Texas Turnpike System, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/24
    26,994  
  2,050,000     City of Houston, Continental Airlines, Inc., Terminal Improvement Projects (RB)
6.50%, 07/15/21 (c)
    2,083,681  
                 
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Texas: (continued)        
        City of Houston, Texas Airport System Special Facilities, United Airlines, Inc. (RB)        
$ 7,630,000     4.75%, 07/01/24   $ 7,603,295  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 07/15/28     995,660  
        City of Houston, Texas Airport System Special Facilities, United Airlines, Inc., Series B-1 (RB)        
  2,000,000     5.00%, 07/15/25 (c)     1,966,760  
  600,000     5.00%, 07/15/25 (c)     595,230  
        Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., Series A (RB)        
  730,000     5.13%, 08/15/25 (c)     737,840  
  610,000     5.50%, 08/15/25 (c)     616,063  
        Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., Series D (RB)        
  500,000     5.75%, 08/15/25 (c)     512,745  
  500,000     6.00%, 08/15/25 (c)     513,115  
  3,010,000     6.13%, 08/15/25 (c)     3,071,434  
  850,000     Dallas County Flood Control District No. 1 (GO)
5.00%, 04/01/23 (c)
    876,256  
  2,265,000     Gulf Coast Industrial Development Authority, CITGO Petroleum Corp. Project (RB)
4.88%, 10/01/22 (c)
    2,127,650  
        Harris County, Houston Sports Authority, Junior Lien, Series H (RB)        
  250,000     0.00%, 11/15/23 ^     225,853  
  675,000     0.00%, 11/15/23 ^     647,534  
  495,000     0.00%, 11/15/25 ^     416,889  
  590,000     0.00%, 11/15/27 ^     457,462  
  1,405,000     0.00%, 11/15/29 ^     995,499  
  115,000     0.00%, 11/15/30 ^     77,487  
  705,000     0.00%, 11/15/31 (c) ^     418,946  
  350,000     0.00%, 11/15/31 (c) ^     150,304  
  120,000     0.00%, 11/15/31 (c) ^     58,696  
  145,000     0.00%, 11/15/31 (c) ^     54,637  
  1,140,000     0.00%, 11/15/31 (c) ^     375,858  
  170,000     0.00%, 11/15/31 (c) ^     59,928  
        Harris County, Houston Sports Authority, Third Lien, Series A-3 (RB)        
  335,000     0.00%, 11/15/24 (c) ^     148,820  
  100,000     0.00%, 11/15/24 (c) ^     56,620  
  675,000     La Vernia Higher Education Finance Corp., Meridian World School, Series A (RB)
5.50%, 08/15/24 (c)
    676,465  
  280,000     Love Field Airport Modernization Corp., Southwest Airlines Co. (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/22
    279,675  
  105,000     Matagorda County District No. 1, Pollution Control, Series B (RB) (AMBAC)
4.55%, 05/01/30
    116,921  
  175,000     Matagorda County Navigation District No. 1, Series A (RB) (AMBAC)
4.40%, 05/01/30
    192,638  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Texas: (continued)        
        Mesquite Health Facility Development Corp., Christian Care Centers, Inc. Project (RB)        
$ 2,680,000     5.13%, 02/15/24 (c)   $ 1,951,871  
  700,000     5.13%, 02/15/24 (c)     595,238  
  235,000     New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., 4-K Housing, Inc. Stoney Brook Project, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)
    147,129  
  1,160,000     New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Bridgemoor Plano Project, Series A (RB)
7.25%, 12/01/25 (c)
    1,009,954  
  750,000     New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Bridgemoor Plano Project, Series D (RB)
12.00%, 12/01/25 (c)
    659,745  
  50,000     New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Cardinal Bay, Inc., Series B (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
    41,374  
  230,000     New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Carillon Lifecare Community Project (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)
    193,145  
  1,500,000     New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., CHF-Collegiate Housing College Station I LLC, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/24 (c)
    1,513,545  
  465,000     New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., CHF-Collegiate Housing Corpus Christi II, LLC (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)
    421,722  
  3,070,000     New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., CHF-Collegiate Housing Island Campus II, LLC, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)
    2,566,029  
        New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Jubilee Academic Center, Series A (RB)        
  1,375,000     4.00%, 08/15/21 (c)     1,294,494  
  250,000     4.25%, 08/15/21 (c)     236,030  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 08/15/21 (c)     864,940  
  1,000,000     5.13%, 08/15/21 (c)     878,300  
        New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy, Series A (RB)        
  250,000     5.25%, 02/15/23 (c)     237,773  
  1,515,000     6.00%, 02/15/23 (c)     1,389,816  
  2,950,000     New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Longhorn Village Project (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)
    2,524,993  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Texas: (continued)        
$ 100,000     New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Morningside Ministries Project (RB) (SAW)
6.25%, 01/01/23 (c)
  $ 102,967  
        New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., MRC Crestview Project (RB)        
  1,610,000     5.00%, 11/15/24 (c)     1,442,624  
  100,000     5.00%, 11/15/24 (c)     95,688  
        New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., MRC Senior Living - The Langford Project, Series A (RB)        
  975,000     5.38%, 11/15/26 (c)     759,681  
  750,000     5.50%, 11/15/26 (c)     539,152  
        New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., NCCD-College Station Properties LLC, Series A (RB)        
  115,000     5.00%, 07/01/24     102,197  
  440,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     343,785  
  100,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     81,633  
  500,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     420,690  
  200,000     New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Presbyterian Village North Project (RB)
5.25%, 10/01/25 (c)
    163,154  
        New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Wesleyan Homes, Inc. Project (RB)        
  250,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     190,585  
  250,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     193,428  
  2,000,000     Newark Higher Education Finance Corp., Series A (RB)
5.13%, 08/15/22 (c)
    1,742,200  
  1,050,000     North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)
    1,062,873  
        North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Series B (RB)        
  600,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     605,874  
  400,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     408,044  
  500,000     Port Beaumont Navigation District, Allegiant Industrial Island Park Project (RB)
8.00%, 02/01/26 (c)
    494,650  
        Port Beaumont Navigation District, Jefferson Gulf Coast Energy Project, Series A (RB) (SAW)        
  2,250,000     3.63%, 01/01/22 (c)     1,846,980  
  500,000     4.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     372,135  
        Pottsboro Higher Education Finance Corp., Imagine International Academy of North Texas LLC, Series A (RB)        
  400,000     5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)     352,184  
  400,000     5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)     376,176  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Texas: (continued)        
$ 2,105,000     Red River Health Facilities Development Corp., MRC The Crossings Project, Series A (RB)
8.00%, 11/15/24 (c)
  $ 2,222,080  
  1,075,000     Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency, Power Supply System (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/21
    1,128,116  
  9,900,000     Sanger Industrial Development Corp., Texas Pellets Project, Series B (RB)
8.00%, 07/01/22 (c)
    2,475,000  
        Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Air Force Villages Obligated Group Project (RB)        
  2,000,000     5.00%, 05/15/24 (c)     1,763,680  
  125,000     5.00%, 05/15/24 (c)     116,444  
        Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Buckingham Senior Living Community, Inc. Project, Series A (RB)        
  100,000     5.25%, 11/15/25 (c) (d) *     70,000  
  800,000     5.50%, 11/15/25 (c) (d) *     560,000  
  690,000     Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Buckingham Senior Living Community, Inc. Project, Series B-1 (RB)
4.50%, 06/01/20 (c) (d) *
    483,000  
        Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Buckner Senior Living, Ventana Project, Series A (RB)        
  4,850,000     6.63%, 05/15/27 (c)     4,957,573  
  2,080,000     6.75%, 05/15/27 (c)     2,100,738  
  1,000,000     6.75%, 05/15/27 (c)     1,012,780  
  1,595,000     Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., C.C. Young Memorial Home Project, Series A (RB)
6.38%, 02/15/27 (c)
    1,423,697  
  2,180,000     Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Northwest Senior Housing Corp. Edgemere Project (RB)
5.25%, 05/15/27 (c)
    1,435,617  
  1,000,000     Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Northwest Senior Housing Corp. Edgemere Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)
    813,200  
        Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Northwest Senior Housing Corp. Edgemere Project, Series B (RB)        
  100,000     4.00%, 11/15/25     85,322  
  405,000     5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)     290,247  
  891,899     Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., SQLC Senior Living Center at Corpus Christo, Inc., Series A (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/27 (c) (d) *
    8,919  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Texas: (continued)        
$ 2,746,954     Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., The Stayton at Museum Way (RB)
5.75%, 01/04/21 (c)
  $ 2,153,310  
        Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition and Supply Corp. III, Gas Supply (RB)        
  1,490,000     5.00%, 12/15/21     1,539,453  
  1,265,000     5.00%, 12/15/22 (c)     1,317,877  
  175,000     5.00%, 12/15/22 (c)     181,015  
  1,280,000     5.00%, 12/15/22 (c)     1,346,074  
  760,000     5.00%, 12/15/22 (c)     796,845  
        Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Blueridge Transportation Group LLC Project (RB)        
  250,000     5.00%, 12/31/25 (c)     240,508  
  460,000     5.00%, 12/31/25 (c)     447,649  
  230,000     5.00%, 12/31/25 (c)     228,521  
        Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., LBJ Infrastructure Group LLC Project, Senior Lien (RB)        
  150,000     7.00%, 06/30/20 (c)     150,672  
  935,000     7.00%, 06/30/20 (c)     938,946  
  1,095,000     7.50%, 06/30/20 (c)     1,100,847  
  1,070,000     7.50%, 06/30/20 (c)     1,075,757  
        Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., NTE Mobility Partners LLC Project (RB)        
  4,810,000     5.00%, 06/30/29 (c)     5,032,655  
  515,000     7.00%, 09/01/23 (c)     572,448  
        Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., NTE Mobility Partners LLC Project, Series A (RB)        
  500,000     4.00%, 12/31/29 (c)     492,505  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 12/31/29 (c)     1,090,570  
        Texas Transportation Commission, Central Texas Turnpike System, Series C (RB)        
  7,100,000     5.00%, 08/15/24 (c)     7,370,723  
  1,500,000     5.00%, 08/15/24 (c)     1,555,395  
  600,000     5.00%, 08/15/24 (c)     630,498  
  850,000     5.00%, 08/15/24 (c)     887,714  
        Town of Westlake, Solana Public Improvement District (SA)        
  1,000,000     6.13%, 09/01/25 (c)     924,180  
  1,000,000     6.25%, 09/01/25 (c)     915,160  
  1,000,000     6.38%, 09/01/25 (c)     918,640  
  4,980,000     Woodloch Health Facilities Development Corp., Series A-1 (RB)
6.75%, 06/01/20 (c) (d) *
    3,807,758  
              123,824,038  
Utah: 0.2%        
        Utah Charter School Finance Authority, Freedom Academy Foundation Project (RB)        
  1,500,000     5.25%, 06/15/27 (c)     1,391,160  
  3,195,000     5.38%, 06/15/27 (c)     2,830,578  
              4,221,738  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Vermont: 0.1%        
$ 1,100,000     Vermont Economic Development Authority, Wake Robin Corp. Project (RB)
5.40%, 05/01/22 (c)
  $ 1,048,652  
  910,000     Vermont Economic Development Authority, Wake Robin Corp. Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)
    756,392  
              1,805,044  
Virgin Islands: 1.2%        
  720,000     Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Virgin Islands Gross Receipts Taxes Loan Note (RB)
4.25%, 06/01/20 (c)
    727,654  
        Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Virgin Islands Gross Receipts Taxes Loan Note, Series C (RB)        
  550,000     4.50%, 10/01/24 (c)     443,542  
  1,700,000     5.00%, 10/01/24 (c)     1,519,562  
  4,250,000     5.00%, 10/01/24 (c)     3,664,307  
  185,000     Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Virgin Islands Matching Fund Loan Note, Cruzan Project, Series A (RB)
6.00%, 06/01/20 (c)
    167,669  
        Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Virgin Islands Matching Fund Loan Note, Diageo Project, Series A (RB)        
  110,000     6.63%, 06/01/20 (c)     105,030  
  1,840,000     6.75%, 06/01/20 (c)     1,735,966  
        Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Virgin Islands Matching Fund Senior Lien, Series A (RB)        
  4,265,000     5.00%, 10/01/20 (c)     3,946,319  
  3,870,000     5.00%, 10/01/20 (c)     3,633,195  
        Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Virgin Islands Matching Fund Senior Lien, Series A-1 (RB)        
  155,000     4.50%, 06/01/20 (c)     145,813  
  1,125,000     5.00%, 06/01/20 (c)     1,040,940  
        Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Virgin Islands Matching Fund Senior Lien, Series B (RB)        
  1,295,000     5.00%, 06/01/20 (c)     1,215,759  
  1,120,000     5.00%, 06/01/20 (c)     1,000,115  
  465,000     5.00%, 10/01/20 (c)     434,245  
  3,180,000     5.25%, 10/01/20 (c)     2,942,613  
  295,000     Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Virgin Islands Matching Fund Subordinate Lien, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/20 (c)
    283,365  
        Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority, Series A (RB)        
  315,000     4.00%, 07/01/21     303,251  
  330,000     5.00%, 06/01/20 (c)     310,936  
  65,000     5.00%, 06/01/20 (c)     60,179  
        Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority, Series B (RB)        
  170,000     5.00%, 06/01/20 (c)     150,122  
  5,560,000     5.00%, 06/01/20 (c)     4,708,542  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Virgin Islands: (continued)        
$ 1,170,000     5.00%, 06/01/20 (c)   $ 1,063,729  
  1,070,000     5.00%, 06/01/20 (c)     959,255  
              30,562,108  
Virginia: 1.5%        
        Albemarle County, Virginia Economic Development Authority, Series A (RB)        
  640,000     4.63%, 01/01/23 (c)     585,510  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 01/01/23 (c)     887,330  
  500,000     Ballston Quarter Community Development Authority, Series A (TA)
5.50%, 03/01/27 (c)
    411,955  
  250,000     Bristol Industrial Development Authority, Series B (RB)
6.35%, 11/01/24 (c)
    160,198  
        Cherry Hill Community Development Authority, Potomac Shores Project (SA)        
  200,000     5.15%, 03/01/25 (c)     189,074  
  495,000     5.40%, 03/01/25 (c)     456,865  
        Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel District, First Tier (RB)        
  1,000,000     5.00%, 11/01/23     1,062,920  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     1,056,960  
  1,025,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     1,079,632  
  650,000     Chesterfield Economic Development Authority, Brandermill Woods Project (RB)
4.13%, 01/01/22 (c)
    630,532  
  380,000     City of Chesapeake, Chesapeake Transportation System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/15/22 (c)
    388,364  
  240,000     City of Hopewell, Sewer System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/15/21 (c)
    249,458  
  3,000,000     City of Newport News, Economic Development Authority, Residential Care Facilities (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)
    2,735,490  
  650,000     Economic Development Authority of the City of Newport News, Residential Care Facilities (RB)
3.13%, 12/01/25 (c)
    568,717  
  1,450,000     Fairfax County, Mosaic District Community Development Authority, Series A (SA)
6.63%, 03/01/21 (c)
    1,477,521  
        Farmville Industrial Development Authority, Series A (RB) (AMBAC)        
  500,000     5.00%, 01/01/29 (c)     513,130  
  500,000     5.00%, 01/01/29 (c)     515,985  
  500,000     5.00%, 01/01/29 (c)     519,140  
        Hanover County, Economic Development Authority (RB)        
  500,000     5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     445,895  
  500,000     5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     448,600  


 

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(continued)

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Virginia: (continued)        
        Hanover County, Economic Development Authority, Series A (RB)        
$ 260,000     4.00%, 07/01/22   $ 253,952  
  1,500,000     5.00%, 07/01/22 (c)     1,349,985  
  1,500,000     5.00%, 07/01/22 (c)     1,365,180  
  2,475,000     Henrico County Economic Development Authority, Residential Care Facilities, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)
    2,170,278  
  1,000,000     Mosaic District Community Development Authority, Series A (SA)
6.88%, 03/01/21 (c)
    1,017,310  
        Peninsula Town Center Community Development Authority (RB)        
  2,500,000     5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     2,426,300  
  500,000     5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     501,170  
  1,000,000     Riverside County Transportation Commission, Series A (RB)
5.38%, 09/01/26 (c)
    873,050  
  1,000,000     Roanoke County Economic Development Authority, Series B (RB)
4.63%, 09/01/24 (c) (p)
    913,510  
        Roanoke Economic Development Authority, Residential Care Facility (RB)        
  500,000     5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     410,200  
  500,000     5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     431,160  
  500,000     5.13%, 09/01/27 (c)     414,700  
        Virginia College Building Authority, Marymount University Project, Series A (RB)        
  2,000,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     1,718,720  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     919,970  
  300,000     Virginia College Building Authority, Marymount University Project, Series B (RB)
5.25%, 07/01/25 (c)
    300,246  
  1,760,000     Virginia College Building Authority, Regent University Project (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/20 (c)
    1,596,778  
        Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Elizabeth River Crossing Opco, LLC Project (RB)        
  760,000     5.50%, 07/01/22 (c)     754,604  
  1,550,000     6.00%, 07/01/22 (c)     1,572,351  
        Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Senior Lien 95 Express Lanes, LLC Project (RB)        
  1,000,000     5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     991,710  
  300,000     5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     298,731  
  1,450,000     5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     1,444,504  
  2,000,000     Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Facility (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/23 (c) (p)
    1,894,720  
              38,002,405  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Washington: 1.0%        
$ 1,000,000     Greater Wenatchee Regional Events Center, Public Facilities District, Series A (RB)
5.50%, 09/01/22 (c)
  $ 930,710  
        Kalispel Tribe Indians Priority, Series A (RB)        
  250,000     5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     260,143  
  250,000     5.25%, 01/01/28 (c)     256,800  
        King County Public Hospital District No. 4, Snoqualmie Valley Hospital, Series A (GO)        
  1,000,000     5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     1,003,910  
  500,000     5.75%, 12/01/25 (c)     528,275  
  500,000     6.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     524,015  
  250,000     6.25%, 12/01/25 (c)     260,605  
        Klickitat County Public Hospital District No. 2 (RB)        
  1,230,000     5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)     1,148,230  
  1,170,000     5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)     1,142,177  
  1,415,000     5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)     1,420,688  
  1,840,000     Washington Economic Development Finance Authority, Columbia Pulp I, LLC Project, Series A (RB)
7.50%, 01/01/28 (c)
    1,620,230  
  100,000     Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, CommonSpirit Health, Series A-1 (RB)
4.00%, 08/01/29 (c)
    97,376  
  205,000     Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Virginia Mason Medical Center (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)
    213,989  
        Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Bayview Manor Senior Project, Series A (RB)        
  1,000,000     5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     841,250  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     857,040  
  150,000     5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     137,808  
  500,000     Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Hearthstone Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
    401,250  
        Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Herons Key Senior Living, Series A (RB)        
  200,000     6.00%, 07/01/25     199,456  
  1,640,000     6.75%, 07/01/25 (c)     1,626,011  
  2,000,000     7.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     1,948,360  
        Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Herons Key Senior Living, Series B (RB)        
  100,000     5.50%, 05/21/20 (c)     98,306  
  1,350,000     6.50%, 07/01/25 (c)     1,358,640  
  1,100,000     Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Mirabella Project, Series A (RB)
6.75%, 10/01/22 (c)
    1,109,108  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Washington: (continued)        
        Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Presbyterian Retirement Communities Northwest Projects, Series A (RB)        
$ 150,000     3.75%, 07/01/26   $ 137,540  
  825,000     5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)     757,630  
  2,495,000     5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)     2,092,132  
  1,500,000     5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)     1,283,820  
  1,000,000     Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Rockwood Retirement Communities Project (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)
    785,260  
        Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Transforming Age Projects, Series A (RB)        
  1,000,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     827,250  
  250,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     211,175  
        Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Wesley Homes at Lea Hill Project (RB)        
  1,250,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     1,019,162  
  500,000     5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     416,035  
              25,514,381  
West Virginia: 0.2%        
  325,000     Brooke County Commission, Bethany College, Series A (RB)
6.75%, 04/01/21 (c)
    306,904  
        County of Ohio, Fort Henry Centre Tax Increment Financing District No. 1, The Highlands Project (TA)        
  280,000     3.00%, 06/01/22 (c)     267,537  
  760,000     4.00%, 06/01/22 (c)     686,690  
        West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, Thomas Health System, Inc. (RB)        
  3,395,000     6.50%, 05/18/20 (c) (d) *     1,867,250  
  2,230,000     6.50%, 05/18/20 (c) (d) *     1,226,500  
  2,720,000     6.75%, 05/18/20 (c) (d) *     1,496,000  
              5,850,881  
Wisconsin: 2.8%        
        Public Finance Authority, American Dream at Meadowlands Project (RB)        
  500,000     6.75%, 12/01/27 (c)     462,505  
  12,060,000     7.00%, 12/01/27 (c)     11,312,401  
  100,000     Public Finance Authority, American Dream at Meadowlands Project, Series A (RB)
6.75%, 08/01/31
    92,288  
  1,000,000     Public Finance Authority, American Preparatory Academy (RB)
5.38%, 07/15/27 (c)
    903,990  
  250,000     Public Finance Authority, Bancroft Neurohealth Project, Series A (RB)
5.13%, 06/01/26 (c)
    225,780  
        Public Finance Authority, Cedars Obligated Group (RB)        
  455,000     4.25%, 05/01/27 (c)     403,772  
  1,000,000     5.50%, 05/01/27 (c)     874,060  
  2,500,000     5.75%, 05/01/27 (c)     2,119,150  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Wisconsin: (continued)        
        Public Finance Authority, Cornerstone Charter Academy, Series A (RB)        
$ 495,000     5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)   $ 460,721  
  500,000     5.13%, 02/01/26 (c)     443,550  
        Public Finance Authority, Corvian Community School Project, Series A (RB)        
  580,000     4.25%, 06/15/24 (c)     534,424  
  500,000     5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     444,595  
  500,000     5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     418,380  
  1,000,000     5.13%, 06/15/24 (c)     859,660  
  1,000,000     Public Finance Authority, Educational Facilities, Lake Erie College Project, Series A (RB)
5.88%, 10/01/29 (c)
    816,510  
  1,000,000     Public Finance Authority, Friends Homes (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)
    855,370  
  100,000     Public Finance Authority, Healthcare Facility Expansion, Church Home of Hartford, Inc. Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/25
    100,558  
  4,500,000     Public Finance Authority, Higher Educational Facilities, Wittenberg University Project (RB)
5.25%, 12/01/24 (c)
    4,386,870  
  7,790,000     Public Finance Authority, Irving Convention Center Hotel Project, First-Tier, Series A (RB)
7.00%, 01/01/32 (c)
    7,122,475  
  417,991     Public Finance Authority, Lombard Conference and Hotel Center, Second-Tier (RB) (ACA)
3.75%, 03/15/28 (c)
    265,366  
        Public Finance Authority, Maryland Proton Treatment Center, Series A-1 (RB)        
  500,000     6.25%, 01/01/28 (c)     492,915  
  2,000,000     6.38%, 01/01/28 (c)     1,924,980  
  1,000,000     Public Finance Authority, Marys Woods at Marylhurst Project, Series A (RB)
5.25%, 05/15/25 (c)
    1,004,060  
  500,000     Public Finance Authority, National Gypsum Comp. (RB)
5.25%, 11/01/24 (c)
    501,185  
  5,000,000     Public Finance Authority, Nevada State College (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/29 (c)
    4,003,650  
        Public Finance Authority, North Carolina Charter Educational Foundation Project, Series A (RB)        
  1,250,000     5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     908,662  
  6,000,000     5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     4,811,340  
        Public Finance Authority, Penick Village (RB)        
  500,000     4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     432,250  
  500,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     395,710  
  500,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     403,355  
  500,000     5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     427,400  


 

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(continued)

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Wisconsin: (continued)        
$ 500,000     Public Finance Authority, Phoenix Academy Project, Series A (RB)
5.88%, 06/15/24 (c)
  $ 433,120  
  300,000     Public Finance Authority, Triad Educational Services, Inc., Series A (RB)
5.50%, 06/15/25 (c)
    278,457  
  5,265,000     Public Finance Authority, Trinity Regional Hospital Sachse, Series A-1 (RB)
7.38%, 01/01/30 (c)
    5,012,333  
        Public Finance Authority, Ultimate Medical Academy Project, Series A (RB)        
  1,950,000     5.00%, 10/01/29 (c)     1,903,746  
  2,000,000     5.00%, 10/01/29 (c)     2,051,340  
  3,055,000     Public Finance Authority, Vista Grande Villa Project, Series A (RB)
6.50%, 07/01/25 (c)
    1,830,037  
  1,250,000     Public Finance Authority, Whitestone (RB)
5.00%, 03/01/28 (c)
    1,143,375  
  750,000     Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, American Baptist Homes of the Midwest (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)
    714,862  
        Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Covenant Communities, Inc. Project, Series A-1 (RB) (SAW)        
  105,000     4.00%, 07/01/23 (c)     87,941  
  130,000     4.13%, 07/01/23 (c)     109,273  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Wisconsin: (continued)        
        Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Sauk-Prairie Memorial Hospital, Inc., Series A (RB)        
$ 2,150,000     5.25%, 02/01/23 (c)   $ 1,819,351  
  1,975,000     5.38%, 02/01/23 (c)     1,668,717  
  2,725,000     Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, St. Camillus Health System, Inc., Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)
    2,261,750  
  3,950,000     Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare System, Series A (RB)
5.13%, 02/01/23 (c)
    3,378,909  
  250,000     Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Wisconsin Illinois Senior Housing, Inc., Series A (RB)
5.25%, 08/01/25 (c)
    213,210  
  1,750,000     Wisconsin Public Finance Authority, Continuing Care Retirement Community, The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch, Inc. Project, Series A (RB)
8.25%, 06/01/21 (c)
    1,846,810  
              73,161,163  
Total Municipal Bonds: 97.8%
(Cost: $2,800,236,959)
    2,513,321,641  
Other assets less liabilities: 2.2%     57,044,920  
NET ASSETS: 100.0%   $ 2,570,366,561  


 

 

Definitions:

ACA Credit Agricole SA
AGM Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
AMBAC American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp.
CP Certificate of Participation
FGIC Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.
GO General Obligation
NATL National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.
RB Revenue Bond
SA Special Assessment
SAW State Aid Withholding
SBG School Board Guaranteed
SD CRED PROG Special District Credit Enhancement Program
ST Special Tax
TA Tax Allocation
XLCA Syncora Guarantee, Inc.

 

Footnotes:

(c) Callable Security — the redemption date shown is when the security may be redeemed by the issuer
(d) Security in default of coupon payment
(e) Security in default of principal
(p) Puttable Security — the redemption date shown is when the security may be redeemed by the investor
^ Zero Coupon Bond
* Non-income producing

 

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Summary of Investments          
By Sector                              % of Investments   Value  
Education     7.6 %   $ 192,023,052  
Health Care     20.7       520,181,311  
Housing     3.3       84,198,211  
Industrial Revenue     15.7       395,722,909  
Leasing     7.0       175,695,314  
Local     8.1       202,717,525  
Power     0.6       14,000,984  
Solid Waste/Resource Recovery     0.1       2,177,303  
Special Tax     11.3       283,828,976  
State     3.0       76,202,552  
Tobacco     12.9       323,995,856  
Transportation     7.7       192,400,989  
Water & Sewer                2.0                 50,176,659  
      100.0 %   $ 2,513,321,641  

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of April 30, 2020 is as follows:

 

    Level 1
Quoted
Prices
  Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
    Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
    Value  
Total Municipal Bonds*     $     $ 2,513,321,641       $       $ 2,513,321,641  

 

* See Schedule of Investments for geographic sector breakouts.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

April 30, 2020

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
MUNICIPAL BONDS: 98.5%      
Alabama: 0.9%      
$ 500,000     Alabama Federal Aid Highway Finance Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/22 (c)
  $ 549,860  
        Alabama Industrial Development Authority, Solid Waste Disposal, Pine City Fiber Company Project (RB)        
  150,000     6.45%, 06/01/20 (c)     147,420  
  150,000     6.45%, 06/01/20 (c)     147,420  
  500,000     Lower Alabama Gas District, Project No. 2 (RB) (SAW)
4.00%, 09/01/25 (c) (p)
    532,445  
  1,000,000     Southeast Alabama Gas Supply District, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 01/01/24 (c) (p)
    1,048,520  
              2,425,665  
American Samoa: 0.3%      
        American Samoa Economic Development Authority, Series A (RB)        
  400,000     6.00%, 09/01/23     416,152  
  250,000     6.50%, 09/01/28     283,860  
              700,012  
Arizona: 1.8%      
  125,000     Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 02/01/21
    128,589  
        Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Basis School Projects, Series A (RB)        
  250,000     4.75%, 07/01/23 (c)     243,572  
  200,000     5.00%, 07/01/26     202,276  
  500,000     Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Doral Academy - Fire Mesa and Red Rock Campus, Series A (RB)
3.55%, 07/15/27 (c)
    453,590  
  500,000     Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Leman Academy of Excellence - East Tucson and Central Tucson Projects, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/24 (c)
    464,285  
  520,000     Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Pinecrest Academy of Nevada-Cadence Campus Project, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 07/15/28 (c)
    497,255  
  1,000,000     Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Beatitudes Campus Project (RB)
4.00%, 11/15/24 (c)
    884,670  
  500,000     Industrial Development Authority of the City of Chandler, Intel Corp. Project (RB)
2.40%, 08/14/23 (p)
    511,230  
  500,000     Industrial Development Authority of the City of Phoenix, Basis Schools, Inc. Project, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/25
    487,460  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Arizona: (continued)      
$ 240,000     Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Legacy Traditional Schools Projects, Series B (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/29
  $ 228,634  
  250,000     Pima County Industrial Development Authority, American Leadership Academy Project (RB)
4.13%, 06/15/22 (c)
    222,625  
        Salt Verde Financial Corp. (RB)        
  65,000     5.25%, 12/01/21     68,336  
  200,000     5.25%, 12/01/23     221,000  
  65,000     5.25%, 12/01/24     73,310  
  10,000     5.25%, 12/01/28     11,956  
              4,698,788  
California: 7.6%      
  250,000     Airport Commission of the City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco International Airport, Second Series, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/23
    272,855  
  195,000     Airport Commission of the City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco International Airport, Second Series, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/21 (c)
    201,417  
        Airport Commission of the City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco International Airport, Second Series, Series H (RB)        
  500,000     5.00%, 05/01/26     579,750  
  500,000     5.00%, 05/01/27     588,580  
  500,000     5.00%, 05/01/29     602,100  
  375,000     Bay Area Toll Authority, Series S-4 (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/23 (c)
    420,877  
  320,000     California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Catholic Healthcare West, Series E (RB)
5.63%, 06/01/20 (c)
    320,803  
  280,000     California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank, The J. David Gladstone Institutes Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/21 (c)
    296,800  
        California Municipal Finance Authority, Community Medical Centers, Series A (RB)        
  50,000     5.00%, 02/01/27 (c)     57,180  
  50,000     5.00%, 02/01/27     58,333  
  500,000     California Municipal Finance Authority, Julian Charter School Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 03/01/25
    495,115  
        California Municipal Finance Authority, LINXS APM Project, Series A (RB)        
  545,000     5.00%, 06/30/27     606,291  
  220,000     5.00%, 06/30/28     245,936  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
California: (continued)      
$ 400,000     California Municipal Finance Authority, Palmdale Aerospace Academy, Series A (RB)
3.88%, 07/01/28
  $ 387,584  
  2,710,000     California Municipal Finance Authority, United Airlines, Inc. Los Angeles International Airport Project (RB)
4.00%, 07/15/29
    2,648,646  
  1,000,000     California Pollution Control Financing Authority, Solid Waste Disposal, CalPlant I Project (RB)
7.00%, 07/01/22
    540,000  
  400,000     California Pollution Control Financing Authority, Solid Waste Disposal, Waste Management, Inc. Project, Series A-1 (RB)
3.38%, 07/01/25
    411,352  
  735,000     California Public Finance Authority, NCCD-Claremont Properties LLC, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/27
    551,250  
        California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Baptist
University, Series A (RB)
       
  100,000     3.00%, 11/01/22     98,162  
  500,000     3.50%, 11/01/27     481,310  
  180,000     California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Daughters of Charity Health System, Series A (RB)
5.75%, 06/01/20 (c)
    162,292  
  515,000     California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Daughters of Charity Health System, Series G (RB)
5.50%, 06/01/20 (c)
    478,353  
        California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Lancer Educational Student Housing Project, Series A (RB)        
  500,000     3.00%, 06/01/29     449,475  
  200,000     5.00%, 07/01/24     205,830  
  350,000     California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)
    385,392  
  250,000     California Statewide Communities Development Authority, NCCD-Hooper Street LLC-California College of the Arts Project (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/29
    253,935  
  500,000     California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Southern California Edison Company, Series C (RB)
2.63%, 12/01/23 (p)
    506,365  
  25,000     City of Modesto, Community Center Refinancing Project, Series A (CP) (AMBAC)
5.00%, 11/01/23
    24,850  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
California: (continued)      
$ 500,000     City of Oroville Hospital (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/29 (c)
  $ 560,840  
  375,000     City of San Buenaventura, Community Memorial Health System (RB)
6.50%, 12/01/21
    401,786  
  250,000     County of Sacramento, Airport System, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/27
    289,540  
  115,000     County of Sacramento, Airport System, Series E (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/28
    138,198  
  1,000,000     El Centro Financing Authority, El Centro Regional Medical Center Project (RB)
4.50%, 07/01/26 (c)
    972,040  
  145,000     Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, Toll Road Revenue, Series B-3 (RB)
5.50%, 07/15/22 (c) (p)
    150,729  
        Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Tobacco Settlement, Series A-1 (RB)        
  110,000     5.00%, 06/01/23     119,481  
  110,000     5.00%, 06/01/25     124,091  
  250,000     5.00%, 06/01/26     286,687  
  110,000     Irvine Unified School District Community Facilities District No. 09-1, Series D (ST)
5.00%, 09/01/26
    128,126  
  230,000     Lake Elsinore Public Financing Authority, Local Agency (ST)
5.00%, 09/01/24
    256,066  
  265,000     Long Beach Bond Finance Authority, Natural Gas Purchase, Series A (RB)
5.50%, 11/15/30
    329,732  
  160,000     Los Angeles Unified School District, Series A-2 (GO)
5.00%, 07/01/21
    167,350  
  165,000     Los Angeles Unified School District, Series B (CP)
5.00%, 10/01/22 (c)
    177,385  
  1,250,000     Northern California Energy Authority, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/24 (p)
    1,314,012  
        Palomar Health (RB)        
  250,000     5.00%, 11/01/25     285,372  
  90,000     5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     104,252  
  250,000     Port of Oakland (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/23
    275,392  
  110,000     Poway Unified School District Public Financing Authority, Series A (ST)
5.00%, 09/01/24
    122,466  
  110,000     Riverside County Public Financing Authority, Capital Facilities Project (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/23
    124,675  
  200,000     Sacramento City Financing Authority, Master Lease Program Facilities, Series E (RB) (AMBAC)
5.25%, 12/01/22
    221,778  


 

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(continued)

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
California: (continued)      
        San Francisco Community College District (GO)        
$ 85,000     5.00%, 06/15/22   $ 91,668  
  205,000     5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)     240,268  
  120,000     San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, Community Facilities District No. 6, Series A (ST)
5.00%, 08/01/22 (c)
    127,741  
  250,000     Tobacco Securitization Authority of Southern California, Series B-1 (RB)
2.25%, 06/01/29
    241,010  
  370,000     Western Hills Water District, Diablo Grande Community Facilities District No. 1 (ST)
4.00%, 09/01/21 (d) *
    259,000  
  100,000     Westlands Water District, Series A (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 09/01/22 (c)
    109,825  
              19,950,343  
Colorado: 3.1%      
  500,000     Arista Metropolitan District in the City and County of Broomfield, Series A (GO)
4.38%, 12/01/23 (c)
    483,925  
  295,000     City and County of Denver, Airport System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/28 (c)
    354,322  
  1,000,000     Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority, Loveland Classical Schools Project, Thompson School District R2-J (RB)
3.75%, 07/01/26
    932,380  
  200,000     Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Covenant Retirement Communities, Inc., Series B (RB)
4.00%, 12/01/22 (c)
    199,536  
  1,000,000     Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Ralston Creek at Arvada Project, Series B (RB)
4.00%, 11/01/20 (c)
    901,470  
  125,000     Colorado Public Authority, Natural Gas Purchase (RB)
6.13%, 11/15/23
    134,079  
  120,000     Denver Convention Center Hotel Authority (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/22
    122,615  
  2,500,000     Dominion Water and Sanitation District (RB)
5.25%, 12/01/21 (c)
    2,587,900  
  1,365,000     Fountain Urban Renewal Authority, South Academy Highlands Project, Series A (TA)
4.50%, 11/01/25 (c)
    1,262,243  
  500,000     Painted Prairie Public Improvement Authority (RB)
4.00%, 12/01/24 (c)
    455,105  
  140,000     Public Authority for Colorado Energy, Natural Gas Purchase (RB)
6.25%, 11/15/28
    168,896  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Colorado: (continued)      
$ 200,000     Southlands Metropolitan District No. 1, Series A-1 (GO)
3.50%, 12/01/27
  $ 192,162  
  500,000     STC Metropolitan District No. 2, Series A (GO)
4.00%, 12/01/24 (c)
    458,430  
              8,253,063  
Connecticut: 1.5%      
  405,000     City of Hartford, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 04/01/23 (c)
    439,745  
        Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, Gaming Authority, Series C (RB)        
  250,000     5.25%, 02/01/22     252,485  
  250,000     5.50%, 02/01/23     254,167  
        State of Connecticut, Series B (GO)        
  200,000     5.00%, 04/15/22 (c)     211,862  
  250,000     5.00%, 04/15/28     297,165  
        State of Connecticut, Series D (GO)        
  250,000     5.00%, 10/01/20 (c)     253,627  
  100,000     5.00%, 11/01/21 (c)     105,161  
  250,000     State of Connecticut, Special Tax Obligation, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)
    292,000  
  500,000     Town of Hamden (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)
    476,740  
        University of Connecticut, Series A (RB)        
  815,000     5.00%, 02/15/21 (c)     840,273  
  380,000     5.00%, 03/15/25     430,551  
              3,853,776  
District of Columbia: 0.4%      
  1,250,000     District of Columbia, Ingleside at Rock Creek Project, Series A (RB)
4.13%, 07/01/24 (c)
    1,149,350  
Florida: 6.4%      
  500,000     Capital Trust Agency, Educational Facilities, Pineapple Cove Classical Academy, Inc., Series A (RB)
4.50%, 01/01/29 (c)
    476,825  
  485,000     Capital Trust Agency, Educational Facilities, Renaissance Charter School, Inc., Series A (RB)
4.38%, 06/15/27
    474,393  
  1,000,000     Capital Trust Agency, University Bridge, LLC Student Housing Project, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 12/01/28
    923,670  
  400,000     Florida Development Finance Corp., Renaissance Charter School, Inc. Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/15/25
    404,704  
  250,000     Florida Development Finance Corp., Southwest Charter Foundation Inc. Project, Series A (RB)
5.13%, 06/15/27
    243,095  
        Florida Development Finance Corp., Virgin Trains USA Passenger Rail Project, Series A (RB)        
  2,750,000     6.25%, 06/01/20 (c) (p)     2,401,162  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Florida: (continued)      
$ 3,250,000     6.38%, 06/01/20 (c) (p)   $ 2,785,120  
  5,750,000     6.50%, 06/01/20 (c) (p)     4,879,047  
  500,000     Florida Development Finance Corp., Waste Pro USA, Inc. Project (RB)
5.00%, 05/01/22 (c)
    506,175  
  110,000     JEA Electric System, Series Three B (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)
    132,988  
  315,000     Miami-Dade County Industrial Development Authority, NCCD-Biscayne Properties LLC Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)
    294,591  
        Mid-Bay Bridge Authority, First Senior Lien, Series A (RB)        
  250,000     5.00%, 10/01/23     265,660  
  250,000     5.00%, 10/01/24     268,505  
  250,000     Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District, Unit of Development No. 2C (SA)
4.50%, 08/01/24
    255,602  
  500,000     Palm Beach County, Palm Beach Atlantic University Housing Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/29
    505,815  
  120,000     School Board of Miami-Dade County, Series D (CP)
5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)
    140,549  
  250,000     School District of St. Lucie County, Sales Tax (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 10/01/25
    295,695  
  415,000     Seminole County Industrial Development Authority, Retirement Facility, Legacy Pointe at UCF Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)
    362,689  
  500,000     Village Community Development District No. 12 (SA) (SAW)
3.80%, 05/01/28
    502,955  
        Village Community Development District No. 13 (SA)        
  500,000     2.63%, 05/01/24     490,535  
  250,000     3.00%, 05/01/29     238,280  
              16,848,055  
Georgia: 1.9%      
        Atlanta Development Authority, Senior Health Care Facilities, Series A-1 (RB)        
  250,000     6.00%, 01/01/23     253,970  
  500,000     6.50%, 01/01/28 (c)     523,310  
        Burke County Development Authority (RB)        
  250,000     2.25%, 05/25/23 (p)     246,290  
  250,000     2.93%, 03/12/24 (p)     251,060  
  1,000,000     Burke County Development Authority, Series E (RB)
3.25%, 02/03/25 (p)
    1,015,810  
  250,000     Floyd County Development Authority, The Spires at Berry College Project, Series A (RB) (SBG)
5.50%, 12/01/24 (c)
    225,363  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Georgia: (continued)      
        Fulton County Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Authority, Canterbury Court Project, Series A (RB) (SD CRED PROG)        
$ 400,000     3.00%, 04/01/24   $ 367,360  
  500,000     4.00%, 04/01/26 (c)     442,205  
  280,000     Georgia Local Government (CP) (NATL)
4.75%, 06/01/28
    309,834  
  325,000     Greene County Development Authority, Glen-I, LLC Project, Series A (RB)
6.13%, 01/01/25 (d) *
    228,313  
        Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., Series A-1 (RB)        
  130,000     5.50%, 09/15/23     143,221  
  135,000     5.50%, 09/15/25     155,436  
  250,000     Marietta Development Authority, University Facilities, Life University, Inc. Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/27
    251,030  
  500,000     Oconee County Industrial Development Authority, Series A-3 (RB)
5.50%, 12/01/21 (c)
    451,325  
  250,000     White County Development Authority, Truett McConnell University Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)
    239,027  
              5,103,554  
Guam: 0.9%      
  480,000     A. B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/21
    474,110  
        Guam Government, Business Privilege Tax, Series A (RB)        
  300,000     5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     302,538  
  110,000     5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     110,402  
  360,000     Guam Government, Business Privilege Tax, Series D (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)
    368,593  
  1,000,000     Guam Government, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/24
    1,036,730  
              2,292,373  
Hawaii: 0.0%      
  90,000     Kuakini, Hawaii Health System, Series A (RB)
6.30%, 06/01/20 (c)
    90,260  
Illinois: 16.2%      
        Chicago Board of Education, Series A (GO)        
  250,000     0.00%, 12/01/22 ^     230,620  
  310,000     0.00%, 12/01/24 ^     266,405  
  310,000     0.00%, 12/01/26 ^     246,490  
  435,000     0.00%, 12/01/28 ^     318,172  
  500,000     4.00%, 12/01/22     497,095  
  200,000     5.00%, 12/01/28 (c)     240,560  
  250,000     5.00%, 12/01/28 (c)     251,580  
  230,000     5.50%, 12/01/26     251,054  
  200,000     7.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     224,748  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Illinois: (continued)      
$ 1,000,000     Chicago Board of Education, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)
  $ 1,005,510  
  350,000     Chicago Board of Education, Series B-1 (GO)
0.00%, 12/01/23 ^
    311,895  
  500,000     Chicago Board of Education, Series C (GO)
5.00%, 12/01/27
    508,160  
        Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Series B (RB)        
  300,000     4.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     305,337  
  105,000     5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)     116,838  
  575,000     Chicago School Reform Board of Trustees, Series A (GO)
0.00%, 12/01/29 ^
    401,666  
        Chicago School Reform Board of Trustees, Series B-1 (GO)        
  515,000     0.00%, 12/01/24 ^     442,576  
  560,000     0.00%, 12/01/25 ^     463,226  
  490,000     0.00%, 12/01/26 ^     389,614  
  1,515,000     0.00%, 12/01/28 ^     1,108,116  
  585,000     0.00%, 12/01/29 ^     408,652  
  190,000     0.00%, 12/01/30 ^     126,578  
  200,000     Chicago Transit Authority (RB)
5.25%, 12/01/21 (c)
    211,708  
  115,000     Chicago Transit Authority, Federal Transit Administration Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/24
    130,020  
  105,000     City of Chicago, Modern School Across Chicago Program, Series A (GO)
5.00%, 12/01/20 (c)
    105,395  
  100,000     City of Chicago, Motor Fuel Tax (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)
    108,940  
        City of Chicago, Neighborhoods Alive 21 Program, Series B (GO)        
  280,000     5.00%, 01/01/25     286,972  
  350,000     5.25%, 01/01/25 (c)     355,071  
        City of Chicago, Series A (GO)        
  715,000     5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)     727,398  
  500,000     5.00%, 01/01/30     507,740  
  270,000     5.25%, 01/01/24 (c)     274,123  
  180,000     5.25%, 01/01/24 (c)     182,093  
        City of Chicago, Series C (GO)        
  300,000     5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     302,733  
  95,000     5.00%, 01/01/22     101,527  
  455,000     5.00%, 01/01/23     463,022  
  400,000     5.00%, 01/01/24     409,012  
  1,090,000     5.00%, 01/01/25     1,117,141  
        City of Chicago, Water Revenue, Second Lien (RB)        
  100,000     5.00%, 11/01/22 (c)     104,372  
  150,000     5.00%, 11/01/24 (c)     159,371  
  100,000     5.00%, 11/01/24 (c)     105,523  
  270,000     5.00%, 11/01/24 (c)     285,946  
  100,000     City of Chicago, Water Revenue, Second Lien, Series A-1 (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)
    107,303  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Illinois: (continued)      
$ 240,000     Cook County Community College District No. 508 (GO)
5.25%, 12/01/23 (c)
  $ 243,053  
  500,000     Cook County, Series A (GO)
5.25%, 11/15/21 (c)
    511,085  
  1,190,000     Illinois Finance Authority, Friendship Village of Schaumburg (RB)
5.00%, 02/15/27
    1,073,844  
  250,000     Illinois Finance Authority, Lutheran Life Communities Obligated Group, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)
    242,762  
  100,000     Illinois Finance Authority, Roosevelt University (RB)
5.40%, 06/01/20 (c)
    100,044  
  250,000     Illinois Finance Authority, Three Crowns Park (RB)
4.00%, 02/15/24 (c)
    221,308  
        Illinois Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority (RB)        
  75,000     5.25%, 06/01/21     78,105  
  70,000     5.38%, 06/01/21     72,991  
  260,000     Illinois Sports Facilities Authority (RB) (AMBAC)
0.00%, 06/15/26 ^
    201,838  
        Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, McCormick Place Expansion Project, Series A (RB)        
  215,000     0.00%, 12/15/22 ^     200,073  
  130,000     0.00%, 12/15/24 ^     112,939  
        Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, McCormick Place Expansion Project, Series B (RB)        
  115,000     0.00%, 06/15/28 ^     86,555  
  110,000     5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)     110,342  
  970,000     5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)     959,262  
  35,000     5.00%, 12/15/22     35,597  
  500,000     5.00%, 12/15/27 (c)     511,710  
  205,000     Northern Illinois Municipal Power Agency, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)
    246,529  
  285,000     Southern Illinois University, Series A (RB)
5.25%, 04/01/21
    294,496  
        State of Illinois (RB)        
  100,000     3.75%, 06/15/21 (c)     99,256  
  290,000     4.00%, 03/01/22 (c)     273,412  
  185,000     4.00%, 08/01/22 (c)     175,567  
  660,000     4.00%, 05/01/24     637,540  
  430,000     4.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     425,111  
  300,000     4.13%, 03/01/22 (c)     278,667  
  100,000     4.13%, 11/01/26 (c)     90,787  
  540,000     5.00%, 06/01/20 (c)     540,022  
  785,000     5.00%, 05/01/21     786,499  
  125,000     5.00%, 06/15/21     126,901  
  70,000     5.00%, 07/01/21     70,151  
  445,000     5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     433,866  
  200,000     5.00%, 02/01/22     200,480  
  655,000     5.00%, 05/01/22     655,052  
                 


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Illinois: (continued)      
$ 180,000     5.00%, 06/15/22   $ 184,993  
  920,000     5.00%, 08/01/22 (c)     912,336  
  195,000     5.00%, 08/01/22     202,353  
  750,000     5.00%, 08/01/22     749,655  
  285,000     5.00%, 06/15/23 (c)     294,003  
  190,000     5.00%, 06/15/23 (c)     197,178  
  525,000     5.00%, 06/15/23     544,992  
  700,000     5.00%, 08/01/23     696,773  
  120,000     5.00%, 02/01/24     119,233  
  500,000     5.00%, 02/01/24     496,805  
  150,000     5.00%, 02/01/24 (c)     148,130  
  100,000     5.00%, 05/01/24 (c)     97,316  
  705,000     5.00%, 11/01/24     698,465  
  1,315,000     5.00%, 12/01/25     1,292,908  
  200,000     5.00%, 01/01/26     196,158  
  515,000     5.00%, 02/01/26     504,844  
  455,000     5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     442,524  
  100,000     5.00%, 06/01/26     97,832  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 02/01/27     974,500  
  275,000     5.25%, 07/01/23 (c)     270,083  
  60,000     5.50%, 07/01/23 (c)     60,121  
  500,000     5.50%, 07/01/23 (c)     502,480  
  270,000     5.50%, 07/01/23 (c)     272,198  
  500,000     6.00%, 05/01/25     514,870  
        State of Illinois, Series A (GO)        
  220,000     4.00%, 06/01/20 (c)     203,876  
  170,000     4.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     164,647  
  100,000     4.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     94,464  
  100,000     4.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     91,452  
  105,000     4.00%, 01/01/22     103,589  
  50,000     4.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     48,828  
  100,000     5.00%, 04/01/21     100,171  
  185,000     5.00%, 06/01/21     185,376  
  315,000     State of Illinois, Series C (GO)
5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)
    303,471  
        State of Illinois, Series D (GO)        
  165,000     3.25%, 11/01/26     157,773  
  2,355,000     5.00%, 11/01/21     2,361,688  
  1,500,000     5.00%, 11/01/25     1,475,565  
  2,505,000     5.00%, 11/01/26     2,444,880  
  110,000     5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     106,307  
  130,000     5.00%, 11/01/27     126,103  
              42,695,086  
Indiana: 0.1%      
  290,000     City of Anderson, Anderson University (RB)
4.75%, 10/01/22 (c)
    228,265  
  165,861     City of Carmel (RB)
7.00%, 11/15/22 (c)
    1,659  
              229,924  
Iowa: 1.5%      
  270,000     City of Coralville, Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, Series E (CP)
4.00%, 06/01/24 (c)
    252,110  
        Iowa Finance Authority, Iowa Fertilizer Co. Project (RB)        
  500,000     3.13%, 12/01/20 (c)     491,785  
  500,000     5.25%, 12/01/23 (c)     501,430  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Iowa: (continued)      
        Iowa Finance Authority, Northcrest, Inc. Project, Series B (RB)        
$ 500,000     3.25%, 06/01/20 (c)   $ 490,450  
  450,000     5.00%, 03/01/24 (c)     453,073  
  1,880,000     Iowa Higher Education Loan Authority, Wartburg College Project (RB)
4.00%, 10/01/25
    1,862,516  
              4,051,364  
Kansas: 0.7%      
  500,000     City of Goddard, Olympic Park Star Bond Project (RB)
3.60%, 12/01/22 (c)
    438,580  
  1,375,000     Kansas Development Finance Authority, Village Shalom Project, Series B (RB)
4.00%, 11/15/25
    1,274,047  
              1,712,627  
Kentucky: 0.6%      
  140,000     Commonwealth of Kentucky State Property and Building Commission, Project No. 108, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/26
    158,885  
  325,000     Commonwealth of Kentucky State Property and Building Commission, Project No. 112, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)
    366,064  
  500,000     Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Baptist Life Communities Project, Series A (RB)
5.50%, 11/15/26 (c)
    353,200  
  100,000     Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Masonic Home Independent Living II, Inc., Series A (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/26
    95,779  
  175,000     Kentucky Municipal Power Agency, Prairie State Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)
    198,657  
  140,000     Kentucky State Property and Building Commission No. 108, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)
    154,673  
  130,000     Kentucky Turnpike Authority,Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/21
    134,759  
              1,462,017  
Louisiana: 1.1%      
        Calcasieu Parish Memorial Hospital Service District (RB)        
  1,025,000     5.00%, 12/01/27     1,165,968  
  150,000     5.00%, 12/01/29     170,495  
  20,000     City of New Orleans, Sewerage Service (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/22
    21,491  
  600,000     Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, St. James Place of Baton Rouge Project, Series A (RB)
5.50%, 11/15/25
    602,142  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Louisiana: (continued)      
$ 329,665     Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue, Louisiana Pellets, Inc. Project (RB)
7.00%, 07/01/24 (d) *
  $ 3  
  521,317     Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue, Louisiana Pellets, Inc. Project, Series A (RB)
7.50%, 07/01/23 (d) *
    5  
  910,000     Parish of St Charles, Gulf Opportunity Zone, Valero Project (RB)
4.00%, 06/01/22 (p)
    928,619  
  80,000     Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Series A (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/21
    81,812  
              2,970,535  
Maryland: 1.2%      
  200,000     City of Baltimore, East Baltimore Research Park Project, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 09/01/27
    195,640  
  250,000     City of Baltimore, Harbor Point Project (RB)
4.25%, 06/01/26
    243,720  
  350,000     County of Frederick, Mount Saint Mary’s University, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/27
    360,031  
  200,000     County of Howard, Series A (TA)
4.00%, 02/15/26 (c)
    193,920  
  695,000     Maryland Economic Development Corp., CNX Marine Terminal, Inc. Port of Baltimore Facility (RB)
5.75%, 09/01/20 (c)
    698,336  
  245,000     Maryland Economic Development Corp., Metro Centre at Owings Mills Project (TA)
3.75%, 01/01/27 (c)
    232,841  
  425,000     Maryland Economic Development Corp., Transportation Facilities, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/28
    443,054  
  190,000     Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Western Maryland Health System Issue (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/24
    220,035  
  500,000     Mayor and Council of Rockville, Ingleside at King Farm Project,Series C-1 (RB)
3.50%, 06/01/20 (c)
    465,435  
              3,053,012  
Massachusetts: 1.4%      
  490,000     Collegiate Charter School of Lowell (RB)
5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)
    481,190  
  310,000     Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, CareGroup Issue, Series I (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
    354,039  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Massachusetts: (continued)      
        Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, CareGroup Issue, Series J-2 (RB) (SBG)        
$ 500,000     5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)   $ 584,660  
  500,000     5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)     588,430  
  130,000     Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Emmanuel College, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/22 (c)
    141,747  
        Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Newbridge on the Charles, Inc. (RB)        
  250,000     4.00%, 10/01/22 (c)     238,847  
  500,000     4.00%, 10/01/22 (c)     481,880  
  335,000     Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Suffolk University (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)
    364,209  
  100,000     Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, UMass Memorial Health Care Obligated Group Issue, Series I (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
    108,666  
  275,000     Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)
    308,245  
              3,651,913  
Michigan: 0.6%      
  50,000     Detroit Water Supply System, Senior Lien, Series C (RB)
5.25%, 07/01/21 (c)
    52,570  
  250,000     Grand Rapids Economic Development Corp., Beacon Hill at Eastgate, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 11/01/24 (c)
    226,223  
  580,000     Michigan Finance Authority, Public Lighting Authority Local Project, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)
    624,411  
  155,000     Michigan Strategic Fund, I-75 Improvement Project (RB)
5.00%, 12/31/28 (c)
    171,985  
        Michigan Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority, Series A (RB)        
  535,000     5.13%, 05/18/20 (c)     535,332  
  60,000     5.25%, 05/18/20 (c)     60,040  
              1,670,561  
Minnesota: 0.4%      
  100,000     City of Anoka, Homestead at Anoka, Inc. Project (RB)
4.25%, 11/01/24 (c)
    92,932  
  180,000     City of Blaine, Senior Housing and Health Facility, Series A (RB)
5.13%, 07/01/25
    163,474  
  350,000     City of Brooklyn Park, Charter School, Athlos Leadership Academy Project, Series A (RB)
5.25%, 07/01/25 (c)
    350,756  
  250,000     Rice County Educational Facility, St. Mary’s School Project (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/22
    251,800  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Minnesota: (continued)      
$ 120,000     Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/26
  $ 125,288  
              984,250  
Missouri: 0.5%      
  160,000     City of Liberty, Liberty Commons Project, Series A (TA)
5.13%, 06/01/25
    152,466  
  235,000     City of St. Ann, Northwest Plaza Redevelopment, Series A (TA)
4.00%, 11/01/26
    218,524  
  220,000     Industrial Development Authority of the City of St. Louis, Series A (RB)
3.88%, 11/15/26 (c)
    198,442  
  475,000     Maryland Heights Industrial Development Authority, San Louis Community Ice Center Project, Series A (RB)
4.38%, 03/15/28 (c)
    345,087  
  500,000     St. Louis County, Industrial Development Authority, Friendship Village St. Louis Obligated Group, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)
    483,440  
              1,397,959  
Montana: 0.1%      
  220,000     City of Forsyth, Rosebud County, Montana Pollution Control (RB)
2.00%, 08/01/23
    222,350  
Nebraska: 0.1%      
  100,000     Central Plains Energy Project, Gas Project Crossover, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 09/01/28
    115,509  
  100,000     Nebraska Public Power District (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/22
    106,767  
              222,276  
Nevada: 1.0%      
  455,000     City of Reno, Tax Increment Senior Lien, Series C (TA)
5.40%, 06/01/20 (c)
    398,703  
  500,000     City of Sparks, Tourism Improvement District No. 1, Legends at Sparks Marina (RB)
2.50%, 06/15/24
    481,730  
        Clark County School District, Series B (GO) (AGM)        
  250,000     5.00%, 06/15/29 (c)     310,495  
  250,000     5.00%, 06/15/29     311,552  
  115,000     Clark County School District, Series C (GO)
5.00%, 12/15/25 (c)
    131,558  
  500,000     State of Nevada, Department of Business and Industry, Fulcrum Sierra Biofuels, LLC Project (RB)
5.88%, 12/15/27
    491,105  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Nevada: (continued)      
$ 535,000     State of Nevada, Department of Business and Industry, Somerset Academy, Series A (RB)
4.50%, 12/15/25 (c)
  $ 519,522  
              2,644,665  
New Hampshire: 0.2%      
  250,000     New Hampshire Business Finance Authority, Covanta Project, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/23 (c)
    235,283  
  290,000     New Hampshire Health and Education Facilities Authority, Hillside Village, Series A (RB)
5.25%, 07/01/24 (c)
    257,575  
              492,858  
New Jersey: 11.9%      
  240,000     Garden State Preservation Trust, Open Space and Farmland Preservation Bonds, Series B (RB) (AGM)
0.00%, 11/01/22 ^
    228,053  
  695,000     Gloucester County, Pollution Control Financing Authority, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/24
    712,632  
        New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Cigarette Tax Revenue (RB)        
  345,000     4.25%, 06/15/22 (c)     355,229  
  165,000     5.00%, 06/15/22     174,492  
  150,000     5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)     158,267  
        New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Continental Airlines, Inc. Project (RB)        
  225,000     5.13%, 08/20/22 (c)     224,192  
  2,000,000     5.25%, 08/20/22 (c)     1,983,840  
  500,000     5.63%, 03/05/24 (c)     501,315  
  300,000     5.75%, 09/15/22 (c)     292,089  
  75,000     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Lions Gate Project (RB)
4.38%, 01/01/24
    71,115  
  210,000     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, New Jersey Transit Corp. Project, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 11/01/27
    207,257  
        New Jersey Economic Development Authority, New Jersey Transit Corp. Project, Series B (RB)        
  500,000     4.00%, 11/01/25     496,185  
  115,000     5.00%, 11/01/25     119,260  
  110,000     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, New Jersey Transit Transportation Project, Series A(RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 11/01/29 (c)
    112,490  
  115,000     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series AAA (RB)
5.50%, 12/15/26 (c)
    121,895  
  100,000     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series BBB (RB)
5.50%, 12/15/26 (c)
    104,657  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
New Jersey: (continued)        
$ 500,000     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series EE (RB)
5.25%, 03/01/21 (c)
  $ 515,935  
        New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series GG (RB)        
  520,000     5.25%, 03/01/21 (c)     536,572  
  240,000     5.25%, 03/01/21 (c)     247,649  
  225,000     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series II (RB)
5.00%, 03/01/22 (c)
    227,849  
  145,000     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series N-1 (RB)
5.50%, 09/01/23
    151,860  
        New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series NN (RB)        
  565,000     5.00%, 03/01/23 (c)     574,791  
  370,000     5.00%, 03/01/23 (c)     375,587  
  640,000     5.00%, 03/01/23 (c)     647,488  
  655,000     5.00%, 03/01/23 (c)     661,019  
  300,000     5.00%, 03/01/23 (c)     306,990  
  200,000     5.00%, 03/01/23 (c)     204,236  
  500,000     5.00%, 03/01/23 (c)     509,615  
  340,000     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series PP (RB)
5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)
    349,068  
        New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series XX (RB)        
  440,000     4.25%, 06/15/25 (c)     441,694  
  130,000     4.38%, 06/15/25 (c)     131,125  
  375,000     5.00%, 06/15/21     380,831  
  345,000     5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)     356,209  
  750,000     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, State House Project, Series B (RB)
4.00%, 12/15/28 (c)
    723,247  
  175,000     New Jersey Economic Development Authority, West Campus Housing, LLC - New Jersey City University Student Housing Project, Series A (RB)
4.13%, 07/01/25 (c)
    159,126  
        New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, Higher Education Facilities Trust (RB)        
  145,000     5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)     148,867  
  175,000     5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)     180,145  
  315,000     New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Hospital Asset Transformation Program (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/24
    322,100  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
New Jersey: (continued)        
$ 75,000     New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, St. Peter’s University System (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/21
  $ 76,184  
  500,000     New Jersey State Turnpike Authority, Series A (RB) (AGM)
5.25%, 01/01/26
    597,225  
        New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series A (RB)        
  120,000     0.00%, 12/15/25 ^     99,557  
  360,000     0.00%, 12/15/26 ^     286,380  
  2,325,000     0.00%, 12/15/30 ^     1,541,266  
  330,000     5.00%, 06/15/21 (c)     332,524  
  500,000     5.00%, 12/15/24     517,390  
  500,000     5.00%, 12/15/25     518,665  
  500,000     5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     529,545  
  1,050,000     5.00%, 12/15/26     1,091,317  
  170,000     5.50%, 12/15/22     176,424  
  110,000     New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series A-1 (RB)
5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)
    118,208  
        New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series AA (RB)        
  235,000     4.00%, 06/15/22 (c)     232,349  
  605,000     5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)     610,064  
  200,000     5.00%, 06/15/22     204,340  
  205,000     5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)     208,223  
  285,000     5.00%, 06/15/23 (c)     290,871  
  275,000     5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)     283,935  
  500,000     5.00%, 12/15/28 (c)     508,255  
  100,000     5.25%, 06/15/25 (c)     104,061  
  365,000     5.25%, 06/15/25 (c)     376,063  
  100,000     New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series B (RB)
5.25%, 06/15/21 (c)
    101,034  
  1,500,000     New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series BB-1 (RB)
5.00%, 12/15/28 (c)
    1,524,765  
        New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series C (RB)        
  1,300,000     0.00%, 12/15/27 ^     1,028,404  
  1,415,000     0.00%, 12/15/28 ^     1,041,115  
  290,000     0.00%, 12/15/29 ^     216,859  
  540,000     0.00%, 12/15/30 ^     377,125  
        New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series D (RB)        
  480,000     5.00%, 12/15/23     494,630  
  130,000     5.25%, 12/15/23     135,044  
  1,525,000     Pollution Control Financing Authority, Chambers Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/23
    1,588,242  
        State of New Jersey, Series T (GO)        
  300,000     5.00%, 06/01/21     312,699  
  250,000     5.00%, 06/01/22     269,062  
        State of New Jersey, Various Purposes (GO)        
  80,000     3.00%, 06/01/26     84,635  
  110,000     4.00%, 06/01/23 (c)     115,555  
  100,000     5.00%, 06/01/27     120,930  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
New Jersey: (continued)        
        Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Series A (RB)        
$ 500,000     5.00%, 06/01/23   $ 543,445  
  500,000     5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     582,495  
  150,000     5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     176,499  
              31,430,355  
New Mexico: 0.1%        
  250,000     Farmington, Pollution Control, San Juan Project, Series B (RB)
1.88%, 10/01/21 (p)
    245,867  
New York: 9.3%        
        Brooklyn Arena Local Development Corp., Barclays Center, Series A (RB)        
  1,600,000     5.00%, 07/15/23     1,634,464  
  1,750,000     5.00%, 07/15/24     1,795,797  
  100,000     5.00%, 07/15/26     102,780  
  2,500,000     5.00%, 01/15/27 (c)     2,535,300  
  100,000     5.00%, 01/15/27 (c)     102,044  
  100,000     5.00%, 01/15/27 (c)     102,566  
  1,250,000     Build NYC Resource Corp., Brooklyn Navy Yard Cogeneration Partners, L.P. Project (RB)
5.00%, 12/31/28
    1,177,712  
  250,000     Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series C-1 (RB)
5.00%, 05/15/28 (c)
    251,640  
        Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series D (RB)        
  125,000     5.00%, 11/15/21 (c)     133,189  
  150,000     5.00%, 11/15/21 (c)     159,827  
  500,000     Monroe County Industrial Development Corp., St. Ann’s Community Project (RB)
4.00%, 01/01/26 (c)
    444,005  
  25,000     New York City Industrial Development Agency, Queens Baseball Stadium Project (RB) (AMBAC)
5.00%, 06/01/20 (c)
    25,071  
  105,000     New York City Industrial Development Agency, Transportation Infrastructure Properties LLC, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/22
    106,880  
  215,000     New York State Bridge Authority (RB)
4.00%, 01/01/21
    219,392  
        New York State Dormitory Authority, Medical Center Obligated Group (RB)        
  300,000     5.00%, 12/01/26     341,169  
  300,000     5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     341,889  
  750,000     New York State Dormitory Authority, Montefiore Obligated Group, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/28 (c)
    807,825  
  250,000     New York State Dormitory Authority, Supported Debt Montefiore, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 08/01/24
    265,657  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
New York: (continued)        
        New York Transportation Development Corp., American Airlines, Inc. John F. Kennedy International Airport Project (RB)        
$ 2,000,000     5.00%, 08/01/21 (c)   $ 1,954,760  
  1,560,000     5.00%, 08/01/21 (c)     1,527,178  
  535,000     5.00%, 08/01/21     532,325  
        New York Transportation Development Corp., Delta Air Lines, Inc. - LaGuardia Airport Terminals C&D Redevelopment Project (RB)        
  160,000     5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     160,682  
  230,000     5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     230,980  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 01/01/28     1,004,260  
        New York Transportation Development Corp., Terminal One Group Association, L.P. Project (RB)        
  35,000     5.00%, 01/01/21     35,005  
  50,000     5.00%, 01/01/22     49,997  
  500,000     Niagara Area Development Corp., New York Solid Waste Disposal Facility, Series B (RB)
3.50%, 07/01/23 (c)
    472,660  
  25,000     Suffolk County Economic Development Corp., Catholic Health Services of Long Island (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/21 (c)
    25,950  
  1,000,000     Suffolk Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Series B (RB)
5.38%, 06/01/20 (c)
    1,001,050  
        Syracuse Industrial Development Agency, Carousel Center Project, Series A (RB)        
  945,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     867,415  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     901,540  
  750,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     703,110  
  1,130,000     5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     1,047,973  
  665,000     Town of Oyster Bay, Public Improvement, Series B (GO) (AGM)
3.25%, 02/01/26 (c)
    692,065  
        Town of Ramapo, Public Improvement, Series A (GO) (FGIC)        
  120,000     4.00%, 05/15/23 (c)     122,334  
  100,000     4.13%, 05/15/23 (c)     102,198  
        TSASC, Inc., Tobacco Settlement Bonds, Series A (RB)        
  70,000     5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     79,827  
  70,000     5.00%, 06/01/27     80,308  
  1,500,000     TSASC, Inc., Tobacco Settlement Bonds, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/23
    1,529,025  
  550,000     Ulster County Capital Resource Corp., Woodland Pond of New Paltz Project (RB)
4.00%, 09/15/24 (c)
    502,749  
  200,000     Yonkers Economic Development Corp., Charter School of Educational Excellence Project, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 10/15/29
    195,682  
              24,366,280  


 

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(continued)

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
North Carolina: 0.4%        
$ 125,000     North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency, Series B (RB)
6.00%, 01/01/25
  $ 153,056  
  150,000     North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Baptist Hospital (RB)
5.25%, 06/01/20 (c)
    150,335  
  340,000     North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Retirement Facilities (RB)
5.13%, 07/01/23
    336,614  
  350,000     North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Triangle Expressway System (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/25
    375,399  
              1,015,404  
North Dakota: 0.3%        
  1,000,000     Grand Forks County, Solid Waste Disposal, Red River Biorefinery LLC (RB)
5.75%, 09/15/26 (c)
    854,750  
Northern Mariana Islands: 0.5%        
  1,500,000     Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Series A (GO) (AGM)
5.00%, 06/01/20 (c)
    1,344,255  
Ohio: 3.1%        
  500,000     American Municipal Power, Inc., Series A (RB)
5.00%, 02/15/29
    629,480  
  90,000     City of Cleveland, Airport System Revenue, Series C (RB) (AMBAC)
5.25%, 01/01/21
    92,033  
        County of Cuyahoga, Ohio Hospital, The Metrohealth System (RB)        
  250,000     5.00%, 02/15/25     275,585  
  50,000     5.00%, 02/15/26     55,787  
  110,000     5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     119,041  
  250,000     5.00%, 02/15/27     282,630  
  375,000     County of Licking, Health Care Facilities, Series A (RB)
5.10%, 07/01/25
    340,324  
  50,000     County of Muskingum, Genesis HealthCare System (RB)
4.00%, 02/15/23
    51,896  
  260,000     Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, AK Steel Corp. Project, Series A (RB)
6.75%, 02/01/22 (c)
    232,539  
  2,500,000     Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, American Electric Co. Project, Series A (RB)
2.50%, 10/01/29 (p)
    2,384,150  
  500,000     Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, American Electric Co. Project, Series B (RB)
2.60%, 10/01/24 (c) (p)
    479,525  
  2,500,000     Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, Ohio Valley Electric Corp. Project, Series A (RB)
3.25%, 09/01/29
    2,296,775  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Ohio: (continued)        
$ 550,000     Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, Ohio Valley Electric Corp. Project, Series D (RB)
2.88%, 02/01/26
  $ 516,285  
  500,000     Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, Pratt Paper LLC Project (RB)
3.75%, 01/15/28
    500,235  
              8,256,285  
Oklahoma: 0.7%        
  210,900     Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, Inverness Village Community (RB)
5.75%, 01/01/22 (c)
    2,109  
  250,000     Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, OU Medicine Project, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/27
    267,867  
  1,500,000     Tulsa Municipal Airport Trust, American Airlines, Inc. (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/25 (c) (p)
    1,471,650  
              1,741,626  
Oregon: 1.3%        
  500,000     Clackamas County Hospital Facility Authority (RB)
3.20%, 05/21/20 (c)
    475,135  
        Oregon State Business Development Commission, Red Rock Biofuels LLC Clean Energy Project (RB) (SAW)        
  1,000,000     6.50%, 04/01/28 (c) (d) *     671,000  
  1,500,000     6.50%, 04/01/28 (c) (d) *     1,006,500  
  500,000     11.50%, 04/01/26 (c) (d) *     412,310  
  500,000     Port of Portland, International Airport Passenger Facility Charge, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/21 (c)
    519,230  
  325,000     Yamhill County Hospital Authority, Friendsview Retirement Community Oregon, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/24 (c)
    312,325  
              3,396,500  
Pennsylvania: 4.3%        
  1,030,000     Allegheny County Industrial Development Authority, United States Steel Corp. Project (RB)
4.88%, 11/01/24
    919,440  
        Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone Development Authority (RB)        
  850,000     5.00%, 05/01/22     865,784  
  750,000     5.00%, 05/01/23     768,187  
  1,250,000     5.00%, 05/01/27     1,305,625  
  250,000     5.00%, 05/01/28     257,330  
  200,000     Berks County Industrial Development Authority, Tower Health Project (RB)
4.00%, 11/01/27 (c)
    192,628  
  80,000     City of Philadelphia, Gas Works, Series 13 (RB) 5.00%, 08/01/25     91,324  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Pennsylvania: (continued)        
$ 500,000     Commonwealth Financing Authority, Tobacco Master Settlement Payment (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/23
  $ 539,850  
        Dauphin County General Authority University, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Project (RB)        
  250,000     4.00%, 10/15/22     244,582  
  850,000     5.00%, 10/15/27     837,530  
  135,000     Delaware River Port Authority, Port District Project (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/22
    143,512  
  240,000     Delaware River Port Authority, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/21
    246,024  
  250,000     Doylestown Hospital Authority, Series A (RB) (SBG)
5.00%, 07/01/23 (c)
    265,365  
  100,000     Fulton County Industrial Development Authority, The Fulton County Medical Center Project (RB)
4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)
    101,874  
  530,000     Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority, Whitemarsh Continuing Care Retirement Community Project (RB)
4.00%, 01/01/25
    501,438  
  1,000,000     Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, CarbonLite P, LLC Project (RB)
5.25%, 06/01/26
    941,370  
        Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, The Pennsylvania Rapid Bridge Replacement Project (RB)        
  250,000     5.00%, 12/31/21     263,807  
  125,000     5.00%, 12/31/23     130,191  
  550,000     5.00%, 06/30/26 (c)     585,145  
  130,000     5.00%, 06/30/26     138,418  
  100,000     Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Series A-2 (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)
    113,931  
  350,000     Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Independence Charter School West Project (RB) (SAW)
4.00%, 12/15/26 (c)
    321,958  
  600,000     Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, The Pavilion, Series A (RB)
3.00%, 12/01/21 (c)
    461,886  
  100,000     Philadelphia Gas Works Co., Fourteenth Series (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/26
    116,655  
  250,000     Quakertown General Authority Health Facilities, USDA Loan Anticipation Notes, Series A (RB)
3.13%, 05/21/20 (c)
    243,087  
  75,000     Redevelopment Authority of the City of Scranton, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/21
    74,564  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Pennsylvania: (continued)        
$ 200,000     State Public School Building Authority, The School District of Philadelphia Project, Series A (RB) (SAW)
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)
  $ 238,596  
        The Hospitals and Higher Education, Facilities Authority of Philiadelphia (RB)        
  115,000     5.00%, 07/01/26     127,931  
  275,000     5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     300,880  
              11,338,912  
Puerto Rico: 2.9%        
        Puerto Rico Commonwealth Aqueduct and Sewer Authority, Series A (RB)        
  500,000     5.00%, 07/01/21     498,750  
  485,000     5.25%, 07/01/22 (c)     480,756  
  950,000     6.13%, 07/01/24     973,750  
  185,000     Puerto Rico Convention Center District Authority, Series A (RB) (CIFG)
5.00%, 06/01/20 (c)
    186,186  
  250,000     Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Series UU (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 06/01/20 (c)
    251,635  
  100,000     Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical and Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, AES Puerto Rico Project (RB)
6.63%, 06/01/20 (c)
    103,500  
  200,000     Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical and Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, Ana G. Mendez University System Project (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/20 (c)
    196,688  
  780,000     Puerto Rico Municipal Finance Agency (RB) (AGM)
5.00%, 06/01/20 (c)
    783,346  
        Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Series A-1 (RB)        
  1,605,013     0.00%, 07/01/24 ^     1,367,969  
  2,610,000     0.00%, 07/01/27 ^     1,969,141  
  96,000     0.00%, 07/01/28 (c) ^     52,229  
  151,000     0.00%, 07/01/28 (c) ^     92,607  
  808,000     0.00%, 07/01/28 (c) ^     553,181  
              7,509,738  
Rhode Island: 0.1%        
  155,000     Rhode Island Commerce Corp., Department of Transportation, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 06/15/26
    185,527  
  115,000     Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/23
    122,076  
              307,603  
South Carolina: 0.4%        
  109,791     Connector 2000 Association, Inc., Series A-1 (RB)
0.00%, 04/01/26 (c) ^
    43,590  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
South Carolina: (continued)        
$ 500,000     South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority, High Point Academy Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/15/26 (c)
  $ 509,100  
  425,000     South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority, The Woodlands at Furman (RB)
4.00%, 11/15/24 (c)
    395,811  
  220,000     South Carolina Public Service Authority, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)
    237,481  
              1,185,982  
Tennessee: 0.9%        
  500,000     Blount County, Health and Educational Facilities Board, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)
    434,215  
  25,000     Clarksville Natural Gas Acquisition Corp. (RB)
5.00%, 12/15/21
    26,141  
  2,000,000     Franklin Health and Educational Facilities Board, Provision CARES Proton Therapy Center, Nashville Project, Series A (RB)
6.50%, 06/01/27
    1,782,060  
  225,000     Memphis-Shelby County Industrial Development Board, Series A (TA)
4.75%, 07/01/27
    221,585  
              2,464,001  
Texas: 5.6%        
  1,200,000     Austin Convention Enterprises, Inc., Convention Center Hotel, First Tier, Series A (RB) (SAW)
5.00%, 01/01/26
    1,187,856  
  120,000     Central Texas Turnpike System, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 08/15/24
    129,569  
  395,000     City of Austin, Airport System (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/24 (c)
    435,839  
  1,000,000     City of Houston, Airport System, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/21
    1,036,850  
        City of Houston, Texas Airport System Special Facilities, United Airlines, Inc. (RB)        
  1,000,000     4.75%, 07/01/24     996,500  
  1,500,000     5.00%, 07/15/28     1,493,490  
        Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., Series A (RB)        
  100,000     4.63%, 08/15/25     100,671  
  200,000     5.13%, 08/15/25 (c)     202,148  
  1,065,000     6.00%, 09/28/23 (c)     1,109,464  
        Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., Series D (RB)        
  530,000     5.25%, 08/15/25 (c)     545,699  
  500,000     5.25%, 08/15/25 (c)     517,180  
  335,000     Gulf Coast Industrial Development Authority, CITGO Petroleum Corp. Project (RB)
4.88%, 10/01/22 (c)
    314,686  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Texas: (continued)        
$ 215,000     Harris County, Houston Sports Authority, Junior Lien, Series H (RB)
0.00%, 11/15/29 ^
  $ 152,336  
  260,000     Matagorda County Navigation District No. 1, Series A (RB) (AMBAC)
4.40%, 05/01/30
    286,205  
  300,000     Mesquite Health Facility Development Corp., Christian Care Centers, Inc. Project (RB)
5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)
    252,510  
  600,000     New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., CHF-Collegiate Housing Island Campus, LLC, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 04/01/27 (c)
    579,066  
  100,000     New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Jubilee Academic Center, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 08/15/21 (c)
    94,145  
  250,000     New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy, Series A (RB)
5.25%, 02/15/23 (c)
    237,773  
        New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., NCCD-College Station Properties LLC, Series A (RB)        
  100,000     5.00%, 07/01/23     89,818  
  100,000     5.00%, 07/01/24     88,867  
  75,000     New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Wesleyan Homes, Inc. (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/24
    72,970  
  145,000     North Texas Tollway Authority, First Tier, Series D (RB)
0.00%, 01/01/29 ^
    121,345  
  185,000     North Texas Tollway Authority, Second Tier, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)
    214,641  
        SA Energy Acquisition Public Facility Corp. (RB)        
  75,000     5.50%, 08/01/21     77,797  
  85,000     5.50%, 08/01/22     90,485  
  55,000     5.50%, 08/01/24     61,223  
  125,000     5.50%, 08/01/25     141,989  
  110,000     5.50%, 08/01/27     129,488  
  450,000     Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency, Power Supply System (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/21
    472,234  
  190,000     Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Buckingham Senior Living Community, Inc. Project, Series B-1 (RB)
4.50%, 06/01/20 (c) (d) *
    133,000  
  800,000     Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Northwest Senior Housing Corp. Edgemere Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)
    650,560  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Texas: (continued)        
$ 200,000     Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Retirement Facility (RB)
4.00%, 05/15/24 (c)
  $ 166,534  
  500,000     Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Retirement Facility, Series A (RB)
6.00%, 05/15/27 (c)
    508,080  
        Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition and Supply Corp. I, Senior Lien, Series A (RB)        
  240,000     5.25%, 12/15/21     251,623  
  155,000     5.25%, 12/15/22     166,687  
  15,000     5.25%, 12/15/23     16,508  
  60,000     5.25%, 12/15/24     67,390  
  100,000     5.25%, 12/15/25     114,461  
        Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition and Supply Corp. III, Gas Supply (RB)        
  115,000     5.00%, 12/15/21     118,817  
  70,000     5.00%, 12/15/22 (c)     73,506  
  1,000,000     5.00%, 12/15/22 (c)     1,051,620  
  105,000     5.00%, 12/15/22     110,477  
              14,662,107  
Vermont: 0.1%        
  150,000     Vermont Economic Development Authority, Recovery Zone Facility (RB)
5.00%, 12/15/20
    153,026  
Virgin Islands: 1.3%        
        Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Virgin Islands Gross Receipts Taxes Loan Note, Series C (RB)        
  1,000,000     5.00%, 10/01/24 (c)     893,860  
  300,000     5.00%, 10/01/24     284,094  
  500,000     Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Virgin Islands Matching Fund Senior Lien, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/20 (c)
    469,405  
  270,000     Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Virgin Islands Matching Fund Senior Lien, Series A-1 (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/20 (c)
    256,678  
        Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Virgin Islands Matching Fund Senior Lien, Series B (RB)        
  30,000     5.00%, 06/01/20 (c)     28,164  
  140,000     5.00%, 10/01/20 (c)     130,740  
  750,000     Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Virgin Islands Matching Fund Subordinate Lien, Series C (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/20 (c)
    720,420  
        Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority, Series A (RB)        
  440,000     4.00%, 07/01/21     423,588  
  150,000     5.00%, 06/01/20 (c)     141,335  
  75,000     5.00%, 06/01/20 (c)     69,437  
  55,000     Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/20 (c)
    50,004  
              3,467,725  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Virginia: 0.9%        
$ 140,000     Amherst Industrial Development Authority (RB)
4.75%, 06/01/20 (c)
  $ 128,108  
  500,000     Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel District, First Tier (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/23
    531,460  
  75,000     Chesterfield Economic Development Authority, Brandermill Woods Project (RB)
4.13%, 01/01/22 (c)
    72,754  
        Economic Development Authority of the City of Newport News, Residential Care Facilities (RB)        
  100,000     3.13%, 12/01/25 (c)     87,495  
  125,000     5.00%, 12/01/24     125,198  
  325,000     Peninsula Town Center Community Development Authority (RB)
4.50%, 09/01/27 (c)
    326,547  
  500,000     Roanoke County Economic Development Authority, Series A (RB)
4.75%, 09/01/26 (c)
    461,200  
  250,000     Roanoke Economic Development Authority, Residential Care Facility (RB)
4.30%, 09/01/27 (c)
    218,148  
  500,000     Virginia College Building Authority, Regent University Project (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/20 (c)
    453,630  
              2,404,540  
Washington: 1.1%        
  155,000     King County Public Hospital District No. 4, Snoqualmie Valley Hospital, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/25
    161,006  
  480,000     Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, CommonSpirit Health, Series B-2 (RB)
5.00%, 02/01/25 (c) (p)
    535,363  
  500,000     Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Hearthstone Project, Series B (RB)
3.13%, 06/01/20 (c)
    465,700  
  475,000     Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Herons Key Senior Living, Series A (RB)
6.00%, 07/01/25
    473,708  
  200,000     Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Herons Key Senior Living, Series B (RB)
5.50%, 05/21/20 (c)
    196,612  
        Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Presbyterian Retirement Communities Northwest Projects, Series A (RB)        
  250,000     3.75%, 07/01/26     229,233  
  500,000     4.00%, 01/01/25 (c)     476,070  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
Washington: (continued)        
$ 500,000     Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Transforming Age Projects, Series B (RB)
2.38%, 07/01/21 (c)
  $ 435,315  
              2,973,007  
West Virginia: 0.3%        
  100,000     Brooke County Commission, Bethany College, Series A (RB)
5.75%, 04/01/21 (c)
    93,574  
  370,000     County of Ohio, Fort Henry Centre Tax Increment Financing District No. 1, The Highlands Project (TA)
3.00%, 06/01/22 (c)
    353,531  
        West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, Thomas Health System, Inc. (RB)        
  65,000     6.25%, 05/18/20 (c) (d) *     35,750  
  410,000     6.50%, 05/18/20 (c) (d) *     225,500  
  150,000     West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, West Virginia University Health System Obligated Group, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/01/26
    172,997  
              881,352  
Wisconsin: 2.5%        
  500,000     Public Finance Authority, Cedars Obligated Group (RB)
4.25%, 05/01/27 (c)
    443,705  
  1,000,000     Public Finance Authority, Celanese Corp., Series C (RB)
4.30%, 05/01/26 (c)
    914,260  
  500,000     Public Finance Authority, Corvian Community School Project, Series A (RB)
4.25%, 06/15/24 (c)
    460,710  
        Public Finance Authority, Friends Homes (RB)        
  250,000     4.00%, 09/01/24     238,778  
  500,000     4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     448,870  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Wisconsin: (continued)        
$ 175,000     Public Finance Authority, North Carolina Charter Educational Foundation Project, Series A (RB)
4.10%, 06/15/26
  $ 159,521  
  325,000     Public Finance Authority, North Carolina Leadership Academy, Series A (RB)
4.00%, 06/15/26 (c)
    310,368  
  250,000     Public Finance Authority, Phoenix Academy Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)
    235,818  
  1,000,000     Public Finance Authority, Prime Healthcare Foundation, Inc., Series A (RB)
5.00%, 12/01/27
    1,084,440  
  420,000     Public Finance Authority, Senior Airport Facilities, Series B (RB)
5.00%, 07/01/22
    422,944  
  500,000     Public Finance Authority, Ultimate Medical Academy Project, Series A (RB)
5.00%, 10/01/29
    563,690  
  750,000     Public Finance Authority, Waste Management, Inc. Project, Series A-1 (RB)
2.00%, 06/01/21 (p)
    745,020  
        Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, American Baptist Homes of the Midwest (RB)        
  200,000     3.50%, 08/01/22     191,862  
  250,000     5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)     238,288  
              6,458,274  
Total Municipal Bonds: 98.5%
(Cost: $277,418,482)
    259,284,225  
Other assets less liabilities: 1.5%     3,981,548  
NET ASSETS: 100.0%   $ 263,265,773  


 

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Definitions:
AGM Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
AMBAC American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp.
CIFG CDC Ixis Financial Guaranty
CP Certificate of Participation
FGIC Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.
GO General Obligation
NATL National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.
RB Revenue Bond
SA Special Assessment
SAW State Aid Withholding
SBG School Board Guaranteed
SD CRED PROG Special District Credit Enhancement Program
ST Special Tax
TA Tax Allocation

 

Footnotes:

(c) Callable Security — the redemption date shown is when the security may be redeemed by the issuer
(d) Security in default of coupon payment
(p) Puttable Security — the redemption date shown is when the security may be redeemed by the investor
^ Zero Coupon Bond
* Non-income producing

 

Summary of Investments
By Sector
    % of Investments   Value  
Education       8.6 %     $ 22,204,089  
Health Care       15.3       39,717,029  
Housing       1.8       4,563,329  
Industrial Revenue       23.3       60,525,935  
Leasing       10.1       26,275,211  
Local       6.8       17,535,976  
Power       1.7       4,336,980  
Solid Waste/Resource Recovery     0.0       8  
Special Tax       9.3       23,989,541  
State       9.4       24,474,768  
Tobacco       2.4       6,254,124  
Transportation       9.2       23,919,678  
Water & Sewer       2.1       5,487,557  
         100.0 %   $ 259,284,225  

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of April 30, 2020 is as follows:

 

    Level 1
Quoted
Prices
  Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
  Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
  Value  
Total Municipal Bonds*     $       $ 259,284,225       $       $ 259,284,225  

 

* See Schedule of Investments for geographic sector breakouts.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

147

VANECK VECTORS CEF MUNICIPAL INCOME ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

April 30, 2020

 

Number
of Shares
        Value  
                 
CLOSED-END FUNDS: 99.8% (a)        
  138,053     AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc.   $ 1,744,990  
  72,520     BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc.     1,069,670  
  41,004     BlackRock Long-Term Municipal Advantage Trust     447,764  
  174,332     BlackRock Muni Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc.     2,288,979  
  94,934     BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc.     1,184,776  
  331,690     BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trust     7,366,835  
  47,016     BlackRock Municipal Bond Trust     647,880  
  123,908     BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust     1,610,804  
  157,218     BlackRock Municipal Income Trust     1,908,627  
  75,075     BlackRock Municipal Income Trust II     978,227  
  146,580     BlackRock MuniEnhanced Fund, Inc.     1,490,719  
  50,849     BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc.     707,310  
  184,844     BlackRock MuniHoldings Investment Quality Fund     2,282,823  
  109,403     BlackRock MuniHoldings Quality Fund II, Inc.     1,270,169  
  63,871     BlackRock MuniHoldings Quality Fund, Inc.     730,684  
  73,464     BlackRock MuniVest Fund II, Inc.     921,973  
  283,786     BlackRock MuniVest Fund, Inc.     2,247,585  
  169,152     BlackRock MuniYield Fund, Inc.     2,078,878  
  47,452     BlackRock MuniYield Investment Fund     575,593  
  110,435     BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II, Inc.     1,324,116  
  325,156     BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III, Inc.     3,908,375  
  137,723     BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc.     1,911,595  
  66,294     BNY Mellon Municipal Bond Infrastructure Fund, Inc.     808,124  
  75,457     BNY Mellon Municipal Income, Inc.     600,638  
  214,502     BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.     1,469,339  
  208,886     BNY Mellon Strategic Municipals, Inc.     1,501,890  
  198,883     DWS Municipal Income Trust     2,040,540  
  370,430     Eaton Vance Municipal Bond Fund     4,441,456  
  34,755     Eaton Vance Municipal Income 2028 Term Trust     677,722  
  178,708     Eaton Vance Municipal Income Trust     2,055,142  
  47,539     Eaton Vance National Municipal Opportunities Trust     869,726  
  201,229     Invesco Advantage Municipal Income Trust II     1,992,167  
  152,693     Invesco Municipal Income Opportunities Trust     1,000,139  
Number
of Shares
        Value  
                 
CLOSED-END FUNDS: (continued)        
  306,294     Invesco Municipal Opportunity Trust   $ 3,451,933  
  249,671     Invesco Municipal Trust     2,788,825  
  264,077     Invesco Quality Municipal Income Trust     2,999,915  
  265,981     Invesco Trust for Investment Grade Municipals     3,058,781  
  213,091     Invesco Value Municipal Income Trust     2,904,430  
  70,763     MainStay MacKay DefinedTerm Municipal Opportunities Fund     1,352,989  
  114,671     MFS High Income Municipal Trust     486,205  
  187,171     MFS Municipal Income Trust     1,094,950  
  60,031     Neuberger Berman Municipal Fund, Inc.     811,619  
  798,183     Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal Credit Income Fund     11,126,671  
  65,891     Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal Value Fund     954,761  
  864,620     Nuveen AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund     11,162,244  
  91,581     Nuveen Enhanced Municipal Value Fund     1,179,563  
  151,824     Nuveen Intermediate Duration Municipal Term Fund     1,888,691  
  43,184     Nuveen Intermediate Duration Quality Municipal Term Fund     562,688  
  628,481     Nuveen Municipal Credit Income Fund     8,258,240  
  167,392     Nuveen Municipal Credit Opportunities Fund     1,853,029  
  238,468     Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund     2,861,616  
  638,383     Nuveen Municipal Value Fund, Inc.     6,128,477  
  850,700     Nuveen Quality Municipal Income Fund     11,101,635  
  50,545     Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio     739,473  
  60,465     Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income2 Portfolio     837,440  
  80,134     PIMCO Municipal Income Fund III     845,414  
  120,863     Pioneer Municipal High Income Advantage Trust     1,215,882  
  115,026     Pioneer Municipal High Income Trust     1,244,581  
  174,867     Putnam Managed Municipal Income Trust     1,168,112  
  124,214     Putnam Municipal Opportunities Trust     1,444,609  
  156,584     Western Asset Managed Municipals Fund, Inc.     1,791,321  
  36,903     Western Asset Municipal Defined Opportunity Trust, Inc.     687,134  
Total Closed-End Funds
(Cost: $157,463,941)
    142,156,483  
Other assets less liabilities: 0.2%     229,907  
NET ASSETS: 100.0%   $ 142,386,390  


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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Footnotes:

(a) Each underlying fund’s shareholder reports and registration documents are available free of charge on the SEC’s website at https://www.sec.gov.

 

Summary of Investments
by Sector                           
  % of Investments   Value
Financials     100.0 %         $142,156,483  

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of April 30, 2020 is as follows:

 

          Level 1
Quoted
Prices
        Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
        Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
        Value  
Closed-End Funds     $ 142,156,483     $     $     $ 142,156,483  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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VANECK VECTORS MUNICIPAL ALLOCATION ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

April 30, 2020

 

Number
of Shares
        Value  
                 
EXCHANGE TRADED FUND: 100.0% (a)
(Cost: $4,565,667)
       
  261,591     VanEck Vectors AMT-Free Short Municipal Index ETF ‡   $ 4,591,294  
Total Investments
(Cost: $4,565,667)
    4,591,294  
Other assets less liabilities: 0.0%     866  
NET ASSETS: 100.0%   $ 4,592,160  


 

 

Footnotes:

(a) The underlying fund’s shareholder report and registration documents are available free of charge on the SEC’s website at https://www.sec.gov.
Affiliated issuer — as defined under the Investment Company Act of 1940.

 

A summary of the Fund’s transactions in securities of affiliates for the period ended April 30, 2020 is set forth below:

 

Affiliates   Value
05/15/19*
       Purchases        Sales
Proceeds
       Realized
Gain (Loss)
       Dividend
Income
       Net Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
       Value
04/30/20
 
VanEck Vectors AMT-Free Intermediate Municipal Index ETF   $     $ 1,532,913     $ (1,447,942 )     $ (84,048 )**   $ 16,183     $     $  
VanEck Vectors AMT-Free Long Municipal Index ETF           2,309,741       (2,149,766 )       (158,787 )***     30,143              
VanEck Vectors AMT-Free Short Municipal Index ETF           6,832,523       (2,304,539 )       37,684             25,626       4,591,294  
VanEck Vectors High-Yield Municipal Index ETF           3,087,349       (2,569,165 )       (518,184 )     60,565              
VanEck Vectors Short High-Yield Municipal Index ETF           769,470       (659,296 )       (110,174 )     11,755              
    $     $ 14,531,996     $ (9,130,708 )     $ (833,509 )   $ 118,646     $ 25,626     $ 4,591,294  

 

* Commencement of operations.
** Includes $923 of capital gains distributions from the underlying affiliated investment company.
*** Includes $1,188 of capital gains distributions from the underlying affiliated investment company.

 

Summary of Investments
by Sector                           
  % of Investments   Value
Exchange Traded Fund           100.0 %          $4,591,294  

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of April 30, 2020 is as follows:

 

      Level 1
Quoted
Prices
       Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
       Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
       Value  
Exchange Traded Fund     $ 4,591,294     $     $     $ 4,591,294  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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VANECK VECTORS ETF TRUST

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

April 30, 2020

 

    AMT-Free
Intermediate
Municipal Index
ETF
         AMT-Free Long
Municipal Index
ETF
         AMT-Free Short
Municipal Index
ETF
                                         
Assets:                              
Investments, at value                              
Unaffiliated issuers (1)     $ 1,561,977,875       $ 195,260,343       $ 201,437,205  
Affiliated issuers (2)                        
Cash       1,456,589         1,380,650         9  
Receivables:                              
Investment securities sold       6,386,687         789,596         2,782,835  
Shares of beneficial interest sold                        
Dividends and interest       18,296,005         2,408,863         2,560,373  
Prepaid expenses                        
Total assets       1,588,117,156         199,839,452         206,780,422  
                               
Liabilities:                              
Payables:                              
Investment securities purchased       6,116,495                 3,009,783  
Line of credit                       137,593  
Shares of beneficial interest redeemed                        
Due to Adviser       318,238         39,906         33,471  
Deferred Trustee fees       3,000         1,517         1,600  
Accrued expenses                       111  
Total liabilities       6,437,733         41,423         3,182,558  
NET ASSETS     $ 1,581,679,423       $ 199,798,029       $ 203,597,864  
Shares outstanding       32,298,916         9,900,000         11,600,000  
Net asset value, redemption and offering price per share     $ 48.97       $ 20.18       $ 17.55  
                               
Net Assets consist of:                              
Aggregate paid in capital     $ 1,552,095,911       $ 201,221,431       $ 204,175,748  
Total distributable earnings (loss)       29,583,512         (1,423,402 )       (577,884 )
NET ASSETS     $ 1,581,679,423       $ 199,798,029       $ 203,597,864  
(1)   Cost of investments-Unaffiliated issuers     $ 1,534,343,952       $ 196,960,073       $ 201,302,606  
(2)   Cost of investments-Affiliated issuers     $       $       $  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

152

 

 

High-Yield
Municipal Index
ETF
          Short
High-Yield
Municipal Index
ETF
          CEF Municipal
Income
ETF
          Municipal
Allocation
ETF
                                       
  $ 2,513,321,641       $ 259,284,225       $ 142,156,483       $  
                            4,591,294  
    23,814,871         119,308         151,083         9,755  
                                     
    18,117,795                          
                    1,215,378          
    42,075,286         3,942,017         416,743          
                    2,012         992  
    2,597,329,593         263,345,550         143,941,699         4,602,041  
                                     
    903,686                 1,215,333          
                    283,562          
    25,249,637                          
    806,525         79,777         46,533         417  
    3,184                 4,195          
                    5,686         9,464  
    26,963,032         79,777         1,555,309         9,881  
  $ 2,570,366,561       $ 263,265,773       $ 142,386,390       $ 4,592,160  
    45,796,401         11,400,000         5,850,000         200,000  
  $ 56.13       $ 23.09       $ 24.34       $ 22.96  
                                     
  $ 2,889,117,837       $ 285,422,306       $ 163,058,297       $ 5,416,478  
    (318,751,276 )       (22,156,533 )       (20,671,907 )       (824,318 )
  $ 2,570,366,561       $ 263,265,773       $ 142,386,390       $ 4,592,160  
  $ 2,800,236,959       $ 277,418,482       $ 157,463,941       $  
  $       $       $       $ 4,565,667  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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VANECK VECTORS ETF TRUST

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the Year Ended April 30, 2020

 

    AMT-Free
Intermediate
Municipal Index
ETF
         AMT-Free Long
Municipal Index
ETF
         AMT-Free Short
Municipal Index
ETF
                                                 
Income:                              
Dividends     $ 103,197       $ 7,485       $ 12,118  
Interest       43,228,233         5,640,628         3,499,886  
Total income       43,331,430         5,648,113         3,512,004  
                               
Expenses:                              
Management fees       4,309,785         458,216         402,287  
Interest       2,480         497         1,703  
Total expenses       4,312,265         458,713         403,990  
Net investment income       39,019,165         5,189,400         3,108,014  
                               
Net realized gain (loss) on:                              
Investments       2,972,632         28,942         771,912  
In-kind redemptions       18,722,117         1,005,185         52,588  
Net realized gain (loss)       21,694,749         1,034,127         824,500  
                               
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:                              
Investments       (15,398,761 )       (5,040,336 )       (757,914 )
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations     $ 45,315,153       $ 1,183,191       $ 3,174,600  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

154

 

 

High-Yield
Municipal Index
ETF
  Short
High-Yield
Municipal Index
ETF
                                
  $ 234,209       $ 17,779  
    145,940,746         9,303,120  
    146,174,955         9,320,899  
                 
    11,111,433         876,690  
            237  
    11,111,433         876,927  
    135,063,522         8,443,972  
                 
    (5,866,701 )       (129,347 )
    (67,246,023 )       (1,425,959 )
    (73,112,724 )       (1,555,306 )
                 
    (329,370,475 )       (20,189,964 )
  $ (267,419,677 )     $ (13,301,298 )

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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VANECK VECTORS ETF TRUST

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the Year Ended April 30, 2020 (continued)

 

    CEF Municipal
Income ETF
        Municipal
Allocation ETF (a)
                                       
Income:                    
Dividends – unaffiliated issuers     $ 7,062,543       $ 997  
Dividends – affiliated issuers               118,646  
Interest       1,720         125  
Total income       7,064,263         119,768  
                     
Expenses:                    
Management fees       638,959         3,095  
Professional fees       31,454         35,384  
Custodian fees       4,002         833  
Fund accounting fees       4,322         95  
Reports to shareholders       15,474         5,317  
IOPV fees       1,834         1,429  
Trustees’ fees and expenses       2,236         228  
Registration fees       4,053         1,523  
Transfer agent fees       1,158         1,155  
Insurance       1,155         496  
Interest       6,513          
Other       2,111         101  
Total expenses       713,271         49,656  
Waiver of management fees       (67,473 )       (3,095 )
Expenses assumed by the Adviser               (43,462 )
Net expenses       645,798         3,099  
Net investment income       6,418,465         116,669  
                     
Net realized gain (loss) on:                    
Investments – unaffiliated issuers       (1,306,952 )        
Investments – affiliated issuers               (873,304 )
Capital gain distributions from investment companies – unaffiliated issuers       77,275          
Capital gain distributions from investment companies – affiliated issuers               2,111  
In-kind redemptions – unaffiliated issuers       (119,059 )        
In-kind redemptions – affiliated issuers               37,684  
Net realized loss       (1,348,736 )       (833,509 )
                     
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:                    
Investments – unaffiliated issuers       (12,581,766 )        
Investments – affiliated issuers               25,626  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)       (12,581,766 )       25,626  
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations     $ (7,512,037 )     $ (691,214 )

 

 

 

(a) For the period May 15, 2019 (commencement of operations) through April 30, 2020.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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VANECK VECTORS ETF TRUST

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

    AMT- Free Intermediate
Municipal Index ETF
  AMT-Free Long
Municipal Index ETF
    Year Ended
April 30, 2020
  Year Ended
April 30, 2019
  Year Ended
April 30, 2020
  Year Ended
April 30, 2019
                                         
Operations:                                        
Net investment income     $ 39,019,165       $ 39,302,092       $ 5,189,400       $ 4,493,371  
Net realized gain (loss)       21,694,749         558,035         1,034,127         (517,877 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)       (15,398,761 )       73,777,750         (5,040,336 )       5,697,114  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations       45,315,153         113,637,877         1,183,191         9,672,608  
                                         
Distributions to shareholders                                        
Dividends and Distributions       (41,718,531 )       (39,306,781 )       (5,352,305 )       (4,518,275 )
                                         
Share transactions:**                                        
Proceeds from sale of shares       357,137,377         375,018,774         76,206,819         26,897,181  
Cost of shares redeemed       (499,235,628 )       (426,770,532 )       (25,241,268 )       (33,156,469 )
Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions       (142,098,251 )       (51,751,758 )       50,965,551         (6,259,288 )
Total increase (decrease) in net assets       (138,501,629 )       22,579,338         46,796,437         (1,104,955 )
Net Assets, beginning of year       1,720,181,052         1,697,601,714         153,001,592         154,106,547  
Net Assets, end of year     $ 1,581,679,423       $ 1,720,181,052       $ 199,798,029       $ 153,001,592  
                                         
** Shares of Common Stock Issued (no par value)                                
Shares sold       7,100,000         7,900,000         3,600,000         1,350,000  
Shares redeemed       (9,950,000 )       (9,001,084 )       (1,200,000 )       (1,700,000 )
Net increase (decrease)       (2,850,000 )       (1,101,084 )       2,400,000         (350,000 )

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

158

 

 

AMT-Free Short
Municipal Index ETF
  High-Yield
Municipal Index ETF
  Short High-Yield
Municipal Index ETF
Year Ended
April 30, 2020
  Year Ended
April 30, 2019
  Year Ended
April 30, 2020
  Year Ended
April 30, 2019
  Year Ended
April 30, 2020
  Year Ended
April 30, 2019
                                                         
  $ 3,108,014       $ 3,170,739       $ 135,063,522       $ 108,136,498       $ 8,443,972       $ 5,493,541  
    824,500         (1,041,127 )       (73,112,724 )       (12,121,310 )       (1,555,306 )       (1,833,671 )
    (757,914 )       5,337,459         (329,370,475 )       34,933,118         (20,189,964 )       4,661,696  
                                                         
    3,174,600         7,467,071         (267,419,677 )       130,948,306         (13,301,298 )       8,321,566  
                                                         
    (3,177,000 )       (3,158,590 )       (130,789,239 )       (107,905,812 )       (7,999,685 )       (5,237,285 )
                                                         
    9,788,193         4,380,706         1,221,086,378         603,500,210         97,158,157         80,525,205  
    (7,062,607 )       (27,681,850 )       (908,446,635 )       (407,349,929 )       (15,135,972 )       (15,601,955 )
                                                         
    2,725,586         (23,301,144 )       312,639,743         196,150,281         82,022,185         64,923,250  
    2,723,186         (18,992,663 )       (85,569,173 )       219,192,775         60,721,202         68,007,531  
    200,874,678         219,867,341         2,655,935,734         2,436,742,959         202,544,571         134,537,040  
  $ 203,597,864       $ 200,874,678       $ 2,570,366,561       $ 2,655,935,734       $ 263,265,773       $ 202,544,571  
                                                         
    550,000         250,000         18,950,000         9,700,000         3,850,000         3,300,000  
    (400,000 )       (1,600,000 )       (15,450,000 )       (6,603,599 )       (650,000 )       (650,000 )
    150,000         (1,350,000 )       3,500,000         3,096,401         3,200,000         2,650,000  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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VANECK VECTORS ETF TRUST

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

(continued)

 

    CEF Municipal
Income ETF
  Municipal
Allocation ETF
    Year Ended
April 30, 2020
  Year Ended
April 30, 2019
  For the Period
May 15, 2019*
through
April 30, 2020
                               
Operations:                              
Net investment income     $ 6,418,465       $ 5,476,289       $ 116,669  
Net realized loss       (1,348,736 )       (800,801 )       (833,509 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)       (12,581,766 )       6,795,757         25,626  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations       (7,512,037 )       11,471,245         (691,214 )
                               
Distributions to shareholders                              
Dividends and Distributions       (6,488,575 )       (5,350,340 )       (95,420 )
                               
Share transactions:**                              
Proceeds from sale of shares       55,048,993         64,240,348         7,683,791  
Cost of shares redeemed       (42,631,985 )       (21,267,448 )       (2,304,997 )
Increase in net assets resulting from share transactions       12,417,008         42,972,900         5,378,794  
Total increase (decrease) in net assets       (1,583,604 )       49,093,805         4,592,160  
Net Assets, beginning of period       143,969,994         94,876,189          
Net Assets, end of period     $ 142,386,390       $ 143,969,994       $ 4,592,160  
                               
** Shares of Common Stock Issued (no par value)                              
Shares sold       2,050,000         2,550,000         300,000  
Shares redeemed       (1,700,000 )       (850,000 )       (100,000 )
Net increase       350,000         1,700,000         200,000  

 

 

 

* Commencement of operations

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

160

VANECK VECTORS ETF TRUST

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a share outstanding throughout each year:

 

    AMT-Free Intermediate Municipal Index ETF #    
    For the Year Ended April 30,    
    2020     2019     2018     2017     2016    
Net asset value, beginning of year   $ 48.94     $ 46.83     $ 47.40     $ 48.84     $ 46.98    
Income from investment operations:                                          
Net investment income     1.09 (a)     1.12 (a)     1.08 (a)     1.06       1.10    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     0.10       2.11       (0.59 )     (1.44 )     1.86    
Total from investment operations     1.19       3.23       0.49       (0.38 )     2.96    
Less:                                          
Dividends from net investment income     (1.10 )     (1.12 )     (1.06 )     (1.06 )     (1.10 )  
Distributions from net realized capital gains     (0.06 )                          
Total dividends and distributions     (1.16 )     (1.12 )     (1.06 )     (1.06 )     (1.10 )  
Net asset value, end of year   $ 48.97     $ 48.94     $ 46.83     $ 47.40     $ 48.84    
Total return (b)     2.40 %     6.98 %     1.04 %     (0.80 )%     6.38 %  
                                           
                                           
Ratios/Supplemental Data                                                                        
Net assets, end of year (000’s) $1,581,679   $1,720,181   $1,697,602   $1,592,512   $1,418,799    
Ratio of expenses to average net assets     0.24 %     0.24 %     0.24 %     0.24 %     0.24 %  
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense     0.24 %     0.24 %     0.24 %     0.24 %     0.24 %  
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets     2.17 %     2.37 %     2.24 %     2.22 %     2.32 %  
Portfolio turnover rate (c)     7 %     7 %     9 %     7 %     2 %  
                                           
                                           
    AMT-Free Long Municipal Index ETF    
    For the Year Ended April 30,    
    2020     2019     2018     2017     2016    
Net asset value, beginning of year   $ 20.40     $ 19.63     $ 19.63     $ 20.43     $ 19.60    
Income from investment operations:                                          
Net investment income     0.57 (a)     0.60 (a)     0.59 (a)     0.60       0.66    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)  on investments     (0.20 )     0.77       0.01       (0.79 )     0.83    
Total from investment operations     0.37       1.37       0.60       (0.19 )     1.49    
Less:                                          
Dividends from net investment income     (0.57 )     (0.60 )     (0.60 )     (0.61 )     (0.66 )  
Distributions from net realized capital gains     (0.02 )                          
Total dividends and distributions     (0.59 )     (0.60 )     (0.60 )     (0.61 )     (0.66 )  
Net asset value, end of year   $ 20.18     $ 20.40     $ 19.63     $ 19.63     $ 20.43    
Total return (b)     1.75 %     7.15 %     3.02 %     (0.99 )%     7.80 %  
                                           
                                           
Ratios/Supplemental Data                                          
Net assets, end of year (000’s) $199,798   $153,002   $154,107   $161,965   $156,292    
Ratio of expenses to average net assets     0.24 %     0.24 %     0.24 %     0.24 %     0.24 %  
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense     0.24 %     0.24 %     0.24 %     0.24 %     0.24 %  
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets     2.72 %     3.06 %     2.96 %     2.99 %     3.36 %  
Portfolio turnover rate (c)     22 %     22 %     33 %     17 %     3 %  

 

 

 

(a) Calculated based upon average shares outstanding
(b) Total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of period, reinvestment of any dividends and distributions at net asset value on the dividend/distributions payment date and a redemption at the net asset value on the last day of the period. The return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends/distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
(c) Portfolio turnover rates exclude securities received or delivered as a result of processing in-kind capital share transactions.
# On October 26, 2018, The Fund effected a 1 for 2 reverse share split (See Note 10). Per share data has been adjusted to reflect the reverse share split.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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VANECK VECTORS ETF TRUST

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a share outstanding throughout each year:

 

    AMT-Free Short Municipal Index ETF    
    For the Year Ended April 30,    
    2020     2019     2018     2017     2016    
Net asset value, beginning of year   $ 17.54     $ 17.18     $ 17.52     $ 17.68     $ 17.54    
Income from investment operations:                                          
Net investment income     0.27 (a)     0.27 (a)     0.22 (a)     0.20       0.20    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     0.02       0.36       (0.34 )     (0.17 )     0.14    
Total from investment operations     0.29       0.63       (0.12 )     0.03       0.34    
Less:                                          
Dividends from net investment income     (0.28 )     (0.27 )     (0.22 )     (0.19 )     (0.20 )  
Net asset value, end of year   $ 17.55     $ 17.54     $ 17.18     $ 17.52     $ 17.68    
Total return (b)     1.66 %     3.70 %     (0.70 )%     0.20 %     1.95 %  
                                           
                                           
Ratios/Supplemental Data                                                                        
Net assets, end of year (000’s) $203,598   $200,875   $219,867   $267,138   $264,291    
Ratio of expenses to average net assets     0.20 %     0.20 %     0.20 %     0.20 %     0.20 %  
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense     0.20 %     0.20 %     0.20 %     0.20 %     0.20 %  
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets     1.54 %     1.57 %     1.26 %     1.11 %     1.13 %  
Portfolio turnover rate (c)     34 %     33 %     41 %     12 %     3 %  
                                           
                                           
    High-Yield Municipal Index ETF #    
    For the Year Ended April 30,    
    2020     2019     2018     2017     2016    
Net asset value, beginning of year   $ 62.79     $ 62.16     $ 61.52     $ 63.18     $ 62.12    
Income from investment operations:                                          
Net investment income     2.69 (a)     2.67 (a)     2.72 (a)     2.68       2.96    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     (6.73 )     0.64       0.60       (1.64 )     0.98    
Total from investment operations     (4.04 )     3.31       3.32       1.04       3.94    
Less:                                          
Dividends from net investment income     (2.62 )     (2.68 )     (2.68 )     (2.70 )     (2.88 )  
Net asset value, end of year   $ 56.13     $ 62.79     $ 62.16     $ 61.52     $ 63.18    
Total return (b)     (6.86 )%     5.46 %     5.48 %     1.69 %     6.59 %  
                                           
                                           
Ratios/Supplemental Data                                          
Net assets, end of year (000’s) $2,570,367   $2,655,936   $2,436,743   $2,106,741   $1,882,555    
Ratio of expenses to average net assets     0.35 %     0.35 %     0.35 %     0.35 %     0.35 %  
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense     0.35 %     0.35 %     0.35 %     0.35 %     0.35 %  
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets     4.26 %     4.31 %     4.37 %     4.36 %     4.86 %  
Portfolio turnover rate (c)     12 %     10 %     14 %     10 %     8 %  

 

 

 

(a) Calculated based upon average shares outstanding
(b) Total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of period, reinvestment of any dividends and distributions at net asset value on the dividend/distributions payment date and a redemption at the net asset value on the last day of the period. The return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends/distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
(c) Portfolio turnover rates exclude securities received or delivered as a result of processing in-kind capital share transactions.
#  On October 26, 2018, The Fund effected a 1 for 2 reverse share split (See Note 10). Per share data has been adjusted to reflect the reverse share split.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

162

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a share outstanding throughout each year:

 

    Short High-Yield Municipal Index ETF    
    For the Year Ended April 30,    
    2020     2019     2018     2017     2016    
Net asset value, beginning of year   $ 24.70     $ 24.24     $ 24.26     $ 25.15     $ 25.43    
Income from investment operations:                                          
Net investment income     0.84 (a)     0.80 (a)     0.76 (a)     0.72       0.87    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     (1.64 )     0.43       (0.02 )     (0.92 )     (0.34 )  
Total from investment operations     (0.80 )     1.23       0.74       (0.20 )     0.53    
Less:                                          
Dividends from net investment income     (0.81 )     (0.77 )     (0.76 )     (0.69 )     (0.81 )  
Net asset value, end of year   $ 23.09     $ 24.70     $ 24.24     $ 24.26     $ 25.15    
Total return (b)     (3.44 )%     5.16 %     3.07 %     (0.81 )%     2.14 %  
                                           
                                           
Ratios/Supplemental Data                                                                        
Net assets, end of year (000’s) $263,266   $202,545   $134,537   $114,033   $110,672    
Ratio of expenses to average net assets     0.35 %     0.35 %     0.35 %     0.35 %     0.35 %  
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense     0.35 %     0.35 %     0.35 %     0.35 %     0.35 %  
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets     3.37 %     3.28 %     3.11 %     2.93 %     3.55 %  
Portfolio turnover rate (c)     17 %     22 %     27 %     20 %     16 %  
                                           
                                           
    CEF Municipal Income ETF    
    For the Year Ended April 30,    
    2020     2019     2018     2017     2016    
Net asset value, beginning of year   $ 26.18     $ 24.97     $ 26.58     $ 28.50     $ 26.62    
Income from investment operations:                                          
Net investment income     1.09 (a)     1.16 (a)     1.27 (a)     1.37       1.39    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     (1.83 )     1.21       (1.61 )     (1.90 )     1.88    
Total from investment operations     (0.74 )     2.37       (0.34 )     (0.53 )     3.27    
Less:                                          
Dividends from net investment income     (1.10 )     (1.16 )     (1.27 )     (1.39 )     (1.39 )  
Net asset value, end of year   $ 24.34     $ 26.18     $ 24.97     $ 26.58     $ 28.50    
Total return (b)     (3.17 )%     9.83 %     (1.45 )%     (1.93 )%     12.87 %  
                                           
                                           
Ratios/Supplemental Data                                          
Net assets, end of year (000’s) $142,386   $143,970   $94,876   $83,719   $95,475    
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (d)     0.45 %     0.48 %     0.50 %     0.51 %     0.54 %  
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (d)     0.40 %     0.40 %     0.40 %     0.40 %     0.40 %  
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense (d)     0.40 %     0.40 %     0.40 %     0.40 %     0.40 %  
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (d)     4.02 %     4.67 %     4.78 %     4.98 %     5.38 %  
Portfolio turnover rate (c)     10 %     13 %     9 %     12 %     10 %  

 

 

 

(a) Calculated based upon average shares outstanding
(b) Total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of period, reinvestment of any dividends and distributions at net asset value on the dividend/distributions payment date and a redemption at the net asset value on the last day of the period. The return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends/distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
(c) Portfolio turnover rates exclude securities received or delivered as a result of processing in-kind capital share transactions.
(d) The ratios represented do not reflect the Fund’s proportionate share of income and expenses from the Fund’s investment in underlying funds.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a share outstanding throughout each period:

 

    Municipal
Allocation ETF
 
    For the Period
May 15, 2019(a)
through
April 30, 2020
 
Net asset value, beginning of period     $ 25.05    
Income from investment operations:            
Net investment income (b)       0.72    
Net realized and unrealized loss on investments       (2.20 )  
Total from investment operations       (1.48 )  
Less:            
Dividends from net investment income       (0.61 )  
Net asset value, end of period     $ 22.96    
Total return (c)       (6.13 )%(d)  
             
             
Ratios/Supplemental Data            
Net assets, end of period (000’s)     $ 4,592    
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (g)       1.28 %(e)  
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (g)       0.08 %(e)  
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense (g)       0.08 %(e)  
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (g)       3.02 %(e)  
Portfolio turnover rate (f)       162 %(d)  

 

 

 

(a) Commencement of operations
(b) Calculated based upon average shares outstanding
(c) Total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of period, reinvestment of any dividends and distributions at net asset value on the dividend/distributions payment date and a redemption at the net asset value on the last day of the period. The return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends/distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
(d) Not Annualized
(e) Annualized
(f) Portfolio turnover rates exclude securities received or delivered as a result of processing in-kind capital share transactions.
(g) The ratios represented do not reflect the Fund’s proportionate share of income and expenses from the Fund’s investment in underlying funds.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

164

VANECK VECTORS ETF TRUST

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

April 30, 2020

 

Note 1—Fund Organization—VanEck Vectors ETF Trust (the “Trust”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company. The Trust was incorporated in Delaware as a statutory trust on March 15, 2001. The Trust operates as a series fund, and offers multiple investment portfolios, each of which represents a separate series of the Trust. These financial statements relate only to the investment portfolios listed in the diversification table below (each a “Fund” and, collectively, the “Funds”).

 

Fund   Diversification Classification
AMT-Free Intermediate Municipal Index ETF (“Intermediate”)   Diversified
AMT-Free Long Municipal Index ETF (“Long”)   Diversified
AMT-Free Short Municipal Index ETF (“Short”)   Diversified
High-Yield Municipal ETF (“High-Yield”)   Diversified
Short High-Yield Municipal Index ETF (“Short High-Yield”)   Diversified
CEF Municipal Income ETF (“CEF Municipal”)   Diversified
Municipal Allocation ETF* (“Municipal Allocation”)   Non-Diversified
   
* Fund commenced operations May 15, 2019

 

Each Fund’s investment objective (except for Municipal Allocation) is to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of its index. The investment objective of Municipal Allocation is to maximize long-term after-tax return, consisting of capital appreciation and income exempt from federal income tax. The Funds (except CEF Municipal and Municipal Allocation) expect to use a sampling approach in seeking to achieve their objectives. Sampling means that Van Eck Associates Corporation (the “Adviser”) uses quantitative analysis to select bonds and other securities that represent a sample of securities in each Fund’s respective index in terms of key risk factors, performance attributes and other characteristics. The number of securities in each Fund will be based upon several factors, including asset size of the Fund. The Adviser generally expects each Fund to hold less than the total number of securities in its index, but reserves the right to hold as many securities as it believes necessary to achieve the Fund’s investment objective. CEF Municipal seeks to achieve its objectives through a portfolio of securities in substantially the same weighting as its index. The Municipal Allocation is an actively managed exchange-traded fund that seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal circumstances, primarily in VanEck Vectors ETFs that invest in publicly traded municipal bonds.

 

Note 2—Significant Accounting Policies—The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

The Funds are investment companies and follow accounting and reporting requirements of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 946, Financial Services-Investment Companies.

 

The following summarizes the Funds’ significant accounting policies.

 

A. Security Valuation—The Funds value their investments in securities and other assets and liabilities at fair value daily. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Debt securities are valued on the basis of evaluated prices furnished by an independent pricing service approved by the Funds’ Board of Trustees or provided by securities dealers. The pricing services may use valuation models or matrix pricing, which consider: (i) yield or price with respect to bonds that are considered comparable in characteristics such as rating, interest rate and maturity date and or (ii) quotations from bond dealers to determine current value and are categorized as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy (described below). Short-term debt securities with sixty days or less to maturity are valued at amortized cost, which with accrued interest approximates fair value. Money market fund investments are valued at net asset value and are categorized as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. Securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (“NASDAQ”) are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price. Securities traded on national exchanges are valued at the closing price on the markets in which the securities trade. Over-the-counter securities not included on NASDAQ and listed securities for which no sale was reported are valued at the mean of the bid and ask prices. To the extent these securities are actively traded, they are categorized as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. The Pricing Committee of the Adviser provides oversight of the Funds’ valuation policies and procedures, which are approved by the Funds’ Board of Trustees. Among other things, these procedures allow the Funds to utilize
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  independent pricing services, quotations from securities dealers, and other market sources to determine fair value. The Pricing Committee convenes regularly to review the fair value of financial instruments or other assets. If market quotations for a security or other asset are not readily available, or if the Adviser believes they do not otherwise reflect the fair value of a security or asset, the security or asset will be fair valued by the Pricing Committee in accordance with the Funds’ valuation policies and procedures. The Pricing Committee employs various methods for calibrating the valuation approaches utilized to determine fair value, including a regular review of key inputs and assumptions, periodic comparisons to valuations provided by other independent pricing services, transactional back-testing and disposition analysis.
   
  Certain factors such as economic conditions, political events, market trends, the nature of and duration of any restrictions on disposition, trading in similar securities of the issuer or comparable issuers and other security specific information are used to determine the fair value of these securities. Depending on the relative significance of valuation inputs, these securities may be categorized either as Level 2 or Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. The price which the Funds may realize upon sale of an investment may differ materially from the value presented in the Schedules of Investments.
   
  The Funds utilize various methods to measure the fair value of their investments on a recurring basis, which includes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods used to measure fair value. The fair value hierarchy gives highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:
   
  Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
   
  Level 2 — Significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).
   
  Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs (including each Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).
   
  A summary of the inputs and the levels used to value the Funds’ investments, are located in the Schedules of Investments. Additionally, tables that reconcile the valuation of the Funds’ Level 3 investments and that present additional information about valuation methodologies and unobservable inputs, if applicable, are located in the Schedules of Investments.
   
B. Federal Income Taxes—It is each Fund’s policy to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its taxable income to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.
   
C. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders—Dividends to shareholders from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid at least monthly by each Fund. Distributions of net realized capital gains, if any, generally are declared and paid annually. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from such amounts determined in accordance with GAAP.
   
D. Restricted Securities-The Funds may invest in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. Information regarding restricted securities, if any, is included at the end of each Fund’s Schedule of Investments.
   
E. Other—Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses are determined based on the specific identification method. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income, including amortization of premiums and discounts, is accrued as earned. Interest income is generally not earned on debt securities in default or upon determination that the income is not realizable.
   
  The Funds earn interest on uninvested cash balances held at the custodian bank. Such amounts, if any, are presented in the Statements of Operations.
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  The character of distributions received from certain investments may be comprised of net investment income, capital gains, and return of capital. It is the Funds’ policy to estimate the character of distributions received from these investments based on historical data if actual amounts are not available. After each calendar year end, these investments report the actual tax character of distributions. Differences between the estimated and actual amounts are reflected in the Funds’ records in the year in which they are reported by adjusting the related cost basis of investments, capital gains and income, as necessary.
   
  In the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of general indemnifications. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these agreements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, the Adviser believes the risk of loss under these arrangements to be remote.

 

Note 3—Investment Management and Other Agreements—The Adviser is the investment adviser to the Funds. The Adviser receives a management fee, calculated daily and payable monthly based on an annual rate of each Fund’s average daily net assets. The Funds utilize a unitary management fee structure (effective November 1, 2019, for CEF Municipal and Municipal Allocation) where the Adviser is responsible for all expenses of the Funds, excluding the fee payment under the investment management agreement, acquired fund fees and expenses, interest expense, trading expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses.

 

The management fee rates for the year ended April 30, 2020 are as follows:

 

Fund   Unitary
Management
Fee Rate
Intermediate        0.24 %   
Long     0.24  
Short     0.20  
High-Yield     0.35  
Short High-Yield     0.35  
CEF Municipal*     0.40  
Municipal Allocation**     0.08  
   
* Prior to November 1, 2019, when the Fund was in in a non-unitary management fee structure, the management fee and expense cap was 0.40% of daily net assets. Refer to the Statement of Operations for any amounts waived/assumed by the Adviser for that period.
** Prior to November 1, 2019, when the Fund was in in a non-unitary management fee structure, the management fee and expense cap was 0.08% of daily net assets. Refer to the Statement of Operations for any amounts waived/assumed by the Adviser for that period.

 

In addition, Van Eck Securities Corporation, an affiliate of the Adviser, acts as the Funds’ distributor (the “Distributor”). Certain officers and a Trustee of the Trust are officers, directors or stockholders of the Adviser and Distributor.

 

At April 30, 2020, the Adviser owned 13,600 shares of High-Yield and 24,500 shares of Short High-Yield.

 

Effective November 4, 2019, State Street Bank and Trust Company is the Funds’ custodian and transfer agent. Prior to November 4, 2019, Bank of New York Mellon provided these services to the Funds.

 

For the year ended April 30, 2020, there were offsets to custodian fees under an expense offset agreement and these amounts are reflected in custody expense for CEF Municipal and Municipal Allocation in the Statements of Operations.

 

Note 4—Capital Share Transactions—As of April 30, 2020, there were an unlimited number of capital shares of beneficial interest authorized by the Trust with no par value. Fund shares are not individually redeemable and are issued and redeemed at their net asset value per share only through certain authorized broker-dealers (“Authorized Participants”) in blocks of shares (“Creation Units”), consisting of 50,000 shares, or multiples thereof.

 

The consideration for the purchase or redemption of Creation Units of the Funds generally consists of the in-kind contribution or distribution of securities constituting the Funds’ underlying index (“Deposit Securities”) plus a balancing cash component to equate the transaction to the net asset value per share of the Fund on the transaction date. Cash may also be substituted in an amount equivalent to the value of certain Deposit Securities, generally as a result of market circumstances, or when the securities are not available in sufficient quantity for delivery, or are not eligible for trading by the Authorized Participant. The Funds may issue Creation Units in advance of receipt of Deposit Securities

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subject to various conditions, including, for the benefit of the Funds, a requirement to maintain cash collateral on deposit at the custodian equal to at least 115% of the daily marked to market value of the missing Deposit Securities.

 

Authorized Participants purchasing and redeeming Creation Units may pay transaction fees directly to the transfer agent. In addition, the Funds may impose certain variable fees for creations and redemptions with respect to transactions in Creation Units for cash, or on transactions effected outside the clearing process, which are treated as increases in capital. These variable fees, if any, are reflected in share transactions in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.

 

Note 5—Investments—For the year ended April 30, 2020, purchases and sales of investments (excluding short-term investments and in-kind capital share transactions) and the purchases and sales of investments resulting from in-kind capital share transactions (excluding short-term investments) were as follows:

 

              In-kind Capital Share Transactions
Fund   Purchases     Sales   Purchases   Sales
Intermediate   $ 371,883,948       $ 126,643,612       $ 136,471,268       $ 498,489,414  
Long     97,688,903         41,227,423         18,717,289         25,355,230  
Short     79,335,853         66,656,565         2,740,984         6,580,187  
High-Yield     1,467,273,609         368,339,590         13,357,912         804,898,069  
Short High-Yield     138,203,138         40,612,693         877,838         15,224,790  
CEF Municipal     16,981,698         15,579,462         53,680,182         42,681,199  
Municipal Allocation     6,855,855         6,826,167         7,676,140         2,304,539  

 

Note 6—Income Taxes—As of April 30, 2020, for Federal income tax purposes, the identified cost, gross unrealized appreciation, gross unrealized depreciation and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments owned were as follows:

 

Fund   Tax Cost of
Investments
    Gross
Unrealized
Appreciation
  Gross
Unrealized
Depreciation
  Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
Intermediate   $ 1,534,267,473       $ 45,386,542       $ (17,676,140 )     $ 27,710,402  
Long     196,959,816         3,280,336         (4,979,809 )       (1,699,473 )
Short     201,375,058         1,918,087         (1,855,940 )       62,147  
High-Yield     2,797,054,890         26,165,425         (309,898,674 )       (283,733,249 )
Short High-Yield     277,325,342         1,143,497         (19,184,614 )       (18,041,117 )
CEF Municipal     157,425,510         24,088         (15,293,113 )       (15,269,025 )
Municipal Allocation     4,591,039         26,323         (26,068 )       255  

 

At April 30, 2020, the components of total distributable earnings (loss) on a tax basis, for each Fund, were as follows:

 

Fund   Undistributed
Tax-Exempt
Income
  Accumulated
Capital
Losses
  Post-October
Losses
Deferred*
  Other
Temporary
Differences
  Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Total
Distributable
Earnings (Loss)
Intermediate     $ 3,075,040       $       $ (1,082,345 )     $ (119,585 )   $ 27,710,402       $ 29,583,512  
Long       448,540                 (159,146 )       (13,323 )     (1,699,473 )       (1,423,402 )
Short       287,942         (914,941 )               (13,032 )     62,147         (577,884 )
High-Yield       13,957,512         (48,752,326 )               (223,213 )     (283,733,249 )       (318,751,276 )
Short High-Yield       975,489         (5,073,756 )               (17,149 )     (18,041,117 )       (22,156,533 )
CEF Municipal       302,627         (5,694,713 )               (10,796 )     (15,269,025 )       (20,671,907 )
Municipal Allocation       21,494         (845,822 )               (245 )     255         (824,318 )
   
* Post-October losses represent certain ordinary specified and/or capital losses incurred after October 31, 2019. These losses are deemed to arise on the first day of the Funds’ next taxable year.
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The tax character of dividends paid to shareholders during the years ended April 30, 2020 and April 30, 2019 was as follows:

 

    April 30, 2020   April 30, 2019
Fund   Tax-Exempt
Income
    Ordinary
Income
  Long-Term
Capital Gains
  Tax-Exempt
Income
  Ordinary
Income
Intermediate   $ 39,297,148       $ 157,745       $ 2,263,638       $ 39,219,343       $ 87,438  
Long     5,122,752         14,744         214,809         4,510,425         7,850  
Short     3,159,608         17,392                 3,148,479         10,111  
High-Yield     128,217,138         2,572,101                 107,112,165         793,647  
Short High-Yield     7,783,491         216,194                 5,192,715         44,570  
CEF Municipal     6,401,122         87,453                 5,280,748         69,592  
Municipal Allocation     90,364         5,056                          

 

At April 30, 2020, the following Funds had capital loss carryforwards available to offset future capital gains:

 

Fund   Short-Term
Capital Losses
with No Expiration
  Long-Term
Capital Losses
with No Expiration
  Total
Short     $ (307,252 )     $ (607,689 )     $ (914,941 )
High-Yield       (13,227,918 )       (35,524,408 )       (48,752,326 )
Short High-Yield       (1,175,566 )       (3,898,190 )       (5,073,756 )
CEF Municipal       (1,482,521 )       (4,212,192 )       (5,694,713 )
Municipal Allocation       (845,822 )               (845,822 )

 

During the year ended April 30, 2020, Intermediate, Short and Short High-Yield utilized $1,791,941, $777,610 and $217,429 of their capital loss carryovers available from prior years.

 

During the year ended April 30, 2020, as a result of permanent book to tax differences primarily due to the tax treatment of gains/ losses from securities redeemed in-kind, the Funds incurred differences that affected total distributable earnings (loss) and aggregate paid in capital by the amounts in the table below. Net assets were not affected by these reclassifications.

 

Fund   Increase
(Decrease) in
Total Distributable
Earnings (Loss)
  Increase
(Decrease)
in Aggregate
Paid in Capital
Intermediate     $ (18,722,119 )     $ 18,722,119  
Long       (1,005,186 )       1,005,186  
Short       (52,588 )       52,588  
High-Yield       67,364,587         (67,364,587 )
Short High-Yield       1,425,958         (1,425,958 )
CEF Municipal       197,652         (197,652 )
Municipal Allocation       (37,684 )       37,684  

 

The Funds recognize the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only where the position is “more-likely-than-not” to be sustained assuming examination by applicable tax authorities. Management has analyzed the Funds’ tax positions, and has concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions taken on return filings for all open tax years.

 

The Funds recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to uncertain tax positions as income tax expense in the Statements of Operations. During the year ended April 30, 2020, the Funds did not incur any interest or penalties.

 

Note 7—Principal Risks—Investments in municipal securities or in Funds holding municipal securities involve risks, including market fluctuations caused by factors such as economic and political developments, changes in interest rates and perceived trends in security prices. The market for municipal bonds may be less liquid than for taxable bonds.

 

High-Yield and Short High-Yield invest in non-investment grade securities, often referred to as “junk bonds.” Economic downturns may disrupt the high yield market and impair the ability of issuers to repay principal and interest. These high yield securities may involve greater risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. government

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bonds and other high quality fixed-income securities. Also, an increase in interest rates would likely have an adverse impact on the value of such obligations. Moreover, high yield securities may be less liquid due to the extent that there is no established retail secondary market. High-Yield and Short High-Yield may not be able to sell bonds at desired prices and that large purchases or sales of certain high-yield bond issues may cause substantial fluctuations in share price, yield and total return.

 

CEF Municipal invests in closed-end funds and Municipal Allocation invests in ETFs that may trade at a discount or premium to their net asset value. These Funds are dependent on the performance of underlying funds and are subject to the same risks of investing in municipal bonds. A closed-end fund may be leveraged as part of its investment strategy. As a result, CEF Municipal may be indirectly exposed to the effects of leverage through its investment in the underlying funds. Investments in underlying funds that use leverage may cause the value of the Fund’s shares to be more volatile than if the Fund invested in underlying funds that do not utilize leverage.

 

A recent outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus, which was first detected in China in December 2019 has subsequently spread internationally and has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. The coronavirus has resulted in closing borders, quarantines, disruptions to supply chains and customer activity, loss of life, as well as general concern and uncertainty. The coronavirus has already negatively impacted the economies of many nations, individual companies, the market and the Funds. This pandemic is expected to have a continued impact in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen presently.

 

A more complete description of risks is included in each Fund’s Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information.

 

Note 8—Trustee Deferred Compensation Plan—The Trust has a Deferred Compensation Plan (the “Plan”) for Trustees under which the Trustees can elect to defer receipt of their trustee fees until retirement, disability or termination from the Board of Trustees. The fees otherwise payable to the participating Trustees are deemed invested in shares of the Funds as directed by the Trustees.

 

A unitary management fee in which the Adviser is responsible for paying all the expenses of a Fund was adopted on September 1, 2010 for Intermediate, Long, Short, and High-Yield Funds, and on November 1, 2019, for CEF Municipal and Municipal Allocation Funds. For these Funds, the liability for the Plan shown as “Deferred Trustee fees” in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities represents amounts accrued through these dates. Amounts accrued after these dates, including those from Short High-Yield, are presented in “Due to Adviser”.

 

For the period May 1, 2019 to October 31, 2019, the expense for the Plan for CEF Municipal and Municipal Allocation, is included in “Trustees’ fees and expenses” in the Statement of Operations.

 

Note 9—Bank Line of Credit—The Funds may participate in a $200 million committed credit facility (the “Facility”) to be utilized for temporary financing for the settlement of sales or purchases of portfolio securities, the repurchase or redemption of shares of the Funds at the request of the shareholders and other temporary or emergency purposes. The Funds have agreed to pay commitment fees, pro rata, based on the unused but available balance. Interest is charged to the Funds based on prevailing market rates in effect at the time of borrowings. During the year ended April 30, 2020, the following Funds borrowed under this facility:

 

Fund   Days
Outstanding
  Average Daily
Loan Balance
  Average
Interest Rate
Intermediate         4            $ 6,062,868          3.47 %     
Long     10         581,760       3.34  
Short     78         294,849       2.84  
Short High-Yield     17         834,888       2.97  
CEF Municipal     284         259,753       3.18  

 

As of April 30, 2020, outstanding loan balances, if any, are reflected in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

Note 10—Share Split—The Board of Trustees approved a 1 for 2 reverse share split for AMT-Free Intermediate Municipal Index ETF and High-Yield Municipal Index ETF. On October 26, 2018 shares began trading on a split adjusted basis. The Financial Highlights prior to October 26, 2018 have been adjusted to reflect the 1 for 2 reverse share split.

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Note 11—Recent Accounting Pronouncements—The Funds early adopted certain provisions of Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-13, Disclosure Framework-Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement (“ASU 2018-13”) that eliminate and modify certain disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. The adoption of certain provisions of the ASU 2018-13 had no material effect on financial statements and related disclosures. Management evaluated the additional requirements, not yet adopted, and they are not expected to have a material impact to the financial statements. Public companies will be required to disclose the range and weighted average used to develop significant unobservable inputs for Level 3 fair value measurements. ASU 2018-13 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019 and for interim periods within those fiscal years.

 

Effective May 1, 2019, the Funds adopted Accounting Standards Update ASU 2017-08, Receivables—Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities (the “ASU 2017-08”), that shortened the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities held at premium to the earliest call date. The new guidance has not changed the accounting for purchased callable debt securities held at a discount. Based on management’s evaluation, the adoption of the ASU 2017-08 had no material effect on the financial statements and related disclosures.

 

Note 12—Subsequent Event Review—The Funds have evaluated events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure through the date the financial statements were issued.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

To the Shareholders of VanEck Vectors AMT-Free Intermediate Municipal Index ETF, VanEck Vectors AMT-Free Long Municipal Index ETF, VanEck Vectors AMT-Free Short Municipal Index ETF, VanEck Vectors High-Yield Municipal Index ETF, VanEck Vectors Short High-Yield Municipal Index ETF, VanEck Vectors CEF Municipal Income ETF and VanEck Vectors Municipal Allocation ETF and the Board of Trustees of VanEck Vectors ETF Trust

 

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of VanEck Vectors AMT-Free Intermediate Municipal Index ETF, VanEck Vectors AMT-Free Long Municipal Index ETF, VanEck Vectors AMT-Free Short Municipal Index ETF, VanEck Vectors High-Yield Municipal Index ETF, VanEck Vectors Short High-Yield Municipal Index ETF, VanEck Vectors CEF Municipal Income ETF and VanEck Vectors Municipal Allocation ETF (collectively referred to as the “Funds”) (seven of the series constituting VanEck Vectors ETF Trust (the “Trust”)), including the schedules of investments, as of April 30, 2020, and the related statements of operations, changes in net assets, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated in the table below and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds (seven of the series constituting VanEck Vectors ETF Trust) at April 30, 2020, and the results of their operations, changes in net assets and financial highlights for each of the periods indicated in the table below, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

Individual fund constituting
the VanEck Vectors ETF Trust
  Statement of
operations
  Statements of
changes in net assets
  Financial highlights
             
VanEck Vectors AMT-Free Intermediate Municipal Index ETF   For the year ended April 30, 2020   For each of the two years in the period ended April 30, 2020   For each of the five years in the period ended April 30, 2020
             
VanEck Vectors AMT-Free Long Municipal Index ETF            
             
VanEck Vectors AMT-Free Short Municipal Index ETF            
             
VanEck Vectors High-Yield Municipal Index ETF            
             
VanEck Vectors Short High-Yield Municipal Index ETF            
             
VanEck Vectors CEF Municipal Income ETF            
             
VanEck Vectors Municipal Allocation ETF   For the period from May 15, 2019 (commencement of operations) through April 30, 2020   For the period from May 15, 2019 (commencement of operations) through April 30, 2020   For the period from May 15, 2019 (commencement of operations) through April 30, 2020

 

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Trust’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on each of the Funds’ financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Trust in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Trust is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of the Trust’s internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Trust’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

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Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of April 30, 2020, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers or by other appropriate auditing procedures where replies from broker were not received. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

 

We have served as the auditor of one or more of the VanEck investment companies since 1999.

 

New York, New York

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TAX INFORMATION

(unaudited)

 

The per share amounts of taxable vs. tax-exempt income paid by the funds during the taxable year ended April 30, 2020 are listed in the table below. The information set forth below is for each Fund’s fiscal year. Shareholders, however, must report dividends on a calendar year basis for income tax purposes, which may include dividends for portions of two fiscal years of a Fund. Accordingly, the information needed by shareholders for calendar year 2020 income tax purposes will be sent to them in early 2021.

 

Additionally, all of the taxable ordinary income represents Qualified Interest Income (QII) for non-resident alien shareholders.

 

Please consult your tax advisor for proper treatment of this information.

 

Fund Name   Ticker
Symbol
  Payable
Date
  Tax-Exempt
Interest
Per Share
    Taxable
Ordinary
Income
Per Share
    Long-Term
Capital Gains
Per Share
    Total
Distribution
Per Share
 
Intermediate   ITM   05/07/2019   $ 0.092595     $ 0.000205     $     $ 0.092800  
        06/07/2019     0.092701       0.000399             0.093100  
        07/08/2019     0.090893       0.000407             0.091300  
        08/07/2019     0.093880       0.000420             0.094300  
        09/09/2019     0.090993       0.000407             0.091400  
        10/07/2019     0.088404       0.000396             0.088800  
        11/07/2019     0.090595       0.000405             0.091000  
        12/06/2019     0.089101       0.000399             0.089500  
        01/06/2020     0.093183       0.000417       0.060700       0.154300  
        02/07/2020     0.097989       0.000311             0.098300  
        03/06/2020     0.080544       0.000256             0.080800  
        04/07/2020     0.095198       0.000302             0.095500  
Intermediate Total           $ 1.096076     $ 0.004324     $ 0.060700     $ 1.161100  
Long   MLN   05/07/2019   $ 0.047241     $ 0.000059     $     $ 0.047300  
        06/07/2019     0.050143       0.000157             0.050300  
        07/08/2019     0.048135       0.000165             0.048300  
        08/07/2019     0.050227       0.000173             0.050400  
        09/09/2019     0.046042       0.000158             0.046200  
        10/07/2019     0.046540       0.000160             0.046700  
        11/07/2019     0.047437       0.000163             0.047600  
        12/06/2019     0.046141       0.000159             0.046300  
        01/06/2020     0.047437       0.000163       0.021700       0.069300  
        02/07/2020     0.048112       0.000088             0.048200  
        03/06/2020     0.044519       0.000081             0.044600  
        04/07/2020     0.047114       0.000086             0.047200  
Long Total           $ 0.569088     $ 0.001612     $ 0.021700     $ 0.592400  
Short   SMB   05/07/2019   $ 0.023215     $ 0.000085     $     $ 0.023300  
        06/07/2019     0.022545       0.000155             0.022700  
        07/08/2019     0.022931       0.000169             0.023100  
        08/07/2019     0.023625       0.000175             0.023800  
        09/09/2019     0.023427       0.000173             0.023600  
        10/07/2019     0.022434       0.000166             0.022600  
        11/07/2019     0.023129       0.000171             0.023300  
        12/06/2019     0.023824       0.000176             0.024000  
        01/06/2020     0.024519       0.000181             0.024700  
        02/07/2020     0.023353       0.000047             0.023400  
        03/06/2020     0.021158       0.000042             0.021200  
        04/07/2020     0.024351       0.000049             0.024400  
Short Total           $ 0.278511     $ 0.001589     $     $ 0.280100  
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Fund Name   Ticker
Symbol
  Payable
Date
  Tax-Exempt
Interest
Per Share
    Taxable
Ordinary
Income
Per Share
    Total
Distribution
Per Share
 
High-Yield   HYD   05/07/2019   $ 0.217432     $ 0.000468     $ 0.217900  
        06/07/2019     0.224838       0.001362       0.226200  
        07/08/2019     0.215654       0.001746       0.217400  
        08/07/2019     0.221209       0.001791       0.223000  
        09/09/2019     0.232815       0.001885       0.234700  
        10/07/2019     0.218035       0.001765       0.219800  
        11/07/2019     0.207421       0.001679       0.209100  
        12/06/2019     0.199485       0.001615       0.201100  
        01/06/2020     0.218432       0.001768       0.220200  
        02/07/2020     0.197967       0.007733       0.205700  
        03/06/2020     0.194021       0.007579       0.201600  
        04/07/2020     0.231940       0.009060       0.241000  
High-Yield Total           $ 2.579249     $ 0.038451     $ 2.617700  
Short High-Yield   SHYD   05/07/2019   $ 0.064302     $ 0.000398     $ 0.064700  
        06/07/2019     0.065815       0.000385       0.066200  
        07/08/2019     0.067120       0.000380       0.067500  
        08/07/2019     0.070402       0.000398       0.070800  
        09/09/2019     0.071098       0.000402       0.071500  
        10/07/2019     0.068612       0.000388       0.069000  
        11/07/2019     0.066822       0.000378       0.067200  
        12/06/2019     0.064535       0.000365       0.064900  
        01/06/2020     0.071197       0.000403       0.071600  
        02/07/2020     0.061159       0.003741       0.064900  
        03/06/2020     0.058897       0.003603       0.062500  
        04/07/2020     0.062289       0.003811       0.066100  
Short High-Yield Total           $ 0.792248     $ 0.014652     $ 0.806900  
CEF Municipal   XMPT   05/07/2019   $ 0.093886     $ 0.000514     $ 0.094400  
        06/07/2019     0.091129       0.001371       0.092500  
        07/08/2019     0.091523       0.001377       0.092900  
        08/07/2019     0.090144       0.001356       0.091500  
        09/09/2019     0.114970       0.001730       0.116700  
        10/07/2019     0.091917       0.001383       0.093300  
        11/07/2019     0.105119       0.001581       0.106700  
        12/06/2019     0.084725       0.001275       0.086000  
        01/06/2020     0.084922       0.001278       0.086200  
        02/07/2020     0.076644       0.000856       0.077500  
        03/06/2020     0.080304       0.000896       0.081200  
        04/07/2020     0.085051       0.000949       0.086000  
CEF Municipal Total           $ 1.090334     $ 0.014566     $ 1.104900  
Municipal Allocation   MAAX   07/08/2019   $ 0.063226     $ 0.004574     $ 0.067800  
        08/07/2019     0.062107       0.004493       0.066600  
        09/09/2019     0.064252       0.004648       0.068900  
        10/07/2019     0.064345       0.004655       0.069000  
        11/07/2019     0.041218       0.002982       0.044200  
        12/06/2019     0.060615       0.004385       0.065000  
        01/06/2020     0.064158       0.004642       0.068800  
        02/07/2020     0.049558       0.001142       0.050700  
        03/06/2020     0.042129       0.000971       0.043100  
        04/07/2020     0.060017       0.001383       0.061400  
Municipal Allocation Total           $ 0.571625     $ 0.033875     $ 0.605500  
175

VANECK VECTORS ETF TRUST

BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS

April 30, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Name, Address1
and Year of Birth
  Position(s)
Held with
the Trust
  Term of
Office2 and
Length of
Time Served
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
Number of
Portfolios
in Fund

Complex3
Overseen
  Other Directorships Held
By Trustee During Past Five Years
Independent Trustees              
David H. Chow,
1957*†
  Chairman Trustee   Since 2008
Since 2006
  Founder and CEO, DanCourt Management LLC (financial/strategy consulting firm and Registered Investment Adviser), March 1999 to present. 55   Director, Forward Management LLC and Audit Committee Chairman, May 2008 to June 2015; Trustee, Berea College of Kentucky, May 2009 to present and currently Chairman of the Investment Committee; Member of the Governing Council of the Independent Directors Council, October 2012 to present; President, July 2013 to June 2015, and Board Member of the CFA Society of Stamford, July 2009 to present; Trustee, MainStay Fund Complex4, January 2016 to present and currently Chairman of the Risk and Compliance Committee.
Laurie A. Hesslein,
1959*†
  Trustee   Since 2019   Citigroup, Managing Director, and Business Head, Local Consumer Lending North America, CEO and President, CitiFinancial Servicing LLC (2013 - 2017). 55   Trustee, Eagle Growth and Income Opportunities Fund; Trustee, THL Credit Senior Loan Fund.
R. Alastair Short,
1953*†
  Trustee   Since 2006   President, Apex Capital Corporation (personal investment vehicle). 66   Chairman and Independent Director, EULAV Asset Management; Trustee, Kenyon Review; Trustee, Children’s Village. Formerly, Independent Director, Tremont offshore funds.
Peter J. Sidebottom,
1962*†
  Trustee   Since 2012   Lead Partner, North America Banking and Capital Markets Strategy, Accenture, May 2017 to present; Partner, PWC/Strategy & Financial Services Advisory, February 2015 to March 2017; Founder and Board Member, AspenWoods Risk Solutions, September 2013 to February 2016; Independent consultant, June 2013 to February 2015; Partner, Bain & Company (management consulting firm), April 2012 to December 2013; Executive Vice President and Senior Operating Committee Member, TD Ameritrade (on-line brokerage firm), February 2009 to January 2012. 55   Board Member, Special Olympics, New Jersey, November 2011 to September 2013; Director, The Charlotte Research Institute, December 2000 to 2009; Board Member, Social Capital Institute, University of North Carolina Charlotte, November 2004 to January 2012; Board Member, NJ-CAN, July 2014 to 2016.
Richard D. Stamberger,
1959*†
  Trustee   Since 2006   President and CEO, SmartBrief, LLC (business media company). 66   Director, Food and Friends, Inc.
                   
Interested Trustee                  
Jan F. van Eck, 19635   Trustee, Chief Executive Officer and President   Trustee (Since 2006); Chief Executive Officer and President (Since 2009)   Director, President and Chief Executive Officer of Van Eck Associates Corporation (VEAC), Van Eck Absolute Return Advisers Corporation (VEARA) and Van Eck Securities Corporation (VESC); Officer and/or Director of other companies affiliated with VEAC and/or the Trust 55   Director, National Committee on US- China Relations.

 

 

1 The address for each Trustee and officer is 666 Third Avenue, 9th Floor, New York, New York 10017.
2 Each Trustee serves until resignation, death, retirement or removal. Officers are elected yearly by the Trustees.
3 The Fund Complex consists of the VanEck Funds, VanEck VIP Trust and the Trust.
4 The MainStay Fund Complex consists of MainStay Funds, MainStay Funds Trust, MainStay VP Funds Trust and MainStay MacKay Defined Term Municipal Opportunities Fund.
5 “Interested person” of the Trust within the meaning of the 1940 Act. Mr. van Eck is an officer of VEAC, VEARA and VESC.
* Member of the Audit Committee.
Member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
176

 

 

Officer’s Name,
Address1 and
Year of Birth
  Position(s)
Held with
the Trust
  Term of Office2
and Length of
Time Served
  Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years
Officer Information        
Matthew A. Babinsky,
1983
  Assistant Vice President and Assistant Secretary   Since 2016   Assistant Vice President, Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary of VEAC, VEARA and VESC; Officer of other investment companies advised by VEAC and VEARA. Formerly, Associate, Clifford Chance US LLP.
Russell G. Brennan,
1964
  Assistant Vice President and Assistant Treasurer   Since 2008   Assistant Vice President of VEAC; Officer of other investment companies advised by VEAC and VEARA.
Charles T. Cameron,
1960
  Vice President   Since 2006   Portfolio Manager of VEAC; Officer and/or Portfolio Manager of other investment companies advised by VEAC and VEARA. Formerly, Director of Trading of VEAC.
John J. Crimmins,
1957
  Vice President, Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer   Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer (Since 2012); Treasurer (Since 2009)   Vice President of VEAC and VEARA; Officer of other investment companies advised by VEAC and VEARA. Formerly, Vice President of VESC.
Eduardo Escario,
1975
  Vice President   Since 2012   Regional Director, Business Development/Sales for Southern Europe and South America of VEAC.
Henry Glynn,
1983
  Assistant Vice President   Since 2018   Head of ETF Capital Markets Europe of Van Eck Switzerland AG. Formerly, Member of the Capital Markets team at Vanguard Group.
F. Michael Gozzillo,
1965
  Chief Compliance Officer   Since 2018   Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer of VEAC and VEARA; Chief Compliance Officer of VESC; Officer of other investment companies advised by VEAC and VEARA. Formerly, Chief Compliance Officer of City National Rochdale, LLC and City National Rochdale Funds.
Laura Hamilton,
1977
  Vice President   Since 2019   Assistant Vice President of VEAC and VESC; Officer of other investment companies advised by VEAC and VEARA. Formerly, Operations Manager of Royce & Associates.
Nicholas Jackson,
1974
  Assistant Vice President   Since 2018   Vice President, Business Development of VanEck Australia Pty Ltd.
Laura I. Martínez,
1980
  Vice President and Assistant Secretary   Vice President (Since 2016); Assistant Secretary (Since 2008)   Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary of VEAC, VEARA and VESC; Officer of other investment companies advised by VEAC and VEARA. Formerly, Assistant Vice President of VEAC, VEARA and VESC.
Matthew McKinnon,
1970
  Assistant Vice President   Since 2018   Head of Business Development of Asia Pacific of VanEck Australia Pty Ltd. Formerly, Director, Intermediaries and Institutions of VanEck Australia Pty Ltd.
Arian Neiron,
1979
  Vice President   Since 2018   Managing Director and Head of Asia Pacific of VanEck Australia Pty Ltd.; Officer and/or Director of other companies affiliated with VEAC and/or the Trust.
James Parker,
1969
  Assistant Treasurer   Since 2014   Assistant Vice President of VEAC; Manager, Portfolio Administration of VEAC and VEARA. Officer of other investment companies advised by VEAC and VEARA.
Adam Phillips,
1970
  Vice President   Since 2018   ETF Chief Operating Officer of VEAC; Director of other companies affiliated with VEAC.
Philipp Schlegel,
1974
  Vice President   Since 2016   Managing Director of Van Eck Switzerland AG.
Jonathan R. Simon,
1974
  Senior Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer   Senior Vice President (Since 2016); Secretary and Chief Legal Officer (Since 2014)   Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of VEAC, VEARA and VESC; Officer and/or Director of other companies affiliated with VEAC and/or the Trust. Formerly, Vice President of VEAC, VEARA and VESC.

 

 

1 The address for each Officer is 666 Third Avenue, 9th Floor, New York, New York 10017.
2 Officers are elected yearly by the Trustees.
177

VANECK VECTORS ETF TRUST

APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

(unaudited)

 

At a meeting held on December 3, 2019 (the “Meeting”), the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of VanEck Vectors® ETF Trust (the “Trust”), including all of the Trustees that are not interested persons of the Trust (the “Independent Trustees”), considered and approved an investment management agreement between the Trust and Van Eck Associates Corporation (the “Adviser”) (the “Investment Management Agreement”) with respect to the VanEck Vectors Sustainable Muni ETF (the “Fund”).

 

The Board’s approval of the Investment Management Agreement was based on a comprehensive consideration of all of the information available to the Trustees and was not the result of any single factor. Some of the factors that figured particularly in the Trustees’ deliberations and how the Trustees considered those factors are described below, although individual Trustees may have evaluated the information presented differently, giving different weights to various factors.

 

In advance of the Meeting, the Trustees received materials from the Adviser, including expense information for other funds. The Adviser provided the Trustees with information regarding, among other things, the various aspects of the Fund’s proposed investment program, fee arrangements and service provider arrangements. The Independent Trustees’ consideration of the Investment Management Agreement was based, in part, on their review of information obtained through discussions with the Adviser at the Meeting regarding the management of the Fund, information obtained at other meetings of the Trustees and/or based on their review of the materials provided by the Adviser, including the background and experience of the portfolio manager and others proposed to be involved in the management and administration of the Fund. The Trustees also considered the terms and scope of services that the Adviser would provide under the Investment Management Agreement, including the Adviser’s agreement to pay all of the direct expenses of the Funds (excluding the fee payment under the Investment Management Agreement, acquired fund fees and expenses, interest expense, offering costs, trading expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses)

 

The Trustees considered the benefits, other than the fees under the Investment Management Agreement, that the Adviser would receive from serving as adviser to the Fund. The Trustees did not consider historical information about the cost of the services provided by the Adviser or the profitability of the Fund to the Adviser because the Fund had not yet commenced operations. In addition, because the Fund had not yet commenced operations, the Trustees could not consider the historical performance or actual management fees or operating expenses of, or the quality of services previously provided to, the Fund by the Adviser, although they concluded that the nature, quality, and extent of the services to be provided by the Adviser were appropriate based on the Trustees’ knowledge of the Adviser and its personnel and the operations of the other series of the Trust.

 

The Independent Trustees were advised by and met in executive session with their independent counsel at the Meeting as part of their consideration of the Investment Management Agreement.

 

In voting to approve the Investment Management Agreement, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the terms of the Investment Management Agreement are reasonable and fair in light of the services to be performed, expenses to be incurred and such other matters as the Trustees considered relevant in the exercise of their reasonable judgment. The Trustees further concluded that the Investment Management Agreement is in the best interest of the Fund and the Fund’s shareholders.

178

VANECK VECTORS ETF TRUST

FUNDS’ LIQUIDITY RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

(unaudited)

 

In accordance with Rule 22e-4 (the “Liquidity Rule”) under the 1940 Act, the Funds have implemented a Liquidity Risk Management Program (the “Program”). The Program outlines certain techniques, tools and arrangements employed for the assessment and management of Fund liquidity risk, and the terms, contents and frequency of reporting of certain issues to the Board. Liquidity is managed taking account of the Funds’ investment strategy, liquidity profile, and, importantly, the fact that for most funds redemptions are settled primarily as in-kind redemptions. In this regard, certain of the Funds qualify as “In-Kind ETFs” under the Liquidity Rule because they meet redemptions through in-kind transfers of securities, positions and assets other than a de minimis amount of cash and publish their portfolio holdings daily. In-Kind ETFs are exempt from the Liquidity Rule’s classification and highly liquid investment minimum (“HLIM”) provisions, discussed below.

 

Under the Program and in accordance with the Liquidity Rule, each Fund’s liquidity risk is assessed at least annually taking into consideration certain factors enumerated in the Liquidity Rule, as applicable. The Liquidity Rule calls for considering certain such factors under both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed market conditions.

 

With respect to each Fund that does not qualify under the Liquidity Rule as an “In-Kind ETF,” the Liquidity Rule and the Program require that each portfolio holding be classified into one of four liquidity classification categories. The Liquidity Rule requires that such classification determinations be made taking into account relevant market, trading and investment-specific considerations as well as market depth. The relevant Funds utilize data from a third-party vendor to assist with these determinations.

 

Funds that do not qualify as “In-Kind ETFs” are also required to determine and periodically review an HLIM – a minimum percentage of Fund net assets that are to be invested in Highly Liquid Investments that are assets – and adopt certain related procedures. A Highly Liquid Investment is defined as cash and any investment reasonably expected to be convertible to cash in current market conditions in three business days or less without the conversion to cash significantly changing the market value of the investment.

 

The Liquidity Rule provides an exemption from the HLIM requirements for Funds that “primarily” hold Highly Liquid Investments, as defined in the Program. For the period December 1, 2018 to December 31, 2019 (the “Review Period”), the Funds that were not In-Kind ETFs qualified for an exemption and therefore have not determined an HLIM or adopted the related procedures.

 

The Board reviewed a report prepared by each Fund’s Adviser regarding the operation and effectiveness of the Program for the Review Period. During the Review Period, the Funds maintained a high level of liquidity and primarily held assets that are defined under the Liquidity Rule as “Highly Liquid Investments.” Further information on liquidity risks applicable to the Fund can be found in the Fund’s prospectus.

179

 

This report is intended for the Funds’ shareholders. It may not be distributed to prospective investors unless it is preceded or accompanied by a VanEck Vectors ETF Trust (the “Trust”) prospectus and summary prospectus, which includes more complete information. Investing involves substantial risk and high volatility, including possible loss of principal. An investor should consider the investment objective, risks, charges and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. To obtain a prospectus and summary prospectus, which contains this and other information, call 800.826.2333 or visit vaneck.com. Please read the prospectus and summary prospectus carefully before investing.

 

Additional information about the Trust’s Board of Trustees/Officers and a description of the policies and procedures the Trust uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities are provided in the Statement of Additional Information. The Statement of Additional Information and information regarding how the Trust voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent twelve month period ending June 30 is available, without charge, by calling 800.826.2333, or by visiting vaneck.com, or on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

 

The Trust files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT. The Trust’s Form N-PORT Filings are available on the Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 202.942.8090. The Funds’ complete schedules of portfolio holdings are also available by calling 800.826.2333 or by visiting vaneck.com.

 

 

Investment Adviser: Van Eck Associates Corporation  
Distributor: Van Eck Securities Corporation
666 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017
vaneck.com
 
Account Assistance: 800.826.2333 MUNIAR
 
ANNUAL REPORT
April 30, 2020
 

 

VANECK VECTORS®

 

BDC Income ETF BIZDTM
   
ChinaAMC China Bond ETF CBON®
   
Emerging Markets Aggregate Bond ETF EMAG®
   
Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF HYEM®
   
Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF ANGL®
   
Green Bond ETF GRNB®
   
International High Yield Bond ETF IHY®
   
Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF FLTR®
   
J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF EMLC®
   
Mortgage REIT Income ETF MORT®
   
Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF PFXF®

 

  800.826.2333 vaneck.com
     

 

   
President’s Letter 1
Management Discussion 2
Performance Comparison  
BDC Income ETF 5
ChinaAMC China Bond ETF 6
Emerging Markets Aggregate Bond ETF 7
Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF 8
Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF 9
Green Bond ETF 10
International High Yield Bond ETF 11
Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF 12
J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF 13
Mortgage REIT Income ETF 14
Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF 15
Explanation of Expenses 17
Schedule of Investments  
BDC Income ETF 19
ChinaAMC China Bond ETF 20
Emerging Markets Aggregate Bond ETF 22
Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF 29
Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF 42
Green Bond ETF 47
International High Yield Bond ETF 51
Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF 65
J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF 74
Mortgage REIT Income ETF 79
Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF 80
Statements of Assets and Liabilities 84
Statements of Operations 86
Statements of Changes in Net Assets 88
Financial Highlights  
BDC Income ETF 93
ChinaAMC China Bond ETF 93
Emerging Markets Aggregate Bond ETF 94
Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF 94
Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF 95
Green Bond ETF 95
International High Yield Bond ETF 96
Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF 96
J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF 97
Mortgage REIT Income ETF 97
Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF 98
Notes to Financial Statements 99
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 109
Tax Information 111
Board of Trustees/Officers 116
Funds’ Liquidity 118

 

Certain information contained in this report represents the opinion of the investment adviser which may change at any time. This information is not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results or investment advice. Current market conditions may not continue. The information contained herein regarding each index has been provided by the relevant index provider. Also, unless otherwise specifically noted, any discussion of the Funds’ holdings, the Funds’ performance, and the views of the investment adviser are as of April 30, 2020.

     

VANECK VECTORS ETFs

PRESIDENT’S LETTER

April 30, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Dear Fellow Shareholders:

 

The story for the last decade was simple and familiar—slower global economic growth was combated by expansive monetary policy. After the shock of the COVID-19 virus, we are returning to this investment theme. Thus we believe investors should be comfortable maintaining their strategic allocations to stocks and bonds, given the central bank’s aggressive support of the financial markets.

 

Why do we have this view? First, we believe that we are in a global recession, not a depression. Two indicators of global recession are copper and oil. When China slowed at the end of 2015, copper and oil fell hard. Since oil and copper haven’t fallen below those 2015-2016 lows and in fact have been rallying from those lows, the chance of a depression seems low.

 

So our base case is that markets will feel like the recovery after the global financial crisis—lower interest rates, asset price inflation and weak job recovery (due to different factors-varied industry impact not increased regulation). No guarantee, of course, that there will not be a re-test of lows or new lows, but financial markets will likely lead the economic recovery.

 

Our assumptions regarding this outlook is that: the virus new case curve has flattened, mitigation steps like shutdowns can be local to deal with additional outbreaks and a COVID-19 vaccine happens this year. A vaccine is the biggest factor with early development a positive and later availability (or none) a negative.

 

The investing outlook sometimes does change suddenly, as now. To get our quarterly investment outlooks, please subscribe to “Investment Outlook” on vaneck.com. Should you have any questions regarding fund performance, please contact us at 800.826.2333 or visit our website.

 

We sincerely thank you for investing in VanEck’s investment strategies. On the following pages, you will find performance discussions and financial statements for each of the funds for the 12 month period ended April 30, 2020. As always, we value your continued confidence in us and look forward to helping you meet your investment goals in the future.

 

 

Jan F. van Eck
CEO and President
VanEck Vectors ETF Trust

 

May 27, 2020

 

Investing involves substantial risk and high volatility, including possible loss of principal. An investor should consider the investment objective, risks, charges and expenses of the Funds carefully before investing. To obtain a prospectus and summary prospectus, which contain this and other information, call 800.826.2333 or visit vaneck.com. Please read the prospectus and summary prospectus carefully before investing.

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VANECK VECTORS ETFs

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION

April 30, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Market Review

 

All funds were adversely affected by both the wide market sell off in late-February and ensuing market volatility, sparked by the evolving COVID-19 pandemic—both domestically in the U.S. and internationally. However, remedial measures, both financial and fiscal, taken by central governments around the world in response to the crisis (including the asset purchasing program of the U.S. Federal Reserve), resulted in a positive “bounce back” in markets in April.

 

CORPORATE BOND

 

Fallen Angel Bonds

VanEck Vectors Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF was the first fallen angel ETF to be launched and is now the largest. Fallen angel high yield bonds provide a distinct value proposition that sets them apart from the broad high yield market. Contrarian sector exposures, price appreciation from buying oversold, undervalued bonds and a higher quality focus have provided long term outperformance. Since December 2003, fallen angel high yield bonds have outperformed the broader U.S. high yield market by over 200 basis points annually.1

 

While the telecommunications sector was by far the largest positive contributor to the performance of the fund, which lost 2.38% during the period under review, its contribution was outweighed by that of the energy sector which detracted the most from total return.

 

Investment Grade Floating Rate Notes

Floating rate notes are investment grade rated corporate (financial and non financial) debt issues with coupons that reset to current interest rates, based on a particular benchmark. The coupons on these securities fluctuate with that benchmark, resulting in almost no price sensitivity to changes in interest rates. In addition, as short term interest rates fall, portfolio securities reset to lower yields. This was seen over the last 12 months, as three month LIBOR rates fell 202 basis points overall to 0.56% by April 30, 2020. VanEck Vectors Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF returned 0.26% over this period.

 

The majority of sectors provided positive returns, with the financial sector contributing by far the most. Only the consumer cyclical and energy sectors detracted from performance, with the energy sector detracting by far the most.

 

EQUITY INCOME

 

Business Development Companies (BDCs)

BDCs typically lend to, and invest in, small privately held companies. The VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF, with a return of -27.77% for the 12 month period, significantly underperformed the broad U.S. equity markets, as measured by the S&P 500® Index, which returned 0.86%.2 Having tracked closely the performance of the S&P 500 Index from early May through September, thereafter the divergence between the two became steadily greater until both started to sell off in late February. From that point, however, the Fund suffered a very much steeper draw down than that of the index. This reflected, in addition to credit concerns, the illiquidity of the fund’s constituents’ underlying holdings.

 

While companies across the range of capitalizations detracted from Fund returns, the very largest and, at the opposite end of the spectrum, the smallest detracted least.

 

Mortgage REITs

Mortgage REITs borrow at short term rates and lend at long term rates, potentially profiting from the spread. As such, they can be affected by yield curve movements. From the start of May, 2019 through the end of February, 2020, there was little movement in mortgage REITs, save from some incremental growth from end August through late February. Thereafter, however, with credit and liquidity concerns very much to the fore as the general market sold off, they experienced both a rapid and precipitous decline and the VanEck Vectors Mortgage REIT Income ETF finished the 12 month period showing a loss of 46.63%. Companies across the range of capitalizations detracted from fund returns.

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Preferred Securities ex Financials

Preferred securities are considered hybrid securities because they have features of both debt and equity securities. Historically, a company’s preferred securities have offered higher yields than either its common stock or its senior debt. By seeking to track the Wells Fargo® Hybrid and Preferred Securities ex Financials Index, the VanEck Vectors Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF excludes traditional financial companies which have been more volatile than other sectors historically.

 

Over the 12 month period ending April 30, 2020, the fund registered a small loss of 0.54%. Telecommunications, electric utilities and gas utilities preferred securities contributed most positively to the fund’s performance, while REITS, auto manufacturers and pipeline preferred securities detracted the most from performance.

 

INTERNATIONAL BOND

 

China Onshore Bonds

Once closed to foreign investors, China is home to the largest bond market among the emerging economies. The size of the market is now approximately $13.4 trillion.3 While it has increased in sheer size, a diverse array of bond categories spanning the yield curve has also evolved. Issuers include central and local governments, policy banks, state-owned enterprises and listed/non-listed corporations.

 

The VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC China Bond ETF, recorded a small positive gain of 1.76% over the 12 month period ending April 30, 2020. Four sectors contributed positively to total return: government, industrial, consumer (non-cyclical) and utilities. All other sectors detracted from performance, with financial sector bonds, which have the highest weight in the portfolio, detracting the most.

 

Emerging Markets Local Currency Bonds

Emerging markets governments issue bonds denominated in their own currencies, which can provide yield enhancement and diversification opportunities for investors. These include bonds from countries in Africa, Latin America, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

 

Following a significant decline from the end of February through late-March, the VanEck Vectors J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF, recorded a loss of 5.79% over the 12 month period. Overall, total return was driven by currency depreciation over the period, which more than offset positive returns from local interest rates.

 

While bonds denominated in Turkish lira, Thai baht and Russian ruble contributed most to the fund’s total return, bonds denominated in Argentinian peso, South African rand and Brazilian real were the greatest detractors from performance. Argentina was removed from the index at the end of November 2019 following the implementation of restrictions on currency transactions and repatriation of capital out of the country.

 

Emerging Markets Aggregate Bonds

The diverse universe of emerging markets bonds includes sovereign and corporate bonds denominated in U.S. dollars, euros, or local emerging markets currencies.

 

In terms of currency, bonds denominated in Thai baht, Turkish lira and Israeli shekel were the greatest positive contributors to the performance of the VanEck Vectors Emerging Markets Aggregate Bond ETF, which lost 1.83% overall during the 12 month period. However, their positive contributions and those of bonds in six other currencies were outweighed by the negative contributions of bonds in 12 other currencies, of which those denominated in U.S. dollars, South African rand and Brazilian real were the greatest detractors from performance. Diversified, financial and industrial sector bonds contributed the most to total return, while bonds of issuers in the government, basic materials and energy sectors detracted the most.

 

Emerging Markets High Yield Bonds

Emerging markets high yield corporate bonds offer investors exposure to corporate, quasi sovereign and agency issuers from emerging markets countries. They may offer greater yield potential and higher average credit quality versus U.S. high yield bonds, while providing diversification benefits within a global high yield portfolio.

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VANECK VECTORS ETFs

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION

(unaudited) (continued)

 

The VanEck Vectors Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF lost 6.27% over the 12 month period. Bonds from Argentina, India and Mexico issuers were the greatest detractors from the fund’s total return in terms of country of risk, while issuers from Turkey, Russia and Israel were the greatest positive contributors. Consumer (non-cyclical) bonds provided the greatest contribution to total return, while bonds issued by companies in the energy sector detracted the most.

 

International High Yield Bonds

Non U.S. high yield bonds have continued to provide an opportunity to diversify not only geographically, but also in terms of currency, with bonds denominated, for example, in euros, sterling, and Canadian dollars, as well as U.S. dollars.

 

Over the period, the VanEck Vectors International High Yield Bond ETF had a negative return of 4.67%. Bonds from communications and government issuers contributed positive returns, while those from the energy and consumer cyclical sectors detracted the most from performance. All currency groups detracted from performance, with bonds denominated in Canadian dollars detracting the least while those denominated in U.S. dollars detracted the most from performance. Turkish, Chinese and Russian issuers provided the greatest positive contribution to total return in terms of country of risk, while U.K., Canadian and Indian issuers detracted the most from performance.

 

Green Bonds

Green bonds are issued to finance projects with a positive environmental impact and, in the vast majority of cases, are backed by the issuer’s full balance sheet (rather than the projects financed). The green bond market has grown tremendously since 2013 and has also become more diverse as new types of issuers have entered the market.

 

Overall, the VanEck Vectors Green Bond ETF had a positive return of 6.17% for the 12 month period. From a country of risk perspective, U.S., French and supranational issuers contributed most to total return, while bonds issued by India, Chile and the United Arab Emirates were the largest detractors from performance. Government-, utilities- and financial-related bonds made the greatest positive contributions to returns, while energy-, industry- and basic material-related bonds detracted the most from performance.

 

The fund changed its benchmark to the S&P Green Bond U.S. Dollar Select Index during the period, which only includes U.S. dollar-denominated green bonds. This change has allowed investors to build a sustainable core fixed income portfolio without assuming currency risk or sacrificing yield potential.

 

Returns based on funds’ net asset values (NAVs).

 

All indices listed are unmanaged indices and include the reinvestment of dividends, but do not reflect the payment of transaction costs, advisory fees or expenses that are associated with an investment in the fund. Certain indices may take into account withholding taxes. An index’s performance is not illustrative of the fund’s performance. Indices are not securities in which investments can be made.

 

 

 

1 Source: FactSet. Reflects the performance of fallen angel U.S. high yield bonds compared to the ICE BofAML US High Yield Index from 12/31/2003 to 4/30/2020. Fallen angel U.S. high yield bond data on and prior to February 28, 2020 reflects that of the ICE BofA US Fallen Angel High Yield Index (H0FA). From February 28, 2020 forward, the Fallen Angel U.S. High Yield index data reflects that of the fund’s new underlying index, the ICE US Fallen Angel High Yield 10% Constrained Index (H0CF). Fallen angel U.S. high yield bond data history which includes periods prior to February 28, 2020 links H0FA and H0CF and is not intended for third-party use.
2 S&P 500® Index consists of 500 widely held common stocks covering in the leading industries of the U.S. economy.
3 The Bank for International Settlements: Debt securities statistics, 3rd Quarter 2019
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VANECK VECTORS BDC INCOME ETF

PERFORMANCE COMPARISON

April 30, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Average Annual Total Returns
Total
Return
  Share Price   NAV   MVBIZDTG1
One Year   (27.62)%   (27.77)%   (28.32)%
Five Year   (1.50)%   (1.56)%   (1.71)%
Life*   0.04%   0.00%   0.00%

 

* Commencement of Fund: 2/11/13; First Day of Secondary Market Trading: 2/12/13.
   
1 MVIS® US Business Development Companies Index (MVBIZDTG) is a rules based, modified capitalization weighted, float adjusted index intended to give investors a means of tracking the overall performance of BDCs. To be eligible for the BDC Index and qualify as a BDC, a company must be organized under the laws of, and have its principal place of business in, the United States, be registered with the SEC and have elected to be regulated as a BDC under the 1940 Act.

 

    Hypothetical Growth of $10,000 (Since Inception)
     
This chart shows the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund at NAV and at Share Price since inception. The result is compared with the Fund’s benchmark.  

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares.

 

See “About Fund Performance” on page 16 for more information.

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VANECK VECTORS CHINAAMC CHINA BOND ETF

PERFORMANCE COMPARISON

April 30, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Average Annual Total Returns
Total
Return
  Share Price   NAV   CHQU01TR1
One Year   2.20%   1.76%   3.83%
Five Year   1.29%   1.19%   2.59%
Life*   1.28%   1.22%   2.44%

 

* Commencement of Fund: 11/10/14; First Day of Secondary Market Trading: 11/11/14.
   
1 ChinaBond China High Quality Bond Index (CHQU01TR) is comprised of fixed-rate, RMB-denominated bonds issued in the PRC by Chinese credit, governmental and quasi-governmental (e.g., policy banks) issuers. Chinese credit issuers are generally considered to be issuers of central enterprise bonds, local enterprise bonds, medium-term notes, corporate bonds and railway debt. Credit RMB Bonds must have an issuer rating of AAA or equivalent by one or more of the Chinese local rating agencies recognized by the relevant authorities in the PRC to be included in the Index.
   
  As of October 31, 2018, index data for the ChinaBond China High Quality Bond Index (the “Index”) for all periods presented reflect the CHQU01TR stream of the Index which is denominated in USD and converted by the index provider using the “offshore” Renminbi (CNH) exchange rate.

 

    Hypothetical Growth of $10,000 (Since Inception)
     
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Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares.

 

See “About Fund Performance” on page 16 for more information.

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VANECK VECTORS EMERGING MARKETS AGGREGATE BOND ETF

PERFORMANCE COMPARISON

April 30, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Average Annual Total Returns
Total
Return
  Share Price   NAV   MVEMAG1
One Year   (4.36)%   (1.83)%   (0.96)%
Five Year   1.46%   1.86%   2.74%
Life*   1.60%   1.85%   3.02%

 

* Commencement of Fund: 5/11/11; First Day of Secondary Market Trading: 5/12/11.
   
1 MVIS® EM Aggregate Bond Index (MVEMAG) is comprised of emerging market sovereign bonds and corporate bonds denominated in U.S. dollars, euros or local emerging market currencies. MVEMAG includes both investment grade and below investment grade rated securities.
   
  Effective December 10, 2013, Market Vectors® LatAm Aggregate Bond ETF (BONO) changed its name to VanEck Vectors Emerging Markets Aggregate Bond ETF (EMAG). The Fund’s investment objective changed to seeking to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the MVEMAG, from seeking to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the BofA Merrill Lynch Broad Latin America Bond Index (LATS). Performance data prior to December 9, 2013, reflects that of BONO and LATS. Performance data from December 10, 2013, and on, reflects that of EMAG and MVEMAG. All Index history reflects a blend of the performance of the aforementioned Indexes (MVEMAG and LATS). LATS is a trademark of Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporation, which neither sponsors nor endorses EMAG and makes no warranty or representation as to the accuracy and/or completeness of this Index.

 

    Hypothetical Growth of $10,000 (Since Inception)
     
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Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares.

 

See “About Fund Performance” on page 16 for more information.

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VANECK VECTORS EMERGING MARKETS HIGH YIELD BOND ETF

PERFORMANCE COMPARISON

April 30, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Average Annual Total Returns
Total
Return
  Share Price   NAV   EMLH1
One Year   (7.23)%   (6.27)%   (6.78)%
Five Year   2.76%   2.69%   3.09%
Life*   3.64%   3.72%   4.23%

 

* Commencement of Fund: 5/8/12; First Day of Secondary Market Trading: 5/9/12.
   
1 ICE BofAML Diversified High Yield US Emerging Markets Corporate Plus Index (EMLH) is comprised of U.S. dollar denominated bonds issued by non-sovereign emerging market issuers that have a below investment grade rating (in accordance with the Index Provider’s methodology) and that are issued in the major domestic and Eurobond markets.
   
  Index data prior to May 11, 2015 reflects that of the BofA Merrill Lynch High Yield US Emerging Markets Liquid Corporate Plus Index. From May 11, 2015, forward, the index data reflects that of the BofA Merrill Lynch Diversified High Yield US Emerging Markets Corporate Plus Index. All Index history reflects a blend of the performance of the aforementioned Indexes.

 

    Hypothetical Growth of $10,000 (Since Inception)
     

This chart shows the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund at NAV and at Share Price since inception. The result is compared with the Fund’s benchmark.

 

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares.

 

See “About Fund Performance” on page 16 for more information.

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VANECK VECTORS FALLEN ANGEL HIGH YIELD BOND ETF

PERFORMANCE COMPARISON

April 30, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Average Annual Total Returns
Total
Return
  Share
Price
  NAV   H0CF1   H0FA2
One Year   (1.42)%   (2.38)%   (2.10)%   (1.31)%
Five Year   5.22%   5.03%   5.55%   5.72%
Life*   7.03%   6.85%   7.82%   7.93%

 

* Commencement of Fund: 4/10/12; First Day of Secondary Market Trading: 4/11/12.
   
1 ICE US Fallen Angel High Yield 10% Constrained Index (H0CF) tracks the performance of U.S. dollar denominated below investment grade corporate debt publicly issued in the U.S. domestic market and that were rated investment grade at the point of issuance. Index constituents are market capitalization weighted, provided the total allocation to an individual issuer does not exceed 10%.
   
2 ICE BofAML US Fallen Angel High Yield Index (H0FA) is comprised of below investment grade corporate bonds denominated in U.S. dollars that were rated investment grade at the time of issuance.
   
  Effective February 28, 2020, H0CF replaced H0FA as the Fund’s broad-based benchmark index.

 

    Hypothetical Growth of $10,000 (Since Inception)
     
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Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares.

 

See “About Fund Performance” on page 16 for more information.

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VANECK VECTORS GREEN BOND ETF

PERFORMANCE COMPARISON

April 30, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Average Annual Total Returns
Total
Return
  Share
Price
  NAV   SPGRUSST1   SPGRNSLT2
One Year   6.45%   6.17%   6.41%   2.73%
Life*   4.38%   4.23%   4.79%   3.63%

 

* Commencement of Fund: 3/3/17; First Day of Secondary Market Trading: 3/6/17.
   
1 S&P Green Bond U.S. Dollar Select Index (SPGRUSST) is designed to provide a broad measure of the performance of the investable, U.S. dollar-denominated “green” bond market. The Index is comprised of bonds issued for qualified “green” purposes and seeks to measure the performance of U.S. dollar-denominated “green”-labeled bonds issued globally. For a bond to be eligible for inclusion in the Index, the issuer of the bond must indicate the bond’s “green” label and the rationale behind it, such as the intended use of proceeds. As an additional filter, the bond must be flagged as “green” by Climate Bonds Initiative (“CBI”) to be eligible for inclusion in the Index.
   
2 S&P Green Bond Select Index (SPGRNSLT) is comprised of bonds issued for qualified “green” purposes and seeks to measure the performance of green-labeled bonds issued globally. For a bond to be eligible for inclusion in the Index, the issuer of the bond must indicate the bond’s “green” label and the rationale behind it, such as the intended use of proceeds. As an additional filter, the bond must be flagged as “green” by Climate Bonds Initiative (“CBI”) to be eligible for inclusion in the Index.
   
  Effective September 1, 2019, SPGRUSST replaced SPGRNSLT as the Fund’s broad-based benchmark index.

 

    Hypothetical Growth of $10,000 (Since Inception)
     
This chart shows the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund at NAV and at Share Price since inception. The result is compared with the Fund’s benchmark.  

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares.

 

See “About Fund Performance” on page 16 for more information.

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VANECK VECTORS INTERNATIONAL HIGH YIELD BOND ETF

PERFORMANCE COMPARISON

April 30, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Average Annual Total Returns
Total
Return
  Share Price   NAV   HXUS1
One Year   (6.22)%   (4.67)%   (5.21)%
Five Year   2.16%   2.64%   3.08%
Life*   3.59%   3.84%   4.39%

 

* Commencement of Fund: 4/2/12; First Day of Secondary Market Trading: 4/3/12.
   
1 ICE BofAML ex-US Issuers High Yield Constrained Index (HXUS) tracks the performance of below investment grade debt issued by corporations located throughout the world (which may include emerging market countries) excluding the United States, denominated in euros, U.S. dollars, Canadian dollars or pound sterling and issued in the major domestic or eurobond markets.

 

    Hypothetical Growth of $10,000 (Since Inception)
     
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Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares.

 

See “About Fund Performance” on page 16 for more information.

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VANECK VECTORS INVESTMENT GRADE FLOATING RATE ETF

PERFORMANCE COMPARISON

April 30, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Average Annual Total Returns
Total
Return
  Share Price   NAV   MVFLTR1
One Year   0.02%   0.26%   0.48%
Five Year   1.68%   1.68%   2.02%
Life*   1.31%   1.33%   1.73%

 

* Commencement of Fund: 4/25/11; First Day of Secondary Market Trading: 4/26/11.
   
1 MVIS® US Investment Grade Floating Rate Index (MVFLTR) is comprised of U.S. dollar-denominated floating rate notes issued by corporate entities or similar commercial entities that are public reporting companies in the United States with at least one investment grade rating.

 

    Hypothetical Growth of $10,000 (Since Inception)
     
This chart shows the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund at NAV and at Share Price since inception. The result is compared with the Fund’s benchmark.  

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares.

 

See “About Fund Performance” on page 16 for more information.

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VANECK VECTORS J.P. MORGAN EM LOCAL CURRENCY BOND ETF

PERFORMANCE COMPARISON

April 30, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Average Annual Total Returns
Total
Return
  Share Price   NAV   GBIEMCOR1
One Year   (7.29)%   (5.79)%   (5.09)%
Five Year   (1.20)%   (0.90)%   (0.26)%
Life*   (0.32)%   (0.16)%   0.56%

 

* Commencement of Fund: 7/22/10; First Day of Secondary Market Trading: 7/23/10.
   
1 J.P. Morgan GBI-EMG Core Index (GBIEMCOR) is designed to track the performance of bonds issued by emerging markets governments and denominated in the local currency of the issuer.

 

    Hypothetical Growth of $10,000 (Since Inception)
     
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Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares.

 

See “About Fund Performance” on page 16 for more information.

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VANECK VECTORS MORTGAGE REIT INCOME ETF

PERFORMANCE COMPARISON

April 30, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Average Annual Total Returns
Total
Return
  Share Price   NAV   MVMORTTG1
One Year   (46.75)%   (46.63)%   (46.73)%
Five Year   (5.86)%   (5.85)%   (5.59)%
Life*   0.73%   0.75%   1.17%

 

* Commencement of Fund: 8/16/11; First Day of Secondary Market Trading: 8/17/11.
   
1 MVIS® US Mortgage REITs Index (MVMORTTG) is a rules based, modified capitalization weighted, float adjusted index intended to give investors a means of tracking the overall performance of publicly traded U.S. REITs that derive at least 50% of their revenues (or, where applicable, have at least 50% of their assets) from mortgage-related activity.

 

    Hypothetical Growth of $10,000 (Since Inception)
     
This chart shows the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund at NAV and at Share Price since inception. The result is compared with the Fund’s benchmark.  

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares.

 

See “About Fund Performance” on page 16 for more information.

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VANECK VECTORS PREFERRED SECURITIES EX FINANCIALS ETF

PERFORMANCE COMPARISON

April 30, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Average Annual Total Returns
Total
Return
  Share Price   NAV   WHPSL1
One Year   (0.59)%   (0.54)%   (0.22)%
Five Year   3.20%   3.27%   3.26%
Life*   4.65%   4.66%   4.68%

 

* Commencement of Fund: 7/16/12; First Day of Secondary Market Trading: 7/17/12.
   
1 Wells Fargo® Hybrid and Preferred Securities ex Financials Index (WHPSL) is designed to track the performance of convertible or exchangeable and non-convertible preferred securities listed on U.S. exchanges.

 

    Hypothetical Growth of $10,000 (Since Inception)
     
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Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption or sale of fund shares.

 

See “About Fund Performance” on page 16 for more information.

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VANECK VECTORS ETF TRUST

ABOUT FUND PERFORMANCE

(unaudited)

 

The price used to calculate market return (Share Price) is determined by using the closing price listed on its primary listing exchange. Since the shares of each Fund did not trade in the secondary market until after each Fund’s commencement, for the period from commencement to the first day of secondary market trading in shares of each Fund, the NAV of each Fund is used as a proxy for the secondary market trading price to calculate market returns.

 

The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Performance information for each Fund reflects temporary waivers of expenses and/or fees. Had each Fund incurred all expenses, investment returns would have been reduced. These returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends and distributions or the sale of Fund shares.

 

Investment return and value of the shares of each Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. Fund returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Performance current to the most recent month-end is available by calling 800.826.2333 or by visiting vaneck.com.

 

Index returns assume the reinvestment of all income and do not reflect any management fees or brokerage expenses associated with Fund returns. Certain indices may take into account withholding taxes. Investors cannot invest directly in the Index. Returns for actual Fund investors may differ from what is shown because of differences in timing, the amount invested and fees and expenses.

 

BDC Index, EM Aggregate Bond Index, Floating Rate Index and Mortgage REITs Index are published by MV Index Solutions GmbH (MVIS), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Adviser, Van Eck Associates Corporation. ChinaBond Index is published by China Central Depository & Clearing Co., Ltd. (China Central Depository). Emerging Markets Core Index and EM Investment Grade Plus Index are published by JPMorgan Securities Inc. (J.P. Morgan). Emerging Markets High Yield Index, Fallen Angel Index and International High Yield Index are published by ICE Data Indices, LLC (formerly known as Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (“BofAML Merrill Lynch”) prior to 10/23/2017). Green Bond Index is published by S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P). Preferred Securities Index is published by Wells Fargo & Company, LLC (Wells Fargo).

 

MVIS, China Central Depository, J.P. Morgan, ICE Data Indices, LLC, S&P, and Wells Fargo do not sponsor, endorse, or promote the Funds and bear no liability with respect to the Funds or any security.

 

Premium/discount information regarding how often the closing trading price of the Shares of each Fund were above (i.e., at a premium) or below (i.e., at a discount) the NAV of the Fund can be found at www.vaneck.com.

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VANECK VECTORS ETF TRUST

EXPLANATION OF EXPENSES

(unaudited)

 

Hypothetical $1,000 investment at beginning of period

As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur operating expenses, including management fees and other Fund expenses. This disclosure is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The disclosure is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period, November 1, 2019 to April 30, 2020.

 

Actual Expenses

The first line in the table below provides information about account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During the Period.”

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line in 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. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

 

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as brokerage commissions paid on purchases and sales. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

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VANECK VECTORS ETF TRUST

EXPLANATION OF EXPENSES

(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Beginning
Account
Value
November 1, 2019
  Ending
Account
Value
April 30, 2020
  Annualized
Expense
Ratio
During Period
  Expenses Paid
During the Period*
November 1, 2019 –
April 30, 2020
BDC Income ETF                                                    
Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 699.10       0.40 %          $ 1.69  
Hypothetical**   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,022.87       0.40 %   $ 2.01  
ChinaAMC China Bond ETF                                
Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,041.20       0.50 %   $ 2.54  
Hypothetical**   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,022.38       0.50 %   $ 2.51  
Emerging Markets Aggregate Bond ETF                          
Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 923.30       0.35 %   $ 1.67  
Hypothetical**   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,023.12       0.35 %   $ 1.76  
Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF                          
Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 906.40       0.40 %   $ 1.90  
Hypothetical**   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,022.87       0.40 %   $ 2.01  
Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF                          
Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 941.00       0.35 %   $ 1.69  
Hypothetical**   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,023.12       0.35 %   $ 1.76  
Green Bond ETF                            
Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,022.20       0.20 %   $ 1.01  
Hypothetical**   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,023.87       0.20 %   $ 1.01  
International High Yield Bond ETF                          
Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 922.30       0.40 %   $ 1.91  
Hypothetical**   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,022.87       0.40 %   $ 2.01  
Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF                          
Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 984.80       0.14 %   $ 0.69  
Hypothetical**   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,024.17       0.14 %   $ 0.70  
J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF                          
Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 897.00       0.30 %   $ 1.41  
Hypothetical**   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,023.37       0.30 %   $ 1.51  
Mortgage REIT Income ETF                                
Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 518.80       0.41 %   $ 1.55  
Hypothetical**   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,022.82       0.41 %   $ 2.06  
Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF                          
Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 933.30       0.40 %   $ 1.92  
Hypothetical**   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,022.87       0.40 %   $ 2.01  

 

* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio (for the six months ended April 30, 2020) multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year divided by the number of days in the fiscal year (to reflect the one-half year period).
   
** Assumes annual return of 5% before expenses
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VANECK VECTORS BDC INCOME ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

April 30, 2020

 

Number
of Shares
        Value  
             
COMMON STOCKS: 99.5%        
Diversified Financials: 99.5%        
  694,231     Apollo Investment Corp. †   $ 6,116,175  
  2,381,096     Ares Capital Corp.     30,573,273  
  416,368     Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. †     4,230,299  
  388,807     Barings BDC, Inc.     2,628,335  
  814,535     BlackRock Capital Investment Corp. †     2,394,733  
  654,875     BlackRock TCP Capital Corp. †     5,677,766  
  189,913     Capital Southwest Corp. †     2,577,119  
  266,810     Fidus Investment Corp.     2,422,635  
  2,780,543     FS KKR Capital Corp. †     9,565,068  
  369,301     Gladstone Capital Corp. †     2,496,475  
  391,800     Gladstone Investment Corp.     4,352,898  
  402,326     Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc. †     6,449,286  
  813,519     Golub Capital BDC, Inc. †     8,346,705  
  850,474     Hercules Capital, Inc. †     8,725,863  
  355,811     Main Street Capital Corp. †     9,279,551  
  824,197     New Mountain Finance Corp. †     6,305,107  
  231,214     Newtek Business Services Corp.     3,468,210  
  1,470,552     Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp. †     5,896,914  
  821,516     Owl Rock Capital Corp.     10,597,556  
  459,640     PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. †     3,332,390  
  794,818     PennantPark Investment Corp. †     2,567,262  
  2,184,366     Prospect Capital Corp. †     9,480,148  
  385,769     Solar Capital Ltd.     5,809,681  
  637,213     TCG BDC, Inc.     5,027,611  
  482,095     TPG Specialty Lending, Inc. †     7,935,284  
  338,173     TriplePoint Venture Growth BDC Corp. †     2,718,911  
Total Common Stocks
(Cost: $250,326,074)
    168,975,255  
Number
of Shares
        Value  
             
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT HELD AS COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES ON LOAN: 18.0%
(Cost: $30,552,143)
       
Money Market Fund: 18.0%        
  30,552,143     State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio   $ 30,552,143  
Total Investments: 117.5%
(Cost: $280,878,217)
    199,527,398  
Liabilities in excess of other assets: (17.5)%     (29,728,395 )
NET ASSETS: 100.0%   $ 169,799,003  


 

 

Footnotes:

Security fully or partially on loan. Total market value of securities on loan is $43,289,505.

 

Summary of Investments by Sector
Excluding Collateral for Securities Loaned
  % of Investments   Value  
Financial     100.0 %       $ 168,975,255  

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of April 30, 2020 is as follows:

 

    Level 1
Quoted
Prices
          Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
        Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
        Value  
Common Stocks*   $ 168,975,255         $           $       $ 168,975,255  
Money Market Fund     30,552,143                       30,552,143  
Total   $ 199,527,398       $       $     $ 199,527,398  

 

* See Schedule of Investments for industry sector breakouts.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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VANECK VECTORS CHINAAMC CHINA BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

April 30, 2020

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
CORPORATE BONDS: 65.5%        
Consumer, Cyclical: 1.6%        
CNY 500,000     Sinochem International Corp.
3.61%, 06/06/21
  $ 72,069  
Consumer, Non-cyclical: 7.1%        
  1,135,000     Jiangxi Ganyue Expressway Co. Ltd.
5.15%, 04/19/23
    173,672  
  1,000,000     Port of Dalian Corp.
3.94%, 11/26/20
    143,017  
              316,689  
Energy: 4.0%        
  1,200,000     China Petroleum & Chemical Corp.
4.90%, 06/01/22
    179,840  
Financial: 37.4%        
  1,000,000     China Chengtong Holdings Group Ltd.
4.67%, 07/10/21
    146,098  
  3,400,000     China Development Bank Corp.
3.91%, 04/06/22
    503,786  
        China Fortune Land Development Co. Ltd.        
  1,000,000     5.10%, 10/20/22     144,631  
  1,000,000     7.00%, 03/03/21     145,679  
  1,000,000     China Merchants Securities Co. Ltd.
5.08%, 05/26/25
    155,890  
  1,000,000     China Overseas Enterprise Development Group Co. Ltd.
3.85%, 11/19/22
    143,292  
  500,000     Dalian Wanda Commercial Management Group Co. Ltd.
4.70%, 07/27/21
    71,875  
  700,000     Financial Street Holdings Co. Ltd.
4.24%, 08/31/22
    99,995  
  1,000,000     Seazen Holdings Co. Ltd.
5.90%, 03/20/24
    144,229  
  800,000     Wuxi Guolian Development Group Co. Ltd.
4.88%, 05/09/23
    120,782  
              1,676,257  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
Industrial: 12.0%        
CNY 1,248,200     China Railway Corp.
4.63%, 08/25/21
  $ 183,307  
  500,000     Hubei Provincial Communications Investment Group Co. Ltd.
6.68%, 03/27/24
    81,081  
  1,000,000     Power Construction Corp. of China Ltd.
5.20%, 10/29/22
    151,482  
  810,000     Tianjin Infrastructure Construction & Investment Group Co. Ltd.
5.70%, 02/26/23 #
    121,236  
              537,106  
Utilities: 3.4%        
  1,000,000     Huaneng Power International, Inc.
5.17% (ChinaBond Government Security Yield Curve 5Y YTM+5.02%), 09/25/22
    150,083  
Total Corporate Bonds
(Cost: $3,024,869)
    2,932,044  
GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS: 24.5%        
        China Government Bonds        
  500,000     3.27%, 08/22/46     69,910  
  5,347,000     3.40%, 04/17/23     800,306  
  1,541,000     4.26%, 07/31/21     226,627  
Total Government Obligations
(Cost: $1,177,901)
    1,096,843  
Total Investments: 90.0%
(Cost: $4,202,770)
    4,028,887  
Other assets less liabilities: 10.0%     449,516  
NET ASSETS: 100.0%   $ 4,478,403  


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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Definitions:

CNY Chinese Yuan

 

Footnotes:

# Security has been valued in good faith pursuant to guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. The aggregate value of fair valued securities is $121,236 which represents 2.7% of net assets.

 

Summary of Investments
by Sector
  % of Investments   Value  
Consumer, Cyclical     1.8 %          $ 72,069  
Consumer, Non-cyclical     7.9       316,689  
Energy     4.5       179,840  
Financial     41.6       1,676,257  
Government     27.2       1,096,843  
Industrial     13.3       537,106  
Utilities     3.7       150,083  
      100.0 %   $ 4,028,887  

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of April 30, 2020 is as follows:

 

    Level 1
Quoted
Prices
        Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
         Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
        Value
Corporate Bonds*      $       $ 2,932,044         $         $ 2,932,044  
Government Obligations*               1,096,843                 1,096,843  
Total     $       $ 4,028,887       $       $ 4,028,887  

 

* See Schedule of Investments for industry sector breakouts.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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VANECK VECTORS EMERGING MARKETS AGGREGATE BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

April 30, 2020

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
CORPORATE BONDS: 34.2%        
Argentina: 0.1%        
USD 25,000     YPF SA Reg S
8.50%, 07/28/25
  $ 12,308  
Austria: 1.1%        
  64,000     JBS Investments GmbH Reg S
6.25%, 02/05/23 †
    63,908  
  100,000     Suzano Austria GmbH
6.00%, 01/15/29
    99,540  
              163,448  
Bermuda: 0.7%        
  101,431     Digicel Group Two Ltd. 144A
9.13%, 04/01/24 (d) *
    5,579  
  100,000     Ooredoo International Finance Ltd. Reg S
3.25%, 02/21/23
    102,395  
              107,974  
Brazil: 1.0%        
        Banco do Brasil SA Reg S        
  50,000     5.88%, 01/26/22     51,647  
  50,000     8.50% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 10 Year+7.78%), 10/20/20 (o)     49,931  
  50,000     Itau Unibanco Holding SA Reg S
5.13%, 05/13/23
    51,760  
              153,338  
British Virgin Islands: 2.8%        
  100,000     China Cinda Finance I Ltd. Reg S
4.25%, 04/23/25
    109,137  
  57,000     CNOOC Finance Ltd. Reg S
3.88%, 05/02/22
    59,144  
  25,000     Gerdau Trade Inc. Reg S
4.88%, 10/24/27 †
    24,553  
  200,000     Huarong Finance II Co. Ltd. Reg S
5.50%, 01/16/25
    214,092  
              406,926  
Canada: 0.3%        
  50,000     First Quantum Minerals Ltd. 144A
7.50%, 04/01/25
    44,385  
Cayman Islands: 4.9%        
  100,000     Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. 144A
3.60%, 11/28/24
    108,080  
  75,000     CK Hutchison International 17 Ltd. Reg S
2.88%, 04/05/22
    76,370  
  50,000     Comunicaciones Celulares SA Reg S
6.88%, 02/06/24 †
    50,250  
  75,000     Hutchison Whampoa International 11 Ltd. Reg S
4.63%, 01/13/22
    78,339  
  100,000     Saudi Electricity Global Sukuk Co. 2 144A
3.47%, 04/08/23
    103,197  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
Cayman Islands: (continued)        
USD 200,000     Swire Pacific MTN Financing Ltd. Reg S
4.50%, 10/09/23
  $ 216,854  
  75,000     Vale Overseas Ltd.
6.88%, 11/21/36
    87,833  
              720,923  
China / Hong Kong: 0.7%        
  100,000     Bank of China Ltd. Reg S
5.00%, 11/13/24
    109,118  
Colombia: 0.9%        
  100,000     Bancolombia SA
4.88% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+2.93%), 10/18/27
    88,586  
  40,000     Ecopetrol SA
5.38%, 06/26/26 †
    39,884  
              128,470  
Curacao: 0.1%        
  10,000     Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Co. BV
2.95%, 12/18/22 †
    9,545  
Czech Republic: 0.4%        
EUR 50,000     CEZ AS Reg S
4.88%, 04/16/25
    64,203  
France: 0.4%        
  50,000     mFinance France SA Reg S
2.00%, 11/26/21
    54,163  
India: 2.4%        
USD 50,000     ICICI Bank Ltd. Reg S
4.00%, 03/18/26
    48,000  
  200,000     Reliance Industries Ltd. 144A
4.13%, 01/28/25
    206,206  
  100,000     State Bank of India 144A
4.88%, 04/17/24
    104,323  
              358,529  
Indonesia: 1.2%        
  70,000     Pertamina Persero PT 144A
4.30%, 05/20/23
    71,397  
  100,000     Perusahaan Listrik Negara PT Reg S
4.13%, 05/15/27
    99,960  
              171,357  
Ireland: 0.8%        
EUR 100,000     Vnesheconombank Via VEB Finance Plc Reg S
4.03%, 02/21/23
    114,657  
Luxembourg: 2.3%        
        Gaz Capital SA Reg S        
USD 100,000     6.51%, 03/07/22     106,387  
  60,000     8.63%, 04/28/34     88,571  
  100,000     Gazprom PJSC Via Gaz Capital SA Reg S
7.29%, 08/16/37
    137,515  
              332,473  


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

22

 

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
Malaysia: 0.8%        
USD 100,000     Petronas Capital Ltd. Reg S
7.88%, 05/22/22
  $ 111,438  
Mexico: 4.1%        
  125,000     America Movil SAB de CV
6.13%, 03/30/40
    170,612  
  100,000     Cemex SAB de CV 144A
5.70%, 01/11/25
    90,090  
  50,000     Comision Federal de Electricidad Reg S
4.88%, 01/15/24
    50,115  
        Petróleos Mexicanos        
  75,000     6.50%, 03/13/27     61,200  
  50,000     6.50%, 06/02/41     33,868  
  64,000     6.63%, 06/15/38 †     44,282  
  50,000     6.75%, 09/21/47 †     35,100  
EUR 110,000     Petróleos Mexicanos Reg S
5.50%, 02/24/25
    109,767  
              595,034  
Netherlands: 3.4%        
USD 100,000     Lukoil International Finance BV Reg S
6.66%, 06/07/22
    107,665  
  75,000     MDGH - GMTN BV Reg S
5.50%, 03/01/22
    79,828  
  50,000     Metinvest BV 144A
7.75%, 04/23/23 †
    35,608  
        Petrobras Global Finance BV        
  12,000     4.38%, 05/20/23     11,700  
  50,000     6.00%, 01/27/28     48,605  
  60,000     6.75%, 01/27/41     58,548  
EUR 100,000     Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands II BV Reg S
1.13%, 10/15/24
    94,928  
        Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III BV        
USD 20,000     2.20%, 07/21/21     19,566  
  20,000     2.80%, 07/21/23     18,479  
  20,000     3.15%, 10/01/26     17,526  
              492,453  
Peru: 0.9%        
  125,000     Banco de Credito del Peru Reg S
4.25%, 04/01/23 †
    131,304  
Turkey: 1.0%        
  50,000     Turkiye Garanti Bankasi AS Reg S
5.25%, 09/13/22
    49,365  
  100,000     Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi AS 144A
6.10%, 03/16/23 †
    98,066  
              147,431  
United Arab Emirates: 1.6%        
  100,000     DP World Ltd. Reg S
6.85%, 07/02/37
    109,562  
EUR 100,000     Emirates Telecommunications Group Co. PJSC Reg S
2.75%, 06/18/26
    122,039  
              231,601  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
United Kingdom: 1.4%        
        Anglo American Capital Plc Reg S        
USD 50,000     3.63%, 09/11/24   $ 50,108  
  50,000     4.75%, 04/10/27     51,628  
  50,000     AngloGold Ashanti Holdings Plc
5.13%, 08/01/22 †
    51,805  
  25,000     DTEK Finance Plc
10.75%, 12/31/24
    11,750  
  100,000     Vedanta Resources Plc Reg S
6.38%, 07/30/22
    39,295  
              204,586  
United States: 0.9%        
  100,000     DAE Funding LLC Reg S
5.00%, 08/01/24 †
    89,125  
  35,000     Southern Copper Corp.
7.50%, 07/27/35
    44,595  
              133,720  
Total Corporate Bonds
(Cost: $5,108,387)
    4,999,384  
GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS: 64.1%        
Angola: 0.1%        
  50,000     Angolan Government International Bond 144A
8.25%, 05/09/28
    22,251  
Argentina: 0.3%        
EUR 120,000     Provincia de Buenos Aires Reg S
4.00%, 05/15/35 (s)
    37,919  
Bahrain: 0.8%        
        Bahrain Government International Bonds 144A        
USD 64,000     6.13%, 08/01/23     64,562  
  50,000     6.75%, 09/20/29     48,667  
              113,229  
Brazil: 4.3%        
        Brazil Government International Bonds        
  25,000     4.25%, 01/07/25     25,954  
  25,000     5.00%, 01/27/45     23,375  
  50,000     7.13%, 01/20/37     56,813  
        Brazil Letras do Tesouro Nacional        
BRL 240,000     0.00%, 04/01/21 ^     43,161  
  220,000     0.00%, 07/01/21 ^     39,175  
  340,000     0.00%, 10/01/21 ^     59,800  
  200,000     0.00%, 01/01/22 ^     34,725  
  180,000     0.00%, 07/01/22 ^     30,316  
  370,000     0.00%, 07/01/23 ^     57,693  
  80,000     0.00%, 01/01/24 ^     11,979  
        Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional, Series F        
  415,000     10.00%, 01/01/23     85,941  
  370,000     10.00%, 01/01/25     77,857  
  240,000     10.00%, 01/01/27     50,709  
  175,000     10.00%, 01/01/29     37,241  
              634,739  


 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(continued)

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
Cayman Islands: 0.7%        
        KSA Sukuk Ltd. 144A        
USD 50,000     2.89%, 04/20/22   $ 51,142  
  50,000     3.63%, 04/20/27     52,551  
              103,693  
Chile: 2.9%        
        Bonos de la Tesoreria de la Republica de Chile        
CLP 25,000,000     4.50%, 03/01/26     34,075  
  25,000,000     5.00%, 03/01/35     37,547  
  20,000,000     6.00%, 01/01/43     34,781  
USD 100,000     Chile Government International Bonds
3.13%, 03/27/25
    106,500  
EUR 100,000     Corp. Nacional del Cobre de Chile Reg S
2.25%, 07/09/24
    111,002  
USD 100,000     Empresa Nacional del Petroleo Reg S
4.75%, 12/06/21
    101,485  
              425,390  
China / Hong Kong: 0.8%        
CNY 100,000     China Government Bonds
2.94%, 10/17/24
    14,906  
USD 100,000     Export-Import Bank of China Reg S
3.63%, 07/31/24
    107,786  
              122,692  
Colombia: 2.3%        
        Colombia Government International Bonds        
  25,000     4.00%, 02/26/24     25,417  
  50,000     5.00%, 06/15/45     50,375  
  25,000     6.13%, 01/18/41     28,063  
        Colombian TES        
COP 132,200,000     6.00%, 04/28/28     32,204  
  69,000,000     6.25%, 11/26/25     17,902  
  170,000,000     7.00%, 05/04/22     45,698  
  68,000,000     7.00%, 06/30/32     17,239  
  158,100,000     7.50%, 08/26/26     43,160  
  100,500,000     7.75%, 09/18/30     27,154  
  139,400,000     10.00%, 07/24/24     41,874  
              329,086  
Croatia: 0.6%        
USD 75,000     Croatia Government International Bonds 144A
6.00%, 01/26/24
    83,864  
Czech Republic: 1.3%        
        Czech Republic Government Bonds        
CZK 250,000     0.25%, 02/10/27     9,649  
  110,000     0.75%, 02/23/21     4,472  
  460,000     2.00%, 10/13/33     20,162  
  430,000     2.75%, 07/23/29     19,796  
        Czech Republic Government Bonds Reg S        
  250,000     0.45%, 10/25/23     10,096  
  420,000     0.95%, 05/15/30     16,556  
  380,000     1.00%, 06/26/26     15,408  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
Czech Republic: (continued)        
CZK 440,000     2.40%, 09/17/25   $ 19,100  
  440,000     2.50%, 08/25/28     19,789  
USD 50,000     Czech Republic International Bonds Reg S
3.88%, 05/24/22
    59,201  
              194,229  
Dominican Republic: 0.4%        
        Dominican Republic International Bonds Reg S        
  25,000     5.95%, 01/25/27     22,713  
  25,000     6.85%, 01/27/45     21,875  
  14,133     7.50%, 05/06/21     14,098  
              58,686  
Ecuador: 0.2%        
  50,000     Ecuador Government International Bonds 144A
7.95%, 06/20/24
    15,813  
  50,000     Ecuador Government International Bonds Reg S
7.88%, 01/23/28
    14,688  
              30,501  
Egypt: 0.3%        
  50,000     Egypt Government International Bonds 144A
7.50%, 01/31/27
    48,835  
El Salvador: 0.2%        
  30,000     El Salvador Government International Bonds Reg S
7.65%, 06/15/35
    23,958  
Hungary: 1.8%        
        Hungary Government Bonds        
HUF 7,400,000     1.75%, 10/26/22     23,319  
  2,600,000     2.50%, 10/27/21     8,258  
  5,500,000     3.00%, 06/26/24     18,199  
  7,450,000     3.00%, 10/27/27     25,346  
  6,520,000     5.50%, 06/24/25     24,360  
  6,600,000     6.00%, 11/24/23     23,872  
  6,100,000     7.00%, 06/24/22     21,341  
USD 100,000     Hungary Government International Bonds
5.38%, 03/25/24
    111,627  
              256,322  
Indonesia: 5.7%        
        Indonesia Government International Bonds Reg S        
  75,000     7.75%, 01/17/38     105,801  
  100,000     8.50%, 10/12/35     144,811  
        Indonesia Treasury Bonds        
IDR 579,000,000     5.63%, 05/15/23     37,659  
  712,000,000     6.13%, 05/15/28     42,876  
  598,000,000     6.63%, 05/15/33     35,152  
  635,000,000     7.00%, 05/15/22     43,265  
  696,000,000     7.00%, 05/15/27     44,918  
  560,000,000     7.00%, 09/15/30     35,577  
  244,000,000     8.13%, 05/15/24     16,842  
  435,000,000     8.25%, 07/15/21     30,128  
  550,000,000     8.25%, 05/15/29     37,640  
  490,000,000     8.25%, 06/15/32     33,043  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
Indonesia: (continued)        
IDR 425,000,000     8.25%, 05/15/36   $ 28,857  
  610,000,000     8.38%, 03/15/24     42,505  
  559,000,000     8.38%, 09/15/26     38,801  
  628,000,000     8.38%, 03/15/34     42,841  
  268,000,000     8.75%, 05/15/31     18,882  
  480,000,000     9.00%, 03/15/29     34,430  
  214,000,000     10.50%, 08/15/30     16,775  
              830,803  
Israel: 2.7%        
        Israel Government Bonds        
ILS 120,000     1.75%, 08/31/25     36,912  
  110,000     2.00%, 03/31/27     34,711  
  100,000     3.75%, 03/31/24     32,645  
  125,000     4.25%, 03/31/23     40,214  
  130,000     5.50%, 01/31/22     40,978  
  120,000     5.50%, 01/31/42     59,924  
  100,000     6.25%, 10/30/26     39,309  
        Israel Government International Bonds        
USD 50,000     4.00%, 06/30/22     52,875  
  50,000     4.50%, 01/30/43     60,498  
              398,066  
Jamaica: 0.3%        
  50,000     Jamaica Government International Bonds
6.75%, 04/28/28
    50,105  
Kazakhstan: 0.4%        
  50,000     Kazakhstan Government International Bonds Reg S
5.13%, 07/21/25
    55,844  
Kuwait: 0.3%        
  40,000     Kuwait International Government Bonds 144A
3.50%, 03/20/27
    43,982  
Malaysia: 3.9%        
        Malaysia Government Bonds        
MYR 85,000     3.42%, 08/15/22     20,215  
  225,000     3.48%, 03/15/23     53,880  
  130,000     3.73%, 06/15/28     32,063  
  130,000     3.80%, 09/30/22     31,219  
  28,000     3.80%, 08/17/23     6,787  
  180,000     3.84%, 04/15/33     44,565  
  175,000     3.89%, 03/15/27     43,585  
  44,000     3.89%, 08/15/29     11,078  
  92,000     3.90%, 11/16/27     23,012  
  60,000     3.91%, 07/15/26     14,874  
  147,000     3.96%, 09/15/25     36,668  
  125,000     4.06%, 09/30/24     30,840  
  123,000     4.18%, 07/15/24     30,472  
  130,000     4.23%, 06/30/31     33,558  
  125,000     4.39%, 04/15/26     31,704  
  125,000     4.50%, 04/15/30     32,763  
  60,000     4.64%, 11/07/33     16,030  
  133,000     4.74%, 03/15/46     36,229  
  130,000     4.76%, 04/07/37     35,410  
  35,000     4.89%, 06/08/38     9,771  
              574,723  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
Mexico: 5.5%        
        Mexican Bonos        
MXN 864,000     5.75%, 03/05/26   $ 36,016  
  1,128,000     6.50%, 06/10/21     47,944  
  1,150,000     6.50%, 06/09/22     49,503  
  1,110,000     7.25%, 12/09/21     48,022  
  1,190,100     7.50%, 06/03/27     53,695  
  546,000     7.75%, 05/29/31     24,367  
  477,000     7.75%, 11/23/34     21,251  
  762,000     7.75%, 11/13/42     31,860  
  906,000     8.00%, 12/07/23     41,311  
  787,000     8.00%, 09/05/24     36,252  
  756,000     8.00%, 11/07/47     32,741  
  1,170,000     8.50%, 05/31/29     55,522  
  735,000     8.50%, 11/18/38     33,715  
  1,095,000     10.00%, 12/05/24     54,251  
  430,000     10.00%, 11/20/36     22,640  
        Mexico Government International Bonds        
USD 77,000     4.00%, 10/02/23     78,786  
  75,000     4.75%, 03/08/44     69,638  
  60,000     6.05%, 01/11/40     65,626  
              803,140  
Nigeria: 0.9%        
NGN  18,470,000     Nigeria Government Bonds
16.39%, 01/27/22
    50,143  
USD 100,000     Nigeria Government International Bonds 144A
6.50%, 11/28/27
    76,250  
              126,393  
Oman: 0.6%        
        Oman Government International Bonds 144A        
  75,000     5.63%, 01/17/28     57,478  
  50,000     6.75%, 01/17/48     35,469  
              92,947  
Panama: 0.3%        
        Panama Government International Bonds        
  20,000     3.88%, 03/17/28     21,625  
  19,400     7.13%, 01/29/26     23,418  
              45,043  
Peru: 2.2%        
        Peru Government Bonds        
PEN 45,000     5.70%, 08/12/24     15,306  
  90,000     6.35%, 08/12/28     30,992  
  60,000     6.85%, 02/12/42     20,027  
  60,000     6.90%, 08/12/37     20,372  
  65,000     6.95%, 08/12/31     22,861  
  55,000     8.20%, 08/12/26     20,796  
        Peru Government Bonds Reg S 144A        
  52,000     5.35%, 08/12/40     14,695  
  44,000     5.40%, 08/12/34     13,439  
  74,000     5.94%, 02/12/29     24,736  
  70,000     6.15%, 08/12/32     23,043  


 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(continued)

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
Peru: (continued)        
        Peru Government International Bonds        
USD 62,000     7.35%, 07/21/25   $ 78,031  
  25,000     8.75%, 11/21/33     39,625  
              323,923  
Philippines: 1.2%        
        Philippine Government International Bonds        
  50,000     5.00%, 01/13/37     63,841  
  25,000     6.38%, 10/23/34     35,786  
  25,000     9.50%, 02/02/30     39,902  
  25,000     10.63%, 03/16/25     34,291  
              173,820  
Poland: 3.2%        
        Republic of Poland Government Bonds        
PLN 125,000     1.75%, 07/25/21     30,698  
  140,000     2.25%, 04/25/22     34,926  
  80,000     2.25%, 10/25/24     20,546  
  154,000     2.50%, 01/25/23     39,119  
  108,000     2.50%, 04/25/24     28,856  
  175,000     2.50%, 07/25/26     45,682  
  175,000     2.50%, 07/25/27     48,027  
  130,000     2.75%, 04/25/28     34,629  
  144,000     2.75%, 10/25/29     38,829  
  130,000     3.25%, 07/25/25     35,040  
  135,000     4.00%, 10/25/23     36,361  
  100,000     5.75%, 10/25/21     26,029  
  120,000     5.75%, 09/23/22     32,511  
  50,000     5.75%, 04/25/29     16,450  
              467,703  
Qatar: 1.0%        
USD 100,000     Qatar Government International Bonds Reg S
6.40%, 01/20/40
    142,055  
Romania: 1.7%        
        Romania Government Bonds        
RON 80,000     3.25%, 03/22/21     18,180  
  60,000     3.25%, 04/29/24     13,306  
  80,000     3.40%, 03/08/22     18,110  
  80,000     4.75%, 02/24/25     18,804  
  55,000     4.85%, 04/22/26     12,964  
  55,000     5.00%, 02/12/29     12,660  
  60,000     5.80%, 07/26/27     14,841  
  70,000     5.85%, 04/26/23     16,780  
  70,000     5.95%, 06/11/21     16,331  
        Romanian Government International Bonds Reg S        
EUR 25,000     2.75%, 10/29/25     27,850  
  45,000     3.88%, 10/29/35     49,166  
USD 25,000     4.88%, 01/22/24     26,563  
              245,555  
Russia: 3.7%        
        Russian Federal Bonds        
RUB 1,800,000     6.50%, 02/28/24     25,227  
  1,690,000     6.90%, 05/23/29     24,435  
  2,000,000     7.00%, 12/15/21     27,788  
  1,200,000     7.00%, 08/16/23     17,022  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
Russia: (continued)        
RUB  2,000,000     7.05%, 01/19/28   $ 29,118  
  2,300,000     7.10%, 10/16/24     32,984  
  900,000     7.25%, 05/10/34     13,433  
  2,400,000     7.40%, 12/07/22     34,127  
  1,310,000     7.40%, 07/17/24     18,951  
  1,930,000     7.50%, 08/18/21     26,833  
  1,200,000     7.60%, 07/20/22     17,028  
  2,600,000     7.70%, 03/23/33     40,061  
  2,100,000     7.75%, 09/16/26     31,497  
  1,800,000     7.95%, 10/07/26     27,251  
  2,080,000     8.15%, 02/03/27     31,982  
  1,700,000     8.50%, 09/17/31     27,539  
        Russian Foreign Bonds Reg S        
USD 29,500     7.50%, 03/31/30 (s)     33,631  
  45,000     12.75%, 06/24/28     75,956  
              534,863  
Saudi Arabia: 1.8%        
  50,000     Saudi Government International Bonds 144A
4.50%, 10/26/46
    52,005  
  200,000     Saudi Government International Bonds Reg S
3.25%, 10/26/26
    206,760  
              258,765  
South Africa: 3.3%        
        Republic of South Africa Government Bonds        
ZAR 493,000     6.25%, 03/31/36     16,901  
  700,000     7.00%, 02/28/31     29,527  
  550,000     7.75%, 02/28/23     31,554  
  870,000     8.00%, 01/31/30     40,727  
  600,000     8.25%, 03/31/32     27,209  
  700,000     8.50%, 01/31/37     29,635  
  720,000     8.75%, 01/31/44     29,711  
  1,175,000     8.75%, 02/28/48     48,120  
  550,000     8.88%, 02/28/35     24,764  
  547,000     9.00%, 01/31/40     23,598  
  1,050,000     10.50%, 12/21/26     62,846  
        Republic of South Africa Government International Bonds        
USD 50,000     4.30%, 10/12/28     42,227  
  75,000     5.88%, 09/16/25     75,088  
              481,907  
Sri Lanka: 0.4%        
        Sri Lanka Government International Bonds 144A        
  50,000     5.75%, 04/18/23     30,000  
  40,000     6.85%, 11/03/25     23,200  
              53,200  
Thailand: 3.8%        
        Thailand Government Bonds        
THB 1,300,000     1.88%, 06/17/22     41,195  
  1,300,000     2.00%, 12/17/22     41,525  
  1,400,000     2.13%, 12/17/26     46,189  
  445,000     2.40%, 12/17/23     14,530  
  389,000     2.88%, 12/17/28     13,684  
  1,350,000     3.40%, 06/17/36     52,834  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
Thailand: (continued)        
THB 1,033,000     3.63%, 06/16/23   $ 34,741  
  380,000     3.65%, 12/17/21     12,311  
  1,300,000     3.65%, 06/20/31     49,554  
  779,000     3.78%, 06/25/32     30,526  
  1,250,000     3.85%, 12/12/25     44,640  
  350,000     4.00%, 06/17/66     15,464  
  1,000,000     4.68%, 06/29/44     45,817  
  230,000     4.85%, 06/17/61     11,473  
  1,400,000     4.88%, 06/22/29     57,117  
  900,000     Thailand Government Bonds Reg S
4.26%, 12/12/37
  37,198  
              548,798  
Turkey: 2.7%        
        Turkey Government International Bonds        
USD 75,000     5.75%, 05/11/47     57,268  
  50,000     6.00%, 03/25/27     46,056  
  90,000     6.88%, 03/17/36     81,562  
TRY 100,000     7.10%, 03/08/23     13,191  
USD 80,000     7.38%, 02/05/25     81,515  
TRY 100,000     8.00%, 03/12/25     12,712  
  100,000     9.20%, 09/22/21     14,454  
  130,000     10.50%, 08/11/27     17,855  
  118,000     10.60%, 02/11/26     16,477  
  100,000     10.70%, 08/17/22     14,736  
  130,000     11.00%, 03/02/22     19,195  
  42,000     12.20%, 01/18/23     6,327  
  110,000     12.40%, 03/08/28     16,596  
              397,944  
United Arab Emirates: 0.8%        
        Abu Dhabi Government International Bonds 144A        
USD 50,000     2.50%, 10/11/22     51,124  
  65,000     3.13%, 10/11/27     69,337  
              120,461  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
Uruguay: 0.7%        
USD 77,000     Uruguay Government International Bonds
4.50%, 08/14/24
  $ 82,857  
        Uruguay Government International Bonds Reg S        
UYU  370,000     8.50%, 03/15/28     7,336  
  300,000     9.88%, 06/20/22     6,704  
              96,897  
Total Government Obligations
(Cost: $10,183,256)
    9,352,331  
Total Investments Before Collateral for Securities Loaned: 98.3%
(Cost: $15,291,643)
    14,351,715  
                 
Number
of Shares
             
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT HELD AS COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES ON LOAN: 3.7%
(Cost: $533,661)
       
Money Market Fund: 3.7%        
  533,661     State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio     533,661  
Total Investments: 102.0%
(Cost: $15,825,304)
    14,885,376  
Liabilities in excess of other assets: (2.0)%     (291,977 )
NET ASSETS: 100.0%   $ 14,593,399  


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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(continued)

 

Definitions:

BRL Brazilian Real
CLP Chilean Peso
CNY Chinese Yuan
COP Colombian Peso
CZK Czech Koruna
EUR Euro
HUF Hungarian Forint
IDR Indonesian Rupiah
ILS Israeli Sheqel
MXN Mexican Peso
MYR Malaysian Ringgit
NGN Nigerian Naira
PEN Peruvian Nuevo Sol
PLN Polish Zloty
RON Romanian Leu
RUB Russian Ruble
THB Thai Baht
TRY Turkish Lira
USD United States Dollar
UYU Uruguayan Peso
ZAR South African Rand

 

Footnotes:

(d) Security in default of coupon payment
(o) Perpetual Maturity — the date shown is the next call date
(s) The rate shown reflects the rate in effect at the end of the reporting period. Coupon adjusts periodically based upon a predetermined schedule
* Non- income producing
^ Zero Coupon Bond
Security fully or partially on loan. Total market value of securities on loan is $532,095.
Reg S Security was purchased pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts from registration securities offered and sold outside of the United States. Such a security cannot be sold in the United States without either an effective registration statement filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, or pursuant to an exemption from registration.
144A Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or otherwise restricted. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, unless otherwise noted, and the value amounted to $1,769,374, or 12.1% of net assets.

 

Summary of Investments by Sector
Excluding Collateral for Securities Loaned
  % of Investments   Value  
Basic Materials         3.7 %      $ 529,350  
Communications     3.9       558,955  
Consumer, Non-cyclical     2.3       333,514  
Diversified     2.6       371,563  
Energy     9.4       1,355,335  
Financial     9.4       1,353,977  
Government     65.2       9,352,331  
Industrial     1.3       179,215  
Utilities     2.2       317,475  
      100.0 %   $ 14,351,715  

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of April 30, 2020 is as follows:

 

    Level 1
Quoted
Prices
         Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
         Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
         Value
Corporate Bonds*     $       $ 4,999,384       $       $ 4,999,384  
Government Obligations*               9,352,331                 9,352,331  
Money Market Fund       533,661                         533,661  
Total     $ 533,661       $ 14,351,715       $       $ 14,885,376  

 

* See Schedule of Investments for geographic sector breakouts.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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April 30, 2020

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
CORPORATE BONDS: 93.8%        
Argentina: 2.7%        
$ 350,000     Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 SA 144A
6.88%, 02/01/27
  $ 221,183  
  350,000     AES Argentina Generacion SA 144A
7.75%, 02/02/24
    204,085  
  475,000     Agua y Saneamientos Argentinos SA Reg S
6.63%, 02/01/23
    119,843  
  475,000     Arcor SAIC 144A
6.00%, 07/06/23
    382,071  
  350,000     Banco Macro SA 144A
6.75% (USD Swap Semi 30/360
5 Year+5.46%), 11/04/26
    225,750  
  375,000     Capex SA 144A
6.88%, 05/15/24
    250,241  
  375,000     Cia General de Combustibles SA 144A
9.50%, 11/07/21
    232,500  
  300,000     Generacion Mediterranea SA 144A
9.63%, 07/27/23
    128,448  
  600,000     Genneia SA 144A
8.75%, 01/20/22
    334,890  
  425,000     IRSA Propiedades Comerciales SA 144A
8.75%, 03/23/23
    218,093  
  550,000     MSU Energy SA
6.88%, 02/01/25
    214,506  
        Pampa Energia SA 144A        
  525,000     7.38%, 07/21/23     346,395  
  775,000     7.50%, 01/24/27     469,301  
  250,000     9.13%, 04/15/29     149,900  
  366,667     Pan American Energy LLC 144A
7.88%, 05/07/21
    345,015  
  500,000     Tecpetrol SA 144A
4.88%, 12/12/22
    394,900  
        Telecom Argentina SA 144A        
  500,000     6.50%, 06/15/21     456,730  
  400,000     8.00%, 07/18/26     324,724  
  560,000     Transportadora de Gas del Sur SA 144A
6.75%, 05/02/25
    414,770  
  450,000     YPF Energia Electrica SA 144A
10.00%, 07/25/26
    209,682  
        YPF SA 144A        
  1,050,000     6.95%, 07/21/27     474,715  
  850,000     7.00%, 12/15/47     380,928  
  1,505,000     8.50%, 07/28/25     740,911  
  525,000     8.50%, 06/27/29     247,853  
  1,550,000     8.75%, 04/04/24     828,955  
              8,316,389  
Austria: 0.6%        
  200,000     BRF GmbH 144A
4.35%, 09/29/26
    173,920  
  200,000     Eldorado Intl. Finance GmbH 144A
8.63%, 06/16/21
    193,252  
  200,000     JBS Investments GmbH 144A
6.25%, 02/05/23
    199,712  
        JBS Investments II GmbH 144A        
  300,000     5.75%, 01/15/28 †     293,895  
  500,000     7.00%, 01/15/26     520,975  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Austria: (continued)        
        Klabin Austria GmbH 144A        
$ 300,000     5.75%, 04/03/29   $ 294,258  
  175,000     7.00%, 04/03/49     170,625  
              1,846,637  
Azerbaijan: 0.7%        
  2,175,000     Southern Gas Corridor CJSC 144A
6.88%, 03/24/26
    2,278,426  
Bahrain: 0.8%        
  500,000     BBK BSC Reg S
5.50%, 07/09/24
    475,312  
        Oil and Gas Holding Co. BSCC 144A        
  975,000     7.50%, 10/25/27     929,375  
  450,000     7.63%, 11/07/24     442,674  
  600,000     8.38%, 11/07/28     589,564  
              2,436,925  
Bermuda: 1.1%        
  200,000     China Oil & Gas Group Ltd. Reg S
5.50%, 01/25/23
    189,782  
  400,000     Cosan Ltd. 144A
5.50%, 09/20/29
    355,484  
  1,100,000     Digicel Group One Ltd. 144A
8.25%, 12/30/22 (d) *
    660,000  
        Digicel Group Two Ltd. 144A        
  998,000     8.25%, 09/30/22 (d) *     49,900  
  1,217,183     9.13%, 04/01/24 (d) *     66,945  
  1,075,000     Digicel Ltd. 144A
6.75%, 03/01/23
    475,795  
  400,000     Geopark Ltd. 144A
5.50%, 01/17/27
    256,504  
  200,000     Hopson Development Holdings Ltd. Reg S
7.50%, 06/27/22
    191,699  
  666,000     Inkia Energy Ltd. 144A
5.88%, 11/09/27 †
    630,202  
  750,000     Li & Fung Ltd. Reg S
5.25%, 11/03/21 (o)
    464,995  
              3,341,306  
Brazil: 4.0%        
        Banco Bradesco SA 144A        
  300,000     2.85%, 01/27/23     288,558  
  200,000     3.20%, 01/27/25     191,500  
  450,000     5.75%, 03/01/22     461,817  
        Banco BTG Pactual SA 144A        
  200,000     4.50%, 01/10/25     188,000  
  175,000     5.75%, 09/28/22     172,079  
  300,000     Banco BTG Pactual SA Reg S
5.75%, 09/28/22
    294,993  
  150,000     Banco Daycoval SA Reg S
4.25%, 12/13/24
    141,348  
  775,000     Banco do Brasil SA
3.88%, 10/10/22
    776,937  
        Banco do Brasil SA 144A        
  401,000     4.63%, 01/15/25 †     393,233  
  300,000     4.75%, 03/20/24     296,445  
  200,000     4.88%, 04/19/23     202,000  
  530,000     5.88%, 01/26/22     547,463  
  300,000     5.88%, 01/19/23     307,443  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Brazil: (continued)        
$ 50,000     Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul SA 144A
7.38%, 02/02/22
  $ 51,478  
  200,000     Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul SA Reg S
7.38%, 02/02/22
    205,910  
        Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Economico e Social 144A        
  200,000     4.75%, 05/09/24     203,462  
  400,000     5.75%, 09/26/23     418,924  
  300,000     Banco Safra SA 144A
4.13%, 02/08/23
    298,443  
        Banco Votorantim SA 144A        
  200,000     4.00%, 09/24/22     199,750  
  200,000     4.50%, 09/24/24     197,500  
        BRF SA 144A        
  100,000     3.95%, 05/22/23     94,981  
  350,000     4.75%, 05/22/24     333,746  
  200,000     4.88%, 01/24/30     173,600  
  200,000     Caixa Economica Federal 144A
3.50%, 11/07/22
    197,410  
  535,000     Cemig Geracao e Transmissao SA 144A
9.25%, 12/05/24
    560,145  
        Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA 144A        
  200,000     3.63%, 02/04/25     182,380  
  200,000     4.63%, 02/04/30     173,150  
  200,000     5.75%, 10/27/21     205,910  
  300,000     CSN Resources SA 144A
7.63%, 04/17/26 †
    214,380  
  350,000     Globo Comunicacao e Participacoes SA 144A
4.84%, 06/08/25
    325,434  
        Itau Unibanco Holding SA 144A        
  500,000     2.90%, 01/24/23     483,630  
  200,000     3.25%, 01/24/25 †     194,750  
  300,000     4.50% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+2.82%), 11/21/29     282,945  
  200,000     4.63% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.22%), 02/27/25 (o)     164,000  
  800,000     5.13%, 05/13/23 †     828,160  
  500,000     5.50%, 08/06/22     513,750  
  500,000     5.65%, 03/19/22     516,475  
  400,000     6.20%, 12/21/21     415,004  
  200,000     Light Servicos de Eletricidade SA / Light Energia SA 144A
7.25%, 05/03/23
    185,212  
  300,000     Natura Cosmeticos SA 144A
5.38%, 02/01/23 †
    288,003  
  196,199     Prumo Participacoes e Investimentos SA 144A
7.50%, 12/31/31
    180,503  
              12,350,851  
British Virgin Islands: 4.0%        
  350,000     Arcos Dorados Holdings, Inc. 144A
6.63%, 09/27/23
    347,309  
  516,000     Central American Bottling Corp. 144A
5.75%, 01/31/27
    510,840  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
British Virgin Islands: (continued)        
$ 200,000     Central Plaza Development Ltd. Reg S
5.75% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+8.07%), 11/14/24 (o)
  $ 193,505  
  300,000     Champion Sincerity Holdings Ltd. Reg S
8.13% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 3 Year+10.58%), 02/08/22 (o)
    296,702  
        Easy Tactic Ltd. Reg S        
  700,000     5.75%, 01/13/22     641,674  
  200,000     8.13%, 02/27/23     181,785  
  200,000     8.13%, 07/11/24     173,152  
  1,000,000     Fortune Star BVI Ltd. Reg S
5.25%, 03/23/22
    968,572  
  200,000     Franshion Brilliant Ltd. Reg S
5.75% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 5 Year+3.86%), 01/17/22 (o)
    169,996  
        Gold Fields Orogen Holdings BVI Ltd. 144A        
  550,000     5.13%, 05/15/24     564,575  
  550,000     6.13%, 05/15/29     582,945  
        Greenland Global Investment Ltd. Reg S        
  350,000     5.88%, 07/03/24     319,160  
  300,000     6.75%, 06/25/22     294,047  
  200,000     6.75%, 09/26/23     191,280  
  250,000     Grupo Unicomer Co. Ltd. 144A
7.88%, 04/01/24
    218,128  
  200,000     Haimen Zhongnan Investment Development International Co. Ltd. Reg S
10.88%, 06/18/22
    199,000  
  500,000     Lai Fung Bonds 2018 Ltd. Reg S
5.65%, 01/18/23
    433,004  
  425,000     LS Finance 2022 Ltd. Reg S
4.25%, 10/16/22
    409,063  
  400,000     LS Finance 2025 Ltd. Reg S
4.50%, 06/26/25
    364,011  
  200,000     New Metro Global Ltd. Reg S
6.50%, 05/20/22
    195,041  
  220,000     Prime Bloom Holdings Ltd. Reg S
6.95%, 07/05/22
    97,900  
  250,000     RKI Overseas Finance 2017 A Ltd. Reg S
7.00%, 06/23/22 (o)
    190,427  
  200,000     RKP Overseas Finance 2016 A Ltd. Reg S
7.95%, 02/17/22 (o)
    175,086  
        RKPF Overseas 2019 A Ltd. Reg S        
  200,000     6.70%, 09/30/24     192,504  
  200,000     7.88%, 02/01/23     202,316  
  200,000     RongXingDa Development BVI Ltd. Reg S
8.00%, 04/24/22
    177,225  
        Scenery Journey Ltd. Reg S        
  600,000     13.00%, 11/06/22     549,172  
  500,000     13.75%, 11/06/23     462,503  
  200,000     Sino-Ocean Land Treasure III Ltd. Reg S
4.90% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.26%), 09/21/22 (o)
    159,994  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
British Virgin Islands: (continued)        
$ 680,250     Star Energy Geothermal Wayang Windu Ltd. 144A
6.75%, 04/24/33
  $ 634,430  
  900,000     Studio City Co. Ltd. 144A
7.25%, 11/30/21 †
    898,065  
  500,000     Studio City Finance Ltd. 144A
7.25%, 02/11/24
    479,150  
  300,000     Wanda Properties International Co. Ltd. Reg S
7.25%, 01/29/24
    258,825  
  200,000     Wanda Properties Overseas Ltd. Reg S
6.95%, 12/05/22
    185,520  
  200,000     Yingde Gases Investment Ltd. 144A
6.25%, 01/19/23
    196,743  
  200,000     Zhaojin Mining International Finance Ltd. Reg S
5.50%, 03/01/22
    192,877  
              12,306,526  
Canada: 1.9%        
  400,000     Canacol Energy Ltd. 144A
7.25%, 05/03/25 †
    382,924  
        First Quantum Minerals Ltd. 144A        
  750,000     6.50%, 03/01/24 †     664,800  
  1,111,000     6.88%, 03/01/26     979,513  
  775,000     7.25%, 05/15/22 †     728,926  
  1,700,000     7.25%, 04/01/23     1,551,760  
  1,477,000     7.50%, 04/01/25     1,311,133  
  500,000     Frontera Energy Corp. 144A
9.70%, 06/25/23
    346,150  
              5,965,206  
Cayman Islands: 12.8%        
        Agile Group Holdings Ltd. Reg S        
  200,000     6.70%, 03/07/22     200,012  
  200,000     8.38% (US Treasury Yield Curve
Rate T 5 Year+11.25%), 12/04/23 (o)
  191,450  
  200,000     8.50%, 07/18/21     205,264  
  500,000     Alpha Star Holding III Ltd. Reg S
6.25%, 04/20/22
    384,846  
  400,000     Alpha Star Holding V Ltd. Reg S
6.63%, 04/18/23
    290,351  
  600,000     Arabian Centres Sukuk Ltd. 144A
5.38%, 11/26/24
    525,000  
  200,000     CAR, Inc. Reg S
8.88%, 05/10/22
    101,508  
  200,000     Central China Real Estate Ltd. Reg S
7.25%, 04/24/23
    189,585  
        CFLD Cayman Investment Ltd. Reg S        
  200,000     7.13%, 04/08/22     192,608  
  200,000     8.60%, 04/08/24     180,000  
  300,000     9.00%, 07/31/21     300,102  
  200,000     China Aoyuan Group Ltd. Reg S
7.95%, 09/07/21
    202,286  
  300,000     China Aoyuan Property Group Ltd. Reg S
7.50%, 05/10/21
    302,690  
        China Evergrande Group Reg S        
  850,000     7.50%, 06/28/23     666,502  
  900,000     8.25%, 03/23/22     801,056  
  1,600,000     8.75%, 06/28/25     1,278,654  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Cayman Islands: (continued)        
$ 200,000     9.50%, 04/11/22   $ 180,250  
  500,000     9.50%, 03/29/24     407,500  
  500,000     China SCE Property Holdings Ltd. Reg S
5.88%, 03/10/22
    479,406  
        CIFI Holdings Group Co. Ltd. Reg S        
  200,000     5.50%, 01/23/22     197,999  
  200,000     6.45%, 11/07/24     196,076  
  400,000     6.55%, 03/28/24     398,005  
  200,000     7.63%, 02/28/23     206,044  
  825,000     Comunicaciones Celulares SA Via Comcel Trust 144A
6.88%, 02/06/24 †
    829,125  
        Country Garden Holdings Co. Ltd. Reg S        
  400,000     4.75%, 09/28/23     390,605  
  300,000     5.63%, 12/15/26     300,322  
  250,000     CSN Islands XI Corp. 144A
6.75%, 01/28/28
    164,688  
        Dar Al-Arkan Sukuk Co. Ltd. Reg S        
  800,000     6.75%, 02/15/25     648,726  
  700,000     6.88%, 03/21/23     639,695  
  750,000     DIB Tier 1 Sukuk 3 Ltd. Reg S
6.25% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 6 Year+3.66%), 01/22/25 (o)
    729,004  
  200,000     eHi Car Services Ltd. Reg S
5.88%, 08/14/22
    125,406  
  400,000     Emirates REIT Sukuk Ltd. Reg S
5.13%, 12/12/22
    260,000  
  400,000     Energuate Trust 144A
5.88%, 05/03/27
    378,000  
        Ezdan Sukuk Co. Ltd. Reg S        
  400,000     4.38%, 05/18/21 †     330,152  
  600,000     4.88%, 04/05/22     479,982  
        Fantasia Holdings Group Co. Ltd. Reg S        
  300,000     7.38%, 10/04/21     286,630  
  200,000     10.88%, 01/09/23     192,029  
  600,000     Global A&T Electronics Ltd.
8.50%, 01/12/23
    493,771  
  200,000     Golden Eagle Retail Group Ltd. 144A
4.63%, 05/21/23
    187,460  
  200,000     Greenland Hong Kong Holdings Ltd. Reg S
6.00%, 07/17/21
    183,339  
        Grupo Aval Ltd. 144A        
  1,000,000     4.38%, 02/04/30     843,150  
  1,075,000     4.75%, 09/26/22     1,069,141  
  200,000     Guorui Properties Ltd. Reg S
13.50%, 02/27/22
    172,420  
  400,000     Industrial Senior Trust 144A
5.50%, 11/01/22
    403,300  
  400,000     Jiayuan International Group Ltd. Reg S
13.75%, 02/18/23
    394,162  
  200,000     Kaisa Group Holdings Ltd. 144A
11.95%, 10/22/22
    195,640  
        Kaisa Group Holdings Ltd. Reg S        
  400,000     8.50%, 06/30/22     374,542  
  850,000     9.38%, 06/30/24     733,420  
  300,000     10.88%, 07/23/23     282,376  


 

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(continued)

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Cayman Islands: (continued)        
$ 200,000     11.25%, 04/09/22   $ 198,000  
  200,000     11.50%, 01/30/23     192,278  
  600,000     King Talent Management Ltd. Reg S
5.60% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.52%), 12/04/22 (o)
    520,464  
        KWG Group Holdings Ltd. Reg S        
  200,000     7.88%, 08/09/21     202,875  
  200,000     7.88%, 09/01/23     198,084  
        KWG Property Holding Ltd. Reg S        
  200,000     5.88%, 11/10/24     182,943  
  300,000     6.00%, 09/15/22     292,694  
  500,000     Lamar Funding Ltd. 144A
3.96%, 05/07/25
    425,685  
  550,000     Lamar Funding Ltd. Reg S
3.96%, 05/07/25
    468,253  
        Latam Finance Ltd. 144A        
  700,000     6.88%, 04/11/24     294,000  
  900,000     7.00%, 03/01/26     377,640  
        Logan Property Holdings Co. Ltd. Reg S        
  200,000     5.25%, 02/23/23     195,028  
  200,000     6.50%, 07/16/23     199,250  
        MAF Global Securities Ltd. Reg S        
  550,000     5.50% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 5 Year+3.48%), 09/07/22 (o)     430,285  
  500,000     6.38% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.54%), 03/20/26 (o)     383,361  
        Melco Resorts Finance Ltd. 144A        
  1,000,000     4.88%, 06/06/25     971,753  
  600,000     5.25%, 04/26/26     588,240  
  900,000     5.38%, 12/04/29     846,853  
  700,000     5.63%, 07/17/27     686,431  
        MGM China Holdings Ltd. 144A        
  200,000     5.38%, 05/15/24     196,040  
  200,000     5.88%, 05/15/26     198,940  
        Mumtalakat Sukuk Holding Co. Reg S        
  500,000     4.00%, 11/25/21     476,500  
  1,000,000     5.63%, 02/27/24     994,085  
  300,000     NagaCorp Ltd. 144A
9.38%, 05/21/21
    301,419  
  500,000     NMC Healthcare Sukuk Ltd. Reg S
5.95%, 11/21/23 †
    69,570  
  133,062     Odebrecht Offshore Drilling Finance Ltd. 144A
6.72%, 12/01/22
    101,295  
  550,000     OmGrid Funding Ltd. 144A
5.20%, 05/16/27
    467,066  
  200,000     Redsun Properties Group Ltd. Reg S
9.95%, 04/11/22
    185,166  
        Ronshine China Holdings Ltd. Reg S        
  200,000     8.75%, 10/25/22     200,250  
  200,000     8.95%, 01/22/23     200,536  
  200,000     11.25%, 08/22/21     207,533  
  350,000     Sagicor Finance 2015 Ltd. 144A
8.88%, 08/11/22
    352,625  
  900,000     Shelf Drilling Holdings Ltd. 144A
8.25%, 02/15/25
    283,500  
  450,000     Shimao Property Holdings Ltd. Reg S
4.75%, 07/03/22
    454,158  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Cayman Islands: (continued)        
        Sunac China Holdings Ltd. Reg S        
$ 200,000     7.50%, 02/01/24   $ 193,557  
  500,000     7.88%, 02/15/22     502,757  
  600,000     7.95%, 08/08/22     602,250  
  200,000     7.95%, 10/11/23     197,751  
  700,000     Termocandelaria Power Ltd. 144A
7.88%, 01/30/29
    682,500  
  600,000     Times Property Holdings Ltd. Reg S
6.60%, 03/02/23
    588,098  
  701,000     WTT Investment Ltd. 144A
5.50%, 11/21/22
    702,434  
        Wynn Macau Ltd. 144A        
  700,000     4.88%, 10/01/24     672,140  
  1,000,000     5.13%, 12/15/29 †     971,250  
  700,000     5.50%, 10/01/27     676,060  
  200,000     Yankuang Group Cayman Ltd. Reg S
6.00%, 01/30/22
    199,600  
        Yuzhou Properties Co. Ltd. Reg S        
  300,000     6.00%, 01/25/22     288,375  
  200,000     6.00%, 10/25/23     177,250  
  200,000     7.90%, 05/11/21     204,498  
  400,000     8.30%, 05/27/25     352,012  
  200,000     8.50%, 02/26/24     187,000  
        Zhenro Properties Group Ltd. Reg S        
  200,000     8.65%, 01/21/23     196,836  
  200,000     9.15%, 03/08/22     201,094  
  500,000     Zhongliang Holdings Group Co. Ltd. Reg S
11.50%, 09/26/21
    476,547  
              39,579,088  
Chile: 0.7%        
        AES Gener SA 144A        
  350,000     6.35% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+4.92%), 10/07/79     327,691  
  600,000     7.13% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 5 Year+4.64%), 03/26/79 †     574,162  
  500,000     Corp Group Banking SA 144A
6.75%, 03/15/23
    192,500  
  500,000     Empresa Electrica Cochrane SpA 144A
5.50%, 05/14/27
    484,700  
  500,000     Empresa Electrica Guacolda SA 144A
4.56%, 04/30/25
    363,736  
  500,000     Geopark Ltd. 144A
6.50%, 09/21/24
    363,850  
              2,306,639  
China / Hong Kong: 2.9%        
  200,000     Agile Group Holdings Ltd. Reg S
6.88% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+9.22%), 03/07/23 (o)
    187,201  
  800,000     Bank of China Ltd. Reg S
3.60% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+2.45%), 03/04/25 (o)
    794,940  
  800,000     Bank of East Asia Ltd. Reg S
5.88% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+4.26%), 09/19/24 (o)
    758,216  
  200,000     Chalieco Hong Kong Corp. Ltd. Reg S
5.00% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 3 Year+6.38%), 05/21/23 (o)
    195,188  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
China / Hong Kong: (continued)        
$ 200,000     Chengdu Airport Xingcheng Investment Group Co. Ltd. Reg S
6.50%, 07/18/22
  $ 200,872  
  200,000     Chengdu Economic & Technological Development Zone State-Owned Assets Investment Reg S
7.50%, 02/12/22
    202,259  
  1,050,000     China Cinda Asset Management Co. Ltd. Reg S
4.45% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.29%), 09/30/21 (o)
    1,046,745  
        China CITIC Bank International Ltd. Reg S        
  600,000     4.25% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.11%), 10/11/21 (o)     589,492  
  200,000     7.10% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+4.15%), 11/06/23 (o)     216,001  
  200,000     China South City Holdings Ltd. Reg S
11.50%, 02/12/22
    160,220  
  400,000     Chong Hing Bank Ltd. Reg S
5.70% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.86%), 07/15/24 (o)
    365,006  
  500,000     CMB Wing Lung Bank Ltd. Reg S
6.50% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.95%), 01/24/24 (o)
    506,255  
  200,000     Fujian Zhanglong Group Co. Ltd. Reg S
5.88%, 08/26/22
    200,380  
  200,000     Gemdale Ever Prosperity Investment Ltd. Reg S
6.00%, 09/06/21
    201,564  
  450,000     ICBC Asia Ltd. Reg S
4.25% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.13%), 07/21/21 (o)
    447,745  
  1,300,000     Nanyang Commercial Bank Ltd. Reg S
5.00% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.21%), 06/02/22 (o)
    1,241,500  
  200,000     Union Life Insurance Co. Ltd. Reg S
3.00%, 09/19/21
    164,014  
  200,000     Yango Justice International Ltd. Reg S
9.25%, 04/15/23
    185,232  
        Yanlord Land HK Co. Ltd. Reg S        
  200,000     5.88%, 01/23/22     197,801  
  200,000     6.75%, 04/23/23     196,785  
  400,000     Zensun Enterprises Ltd. Reg S
12.80%, 10/03/21
    362,309  
  200,000     Zhangzhou Jiulongjiang Group Co. Ltd. Reg S
5.60%, 09/10/22
    199,136  
  200,000     Zhangzhou Transportation Development Group Co. Ltd. Reg S
6.50%, 06/26/22
    204,111  
  200,000     Zoomlion HK SPV Co. Ltd. 144A
6.13%, 12/20/22
    193,410  
              9,016,382  
Colombia: 1.4%        
  550,000     Banco Davivienda SA 144A
5.88%, 07/09/22
    549,703  
        Banco de Bogota SA 144A        
  775,000     5.38%, 02/19/23     780,580  
  833,000     6.25%, 05/12/26     836,840  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Colombia: (continued)        
$ 400,000     Banco GNB Sudameris SA 144A
6.50% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+4.56%), 04/03/27
  $ 352,844  
        Bancolombia SA        
  200,000     3.00%, 01/29/25 †     185,756  
  300,000     4.63% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+2.94%), 12/18/29     260,625  
  700,000     5.13%, 09/11/22 †     704,872  
  800,000     Colombia Telecomunicaciones SA ESP 144A
5.38%, 09/27/22
    790,528  
              4,461,748  
Costa Rica: 0.4%        
  600,000     Banco Nacional de Costa Rica 144A
6.25%, 11/01/23
    556,380  
        Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad 144A        
  550,000     6.38%, 05/15/43 †     347,881  
  500,000     6.95%, 11/10/21     465,630  
              1,369,891  
Croatia: 0.2%        
  600,000     Hrvatska Elektroprivreda 144A
5.88%, 10/23/22
    646,822  
Curacao: 0.3%        
  525,000     Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Co. BV
2.95%, 12/18/22 †
    501,086  
  350,000     Teva Pharmaceutical Finance IV BV
3.65%, 11/10/21 †
    339,658  
              840,744  
Dominican Republic: 0.2%        
  300,000     Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo XXI SA 144A
6.75%, 03/30/29
    247,500  
  300,000     Banco de Reservas de la Republica Dominicana 144A
7.00%, 02/01/23
    289,128  
              536,628  
Georgia: 0.4%        
  400,000     Bank of Georgia JSC 144A
6.00%, 07/26/23
    396,000  
  200,000     Georgia Capital JSC 144A
6.13%, 03/09/24
    178,000  
  500,000     Georgian Railway JSC 144A
7.75%, 07/11/22
    492,500  
  300,000     TBC Bank JSC 144A
5.75%, 06/19/24
    284,250  
              1,350,750  
India: 2.8%        
  600,000     Adani Green Energy UP Ltd. / Prayatna Developers Pvt Ltd. / Parampujya Solar Energy Pvt Ltd. 144A
6.25%, 12/10/24
    588,210  
        Delhi International Airport Ltd. 144A        
  700,000     6.13%, 10/31/26     623,000  
  500,000     6.45%, 06/04/29 †     440,000  
  600,000     Future Retail Ltd. 144A
5.60%, 01/22/25
    163,656  


 

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VANECK VECTORS EMERGING MARKETS HIGH YIELD BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(continued)

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
India: (continued)        
        GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. 144A        
$ 300,000     4.25%, 10/27/27   $ 242,245  
  400,000     5.38%, 04/10/24     353,970  
  800,000     HPCL-Mittal Energy Ltd. Reg S
5.25%, 04/28/27
    684,595  
  500,000     Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd. Reg S
6.38%, 05/28/22
    285,248  
        JSW Steel Ltd. Reg S        
  700,000     5.25%, 04/13/22     626,500  
  200,000     5.38%, 04/04/25     161,000  
  600,000     5.95%, 04/18/24     504,000  
  400,000     Manappuram Finance Ltd. Reg S
5.90%, 01/13/23
    321,000  
        Muthoot Finance Ltd. 144A        
  450,000     4.40%, 09/02/23     388,125  
  450,000     6.13%, 10/31/22 †     409,298  
        ReNew Power Private Ltd. 144A        
  500,000     5.88%, 03/05/27     409,344  
  400,000     6.45%, 09/27/22 †     352,692  
  600,000     ReNew Power Synthetic 144A
6.67%, 03/12/24
    525,000  
        Shriram Transport Finance Co. Ltd. 144A        
  400,000     5.10%, 07/16/23     296,200  
  900,000     5.95%, 10/24/22     691,305  
  200,000     Shriram Transport Finance Co. Ltd. Reg S
5.70%, 02/27/22
    157,500  
  400,000     Tata Motors Ltd. Reg S
5.88%, 05/20/25
    331,752  
  200,000     Yes Bank Ifsc Banking Unit Branch Reg S
3.75%, 02/06/23
    171,096  
              8,725,736  
Indonesia: 0.9%        
  500,000     ABM Investama Tbk PT 144A
7.13%, 08/01/22
    260,448  
  900,000     Adaro Indonesia PT 144A
4.25%, 10/31/24
    803,430  
  200,000     Bank Tabungan Negara Persero Tbk PT Reg S
4.20%, 01/23/25
    178,087  
  500,000     Bayan Resources Tbk PT 144A
6.13%, 01/24/23
    398,433  
  360,000     Bukit Makmur Mandiri Utama PT 144A
7.75%, 02/13/22
    232,195  
  320,000     Chandra Asri Petrochemical Tbk PT 144A
4.95%, 11/08/24
    277,422  
  700,000     Saka Energi Indonesia PT 144A
4.45%, 05/05/24
    607,403  
              2,757,418  
Ireland: 3.2%        
  400,000     Borets Finance DAC 144A
6.50%, 04/07/22
    380,000  
  400,000     Celtic Resources Holdings DAC 144A
4.13%, 10/09/24
    403,808  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Ireland: (continued)        
$ 400,000     Chelyabinsk Pipe Plant Via Chelpipe Finance DAC 144A
4.50%, 09/19/24
  $ 386,000  
        Credit Bank of Moscow Via CBOM Finance Plc 144A        
  600,000     4.70%, 01/29/25     571,503  
  450,000     5.55%, 02/14/23     453,514  
  350,000     5.88%, 11/07/21     354,937  
  300,000     7.12%, 06/25/24     314,498  
  700,000     Eurochem Finance DAC 144A
5.50%, 03/13/24 †
    750,326  
  400,000     Eurotorg LLC via Bonitron DAC 144A
8.75%, 10/30/22
    395,000  
        GTLK Europe Capital DAC Reg S        
  400,000     4.95%, 02/18/26     385,000  
  600,000     5.95%, 04/17/25     606,741  
        GTLK Europe DAC Reg S        
  800,000     5.13%, 05/31/24     804,294  
  500,000     5.95%, 07/19/21     505,140  
  800,000     Hacienda Investments Ltd. Via DME Airport DAC Reg S
5.08%, 02/15/23
    742,160  
  400,000     Koks OAO Via Koks Finance DAC 144A
7.50%, 05/04/22
    375,724  
  900,000     Metalloinvest Finance DAC 144A
4.85%, 05/02/24
    945,471  
  550,000     Mobile Telesystems OJSC Via MTS International Funding DAC 144A
5.00%, 05/30/23
    579,084  
  1,000,000     SCF Capital Designated Activity Co. 144A
5.38%, 06/16/23
    1,033,819  
              9,987,019  
Kazakhstan: 1.2%        
  476,206     Halyk Savings Bank of Kazakhstan JSC 144A
5.50%, 12/21/22
    465,391  
        KazMunayGas National Co. JSC 144A        
  500,000     3.88%, 04/19/22     494,855  
  400,000     4.40%, 04/30/23     397,800  
  1,000,000     4.75%, 04/19/27     973,200  
  1,300,000     5.75%, 04/19/47     1,307,306  
              3,638,552  
Kuwait: 0.1%        
  300,000     Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait KSCP Reg S
7.25% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 5 Year+4.17%), 09/26/23 (o)
    276,109  
Luxembourg: 4.6%        
  600,000     Adecoagro SA 144A
6.00%, 09/21/27
    515,046  
  200,000     Aegea Finance SARL 144A
5.75%, 10/10/24
    196,540  
  240,000     Atento Luxco 1 SA 144A
6.13%, 08/10/22
    153,900  
  300,000     Avation Capital SA 144A
6.50%, 05/15/21
    254,175  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Luxembourg: (continued)        
        Consolidated Energy Finance SA 144A        
$ 400,000     6.50%, 05/15/26   $ 313,840  
  550,000     6.88%, 06/15/25 †     426,938  
  300,000     Cosan Luxembourg SA 144A
7.00%, 01/20/27
    304,500  
  400,000     CSN Resources SA 144A
7.63%, 02/13/23
    316,080  
  300,000     Gilex Holding SARL 144A
8.50%, 05/02/23
    250,443  
  300,000     Gol Finance SA 144A
7.00%, 01/31/25
    153,000  
  300,000     Hidrovias International Finance SARL 144A
5.95%, 01/24/25
    276,060  
  300,000     JSL Europe SA 144A
7.75%, 07/26/24
    276,750  
  600,000     Kenbourne Invest SA 144A
6.88%, 11/26/24 †
    566,640  
        Kernel Holding SA 144A        
  300,000     6.50%, 10/17/24     256,782  
  500,000     8.75%, 01/31/22     476,250  
  300,000     Klabin Finance SA 144A
4.88%, 09/19/27
    287,355  
        MHP Lux SA 144A        
  300,000     6.25%, 09/19/29     255,024  
  750,000     6.95%, 04/03/26     699,630  
        Minerva Luxembourg SA 144A        
  200,000     5.88%, 01/19/28 †     185,110  
  450,000     6.50%, 09/20/26 †     439,695  
  300,000     Nexa Resources SA 144A
5.38%, 05/04/27
    278,130  
        Puma International Financing SA 144A        
  1,000,000     5.00%, 01/24/26     646,154  
  500,000     5.13%, 10/06/24     352,030  
        Rede D’or Finance Sarl 144A        
  450,000     4.50%, 01/22/30     382,793  
  200,000     4.95%, 01/17/28     178,770  
        Rumo Luxembourg Sarl 144A        
  100,000     5.88%, 01/18/25     98,620  
  300,000     7.38%, 02/09/24     316,560  
  2,150,000     Sberbank of Russia Via SB Capital SA 144A
5.13%, 10/29/22
    2,228,883  
  400,000     TMK OAO Via TMK Capital SA Reg S
4.30%, 02/12/27
    374,016  
  200,000     Tupy Overseas SA 144A
6.63%, 07/17/24
    185,462  
        Ultrapar International SA 144A        
  300,000     5.25%, 10/06/26     281,790  
  200,000     5.25%, 06/06/29     183,430  
  200,000     Unigel Luxembourg SA 144A
8.75%, 10/01/26
    121,202  
  400,000     Usiminas International Sarl 144A
5.88%, 07/18/26 †
    356,104  
  1,465,000     VTB Bank OJSC Via VTB Capital SA 144A
6.95%, 10/17/22
    1,531,606  
              14,119,308  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Malaysia: 0.2%        
$ 500,000     Press Metal Labuan Ltd. Reg S
4.80%, 10/30/22
  $ 402,492  
  300,000     SD International Sukuk Ltd. Reg S
6.30%, 05/09/22
    284,250  
              686,742  
Marshall Islands: 0.1%        
  325,000     Navios South American Logistics, Inc. / Navios Logistics Finance US, Inc. 144A
7.25%, 05/01/22
    291,541  
Mauritius: 2.3%        
  575,000     Azure Power Energy Ltd. 144A
5.50%, 11/03/22
    553,437  
  400,000     Azure Power Solar Energy Private Ltd. 144A
5.65%, 12/24/24
    370,000  
  500,000     Greenko Investment Co. 144A
4.88%, 08/16/23
    452,694  
  500,000     Greenko Mauritius Ltd. 144A
6.25%, 02/21/23
    468,750  
        Greenko Solar Mauritius Ltd. 144A        
  500,000     5.55%, 01/29/25     452,512  
  600,000     5.95%, 07/29/26     528,305  
  300,000     HT Global IT Solutions Holdings Ltd. 144A
7.00%, 07/14/21
    252,150  
  550,000     HTA Group Ltd. 144A
9.13%, 03/08/22
    543,950  
        MTN Mauritius Investments Ltd. 144A        
  900,000     4.76%, 11/11/24     837,000  
  500,000     5.37%, 02/13/22     488,725  
  500,000     6.50%, 10/13/26     484,850  
  500,000     Neerg Energy Ltd. 144A
6.00%, 02/13/22
    460,239  
  1,000,000     Network i2i Ltd. 144A
5.65% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+4.28%), 01/15/25 (o)
    895,000  
  200,000     UPL Corp. Ltd. Reg S
5.25% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.87%), 02/27/25 (o)
    156,500  
              6,944,112  
Mexico: 7.2%        
  400,000     Aerovias de Mexico SA de CV 144A
7.00%, 02/05/25
    154,000  
        Alpha Holding SA de CV 144A        
  200,000     9.00%, 02/10/25     137,250  
  200,000     10.00%, 12/19/22     146,002  
  500,000     Axtel SAB de CV 144A
6.38%, 11/14/24
    468,850  
  625,000     Banco Nacional de Comercio Exterior SNC 144A
3.80% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.00%), 08/11/26
    601,319  
  1,050,000     BBVA Bancomer SA 144A
5.13% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+2.65%), 01/18/33
    914,865  
  900,000     Braskem Idesa SAPI 144A
7.45%, 11/15/29 †
    681,165  


 

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(continued)

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Mexico: (continued)        
        Cemex SAB de CV 144A        
$ 1,075,000     5.45%, 11/19/29 †   $ 890,261  
  1,219,000     5.70%, 01/11/25     1,098,197  
  800,000     6.13%, 05/05/25     724,160  
  991,000     7.75%, 04/16/26 †     931,144  
        Credito Real SAB de CV SOFOM ER 144A        
  500,000     7.25%, 07/20/23     433,655  
  400,000     9.50%, 02/07/26 †     358,384  
  600,000     Cydsa SAB de CV 144A
6.25%, 10/04/27
    539,760  
  560,000     Elementia SAB de CV 144A
5.50%, 01/15/25
    422,688  
  600,000     Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV 144A
5.95% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.28%), 04/17/23 (o) †
    604,440  
  585,000     Grupo KUO SAB De CV 144A
5.75%, 07/07/27
    488,709  
  550,000     Grupo Posadas SAB de CV 144A
7.88%, 06/30/22
    218,763  
  350,000     Metalsa SA de CV 144A
4.90%, 04/24/23
    329,945  
  350,000     Mexarrend SAPI de CV 144A
10.25%, 07/24/24
    196,875  
  600,000     Nemak SAB de CV 144A
4.75%, 01/23/25
    530,250  
  400,000     Operadora de Servicios Mega SA de CV Sofom ER 144A
8.25%, 02/11/25 †
    263,180  
        Petróleos Mexicanos        
  675,000     5.35%, 02/12/28     506,257  
  975,000     6.35%, 02/12/48     654,225  
  1,550,000     6.50%, 03/13/27     1,264,800  
  950,000     6.63%, 06/15/35     674,500  
  1,600,000     6.75%, 09/21/47     1,123,200  
  1,000,000     6.88%, 08/04/26     832,500  
        Petróleos Mexicanos 144A        
  1,150,000     5.95%, 01/28/31     838,695  
  800,000     6.49%, 01/23/27     652,920  
  1,300,000     6.84%, 01/23/30     1,021,280  
  1,050,000     6.95%, 01/28/60     742,822  
  1,900,000     7.69%, 01/23/50     1,405,810  
  400,000     Sixsigma Networks Mexico SA de CV 144A
7.50%, 05/02/25
    305,920  
  450,000     TV Azteca SAB de CV Reg S
8.25%, 08/09/24
    259,785  
        Unifin Financiera SAB de CV 144A        
  300,000     7.00%, 01/15/25     136,125  
  500,000     7.25%, 09/27/23     245,075  
  300,000     7.38%, 02/12/26     137,580  
  500,000     8.38%, 01/27/28     223,250  
              22,158,606  
Mongolia: 0.2%        
  400,000     Mongolian Mining Corp. / Energy Resources LLC 144A
9.25%, 04/15/24
    241,093  
  300,000     Mongolian Mortgage Corp. HFC LLC 144A
9.75%, 01/29/22
    236,251  
              477,344  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Netherlands: 8.3%        
$ 470,000     Ajecorp BV 144A
6.50%, 05/14/22
  $ 413,389  
  400,000     Ardshinbank CJSC Via Dilijan Finance BV 144A
6.50%, 01/28/25
    344,697  
  1,100,000     Greenko Dutch BV 144A
5.25%, 07/24/24
    986,667  
  850,000     GTH Finance BV 144A
7.25%, 04/26/23
    931,013  
        IHS Netherlands Holdco BV 144A        
  400,000     7.13%, 03/18/25     368,000  
  900,000     8.00%, 09/18/27     832,500  
  400,000     InterCement Financial Operations BV 144A
5.75%, 07/17/24
    171,080  
  390,000     Jababeka International BV 144A
6.50%, 10/05/23
    254,476  
  1,100,000     Kazakhstan Temir Zholy Finance BV 144A
6.95%, 07/10/42
    1,269,152  
  600,000     Listrindo Capital BV 144A
4.95%, 09/14/26
    580,380  
        Metinvest BV 144A        
  850,000     7.75%, 04/23/23 †     605,327  
  200,000     7.75%, 10/17/29     130,644  
  650,000     8.50%, 04/23/26     440,323  
  493,030     MV24 Capital BV 144A
6.75%, 06/01/34
    417,651  
        Nostrum Oil & Gas Finance BV 144A        
  250,000     7.00%, 02/16/25     55,000  
  850,000     8.00%, 07/25/22     204,000  
        Petrobras Global Finance BV        
  275,000     4.38%, 05/20/23     268,125  
  400,000     5.30%, 01/27/25     391,076  
  175,000     5.63%, 05/20/43     157,500  
  400,000     5.75%, 02/01/29     383,500  
  550,000     6.00%, 01/27/28 †     534,655  
  150,000     6.13%, 01/17/22     154,125  
  350,000     6.25%, 03/17/24     356,580  
  200,000     6.75%, 01/27/41 †     195,160  
  450,000     6.85%, 06/05/15 †     425,250  
  127,000     6.88%, 01/20/40 †     125,730  
  425,000     6.90%, 03/19/49     415,438  
  300,000     7.25%, 03/17/44 †     301,650  
  450,000     7.38%, 01/17/27     472,095  
  380,000     8.75%, 05/23/26 †     421,800  
  758,000     Petrobras Global Finance BV 144A
5.09%, 01/15/30 †
    693,305  
        Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III BV        
  925,000     2.20%, 07/21/21     904,927  
  1,875,000     2.80%, 07/21/23     1,732,406  
  2,200,000     3.15%, 10/01/26     1,927,860  
  1,225,000     4.10%, 10/01/46     963,462  
  775,000     6.00%, 04/15/24     775,000  
  775,000     6.75%, 03/01/28 †     800,691  
  600,000     Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III BV 144A
7.13%, 01/31/25 †
    624,600  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Netherlands: (continued)        
        VEON Holdings BV 144A        
$ 600,000     3.95%, 06/16/21   $ 608,994  
  1,045,000     4.00%, 04/09/25 †     1,083,738  
  600,000     4.95%, 06/16/24     637,428  
  500,000     5.95%, 02/13/23     535,065  
  450,000     7.50%, 03/01/22 †     486,162  
  1,250,000     VTR Finance BV 144A
6.88%, 01/15/24 †
    1,250,512  
              25,631,133  
Nigeria: 0.5%        
  200,000     Access Bank Plc 144A
10.50%, 10/19/21
    196,020  
  400,000     Fidelity Bank Plc 144A
10.50%, 10/16/22
    392,862  
  400,000     Seplat Petroleum Development Co. Plc 144A
9.25%, 04/01/23
    330,000  
  600,000     United Bank for Africa Plc 144A
7.75%, 06/08/22
    537,000  
              1,455,882  
Oman: 0.6%        
        Bank Muscat SAOG Reg S        
  400,000     3.75%, 05/03/21     376,912  
  500,000     4.88%, 03/14/23     440,575  
  550,000     Mazoon Assets Co. SAOC 144A
5.20%, 11/08/27
    476,451  
  500,000     National Bank of Oman SAOG Reg S
5.63%, 09/25/23
    460,125  
              1,754,063  
Panama: 0.6%        
  375,000     AES El Salvador Trust II 144A
6.75%, 03/28/23
    328,988  
  450,000     AES Panama SRL 144A
6.00%, 06/25/22
    451,129  
  400,000     Avianca Holdings SA 144A
9.00%, 05/10/23
    77,500  
  400,000     Banistmo SA 144A
3.65%, 09/19/22
    389,824  
  700,000     Cable Onda SA 144A
4.50%, 01/30/30
    668,255  
              1,915,696  
Paraguay: 0.2%        
  500,000     Telefónica Celular del Paraguay SA 144A
5.88%, 04/15/27
    490,000  
Peru: 1.3%        
  200,000     Banco Internacional del Peru SAA Interbank 144A
6.63% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.76%), 03/19/29
    209,503  
  400,000     Camposol SA 144A
6.00%, 02/03/27
    378,860  
  450,000     Hunt Oil Co. of Peru LLC 144A
6.38%, 06/01/28
    350,843  
  500,000     Inretail Pharma SA 144A
5.38%, 05/02/23
    506,150  
  400,000     Minsur SA 144A
6.25%, 02/07/24
    422,720  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Peru: (continued)        
$ 500,000     Orazul Energy Egenor SCA 144A
5.63%, 04/28/27
  $ 485,005  
  400,000     Patrimonio EN Fideicomiso DS 093-2002-EF-Inretail Shopping Malls 144A
5.75%, 04/03/28
    367,960  
  1,000,000     Peru LNG Srl 144A
5.38%, 03/22/30
    572,100  
  400,000     San Miguel Industrias Pet SA 144A
4.50%, 09/18/22
    393,642  
  550,000     Volcan Cia Minera SAA 144A
5.38%, 02/02/22
    415,641  
              4,102,424  
Russia: 0.3%        
  400,000     Global Ports Finance Plc 144A
6.50%, 09/22/23
    427,252  
  525,000     MHP SE 144A
7.75%, 05/10/24
    514,416  
              941,668  
Saint Lucia: 0.2%        
  550,000     Digicel International Finance Ltd. / Digicel Holdings Bermuda Ltd. 144A
8.75%, 05/25/24
    512,187  
Saudi Arabia: 0.2%        
  600,000     Dar Al-Arkan Sukuk Co. Ltd. Reg S
6.88%, 04/10/22
    563,492  
Singapore: 1.9%        
        ABJA Investment Co. Pte Ltd. Reg S        
  200,000     4.45%, 07/24/23     176,994  
  1,000,000     5.45%, 01/24/28     818,087  
  1,300,000     5.95%, 07/31/24     1,170,000  
  400,000     Alam Synergy Pte Ltd. Reg S
6.63%, 04/24/22
    178,830  
  400,000     APL Realty Holdings Pte Ltd. Reg S
5.95%, 06/02/24
    186,645  
  111,000     Bakrie Telecom Pte Ltd. Reg S
11.50%, 05/07/15 (d) (e) *
    1,804  
  600,000     Indika Energy Capital III Pte Ltd. 144A
5.88%, 11/09/24
    513,469  
  600,000     Marble II Pte Ltd. 144A
5.30%, 06/20/22 †
    552,381  
  700,000     Medco Bell Pte Ltd. 144A
6.38%, 01/30/27
    422,603  
  700,000     Medco Oak Tree Pte Ltd. 144A
7.38%, 05/14/26
    446,039  
  550,000     Medco Platinum Road Pte Ltd. 144A
6.75%, 01/30/25
    343,750  
  400,000     SSMS Plantation Holdings Pte Ltd. Reg S
7.75%, 01/23/23
    232,734  
  400,000     TBG Global Pte Ltd. Reg S
5.25%, 02/10/22
    388,000  
  600,000     Theta Capital Pte Ltd. Reg S
6.75%, 10/31/26
    420,091  
              5,851,427  
South Africa: 1.8%        
  400,000     Absa Group Ltd. Reg S
6.25% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.52%), 04/25/28
    378,492  


 

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(continued)

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
South Africa: (continued)        
        Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. 144A        
$ 1,075,000     6.35%, 08/10/28   $ 966,137  
  1,025,000     6.75%, 08/06/23     774,521  
  1,250,000     7.13%, 02/11/25     921,875  
  600,000     8.45%, 08/10/28     430,500  
  650,000     FirstRand Bank Ltd. Reg S
6.25% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 5 Year+3.56%), 04/23/28
    622,238  
  400,000     Standard Bank Group Ltd. Reg S
5.95% (USD ICE Swap Rate 5 Year+3.75%), 05/31/29
    378,296  
  1,000,000     Transnet SOC Ltd. 144A
4.00%, 07/26/22
    930,634  
              5,402,693  
South Korea: 0.5%        
        Woori Bank 144A        
  500,000     4.25% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+2.66%), 10/04/24 (o)     476,064  
  500,000     4.50% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.31%), 09/27/21 (o)     497,495  
  500,000     5.25% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.35%), 05/16/22 (o)     501,162  
              1,474,721  
Spain: 0.3%        
  675,000     AI Candelaria Spain SLU 144A
7.50%, 12/15/28
    617,355  
  500,000     International Airport Finance SA 144A
12.00%, 03/15/33
    313,550  
              930,905  
Thailand: 0.6%        
  1,200,000     Bangkok Bank PCL 144A
3.73% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+1.90%), 09/25/34
    1,075,989  
  800,000     Kasikornbank PCL Reg S
3.34% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+1.70%), 10/02/31
    708,586  
              1,784,575  
Togo: 0.1%        
  500,000     Ecobank Transnational, Inc. 144A
9.50%, 04/18/24
    470,075  
Trinidad and Tobago: 0.4%        
  300,000     Telecommunications Services of Trinidad & Tobago Ltd. 144A
8.88%, 10/18/29
    266,625  
  500,000     Trinidad Generation Unlimited 144A
5.25%, 11/04/27
    404,100  
  525,000     Trinidad Petroleum Holdings Ltd. 144A
9.75%, 06/15/26 †
    470,242  
              1,140,967  
Turkey: 9.3%        
        Akbank T.A.S. 144A        
  550,000     5.00%, 10/24/22     535,713  
  500,000     5.13%, 03/31/25 †     458,849  
  300,000     6.80% (USD Swap Semi 30/360
5 Year+4.03%), 04/27/28
    256,241  
  575,000     7.20% (USD Swap Semi 30/360
5 Year+5.03%), 03/16/27
    527,879  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Turkey: (continued)        
$ 600,000     Anadolu Efes Biracilik Ve Malt Sanayii AS 144A
3.38%, 11/01/22
  $ 574,457  
  580,000     Arcelik AS 144A
5.00%, 04/03/23
    559,007  
  600,000     Coca-Cola Icecek AS 144A
4.22%, 09/19/24
    589,875  
        Fibabanka AS Reg S        
  450,000     6.00%, 01/25/23     424,350  
  200,000     7.75% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 5 Year+5.76%), 11/24/27     176,000  
        KOC Holding AS 144A        
  725,000     5.25%, 03/15/23     714,096  
  725,000     6.50%, 03/11/25     714,197  
  500,000     KT Kira Sertifikalari Varlik Kiralama AS Reg S
5.14%, 11/02/21
    491,292  
  500,000     Mersin Uluslararasi Liman Isletmeciligi AS 144A
5.38%, 11/15/24 †
    490,622  
  500,000     Petkim Petrokimya Holding AS 144A
5.88%, 01/26/23
    475,138  
        QNB Finansbank AS 144A        
  650,000     4.88%, 05/19/22     638,690  
  500,000     6.88%, 09/07/24 †     501,250  
  250,000     Roenesans Gayrimenkul Yatirim AS 144A
7.25%, 04/26/23
    211,694  
        TC Ziraat Bankasi AS 144A        
  600,000     5.13%, 05/03/22     585,331  
  500,000     5.13%, 09/29/23     476,005  
  800,000     Tupras Turkiye Petrol Rafinerileri AS 144A
4.50%, 10/18/24
    706,960  
        Turk Telekomunikasyon AS 144A        
  400,000     4.88%, 06/19/24     377,836  
  560,000     6.88%, 02/28/25     560,308  
        Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS 144A        
  400,000     5.75%, 10/15/25     386,900  
  500,000     5.80%, 04/11/28 †     471,100  
        Turkiye Garanti Bankasi AS 144A        
  750,000     5.25%, 09/13/22     740,475  
  500,000     5.88%, 03/16/23     493,202  
  750,000     6.13% (USD Swap Semi 30/360
5 Year+4.22%), 05/24/27
    641,527  
  500,000     Turkiye Halk Bankasi AS 144A
5.00%, 07/13/21
    482,976  
        Turkiye Is Bankasi AS 144A        
  775,000     5.00%, 06/25/21     777,623  
  600,000     5.38%, 10/06/21     602,250  
  680,000     5.50%, 04/21/22 †     674,172  
  1,100,000     6.00%, 10/24/22     1,037,190  
  1,400,000     6.13%, 04/25/24     1,351,395  
  700,000     7.00% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 5 Year+5.12%), 06/29/28     607,425  
  655,000     7.85%, 12/10/23     636,156  
  400,000     Turkiye Sinai Kalkinma Bankasi AS 144A
6.00%, 01/23/25
    368,682  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Turkey: (continued)        
        Turkiye Sinai Kalkinma Bankasi AS Reg S        
$ 200,000     4.88%, 05/18/21   $ 197,590  
  350,000     5.50%, 01/16/23     333,375  
  400,000     7.63% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 5 Year+5.54%), 03/29/27     361,311  
  800,000     Turkiye Sise ve Cam Fabrikalari AS 144A
6.95%, 03/14/26
    775,285  
        Turkiye Vakiflar Bankasi TAO 144A        
  800,000     5.25%, 02/05/25     723,788  
  500,000     5.50%, 10/27/21     496,324  
  450,000     5.63%, 05/30/22     441,646  
  650,000     5.75%, 01/30/23 †     626,116  
  700,000     6.00%, 11/01/22     656,460  
  650,000     8.13%, 03/28/24     657,111  
        Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi AS 144A        
  1,175,000     5.50%, 12/06/22     1,074,391  
  400,000     5.75%, 02/24/22     399,500  
  750,000     5.85%, 06/21/24     713,709  
  430,000     6.10%, 03/16/23 †     421,683  
  375,000     8.25%, 10/15/24 †     383,700  
              28,578,852  
Ukraine: 0.1%        
  400,000     VF Ukraine PAT via VFU Funding Plc 144A
6.20%, 02/11/25
    372,000  
United Arab Emirates: 1.5%        
  300,000     ADES International Holding Plc 144A
8.63%, 04/24/24 †
    232,560  
  1,150,000     Emirates NBD Bank PJSC Reg S
6.13% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 6 Year+3.66%), 03/20/25 (o)
    1,112,653  
  900,000     GEMS MENASA Cayman Ltd. / GEMS Education Delaware LLC 144A
7.13%, 07/31/26
    864,000  
        Kuwait Projects Co. SPC Ltd. Reg S        
  400,000     4.23%, 10/29/26     355,864  
  400,000     4.50%, 02/23/27     355,459  
  500,000     5.00%, 03/15/23     484,948  
        Oztel Holdings SPC Ltd. 144A        
  700,000     5.63%, 10/24/23     646,660  
  850,000     6.63%, 04/24/28     730,709  
              4,782,853  
United Kingdom: 4.1%        
        AngloGold Ashanti Holdings Plc        
  825,000     5.13%, 08/01/22 †     854,778  
  350,000     6.50%, 04/15/40 †     371,480  
  1,600,062     DTEK Finance Plc
10.75%, 12/31/24
    752,029  
        Evraz Plc 144A        
  800,000     5.25%, 04/02/24     853,456  
  850,000     5.38%, 03/20/23     901,773  
  400,000     Evraz Plc Reg S
6.75%, 01/31/22
    426,604  
  700,000     Liquid Telecommunications Financing Plc 144A
8.50%, 07/13/22
    606,690  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
United Kingdom: (continued)        
        MARB BondCo Plc 144A        
$ 365,000     6.88%, 01/19/25   $ 352,298  
  300,000     7.00%, 03/15/24 †     294,750  
  400,000     NAK Naftogaz Ukraine via Kondor Finance Plc 144A
7.63%, 11/08/26
    340,215  
  400,000     NAK Naftogaz Ukraine via Kondor Finance Plc Reg S
7.38%, 07/19/22
    364,500  
  700,000     Petra Diamonds US Treasury Plc 144A
7.25%, 05/01/22
    238,000  
  500,000     Petropavlovsk 2016 Ltd. 144A
8.13%, 11/14/22
    523,750  
        Polyus Finance Plc 144A        
  550,000     4.70%, 03/28/22     569,937  
  450,000     4.70%, 01/29/24     474,407  
  800,000     5.25%, 02/07/23     846,768  
  1,100,000     Sasol Financing International Ltd.
4.50%, 11/14/22
    778,250  
        Tullow Oil Plc 144A        
  1,000,000     6.25%, 04/15/22     565,650  
  450,000     7.00%, 03/01/25     236,813  
  650,000     Ukraine Railways Via Rail Capital Markets Plc Reg S
8.25%, 07/09/24
    557,440  
        Vedanta Resources Finance II Plc 144A        
  500,000     8.00%, 04/23/23     191,875  
  600,000     9.25%, 04/23/26     249,000  
        Vedanta Resources Ltd. 144A        
  1,450,000     6.13%, 08/09/24     518,810  
  550,000     6.38%, 07/30/22     216,123  
  400,000     7.13%, 05/31/23     152,960  
  850,000     8.25%, 06/07/21     458,362  
              12,696,718  
United States: 2.6%        
  200,000     Azul Investments LLP 144A
5.88%, 10/26/24 †
    106,540  
  681,000     CEMEX Finance LLC 144A
6.00%, 04/01/24
    634,556  
  200,000     Cielo USA, Inc. 144A
3.75%, 11/16/22
    193,002  
        JBS USA LUX SA / JBS USA Finance, Inc. 144A        
  400,000     5.75%, 06/15/25     407,004  
  350,000     5.88%, 07/15/24     358,103  
  300,000     6.75%, 02/15/28     323,532  
        JBS USA LUX SA / JBS USA Food Co. / JBS USA Finance, Inc. 144A        
  500,000     5.50%, 01/15/30     508,575  
  500,000     6.50%, 04/15/29     528,555  
  800,000     Kosmos Energy Ltd. 144A
7.13%, 04/04/26 †
    503,760  
        NBM US Holdings, Inc. 144A        
  200,000     6.63%, 08/06/29     186,580  
  500,000     7.00%, 05/14/26     485,000  
  480,791     Rio Oil Finance Trust Series 2014-1 144A
9.25%, 07/06/24
    457,862  
  115,245     Rio Oil Finance Trust Series 2014-3 144A
9.75%, 01/06/27
    110,060  


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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VANECK VECTORS EMERGING MARKETS HIGH YIELD BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(continued)

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
United States: (continued)        
        Sasol Financing USA LLC        
$ 1,500,000     5.88%, 03/27/24   $ 1,011,750  
  825,000     6.50%, 09/27/28     544,500  
        Stillwater Mining Co. 144A        
  200,000     6.13%, 06/27/22     197,483  
  500,000     7.13%, 06/27/25     489,830  
  500,000     Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Co. LLC
6.15%, 02/01/36 †
    468,250  
  500,000     VistaJet Malta Finance Plc / XO Management Holding, Inc. 144A
10.50%, 06/01/24
    401,350  
              7,916,292  
Uzbekistan: 0.1%        
  250,000     Uzbek Industrial and Construction Bank ATB Reg S
5.75%, 12/02/24
    236,250  
Vietnam: 0.3%        
  600,000     Mong Duong Finance Holdings BV 144A
5.13%, 05/07/29
    573,350  
  400,000     Vietnam Prosperity JSC Bank Reg S
6.25%, 07/17/22
    360,255  
              933,605  
Total Corporate Bonds
(Cost: $329,234,396)
    288,951,923  
GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS: 3.4%        
Argentina: 1.4%        
  900,000     City of Buenos Aires 144A
7.50%, 06/01/27
    552,384  
  350,000     Province of Salta 144A
9.13%, 07/07/24
    143,500  
        Provincia de Buenos Aires 144A        
  875,000     6.50%, 02/15/23     247,188  
  2,050,000     7.88%, 06/15/27     558,625  
  1,530,000     9.13%, 03/16/24     436,065  
  500,000     9.63%, 04/18/28     152,500  
  700,000     9.95%, 06/09/21     196,000  
  100,000     Provincia de Buenos Aires Reg S
4.00%, 05/15/35 (s)
    30,750  
        Provincia de Cordoba 144A        
  650,000     7.13%, 06/10/21     299,007  
  600,000     7.13%, 08/01/27     228,006  
  600,000     7.45%, 09/01/24     240,006  
  500,000     Provincia de Entre Rios 144A
8.75%, 02/08/25
    201,250  
  325,000     Provincia de la Rioja 144A
9.75%, 02/24/25
    107,250  
  600,000     Provincia de Mendoza 144A
8.38%, 05/19/24
    252,000  
        Provincia de Neuquen 144A        
  275,000     7.50%, 04/27/25     105,328  
  550,000     8.63%, 05/12/28     295,625  
  400,000     Provincia de Rio Negro 144A
7.75%, 12/07/25
    138,000  
  400,000     Provincia del Chubut 144A
7.75%, 07/26/26
    174,800  
              4,358,284  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Azerbaijan: 0.6%        
        State Oil Co. of the Azerbaijan Republic Reg S        
$ 1,050,000     4.75%, 03/13/23   $ 1,055,250  
  700,000     6.95%, 03/18/30     737,478  
              1,792,728  
Belarus: 0.2%        
  600,000     Development Bank of the Republic of Belarus JSC 144A
6.75%, 05/02/24
    555,000  
Cayman Islands: 0.1%        
  480,000     Brazil Minas SPE via State of Minas Gerais 144A
5.33%, 02/15/28
    480,413  
Mongolia: 0.2%        
  600,000     Development Bank of Mongolia LLC 144A
7.25%, 10/23/23
    523,503  
Turkey: 0.8%        
        Turkiye Ihracat Kredi Bankasi AS 144A        
  550,000     4.25%, 09/18/22     524,952  
  500,000     5.00%, 09/23/21     499,825  
  400,000     5.38%, 10/24/23     381,728  
  500,000     6.13%, 05/03/24     477,650  
  450,000     8.25%, 01/24/24     462,377  
              2,346,532  
Ukraine: 0.2%        
  650,000     Ukreximbank 144A
9.75%, 01/22/25
    633,301  
Total Government Obligations
(Cost: $17,726,494)
    10,689,761  
Total Investments Before Collateral for Securities Loaned: 97.2%
(Cost: $346,960,890)
    299,641,684  
                 
Number
of Shares
           
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT HELD AS COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES ON LOAN: 5.9%
(Cost: $18,058,008)
       
Money Market Fund: 5.9%        
  18,058,008     State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio     18,058,008  
Total Investments: 103.1%
(Cost: $365,018,898)
    317,699,692  
Liabilities in excess of other assets: (3.1)%     (9,606,933 )
NET ASSETS: 100.0%   $ 308,092,759  


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

40

 

 

Definitions:
USD United States Dollar
 
Footnotes:
(d) Security in default of coupon payment
(e) Security in default of principal
(o) Perpetual Maturity — the date shown is the next call date
(s) The rate shown reflects the rate in effect at the end of the reporting period. Coupon adjusts periodically based upon a predetermined schedule
* Non-income producing
Security fully or partially on loan. Total market value of securities on loan is $21,642,273.
Reg S
 
 
Security was purchased pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts from registration securities offered and sold outside of the United States. Such a security cannot be sold in the United States without either an effective registration statement filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, or pursuant to an exemption from registration.
144A
 
Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or otherwise restricted. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, unless otherwise noted, and the value amounted to $207,579,758, or 67.4% of net assets.

 

Summary of Investments by Sector            
Excluding Collateral for Securities Loaned   % of Investments   Value  
Basic Materials               10.6 %             $ 31,822,843  
Communications     7.0       20,843,996  
Consumer, Cyclical     4.7       14,241,925  
Consumer, Non-cyclical     8.8       26,520,766  
Diversified     1.1       3,262,884  
Energy     16.0       47,857,635  
Financial     36.7       109,857,664  
Government     3.6       10,689,761  
Industrial     5.9       17,719,704  
Technology     0.2       552,381  
Utilities     5.4       16,272,125  
      100.0 %   $ 299,641,684  

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of April 30, 2020 is as follows:

 

          Level 2     Level 3      
    Level 1     Significant     Significant      
    Quoted     Observable     Unobservable      
    Prices     Inputs     Inputs   Value  
Corporate Bonds*   $     $ 288,951,923       $     $ 288,951,923  
Government Obligations*           10,689,761               10,689,761  
Money Market Fund     18,058,008                     18,058,008  
Total   $ 18,058,008     $ 299,641,684       $     $ 317,699,692  

 

* See Schedule of Investments for geographic sector breakouts.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

41

VANECK VECTORS FALLEN ANGEL HIGH YIELD BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

April 30, 2020

 

Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
CORPORATE BONDS: 98.5%      
Australia: 0.2%        
$ 5,075,000     Adani Abbot Point Terminal Pty Ltd. 144A
4.45%, 12/15/22
  $ 4,042,090  
Canada: 3.3%        
  2,529,000     Bombardier, Inc. 144A
7.45%, 05/01/34
    1,588,338  
        Cenovus Energy, Inc.        
  5,078,000     3.00%, 08/15/22     4,486,488  
  4,575,000     3.80%, 09/15/23     3,826,676  
  9,725,000     4.25%, 04/15/27     7,654,829  
  6,500,000     5.25%, 06/15/37     4,400,954  
  8,450,000     5.40%, 06/15/47     5,711,494  
  14,225,000     6.75%, 11/15/39     10,178,309  
        Methanex Corp.        
  3,050,000     4.25%, 12/01/24     2,742,164  
  7,100,000     5.25%, 12/15/29     5,996,986  
  3,050,000     5.65%, 12/01/44     2,090,513  
        TransAlta Corp.        
  4,050,000     4.50%, 11/15/22     3,963,938  
  3,050,000     6.50%, 03/15/40     2,672,563  
              55,313,252  
Cayman Islands: 0.3%        
        Noble Holding International Ltd.        
  3,124,000     5.25%, 03/15/42     44,908  
  2,250,000     6.05%, 03/01/41     25,313  
  2,908,000     6.20%, 08/01/40     43,184  
  2,783,000     7.95%, 04/01/25     37,710  
  2,488,000     8.95%, 04/01/45     27,990  
        Transocean, Inc.        
  10,151,000     6.80%, 03/15/38     2,309,353  
  5,966,000     7.50%, 04/15/31     1,513,873  
  3,049,000     9.35%, 12/15/41     769,873  
              4,772,204  
Finland: 0.3%        
  5,074,000     Nokia Oyj
6.63%, 05/15/39
    5,404,297  
Germany: 1.7%        
        Deutsche Bank AG        
  15,099,000     4.30% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 5 Year+2.25%), 05/24/28     13,608,954  
  15,106,000     4.50%, 04/01/25     14,326,141  
              27,935,095  
Ireland: 0.2%        
  2,975,000     Smurfit Kappa Treasury Funding DAC
7.50%, 11/20/25
    3,525,375  
Italy: 1.2%        
  20,300,000     Intesa Sanpaolo SpA 144A
5.02%, 06/26/24
    20,325,872  
Liberia: 0.3%        
        Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.        
  5,075,000     3.70%, 03/15/28     3,323,553  
  3,050,000     7.50%, 10/15/27     2,391,035  
              5,714,588  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
Luxembourg: 2.7%
      Telecom Italia Capital SA      
$ 10,154,000     6.00%, 09/30/34   $ 10,577,422  
  10,150,000     6.38%, 11/15/33 †     10,984,837  
  10,165,000     7.20%, 07/18/36     11,474,252  
  10,164,000     7.72%, 06/04/38     11,856,306  
              44,892,817  
Sweden: 0.6%        
  10,142,000     Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson
4.13%, 05/15/22
    10,573,035  
United Kingdom: 3.8%
  5,900,000     Barclays Bank Plc
6.28% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.55%), 12/15/34 (o)
    5,849,747  
        Lloyds Banking Group Plc 144A        
  3,800,000     6.41% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.50%), 10/01/35 (o)     4,003,680  
  4,414,000     6.66% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.27%), 05/21/37 (o) †     4,893,360  
  3,050,000     Marks & Spencer Plc 144A
7.13%, 12/01/37
    2,907,304  
  7,742,000     Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc
7.65% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+2.50%), 09/30/31 (o) †
    10,707,573  
  7,625,000     Standard Chartered Plc 144A
7.01% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.46%), 07/30/37 (o)
    8,054,783  
        Valaris Plc        
  2,925,000     4.50%, 10/01/24     252,281  
  2,975,000     4.75%, 01/15/24     348,968  
  5,940,000     4.88%, 06/01/22     769,527  
  3,200,000     5.20%, 03/15/25     272,000  
  3,757,000     5.40%, 12/01/42     445,580  
  9,850,000     5.75%, 10/01/44     872,710  
  3,757,000     5.85%, 01/15/44     445,580  
  20,300,000     Vodafone Group Plc
7.00% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 5 Year+4.87%), 04/04/79
    23,261,468  
              63,084,561  
United States: 83.9%
        ADT Security Corp.        
  10,017,000     3.50%, 07/15/22     9,829,181  
  7,000,000     4.13%, 06/15/23     7,001,400  
  5,067,000     Allegheny Technologies, Inc.
7.88%, 08/15/23
    4,672,230  
        Arconic, Inc.        
  6,378,000     5.87%, 02/23/22     6,509,105  
  6,335,000     5.90%, 02/01/27     6,061,726  
  6,351,000     5.95%, 02/01/37     5,921,587  
  3,035,000     6.75%, 01/15/28     2,935,165  
  4,968,000     Avon Products, Inc.
7.00%, 03/15/23 †
    4,760,636  
        Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.        
  3,055,000     3.75%, 08/01/24     1,909,375  
  3,054,000     4.92%, 08/01/34     1,492,643  
  9,139,000     5.17%, 08/01/44     4,226,788  


 

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Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
United States: (continued)
      Buckeye Partners LP      
$ 6,088,000     3.95%, 12/01/26   $ 5,547,690  
  4,055,000     4.13%, 12/01/27     3,644,431  
  5,072,000     4.15%, 07/01/23 †     4,774,020  
  3,034,000     4.35%, 10/15/24     2,810,243  
  3,051,000     5.60%, 10/15/44     2,185,279  
  4,068,000     5.85%, 11/15/43     2,995,065  
        Carpenter Technology Corp.        
  3,055,000     4.45%, 03/01/23     2,994,951  
  2,537,000     5.20%, 07/15/21     2,566,689  
        CBL & Associates LP        
  2,833,000     4.60%, 10/15/24     778,508  
  4,265,000     5.25%, 12/01/23     1,161,360  
  5,963,000     5.95%, 12/15/26     1,614,780  
  5,087,000     CDK Global, Inc.
5.00%, 10/15/24
    5,296,584  
        CenturyLink, Inc.        
  4,287,000     6.88%, 01/15/28 †     4,467,483  
  5,469,000     7.60%, 09/15/39 †     5,608,624  
        CF Industries, Inc.        
  7,607,000     3.45%, 06/01/23 †     7,749,631  
  7,627,000     4.95%, 06/01/43 †     7,843,378  
  7,626,000     5.15%, 03/15/34     7,966,501  
  7,627,000     5.38%, 03/15/44     7,943,520  
  3,025,000     Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.
6.25%, 10/01/40
    1,629,265  
        Continental Resources, Inc.        
  10,100,000     3.80%, 06/01/24     8,357,750  
  100,000     4.38%, 01/15/28     78,000  
  7,075,000     4.90%, 06/01/44     4,987,875  
  3,551,000     Crown Cork & Seal Co., Inc.
7.38%, 12/15/26
    3,913,557  
        DCP Midstream Operating LP        
  5,084,000     3.88%, 03/15/23 †     4,251,241  
  3,562,000     4.95%, 04/01/22     3,266,532  
  4,054,000     5.60%, 04/01/44     2,142,944  
  3,058,000     8.13%, 08/16/30     2,406,952  
        DCP Midstream Operating LP 144A        
  5,065,000     4.75%, 09/30/21     4,815,042  
  3,035,000     6.45%, 11/03/36     1,793,989  
  4,573,000     6.75%, 09/15/37     2,783,128  
        Dell, Inc.        
  2,684,000     5.40%, 09/10/40 †     2,559,462  
  3,941,000     6.50%, 04/15/38     4,077,950  
  3,043,000     7.10%, 04/15/28 †     3,384,120  
        Delta Air Lines, Inc.        
  9,150,000     2.90%, 10/28/24     7,200,851  
  10,150,000     3.63%, 03/15/22     9,069,389  
  6,100,000     3.75%, 10/28/29     4,328,593  
  5,075,000     3.80%, 04/19/23     4,361,342  
  5,075,000     4.38%, 04/19/28     3,794,976  
        Diversified Healthcare Trust        
  2,527,000     4.75%, 05/01/24     2,099,001  
  5,071,000     4.75%, 02/15/28 †     4,356,240  
  3,036,000     6.75%, 12/15/21     2,906,619  
  4,050,000     DPL, Inc.
4.35%, 04/15/29 †
    3,949,878  
  9,950,000     Dresdner Funding Trust I 144A
8.15%, 06/30/31 †
    12,636,500  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
United States: (continued)
      Edgewell Personal Care Co.      
$ 6,091,000     4.70%, 05/19/21 †   $ 6,157,696  
  5,066,000     4.70%, 05/24/22 †     5,171,829  
  14,989,000     Embarq Corp.
8.00%, 06/01/36
    15,505,371  
  10,147,000     EMC Corp.
3.38%, 06/01/23
    10,159,684  
        EnLink Midstream Partners LP        
  7,125,000     4.15%, 06/01/25     4,454,550  
  5,190,000     4.40%, 04/01/24     3,302,138  
  4,484,000     5.05%, 04/01/45     1,854,582  
  3,491,000     5.60%, 04/01/44     1,426,423  
        EQM Midstream Partners LP        
  5,075,000     4.00%, 08/01/24 †     4,596,174  
  5,070,000     4.13%, 12/01/26     4,363,496  
  11,175,000     4.75%, 07/15/23     10,539,701  
  8,625,000     5.50%, 07/15/28     7,784,321  
  5,575,000     6.50%, 07/15/48     4,505,436  
        EQT Corp.        
  7,626,000     3.00%, 10/01/22 †     7,235,167  
  12,701,000     3.90%, 10/01/27     10,748,221  
  2,530,000     4.88%, 11/15/21     2,469,913  
  10,150,000     6.13%, 02/01/25 †     9,731,312  
  7,619,000     7.00%, 02/01/30     7,247,574  
  1,750,000     Ford Holdings LLC
9.30%, 03/01/30
    1,618,750  
        Ford Motor Co.        
  9,671,000     4.35%, 12/08/26 †     7,736,800  
  11,819,000     4.75%, 01/15/43     7,623,255  
  8,425,000     5.29%, 12/08/46     5,707,937  
  1,550,000     6.38%, 02/01/29     1,294,715  
  3,775,000     6.63%, 10/01/28     3,161,563  
  2,350,000     7.40%, 11/01/46     1,938,750  
  11,299,000     7.45%, 07/16/31     9,519,407  
        Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC        
  5,325,000     2.98%, 08/03/22     4,872,375  
  8,875,000     3.09%, 01/09/23     7,976,406  
  5,925,000     3.10%, 05/04/23     5,258,437  
  4,425,000     3.22%, 01/09/22     4,159,500  
  5,025,000     3.34%, 03/28/22     4,673,803  
  7,400,000     3.35%, 11/01/22     6,808,000  
  3,550,000     3.55%, 10/07/22     3,275,940  
  4,425,000     3.66%, 09/08/24     3,822,094  
  6,800,000     3.81%, 10/12/21     6,434,500  
  4,425,000     3.81%, 01/09/24     3,910,594  
  4,425,000     3.82%, 11/02/27     3,501,281  
  8,875,000     4.06%, 11/01/24     7,832,187  
  8,275,000     4.13%, 08/04/25     7,066,271  
  5,325,000     4.14%, 02/15/23     4,938,937  
  5,925,000     4.25%, 09/20/22     5,504,621  
  5,325,000     4.27%, 01/09/27     4,552,875  
  5,925,000     4.38%, 08/06/23     5,421,375  
  7,100,000     4.39%, 01/08/26     6,159,250  
  4,425,000     4.54%, 08/01/26     3,822,094  
  3,550,000     4.69%, 06/09/25     3,150,625  
  8,800,000     5.11%, 05/03/29     7,634,000  
  8,875,000     5.58%, 03/18/24     8,409,062  
  8,275,000     5.60%, 01/07/22     8,109,500  


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(continued)

 

Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
United States: (continued)
      Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.      
$ 8,186,000     3.55%, 03/01/22 †   $ 8,285,460  
  19,513,000     3.88%, 03/15/23     19,565,685  
  8,631,000     4.55%, 11/14/24     8,686,670  
  7,623,000     5.40%, 11/14/34 †     7,209,833  
  18,951,000     5.45%, 03/15/43     17,564,734  
        Genworth Holdings, Inc.        
  3,854,000     4.80%, 02/15/24 †     3,280,718  
  3,809,000     4.90%, 08/15/23     3,299,546  
  3,003,000     6.50%, 06/15/34 †     2,498,796  
  6,986,000     7.63%, 09/24/21 †     6,676,171  
  3,040,000     Global Marine, Inc.
7.00%, 06/01/28
    779,000  
  11,850,000     Goldman Sachs Capital I
6.35%, 02/15/34
    15,097,256  
  3,050,000     H.B. Fuller Co.
4.00%, 02/15/27
    2,849,615  
  2,954,000     HCA, Inc.
7.69%, 06/15/25
    3,389,124  
  3,800,000     Hillenbrand, Inc.
4.50%, 09/15/26
    3,485,110  
        Ingram Micro, Inc.        
  3,043,000     5.00%, 08/10/22     2,850,832  
  5,067,000     5.45%, 12/15/24     4,852,004  
        JC Penney Corp., Inc.        
  2,557,000     6.38%, 10/15/36 (d)*     153,420  
  2,069,000     7.40%, 04/01/37     124,140  
  2,872,000     7.63%, 03/01/97     114,880  
        Kraft Heinz Foods Co.        
  14,500,000     3.00%, 06/01/26     14,411,825  
  2,175,000     3.38%, 06/15/21     2,207,091  
  8,125,000     3.50%, 06/06/22 †     8,353,817  
  3,210,000     3.50%, 07/15/22     3,283,902  
  14,500,000     3.95%, 07/15/25     15,191,969  
  6,075,000     4.00%, 06/15/23     6,319,477  
  21,650,000     4.38%, 06/01/46     20,656,984  
  7,975,000     4.63%, 01/30/29     8,408,141  
  7,244,000     5.00%, 07/15/35     7,782,346  
  14,325,000     5.00%, 06/04/42     14,579,896  
  14,500,000     5.20%, 07/15/45     14,899,795  
  5,706,000     6.50%, 02/09/40     6,669,168  
  3,175,000     6.75%, 03/15/32 †     3,923,595  
  6,375,000     6.88%, 01/26/39 †     7,674,958  
        Kraft Heinz Foods Co. 144A        
  7,250,000     3.75%, 04/01/30     7,380,310  
  3,725,000     4.63%, 10/01/39     3,675,381  
  10,875,000     4.88%, 10/01/49     10,845,394  
  6,750,000     7.13%, 08/01/39     8,116,525  
        L Brands, Inc.        
  3,542,000     6.95%, 03/01/33 †     2,008,668  
  3,044,000     7.60%, 07/15/37     1,822,138  
        Mack-Cali Realty LP        
  2,792,000     3.15%, 05/15/23     2,299,155  
  3,055,000     4.50%, 04/18/22     2,597,030  
        Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc.        
  6,488,000     2.88%, 02/15/23     4,687,580  
  5,088,000     3.63%, 06/01/24     3,622,020  
  4,565,000     3.88%, 01/15/22     3,780,368  
  2,544,000     4.30%, 02/15/43     1,488,240  
  3,721,000     4.50%, 12/15/34     2,144,226  
  2,534,000     5.13%, 01/15/42     1,495,060  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
United States: (continued)
$ 4,049,000     Magellan Health, Inc.
4.90%, 09/22/24
  $ 3,972,271  
        Mattel, Inc.        
  2,550,000     3.15%, 03/15/23 †     2,367,803  
  3,038,000     5.45%, 11/01/41     2,426,147  
  2,541,000     6.20%, 10/01/40 †     2,184,879  
        MDC Holdings, Inc.        
  2,545,000     5.50%, 01/15/24 †     2,598,572  
  5,089,000     6.00%, 01/15/43 †     4,933,531  
  4,575,000     Michael Kors USA, Inc. 144A
4.25%, 11/01/24
    3,580,068  
  2,988,482     Midland Cogeneration Venture LP 144A
6.00%, 03/15/25
    3,067,809  
        Murphy Oil Corp.        
  2,633,000     4.00%, 06/01/22 †     2,122,856  
  3,230,000     4.45%, 12/01/22 †     2,612,521  
  3,545,000     5.88%, 12/01/42     2,086,587  
  2,531,000     7.05%, 05/01/29     1,637,810  
  2,580,000     Nabors Industries, Inc.
4.63%, 09/15/21 †
    1,649,523  
  6,042,000     Navient Corp.
5.63%, 08/01/33 †
    4,596,754  
        Newell Brands, Inc.        
  2,540,000     4.00%, 06/15/22     2,568,575  
  14,148,000     4.35%, 04/01/23     14,503,398  
  20,305,000     4.70%, 04/01/26 †     20,647,647  
  4,256,000     5.88%, 04/01/36     4,479,440  
  6,765,000     6.00%, 04/01/46     6,993,319  
  4,056,000     NortonLifeLock, Inc.
3.95%, 06/15/22 †
    4,153,750  
  2,550,000     NuStar Logistics LP
4.75%, 02/01/22 †
    2,389,478  
        Occidental Petroleum Corp.        
  18,400,000     0.00%, 10/10/36 ^     7,820,000  
  12,150,000     2.60%, 08/13/21     11,421,000  
  3,250,000     2.60%, 04/15/22     2,876,250  
  16,225,000     2.70%, 08/15/22     14,196,875  
  9,650,000     2.70%, 02/15/23     8,337,600  
  24,313,000     2.90%, 08/15/24     18,592,151  
  6,090,000     3.00%, 02/15/27     4,354,350  
  6,600,000     3.13%, 02/15/22     6,040,320  
  8,097,000     3.20%, 08/15/26     5,870,325  
  9,325,000     3.40%, 04/15/26     6,714,000  
  6,075,000     3.50%, 06/15/25     4,416,525  
  12,150,000     3.50%, 08/15/29     8,568,180  
  6,075,000     4.10%, 02/15/47     3,675,375  
  8,100,000     4.20%, 03/15/48     4,880,250  
  6,075,000     4.30%, 08/15/39     3,842,438  
  9,725,000     4.40%, 04/15/46     6,151,062  
  6,075,000     4.40%, 08/15/49     3,698,156  
  5,050,000     4.50%, 07/15/44     3,080,500  
  6,075,000     4.63%, 06/15/45     3,751,313  
  8,775,000     5.55%, 03/15/26     6,832,215  
  5,975,000     6.20%, 03/15/40     4,302,000  
  14,050,000     6.45%, 09/15/36     10,326,750  
  8,900,000     6.60%, 03/15/46     6,630,500  
  4,725,000     6.95%, 07/01/24     4,085,235  
  7,050,000     7.50%, 05/01/31     5,428,500  
  3,925,000     7.88%, 09/15/31     3,002,625  
  2,600,000     7.95%, 06/15/39     1,943,500  


 

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Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
United States: (continued)
      Oceaneering International, Inc.      
$ 5,075,000     4.65%, 11/15/24   $ 2,658,031  
  3,047,000     6.00%, 02/01/28     1,587,030  
  2,795,000     Owens & Minor, Inc.
4.38%, 12/15/24 †
    2,284,354  
  2,813,000     Pactiv LLC
7.95%, 12/15/25
    2,981,217  
        Pitney Bowes, Inc.        
  3,819,000     4.63%, 03/15/24 †     2,891,747  
  2,781,000     5.70%, 04/01/23     2,290,293  
        PulteGroup, Inc.        
  3,038,000     6.00%, 02/15/35     3,228,167  
  4,054,000     6.38%, 05/15/33     4,330,483  
  3,034,000     7.88%, 06/15/32     3,513,524  
        Qwest Corp.        
  9,572,000     6.75%, 12/01/21 †     10,019,924  
  2,528,000     7.25%, 09/15/25 †     2,713,325  
  3,988,000     RBS Capital Trust II
6.43% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.94%), 01/03/34 (o) †
    5,471,935  
  2,225,000     Rite Aid Corp.
7.70%, 02/15/27
    1,638,268  
        Rockies Express Pipeline LLC 144A        
  4,050,000     3.60%, 05/15/25     3,675,375  
  3,550,000     4.80%, 05/15/30     3,053,000  
  5,575,000     4.95%, 07/15/29     4,989,625  
  5,075,000     6.88%, 04/15/40     4,485,031  
  2,550,000     7.50%, 07/15/38     2,250,375  
  5,703,409     Ruby Pipeline LLC 144A
6.50%, 04/01/22
    5,305,792  
  2,652,000     Safeway, Inc.
7.25%, 02/01/31 †
    2,790,169  
        Sealed Air Corp. 144A        
  10,000     4.88%, 12/01/22     10,321  
  4,578,000     6.88%, 07/15/33     5,091,194  
  9,421,000     Southwestern Energy Co.
6.20%, 01/23/25 †
    8,395,995  
        Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.        
  3,040,000     3.85%, 06/15/26     2,785,400  
  3,040,000     3.95%, 06/15/23     2,641,000  
  7,115,000     4.60%, 06/15/28 †     5,656,425  
        Sprint Capital Corp.        
  25,119,000     6.88%, 11/15/28     30,368,871  
  20,293,000     8.75%, 03/15/32     28,606,027  
  3,662,000     Tenet Healthcare Corp.
6.88%, 11/15/31
    3,193,630  
  6,631,855     Topaz Solar Farms LLC 144A
5.75%, 09/30/39
    7,375,619  
  4,061,000     Trinity Industries, Inc.
4.55%, 10/01/24
    3,742,719  
  6,099,000     Tupperware Brands Corp.
4.75%, 06/01/21 †
    2,470,095  
  6,088,000     Under Armour, Inc.
3.25%, 06/15/26
    5,492,284  
  5,525,000     United States Cellular Corp.
6.70%, 12/15/33
    5,860,920  
  3,543,000     United States Steel Corp.
6.65%, 06/01/37 †
    2,232,444  
  7,620,000     Washington Prime Group LP
6.45%, 08/15/24 †
    4,278,249  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
United States: (continued)
      Western Midstream Operating LP      
$ 10,150,000     3.10%, 02/01/25   $ 9,312,625  
  5,180,000     3.95%, 06/01/25     4,623,150  
  6,400,000     4.00%, 07/01/22     6,224,000  
  12,175,000     4.05%, 02/01/30     11,170,562  
  4,050,000     4.50%, 03/01/28     3,589,313  
  5,075,000     4.65%, 07/01/26     4,516,750  
  4,072,000     4.75%, 08/15/28     3,607,588  
  10,150,000     5.25%, 02/01/50     8,043,875  
  7,100,000     5.30%, 03/01/48     5,378,250  
  6,100,000     5.45%, 04/01/44 †     4,636,000  
  4,271,000     5.50%, 08/15/48     3,165,879  
        Wyndham Destinations, Inc.        
  4,070,000     3.90%, 03/01/23     3,570,204  
  6,610,000     4.25%, 03/01/22 †     6,287,762  
  3,053,000     5.40%, 04/01/24     2,693,662  
  4,061,000     5.75%, 04/01/27     3,582,208  
  3,561,000     6.35%, 10/01/25     3,177,480  
        Xerox Corp.        
  3,041,000     3.80%, 05/15/24 †     2,971,969  
  2,761,000     4.07%, 03/17/22 †     2,780,465  
  10,203,000     4.13%, 03/15/23 †     10,215,244  
  10,775,000     4.50%, 05/15/21 †     10,853,119  
  2,540,000     4.80%, 03/01/35     2,187,194  
  3,563,000     6.75%, 12/15/39     3,468,937  
  3,049,000     XPO CNW, Inc.
6.70%, 05/01/34
    2,890,604  
        Yum! Brands, Inc.        
  3,542,000     3.75%, 11/01/21     3,576,535  
  3,294,000     3.88%, 11/01/23 †     3,366,468  
  2,785,000     5.35%, 11/01/43 †     2,673,600  
  3,292,000     6.88%, 11/15/37 †     3,369,691  
              1,411,359,039  
Total Corporate Bonds
(Cost: $1,731,558,534 )
    1,656,942,225  
         
  Number              
  of Shares              
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT HELD AS
COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES ON LOAN: 5.5%

(Cost: $92,476,554)
Money Market Fund: 5.5%
  92,476,554     State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio     92,476,554  
Total Investments: 104.0%
(Cost: $1,824,035,088)
    1,749,418,779  
Liabilities in excess of other assets: (4.0)%     (66,627,192 )
NET ASSETS: 100.0%   $ 1,682,791,587  


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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VANECK VECTORS FALLEN ANGEL HIGH YIELD BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(continued)

 

Definitions:
USD United States Dollar
   
Footnotes:
(d) Security in default of coupon payment
(o) Perpetual Maturity — the date shown is the next call date
^ Zero Coupon Bond
* Non-income producing
Security fully or partially on loan. Total market value of securities on loan is $87,531,587.
144A Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or otherwise restricted. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, unless otherwise noted, and the value amounted to $140,745,905, or 8.4% of net assets.

 

Summary of Investments by Sector
Excluding Collateral for Securities Loaned
  % of Investments   Value  
Basic Materials     8.8 %              $ 145,543,227  
Communications     11.6       191,435,912  
Consumer, Cyclical     21.2       350,976,553  
Consumer, Non-cyclical     12.4       205,643,429  
Energy     28.6       473,696,424  
Financial     9.6       159,037,478  
Industrial     3.2       53,818,246  
Technology     3.8       63,136,768  
Utilities                0.8       13,654,188  
       100.0 %   $ 1,656,942,225  

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of April 30, 2020 is as follows:

 

          Level 2     Level 3      
    Level 1     Significant     Significant      
    Quoted     Observable     Unobservable      
    Prices     Inputs     Inputs   Value  
Corporate Bonds*   $     $ 1,656,942,225        $     $ 1,656,942,225  
Money Market Fund     92,476,554                     92,476,554  
Total   $ 92,476,554     $ 1,656,942,225       $     $ 1,749,418,779  

 

* See Schedule of Investments for geographic sector breakouts.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

46

VANECK VECTORS GREEN BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

April 30, 2020

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
CORPORATE BONDS: 67.0%
Australia: 0.8%
$ 225,000     National Australia Bank Ltd.
3.63%, 06/20/23 †
  $ 240,702  
Austria: 0.8%
  50,000     Klabin Austria GmbH 144A
7.00%, 04/03/49
    48,750  
  200,000     Suzano Austria GmbH 144A
5.75%, 07/14/26
    207,220  
              255,970  
Brazil: 0.3%
  100,000     Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Economico e Social Reg S
4.75%, 05/09/24
    101,731  
British Virgin Islands: 2.2%
  200,000     Beijing Capital Polaris Investment Co. Ltd. Reg S
4.25%, 03/26/21
    203,177  
  200,000     LTC GB Ltd. Reg S
2.75%, 05/26/21
    202,891  
  200,000     Rongshi International Finance Ltd. Reg S
3.25%, 05/21/24
    210,391  
  90,700     Star Energy Geothermal Wayang Windu Ltd. 144A
6.75%, 04/24/33
    84,591  
              701,050  
Canada: 1.3%
  125,000     Bank of Nova Scotia
2.38%, 01/18/23 †
    128,648  
  300,000     Toronto-Dominion Bank
1.85%, 09/11/20
    301,219  
              429,867  
Cayman Islands: 3.0%
  175,000     Fibria Overseas Finance Ltd.
5.50%, 01/17/27
    176,026  
  200,000     MAF Sukuk Ltd. Reg S
4.64%, 05/14/29
    186,064  
        Modern Land China Co. Ltd. Reg S        
  225,000     7.95%, 03/05/21     210,025  
  200,000     15.50%, 07/02/20     200,526  
  200,000     MTR Corp. Ltd. Reg S
2.50%, 11/02/26
    206,941  
              979,582  
Chile: 0.5%
  150,000     Inversiones CMPC SA 144A
4.38%, 04/04/27
    153,504  
China / Hong Kong: 11.3%
  200,000     Agricultural Bank of China Ltd. Reg S
2.75%, 10/20/20
    201,339  
        Bank of China Ltd. Reg S        
  450,000     2.25%, 07/12/21     453,487  
  300,000     2.56% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.88%), 11/22/22     298,194  
  200,000     CGNPC International Ltd. Reg S
2.75%, 07/02/24
    203,260  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
China / Hong Kong: (continued)
$ 400,000     China Construction Bank Corp. Reg S
1.76% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.66%), 10/22/22
  $ 395,840  
  200,000     China Development Bank Reg S
2.75%, 11/16/22
    206,504  
  200,000     ICBCIL Finance Co. Ltd. Reg S
2.74% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.05%), 11/20/24
    198,378  
        Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd. Reg S        
  300,000     1.47% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.73%), 06/14/21     300,678  
  200,000     1.52% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.78%), 09/16/24     196,168  
  200,000     1.57% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.83%), 06/14/23     197,020  
  275,000     1.71% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.72%), 04/25/22     273,969  
  300,000     1.82% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.83%), 04/25/24     296,989  
  200,000     2.08% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.77%), 10/12/20     200,228  
  200,000     Swire Properties MTN Financing Ltd. Reg S
3.50%, 01/10/28
    215,545  
              3,637,599  
Costa Rica: 0.3%
  100,000     Banco Nacional de Costa Rica 144A
5.88%, 04/25/21
    98,250  
France: 1.0%
  300,000     Electricite de France SA 144A
3.63%, 10/13/25
    327,729  
Germany: 5.0%
        Kreditanstalt fuer Wiederaufbau        
  500,000     1.75%, 09/14/29     539,165  
  580,000     2.00%, 11/30/21     595,222  
  250,000     2.00%, 09/29/22     259,708  
  200,000     Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg Reg S
2.38%, 05/31/22
    206,586  
              1,600,681  
India: 3.2%
  200,000     Adani Green Energy Ltd. / Prayatna Developers Pvt. Ltd. / Parampujya Solar Energy Pvt. Ltd. Reg S
6.25%, 12/10/24
    196,070  
  200,000     Indian Railway Finance Corp. Ltd. Reg S
3.84%, 12/13/27
    198,416  
  200,000     REC Ltd. Reg S
3.88%, 07/07/27
    183,879  
  100,000     ReNew Power Private Ltd. 144A
5.88%, 03/05/27
    81,869  
  200,000     ReNew Power Synthetic 144A
6.67%, 03/12/24
    175,000  
  200,000     State Bank of India Reg S
4.50%, 09/28/23
    205,784  
              1,041,018  


 

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(continued)

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
Japan: 0.6%
$ 100,000     Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.
2.53%, 09/13/23
  $ 101,439  
  100,000     Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp.
2.45%, 10/20/20
    100,531  
              201,970  
Luxembourg: 0.7%
  240,000     Klabin Finance SA 144A
4.88%, 09/19/27
    229,884  
Mauritius: 2.0%
  200,000     Azure Power Energy Ltd. 144A
5.50%, 11/03/22
    192,500  
  200,000     Greenko Investment Co. 144A
4.88%, 08/16/23
    181,078  
  200,000     Greenko Solar Mauritius Ltd. 144A
5.95%, 07/29/26
    176,102  
  100,000     Neerg Energy Ltd. 144A
6.00%, 02/13/22
    92,048  
              641,728  
Netherlands: 3.6%
  200,000     Greenko Dutch BV 144A
4.88%, 07/24/22
    185,466  
  350,000     ING Groep NV 144A
4.63%, 01/06/26
    393,170  
        Nederlandse Waterschapsbank NV 144A        
  300,000     2.13%, 11/15/21     307,612  
  250,000     3.13%, 12/05/22     266,416  
              1,152,664  
Singapore: 0.6%
  200,000     DBS Group Holdings Ltd. 144A
1.61% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.62%), 07/25/22
    196,401  
South Korea: 3.1%
  50,000     Hyundai Capital Services, Inc. 144A
2.88%, 03/16/21
    49,848  
  100,000     Korea Electric Power Corp. 144A
2.50%, 06/24/24
    102,339  
  150,000     Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co. Ltd. 144A
3.75%, 07/25/23
    159,582  
  200,000     Korea Midland Power Co. Ltd. Reg S
3.38%, 01/22/22
    206,217  
  200,000     Korea Water Resources Corp. Reg S
3.88%, 05/15/23
    213,361  
  250,000     LG Chem Ltd. 144A
3.63%, 04/15/29
    257,880  
              989,227  
United Arab Emirates: 1.1%
  150,000     Axis Bank Ltd. 144A
2.88%, 06/01/21
    148,253  
  200,000     First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC Reg S
3.00%, 03/30/22
    205,604  
              353,857  
United States: 25.6%
        Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.        
  100,000     3.80%, 04/15/26 †     106,668  
  200,000     4.00%, 01/15/24     215,045  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
United States: (continued)
        Apple, Inc.        
$ 250,000     2.85%, 02/23/23   $ 264,106  
  400,000     3.00%, 06/20/27     442,865  
        Avangrid, Inc.        
  50,000     3.15%, 12/01/24 †     53,128  
  100,000     3.20%, 04/15/25     105,590  
  300,000     3.80%, 06/01/29     326,142  
  575,000     Bank of America Corp.
3.50% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.63%), 05/17/22
    586,062  
  450,000     Boston Properties LP
4.50%, 12/01/28 †
    510,072  
  150,000     Clearway Energy Operating LLC 144A
4.75%, 03/15/28
    153,098  
  150,000     Digital Realty Trust LP
3.95%, 07/01/22
    154,623  
  175,000     DTE Electric Co.
3.95%, 03/01/49
    217,283  
  250,000     Duke Energy Carolinas LLC
3.95%, 11/15/28
    293,161  
  250,000     Duke Energy Florida LLC
2.50%, 12/01/29
    267,923  
  100,000     Duke Energy Progress LLC
3.45%, 03/15/29 †
    113,667  
  100,000     Duke Realty LP
2.88%, 11/15/29 †
    103,948  
  100,000     ERP Operating LP
4.15%, 12/01/28
    113,274  
  100,000     Evergy Kansas Central, Inc.
2.55%, 07/01/26
    105,768  
  100,000     Hanwha Energy USA Holdings Corp. 144A
2.38%, 07/30/22
    102,560  
  100,000     HAT Holdings I LLC / HAT Holdings II LLC 144A
5.25%, 07/15/24 †
    99,760  
  200,000     Host Hotels & Resorts LP
3.38%, 12/15/29
    172,096  
        Interstate Power & Light Co.        
  100,000     3.50%, 09/30/49 †     112,364  
  175,000     4.10%, 09/26/28     199,023  
  180,000     Kaiser Foundation Hospitals
3.15%, 05/01/27 †
    197,974  
  100,000     Kilroy Realty LP
4.75%, 12/15/28
    106,253  
  100,000     Massachusetts Institute of Technology
3.96%, 07/01/38
    127,589  
        MidAmerican Energy Co.        
  100,000     3.10%, 05/01/27     108,262  
  200,000     3.15%, 04/15/50     226,969  
  100,000     3.65%, 08/01/48     119,956  
  200,000     3.95%, 08/01/47     250,513  
  325,000     4.25%, 07/15/49     434,483  
  150,000     Northern States Power Co.
2.90%, 03/01/50
    164,493  
  100,000     NSTAR Electric Co.
3.25%, 05/15/29
    112,813  
  125,000     Owens Corning
3.95%, 08/15/29
    129,900  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
United States: (continued)
$ 160,000     PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
2.20%, 11/01/24 †
  $ 166,458  
        Public Service Co. of Colorado        
  100,000     3.20%, 03/01/50     114,782  
  100,000     3.70%, 06/15/28 †     115,459  
  135,000     4.10%, 06/15/48     172,466  
  75,000     Regency Centers LP
3.75%, 06/15/24
    76,024  
  250,000     Southern Power Co.
4.15%, 12/01/25
    273,995  
  150,000     Toyota Motor Credit Corp.
2.15%, 02/13/30
    149,569  
  250,000     Verizon Communications, Inc.
3.88%, 02/08/29
    289,652  
  100,000     Welltower, Inc.
2.70%, 02/15/27
    97,031  
              8,252,867  

Total Corporate Bonds

(Cost: $21,334,717)

    21,586,281  
GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS: 32.3%
Canada: 0.6%
  180,000     Export Development Canada
1.63%, 06/01/20
    180,128  
Chile: 2.2%
        Chile Government International Bond        
  100,000     2.55%, 01/27/32     100,351  
  600,000     3.50%, 01/25/50     618,000  
              718,351  
China / Hong Kong: 0.8%
  250,000     Hong Kong Government International Bond 144A
2.50%, 05/28/24
    263,744  
Finland: 0.1%
  50,000     Municipality Finance Plc 144A
1.38%, 09/21/21
    50,602  
Indonesia: 2.5%
        Perusahaan Penerbit SBSN Indonesia III 144A        
  100,000     3.75%, 03/01/23     102,464  
  275,000     3.90%, 08/20/24     284,375  
  400,000     4.45%, 02/20/29     430,472  
              817,311  
Japan: 1.3%
  400,000     Development Bank of Japan, Inc. Reg S
2.50%, 10/18/22
    416,780  
Mexico: 0.5%
  150,000     Nacional Financiera SNC 144A
3.38%, 11/05/20
    149,540  
Norway: 0.7%
  200,000     Kommunalbanken AS 144A
2.13%, 02/11/25
    214,185  
South Korea: 0.8%
  250,000     Export-Import Bank of Korea
2.13%, 02/11/21
    251,685  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
Supranational: 13.0%
$ 150,000     African Development Bank
3.00%, 12/06/21
  $ 156,233  
        Asian Development Bank        
  300,000     1.88%, 08/10/22     310,174  
  200,000     2.13%, 03/19/25     214,849  
  100,000     2.38%, 08/10/27     111,260  
  100,000     3.13%, 09/26/28     118,635  
        European Bank for Reconstruction & Development        
  50,000     1.50%, 02/13/25     52,003  
  150,000     1.63%, 09/27/24     156,589  
  125,000     1.88%, 07/15/21     126,924  
        European Investment Bank        
  100,000     1.63%, 10/09/29     106,828  
  250,000     2.13%, 04/13/26     272,181  
  100,000     2.38%, 05/24/27     111,001  
  625,000     2.50%, 10/15/24 †     680,283  
  500,000     European Investment Bank 144A
2.88%, 06/13/25
    557,971  
        International Bank for Reconstruction & Development        
  280,000     2.13%, 03/03/25     301,259  
  150,000     3.13%, 11/20/25     170,304  
        International Finance Corp.        
  270,000     2.00%, 10/24/22     280,586  
  320,000     2.13%, 04/07/26     348,084  
  100,000     Nordic Investment Bank
2.25%, 09/30/21
    102,593  
              4,177,757  
Sweden: 1.5%
        Kommuninvest I Sverige AB 144A        
  200,000     1.63%, 04/24/23     206,852  
  175,000     1.88%, 06/01/21     177,665  
  100,000     Svensk Exportkredit AB
1.88%, 06/23/20
    100,263  
              484,780  
United States: 8.3%
  250,000     City of San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Water Revenue
3.47%, 11/01/43
    262,227  
  20,000     District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority
4.81%, 10/01/14
    25,851  
        Fannie Mae-ACES        
  44,000     2.52%, 08/25/29     48,128  
  200,000     2.65%, 07/25/24     210,725  
  100,000     2.89%, 02/25/27     109,628  
  130,000     3.06%, 09/25/27     144,972  
  935,000     3.15%, 03/25/28     1,061,750  
  200,000     3.44%, 06/25/28     228,633  
  500,000     3.67%, 09/25/28     582,686  
              2,674,600  
Total Government Obligations
(Cost: $10,091,057)
    10,399,463  
Total Investments Before Collateral for Securities Loaned: 99.3%
(Cost: $31,425,774)
    31,985,744  


 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(continued)

 

Number
of Shares
        Value  
             
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT HELD AS COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES ON LOAN: 5.4%
(Cost: $1,754,659)
       
Money Market Fund: 5.4%
$ 1,754,659     State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio   $ 1,754,659  
Total Investments: 104.7%
(Cost: $33,180,433)
    33,740,403  
Liabilities in excess of other assets: (4.7)%     (1,515,123 )
NET ASSETS: 100.0%   $ 32,225,280  
 
 
Definitions:
USD United States Dollar
   
Footnotes:
Security fully or partially on loan. Total market value of securities on loan is $2,000,965.
Reg S Security was purchased pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts from registration securities offered and sold outside of the United States. Such a security cannot be sold in the United States without either an effective registration statement filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, or pursuant to an exemption from registration.
144A Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or otherwise restricted. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, unless otherwise noted, and the value amounted to $6,908,780, or 21.4% of net assets.
   
Summary of Investments by Sector
Excluding Collateral for Securities Loaned
    % of Investments   Value  
Basic Materials              3.2 %          $ 1,024,514  
Communications     0.9       289,652  
Consumer, Cyclical     2.5       812,859  
Consumer, Non-cyclical     1.0       325,563  
Diversified     0.6       203,177  
Energy     3.8       1,201,615  
Financial     34.8       11,116,844  
Government     25.0       8,012,941  
Industrial     1.2       385,591  
Mortgage Securities     7.5       2,386,522  
Technology     2.2       706,971  
Utilities     17.3       5,519,495  
      100.0 %   $ 31,985,744  

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of April 30, 2020 is as follows:

 

    Level 1
Quoted
Prices
    Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
    Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
  Value  
Corporate Bonds*   $     $ 21,586,281           $        $ 21,586,281  
Government Obligations*           10,399,463                 10,399,463  
Money Market Fund     1,754,659                       1,754,659  
Total   $ 1,754,659     $ 31,985,744       $       $ 33,740,403  
   
* See Schedule of Investments for geographic sector breakouts.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

April 30, 2020

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
CORPORATE BONDS: 97.5%        
Argentina: 0.7%        
USD 75,000     Arcor SAIC 144A
6.00%, 07/06/23
  $ 60,327  
  100,000     Genneia SA 144A
8.75%, 01/20/22
    55,815  
        Pampa Energia SA 144A        
  50,000     7.38%, 07/21/23     32,990  
  75,000     7.50%, 01/24/27     45,416  
  66,667     Pan American Energy LLC Reg S
7.88%, 05/07/21
    62,730  
  100,000     Telecom Argentina SA 144A
8.00%, 07/18/26
    81,181  
        YPF SA 144A        
  170,000     6.95%, 07/21/27     76,859  
  25,000     7.00%, 12/15/47     11,204  
  150,000     8.50%, 07/28/25     73,845  
  200,000     8.75%, 04/04/24     106,962  
              607,329  
Australia: 0.5%        
        FMG Resources August 2006 Pty Ltd. 144A        
  25,000     4.50%, 09/15/27 †     24,541  
  200,000     5.13%, 05/15/24 †     203,980  
  100,000     Mineral Resources Ltd. 144A
8.13%, 05/01/27
    103,455  
  100,000     Nufarm Australia Ltd. / Nufarm Americas, Inc. 144A
5.75%, 04/30/26 †
    94,710  
  50,000     Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd. 144A
7.88%, 10/15/21
    8,750  
              435,436  
Austria: 0.7%        
  50,000     JBS Investments GmbH 144A
6.25%, 02/05/23
    49,928  
        JBS Investments II GmbH 144A        
  100,000     5.75%, 01/15/28 †     97,965  
  100,000     7.00%, 01/15/26     104,195  
  200,000     Klabin Austria GmbH 144A
5.75%, 04/03/29
    196,172  
EUR 100,000     Novomatic AG
1.63%, 09/20/23
    98,902  
  100,000     Sappi Papier Holding GmbH Reg S
3.13%, 04/15/26
    93,018  
              640,180  
Bahamas: 0.1%        
  100,000     Starfruit Finco BV / Starfruit US Holdco LLC Reg S
6.50%, 10/01/26
    104,738  
Bermuda: 0.5%        
USD 200,000     China Oil & Gas Group Ltd. Reg S
4.63%, 04/20/22
    189,742  
  51,000     Digicel Group One Ltd. 144A
8.25%, 12/30/22 (d) *
    30,600  
        Digicel Group Two Ltd. 144A        
  49,000     8.25%, 09/30/22 (d) *     2,450  
  405,728     9.13%, 04/01/24 (d) *     22,315  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
Bermuda: (continued)        
USD 200,000     Inkia Energy Ltd. 144A
5.88%, 11/09/27 †
  $ 189,250  
              434,357  
Brazil: 3.3%        
        Banco Bradesco SA 144A        
  100,000     2.85%, 01/27/23     96,186  
  100,000     3.20%, 01/27/25     95,750  
  100,000     5.75%, 03/01/22     102,626  
  200,000     Banco BTG Pactual SA 144A
5.50%, 01/31/23
    196,212  
  350,000     Banco do Brasil SA
3.88%, 10/10/22
    350,875  
        Banco do Brasil SA 144A        
  100,000     4.63%, 01/15/25     98,063  
  200,000     5.88%, 01/19/23     204,962  
  100,000     Banco Votorantim SA 144A
4.50%, 09/24/24
    98,750  
  300,000     BRF SA 144A
4.75%, 05/22/24
    286,068  
  100,000     Caixa Economica Federal 144A
3.50%, 11/07/22
    98,705  
  200,000     Cemig Geracao e Transmissao SA 144A
9.25%, 12/05/24
    209,400  
  250,000     Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA 144A
5.75%, 10/27/21
    257,387  
        Itau Unibanco Holding SA 144A        
  125,000     2.90%, 01/24/23     120,908  
  300,000     5.13%, 05/13/23     310,560  
  100,000     5.50%, 08/06/22     102,750  
  175,000     5.65%, 03/19/22     180,766  
  100,000     6.20%, 12/21/21     103,751  
              2,913,719  
British Virgin Islands: 3.0%        
  100,000     Arcos Dorados Holdings, Inc. 144A
6.63%, 09/27/23
  99,231  
  100,000     Central American Bottling Corp. 144A
5.75%, 01/31/27
    99,000  
  200,000     Champion Sincerity Holdings Ltd. Reg S
8.13% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 3 Year+10.58%), 02/08/22 (o)
    197,801  
        Easy Tactic Ltd. Reg S        
  200,000     5.75%, 01/13/22     183,335  
  200,000     5.88%, 02/13/23     173,044  
  100,000     Fortune Star BVI Ltd. Reg S
5.25%, 03/23/22
    96,857  
        Gold Fields Orogen Holdings BVI Ltd. 144A        
  100,000     5.13%, 05/15/24     102,650  
  100,000     6.13%, 05/15/29     105,990  
  200,000     Greenland Global Investment Ltd. Reg S
5.88%, 07/03/24
    182,377  


 

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(continued)

 

Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
British Virgin Islands: (continued)        
USD 250,000     RKI Overseas Finance 2017 A Ltd. Reg S
7.00%, 06/23/22 (o)
$ 190,427  
        Scenery Journey Ltd. Reg S        
  200,000     13.00%, 11/06/22     183,057  
  200,000     13.75%, 11/06/23     185,001  
  250,000     Sino-Ocean Land Treasure III Ltd. Reg S
4.90% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.26%), 09/21/22 (o)
     199,993  
  200,000     Studio City Co. Ltd. 144A
7.25%, 11/30/21 †
    199,570  
  100,000     Studio City Finance Ltd. 144A
7.25%, 02/11/24 †
    95,830  
  200,000     Wanda Properties International Co. Ltd. Reg S
7.25%, 01/29/24
  172,550  
  200,000     Wealth Driven Ltd. Reg S
5.50%, 08/17/23
    196,099  
              2,662,812  
Bulgaria: 0.2%        
EUR  125,000     Bulgarian Energy Holding EAD Reg S
3.50%, 06/28/25
    139,532  
Canada: 6.3%        
USD 100,000     Athabasca Oil Corp. 144A
9.88%, 02/24/22
    14,705  
  100,000     Baffinland Iron Mines Corp. / Baffinland Iron Mines LP 144A
8.75%, 07/15/26
    88,465  
  150,000     Baytex Energy Corp. 144A
5.63%, 06/01/24
    56,595  
        Bombardier, Inc. 144A        
  125,000     6.00%, 10/15/22 †     94,531  
  150,000     6.13%, 01/15/23     108,030  
  100,000     7.50%, 12/01/24     66,958  
  200,000     7.50%, 03/15/25     130,625  
  250,000     7.88%, 04/15/27     163,450  
  100,000     8.75%, 12/01/21     83,565  
  200,000     Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc. / Brookfield Residential US Corp. 144A
6.25%, 09/15/27 †
    183,930  
  100,000     Cascades, Inc. / Cascades USA, Inc. 144A
5.38%, 01/15/28 †
    101,075  
        Cenovus Energy, Inc.        
  175,000     4.25%, 04/15/27     137,748  
  150,000     5.40%, 06/15/47     101,387  
  225,000     6.75%, 11/15/39     160,993  
  150,000     Emera, Inc.        
        6.75% (ICE LIBOR USD
3 Month+5.44%), 06/15/76
    158,812  
  100,000     Ensign Drilling, Inc. 144A
9.25%, 04/15/24
    29,645  
  50,000     Fairstone Financial, Inc. 144A
7.88%, 07/15/24
    47,865  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
Canada: (continued)        
        First Quantum Minerals Ltd. 144A        
USD 100,000     6.88%, 03/01/26   $ 88,165  
  200,000     7.25%, 04/01/23     182,560  
  300,000     7.50%, 04/01/25     266,310  
  100,000     Garda World Security Corp. 144A
4.63%, 02/15/27 †
    96,875  
  75,000     GFL Environmental, Inc. 144A
7.00%, 06/01/26
    78,615  
CAD 75,000     Gibson Energy, Inc.
3.60%, 09/17/29
    52,795  
USD 100,000     Hudbay Minerals, Inc. 144A
7.63%, 01/15/25
    90,970  
  50,000     IAMGOLD Corp. 144A
7.00%, 04/15/25 †
    50,759  
CAD 50,000     Keyera Corp.
6.88% (Canada Bankers’ Acceptances 3 Month+5.17%), 06/13/79
    34,115  
USD 256,000     Lightstream Resources Ltd. 144A
8.63%, 02/01/20 (d)(e)*
    1,755  
  50,000     Mattamy Group Corp. 144A
5.25%, 12/15/27
    47,188  
        MEG Energy Corp. 144A        
  50,000     7.00%, 03/31/24 †     35,760  
  200,000     7.13%, 02/01/27     139,250  
  150,000     Methanex Corp.
5.25%, 12/15/29
    126,697  
  100,000     New Gold, Inc. 144A
6.25%, 11/15/22
    100,125  
        New Red Finance, Inc. 144A        
  50,000     3.88%, 01/15/28     48,728  
  180,000     4.25%, 05/15/24     180,880  
  350,000     5.00%, 10/15/25     353,570  
  50,000     Norbord, Inc. 144A
5.75%, 07/15/27
    45,855  
  100,000     Northwest Acquisitions ULC / Dominion Finco, Inc. 144A
7.13%, 11/01/22
    10,375  
  300,000     NOVA Chemicals Corp. 144A
5.25%, 08/01/23
    284,625  
  150,000     Open Text Corp. 144A
5.88%, 06/01/26
    158,197  
CAD 50,000     Parkland Fuel Corp.
5.63%, 05/09/25
    34,321  
        Parkland Fuel Corp. 144A        
USD 50,000     5.88%, 07/15/27 †     48,233  
  100,000     6.00%, 04/01/26     96,715  
  150,000     Precision Drilling Corp. 144A
7.13%, 01/15/26
    61,065  
  100,000     Quebecor Media, Inc.
5.75%, 01/15/23
    105,913  
CAD 125,000     Quebecor Media, Inc. 144A
6.63%, 01/15/23
    95,434  
USD  50,000     Reliance Intermediate Holdings LP 144A
6.50%, 04/01/23
    50,615  
  50,000     Ritchie Bros Auctioneers,Inc. 144A
5.38%, 01/15/25
    50,760  


 

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Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
Canada: (continued)        
USD  50,000     Rockpoint Gas Storage Canada Ltd. 144A
7.00%, 03/31/23
  $ 38,865  
  150,000     Seven Generations Energy Ltd. 144A
6.75%, 05/01/23
    136,095  
CAD 50,000     SNC-Lavalin Group, Inc.
3.24%, 03/02/23
    34,997  
  75,000     Sobeys, Inc.
4.70%, 08/08/23
    56,317  
USD  100,000     Superior Plus LP / Superior General Partner, Inc. 144A
7.00%, 07/15/26
    99,540  
  50,000     Telesat Canada / Telesat LLC 144A
6.50%, 10/15/27
    47,358  
  100,000     Tervita Corp. 144A
7.63%, 12/01/21
    66,565  
        TransAlta Corp.        
  25,000     4.50%, 11/15/22     24,469  
  75,000     6.50%, 03/15/40     65,719  
        Videotron Ltd.        
CAD 75,000     4.50%, 01/15/30     53,832  
  200,000     5.63%, 06/15/25     149,208  
  50,000     Videotron Ltd. Reg S
5.75%, 01/15/26
    37,649  
              5,556,218  
Cayman Islands: 10.5%        
USD 200,000     Alpha Star Holding III Ltd. Reg S
6.25%, 04/20/22
    153,938  
  200,000     Central China Real Estate Ltd.Reg S
7.25%, 04/24/23
    189,585  
        CFLD Cayman Investment Ltd. Reg S        
  200,000     8.60%, 04/08/24     180,000  
  200,000     9.00%, 07/31/21     200,068  
  200,000     China Aoyuan Property Group Ltd. Reg S
5.38%, 09/13/22
    193,000  
        China Evergrande Group Reg S        
  200,000     6.25%, 06/28/21     191,750  
  200,000     8.25%, 03/23/22     178,012  
  600,000     8.75%, 06/28/25     479,495  
  200,000     9.50%, 04/11/22     180,250  
  300,000     9.50%, 03/29/24     244,500  
  200,000     China SCE Property Holdings Ltd. Reg S
5.88%, 03/10/22
    191,762  
        CIFI Holdings Group Co. Ltd. Reg S        
  200,000     5.38% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+8.57%), 08/24/22 (o)      176,226  
  200,000     5.50%, 01/23/22     197,999  
  100,000     Comunicaciones Celulares SA Via Comcel Trust 144A
6.88%, 02/06/24 †
    100,500  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
Cayman Islands: (continued)        
         Country Garden Holdings Co.Ltd. Reg S        
USD 200,000     4.75%, 07/25/22   $ 197,077  
  200,000     4.75%, 09/28/23     195,302  
  200,000     CSN Islands XI Corp. 144A
6.75%, 01/28/28
    131,750  
  200,000     Dar Al-Arkan Sukuk Co. Ltd.Reg S
6.88%, 03/21/23
    182,770  
  200,000     Ezdan Sukuk Co. Ltd. Reg S
4.88%, 04/05/22
    159,994  
  200,000     Fantasia Holdings Group Co.Ltd. Reg S
7.38%, 10/04/21
    191,086  
  100,000     Global A&T Electronics Ltd.
8.50%, 01/12/23
    82,295  
  200,000     Global Aircraft Leasing Co.Ltd. 144A
7.25% 09/15/24
    122,190  
  100,000     Gran Tierra Energy International Holdings Ltd. 144A
6.25%, 02/15/25
    22,441  
        Grupo Aval Ltd. 144A        
  100,000     4.38%, 02/04/30 †     84,315  
  100,000     4.75%, 09/26/22     99,455  
        Kaisa Group Holdings Ltd. Reg S        
  200,000     8.50%, 06/30/22     187,271  
  450,000     9.38%, 06/30/24     388,281  
  200,000     11.25%, 04/09/22     198,000  
  350,000     KWG Property Holding Ltd. Reg S
5.88%, 11/10/24
    320,150  
  225,000     Lamar Funding Ltd. Reg S
3.96%, 05/07/25
    191,558  
        Latam Finance Ltd. 144A        
  100,000     6.88%, 04/11/24     42,000  
  200,000     7.00%, 03/01/26     83,920  
  200,000     Logan Property Holdings Co. Ltd. Reg S
5.25%, 02/23/23
    195,028  
  200,000     MAF Global Securities Ltd. Reg S
5.50% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 5 Year+3.48%), 09/07/22 (o)
      156,467  
        Melco Resorts Finance Ltd. 144A        
  200,000     4.88%, 06/06/25     194,351  
  100,000     5.38%, 12/04/29     94,095  
  200,000     MGM China Holdings Ltd. 144A
5.88%, 05/15/26
    198,940  
  400,000     Noble Holding International Ltd.
7.95%, 04/01/25
    5,420  
  116,429     Odebrecht Offshore Drilling Finance Ltd. 144A
6.72%, 12/01/22
    88,633  
  200,000     Redsun Properties Group Ltd. Reg S
9.95%, 04/11/22
    185,166  


 

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Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
Cayman Islands: (continued)        
USD  200,000     Ronshine China Holdings Ltd. Reg S
8.75%, 10/25/22
  $ 200,250  
  100,000     Shelf Drilling Holdings Ltd. 144A
8.25%, 02/15/25
    31,500  
  200,000     Shimao Property Holdings Ltd. Reg S
4.75%, 07/03/22
    201,848  
        Sunac China Holdings Ltd. Reg S        
  200,000     7.35%, 07/19/21     200,996  
  400,000     7.95%, 08/08/22     401,500  
  200,000     Times China Holdings Ltd. Reg S
1.00%, 07/16/23
    196,005  
EUR 90,000     UPCB Finance IV Ltd. Reg S
4.00%, 01/15/27
    100,384  
  100,000     UPCB Finance VII Ltd. Reg S
3.63%, 06/15/29
    108,737  
USD 200,000     WTT Investment Ltd. 144A
5.50%, 11/21/22
    200,409  
  200,000     Wynn Macau Ltd. 144A
5.50%, 10/01/27
    193,160  
  200,000     Yankuang Group Cayman Ltd.Reg S
6.00%, 01/30/22
    199,600  
        Yuzhou Properties Co. Ltd. Reg S        
  300,000     6.00%, 10/25/23     265,875  
  200,000     7.90%, 05/11/21     204,498  
              9,359,802  
Chile: 0.2%        
  100,000     AES Gener SA 144A
7.13% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 5 Year+4.64%), 03/26/79
      95,694  
  100,000     Empresa Electrica Guacolda SA 144A
4.56%, 04/30/25
    72,747  
              168,441  
China / Hong Kong: 2.2%        
  200,000     Agile Group Holdings Ltd. Reg S
6.88% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+9.22%), 03/07/23 (o)
      187,201  
  200,000     Bank of China Ltd. Reg S
3.60% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+2.45%), 03/04/25 (o)
      198,735  
  400,000     China Cinda Asset Management Co. Ltd. Reg S
4.45% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.29%), 09/30/21 (o)
     398,760  
  200,000     China CITIC Bank International Ltd. Reg S
4.25% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.11%), 10/11/21 (o)
     196,497  
  200,000     China South City Holdings Ltd. Reg S
6.75%, 09/13/21
    158,107  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
China / Hong Kong: (continued)        
USD 200,000     ICBC Asia Ltd. Reg S
4.25% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.13%), 07/21/21 (o)
  $ 198,998  
  200,000     Nanyang Commercial Bank Ltd. Reg S
5.00% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.21%), 06/02/22 (o)
      191,000  
  200,000     Yango Justice International Ltd. Reg S
10.25%, 03/18/22
    198,036  
  200,000     Yanlord Land HK Co. Ltd. Reg S
5.88%, 01/23/22
    197,801  
              1,925,135  
Colombia: 0.6%        
  100,000     Banco Davivienda SA Reg S
5.88%, 07/09/22
    99,946  
        Banco de Bogota SA 144A        
  100,000     5.38%, 02/19/23     100,720  
  100,000     6.25%, 05/12/26     100,461  
  50,000     Banco GNB Sudameris SA 144A
7.50%, 07/30/22
    49,143  
  80,000     Banco GNB Sudameris SA Reg S
7.50%, 07/30/22
    78,628  
  150,000     Bancolombia SA
5.13%, 09/11/22 †
    151,044  
              579,942  
Curacao: 0.2%        
  100,000     Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Co. BV
2.95%, 12/18/22 †
    95,445  
  90,000     Teva Pharmaceutical Finance IV BV
3.65%, 11/10/21 †
      87,341  
              182,786  
Czech Republic: 0.1%        
EUR 100,000     Energo-Pro AS Reg S
4.00%, 12/07/22
    105,014  
Denmark: 0.4%        
  275,000     DKT Finance ApS Reg S
7.00%, 06/17/23
    298,732  
  100,000     Norican A/S Reg S
4.50%, 05/15/23
    72,785  
              371,517  
Finland: 0.6%        
        Nokia Oyj        
USD 100,000     3.38%, 06/12/22     101,375  
  100,000     6.63%, 05/15/39     106,510  
EUR 100,000     Nokia Oyj Reg S
2.00%, 03/15/24
    109,781  
  175,000     Teollisuuden Voima Oyj Reg S
2.13%, 02/04/25
    186,954  
              504,620  
France: 5.9%        
  100,000     Accor SA Reg S
2.63% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+3.25%), 01/30/25 (o)
    91,675  


 

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Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
France: (continued)        
        Altice France SA 144A        
USD 100,000     5.50%, 01/15/28 †   $ 101,455  
  700,000     7.38%, 05/01/26     734,755  
  300,000     8.13%, 02/01/27     326,220  
        Altice France SA Reg S        
EUR 175,000     3.38%, 01/15/28     180,658  
  100,000     5.88%, 02/01/27     114,240  
USD  200,000     Banijay Entertainment SASU 144A
5.38%, 03/01/25
    187,250  
        Casino Guichard Perrachon SA Reg S        
EUR 100,000     1.87%, 06/13/22     104,876  
  200,000     4.50%, 03/07/24     196,465  
  100,000     4.56%, 01/25/23     104,405  
  200,000     Constellium SE Reg S
4.25%, 02/15/26
    199,388  
        Elis SA Reg S        
  100,000     1.63%, 04/03/28     96,316  
  100,000     1.88%, 02/15/23     106,217  
        Europcar Mobility Group Reg S        
  100,000     4.00%, 04/30/26     67,573  
  100,000     4.13%, 11/15/24     70,819  
        Faurecia SE Reg S        
  100,000     2.63%, 06/15/25     103,506  
  100,000     3.13%, 06/15/26     104,734  
  125,000     Fnac Darty SA Reg S
1.88%, 05/30/24
    132,417  
  100,000     Getlink SE Reg S
3.63%, 10/01/23
    107,676  
  150,000     La Financiere Atalian SASU Reg S
4.00%, 05/15/24
    104,512  
  100,000     La Poste SA Reg S
3.13% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+2.44%), 10/29/25 (o)
     109,333   
        Loxam SAS Reg S        
  100,000     2.88%, 04/15/26     98,745  
  100,000     4.25%, 04/15/24     103,074  
  100,000     New AREVA Holding SA
4.88%, 09/23/24
    116,976  
  100,000     New AREVA Holding SA Reg S
3.13%, 03/20/23
    109,738  
  100,000     Nexans SA Reg S
3.25%, 05/26/21
    111,020  
  100,000     Paprec Holding SA Reg S
4.00%, 03/31/25
    90,209  
  100,000     Parts Europe SA Reg S
4.38%, 05/01/22
    91,510  
  100,000     RCI Banque SA Reg S
2.63% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+2.85%), 02/18/30
     99,058  
        Renault SA Reg S        
  100,000     1.00%, 04/18/24     101,347  
  100,000     1.00%, 11/28/25     99,749  
  100,000     1.25%, 06/24/25     99,366  
  100,000     2.00%, 09/28/26     100,237  
  100,000     Rexel SA Reg S
2.13%, 06/15/25
    107,478  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
France: (continued)        
EUR 150,000     Solvay Finance SA Reg S        
        5.43% (EUR Swap Annual
5 Year+3.70%), 11/12/23 (o)
  $ 176,113  
USD 100,000     SPCM SA 144A
4.88%, 09/15/25
    101,625  
EUR 100,000     SPIE SA Reg S
2.63%, 06/18/26
    106,014  
  100,000     Tereos Finance Groupe I SA Reg S
4.13%, 06/16/23
    78,165  
        Vallourec SA Reg S        
  100,000     2.25%, 09/30/24 †     54,217  
  125,000     6.63%, 10/15/22     72,988  
              5,262,119  
Georgia: 0.2%        
USD 200,000     Bank of Georgia JSC 144A
6.00%, 07/26/23
    198,000  
Germany: 3.9%        
        ADLER Real Estate AG Reg S        
EUR 100,000     1.50%, 12/06/21     106,425  
  100,000     1.88%, 04/27/23     104,146  
  150,000     Commerzbank AG Reg S
4.00%, 03/23/26
    164,975  
        Deutsche Bank AG        
USD   150,000     4.30% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 5 Year+2.25%), 05/24/28       135,197  
  250,000     4.50%, 04/01/25     237,094  
EUR 135,000     Deutsche Bank AG Reg S
2.75%, 02/17/25
    144,485  
  100,000     Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG Reg S        
        2.88% (EUR Swap Annual
5 Year+2.75%), 06/28/27
    101,267  
  150,000     Douglas GmbH Reg S
6.25%, 07/15/22
    132,144  
  110,000     Hapag-Lloyd AG Reg S
5.13%, 07/15/24
    119,820  
USD 200,000     IHO Verwaltungs GmbH 144A
5.50% 09/15/26
    171,160  
        IHO Verwaltungs GmbH Reg S        
EUR 100,000     4.38% 05/15/25     98,542  
  100,000     4.50% 09/15/26     99,739  
  100,000     Infineon Technologies AG Reg S        
        3.63% (EUR Swap Annual
5 Year+4.00%), 01/01/28
    101,078  
  200,000     K+S AG Reg S
3.00%, 06/20/22
    195,275  
  100,000     LANXESS AG Reg S        
        4.50% (EUR Swap Annual        
        5 Year+4.51%), 12/06/76     111,173  
  140,000     Metro Wholesale & Food Reg S
1.50%, 03/19/25
    148,634  
  200,000     Nidda Healthcare Holding GmbH Reg S
3.50%, 09/30/24
    213,743  
  100,000     Platin 1426 GmbH Reg S
5.38%, 06/15/23
    95,006  


 

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(continued)

 

Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
Germany: (continued)        
EUR 130,000     ProGroup AG Reg S
3.00%, 03/31/26
  $ 133,543  
USD 100,000     RWE AG Reg S
6.63% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 10 Year+4.52%), 07/30/75
     107,235  
EUR 100,000     Techem Verwaltungsgesellschaft        
        675 mbH Reg S        
        2.00%, 07/15/25     104,053  
  100,000     Tele Columbus AG Reg S
3.88%, 05/02/25
    92,477  
        Thyssenkrupp AG Reg S        
  200,000     1.38%, 03/03/22     211,529  
  100,000     2.50%, 02/25/25     103,725  
  100,000     2.88%, 02/22/24     104,371  
  100,000     TUI AG Reg S
2.13%, 10/26/21
    87,368  
              3,424,204  
India: 0.9%        
USD  200,000     Delhi International Airport Ltd. Reg S
6.13%, 02/03/22
    195,045  
  200,000     GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. 144A
5.38%, 04/10/24
    176,985  
  200,000     JSW Steel Ltd. Reg S
5.95%, 04/18/24
    168,000  
  100,000     ReNew Power Synthetic 144A
6.67%, 03/12/24
    87,500  
  200,000     Tata Motors Ltd. Reg S
5.75%, 10/30/24
    168,206  
              795,736  
Indonesia: 0.4%        
  200,000     Adaro Indonesia PT 144A
4.25%, 10/31/24
    178,540  
  200,000     Saka Energi Indonesia PT 144A
4.45%, 05/05/24
    173,544  
              352,084  
Ireland: 2.6%        
GBP 100,000     Bank of Ireland Group Plc Reg S
3.13% (UK Govt Bonds 5 Year Note Generic Bid Yield+2.70%), 09/19/27
      124,212  
USD 200,000     C&W Senior Financing DAC 144A
6.88%, 09/15/27 †
    198,660  
  200,000     Credit Bank of Moscow Via CBOM Finance Plc 144A
5.55%, 02/14/23
    201,562  
EUR 200,000     eircom Finance DAC Reg S
3.50%, 05/15/26
    220,155  
USD 200,000     GTLK Europe DAC Reg S
5.13%, 05/31/24
    201,074  
  150,000     James Hardie International Finance DAC 144A
5.00%, 01/15/28
  143,190  
  200,000     LCPR Senior Secured Financing DAC 144A
6.75%, 10/15/27
    206,930  
                 
Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
Ireland: (continued)        
USD  100,000     Metalloinvest Finance DAC 144A
4.85%, 05/02/24
  $ 105,052  
  200,000     Motion Bondco DAC 144A
6.63%, 11/15/27 †
    161,000  
  200,000     SCF Capital Designated Activity Co. 144A
5.38%, 06/16/23
    206,764  
EUR  300,000     Smurfit Kappa Acquisitions ULC Reg S
2.38%, 02/01/24
    335,559  
GBP  150,000     Virgin Media Receivables Financing Notes I DAC Reg S
5.50%, 09/15/24
    189,174  
              2,293,332  
Italy: 6.9%        
        Atlantia SpA Reg S        
EUR 100,000     1.63%, 02/03/25     99,853  
  100,000     1.88%, 07/13/27     97,216  
        Autostrade per l’Italia SpA        
  100,000     1.63%, 06/12/23     104,119  
  100,000     5.88%, 06/09/24     118,271  
        Autostrade per l’Italia SpA Reg S        
  100,000     1.75%, 06/26/26     99,080  
  100,000     1.75%, 02/01/27     98,851  
  100,000     1.88%, 09/26/29     98,104  
  50,000     4.38%, 09/16/25     57,311  
  100,000     Banca IFIS SpA Reg S
4.50% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+4.25%), 10/17/27
     88,100  
  100,000     Banca Popolare di Sondrio SCPA Reg S
2.38%, 04/03/24
    98,168  
        Banco BPM SpA Reg S        
  100,000     1.75%, 04/24/23     103,813  
  100,000     2.00%, 03/08/22     106,579  
  100,000     2.50%, 06/21/24     104,595  
  100,000     4.38% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+4.18%), 09/21/27      97,594  
  100,000     Iccrea Banca SpA Reg S
1.50%, 10/11/22
    105,773  
  100,000     International Design Group SPA Reg S
6.50%, 11/15/25
    93,799  
        Intesa Sanpaolo SpA 144A        
USD 100,000     5.02%, 06/26/24     100,127  
  150,000     5.71%, 01/15/26     153,445  
        Intesa Sanpaolo SpA Reg S        
EUR 100,000     2.86%, 04/23/25     112,823  
  100,000     3.93%, 09/15/26     115,660  
  200,000     6.63%, 09/13/23     244,600  
  100,000     Intesa Sanpaolo Vita SpA Reg S
4.75% (Euribor 6 Month ACT/360+4.82%), 12/17/24 (o)
    112,215  
        Leonardo Finmeccanica SpA        
  100,000     4.88%, 03/24/25     120,260  
  100,000     5.25%, 01/21/22     114,456  
  100,000     Mediobanca Banca di Credito Finanziario SpA
5.75%, 04/18/23
  118,430  


 

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Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
Italy: (continued)        
EUR 100,000     Nexi SpA Reg S
1.75%, 10/31/24
  $ 102,958  
  100,000     Salini Impregilo SpA Reg S
3.75%, 06/24/21
    107,374  
  68,750     Sisal Group SpA Reg S
7.00%, 07/31/23
    69,471  
  100,000     Societa Cattolica di Assicurazioni SC Reg S
4.25% (Euribor 3 Month ACT/360+4.46%), 12/14/47
     104,439  
        Telecom Italia SpA        
  100,000     5.25%, 03/17/55     119,442  
GBP 150,000     5.88%, 05/19/23     203,676  
  200,000     Telecom Italia SpA 144A USD
5.30%, 05/30/24
    209,248  
        Telecom Italia SpA Reg S        
EUR 100,000     2.38%, 10/12/27     106,702  
  200,000     2.88%, 01/28/26     220,968  
  100,000     3.00%, 09/30/25     111,332  
  250,000     3.63%, 05/25/26     286,901  
  200,000     4.00%, 04/11/24     229,110  
  150,000     5.25%, 02/10/22     173,389  
  200,000     UniCredit SpA
6.95%, 10/31/22
    238,081  
        UniCredit SpA Reg S        
  200,000     2.00% (EUR Swap Annual
5 Year+2.40%), 09/23/29
    193,121  
  200,000     2.73% (EUR Swap Annual
5 Year+2.80%), 01/15/32
    191,664  
        Unione di Banche Italiane SpA Reg S        
  100,000     4.25% (EUR Swap Annual
5 Year+4.18%), 05/05/26
    110,764  
  150,000     4.45% (EUR Swap Annual
5 Year+4.24%), 09/15/27 †
    167,490  
  100,000     5.88% (EUR Swap Annual
5 Year+5.75%), 03/04/29
    114,904  
  200,000     Unipol Gruppo SpA Reg S
3.00%, 03/18/25
    222,754  
  100,000     UnipolSai Assicurazioni SpA Reg S
5.75% (Euribor 3 Month ACT/360+5.18%), 06/18/24 (o)
      110,240  
              6,157,270  
Japan: 1.6%        
        SoftBank Group Corp. Reg S        
USD 200,000     4.75%, 09/19/24     191,997  
EUR 100,000     5.00%, 04/15/28     106,692  
USD 200,000     5.13%, 09/19/27     187,970  
  200,000     5.38%, 07/30/22     200,290  
  250,000     6.00% (USD ICE Swap Rate 5 Year+4.23%), 07/19/23 (o)      216,907  
  350,000     6.25%, 04/15/28     334,201  
  200,000     6.88% (USD ICE Swap Rate 5 Year+4.85%), 07/19/27 (o)       175,100  
              1,413,157  
Principal            
Amount         Value  
             
Kazakhstan: 0.4%        
        KazMunayGas National Co. JSC 144A        
USD 100,000     4.40%, 04/30/23   $ 99,450  
  100,000     4.75%, 04/19/27     97,320  
  125,000     5.75%, 04/19/47     125,703  
              322,473  
Luxembourg: 7.5%        
  150,000     Adecoagro SA 144A
6.00%, 09/21/27
    128,762  
        Altice Financing SA 144A        
  250,000     5.00%, 01/15/28     245,312  
  200,000     7.50%, 05/15/26     209,930  
EUR 200,000     Altice Finco SA Reg S
4.75%, 01/15/28
    187,848  
  100,000     Altice France Holding SA Reg S
8.00%, 05/15/27
    111,670  
GBP 100,000     Amigo Luxembourg SA Reg S
7.63%, 01/15/24
    73,175  
EUR 200,000     ARD Finance SA Reg S
5.75% 06/30/27
    199,094  
USD   100,000     Ardagh Packaging Finance Plc / Ardagh Holdings USA, Inc. 144A
6.00%, 02/15/25
    100,712  
        Ardagh Packaging Finance Plc / Ardagh Holdings USA, Inc. Reg S        
EUR 175,000     2.13%, 08/15/26     184,998  
  250,000     2.75%, 03/15/24     274,208  
GBP  101,000     Cabot Financial Luxembourg SA Reg S
7.50%, 10/01/23
    119,793  
EUR  150,000     Cirsa Finance International SARL 144A
6.25%, 12/20/23
    135,179  
  100,000     Codere Finance SA Reg S
6.75%, 11/01/21
    42,987  
USD  150,000     Consolidated Energy Finance SA 144A
6.88%, 06/15/25 †
    116,438  
  100,000     Cosan Luxembourg SA 144A
7.00%, 01/20/27
    101,500  
EUR 100,000     CPI Property Group SA Reg S
4.38% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+4.15%), 08/09/23 (o)
     100,767  
  100,000     Crystal Almond SARL Reg S
4.25%, 10/15/24
    104,021  
USD 100,000     CSN Resources SA 144A
7.63%, 02/13/23
    79,020  
EUR 100,000     eDreams ODIGEO SA Reg S
5.50%, 09/01/23
    74,754  
  200,000     Garfunkelux Holdco 3 SA Reg S
7.50%, 08/01/22 †
    179,629  
  100,000     Gestamp Funding Luxembourg SA Reg S
3.50%, 05/15/23
    100,050  


 

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(continued)

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Luxembourg: (continued)
EUR 100,000     Holcim Finance Luxembourg SA Reg S
3.00% (Euribor ICE Swap Rate 5 Year+3.07%), 07/05/24 (o)
  $ 107,633  
  300,000     INEOS Group Holdings SA Reg S
5.38%, 08/01/24
    322,153  
  200,000     Intralot Capital Luxembourg SA Reg S
5.25%, 09/15/24
    51,356  
USD 100,000     Kernel Holding SA 144A
8.75%, 01/31/22
    95,250  
EUR 100,000     LHMC Finco 2 SARL Reg S
8.00% 10/02/25
    52,993  
  150,000     Lincoln Financing SARL Reg S
3.63%, 04/01/24
    140,897  
        Matterhorn Telecom SA Reg S        
  100,000     3.13%, 09/15/26     107,663  
  100,000     4.00%, 11/15/27     109,108  
USD 200,000     MHP Lux SA 144A
6.95%, 04/03/26
    186,568  
        Millicom International Cellular SA 144A        
  200,000     5.13%, 01/15/28     186,920  
  100,000     6.25%, 03/25/29 †     98,465  
        Minerva Luxembourg SA 144A        
  75,000     5.88%, 01/19/28 †     69,416  
  150,000     6.50%, 09/20/26     146,565  
  250,000     Puma International Financing SA 144A
5.00%, 01/24/26
    161,539  
  200,000     Rede D’or Finance SARL 144A
4.50%, 01/22/30
    170,130  
EUR 100,000     Rossini SARL Reg S
6.75%, 10/30/25
    116,105  
USD 200,000     Rumo Luxembourg SARL 144A
7.38%, 02/09/24
    211,040  
  250,000     Sberbank of Russia Via SB Capital SA 144A
5.13%, 10/29/22
    259,172  
EUR 100,000     SES SA Reg S        
        4.63% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+4.66%), 01/02/22 (o)     105,356  
  200,000     Summer BC Holdco B SARL Reg S
5.75%, 10/31/26
    195,434  
  100,000     Telecom Italia Finance SA
7.75%, 01/24/33
    153,806  
USD 200,000     Telenet Finance Luxembourg Notes SARL 144A
5.50%, 03/01/28
    207,000  
EUR 100,000     TLG Finance SARL Reg S
3.38% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+3.98%), 09/23/24 (o)
    102,821  
USD 11,000     Trafigura Funding SA 144A
5.25%, 03/19/23
    9,958  
  100,000     Ultrapar International SA 144A
5.25%, 10/06/26
    93,930  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
Luxembourg: (continued)
EUR 100,000     Vivion Investments SARL Reg S
3.00%, 08/08/24
  $ 97,659  
USD 200,000     VTB Bank OJSC Via VTB  Capital SA 144A
6.95%, 10/17/22
    209,093  
              6,637,877  
Malta: 0.0%
  32,000     Nyrstar Holdings Plc Reg S  
0.00%, 07/31/26 ^
    16,754  
Marshall Islands: 0.1%
  100,000     Teekay Offshore Partners LP / Teekay Offshore Finance  Corp. 144A
8.50%, 07/15/23
    90,270  
Mauritius: 0.6%
  200,000     Greenko Solar Mauritius Ltd. 144A  
5.55%, 01/29/25
    181,005  
  200,000     MTN Mauritius Investments  Ltd. 144A
4.76%, 11/11/24
    186,000  
  200,000     Network i2i Ltd. 144A  
5.65% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+4.28%), 01/15/25 (o)
    179,000  
              546,005  
Mexico: 4.2%
  100,000     BBVA Bancomer SA 144A  
5.13% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+2.65%), 01/18/33
    87,130  
  200,000     Braskem Idesa SAPI 144A
7.45%, 11/15/29
    151,370  
        Cemex SAB de CV 144A        
  200,000     5.70%, 01/11/25     180,180  
  150,000     6.13%, 05/05/25     135,780  
  100,000     7.75%, 04/16/26 †     93,960  
  100,000     Credito Real SAB de CV SOFOM ER 144A
9.50%, 02/07/26 †
    89,596  
  200,000     Nemak SAB de CV 144A  
4.75%, 01/23/25
    176,750  
        Petróleos Mexicanos        
  175,000     5.35%, 02/12/28     131,252  
  200,000     6.35%, 02/12/48     134,200  
  350,000     6.50%, 03/13/27     285,600  
  125,000     6.50%, 01/23/29     97,938  
  200,000     6.63%, 06/15/35     142,000  
  350,000     6.75%, 09/21/47     245,700  
  200,000     6.88%, 08/04/26     166,500  
        Petróleos Mexicanos 144A        
  225,000     5.95%, 01/28/31     164,092  
  175,000     6.49%, 01/23/27     142,826  
  300,000     6.84%, 01/23/30     235,680  
  200,000     6.95%, 01/28/60     141,490  
  450,000     7.69%, 01/23/50     332,955  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
Mexico: (continued)
        Petróleos Mexicanos Reg S        
EUR 100,000     2.50%, 08/21/21   $ 104,075  
  100,000     2.75%, 04/21/27     79,220  
  100,000     3.75%, 02/21/24     93,903  
  100,000     4.75%, 02/26/29     82,653  
  100,000     4.88%, 02/21/28     84,821  
  50,000     5.50%, 02/24/25     49,894  
        Unifin Financiera SAB de CV 144A        
USD 100,000     7.00%, 01/15/25     45,375  
  100,000     7.25%, 09/27/23     49,015  
              3,723,955  
Netherlands: 11.7%
EUR 125,000     Dufry One BV Reg S
2.50%, 10/15/24
    113,669  
USD 200,000     Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV
5.25%, 04/15/23
    199,870  
EUR 200,000     Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV Reg S
3.75%, 03/29/24
    223,438  
USD 200,000     Greenko Dutch BV 144A
5.25%, 07/24/24
    179,394  
  100,000     GTH Finance BV 144A
7.25%, 04/26/23
    109,531  
  200,000     IHS Netherlands Holdco BV 144A
8.00%, 09/18/27
    185,000  
  114,000     Indo Energy Finance II BV 144A
6.38%, 01/24/23
    99,608  
  200,000     InterCement Financial Operations BV 144A
5.75%, 07/17/24
    85,540  
EUR 100,000     Intertrust Group BV Reg S
3.38%, 11/15/25
    109,916  
  100,000     IPD 3 BV Reg S
4.50%, 07/15/22
    106,840  
USD 150,000     Kazakhstan Temir Zholy Finance BV 144A
6.95%, 07/10/42
    173,066  
  125,000     Koninklijke KPN NV 144A
7.00% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 10 Year+5.21%), 03/28/73 †
    129,593  
        Metinvest BV 144A        
  150,000     7.75%, 04/23/23 †     106,823  
  100,000     8.50%, 04/23/26     67,742  
  197,212     MV24 Capital BV 144A
6.75%, 06/01/34
    167,060  
EUR 100,000     Naturgy Finance BV Reg S
4.13% (EUR Swap Annual 8 Year+3.35%), 11/18/22 (o)
    111,704  
USD 100,000     Nostrum Oil & Gas Finance BV 144A
8.00%, 07/25/22
    24,000  
EUR 225,000     OCI NV Reg S
5.00%, 04/15/23
    248,069  
        Petrobras Global Finance BV        
USD 150,000     4.38%, 05/20/23     146,250  
EUR 100,000     4.75%, 01/14/25     106,949  
USD 200,000     5.30%, 01/27/25     195,538  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
Netherlands: (continued)
USD 150,000     5.75%, 02/01/29   $ 143,812  
  250,000     6.00%, 01/27/28 †     243,025  
  200,000     6.25%, 03/17/24     203,760  
  150,000     6.75%, 01/27/41 †     146,370  
  275,000     6.85%, 06/05/15 †     259,875  
  100,000     6.88%, 01/20/40 †     99,000  
  150,000     6.90%, 03/19/49 †     146,625  
  150,000     7.25%, 03/17/44 †     150,825  
  325,000     7.38%, 01/17/27     340,957  
  44,000     8.38%, 05/23/21     46,266  
  175,000     8.75%, 05/23/26 †     194,250  
  331,000     Petrobras Global Finance BV 144A
5.09%, 01/15/30 †
    302,749  
EUR 41,000     Phoenix PIB Dutch Finance BV Reg S
3.63%, 07/30/21
    45,489  
  100,000     PPF Telecom Group BV Reg S
3.13%, 03/27/26
    107,066  
  150,000     Saipem Finance International BV Reg S
3.75%, 09/08/23
    162,325  
  125,000     Samvardhana Motherson Automotive Systems Group BV Reg S
1.80%, 07/06/24
    107,122  
  125,000     Selecta Group BV Reg S
5.88%, 02/01/24
    53,329  
  100,000     Sigma Holdco BV Reg S
5.75%, 05/15/26
    105,423  
USD 100,000     Stars Group Holdings BV / Stars Group US Co-Borrower LLC 144A
7.00%, 07/15/26
    103,265  
EUR 100,000     Summer BidCo BV Reg S
9.75% 11/15/25
    103,204  
        Telefonica Europe BV Reg S        
  100,000     2.63% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+2.33%), 03/07/23 (o)     106,312  
  200,000     3.00% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+2.45%), 09/04/23 (o)     213,162  
  100,000     3.75% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+3.86%), 03/15/22 (o)     109,726  
  100,000     3.88% (EUR Swap Annual 8 Year+2.97%), 06/22/26 (o)     108,230  
  200,000     4.38% (EUR Swap Annual 6 Year+4.11%), 12/14/24 (o)     223,513  
  100,000     5.88% (EUR Swap Annual 10 Year+4.30%), 03/31/24 (o)     117,359  
  175,000     TenneT Holding BV Reg S
3.00% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+2.53%), 03/01/24 (o)
    195,966  
        Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands II BV Reg S        
  100,000     1.13%, 10/15/24     94,928  
  100,000     1.25%, 03/31/23     100,832  
        Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III BV        
USD 175,000     2.20%, 07/21/21     171,202  
  350,000     2.80%, 07/21/23     323,382  


 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(continued)

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
Netherlands: (continued)
USD 350,000     3.15%, 10/01/26   $ 306,705  
  250,000     4.10%, 10/01/46 †     196,625  
  150,000     6.00%, 04/15/24     150,000  
  200,000     6.75%, 03/01/28     206,630  
  175,000     Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III BV 144A
7.13%, 01/31/25 †
    182,175  
EUR 200,000     Trivium Packaging Finance BV Reg S
3.75%, 08/15/26
    216,292  
  100,000     United Group BV Reg S
4.88%, 07/01/24
    108,025  
USD 100,000     UPC Holding BV 144A
5.50%, 01/15/28
    97,345  
        VEON Holdings BV 144A        
  100,000     4.00%, 04/09/25 †     103,707  
  100,000     7.50%, 03/01/22 †     108,036  
  200,000     VTR Finance BV 144A
6.88%, 01/15/24 †
    200,082  
EUR 100,000     VZ Vendor Financing BV Reg S
2.50%, 01/31/24
    107,887  
        ZF Europe Finance BV Reg S        
  100,000     2.00%, 02/23/26     97,824  
  100,000     3.00%, 10/23/29     97,742  
USD 314,000     Ziggo BV 144A
5.50%, 01/15/27
    320,861  
        Ziggo BV Reg S        
EUR 100,000     2.88%, 01/15/30     104,163  
  90,000     4.25%, 01/15/27     101,534  
              10,424,582  
Norway: 0.2%
USD 150,000     Aker BP ASA 144A
5.88%, 03/31/25
    140,466  
Panama: 0.2%
  200,000     AES Panama SRL 144A
6.00%, 06/25/22
    200,502  
Peru: 0.3%
  100,000     Orazul Energy Egenor SCA 144A
5.63%, 04/28/27
    97,001  
  200,000     Peru LNG Srl 144A
5.38%, 03/22/30
    114,420  
  100,000     Volcan Cia Minera SAA 144A
5.38%, 02/02/22
    75,571  
              286,992  
Portugal: 0.5%
EUR 100,000     Banco Comercial Portugues SA Reg S
3.87% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+4.23%), 03/27/30
    93,100  
  100,000     Caixa Geral de Depositos SA Reg S
5.75% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+5.50%), 06/28/28
    106,491  
  200,000     EDP - Energias de Portugal SA Reg S
4.50% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+4.29%), 04/30/79
    228,206  
              427,797  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
Singapore: 0.8%
USD 250,000     ABJA Investment Co. Pte Ltd. Reg S
5.95%, 07/31/24
  $ 225,000  
  150,000     Bakrie Telecom Pte Ltd. Reg S
11.50%, 05/07/15 (d) (e) *
    2,438  
  200,000     Marble II Pte Ltd. 144A
5.30%, 06/20/22 †
    184,127  
  200,000     Medco Platinum Road Pte Ltd. 144A
6.75%, 01/30/25
    125,000  
  200,000     Theta Capital Pte Ltd. Reg S
6.75%, 10/31/26
    140,030  
EUR 34,000     Trafigura Group Pte Ltd. Reg S
7.50% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+10.82%), 07/31/24 (o)
    32,905  
              709,500  
South Africa: 0.4%
        Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. 144A        
USD 100,000     6.75%, 08/06/23     75,563  
  100,000     7.13%, 02/11/25     73,750  
  100,000     8.45%, 08/10/28     71,750  
  132,219     South Africa Ltd. 144A
3.00% 12/31/22
    252  
  100,000     Transnet SOC Ltd. 144A
4.00%, 07/26/22
    93,063  
              314,378  
South Korea: 0.2%
        Woori Bank 144A        
  100,000     4.25% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+2.66%), 10/04/24 (o)     95,213  
  100,000     4.50% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.31%), 09/27/21 (o)     99,499  
              194,712  
Spain: 1.6%
EUR 100,000     Abanca Corp. Bancaria SA Reg S
6.13% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+5.93%), 01/18/29
    97,456  
USD 63,204     Abengoa Abenewco 2 SAU Reg S
1.25% 03/31/23 #
    0  
EUR 100,000     Abengoa SA
0.00%, 03/31/27 (d) (s) *
    549  
        Banco de Sabadell SA Reg S        
  100,000     1.75%, 05/10/24     100,936  
  100,000     5.63%, 05/06/26     104,291  
        Bankia SA Reg S        
  100,000     1.13%, 11/12/26     100,402  
  100,000     3.38% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+3.35%), 03/15/27     108,316  
  100,000     3.75% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+3.62%), 02/15/29     105,657  
  200,000     Cellnex Telecom SAU Reg S
3.13%, 07/27/22
    229,190  
  100,000     El Corte Ingles SA Reg S
3.00%, 03/15/24
    106,918  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
Spain: (continued)
EUR 275,000     Grifols SA Reg S
3.20%, 05/01/25
  $ 301,545  
  125,000     Grupo Antolin-Irausa SA Reg S
3.25%, 04/30/24
    101,730  
        Grupo Isolux Corsan SA        
  302     1.00%, 12/30/21 (d) *     2  
  56,417     6.00%, 12/30/21 (d) *     494  
  100,000     Obrascon Huarte Lain SA Reg S
5.50%, 03/15/23
    47,682  
              1,405,168  
Sweden: 1.4%
  175,000     Akelius Residential Property AB Reg S
3.88% (Euribor ICE Swap Rate 5 Year+3.49%), 10/05/78
    191,078  
  100,000     Dometic Group AB Reg S
3.00%, 05/08/26
    96,770  
  300,000     Intrum AB Reg S
3.13%, 07/15/24 †
    267,462  
USD 100,000     Stena AB 144A
7.00%, 02/01/24 †
    87,730  
  100,000     Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson
4.13%, 05/15/22
    104,250  
EUR 100,000     Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Reg S
1.88%, 03/01/24
    110,437  
  200,000     Verisure Midholding AB Reg S
5.75%, 12/01/23
    212,254  
        Volvo Car AB Reg S        
  100,000     2.00%, 01/24/25     103,415  
  100,000     3.25%, 05/18/21     110,215  
              1,283,611  
Thailand: 0.2%
USD 200,000     Bangkok Bank PCL 144A
3.73% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+1.90%), 09/25/34
    179,332  
Turkey: 3.1%
        Akbank T.A.S. 144A        
  125,000     5.00%, 10/24/22     121,753  
  150,000     5.13%, 03/31/25 †     137,655  
  100,000     Arcelik AS 144A
5.00%, 04/03/23
    96,381  
  200,000     KOC Holding AS 144A
5.25%, 03/15/23
    196,992  
  200,000     QNB Finansbank AS 144A
4.88%, 05/19/22
    196,520  
  200,000     TC Ziraat Bankasi AS 144A
5.13%, 05/03/22
    195,110  
  100,000     Turk Telekomunikasyon AS 144A
4.88%, 06/19/24
    94,459  
  200,000     Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS 144A
5.80%, 04/11/28 †
    188,440  
  200,000     Turkiye Garanti Bankasi AS 144A
5.25%, 09/13/22
    197,460  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
Turkey: (continued)
        Turkiye Is Bankasi AS 144A        
USD 100,000     5.38%, 10/06/21   $ 100,375  
  200,000     6.00%, 10/24/22     188,580  
  250,000     6.13%, 04/25/24     241,320  
  200,000     Turkiye Sinai Kalkinma Bankasi AS Reg S
5.50%, 01/16/23
    190,500  
  100,000     Turkiye Sise ve Cam Fabrikalari AS 144A
6.95%, 03/14/26
    96,911  
        Turkiye Vakiflar Bankasi TAO 144A        
  125,000     5.50%, 10/27/21     124,081  
  100,000     5.75%, 01/30/23     96,326  
  100,000     6.00%, 11/01/22     93,780  
        Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi AS 144A        
  100,000     5.50%, 12/06/22     91,438  
  50,000     5.75%, 02/24/22     49,938  
  100,000     5.85%, 06/21/24     95,161  
              2,793,180  
United Arab Emirates: 0.4%
  200,000     Kuwait Projects Co. SPC Ltd. Reg S
4.23%, 10/29/26
    177,932  
  200,000     Oztel Holdings SPC Ltd. 144A
5.63%, 10/24/23
    184,760  
              362,692  
United Kingdom: 8.3%
GBP 100,000     Anglian Water Osprey Financing Plc Reg S
4.00%, 03/08/26
    123,277  
USD 50,000     AngloGold Ashanti Holdings Plc
6.50%, 04/15/40 †
    53,069  
GBP 100,000     Ardonagh Midco 3 Plc Reg S
8.38%, 07/15/23
    114,287  
  100,000     Arqiva Broadcast Finance Plc Reg S
6.75%, 09/30/23
    130,194  
USD 100,000     Aston Martin Capital Holdings Ltd. 144A
6.50%, 04/15/22 †
    77,300  
  100,000     Barclays Bank Plc
6.28% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.55%), 12/15/34 (o)
    99,128  
GBP 100,000     Boparan Finance Plc Reg S
5.50%, 07/15/21
    94,917  
  100,000     Centrica Plc Reg S
5.25% (GBP Swap 5 Year+3.61%), 04/10/75
    123,192  
USD 200,000     Connect Finco SARL / Connect US Finco LLC 144A
6.75%, 10/01/26
    191,630  
GBP 150,000     Co-operative Group Holdings 2011 Ltd. Reg S
7.50%, 07/08/26 (s)
    204,086  
USD 150,000     Delphi Technologies Plc 144A
5.00%, 10/01/25
    141,187  
  100,000     Drax Finco Plc 144A
6.63%, 11/01/25
    102,520  


 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(continued)

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
United Kingdom: (continued)
USD 200,000     DTEK Finance Plc
10.75%, 12/31/24
  $ 94,000  
  200,000     eG Global Finance Plc 144A
6.75%, 02/07/25
    183,040  
EUR 100,000     eG Global Finance Plc Reg S
4.38%, 02/07/25
    94,641  
  100,000     Ellaktor Value Plc Reg S
6.38%, 12/15/24
    72,952  
USD 300,000     Evraz Plc 144A
5.38%, 03/20/23
    318,273  
        FCE Bank Plc Reg S        
EUR 150,000     1.13%, 02/10/22     152,615  
  150,000     1.62%, 05/11/23     148,050  
GBP 150,000     Heathrow Finance Plc Reg S
5.75%, 03/03/25
    193,081  
        Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Plc Reg S        
EUR 100,000     2.20%, 01/15/24     78,475  
GBP 125,000     3.88%, 03/01/23     120,656  
  100,000     Jerrold Finco Plc Reg S
6.13%, 01/15/24
    117,388  
USD 200,000     KCA Deutag Finance Plc 144A
7.25%, 05/15/21
    64,450  
GBP 100,000     Ladbrokes Group Finance Plc Reg S
5.13%, 09/16/22
    126,763  
EUR 100,000     LHC3 Plc Reg S
9.00% 08/15/24
    104,121  
USD 200,000     Liquid Telecommunications Financing Plc 144A
8.50%, 07/13/22
    173,340  
        Lloyds Banking Group Plc 144A        
  50,000     6.41% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.50%), 10/01/35 (o)     52,680  
  50,000     6.66% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.27%), 05/21/37 (o) †     55,430  
  200,000     MARB BondCo Plc 144A
6.88%, 01/19/25
    193,040  
GBP 150,000     Marks & Spencer Plc Reg S
4.75%, 06/12/25
    189,139  
  100,000     Mclaren Finance Plc Reg S
5.00%, 08/01/22
    85,997  
EUR 100,000     NAK Naftogaz Ukraine via Kondor Finance Plc Reg S
7.13%, 07/19/24
    96,441  
USD 60,000     Oschadbank 144A
9.38%, 03/10/23 (s) †
    58,050  
  100,000     Petra Diamonds US Treasury Plc 144A
7.25%, 05/01/22
    34,000  
GBP 100,000     Pinewood Finance Co. Ltd. Reg S
3.25%, 09/30/25
    125,839  
EUR 100,000     Playtech Plc Reg S
3.75%, 10/12/23
    100,905  
USD 200,000     Polyus Finance Plc 144A
5.25%, 02/07/23
    211,692  
GBP 100,000     Shop Direct Funding Plc Reg S
7.75%, 11/15/22
    92,114  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
United Kingdom: (continued)
USD 100,000     Standard Chartered Plc 144A
7.01% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.46%), 07/30/37 (o)
  $ 105,637  
GBP 100,000     Stretford 79 Plc Reg S
6.75%, 07/15/24
    114,294  
EUR 100,000     Titan Global Finance Plc Reg S
3.50%, 06/17/21
    109,168  
GBP 100,000     Travis Perkins Plc Reg S
4.38%, 09/15/21
    119,725  
USD 200,000     Tullow Oil Plc 144A
7.00%, 03/01/25
    105,250  
GBP 100,000     Twinkle Pizza Plc Reg S
6.63%, 08/01/21
    84,026  
USD 27,000     Ukraine Railways Via Shortline Plc Reg S
9.88%, 09/15/21
    25,935  
  500,000     Valaris Plc
5.75%, 10/01/44
    44,300  
  200,000     Vedanta Resources Finance II Plc 144A
9.25%, 04/23/26
    83,000  
  300,000     Vedanta Resources Ltd. 144A
6.13%, 08/09/24
    107,340  
EUR 100,000     Virgin Media Finance Plc Reg S
4.50%, 01/15/25
    111,447  
USD 100,000     Virgin Media Secured Finance Plc 144A
5.50%, 05/15/29
    104,285  
        Virgin Media Secured Finance Plc Reg S        
GBP 175,000     4.88%, 01/15/27     220,460  
  200,000     5.00%, 04/15/27     253,847  
EUR 100,000     Viridian Group FinanceCo Plc / Viridian Power & Energy Reg S
4.00%, 09/15/25
    105,238  
USD 225,000     Vodafone Group Plc
7.00% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 5 Year+4.87%), 04/04/79
    257,824  
EUR 400,000     Vodafone Group Plc Reg S
3.10% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+2.67%), 01/03/79
    434,385  
GBP 150,000     William Hill Plc Reg S
4.88%, 09/07/23
    183,515  
              7,361,635  
United States: 2.9%
USD 150,000     AerCap Global Aviation Trust 144A
6.50% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.30%), 06/15/45
    110,475  
  100,000     Calfrac Holdings LP 144A
8.50%, 06/15/26
    6,000  
  150,000     CEMEX Finance LLC 144A
6.00%, 04/01/24 †
    139,770  
EUR 100,000     CGG Holding US, Inc. Reg S
7.88%, 05/01/23
    102,958  
USD 100,000     Cott Holdings, Inc. 144A
5.50%, 04/01/25
    101,020  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
United States: (continued)
USD 150,000     Dresdner Funding Trust I 144A
8.15%, 06/30/31 †
  $ 190,500  
        JBS USA LUX SA / JBS USA Finance, Inc. 144A        
  100,000     5.75%, 06/15/25     101,751  
  100,000     6.75%, 02/15/28     107,844  
        JBS USA LUX SA / JBS USA Food Co. / JBS USA Finance, Inc. 144A        
  100,000     5.50%, 01/15/30     101,715  
  150,000     6.50%, 04/15/29     158,566  
  100,000     Kronos Acquisition Holdings, Inc. 144A
9.00%, 08/15/23
    87,438  
        Mercer International, Inc.        
  41,000     5.50%, 01/15/26 †     36,646  
  100,000     6.50%, 02/01/24     93,980  
  160,000     Navios Maritime Holdings, Inc. / Navios Maritime Finance II US, Inc. 144A
7.38%, 01/15/22
    63,400  
  100,000     NBM US Holdings, Inc. 144A
6.63%, 08/06/29
    93,290  
  100,000     RBS Capital Trust II
6.43% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.94%), 01/03/34 (o) †
    137,210  
  50,000     Resolute Forest Products, Inc.
5.88%, 05/15/23
    41,635  
  227,040     Rio Oil Finance Trust Series 2014-1 144A
9.25%, 07/06/24
    216,213  
  300,000     Sasol Financing USA LLC
5.88%, 03/27/24
    202,350  
  100,000     Stillwater Mining Co. 144A
7.13%, 06/27/25
    97,966  
  50,000     Terraform Global Operating LLC 144A
6.13%, 03/01/26
    49,855  
  100,000     Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Co. LLC
6.15%, 02/01/36
    93,650  
  150,000     ZF North America Capital, Inc. 144A
4.75%, 04/29/25
    140,182  
EUR 100,000     ZF North America Capital, Inc. Reg S
2.75%, 04/27/23
    105,012  
              2,579,426  
Total Corporate Bonds
(Cost: $97,530,491)
    86,588,787  
Principal
Amount
      Value
                 
GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS: 0.5%
Azerbaijan: 0.2%
USD 200,000     State Oil Co. of the Azerbaijan Republic Reg S
6.95%, 03/18/30
  $ 210,708  
Costa Rica: 0.1%
  100,000     Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad Reg S
6.95%, 11/10/21
    93,126  
Turkey: 0.2%
        Turkiye Ihracat Kredi Bankasi AS 144A        
  100,000     5.00%, 09/23/21     99,965  
  100,000     6.13%, 05/03/24     95,530  
              195,495  
Total Government Obligations
(Cost: $529,679)
    499,329  
                 
Number
of Shares
             
COMMON STOCK: 0.0%
(Cost: $5,626)
       
Canada: 0.0%
  988     Tervita Corp. *     2,269  
WARRANTS: 0.0%
(Cost: $10,977)
       
Spain: 0.0%
  138     Grupo Isolux Corsan SA (EUR 0.00, expiring  12/30/21) * # ∞     0  
Total Investments Before Collateral for Securities Loaned: 98.0%
(Cost: $98,076,773)
    87,090,385  
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT HELD AS COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES ON LOAN: 7.4%
(Cost: $6,558,697)
     
Money Market Fund: 7.4%
  6,558,697     State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio     6,558,697  
Total Investments: 105.4%
(Cost: $104,635,470)
    93,649,082  
Liabilities in excess of other assets: (5.4)%     (4,815,882 )
NET ASSETS: 100.0%   $ 88,833,200  


 

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VANECK VECTORS INTERNATIONAL HIGH YIELD BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(continued)

 

Definitions:
CAD Canadian Dollar
EUR Euro
GBP British Pound
USD United States Dollar
 
Footnotes:
(d) Security in default of coupon payment
(e) Security in default of principal
(o) Perpetual Maturity — the date shown is the next call date
(s) The rate shown reflects the rate in effect at the end of the reporting period. Coupon adjusts periodically based upon a predetermined schedule
^ Zero Coupon Bond
* Non-income producing
Security fully or partially on loan. Total market value of securities on loan is $6,920,073.
# Security has been valued in good faith pursuant to guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. The aggregate value of fair valued securities is $0 which represents 0.0% of net assets.
Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.
Reg S Security was purchased pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts from registration securities offered and sold outside of the United States. Such a security cannot be sold in the United States without either an effective registration statement filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, or pursuant to an exemption from registration.
144A Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or otherwise restricted. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, unless otherwise noted, and the value amounted to $33,165,433, or 37.3% of net assets.

 

Summary of Investments by Sector
Excluding Collateral for Securities Loaned
    % of Investments   Value  
Basic Materials       7.7 %         $ 6,719,691  
Communications       16.9       14,723,117  
Consumer, Cyclical       10.4       9,031,403  
Consumer, Non-cyclical       9.6       8,365,583  
Diversified       0.5       418,265  
Energy       11.6       10,117,292  
Financial       30.2       26,315,658  
Government       0.6       499,329  
Industrial       7.5       6,513,042  
Technology       0.7       651,147  
Utilities       4.3       3,735,858  
        100.0 %   $ 87,090,385  

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of April 30, 2020 is as follows:

 

    Level 1
Quoted
Prices
  Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
  Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
  Value
Corporate Bonds*   $     $ 86,588,787           $       $ 86,588,787  
Government Obligations*           499,329                 499,329  
Common Stock*     2,269                       2,269  
Warrants*                   0         0  
Money Market Fund     6,558,697                       6,558,697  
Total   $ 6,560,966     $ 87,088,116       $ 0       $ 93,649,082  

 

* See Schedule of Investments for geographic sector breakouts.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

64

VANECK VECTORS INVESTMENT GRADE FLOATING RATE ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

April 30, 2020

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
FLOATING RATE NOTES: 99.3%        
Australia: 6.0%        
        Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. 144A        
$ 300,000     2.05% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.32%), 11/09/20   $ 299,526  
  500,000     2.15% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.46%), 05/17/21     497,714  
  1,550,000     2.19% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.49%), 11/21/22     1,528,209  
  600,000     2.40% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.71%), 05/19/22 †     596,486  
        Commonwealth Bank of Australia 144A        
  2,400,000     1.44% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.70%), 03/16/23     2,376,966  
  750,000     1.60% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.70%), 03/10/22     746,468  
  775,000     1.83% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.83%), 09/06/21     775,542  
  1,575,000     2.07% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.82%), 06/04/24     1,535,091  
  1,800,000     Macquarie Group Ltd. 144A
2.62% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.35%), 03/27/24 †
    1,775,222  
        National Australia Bank Ltd. 144A        
  3,125,000     1.18% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.41%), 12/13/22     3,074,361  
  400,000     1.66% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.35%), 01/12/21     399,373  
  1,575,000     1.91% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.60%), 04/12/23     1,549,065  
  550,000     2.20% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.89%), 01/10/22     550,702  
  575,000     2.31% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.00%), 07/12/21     575,800  
  575,000     2.40% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.72%), 05/22/22     572,345  
  675,000     2.46% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.71%), 11/04/21     673,481  
        Westpac Banking Corp.        
  350,000     1.33% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.34%), 01/25/21     348,452  
  2,350,000     1.70% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.39%), 01/13/23     2,317,790  
  1,600,000     1.88% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.57%), 01/11/23     1,579,870  
  600,000     2.08% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.71%), 06/28/22     597,763  
  600,000     2.16% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.85%), 01/11/22     599,905  
  2,400,000     2.41% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.72%), 05/15/23 †     2,377,016  
  1,600,000     2.42% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.77%), 02/26/24     1,583,981  
  575,000     2.54% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.85%), 08/19/21 †     575,586  
              27,506,714  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
Canada: 4.5%        
        Bank of Montreal        
$ 625,000     1.30% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.40%), 09/10/21   $ 620,253  
  350,000     1.50% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.40%), 01/22/21     348,929  
  475,000     1.77% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.46%), 04/13/21     474,321  
  600,000     1.80% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.57%), 03/26/22     594,722  
  625,000     2.43% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.79%), 08/27/21     626,311  
        Bank of Nova Scotia        
  425,000     1.58% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.44%), 04/20/21     424,053  
  325,000     1.64% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.29%), 01/08/21     323,911  
  625,000     1.64% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.64%), 03/07/22     619,681  
        Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce        
  3,925,000     0.83% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+.80%), 03/17/23     3,785,786  
  1,575,000     1.43% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.66%), 09/13/23     1,535,339  
  600,000     1.46% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.72%), 06/16/22     597,161  
  400,000     2.08% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.32%), 02/02/21     399,082  
        Royal Bank of Canada        
  900,000     1.15% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.39%), 04/30/21     899,178  
  300,000     1.23% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.24%), 10/26/20 †     299,452  
  600,000     1.31% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.47%), 04/29/22     592,132  
  400,000     1.39% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.40%), 01/25/21 †     398,466  
  2,675,000     1.49% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.36%), 01/17/23     2,611,646  
  550,000     2.49% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.73%), 02/01/22     546,921  
        Toronto-Dominion Bank        
  3,175,000     0.49% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+.48%), 01/27/23     3,058,947  
  750,000     1.11% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.27%), 03/17/21     746,841  
  475,000     1.20% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.43%), 06/11/21     473,851  
  350,000     1.23% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.24%), 01/25/21     348,977  
  350,000     2.39% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.00%), 04/07/21     350,996  
              20,676,956  


 

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VANECK VECTORS INVESTMENT GRADE FLOATING RATE ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(continued)

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
Cayman Islands: 0.8%        
        Tencent Holdings Ltd. 144A        
$ 1,425,000     1.74% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.60%), 01/19/23   $ 1,386,183  
  2,500,000     2.22% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.91%), 04/11/24     2,406,150  
              3,792,333  
China / Hong Kong: 0.2%        
  675,000     AIA Group Ltd. 144A
1.64% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.52%), 09/20/21
    665,921  
  325,000     Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd.
2.48% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.75%), 11/08/20
    324,715  
              990,636  
France: 1.1%        
  800,000     BPCE SA
2.46% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.88%), 05/31/22
    793,575  
        BPCE SA 144A        
  1,650,000     2.02% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.24%), 09/12/23     1,613,973  
  625,000     2.90% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.22%), 05/22/22     620,956  
  1,575,000     Credit Agricole SA 144A
2.04% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.02%), 04/24/23
    1,534,024  
  300,000     Societe Generale SA 144A
2.68% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.33%), 04/08/21
    300,715  
              4,863,243  
Germany: 0.5%        
        Deutsche Bank AG        
  396,000     1.91% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.81%), 01/22/21     386,720  
  1,570,000     2.88% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.19%), 11/16/22     1,453,546  
  300,000     3.04% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.29%), 02/04/21     293,537  
              2,133,803  
Italy: 0.1%        
  575,000     UniCredit SpA 144A
5.21% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.90%), 01/14/22
    570,192  
Japan: 8.3%        
        Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.        
  825,000     1.64% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.65%), 07/26/21     821,041  
  600,000     1.70% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.70%), 03/07/22     591,370  
  1,125,000     1.78% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.79%), 07/25/22     1,103,791  
  1,000,000     1.83% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.06%), 09/13/21     998,729  
  5,225,000     1.85% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.86%), 07/26/23     5,077,044  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
Japan: (continued)      
$ 2,375,000     2.32% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.74%), 03/02/23   $ 2,312,752  
  600,000     2.60% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.92%), 02/22/22     595,386  
  425,000     3.46% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.88%), 03/01/21     428,635  
        Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.        
  1,600,000     1.62% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.85%), 09/13/23     1,546,113  
  3,600,000     1.65% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.88%), 09/11/22     3,539,274  
  2,050,000     1.77% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.00%), 09/11/24 †     1,971,712  
  1,125,000     1.91% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.14%), 09/13/21     1,125,001  
  1,600,000     2.02% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.84%), 07/16/23     1,551,077  
  2,700,000     2.10% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.79%), 03/05/23     2,627,648  
  3,100,000     2.31% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.63%), 05/25/24     2,941,569  
  1,375,000     2.55% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.94%), 02/28/22     1,363,195  
  350,000     Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. 144A
2.79% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.48%), 04/12/21
    351,566  
  600,000     Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp.
1.55% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.37%), 10/16/20
    599,809  
        Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.        
  1,600,000     1.87% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.74%), 01/17/23     1,556,335  
  1,575,000     1.88% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.74%), 10/18/22     1,544,805  
  2,700,000     1.98% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.80%), 10/16/23 †     2,607,930  
  1,550,000     2.00% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.86%), 07/19/23     1,501,670  
  600,000     2.09% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.78%), 07/12/22 †     590,737  
  600,000     2.28% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.14%), 10/19/21     600,378  
  575,000     2.42% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.11%), 07/14/21     575,346  
              38,522,913  
Netherlands: 1.9%        
        ABN AMRO Bank NV 144A        
  500,000     1.55% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.41%), 01/19/21     499,875  
  1,225,000     2.21% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.57%), 08/27/21     1,219,956  
  675,000     BMW Finance NV 144A
2.50% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.79%), 08/12/22
    649,891  
        Cooperatieve Rabobank UA        
  500,000     1.42% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.43%), 04/26/21     500,116  
  600,000     2.14% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.83%), 01/10/22     597,386  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
Netherlands: (continued)        
        ING Groep NV        
$ 1,600,000     2.45% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.00%), 10/02/23   $ 1,546,683  
  1,125,000     2.52% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.15%), 03/29/22     1,114,782  
  1,550,000     Shell International Finance BV
2.11% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.40%), 11/13/23
    1,514,356  
  975,000     Siemens Financieringsmaatschappij NV 144A
1.35% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.61%), 03/16/22
    959,282  
              8,602,327  
New Zealand: 0.3%        
  1,600,000     ASB Bank Ltd. 144A
1.71% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.97%), 06/14/23
    1,583,005  
Norway: 0.5%      
        DNB Bank ASA 144A        
  300,000     1.82% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.37%), 10/02/20     300,201  
  1,900,000     2.20% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.62%), 12/02/22     1,868,472  
              2,168,673  
Singapore: 0.6%      
  1,550,000     BOC Aviation Ltd. 144A
2.36% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.12%), 09/26/23
    1,542,907  
  900,000     DBS Group Holdings Ltd. 144A
1.61% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.62%), 07/25/22
    883,803  
  300,000     United Overseas Bank Ltd. 144A
1.52% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.48%), 04/23/21 †
    297,969  
              2,724,679  
Spain: 0.8%      
        Banco Santander SA        
  1,550,000     2.43% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.12%), 04/12/23     1,495,089  
  1,625,000     2.77% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.09%), 02/23/23 †     1,564,795  
  575,000     2.87% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.56%), 04/11/22     570,812  
              3,630,696  
Sweden: 0.5%      
  800,000     Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB 144A
2.12% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.43%), 05/17/21
    797,198  
  800,000     Svenska Handelsbanken AB
2.15% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.47%), 05/24/21
    797,368  
  575,000     Swedbank AB 144A
1.44% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.70%), 03/14/22
    570,661  
              2,165,227  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
Switzerland: 2.7%        
        Credit Suisse Group AG 144A        
$ 1,650,000     1.94% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.20%), 12/14/23   $ 1,599,981  
  2,450,000     2.02% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.24%), 06/12/24     2,356,875  
  600,000     UBS AG 144A
2.06% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.48%), 12/01/20
    599,691  
        UBS Group AG 144A        
  3,900,000     2.64% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.95%), 08/15/23     3,822,059  
  3,025,000     2.90% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.22%), 05/23/23     3,002,523  
  600,000     3.09% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.78%), 04/14/21     605,723  
  550,000     3.29% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.53%), 02/01/22     551,001  
              12,537,853  
United Kingdom: 9.5%        
  650,000     Barclays Bank Plc
1.77% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.46%), 01/11/21
    648,768  
        Barclays Plc        
  2,400,000     2.94% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.62%), 01/10/23     2,353,519  
  4,773,000     3.07% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.38%), 05/16/24     4,525,360  
  2,375,000     3.12% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.43%), 02/15/23     2,322,568  
  1,225,000     3.84% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+2.11%), 08/10/21     1,227,229  
  650,000     BP Capital Markets Plc
1.93% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.25%), 11/24/20
    644,959  
  653,000     Credit Suisse Group Funding Guernsey Ltd.
3.43% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+2.29%), 04/16/21
    659,410  
  500,000     GlaxoSmithKline Capital Plc
2.05% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.35%), 05/14/21
    498,886  
        HSBC Holdings Plc        
  2,200,000     1.43% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.65%), 09/11/21     2,184,010  
  1,175,000     2.29% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.60%), 05/18/21     1,174,929  
  6,250,000     2.69% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.00%), 05/18/24     6,115,610  
  1,400,000     2.87% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.50%), 01/05/22     1,402,208  
  600,000     3.24% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+2.24%), 03/08/21     604,412  
  600,000     3.34% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.66%), 05/25/21     602,083  
  600,000     Lloyds Bank Plc
2.23% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.49%), 05/07/21
    595,810  


 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(continued)

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
United Kingdom: (continued)      
$ 300,000     Lloyds Banking Group Plc
2.00% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.80%), 06/21/21
  $ 297,963  
  850,000     Reckitt Benckiser Treasury Services Plc 144A
1.76% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.56%), 06/24/22
    833,847  
        Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc        
  2,325,000     2.77% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.55%), 06/25/24     2,215,112  
  4,423,000     3.16% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.47%), 05/15/23     4,281,623  
        Santander UK Plc        
  475,000     2.20% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.62%), 06/01/21     472,794  
  600,000     2.35% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.66%), 11/15/21     594,808  
        Standard Chartered Plc 144A        
  4,725,000     2.10% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.20%), 09/10/22     4,667,379  
  1,950,000     2.29% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.15%), 01/20/23     1,897,767  
  3,200,000     Vodafone Group Plc
2.17% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.99%), 01/16/24
    3,120,526  
              43,941,580  
United States: 61.0%      
        AbbVie, Inc. 144A        
  500,000     2.05% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.35%), 05/21/21     497,361  
  922,000     2.15% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.46%), 11/19/21     914,747  
  2,375,000     2.35% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.65%), 11/21/22     2,332,937  
        American Express Co.        
  525,000     2.22% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.53%), 05/17/21     522,462  
  1,100,000     2.31% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.62%), 05/20/22     1,087,505  
  1,225,000     2.34% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.60%), 11/05/21     1,214,705  
  1,623,000     2.51% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.75%), 08/03/23     1,580,569  
        American Honda Finance Corp.        
  600,000     1.12% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.35%), 06/11/21     594,463  
  600,000     1.81% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.54%), 06/27/22     587,518  
  600,000     2.14% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.45%), 02/15/22     588,103  
        Apple, Inc.        
  925,000     2.08% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.35%), 05/11/22     921,325  
  1,225,000     2.23% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.50%), 02/09/22 †     1,227,105  
  350,000     2.81% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.13%), 02/23/21     352,778  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
United States: (continued)        
        AT&T, Inc.        
$ 9,575,000     1.96% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.18%), 06/12/24 †   $ 9,390,826  
  1,675,000     2.17% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.95%), 07/15/21     1,673,023  
  900,000     2.33% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.75%), 06/01/21     896,959  
  600,000     Athene Global Funding 144A
2.67% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.23%), 07/01/22
    578,582  
  300,000     Aviation Capital Group LLC 144A
2.53% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.95%), 06/01/21
    278,032  
        Bank of America Corp.        
  600,000     1.42% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.38%), 01/23/22     588,778  
  650,000     1.77% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.66%), 07/21/21 †     648,202  
  1,050,000     1.87% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.65%), 06/25/22     1,037,192  
  1,600,000     2.00% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.96%), 07/23/24     1,572,517  
  4,750,000     2.02% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.00%), 04/24/23     4,709,907  
  925,000     2.08% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.65%), 10/01/21 †     920,822  
  4,750,000     2.10% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.79%), 03/05/24     4,642,519  
  1,600,000     2.29% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.18%), 10/21/22     1,596,472  
  2,375,000     2.30% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.16%), 01/20/23     2,367,841  
  4,775,000     2.51% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.77%), 02/05/26     4,562,547  
  350,000     2.56% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.42%), 04/19/21 †     351,894  
        Bank of America NA        
  1,000,000     1.31% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.32%), 07/26/21 †     993,065  
  1,100,000     2.03% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.35%), 05/24/21     1,093,515  
  800,000     Bank of New York Mellon
1.53% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.28%), 06/04/21
    795,697  
  2,325,000     BAT Capital Corp.
2.57% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.88%), 08/15/22
    2,233,691  
        Bayer US Finance II LLC 144A        
  3,900,000     1.75% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.01%), 12/15/23     3,768,908  
  775,000     1.85% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.63%), 06/25/21     761,940  
        BMW US Capital LLC 144A        
  500,000     1.72% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.41%), 04/12/21     491,515  
  925,000     2.21% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.50%), 08/13/21     901,815  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
United States: (continued)      
        Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 144A        
$ 475,000     1.89% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.20%), 11/16/20   $ 474,938  
  600,000     2.07% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.38%), 05/16/22     597,492  
  1,575,000     Capital One NA
1.91% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.15%), 01/30/23
    1,519,481  
        Caterpillar Financial Services Corp.        
  775,000     0.97% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.23%), 03/15/21     772,381  
  350,000     1.30% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.30%), 03/08/21     348,388  
  910,000     1.91% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.20%), 11/12/21     896,924  
  500,000     2.08% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.39%), 05/17/21     496,881  
        Cigna Corp.        
  975,000     1.49% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.65%), 09/17/21     958,799  
  2,325,000     2.11% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.89%), 07/15/23     2,254,611  
        Citibank NA        
  500,000     1.61% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.57%), 07/23/21     497,434  
  800,000     2.06% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.35%), 02/12/21     797,569  
  640,000     2.22% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.53%), 02/19/22     634,015  
  1,825,000     2.29% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.60%), 05/20/22     1,810,838  
        Citigroup, Inc.        
  1,525,000     1.95% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.96%), 04/25/22     1,513,745  
  2,400,000     1.97% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.95%), 07/24/23     2,368,292  
  925,000     2.07% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.07%), 12/08/21     924,530  
  1,700,000     2.23% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.55%), 08/25/36     1,311,281  
  3,175,000     2.60% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.02%), 06/01/24     3,114,037  
  2,050,000     2.68% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.25%), 07/01/26 †     1,989,091  
  650,000     2.75% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.38%), 03/30/21     653,562  
  4,775,000     2.79% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.10%), 05/17/24     4,693,013  
  925,000     2.95% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.19%), 08/02/21     924,679  
  6,350,000     3.01% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.43%), 09/01/23     6,361,363  
        Comcast Corp.        
  750,000     1.76% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.33%), 10/01/20     750,472  
  1,600,000     1.85% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.63%), 04/15/24     1,576,880  
  1,125,000     1.87% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.44%), 10/01/21     1,123,333  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
United States: (continued)      
$ 600,000     ConocoPhillips Co.
2.59% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.90%), 05/15/22
  $ 579,936  
  450,000     Consolidated Edison Co. of New York, Inc.
1.62% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.40%), 06/25/21
    445,044  
  750,000     Constellation Brands, Inc.
2.39% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.70%), 11/15/21 †
    738,211  
  1,000,000     Credit Suisse AG
1.27% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+.45%), 02/04/22
    972,684  
  650,000     CVS Health Corp.
1.72% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.72%), 03/09/21
    648,737  
        Daimler Finance North America LLC 144A        
  725,000     2.13% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.45%), 02/22/21     708,044  
  425,000     2.30% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.55%), 05/04/21     413,648  
  575,000     2.41% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.67%), 11/05/21     555,406  
  800,000     2.56% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.88%), 02/22/22     755,197  
  1,700,000     2.59% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.90%), 02/15/22     1,610,235  
  350,000     Dominion Energy Gas Holdings LLC
1.34% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.60%), 06/15/21
    346,938  
  300,000     Duke Energy Corp. 144A
2.20% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.50%), 05/14/21
    299,095  
  300,000     DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
2.40% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.71%), 11/15/20
    299,076  
        Exxon Mobil Corp.        
  575,000     1.37% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.37%), 03/06/22     569,892  
  2,293,000     2.02% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.33%), 08/16/22 †     2,270,963  
  1,125,000     Florida Power & Light Co.
2.14% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.40%), 05/06/22
    1,115,297  
  350,000     General Dynamics Corp.
2.11% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.38%), 05/11/21
    348,784  
        General Electric Co.        
  1,925,000     1.74% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.00%), 03/15/23     1,832,794  
  3,000,000     2.12% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.38%), 05/05/26     2,536,972  
  550,000     General Mills, Inc.
1.72% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.54%), 04/16/21
    547,160  


 

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VANECK VECTORS INVESTMENT GRADE FLOATING RATE ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(continued)

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
United States: (continued)        
        General Motors Financial Co., Inc.        
$ 325,000     2.17% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.85%), 04/09/21   $ 312,274  
  575,000     2.68% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.31%), 06/30/22     522,107  
  625,000     2.86% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.55%), 01/14/22     582,578  
  600,000     Goldman Sachs Bank USA
1.18% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+.60%), 05/24/21
    595,608  
        Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.        
  3,975,000     1.54% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.78%), 10/31/22     3,916,290  
  2,400,000     2.02% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.00%), 07/24/23 †     2,358,109  
  1,925,000     2.10% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.11%), 04/26/22     1,916,455  
  600,000     2.35% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.36%), 04/23/21 †     601,907  
  2,375,000     2.36% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.05%), 06/05/23     2,337,228  
  7,975,000     2.43% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.75%), 02/23/23     7,816,491  
  3,125,000     2.64% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.75%), 10/28/27     3,035,824  
  1,400,000     2.86% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.17%), 11/15/21     1,398,230  
  4,650,000     2.86% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.17%), 05/15/26     4,482,900  
  5,678,000     3.21% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.60%), 11/29/23     5,677,016  
  400,000     3.45% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.77%), 02/25/21     402,220  
  1,500,000     Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. 144A
3.82% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+2.12%), 02/12/67
    1,172,618  
        Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.        
  350,000     1.46% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.68%), 03/12/21 †     346,738  
  853,000     2.09% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.72%), 10/05/21     838,585  
  1,900,000     Honeywell International, Inc.
2.10% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.37%), 08/08/22
    1,884,897  
  425,000     Hyundai Capital America 144A
2.29% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.94%), 07/08/21
    411,392  
        IBM Credit LLC        
  400,000     1.40% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.26%), 01/20/21     399,529  
  450,000     2.08% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.47%), 11/30/20     450,425  
  950,000     Intel Corp.
2.08% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.35%), 05/11/22
    945,752  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
United States: (continued)        
        International Business Machines Corp.        
$ 900,000     2.11% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.40%), 05/13/21   $ 899,887  
  1,225,000     2.32% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.58%), 11/06/21 †     1,223,425  
        Jackson National Life Global Funding 144A        
  2,475,000     0.62% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+.60%), 01/06/23     2,373,264  
  350,000     1.25% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.48%), 06/11/21     346,118  
  350,000     1.52% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.30%), 10/15/20     348,963  
  342,000     John Deere Capital Corp.
1.02% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.24%), 03/12/21
    340,293  
        JPMorgan Chase & Co.        
  1,200,000     1.50% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.61%), 06/18/22     1,190,160  
  1,600,000     1.77% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.73%), 04/23/24     1,565,418  
  3,900,000     1.89% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.90%), 04/25/23 †     3,867,358  
  3,175,000     1.93% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.89%), 07/23/24 †     3,124,697  
  350,000     2.05% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.21%), 10/29/20 †     350,955  
  500,000     2.10% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.10%), 06/07/21 †     501,408  
  1,575,000     2.16% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.85%), 01/10/25 †     1,524,306  
  1,575,000     2.22% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.00%), 01/15/23     1,567,150  
  6,225,000     2.25% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.23%), 10/24/23     6,221,191  
  600,000     2.26% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.68%), 06/01/21     599,930  
  1,970,000     2.69% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.00%), 05/15/77     1,527,518  
  500,000     3.06% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.48%), 03/01/21 †     502,892  
  350,000     Marriott International, Inc.
2.18% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.60%), 12/01/20
    344,147  
  650,000     McDonald’s Corp.
1.32% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.43%), 10/28/21
    642,954  
  1,550,000     Met Tower Global Funding 144A
0.58% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+.55%), 01/17/23
    1,496,861  
        Metropolitan Life Global Funding I 144A        
  750,000     0.53% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+.50%), 05/28/21     739,250  
  3,150,000     0.59% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+.57%), 01/13/23     3,043,683  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
United States: (continued)        
$ 650,000     1.58% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.23%), 01/08/21   $ 649,149  
        Morgan Stanley        
  2,175,000     2.03% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.93%), 07/22/22     2,159,408  
  3,250,000     2.32% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.18%), 01/20/22     3,241,909  
  7,750,000     2.42% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.40%), 10/24/23     7,752,075  
  625,000     2.51% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.40%), 04/21/21     627,224  
  5,425,000     2.95% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.22%), 05/08/24     5,365,000  
        MPLX LP        
  1,125,000     1.90% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.90%), 09/09/21     1,058,657  
  3,175,000     2.10% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.10%), 09/09/22     2,818,321  
  900,000     NBCUniversal Enterprise, Inc. 144A
1.83% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.40%), 04/01/21
    900,162  
        New York Life Global Funding 144A        
  875,000     1.39% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.28%), 01/21/22     863,229  
  500,000     1.59% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.16%), 10/01/20     499,600  
  1,575,000     2.01% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.28%), 01/10/23     1,540,636  
  625,000     Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp. 144A
2.20% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.89%), 01/13/22
    562,964  
  1,600,000     Otis Worldwide Corp. 144A
2.09% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.45%), 04/05/23
    1,557,865  
  300,000     Phillips 66
2.25% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.60%), 02/26/21
    294,108  
        PNC Bank NA        
  500,000     1.21% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.31%), 06/10/21     496,518  
  2,350,000     1.43% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.43%), 12/09/22     2,304,669  
  1,550,000     1.49% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.50%), 07/27/22     1,529,770  
  1,200,000     1.55% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.45%), 07/22/22     1,184,405  
  1,625,000     QUALCOMM, Inc.
1.49% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.73%), 01/30/23
    1,601,400  
  575,000     Regions Bank
2.21% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.50%), 08/13/21
    568,205  
        Sempra Energy        
  525,000     1.19% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.45%), 03/15/21     516,696  
  475,000     1.72% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.50%), 01/15/21     470,203  
  350,000     Southern Power Co. 144A
1.67% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.55%), 12/20/20
    349,015  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
United States: (continued)        
$ 700,000     TD Ameritrade Holding Corp.
2.19% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.43%), 11/01/21 †
  $ 693,831  
  500,000     The Charles Schwab Corp.
2.02% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.32%), 05/21/21
    495,992  
        Toyota Motor Credit Corp.        
  925,000     0.43% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+.40%), 10/23/20     919,627  
  762,000     1.47% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.15%), 10/09/20     760,090  
  1,875,000     1.48% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.48%), 09/08/22     1,837,578  
  450,000     1.59% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.28%), 04/13/21     447,639  
  950,000     1.68% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.29%), 10/07/21     938,869  
  1,250,000     1.83% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.12%), 08/13/21     1,236,519  
  800,000     Truist Bank
2.28% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.59%), 05/17/22
    792,835  
  600,000     TWDC Enterprises 18 Corp.
1.64% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.39%), 03/04/22
    596,990  
  1,550,000     United Parcel Service, Inc.
1.88% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.45%), 04/01/23
    1,530,839  
        US Bank NA        
  1,500,000     1.29% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.18%), 01/21/22     1,484,326  
  600,000     1.31% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.32%), 04/26/21     598,742  
  1,900,000     1.40% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.40%), 12/09/22 †     1,871,268  
  350,000     1.99% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.29%), 05/21/21     348,882  
  550,000     2.06% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.31%), 02/04/21     549,202  
  800,000     2.12% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.44%), 05/23/22     792,919  
        Verizon Communications, Inc.        
  1,325,000     1.74% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.00%), 03/16/22     1,327,050  
  5,350,000     2.79% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.10%), 05/15/25 †     5,322,946  
        Volkswagen Group of America        
        Finance LLC 144A        
  600,000     2.06% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.86%), 09/24/21     583,024  
  750,000     2.48% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.77%), 11/13/20     742,825  
  850,000     2.65% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.94%), 11/12/21     823,528  
  325,000     Vulcan Materials Co.
2.23% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.65%), 03/01/21
    320,072  


 

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VANECK VECTORS INVESTMENT GRADE FLOATING RATE ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(continued)

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
             
United States: (continued)    
$ 550,000     Walmart, Inc.
1.43% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.23%), 06/23/21
  $ 549,262  
        Walt Disney Co.        
  600,000     1.83% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.25%), 09/01/21     596,851  
  1,575,000     1.97% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.39%), 09/01/22     1,565,851  
        Wells Fargo & Co.        
  6,000,000     1.99% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.23%), 10/31/23     5,979,766  
  1,300,000     2.02% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.02%), 07/26/21     1,298,947  
  3,875,000     2.13% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.11%), 01/24/23     3,855,455  
  750,000     2.59% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.34%), 03/04/21     752,135  
  2,200,000     2.66% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.93%), 02/11/22     2,185,589  
        Wells Fargo Bank NA        
  475,000     1.53% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.31%), 01/15/21     474,127  
  1,400,000     1.54% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.50%), 07/23/21     1,393,386  
  1,100,000     1.61% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.51%), 10/22/21     1,093,645  
  3,125,000     1.66% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.66%), 09/09/22     3,097,258  
  900,000     2.08% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.38%), 05/21/21     895,145  
  1,075,000     2.26% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+.62%), 05/27/22     1,065,276  
              281,712,454  
Total Floating Rate Notes
(Cost: $468,579,786)
    458,123,284  
Number
of Shares
        Value  
             
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT HELD AS COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES ON LOAN: 2.2%
(Cost: $10,221,068)
 
Money Market Fund: 2.2%        
  10,221,068     State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio   $ 10,221,068  
Total Investments: 101.5%
(Cost: $478,800,854)
    468,344,352  
Liabilities in excess of other assets: (1.5)%     (6,927,895 )
NET ASSETS: 100.0%   $ 461,416,457  


 

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Definitions:
USD United States Dollar
   
Footnotes:
Security fully or partially on loan. Total market value of securities on loan is $12,017,753.
144A Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or otherwise restricted. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, unless otherwise noted, and the value amounted to $93,030,135, or 20.2% of net assets.
   
Summary of Investments by Sector
Excluding Collateral for Securities Loaned
    % of Investments   Value  
Basic Materials           0.1 %        $ 299,076  
Communications     7.1       32,634,202  
Consumer, Cyclical     4.4       20,073,212  
Consumer, Non-cyclical     3.9       18,062,265  
Energy     2.1       9,751,192  
Financial     77.5       354,819,462  
Industrial     2.1       9,734,638  
Technology     2.0       9,206,949  
Utilities     0.8       3,542,288  
      100.0 %   $ 458,123,284  

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of April 30, 2020 is as follows:

 

    Level 1
Quoted
Prices
    Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
    Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
  Value  
Floating Rate Notes*   $     $ 458,123,284           $     $ 458,123,284  
Money Market Fund     10,221,068                       10,221,068  
Total   $ 10,221,068     $ 458,123,284       $       $ 468,344,352  
   
* See Schedule of Investments for geographic sector breakouts.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

73

VANECK VECTORS J.P. MORGAN EM LOCAL CURRENCY BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

April 30, 2020

 

Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
CORPORATE BONDS: 0.6%        
Colombia: 0.2%        
COP 3,596,000,000     Empresas Públicas de Medellín ESP Reg S
7.63%, 09/10/24
  $ 935,459  
  19,450,000,000     Financiera de Desarrollo Territorial SA Findeter Reg S
7.88%, 08/12/24
    5,117,828  
              6,053,287  
Ireland: 0.0%        
RUB 134,900,000     RusHydro Via RusHydro Capital Markets DAC Reg S
8.13%, 09/28/22
    1,897,206  
Mexico: 0.1%        
        Petróleos Mexicanos Reg S        
MXN 28,330,000     7.19%, 09/12/24     925,668  
  50,200,000     7.65%, 11/24/21     2,029,652  
              2,955,320  
South Africa: 0.3%        
        Eskom Holdings Ltd.        
ZAR 82,330,000     0.00%, 08/18/27 ^     1,486,109  
  11,000,000     7.50%, 09/15/33     407,913  
  25,350,000     7.85%, 04/02/26     1,268,145  
        Transnet Ltd.        
  21,000,000     9.50%, 08/19/25     1,117,660  
  85,800,000     10.80%, 11/06/23     5,155,070  
  5,000,000     13.50%, 04/18/28     316,662  
              9,751,559  
Total Corporate Bonds
(Cost: $38,756,564)
    20,657,372  
GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS: 97.4%        
Brazil: 9.7%        
        Brazil Government International Bonds        
BRL 6,200,000     8.50%, 01/05/24     1,196,867  
  10,920,000     10.25%, 01/10/28     2,173,591  
  5,480,000     12.50%, 01/05/22     1,129,164  
        Brazil Letras do Tesouro Nacional        
  199,869,000     0.00%, 07/01/21 ^     35,590,554  
  188,730,000     0.00%, 01/01/22 ^     32,768,230  
  171,390,000     0.00%, 07/01/22 ^     28,865,467  
  316,610,000     0.00%, 07/01/23 ^     49,368,149  
  79,970,000     0.00%, 01/01/24 ^     11,975,002  
        Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional, Series F        
  284,243,000     10.00%, 01/01/23     58,861,539  
  232,205,000     10.00%, 01/01/25     48,860,994  
  162,620,000     10.00%, 01/01/27     34,359,124  
  92,740,000     10.00%, 01/01/29     19,735,503  
              324,884,184  
Chile: 3.0%        
        Bonos de la Tesoreria de la Republica de Chile        
CLP 14,840,000,000     4.50%, 03/01/26     20,227,568  
  16,810,000,000     5.00%, 03/01/35     25,247,348  
  13,260,000,000     6.00%, 01/01/43     23,060,435  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Chile: (continued)        
        Bonos de la Tesoreria de la Republica de Chile Reg S 144A        
CLP 10,180,000,000     4.00%, 03/01/23   $ 13,245,689  
  12,530,000,000     4.70%, 09/01/30     17,730,246  
              99,511,286  
China / Hong Kong: 1.9%        
        China Government Bonds        
CNY 11,200,000     1.99%, 04/09/25     1,602,334  
  45,400,000     2.94%, 10/17/24     6,774,182  
  36,700,000     3.12%, 12/05/26     5,465,241  
  49,700,000     3.13%, 11/21/29     7,414,653  
  57,700,000     3.19%, 04/11/24     8,655,294  
  42,500,000     3.22%, 12/06/25     6,387,633  
  57,600,000     3.25%, 06/06/26     8,663,875  
  37,300,000     3.25%, 11/22/28     5,580,137  
  35,530,000     3.29%, 10/18/23     5,341,644  
  57,400,000     3.29%, 05/23/29     8,619,849  
              64,504,842  
Colombia: 4.2%        
        Colombia Government International Bonds        
COP 3,750,000,000     4.38%, 03/21/23     914,729  
  5,626,000,000     9.85%, 06/28/27     1,645,214  
        Colombian TES        
  14,500,000,000     5.75%, 11/03/27     3,515,950  
  87,508,100,000     6.00%, 04/28/28     21,316,768  
  56,131,000,000     6.25%, 11/26/25     14,562,905  
  93,323,900,000     7.00%, 05/04/22     25,086,333  
  53,281,700,000     7.00%, 06/30/32     13,507,837  
  33,300,000,000     7.25%, 10/18/34     8,565,413  
  80,761,700,000     7.50%, 08/26/26     22,047,151  
  50,202,100,000     7.75%, 09/18/30     13,564,098  
  52,083,800,000     10.00%, 07/24/24     15,645,259  
              140,371,657  
Czech Republic: 3.9%        
        Czech Republic Government Bonds        
CZK 304,660,000     0.25%, 02/10/27     11,758,540  
  292,660,000     2.00%, 10/13/33     12,827,367  
  278,320,000     2.75%, 07/23/29     12,812,968  
        Czech Republic Government Bonds Reg S        
  269,620,000     0.45%, 10/25/23     10,888,071  
  252,930,000     0.95%, 05/15/30     9,970,255  
  292,360,000     1.00%, 06/26/26     11,854,260  
  297,270,000     2.40%, 09/17/25     12,904,119  
  289,980,000     2.50%, 08/25/28     13,041,902  
  314,260,000     3.85%, 09/29/21     13,361,018  
  216,380,000     4.70%, 09/12/22     9,615,077  
  219,720,000     5.70%, 05/25/24     10,692,650  
              129,726,227  
Dominican Republic: 2.5%        
DOP 2,564,550,000     Dominican Republic International Bonds 144A
9.75%, 06/05/26
    38,376,387  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Dominican Republic: (continued)        
        Dominican Republic International Bonds Reg S        
DOP 2,301,850,000     8.90%, 02/15/23   $ 37,396,321  
  420,500,000     9.75%, 06/05/26     6,292,438  
              82,065,146  
Germany: 0.0%        
        Kreditanstalt fuer Wiederaufbau        
MXN 10,725,000     7.75%, 03/01/21     457,189  
ZAR 8,300,000     7.75%, 06/06/23     488,713  
              945,902  
Hungary: 3.4%        
        Hungary Government Bonds        
HUF 3,432,750,000     1.75%, 10/26/22     10,817,251  
  1,577,550,000     2.50%, 10/27/21     5,010,363  
  3,465,860,000     2.50%, 10/24/24     11,346,914  
  3,076,610,000     2.75%, 12/22/26     10,253,271  
  2,933,150,000     3.00%, 06/26/24     9,705,363  
  3,689,130,000     3.00%, 10/27/27     12,551,171  
  2,508,680,000     3.00%, 08/21/30     8,601,941  
  1,193,500,000     3.25%, 10/22/31     4,184,797  
  3,665,820,000     5.50%, 06/24/25     13,696,284  
  2,959,810,000     6.00%, 11/24/23     10,705,412  
  1,986,730,000     6.75%, 10/22/28     8,600,352  
  2,074,630,000     7.00%, 06/24/22     7,258,085  
              112,731,204  
Indonesia: 8.9%        
        Indonesia Treasury Bonds        
IDR 156,350,000,000     5.63%, 05/15/23     10,169,319  
  256,241,000,000     6.13%, 05/15/28     15,430,445  
  131,600,000,000     6.50%, 06/15/25     8,574,127  
  204,183,000,000     6.63%, 05/15/33     12,002,529  
  71,017,000,000     7.00%, 05/15/22     4,838,705  
  270,098,000,000     7.00%, 05/15/27     17,431,535  
  151,120,000,000     7.00%, 09/15/30     9,600,590  
  114,150,000,000     7.50%, 08/15/32     7,264,928  
  68,190,000,000     7.50%, 06/15/35     4,368,744  
  163,500,000,000     7.50%, 05/15/38     10,332,101  
  168,600,000,000     8.13%, 05/15/24     11,637,650  
  61,973,000,000     8.25%, 07/15/21     4,292,281  
  235,440,000,000     8.25%, 05/15/29     16,112,801  
  104,014,000,000     8.25%, 06/15/32     7,014,215  
  249,605,000,000     8.25%, 05/15/36     16,947,970  
  328,193,000,000     8.38%, 03/15/24     22,868,709  
  328,967,000,000     8.38%, 09/15/26     22,834,180  
  327,414,000,000     8.38%, 03/15/34     22,335,688  
  135,350,000,000     8.38%, 04/15/39     9,210,169  
  157,987,000,000     8.75%, 05/15/31     11,130,782  
  241,742,000,000     9.00%, 03/15/29     17,339,768  
  73,461,000,000     9.50%, 07/15/31     5,412,162  
  57,342,000,000     10.50%, 08/15/30     4,494,803  
  43,762,000,000     11.00%, 09/15/25     3,368,571  
        Perusahaan Penerbit SBSN        
  77,559,000,000     8.25%, 09/15/23     5,457,807  
  70,410,000,000     8.75%, 08/15/23     4,941,480  
  181,630,000,000     8.88%, 11/15/31     12,924,730  
              298,336,789  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Malaysia: 5.4%        
        Malaysia Government Bonds        
MYR 19,630,000     3.48%, 06/14/24   $ 4,729,418  
  29,237,000     3.62%, 11/30/21     6,930,805  
  33,681,000     3.73%, 06/15/28     8,307,059  
  25,023,000     3.76%, 04/20/23     6,035,074  
  27,113,000     3.80%, 08/17/23     6,572,328  
  18,230,000     3.83%, 07/05/34     4,583,584  
  37,791,000     3.89%, 08/15/29     9,514,438  
  24,434,000     3.90%, 11/30/26     6,082,938  
  32,924,000     3.90%, 11/16/27     8,235,205  
  29,655,000     3.91%, 07/15/26     7,351,617  
  30,643,000     3.95%, 04/14/22     7,337,098  
  34,144,000     3.96%, 09/15/25     8,516,861  
  29,808,000     4.06%, 09/30/24     7,354,269  
  32,603,000     4.09%, 11/30/23     7,992,158  
  39,627,000     4.13%, 08/15/25     9,877,937  
  36,697,000     4.16%, 07/15/21     8,717,370  
  31,529,000     4.18%, 07/15/24     7,811,049  
  1,874,000     4.25%, 05/31/35     483,252  
  36,950,000     4.26%, 07/26/27     9,413,001  
  35,188,000     4.37%, 10/31/28     9,075,321  
  33,019,000     4.76%, 04/07/37     8,993,962  
        Malaysia Government Investment Issue        
  29,215,000     3.66%, 10/15/24     7,105,014  
  18,785,000     3.73%, 03/31/22     4,478,034  
  20,955,000     3.73%, 03/31/26     5,149,822  
  37,898,000     4.13%, 07/09/29     9,629,275  
              180,276,889  
Mexico: 8.5%        
        Mexican Bonos        
MXN 432,202,400     5.75%, 03/05/26     18,016,541  
  346,804,400     6.50%, 06/10/21     14,740,563  
  658,636,000     6.50%, 06/09/22     28,351,627  
  192,273,000     6.75%, 03/09/23     8,389,999  
  429,189,000     7.25%, 12/09/21     18,567,988  
  408,858,300     7.50%, 06/03/27     18,447,048  
  327,395,000     7.75%, 05/29/31     14,610,810  
  207,459,700     7.75%, 11/23/34     9,242,804  
  443,592,300     7.75%, 11/13/42     18,547,226  
  515,330,500     8.00%, 12/07/23     23,497,642  
  306,307,000     8.00%, 09/05/24     14,109,548  
  360,221,000     8.00%, 11/07/47     15,600,550  
  455,839,100     8.50%, 05/31/29     21,631,777  
  395,773,900     8.50%, 11/18/38     18,154,237  
  597,701,200     10.00%, 12/05/24     29,612,693  
  195,638,000     10.00%, 11/20/36     10,300,780  
              281,821,833  
Peru: 3.4%        
        Peru Government Bonds        
PEN 20,580,000     5.70%, 08/12/24     7,000,071  
  44,210,000     6.35%, 08/12/28     15,224,155  
  44,950,000     6.90%, 08/12/37     15,262,307  
  44,167,000     6.95%, 08/12/31     15,533,994  
  38,200,000     8.20%, 08/12/26     14,443,698  
        Peru Government Bonds Reg S 144A        
  25,240,000     5.35%, 08/12/40     7,132,614  
  31,300,000     5.40%, 08/12/34     9,560,300  


 

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VANECK VECTORS J.P. MORGAN EM LOCAL CURRENCY BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Peru: (continued)        
PEN 43,560,000     5.94%, 02/12/29   $ 14,560,987  
  41,735,000     6.15%, 08/12/32     13,738,295  
              112,456,421  
Philippines: 2.5%        
        Philippine Government International Bonds        
PHP 1,402,500,000     3.90%, 11/26/22     27,030,379  
  5,500,000     4.95%, 01/15/21     108,994  
  2,550,500,000     6.25%, 01/14/36     57,207,853  
              84,347,226  
Poland: 6.6%        
        Republic of Poland Government Bonds        
PLN 79,106,000     1.75%, 07/25/21     19,427,335  
  75,079,000     2.25%, 04/25/22     18,730,280  
  51,264,000     2.25%, 10/25/24     13,165,997  
  83,765,000     2.50%, 01/25/23     21,277,893  
  31,849,000     2.50%, 04/25/24     8,509,703  
  66,040,000     2.50%, 07/25/26     17,239,157  
  84,887,000     2.50%, 07/25/27     23,296,379  
  78,951,000     2.75%, 04/25/28     21,030,574  
  78,965,000     2.75%, 10/25/29     21,292,680  
  89,376,000     3.25%, 07/25/25     24,090,386  
  67,163,000     4.00%, 10/25/23     18,089,807  
  30,986,000     5.75%, 10/25/21     8,065,369  
  25,394,000     5.75%, 09/23/22     6,879,912  
              221,095,472  
Romania: 3.0%        
        Romania Government Bonds        
RON 35,920,000     3.25%, 04/29/24     7,965,915  
  31,405,000     3.40%, 03/08/22     7,109,337  
  33,640,000     3.50%, 12/19/22     7,597,085  
  25,430,000     3.65%, 09/24/31     5,127,193  
  31,965,000     4.00%, 10/27/21     7,307,249  
  34,605,000     4.25%, 06/28/23     7,948,441  
  31,000,000     4.50%, 06/17/24     7,200,794  
  34,490,000     4.75%, 02/24/25     8,106,731  
  34,505,000     4.85%, 04/22/26     8,133,193  
  35,585,000     5.00%, 02/12/29     8,191,057  
  33,580,000     5.80%, 07/26/27     8,305,976  
  33,640,000     5.85%, 04/26/23     8,064,197  
  32,520,000     5.95%, 06/11/21     7,586,881  
              98,644,049  
Russia: 5.2%        
        Russian Federal Bonds        
RUB 774,958,000     6.50%, 02/28/24     10,861,123  
  1,061,908,000     6.90%, 05/23/29     15,353,697  
  25,135,000     7.00%, 12/15/21     349,226  
  78,382,000     7.00%, 01/25/23     1,104,256  
  526,366,000     7.00%, 08/16/23     7,466,409  
  934,139,000     7.05%, 01/19/28     13,600,258  
  646,360,000     7.10%, 10/16/24     9,269,457  
  276,064,000     7.15%, 11/12/25     3,996,015  
  902,392,000     7.25%, 05/10/34     13,469,054  
  98,961,000     7.40%, 12/07/22     1,407,164  
  973,761,000     7.40%, 07/17/24     14,087,182  
  54,109,000     7.50%, 08/18/21     752,278  
  222,503,000     7.60%, 07/20/22     3,157,354  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Russia: (continued)        
RUB 475,707,000     7.65%, 04/10/30   $ 7,210,637  
  922,418,000     7.70%, 03/23/33     14,212,587  
  614,300,000     7.70%, 03/16/39     9,694,599  
  689,232,000     7.75%, 09/16/26     10,337,536  
  814,208,000     7.95%, 10/07/26     12,326,734  
  945,161,000     8.15%, 02/03/27     14,532,975  
  686,231,000     8.50%, 09/17/31     11,116,434  
              174,304,975  
South Africa: 5.7%        
        Republic of South Africa Government Bonds        
ZAR 262,244,000     6.25%, 03/31/36     8,990,436  
  240,621,000     6.50%, 02/28/41     7,881,337  
  293,659,000     7.00%, 02/28/31     12,386,765  
  214,027,000     7.75%, 02/28/23     12,278,728  
  462,539,000     8.00%, 01/31/30     21,652,545  
  349,301,588     8.25%, 03/31/32     15,840,053  
  390,850,000     8.50%, 01/31/37     16,546,703  
  417,522,164     8.75%, 01/31/44     17,229,246  
  655,600,000     8.75%, 02/28/48     26,848,721  
  339,119,000     8.88%, 02/28/35     15,268,815  
  288,339,000     9.00%, 01/31/40     12,439,051  
  398,775,346     10.50%, 12/21/26     23,867,893  
              191,230,293  
Supranational: 5.8%        
RUB 901,000,000     Asian Development Bank
7.00%, 03/14/22
    12,550,856  
        European Bank for Reconstruction and Development        
IDR 6,700,000,000     6.25%, 12/22/21     442,673  
  67,170,000,000     6.25%, 07/25/22     4,423,737  
  5,600,000,000     6.45%, 12/13/22     369,016  
  16,200,000,000     7.50%, 05/15/22     1,085,667  
RUB 62,000,000     European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Reg S
6.00%, 07/24/23
    880,775  
        European Investment Bank        
BRL 2,120,000     0.00%, 08/27/21 ^     373,550  
PLN 34,160,000     4.25%, 10/25/22     9,010,003  
BRL 2,045,000     7.25%, 11/08/22     407,595  
ZAR 5,200,000     7.25%, 02/28/23     301,657  
MXN 44,420,000     7.63%, 01/12/22     1,933,473  
  17,210,000     7.75%, 01/30/25     789,152  
ZAR 214,265,000     8.13%, 12/21/26     12,528,056  
IDR 42,500,000,000     European Investment Bank 144A
5.75%, 01/24/25
    2,710,371  
        European Investment Bank Reg S        
PLN 17,492,000     2.25%, 05/25/21     4,290,939  
  35,358,000     2.75%, 08/25/26     9,374,634  
  48,952,000     3.00%, 05/24/24     12,909,241  
MXN 111,400,000     4.75%, 01/19/21     4,645,815  
IDR 92,800,000,000     5.20%, 03/01/22     6,008,761  
ZAR 17,500,000     8.00%, 05/05/27     1,031,418  
  7,600,000     8.50%, 09/17/24     461,812  
TRY 30,020,000     8.75%, 09/18/21     4,177,477  


 

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Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Supranational: (continued)        
        Inter-American Development Bank        
IDR 123,980,000,000     6.25%, 06/15/21   $ 8,194,015  
MXN 37,000,000     7.25%, 06/10/21     1,576,548  
  129,870,000     7.50%, 12/05/24     5,839,896  
IDR 54,040,000,000     7.88%, 03/14/23     3,725,218  
MXN 52,500,000     Inter-American Development Bank Reg S
7.70%, 02/12/24
    2,355,885  
        International Bank for Reconstruction & Development        
PLN 15,200,000     1.63%, 12/30/21     3,741,930  
RUB 160,000,000     5.00%, 01/28/25     2,189,581  
  535,000,000     6.00%, 07/31/24     7,702,104  
  198,500,000     6.14%, 06/27/22     2,777,061  
  541,500,000     6.75%, 11/14/22     7,649,961  
IDR 31,850,000,000     7.25%, 03/15/24     2,184,000  
  43,944,800,000     7.45%, 08/20/21     2,946,148  
MXN 11,000,000     8.00%, 07/01/21     471,693  
IDR 27,500,000,000     8.40%, 10/12/21     1,871,571  
MXN 41,770,000     International Bank for Reconstruction & Development Reg S
7.13%, 02/09/21
    1,769,918  
        International Finance Corp.        
RUB 136,000,000     5.25%, 03/22/22     1,869,917  
  540,000,000     5.50%, 03/20/23     7,533,474  
  315,000,000     6.38%, 04/11/22     4,424,464  
  480,000,000     6.50%, 02/04/26     7,159,553  
BRL 3,700,000     7.00%, 02/14/24     739,701  
MXN 175,100,000     7.00%, 07/20/27     7,848,466  
  2,500,000     7.25%, 02/02/24     112,024  
  97,100,000     7.50%, 01/18/28     4,410,852  
  106,780,000     7.75%, 01/18/30     4,936,591  
IDR 7,100,000,000     8.00%, 10/09/23     492,609  
ZAR 3,000,000     8.00%, 07/27/27     168,273  
        International Finance Corp. Reg S        
RUB 396,100,000     6.25%, 06/07/21     5,454,488  
MXN 50,500,000     8.38%, 05/31/29     2,386,077  
              193,238,696  
Sweden: 0.1%        
RUB 103,400,000     Svensk Exportkredit AB
6.12%, 08/10/21
    1,398,751  
  65,000,000     Svensk Exportkredit AB Reg S
6.00%, 06/16/21
    878,855  
              2,277,606  
Thailand: 8.4%        
        Thailand Government Bonds        
THB 343,705,000     1.45%, 12/17/24     10,902,356  
  171,785,000     1.60%, 12/17/29     5,523,075  
  103,510,000     1.60%, 06/17/35     3,309,912  
  445,747,000     1.88%, 06/17/22     14,124,871  
  520,061,000     2.00%, 12/17/22     16,611,894  
  575,623,000     2.13%, 12/17/26     18,991,138  
  509,920,000     2.40%, 12/17/23     16,649,459  
Principal
Amount
        Value  
                 
Thailand: (continued)        
THB 460,839,000     2.88%, 12/17/28   $ 16,210,780  
  454,633,000     2.88%, 06/17/46     16,244,064  
  456,037,000     3.30%, 06/17/38     18,003,962  
  562,774,000     3.40%, 06/17/36     22,024,921  
  499,728,000     3.63%, 06/16/23     16,806,226  
  628,608,000     3.65%, 12/17/21     20,365,138  
  492,218,000     3.65%, 06/20/31     18,762,726  
  617,955,000     3.78%, 06/25/32     24,215,124  
  518,571,000     3.85%, 12/12/25     18,519,084  
  824,000     4.75%, 12/20/24     29,941  
  563,702,000     4.88%, 06/22/29     22,997,751  
              280,292,422  
Turkey: 2.8%        
        Turkey Government International Bonds        
TRY 53,941,000     7.10%, 03/08/23     7,115,473  
  47,584,000     8.00%, 03/12/25     6,048,842  
  25,471,000     8.50%, 09/14/22     3,594,984  
  48,873,000     9.00%, 07/24/24     6,586,790  
  19,422,000     9.20%, 09/22/21     2,807,222  
  31,069,000     9.50%, 01/12/22     4,487,325  
  24,502,000     10.40%, 03/20/24     3,477,500  
  60,353,000     10.50%, 08/11/27     8,289,417  
  70,232,000     10.60%, 02/11/26     9,807,058  
  57,586,000     10.70%, 08/17/22     8,486,098  
  56,536,000     11.00%, 03/02/22     8,347,543  
  52,509,000     11.00%, 02/24/27     7,377,329  
  47,579,000     12.20%, 01/18/23     7,167,993  
  34,080,000     12.40%, 03/08/28     5,141,621  
  33,362,000     16.20%, 06/14/23     5,510,613  
              94,245,808  
Uruguay: 2.5%        
        Uruguay Government International Bonds 144A        
UYU 278,083,000     8.50%, 03/15/28     5,513,298  
  129,198,000     9.88%, 06/20/22     2,887,328  
        Uruguay Government International Bonds Reg S        
  1,610,940,000     8.50%, 03/15/28     31,938,638  
  1,980,234,000     9.88%, 06/20/22     44,254,433  
              84,593,697  
Total Government Obligations
(Cost: $3,678,810,867)
    3,251,902,624  
Total Investments: 98.0%
(Cost: $3,717,567,431)
    3,272,559,996  
Other assets less liabilities: 2.0%     65,944,118  
NET ASSETS: 100.0%   $ 3,338,504,114  


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

77

VANECK VECTORS J.P. MORGAN EM LOCAL CURRENCY BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(continued)

 

Definitions:
BRL Brazilian Real
CLP Chilean Peso
CNY Chinese Yuan
COP Colombian Peso
CZK Czech Koruna
DOP Dominican Peso
HUF Hungarian Forint
IDR Indonesian Rupiah
MXN Mexican Peso
MYR Malaysian Ringgit
PEN Peruvian Nuevo Sol
PHP Philippine Peso
PLN Polish Zloty
RON Romanian Leu
RUB Russian Ruble
THB Thai Baht
TRY Turkish Lira
UYU Uruguayan Peso
ZAR South African Rand

 

Footnotes:
^ Zero Coupon Bond
Reg S Security was purchased pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts from registration securities offered and sold outside of the United States. Such a security cannot be sold in the United States without either an effective registration statement filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, or pursuant to an exemption from registration.
144A Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or otherwise restricted. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, unless otherwise noted, and the value amounted to $125,455,515, or 3.8% of net assets.
   
    % of      
Summary of Investments by Sector   Investments   Value  
Energy     0.1 %         $ 2,955,320  
Financial     0.1       5,117,828  
Government     99.4       3,251,902,624  
Industrial     0.2       6,589,392  
Utilities     0.2       5,994,832  
      100.0 %   $ 3,272,559,996  

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of April 30, 2020 is as follows:

 

          Level 2     Level 3      
    Level 1     Significant     Significant      
    Quoted     Observable     Unobservable      
    Prices     Inputs     Inputs   Value  
Corporate Bonds*   $     $ 20,657,372       $     $ 20,657,372  
Government Obligations*           3,251,902,624               3,251,902,624  
Total   $     $ 3,272,559,996       $     $ 3,272,559,996  

 

 

* See Schedule of Investments for geographic sector breakouts.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

78

VANECK VECTORS MORTGAGE REIT INCOME ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

April 30, 2020

 

Number
of Shares
        Value  
                 
COMMON STOCKS: 99.9%        
Real Estate Investment Trusts: 99.9%        
  152,813     AG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc. †   $ 487,473  
  1,220,143     AGNC Investment Corp.     15,154,176  
  3,267,057     Annaly Capital Management, Inc.     20,419,106  
  585,658     Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. †     4,773,113  
  640,845     Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. †     4,415,422  
  250,985     ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc.     2,218,707  
  307,290     Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. †     7,230,534  
  602,590     Broadmark Realty Capital, Inc. †     4,935,212  
  321,401     Capstead Mortgage Corp.     1,668,071  
  555,333     Chimera Investment Corp. †     4,314,937  
  444,199     Colony Credit Real Estate, Inc.     2,136,597  
  235,096     Granite Point Mortgage Trust, Inc. †     1,170,778  
  274,394     Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. †     7,680,288  
  642,146     Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. †     1,952,124  
  122,528     KKR Real Estate Finance Trust, Inc. †     1,933,492  
  526,557     Ladder Capital Corp.     4,186,128  
  1,329,897     MFA Financial, Inc.     2,327,320  
  1,008,506     New Residential Investment Corp. †     6,141,802  
  1,674,312     New York Mortgage Trust, Inc.     3,650,000  
  427,733     PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust     4,448,423  
  212,859     Ready Capital Corp. †     1,419,770  
  355,725     Redwood Trust, Inc.     1,458,473  
  685,877     Starwood Property Trust, Inc.     8,875,248  
  198,088     TPG RE Finance Trust, Inc. †     1,523,297  
  853,212     Two Harbors Investment Corp.     3,899,179  
  258,990     Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corp. †     789,920  
Total Common Stocks
(Cost: $ 210,745,039)
    119,209,590  
Number
of Shares
        Value  
                 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT HELD AS COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES ON LOAN: 7.1%
(Cost: $8,403,640)
       
Money Market Fund: 7.1%        
  8,403,640     State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio   $ 8,403,640  
Total Investments: 107.0% (Cost: $ 219,148,679)     127,613,230  
Liabilities in excess of other assets: (7.0)%     (8,309,757 )
NET ASSETS: 100.0%   $ 119,303,473  


 

 

Footnotes:

Security fully or partially on loan. Total market value of securities on loan is $21,796,755.

 

Summary of Investments by Sector   % of      
Excluding Collateral for Securities Loaned   Investments   Value  
Financials     93.6 %   $ 111,529,302  
Real Estate     6.4       7,680,288  
      100.0 %   $ 119,209,590  

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of April 30, 2020 is as follows:

 

          Level 2     Level 3      
    Level 1     Significant     Significant      
    Quoted     Observable     Unobservable      
    Prices     Inputs     Inputs   Value  
Common Stocks*   $ 119,209,590     $         $      $ 119,209,590  
Money Market Fund     8,403,640                     8,403,640  
Total   $ 127,613,230     $       $     $ 127,613,230  

 

* See Schedule of Investments for geographic sector breakouts.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

79

VANECK VECTORS PREFERRED SECURITIES EX FINANCIALS ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

April 30, 2020

 

Number
of Shares
        Value  
                 
PREFERRED SECURITIES: 100.0%        
Basic Materials: 1.2%        
  172,219     International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.
6.00%, 09/15/21
  $ 8,189,013  
Communications: 15.4%        
        AT&T, Inc.        
  730,628     4.75%, 02/18/25     16,811,750  
  501,002     5.00%, 12/12/24 †     12,610,220  
  552,146     5.35%, 11/01/66     14,228,802  
  344,439     5.63%, 08/01/67 †     9,096,634  
  313,126     eBay, Inc.
6.00%, 02/01/56 †
    8,147,539  
        Qwest Corp.        
  323,564     6.13%, 06/01/53 †     7,273,719  
  408,108     6.50%, 09/01/56 †     9,468,106  
  171,176     6.63%, 09/15/55 †     3,996,960  
  275,551     6.75%, 06/15/57 †     6,577,402  
  208,751     6.88%, 10/01/54 †     4,939,049  
  125,250     Telephone & Data Systems, Inc.
7.00%, 03/15/60
    3,068,625  
        United States Cellular Corp.        
  142,786     6.95%, 05/15/60     3,582,501  
  114,813     7.25%, 12/01/63 †     2,850,807  
  125,250     7.25%, 12/01/64     3,216,420  
              105,868,534  
Consumer, Cyclical: 2.2%        
        Ford Motor Co.        
  334,001     6.00%, 12/01/59     5,664,657  
  313,126     6.20%, 06/01/59 †     5,554,855  
  208,855     QVC, Inc.
6.25%, 11/26/68 †
    4,116,532  
              15,336,044  
Consumer, Non-cyclical: 6.2%        
  216,057     Avantor, Inc.
6.25%, 05/15/22
    12,440,562  
        CHS, Inc.        
  205,620     6.75% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.16%), 09/30/24 †     5,206,298  
  175,351     7.10% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.30%), 03/31/24 †     4,611,731  
  216,057     7.50%, 01/21/25 †     5,684,460  
  216,731     7.88%, 09/26/23 †     5,836,566  
  128,090     8.00%, 07/18/23 †     3,455,868  
  114,813     Elanco Animal Health, Inc.
5.00%, 02/01/23 †
    5,281,398  
              42,516,883  
Energy: 6.2%        
        Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.        
  146,126     6.20% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.01%), 07/01/79 †     3,993,624  
  120,032     6.88% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.68%), 10/17/78 †     3,312,883  
  314,667     Blueknight Energy Partners LP
11.00%, Perpetual Maturity
    1,727,522  
  743,752     Crestwood Equity Partners LP
9.25%, Perpetual Maturity
    5,131,889  
  250,501     Enbridge, Inc.
6.38% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.59%), 04/15/78 †
    5,889,279  
Number
of Shares
        Value  
                 
Energy: (continued)        
        Energy Transfer Operating LP        
  187,876     7.38% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.53%), 05/15/23   $ 3,937,881  
  334,001     7.60% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.16%), 05/15/24     7,064,121  
  185,788     7.63% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.74%), 08/15/23     3,892,259  
  131,363     NGL Energy Partners LP
9.00% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+7.21%), 07/01/22
    2,223,976  
  160,738     NuStar Energy LP
7.63% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.64%), 06/15/22
    2,587,882  
  168,044     NuStar Logistics LP
7.95% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+6.73%), 01/15/43
    3,206,280  
              42,967,596  
Finance - Other Services: 0.4%        
  104,375     National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp.
5.50%, 05/15/64
    2,863,006  
Government: 0.4%        
  114,148     Tennessee Valley Authority
3.55% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T Note Constant Maturity 30 Year+0.94%), 06/01/28 †
    3,027,205  
Industrial: 1.2%        
  161,782     GFL Environmental, Inc.
6.00%, 03/15/23
    7,928,936  
Real Estate Investment Trusts: 21.2%        
        AGNC Investment Corp.        
  240,063     6.13% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.70%), 04/15/25     5,223,771  
  168,044     6.50% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.99%), 10/15/24     3,772,588  
  135,688     7.00% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.11%), 10/15/22 †     3,120,824  
  112,204     American Homes 4 Rent
6.50%, 05/24/21 †
    2,821,931  
        Annaly Capital Management, Inc.        
  177,438     6.50% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.17%), 03/31/23     3,894,764  
  184,744     6.75% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.99%), 06/30/24     4,149,350  
  300,601     6.95% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.99%), 09/30/22 †     6,769,535  
  192,051     7.50%, 06/01/20 †     4,699,488  
  104,375     Brookfield Property REIT, Inc.
6.38%, 06/01/20
    1,617,813  
  107,809     Capstead Mortgage Corp.
7.50%, 06/01/20
    2,403,063  
        Chimera Investment Corp.        
  108,550     7.75% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.74%), 09/30/25     1,915,908  
  135,688     8.00% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.79%), 03/30/24     2,404,391  


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

80

 

 

Number
of Shares
         Value  
                 
Real Estate Investment Trusts: (continued)        
        Colony Capital, Inc.        
  131,513     7.13%, 06/01/20   $ 2,011,736  
  120,032     7.13%, 09/22/22 †     2,144,977  
  144,038     7.15%, 06/05/22 †     2,362,223  
        Digital Realty Trust, Inc.        
  144,038     5.20%, 10/10/24 †     3,700,336  
  104,375     5.88%, 06/01/20 †     2,619,812  
  104,375     6.35%, 08/24/20 †     2,665,737  
        Diversified Healthcare Trust        
  146,126     5.63%, 08/01/42 †     2,660,954  
  104,375     6.25%, 02/01/46 †     1,969,556  
  120,032     Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc.
7.50% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.29%), 09/27/27
    1,903,708  
  110,429     Kimco Realty Corp.
5.25%, 12/20/22 †
    2,512,260  
  117,347     Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corp.
6.13%, 09/15/21
    2,867,961  
  144,038     National Retail Properties, Inc.
5.20%, 10/11/21 †
    3,495,802  
        New Residential Investment Corp.        
  168,044     6.38% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.97%), 02/15/25 †     2,913,883  
  117,944     7.13% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.64%), 08/15/24     2,140,684  
  129,425     Office Properties Income Trust
5.88%, 05/01/46 †
    2,956,067  
  135,688     PS Business Parks, Inc.
4.88%, 11/04/24
    3,267,367  
        Public Storage        
  108,029     4.70%, 11/15/24 †     2,751,499  
  132,035     4.88%, 09/12/24     3,374,815  
  146,126     4.90%, 10/14/21     3,708,678  
  135,688     4.95%, 07/20/21 †     3,454,616  
  125,250     5.05%, 08/09/22 †     3,257,752  
  116,900     5.15%, 06/02/22 †     3,079,146  
  208,751     5.20%, 06/01/20     5,277,225  
  206,663     5.38%, 06/01/20     5,276,106  
  125,250     5.40%, 01/20/21 †     3,218,925  
  118,988     5.60%, 03/11/24     3,259,081  
  134,430     RLJ Lodging Trust
1.95%, Perpetual Maturity
    2,948,050  
        Two Harbors Investment Corp.        
  123,163     7.25% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.01%), 01/27/25 †     2,351,182  
  120,032     7.63% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.35%), 07/27/27     2,370,632  
  322,220     VEREIT, Inc.
6.70%, 06/01/20 †
    7,910,501  
        Vornado Realty Trust        
  133,392     5.25%, 12/13/22 †     2,978,643  
  125,250     5.40%, 06/01/20 †     2,887,012  
  125,250     5.70%, 06/01/20 †     3,081,150  
              146,171,502  
Number
of Shares
        Value  
                 
Reinsurance: 4.5%        
        Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd.        
  104,375     5.63%, 10/01/24 †   $ 2,482,037  
  104,375     5.63%, 01/01/27     2,492,475  
  114,813     5.95% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.06%), 07/01/23 †     2,778,475  
  229,626     Axis Capital Holdings Ltd.
5.50%, 11/07/21 †
    5,653,392  
  122,681     PartnerRe Ltd.
7.25%, 04/29/21 †
    3,167,623  
        Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.        
  167,001     5.75% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.04%), 06/15/56 †     4,261,866  
  167,001     6.20% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.37%), 09/15/42 †     4,230,135  
        RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd.        
  114,813     5.38%, 06/01/20 †     2,896,732  
  104,375     5.75%, 06/30/23 †     2,696,006  
              30,658,741  
Technology: 0.4%        
  177,438     Pitney Bowes, Inc.
6.70%, 03/07/43 †
    3,014,672  
Utilities: 40.7%        
  104,375     Alabama Power Co.
5.00%, 10/01/22 †
    2,787,856  
  168,044     American Electric Power Co., Inc.
6.13%, 03/15/22 †
    8,536,635  
  204,054     CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
7.00%, 09/01/21 †
    6,905,187  
        CMS Energy Corp.        
  116,900     5.88%, 10/15/78 †     3,128,244  
  263,026     5.88%, 03/01/79 †     7,227,954  
        Dominion Energy, Inc.        
  334,001     5.25%, 07/30/76 †     8,553,766  
  168,044     7.25%, 06/01/22     16,506,962  
        DTE Energy Co.        
  167,001     5.25%, 12/01/77 †     4,265,206  
  125,250     5.38%, 06/01/76 †     3,148,785  
  116,900     6.00%, 12/15/76     3,075,639  
  271,376     6.25%, 11/01/22     11,343,517  
        Duke Energy Corp.        
  208,751     5.13%, 01/15/73 †     5,266,788  
  208,751     5.63%, 09/15/78     5,650,890  
  417,502     5.75%, 06/15/24 †     11,518,880  
  171,176     Entergy Arkansas, LLC
4.88%, 09/01/66
    4,364,988  
  112,725     Entergy Louisiana, LLC
4.88%, 09/01/66
    2,898,160  
  108,550     Entergy Mississippi, LLC
4.90%, 10/01/66 †
    2,810,359  
  112,725     Georgia Power Co.
5.00%, 10/01/77 †
    2,991,721  
        NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc.        
  187,876     5.00%, 01/15/73 †     4,700,658  
  208,751     5.13%, 11/15/72 †     5,275,138  
  237,976     5.25%, 06/01/76 †     6,120,743  
  287,032     5.65%, 03/01/79 †     7,635,051  


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

81

VANECK VECTORS PREFERRED SECURITIES EX FINANCIALS ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(continued)

 

Number
of Shares
        Value  
                 
Utilities: (continued)        
        NextEra Energy, Inc.        
  313,126     4.87%, 09/01/22   $ 15,011,260  
  521,877     5.28%, 03/01/23     22,539,868  
  208,751     NiSource, Inc.
6.50% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.63%), 03/15/24 †
    5,755,265  
  187,876     PPL Capital Funding, Inc.
5.90%, 04/30/73 †
    4,721,324  
  167,001     SCE Trust II
5.10%, 06/01/20 †
    3,911,163  
  114,813     SCE Trust III
5.75% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+2.99%), 03/15/24 †
    2,755,512  
  135,688     SCE Trust IV
5.38% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.13%), 09/15/25
    2,968,853  
  125,250     SCE Trust V
5.45% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.79%), 03/15/26 †
    2,960,910  
  198,313     SCE Trust VI
5.00%, 06/26/22 †
    4,368,835  
        Sempra Energy        
  316,257     5.75%, 07/01/79     8,048,741  
  180,048     6.00%, 01/15/21     18,420,711  
        Southern Co.        
  417,502     4.95%, 01/30/80 †     10,299,774  
  334,001     5.25%, 10/01/76 †     8,533,726  
  187,876     5.25%, 12/01/77 †     4,905,442  
  417,502     6.25%, 10/15/75 †     10,708,926  
  360,095     6.75%, 08/01/22     17,046,897  
  104,375     Spire, Inc.
5.90%, 08/15/24
    2,789,944  
              280,460,278  
Total Preferred Securities
(Cost: $735,400,463)
    689,002,410  
         
Number
Of Shares
        Value  
                 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT HELD AS COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES ON LOAN: 3.6%
(Cost: $25,140,110)
       
Money Market Fund: 3.6%        
  25,140,110     State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio 0.00%,   $ 25,140,110  
Total Investments: 103.6%
(Cost: $760,540,573)
    714,142,520  
Liabilities in excess of other assets: (3.6)%     (25,113,481 )
NET ASSETS: 100.0%   $ 689,029,039  


 

 

Definitions:

USD United States Dollar

 

Footnotes:

Security fully or partially on loan. Total market value of securities on loan is $25,621,546.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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Summary of Investments by Sector
Excluding Collateral for Securities Loaned
  % of
Investments
  Value  
Basic Materials         1.2 %       $ 8,189,013  
Communications     15.4       105,868,534  
Consumer, Cyclical     2.2       15,336,044  
Consumer, Non-cyclical     6.2       42,516,883  
Energy     6.2       42,967,596  
Financial     0.4       2,863,006  
Government     0.4       3,027,205  
Industrial     1.2       7,928,936  
Real Estate Investment Trusts     21.2       146,171,502  
Reinsurance     4.5       30,658,741  
Technology     0.4       3,014,672  
Utilities     40.7       280,460,278  
      100.0 %   $ 689,002,410  

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of April 30, 2020 is as follows:

 

    Level 1
Quoted
Prices
    Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
  Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
  Value  
Preferred Securities*   $ 689,002,410          $             $        $ 689,002,410  
Money Market Fund     25,140,110                       25,140,110  
Total   $ 714,142,520       $       $     $ 714,142,520  
   
* See Schedule of Investments for geographic sector breakouts.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

83

VANECK VECTORS ETF TRUST

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

April 30, 2020

 

    BDC Income
ETF
    ChinaAMC
China Bond
ETF
    Emerging
Markets
Aggregate
Bond ETF
    Emerging
Markets
High Yield
Bond ETF
 
                                         
Assets:                                        
Investments, at value                                        
Unaffiliated issuers (1) (2)     $ 168,975,255       $ 4,028,887       $ 14,351,715       $ 299,641,684  
Short-term investments held as collateral for securities loaned (3)       30,552,143                 533,661         18,058,008  
Cash       250,559         11,438         54,314         4,903,096  
Cash denominated in foreign currency, at value (4)               422,010 (a)       47,479          
Receivables:                                        
Investment securities sold       2,686,262                         14,481,163  
Shares of beneficial interest sold       543,257                          
Due from Adviser               12,359         15,578          
Dividends and interest       694,644         83,736         220,992         5,411,611  
Prepaid expenses       1,411         261         308         1,646  
Total assets       203,703,531         4,558,691         15,224,047         342,497,208  
                                         
Liabilities:                                        
Payables:                                        
Investment securities purchased       542,977                         16,132,226  
Collateral for securities loaned       30,552,143                 533,661         18,058,008  
Line of credit                                
Shares of beneficial interest redeemed       2,686,618                          
Due to Adviser       38,961                         72,367  
Deferred Trustee fees       16,110         284         971         21,370  
Accrued expenses       67,719         80,004         96,016         120,478  
Total liabilities       33,904,528         80,288         630,648         34,404,449  
NET ASSETS     $ 169,799,003       $ 4,478,403       $ 14,593,399       $ 308,092,759  
Shares outstanding       15,800,000         200,000         750,000         15,000,000  
Net asset value, redemption and offering price per share     $ 10.75       $ 22.39       $ 19.46       $ 20.54  
Net Assets consist of:                                        
Aggregate paid in capital     $ 291,088,761       $ 4,762,226       $ 17,531,402       $ 401,853,612  
Total distributable earnings (loss)       (121,289,758 )       (283,823 )       (2,938,003 )       (93,760,853 )
NET ASSETS     $ 169,799,003       $ 4,478,403       $ 14,593,399       $ 308,092,759  
(1)  Value of securities on loan     $ 43,289,505       $       $ 532,095       $ 21,642,273  
(2) Cost of investments     $ 250,326,074       $ 4,202,770       $ 15,291,643       $ 346,960,890  
(3) Cost of short-term investments held as collateral for securities loaned     $ 30,552,143       $       $ 533,661       $ 18,058,008  
(4) Cost of cash denominated in foreign currency     $       $ 423,637       $ 49,017       $  
 
(a) Includes $611 of foreign investor minimum settlement reserve funds (See Note 2H)

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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Fallen Angel
High Yield
Bond ETF
  Green Bond
ETF
  International
High Yield
Bond ETF
  Investment
Grade Floating
Rate ETF
  J.P. Morgan EM
Local Currency
Bond ETF
  Mortgage REIT
Income ETF
  Preferred
Securities ex
Financials ETF
                                                     
  $ 1,656,942,225       $ 31,985,744       $ 87,090,385       $ 458,123,284       $ 3,272,559,996       $ 119,209,590       $ 689,002,410  
    92,476,554         1,754,659         6,558,697         10,221,068                 8,403,640         25,140,110  
    12,564,680         57,872         433,719         1,924,864         3,717,978         20         4,008,826  
                    138,949                 4,167,191                  
                                                                   
    517,546,072         213,632         4,734,340         3,710,515         189,145,760                 22,429,568  
                                    4,570         5,336,810          
            14,424                                          
    24,308,618         255,081         1,412,495         1,296,496         66,030,876         398,918         2,584,776  
    4,545         337         911         3,064         21,190         1,276         6,968  
    2,303,842,694         34,281,749         100,369,496         475,279,291         3,535,647,561         133,350,254         743,172,658  
                                                                   
    528,023,142         251,399         4,823,773         3,491,326         195,038,755         5,367,858         28,694,783  
    92,476,554         1,754,659         6,558,697         10,221,068                 8,403,640         25,140,110  
                                            159,020          
                                                     
    425,826                 1,137         36,009         898,670         26,755         202,308  
    87,663         1,687         7,362         32,655         306,106         13,223         49,215  
    37,922         48,724         145,327         81,776         899,916         76,285         57,203  
    621,051,107         2,056,469         11,536,296         13,862,834         197,143,447         14,046,781         54,143,619  
  $ 1,682,791,587       $ 32,225,280       $ 88,833,200       $ 461,416,457       $ 3,338,504,114       $ 119,303,473       $ 689,029,039  
    62,700,000         1,200,000         4,000,000         18,750,000         113,722,682         10,450,000         37,800,000  
                                                                   
  $ 26.84       $ 26.85       $ 22.21       $ 24.61       $ 29.36       $ 11.42       $ 18.23  
                                                                   
  $ 1,871,490,389       $ 31,803,093       $ 109,397,677       $ 472,492,786       $ 4,195,956,970       $ 258,290,129       $ 783,812,887  
    (188,698,802 )       422,187         (20,564,477 )       (11,076,329 )       (857,452,856 )       (138,986,656 )       (94,783,848 )
  $ 1,682,791,587       $ 32,225,280       $ 88,833,200       $ 461,416,457       $ 3,338,504,114       $ 119,303,473       $ 689,029,039  
  $ 87,531,587       $ 2,000,965       $ 6,920,073       $ 12,017,753       $       $ 21,796,755       $ 25,621,546  
  $ 1,731,558,534       $ 31,425,774       $ 98,076,773       $ 468,579,786       $ 3,717,567,431       $ 210,745,039       $ 735,400,463  
  $ 92,476,554       $ 1,754,659       $ 6,558,697       $ 10,221,068       $       $ 8,403,640       $ 25,140,110  
  $       $       $ 137,812       $       $ 4,094,768       $       $  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

85

VANECK VECTORS ETF TRUST

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the Year Ended April 30, 2020

 

    BDC Income
ETF
    ChinaAMC
China Bond
ETF
    Emerging
Markets
Aggregate
Bond ETF
    Emerging
Markets
High Yield
Bond ETF
 
                                         
Income:                                        
Dividends     $ 21,833,973       $ 83       $ 396       $ 16,887  
Interest       1,826         196,798         764,432         20,816,852  
Securities lending income       611,110                 511         80,091  
Foreign taxes withheld                       (7,666 )        
Total income       22,446,909         196,881         757,673         20,913,830  
                                         
Expenses:                                        
Management fees       866,413         17,787         51,998         1,268,560  
Professional fees       71,186         80,876         80,288         77,100  
Custodian fees       5,671         2,528         25,178         35,418  
Fund accounting fees       26,365         20,887         26,855         46,577  
Reports to shareholders       34,571         14,170         15,749         29,784  
IOPV fees       4,982         11,546         11,546         11,546  
Trustees’ fees and expenses       5,768         161         564         12,086  
Registration fees       7,036         4,985         4,995         5,723  
Transfer agent fees       2,393         2,393         2,393         2,393  
Insurance       4,690         1,268         1,330         5,204  
Interest       12,305                 349          
Other       3,166         509         807         1,192  
Total expenses       1,044,546         157,110         222,052         1,495,583  
Waiver of management fees       (165,099 )       (17,787 )       (51,998 )       (226,035 )
Expenses assumed by the Adviser               (117,084 )       (117,697 )        
Net expenses       879,447         22,239         52,357         1,269,548  
Net investment income       21,567,462         174,642         705,316         19,644,282  
                                         
Net realized gain (loss) on:                                        
Investments       (19,360,854 )       (76,414 )       (203,385 )(a)       (5,547,493 )
Capital gain distributions received       190,262                          
In-kind redemptions       3,837,572                         (3,241,764 )
Foreign currency transactions and foreign denominated assets and liabilities               (1,939 )       (8,941 )        
Net realized gain (loss)       (15,333,020 )       (78,353 )       (212,326 )       (8,789,257 )
                                         
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:                                        
Investments       (74,503,250 )       (17,313 )       (689,551 )(b)       (38,751,872 )
Foreign currency transactions and foreign denominated assets and liabilities               (2,533 )       (6,351 )        
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)       (74,503,250 )       (19,846 )       (695,902 )       (38,751,872 )
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations     $ (68,268,808 )     $ 76,443       $ (202,912 )     $ (27,896,847 )
 
(a) Net of foreign taxes of $530
(b) Net of foreign taxes of $193
(c) Net of foreign taxes of $596,851
(d) Net of foreign taxes of $315,649

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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Fallen Angel
High Yield
Bond ETF
  Green Bond
ETF
  International
High Yield
Bond ETF
  Investment
Grade Floating
Rate ETF
  J.P. Morgan EM
Local Currency
Bond ETF
  Mortgage REIT
Income ETF
  Preferred
Securities ex
Financials ETF
                                             
  $ 62,596       $ 1,949       $ 3,415       $ 7,552       $ 67,462       $ 13,090,865       $ 39,920,864  
    74,873,063         666,460         6,063,897         14,354,111         301,195,478         832         9,085  
    696,834         629         44,903         11,062         309,535         39,994         471,345  
                                    (4,652,882 )                
    75,632,493         669,038         6,112,215         14,372,725         296,919,593         13,131,691         40,401,294  
                                                             
    5,297,274         97,108         439,036         1,770,125         12,637,396         738,169         2,779,281  
    72,210         64,425         77,407         61,655         89,909         75,395         79,952  
    47,859         19,644         69,276         40,618         2,645,013         1,913         11,369  
    56,289         24,244         42,105         43,833         186,386         25,942         40,265  
    120,285         5,636         20,700         48,790         929,285         32,649         62,815  
    11,546         11,210         11,546         11,546         11,546         4,620         4,967  
    47,603         1,036         5,353         16,483         126,218         4,759         22,581  
    19,275         1,907         5,483         7,897         23,160         6,391         11,238  
    2,397         2,392         2,393         2,393         2,393         2,393         2,393  
    11,344         1,375         3,169         8,666         48,957         4,484         12,641  
    3,026         344         163         594         2,175         27,472         38,648  
    19,640         1,803         2,895         9,595         97,857         2,397         8,377  
    5,708,748         231,124         679,526         2,022,195         16,800,295         926,584         3,074,527  
    (1,063,209 )       (97,108 )       (240,655 )       (1,313,517 )       (2,773,632 )       (160,577 )       (256,042 )
            (69,200 )                                        
    4,645,539         64,816         438,871         708,678         14,026,663         766,007         2,818,485  
    70,986,954         604,222         5,673,344         13,664,047         282,892,930         12,365,684         37,582,809  
                                                             
    (122,475,634 )       (24,850 )       (1,708,034 )       (837,733 )       (434,007,205 )(c)       (12,266,242 )       (7,191,772 )
                                            1,137,573         395,875  
    20,975,732         486,303         (1,408,752 )       (2,756,385 )       22,511,708         1,094,987         (5,338,161 )
                                                             
            (50,153 )       (44,495 )               (17,927,391 )                
    (101,499,902 )       411,300         (3,161,281 )       (3,594,118 )       (429,422,888 )       (10,033,682 )       (12,134,058 )
                                                             
    (55,587,496 )       576,526         (7,585,087 )       (9,868,517 )       (57,139,955 )(d)       (97,091,800 )       (43,552,343 )
                                                             
            95         (10,312 )               (636,011 )                
    (55,587,496 )       576,621         (7,595,399 )       (9,868,517 )       (57,775,966 )       (97,091,800 )       (43,552,343 )
  $ (86,100,444 )     $ 1,592,143       $ (5,083,336 )     $ 201,412       $ (204,305,924 )     $ (94,759,798 )     $ (18,103,592 )

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

    BDC Income ETF   ChinaAMC China Bond ETF
    Year Ended
April 30, 2020
  Year Ended
April 30, 2019
  Year Ended
April 30, 2020
  Year Ended
April 30, 2019
                 
Operations:                                
Net investment income     $ 21,567,462       $ 19,246,145       $ 174,642       $ 150,533  
Net realized loss       (15,333,020 )       (5,257,411 )       (78,353 )       (54,170 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)       (74,503,250 )       9,446,120         (19,846 )       (195,992 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations       (68,268,808 )       23,434,854         76,443         (99,629 )
                                         
Distributions to shareholders:                                        
Dividends and Distributions       (21,186,560 )       (18,917,640 )       (156,654 )       (75,947 )
Return of capital                       (18,386 )       (75,613 )
Total Dividends and Distributions       (21,186,560 )       (18,917,640 )       (175,040 )       (151,560 )
                                         
Share transactions**:                                        
Proceeds from sale of shares       101,879,369         59,854,177                  
Cost of shares redeemed       (49,439,986 )       (35,482,112 )                
Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions       52,439,383         24,372,065                  
Total increase (decrease) in net assets       (37,015,985 )       28,889,279         (98,597 )       (251,189 )
Net Assets, beginning of year       206,814,988         177,925,709         4,577,000         4,828,189  
Net Assets, end of year     $ 169,799,003       $ 206,814,988       $ 4,478,403       $ 4,577,000  
                                         
** Shares of Common Stock Issued (no par value)                                        
Shares sold       6,750,000         3,650,000                  
Shares redeemed       (3,450,000 )       (2,200,000 )                
Net increase (decrease)       3,300,000         1,450,000                  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

88

 

 

Emerging Markets
Aggregate Bond ETF
  Emerging Markets
High Yield Bond ETF
  Fallen Angel
High Yield Bond ETF
Year Ended
April 30, 2020
  Year Ended
April 30, 2019
  Year Ended
April 30, 2020
    Year Ended
April 30, 2019
  Year Ended
April 30, 2020
  Year Ended
April 30, 2019
                                                         
  $ 705,316       $ 857,111       $ 19,644,282       $ 16,670,176       $ 70,986,954       $ 58,811,261  
    (212,326 )       (396,797 )       (8,789,257 )       (7,194,136 )       (101,499,902 )       (4,231,620 )
    (695,902 )       408,143         (38,751,872 )       (1,919,555 )       (55,587,496 )       (12,960,329 )
                                                         
    (202,912 )       868,457         (27,896,847 )       7,556,485         (86,100,444 )       41,619,312  
                                                         
    (604,973 )       (396,164 )       (19,713,460 )       (17,159,220 )       (69,209,400 )       (57,221,575 )
    (105,837 )       (424,256 )                                
    (710,810 )       (820,420 )       (19,713,460 )       (17,159,220 )       (69,209,400 )       (57,221,575 )
                                                         
    949,367         16,223,578         122,700,933         4,642,504         1,381,802,023         211,481,227  
            (16,706,509 )       (28,453,692 )       (105,262,054 )       (519,616,958 )       (443,069,325 )
                                                         
    949,367         (482,931 )       94,247,241         (100,619,550 )       862,185,065         (231,588,098 )
    35,645         (434,894 )       46,636,934         (110,222,285 )       706,875,221         (247,190,361 )
    14,557,754         14,992,648         261,455,825         371,678,110         975,916,366         1,223,106,727  
  $ 14,593,399       $ 14,557,754       $ 308,092,759       $ 261,455,825       $ 1,682,791,587       $ 975,916,366  
                                                         
    50,000         800,000         5,200,000         200,000         47,150,000         7,450,000  
            (800,000 )       (1,400,000 )       (4,600,000 )       (18,100,000 )       (15,700,000 )
    50,000                 3,800,000         (4,400,000 )       29,050,000         (8,250,000 )

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

(continued)

 

    Green Bond ETF   International
High Yield Bond ETF
    Year Ended
April 30, 2020
  Year Ended
April 30, 2019
 

Year Ended
April 30, 2020

  Year Ended
April 30, 2019
                 
Operations:                                        
Net investment income     $ 604,222       $ 297,923       $ 5,673,344       $ 6,483,850  
Net realized gain (loss)       411,300         (234,572 )       (3,161,281 )       (2,805,333 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)       576,621         (238,117 )       (7,595,399 )       (2,601,796 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations       1,592,143         (174,766 )       (5,083,336 )       1,076,721  
                                         
Distributions to shareholders:                                        
Dividends and Distributions       (518,700 )       (250,504 )       (5,231,217 )       (6,138,316 )
Return of capital       (119,670 )       (43,266 )       (396,663 )       (272,224 )
Total Dividends and Distributions       (638,370 )       (293,770 )       (5,627,880 )       (6,410,540 )
                                         
Share transactions**:                                        
Proceeds from sale of shares       8,084,836         9,085,096         9,904,641         14,757,781  
Cost of shares redeemed       (2,683,565 )               (23,238,685 )       (67,903,985 )
Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions       5,401,271         9,085,096         (13,334,044 )       (53,146,204 )
Total increase (decrease) in net assets       6,355,044         8,616,560         (24,045,260 )       (58,480,023 )
Net Assets, beginning of year       25,870,236         17,253,676         112,878,460         171,358,483  
Net Assets, end of year     $ 32,225,280       $ 25,870,236       $ 88,833,200       $ 112,878,460  
                                         
** Shares of Common Stock Issued (no par value)                                        
Shares sold       300,000         350,000         400,000         600,000  
Shares redeemed       (100,000 )               (1,000,000 )       (2,800,000 )
Net increase (decrease)       200,000         350,000         (600,000 )       (2,200,000 )

 

 

(a) Share activity has been adjusted to reflect the 1 for 2 reverse share split which took place on October 26, 2018 (See Note 11).

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

90

 

 

Investment Grade
Floating Rate ETF
  J.P. Morgan EM
Local Currency Bond ETF (a)
  Mortgage REIT Income ETF
Year Ended
April 30, 2020
  Year Ended
April 30, 2019
  Year Ended
April 30, 2020
  Year Ended
April 30, 2019
  Year Ended
April 30, 2020
  Year Ended
April 30, 2019
                                             
  $ 13,664,047       $ 16,691,838       $ 282,892,930       $ 300,418,671       $ 12,365,684       $ 10,683,000  
    (3,594,118 )       (1,582,030 )       (429,422,888 )       (295,066,252 )       (10,033,682 )       (5,658,405 )
    (9,868,517 )       (2,144,191 )       (57,775,966 )       (340,630,530 )       (97,091,800 )       11,882,468  
                                                         
    201,412         12,965,617         (204,305,924 )       (335,278,111 )       (94,759,798 )       16,907,063  
                                                         
    (14,425,000 )       (16,008,835 )       (70,848,577 )       (187,663,587 )       (12,368,685 )       (10,684,627 )
                    (210,852,975 )       (113,204,112 )       (2,747,765 )       (185,563 )
    (14,425,000 )       (16,008,835 )       (281,701,552 )       (300,867,699 )       (15,116,450 )       (10,870,190 )
                                                         
    44,286,437         379,873,713         512,534,822         1,498,892,254         83,580,336         43,069,583  
    (110,153,612 )       (212,522,242 )       (2,019,935,636 )       (1,175,872,435 )       (29,272,023 )       (5,967,010 )
                                                         
    (65,867,175 )       167,351,471         (1,507,400,814 )       323,019,819         54,308,313         37,102,573  
    (80,090,763 )       164,308,253         (1,993,408,290 )       (313,125,991 )       (55,567,935 )       43,139,446  
    541,507,220         377,198,967         5,331,912,404         5,645,038,395         174,871,408         131,731,962  
  $ 461,416,457       $ 541,507,220       $ 3,338,504,114       $ 5,331,912,404       $ 119,303,473       $ 174,871,408  
                                                         
    1,750,000         15,050,000         15,300,000         44,600,000         4,500,000         1,850,000  
    (4,450,000 )       (8,500,000 )       (62,600,000 )       (33,877,318 )       (1,450,000 )       (250,000 )
    (2,700,000 )       6,550,000         (47,300,000 )       10,722,682         3,050,000         1,600,000  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

(continued)

 

    Preferred Securities
ex Financials ETF
    Year Ended
April 30, 2020
    Year Ended
April 30, 2019
 
             
Operations:                    
Net investment income     $ 37,582,809       $ 31,486,896  
Net realized loss       (12,134,058 )       (15,492,893 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)       (43,552,343 )       22,841,710  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations       (18,103,592 )       38,835,713  
                     
Distributions to shareholders:                    
Dividends and Distributions       (38,840,821 )       (32,627,855 )
                     
Share transactions**:                    
Proceeds from sale of shares       211,329,479         115,390,399  
Cost of shares redeemed       (49,472,034 )       (35,730,391 )
Increase in net assets resulting from share transactions       161,857,445         79,660,008  
Total increase in net assets       104,913,032         85,867,866  
Net Assets, beginning of year       584,116,007         498,248,141  
Net Assets, end of year     $ 689,029,039       $ 584,116,007  
                     
** Shares of Common Stock Issued (no par value)                    
Shares sold       10,600,000         6,000,000  
Shares redeemed       (2,950,000 )       (1,950,000 )
Net increase       7,650,000         4,050,000  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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VANECK VECTORS ETF TRUST

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a share outstanding throughout each year:

 

      BDC Income ETF    
      For the Year Ended April 30,    
      2020       2019       2018       2017       2016    
Net asset value, beginning of year     $ 16.55       $ 16.10       $ 19.17       $ 16.43       $ 18.56    
Income from investment operations:                                                    
Net investment income       1.54 (a)       1.59 (a)       1.52 (a)       1.54         1.59    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments       (5.86 )       0.41         (3.04 )       2.67         (2.20 )  
Total from investment operations       (4.32 )       2.00         (1.52 )       4.21         (0.61 )  
Less:                                                    
Dividends from net investment income       (1.48 )       (1.55 )       (1.55 )       (1.47 )       (1.52 )  
Net asset value, end of year     $ 10.75       $ 16.55       $ 16.10       $ 19.17       $ 16.43    
Total return (b)       (27.77 )%       13.27 %       (8.08 )%       26.67 %       (2.98 )%  
                                                     
                                                     
Ratios/Supplemental Data                                                    
Net assets, end of year (000’s)   $169,799     $206,815     $177,926     $183,067     $85,454    
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets       0.48 %       0.47 %       0.49 %       0.52 %       0.58 %  
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets       0.41 %       0.41 %       0.41 %       0.41 %       0.41 %  
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense       0.40 %       0.40 %       0.40 %       0.40 %       0.40 %  
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets       9.95 %       9.73 %       8.85 %       9.12 %       9.87 %  
Portfolio turnover rate (c)       22 %       13 %       19 %       23 %       23 %  
           
      ChinaAMC China Bond ETF    
      For the Year Ended April 30,    
      2020       2019       2018       2017       2016    
Net asset value, beginning of year     $ 22.89       $ 24.14       $ 22.16       $ 24.28       $ 24.94    
Income from investment operations:                                                    
Net investment income       0.87 (a)       0.75 (a)       0.74 (a)       0.21         0.70    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments       (0.49 )       (1.24 )       2.07         (1.64 )       (0.65 )  
Total from investment operations       0.38         (0.49 )       2.81         (1.43 )       0.05    
Less:                                                    
Dividends from net investment income       (0.79 )       (0.38 )                       (0.37 )  
Return of capital       (0.09 )       (0.38 )       (0.83 )       (0.69 )       (0.34 )  
Total dividends and distributions       (0.88 )       (0.76 )       (0.83 )       (0.69 )       (0.71 )  
Net asset value, end of year     $ 22.39       $ 22.89       $ 24.14       $ 22.16       $ 24.28    
Total return (b)       1.76 %       (1.98 )%       12.94 %       (6.00 )%       0.20 %  
                                                     
                                                     
Ratios/Supplemental Data                                                    
Net assets, end of year (000’s)   $4,478     $4,577     $4,828     $6,649     $12,140    
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets       3.53 %       2.25 %       2.59 %       1.90 %       1.12 %  
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets       0.50 %       0.50 %       0.50 %       0.50 %       0.50 %  
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense       0.50 %       0.50 %       0.50 %       0.50 %       0.50 %  
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets       3.93 %       3.29 %       3.21 %       3.04 %       2.88 %  
Portfolio turnover rate (c)       21 %       22 %       39 %       9 %       58 %  

 

 

(a) Calculated based upon average shares outstanding
(b) Total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of year, reinvestment of any dividends and distributions at net asset value on the dividend/distributions payment date and a redemption at the net asset value on the last day of the year. The return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends/distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
(c) Portfolio turnover rates exclude securities received or delivered as a result of processing in-kind capital share transactions.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a share outstanding throughout each year:

 

      Emerging Markets Aggregate Bond ETF    
      For the Year Ended April 30,    
      2020       2019       2018       2017       2016    
Net asset value, beginning of year     $ 20.80       $ 21.42       $ 21.64       $ 21.68       $ 22.41    
Income from investment operations:                                                    
Net investment income       1.00 (a)       1.00 (a)       0.96 (a)       0.98         0.95    
Net realized and unrealized loss on investments       (1.33 )       (0.63 )       (0.15 )       (0.08 )       (0.70 )  
Total from investment operations       (0.33 )       0.37         0.81         0.90         0.25    
Less:                                                    
Dividends from net investment income       (0.86 )       (0.48 )       (0.71 )       (0.62 )       (0.37 )  
Return of capital       (0.15 )       (0.51 )       (0.32 )       (0.32 )       (0.61 )  
Total dividends and distributions       (1.01 )       (0.99 )       (1.03 )       (0.94 )       (0.98 )  
Net asset value, end of year     $ 19.46       $ 20.80       $ 21.42       $ 21.64       $ 21.68    
Total return (b)       (1.83 )%       1.91 %       3.78 %       4.27 %       1.33 %  
                                                     
                                                     
Ratios/Supplemental Data                                                    
Net assets, end of year (000’s)   $14,593     $14,558     $14,993     $15,150     $15,179    
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets       1.49 %       0.92 %       1.12 %       1.26 %       1.21 %  
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets       0.35 %       0.36 %       0.49 %       0.49 %       0.49 %  
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense       0.35 %       0.36 %       0.49 %       0.49 %       0.49 %  
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets       4.75 %       4.85 %       4.38 %       4.60 %       4.61 %  
Portfolio turnover rate (c)       12 %       25 %       20 %       11 %       13 %  

 

      Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF    
      For the Year Ended April 30,    
      2020       2019       2018       2017       2016    
Net asset value, beginning of year     $ 23.34       $ 23.83       $ 24.86       $ 23.37       $ 24.51    
Income from investment operations:                                                    
Net investment income       1.42 (a)       1.33 (a)       1.33 (a)       1.46         1.64    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments       (2.77 )       (0.46 )       (1.01 )       1.50         (1.13 )  
Total from investment operations       (1.35 )       0.87         0.32         2.96         0.51    
Less:                                                    
Dividends from net investment income       (1.45 )       (1.36 )       (1.35 )       (1.47 )       (1.65 )  
Net asset value, end of year     $ 20.54       $ 23.34       $ 23.83       $ 24.86       $ 23.37    
Total return (b)       (6.27 )%       3.93 %       1.28 %       13.04 %       2.38 %  
                                                     
                                                     
Ratios/Supplemental Data                                                    
Net assets, end of year (000’s)   $308,093     $261,456     $371,678     $372,926     $247,709    
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets       0.47 %       0.46 %       0.45 %       0.47 %       0.50 %  
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets       0.40 %       0.40 %       0.40 %       0.40 %       0.40 %  
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense       0.40 %       0.40 %       0.40 %       0.40 %       0.40 %  
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets       6.19 %       5.81 %       5.43 %       6.13 %       6.93 %  
Portfolio turnover rate (c)       28 %       27 %       40 %       39 %       42 %  

 

 

(a) Calculated based upon average shares outstanding
(b) Total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of year, reinvestment of any dividends and distributions at net asset value on the dividend/distributions payment date and a redemption at the net asset value on the last day of the year. The return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends/distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
(c) Portfolio turnover rates exclude securities received or delivered as a result of processing in-kind capital share transactions.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a share outstanding throughout each period:

 

      Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF    
      For the Year Ended April 30,    
      2020       2019       2018       2017       2016    
Net asset value, beginning of year     $ 29.00       $ 29.19       $ 29.65       $ 27.14       $ 27.66    
Income from investment operations:                                                    
Net investment income       1.54 (a)       1.64 (a)       1.54 (a)       1.56         1.39    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments       (2.16 )       (0.24 )       (0.40 )       2.62         (0.51 )  
Total from investment operations       (0.62 )       1.40         1.14         4.18         0.88    
Less:                                                    
Dividends from net investment income       (1.54 )       (1.59 )       (1.51 )       (1.58 )       (1.34 )  
Distributions from net realized capital gains                       (0.09 )       (0.09 )       (0.06 )  
Total dividends and distributions       (1.54 )       (1.59 )       (1.60 )       (1.67 )       (1.40 )  
Net asset value, end of year     $ 26.84       $ 29.00       $ 29.19       $ 29.65       $ 27.14    
Total return (b)       (2.38 )%       5.04 %       3.86 %       15.86 %       3.59 %  
                                                     
                                                     
Ratios/Supplemental Data                                                    
Net assets, end of year (000’s)   $1,682,792     $975,916     $1,223,107     $855,380     $145,182    
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets       0.43 %       0.45 %       0.44 %       0.46 %       0.65 %  
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets       0.35 %       0.35 %       0.35 %       0.35 %       0.40 %  
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense       0.35 %       0.35 %       0.35 %       0.35 %       0.40 %  
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets       5.35 %       5.76 %       5.16 %       5.61 %       6.27 %  
Portfolio turnover rate (c)       68 %       29 %       20 %       32 %       39 %  

 

      Green Bond ETF            
      For the Year Ended April 30,     For the Period
March 3,
2017 (d) through
April 30,
           
      2020       2019       2018     2017            
Net asset value, beginning of period     $ 25.87       $ 26.54       $ 25.44       $ 24.75              
Income from investment operations:                                                    
Net investment income       0.58 (a)       0.34 (a)       0.29 (a)       0.04              
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments       1.00         (0.68 )       1.16         0.67              
Total from investment operations       1.58         (0.34 )       1.45         0.71              
Less:                                                    
Dividends from net investment income       (0.50 )       (0.29 )       (0.35 )       (0.02 )            
Distributions from net realized capital gains                       0.00 (g)                    
Return of capital       (0.10 )       (0.04 )                            
Total dividends and distributions       (0.60 )       (0.33 )       (0.35 )       (0.02 )            
Net asset value, end of period     $ 26.85       $ 25.87       $ 26.54       $ 25.44              
Total return (b)       6.17 %       (1.25 )%       5.72 %       2.86 %(e)            
                                                     
                                                     
Ratios/Supplemental Data                                                    
Net assets, end of period (000’s)   $ 32,225     $ 25,870     $ 17,254     $ 5,088              
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets       0.83 %       1.02 %       1.56 %       5.49 %(f)            
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets       0.23 %       0.33 %       0.40 %       0.40 %(f)            
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense       0.23 %       0.33 %       0.40 %       0.40 %(f)            
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets       2.17 %       1.32 %       1.10 %       1.03 %(f)            
Portfolio turnover rate (c)       83 %       28 %       26 %       0 %(e)            

 

 

(a) Calculated based upon average shares outstanding
(b) Total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of period, reinvestment of any dividends and distributions at net asset value on the dividend/distributions payment date and a redemption at the net asset value on the last day of the period. The return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends/distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
(c) Portfolio turnover rates exclude securities received or delivered as a result of processing in-kind capital share transactions.
(d) Commencement of operations
(e) Not Annualized
(f) Annualized
(g) Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a share outstanding throughout each year:

 

      International High Yield Bond ETF    
      For the Year Ended April 30,    
      2020       2019       2018       2017       2016    
Net asset value, beginning of year     $ 24.54       $ 25.20       $ 24.90       $ 24.20       $ 25.00    
Income from investment operations:                                                    
Net investment income       1.26 (a)       1.13 (a)       1.07 (a)       1.24         1.30    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments       (2.33 )       (0.65 )       0.39         0.65         (0.80 )  
Total from investment operations       (1.07 )       0.48         1.46         1.89         0.50    
Less:                                                    
Dividends from net investment income       (1.17 )       (1.08 )       (1.02 )       (0.83 )       (1.00 )  
Return of capital       (0.09 )       (0.06 )       (0.14 )       (0.36 )       (0.30 )  
Total dividends and distributions       (1.26 )       (1.14 )       (1.16 )       (1.19 )       (1.30 )  
Net asset value, end of year     $ 22.21       $ 24.54       $ 25.20       $ 24.90       $ 24.20    
Total return (b)       (4.67 )%       2.08 %       5.91 %       8.04 %       2.29 %  
                                                     
                                                     
Ratios/Supplemental Data                                                    
Net assets, end of year (000’s)   $88,833     $112,878     $171,358     $129,478     $130,686    
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets       0.62 %       0.54 %       0.52 %       0.54 %       0.61 %  
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets       0.40 %       0.40 %       0.40 %       0.40 %       0.40 %  
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense       0.40 %       0.40 %       0.40 %       0.40 %       0.40 %  
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets       5.17 %       4.66 %       4.19 %       4.95 %       5.48 %  
Portfolio turnover rate (c)       37 %       32 %       41 %       34 %       20 %  

 

      Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF    
      For the Year Ended April 30,    
      2020       2019       2018       2017       2016    
Net asset value, beginning of year     $ 25.25       $ 25.32       $ 25.14       $ 24.77       $ 24.94    
Income from investment operations:                                                    
Net investment income       0.68 (a)       0.77 (a)       0.52 (a)       0.33         0.20    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments       (0.61 )       (0.10 )       0.13         0.36         (0.18 )  
Total from investment operations       0.07         0.67         0.65         0.69         0.02    
Less:                                                    
Dividends from net investment income       (0.71 )       (0.74 )       (0.47 )       (0.32 )       (0.19 )  
Distributions from net realized capital gains                                          
Total dividends and distributions       (0.71 )       (0.74 )       (0.47 )       (0.32 )       (0.19 )  
Net asset value, end of year     $ 24.61       $ 25.25       $ 25.32       $ 25.14       $ 24.77    
Total return (b)       0.26 %       2.71 %       2.59 %       2.80 %       0.10 %  
                                                     
                                                     
Ratios/Supplemental Data                                                    
Net assets, end of year (000’s)   $461,416     $541,507     $377,199     $148,322     $79,273    
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets       0.40 %       0.40 %       0.41 %       0.46 %       0.48 %  
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets       0.14 %       0.14 %       0.14 %       0.14 %       0.14 %  
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense       0.14 %       0.14 %       0.14 %       0.14 %       0.14 %  
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets       2.70 %       3.05 %       2.06 %       1.40 %       0.81 %  
Portfolio turnover rate (c)       40 %       30 %       28 %       46 %       36 %  

 

 

(a) Calculated based upon average shares outstanding
(b) Total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of year, reinvestment of any dividends and distributions at net asset value on the dividend/distributions payment date and a redemption at the net asset value on the last day of the year. The return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends/distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
(c) Portfolio turnover rates exclude securities received or delivered as a result of processing in-kind capital share transactions.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

96

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a share outstanding throughout each year:

 

      J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF #    
      For the Year Ended April 30,    
      2020       2019       2018       2017       2016    
Net asset value, beginning of year     $ 33.11       $ 37.56       $ 37.24       $ 37.90       $ 41.10    
Income from investment operations:                                                    
Net investment income       2.00 (a)       2.14 (a)       2.18 (a)       2.56         2.08 (a)  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments       (3.75 )       (4.45 )       0.40         (1.34 )       (3.24 )  
Total from investment operations       (1.75 )       (2.31 )       2.58         1.22         (1.16 )  
Less:                                                    
Dividends from net investment income       (0.48 )       (1.36 )       (1.98 )       (0.60 )          
Return of capital       (1.52 )       (0.78 )       (0.28 )       (1.28 )       (2.04 )  
Total dividends and distributions       (2.00 )       (2.14 )       (2.26 )       (1.88 )       (2.04 )  
Net asset value, end of year     $ 29.36       $ 33.11       $ 37.56       $ 37.24       $ 37.90    
Total return (b)       (5.79 )%       (6.05 )%       7.05 %       3.41 %       (2.47 )%  
                                                     
                                                     
Ratios/Supplemental Data                                                    
Net assets, end of year (000’s)   $3,338,504     $5,331,912     $5,645,038     $3,354,751     $1,489,642    
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets       0.36 %       0.41 %       0.46 %       0.48 %       0.51 %  
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets       0.30 %       0.31 %       0.44 %       0.47 %       0.47 %  
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense       0.30 %       0.31 %       0.44 %       0.47 %       0.47 %  
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets       6.05 %       6.35 %       5.69 %       5.60 %       5.69 %  
Portfolio turnover rate (c)       39 %       36 %       28 %       37 %       34 %  
           
      Mortgage REIT Income ETF    
      For the Year Ended April 30,    
      2020       2019       2018       2017       2016    
Net asset value, beginning of year     $ 23.63       $ 22.71       $ 24.49       $ 20.03       $ 23.59    
Income from investment operations:                                                    
Net investment income       1.45 (a)       1.68 (a)       1.70 (a)       1.81         2.12    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments       (11.90 )       0.94         (1.59 )       4.38         (3.71 )  
Total from investment operations       (10.45 )       2.62         0.11         6.19         (1.59 )  
Less:                                                    
Dividends from net investment income       (1.45 )       (1.67 )       (1.81 )       (1.73 )       (1.90 )  
Return of capital       (0.31 )       (0.03 )       (0.08 )               (0.07 )  
Total dividends and distributions       (1.76 )       (1.70 )       (1.89 )       (1.73 )       (1.97 )  
Net asset value, end of year     $ 11.42       $ 23.63       $ 22.71       $ 24.49       $ 20.03    
Total return (b)       (46.63 )%       12.00 %       0.32 %       32.15 %       (6.66 )%  
                                                     
                                                     
Ratios/Supplemental Data                                                    
Net assets, end of year (000’s)   $ 119,303     $ 174,871     $ 131,732     $ 148,143     $ 96,150    
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets       0.50 %       0.49 %       0.49 %       0.54 %       0.57 %  
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets       0.41 %       0.42 %       0.41 %       0.41 %       0.41 %  
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense       0.40 %       0.40 %       0.40 %       0.40 %       0.40 %  
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets       6.70 %       7.19 %       7.13 %       8.25 %       10.27 %  
Portfolio turnover rate (c)       16 %       35 %       21 %       24 %       16 %  

 

 

(a) Calculated based upon average shares outstanding
(b) Total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of year, reinvestment of any dividends and distributions at net asset value on the dividend/distributions payment date and a redemption at the net asset value on the last day of the year. The return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends/distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
(c) Portfolio turnover rates exclude securities received or delivered as a result of processing in-kind capital share transactions.
# On October 26, 2018, The Fund effected a 1 for 2 reverse share split (See Note 11). Per share data prior to October 26, 2018 has been adjusted to reflect the reverse share split.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

97

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a share outstanding throughout each year:

 

      Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF    
      For the Year Ended April 30,    
      2020       2019       2018       2017       2016    
Net asset value, beginning of year     $ 19.37       $ 19.09       $ 20.12       $ 20.34       $ 20.75    
Income from investment operations:                                                    
Net investment income       1.06 (a)       1.13 (a)       1.10 (a)       1.15         1.20    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments       (1.12 )       0.32         (0.98 )       (0.19 )       (0.48 )  
Total from investment operations       (0.06 )       1.45         0.12         0.96         0.72    
Less:                                                    
Dividends from net investment income       (1.08 )       (1.17 )       (1.14 )       (1.18 )       (1.13 )  
Return of capital                       (0.01 )                  
Total dividends and distributions       (1.08 )       (1.17 )       (1.15 )       (1.18 )       (1.13 )  
Net asset value, end of year     $ 18.23       $ 19.37       $ 19.09       $ 20.12       $ 20.34    
Total return (b)       (0.54 )%       7.90 %       0.57 %       4.88 %       3.77 %  
                                                     
                                                     
Ratios/Supplemental Data                                                    
Net assets, end of year (000’s)   $ 689,029     $ 584,116     $ 498,248     $ 437,716     $ 310,138    
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets       0.44 %       0.46 %       0.45 %       0.46 %       0.49 %  
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets       0.41 %       0.41 %       0.41 %       0.41 %       0.41 %  
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense       0.40 %       0.40 %       0.40 %       0.40 %       0.40 %  
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets       5.41 %       5.92 %       5.57 %       5.70 %       6.05 %  
Portfolio turnover rate (c)       45 %       31 %       47 %       31 %       27 %  

 

 

(a) Calculated based upon average shares outstanding
(b) Total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of year, reinvestment of any dividends and distributions at net asset value on the dividend/distributions payment date and a redemption at the net asset value on the last day of the year. The return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends/distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
(c) Portfolio turnover rates exclude securities received or delivered as a result of processing in-kind capital share transactions.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

98

VANECK VECTORS ETF TRUST

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

April 30, 2020

 

Note 1—Fund Organization—VanEck Vectors ETF Trust (the “Trust”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company. The Trust was incorporated in Delaware as a statutory trust on March 15, 2001. The Trust operates as a series fund, and offers multiple investment portfolios, each of which represents a separate series of the Trust. These financial statements relate only to the investment portfolios listed in the diversification table below (each a “Fund” and, collectively, the “Funds”).

 

Fund   Diversification Classification
BDC Income ETF (“BDC Income”)   Diversified
ChinaAMC China Bond ETF (“ChinaAMC China Bond”)   Non-Diversified
Emerging Markets Aggregate Bond ETF (“Emerging Markets Aggregate”)   Non-Diversified
Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (“Emerging Markets High Yield”)   Diversified
Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF (“Fallen Angel”)   Diversified
Green Bond ETF (“Green Bond”)   Non-Diversified
International High Yield Bond ETF (“International High Yield”)   Diversified
Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF (“Investment Grade”)   Non-Diversified
J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF (“J.P. Morgan EM”)   Non-Diversified
Mortgage REIT Income ETF (“Mortgage REIT”)   Non-Diversified
Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF (“Preferred Securities”)   Non-Diversified

 

Each Fund’s investment objective is to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of its index. The Funds (except BDC Income, Mortgage REIT and Preferred Securities) expect to use a sampling approach in seeking to achieve their objectives. Sampling means that Van Eck Associates Corporation (the “Adviser”) uses quantitative analysis to select bonds and other securities that represent a sample of securities in the index in terms of key risk factors, performance attributes and other characteristics. The number of securities in each Fund will be based upon several factors, including asset size of the Fund. The Adviser generally expects each Fund to hold less than the total number of securities in the index, but reserves the right to hold as many securities as it believes necessary to achieve the Fund’s investment objective. China Asset Management (Hong Kong) Limited (the “Sub-Adviser”) is the sub-adviser to ChinaAMC China Bond. ChinaAMC China Bond seeks to achieve its investment objective by primarily investing in bonds issued in the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”) via the Sub-Adviser. BDC Income, Mortgage REIT and Preferred Securities each seek to achieve their investment objective through a portfolio of securities in substantially the same weighting as their index.

 

Note 2—Significant Accounting Policies—The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

The Funds are investment companies and follow accounting and reporting requirements of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 946, Financial Services-Investment Companies.

 

The following summarizes the Funds’ significant accounting policies.

 

A. Security Valuation—The Funds value their investments in securities and other assets and liabilities at fair value daily. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Debt securities are valued on the basis of evaluated prices furnished by an independent pricing service approved by the Funds’ Board of Trustees or provided by securities dealers. The pricing services may use valuation models or matrix pricing, which consider: (i) yield or price with respect to bonds that are considered comparable in characteristics such as rating, interest rate and maturity date, and or (ii) quotations from bond dealers to determine current value, and are categorized as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy (described below). Short-term debt securities with sixty days or less to maturity are valued at amortized cost, which with accrued interest approximates fair value. Money market fund investments are valued at net asset value and are categorized as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. Securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (“NASDAQ”) are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price. Securities traded on national exchanges are valued at the closing price on the markets in which the securities trade. Over-the-counter securities not included on NASDAQ and listed securities for which no sale was reported are valued at the mean of the bid and ask prices. To the extent these securities are actively traded, they are categorized as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. The Pricing Committee of the Adviser provides oversight of the Funds’ valuation policies and procedures, which are
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  approved by the Funds’ Board of Trustees. Among other things, these procedures allow the Funds to utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities dealers, and other market sources to determine fair value. The Pricing Committee convenes regularly to review the fair value of financial instruments or other assets. If market quotations for a security or other asset are not readily available, or if the Adviser believes they do not otherwise reflect the fair value of a security or asset, the security or asset will be fair valued by the Pricing Committee in accordance with the Funds’ valuation policies and procedures. The Pricing Committee employs various methods for calibrating the valuation approaches utilized to determine fair value, including a regular review of key inputs and assumptions, periodic comparisons to valuations provided by other independent pricing services, transactional back-testing and disposition analysis.
   
  Certain factors such as economic conditions, political events, market trends, the nature of and duration of any restrictions on disposition, trading in similar securities of the issuer or comparable issuers and other security specific information are used to determine the fair value of these securities. Depending on the relative significance of valuation inputs, these securities may be categorized either as Level 2 or Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. The price which the Funds may realize upon sale of an investment may differ materially from the value presented in the Schedules of Investments.
   
  The Funds utilize various methods to measure the fair value of their investments on a recurring basis, which includes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods used to measure fair value. The fair value hierarchy gives highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:
   
  Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
   
  Level 2 — Significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).
   
  Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs (including each Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).
   
  A summary of the inputs and the levels used to value the Funds’ investments are located in the Schedules of Investments. Additionally, tables that reconcile the valuation of the Funds’ Level 3 investments and that present additional information about valuation methodologies and unobservable inputs, if applicable, are located in the Schedules of Investments.
   
B. Federal Income Taxes—It is each Fund’s policy to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its net investment income to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.
   
C. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders—Dividends to shareholders from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid at least monthly by each Fund (except BDC Income and Mortgage REIT, which are declared and paid quarterly). Distributions of net realized capital gains, if any, are generally declared and paid annually. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. income tax regulations, which may differ from such amounts determined in accordance with GAAP.
   
D. Currency Translation—Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies and commitments under foreign currency contracts are translated into U.S. dollars at the closing prices of such currencies each business day as quoted by one or more sources. Purchases and sales of investments are translated at the exchange rates prevailing when such investments are acquired or sold. Foreign denominated income and expenses are translated at the exchange rates prevailing when accrued. The portion of realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments that result from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates is not separately disclosed in the financial statements. Such amounts are included with the net realized and unrealized gains and losses on investment securities in the Statements of Operations. Recognized gains or losses attributable to foreign currency fluctuations on foreign currency denominated assets, other than investments, and liabilities are recorded as net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions and foreign denominated assets and liabilities in the Statements of Operations.
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E. Restricted Securities—The Funds may invest in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. Information regarding restricted securities, if any, is included at the end of each Fund’s Schedule of Investments.
   
F. Warrants—The Funds may invest in warrants whose values are linked to indices or underlying instruments. The Funds may use these warrants to gain exposure to markets that might be difficult to invest in through conventional securities. Warrants may be more volatile than their linked indices or underlying instruments. Potential losses are limited to the amount of the original investment. Warrants are obligations of the issuer and are not secured by any collateral. Warrants may be exercised by the Funds during the exercise period. If not exercised prior to the last day of the exercise period, the warrants will be automatically exercised on that day. Warrants held at April 30, 2020, if any, are reflected in the Schedules of Investments.
   
G. Offsetting Assets and Liabilities—In the ordinary course of business, the Funds enter into transactions subject to enforceable master netting or other similar agreements. Generally, the right of offset in those agreements allows the Funds to offset any exposure to a specific counterparty with any collateral received or delivered to that counterparty based on the terms of the agreements. The Funds may pledge or receive cash and or securities as collateral for derivative instruments and securities lending. For financial reporting purposes, the Funds present securities lending assets and liabilities on a gross basis in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Cash collateral held in the form of money market fund investments, if any, at April 30, 2020 is presented in the Schedules of Investments and in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Non-cash collateral is disclosed in Note 9 (Securities Lending).
   
H. Other—Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses are determined based on the specific identification method. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income, including amortization of premiums and discounts, is accrued as earned. Interest income is generally not earned on debt securities in default or upon determination that the income is not realizable.
   
  The Funds earn interest income on uninvested cash balances held at the custodian bank. Such amounts, if any, are presented as interest income in the Statements of Operations.
   
  The character of distributions received from certain investments may be comprised of net investment income, capital gains, and return of capital. It is the Funds’ policy to estimate the character of distributions received from these investments based on historical data if actual amounts are not available. After each calendar year end, these investments report the actual tax character of distributions. Differences between the estimated and actual amounts are reflected in the Funds’ records in the year in which they are reported by adjusting the related cost basis of investments, capital gains and income, as necessary.
   
  In the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of general indemnifications. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these agreements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, the Adviser believes the risk of loss under these arrangements to be remote.
   
  At April 30, 2020, ChinaAMC China Bond included $611 in cash denominated in foreign currency, at value on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities which represents foreign investor minimum settlement reserve funds required by China Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation Limited.

 

Note 3—Investment Management and Other Agreements—The Adviser is the investment adviser to the Funds. The Adviser receives a management fee, calculated daily and payable monthly based on an annual rate of each Fund’s average daily net assets. The Adviser has agreed, until at least September 1, 2020, to waive management fees and assume expenses to prevent each Fund’s total annual operating expenses (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, interest expense, trading expenses, offering costs, and taxes and extraordinary expenses) from exceeding the expense limitations listed in the table below.

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The expense limitations and management fee rates for the year ended April 30, 2020 are as follows:

 

Fund   Expense
Limitations
  Management
Fees
BDC Income     0.40 %        0.40 %   
ChinaAMC China Bond     0.50       0.40  
Emerging Markets Aggregate     0.35       0.35  
Emerging Markets High Yield     0.40       0.40  
Fallen Angel     0.35       0.40  
Green Bond*     0.20       0.35  
International High Yield     0.40       0.40  
Investment Grade     0.14       0.35  
J.P. Morgan EM     0.30       0.27  
Mortgage REIT     0.40       0.40  
Preferred Securities     0.40       0.40  
* Effective September 1, 2019 the expense limitation for Green Bond was reduced from 0.30% to 0.20%

 

Refer to the Statements of Operations for amounts waived/assumed by the Adviser.

 

In addition, Van Eck Securities Corporation (the “Distributor”), an affiliate of the Adviser, acts as the Funds’ distributor. Certain officers and a Trustee of the Trust are officers, directors or stockholders of the Adviser and Distributor.

 

At April 30, 2020, the Adviser owned approximately 45%, 8%, and 1% of Emerging Markets Aggregate, Green Bond, and Investment Grade respectively.

 

Effective November 4, 2019, State Street Bank and Trust Company is the Funds’ custodian, securities lending agent and transfer agent. Prior to November 4, 2019, Bank of New York Mellon provided these services to the Funds.

 

For the year ended April 30, 2020, there were offsets to custodian fees under an expense offset agreement and these amounts are reflected in custody expense in the Statements of Operations.

 

Note 4—Capital Share Transactions—As of April 30, 2020, there were an unlimited number of capital shares of beneficial interest authorized by the Trust with no par value. Fund shares are not individually redeemable and are issued and redeemed at their net asset value per share only through certain authorized broker-dealers (“Authorized Participants”) in blocks of shares (“Creation Units”), or multiples thereof, as follows:

 

Fund   Creation Units
BDC Income     50,000  
ChinaAMC China Bond     100,000  
Emerging Markets Aggregate     50,000  
Emerging Markets High Yield     200,000  
Fallen Angel     50,000  
Green Bond     50,000  
International High Yield     200,000  
Investment Grade     50,000  
J.P. Morgan EM     100,000  
Mortgage REIT     50,000  
Preferred Securities     50,000  

 

The consideration for the purchase or redemption of Creation Units of the Funds generally consists of the in-kind contribution or distribution of securities constituting the Funds’ underlying index (“Deposit Securities”) plus a balancing cash component to equate the transaction to the net asset value per share of the Fund on the transaction date. Cash may also be substituted in an amount equivalent to the value of certain Deposit Securities, generally as a result of market circumstances, or when the securities are not available in sufficient quantity for delivery, or are not eligible for trading by the Authorized Participant. The Funds may issue Creation Units in advance of receipt of Deposit Securities subject to various conditions, including, for the benefit of the Funds, a requirement to maintain cash collateral on deposit at the custodian equal to at least 115% of the daily marked to market value of the missing Deposit Securities.

 

Authorized Participants purchasing and redeeming Creation Units may pay transaction fees directly to the transfer agent. In addition, the Funds may impose certain variable fees for creations and redemptions with respect to transactions in Creation Units for cash, or on transactions effected outside the clearing process, which are treated as increases in capital. These variable fees, if any, are reflected in share transactions in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.

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Note 5—Investments—For the year ended April 30, 2020, purchases and sales of investments (excluding short-term investments and in-kind capital share transactions) and the purchases and sales of investments resulting from in-kind capital share transactions (excluding short-term investments) were as follows:

 

            In-kind Capital Share Transactions
Fund   Purchases   Sales   Purchases   Sales
BDC Income   $ 48,801,602     $ 47,919,691     $ 99,708,039     $ 47,655,863  
ChinaAMC China Bond     883,562       1,179,762              
Emerging Markets Aggregate     2,658,008       1,721,254       1,004        
Emerging Markets High Yield     200,921,810       85,055,751       4,607,789       29,195,956  
Fallen Angel     1,603,420,993       890,232,808       679,444,336       534,724,225  
Green Bond     31,014,274       23,025,712       500,629       3,156,144  
International High Yield     48,481,173       39,154,900       489,826       22,976,231  
Investment Grade     219,229,295       202,199,864       29,099,767       112,533,403  
J.P. Morgan EM     1,778,312,469       2,124,853,812       271,993,750       1,402,466,235  
Mortgage REIT     32,192,611       29,691,864       71,353,752       17,049,933  
Preferred Securities     310,976,575       312,108,966       210,321,207       48,433,135  

 

During the year ended April 30, 2020, certain Funds engaged in purchases and sales of investments with funds or other accounts that are managed by the Adviser (or an affiliate of the Adviser). These purchase and sale transactions complied with Rule 17a-7 under the Act and aggregated as follows: Emerging Markets High Yield sales of $212,876, Fallen Angel purchases of $119,599, International High Yield sales of $119,599 and J.P. Morgan EM sales of $432,838.

 

Note 6—Income Taxes—As of April 30, 2020, for Federal income tax purposes, the identified tax cost of investments owned, gross unrealized appreciation, gross unrealized depreciation and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments were as follows:

 

Fund   Tax Cost of
Investments
  Gross
Unrealized
Appreciation
  Gross
Unrealized
Depreciation
  Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
BDC Income   $ 282,652,477     $ 3,521,016     $ (86,646,095 )   $ (83,125,079 )
ChinaAMC China Bond     4,202,770       5,074       (178,957 )     (173,883 )
Emerging Markets Aggregate     15,833,292       555,907       (1,503,823 )     (947,916 )
Emerging Markets High Yield     365,380,750       2,037,204       (49,718,262 )     (47,681,058 )
Fallen Angel     1,831,259,447       30,959,177       (112,799,845 )     (81,840,668 )
Green Bond     33,184,488       967,597       (411,682 )     555,915  
International High Yield     104,783,752       626,712       (11,761,382 )     (11,134,670 )
Investment Grade     479,015,617       257,092       (10,928,357 )     (10,671,265 )
J.P. Morgan EM     3,788,015,128       45,400,236       (560,855,368 )     (515,455,132 )
Mortgage REIT     220,586,047       5,071,989       (98,044,806 )     (92,972,817 )
Preferred Securities     766,805,825       7,492,401       (60,155,706 )     (52,663,305 )

 

At April 30, 2020, the components of total distributable earnings (loss) on a tax basis, for each Fund, were as follows:

 

Fund   Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
  Accumulated
Capital
Losses
  Post-October
Losses
Deferred*
  Other
Temporary
Differences
  Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
  Total
Distributable
Earnings (Loss)
BDC Income   $ 791,739     $ (38,940,307 )   $     $ (16,111 )   $ (83,125,079 )   $ (121,289,758 )
ChinaAMC China Bond           (44,899 )     (62,994 )     (284 )     (175,646 )     (283,823 )
Emerging Markets Aggregate           (1,954,579 )     (24,288 )     (970 )     (958,166 )     (2,938,003 )
Emerging Markets High Yield     1,650,334       (47,708,759 )           (21,370 )     (47,681,058 )     (93,760,853 )
Fallen Angel     7,096,605       (113,867,077 )           (87,664 )     (81,840,666 )     (188,698,802 )
Green Bond                 (132,041 )     (1,687 )     555,915       422,187  
International High Yield           (8,924,171 )     (501,831 )     (7,363 )     (11,131,112 )     (20,564,477 )
Investment Grade     819,230       (1,191,639 )           (32,655 )     (10,671,265 )     (11,076,329 )
J.P. Morgan EM           (167,939,331 )     (168,495,696 )     (306,105 )     (520,711,723 )     (857,452,855 )
Mortgage REIT           (46,000,616 )           (13,223 )     (92,972,817 )     (138,986,656 )
Preferred Securities     611,409       (40,503,072 )           (2,228,880 )     (52,663,305 )     (94,783,848 )
* Post-October losses represent certain ordinary specified and /or capital losses incurred after October 31, 2019. These losses are deemed to arise on the first day of the Funds’ next taxable year.
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The tax character of dividends paid to shareholders was as follows:

 

    April 30, 2020   April 30, 2019
Fund   Ordinary
Income
  Return
of Capital
  Ordinary
Income
  Return
of Capital
BDC Income   $ 21,186,560             $             $ 18,917,640             $  
ChinaAMC China Bond     156,654       18,386       75,947       75,613  
Emerging Markets Aggregate     604,973       105,837       396,164       424,256  
Emerging Markets High Yield     19,713,460             17,159,220        
Fallen Angel     69,209,400             57,221,575        
Green Bond     518,700       119,670       250,504       43,266  
International High Yield     5,231,217       396,663       6,138,316       272,224  
Investment Grade     14,425,000             16,008,835        
J.P. Morgan EM     70,848,577       210,852,975       187,663,587       113,204,112  
Mortgage REIT     12,368,685       2,747,765       10,684,627       185,563  
Preferred Securities     38,840,820             32,627,855        

 

At April 30, 2020, the following Funds had capital loss carryforwards available to offset future capital gains:

 

Fund   Short-Term
Capital Losses
with No Expiration
  Long-Term
Capital Losses
with No Expiration
  Total
BDC Income   $ (11,393,066 )           $ (27,547,241 )           $ (38,940,307 )
ChinaAMC China Bond     (26,183 )     (18,716 )     (44,899 )
Emerging Markets Aggregate     (1,617,568 )     (337,011 )     (1,954,579 )
Emerging Markets High Yield     (10,137,637 )     (37,571,122 )     (47,708,759 )
Fallen Angel     (45,845,939 )     (68,021,138 )     (113,867,077 )
International High Yield     (782,218 )     (8,141,953 )     (8,924,171 )
Investment Grade     (584,121 )     (607,518 )     (1,191,639 )
J.P. Morgan EM     (55,911,420 )     (112,027,911 )     (167,939,331 )
Mortgage REIT     (11,073,830 )     (34,926,786 )     (46,000,616 )
Preferred Securities     (10,716,855 )     (29,786,217 )     (40,503,072 )

 

During the year ended April 30, 2020, Green Bond and Preferred Securities utilized $147,348 and $272,082, respectively of their capital loss carryforwards available from prior years.

 

During the year ended April 30, 2020, as a result of permanent book to tax differences, primarily due to the tax treatment of in-kind redemptions, the following Funds incurred differences that affected total distributable earnings (loss) and aggregate paid in capital by the amounts in the table below. Net assets were not affected by these reclassifications.

 

Fund   Increase
(Decrease)
in Total Distributable
Earnings (Loss)
  Increase
(Decrease)
in Aggregate
Paid in Capital
BDC Income   $ (3,293,734 )                    $ 3,293,734  
Emerging Markets High Yield     3,283,558       (3,283,558 )
Fallen Angel     (15,609,482 )     15,609,482  
Green Bond     (486,218 )     486,218  
International High Yield     1,411,098       (1,411,098 )
Investment Grade     2,771,872       (2,771,872 )
J.P. Morgan EM     39,716,795       (39,716,795 )
Mortgage REIT     (973,276 )     973,276  
Preferred Securities     5,733,078       (5,733,078 )

 

The Funds recognize the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only where the position is “more-likely-than-not” to be sustained assuming examination by applicable tax authorities. Management has analyzed the Funds’ tax positions, and has concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions taken on return filings for all open tax years. The Funds do not have exposure for additional years that might still be open in certain foreign jurisdictions. Therefore, no provision for income tax is required in the Funds’ financial statements.

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However, the Funds are subject to foreign taxes on the appreciation in value of certain investments. The Funds provide for such taxes on both realized and unrealized appreciation.

 

The Funds recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to uncertain tax positions as income tax expense in the Statements of Operations. During the year ended April 30, 2020, the Funds did not incur any interest or penalties.

 

Prior to November 2018, there were uncertainties in the Chinese tax rules governing the taxation of interest income on corporate bonds due to the lack of formal guidance from the PRC’s tax authorities. China generally imposes withholding tax (“WHT”) at a rate of 10% (which may be reduced by the double taxation agreement/arrangement) on interest income derived by nonresidents in the Chinese corporate bond market, including Qualified Foreign Institutional Investors (“QFII”) and Renminbi Qualified Foreign Institutional Investors (“RQFIIs”).

 

On November 7, 2018, the PRC issued guidance (Circular 108) clarifying that nonresidents (including QFIIs, and RQFIIs) are exempted from withholding income tax and value added tax with respect to bond interest income derived in the Chinese domestic bond market from November 7, 2018 to November 6, 2021.

 

Additionally, under the PRC Corporate Income Tax regime, China also imposes WHT at a rate of 10% (subject to treaty relief) on PRC-sourced capital gains derived by nonresident enterprises, provided that the nonresident enterprises (i) do not have places of business, establishments or permanent establishments in the PRC; and (ii) are not PRC tax resident enterprises. However, capital gains derived by a nonresident pursuant to an RQFII license from the transfer of bonds issued by PRC entities are considered to be non PRC-sourced and therefore not subject to WHT.

 

PRC rules for taxation of RQFIIs (and QFIIs) are evolving and future tax guidance issued by the PRC State Administration of Taxation and/or PRC Ministry of Finance may apply retroactively regarding the tax treatment of capital gains derived from the transfer of Chinese bonds by nonresidents, even if such rules are adverse to ChinaAMC China Bond and its shareholders. If the PRC tax authorities were to issue differing formal guidance or tax rules regarding capital gains from Chinese Bonds to RQFIIs, such as the Sub-Adviser, and begin collecting WHT, ChinaAMC China Bond could be subject to WHT liability. The impact of any such tax liability on ChinaAMC China Bond’s return could be substantial. ChinaAMC China Bond may also be liable to the Sub-Adviser for any tax that is imposed on the Sub-Adviser by the PRC with respect to its investments.

 

Note 7—Principal Risks—Non-diversified funds generally hold securities of fewer issuers than diversified funds (see Note 1) and may be more susceptible to the risks associated with these particular issuers, or to a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence affecting these issuers.

 

Investments in bonds or in Funds holding bonds involve risks, including market fluctuations caused by factors such as economic and political developments, changes in interest rates and perceived trends in security prices.

 

The Funds (except BDC Income, ChinaAMC China Bond, Investment Grade, Mortgage REIT and Preferred Securities) may directly or indirectly invest in non-investment grade securities, often referred to as “junk bonds.” Economic downturns may disrupt the high yield market and impair the ability of issuers to repay principal and interest. These high yield securities may involve greater risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. government bonds and other high quality fixed-income securities. Also, an increase in interest rates would likely have an adverse impact on the value of such obligations. Moreover, high yield securities may be less liquid to the extent that there is no established retail secondary market. These Funds may not be able to sell bonds at desired prices and large purchases or sales of certain high-yield bond issues may cause substantial fluctuations in share price, yield and total return.

 

BDC Income invests in business development companies which generally invest in less mature private companies or thinly traded U.S. public companies which involve greater risk than well-established publicly-traded companies.

 

ChinaAMC China Bond, Emerging Markets Aggregate, Emerging Markets High Yield, Fallen Angel, Green Bond, International High Yield, Investment Grade and J.P. Morgan EM invest in foreign securities. Investments in foreign securities may involve a greater degree of risk than investments in domestic securities due to political, economic or social instability. Foreign investments may also be subject to foreign taxes and settlement delays. Since the Funds may have significant investments in foreign debt securities, they may be subject to greater credit and interest risks and greater currency fluctuations than portfolios with significant investments in domestic debt securities.

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Green Bond may invest in bonds whose proceeds are used principally for climate mitigation, climate adaption or other environmentally beneficial projects. Some “green” investments may be dependent on government tax incentives and subsidies and on political support for certain environmental technologies and companies.

 

Mortgage REIT invests directly in mortgage real estate investment trusts (“mortgage REITs”) and is exposed to the risks specific to the real estate market as well as the risks that relate specifically to the way in which mortgage REITs are organized and operated. Mortgage REITs receive principal and interest payments from the owners of the mortgaged properties. Accordingly, mortgage REITs are subject to the credit risk of the borrowers to whom they extend credit. To the extent that a mortgage REIT invests in mortgage-backed securities, it may be subject to default risk or interest rate risk. Mortgage REIT may invest in mortgage REITs that may trade at a discount or premium to their net asset value.

 

Preferred Securities invests in preferred securities which are essentially contractual obligations that declare distributions but permit the issuer to defer or suspend distributions. This may require the Fund to account for the distribution that has been deferred or suspended for tax purposes even though it may not have received this income. Preferred securities are also subject to credit risk. Credit risk refers to the possibility that the issuer of a security will be unable and/or unwilling to make timely distributions of dividends. In addition, preferred securities are subject to interest rate risk. Preferred securities interest rates may move in an inverse direction to that of general interest rates.

 

Preferred Securities may invest directly in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) and is exposed to the risk of owning real estate directly, as well as to risks that relate specifically to the way in which REITs are organized and operated. REITs generally invest directly in real estate, in mortgages or in some combination of the two. The Fund indirectly bears management expenses along with the direct expenses of the Fund. Individual REITs may own a limited number of properties and may concentrate in a particular region or property type. REITs may also be subject to heavy cash flow dependency, default by borrowers and self-liquidation.

 

Investment Grade, Green Bond, Preferred Securities and International High Yield invest in certain financial instruments that may pay interest based on, or otherwise have payments tied to, the London Inter-bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). Due to the uncertainty regarding the future utilization of LIBOR and the nature of any replacement rate, the potential effect of a transition away from LIBOR on a fund or the financial instruments in which the Funds invest cannot yet be determined.

 

Should the Chinese government impose restrictions on the ability of ChinaAMC China Bond to repatriate funds associated with direct investment in bonds issued in the PRC, the Fund may be unable to satisfy distribution requirements applicable to regulated investment companies (“RICs”) under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), and the Fund may therefore be subject to Fund-level U.S. federal taxes.

 

As a result of certain events the United States and the EU have imposed sanctions on certain Russian individuals and companies. These sanctions do not currently impact the Funds. Additional economic sanctions may be imposed or other actions may be taken that may adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Russian-related issuers’ held by the Funds.

 

A recent outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus, which was first detected in China in December 2019, has subsequently spread internationally and has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. The coronavirus has resulted in closing borders, quarantines, disruptions to supply chains and customer activity, loss of life, as well as general concern and uncertainty. The coronavirus has already negatively impacted the economies of many nations, individual companies, the market and the Funds. This pandemic is expected to have a continued impact in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen presently.

 

A more complete description of risks is included in each Fund’s Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information.

 

Note 8—Trustee Deferred Compensation Plan—The Trust has a Deferred Compensation Plan (the “Plan”) for Trustees under which the Trustees can elect to defer receipt of their trustee fees until retirement, disability or termination from the Board of Trustees. The fees otherwise payable to the participating Trustees are deemed invested in shares of the Funds as directed by the Trustees.

 

The expense for the Plan is included in “Trustees’ fees and expenses” in the Statements of Operations. The liability for the Plan is shown as “Deferred Trustee fees” in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

Note 9—Securities Lending—To generate additional income, each of the Funds may lend its securities pursuant to a securities lending agreement with the securities lending agent. Each Fund may lend up to 33% of its investments

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requiring that the loan be continuously collateralized by cash, cash equivalents, U.S. government securities, or any combination of cash and such securities at all times equal to at least 102% (105% for foreign securities) of the market value plus accrued interest on the securities loaned. Daily market fluctuations could cause the value of loaned securities to be more or less than the value of the collateral received. When this occurs, the collateral is adjusted and settled on the next business day. During the term of the loan, the Funds will continue to receive any dividends, interest or amounts equivalent thereto, on the securities loaned while receiving a fee from the borrower and or earning interest on the investment of the cash collateral. Such fees and interest are shared with the securities lending agent under the terms of the securities lending agreement. Securities lending income is disclosed as such in the Statements of Operations. Cash collateral is maintained on the Funds’ behalf by the lending agent and is invested in the State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio. Non-cash collateral consists of U.S. Treasuries and U.S. Government Agency securities, and is not disclosed in the Funds’ Schedules of Investments or Statements of Assets and Liabilities as it is held by the agent on behalf of the Funds, and the Funds do not have the ability to re-hypothecate those securities. Loans are subject to termination at the option of the borrower or the Funds. Upon termination of the loan, the borrower will return to the Fund securities identical to the securities loaned. The Funds bear the risk of delay in recovery of, or even loss of rights in, the securities loaned should the borrower of the securities fail financially. The value of loaned securities and related cash collateral, if any, at April 30, 2020 are presented on a gross basis in the Schedules of Investments and Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The following is a summary of the Funds’ securities on loan and related collateral as of April 30, 2020:

 

Fund   Market Value
of Securities
on Loan
  Cash
Collateral
  Non-Cash
Collateral
  Total
Collateral
BDC Income   $ 43,289,505          $ 30,552,143          $ 15,398,184          $ 45,950,327  
Emerging Markets Aggregate     532,095       533,661       8,850       542,511  
Emerging Markets High Yield     21,642,273       18,058,008       4,416,112       22,474,120  
Fallen Angel     87,531,587       92,476,554       1,016,302       93,492,856  
Green Bond     2,000,965       1,754,659       296,211       2,050,870  
International High Yield     6,920,073       6,558,697       479,146       7,037,843  
Investment Grade     12,017,753       10,221,068       2,076,642       12,297,710  
Mortgage REIT     21,796,755       8,403,640       15,170,664       23,574,304  
Preferred Securities     25,621,546       25,140,110       1,095,875       26,235,985  

 

The following table presents money market fund investments held as collateral by type of security on loan as of April 30, 2020:

 

    Gross Amount of Recognized Liabilities for Securities
Lending Transactions* in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities
Fund   Corporate Bonds   Equity Securities   Foreign Government
Obligations
BDC Income   $     $ 30,552,143         $  
Emerging Markets Aggregate     533,661              
Emerging Markets High Yield     18,058,008              
Fallen Angel     92,476,554              
Green Bond     1,096,429             658,230  
International High Yield     6,558,697              
Investment Grade     10,221,068              
Mortgage REIT           8,403,640        
Preferred Securities           25,140,110        
* Remaining contractual maturity: overnight and continuous
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(continued)

 

Note 10—Bank Line of Credit—The Funds may participate in a $200 million committed credit facility (the “Facility”) to be utilized for temporary financing for the settlement of sales or purchases of portfolio securities, the repurchase or redemption of shares of the Funds at the request of the shareholders and other temporary or emergency purposes. The Funds have agreed to pay commitment fees, pro rata, based on the unused but available balance. Interest is charged to the Funds based on prevailing market rates in effect at the time of borrowings. During the year ended April 30, 2020, the following Funds borrowed under this Facility:

 

Fund   Days
Outstanding
  Average Daily
Loan Balance
  Average
Interest Rate
BDC Income     252          $ 540,664       3.21 %
Emerging Markets Aggregate     3       70,142       2.95  
Fallen Angel     9       4,482,852       2.97  
Green Bond     4       785,600       3.12  
International High Yield     4       402,931       3.64  
Investment Grade     5       1,364,473       2.97  
J.P. Morgan EM     16       2,743,137       2.88  
Mortgage REIT     276       1,136,240       3.20  
Preferred Securities     197       2,205,896       3.16  

 

Outstanding loan balances as of April 30, 2020, if any, are reflected in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

Note 11—Share Split—The Board of Trustees of the Trust approved a 1 for 2 reverse share split for J.P Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF. On October 26, 2018 shares began trading on a split-adjusted basis. The Financial Highlights prior to October 26, 2018 have been adjusted to reflect the 1 for 2 reverse share split.

 

Note 12—Recent Accounting Pronouncements—The Funds early adopted certain provisions of Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-13, Disclosure Framework-Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement (“ASU 2018-13”) that eliminate and modify certain disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. The adoption of certain provisions of the ASU 2018-13 had no material effect on financial statements and related disclosures. Management evaluated the additional requirements, not yet adopted, and they are not expected to have a material impact to the financial statements. Public companies will be required to disclose the range and weighted average used to develop significant unobservable inputs for Level 3 fair value measurements. ASU 2018-13 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019 and for interim periods within those fiscal years.

 

Effective May 1, 2019, the Funds adopted Accounting Standards Update ASU 2017-08, Receivables—Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities (the “ASU 2017-08”), that shortened the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities held at premium to the earliest call date. The new guidance has not changed the accounting for purchased callable debt securities held at a discount. Based on management’s evaluation, the adoption of the ASU 2017-08 had no material effect on the financial statements and related disclosures.

 

Note 13—Subsequent Event Review—The Funds have evaluated events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure through the date the financial statements were issued.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

To the Shareholders of VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF, VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC China Bond ETF, VanEck Vectors Emerging Markets Aggregate Bond ETF, VanEck Vectors Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF, VanEck Vectors Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF, VanEck Vectors Green Bond ETF, VanEck Vectors International High Yield Bond ETF, VanEck Vectors Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF, VanEck Vectors J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF, VanEck Vectors Mortgage REIT Income ETF and VanEck Vectors Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF and the Board of Trustees of VanEck Vectors ETF Trust

 

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF, VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC China Bond ETF, VanEck Vectors Emerging Markets Aggregate Bond ETF, VanEck Vectors Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF, VanEck Vectors Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF, VanEck Vectors Green Bond ETF, VanEck Vectors International High Yield Bond ETF, VanEck Vectors Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF, VanEck Vectors J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF, VanEck Vectors Mortgage REIT Income ETF and VanEck Vectors Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF (collectively referred to as the “Funds”) (eleven of the series constituting VanEck Vectors ETF Trust (the “Trust”)), including the schedules of investments, as of April 30, 2020, and the related statements of operations, changes in net assets, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated in the table below and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds (eleven of the series constituting VanEck Vectors ETF Trust) at April 30, 2020, and the results of their operations, changes in net assets and financial highlights for each of the periods indicated in the table below, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

Individual fund constituting
the VanEck Vectors ETF Trust
  Statement
of operations
  Statements of changes
in net assets
  Financial highlights
             
VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF   For the year ended April 30, 2020   For each of the two years in the period ended April 30, 2020   For each of the five years in the period ended April 30, 2020
             
VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC China Bond ETF            
             
VanEck Vectors Emerging Markets Aggregate Bond ETF            
             
VanEck Vectors Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF            
             
VanEck Vectors Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF            
             
VanEck Vectors Green Bond ETF   For the year ended April 30, 2020   For each of the two years in the period ended April 30, 2020   For each of the three years in the period ended April 30, 2020 and the period from March 3, 2017 (commencement of operations) through April 30, 2017
             
VanEck Vectors International High Yield Bond ETF   For the year ended April 30, 2020   For each of the two years in the period ended April 30, 2020   For each of the five years in the period ended April 30, 2020
             
VanEck Vectors Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF            
             
VanEck Vectors J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF            
             
VanEck Vectors Mortgage REIT Income ETF            
             
VanEck Vectors Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF            
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

(continued)

 

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Trust’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on each of the Funds’ financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Trust in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Trust is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of the Trust’s internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Trust’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

 

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of April 30, 2020, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers or by other appropriate auditing procedures where replies from broker were not received. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

 

We have served as the auditor of one or more of the VanEck investment companies since 1999.

 

New York, New York
June 29, 2020

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TAX INFORMATION

(unaudited)

 

RETURN OF CAPITAL, FOREIGN SOURCE INCOME & FOREIGN TAX CREDITS

 

The information set forth below is for each Fund’s fiscal year. Shareholders, however, must report dividends on a calendar year basis for income tax purposes, which may include dividends for portions of two fiscal years of a Fund. Accordingly, the information needed by shareholders for calendar year 2020 income tax purposes will be sent to them in early 2021. Please consult your tax advisor regarding the appropriate treatment of these distributions.

 

The Funds listed below paid distributions during the taxable year ended April 30, 2020 that were considered to be a return of capital.

 

A return of capital is not considered taxable income to shareholders. The portion of a distribution which is a dividend is includable in gross income while the portion of the distribution which is not a dividend shall be applied against and reduces the adjusted basis of the stock. Accordingly, shareholders who received these distributions should not include these amounts in taxable income should treat them as a reduction of the cost basis of the applicable shares upon which these distributions were paid. In order to compute the required adjustment to cost basis, a shareholder should multiply the per share amount of each of the respective distributions by the number of shares held at each of the respective record dates.

 

Additionally, the Funds below have qualified to “pass-through” the foreign taxes and foreign source income to their shareholders. Accordingly, shareholders may include their share of foreign source income on Form 1116 (Form 1118 for corporations) and may either deduct your portion of the taxes in computing your taxable income or take a credit for such taxes against your tax liability. These deductions or credits may be subject to limitations under the tax law. The information below is provided to assist you in computing your foreign tax credit.

 

Fund Name   Ticker
Symbol
  Payable
Date
  Total
Distribution
Paid
Per Share
  Income
Dividends
  Foreign
Taxes
Paid
  Total
Ordinary
Income
Dividends
  Foreign
Source
Income as
a % of
Total
Ordinary
Income(a)
  Return
of Capital
(Non
Dividend)
Distribution
ChinaAMC China Bond   CBON   06/07/2019     $ 0.096600       $ 0.096600       $       $ 0.096600       100.00 %     $  
        07/08/2019       0.047700         0.047700                 0.047700       100.00 %        
        08/07/2019       0.073800         0.073800                 0.073800       100.00 %        
        09/09/2019       0.071500         0.071500                 0.071500       100.00 %        
        10/07/2019       0.091400         0.091400                 0.091400       100.00 %        
        11/07/2019       0.070600         0.070600                 0.070600       100.00 %        
        12/06/2019       0.084800         0.084800                 0.084800       100.00 %        
        01/06/2020       0.070000         0.070000                 0.070000       100.00 %        
        02/07/2020       0.070900         0.046355                 0.046355       100.00 %       0.024545  
        03/06/2020       0.064900         0.042430                 0.042430       100.00 %       0.022470  
        04/07/2020       0.066400         0.043410                 0.043410       100.00 %       0.022990  
        04/30/2020       0.066600         0.043545                 0.043545       100.00 %       0.023055  
ChinaAMC China Bond Total             $ 0.875200       $ 0.782140       $       $ 0.782140       100.00 %     $ 0.093060  
                                                             
Emerging Markets Aggregate   EMAG   06/07/2019     $ 0.093200       $ 0.093200       $       $ 0.093200       100.00 %     $  
        07/08/2019       0.077000         0.077000                 0.077000       100.00 %        
        08/07/2019       0.086900         0.086900                 0.086900       100.00 %        
        09/09/2019       0.087600         0.087600                 0.087600       100.00 %        
        10/07/2019       0.084100         0.084100                 0.084100       100.00 %        
        11/07/2019       0.084800         0.084800                 0.084800       100.00 %        
        12/06/2019       0.086200         0.086200                 0.086200       100.00 %        
        01/06/2020       0.088500         0.088500                 0.088500       100.00 %        
        02/07/2020       0.087600         0.047114         0.003136         0.050250       100.00 %       0.040486  
        03/06/2020       0.082000         0.044102         0.002935         0.047037       100.00 %       0.037898  
        04/07/2020       0.084900         0.045662         0.003039         0.048701       100.00 %       0.039238  
        04/30/2020       0.067800         0.036465         0.002427         0.038892       100.00 %       0.031335  
Emerging Markets Aggregate Total             $ 1.010600       $ 0.861643       $ 0.011537       $ 0.873180       100.00 %     $ 0.148957  
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TAX INFORMATION

(unaudited) (continued)

 

Fund Name   Ticker
Symbol
  Payable
Date
  Total
Distribution
Paid
Per Share
  Income
Dividends
  Foreign
Taxes
Paid
  Total
Ordinary
Income
Dividends
  Foreign
Source
Income as
a % of
Total
Ordinary
Income(a)
  Return
of Capital
(Non
Dividend)
Distribution
Emerging Markets High Yield   HYEM   05/07/2019     $ 0.116800       $ 0.116800       $       $ 0.116800       96.84 %     $  
        06/07/2019       0.141500         0.141500                 0.141500       96.84 %        
        07/08/2019       0.118400         0.118400                 0.118400       96.84 %        
        08/07/2019       0.121800         0.121800                 0.121800       96.84 %        
        09/09/2019       0.121300         0.121300                 0.121300       96.84 %        
        10/07/2019       0.121500         0.121500                 0.121500       96.84 %        
        11/07/2019       0.120600         0.120600                 0.120600       96.84 %        
        12/06/2019       0.114900         0.114900                 0.114900       96.84 %        
        01/06/2020       0.122300         0.122300                 0.122300       96.84 %        
        02/07/2020       0.112000         0.112000                 0.112000       97.80 %        
        03/06/2020       0.109400         0.109400                 0.109400       97.80 %        
        04/07/2020       0.131800         0.131800                 0.131800       97.80 %        
Emerging Markets High Yield Total             $ 1.452300       $ 1.452300       $       $ 1.452300       97.07 %     $  
                                                                   
Green Bond   GRNB   05/07/2019     $ 0.027500       $ 0.027500       $       $ 0.027500       97.29 %     $  
        06/07/2019       0.029100         0.029100                 0.029100       97.29 %        
        07/08/2019       0.028200         0.028200                 0.028200       97.29 %        
        08/07/2019       0.027100         0.027100                 0.027100       97.29 %        
        09/09/2019       0.027000         0.027000                 0.027000       97.29 %        
        10/07/2019       0.057500         0.057500                 0.057500       97.29 %        
        11/07/2019       0.059700         0.059700                 0.059700       97.29 %        
        12/06/2019       0.059000         0.059000                 0.059000       97.29 %        
        01/06/2020       0.060800         0.060800                 0.060800       97.29 %        
        02/07/2020       0.056100         0.030522                 0.030522       97.78 %       0.025578  
        03/06/2020       0.051300         0.027910                 0.027910       97.78 %       0.023390  
        04/07/2020       0.058600         0.031882                 0.031882       97.78 %       0.026718  
        04/30/2020       0.057400         0.031229                   0.031229       97.78 %       0.026171  
Green Bond Total             $ 0.599300       $ 0.497443       $       $ 0.497443       97.41 %     $ 0.101857  
                                                                   
International High Yield   IHY   06/07/2019     $ 0.136800       $ 0.136800       $       $ 0.136800       100.00 %     $  
        07/08/2019       0.066700         0.066700                 0.066700       100.00 %        
        08/07/2019       0.104600         0.104600                 0.104600       100.00 %        
        09/09/2019       0.108400         0.108400                 0.108400       100.00 %        
        10/07/2019       0.113700         0.113700                 0.113700       100.00 %        
        11/07/2019       0.112200         0.112200                 0.112200       100.00 %        
        12/06/2019       0.097500         0.097500                 0.097500       100.00 %        
        01/06/2020       0.105000         0.105000                 0.105000       100.00 %        
        02/07/2020       0.102400         0.080225                 0.080225       100.00 %       0.022175  
        03/06/2020       0.096600         0.075681                 0.075681       100.00 %       0.020919  
        04/07/2020       0.102500         0.080303                 0.080303       100.00 %       0.022197  
        04/30/2020       0.111200         0.087119                 0.087119       100.00 %       0.024081  
International High Yield Total             $ 1.257600       $ 1.168228       $       $ 1.168228       100.00 %     $ 0.089372  
                                                                   
J.P. Morgan EM   EMLC   06/07/2019     $ 0.189600       $ 0.063709       $ 0.002511       $ 0.066220       100.00 %     $ 0.125891  
        07/08/2019       0.170000         0.057123         0.002251         0.059374       100.00 %       0.112877  
        08/07/2019       0.181500         0.060987         0.002404         0.063391       100.00 %       0.120513  
        09/09/2019       0.190800         0.064112         0.002527         0.066639       100.00 %       0.126688  
        10/07/2019       0.184600         0.062028         0.002445         0.064473       100.00 %       0.122572  
        11/07/2019       0.181200         0.060886         0.002400         0.063286       100.00 %       0.120314  
        12/06/2019       0.164300         0.055207         0.002176         0.057383       100.00 %       0.109093  
        01/06/2020       0.159300         0.053527         0.002110         0.055637       100.00 %       0.105773  
        02/07/2020       0.167200                 0.005799         0.005799       100.00 %       0.167200  
        03/06/2020       0.146600                 0.005084         0.005084       100.00 %       0.146600  
        04/07/2020       0.142700                 0.004949         0.004949       100.00 %       0.142700  
        04/30/2020       0.123000                 0.004266         0.004266       100.00 %       0.123000  
J.P. Morgan EM Total             $ 2.000800       $ 0.477579       $ 0.038922       $ 0.516501       100.00 %     $ 1.523221  

 

(a) To determine your portion of foreign source income, multiply the dollar amount of your ordinary dividends by the percentage indicated.
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RETURN OF CAPITAL, QUALIFIED DIVIDEND INCOME, DIVIDENDS RECEIVED DEDUCTION & SECTION 199A

 

The information set forth below is for each Fund’s fiscal year. Shareholders, however, must report dividends on a calendar year basis for income tax purposes, which may include dividends for portions of two fiscal years of a Fund. Accordingly, the information needed by shareholders for calendar year 2020 income tax purposes will be sent to them in early 2021. Please consult your tax advisor for additional information regarding the treatment of these distributions.

 

A portion of the distributions paid by MORT are considered a return of capital. A return of capital is not considered taxable income to shareholders. The portion of a distribution which is a dividend is includable in gross income while the portion of the distribution which is not a dividend shall be applied against and reduces the adjusted basis of the stock. Accordingly, shareholders who received these distributions should not include these amounts in taxable income, but instead, should treat them as a reduction of the cost basis of the applicable shares upon which these distributions were paid. In order to compute the required adjustment to cost basis, a shareholder should multiply the per share amount of each of the respective distributions by the number of shares held on each of the respective record dates.

 

All or a portion of a shareholder’s ordinary income dividend may be taxed at a reduced capital gains rate rather than the higher marginal tax rates applicable to ordinary income. The amount of a dividend subject to this lower rate is known as Qualified Dividend Income or QDI and is reported in Box 1b of the Form 1099-DIV. The table below provides a summary of the per share QDI amounts for the taxable year ended April 30, 2020. This data is being provided for informational purposes only. If a fund pays more than one distribution during the year, the amount that will be reported in Box 1b of a shareholder’s 2020 Form 1099-DIV will be based on the QDI percentage specific to each distribution. Shareholders who received Form 1099-DIV should use the amounts reported to them on Form 1099-DIV when preparing their tax return.

 

To treat a dividend as qualifying for lower rates, shareholders must have held shares on which the dividend was paid for at least 61 days during the 121-day period beginning 60 days before the ex-dividend date of the distribution.

 

QDI information does not apply to shareholders that are corporations for U.S. tax purposes. Corporate shareholders should use the information regarding the Dividends Received Deduction or DRD. The table below provides a summary of the percentage of total ordinary income qualifying for the dividends received deduction or DRD for the taxable year ended April 30, 2020. This data is being provided to corporate shareholders in order for them to compute their share of dividends qualifying for the DRD for corporations. To determine your share of income eligible for the DRD, multiply the per share amounts shown below times DRD percentage indicated times the number of shares you held on the record date of each distribution.

 

The Section 199A amount represents the percentage of each Fund’s ordinary income distributions, that represent Qualified Business Income (QBI) for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code Section 199A deduction. Section 199A, enacted as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, allows a deduction of up to 20% on QBI for non-corporate taxpayers. Proposed regulations issued January 18, 2019 enable a regulated investment company to flow-through QBI received from pass through entities such as real estate investment trusts, to its shareholders.

 

To treat a dividend as qualifying for the QBI or DRD, shareholders must have held shares on which the dividend was paid for at least 46 days during the 91-day period beginning 45 days before the ex-dividend date of the distribution.

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TAX INFORMATION

(unaudited) (continued)

 

Fund Name   Ticker
Symbol
  Payable
Date
  Total
Distribution
Per Share
  Return
of Capital
(Non
Dividend)
Distribution
  Ordinary
Income
Dividends
  Percent of
Ordinary
Income
Dividends
that are
QDI Eligible
  Percent of
Ordinary
Income
Dividends
that are
DRD Eligible
  Section 199A
QBI as a
Percent of
Ordinary
Income
Dividends
BDC Income   BIZD   07/08/2019     $ 0.386100       $       $ 0.386100       0.59 %            
        10/07/2019       0.367100                 0.367100       0.64 %            
        01/06/2020       0.366400                 0.366400       0.64 %            
        04/07/2020       0.356200                 0.356200       0.79 %(b)            
BDC Income Total             $ 1.475800       $       $ 1.475800       0.66 %(b)            
                                                               
Mortgage REIT   MORT   07/08/2019     $ 0.364800       $ 0.053116       $ 0.311684       2.54 %           64.75 %
        10/07/2019       0.384600         0.055999         0.328601       2.54 %           64.75 %
        01/06/2020       0.638800         0.093011         0.545789       2.54 %           64.75 %
        04/07/2020       0.368000         0.112060         0.255940       4.83 %(b)           95.17 %(b)
Mortgage REIT Total             $ 1.756200       $ 0.314186       $ 1.442014       2.95 %(b)           70.15 %(b)
                                                               
Preferred Securities   PFXF   06/07/2019     $ 0.095900       $       $ 0.095900       23.52 %     20.66 %     20.18 %
        07/08/2019       0.107900                 0.107900       23.52 %     20.66 %     20.18 %
        08/07/2019       0.065600                 0.065600       23.52 %     20.66 %     20.18 %
        09/09/2019       0.096700                 0.096700       23.52 %     20.66 %     20.18 %
        10/07/2019       0.104400                 0.104400       23.52 %     20.66 %     20.18 %
        11/07/2019       0.078600                 0.078600       23.52 %     20.66 %     20.18 %
        12/06/2019       0.079900                 0.079900       23.52 %     20.66 %     20.18 %
        01/06/2020       0.152000                 0.152000       23.52 %     20.66 %     20.18 %
        02/07/2020       0.049800                 0.049800       22.92 %(b)     19.56 %(b)     6.60 %(b)
        03/06/2020       0.098100                 0.098100       22.92 %(b)     19.56 %(b)     6.60 %(b)
        04/07/2020       0.085100                 0.085100       22.92 %(b)     19.56 %(b)     6.60 %(b)
Preferred Securities Total             $ 1.014000       $       $ 1.014000       23.38 %(b)     20.41 %(b)     15.54 %(b)

 

(b) Amounts are estimated and subject to change. Shareholders should utilize the information on their 2020 Form 1099s received in 2021.
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QUALIFIED INTEREST INCOME & QUALIFIED SHORT-TERM CAPITAL GAINS FOR NON-U.S. SHAREHOLDERS

 

The Funds listed below paid distributions during the taxable year ended April 30, 2020 that were considered to be Qualified Interest Income (“QII”) and Qualified Short-Term Capital Gains (“QSTG”) distributions. The QII distributions may be exempt from United States withholding tax when distributed to non-U.S. shareholders with proper documentation. Please consult your tax advisor for additional information regarding the treatment of these distributions.

 

Fund Name   Ticker
Symbol
  Payable
Date
  Total
Ordinary
Income
Distribution
Per Share
  Qualified
Interest
Income
Per Share
(QII)
  Qualified
Interest
Income
(QII) as a
Percentage
of the Total
Ordinary
Income
Distribution
  Qualified
Short-
term
Capital
Gains
(QSTG)
Per Share
Fallen Angel   ANGL   05/07/2019     $ 0.134700       $ 0.106833       79.31 %     $  
        06/07/2019       0.131900         0.100652       76.31 %        
        07/08/2019       0.127000         0.096890       76.29 %        
        08/07/2019       0.132700         0.101239       76.29 %        
        09/09/2019       0.128200         0.097806       76.29 %        
        10/07/2019       0.128600         0.098111       76.29 %        
        11/07/2019       0.131100         0.100018       76.29 %        
        12/06/2019       0.132200         0.100857       76.29 %        
        01/06/2020       0.130500         0.099560       76.29 %        
        02/07/2020       0.113000         0.084208       74.52 %        
        03/06/2020       0.112300         0.083686       74.52 %        
        04/07/2020       0.139100         0.103658       74.52 %        
Fallen Angel Total             $ 1.541300       $ 1.173518       76.14 %     $  
                                           
Investment Grade   FLTR   05/07/2019     $ 0.066400       $ 0.044584       67.14 %     $  
        06/07/2019       0.074400         0.047092       63.30 %        
        07/08/2019       0.065000         0.041136       63.29 %        
        08/07/2019       0.065600         0.041515       63.29 %        
        09/09/2019       0.064300         0.040693       63.29 %        
        10/07/2019       0.060500         0.038288       63.29 %        
        11/07/2019       0.058200         0.036832       63.29 %        
        12/06/2019       0.052500         0.033225       63.29 %        
        01/06/2020       0.053900         0.034111       63.29 %        
        02/07/2020       0.052500         0.032362       61.64 %        
        03/06/2020       0.048500         0.029897       61.64 %        
        04/07/2020       0.051300         0.031623       61.64 %        
Investment Grade Total             $ 0.713100       $ 0.451358       63.30 %     $  
                                           
Green Bond   GRNB   05/07/2019     $ 0.027500       $ 0.005642       20.51 %     $  
        06/07/2019       0.029100         0.005970       20.51 %        
        07/08/2019       0.028200         0.005785       20.51 %        
        08/07/2019       0.027100         0.005560       20.51 %        
        09/09/2019       0.027000         0.005539       20.51 %        
        10/07/2019       0.057500         0.011796       20.51 %        
        11/07/2019       0.059700         0.012247       20.51 %        
        12/06/2019       0.059000         0.012104       20.51 %        
        01/06/2020       0.060800         0.012473       20.51 %        
        02/07/2020       0.030522         0.017228       56.44 %       0.013294  
        03/06/2020       0.027910         0.015754       56.45 %       0.012156  
        04/07/2020       0.031882         0.017996       56.45 %       0.013886  
        04/30/2020       0.031229         0.017627       56.44 %       0.013602  
Green Bond Total             $ 0.497443       $ 0.145721       29.29 %     $ 0.052938  
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS

April 30, 2020 (unaudited)

 

Name, Address1
and Year of Birth
  Position(s)
Held with
the Trust
  Term of
Office2 and
Length of
Time Served
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Portfolios
in Fund
Complex3
Overseen
  Other Directorships Held
By Trustee During Past Five Years
Independent Trustees              
David H. Chow, 1957*†   Chairman
Trustee
  Since 2008
Since 2006
  Founder and CEO, DanCourt Management LLC (financial/ strategy consulting firm and Registered Investment Adviser), March 1999 to present.   55   Director, Forward Management LLC and Audit Committee Chairman, May 2008 to June 2015; Trustee, Berea College of Kentucky, May 2009 to present and currently Chairman of the Investment Committee; Member of the Governing Council of the Independent Directors Council, October 2012 to present; President, July 2013 to June 2015, and Board Member of the CFA Society of Stamford, July 2009 to present; Trustee, MainStay Fund Complex4, January 2016 to present and currently Chairman of the Risk and Compliance Committee.
Laurie A. Hesslein, 1959*†   Trustee   Since 2019   Citigroup, Managing Director, and Business Head, Local Consumer Lending North America, CEO and President, CitiFinancial Servicing LLC (2013 - 2017).   55   Trustee, Eagle Growth and Income Opportunities Fund; Trustee, THL Credit Senior Loan Fund.
R. Alastair Short, 1953*†   Trustee   Since 2006   President, Apex Capital Corporation (personal investment vehicle).   66   Chairman and Independent Director, EULAV Asset Management; Trustee, Kenyon Review; Trustee, Children’s Village. Formerly, Independent Director, Tremont offshore funds.
Peter J. Sidebottom, 1962*†   Trustee   Since 2012   Lead Partner, North America Banking and Capital Markets Strategy, Accenture, May 2017 to present; Partner, PWC/Strategy & Financial Services Advisory, February 2015 to March 2017; Founder and Board Member, AspenWoods Risk Solutions, September 2013 to February 2016; Independent consultant, June 2013 to February 2015; Partner, Bain & Company (management consulting firm), April 2012 to December 2013; Executive Vice President and Senior Operating Committee Member, TD Ameritrade (on-line brokerage firm), February 2009 to January 2012.   55   Board Member, Special Olympics, New Jersey, November 2011 to September 2013; Director, The Charlotte Research Institute, December 2000 to 2009; Board Member, Social Capital Institute, University of North Carolina Charlotte, November 2004 to January 2012; Board Member, NJ-CAN, July 2014 to 2016.
Richard D. Stamberger, 1959*†   Trustee   Since 2006   President and CEO, SmartBrief, LLC (business media company).   66   Director, Food and Friends, Inc.
Interested Trustee            
Jan F. van Eck, 19635   Trustee, Chief Executive Officer and President   Trustee (Since 2006);
Chief Executive Officer and President
(Since 2009)
  Director, President and Chief Executive Officer of Van Eck Associates Corporation (VEAC), Van Eck Absolute Return Advisers Corporation (VEARA) and Van Eck Securities Corporation (VESC); Officer and/or Director of other companies affiliated with VEAC and/or the Trust   55   Director, National Committee on US- China Relations.
 

 

1 The address for each Trustee and officer is 666 Third Avenue, 9th Floor, New York, New York 10017.
2 Each Trustee serves until resignation, death, retirement or removal. Officers are elected yearly by the Trustees.
3 The Fund Complex consists of the VanEck Funds, VanEck VIP Trust and the Trust.
4 The MainStay Fund Complex consists of MainStay Funds, MainStay Funds Trust, MainStay VP Funds Trust and MainStay MacKay Defined Term Municipal Opportunities Fund.
5 “Interested person” of the Trust within the meaning of the 1940 Act. Mr. van Eck is an officer of VEAC, VEARA and VESC.
* Member of the Audit Committee.
Member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
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Officer’s Name,
Address1 and
Year of Birth
  Position(s)
Held with
the Trust
  Term of Office2
and Length of
Time Served
  Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years
Officer Information    
Matthew A. Babinsky, 1983   Assistant Vice President and Assistant Secretary   Since 2016   Assistant Vice President, Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary of VEAC, VEARA and VESC; Officer of other investment companies advised by VEAC and VEARA. Formerly, Associate, Clifford Chance US LLP.
Russell G. Brennan, 1964   Assistant Vice President and Assistant Treasurer   Since 2008   Assistant Vice President of VEAC; Officer of other investment companies advised by VEAC and VEARA.
Charles T. Cameron, 1960   Vice President   Since 2006   Portfolio Manager of VEAC; Officer and/or Portfolio Manager of other investment companies advised by VEAC and VEARA. Formerly, Director of Trading of VEAC.
John J. Crimmins, 1957   Vice President, Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer   Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer (Since 2012); Treasurer (Since 2009)   Vice President of VEAC and VEARA; Officer of other investment companies advised by VEAC and VEARA. Formerly, Vice President of VESC.
Eduardo Escario, 1975   Vice President   Since 2012   Regional Director, Business Development/Sales for Southern Europe and South America of VEAC.
Henry Glynn, 1983   Assistant Vice President   Since 2018   Head of ETF Capital Markets Europe of Van Eck Switzerland AG. Formerly, Member of the Capital Markets team at Vanguard Group.
F. Michael Gozzillo, 1965   Chief Compliance Officer   Since 2018   Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer of VEAC and VEARA; Chief Compliance Officer of VESC; Officer of other investment companies advised by VEAC and VEARA. Formerly, Chief Compliance Officer of City National Rochdale, LLC and City National Rochdale Funds.
Laura Hamilton, 1977   Vice President   Since 2019   Assistant Vice President of VEAC and VESC; Officer of other investment companies advised by VEAC and VEARA. Formerly, Operations Manager of Royce & Associates.
Nicholas Jackson, 1974   Assistant Vice President   Since 2018   Vice President, Business Development of VanEck Australia Pty Ltd.
Laura I. Martínez, 1980   Vice President and Assistant Secretary   Vice President (Since 2016); Assistant Secretary (Since 2008)   Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary of VEAC, VEARA and VESC; Officer of other investment companies advised by VEAC and VEARA. Formerly, Assistant Vice President of VEAC, VEARA and VESC.
Matthew McKinnon, 1970   Assistant Vice President   Since 2018   Head of Business Development of Asia Pacific of VanEck Australia Pty Ltd. Formerly, Director, Intermediaries and Institutions of VanEck Australia Pty Ltd.
Arian Neiron, 1979   Vice President   Since 2018   Managing Director and Head of Asia Pacific of VanEck Australia Pty Ltd.; Officer and/or Director of other companies affiliated with VEAC and/or the Trust.
James Parker, 1969   Assistant Treasurer   Since 2014   Assistant Vice President of VEAC; Manager, Portfolio Administration of VEAC and VEARA. Officer of other investment companies advised by VEAC and VEARA.
Adam Phillips, 1970   Vice President   Since 2018   ETF Chief Operating Officer of VEAC; Director of other companies affiliated with VEAC.
Philipp Schlegel, 1974   Vice President   Since 2016   Managing Director of Van Eck Switzerland AG.
Jonathan R. Simon, 1974   Senior Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer   Senior Vice President (Since 2016); Secretary and Chief Legal Officer (Since 2014)   Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of VEAC, VEARA and VESC; Officer and/or Director of other companies affiliated with VEAC and/or the Trust. Formerly, Vice President of VEAC, VEARA and VESC.
 

 

1 The address for each Officer is 666 Third Avenue, 9th Floor, New York, New York 10017.
2 Officers are elected yearly by the Trustees.
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FUNDS’ LIQUIDITY RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

(unaudited)

 

In accordance with Rule 22e-4 (the “Liquidity Rule”) under the 1940 Act, the Funds have implemented a Liquidity Risk Management Program (the “Program”). The Program outlines certain techniques, tools and arrangements employed for the assessment and management of Fund liquidity risk, and the terms, contents and frequency of reporting of certain issues to the Board. Liquidity is managed taking account of the Funds’ investment strategy, liquidity profile, and, importantly, the fact that for most funds redemptions are settled primarily as in-kind redemptions. In this regard, certain of the Funds qualify as “In-Kind ETFs” under the Liquidity Rule because they meet redemptions through in-kind transfers of securities, positions and assets other than a de minimis amount of cash and publish their portfolio holdings daily. In-Kind ETFs are exempt from the Liquidity Rule’s classification and highly liquid investment minimum (“HLIM”) provisions, discussed below.

 

Under the Program and in accordance with the Liquidity Rule, each Fund’s liquidity risk is assessed at least annually taking into consideration certain factors enumerated in the Liquidity Rule, as applicable. The Liquidity Rule calls for considering certain such factors under both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed market conditions.

 

With respect to each Fund that does not qualify under the Liquidity Rule as an “In-Kind ETF,” the Liquidity Rule and the Program require that each portfolio holding be classified into one of four liquidity classification categories. The Liquidity Rule requires that such classification determinations be made taking into account relevant market, trading and investment-specific considerations as well as market depth. The relevant Funds utilize data from a third-party vendor to assist with these determinations.

 

Funds that do not qualify as “In-Kind ETFs” are also required to determine and periodically review an HLIM – a minimum percentage of Fund net assets that are to be invested in Highly Liquid Investments that are assets – and adopt certain related procedures. A Highly Liquid Investment is defined as cash and any investment reasonably expected to be convertible to cash in current market conditions in three business days or less without the conversion to cash significantly changing the market value of the investment.

 

The Liquidity Rule provides an exemption from the HLIM requirements for Funds that “primarily” hold Highly Liquid Investments, as defined in the Program. For the period December 1, 2018 to December 31, 2019 (the “Review Period”), the Funds that were not In-Kind ETFs qualified for an exemption and therefore have not determined an HLIM or adopted the related procedures.

 

The Board reviewed a report prepared by each Fund’s Adviser regarding the operation and effectiveness of the Program for the Review Period. During the Review Period, the Funds maintained a high level of liquidity and primarily held assets that are defined under the Liquidity Rule as “Highly Liquid Investments.” Further information on liquidity risks applicable to the Fund can be found in the Fund’s prospectus.

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This report is intended for the Funds’ shareholders. It may not be distributed to prospective investors unless it is preceded or accompanied by a VanEck Vectors ETF Trust (the “Trust”) Prospectus, which includes more complete information. An investor should consider the investment objective, risks, and charges and expenses of the Funds carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information about the investment company. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

 

Additional information about the Trust’s Board of Trustees/Officers and a description of the policies and procedures the Trust uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities are provided in the Statement of Additional Information. The Statement of Additional Information and information regarding how the Trust voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent twelve month period ending June 30 is available, without charge, by calling 800.826.2333, or by visiting vaneck.com, or on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

 

The Trust files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT. The Trust’s Form N-PORT Filings are available on the Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 202.942.8090. The Funds’ complete schedules of portfolio holdings are also available by calling 800.826.2333 or by visiting vaneck.com.

 

   
     
Investment Adviser: Van Eck Associates Corporation  
Distributor: Van Eck Securities Corporation
666 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017
vaneck.com
 
Account Assistance: 800.826.2333 INCOMEAR
 
Item 2. CODE OF ETHICS.

 

(a) The Registrant has adopted a code of ethics (the “Code of Ethics”) that applies to the principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions.
   
(b) The Registrant’s code of ethics is reasonably designed as described in this Form N-CSR.
   
(c) The Registrant has not amended its Code of Ethics during the period covered by the shareholder report presented in Item 1 hereto.
   
(d) The Registrant has not granted a waiver or an implicit waiver from a provision of its Code of Ethics during the period covered by the shareholder report presented in Item 1 hereto.
   
(e) Not applicable.
   
(f) The Registrant’s Code of Ethics is attached as an Exhibit hereto.

 

Item 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.

 

  The Registrant’s Board of Trustees has determined that David Chow, Laurie A. Hesslein, R. Alastair Short, Peter Sidebottom and Richard Stamberger, members of the Audit and Governance Committees, are “audit committee financial experts” and “independent” as such terms are defined in the instructions to Form N-CSR Item 3(a)(2).

 

Item 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.

 

  The principal accountant fees disclosed in Item 4(a), 4(b), 4(c), 4(d) and 4(g) are for the Funds of the Registrant for which the fiscal year end is April 30.
   
(a) Audit Fees. The aggregate Audit Fees of Ernst & Young for professional services billed for the audits of the financial statements, or services that are normally provided in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for the fiscal years ended April 30, 2020 and April 30, 2019, were $532,320 and $438,820, respectively.
   
(b) Audit-Related Fees. Not applicable.
   
(c) Tax Fees. The aggregate Tax Fees of Ernst & Young for professional services billed for the review of Federal, state and excise tax returns and other tax compliance consultations for the fiscal years ended April 30, 2020 and April 30, 2019, were $276,634 and $361,083, respectively.
   
(d) All Other Fees
   
  None.
   
(e) The Audit Committee will pre-approve all audit and non-audit services, to be provided to the Funds, by the independent accountants as required by Section 10A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Audit Committee has authorized the Chairman of the Audit Committee to approve, between meeting dates, appropriate non-audit services.
   
  The Audit Committee after considering all factors, including a review of independence issues, will recommend to the Board of Trustees the independent auditors to be selected to audit the financial statements of the Funds.
 
(f) Not applicable.
   
(g) Not applicable.
   
(h) Not applicable.

 

Item 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.

 

  The Registrant’s Board has an Audit Committee established in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(58)(A)) consisting of five Independent Trustees. Messrs. Chow, Hesslein, Short, Sidebottom and Stamberger currently serve as members of the Audit Committee. Mr. Short is the Chairman of the Audit Committee.

 

Item 6. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS.

 

  Information included in Item 1.

 

Item 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

 

  Not applicable.

 

Item 8. PORTFOLIO MANAGER OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

 

  Not applicable.

 

Item 9. PURCHASE 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.

 

  None.

 

Item 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

 

(a) The registrant’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) (17 CFR 270.30a-3 (c)) are effective, as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of the report that includes the disclosure required by this paragraph, based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(b)) and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (17 CFR 240.13a-15(b) or 240.15d-15 (b)).
   
(b) There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a(d)) that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 12. DISCLOSURE OF SECURITIES LENDING ACTIVITIES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

 

  Not applicable.

 

Item 13. EXHIBITS.

 

(a)(1) The code of ethics is attached as EX-99.CODE ETH
   
(a)(2) A separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2 under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2) is attached as Exhibit 99.CERT.
   
(b) Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 is furnished as Exhibit 99.906CERT.
 

SIGNATURES

 

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

 

(Registrant) VANECK VECTORS ETF TRUST

 

By (Signature and Title)  /s/ John J. Crimmins, Treasurer and CFO  

 

Date July 8, 2020

 

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 (Signature and Title)  /s/ Jan F. van Eck, CEO  

 

 

Date July 8, 2020

 

By (Signature and Title)  /s/ John J. Crimmins, Treasurer and CFO  

 

Date July 8, 2020

 

EX-99.CODE ETH

 

VANECK VIP TRUST
VANECK FUNDS
VANECK VECTORS ETF TRUST
CODE OF ETHICS FOR PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE AND
SENIOR FINANCIAL OFFICERS

 

I. COVERED OFFICERS/PURPOSE OF THE CODE

 

VanEck’s Code of Ethics (this “Code”) for the investment companies within the complex (collectively, “Funds” and each, “Company”) applies to the Company’s Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer (the “Covered Officers” each of whom are set forth in Exhibit A) for the purpose of promoting:

 

o honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships;
   
o full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in reports and documents that a registrant files with, or submits to, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and in other public communications made by the Company;
   
o compliance with applicable laws and governmental rules and regulations;
   
o the prompt internal reporting of violations of the Code to an appropriate person or persons identified in the Code; and
   
o accountability for adherence to the Code.

 

Each Covered Officer should adhere to a high standard of business ethics and should be sensitive to situations that may give rise to actual as well as apparent conflicts of interest.

 

II. COVERED OFFICERS SHOULD HANDLE ETHICALLY ACTUAL AND APPARENT CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

 

OVERVIEW. A “conflict of interest” occurs when a Covered Officer’s private interest interferes with the interests of, or his service to, the Company. For example, a conflict of interest would arise if a Covered Officer, or a member of his family, receives improper personal benefits as a result of his position with the Company.

 

Certain conflicts of interest arise out of the relationships between Covered Officers and the Company and already are subject to conflict of interest provisions in the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“Investment Company Act”) and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (“Investment Advisers Act”). For example, Covered Officers may not individually engage in certain transactions (such as the purchase or sale of securities or other property) with the Company because of their status as “affiliated persons” of the Company. The Company’s and the investment adviser’s compliance programs and procedures are designed to prevent, or identify and correct, violations of these provisions. This Code does not, and is not intended to, repeat or replace these programs and procedures, and such conflicts fall outside of the parameters of this Code.

 

Although typically not presenting an opportunity for improper personal benefit, conflicts arise from, or as a result of, the contractual relationship between the Company and the investment adviser of which the Covered Officers are also officers or employees. As a result, this Code recognizes that the Covered Officers will, in the normal course of their duties (whether formally for the Company or for the adviser, or for both), be involved in establishing policies and implementing decisions that will have different effects on the adviser and the Company. The participation of the Covered Officers in such activities is inherent in the contractual relationship between the Company and the adviser and is consistent with the performance by the Covered Officers of their duties as officers of the Company. Thus, if performed in conformity with the provisions of the Investment Company Act and the Investment Advisers Act, such activities will be deemed to have been handled ethically. In addition, it is recognized by the Funds’ Boards of Directors (“Boards”) that the Covered Officers may also be officers or employees of one or more other investment companies covered by this or other codes.

 

Other conflicts of interest are covered by the Code, even if such conflicts of interest are not subject to provisions in the Investment Company Act and the Investment Advisers Act. The following list provides examples of conflicts of interest under the Code, but Covered Officers should keep in mind that these examples are not exhaustive. The overarching principle is that the personal interest of a Covered Officer should not be placed improperly before the interest of the Company.

 

Each Covered Officer must:

 

  o not use his personal influence or personal relationships improperly to influence investment decisions or financial reporting by the Company whereby the Covered Officer would benefit personally to the detriment of the Company;
     
  o not cause the Company to take action, or fail to take action, for the individual personal benefit of the Covered Officer rather than the benefit of the Company;
     
  o not use material non-public knowledge of portfolio transactions made or contemplated for the Company to trade personally or cause others to trade personally in contemplation of the market effect of such transactions;

 

There are some conflict of interest situations that should always be discussed with the Compliance Officer if material. Examples of these include:

 

o service as a director on the board of any public or private company;
   
o the receipt of any non-nominal gifts;
   
o the receipt of any entertainment from any company with which the Company has current or prospective business dealings unless such entertainment is business related, reasonable in cost, appropriate as to time and place, and  not so frequent as to raise any question of impropriety.
   
o any ownership interest in, or any consulting or employment relationship with, any of the Company’s service providers, other than its investment adviser, principal underwriter, administrator or any affiliated person thereof,
 
o a direct or indirect financial interest in commissions, transaction charges or spreads paid by the Company for effecting portfolio transactions or for selling or redeeming shares other than an interest arising from the Covered Officer’s employment, such as compensation or equity ownership.

 

III. DISCLOSURE AND COMPLIANCE

 

o Each Covered Officer should familiarize himself with the disclosure requirements generally applicable to the Company;
   
o Each Covered Officer should not knowingly misrepresent, or cause others to misrepresent, facts about the Company to others, whether within or outside the Company, including to the Company’s directors and auditors, and to governmental regulators and self-regulatory organizations;
   
o Each Covered Officer should, to the extent appropriate within his area of responsibility, consult with other officers and employees of the Funds and the adviser with the goal of promoting full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in the reports and documents the Funds file with, or submit to, the SEC and in other public communications made by the Funds; and
   
o It is the responsibility of each Covered Officer to promote compliance with the standards and restrictions imposed by applicable laws, rules and regulations.

 

IV. REPORTING AND ACCOUNTABILITY

 

Each Covered Officer must:

 

o report at least annually all affiliations or other relationships related to conflicts of interest that the Company’s Directors and Officers Questionnaire covers;
   
o upon adoption of the Code (or thereafter as applicable, upon becoming a Covered Officer), affirm in writing to the Board that he has received, read, and understands the Code;
   
o annually thereafter affirm to the Board that he has complied with the requirements of the Code;
   
o not retaliate against any other Covered Officer or any employee of the Funds or their affiliated persons for reports of potential violations that are made in good faith, and
   
o notify the Compliance Officer promptly if he knows of any violation of this Code. Failure to do so is itself a violation of this Code.

 

The Compliance Officer or other designated senior legal officer of the Funds’ investment adviser is responsible for applying this Code to specific situations in which questions are presented under it and has the authority to interpret this Code in any particular situation. However, any approvals or waivers sought by the Principal Executive Officer will be considered by the Governance Committee.

 

The Company will follow these procedures in investigating and enforcing this Code:

 

o the Compliance Officer or other designated senior legal officer will take all appropriate action to investigate any potential violations reported to him;
   
o if, after such investigation, the Compliance Officer believes that no violation has occurred, the Compliance Officer is not required to take any further action;
   
o any matter that the Compliance Officer believes is a violation will be reported to the Committee;
   
o if the Committee concurs that a violation has occurred, it will inform the Board, which will consider appropriate action, which may include review of, and appropriate modifications to, applicable policies and procedures; notification to appropriate personnel of the investment adviser or its board; or a recommendation to dismiss the Covered Officer-;
   
o the Committee will be responsible for granting waivers, as appropriate; and any changes to or waivers of this Code will, to the extent required, be disclosed as provided by SEC rules.

 

V. OTHER POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

 

This Code shall be the sole code of ethics adopted by the Funds for purposes of Section 406 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the rules and forms applicable to registered investment companies thereunder. Insofar as other policies or procedures of the Funds, the Funds’ adviser, principal underwriter, or other service providers govern or purport to govern the behavior or activities of the Covered Officers who are subject to this Code, they are superseded by this Code to the extent that they overlap or conflict with the provisions of this Code. The Funds’ and their investment adviser’s and principal underwriter’s codes of ethics under Rule 17j-1 under the Investment Company Act and the adviser’s more detailed policies and procedures set forth in the Van Eck Employee Manual are separate requirements applying to the Covered Officers and others, and are not part of this Code.

 

VI. AMENDMENTS

 

Any amendments to this Code, other than amendments to Exhibit A, must be approved or ratified by a majority vote of the Board.

 

VII. CONFIDENTIALITY

 

All reports and records prepared or maintained pursuant to this Code will be considered confidential and shall be maintained and protected accordingly. Except as otherwise required by law or this Code, such matters shall not be disclosed to anyone other than the appropriate Board and its counsel.

 
VIII. INTERNAL USE

 

The Code is intended solely for the internal use by the Funds and does not constitute an admission, by or on behalf of any Company, as to any fact, circumstance, or legal conclusion.

 

EXHIBIT A

 

COVERED OFFICERS

 

Jan F. van Eck, Chief Executive Officer, VanEck Funds, VanEck VIP Trust and VanEck Vectors ETF Trust

 

John J. Crimmins, Treasurer & Chief Financial Officer, VanEck Funds, VanEck VIP Trust and VanEck Vectors ETF Trust

 

Exhibit 99.CERT

 

CERTIFICATIONS

 

I, Jan F. van Eck, Chief Executive Officer, certify that:

 

1.     I have reviewed this report on Form N-CSR of VanEck Vectors ETF Trust;

 

2.     Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3.     Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, and changes in net assets, of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4.     The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) and internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) for the registrant and have:

 

(a)     Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

(b)     Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

(c)     Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this report based on such evaluation; and

 

(d)     Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

5.     The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s Board of Trustees (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

(a)     All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and

 

(b)     Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Date: July 8, 2020

 

  /s/ Jan F. van Eck
       Jan F. van Eck
       Chief Executive Officer
 

I, John J. Crimmins, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, certify that:

 

1.     I have reviewed this report on Form N-CSR of VanEck Vectors ETF Trust;

 

2.     Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3.     Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, and changes in net assets, of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4.     The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) and internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) for the registrant and have:

 

(a)     Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

(b)     Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

(c)     Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this report based on such evaluation; and

 

(d)     Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

5.     The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s Board of Trustees (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

(a)     All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and

 

(b)     Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Date: July 8, 2020

 

  /s/ John J. Crimmins
        John J. Crimmins
        Treasurer & Chief Financial Officer
 

EX99-906CERT

 

CERTIFICATION

 

Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (subsections (a) and (b) of section 1350, chapter 63 of title 18, United States Code), each of the undersigned officers of VanEck Vectors ETF Trust (comprising of AMT-Free Intermediate Municipal Index ETF, AMT-Free Long Municipal Index ETF, AMT-Free Short Municipal Index ETF, BDC Income ETF, CEF Municipal Income ETF, ChinaAMC China Bond ETF, Emerging Markets Aggregate Bond ETF, Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF, Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF, Green Bond ETF, High-Yield Municipal Index ETF, International High Yield Bond ETF, Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF, J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF, Mortgage REIT Income ETF, Municipal Allocation ETF, Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF, Short High-Yield Municipal Index ETF), do hereby certify, to such officer’s knowledge, that:

 

The annual report on Form N-CSR of VanEck Vectors ETF Trust for the period ending April 30, 2020 (the “Form N-CSR”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and information contained in the Form N-CSR fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of VanEck Vectors ETF Trust.

 

Dated: July 8, 2020 /s/ Jan F. van Eck
  Jan F. van Eck
  Chief Executive Officer
  VanEck Vectors ETF Trust
   
Dated: July 8, 2020 /s/ John J. Crimmins
  John J. Crimmins
  Treasurer & Chief Financial Officer
  VanEck Vectors ETF Trust

 

This certification is being furnished solely pursuant to 18 U.S.C. ss. 1350 and is not being filed as part of the Report or as a separate disclosure document.