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 ETF TRUST

(Formerly known as 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: OCTOBER 31, 2021

 
Item 1. Report to Shareholders

 

 

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT

October 31, 2021 (unaudited)

 

VANECK®  
 
CEF Muni Income ETF XMPT®
High Yield Muni ETF HYD®
HIP Sustainable Muni ETF SMI
Intermediate Muni ETF ITM®
Long Muni ETF MLN®
Muni Allocation ETF MAAX
Short High Yield Muni ETF SHYD®
Short Muni ETF SMB®
     
  800.826.2333 vaneck.com
 
   
   
  President’s Letter 1
  Explanation of Expenses 3
  Schedule of Investments  
  CEF Muni Income ETF 5
  High Yield Muni ETF 7
  HIP Sustainable Muni ETF 53
  Intermediate Muni ETF 55
  Long Muni ETF 101
  Muni Allocation ETF 117
  Short High Yield Muni ETF 118
  Short Muni ETF 138
  Statements of Assets and Liabilities 155
  Statements of Operations 157
  Statements of Changes in Net Assets 159
  Financial Highlights  
  CEF Muni Income ETF 163
  High Yield Muni ETF 164
  HIP Sustainable Muni ETF 165
  Intermediate Muni ETF 166
  Long Muni ETF 167
  Muni Allocation ETF 168
  Short High Yield Muni ETF 169
  Short Muni ETF 170
  Notes to Financial Statements 171
  Approval of Investment Management Agreements 177

 

 

Certain information contained in this President’s Letter 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. Also, unless otherwise specifically noted, any discussion of the Funds’ holdings, the Funds’ performance, and the views of the investment adviser are as of October 31, 2021.

 

VANECK ETFs

PRESIDENT’S LETTER

October 31, 2021
(unaudited)

Dear Fellow Shareholders:

 

This letter addresses two topics: first, the risks to the markets today and, second, two multi-year themes.

 

The Economy

 

When we think about financial markets, since the future remains unknown, we seek to identify potential scenarios. At the beginning of this year, the global economy was like a car hurtling forward at 200 miles per hour. Over the summer, we expected an orderly slowdown, asking only “What are the risks to Goldilocks?”1 We thought the car could slow to 70 miles per hour without putting too much pressure on interest rates, driven by inflation, which would upset the financial markets.

 

In the U.S., will the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) hit the brakes too hard? I don’t think so. First, while the financial markets are still debating whether we have an inflation problem, I don’t think we will know whether we have permanent inflation until late next year. It is true that we are talking about supply chain issues and labor market issues longer than the transitory camp would like. But while commodity price inflation matters, the real concern about inflation and financial markets is wage inflation, since it tends to be longer-lasting and may affect long-term interest rates.

 

Second, if inflation doesn’t push rates higher, I don’t think the Fed will hit the brakes too hard by raising rates.

Bank of America recently released a research note2 that said over half of the S&P 500® Index’s returns in the past decade can be attributed to the Fed’s balance sheet expansion, rather than earnings. We live in an era in which the Fed has an eye on the financial markets. Why would that change?

 

What about China? Will real estate or other factors like COVID-19 cause a recession? While China growth is becoming soggy, we think policy makers have all the tools, including liquidity moves, to avoid a crash.

 

Multi-Year Investment Themes

 

So what to do in your portfolio? We are focusing on two multi-year investment themes.

 

Another surprise that has affected commodity prices is that, as the economy grows and demand for commodities grows, increasing supply has become harder. This is in part due to environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies in place, causing “greenflation” and a multi-year trend of price pressure. Finding supply sources like new copper, lithium or gold mines is harder because of, to a certain extent, the environmental impact of these activities. I think this supply issue will continue to underpin commodity prices, and is why I believe that commodity equities are an interesting investment that people should have in their portfolios.

 

The first theme is the energy transition away from fossil fuels. We see this not only as being driven by government policy, but also by innovation in the private sector. In our resources portfolios, we’re looking for disruptive companies in the sectors that need to be more energy efficient. One is agriculture (which emits about as much CO2 as the energy sector). AgTech businesses are embracing technology to modernize agriculture, leading to higher crop yields, safer crop chemicals and other innovations in food production to provide healthy diets for the world’s growing population.

 

The second theme is the use of blockchain in a large variety of industries, but especially finance and entertainment. New open-source database technology is enabling incredibly rapid adoption and at much lower cost than traditional companies using prior generation technology. The fintech revolution that goes hand in hand with crypto is something we find really exciting. There are some over-valued companies, but we think it’s another interesting multi-year trend that investors should consider.

 

We thank you for investing in VanEck’s investment strategies. On the following pages, you will find financial statements for each of the funds for the six month period ended October 31, 2021. As always, we value your continued confidence in us and look forward to helping you meet your investment goals in the future.

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VANECK ETFs

PRESIDENT’S LETTER

(unaudited) (continued)

 

 

 

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

 

November 4, 2021

 

PS The investing outlook can change suddenly, as it certainly did in 2020. To get our quarterly investment outlooks, please subscribe to “VanEck News & Insights”. Should you have any questions regarding fund performance, please contact us at 800.826.2333 or visit our website.

 

1A Goldilocks economy is an economy that is not so hot that it causes inflation and not so cold that it causes a recession.

 

2Source: Bloomberg, https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-09-08/bofa-s-subramanian-dumps-dire-stock-call-to-catch-up-with-rally

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VANECK 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, May 1, 2021, to October 31, 2021.

 

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
May 1, 2021
  Ending
Account
Value
October 31, 2021
  Annualized
Expense
Ratio
During Period
  Expenses Paid
During the Period
May 1, 2021 -
October 31, 2021*
CEF Muni Income ETF                
Actual   $1,000.00   $1,016.90   0.40%   $2.03
Hypothetical**   $1,000.00   $1,023.19   0.40%   $2.04
High Yield Muni ETF                
Actual   $1,000.00   $1,009.60   0.35%   $1.77
Hypothetical**   $1,000.00   $1,023.44   0.35%   $1.79
HIP Sustainable Muni ETF                
Actual ***   $1,000.00   $992.90   0.24%   $0.35
Hypothetical**   $1,000.00   $1,024.00   0.24%   $1.22
Intermediate Muni  ETF                
Actual   $1,000.00   $996.60   0.24%   $1.21
Hypothetical**   $1,000.00   $1,024.00   0.24%   $1.22
Long Muni  ETF                
Actual   $1,000.00   $1,000.70   0.24%   $1.21
Hypothetical**   $1,000.00   $1,024.00   0.24%   $1.22
Muni Allocation ETF                
Actual   $1,000.00   $1,001.20   0.08%   $0.40
Hypothetical**   $1,000.00   $1,024.80   0.08%   $0.41
Short High Yield Muni ETF                
Actual   $1,000.00   $1,008.40   0.35%   $1.77
Hypothetical**   $1,000.00   $1,023.44   0.35%   $1.79
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VANECK ETF TRUST

EXPLANATION OF EXPENSES

(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Beginning
Account
Value
May 1, 2021
  Ending
Account
Value
October 31, 2021
  Annualized
Expense
Ratio
During Period
  Expenses Paid
During the Period
May 1, 2021 -
October 31, 2021*
Short Muni  ETF                
Actual   $1,000.00   $998.20   0.20%   $1.01
Hypothetical**   $1,000.00   $1,024.20   0.20%   $1.02
   
* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio (for the six months ended October 31, 2021), 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 the days in the fiscal year (to reflect the one-half year period).
** Assumes annual return of 5% before expenses
*** Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio (for the period from September 9, 2021 (commencement of operations) to October 31, 2021) multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days since the commencement of operations divided by the number of days in the fiscal year.
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VANECK CEF MUNI INCOME ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

October 31, 2021 (unaudited)

 

    Number
of Shares
    Value  
CLOSED-END FUNDS: 99.9% (a)                
Alliance Bernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc.     149,242     $ 2,187,888  
Blackrock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc.     46,616       798,532  
BlackRock Long-Term Municipal Advantage Trust     48,340       645,822  
BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc.     107,107       1,617,316  
BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trust     372,778       9,561,756  
BlackRock Municipal Income Fund, Inc.     195,320       2,970,817  
BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust     122,423       1,860,830  
BlackRock Municipal Income Trust     162,916       2,399,753  
BlackRock Municipal Income Trust II     178,470       2,673,481  
BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc.     279,972       4,560,744  
BlackRock MuniHoldings Investment Quality Fund     198,936       2,870,646  
BlackRock MuniHoldings Quality Fund II, Inc.     103,200       1,424,160  
BlackRock MuniVest Fund II, Inc.     80,644       1,191,918  
BlackRock MuniVest Fund, Inc.     336,063       3,138,828  
BlackRock MuniYield Fund, Inc.     217,281       3,122,328  
BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II, Inc.     103,260       1,460,096  
BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III, Inc.     358,874       5,178,552  
BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc.     338,390       5,454,847  
BNY Mellon Municipal Bond Infrastructure Fund, Inc.     66,064       1,051,739  
BNY Mellon Municipal Income, Inc.     92,800       829,632  
BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.     252,600       2,025,852  
BNY Mellon Strategic Municipals, Inc.     233,538       1,989,744  
DWS Municipal Income Trust     209,464       2,440,256  
Eaton Vance Municipal Bond Fund     373,589       4,972,470  
Eaton Vance Municipal Income 2028 Term Trust     35,696       786,740  
Eaton Vance Municipal Income Trust     186,477       2,528,628  
    Number
of Shares
    Value  
Eaton Vance National Municipal Opportunities Trust     57,600     $ 1,288,068  
Invesco Advantage Municipal Income Trust II     199,681       2,402,162  
Invesco Municipal Income Opportunities Trust     176,440       1,404,462  
Invesco Municipal Opportunity Trust     308,700       4,176,711  
Invesco Municipal Trust     254,789       3,335,188  
Invesco Quality Municipal Income Trust     272,712       3,547,983  
Invesco Trust for Investment Grade Municipals     251,750       3,411,212  
Invesco Value Municipal Income Trust     216,354       3,504,935  
MainStay MacKay DefinedTerm Municipal Opportunities Fund     87,631       1,862,159  
MFS High Income Municipal Trust     163,247       829,295  
MFS Municipal Income Trust     218,314       1,506,367  
Neuberger Berman Municipal Fund, Inc.     59,034       898,497  
Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal Credit Income Fund     924,725       15,988,495  
Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal Value Fund     93,657       1,569,691  
Nuveen AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund     1,054,981       16,014,612  
Nuveen Dynamic Municipal Opportunities Fund     191,740       2,998,814  
Nuveen Enhanced Municipal Value Fund     81,346       1,262,490  
Nuveen Intermediate Duration Municipal Term Fund     218,399       3,247,593  
Nuveen Intermediate Duration Quality Municipal Term Fund     61,463       906,579  
Nuveen Municipal Credit Income Fund     662,888       11,090,116  
Nuveen Municipal Credit Opportunities Fund     251,413       3,781,251  
Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund     354,401       5,213,239  
Nuveen Municipal Value Fund, Inc.     576,185       6,459,034  
Nuveen Quality Municipal Income Fund     1,024,295       16,009,731  
Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio     53,870       909,326  


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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VANECK CEF MUNI INCOME ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Number
of Shares
    Value  
Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income2 Portfolio     67,968     $ 1,061,660  
PIMCO Municipal Income Fund     68,065       951,549  
PIMCO Municipal Income Fund II     156,435       2,168,189  
PIMCO Municipal Income Fund III     90,258       1,069,557  
Pioneer Municipal High Income Advantage  Fund, Inc.     113,965       1,316,296  
Pioneer Municipal High Income Fund Trust     122,586       1,491,872  
Pioneer Municipal High Income Opportunities  Fund, Inc.     79,524       1,521,294  
Putnam Managed Municipal Income Trust     181,511       1,497,466  
Putnam Municipal Opportunities Trust     127,823       1,720,497  
Western Asset Managed Municipals Fund, Inc.     243,052       3,164,537  
Total Closed-End Funds  
(Cost: $199,244,298)
            199,324,302  
Other assets less liabilities: 0.1%             257,080  
NET ASSETS: 100.0%           $ 199,581,382  


 

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 %      $ 199,324,302  

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of October 31, 2021 is as follows:

 

    Level 1
Quoted
Prices
    Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
    Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
    Value  
Closed-End Funds *   $ 199,324,302     $     $     $ 199,324,302  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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VANECK HIGH YIELD MUNI ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

October 31, 2021 (unaudited)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
MUNICIPAL BONDS: 98.4%                
Alabama: 1.8%                

Alabama Industrial Development Authority, Solid Waste Disposal, Pine City Fiber Company Project (RB)

6.45%, 11/29/21 (c)

  $ 615     $ 615,778  
Alabama Special Care Facilities Financing Authority, Methodist Home for Aging (RB)                
5.25%, 06/01/25     410       424,766  
5.75%, 06/01/26 (c)     1,400       1,480,552  
5.75%, 06/01/26 (c)     2,000       2,083,046  
6.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     5,900       6,185,295  

Hoover Industrial Development Board, United States Steel Corp. Project (RB)

6.38%, 11/01/30 (p)

    1,500       1,891,936  

Hoover Industrial Development Board, United States Steel Corp. Project (RB) (SD CRED PROG)

5.75%, 10/01/29 (c)

    4,025       4,761,081  
Jefferson County, Sewer Revenue, Series D (RB)                
6.00%, 10/01/23 (c)     10,000       11,428,344  
6.50%, 10/01/23 (c)     9,000       10,365,700  
Jefferson County, Sewer Revenue, Series E (RB)                
0.00%, 10/01/23 (c) ^     100       47,266  
0.00%, 10/01/23 (c) ^     60       24,046  
Tuscaloosa County Industrial Development Authority, Hunt Refining Project, Series A (RB)                
4.50%, 05/01/29 (c)     11,148       11,930,682  
5.25%, 05/01/29 (c)     10,000       11,515,098  
              62,753,590  
Alaska: 0.0%                

Northern Tobacco Securitization Corp., Series A (RB)

4.00%, 06/01/31 (c)

    1,000       1,110,864  

Northern Tobacco Securitization Corp., Series B-2 (RB)

0.00%, 06/01/31 (c) ^

    3,000       488,088  
              1,598,952  
American Samoa: 0.2%                
American Samoa Economic Development Authority, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 09/01/31 (c)     2,750       3,364,884  
6.50%, 09/01/28     250       304,948  
6.62%, 09/01/25 (c)     1,000       1,162,651  
7.12%, 09/01/28 (c)     500       646,938  
              5,479,421  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Arizona: 2.3%                

Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Academies of Math and Science, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)

  $ 200     $ 229,187  
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, American Charter School Foundation Project (RB)                
6.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     1,320       1,591,942  
6.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     2,940       3,488,713  
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Basis School Project, Series A (RB)                
5.12%, 07/01/26 (c)     250       285,575  
5.25%, 07/01/26 (c)     500       567,944  
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Basis School Project, Series D (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     270       308,961  
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     515       587,835  

Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Basis School Project, Series G (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)

    500       572,150  

Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Doral Academy - Fire Mesa and Red Rock Campus, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/15/27 (c)

    300       335,055  

Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Doral Academy - Fire Mesa and Red Rock Campus, Series A (RB) (ST)

5.00%, 07/15/27 (c)

    400       452,600  
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Education Facility, Series A (RB)                
5.25%, 07/01/23 (c)     1,050       1,135,400  
5.50%, 07/01/23 (c)     2,100       2,265,881  

Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Great Lakes Senior Living Communities LLC Project, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)

    1,075       1,099,632  

Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Kazen Education Project (RB)

5.70%, 07/01/26 (c)

    1,000       1,141,903  
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Legacy Cares, Inc. Project, Series A (RB) (AGM)                
6.25%, 07/01/24     1,000       1,072,471  
6.62%, 07/01/27     1,000       1,137,765  
7.75%, 07/01/27 (c)     7,000       8,285,012  

Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Legacy Cares, Inc. Project, Series C (RB) (AGM)

6.75%, 07/01/27 (c)

    4,000       4,571,090  


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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VANECK HIGH YIELD MUNI ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Arizona (continued)                

Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Leman Academy of Excellence - East Tucson and Central Tucson Projects, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/24 (c)

  $ 500     $ 521,240  

Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Pinecrest Academy of Nevada-Cadence Campus Project, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 07/15/28 (c)

    445       476,290  

Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Point 320 LLC, Series A (RB)

3.62%, 05/20/33

    2       2,195  

Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Somerset Academy of Las Vegas, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 12/15/29 (c)

    1,000       1,067,843  

Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Beatitudes Campus Project (RB)

4.00%, 11/15/24 (c)

    250       264,583  
Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Glencroft Retirement Community Project (RB)                
5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)     600       583,308  
5.25%, 11/15/26 (c)     700       668,115  
Industrial Development Authority of the City of Phoenix, Basis Schools, Inc. Project, Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 07/01/25     400       423,878  
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     1,000       1,099,498  
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     900       997,598  
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     500       549,935  

Industrial Development Authority of the City of Phoenix, Downtown Student Housing, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)

    750       877,457  

Industrial Development Authority of the City of Phoenix, Legacy Traditional School Project (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)

    675       720,275  

Industrial Development Authority of the City of Phoenix, Legacy Traditional School Project, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)

    750       832,383  

Industrial Development Authority of the City of Phoenix, Oro Valley Project, Series A (RB)

5.25%, 07/01/22 (c)

    1,000       1,021,241  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Arizona (continued)                

Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Benjamin Franklin Charter School Projects, Series A (RB)

6.00%, 07/01/28 (c)

  $ 1,000     $ 1,178,613  
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Legacy Traditional Schools Projects, Series A (RB) (SD CRED PROG)                
5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)     1,300       1,553,307  
5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)     1,400       1,668,305  
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Legacy Traditional Schools Projects, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)     500       582,502  
5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)     500       569,462  
5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)     500       571,304  

Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Paradise School Project (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)

    1,750       1,925,186  

Peoria Industrial Development Authority, Sierra Winds Life Care Community Project, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/24

    330       335,300  
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, American Leadership Academy Project (RB)                
4.12%, 06/15/22 (c)     1,250       1,259,838  
4.75%, 06/15/22 (c)     2,000       2,018,796  
5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)     2,000       2,019,006  
5.62%, 06/15/25 (c)     1,250       1,345,682  

Pima County Industrial Development Authority, American Leadership Academy Project (RB) (SD CRED PROG)

5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)

    500       524,487  
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Edkey Charter Schools Project (RB)                
5.25%, 07/01/26 (c)     250       272,064  
5.38%, 07/01/26 (c)     250       269,920  
5.50%, 07/01/26 (c)     250       269,249  

Pinal County Industrial Development Authority, WOF SW GGP 1 LLC Project, Series B (RB) (ST)

5.50%, 10/01/28 (c)

    6,703       6,867,802  
Salt Verde Financial Corp. (RB)                
5.00%, 12/01/37     8,495       11,660,126  
5.25%, 12/01/23     290       317,125  
5.25%, 12/01/24     305       345,876  
5.25%, 12/01/25     265       309,413  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Arizona (continued)                
5.25%, 12/01/27   $ 215     $ 263,427  
5.25%, 12/01/28     245       306,489  

Tempe Industrial Development Authority, Friendship Village of Tempe (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)

    355       393,976  

Tempe Industrial Development Authority, Friendship Village of Tempe (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)

    250       277,950  
Tempe Industrial Development Authority, Mirabella at ASU Project, Series A (RB)                
6.12%, 10/01/27 (c)     600       653,678  
6.12%, 10/01/27 (c)     3,900       4,259,428  
              81,253,266  
Arkansas: 0.4%                

Arkansas Development Finance Authority Healthcare Facilities, Carti Surgery Center Project, Series B (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/28 (c)

    1,000       1,054,280  
Arkansas Development Finance Authority, Academics Plus Charter Schools Project (RB)                
4.00%, 12/01/27 (c)     635       652,151  
4.00%, 12/01/27 (c)     815       831,732  

Arkansas Development Finance Authority, Big River Steel Project (RB)

4.50%, 09/01/26 (c)

    11,095       12,089,665  

Arkansas Development Finance Authority, Charter School Project, Series A (RB)

3.62%, 12/01/28 (c)

    1,000       959,399  
              15,587,227  
California: 14.2%                
Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority, Second Subordinate Lien, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     2,055       2,402,538  
5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     3,000       3,514,278  
5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     5,000       5,833,724  
5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     1,650       1,932,017  
Anaheim Community Facilities District No. 08-1 (ST)                
4.00%, 09/01/23 (c)     420       444,848  
4.00%, 09/01/23 (c)     160       170,156  
4.00%, 09/01/23 (c)     615       653,038  
Antelope Valley Healthcare District, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)     300       327,193  
5.25%, 03/01/26 (c)     1,480       1,652,844  

California Community College Financing Authority, Orange Coast College Project (RB)

5.25%, 05/01/28 (c)

    695       798,626  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
California (continued)                

California Community Housing Agency, Essential Housing, Arbors, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 08/01/30 (c)

  $ 3,100     $ 3,462,472  

California Community Housing Agency, Essential Housing, Creekwood, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 08/01/31 (c)

    11,735       12,225,396  

California Community Housing Agency, Essential Housing, Glendale Properties, Series A-1 (RB)

4.00%, 08/01/31 (c)

    6,000       6,347,398  
California Community Housing Agency, Essential Housing, Glendale Properties, Series A-2 (RB)                
3.00%, 08/01/31 (c)     2,500       2,333,208  
4.00%, 08/01/31 (c)     4,250       4,441,917  

California Community Housing Agency, Essential Housing, Glendale Properties, Series A-2 (RB) (AGM)

4.00%, 08/01/32 (c)

    3,000       3,092,466  

California Community Housing Agency, Essential Housing, Serenity at Larkspur, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 02/01/30 (c)

    16,650       18,424,351  

California Community Housing Agency, Essential Housing, Summit at Sausalito Apartments, Series A-2 (RB)

4.00%, 08/01/32 (c)

    2,000       2,088,846  

California Community Housing Agency, Essential Housing, Verdant at Green Valley, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 08/01/29 (c)

    5,250       5,802,568  

California Community Housing Agency, Series A-1 (RB)

4.00%, 08/01/31 (c)

    4,500       4,752,856  

California Community Housing Agency, Stoneridge Apartments, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 02/01/31 (c)

    6,000       6,283,348  

California Community Housing Agency, Workforce Housing, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 04/01/29 (c)

    6,250       6,840,272  

California County Tobacco Securitization Agency, Alameda County Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp. (RB)

5.88%, 11/29/21 (c)

    25       25,037  

California County Tobacco Securitization Agency, Golden Gate Tobacco, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/21 (c)

    15       15,006  


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
California (continued)                
California County Tobacco Securitization Agency, Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 06/01/30 (c)   $ 4,740     $ 5,437,567  
5.00%, 11/15/21 (c)     4,115       4,116,644  
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Children’s Hospital, Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 08/15/27 (c)     250       276,744  
4.20%, 08/15/27 (c)     500       563,122  
4.25%, 11/15/22 (c)     80       82,343  
5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)     460       546,655  
5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)     990       1,170,108  
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Commonspirit Health, Series A (RB)                
3.00%, 04/01/30 (c)     1,000       1,051,482  
4.00%, 04/01/30 (c)     1,715       1,994,274  
California Housing Finance Agency, Series A (RB)                
3.50%, 11/20/35     992       1,143,870  
4.00%, 03/20/33     972       1,138,495  
California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank, Wonderful Foundations Charter School Portfolio Project, Series A-1 (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/31 (c)     5,000       5,533,815  
5.00%, 07/01/30 (c)     1,000       1,102,578  
California Municipal Finance Authority, California Baptist University, Series A (RB)                
5.50%, 11/01/25 (c)     500       568,351  
6.12%, 11/01/23 (c)     1,000       1,096,280  

California Municipal Finance Authority, CHF-Davis I, LLC - West Village Student Housing Project (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/28 (c)

    500       607,134  

California Municipal Finance Authority, CHF-Davis I, LLC - West Village Student Housing Project (RB) (BAM)

4.00%, 11/15/28 (c)

    150       169,625  

California Municipal Finance Authority, CHF-Davis II, LLC - Orchard Park Student Housing Project (RB) (BAM)

4.00%, 05/15/31 (c)

    3,000       3,441,697  

California Municipal Finance Authority, CHF-Davis II, LLC - Orchard Park Student Housing Project, Series A (RB) (BAM)

4.00%, 05/15/31 (c)

    1,500       1,740,845  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
California (continued)                
California Municipal Finance Authority, Eisenhower Medical Center, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   $ 250     $ 299,692  
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     200       240,086  

California Municipal Finance Authority, Holy Names University (RB)

7.00%, 10/01/29 (c)

    2,500       2,641,449  
California Municipal Finance Authority, John Adams Academies Lincoln Project, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     500       543,914  
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     500       536,423  
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     500       534,226  

California Municipal Finance Authority, Julian Charter School Project, Series A (RB)

5.62%, 03/01/25 (c)

    2,390       2,439,531  
California Municipal Finance Authority, LINXS APM Project, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 06/30/28 (c)     500       606,386  
5.00%, 06/30/28 (c)     600       731,744  
5.00%, 06/30/28 (c)     2,490       2,973,679  
5.00%, 06/30/28     65       79,961  
California Municipal Finance Authority, LINXS APM Project, Series A (RB) (AGM)                
3.00%, 06/30/28 (c)     1,950       2,110,687  
5.00%, 06/30/28 (c)     2,040       2,438,605  
5.00%, 06/30/28 (c)     700       837,780  
5.00%, 06/30/28 (c)     1,000       1,193,773  
5.00%, 06/30/28 (c)     3,405       4,032,533  
5.00%, 06/30/28 (c)     1,035       1,251,153  

California Municipal Finance Authority, Northbay Healthcare Group, Series A (RB)

5.25%, 11/01/26 (c)

    230       264,226  
California Municipal Finance Authority, Palmdale Aerospace Academy, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     500       559,365  
5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)     1,000       1,148,580  
5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)     130       151,131  

California Municipal Finance Authority, Rocketship Education, Series A (RB)

7.00%, 06/01/22 (c)

    930       976,530  

California Municipal Finance Authority, Santa Rosa Academy Project, Series A (RB)

6.00%, 07/01/22 (c)

    1,500       1,540,538  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
California (continued)                

California Municipal Finance Authority, UCR Dundee-Glasgow Student Housing Project (RB) (BAM)

4.00%, 11/15/28 (c)

  $ 250     $ 283,587  

California Municipal Finance Authority, United Airlines, Inc., International Airport Project (RB)

4.00%, 07/15/29

    10,500       11,836,503  
California Pollution Control Financing Authority, Solid Waste Disposal, CalPlant I Project (RB)                
7.00%, 07/01/22 (d) *     1,000       600,000  
7.50%, 12/01/29 (c) (d) *     7,000       350,000  
7.50%, 07/01/22 (c) (d) *     10,500       6,300,000  
8.00%, 07/01/27 (c) (d) *     6,635       3,981,000  

California Pollution Control Financing Authority, Solid Waste Disposal, CalPlant I Project (RB) (SAW)

7.50%, 07/01/32

    1,000       850,000  

California Pollution Control Financing Authority, Solid Waste Disposal, Rialto Bioenergy Facility LLC Project (RB)

7.50%, 12/01/24 (c)

    2,350       1,930,338  
California Public Finance Authority, Enso Village Project, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 11/15/29 (c)     1,000       1,136,028  
5.00%, 11/15/29 (c)     500       565,353  
California Public Finance Authority, NCCD-Claremont Properties LLC, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/27     210       188,166  
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     300       266,484  
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     1,000       884,322  
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     485       432,296  

California School Finance Authority, Bright Star Schools (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)

    400       444,508  
California School Finance Authority, NCCD-Santa Rosa Properties LLC, Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 11/01/31 (c)     1,000       1,075,791  
4.00%, 11/01/31 (c)     2,700       2,887,856  
California School Finance Authority, River Springs Charter School Project, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     1,000       1,099,051  
6.38%, 07/01/25 (c)     2,000       2,252,443  
California School Finance Authority, Rocketship Education, Series A (RB)                
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
California (continued)                
5.12%, 06/01/26 (c)   $ 250     $ 273,806  
5.25%, 06/01/26 (c)     250       274,574  
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Baptist University, Series A (RB)                
3.50%, 11/01/27     2,500       2,741,164  
5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     1,000       1,163,225  
6.38%, 11/01/23 (c)     1,000       1,092,870  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, College Housing (RB)

5.25%, 07/01/29 (c)

    250       268,390  
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Daughters of Charity Health System, Series A (RB)                
5.50%, 11/29/21 (c)     357       343,036  
5.75%, 11/29/21 (c)     68       65,632  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Daughters of Charity Health System, Series H (RB)

5.75%, 11/29/21 (c)

    10       9,626  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Infrastructure Program, Series B (SA)

5.00%, 09/02/28 (c)

    920       1,078,282  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Irvine East Campus Apartments (RB)

5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)

    385       454,441  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Irvine East Campus Armaments, CHF-Irvine, LLC (RB)

5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)

    545       635,638  
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Lancer Educational Student Housing Project, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 06/01/29 (c)     435       517,601  
5.00%, 06/01/29 (c)     500       584,694  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Lancer Plaza Project (RB)

5.62%, 11/01/23 (c)

    75       81,049  
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Series A (RB)                


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
California (continued)                
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   $ 350     $ 413,383  
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     1,100       1,290,810  
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     2,090       2,384,699  
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     1,595       1,830,990  
5.25%, 12/01/24 (c)     1,740       1,962,962  
5.25%, 06/01/26 (c)     8,380       9,589,252  
5.25%, 06/01/28 (c)     1,000       1,202,350  
5.50%, 12/01/24 (c)     9,705       10,978,464  
5.50%, 06/01/28 (c)     6,500       7,890,812  
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Provident Group Pomona Properties LLC, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     3,230       3,677,297  
5.75%, 01/15/23 (c)     125       129,839  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, University of California, Irvine East Campus Apartments, Phase IV-A (RB)

5.00%, 05/15/27 (c)

    3,170       3,718,635  

California Statewide Financing Authority, Pooled Tobacco Securitization Program, Series B (RB)

6.00%, 11/29/21 (c)

    3,175       3,203,704  
California Statewide Financing Authority, Pooled Tobacco Securitization Program, Series C (RB)                
0.00%, 11/15/21 (c) ^     23,000       2,131,778  
6.00%, 11/29/21 (c)     900       908,137  

California Statewide Financing Authority, Pooled Tobacco Securitization Program, Series D (RB)

0.01%, 11/29/21 (c)

    24,250       1,642,794  

CCSCDA Community Improvement Authority, City of Orange Portfolio, Series A-2 (RB)

3.00%, 03/01/32 (c)

    2,000       1,853,601  

City of Fontana, Community Facilities District No. 90 (ST)

4.00%, 09/01/28 (c)

    500       562,793  

City of Fremont, Community Facilities District No. 1 (ST)

5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)

    250       278,233  
City of Irvine, Community Facilities District No. 2013-3 (ST)                
4.00%, 09/01/23 (c)     250       271,131  
4.00%, 09/01/23 (c)     1,000       1,079,875  
4.00%, 09/01/23 (c)     250       270,999  
4.00%, 09/01/23 (c)     230       249,608  

City of Irvine, Reassessment District No. 15-2 (SA)

5.00%, 09/02/25 (c)

    750       846,632  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
California (continued)                

City of Oroville Hospital (RB)

5.25%, 04/01/29 (c)

  $ 6,000     $ 6,593,693  

City of Rancho Cordova, Sunridge Anatolia community Facilities District No. 2003-1 (ST)

4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)

    180       195,715  

City of Rocklin, Community Facilities District No. 10 (ST)

5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)

    840       936,725  
City of Roseville, Fiddyment Ranch Community Facilities District No. 1 (ST)                
3.75%, 09/01/27 (c)     500       543,779  
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     155       182,650  
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     135       158,743  

City of Roseville, Westpark Community Facility District No. 1 (ST)

5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)

    200       224,056  

City of San Clemente, Facilities District No. 2006-1 (ST)

5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)

    1,045       1,168,762  

CMFA Special Finance Agency I (RB)

4.00%, 04/01/31 (c)

    6,000       6,214,316  

CMFA Special Finance Agency VII (RB)

4.00%, 08/01/31 (c)

    2,900       3,006,609  
CMFA Special Finance Agency VIII (RB)                
3.00%, 08/01/31 (c)     5,000       4,622,734  
4.00%, 08/01/31 (c)     1,500       1,553,890  
Compton Public Finance Authority (RB)                
4.00%, 09/01/24 (c)     1,000       1,060,428  
4.50%, 09/01/24 (c)     1,585       1,684,467  

CSCDA Community Improvement Authority, Atlanta-Glendale, Series A-1 (RB)

3.50%, 10/01/31 (c)

    1,000       998,327  

CSCDA Community Improvement Authority, Atlanta-Glendale, Series A-2 (RB)

4.00%, 10/01/31 (c)

    8,000       8,247,774  

CSCDA Community Improvement Authority, City Anaheim, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/31 (c)

    11,800       13,285,238  

CSCDA Community Improvement Authority, City of Orange Portfolio, Series A-2 (RB)

3.00%, 12/01/31 (c)

    6,100       5,673,209  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
California (continued)                

CSCDA Community Improvement Authority, Jefferson-Anaheim, Series A-1 (RB)

2.88%, 08/01/31 (c)

  $ 995     $ 963,527  

CSCDA Community Improvement Authority, Jefferson-Anaheim, Series A-2 (RB)

3.12%, 08/01/31 (c)

    7,000       6,457,823  

CSCDA Community Improvement Authority, Link- Glendale, Series A-2 (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/31 (c)

    7,100       7,329,647  

CSCDA Community Improvement Authority, Moda at Monrovia Station, Series A-2 (RB)

4.00%, 10/01/31 (c)

    7,075       7,344,945  

CSCDA Community Improvement Authority, Oceanaire-Long Beach, Series A-2 (RB)

4.00%, 09/01/31 (c)

    2,000       2,097,784  

CSCDA Community Improvement Authority, Parallel-Anaheim, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 08/01/31 (c)

    3,450       3,598,092  

CSCDA Community Improvement Authority, Pasadena Portfolio, Series A-1 (RB)

2.65%, 12/01/31 (c)

    2,000       1,870,481  

CSCDA Community Improvement Authority, Pasadena Portfolio, Series B (RB)

4.00%, 12/01/31 (c)

    1,000       1,034,398  

CSCDA Community Improvement Authority, Union South Bay, Series A-1 (RB)

3.10%, 07/01/31 (c)

    3,000       2,840,353  

CSCDA Community Improvement Authority, Union South Bay, Series A-2 (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/31 (c)

    10,250       10,607,165  
Dublin Community Facilities District No 2015-1 (ST)                
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     500       576,486  
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     500       580,574  
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     500       574,040  
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     1,840       2,127,209  
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     1,150       1,347,243  

Elk Grove Finance Authority (ST)

5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)

    1,300       1,489,632  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
California (continued)                
Folsom Ranch Financing Authority (ST)                
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)   $ 2,000     $ 2,341,825  
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     1,100       1,299,257  
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     1,000       1,153,721  
Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, Toll Road Revenue, Series A (RB)                
5.75%, 01/15/24 (c)     1,000       1,119,310  
6.00%, 01/15/24 (c)     2,860       3,214,884  
Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, Toll Road Revenue, Series B-1 (RB)                
3.95%, 07/15/27 (c)     100       108,926  
6.00%, 01/15/24 (c)     1,115       1,253,355  

Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, Toll Road Revenue, Series B-2 (RB)

3.50%, 07/15/29 (c)

    475       519,868  

Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, Toll Road Revenue, Series B-3 (RB)

5.50%, 01/15/23 (c) (p)

    6,525       6,755,444  

Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, Toll Road Revenue, Series C (RB)

6.50%, 01/15/24 (c)

    1,000       1,123,947  
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Tobacco Settlement, Series A-1 (RB)                
3.50%, 06/01/22 (c)     1,120       1,131,977  
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     2,000       2,401,846  
5.00%, 06/01/27     2,585       3,129,149  
5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     5,000       6,070,668  
5.25%, 06/01/22 (c)     3,815       3,913,295  
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Tobacco Settlement, Series A-2 (RB)                
5.00%, 06/01/22 (c)     12,750       13,056,143  
5.30%, 06/01/22 (c)     14,585       14,942,611  

Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Tobacco Settlement, Series B (RB)

0.01%, 11/15/21 (c)

    37,470       8,551,092  
Hastings Campus Housing Finance Authority, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/30 (c)     4,350       5,062,271  
5.00%, 07/01/30 (c)     3,000       3,442,335  

Independent Cities Finance Authority, Mobil Home Park, Series A (RB)

3.75%, 10/15/26 (c)

    250       256,364  

Inland Empire Tobacco Securitization Authority, Series C-2 (RB)

0.00%, 11/15/21 (c) ^

    9,410       1,722,927  


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
California (continued)                

Inland Empire Tobacco Securitization Authority, Series D (RB)

0.00%, 11/15/21 (c) ^

  $ 51,150     $ 4,422,450  

Inland Empire Tobacco Securitization Authority, Series E (RB)

0.00%, 11/15/21 (c) ^

    25,000       1,688,818  

Inland Empire Tobacco Securitization Authority, Series F (RB)

0.01%, 11/15/21 (c)

    50,500       2,739,261  
Irvine Unified School District Community Facilities District  No. 09-1, Series D (ST)                
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     1,000       1,164,192  

Lake Elsinore Public Financing Authority, Local Agency (ST)

5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)

    405       452,646  

Lincoln Public Financing Authority, Twelve Bridges, Series B (SA)

6.00%, 11/29/21 (c)

    46       46,189  
MSR Energy Authority, Series A (RB)                
6.12%, 11/01/29     505       622,945  
6.50%, 11/01/39     1,575       2,462,326  
Orange County Community Facilities District No. 1, Series A (ST)                
4.25%, 08/15/25 (c)     975       1,050,182  
5.25%, 08/15/25 (c)     455       510,477  
Palomar Health (RB)
5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)
    250       291,439  

Palomar Pomerado Health, Series A (GO) (NATL)

0.00%, 08/01/25 ^

    125       120,090  

Perris Union High School District Financing Authority (ST)

5.00%, 03/01/25 (c)

    1,000       1,102,957  

Poway Unified School District Public Financing Authority, Series A (ST)

5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)

    750       845,668  
River Islands Public Financing Authority, Community Facilities District No. 2003-1, Series A-1 (ST)                
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     500       570,390  
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     500       577,330  
5.50%, 09/01/22 (c)     3,000       3,141,483  

River Islands Public Financing Authority, Community Facilities District No. 2003-1, Series A-1 (ST) (AGM)

5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)

    500       572,982  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
California (continued)                
River Islands Public Financing Authority, Phase 2 Public Improvements (ST)                
4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   $ 1,000     $ 1,090,879  
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     750       861,951  

Romoland School District No. 2004-1 (ST)

5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)

    500       567,183  
Sacramento County, Community Facilities District No. 2005-2 (ST)                
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     495       562,636  
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     345       394,873  

San Jacinto Unified School District Financing Authority (ST)

5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)

    300       345,473  
San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency, Junior Lien Toll Road, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 01/15/25 (c)     500       565,327  
5.00%, 01/15/25 (c)     2,300       2,580,603  
5.00%, 01/15/25 (c)     3,780       4,205,771  
5.00%, 01/15/25 (c)     1,750       1,950,534  
San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency, Junior Lien Toll Road, Series A (RB) (NATL)                
0.00%, 01/15/32 ^     145       118,255  
0.00%, 01/15/36 ^     105       75,944  

San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency, Junior Lien Toll Road, Series B (RB)

5.25%, 01/15/25 (c)

    200       221,701  
Saugus Hart School Facilities Financing Authority, Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (ST)                
5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)     500       563,899  
5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)     500       560,727  

Silicon Valley Tobacco Securitization Authority, Series A (RB)

0.00%, 11/29/21 (c) ^

    7,000       3,119,363  

Silicon Valley Tobacco Securitization Authority, Series C (RB)

0.01%, 11/15/21 (c)

    8,015       938,581  

South California Tobacco Securitization Authority, Series C (RB)

0.00%, 11/15/21 (c) ^

    11,050       2,046,589  

Thousand Oaks, California Community Facilities, District No. 1994-1 (ST)

5.38%, 09/01/22 (c)

    1,035       1,064,885  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
California (continued)                

Tobacco Securitization Authority of Northern California (RB)

4.00%, 12/01/30 (c)

  $ 2,250     $ 2,592,615  

Tobacco Securitization Authority of Southern California, Series B (RB)

0.00%, 11/15/21 (c) ^

    10,485       2,309,860  

Tobacco Securitization Authority of Southern California, Series D (RB)

0.00%, 11/15/21 (c) ^

    16,440       2,868,852  

Transbay Joint Powers Authority, Tax Allocation, Series B (TA)

2.40%, 04/01/30 (c)

    3,920       3,900,210  
Tustin Community Facilities District, Series A (ST)                
5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)     100       111,451  
5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)     100       112,080  

Val Verde Unified School District (ST)

5.00%, 03/01/25 (c)

    750       829,539  

Western Hills Water District, Diablo Grande Community Facilities District No. 1 (ST)

5.30%, 09/01/22 (c) (d) *

    530       307,400  

Western Hills Water District, Diablo Grande Community Facilities District No. 1 (ST)

4.00%, 09/01/21 (d) *

    850       510,000  

William S. Hart Union High School District No. 2015-1 (ST)

5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)

    445       503,838  
              507,119,129  
Colorado: 3.4%                
Arista Metropolitan District in the City and County of Broomfield, Series A (GO)                
5.00%, 12/01/23 (c)     500       535,316  
5.12%, 12/01/23 (c)     750       800,222  

Arkansas River Power Authority, Power Supply System, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/28 (c)

    2,010       2,347,617  

Base Village Metropolitan District No. 2, Series A (GO)

5.75%, 12/01/21 (c)

    1,000       1,031,910  
Brighton Crossing Metropolitan District No. 6, Series A (GO)                
5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     500       552,229  
5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     500       547,134  
Broadway Station Metropolitan District No. 3, Series A (GO)                
5.00%, 06/01/24 (c)     2,500       2,675,109  
5.00%, 06/01/24 (c)     1,250       1,348,946  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Colorado (continued)                

Canyon Pines Metropolitan District, Colorado Special Improvement District No. 1, Series A (SA)

3.75%, 09/01/26 (c)

  $ 1,000     $ 940,054  
Centerra Metropolitan District No. 1 (TA)                
5.00%, 12/01/22 (c)     500       523,531  
5.00%, 12/01/22 (c)     500       525,010  
5.00%, 12/01/22 (c)     500       527,201  

City and County of Denver, United Airlines, Inc. Project (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/23 (c)

    5,195       5,484,595  

City of Fruita, Colorado Healthcare Canyons Hospital and Medical Center, Series B (RB)

5.50%, 01/01/28 (c)

    4,250       4,572,514  

City of Lakewood, Colorado Plaza Metropolitan District No. 1 (TA)

5.00%, 12/01/22 (c)

    1,035       1,055,945  

Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority, Loveland Classical Schools Project, Thompson School District R2-J (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)

    1,000       1,078,269  

Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority, Rocky Mountain Classical Academy Project (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)

    500       547,283  

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Capella of Grand Junction Project (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)

    2,000       2,017,117  

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series A-1 (RB)

5.25%, 01/01/23 (c)

    1,000       1,057,543  

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Christian Living Neighborhoods Project (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)

    605       677,716  
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, CommonSpirit Health, Series A-1 (RB)                
4.00%, 08/01/29 (c)     1,400       1,566,630  
4.00%, 08/01/29 (c)     1,270       1,457,409  
4.00%, 08/01/29 (c)     1,100       1,264,810  
4.00%, 08/01/29 (c)     3,120       3,572,870  
5.00%, 08/01/29     1,000       1,271,734  
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, CommonSpirit Health, Series A-2 (RB)                
3.25%, 08/01/29 (c)     2,685       2,804,647  
4.00%, 08/01/29 (c)     7,000       7,776,539  


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Colorado (continued)                
5.00%, 08/01/29 (c)   $ 2,420     $ 2,907,273  

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Health and Residential, Volunteers of America Care Facilities (RB)

5.30%, 11/29/21 (c)

    1,160       1,128,639  
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Ralston Creek at Arvada Project, Series A (RB)                
5.75%, 11/01/25 (c)     2,900       2,323,114  
6.00%, 11/01/25 (c)     3,835       3,126,827  
Colorado High Performance Transportation Enterprise (RB)                
5.00%, 12/31/24 (c)     250       280,789  
5.00%, 12/31/24 (c)     350       393,688  

Colorado International Center, Metropolitan District No. 14 (GO)

5.88%, 12/01/23 (c)

    2,500       2,684,930  
Creekwalk Marketplace Business Improvement District, Series A (RB)                
5.50%, 12/01/26 (c)     500       552,616  
5.75%, 12/01/26 (c)     500       552,465  
Crowfoot Valley Ranch Metropolitan District No. 2, Series A (GO)                
5.62%, 12/01/23 (c)     1,000       1,078,058  
5.75%, 12/01/23 (c)     1,500       1,612,076  
Dominion Water and Sanitation District (RB)                
5.25%, 12/01/21 (c)     895       915,881  
5.75%, 12/01/21 (c)     3,500       3,581,074  
6.00%, 12/01/21 (c)     452       462,453  
Fountain Urban Renewal Authority, South Academy Highlands Project, Series A (TA)                
4.50%, 11/01/25 (c)     890       909,588  
5.25%, 11/01/25 (c)     2,345       2,450,530  
5.50%, 11/01/25 (c)     1,865       1,961,066  

Green Valley Ranch East Metropolitan District No. 6, Series A (GO)

5.88%, 09/01/25 (c)

    1,000       1,097,332  

Independence Metropolitan District No. 3, Series A (GO)

6.25%, 06/01/24 (c)

    1,000       1,072,127  

Jefferson Center Metropolitan District No. 1, Series A-2 (RB)

4.38%, 12/01/23 (c)

    1,000       1,052,572  
Lambertson Farms Metropolitan District No. 1 (GO)                
5.75%, 12/15/23 (c)     500       430,725  
6.00%, 12/15/23 (c)     500       438,157  
Loretto Heights Community Authority (RB)                
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Colorado (continued)            
4.88%, 06/01/26 (c)   $ 1,000     $ 1,019,103  

North Range Metropolitan District No. 3 (GO)

5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)

    2,000       2,195,752  
Painted Prairie Public Improvement Authority (RB)                
5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)     1,500       1,619,372  
5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)     1,000       1,087,956  

Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority, Evraz Project, Series A (TA)

4.75%, 12/01/30 (c)

    4,030       4,505,303  

Regional Transportation District, Denver Transit Partners Eagle P3 Project, Series B (RB)

4.00%, 07/15/40

    615       786,503  

Reunion Metropolitan District, Series A (RB)

3.62%, 06/01/26 (c)

    1,000       966,529  

Rocky Mountain Rail Park Metropolitan District, Series A (GO)

5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)

    7,850       8,092,296  

Southglenn Metropolitan District (GO)

5.00%, 12/01/21 (c)

    1,000       1,031,171  

Southlands Metropolitan District No. 1, Series A-1 (GO)

5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)

    500       555,486  
STC Metropolitan District No. 2, Series A (GO)                
4.00%, 12/01/24 (c)     1,000       1,078,232  
5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)     2,000       2,177,781  
Sterling Ranch Community Authority Board, Colorado Limited Tax, Series A (RB)                
4.25%, 12/01/25 (c)     1,000       1,102,009  
5.00%, 12/01/22 (c)     5,000       5,241,833  
5.00%, 12/01/22 (c)     1,000       1,054,250  
5.00%, 12/01/22 (c)     500       525,513  
Transport Metropolitan District No. 3 (GO)                
5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)     2,000       2,204,793  
5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)     500       556,973  
Velocity Metropolitan District No. 3 (GO)                
5.12%, 12/01/23 (c)     500       537,948  
5.38%, 12/01/23 (c)     500       538,371  
5.50%, 12/01/23 (c)     1,500       1,611,951  

Village Metropolitan District/ The (GO)

5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)

    1,250       1,396,559  
Windler Public Improvement Authority, Series A-1 (RB) (BAM)                
4.12%, 09/01/26 (c)     2,980       2,868,012  
              122,325,576  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Connecticut: 0.7%            

Bridgeport Housing Authority, Energy Performance Equipment (RB)

5.60%, 11/09/21 (c)

  $ 630     $ 630,064  

Connecticut Airport Authority, Ground Transportation Center Project, Series A (RB) (AMBAC)

4.00%, 07/01/29 (c)

    2,000       2,212,327  
Connecticut State Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Church Home of Harford, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     3,000       3,290,459  
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     2,500       2,750,350  

Connecticut State Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Mary Wade Home Issue, Series A-1 (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/24 (c)

    3,000       3,274,386  

Connecticut State Health and Educational Facilities Authority, McLean Issue, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)

    2,000       2,198,194  
Connecticut State Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Stamford Hospital, Series J (RB)                
4.25%, 07/01/22 (c)     935       959,524  
4.50%, 07/01/22 (c)     655       673,265  
5.00%, 07/01/22 (c)     380       391,856  
5.00%, 07/01/22 (c)     100       103,120  
5.00%, 07/01/22 (c)     470       484,663  

Connecticut State Health and Educational Facilities Authority, University of Hartford, Series N (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/29 (c)

    250       273,395  

Connecticut State Health and Educational Facilities Authority, University of Hartford, Series N (RB) (SD CRED PROG)

4.00%, 07/01/29 (c)

    250       272,166  

Hartford Stadium Authority, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 02/01/25 (c)

    1,040       887,168  
Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, Gaming Authority, Series C (RB)                
5.75%, 02/01/24     250       268,532  
6.25%, 02/01/26 (c)     1,000       1,141,501  
Town of Hamden, Whitney Center Project (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     2,720       2,907,671  
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     500       538,938  
              23,257,579  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
District of Columbia: 1.1%            

District of Columbia Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp. (RB)

0.01%, 11/29/21 (c)

  $ 29,055     $ 6,385,853  
District of Columbia, Ingleside at Rock Creek Project, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     1,180       1,260,002  
5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     250       269,493  
District of Columbia, Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School Issue (RB)                
5.00%, 06/01/30 (c)     500       588,382  
5.00%, 06/01/30 (c)     2,500       2,896,199  

District of Columbia, Provident Group - Howard Properties, LLC Issue (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/22 (c)

    395       407,387  

District of Columbia, Rocketship Education Public Charter School, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/29 (c)

    1,000       1,153,701  

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Dulles Toll Road Revenue (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/29 (c)

    3,150       3,810,825  
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Dulles Toll Road Revenue, Series A (RB)                
0.01%, 10/01/37     11,825       6,850,476  
5.00%, 04/01/22 (c)     1,895       1,931,311  
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Dulles Toll Road Revenue, Series B (RB)                
0.00%, 10/01/37 ^     5,520       3,746,681  
4.00%, 10/01/29 (c)     7,315       8,225,341  
4.00%, 10/01/29 (c)     250       286,346  
6.50%, 10/01/28 (c)     245       322,660  

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Dulles Toll Road Revenue, Series B (RB) (SAW)

4.00%, 10/01/29 (c)

    1,675       1,860,480  
              39,995,137  
Florida: 5.7%                

Alachua County, Health Facilities Authority, Oak Hammock at the University of Florida Project, Series A (RB)

8.00%, 10/01/22 (c)

    300       322,852  

Aqua One Community Development District (SA)

5.75%, 05/01/28 (c)

    1,000       1,097,941  

Cape Coral Health Facilities Authority, Gulf Care, Inc. Project (RB)

6.00%, 07/01/25 (c)

    295       312,839  


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Florida (continued)            

Capital Trust Agency, Education Growth Fund, Series A-1 (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/31 (c)

  $ 5,500     $ 6,200,100  

Capital Trust Agency, Educational Facilities, Franklin Academy Projects (RB)

5.00%, 07/15/26 (c)

    250       270,968  

Capital Trust Agency, Educational Facilities, Franklin Academy Projects (RB) (SD CRED PROG)

5.00%, 07/15/26 (c)

    500       538,077  
Capital Trust Agency, Educational Facilities, Pineapple Cove Classical Academy, Inc., Series A (RB)                
4.50%, 01/01/29 (c)     500       540,641  
5.12%, 01/01/29 (c)     500       558,788  
5.25%, 01/01/29 (c)     500       553,660  
5.38%, 01/01/29 (c)     500       555,912  
Capital Trust Agency, Educational Facilities, Renaissance Charter School, Inc., Series A (RB)                
4.38%, 06/15/27     390       410,662  
5.25%, 06/15/27 (c)     500       550,242  

Capital Trust Agency, First Mortgage, American Eagle Portfolio Project, Series B (RB)

6.00%, 07/01/25 (c)

    1,000       270,000  
Capital Trust Agency, University Bridge, LLC Student Housing Project, Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 12/01/28     2,200       2,382,179  
5.25%, 12/01/28 (c)     4,500       5,159,995  
5.25%, 12/01/28 (c)     3,700       4,192,098  
Capital Trust Agency, Wonderful Foundations Charter Schools Portfolio Projects, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/31 (c)     1,850       2,032,367  
5.00%, 07/01/30 (c)     2,250       2,463,271  

City of Jacksonville, Educational Facilities, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)

    750       855,776  

City of Orlando FL Tourist Development Tax Revenue (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)

    500       598,772  

City of Orlando, Florida Senior Tourist Development, Series A (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 11/01/27

    500       619,878  
City of Tallahassee, Health Facilities Authority, Memorial Healthcare, Inc. Project (RB)                
4.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     230       248,601  
5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     300       333,331  
5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     460       513,244  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Florida (continued)            
Collier County Industrial Development Authority, Arlington of Naples Project, Series A (RB)                
7.00%, 05/15/24 (d) *   $ 590     $ 401,200  
8.12%, 05/15/24 (c) (d) *     460       312,800  

Florida Development Finance Corp., Brightline Passenger Rail Project, Series B (RB)

7.38%, 01/01/24 (c)

    22,535       24,337,412  

Florida Development Finance Corp., Florida Charter Foundation, Inc., Series A (RB)

6.12%, 06/15/27 (c)

    1,000       1,067,056  
Florida Development Finance Corp., Glenridge on Palmer Ranch Project (RB)                
5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     1,000       1,131,008  
5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     425       490,049  
Florida Development Finance Corp., Mayflower Retirement Community Project, Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     1,000       1,090,271  
4.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     1,050       1,160,879  

Florida Development Finance Corp., Miami Arts Charter School Project, Series A (RB)

5.62%, 06/15/24 (c)

    360       352,673  
Florida Development Finance Corp., Renaissance Charter School, Inc. Project, Series A (RB)                
5.75%, 06/15/24 (c)     1,000       1,080,819  
6.00%, 06/15/25 (c)     500       561,659  
6.12%, 06/15/22 (c)     3,000       3,055,862  
6.12%, 06/15/25 (c)     685       762,427  

Florida Development Finance Corp., Renaissance Charter School, Inc. Project, Series C (RB)

5.00%, 09/15/27 (c)

    1,000       1,109,139  

Florida Development Finance Corp., The Mayl Ower Retirement Community Project, Series A (RB)

5.25%, 06/01/27 (c)

    1,000       1,159,931  
Florida Development Finance Corp., Virgin Trains USA Passenger Rail Project, Series A (RB)                
6.25%, 01/01/24 (c) (p)     11,000       11,153,950  
6.38%, 01/01/26 (c) (p)     15,195       15,425,235  
6.50%, 01/01/29 (c) (p)     28,000       28,379,014  

Florida Higher Educational Facilities Financial Authority, Jacksonville University Project, Series A-1 (RB)

4.50%, 06/01/28 (c)

    2,710       3,110,089  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Florida (continued)            
5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)   $ 750     $ 858,211  
FRERC Community Development District (SA) (AGM)                
5.38%, 11/01/29 (c)     1,500       1,600,336  
5.50%, 11/01/29 (c)     2,450       2,620,468  
Hillsborough County Industrial Development Authority, Tampa General Hospital Project, Series A (RB)                
3.50%, 02/01/31 (c)     965       1,023,563  
4.00%, 02/01/31 (c)     7,500       8,619,391  

Lake County, Florida Retirement Facility, Lakeside at Waterman Village Project, Series A (RB)

5.75%, 08/15/27 (c)

    2,000       2,240,075  

Lake County, Florida Retirement Facility, Lakeside at Waterman Village Project, Series B (RB)

4.25%, 05/15/22 (c)

    3,500       3,532,199  

Lake County, Village Veranda at Lady Lake Project, Series A-1 (RB)

7.12%, 01/01/27 (c)

    2,700       2,401,458  

Lee County Industrial Development Authority, Community Charter Schools, LLC Projects, Series A (RB)

5.75%, 06/15/22 (c)

    500       506,843  

Lee County Industrial Development Authority, The Preserve Project, Series A (RB)

5.75%, 12/01/22 (c)

    1,000       1,026,759  

Miami Beach Health Facilities Authority, Mount Sinai Medical Center (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/24 (c)

    380       418,373  

Miami Beach Health Facilities Authority, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Series B (RB) (AGM)

3.00%, 11/15/31 (c)

    3,170       3,238,555  
Miami World Center Community Development District (SA)                
5.12%, 11/01/27 (c)     750       857,592  
5.25%, 11/01/27 (c)     250       284,634  
Miami-Dade County Industrial Development Authority, NCCD-Biscayne Properties LLC Project, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     665       690,105  
5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     1,390       1,415,457  

Mid-Bay Bridge Authority, First Senior Lien, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)

    500       563,848  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Florida (continued)            
5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)   $ 500     $ 560,465  

Mid-Bay Bridge Authority, Second Senior Lien, Series C (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)

    1,000       1,112,911  
Midtown Miami Community Development District, Parking Garage Project, Series A (SA)                
4.25%, 05/01/23 (c)     1,035       1,070,580  
5.00%, 05/01/23 (c)     1,480       1,527,275  

North Broward Hospital District, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)

    155       183,742  
Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District, Unit of Development No. 2C (RB)                
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     200       223,533  
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     200       226,720  

Palm Beach County Health Facilities Authority, Lifespace Communities, Inc., Series B (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)

    1,000       1,147,685  

Palm Beach County Health Facilities Authority, Sinai Residences of Boca Raton Project, Series A (RB)

7.50%, 06/01/22 (c)

    310       325,110  

Palm Beach County Health Facilities Authority, Sinai Residences of Boca Raton Project, Series B (RB)

2.62%, 06/01/25

    525       534,090  

Palm Beach County, Lynn University Housing Project, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/31 (c)

    3,670       4,290,488  
Palm Beach County, Palm Beach Atlantic University Housing Project, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 04/01/29 (c)     1,000       1,140,596  
5.00%, 04/01/29 (c)     2,500       2,803,609  

Palm Cost Park Community Development District (SA)

5.70%, 11/29/21 (c)

    180       180,206  

Polk Country Industrial Development Authority, Florida Industrial Development (RB)

5.88%, 01/01/33

    3,250       4,045,821  
Seminole County Industrial Development Authority, Retirement Facility, Legacy Pointe at UCF Project, Series A (RB)                
5.50%, 11/15/26 (c)     500       549,570  
5.75%, 11/15/26 (c)     1,000       1,110,483  


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Florida (continued)            

Seminole County Industrial Development Authority, Retirement Facility, Legacy Pointe at UCF Project, Series B-1 (RB)

4.25%, 05/15/22 (c)

  $ 3,600     $ 3,622,569  

Sumter County, Florida Village Community Development District No. 9 (SA)

5.50%, 05/01/22 (c)

    765       776,728  

Trust Agency, H-Bay Ministries, Inc., Superior Residences Project, Series C (RB) (AMBAC)

7.50%, 11/19/21 (c) (d) *

    1,000       200,000  
Village Community Development District No. 12 (SA)                
3.25%, 05/01/26     245       256,319  
3.62%, 05/01/26 (c)     2,385       2,548,126  
3.88%, 05/01/26 (c)     2,435       2,567,159  
4.25%, 05/01/28 (c)     950       1,044,941  

Village Community Development District No. 12 (SA) (SAW)

4.38%, 05/01/28 (c)

    1,190       1,308,799  
Village Community Development District No. 13 (SA)                
3.00%, 05/01/29     745       784,974  
3.38%, 05/01/29 (c)     995       1,062,075  
3.55%, 05/01/29 (c)     2,865       3,042,690  

Village Community Development District No. 13 (SA) (SBG)

3.70%, 05/01/29 (c)

    4,700       4,946,751  
              202,815,549  
Georgia: 1.2%                
Atlanta Development Authorities Senior Health Care Facilities, Proton Treatment Center Project, Series A-1 (RB)                
6.50%, 01/01/28 (c)     2,250       1,688,469  
6.75%, 01/01/28 (c)     2,000       1,479,563  

Burke County Development Authority, Series C (RB) (SAW)

4.12%, 02/01/28 (c)

    1,000       1,122,529  

Burke County Development Authority, Series D (RB)

4.12%, 02/01/28 (c)

    720       808,221  

DeKalb County Housing Authority, Baptist Retirement Communities of Georgia, Inc. and Clairmont Crest, Inc., Series A (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/29 (c)

    1,000       882,910  
Floyd County Development Authority, The Spires at Berry College Project, Series A (RB)                
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Georgia (continued)            
6.25%, 12/01/24 (c)   $ 4,000     $ 3,973,909  
6.50%, 12/01/24 (c)     1,000       1,004,069  

Floyd County Development Authority, The Spires at Berry College Project, Series A (RB) (SBG)

5.50%, 12/01/24 (c)

    1,250       1,250,987  
Fulton County Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Authority, Canterbury Court Project, Series A (RB) (SD CRED PROG)                
5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)     500       549,799  
5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)     500       551,332  

Gainesville & Hall County Development Authority (RB) (BAM)

5.00%, 03/01/27 (c)

    700       703,854  

George L Smith II World Congress Center Authority, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 01/01/31 (c)

    3,000       3,363,339  

George L Smith II World Congress Center Authority, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/31 (c)

    7,530       8,733,866  

Georgia Local Government, Grantor Trust, Series A (CP) (NATL)

4.75%, 06/01/28

    416       460,410  
Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority, Academy for Classical Education, Inc., Series A (RB)                
5.75%, 06/15/27 (c)     250       287,252  
6.00%, 06/15/27 (c)     1,000       1,143,477  
Marietta Development Authority, Life University, Inc. Project, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     1,000       1,091,814  
5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     2,750       3,049,827  
Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/30 (c)     1,250       1,498,647  
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     375       423,161  

Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)

    1,000       1,191,645  

Oconee County Industrial Development Authority, Series A-1 (RB)

6.25%, 12/01/25 (c)

    1,000       1,006,746  

Oconee County Industrial Development Authority, Series A-3 (RB)

5.50%, 12/01/21 (c)

    500       502,137  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Georgia (continued)            

Rockdale County Development Authority, Pratt Paper LLC Project (RB)

4.00%, 01/01/28 (c)

  $ 3,850     $ 4,320,484  
White County Development Authority, Truett McConnell University Project, Series A (RB)                
5.12%, 10/01/26 (c)     500       527,061  
5.25%, 10/01/26 (c)     500       522,684  
              42,138,192  
Guam: 0.5%                
Guam Government, Business Privilege Tax, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     500       503,893  
5.12%, 01/01/22 (c)     1,390       1,401,105  
Guam Government, Business Privilege Tax, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     330       332,569  
5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     1,280       1,289,965  
Guam Government, Business Privilege Tax, Series D (RB)                
4.00%, 11/15/25 (c)     600       645,090  
5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)     585       657,309  
5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)     1,100       1,241,824  
5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)     500       565,665  
Guam Government, Department of Education, John F. Kennedy High School Refunding and Energy Efficiency Project, Series A (CP)                
4.25%, 02/01/30     500       553,219  
5.00%, 02/01/30 (c)     500       564,501  

Guam Government, Hotel Occupancy Tax, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/30

    500       629,148  

Guam Government, Limited Obligation, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)

    620       705,762  
Guam Government, Waterworks Authority, Water and Wastewater System (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     1,375       1,536,071  
5.25%, 07/01/23 (c)     550       593,996  
5.50%, 07/01/23 (c)     1,000       1,084,133  

Guam Government, Waterworks Authority, Water and Wastewater System, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/30 (c)

    3,205       3,864,015  
Guam Power Authority, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 10/01/22 (c)     345       356,750  
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     500       569,587  
              17,094,602  
Hawaii: 0.2%                
Kuakini, Hawaii Health System, Series A (RB)                
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Hawaii (continued)            
6.38%, 11/29/21 (c)   $ 1,775     $ 1,753,901  
State of Hawaii, Department of Budget and Finance, Series A (RB)                
6.25%, 07/01/23 (c)     1,400       1,505,710  
6.62%, 07/01/23 (c)     2,085       2,239,469  
              5,499,080  
Idaho: 0.1%                
Idaho Health Facilities Authority, Madison Memorial Hospital Project (RB)                
3.50%, 09/01/26 (c)     450       466,008  
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     1,135       1,286,538  
Idaho Health Facilities Authority, Terraces of Boise, Series A (RB) (ST)                
3.80%, 10/01/28 (c)     100       99,509  
4.00%, 10/01/28 (c)     900       894,935  
              2,746,990  
Illinois: 12.3%                
Chicago Board of Education, Series A (GO)                
5.00%, 12/01/21 (c)     6,760       6,780,759  
5.00%, 12/01/22 (c)     10,055       10,435,103  
5.00%, 12/01/28 (c)     250       301,575  
5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)     1,500       1,853,152  
5.00%, 12/01/30 (c)     395       488,872  
5.00%, 12/01/30 (c)     5,950       7,282,309  
5.00%, 12/01/30 (c)     1,600       1,953,580  
5.00%, 12/01/30 (c)     600       747,679  
5.00%, 12/01/30 (c)     100       123,007  
5.00%, 12/01/30 (c)     7,850       9,563,492  
5.00%, 12/01/30 (c)     1,100       1,338,087  
5.00%, 12/01/30 (c)     100       123,573  
5.00%, 12/01/30 (c)     150       186,350  
5.00%, 12/01/30 (c)     2,860       3,508,291  
5.25%, 12/01/21 (c)     435       436,423  
5.50%, 12/01/21 (c)     5,730       5,750,127  
7.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     14,210       17,014,974  
7.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     5,200       6,434,982  
7.00%, 12/01/27 (c)     2,250       2,884,200  
Chicago Board of Education, Series A (GO) (AGM)                
5.00%, 12/01/23     300       327,691  
5.00%, 12/01/25     1,000       1,166,361  
5.00%, 12/01/28 (c)     250       305,107  
Chicago Board of Education, Series A (GO) (AMBAC)                
5.50%, 12/01/25     145       169,795  
5.50%, 12/01/26     175       210,541  
5.50%, 12/01/30     2,500       3,251,642  
Chicago Board of Education, Series A (GO) (NATL)                
0.01%, 12/01/27     760       691,657  
0.01%, 12/01/28     390       345,939  
0.01%, 12/01/30     55       46,022  
5.50%, 12/01/26     355       408,864  


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Illinois (continued)            
Chicago Board of Education, Series B (GO)                
4.00%, 12/01/22 (c)   $ 150     $ 153,775  
5.00%, 12/01/22 (c)     3,235       3,361,110  
5.00%, 12/01/22 (c)     1,105       1,148,590  
5.00%, 12/01/22     100       104,858  
5.00%, 12/01/27     1,500       1,810,258  
5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)     200       244,647  
5.00%, 12/01/30 (c)     100       123,186  
5.00%, 12/01/30 (c)     100       124,985  
5.00%, 12/01/30     1,650       2,074,714  
6.50%, 12/01/26 (c)     1,100       1,338,214  
Chicago Board of Education, Series C (GO)                
5.00%, 12/01/23     500       545,124  
5.00%, 12/01/27     2,000       2,413,678  
5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)     2,625       3,105,262  
5.25%, 12/01/24 (c)     3,485       3,857,197  
5.25%, 12/01/24 (c)     4,430       4,883,266  
6.00%, 12/01/24 (c)     1,160       1,313,640  

Chicago Board of Education, Series D (GO) (AGM)

5.00%, 12/01/28 (c)

    2,500       2,962,731  

Chicago Board of Education, Series E (GO)

5.12%, 12/01/24 (c)

    2,415       2,672,529  

Chicago Board of Education, Series G (GO)

5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)

    1,100       1,301,253  

Chicago Board of Education, Series H (GO)

5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)

    8,500       9,896,960  

Chicago O’Hare International Airport (RB)

5.50%, 01/01/23 (c)

    400       422,292  
Chicago School Reform Board of Trustees, Series A (GO) (NATL)                
0.01%, 12/01/23     300       295,409  
0.01%, 12/01/25     355       338,583  
0.01%, 12/01/29     1,460       1,258,208  
Chicago School Reform Board of Trustees, Series B-1 (GO) (NATL)                
0.00%, 12/01/28 ^     690       612,045  
0.00%, 12/01/29 ^     645       555,852  
0.01%, 12/01/22     180       178,863  
0.01%, 12/01/24     1,165       1,132,379  
0.01%, 12/01/25     1,650       1,573,695  
0.01%, 12/01/26     1,630       1,522,284  
0.01%, 12/01/27     1,030       937,378  
0.01%, 12/01/31     520       422,352  
Chicago Transit Authority, Federal Transit Administration Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula (RB)                
5.00%, 06/01/26     100       118,699  
5.00%, 06/01/29     1,000       1,267,846  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Illinois (continued)            
City of Chicago, City Colleges (GO) (NATL)                
0.00%, 01/01/30 ^   $ 420     $ 357,383  
0.00%, 01/01/34 ^     290       219,582  
0.01%, 01/01/28     345       311,098  
0.01%, 01/01/33     1,485       1,157,880  
City of Chicago, Neighborhoods Alive 21 Program, Series B (GO)                
5.00%, 01/01/25     235       265,551  
5.25%, 01/01/25 (c)     1,910       2,142,281  
5.25%, 01/01/25 (c)     945       1,064,048  
5.50%, 01/01/25 (c)     3,980       4,454,303  
5.50%, 01/01/25 (c)     115       129,526  
5.50%, 01/01/25 (c)     855       960,259  

City of Chicago, O’Hare International Airport, Senior Lien (RB)

5.75%, 01/01/23 (c)

    1,585       1,674,096  
City of Chicago, Series A (GO)                
4.62%, 11/29/21 (c)     905       909,887  
5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     3,540       3,561,311  
5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     865       870,207  
5.00%, 01/01/23     395       415,241  
5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)     2,935       3,151,888  
5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)     1,920       2,064,174  
5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)     640       688,614  
5.00%, 01/01/27     200       237,508  
5.00%, 01/01/27     1,000       1,187,540  
5.00%, 01/01/29 (c)     3,000       3,514,728  
5.00%, 11/29/21 (c)     4,160       4,191,703  
5.25%, 01/01/24 (c)     150       163,213  
5.25%, 11/29/21 (c)     2,110       2,126,080  
5.38%, 01/01/25 (c)     880       990,417  
5.50%, 01/01/25 (c)     1,320       1,479,860  
5.50%, 01/01/25 (c)     905       1,012,255  
5.50%, 01/01/25 (c)     475       532,399  
5.62%, 01/01/27 (c)     1,000       1,209,871  
5.62%, 01/01/27 (c)     1,000       1,202,493  
5.75%, 01/01/27 (c)     1,180       1,422,786  
5.75%, 01/01/27 (c)     1,000       1,203,678  
6.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     7,750       9,412,689  

City of Chicago, Series A (GO) (NATL)

0.00%, 01/01/29 ^

    140       122,693  

City of Chicago, Series A (GO) (SAW)

5.00%, 01/01/29

    2,775       3,414,282  

City of Chicago, Series B (GO)

5.00%, 01/01/23

    870       915,162  
City of Chicago, Series C (GO)                
0.00%, 01/01/32 ^     195       144,121  
5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     110       110,743  
5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     195       196,267  
5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     1,800       1,813,162  
5.00%, 01/01/24     1,110       1,212,915  
5.00%, 01/01/25     1,760       1,988,808  
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     3,800       4,301,955  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Illinois (continued)            
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   $ 250     $ 288,330  
5.00%, 01/01/26     380       441,134  
City of Chicago, Series D (GO)                
5.50%, 01/01/25 (c)     1,135       1,268,797  
5.50%, 01/01/25 (c)     1,045       1,169,535  
5.50%, 01/01/25 (c)     2,715       3,043,082  
5.50%, 01/01/25 (c)     520       582,975  
City of Chicago, Series E (GO)                
5.50%, 01/01/25 (c)     915       1,024,746  
5.50%, 01/01/25 (c)     1,680       1,874,510  

City of Chicago, Series F (GO)

5.50%, 01/01/25 (c)

    1,635       1,831,103  

City of Chicago, Water Revenue, Second Lien (RB) (AMBAC)

5.75%, 11/01/30

    1,020       1,223,678  
City of Harvey, Series A (GO)                
5.50%, 11/29/21 (c) (d) *     465       320,850  
5.62%, 11/29/21 (c) (d) *     3,600       2,484,000  

Illinois Finance Authority, Acero Charter Schools, Inc. (RB) (ST)

4.00%, 10/01/31 (c)

    1,000       1,092,365  
Illinois Finance Authority, Admiral Lake Project (RB)                
5.00%, 05/15/24 (c)     1,120       1,177,381  
5.12%, 05/15/24 (c)     390       409,416  
5.25%, 05/15/24 (c)     2,350       2,445,988  
5.50%, 05/15/24 (c)     2,000       2,105,446  

Illinois Finance Authority, Central Baptist Village (RB)

5.38%, 11/29/21 (c)

    35       35,068  
Illinois Finance Authority, CHF - Cook, LLC - Northeastern Illinois University Project, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     1,000       953,255  
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     1,000       979,980  

Illinois Finance Authority, Clare Oaks, Series A-3 (RB)

4.00%, 11/15/24 (c)

    500       499,075  
Illinois Finance Authority, Franciscan Communities, Inc., Series A (RB)                
4.75%, 05/15/23 (c)     615       637,797  
5.12%, 05/15/23 (c)     230       238,758  
5.25%, 05/15/23 (c)     750       779,040  
Illinois Finance Authority, Friendship Village of Schaumburg (RB)                
5.00%, 02/15/27     3,000       2,192,907  
5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     6,500       4,686,039  
5.12%, 02/15/27 (c)     6,130       4,410,239  

Illinois Finance Authority, Greenfields of Geneva Project (RB)

7.10%, 11/01/27 (c)

    100       88,810  

Illinois Finance Authority, Intrinsic School Project, Series A (RB)

6.00%, 12/01/25 (c)

    500       562,718  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Illinois (continued)            
Illinois Finance Authority, Lutheran Life Communities Obligated Group, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)   $ 250     $ 283,904  
5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     1,525       1,693,642  
5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     500       572,907  
5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     4,210       4,615,730  
5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     500       560,259  

Illinois Finance Authority, Park Place Elmhurst Project (RB)

5.12%, 05/15/26 (c)

    1,616       1,575,082  

Illinois Finance Authority, Roosevelt University (RB)

5.50%, 11/29/21 (c)

    475       476,031  
Illinois Finance Authority, Roosevelt University, Series A (RB)                
6.00%, 10/01/28 (c)     1,600       1,944,343  
6.12%, 10/01/28 (c)     4,500       5,377,921  
6.12%, 10/01/28 (c)     8,000       9,643,946  

Illinois Finance Authority, Westminster Village, Series A (RB) (AGM)

5.25%, 05/01/25 (c)

    2,695       2,841,913  
Illinois Sports Facilities Authority (RB)                
5.00%, 06/15/28     1,000       1,202,651  
5.00%, 06/15/29 (c)     3,055       3,706,330  
5.00%, 06/15/29     1,000       1,221,559  

Illinois Sports Facilities Authority (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)

    1,000       1,099,751  

Illinois Sports Facilities Authority (RB) (AMBAC)

0.00%, 06/15/26 ^

    690       650,613  
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, McCormick Place Expansion Project, Series A (RB)                
0.00%, 12/15/56 ^     4,000       1,333,779  
4.00%, 12/15/29 (c)     15,000       16,565,508  
5.00%, 12/15/27 (c)     250       288,938  
5.00%, 12/15/29 (c)     8,225       9,720,705  
5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)     3,210       3,303,434  
5.50%, 12/15/25 (c)     1,400       1,596,589  
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, McCormick Place Expansion Project, Series A (RB) (NATL)                
0.00%, 12/15/34 ^     590       432,843  
0.00%, 06/15/29 ^     840       727,505  
0.00%, 06/15/31 ^     125       101,651  
0.00%, 06/15/34 ^     190       141,697  
0.00%, 06/15/37 ^     185       124,920  
0.00%, 06/15/39 ^     115       72,568  
0.00%, 06/15/40 ^     1,500       914,274  
0.01%, 12/15/30     475       393,158  
0.01%, 06/15/30     745       625,336  


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Illinois (continued)            

Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, McCormick Place Expansion Project, Series B (RB)

0.00%, 12/15/54 ^

  $ 740     $ 263,533  
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, McCormick Place Expansion Project, Series B (RB) (NATL)                
0.00%, 06/15/28 ^     1,080       962,512  
5.70%, 06/15/23     410       444,432  
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, McCormick Place Expansion Project, Series B (RB) (ST)                
5.00%, 12/15/22     335       351,942  
5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)     1,450       1,492,205  
5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)     3,765       3,874,589  
5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)     290       298,441  

Northeastern Illinois University (CP)

4.00%, 10/01/22 (c)

    585       564,043  

Southwestern Illinois Development Authority (RB)

5.35%, 11/29/21 (c)

    230       140,529  
Southwestern Illinois Development Authority, United States Steel Corp. Project (RB)                
5.75%, 08/01/22 (c)     1,500       1,536,114  
State of Illinois (GO)                
3.50%, 06/01/26 (c)     175       188,102  
3.50%, 06/01/26 (c)     935       1,013,554  
4.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     500       548,779  
4.00%, 05/01/24     660       714,508  
4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     220       241,390  
4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     360       393,507  
4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     1,000       1,095,379  
4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     460       499,861  
4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     270       294,510  
4.00%, 08/01/22 (c)     150       153,742  
4.12%, 11/01/26 (c)     600       667,901  
4.12%, 03/01/22 (c)     160       161,721  
5.00%, 11/01/24     200       225,205  
5.00%, 02/01/24 (c)     350       382,917  
5.00%, 02/01/24 (c)     375       410,445  
5.00%, 02/01/26     2,750       3,194,980  
5.00%, 02/01/27     500       592,791  
5.00%, 03/01/22 (c)     250       253,473  
5.00%, 03/01/22 (c)     305       309,104  
5.00%, 03/01/22 (c)     100       101,373  
5.00%, 03/01/22 (c)     140       142,123  
5.00%, 03/01/28     805       970,345  
5.00%, 03/01/31 (c)     1,500       1,870,582  
5.00%, 04/01/24 (c)     2,000       2,197,375  
5.00%, 04/01/24 (c)     585       643,028  
5.00%, 05/01/23     335       357,697  
5.00%, 05/01/24 (c)     1,025       1,129,617  
5.00%, 05/01/24 (c)     175       192,130  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Illinois (continued)            
5.00%, 05/01/24 (c)   $ 275     $ 302,349  
5.00%, 05/01/24 (c)     5,035       5,510,833  
5.00%, 05/01/24 (c)     100       109,737  
5.00%, 05/01/24 (c)     2,005       2,209,117  
5.00%, 06/01/26     125       146,246  
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     800       931,205  
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     1,040       1,208,553  
5.00%, 07/01/23     475       510,482  
5.00%, 08/01/22 (c)     1,830       1,892,436  
5.25%, 07/01/23 (c)     550       591,892  
5.25%, 07/01/23 (c)     510       548,669  
5.25%, 07/01/23 (c)     290       311,460  
5.50%, 07/01/23 (c)     560       602,343  
5.50%, 07/01/23 (c)     1,165       1,260,781  
6.00%, 05/01/25     500       587,938  
6.00%, 05/01/26     880       1,066,301  

State of Illinois (GO) (AGC)

5.75%, 05/01/30 (c)

    3,710       4,609,168  

State of Illinois Sales Tax Revenue (RB)

3.00%, 06/15/26 (c)

    100       105,271  
State of Illinois, Series A (GO)                
4.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     100       100,504  
4.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     320       321,879  
4.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     190       191,145  
4.00%, 03/01/31 (c)     1,000       1,129,448  
5.00%, 10/01/28     500       608,425  
5.00%, 12/01/24     820       925,545  
5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)     100       117,026  
5.00%, 03/01/30     2,000       2,475,880  
5.00%, 03/01/31 (c)     3,000       3,728,753  
5.00%, 03/01/31 (c)     1,250       1,498,623  
5.00%, 04/01/23 (c)     110       116,145  
5.00%, 05/01/28 (c)     270       314,471  
5.00%, 05/01/28 (c)     1,000       1,177,234  
5.00%, 05/01/28 (c)     365       423,921  

State of Illinois, Series C (GO)

5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)

    8,425       9,985,123  
State of Illinois, Series D (GO)                
3.25%, 11/01/26     1,755       1,922,737  
5.00%, 11/01/23     1,270       1,382,057  
5.00%, 11/01/25     3,955       4,569,091  
5.00%, 11/01/26     11,690       13,794,675  
5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     9,700       11,570,351  
5.00%, 11/01/27     7,000       8,397,486  

Village of Bolingbrook, Special Service Area No. 1 (ST)

5.25%, 03/01/28 (c)

    500       526,333  

Village of Bridgeview (GO)

5.00%, 12/01/22 (c)

    360       360,636  
Will County Community High School District No. 210, Series B (GO)                
0.00%, 01/01/29 ^     90       76,289  
0.00%, 01/01/31 ^     245       193,239  
0.00%, 01/01/33 ^     540       398,024  
              437,047,482  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Indiana: 0.5%            

City of Anderson, Anderson University (RB)

6.00%, 10/01/22 (c)

  $ 1,000     $ 1,017,133  

City of Anderson, Indiana Economic Development, Anderson University (RB)

4.75%, 10/01/22 (c)

    215       213,027  

City of Rockport, Indiana Steel Corp. Project, Series A (RB)

7.00%, 02/01/22 (c)

    1,000       1,010,493  

Indiana Finance Authority Educational Facilities, Earlham College Project, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/23 (c)

    50       52,798  
Indiana Finance Authority, King’s Daughters’ Hospital and Health Services (RB)                
5.12%, 11/29/21 (c)     670       672,167  
5.50%, 11/29/21 (c)     725       727,356  
5.50%, 11/29/21 (c)     600       602,001  
Indiana Finance Authority, Ohio River Bridges East End Crossing Project, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/23 (c)     250       268,702  
5.00%, 07/01/23 (c)     1,000       1,074,809  
Indiana Finance Authority, Ohio Valley Electric Corp. Project, Series A (RB)                
3.00%, 11/01/30     1,000       1,045,996  
5.00%, 06/01/22 (c)     1,620       1,650,237  

Indiana Finance Authority, Ohio Valley Electric Corp. Project, Series B (RB)

3.00%, 11/01/30

    3,500       3,660,984  

Indiana Finance Authority, Res Polyflow Indiana Project (RB)

7.00%, 03/01/26 (c)

    4,300       4,025,666  

Valparaiso, Indiana Exempt Facilities, Pratt Paper, LLC Project (RB)

5.88%, 01/01/24

    500       531,588  
              16,552,957  
Iowa: 1.1%                

City of Coralville, Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, Series E (CP)

4.00%, 06/01/24 (c)

    1,025       1,056,924  

Iowa Finance Authority, Drake West Village Project, Series A (RB)

4.50%, 06/01/26 (c)

    1,500       1,346,339  

Iowa Finance Authority, Iowa Fertilizer Co. Project (RB)

5.25%, 12/01/23 (c)

    5,195       5,599,197  

Iowa Finance Authority, Iowa Fertilizer Co. Project, Series B (RB)

5.25%, 12/01/37 (c) (p)

    8,550       9,304,062  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Iowa (continued)            
Iowa Finance Authority, Lifespace Communities, Inc., Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)   $ 2,000     $ 2,293,304  
5.00%, 05/15/27 (c)     505       574,929  
5.00%, 05/15/27 (c)     5,960       6,748,884  
Iowa Higher Education Loan Authority, Wartburg College Project (RB)                
4.00%, 10/01/25     2,095       2,178,908  
5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)     990       1,058,802  
5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)     2,115       2,246,982  

Iowa Tobacco Settlement Authority, Series A-2 (RB)

4.00%, 06/01/31 (c)

    1,000       1,111,758  

Iowa Tobacco Settlement Authority, Series B-1 (RB)

4.00%, 06/01/31 (c)

    5,000       5,536,496  
              39,056,585  
Kansas: 0.4%                

City of Hutchinson, Regional Medical Center, Inc. (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)

    250       283,465  

City of Manhattan, Kansas Health Care Facilities Authority, Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 06/01/28 (c)

    1,000       1,074,087  

City of Wichita, Health Care Facilities, Series II-A (RB)

5.25%, 12/01/26 (c)

    255       265,233  

City of Wichita, Health Care Facilities, Series III (RB)

5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)

    250       273,896  

Kansas Development Finance Authority, Village Shalom Project, Series A (RB) (AGC)

5.25%, 11/15/23 (c)

    1,000       980,224  

Overland Park, Prairiefire at LionsGate Project (RB)

6.00%, 12/15/22 (c)

    2,550       1,450,198  

Wyandotte County, Kansas City Unified Government, Legends Apartments Garage and West Lawn Project (RB)

4.50%, 12/01/26 (c)

    880       917,281  
Wyandotte County, Kansas City Unified Government, Vacation Village Project Area 1 and 2A, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)     345       346,424  
6.00%, 09/01/25 (c)     2,125       2,143,703  

Wyandotte County, Kansas City Unified Government, Vacation Village Project Area 4 (RB)

0.00%, 09/01/34 ^

    10,000       3,284,699  


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Kansas (continued)                

Wyandotte County-Kansas City Unified Government (RB)

5.75%, 09/01/25 (c)

  $ 4,565     $ 4,605,421  
              15,624,631  
Kentucky: 0.4%                
Christian County, Jennie Stuart Medical Center (RB)                
5.38%, 02/01/26 (c)     1,100       1,250,216  
5.50%, 02/01/26 (c)     1,000       1,133,392  
Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Masonic Home Independent Living II, Inc., Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     350       370,995  
5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     545       582,780  
5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     250       261,752  
Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Masonic Homes of Kentucky, Inc. (RB)                
5.38%, 11/15/22 (c)     400       404,750  
5.50%, 11/15/22 (c)     250       252,221  

Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Next Generation Kentucky Information Highway Project, Series A (RB)

4.25%, 07/01/25 (c)

    4,365       4,745,799  
Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Owensboro Health System, Inc., Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 06/01/26     175       205,397  
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     990       1,150,024  
5.25%, 06/01/27 (c)     750       878,506  

Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Owensboro Health System, Inc., Series B (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)

    500       581,789  
Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Rosedale Green Project (RB)                
5.50%, 11/15/25 (c)     515       528,075  
5.75%, 11/15/25 (c)     500       510,431  

Kentucky Municipal Power Agency, Prairie State Project, Series A (RB) (NATL)

5.00%, 09/01/23

    265       286,283  

Kentucky Public Transportation Infrastructure Authority, Downtown Crossing Project, Series A (RB)

5.75%, 07/01/23 (c)

    335       365,690  
              13,508,100  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Louisiana: 0.9%                
Calcasieu Parish Memorial Hospital Service District (RB)                
5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)   $ 3,950     $ 4,674,656  
5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)     1,750       2,097,405  
City of Shreveport, Water and Sewer Revenue, Series C (RB) (BAM)                
4.00%, 12/01/28 (c)     1,470       1,679,428  
4.00%, 12/01/28 (c)     3,235       3,709,223  
5.00%, 12/01/25     100       117,119  

Louisiana Housing Finance Agency, Chateau Project, Series A (RB)

7.25%, 11/29/21 (c)

    345       335,225  

Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority Student Housing, Provident Group ULM Properties LLC, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)

    500       527,629  

Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, CDF Healthcare of Louisiana, LLC Project, Series A (RB)

5.62%, 06/01/25 (c)

    975       1,015,113  

Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, City of New Orleans Gomesa Project (RB)

4.00%, 11/01/30 (c)

    2,000       2,168,127  

Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, Parc Fontaine Apartments, Series A (RB)

4.25%, 12/01/22 (c)

    175       140,064  

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)

    1,000       1,082,303  

Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, The Glen Retirement System Project, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)

    1,000       955,608  
Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, University of Louisiana at Monroe Project, Series A (RB)                


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Louisiana (continued)                
5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)   $ 500     $ 517,663  

Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, Westlake Chemical Corp. Project (RB)

3.50%, 11/01/27 (c)

    5,260       5,716,228  

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue, Louisiana Pellets, Inc. Project (RB)

7.75%, 07/01/24 (c) (d) *

    1,647       16  
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue, Louisiana Pellets, Inc. Project, Series A (RB)                
7.50%, 07/01/23 (d) *     2,259       23  
8.38%, 07/01/24 (c) (d) *     1,389       14  
Parish of St James, Nustar Logistics, LP Project (RB)                
5.85%, 06/01/25 (p)     750       847,615  
6.35%, 06/01/30 (c)     1,000       1,312,806  

Parish of St James, Nustar Logistics, LP Project, Series A (RB)

6.35%, 06/01/30 (c)

    3,000       3,938,417  
              30,834,682  
Maine: 0.2%                

Maine Finance Authority, Solid Disposal Facility (RB)

5.38%, 12/15/26 (c) (d) *

    4,500       2,475,000  
Maine Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Eastern Maine Medical Center Obligated Group Issue, Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     1,270       1,377,596  
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     1,000       1,145,386  
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     645       734,323  

Rumford, Maine Solid Waste Disposal, Boise Cascade Corp. (RB)

6.88%, 11/29/21 (c)

    2,000       2,002,529  
              7,734,834  
Maryland: 1.4%                
City of Baltimore, Convention Center Hotel (RB)                
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     1,400       1,496,703  
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     655       700,962  
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     500       530,444  
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     1,000       1,068,058  
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     3,000       3,153,876  
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     1,500       1,586,012  
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     1,425       1,503,214  

City of Baltimore, East Baltimore Research Park Project, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)

    500       560,778  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Maryland (continued)                

City of Baltimore, Harbor Point Project (RB)

5.12%, 06/01/26 (c)

  $ 250     $ 272,014  

County of Prince George’s, Chesapeake Lighthouse Chapter School Project, Series A (RB)

7.00%, 11/01/25 (c)

    500       561,578  

Frederick County, Education Facilities Project, Series A (RB) (ST)

5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)

    2,000       2,193,358  

Howard County, Series A (TA)

4.50%, 02/15/26 (c)

    500       523,575  

Maryland Economic Development Corp., CNX Marine Terminal, Inc. Port of Baltimore Facility (RB)

5.75%, 11/29/21 (c)

    7,785       7,865,402  
Maryland Economic Development Corp., Metro Centre at Owings Mills Project (TA)                
3.75%, 01/01/27 (c)     100       110,335  
4.38%, 01/01/27 (c)     470       517,700  
4.50%, 01/01/27 (c)     530       583,737  
Maryland Economic Development Corp., Port Covington Project (TA)                
3.25%, 09/01/30     500       548,230  
4.00%, 09/01/30 (c)     500       564,156  
4.00%, 09/01/30 (c)     5,500       6,140,694  

Maryland Economic Development Corp., Purple Line Light Rail Project, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 11/30/21 (c)

    3,600       3,613,167  

Maryland Economic Development Corp., Purple Line Light Rail Project, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 11/30/21 (c)

    3,820       3,833,972  
Maryland Economic Development Corp., Purple Line Light Rail Project, Series C (RB)                
5.00%, 11/30/21 (c)     1,500       1,505,486  
5.00%, 11/30/21 (c)     1,640       1,645,999  
Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Mercy Medical Center, Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     400       433,844  
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     250       289,156  

Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Meritus Medical Center (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/25 (c)

    210       229,701  


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Maryland (continued)                
4.25%, 07/01/25 (c)   $ 145     $ 159,462  
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     625       705,925  
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     500       560,502  
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     1,500       1,672,440  

Maryland Health and Higher Educational facilities, Stevenson University, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 06/01/31 (c)

    750       840,973  

Mayor and Council of Rockville, Ingleside at King Farm Project, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/24 (c)

    2,705       2,914,450  
Prince George County, Collington Episcopal Life Care Community, Inc. (RB)                
5.25%, 04/01/27 (c)     1,000       1,066,789  
5.25%, 04/01/27 (c)     1,000       1,051,326  

Prince George’s County, Suitland-Naylor Road Project (TA)

4.75%, 01/01/26 (c)

    500       550,033  
              51,554,051  
Massachusetts: 1.0%                

Collegiate Charter School of Lowell (RB)

5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)

    365       393,481  

Commonwealth of Massachusetts (RB) (NATL)

5.50%, 01/01/25

    1,220       1,405,088  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/31 (c)

    1,000       1,107,208  
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Ascentria Care Alliance Project (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)     1,300       1,415,705  
5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)     1,000       1,106,528  
5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)     1,000       1,081,948  
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Boston Medical Center Issue , Series D (RB)                
4.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     285       305,384  
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     2,105       2,372,863  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Boston Student Housing Project (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)

    1,000       1,108,071  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Emerson College (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)

    500       553,446  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Emmanuel College, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)

    1,035       1,192,548  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Massachusetts (continued)                
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Lawrence General Hospital (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   $ 1,000     $ 990,629  
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     2,000       1,881,211  
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     1,900       1,816,180  
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Lawrence General Hospital, Series A (RB)                
5.25%, 07/01/24 (c)     350       352,826  
5.50%, 07/01/24 (c)     550       556,883  
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Linden Ponds, Inc. Facility (RB)                
5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)     500       552,461  
5.12%, 11/15/25 (c)     500       550,369  
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Newbridge on the Charles, Inc. (RB)                
4.00%, 10/01/22 (c)     1,000       1,072,788  
5.00%, 10/01/22 (c)     1,400       1,514,432  
5.00%, 10/01/22 (c)     3,820       4,128,519  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, UMass Boston Student Housing Project (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)

    1,930       2,153,660  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, UMass Dartmouth Student Housing Project (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/28 (c)

    4,000       4,498,728  
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, UMass Memorial Health Care Obligated Group Issue, Series I (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     510       593,763  
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     190       222,829  
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, UMass Memorial Health Care Obligated Group Issue, Series L (RB)                
3.62%, 07/01/27 (c)     540       579,566  
4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     1,550       1,719,337  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Wellforce Issue, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/29 (c)

    1,000       1,209,649  
              36,436,100  
Michigan: 0.8%                

Calhoun County Hospital Finance Authority, Oaklawn Hospital (RB)

5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)

    290       329,521  

City of Detroit (GO)

5.50%, 04/01/30 (c)

    250       307,726  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Michigan (continued)                

City of Flint Hospital Building Authority, Hurley Medical Center, Series B (RB)

4.75%, 07/01/23 (c)

  $ 425     $ 447,734  

Flint Hospital Building Authority, Hurley Medical Center (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/30 (c)

    500       563,881  

Grand Rapids Economic Development Corp., Beacon Hill at EastGate Project, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/24 (c)

    500       541,575  

Grand Rapids Economic Development Corp., Clark Retirement Community Inc., Series A (RB)

5.75%, 04/01/26 (c)

    1,000       968,563  
Michigan Finance Authority, Lawrence Technological University Project (RB)                
5.00%, 02/01/27 (c)     1,000       1,111,784  
5.00%, 02/01/27 (c)     2,000       2,193,938  
5.25%, 02/01/27 (c)     900       1,021,917  
Michigan Finance Authority, Presbyterian Villages of Michigan (RB)                
4.75%, 11/15/25     670       729,410  
5.25%, 11/15/25 (c)     250       269,159  
5.50%, 11/15/25 (c)     300       322,047  
Michigan Finance Authority, Public Lighting Authority Local Project, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/23     110       117,203  
5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     3,575       3,779,870  
5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     215       228,417  

Michigan Finance Authority, Public Lighting Authority Local Project, Series B (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)

    165       180,058  

Michigan Finance Authority, Series B-1 (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/30 (c)

    4,000       4,676,728  

Michigan Finance Authority, Thomas M. Cooley Law School Project (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)

    795       849,501  

Michigan Municipal Bond Authority, Series C (RB) (AMBAC)

4.75%, 11/29/21 (c)

    1,000       1,034,778  

Michigan State Building Authority, Series F (RB)

4.00%, 10/01/24

    100       106,769  

Michigan Strategic Fund, Evangelical Homes Project (RB)

5.25%, 06/01/22 (c)

    2,650       2,685,836  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Michigan (continued)                
5.50%, 06/01/22 (c)   $ 2,000     $ 2,023,303  
Michigan Strategic Fund, I-75 Improvement Project (RB)                
5.00%, 12/31/28 (c)     600       735,120  
5.00%, 12/31/28 (c)     1,250       1,476,459  
5.00%, 12/31/28 (c)     700       853,519  

Michigan Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority, Series B (RB)

0.01%, 11/15/21 (c)

    260       29,460  
              27,584,276  
Minnesota: 0.9%                

Chippewa County, Chippewa County-Montevideo Hospital Project (RB)

4.00%, 03/01/26 (c)

    135       140,999  

City of Anoka, Homestead at Anoka, Inc. Project (RB)

4.25%, 11/01/24 (c)

    500       524,037  
City of Apple Valley, PHS Apple Valley Senior Housing, Inc. Orchard Path Project (RB)                
4.38%, 09/01/23 (c)     2,920       3,040,762  
4.50%, 09/01/23 (c)     940       980,376  
City of Bethel, The Lodge at the Lakes at Stillwater Project (RB)                
5.00%, 06/01/23 (c)     750       771,990  
5.00%, 06/01/23 (c)     500       513,821  
5.00%, 06/01/23 (c)     350       362,969  
City of Blaine, Crest View Senior Communities Project, Series A (RB)                
5.75%, 07/01/25 (c)     1,355       1,289,639  
6.12%, 07/01/25 (c)     400       381,033  
6.12%, 07/01/25 (c)     1,055       994,630  

City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota Multifamily Housing, Series A (RB)

5.50%, 11/29/21 (c)

    2,000       1,618,186  
City of Brooklyn Park, Charter School, Athlos Leadership Academy Project, Series A (RB)                
5.50%, 07/01/25 (c)     245       260,313  
5.50%, 07/01/25 (c)     250       267,574  
5.75%, 07/01/25 (c)     500       532,322  
City of Crookston, Health Care Facilities, Riverview Health Project (RB)                
5.00%, 05/01/29 (c)     2,000       2,091,522  
5.00%, 05/01/29 (c)     3,000       3,177,779  
City of Deephaven, Charter School, Eagle Ridge Academy Project, Series A (RB)                
5.25%, 07/01/25 (c)     500       552,084  
5.50%, 07/01/25 (c)     1,000       1,104,743  


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Minnesota (continued)                

City of Forest Lake, International Language Academy, Series A (RB) (SAW)

5.38%, 08/01/27 (c)

  $ 500     $ 566,964  

City of Ham Lake, Charter School, DaVinci Academy Project, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)

    750       802,355  

City of Maple Grove, Minnesota Health Care Facilities (RB)

3.38%, 05/01/27 (c)

    115       123,752  

City of Minneapolis, Charter School, Hiawatha Academies Project, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)

    500       531,311  

City of St. Louis Park, Place Via Sol Project (RB) (AMBAC)

6.00%, 07/01/27 (d) (p) *

    2,000       1,900,000  

City of St. Paul Park, Health Care Facilities, Presbyterian Homes Interlude Transitional Care (RB)

5.00%, 05/01/23 (c)

    1,000       1,051,981  

City of St. Paul, Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Series A (RB)

5.75%, 09/01/26 (c)

    325       369,281  

City of Wayzata, Folkestone Senior Living Community (RB)

4.00%, 08/01/24 (c)

    350       363,793  

City of West St. Paul, Housing and Health Care Facilities, Walker Westwood Ridge Campus Project (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/25 (c)

    500       508,321  

Duluth Independent School District No. 709, Series A (CP)

4.20%, 03/01/27 (c)

    665       702,674  

Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Augsburg College, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)

    3,730       3,993,006  

Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Augsburg College, Series B (RB)

4.25%, 11/19/21 (c)

    1,000       1,000,404  

Saint Paul, Minnesota Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Episcopal Homes Project (RB)

5.00%, 05/01/23 (c)

    1,500       1,543,380  

Township of Baytown, St. Croix Preparatory Academy Project, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)

    250       265,069  
              32,327,070  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Mississippi: 0.0%                

Mississippi Development Bank, Water and Sewer System (RB) (AGM)

6.88%, 12/01/23 (c)

  $ 1,000     $ 1,118,614  
Missouri: 1.0%                
Boone County, Boone Hospital Center (RB)                
3.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     410       424,458  
4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     565       606,917  

Cape Girardeau County Industrial Development Authority, Missouri Health Facilities (RB)

3.00%, 03/01/31 (c)

    3,750       3,785,333  

Cape Girardeau County Industrial Development Authority, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 03/01/27 (c)

    1,000       1,177,484  

Citizens Memorial Hospital District of Polk County (RB)

5.00%, 11/29/21 (c)

    1,000       1,001,249  

City of Blue Springs, Adams Farm Project, Series A (TA)

4.00%, 06/01/24 (c)

    300       304,760  

City of Lees Summit (TA)

4.88%, 11/01/27 (c)

    2,500       2,485,996  

City of Liberty, Liberty Commons Project, Series A (TA)

5.75%, 06/01/25 (c)

    500       515,600  

City of Nevada, Regional Medical Center (RB) (ACA)

4.30%, 11/29/21 (c)

    40       39,577  

City of St. Ann, Northwest Plaza Redevelopment Project, Series A (TA)

4.62%, 11/01/27 (c)

    1,000       1,102,432  
City of St. Louis, Industrial Development Authority, Ballpark Village Development Project, Series A (RB)                
4.38%, 11/15/26 (c)     250       250,340  
4.75%, 11/15/26 (c)     500       504,810  

Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Lutheran Senior Services Projects, Series C (RB)

4.00%, 02/01/29 (c)

    475       530,288  
I-470 Western Gateway Transportation Development District, Series A (RB)                
4.50%, 12/01/26 (c)     400       421,899  
5.25%, 12/01/26 (c)     1,100       1,157,964  
Kansas City Industrial Development Authority, Kingswood Project (RB)                
5.75%, 11/15/25 (c) (d) *     2,400       1,248,000  
6.00%, 11/15/25 (c) (d) *     2,810       1,461,200  
6.00%, 11/15/25 (c) (d) *     4,910       2,553,200  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Missouri (continued)                
Kansas City Land Clearance Redevelopment Authority, Convention Center Hotel Project, Series B (TA) (AGM)                
5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)   $ 3,000     $ 3,037,326  
5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)     5,975       6,019,160  
Kirkwood Industrial Development Authority, Missouri Retirement Community, Series A (RB)                
5.25%, 05/15/27 (c)     500       556,985  
5.25%, 05/15/27 (c)     1,000       1,104,841  
Lees Summit Industrial Development Authority, John Knox Village, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 08/15/24 (c)     1,550       1,678,143  
5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)     2,000       2,207,112  

Rolla Industrial Development Authority, Westside Marketplace Redevelopment Project, Series A (TA)

5.38%, 05/01/25 (c)

    860       881,304  

St. Joseph Industrial Development Authority, Living Community, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)

    1,000       1,035,624  

St. Louis County, Industrial Development Authority, Friendship Village St. Louis Obligated Group, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)

    500       559,995  

St. Louis County, Industrial Development Authority, St. Andrew’s Resources, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)

    150       163,910  
              36,815,907  
Montana: 0.0%                

Montana Facility Finance Authority, Kalispell Regional Medical Center, Series B (RB)

4.12%, 07/01/28 (c)

    500       552,517  
Nebraska: 0.2%                

Central Plains Energy Project, Gas Project Crossover, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 09/01/42

    4,045       5,805,638  
Nevada: 0.5%                
City of Las Vegas, Special Improvement District No. 814 (SA)                
4.00%, 06/01/29 (c)     560       598,256  
4.00%, 06/01/29 (c)     250       268,396  
City of Reno, Sales Tax, Transportation Rail Access Corridor Project (RB) (AGM)                
0.01%, 07/01/38 (c)     9,000       1,534,993  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Nevada (continued)                

City of Reno, Tax Increment Senior Lien, Series C (TA)

5.40%, 11/29/21 (c)

  $ 1,380     $ 1,290,819  

City of Sparks, Tourism Improvement District No. 1, Legends at Sparks Marina (RB)

2.75%, 06/15/28

    2,750       2,828,994  

Clark County, Special Improvement District No. 159 (SA)

5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)

    170       184,203  

Henderson Local Improvement District No. T-18 (SA)

4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)

    625       659,154  

North Las Vegas, Special Improvement District No. 64 (SA)

4.62%, 12/01/28 (c)

    240       264,029  

North Las Vegas, Special Improvement District No. 64 (SA) (SAW)

4.62%, 12/01/28 (c)

    490       542,709  

State of Nevada, Department of Business and Industry, Fulcrum Sierra Biofuels, LLC Project (RB)

6.25%, 12/15/27 (c)

    4,045       4,290,975  

State of Nevada, Department of Business and Industry, Fulcrum Sierra Holdings, LLC Project (RB)

6.95%, 08/15/28 (c)

    2,125       2,272,515  

State of Nevada, Department of Business and Industry, Somerset Academy, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 12/15/25 (c)

    500       542,502  
5.00%, 12/15/25 (c)     1,000       1,104,686  
5.00%, 12/15/25 (c)     400       439,891  
5.12%, 12/15/25 (c)     1,000       1,091,056  
              17,913,178  
New Hampshire: 0.6%                

National Finance Authority, Ascentria Care Alliance Project (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)

    1,220       1,320,996  
National Finance Authority, Covanta Project, Series B (RB)                
3.75%, 07/02/40 (c) (p)     3,865       4,060,751  
4.62%, 07/01/23 (c)     4,000       4,154,183  

National Finance Authority, Resource Recovery, Series A (RB)

3.62%, 07/02/40 (c) (p)

    2,275       2,381,103  

National Finance Authority, Springpoints Living Project (RB)

4.00%, 01/01/26 (c)

    2,000       2,148,756  


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
New Hampshire (continued)                
4.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   $ 975     $ 1,057,215  
National Finance Authority, The Vista Project, Series A (RB)                
5.62%, 07/01/25 (c)     1,600       1,706,476  
5.75%, 07/01/25 (c)     2,750       2,936,757  
New Hampshire Health and Education Facilities Authority, Hillside Village, Series A (RB)                
6.12%, 07/01/24 (c) (d) *     1,000       530,000  
6.12%, 07/01/24 (c) (d) *     1,500       795,000  
6.25%, 07/01/24 (c) (d) *     500       265,000  
              21,356,237  
New Jersey: 8.1%                
Atlantic City (GO)                
5.00%, 11/01/22     115       117,439  
5.00%, 12/01/23 (c)     65       67,602  

Camden County, New Jersey Improvement Authority, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 02/15/24 (c)

    150       163,504  
Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (RB)                
5.25%, 11/01/24 (c)     1,410       1,528,088  
5.25%, 11/01/24 (c)     2,450       2,648,355  

Gloucester County, Pollution Control Financing Authority, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/24

    1,605       1,707,142  

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Bancroft Neurohealth Project, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)

    470       520,762  
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Cigarette Tax Revenue (RB)                
4.25%, 06/15/22 (c)     1,665       1,698,771  
5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)     1,150       1,179,907  
5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)     1,020       1,047,267  
5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)     520       533,144  
5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)     160       164,219  
5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)     535       548,426  
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Continental Airlines, Inc. Project (RB)                
5.12%, 08/20/22 (c)     4,870       5,065,928  
5.25%, 08/20/22 (c)     7,075       7,349,718  
5.50%, 06/20/23 (c)     60       64,262  
5.62%, 03/05/24 (c)     2,035       2,235,370  
5.62%, 03/05/24 (c)     285       313,062  
5.75%, 09/15/22 (c)     4,825       4,965,372  
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Health Department and Taxation Division Office Project, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 12/15/27 (c)     1,130       1,337,927  
5.00%, 12/15/27 (c)     500       588,129  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
New Jersey (continued)                

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Kapkowski Road Landfill Reclamation Improvement District Project (SA)

5.75%, 04/01/31

  $ 55     $ 58,731  
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Lions Gate Project (RB)                
4.88%, 01/01/24 (c)     655       671,144  
5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)     500       510,138  
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Motor Vehicle Surcharges, Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     1,640       1,832,991  
4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     2,000       2,225,022  
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     1,890       2,227,597  

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Motor Vehicle Surcharges, Series B (RB) (XLCA)

0.00%, 07/01/26 ^

    515       488,814  
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, New Jersey Transit Corp. Project, Series A (RB) (ST)                
4.00%, 11/01/27     1,250       1,454,891  
5.00%, 11/01/27     780       955,047  
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, New Jersey Transit Corp. Project, Series B (RB) (ST)                
4.00%, 11/01/25     120       135,026  
5.00%, 11/01/22     4,000       4,186,590  
5.00%, 11/01/24     500       566,050  

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, New Jersey Transit Transportation Project, Series A (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 11/01/29 (c)

    2,000       2,486,048  

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Rowan University Student Housing Project, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)

    1,000       1,048,791  
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series AAA (RB)                
5.00%, 12/15/26 (c)     305       358,052  
5.00%, 12/15/26 (c)     725       852,889  
5.00%, 12/15/26 (c)     2,185       2,546,993  
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series BBB (RB)                
4.75%, 12/15/26 (c)     2,095       2,434,113  
5.50%, 12/15/26 (c)     165       201,388  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
New Jersey (continued)                
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series DDD (RB)                
4.00%, 06/15/27 (c)   $ 3,500     $ 3,886,380  
5.00%, 06/15/27 (c)     780       932,050  
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series II (RB)                
5.00%, 03/01/22 (c)     290       294,308  
5.00%, 03/01/22 (c)     470       477,146  
5.00%, 03/01/22 (c)     435       441,592  

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series KK (RB)

5.00%, 09/01/22 (c)

    125       129,289  
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series LLL (RB)                
4.00%, 12/15/29 (c)     205       228,575  
5.00%, 12/15/29 (c)     600       736,770  
5.00%, 12/15/29 (c)     1,000       1,200,523  
5.00%, 12/15/29 (c)     1,485       1,817,914  

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series MMM (RB)

4.00%, 12/15/29 (c)

    500       574,526  
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series NN (RB)                
4.00%, 03/01/23 (c)     320       332,104  
5.00%, 03/01/23 (c)     1,275       1,348,481  
5.00%, 03/01/23 (c)     300       317,713  
5.00%, 03/01/23 (c)     590       624,199  
5.00%, 03/01/23 (c)     230       243,417  
5.00%, 03/01/23 (c)     1,750       1,854,469  
5.00%, 03/01/23 (c)     1,565       1,658,964  
5.00%, 03/01/23 (c)     1,335       1,414,327  
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series PP (RB)                
5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)     100       111,332  
5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)     920       1,024,079  
5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)     140       155,314  
5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)     580       642,516  
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series QQQ (RB)                
4.00%, 12/15/30 (c)     2,380       2,735,199  
4.00%, 12/15/30 (c)     2,690       3,120,638  
4.00%, 12/15/30 (c)     600       688,058  
4.00%, 12/15/30 (c)     2,715       3,046,033  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
New Jersey (continued)                
4.00%, 12/15/30 (c)   $ 600     $ 691,837  
4.00%, 12/15/30 (c)     1,000       1,127,951  
4.00%, 12/15/30 (c)     700       814,791  

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series RR (RB)

5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)

    620       686,735  
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series UU (RB)                
5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)     2,500       2,746,566  
5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)     875       966,747  
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series WW (RB)                
5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)     1,235       1,410,856  
5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)     765       871,710  
5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)     680       776,039  
5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)     630       716,914  
5.25%, 06/15/25 (c)     1,055       1,219,011  
5.25%, 06/15/25 (c)     435       503,245  
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series XX (RB)                
4.00%, 06/15/24     220       239,642  
4.25%, 06/15/25 (c)     885       991,827  
4.38%, 06/15/25 (c)     420       470,334  
5.00%, 06/15/23     1,000       1,073,716  
5.00%, 06/15/24     1,080       1,205,726  
5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)     105       120,717  

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Series B (RB) (XLCA)

0.00%, 07/01/27 ^

    1,000       929,589  

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Stevens Institute of Technology, Series A (RB)

3.00%, 07/01/30 (c)

    1,000       1,026,032  
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, The Goethals Bridge Replacement Project (RB)                
5.12%, 01/01/24 (c)     350       383,518  
5.25%, 01/01/24 (c)     1,000       1,105,374  
5.38%, 01/01/24 (c)     900       989,573  
5.50%, 01/01/24 (c)     500       554,194  

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, United Airlines Inc. (RB)

5.50%, 11/29/21 (c)

    2,215       2,222,492  


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
New Jersey (continued)                
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, West Campus Housing, LLC - New Jersey City University Student Housing Project, Series A (RB)                
4.12%, 07/01/25 (c)   $ 150     $ 154,651  
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     2,065       2,185,850  
New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, Higher Education Facilities Trust (RB)                
5.00%, 06/15/23     515       552,964  
5.00%, 06/15/24     1,565       1,747,187  

New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, Higher Educational Capital Improvement, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 09/01/24 (c)

    330       370,144  

New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, Rider University, Series F (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)

    1,490       1,610,200  
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Hospital Asset Transformation Program (RB)                
5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)     1,000       1,190,040  
5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)     500       613,100  

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, St. Peter’s University System (RB)

6.00%, 11/29/21 (c)

    170       170,505  
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series A (RB)                
0.00%, 12/15/25 ^     230       218,678  
0.00%, 12/15/25 ^     270       256,709  
0.00%, 12/15/26 ^     575       534,912  
0.00%, 12/15/28 ^     4,440       3,917,801  
0.00%, 12/15/33 ^     705       536,388  
0.00%, 12/15/34 ^     915       673,890  
0.00%, 12/15/37 ^     1,115       741,130  
0.00%, 12/15/37 ^     1,780       1,183,150  
0.00%, 12/15/38 ^     605       388,177  
0.01%, 12/15/29     1,905       1,632,117  
0.01%, 12/15/30     3,210       2,668,940  
0.01%, 12/15/31     1,880       1,516,379  
0.01%, 12/15/32     3,020       2,367,766  
0.01%, 12/15/33     1,190       905,392  
0.01%, 12/15/34     1,265       931,663  
0.01%, 12/15/35     1,535       1,092,195  
0.01%, 12/15/38     4,000       2,566,460  
4.00%, 12/15/28 (c)     695       809,858  
4.00%, 06/15/31 (c)     975       1,142,001  
4.00%, 06/15/31 (c)     2,500       2,907,515  
4.00%, 06/15/31 (c)     3,140       3,666,911  
5.00%, 12/15/26     600       722,135  
5.00%, 12/15/28     200       250,059  
5.00%, 12/15/28 (c)     2,070       2,538,528  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
New Jersey (continued)                
5.00%, 12/15/28 (c)   $ 1,240     $ 1,514,085  
5.00%, 12/15/28 (c)     6,400       7,788,967  
5.00%, 12/15/29 (c)     385       471,311  
5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)     6,835       7,036,121  
5.00%, 06/15/24     1,100       1,228,055  
5.00%, 06/15/31 (c)     1,600       2,066,512  
5.00%, 06/15/31     1,000       1,296,566  
5.00%, 06/15/31 (c)     1,370       1,763,210  
5.25%, 12/15/23     100       110,163  
5.50%, 12/15/23     205       226,915  

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series A (RB) (BAM)

4.25%, 12/15/28 (c)

    1,180       1,348,271  
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series AA (RB)                
3.00%, 12/15/30 (c)     1,035       1,056,085  
3.75%, 12/15/28 (c)     525       587,810  
4.00%, 12/15/30 (c)     4,000       4,487,870  
4.00%, 12/15/30 (c)     7,000       7,906,295  
4.25%, 06/15/24 (c)     695       743,344  
4.50%, 12/15/28 (c)     4,600       5,353,903  
4.75%, 06/15/25 (c)     150       166,582  
4.75%, 06/15/25 (c)     1,375       1,520,724  
5.00%, 12/15/30 (c)     2,000       2,447,156  
5.00%, 06/15/23 (c)     135       144,679  
5.00%, 06/15/23 (c)     1,330       1,412,571  
5.00%, 06/15/23 (c)     200       214,534  
5.00%, 06/15/23 (c)     640       681,857  
5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)     1,195       1,308,569  
5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)     1,620       1,781,750  
5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)     665       749,985  
5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)     340       383,216  
5.25%, 12/15/28 (c)     5,040       6,131,219  
5.25%, 06/15/23 (c)     130       139,299  
5.25%, 06/15/23 (c)     925       993,072  
5.25%, 06/15/25 (c)     505       576,550  
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series AA (RB) (ST)                
4.00%, 06/15/22 (c)     220       225,043  
5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)     5,810       5,979,113  
5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)     265       272,713  
5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)     425       437,371  
5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)     2,375       2,444,130  
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series BB (RB)                
3.50%, 12/15/28 (c)     5,320       5,651,550  
4.00%, 12/15/28 (c)     1,140       1,288,640  
5.00%, 12/15/28 (c)     505       629,710  
5.00%, 12/15/28 (c)     1,500       1,817,801  
5.00%, 12/15/28 (c)     1,000       1,239,964  
5.00%, 06/15/31 (c)     1,500       1,937,355  
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series C (RB)                


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
New Jersey (continued)                
5.25%, 12/15/24 (c)   $ 2,245     $ 2,549,423  
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series C (RB) (AMBAC)                
0.00%, 12/15/24 ^     430       418,245  
0.00%, 12/15/25 ^     250       238,669  
0.00%, 12/15/35 ^     5,475       3,978,022  
0.01%, 12/15/26     1,210       1,131,378  
0.01%, 12/15/28     185       164,398  

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series C (RB) (NATL)

0.01%, 12/15/31

    365       297,367  
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series D (RB)                
5.00%, 12/15/24 (c)     1,620       1,827,229  
5.00%, 12/15/24     540       613,833  
5.25%, 12/15/23     675       743,944  

Newark Housing Port Authority, Marine Terminal Redevelopment Project (RB) (NATL)

5.25%, 01/01/27

    100       114,948  
South Jersey Port Corp., Marine Terminal, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     360       424,630  
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     1,000       1,155,343  
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     2,000       2,320,128  
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     750       880,042  

South Jersey Transportation Authority, Series A (RB) (BAM)

5.00%, 11/01/30 (c)

    500       626,204  
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     9,400       10,935,284  
5.25%, 06/01/28 (c)     4,000       4,740,856  
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Series B (RB)                
3.20%, 06/01/27     830       842,024  
5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     12,330       14,193,494  
              289,485,253  
New Mexico: 0.2%                

New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council, Haverland Carter Lifestyle Group –LA Vida Llena Expansion Project, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)

    4,480       4,883,444  

Winrock Town Center Tax Increment Development District No. 1 (TA)

5.75%, 11/29/21 (c)

    1,000       1,017,613  
              5,901,057  
New York: 8.4%                
Brooklyn Arena Local Development Corp., Barclays Center (RB)                
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
New York (continued)                
0.00%, 07/15/33 ^   $ 370     $ 274,103  
0.00%, 07/15/47 ^     180       83,942  
0.01%, 07/15/32     395       301,493  
Brooklyn Arena Local Development Corp., Barclays Center, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 01/15/27 (c)     5,040       5,802,280  
5.00%, 07/15/26     345       409,635  
Build NYC Resource Corp., Brooklyn Navy Yard Cogeneration Partners, L.P. Project (RB)                
5.00%, 12/31/28     5,700       6,241,139  
5.25%, 12/31/28 (c)     9,700       10,517,386  
5.50%, 12/31/28 (c)     4,700       5,047,280  

Build NYC Resource Corp., Metropolitan College of New York Project (RB)

5.25%, 11/01/24 (c)

    250       276,446  

Build NYC Resource Corp., Pratt Paper, Inc. Project (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/24 (c)

    1,560       1,691,697  

Build NYC Resource Corp., Richmond University Medical Center Project, Series A (RB)

5.62%, 12/01/28 (c)

    6,200       6,976,302  

Build NYC Resource Corp., Shefa School Project, Series A (RB) (SAW)

5.00%, 06/15/31 (c)

    2,000       2,363,169  

Build NYC Resource Corporation, New World Preparatory Chapter School Project, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 06/15/31

    300       329,239  

County of Suffolk, Series A (GO) (AGM)

4.00%, 02/01/24

    1,000       1,078,845  
Dutchess County Local Development Corp., Bard College Project, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/30 (c)     8,370       9,784,608  
5.00%, 07/01/30 (c)     1,000       1,174,054  
5.00%, 07/01/30 (c)     1,500       1,782,729  

Dutchess County Local Development Corp., Health Quest System, Inc., Series B (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)

    910       1,059,011  
Erie Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 11/29/21 (c)     1,295       1,296,471  
5.00%, 11/29/21 (c)     335       335,383  

Erie Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Series C (RB)

0.00%, 11/29/21 (c) ^

    20,250       3,107,318  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
New York (continued)                

Erie Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Series D (RB)

0.00%, 11/29/21 (c) ^

  $ 10,000     $ 1,048,464  

Glen Cove Local Economic Assistance Corp., Garvies Point Public Improvement Project, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)

    4,210       4,586,653  
Monroe County Industrial Development Corp., Rochester regional Health Project, Series A (RB)                
3.00%, 12/01/30 (c)     2,210       2,296,186  
5.00%, 12/01/30 (c)     500       645,880  
Monroe County Industrial Development Corp., St. Ann’s Community Project (RB)                
4.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     1,650       1,803,650  
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     1,455       1,629,879  

Monroe County Industrial Development Corp., St. Ann’s Community Project (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)

    2,000       2,222,642  

Nassau County Tobacco Settlement Corp., Series A-2 (RB)

 5.25%, 11/15/21 (c)

    3,285       3,367,395  
Nassau County Tobacco Settlement Corp., Series A-3 (RB)                
5.00%, 11/15/21 (c)     3,655       3,703,421  
5.12%, 11/15/21 (c)     3,905       3,966,675  
New Rochelle Industrial Development Agency (RB)                
5.25%, 01/01/22 (c) (d) *     1,422       28,438  
5.50%, 07/01/19 (c) (d) *     65       1,302  

New York City Housing Development Corp., Multi- Family Housing, Series F (RB)

4.50%, 05/15/24 (c)

    4,500       4,641,821  
New York Counties Tobacco Trust IV, Series A (RB)                
0.01%, 11/15/21 (c)     64,000       6,666,630  
3.75%, 06/01/26 (c)     1,160       1,197,959  
5.00%, 11/15/21 (c)     745       751,570  
New York Counties Tobacco Trust IV, Series B (RB)                
0.01%, 11/15/21 (c)     75,000       3,414,480  
2.45%, 06/01/26 (c)     970       968,724  

New York Counties Tobacco Trust IV, Series E (RB)

0.00%, 11/15/21 (c) ^

    10,525       1,114,311  

New York Counties Tobacco Trust IV, Series S (RB)

0.00%, 11/15/21 (c) ^

    1,640       615,766  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
New York (continued)                
New York Liberty Development Corp., 3 World Trade Center Project (RB)                
5.00%, 11/15/24 (c)   $ 22,275     $ 24,302,669  
5.15%, 11/15/24 (c)     5,710       6,344,279  
5.38%, 11/15/24 (c)     3,700       4,106,483  
7.25%, 11/15/24 (c)     10,000       11,055,875  

New York Liberty Development Corp., 7 World Trade Center Project (RB)

5.00%, 03/15/22 (c)

    255       259,148  

New York Liberty Development Corp., Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park Project, Series 3 (RB)

2.80%, 03/15/29 (c)

    7,000       7,108,003  

New York State Dormitory Authority, CUNY Student Housing Project (RB) (AMBAC)

5.50%, 07/01/35

    480       610,908  

New York State Dormitory Authority, Fit Student Housing Corp. (RB) (NATL)

5.25%, 07/01/31

    150       174,757  

New York State Dormitory Authority, Pace Universtity, Series A (RB)

4.25%, 05/01/23 (c)

    200       206,676  

New York State Dormitory Authority, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)

    1,370       1,625,112  

New York State Dormitory Authority, Yeshiva University, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 11/29/21 (c)

    50       50,048  
New York Transportation Development Corp., American Airlines, Inc. John F. Kennedy International Airport Project (RB)                
5.00%, 11/19/21 (c)     8,640       8,656,856  
5.00%, 11/19/21 (c)     7,350       7,364,661  
5.25%, 08/01/30 (c)     3,050       3,594,953  
5.38%, 08/01/30 (c)     2,650       3,308,900  
New York Transportation Development Corp., Delta Air Lines, Inc. - LaGuardia Airport Terminals C&D Redevelopment Project (RB)                
4.00%, 10/01/30     8,665       10,065,946  
4.38%, 10/01/30 (c)     4,550       5,222,747  
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     1,600       1,920,129  
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     160       191,081  
5.00%, 10/01/30 (c)     8,650       10,732,337  
5.00%, 10/01/30 (c)     8,500       10,444,442  
New York Transportation Development Corp., John F. Kennedy International Airport Project (RB)                


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
New York (continued)                
3.00%, 08/01/31   $ 2,000     $ 2,137,826  
New York Transportation Development Corp., LaGuardia Airport Terminal B Redevelopment Project, Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     1,000       1,075,824  
5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     230       255,410  
5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     4,130       4,577,700  
5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     420       466,683  
5.25%, 07/01/24 (c)     2,225       2,477,841  

New York Transportation Development Corp., New York State Thruway Service Areas Project (RB)

4.00%, 10/31/31 (c)

    1,000       1,129,714  

New York Transportation Development Corp., Terminal 4 John F. Kennedy International Airport Project (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/29

    1,300       1,626,021  

New York Transportation Development Corp., Terminal One Group Association, L.P. Project (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/23

    3,355       3,519,346  

Niagara Area Development Corp., New York Solid Waste Disposal Facility, Series A (RB)

4.75%, 07/01/23 (c)

    4,000       4,160,966  

Otsego County Capital Resource Corp., Hartwick College Project, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)

    355       368,644  

Suffolk Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Series A-2 (RB)

4.00%, 06/01/31 (c)

    3,250       3,668,904  

Suffolk Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Series B-2 (RB)

0.01%, 06/01/31 (c)

    10,515       1,721,994  

Suffolk Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Series C (RB)

6.62%, 06/01/22 (c)

    20       20,102  
Syracuse Industrial Development Agency, Carousel Center Project, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     550       520,657  
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     200       188,902  

TSASC, Inc., Tobacco Settlement Bonds, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/23

    1,500       1,533,101  

TSASC, Inc., Tobacco Settlement Bonds, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)

    13,285       14,328,805  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
New York (continued)                
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)   $ 17,010     $ 18,567,545  
Ulster County Capital Resource Corp., Woodland Pond of New Paltz Project (RB)                
4.00%, 09/15/24 (c)     725       713,489  
5.00%, 09/15/24 (c)     400       399,108  
5.25%, 09/15/24 (c)     1,000       1,004,443  
5.25%, 09/15/24 (c)     180       176,709  

Westchester County Industrial Development Agency, Million Air Two LLC General Aviation Facilities Project, Series A (RB)

7.00%, 06/01/24 (c)

    2,390       2,525,696  

Westchester County Local Development Corp., Medical Center (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/25 (c)

    255       290,738  
Westchester County Local Development Corp., Purchase Senior Learning Community Inc., Project, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     1,000       1,041,092  
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     1,000       1,053,107  
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     1,000       1,065,290  

Westchester Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Series C (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/23 (c)

    4,575       4,745,298  

Yonkers Economic Development Corp., Charter School of Educational Excellence Project, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 10/15/29 (c)

    275       312,819  

Yonkers Economic Development Corp., Charter School of Educational Excellence Project, Series A (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 10/15/29 (c)

    315       365,558  
              297,989,718  
North Carolina: 0.8%                

Columbus County Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control, International Paper Company Project, Series C (RB)

2.10%, 10/01/24 (p)

    1,000       1,042,372  
North Carolina Department of Transportation, I-77 Hot Lanes Project (RB)                
5.00%, 06/30/25 (c)     1,000       1,099,429  
5.00%, 06/30/25 (c)     1,430       1,552,621  
North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Lutheran Services for the Aging, Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 03/01/28 (c)     4,000       4,289,615  
4.00%, 03/01/28 (c)     1,235       1,358,315  


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
North Carolina (continued)                
4.00%, 03/01/28 (c)   $ 3,000     $ 3,262,680  

North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Pennybyrn at Maryfield (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/25

    120       128,642  
North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Retirement Facilities (RB)                
4.70%, 07/01/25 (c)     550       584,748  
5.00%, 10/01/24 (c)     250       271,291  
5.00%, 10/01/24 (c)     250       269,160  

North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Retirement Facilities, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/24 (c)

    165       179,394  
North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Retirement Facilities, Series A (RB) (AGM)                
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     250       278,361  
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     385       427,064  

North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Salemtowne Project (RB)

5.25%, 10/01/25 (c)

    465       506,223  

North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Wake Forest University (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)

    1,225       1,368,458  
North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Triangle Expressway System (RB)                
4.00%, 01/01/30 (c)     1,250       1,396,281  
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     1,000       1,177,769  
5.00%, 01/01/30 (c)     1,400       1,699,235  
5.00%, 01/01/30 (c)     1,705       2,051,363  
North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Triangle Expressway System (RB) (AGM)                
3.00%, 01/01/30 (c)     1,150       1,213,429  
5.00%, 01/01/29 (c)     100       124,788  

North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Triangle Expressway System (RB) (BAM)

5.00%, 02/01/24

    3,000       3,288,608  
              27,569,846  
North Dakota: 0.4%                

City of Grand Forks, Altru Health System (RB)

4.00%, 12/01/21 (c)

    25       25,077  
City of Grand Forks, Altru Health System (RB) (AGM)                
4.00%, 12/01/31 (c)     1,000       1,143,412  
4.00%, 12/01/31 (c)     1,400       1,572,559  
City of Williston, Eagle Crest Apartments LLC Project (RB)                
6.25%, 09/01/23 (d) *     615       344,400  
7.75%, 09/01/23 (c) (d) *     1,285       719,600  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
North Dakota (continued)                
County of Grand Forks, Red river Biorefinery, LLC Project, Series A (RB)                
6.62%, 06/15/26 (c)   $ 2,625     $ 2,637,968  
7.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     5,500       5,510,312  

County of Ward, Health Care Facilities, Trinity Obligated Group, Series C (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)

    750       865,198  
              12,818,526  
Northern Mariana Islands: 0.1%                

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Series A (GO) (AGM)

5.00%, 11/29/21 (c)

    4,900       4,662,835  
Ohio: 4.3%                

Akron Bath Copley Joint Township Hospital District, Summa Health (RB)

5.25%, 11/15/26 (c)

    500       587,951  
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Series A-2 (RB)                
3.00%, 06/01/30 (c)     2,580       2,599,437  
4.00%, 06/01/30 (c)     2,800       3,099,695  

Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Series B-2 (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/30 (c)

    68,500       76,920,856  

Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Series B-3 (RB)

0.01%, 06/01/30 (c)

    35,000       5,469,740  

Cleveland Cuyahoga County, Port Authority Cultural Facility, Playhouse Square Foundation Project (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/28

    1,000       1,112,023  

Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority (RB) (SBG)

6.50%, 03/01/25 (c)

    4,000       3,989,529  
County of Cuyahoga, Ohio Hospital, The Metrohealth System (RB)                
4.75%, 02/15/27 (c)     340       381,628  
5.25%, 02/15/27 (c)     1,750       2,062,009  

County of Montgomery, Ohio Hospital Facilities, Series A (RB)

3.00%, 11/15/29 (c)

    750       780,101  
County of Montgomery, Premier Health Partners Obligated Group, Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 11/15/29 (c)     3,940       4,423,870  
4.00%, 11/15/29 (c)     2,250       2,510,536  

Franklin County, First Community Village (RB)

5.62%, 11/29/21 (c)

    400       400,688  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Ohio (continued)                

Greater Cincinnati Development Authority, Convention Center Hotel Acquisition and Demolition Project, Series A (RB)

3.00%, 05/01/22 (c)

  $ 3,000     $ 3,014,946  
Muskingum County, Ohio Hospital Facilities, Genesis HealthCare System Project (RB)                
5.00%, 02/15/23 (c)     490       508,605  
5.00%, 02/15/23 (c)     490       511,211  
5.00%, 02/15/23 (c)     1,530       1,586,211  

Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, American Electric Co. Project, Series B (RB)

2.60%, 10/01/29 (c) (p)

    2,500       2,622,656  

Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, AMG Vanadium Project (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)

    6,000       6,860,073  
Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, Ohio Valley Electric Corp. Project, Series A (RB)                
2.88%, 02/01/26     4,000       4,185,686  
3.25%, 09/01/29     4,500       4,807,589  
Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, Pratt Paper LLC Project (RB)                
4.25%, 01/15/28 (c)     500       568,747  
4.50%, 01/15/28 (c)     4,000       4,608,246  

Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, Steel Corp. Project, Series A (RB)

6.75%, 02/01/22 (c)

    2,270       2,292,435  

Ohio Airport Special Revenue, Continental Airlines, Inc. Project (RB)

5.38%, 11/29/21 (c)

    1,100       1,103,660  

Ohio Higher Educational Facility Commission Healthcare (RB)

5.25%, 01/01/24 (c)

    1,500       1,555,791  

Ohio Housing Finance Agency, Multifamily Housing, Sanctuary at Springboro Project (RB)

5.45%, 10/01/25 (c)

    500       502,414  

Ohio Water Development Authority, United States Steel Corp. Project (RB)

6.60%, 11/29/21 (c)

    795       797,696  
Southeastern Ohio Port Authority, Hospital Facilities Revenue, Memorial Health System Obligated Group Project (RB)                
5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)     250       263,223  
5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)     245       260,471  
5.50%, 12/01/24 (c)     70       75,254  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Ohio (continued)                
5.75%, 12/01/22 (c)   $ 710     $ 736,218  
6.00%, 12/01/22 (c)     570       589,969  

Southern Ohio Port Authority, PureCycle Project, Series A (RB)

7.00%, 12/01/27 (c)

    8,650       9,896,789  
              151,685,953  
Oklahoma: 0.8%                
Comanche County Hospital Authority, Series A (RB)                
4.25%, 07/01/22 (c)     300       301,714  
5.00%, 07/01/22 (c)     210       214,812  

Holdenville Public Works Authority, Series A (RB)

4.38%, 11/01/24 (c)

    605       534,324  

Holdenville Public Works Authority, Series A (RB) (AGM)

4.30%, 11/01/24 (c)

    780       698,147  
Norman Regional Hospital Authority (RB)                
3.25%, 09/01/29 (c)     340       367,349  
4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     150       164,981  
Oklahoma County Finance Authority, Epworth Villa Project, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 04/01/22 (c)     825       771,725  
5.00%, 04/01/23     90       90,183  
Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, OU Medicine Project, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 08/15/28 (c)     700       848,062  
5.25%, 08/15/28 (c)     2,900       3,525,389  
5.25%, 08/15/28 (c)     6,000       7,270,721  
Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, OU Medicine Project, Series B (RB) (AGM)                
5.50%, 08/15/28 (c)     1,300       1,592,726  
5.50%, 08/15/28 (c)     8,320       10,163,849  

Rogers County Industrial Development Authority (RB)

3.62%, 04/01/25 (c)

    375       386,274  

Tulsa Municipal Airport Trust, American Airlines, Inc. (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/25 (c) (p)

    2,125       2,365,517  
              29,295,773  
Oregon: 0.0%                

Yamhill County Hospital Authority, Friendsview Retirement Community, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/24 (c)

    1,000       1,085,653  
Pennsylvania: 3.7%                
Allegheny County Industrial Development Authority, United States Steel Corp. Project (RB)                
4.88%, 11/01/24     200       218,040  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Pennsylvania (continued)                
5.75%, 08/01/22 (c)   $ 475     $ 486,436  
6.75%, 12/01/21 (c)     500       501,949  
Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone Development Authority (RB)                
5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)     2,000       2,269,616  
5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)     250       287,595  
5.00%, 05/01/28 (c)     500       580,714  
5.00%, 05/01/28     895       1,054,219  
5.00%, 05/01/28     1,000       1,184,341  
5.00%, 05/01/28 (c)     250       292,329  
5.38%, 05/01/28 (c)     1,000       1,157,143  
Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone Development Authority, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 05/01/22 (c)     1,915       1,956,188  
5.00%, 05/01/22 (c)     150       153,226  
Berks County Industrial Development Authority, Tower Health Project (RB)                
3.75%, 11/01/27 (c)     1,075       1,070,937  
5.00%, 11/01/24     500       545,402  
5.00%, 11/01/26     120       135,655  
5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     470       534,494  
5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     110       123,064  
5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     1,000       1,127,870  
5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     1,195       1,330,844  
5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     8,270       9,091,738  
Berks County Municipal Authority, Reading Hospital and Medical Center Project, Series A (RB)                
4.25%, 05/01/22 (c)     580       583,578  
5.00%, 05/01/22 (c)     1,000       1,010,724  
Berks County Municipal Authority, Tower Health Project (RB)                
4.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     5,715       5,903,460  
5.00%, 02/01/30     860       1,001,502  

Berks County Municipal Authority, Tower Health Project, Series B-2 (RB)

5.00%, 02/01/27 (c) (p)

    6,000       6,753,016  

Berks County Municipal Authority, Tower Health Project, Series B-3 (RB)

5.00%, 02/01/30 (c) (p)

    670       771,100  

Blythe Township Solid Waste Authority (RB)

7.75%, 12/01/27 (c)

    1,565       1,840,143  

Bucks County Industrial Development Authority Hospital (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/31 (c)

    1,000       1,110,457  

Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Subordinated Lien, Series G (RB)

6.00%, 10/01/24 (c)

    1,000       1,099,522  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Pennsylvania (continued)                

Chester County Health and Education Facilities Authority, Immaculata University Project (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)

  $ 430     $ 391,214  

Chester County Health and Education Facilities Authority, Simpson Senior Services Project (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)

    3,650       3,779,620  

Chester County Health and Education Facilities Authority, Simpson Senior Services Project, Series A (RB)

5.25%, 12/01/25 (c)

    440       455,642  
Chester County Industrial Development Authority, Woodland at Greystone Project (SA)                
5.00%, 03/01/28 (c)     1,400       1,581,824  
5.12%, 03/01/28 (c)     5,487       6,181,695  
Crawford County Hospital Authority, Meadville Medical Center Project, Series A (RB)                
6.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     1,440       1,598,051  
6.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     440       489,439  

Cumberland County Municipal Authority, Asbury Pennsylvania (RB)

5.25%, 01/01/22 (c)

    400       403,278  

Cumberland County, Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries (RB)

4.00%, 01/01/25 (c)

    430       459,233  
Dauphin County General Authority University, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Project (RB)                
5.00%, 10/15/27     500       554,720  
5.12%, 10/15/27 (c)     2,000       2,247,477  

Dauphin County General Authority University, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Project (RB) (ST)

6.25%, 10/15/28 (c)

    3,200       3,933,916  

Delaware County Authority, Eastern University (RB)

5.25%, 10/01/22 (c)

    315       320,561  

Delaware County Industrial Development Authority, Chester Community Charter School Project, Series A (RB)

5.12%, 06/01/26 (c)

    395       432,968  

Delaware Economic Development Authority, Aspira Chapter School, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)

    1,000       1,088,551  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Pennsylvania (continued)                
Delaware River Port Authority, Port District Project (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/23 (c)   $ 840     $ 884,870  
5.00%, 01/01/23 (c)     1,080       1,138,568  
Franklin County Industrial Development Authority, Menno-Haven, Inc. Project (RB)                
5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     500       542,697  
5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     215       232,929  

Franklin County Industrial Development Authority, Menno-Haven, Inc. Project (RB) (NATL)

5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)

    1,900       2,059,202  

Lancaster County Hospital Authority, Brethren Village Project (RB)

5.12%, 07/01/27 (c)

    1,000       1,129,338  
Lancaster County Hospital Authority, St. Anne’s Retirement Community, Inc. Project (RB)                
5.00%, 03/01/27 (c)     425       475,163  
5.00%, 03/01/27 (c)     310       347,409  
5.00%, 03/01/27 (c)     425       479,672  
5.00%, 04/01/22 (c)     1,000       1,012,071  

Lehigh County General Purpose Authority, Bible Fellowship Church Homes, Inc. (RB)

5.25%, 07/01/22 (c)

    1,100       1,115,737  

Mercer County, Industrial Development Authority, Thiel College Project (RB)

6.12%, 10/01/25 (c)

    815       902,770  
Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority Health System, Albert Einstein Healthcare Network Issue, Series A (RB)                
4.25%, 01/15/25 (c)     635       688,039  
5.25%, 01/15/25 (c)     4,235       4,774,171  
Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority, Whitemarsh Continuing Care Retirement Community Project (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)     150       159,721  
5.25%, 01/01/25 (c)     870       925,306  
5.38%, 01/01/25 (c)     820       869,313  
Moon Industrial Development Authority, Baptist Homes Society (RB)                
5.62%, 07/01/25 (c)     300       320,875  
5.75%, 07/01/25 (c)     2,000       2,129,991  
6.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     590       626,708  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Pennsylvania (continued)                

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Energy Supply LLC Project, Series A (RB)

6.40%, 09/01/25 (c)

  $ 8,300     $ 6,351,657  
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Tapestry Moon Senior Housing Project, Series A (RB)                
6.50%, 12/01/28 (c) (d) *     3,040       1,216,000  
6.75%, 12/01/28 (c) (d) *     6,470       2,588,000  
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, The Pennsylvania Rapid Bridge Replacement Project (RB)                
4.12%, 06/30/26 (c)     1,685       1,887,492  
5.00%, 12/31/22     45       47,372  
5.00%, 12/31/23     125       137,345  
5.00%, 12/31/24     550       627,263  
5.00%, 12/31/25     1,105       1,300,895  
5.00%, 06/30/26 (c)     410       480,889  
5.00%, 06/30/26 (c)     500       580,294  
5.00%, 06/30/26 (c)     1,485       1,768,771  
5.00%, 06/30/26 (c)     575       678,607  
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Delaware Valley College of Science and Agriculture Project, Series LL (RB)                
4.00%, 11/01/22 (c)     425       428,811  
5.00%, 11/01/22 (c)     250       256,267  
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, La Salle University (RB)                
5.00%, 11/01/22 (c)     1,000       1,018,476  
5.00%, 11/01/22 (c)     1,915       1,953,678  

Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School Project, Series A (RB)

7.25%, 06/15/24 (c)

    1,000       1,131,654  
Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc. Project, Series A (RB)                
6.38%, 06/01/25 (c)     440       467,281  
6.50%, 06/01/25 (c)     440       466,544  
6.62%, 06/01/25 (c)     415       440,885  

Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Independence Charter School West Project (RB)

5.00%, 12/15/26 (c)

    355       388,627  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Pennsylvania (continued)                

Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Independence Charter School West Project (RB) (SAW)

4.00%, 12/15/26 (c)

  $ 350     $ 376,819  
Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Performing Arts, String Theory Charter school Project (RB)                
5.00%, 06/15/28 (c)     1,000       1,143,859  
5.00%, 06/15/28 (c)     500       579,446  

Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, University Square Apartments Project (RB)

5.50%, 12/01/26 (c)

    2,000       2,116,807  
Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Wesley Enhanced Living Obligation Group, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     2,000       2,228,902  
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     735       827,321  
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     1,000       1,096,871  

Philadelphia Hospitals and Higher Education Facilities Authority, Temple University Health System Obligated Group (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)

    1,000       1,160,189  
Philadelphia Hospitals and Higher Education Facilities Authority, Temple University Health System Obligated Group, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     1,240       1,443,770  
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     220       255,619  
5.62%, 07/01/22 (c)     5,020       5,162,405  
5.62%, 07/01/22 (c)     2,190       2,253,937  

Scranton Redevelopment Authority, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 05/15/24 (c)

    250       255,363  

Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority, Series B (RB)

4.00%, 01/01/23 (c)

    1,210       1,237,518  
              133,263,675  
Puerto Rico: 3.8%                

Cofina Class 2 Trust (RB) (AMBAC)

0.00%, 08/01/47 ^

    80       26,497  

Delaware Economic Development Authority, Aspira Chapter School, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)

    250       276,202  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Puerto Rico (continued)                

Puerto Rico Commonwealth Aqueduct & Sewer Authority, Series A (RB)

6.12%, 07/01/24

  $ 155     $ 168,853  
Puerto Rico Commonwealth Aqueduct and Sewer Authority, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/22 (c)     5,365       5,529,601  
5.12%, 07/01/22 (c)     1,050       1,083,084  
5.25%, 07/01/22 (c)     6,970       7,195,385  
5.75%, 07/01/22 (c)     4,025       4,168,484  
6.00%, 07/01/22 (c)     4,550       4,718,798  

Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical and Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, AES Puerto Rico Project (RB)

6.62%, 11/29/21 (c)

    100       103,500  
Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical and Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, Ana G. Mendez University System Project (RB)                
5.12%, 04/01/22 (c)     100       101,575  
5.38%, 04/01/22 (c)     100       101,750  

Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical and Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, University Plaza Project, Series A (RB) (NATL)

5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)

    20       20,065  

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp. Sales Tax Revenue (RB)

4.55%, 07/01/28 (c)

    5,000       5,566,975  
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Series A-1 (RB)                
0.01%, 07/01/24     4,980       4,766,438  
4.50%, 07/01/25 (c)     2,000       2,186,224  
5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)     27,700       31,341,098  

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Series A-1 (RB) (AGC)

4.55%, 07/01/28 (c)

    6,662       7,417,438  

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Series A-1 (RB) (AMBAC)

4.75%, 07/01/28 (c)

    22,174       24,768,906  
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Series A-2 (RB)                
4.33%, 07/01/28 (c)     10,960       12,055,703  
4.33%, 07/01/28 (c)     11,958       13,153,476  
4.78%, 07/01/28 (c)     9,859       11,001,346  
              135,751,398  
Rhode Island: 0.4%                

Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corp. (RB)

5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)

    1,000       1,140,134  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Rhode Island (continued)                

Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corp., Care New England Issue, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 09/01/26

  $ 100     $ 115,418  
Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corp., Lifespan Obligated Group Issue (RB)                
5.00%, 05/15/23     250       266,074  
5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     690       777,727  
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Series A (RB)                
0.00%, 11/15/21 (c) ^     24,580       4,105,408  
5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     1,650       1,827,006  

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Series B (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)

    2,000       2,192,926  

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp./RI (RB)

4.50%, 06/01/25 (c)

    2,000       2,148,229  
              12,572,922  
South Carolina: 0.5%                

Berkeley County, South Carolina Nexton Improvement District (SA)

4.38%, 11/01/29 (c)

    800       886,093  

Connector 2000 Association, Inc., Series A-1 (RB)

0.00%, 04/01/26 (c) ^

    4,878       589,880  
South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority, Hampton Medical Center Project (RB)                
5.00%, 11/01/24 (c)     500       548,173  
5.00%, 11/01/24 (c)     650       715,547  
5.00%, 11/01/24 (c)     500       552,530  
South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority, High Point Academy Project, Series A (RB)                
5.75%, 12/15/26 (c)     500       575,282  
5.75%, 12/15/26 (c)     500       568,599  

South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority, Last Step Recycling Project, Series A (RB)

6.50%, 06/01/28 (c)

    1,000       1,027,904  

South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority, Series A (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 04/01/24 (c)

    1,000       1,076,579  
South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority, South Carolina Episcopal Home at Still Hopes (RB)                
5.00%, 04/01/25 (c)     5,000       5,431,174  
5.00%, 04/01/25 (c)     1,750       1,899,116  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
South Carolina (continued)                

South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority, The Lutheran Homes of South Carolina, Inc. (RB)

5.00%, 05/01/23 (c)

  $ 320     $ 323,399  
South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority, The Woodlands at Furman (RB)                
4.00%, 11/15/24 (c)     795       830,095  
4.00%, 11/15/24 (c)     350       365,793  
5.25%, 11/15/24 (c)     3,755       4,086,323  
              19,476,487  
South Dakota: 0.0%                
City of Sioux Falls, Dow Rummel Village Project (RB)                
5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     500       523,829  
5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     750       816,587  
              1,340,416  
Tennessee: 0.7%                

Blount County, Health and Educational Facilities Board, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)

    240       193,400  
Bristol Industrial Development Board, Pinnacle Project, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     2,000       1,946,705  
5.12%, 12/01/26 (c)     5,000       4,742,622  

Chattanooga Health, Educational and Housing Facility Board, Series A-2 (RB)

5.00%, 08/01/29 (c)

    310       372,419  

Chattanooga-Hamilton County Hospital, Erlanger Health System, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/24 (c)

    540       597,062  
Knox County Health Educational and Housing Facility Board (RB)                
4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     290       308,884  
4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     295       316,724  
5.00%, 04/01/27 (c)     380       436,235  
Memphis-Shelby County Industrial Development Board, Graceland Project, Series A (TA)                
5.50%, 07/01/27 (c)     1,100       1,051,807  
5.62%, 07/01/27 (c)     1,500       1,410,919  

Memphis-Shelby County Industrial Development Board, Series A (TA)

4.75%, 07/01/27

    560       542,683  
Shelby County, Tennessee Health, Educational and Housing Facility Board, The Farms at Bailey Station, Series A (RB)                
5.50%, 10/01/25 (c)     250       269,821  
5.75%, 10/01/25 (c)     1,595       1,720,556  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Tennessee (continued)                
5.75%, 10/01/25 (c)   $ 5,755     $ 6,175,509  
Shelby County, Tennessee Health, Educational and Housing Facility Board, Trezevant Manor Project, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     475       449,833  
5.38%, 09/01/23 (c)     205       197,670  
5.50%, 09/01/23 (c)     200       193,687  

Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., Series B (RB)

5.62%, 09/01/26

    4,200       5,064,271  

Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., Series C (RB)

5.00%, 02/01/23

    160       169,064  

The Health, Educational and Housing Facility Board of the City of Chattanooga, CommonSpirit Health, Series A-1 (RB)

4.00%, 08/01/29 (c)

    200       229,965  
              26,389,836  
Texas: 4.3%                

Angelina & Neches River Authority, Industrial Development Corp., Solid Waste Disposal and Wastewater Treatment Facilities (RB)

7.50%, 12/01/27 (c)

    1,000       979,212  

Angelina & Neches River Authority, Industrial Development Corp., Solid Waste Disposal and Wastewater Treatment Facilities, Series A (RB)

7.50%, 06/01/28 (c)

    1,500       1,468,817  
Arlington Higher Education Finance Corp., Wayside Schools, Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 08/15/26 (c)     1,025       1,092,663  
4.00%, 08/15/26 (c)     610       654,376  

Austin Convention Enterprises, Inc., Convention Center Hotel, First Tier, Series A (RB) (SAW)

5.00%, 01/01/27

    280       320,810  
Austin Convention Enterprises, Inc., Convention Center Hotel, Second Tier, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/26     715       780,954  
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     500       537,822  

Austin Convention Enterprises, Inc., Convention Center Hotel, Second Tier, Series B (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 01/01/23

    800       824,608  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Texas (continued)                
Board of Managers, Joint Guadalupe County, City of Seguin Hospital (RB)                
5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)   $ 610     $ 652,959  
5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     215       228,786  
5.25%, 12/01/25 (c)     700       766,993  

Brazoria County Industrial Development Corp., Texas Solid Waste Disposal Facilities, Gladieux Recycling, LLC Project (RB) (SAW)

8.50%, 03/01/26 (c)

    5,550       5,618,067  

Brazoria County Industrial Development Corp., Texas Solid Waste Disposal Facilities, Gladieux Recycling, LLC Project (RB) (SBG)

7.00%, 03/01/26 (c)

    1,850       2,005,322  

Calhoun County Navigation Industrial Development Authority, Max Midstream Texas LLC Project, Series A (RB)

3.62%, 07/01/24 (c)

    1,500       1,540,439  
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Senior Lien (RB)                
5.00%, 11/08/21 (c)     285       343,859  
5.00%, 11/08/21 (c)     200       241,305  
5.00%, 11/08/21 (c)     850       1,025,545  
5.00%, 11/08/21 (c)     400       482,610  

Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Senior Lien, Series B (RB)

4.00%, 01/01/31 (c)

    3,000       3,397,464  
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Subordinated Lien (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/23 (c)     400       421,615  
5.00%, 01/01/23 (c)     360       379,453  
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Subordinated Lien, Series G (RB)                
4.00%, 01/01/30 (c)     5,690       6,307,156  
4.00%, 01/01/30 (c)     1,500       1,671,455  

Central Texas Turnpike System, Series C (RB)

5.00%, 08/15/24

    775       871,593  
City of Houston, Airport System, United Airlines, Inc. Airport Improvement Projects, Series C (RB)                
5.00%, 07/15/27     3,140       3,651,423  
5.00%, 07/15/28     2,000       2,360,196  

City of Houston, Continental Airlines, Inc., Terminal Improvement Projects (RB)

6.50%, 11/29/21 (c)

    2,050       2,061,306  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Texas (continued)                
City of Houston, Texas Airport System Special Facilities, United Airlines, Inc. (RB)                
4.75%, 07/01/24   $ 2,375     $ 2,514,327  
5.00%, 07/15/28     1,000       1,180,099  
City of Houston, Texas Airport System Special Facilities, United Airlines, Inc., Series B-1 (RB)                
5.00%, 07/15/25 (c)     2,600       2,871,954  
5.00%, 07/15/25 (c)     650       713,612  
Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., Series A (RB)                
5.12%, 08/15/25 (c)     730       828,760  
5.50%, 08/15/25 (c)     610       694,151  
Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., Series D (RB)                
5.75%, 08/15/25 (c)     500       575,324  
6.00%, 08/15/25 (c)     500       575,520  

Dallas County Flood Control District No. 1 (GO)

5.00%, 04/01/23 (c)

    850       869,707  

Gulf Coast Industrial Development Authority, CITGO Petroleum Corp. Project (RB)

4.88%, 10/01/22 (c)

    2,265       2,300,276  
Harris County, Houston Sports Authority, Junior Lien, Series H (RB) (NATL)                
0.00%, 11/15/23 ^     250       241,049  
0.00%, 11/15/23 ^     675       667,538  
0.00%, 11/15/27 ^     590       504,488  
0.00%, 11/15/31 (c) ^     170       69,434  
0.00%, 11/15/31 (c) ^     145       63,221  
0.00%, 11/15/31 (c) ^     120       67,733  
0.01%, 11/15/25     495       452,833  
0.01%, 11/15/29     1,405       1,110,797  
0.01%, 11/15/30     115       87,169  
0.01%, 11/15/31 (c)     350       173,753  
0.01%, 11/15/31 (c)     705       480,808  
0.01%, 11/15/31 (c)     1,140       436,642  
Harris County, Houston Sports Authority, Third Lien, Series A-3 (RB) (NATL)                
0.00%, 11/15/24 (c) ^     335       161,506  
0.00%, 11/15/24 (c) ^     100       61,339  

La Vernia Higher Education Finance Corp., Meridian World School, Series A (RB)

5.50%, 08/15/24 (c)

    675       735,810  

Love Field Airport Modernization Corp., Southwest Airlines Co. (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/22

    280       292,461  
Mesquite Health Facility Development Corp., Christian Care Centers, Inc. Project (RB) (NATL)                
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Texas (continued)                
5.12%, 02/15/24 (c) (d) *   $ 700     $ 546,000  
5.12%, 02/15/24 (c) (d) *     2,680       2,090,400  

Mission Economic Development Corp., Senior Lien, Natgasoline Project (RB)

4.62%, 11/19/21 (c)

    10,000       10,516,320  

New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., 4-K Housing, Inc. Stoney Brook Project, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)

    235       156,033  

New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Bridgemoor Plano Project, Series D (RB) (AGC)

12.00%, 12/01/25 (c) (d) *

    750       292,500  
New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Cardinal Bay, Inc., Series B (RB)                
4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     1,030       844,681  
4.25%, 07/01/26 (c)     1,700       1,305,447  
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     1,000       760,828  

New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Cardinal Bay, Inc., Series C (RB)

5.50%, 07/01/26 (c)

    1,595       1,209,799  

New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Carillon Lifecare Community Project (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)

    230       237,215  
New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Jubilee Academic Center, Series A (RB)                
4.25%, 11/29/21 (c)     250       247,510  
5.12%, 11/29/21 (c)     1,000       985,499  

New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy, Series A (RB)

5.25%, 02/15/23 (c)

    225       243,853  

New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Morningside Ministries Project (RB) (SAW)

6.25%, 01/01/23 (c)

    100       104,236  
New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., MRC Crestview Project (RB)                
5.00%, 11/15/24 (c)     100       108,596  
5.00%, 11/15/24 (c)     1,610       1,728,272  

New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., MRC Senior Living - The Langford Project, Series A (RB)

5.38%, 11/15/26 (c)

    975       1,042,465  


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Texas (continued)                
5.50%, 11/15/26 (c)   $ 750     $ 798,029  
New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., NCCD-College Station Properties LLC, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/24     115       98,900  
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     100       86,000  
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     500       430,000  
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     440       378,400  

New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Presbyterian Village North Project (RB)

5.25%, 10/01/25 (c)

    200       217,082  
New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Quality Senior Housing Foundation of East Texas, Series A-1 (RB)                
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     2,045       2,240,038  
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     1,000       1,101,059  

New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Sanctuary LTC Project, Series A-1 (RB)

5.50%, 01/01/28 (c)

    2,000       1,942,332  
New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Wesleyan Homes, Inc. Project (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     250       258,961  
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     250       258,186  

North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)

    1,050       1,187,622  
North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     400       449,741  
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     600       672,224  

Port Beaumont Navigation District, Allegiant Industrial Island Park Project (RB)

8.00%, 02/01/26 (c)

    2,500       2,735,101  

Port Beaumont Navigation District, Jefferson Gulf Coast Energy Project, Series A (RB)

3.00%, 07/01/23 (c)

    2,000       1,901,048  

Port Beaumont Navigation District, Jefferson Gulf Coast Energy Project, Series A (RB) (BAM)

4.00%, 01/01/22 (c)

    2,000       2,059,874  
Pottsboro Higher Education Finance Corp., Imagine International Academy of North Texas LLC, Series A (RB)                
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Texas (continued)                
5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)   $ 400     $ 430,593  
5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)     400       437,269  

Reagan Hospital District, Series A (GO)

5.12%, 02/01/24 (c)

    1,000       1,063,070  

Red River Health Facilities Development Corp., MRC The Crossings Project, Series A (RB)

8.00%, 11/15/24 (c)

    2,425       2,671,973  

Sanger Industrial Development Corp., Texas Pellets Project, Series B (RB)

8.00%, 07/01/22 (c) (d) *

    9,900       2,475,000  

Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Air Force Villages Obligated Group Project (RB)

5.00%, 05/15/24 (c)

    125       134,176  
Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Buckner Senior Living, Ventana Project, Series A (RB)                
6.62%, 05/15/27 (c)     3,850       4,351,438  
6.75%, 05/15/27 (c)     2,100       2,357,625  

Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., C.C. Young Memorial Home Project, Series A (RB)

6.38%, 02/15/27 (c) (d) *

    535       374,500  

Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Northwest Senior Housing Corp. Edgemere Project (RB)

5.25%, 05/15/27 (c)

    2,180       1,744,000  
Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Northwest Senior Housing Corp. Edgemere Project, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)     1,000       800,000  
5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)     1,100       880,000  
Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Northwest Senior Housing Corp. Edgemere Project, Series B (RB)                
4.00%, 11/15/25     100       80,000  
5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)     1,405       1,124,000  
Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp. III (RB)                
5.00%, 12/15/28     925       1,143,158  
5.00%, 12/15/29     1,375       1,725,658  
5.00%, 12/15/31     1,670       2,156,009  
5.00%, 12/15/32     2,120       2,773,377  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Texas (continued)                
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Blueridge Transportation Group LLC Project (RB)                
5.00%, 12/31/25 (c)   $ 250     $ 277,685  
5.00%, 12/31/25 (c)     460       512,198  
5.00%, 12/31/25 (c)     230       257,657  
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., NTE Mobility Partners LLC Project (RB)                
5.00%, 06/30/29 (c)     7,420       8,831,109  
7.00%, 09/01/23 (c)     515       573,904  
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., NTE Mobility Partners LLC Project, Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 12/31/29 (c)     500       573,753  
5.00%, 12/31/29 (c)     1,300       1,608,487  
Texas Transportation Commission, Central Texas Turnpike System, Series C (RB)                
5.00%, 08/15/24 (c)     7,100       7,936,659  
5.00%, 08/15/24 (c)     600       671,243  
5.00%, 08/15/24 (c)     850       950,298  
5.00%, 08/15/24 (c)     1,500       1,674,271  
Town of Westlake, Solana Public Improvement District (SA)                
6.12%, 09/01/25 (c)     1,000       1,027,826  
6.25%, 09/01/25 (c)     1,000       1,027,925  
6.38%, 09/01/25 (c)     1,000       1,029,110  

Woodloch Health Facilities Development Corp., Series A-1 (RB)

6.75%, 12/01/24 (c) (d) *

    4,980       2,716,590  
              155,041,931  
Utah: 0.5%                

Mida Mountain Village Public Infrastructure District, Mountain Village Assesment Area #2 (SA)

4.00%, 08/01/31 (c)

    5,000       5,120,216  
Mida Mountain Village Public Infrastructure District, Mountain Village Assessment Area, Series A (SA)                
4.50%, 08/01/30 (c)     2,500       2,784,807  
5.00%, 08/01/30 (c)     4,000       4,462,317  
Utah Charter School Finance Authority, Freedom Academy Foundation Project (RB)                
5.25%, 06/15/27 (c)     1,500       1,671,646  
5.38%, 06/15/27 (c)     3,195       3,522,053  
              17,561,039  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Vermont: 0.1%                
Vermont Economic Development Authority (RB) (FHLMC COLL)                
4.00%, 05/01/28 (c)   $ 500     $ 544,485  
4.00%, 05/01/28 (c)     1,000       1,063,387  

Vermont Economic Development Authority, Wake Robin Corp. Project (RB)

5.40%, 05/01/22 (c)

    1,100       1,127,796  

Vermont Economic Development Authority, Wake Robin Corp. Project, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)

    1,160       1,282,341  
              4,018,009  
Virgin Islands: 0.9%                

Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Virgin Islands Gross Receipts Taxes Loan Note (RB) (NATL)

4.25%, 11/29/21 (c)

    720       727,907  
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Virgin Islands Gross Receipts Taxes Loan Note, Series C (RB)                
4.50%, 10/01/24 (c)     550       489,560  
5.00%, 10/01/24 (c)     1,700       1,693,884  
5.00%, 10/01/24 (c)     4,250       4,145,202  

Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Virgin Islands Matching Fund Loan Note, Cruzan Project, Series A (RB)

6.00%, 11/29/21 (c)

    175       175,401  
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Virgin Islands Matching Fund Loan Note, Diageo Project, Series A (RB)                
6.62%, 11/29/21 (c)     215       216,751  
6.75%, 11/29/21 (c)     1,840       1,854,989  
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Virgin Islands Matching Fund Senior Lien, Series A (RB)                
4.50%, 11/29/21 (c)     100       99,029  
5.00%, 11/29/21 (c)     4,365       4,375,238  
5.00%, 11/29/21 (c)     1,125       1,127,639  
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Virgin Islands Matching Fund Senior Lien, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 11/29/21 (c)     1,120       1,122,627  
5.25%, 11/29/21 (c)     3,180       3,132,933  

Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Virgin Islands Matching Fund Senior Loan Notes, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 11/29/21 (c)

    3,740       3,748,772  


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Virgin Islands (continued)                
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Virgin Islands Matching Fund Senior Loan Notes, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 11/29/21 (c)   $ 465     $ 458,768  
5.00%, 11/29/21 (c)     635       636,489  

Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Virgin Islands Matching Fund Senior Loan Notes, Series C (RB)

5.00%, 11/29/21 (c)

    85       84,801  
Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 11/29/21 (c)     330       329,093  
5.00%, 11/29/21 (c)     65       64,692  
5.00%, 11/29/21 (c)     1,170       1,161,817  
5.00%, 11/29/21 (c)     170       168,093  
Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 11/29/21 (c)     5,560       5,463,555  
5.00%, 11/29/21 (c)     1,070       1,059,854  
              32,337,094  
Virginia: 1.4%                
Albemarle County, Virginia Economic Development Authority, Series A (RB)                
4.62%, 01/01/23 (c)     640       656,006  
5.00%, 01/01/23 (c)     1,000       1,026,607  

Ballston Quarter Community Development Authority, Series A (TA)

5.50%, 03/01/27 (c)

    500       425,242  

Bristol Industrial Development Authority, Series B (RB)

6.35%, 11/01/24 (c)

    250       173,823  
Cherry Hill Community Development Authority, Potomac Shores Project (SA)                
5.15%, 03/01/25 (c)     200       210,215  
5.40%, 03/01/25 (c)     495       520,164  
Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel District, First Tier (RB)                
5.00%, 11/01/23     1,000       1,090,266  
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     1,000       1,171,653  
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     1,025       1,199,013  

City of Chesapeake, Chesapeake Transportation System, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/15/22 (c)

    380       391,793  

City of Hopewell, Sewer System, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 11/29/21 (c)

    240       240,687  

Farms New Kent Community Development Authority, Series A (SA)

3.75%, 03/01/31 (c)

    5,400       5,763,597  
Farms New Kent Community Development Authority, Series B (SA)                
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Virginia (continued)                
0.00%, 03/01/36 ^   $ 9,500     $ 5,034,770  
Farmville Industrial Development Authority, Educational Facilities, Longwood University Student Housing Projects, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/30 (c)     1,500       1,765,373  
5.00%, 07/01/30 (c)     2,800       3,273,226  
Hanover County, Economic Development Authority (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     500       540,064  
5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     500       540,470  
Hanover County, Economic Development Authority, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/22 (c)     1,500       1,527,686  
5.00%, 07/01/22 (c)     1,500       1,526,385  

Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority, Fort Norfolk Retirement Community, Series A (RB)

5.25%, 01/01/24 (c)

    2,400       2,602,230  
Peninsula Town Center Community Development Authority (RB)                
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     500       541,994  
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     3,850       4,162,480  

Riverside County Transportation Commission, Series A (RB)

5.38%, 09/01/26 (c)

    3,500       3,282,482  

Roanoke County Economic Development Authority, Series B (RB)

4.62%, 09/01/29 (c) (p)

    1,145       1,100,420  

Roanoke Economic Development Authority, Residential Care Facility (RB)

5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)

    500       465,325  

Virginia College Building Authority, Marymount University Project, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)

    1,000       1,062,078  

Virginia College Building Authority, Marymount University Project, Series B (RB)

5.25%, 07/01/25 (c)

    2,300       2,481,514  
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Elizabeth River Crossing Opco, LLC Project (RB)                
5.50%, 07/01/22 (c)     760       783,595  
6.00%, 07/01/22 (c)     1,550       1,604,829  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Virginia (continued)                
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Senior Lien 95 Express Lanes, LLC Project (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)   $ 1,070     $ 1,077,542  
5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     300       302,171  

Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Facility (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/38 (c) (p)

    2,000       2,091,947  

Wise County Industrial Development Authority, Virginia Electric and Power Co. Project, Series A (RB) (AGC)

0.75%, 09/02/25 (p)

    1,000       1,002,009  
              49,637,656  
Washington: 1.5%                
Kalispel Tribe Indians Priority, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     250       294,815  
5.25%, 01/01/28 (c)     250       295,247  
King County Public Hospital District No. 4, Snoqualmie Valley Hospital, Series A (RB)                
5.75%, 12/01/25 (c)     500       547,749  
6.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     500       551,056  
6.25%, 12/01/25 (c)     250       276,158  

Klickitat County Public Hospital District No. 2 (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)

    1,230       1,264,079  

Washington Economic Development Finance Authority (RB)

5.62%, 12/01/30 (c)

    1,500       1,771,676  

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, CommonSpirit Health, Series A-1 (RB)

4.00%, 08/01/29 (c)

    100       111,902  

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Virginia Mason Medical Center (RB)

5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)

    205       239,115  
Washington State Convention Center Public Facilities District (RB)                
3.00%, 07/01/31 (c)     2,250       2,257,941  
3.00%, 07/01/31 (c)     1,000       969,224  
3.00%, 07/01/31 (c)     4,400       4,264,584  
4.00%, 07/01/31     5,200       5,936,162  
4.00%, 07/01/31 (c)     5,945       6,602,716  
4.00%, 07/01/31 (c)     3,745       4,187,857  
Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Bayview Manor Senior Project, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     150       156,317  
5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     2,000       2,055,926  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Washington (continued)                

Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Herons Key Senior Living, Series A (RB)

6.00%, 07/01/25

  $ 170     $ 186,757  
Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Presbyterian Retirement Communities Northwest Projects, Series A (RB)                
3.75%, 07/01/26     150       155,859  
5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)     1,500       1,621,426  
5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)     2,495       2,693,019  
5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)     825       900,736  
Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Rockwood Retirement Communities Project, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     2,000       2,114,469  
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     1,000       1,054,056  
Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Transforming Age Projects, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     7,000       7,768,051  
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     1,395       1,560,431  

Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Transforming Age Projects, Series A (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)

    1,250       1,394,140  
Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Wesley Homes at Lea Hill Project (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     500       535,326  
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     1,250       1,335,531  
              53,102,325  
West Virginia: 0.6%                
County of Ohio, Fort Henry Centre Tax Increment Financing District No. 1, The Highlands Project (TA)                
3.00%, 06/01/22 (c)     210       211,046  
4.00%, 06/01/22 (c)     760       764,871  

Glenville State College Board of Governors Improvement (RB)

5.25%, 06/01/27 (c)

    2,550       2,653,951  
Harrison County Building Commission, General Services Administration Building Project (RB)                
3.12%, 10/01/27 (c)     700       701,303  
3.25%, 10/01/27 (c)     820       817,694  
3.50%, 10/01/27 (c)     1,000       1,056,447  

Harrison County, West Virginia Special District, Series A (RB)

5.75%, 06/01/29 (c)

    2,250       2,526,475  


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
West Virginia (continued)                

Monongalia County Commission Excise Tax District, Series A (RB)

4.12%, 06/01/31 (c)

  $ 2,500     $ 2,754,502  

Ohio County Development Authority, Sports Complex Project (RB)

4.60%, 09/01/28 (c)

    2,130       2,144,777  

West Virginia Economic Development Authority, Arch Resources Project (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/25 (c) (p)

    5,000       5,411,122  

West Virginia Economic Development Authority, Arch Resources Project (RB) (SAW)

4.12%, 07/01/25 (c) (p)

    1,500       1,578,811  

West Virginia Hospital finance Authority, Cabell Huntington Hospital, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/29 (c)

    1,000       1,199,054  
              21,820,053  
Wisconsin: 2.9%                

Public Finance Authority (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/31 (c)

    2,000       2,056,424  

Public Finance Authority Educational Facilities, Charter Day School, Inc. Project, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)

    500       556,112  

Public Finance Authority Hospital, Carson Valley Medical Center, Series A (RB) (SAW)

4.00%, 12/01/31 (c)

    1,000       1,130,834  
Public Finance Authority, American Dream at Meadowlands Project (RB)                
6.75%, 12/01/27 (c)     500       545,093  
7.00%, 12/01/27 (c)     9,000       9,878,961  

Public Finance Authority, American Dream at Meadowlands Project, Series A (RB)

6.75%, 08/01/31

    7,825       8,329,678  

Public Finance Authority, American Preparatory Academy, Series A (RB)

5.38%, 07/15/27 (c)

    1,000       1,118,033  

Public Finance Authority, Bancroft Neurohealth Project, Series A (RB)

5.12%, 06/01/26 (c)

    250       272,908  
Public Finance Authority, Cornerstone Charter Academy, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)     495       529,285  
5.12%, 02/01/26 (c)     500       530,362  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Wisconsin (continued)                
Public Finance Authority, Corvian Community School Project, Series A (RB)                
4.25%, 06/15/24 (c)   $ 500     $ 516,128  
5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     500       527,348  
5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     500       533,254  
5.12%, 06/15/24 (c)     1,000       1,035,729  
Public Finance Authority, Educational Facilities, Charter Day School, Inc. Project (RB)                
5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)     500       557,583  
5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)     500       569,216  

Public Finance Authority, Educational Facilities, Lake Erie College Project, Series A (RB)

5.88%, 10/01/29 (c)

    1,000       1,046,585  

Public Finance Authority, Healthcare Facility Expansion, Church Home of Hartford, Inc. Project, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 09/01/25

    85       90,849  

Public Finance Authority, Higher Educational Facilities, Wittenberg University Project (RB)

5.25%, 12/01/24 (c)

    2,500       2,672,643  

Public Finance Authority, Irving Convention Center Hotel Project, First-Tier, Series A (RB)

7.00%, 01/01/32 (c)

    5,790       5,656,245  
Public Finance Authority, Living Community First Mortgage (RB)                
4.25%, 05/01/27 (c)     435       426,788  
5.00%, 03/01/28 (c)     1,250       1,420,119  
5.50%, 05/01/27 (c)     2,000       2,035,616  

Public Finance Authority, Lombard Conference and Hotel Center, Second-Tier (RB) (ACA)

3.75%, 03/15/28 (c) (d) *

    890       592,993  
Public Finance Authority, Maryland Proton Treatment Center, Series A-1 (RB)                
6.25%, 01/01/28 (c)     500       394,668  
6.38%, 01/01/28 (c)     2,000       1,522,797  

Public Finance Authority, Marys Woods at Marylhurst Project, Series A (RB)

5.25%, 05/15/25 (c)

    1,000       1,088,352  

Public Finance Authority, McLemore Hotel & Conference Center, Series A (RB)

4.50%, 06/01/28 (c)

    1,000       997,902  


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Wisconsin (continued)                
Public Finance Authority, North Carolina Charter Educational Foundation Project, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)   $ 1,250     $ 1,282,033  
5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     4,000       4,156,729  
Public Finance Authority, Penick Village (RB)                
4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     455       473,931  
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     500       533,996  
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     500       540,123  
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     500       532,266  

Public Finance Authority, Phoenix Academy Project, Series A (RB)

5.88%, 06/15/24 (c)

    500       510,708  

Public Finance Authority, Rider University Project, Series A (RB)

4.50%, 01/01/31 (c)

    2,920       3,149,485  

Public Finance Authority, Sky Harbour Capital LLC, Aviation Facilities Project (RB)

4.25%, 07/01/31 (c)

    6,820       7,025,969  

Public Finance Authority, Triad Educational Services, Inc., Series A (RB)

5.50%, 06/15/25 (c)

    300       324,675  

Public Finance Authority, Trinity Regional Hospital Sachse, Series A-1 (RB)

7.38%, 01/01/30 (c)

    4,265       4,278,266  
Public Finance Authority, Ultimate Medical Academy Project, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 10/01/29 (c)     1,950       2,302,631  
5.00%, 10/01/29 (c)     2,000       2,388,639  
Public Finance Authority, Wonderful Foundation Charter School Portfolio Project, Series A-1 (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/31 (c)     1,555       1,708,287  
5.00%, 07/01/30 (c)     8,695       9,519,146  

Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, American Baptist Homes of the Midwest (RB)

5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)

    750       806,026  

Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Covenant Communities, Inc. Project, Series A-1 (RB) (SAW)

4.00%, 07/01/23 (c)

    105       104,144  
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Covenant Communities, Inc. Project, Series B (RB)                
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Wisconsin (continued)                
4.25%, 07/01/23 (c)   $ 1,250     $ 1,250,987  
4.38%, 07/01/23 (c)     850       850,133  
5.00%, 07/01/23 (c)     725       740,054  

Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Sauk-Prairie Memorial Hospital, Inc., Series A (RB)

5.25%, 02/01/23 (c)

    1,150       1,185,679  
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, St. Camillus Health System, Inc., Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     2,925       3,223,999  
5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     1,950       2,183,065  
7.50%, 11/19/21 (c)     3,020       3,025,334  

Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare System, Series A (RB)

5.12%, 02/01/23 (c)

    3,950       4,066,536  

Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Wisconsin Illinois Senior Housing, Inc., Series A (RB)

5.25%, 08/01/25 (c)

    2,000       2,080,410  
              104,875,756  
Total Municipal Bonds: 98.4%
(Cost: $3,444,913,486)
            3,509,170,360  
Other assets less liabilities: 1.6%             55,797,893  
NET ASSETS: 100.0%           $ 3,564,968,253  


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

 

Definitions:

ACA Credit Agricole SA
AGC Assured Guaranty Corp.
AGM Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
AMBAC American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp.
BAM Build America Assurance Co.
CP Certificate of Participation
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
(p) Putable Security — the redemption date shown is when the security may be redeemed by the investor
^ Zero Coupon Bond
(d) Security in default
* Non-income producing
Summary of Investments by Sector          % of
Investments
  Value  
Education     9.8 %     $ 342,264,553  
Health Care     18.9       662,612,792  
Housing     5.1       178,726,350  
Industrial Revenue     15.9       558,780,900  
Leasing     8.8       308,005,667  
Local     7.8       274,327,336  
Power     0.5       16,851,545  
Solid Waste/Resource Recovery     0.0       1,840,195  
Special Tax     11.5       403,166,145  
State     3.2       110,759,003  
Tobacco     9.1       319,681,283  
Transportation     7.6       267,298,657  
Water & Sewer     1.8       64,855,934  
      100.0 %   $ 3,509,170,360  

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of October 31, 2021 is as follows:

 

    Level 1
Quoted
Prices
    Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
    Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
    Value  
Municipal Bonds *   $     $ 3,509,170,360     $     $ 3,509,170,360  
   
* See Schedule of Investments for geographic sector breakouts.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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VANECK HIP SUSTAINABLE MUNI ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

October 31, 2021 (unaudited)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
MUNICIPAL BONDS: 97.6%                
Arizona: 3.5%                

Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Educational Facility, KIPP NYC Public Charter Schools - Macombs Facility Project, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/31 (c)

  $ 400     $ 436,224  
California: 29.9%                

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Adventist Health System, Series A (RB)

3.00%, 03/01/26 (c)

    275       288,213  

City of Los Angeles Department of Airports, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 05/15/31

    475       587,377  

Orange County Local Transportation Authority, Measure M2 Sales Tax (RB)

5.00%, 02/15/23

    250       265,429  

San Francisco City & County, International Airport, Series E (RB)

5.00%, 05/01/29

    370       458,160  
State of California, Various Purpose (GO)                
5.00%, 02/01/22 (c)     265       268,143  
5.00%, 02/01/25 (c)     410       470,338  

University of California, Series BB (RB)

5.00%, 05/15/29 (c)

    250       310,909  

University of California, Series BH (RB)

4.00%, 05/15/31 (c)

    280       329,626  

Val Verde Unified School District, Series A (GB)

2.75%, 08/01/28

    720       727,494  
              3,705,689  
Connecticut: 2.3%                

State of Connecticut, Series A (GO)

4.00%, 04/15/28 (c)

    250       289,400  
Massachusetts: 2.2%                

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Mass General Brigham Issue, Series A-2 (RB) (SAW)

5.00%, 07/01/23

    255       275,009  
Minnesota: 2.1%                

State of Minnesota, State Trunk Highway, Series B (GO)

5.00%, 08/01/22

    250       259,106  
Nevada: 2.2%                

Truckee Meadows Water Authority (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/23

    250       269,616  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
New York: 27.3%                

City of New York, Series B-1 (GO)

5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)

  $ 250     $ 302,330  
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series B (RB)                
4.25%, 11/15/22 (c)     350       362,134  
4.25%, 11/15/22 (c)     330       340,919  

Nassau County Interim Finance Authority, Public Benefit Corp., Series A (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/24

    250       285,018  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax, Series B-1 (RB)

5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)

    300       334,546  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax, Series E-1 (RB)

5.00%, 02/01/25 (c)

    250       283,233  

New York City Water & Sewer System, Series BB (RB)

5.00%, 12/15/22 (c)

    255       268,500  

New York State Dormitory Authority, New School, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)

    250       299,460  

New York State Dormitory Authority, State University Educational Facilities Issue, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 05/15/22

    270       275,565  

New York State Thruway Authority, Personal Income Tax, Series A-1 (RB)

4.00%, 03/15/31 (c)

    275       318,650  

New York State Urban Development Corp., Personal Income, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 09/15/30 (c)

    250       313,530  
              3,383,885  
North Carolina: 3.1%                

University of North Carolina, Hospitals at Chapel Hill (RB)

5.00%, 02/01/45

    265       386,811  
Oregon: 2.3%                

Oregon State, Department of Administrative Services, State Lottery, Series D (RB)

5.00%, 04/01/25 (c)

    250       286,766  
Pennsylvania: 11.8%                

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (GO)

5.00%, 03/15/23

    250       266,407  

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage, Series A (RB) (AGC)

3.70%, 04/01/27 (c)

    720       777,083  


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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VANECK HIP SUSTAINABLE MUNI ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Pennsylvania (continued)                

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/31 (c)

  $ 330     $ 412,594  
              1,456,084  
Washington: 8.8%                

County of King, Washington Unlimited Tax (GO)

5.00%, 12/01/22

    250       263,009  

Energy Northwest, Columbia Generating Station Electric, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/22

    285       294,113  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Washington (continued)                

Port of Seattle, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 08/01/22

  $ 250     $ 258,837  

State of Washington, Various Purpose, Series D (GO)

5.00%, 02/01/24 (c)

    250       276,184  
              1,092,143  
Wisconsin: 2.1%                

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Aspipus, Inc. (RB)

4.00%, 08/15/23 (c)

    250       263,291  
Total Municipal Bonds: 97.6%
(Cost: $12,222,112)
            12,104,024  
Other assets less liabilities: 2.4%             302,029  
NET ASSETS: 100.0%           $ 12,406,053  


 

 

Definitions:

AGC Assured Guaranty Corp.
GO General Obligation
RB Revenue Bond
SAW State Aid Withholding

 

Footnotes:

(c) Callable Security — the redemption date shown is when the security may be redeemed by the issuer
   
Summary of Investments by Sector          % of
Investments
  Value  
Education     17.4 %     $ 2,103,713  
Health Care     10.0       1,213,324  
Housing     6.4       777,083  
Leasing     4.9       594,214  
Local     4.7       565,339  
Power     2.4       294,113  
Special Tax     14.6       1,768,521  
State     15.1       1,829,579  
Transportation     20.0       2,420,021  
Water & Sewer     4.5       538,117  
      100.0 %   $ 12,104,024  

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of October 31, 2021 is as follows:

 

    Level 1
Quoted
Prices
    Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
    Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
    Value  
Municipal Bonds *   $     $ 12,104,024     $     $ 12,104,024  
   
* See Schedule of Investments for geographic sector breakouts.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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VANECK INTERMEDIATE MUNI ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

October 31, 2021 (unaudited)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
MUNICIPAL BONDS: 98.7%                
Alabama: 1.5%                
Alabama Federal Aid Highway Finance Authority, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   $ 340     $ 410,680  
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     10       12,079  
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     340       410,680  
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     460       570,437  
5.00%, 09/01/27     150       186,012  
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     250       310,020  
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     935       1,159,475  
Alabama Public School and College Authority, Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 11/01/30 (c)     2,000       2,387,049  
5.00%, 11/01/30 (c)     525       688,343  
5.00%, 11/01/30 (c)     1,750       2,283,719  
5.00%, 11/01/30 (c)     2,015       2,621,725  
5.00%, 11/01/30 (c)     1,500       1,961,367  
Auburn University, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     10       11,845  
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     25       29,660  

Black Belt Energy Gas District, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 12/01/31 (c) (p)

    4,000       4,867,081  

Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama, Series B (RB)

3.00%, 07/01/27 (c)

    860       922,790  
County of Jefferson (RB)                
4.00%, 03/15/27 (c)     1,750       1,993,873  
5.00%, 03/15/27 (c)     525       634,635  
5.00%, 03/15/27 (c)     100       119,944  
5.00%, 03/15/27 (c)     250       303,221  
5.00%, 03/15/27 (c)     800       966,120  

Southeast Energy Authority A Cooperative District (RB)

4.00%, 10/01/28 (c) (p)

    1,000       1,167,754  

State of Alabama, Series A (GO)

5.00%, 11/01/28 (c)

    675       847,846  
UAB Medicine Finance Authority, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     150       178,372  
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     225       268,133  

UAB Medicine Finance Authority, Series B-1 (RB)

5.00%, 03/01/27 (c)

    280       337,155  
University of Alabama, Board of Trustee, Series A (RB)                
3.00%, 07/01/29 (c)     415       448,516  
4.00%, 07/01/29 (c)     820       961,090  
Water Works Board of the City of Birmingham, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     595       725,426  
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     775       934,078  
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     250       304,801  
              29,023,926  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Alaska: 0.2%                
Alaska Housing Finance Corp., Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 06/01/27 (c)   $ 125     $ 143,371  
4.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     900       1,028,872  
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     590       713,074  

State of Alaska, International Airports System, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)

    305       355,041  

State of Alaska, International Airports System, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)

    635       736,516  
State of Alaska, Series B (GO)                
5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)     205       237,114  
5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)     250       289,767  
5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)     525       608,298  
              4,112,053  
Arizona: 0.9%                
Arizona Transportation Board, Highway Revenue (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     1,050       1,246,072  
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     835       992,608  

City of Mesa, Utility System Revenue (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)

    270       321,236  
City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., Junior Lien Wastewater System (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     120       142,590  
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     620       738,906  
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     150       177,859  
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     860       1,024,934  
City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., Rental Car Facility Charge, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)     1,275       1,572,023  
5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)     1,000       1,238,193  
City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., Senior Lien Airport Revenue, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     250       304,685  
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     100       121,326  
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     250       303,550  
City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., Senior Lien Airport Revenue, Series D (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     120       145,694  
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     550       666,303  

City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., Water System, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/31 (c)

    800       1,062,032  

Maricopa County High School District No. 210 (GO)

5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)

    250       303,630  


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Arizona (continued)                
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Banner Health, Series A (RB)                
3.12%, 01/01/27 (c)   $ 20     $ 21,330  
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     605       721,811  
5.00%, 01/01/28     215       266,933  
5.00%, 01/01/29     710       900,775  
Maricopa County Special Health Care District, Series C (GO)                
5.00%, 07/01/25     190       220,710  
5.00%, 07/01/26     240       287,368  
5.00%, 07/01/27     295       361,762  
Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     1,150       1,392,859  
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     250       307,950  
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     2,000       2,472,056  
              17,315,195  
Arkansas: 0.1%                

City of Fayetteville, Sales and Use Tax Capital Improvements, Series A (RB)

2.00%, 11/01/26 (c)

    305       312,484  

City of Fort Worth, Water and Sewer Construction (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/28 (c)

    280       346,419  

City of Rogers, Sales and Use Tax, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)

    1,000       1,196,072  
              1,854,975  
California: 15.5%                

Alameda County Joint Powers Authority (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)

    815       978,600  

Anaheim Housing and Public Improvements Authority, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 04/01/23 (c)

    270       286,811  

Bay Area Toll Authority, Series S-7 (RB)

4.00%, 04/01/27 (c)

    1,085       1,253,148  
California Health Facilities Financing Authority (RB)                
4.00%, 04/01/30 (c)     500       585,563  
4.00%, 04/01/30 (c)     450       530,276  

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Adventist Health System West, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 03/01/26 (c)

    90       101,438  

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Cedars- Sinai Medical Center, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)

    310       371,520  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
California (continued)                

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Cedars- Sinai Medical Center, Series B (RB)

3.00%, 08/15/26 (c)

  $ 400     $ 428,667  

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, CommonSpirit Health, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 04/01/30 (c)

    1,060       1,245,838  

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, El Camino Hospital (RB)

3.75%, 02/01/27 (c)

    175       192,287  

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Kaiser Permanente, Series A-1 (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/27

    475       591,713  

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Providence St. Joseph Health, Series B-3 (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)

    880       1,052,312  

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Stanford Health Care, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)

    750       926,167  
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Sutter Health, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     150       184,531  
5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     450       554,645  
5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     1,075       1,321,146  
California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank, Clean Water State (RB)                
5.00%, 10/01/25     100       117,636  
5.00%, 10/01/25     100       117,636  
5.00%, 10/01/26     150       182,027  
5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)     550       655,031  
5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)     55       65,212  
5.00%, 04/01/27 (c)     170       205,937  
5.00%, 08/01/29 (c)     775       982,546  

California Municipal Finance Authority, Community Medical Centers, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 02/01/27 (c)

    840       1,009,166  

California Municipal Finance Authority, Eisenhower Medical Center, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)

    925       1,110,399  
California State Public Works Board, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Series D (RB)                
3.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     360       391,696  
3.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     500       545,158  
5.00%, 09/01/24 (c)     270       304,478  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
California (continued)                
California State Public Works Board, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Series E (RB)                
2.50%, 10/01/26 (c)   $ 655     $ 696,760  
4.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     500       574,599  

California State Public Works Board, Department of General Services, Series F (RB)

5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)

    330       379,289  
California State Public Works Board, Various Capital Projects, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     340       420,078  
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     120       148,195  
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     445       550,402  
California State Public Works Board, Various Capital Projects, Series C (RB)                
3.38%, 03/01/27 (c)     100       109,701  
4.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     425       488,410  
5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     30       36,214  
5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     30       36,247  
5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     45       54,346  

California State Public Works Board, Various Capital Projects, Series D (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)

    400       483,032  

California State Public Works Board, Various Correctional Facilities, Series C (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/28 (c)

    950       1,198,292  
California State University, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 11/01/25 (c)     35       41,069  
5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     10       11,886  
5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     160       191,351  
5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)     225       274,333  
5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)     510       622,305  
California Statewide Communities Development Authority (RB)                
4.00%, 04/01/31 (c)     1,400       1,626,242  
5.00%, 11/01/29 (p)     1,675       2,164,705  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority (RB) (BAM)

4.00%, 05/15/31 (c)

    1,000       1,194,880  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Kaiser Permanente, Series L (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/29 (p)

    1,500       1,938,542  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Methodist Hospital of Southern California (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)

    760       914,481  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
California (continued)                
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)   $ 315     $ 379,735  
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     1,000       1,199,069  

Campbell Union High School District, Series B (GO)

5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)

    300       362,261  

Chabot-Las Positas Community College District (GO)

4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)

    140       159,659  

City and County of San Francisco, Series B (CP)

3.00%, 10/01/25 (c)

    255       273,814  

City of Bakersfield, Wastewater Revenue, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 09/15/25 (c)

    15       17,469  

City of Concord (CP)

2.00%, 04/01/31 (c)

    1,400       1,324,557  
City of Los Angeles, Department of Airports, Los Angeles International Airport, Series B (RB)                
4.00%, 05/15/30 (c)     1,000       1,193,940  
5.00%, 05/15/31 (c)     1,400       1,813,700  
5.00%, 05/15/31 (c)     500       653,271  

City of Los Angeles, Solid Waste Resources, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 02/01/28 (c)

    405       471,725  

City of Los Angeles, Wastewater System, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)

    565       691,184  

City of San Jose, Refunding, Libraries, Parks and Public Safety Projects, Series C (GO) (AGM)

5.00%, 03/01/29 (c)

    200       254,609  

Contra Costa Transportation Authority (RB)

5.00%, 03/01/25 (c)

    20       22,937  

Corona-Norco Unified School District, Series A (GO)

4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)

    250       283,359  
County of Sacramento, Airport System, Series E (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/27     275       337,919  
5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)     150       184,407  
County of Santa Clara, Series C (GO)                
3.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     245       263,423  
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     125       154,106  
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     525       641,779  

Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran’s Farm & Home Purchase Program (RB)

3.25%, 06/01/26 (c)

    2,000       2,145,722  

Desert Community College District (GO)

5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)

    145       176,891  
East Bay Municipal Utility District, Water System, Series A (RB)                


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
California (continued)                
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)   $ 460     $ 563,483  
East Bay Municipal Utility District, Water System, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     145       178,951  
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     220       269,671  

East Side Union High School District, Series B (GO) (AGM)

3.00%, 08/01/27 (c)

    2,590       2,781,474  

Eastern Municipal Water District Financing Authority, Water and Wastewater, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/30 (c)

    1,070       1,389,322  
Eastern Municipal Water District, Financing Authority, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     145       172,296  
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     560       664,854  
Eastern Municipal Water District, Water and Wastewater Revenue, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     25       30,036  
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     100       120,042  

El Camino Healthcare District (GO)

4.00%, 02/01/27 (c)

    250       286,086  

El Dorado Irrigation District, Series C (RB)

5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)

    250       298,047  
Fontana Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency (TA)                
5.00%, 10/01/26     205       247,553  
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     760       923,714  

Foothill-De Anza Community College District (GO)

3.00%, 08/01/31 (c)

    1,500       1,661,786  

Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Enhanced Tobacco Settlement, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)

    220       255,982  
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Tobacco Settlement, Series A-1 (RB)                
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     1,420       1,695,266  
5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     1,000       1,219,447  
5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     2,380       2,879,913  

Kern High School District, Series A (GO) (AGM)

2.00%, 08/01/30 (c)

    3,000       3,058,600  

Kern High School District, Series C (GO) (AGM)

2.00%, 08/01/30 (c)

    1,600       1,649,682  

Long Beach Unified School District (GO)

5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)

    105       126,463  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
California (continued)                
Los Angeles Community College District, Series A (GO)                
5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)   $ 265     $ 298,610  
5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)     175       197,196  
5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)     330       371,855  

Los Angeles Community College District, Series G (GO)

5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)

    170       191,562  
Los Angeles Community College District, Series I (GO)                
4.00%, 08/01/26     25       28,994  
4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     170       195,093  
4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     135       156,267  
Los Angeles Community College District, Series J (GO)                
4.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     400       466,661  
4.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     750       875,051  
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     100       123,534  
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (RB)                
4.00%, 06/01/30 (c)     1,000       1,199,686  
5.00%, 06/01/30 (c)     1,000       1,303,895  
5.00%, 07/01/31 (c)     2,000       2,650,953  
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     50       56,877  
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     115       137,823  
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     375       448,483  
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     165       197,168  
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     820       956,771  
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     795       976,889  
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     285       352,002  
5.00%, 07/01/31 (c)     705       936,646  
5.00%, 07/01/31 (c)     900       1,199,164  

Los Angeles County Public Works Financing Authority, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)

    435       511,965  

Los Angeles County Public Works Financing Authority, Series E-1 (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)

    450       574,780  
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     155       183,320  
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     1,010       1,222,736  
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     500       616,754  
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     500       617,745  
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     115       143,582  
5.00%, 07/01/29     1,000       1,294,296  
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     35       41,347  
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     1,000       1,208,378  
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     275       332,158  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
California (continued)                
5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)   $ 180     $ 209,370  
5.00%, 07/01/27     110       135,922  
5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)     110       137,933  
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Series C (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     250       281,092  
5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     100       112,323  
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     500       613,740  
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     200       245,307  
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     1,100       1,354,567  
5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)     1,420       1,814,569  
5.00%, 07/01/30 (c)     1,500       1,951,334  
5.00%, 07/01/30 (c)     1,125       1,472,562  

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Series D (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)

    125       155,788  
Los Angeles Unified School District, Series A (GO)                
4.00%, 07/01/29 (c)     1,580       1,894,737  
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     135       157,249  
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     695       802,674  
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     25       28,903  
5.00%, 07/01/26     120       144,173  
5.00%, 07/01/27     820       1,012,211  
5.00%, 07/01/28     250       315,371  
5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)     1,720       2,213,772  
5.00%, 07/01/30     500       654,657  
Los Angeles Unified School District, Series B (GO)                
2.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     270       279,257  
3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     780       841,893  
3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     1,055       1,135,649  
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     885       1,061,472  
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     915       1,091,408  
Los Angeles Unified School District, Series B-1 (GO)                
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     585       719,229  
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     645       797,723  
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     295       361,313  
Los Angeles Unified School District, Series C (GO)                
3.00%, 07/01/30 (c)     1,880       2,061,027  
4.00%, 07/01/30 (c)     360       433,677  
4.00%, 07/01/30 (c)     2,000       2,393,280  

Los Angeles Unified School District, Series RYQ (GO)

4.00%, 07/01/30 (c)

    1,000       1,189,872  

Los Angeles Unified School District, Series RYQ (GO) (BAM)

5.00%, 07/01/29

    3,675       4,725,266  

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)

    100       125,966  
Municipal Improvement Corp. of Los Angeles, Series B (RB)                
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
California (continued)                
5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)   $ 615     $ 740,049  
5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     135       162,817  
5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     265       320,328  

Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport (RB) (BAM)

4.00%, 03/01/31 (c)

    325       392,149  
Northern California Transmission Agency Project, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     45       53,405  
5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     40       47,342  
Oakland Unified School District (GO)                
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     385       459,116  
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     625       743,071  
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     175       208,599  
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     975       1,164,703  

Oakland Unified School District, Series C (GO)

5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)

    400       485,990  
Palm Springs Unified School District, Series A (GO) (AGM)                
1.25%, 08/01/29 (c)     4,000       3,907,363  
1.25%, 08/01/29 (c)     1,265       1,214,307  
1.50%, 08/01/29 (c)     3,000       2,869,064  
1.50%, 08/01/29 (c)     2,500       2,384,572  
1.75%, 08/01/29 (c)     3,000       2,921,592  

Palm Springs Unified School District, Series D (GO)

3.00%, 08/01/26 (c)

    160       172,835  

Palomar Health, Series B (GO)

5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)

    775       898,011  

Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, Series A (CP) (AGM)

4.00%, 10/01/25 (c)

    260       289,864  
Public Utilities Commission of the City and County of San Francisco, Wastewater Revenue, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)     475       556,144  
5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)     440       514,979  
Public Utilities Commission of the City and County of San Francisco, Water Revenue, Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     100       115,021  
5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     170       206,051  
5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     25       30,138  
5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     1,215       1,462,048  
5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)     230       265,823  
Public Utilities Commission of the City and County of San Francisco, Water Revenue, Series D (RB)                
5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     785       972,870  
5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     255       318,095  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
California (continued)                

Regents of the University of California, Medical Center Pooled Revenue, Series L (RB)

5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)

  $ 650     $ 765,935  

Riverside Community College District (GO)

5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)

    170       198,901  

Riverside County Transportation Commission, Series A (RB)

2.00%, 06/01/24 (c)

    730       740,485  

Riverside County Transportation Commission, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)

    560       691,453  

Riverside Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency, Series A (TA) (AGM)

5.00%, 09/01/26

    125       150,456  
Sacramento City Financing Authority, Master Lease Program Facilities (RB) (BAM)                
5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     110       129,316  
5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     210       247,528  

Sacramento County Sanitation Districts Financing Authority, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/24 (c)

    170       189,960  
San Diego Association of Governments, South Bay Expressway, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     705       851,068  
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     500       604,543  
San Diego Community College District (GO)                
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     855       1,027,547  
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     65       78,185  

San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)

    535       671,413  
San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/30 (c)     1,630       2,101,801  
5.00%, 07/01/30 (c)     1,295       1,645,073  
5.00%, 07/01/30 (c)     2,075       2,653,317  

San Diego County Regional Transportation Commission, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)

    105       124,296  

San Diego County Water Authority, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)

    75       86,795  

San Diego County Water Authority, Series B (RB)

4.00%, 05/01/31 (c)

    2,000       2,452,600  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
California (continued)                

San Diego County, Edgemoor and RCS Refunding, Series A (CP)

5.00%, 10/15/24 (c)

  $ 150     $ 169,447  

San Diego Public Facilities Financing Authority (RB)

5.00%, 10/15/25 (c)

    150       174,492  

San Diego Public Facilities Financing Authority, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)

    135       161,441  

San Diego Regional Building Authority, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 10/15/25 (c)

    555       641,636  

San Diego Unified School District, Series I (GO)

5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)

    650       798,243  

San Diego Unified School District, Series R-5 (GO)

4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)

    20       23,012  
San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District, Series F-1 (GO)                
5.00%, 08/01/28     900       1,145,640  
5.00%, 08/01/29 (c)     140       180,844  
5.00%, 08/01/29 (c)     110       142,740  

San Francisco Community College District (GO)

5.00%, 06/15/25

    140       162,230  

San Francisco County Transportation Authority (RB)

3.00%, 02/01/27 (c)

    135       146,166  
3.00%, 02/01/27 (c)     500       535,007  
4.00%, 02/01/27 (c)     325       375,067  
4.00%, 02/01/27     105       122,957  

San Francisco Unified School District, Series B (GO)

4.00%, 06/15/28 (c)

    2,000       2,359,767  

San Joaquin County Transportation Authority (RB)

5.00%, 03/01/27 (c)

    165       198,861  
San Joaquin County, Administration Building Project (CP) (AGM)                
5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     520       639,990  
5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     500       619,998  

San Joaquin Delta Community College District, Series A (GO)

5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)

    25       29,199  

San Jose Redevelopment Agency, Series A (TA)

5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)

    230       277,075  
San Marcos Unified School District (GO)                
4.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     400       459,696  
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     515       629,000  
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     360       439,376  
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     350       426,185  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
California (continued)                

San Mateo Union High School District, Series C (GO)

4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)

  $ 770     $ 879,881  
Santa Clara County Financing Authority (RB)                
4.00%, 05/01/31 (c)     840       1,027,400  
5.00%, 05/01/31 (c)     3,855       5,116,142  
Santa Clara County Financing Authority, Multiple Facilities Projects, Series Q (RB)                
4.00%, 05/15/25 (c)     760       842,645  
4.00%, 05/15/25 (c)     400       443,045  
Santa Clara Unified School District (GO)                
3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     1,535       1,643,713  
3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     100       107,388  

Santa Clara Valley Water District, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)

    25       29,346  

Sequoia Union High School District (GO)

3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)

    500       538,732  

Southern California Public Power Authority, Milford Wind Corridor Phase I Project (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/29

    100       129,601  
State of California (GO)                
3.00%, 10/01/29 (c)     2,000       2,213,458  
5.00%, 11/01/28 (c)     2,000       2,511,679  
5.00%, 09/01/29     1,000       1,291,723  
State of California, Department of Water Resources, Central Valley Project, Series AW (RB)                
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     275       335,762  
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     50       60,406  
State of California, Department of Water Resources, Central Valley Project, Series AX (RB)                
5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)     100       123,945  
5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)     915       1,135,025  

State of California, Department of Water Resources, Central Valley Project, Series BA (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 06/01/29 (c)

    365       466,907  

State of California, Series CL (GO)

3.75%, 12/01/24 (c)

    10       10,216  
State of California, Various Purpose (GO)                
2.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     400       420,146  
3.00%, 10/01/29 (c)     350       380,469  
3.12%, 04/01/29 (c)     1,575       1,729,519  
3.50%, 08/01/27     605       696,330  
4.00%, 11/01/27     600       710,426  
4.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     100       117,287  
4.00%, 11/01/30 (c)     3,445       4,156,813  
4.00%, 03/01/29     2,000       2,416,675  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
California (continued)                
4.00%, 03/01/30 (c)   $ 9,500     $ 11,260,016  
4.00%, 03/01/30 (c)     2,000       2,360,985  
4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     130       148,341  
4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     700       800,033  
4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     2,110       2,423,652  
5.00%, 10/01/27     285       353,388  
5.00%, 10/01/28 (c)     300       379,481  
5.00%, 10/01/29 (c)     2,340       3,017,548  
5.00%, 10/01/29 (c)     3,425       4,402,787  
5.00%, 10/01/29     1,000       1,293,815  
5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     1,000       1,248,696  
5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     2,645       3,283,559  
5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     1,020       1,269,837  
5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     2,480       3,098,578  
5.00%, 11/01/27     2,000       2,484,798  
5.00%, 11/01/28     400       509,100  
5.00%, 11/01/30 (c)     1,610       2,102,691  
5.00%, 11/01/30     1,000       1,321,385  
5.00%, 04/01/24 (c)     500       553,604  
5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)     1,075       1,280,805  
5.00%, 04/01/28     710       891,338  
5.00%, 04/01/29 (c)     150       190,001  
5.00%, 04/01/29 (c)     3,500       4,409,527  
5.00%, 04/01/29     1,735       2,222,470  
5.00%, 04/01/30     2,590       3,384,669  
5.00%, 04/01/31     380       504,989  
5.00%, 04/01/32     3,500       4,734,751  
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     115       137,905  
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     915       1,099,020  
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     185       222,816  
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     190       227,919  
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     150       180,505  
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     510       613,453  
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     600       721,561  
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     1,050       1,264,629  
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     1,165       1,401,924  
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     955       1,149,217  
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     2,190       2,716,600  
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     950       1,174,645  
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     3,395       4,213,378  
5.00%, 08/01/28 (c)     2,445       3,051,864  
5.00%, 08/01/28 (c)     275       345,698  
5.00%, 08/01/28     750       949,075  
5.00%, 09/01/23 (c)     345       374,097  
5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)     30       35,071  
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     125       150,720  
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     150       180,944  
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     2,000       2,412,584  
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     1,000       1,206,292  
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     390       469,744  
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     1,615       1,947,307  
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     2,260       2,725,435  
State Public Works Board, Various Capital Projects, Series B (RB)                
4.00%, 05/01/31 (c)     2,000       2,392,190  
4.00%, 05/01/31 (c)     1,170       1,391,641  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
California (continued)                
Stockton Unified School District (GO)                
5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)   $ 100     $ 117,934  
5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)     100       117,659  

Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Diego, Series A (TA)

5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)

    335       389,703  
Trustees of the California State University, Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     250       287,937  
5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     410       488,525  
Tuolumne Wind Project Authority, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/27     125       152,685  
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     405       490,529  
Turlock Irrigation District (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/30 (c)     500       635,346  
5.00%, 01/01/30 (c)     1,000       1,276,436  

University of California, Series AO (RB)

5.00%, 05/15/25 (c)

    130       150,687  

University of California, Series AR (RB)

5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)

    10       11,931  

University of California, Series AY (RB)

5.00%, 05/15/27 (c)

    625       765,977  
University of California, Series AZ (RB)                
5.00%, 05/15/28 (c)     275       345,901  
5.00%, 05/15/28 (c)     310       386,463  

University of California, Series BE (RB)

5.00%, 05/15/30 (c)

    1,500       1,935,264  

University of California, Series O (RB)

5.00%, 05/15/28 (c)

    1,170       1,447,518  
West Basin Municipal Water District, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)     155       182,869  
5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)     100       118,257  

West Contra Costa Unified School District, Series A (GO)

5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)

    20       23,072  
              298,610,211  
Colorado: 2.7%                

Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Series B (GO) (ST)

5.00%, 12/15/26 (c)

    250       303,591  

Adams and Arapahoe Joint School District No. 28J, Series A (GO) (SAW)

5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)

    540       651,190  

Board of Governors of Colorado State University System (RB) (ST)

5.00%, 03/01/28 (c)

    510       632,688  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Colorado (continued)                
5.00%, 03/01/28 (c)   $ 935     $ 1,144,378  

Board of Water Commissioners City & County of Denver/The (RB)

5.00%, 12/15/31 (c)

    1,500       2,024,952  

Boulder Valley School District No. RE-2, Series B (GO) (SAW)

4.00%, 06/01/27 (c)

    1,050       1,226,745  

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 (GO) (SAW)

5.00%, 12/15/25 (c)

    1,000       1,173,446  

City and County of Denver, Acting By and Through its Board of Water Commissioners, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 12/15/29

    5,700       7,451,383  
City and County of Denver, Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 08/01/31 (c)     1,255       1,509,509  
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     150       178,799  

City and County of Denver, Series A-2 (RB)

0.00%, 08/01/26 (c) ^

    200       135,949  

City of Aurora, Water Revenue, First Lien (RB)

5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)

    500       602,465  
City of Colorado Springs, Utilities System, Series A-1 (RB)                
5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     100       122,831  
5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     120       147,416  
5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     110       135,817  

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, CommonSpirit Health, Series A-1 (RB)

5.00%, 08/01/29 (c)

    155       191,293  

Colorado Higher Education, Series A (CP)

5.00%, 11/01/26

    115       138,071  
Denver City & County School District No 1 (GO) (SAW)                
5.00%, 12/01/30 (c)     5,025       6,523,152  
5.00%, 12/01/30 (c)     1,000       1,310,512  

Denver City and County School District No. 1 (GO) (SAW)

4.00%, 12/01/30 (c)

    2,425       2,926,440  
Denver Convention Center Hotel Authority (RB)                
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     250       295,255  
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     570       669,358  
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     680       783,251  

El Paso County School District No. 20 (GO) (SAW)

5.00%, 12/15/26 (c)

    295       355,598  

Jefferson County School District R-1 (GO) (ST)

5.00%, 12/15/28 (c)

    1,110       1,407,872  
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 (GO) (SAW)                


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Colorado (continued)                
5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)   $ 500     $ 617,291  
5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)     500       619,720  
5.25%, 12/01/27 (c)     200       249,399  

Metro Wastewater Reclamation District (RB) (SAW)

3.00%, 04/01/30 (c)

    2,000       2,194,941  

Pueblo City Schools (GO) (SAW)

3.00%, 12/15/29 (c)

    500       551,895  

Regents of the University of Colorado, Series B-1 (RB)

4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)

    540       623,071  
Regional Transportation District, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     1,995       2,434,641  
5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     100       122,293  

Regional Transportation District, Tax-Exempt Sales Tax, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/28

    1,000       1,267,332  

State of Colorado (CP)

5.00%, 12/15/31 (c)

    2,000       2,658,237  

State of Colorado, Series A (CP)

4.00%, 12/15/31 (c)

    1,750       2,109,357  

State of Colorado, Series K (CP)

5.00%, 03/15/27 (c)

    410       490,831  

State of Colorado, Series M (CP)

5.00%, 03/15/28 (c)

    190       234,571  
University of Colorado, Series A-2 (RB)                
3.00%, 06/01/24 (c)     800       831,658  
4.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     500       599,430  
5.00%, 06/01/27     250       307,501  
5.00%, 06/01/28     155       195,146  

Weld County School District No. 6 (GO) (SAW)

5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)

    2,165       2,761,526  

Windy Gap Firming Project Water Activity Enterprise (RB)

5.00%, 07/15/31 (c)

    1,000       1,315,396  
              52,226,197  
Connecticut: 2.2%                

Connecticut Housing Finance Authority Housing Mortgage Finance Program, Series A-1 (RB) (SAW)

1.70%, 05/15/30 (c)

    1,290       1,245,228  

Connecticut Housing Finance Authority Housing Mortgage Finance Program, Series C-1 (RB)

2.05%, 11/15/29 (c)

    260       254,221  
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Series A-1 (RB)                
3.65%, 11/15/26 (c)     140       144,249  
3.88%, 11/15/26 (c)     35       35,347  

Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Series D-1 (RB)

3.20%, 11/15/26 (c)

    390       411,967  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Connecticut (continued)                

Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Series F-1 (RB)

3.05%, 05/15/26 (c)

  $ 200     $ 207,836  

Connecticut State Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Hardford Health Issue, Series A (RB) (SD CRED PROG)

5.00%, 01/01/30 (c)

    335       422,725  

Connecticut State Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Masonicare Issue, Series F (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)

    250       274,024  
Connecticut State Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Nuvance Health Issue, Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 07/01/29 (c)     525       604,294  
4.00%, 07/01/29 (c)     625       720,609  
5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)     2,200       2,731,172  

Connecticut State Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Yale University Issue, Series B-1 (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 07/01/29

    1,000       1,291,736  

Metropolitan District/The (GO)

4.00%, 09/01/31 (c)

    800       964,314  

South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)

    25       29,903  

State of Connecticut (GO)

3.00%, 01/15/31 (c)

    2,200       2,454,893  

State of Connecticut Special Tax Revenue (RB)

5.00%, 05/01/31

    1,650       2,186,090  
State of Connecticut, Series A (GO)                
3.00%, 01/15/31 (c)     1,000       1,093,868  
4.00%, 01/15/31     1,655       2,028,693  
5.00%, 04/15/27 (c)     680       825,369  
5.00%, 04/15/28 (c)     1,000       1,227,607  

State of Connecticut, Series A (GO) (SBG)

5.00%, 04/15/29

    1,000       1,277,849  

State of Connecticut, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)

    350       422,349  

State of Connecticut, Series B (GO)

5.00%, 04/15/27

    135       165,354  
State of Connecticut, Series C (GO)                
4.00%, 06/01/30 (c)     850       1,005,166  
4.00%, 06/15/28 (c)     1,205       1,399,578  

State of Connecticut, Series E (GO)

3.00%, 10/15/26 (c)

    395       427,791  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Connecticut (continued)                
5.00%, 09/15/27   $ 400     $ 494,933  
5.00%, 09/15/28 (c)     1,665       2,091,474  
State of Connecticut, Special Tax Obligation, Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     785       882,822  
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     190       232,628  
5.00%, 05/01/31 (c)     1,500       1,958,192  
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     200       238,524  
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     475       566,990  

State of Connecticut, Special Tax Obligation, Series A (ST)

5.00%, 05/01/30 (c)

    2,500       3,179,654  
State of Connecticut, Special Tax Obligation, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 10/01/28     1,505       1,904,941  
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     335       401,634  
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     275       329,988  
State of Connecticut, State Revolving Fund, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 02/01/29 (c)     275       346,294  
5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)     1,000       1,208,669  
University of Connecticut, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 01/15/27 (c)     335       406,370  
5.00%, 01/15/27 (c)     745       894,390  
5.00%, 11/01/28 (c)     500       618,419  
5.00%, 11/01/28 (c)     730       906,055  
5.00%, 04/15/28 (c)     1,000       1,243,289  
              41,757,498  
Delaware: 0.5%                

Delaware State Health Facilities Authority, Bayhealth Medical Center Project, Series A (RB)

3.00%, 07/01/27 (c)

    180       193,238  
State of Delaware (GO)                
2.00%, 02/01/31 (c)     1,000       1,013,771  
2.00%, 02/01/31 (c)     1,000       1,001,330  
3.00%, 02/01/31 (c)     1,000       1,135,203  
3.12%, 03/01/27 (c)     505       555,990  
4.00%, 03/01/27 (c)     500       577,571  
State of Delaware, Series A (GO)                
2.00%, 01/01/30 (c)     650       650,771  
5.00%, 01/01/30 (c)     1,000       1,295,858  
5.00%, 10/01/28     810       1,030,210  
5.00%, 02/01/28     500       625,819  
5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)     500       619,268  
              8,699,029  
District of Columbia: 1.8%                

District of Columbia (RB) (SAW)

5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)

    2,250       2,842,423  

District of Columbia Federal Highway Grant Anticipation (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/27

    600       743,009  
District of Columbia, Georgetown University Issue (RB)                
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
District of Columbia (continued)                
5.00%, 04/01/27 (c)   $ 105     $ 126,197  
5.00%, 04/01/27 (c)     645       768,932  
District of Columbia, Series A (GO)                
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     250       296,501  
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     290       343,797  
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     210       250,417  
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     30       35,669  
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     170       206,385  
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     580       703,778  
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     2,500       3,032,904  
5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     750       930,167  

District of Columbia, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 09/01/29 (c)

    1,000       1,273,408  
District of Columbia, Series C (RB)                
5.00%, 10/01/27     225       279,431  
5.00%, 05/01/30 (c)     1,000       1,285,238  
5.00%, 05/01/30     250       328,185  
District of Columbia, Series D (GO)                
4.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     500       578,794  
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     125       151,849  
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     160       194,011  
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     20       24,129  
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     500       607,016  
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     1,500       1,839,236  

District of Columbia, Series E (GO)

5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)

    25       30,162  

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Airport System, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/28

    560       708,815  

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Dulles Toll Road Revenue, Series B (RB)

4.00%, 10/01/29 (c)

    250       286,346  

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Dulles Toll Road Revenue, Series B (RB) (AGM)

4.00%, 10/01/29 (c)

    250       287,031  

Washington Convention & Sports Authority (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)

    2,545       3,068,050  
Washington Metropolitain Area Transit Authority, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 07/15/30 (c)     1,400       1,787,861  
5.00%, 07/15/31 (c)     2,000       2,606,757  
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (RB)                
4.00%, 07/15/31 (c)     1,000       1,215,756  
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     175       214,290  
5.00%, 07/01/27     275       337,406  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
District of Columbia (continued)                
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Series A-1 (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   $ 140     $ 169,700  
5.00%, 07/01/27     330       404,887  
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Series A-2 (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     550       665,631  
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     300       363,245  
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     810       979,541  
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     650       787,891  
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     1,205       1,458,337  
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     880       1,064,192  
5.00%, 07/01/27     240       294,464  
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     555       674,013  
              34,245,851  
Florida: 3.5%                

Alachua County, Health Facilities Authority, Shands Teaching Hospital and Clinics, Inc., Series B-1 (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)

    490       619,017  

Central Florida Expressway Authority (RB) (BAM)

3.00%, 07/01/27 (c)

    520       557,231  

City of Cape Coral, Water and Sewer (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)

    175       214,122  
City of Gainesville, Utilities System, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     195       238,002  
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     500       609,762  

City of Jacksonville, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/29 (c)

    1,095       1,392,705  

City of Jacksonville, Series A (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 10/01/29

    1,000       1,285,950  
City of Jacksonville, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     250       301,492  
5.00%, 10/01/27     585       722,710  

City of Jacksonville, Transportation Revenue (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)

    210       244,808  

City of Lakeland, Lakeland Regional Health System (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)

    540       645,428  

City of Orlando, Senior Tourist Development Tax, 6th Cent Contract Payments, Series A (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)

    560       671,660  
City of Port St. Lucie, Utility System (RB)                
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Florida (continued)                
4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   $ 500     $ 571,017  
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     585       700,746  
County of Miami-Dade (RB)                
0.00%, 10/01/26 (c) ^     565       442,351  
0.00%, 10/01/26 (c) ^     400       300,314  
5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     510       610,794  
5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     1,115       1,325,410  
5.00%, 10/01/26     640       769,759  

County of Miami-Dade FL Water & Sewer System Revenue (RB)

4.00%, 04/01/31 (c)

    975       1,165,571  
County of Miami-Dade, Aviation Revenue, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     460       547,994  
5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     750       891,078  
5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     100       119,222  
County of Miami-Dade, Building Better Communities Program, Series A (GO)                
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     100       116,005  
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     555       659,477  
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     520       619,465  
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     100       119,584  
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     280       333,133  

County of Miami-Dade, Building Better Communities Program, Series A (GO) (SAW)

4.00%, 07/01/30 (c)

    1,600       1,906,055  
County of Miami-Dade, Capital Asset Acquisition, Series B (RB)                
3.12%, 04/01/26 (c)     260       278,670  
5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)     520       617,053  
County of Miami-Dade, Expressway Authority Toll System, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     105       124,132  
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     25       29,468  

County of Miami-Dade, Florida Transit System (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)

    250       283,727  
County of Miami-Dade, Water and Sewer System (RB)                
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     800       986,891  
5.00%, 04/01/31 (c)     3,500       4,624,302  
County of Miami-Dade, Water and Sewer System, Series B (RB)                
3.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     370       400,649  
5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)     605       702,735  
County of Orange, Water and Wastewater Utility System (RB)                
5.00%, 10/01/30 (c)     1,000       1,300,694  
5.00%, 10/01/30 (c)     1,000       1,304,190  
Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Series A (RB)                


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Florida (continued)                
5.00%, 07/01/27   $ 125     $ 153,289  

Florida Department of Management Services (CP)

3.00%, 11/01/31 (c)

    1,000       1,104,531  
Florida Department of Management Services, Series A (CP)                
5.00%, 11/01/27     175       216,496  
5.00%, 08/01/25     105       122,467  

Florida Department of Management Services, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)

    425       524,812  

Florida Development Finance Corp. (RB)

4.00%, 11/15/31 (c)

    1,500       1,827,538  
Florida Housing Finance Corp., Series 1 (RB)                
3.25%, 01/01/27 (c)     200       210,093  
3.60%, 01/01/27 (c)     370       384,269  
Florida Housing Finance Corp., Series 2 (RB)                
2.10%, 01/01/30 (c)     1,000       1,007,879  
3.20%, 07/01/25 (c)     310       318,550  
Florida Municipal Power Agency, All-Requirements Power Supply, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     125       148,939  
5.00%, 10/01/27     470       577,597  
JEA Electric System, Series B (RB)                
3.38%, 10/01/22 (c)     175       177,918  
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     885       1,075,077  

JEA Electric System, Series Three B (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)

    850       1,042,571  

JEA Electric, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)

    610       751,297  

Lee Memorial Health System, Series A-1 (RB)

5.00%, 04/01/29 (c)

    605       751,136  

Manatee County School District (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 04/01/27 (c)

    160       194,009  

Orange County Health Facilities Authority (RB)

5.00%, 08/01/23 (c)

    420       459,785  

Orange County School Board, Series C (CP)

5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)

    410       486,615  

Orange County School Board, Series D (CP)

5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)

    310       361,744  
Orange County, Tourist Development Tax (RB)                
5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)     100       115,579  
5.00%, 10/01/26     190       228,115  
5.00%, 10/01/27     360       442,183  
5.00%, 10/01/29     280       356,431  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Florida (continued)                
5.00%, 10/01/30   $ 490     $ 632,588  

Orange County, Tourist Development Tax, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)

    500       591,797  

Orlando Utilities Commission, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)

    120       146,770  

Palm Beach County Health Facilities Authority, Act Retirement - Life Communities, Inc. (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)

    350       411,807  
Palm Beach County School Board, Series A (CP)                
5.00%, 08/01/27     120       147,522  
5.00%, 08/01/30 (c)     275       354,064  

Palm Beach County School Board, Series C (CP)

5.00%, 08/01/28 (c)

    695       867,143  

Pasco County School Board, Series C (CP) (AGM)

5.00%, 08/01/30 (c)

    1,000       1,267,488  

Polk County School District (RB) (SAW)

5.00%, 10/01/29 (c)

    1,000       1,288,677  

Polk County, School District (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/29 (c)

    100       128,114  

Reedy Creek Improvement District, Series A (GO)

5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)

    175       213,316  

School Board of Miami-Dade County (GO)

3.25%, 03/15/27 (c)

    125       134,191  

School Board of Miami-Dade County, Series B (CP) (AGM)

5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)

    720       827,540  
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Series D (CP)                
5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)     265       311,552  
5.00%, 02/01/26     165       193,985  

South Broward Hospital District (RB)

5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)

    435       514,632  
South Miami Health Facilities Authority (RB)                
5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)     800       974,453  
5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)     710       868,550  

State of Florida Department of Transportation (RB)

3.00%, 07/01/30 (c)

    1,000       1,114,259  
State of Florida, Board of Education, Public Education Capital Outlay, Series A (GO)                
4.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     650       766,537  
5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     795       996,519  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Florida (continued)                

State of Florida, Board of Education, Public Education Capital Outlay, Series B (GO)

5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)

  $ 400     $ 493,658  
State of Florida, Board of Education, Public Education Capital Outlay, Series C (GO)                
4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     725       823,920  
4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     500       569,213  
4.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     780       909,052  
5.00%, 06/01/27     585       719,553  
5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     145       182,398  

State of Florida, Board of Education, Public Education Capital Outlay, Series C (GO) (AMBAC)

3.00%, 06/01/29 (c)

    510       571,091  
State of Florida, Board of Education, Public Education Capital Outlay, Series D (GO)                
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     10       11,970  
5.00%, 06/01/28     105       132,272  

State of Florida, Board of Education, Public Education Capital Outlay, Series E (GO)

2.38%, 06/01/26 (c)

    590       616,533  

State of Florida, Board of Education, Public Education Capital Outlay, Series F (GO)

5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)

    135       161,589  

State of Florida, Department of Transportation Financing Corp. (RB)

3.00%, 07/01/30 (c)

    1,000       1,099,664  

State of Florida, Department of Transportation Financing Corp., Series B (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)

    115       143,197  

State of Florida, Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Reimbursement, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/30

    880       1,140,461  
State of Florida, Department of Transportation, Full Faith and Credit, Right-of-Way Acquisition and Bridge Construction, Series A (GO)                
3.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     600       645,991  
3.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     555       606,486  
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     40       48,098  

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)

    750       949,929  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Florida (continued)                

State of Florida, Department of Transportation, Turnpike, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)

  $ 580     $ 723,967  

State of Florida, Department of Transportation, Turnpike, Series C (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)

    740       881,920  

Volusia County School Board, Master Lease Program, Series B (CP)

5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)

    280       314,118  
              66,888,877  
Georgia: 2.2%                

Augusta, Water and Sewer (RB)

3.00%, 10/01/27 (c)

    420       455,026  

City of Atlanta, Airport Passenger Facility Charge (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)

    500       630,167  

City of Atlanta, Water and Wastewater (RB)

4.00%, 11/01/29 (c)

    200       239,197  

Clarke County Hospital Authority, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)

    250       294,132  

Cobb County Kennestone Hospital Authority, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 04/01/27 (c)

    750       894,269  

County of Fulton, Water and Sewerage, Series A (RB)

3.00%, 01/01/30 (c)

    3,000       3,291,292  
Forsyth County School District (GO)                
5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)     1,000       1,245,035  
5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)     1,000       1,232,024  
5.00%, 02/01/29     1,045       1,340,661  
Gainesville and Hall County Hospital Authority, Northeast Georgia Health System, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     100       119,463  
5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     225       265,323  

Georgia Housing and Finance Authority, Single Family Mortgage, Series B-1 (RB)

2.90%, 12/01/25 (c)

    925       965,075  
Georgia State Road and Tollway Authority (RB)                
5.00%, 06/01/28     500       625,880  
5.00%, 06/01/30 (c)     2,550       3,297,182  
5.00%, 06/01/30 (c)     2,000       2,576,102  

Georgia State Road and Tollway Authority, Series A (RB) (ST)

4.00%, 07/15/31 (c)

    3,255       4,005,169  

Main Street Natural Gas, Inc. (RB)

5.00%, 05/15/38

    1,000       1,381,482  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Georgia (continued)                
5.00%, 05/15/49   $ 2,000     $ 2,891,801  

Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)

    200       236,211  

Private Colleges and Universities Authority, Emory University, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 09/01/29 (c)

    500       638,973  

Private Colleges and Universities Authority, Emory University, Series B (RB)

4.00%, 09/01/30 (c)

    350       416,879  
Richmond County Hospital Authority, University Health Services, Inc. Project (RB)                
3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     345       365,481  
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     375       443,330  
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     250       296,810  
State of Georgia, Series A (GO)                
4.00%, 08/01/30 (c)     935       1,133,359  
5.00%, 02/01/26     125       148,399  
5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)     680       801,501  
5.00%, 02/01/27 (c)     150       182,003  
5.00%, 02/01/27 (c)     1,200       1,449,985  
5.00%, 02/01/27 (c)     350       424,371  
5.00%, 08/01/28     2,815       3,574,846  
5.00%, 08/01/29     2,500       3,245,572  
State of Georgia, Series C (GO)                
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     3,000       3,680,322  
5.00%, 07/01/27     130       160,716  
              42,948,038  
Hawaii: 1.2%                

City and County of Honolulu Wastewater System Revenue (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)

    875       1,104,298  

City and County of Honolulu, Rail Transit Project, Series B (GO)

5.00%, 03/01/30 (c)

    1,275       1,652,646  

City and County of Honolulu, Rail Transit Project, Series B (GO) (SD CRED PROG)

5.00%, 03/01/30

    350       454,698  

City and County of Honolulu, Series B (GO)

5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)

    1,015       1,237,245  
City and County of Honolulu, Series C (GO)                
4.00%, 08/01/29 (c)     750       884,596  
5.00%, 10/01/29     1,000       1,292,938  

City and County of Honolulu, Series C (GO) (BAM)

4.00%, 08/01/29 (c)

    120       141,898  
City and County of Honolulu, Wastewater System, Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     970       1,100,276  
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     1,015       1,205,048  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Hawaii (continued)                
City and County of Honolulu, Wastewater System, Series B (RB)                
4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   $ 100     $ 113,187  
5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)     395       504,141  

State of Hawaii (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/31 (c)

    2,250       2,925,430  

State of Hawaii, Department of Budget and Finance, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/25

    175       202,663  

State of Hawaii, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)

    295       350,682  
State of Hawaii, Series FH (GO)                
5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     375       453,044  
5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     15       18,073  
State of Hawaii, Series FK (GO)                
5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)     130       157,127  
5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)     690       832,631  
State of Hawaii, Series FN (GO)                
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     500       613,921  
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     105       129,734  
State of Hawaii, Series FT (GO)                
4.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     295       342,276  
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     1,150       1,421,453  
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     280       348,103  
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     405       500,591  
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     1,020       1,248,682  
State of Hawaii, Series FW (GO)                
5.00%, 01/01/28     1,300       1,617,536  
5.00%, 01/01/29     1,180       1,501,724  
University of Hawaii, Series E (RB)                
5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     240       285,581  
5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     285       339,529  
              22,979,751  
Idaho: 0.0%                

Ada and Boise Counties Independent School District (GO)

5.00%, 02/01/27 (c)

    500       600,339  
Illinois: 4.0%                

Chicago Board of Education (ST)

5.75%, 04/01/27 (c)

    235       283,981  
Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     175       209,680  
5.00%, 01/01/30 (c)     1,000       1,251,768  
Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)     495       563,698  
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     365       436,064  
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     470       561,208  

Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Series C (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)

    135       157,829  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Illinois (continued)                

City of Chicago, Board of Education, Dedicated Capital Improvement Tax (ST)

5.75%, 04/01/27 (c)

  $ 100     $ 121,062  
City of Chicago, Series A (GO)                
5.50%, 01/01/29 (c)     390       480,411  
5.62%, 01/01/27 (c)     845       1,016,106  
5.62%, 01/01/27 (c)     340       410,044  

City of Chicago, Series A (GO) (SAW)

5.00%, 01/01/29

    200       246,074  

City of Chicago, Wastewater Transmission, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)

    750       887,569  

City of Chicago, Water Revenue, Second Lien (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)

    1,140       1,401,717  

City of Chicago, Water Revenue, Second Lien (RB) (AGM)

5.25%, 11/01/27 (c)

    180       222,500  

City of Springfield, Electric Revenue, Senior Lien (RB)

5.00%, 03/01/25 (c)

    425       485,590  

City of Springfield, Electric Revenue, Senior Lien (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 03/01/25 (c)

    15       17,037  

Community College District No. 512, Counties of Cook, Kane, Lake, and McHenry, Series B (GO)

5.00%, 12/01/27

    1,000       1,236,349  

Community Unit School District No. 300, Kane, McHenry, Cook and DeKalb Counties (GO)

5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)

    210       239,500  
Cook County, Series A (GO)                
5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)     325       384,262  
5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)     250       296,219  
Illinois Finance Authority, Clean Water Initiative (RB)                
4.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     100       114,040  
4.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     165       185,959  
4.00%, 01/01/31 (c)     750       910,338  
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     685       809,844  
5.00%, 01/01/26     135       159,177  
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     140       168,918  
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     400       485,194  
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     700       840,394  
5.00%, 01/01/31 (c)     750       976,218  
5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)     1,155       1,465,360  

Illinois Finance Authority, Clean Water Initiative (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)

    1,400       1,786,086  
Illinois Finance Authority, Mercy Health Corp. (RB)                
4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     90       101,696  
4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     160       180,959  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Illinois (continued)                
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   $ 250     $ 295,319  
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     130       154,343  
Illinois Finance Authority, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 08/15/30 (c)     1,000       1,290,158  
5.00%, 08/15/30 (c)     1,295       1,666,213  
5.00%, 08/15/30 (c)     1,365       1,767,355  
Illinois Finance Authority, Northwestern Memorial Healthcare, Series A (RB)                
3.00%, 01/15/28 (c)     1,325       1,428,308  
5.00%, 07/15/27     535       658,679  

Illinois Finance Authority, Rush University Medical Center Obligated Group, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 05/15/25 (c)

    125       143,088  

Illinois Housing Development Authority, Series B (RB)

3.45%, 04/01/27 (c)

    500       531,966  
Illinois Housing Development Authority, Series C (RB)                
2.80%, 10/01/28 (c)     540       571,720  
3.10%, 02/01/26 (c)     435       445,017  
Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     510       623,743  
5.00%, 01/01/29     175       220,236  

Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, Series C (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/30 (c)

    1,000       1,270,019  
Kane, Cook, and Dupage Counties, School District No. U-46, Series A (GO)                
5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)     120       131,578  
5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)     215       235,547  
Kane, Cook, and Dupage Counties, School District No. U-46, Series D (GO)                
5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)     335       367,779  
5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)     450       493,211  
5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)     190       208,375  
5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)     410       451,149  
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, Series A (GO)                
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     115       139,958  
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     780       944,068  
Northern Illinois Municipal Power Agency, Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     1,235       1,404,339  
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     555       668,359  
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     990       1,190,023  

Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)

    565       663,994  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Illinois (continued)                
Regional Transportation Authority of Illinois, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)   $ 1,645     $ 2,015,349  
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     500       611,677  
Sales Tax Securitization Corp., Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     585       717,061  
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     250       302,195  
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     250       301,633  
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     1,150       1,400,675  
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     570       686,659  

Sales Tax Securitization Corp., Series A (RB) (BAM)

5.00%, 01/01/30 (c)

    155       194,640  
State of Illinois (GO)                
3.50%, 06/01/26 (c)     685       742,550  
4.00%, 03/01/31 (c)     1,000       1,134,876  
4.12%, 11/01/26 (c)     360       400,741  
5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     305       355,091  
5.00%, 02/01/27 (c)     1,890       2,226,977  
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     370       429,966  

State of Illinois (GO) (AGC)

5.50%, 05/01/30

    800       1,023,559  
State of Illinois (RB)                
3.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     680       713,933  
3.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     300       313,419  
3.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     320       334,314  
3.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     495       518,162  
5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     400       470,965  

State of Illinois Sales Tax (RB)

4.00%, 06/15/26 (c)

    380       430,328  

State of Illinois Sales Tax (RB) (BAM)

3.00%, 06/15/31 (c)

    2,000       2,196,249  
State of Illinois Sales Tax Revenue (RB)                
5.00%, 06/15/30     1,000       1,266,275  
5.00%, 06/15/31     1,500       1,931,603  
State of Illinois, Series A (GO)                
5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)     1,000       1,168,410  
5.00%, 03/01/31     500       626,785  
5.00%, 03/01/31 (c)     1,000       1,238,627  
5.00%, 05/01/28 (c)     2,250       2,654,535  
5.25%, 12/01/27 (c)     1,200       1,439,172  

State of Illinois, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)

    100       117,741  
State of Illinois, Series B (GO)                
5.00%, 11/01/29 (c)     1,000       1,234,840  
5.00%, 09/01/27     515       615,896  

State of Illinois, Series C (GO)

5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)

    4,105       4,865,155  
State of Illinois, Series D (GO)                
3.25%, 11/01/26     275       301,284  
5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     3,910       4,663,925  

State of Illinois, Series D (RB)

5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)

    620       721,258  
              77,423,920  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Indiana: 0.9%                

Ball State University, Series R (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/27

  $ 585     $ 716,667  

Carmel Local Public Improvement Bond Bank (RB)

5.00%, 07/15/26 (c)

    15       17,826  

Indiana Finance Authority (RB)

4.00%, 10/01/31 (c)

    2,500       3,043,068  
Indiana Finance Authority Highway, Series C (RB)                
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     160       193,657  
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     340       410,715  
5.00%, 06/01/28     420       529,090  

Indiana Finance Authority, Parkview Health, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/27

    250       309,280  
Indiana Finance Authority, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)     200       247,598  
5.00%, 02/01/29 (c)     175       220,645  
5.00%, 02/01/29 (c)     220       276,570  

Indiana Finance Authority, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)

    130       153,669  
Indiana Finance Authority, Series C (RB)                
5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)     1,000       1,250,544  
5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)     610       760,523  
Indiana Finance Authority, Series E (RB)                
5.00%, 02/01/29 (c)     1,250       1,571,421  
5.00%, 02/01/29 (c)     105       133,168  
5.00%, 06/01/29     935       1,203,361  
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     160       192,509  
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     1,000       1,204,929  
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     100       119,884  

Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority, Single Family Mortgage, Series A-1 (RB)

2.85%, 07/01/25 (c)

    35       35,263  

Indiana Municipal Power Agency, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)

    250       305,923  
Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank, Courhouse and Jail Project, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 02/01/29     710       906,880  
5.00%, 02/01/29 (c)     1,715       2,168,586  

Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank, Pilot Infrastructure Project, Series C (RB)

4.00%, 01/01/28 (c)

    160       184,381  

Trustees of the Indiana State University, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)

    185       220,605  
              16,376,762  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Iowa: 0.3%                
Iowa Finance Authority (RB)                
5.00%, 08/01/26   $ 110     $ 132,542  
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     1,000       1,224,872  
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     1,000       1,235,971  
Iowa Finance Authority, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 08/01/31 (c)     500       657,917  
5.00%, 08/01/31 (c)     1,000       1,314,151  

Southeast Polk Community School District, Series A (GO)

2.00%, 05/01/28 (c)

    1,000       1,002,321  

State of Iowa, IJob Program, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)

    125       148,611  
              5,716,385  
Kansas: 0.7%                
Butler County Unified School District No. 385 (GO)                
4.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     300       345,296  
4.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     500       579,156  
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     250       310,020  
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     500       620,040  

County of Johnson, Internal Improvement, Series A (GO)

4.00%, 09/01/27 (c)

    750       874,979  

Johnson and Miami Counties Unified School District No. 230 (GO)

4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)

    210       237,131  

Johnson County, Kansas Unified School District No. 512, Series A (GO)

3.00%, 10/01/30 (c)

    2,500       2,745,929  

Kansas Development Finance Authority, AdventHealth Obligated Group, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/31 (p)

    3,950       5,254,222  

Kansas Development Finance Authority, State of Kansas Projects, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 05/01/23 (c)

    380       406,376  

Seward County Unified School District No. 480, Series B (GO)

5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)

    125       146,321  
State of Kansas, Department of Transportation, Highway Revenue, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     150       182,510  
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     630       769,539  
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     775       944,800  

State of Kansas, Department of Transportation, Highway Revenue, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)

    295       342,983  

Wyandotte County, Unified School District No. 500, Series A (GO)

4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)

    250       283,304  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Kansas (continued)                
            $ 14,042,606  
Kentucky: 0.3%                

Kentucky Municipal Power Agency, Prairie State Project, Series A (RB) (NATL)

5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)

  $ 200       232,741  

Kentucky State Property and Building Commission No. 119 (RB)

5.00%, 05/01/28

    100       123,731  

Kentucky State Property and Building Commission No. 119 (RB) (BAM)

5.00%, 05/01/28 (c)

    1,285       1,579,132  

Kentucky Turnpike Authority, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)

    165       195,571  

Kentucky Turnpike Authority, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/27

    380       464,822  
Louisville and Jefferson County, Metro Government, Norton Healthcare, Inc., Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     290       344,174  
5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     55       65,390  

Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government Health System, Series D (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/29 (c) (p)

    1,000       1,274,565  

Paducah Electric Plant Board, Series A (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 10/01/26

    20       23,641  
University of Kentucky, Series A (RB) (ST)                
3.00%, 04/01/26 (c)     770       817,134  
4.00%, 04/01/26 (c)     500       566,459  
              5,687,360  
Louisiana: 0.9%                
City of New Orleans LA (GO)                
5.00%, 12/01/30 (c)     1,000       1,266,005  
5.00%, 12/01/30 (c)     2,000       2,526,439  

City of Shreveport, Water and Sewer Revenue, Series C (RB) (BAM)

4.00%, 12/01/28 (c)

    250       286,648  

Jefferson Sales Tax District, Parish of Jefferson, Series B (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)

    615       785,396  
Jefferson Sales Tax District, Series B (RB) (AGM)                
4.00%, 12/01/29 (c)     500       593,796  
5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)     280       343,749  

Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, Westlake Chemical Corp. Project (RB)

3.50%, 11/01/27 (c)

    620       673,776  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Louisiana (continued)                
Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, Woman’s Hospital Foundation Project, Series A (RB)                
3.25%, 10/01/27 (c)   $ 200     $ 213,025  
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     990       1,196,593  

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority (RB)

5.00%, 04/01/30 (c)

    1,000       1,257,690  

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Tulane University, Series A (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 04/01/30 (c)

    1,000       1,260,896  
State of Louisiana, Series A (GO)                
3.50%, 04/01/27 (c)     150       164,755  
5.00%, 03/01/29 (c)     115       144,814  
5.00%, 03/01/30 (c)     930       1,196,959  
5.00%, 04/01/27 (c)     565       683,091  
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     640       762,348  
State of Louisiana, Series A (GO) (BAM)                
5.00%, 03/01/30 (c)     910       1,168,673  
5.00%, 03/01/30 (c)     425       541,074  

State of Louisiana, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 09/01/27

    385       475,205  
State of Louisiana, Series B (GO)                
5.00%, 10/01/27     150       185,701  
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     200       238,215  
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     205       245,274  
State of Louisiana, Series D (GO)                
3.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     200       213,811  
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     100       119,383  
              16,543,316  
Maryland: 3.3%                
City of Baltimore, Consolidated Public Improvement, Series B (GO)                
5.00%, 10/15/27     280       347,320  
5.00%, 10/15/27 (c)     250       309,192  
County of Baltimore (GO)                
4.00%, 03/01/30 (c)     1,140       1,376,614  
5.00%, 03/01/30     945       1,233,784  
5.00%, 03/01/30 (c)     325       421,859  
County of Baltimore (GO) (AGC)                
4.00%, 03/01/29 (c)     1,925       2,293,725  

County of Baltimore (GO) (FANNIE MAE)

5.00%, 03/01/28

    1,250       1,565,176  
County of Montgomery, Series A (GO)                
3.00%, 08/01/30 (c)     750       854,558  
5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)     20       22,731  
County of Montgomery, Series C (GO)                
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Maryland (continued)                
4.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   $ 1,070     $ 1,255,221  

Maryland Economic Development Corp., College Park Projects (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)

    15       17,433  
Maryland Stadium Authority, Baltimore City Public School Construction and Revitalization Program (RB)                
5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     750       883,429  
5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     250       294,462  
5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     250       294,592  

Maryland Stadium Authority, Baltimore City Public School Construction and Revitalization Program, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 05/01/28 (c)

    1,000       1,226,312  
Maryland Transportation Authority (RB)                
3.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     300       324,608  
3.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     510       552,686  
3.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     500       545,451  
Maryland Transportation Authority Transportation Facilities Projects, Series A (RB)                
3.00%, 07/01/31 (c)     2,000       2,138,978  
5.00%, 07/01/30     1,900       2,493,166  
Prince George’s County, Series A (GO)                
5.00%, 07/15/28 (c)     1,150       1,447,835  
5.00%, 07/15/28 (c)     2,500       3,111,114  
5.00%, 07/15/28     1,000       1,263,361  

Prince George’s County, Series A (GO) (SAW)

4.00%, 07/15/28 (c)

    1,000       1,188,324  

State of Maryland Department of Transportation (RB)

2.12%, 10/01/29 (c)

    2,000       1,992,609  
State of Maryland, Department of Transportation (RB)                
3.00%, 11/01/24 (c)     1,000       1,075,513  
3.00%, 11/01/24 (c)     520       555,447  
3.12%, 05/01/25 (c)     855       914,105  
4.00%, 05/01/25 (c)     780       867,821  
4.00%, 05/01/28 (c)     750       881,924  

State of Maryland, Department of Transportation (RB) (SAW)

2.12%, 10/01/27 (c)

    2,340       2,435,057  
State of Maryland, State and Local Facilities Loan, First Series (GO)                
4.00%, 06/01/24 (c)     485       528,730  
5.00%, 03/15/28     2,385       2,990,857  
5.00%, 03/15/28 (c)     1,000       1,249,340  
5.00%, 03/15/29 (c)     3,000       3,805,472  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Maryland (continued)                
State of Maryland, State and Local Facilities Loan, First Series A (GO)                
3.12%, 03/15/28 (c)   $ 250     $ 276,563  
4.00%, 03/15/27 (c)     1,185       1,375,949  
5.00%, 03/15/28     680       852,739  
5.00%, 03/15/29     1,000       1,283,032  
5.00%, 03/15/30 (c)     5,500       7,160,597  

State of Maryland, State and Local Facilities Loan, First Series A (GO) (SAW)

5.00%, 03/01/28

    2,000       2,505,681  
State of Maryland, State and Local Facilities Loan, Second Series (GO)                
4.00%, 08/01/28 (c)     530       628,619  
5.00%, 08/01/27     125       154,458  
5.00%, 08/01/28 (c)     1,000       1,254,860  

State of Maryland, State and Local Facilities Loan, Second Series A (GO)

3.00%, 08/01/27 (c)

    1,000       1,095,712  

State of Maryland, State and Local Facilities Loan, Second Series B (GO)

5.00%, 08/01/28

    2,400       3,037,040  
Washington Suburban Sanitary District, Second Series (GO)                
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     750       890,785  
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     550       671,425  

Washington Suburban Sanitary District, Second Series (RB)

4.00%, 12/01/30 (c)

    525       646,080  
              64,592,346  
Massachusetts: 2.3%                

City of Boston, Series A (GO)

5.00%, 03/01/29

    100       128,280  

Commonwealth of Massachusetts (GO)

5.00%, 09/01/28

    2,000       2,531,245  

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Transportation Fund Revenue (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/31 (c)

    800       1,046,505  

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Accelerated Bridge Program, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/24 (c)

    980       1,091,844  
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series B (GO)                
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     155       184,656  
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     1,860       2,210,364  
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     600       714,121  
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series C (GO)                
3.00%, 02/01/24 (c)     400       418,540  
5.00%, 05/01/23 (c)     205       219,229  
5.00%, 05/01/23 (c)     350       373,966  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Massachusetts (continued)                
5.00%, 05/01/30   $ 1,000     $ 1,305,199  

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series C (GO) (AGM)

5.00%, 05/01/31

    2,665       3,547,652  

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series C (GO) (SAW)

5.00%, 05/01/27

    495       607,290  
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series D (GO)                
4.00%, 11/01/30 (c)     2,000       2,415,636  
5.00%, 07/01/30 (c)     365       468,966  
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series E (GO)                
3.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     1,275       1,384,812  
5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     100       123,418  
5.00%, 11/01/30 (c)     1,000       1,309,553  

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series F (GO)

5.00%, 05/01/27

    440       539,813  
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series I (GO)                
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     10       12,061  
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     500       601,123  
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Transportation Fund Revenue, Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 12/01/27 (c)     450       519,840  
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     20       23,810  
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Series A (RB)                
0.00%, 07/01/26 (c) ^     130       110,439  
2.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     210       220,112  

Massachusetts Clean Water Trust , Series 23-A (RB)

5.00%, 02/01/31 (c)

    540       703,748  

Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, Series 21 (RB)

5.00%, 08/01/28 (c)

    1,000       1,242,417  

Massachusetts Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Highway System, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/29

    1,000       1,276,612  

Massachusetts Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Highway System, Series A (RB) (SAW)

5.00%, 01/01/29 (c)

    1,000       1,244,791  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Beth Israel Lahey Health Issue, Series K (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)

    255       316,571  


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Massachusetts (continued)                

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Boston Medical Center, Series E (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)

  $ 2,905     $ 3,346,443  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, CareGroup Issue, Series I (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)

    200       236,441  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, CareGroup Issue, Series J-2 (RB) (SBG)

5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)

    130       158,753  
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Harvard University Issue, Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 07/15/26 (c)     2,065       2,356,635  
5.00%, 07/15/26 (c)     480       571,116  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Suffolk University (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)

    500       583,584  

Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Series 178 (RB)

3.70%, 06/01/25 (c)

    450       475,397  

Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Series B-1 (RB) (FHA)

2.75%, 12/01/28 (c)

    150       157,045  

Massachusetts School Building Authority, Dedicated Sales Tax, Series C (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)

    125       149,804  

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 08/01/30 (c)

    1,500       1,941,667  
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, Series C (RB)                
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     685       815,293  
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     2,115       2,589,278  
University of Massachusetts Building Authority, Series 1 (RB)                
5.00%, 11/01/29 (c)     475       608,777  
5.00%, 11/01/29 (c)     750       958,641  
5.00%, 05/01/29 (c)     1,220       1,541,158  

University of Massachusetts Building Authority, Series 1 (RB) (SD CRED PROG)

5.00%, 11/01/29 (c)

    500       641,533  

University of Massachusetts Building Authority, Series 3 (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)

    1,020       1,263,096  
              45,287,274  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Michigan: 1.1%                

Board of Governors of Wayne State University, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)

  $ 285     $ 336,888  

Board of Trustees of Michigan State University, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 02/15/29 (c)

    340       425,709  
Great Lakes Water Authority, Sewage Disposal System, Second Lien, Series C (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     250       297,693  
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     250       296,684  
Great Lakes Water Authority, Sewage Disposal System, Senior Lien, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     570       678,740  
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     290       344,738  
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     500       595,639  
Great Lakes Water Authority, Sewage Disposal System, Senior Lien, Series C (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     30       35,830  
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     1,025       1,218,470  

Great Lakes Water Authority, Water Supply System, Second Lien, Series D (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)

    130       154,538  
Great Lakes Water Authority, Water Supply System, Senior Lien, Series C (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     155       185,592  
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     875       1,049,477  

Michigan Finance Authority (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/30 (c)

    500       639,269  

Michigan Finance Authority, 2006 Sold Tobacco Receipts, Series A-2 (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/30

    1,000       1,247,415  

Michigan Finance Authority, Charter County of Wayne Criminal Justice Center Project (RB) (SAW)

5.00%, 11/01/28 (c)

    2,645       3,353,936  
Michigan Finance Authority, Clean Water, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 10/01/25     110       129,165  
5.00%, 10/01/26     100       120,973  

Michigan Finance Authority, Henry Ford Health System (RB)

3.00%, 11/15/26 (c)

    140       149,272  
Michigan Finance Authority, Local Government Loan Program, Series H-1 (RB)                
5.00%, 10/01/24 (c)     725       814,547  
5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)     150       180,102  

Michigan Finance Authority, Trinity Health Credit Group, Series MI (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)

    260       318,046  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Michigan (continued)                
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)   $ 75     $ 91,179  
Michigan State Building Authority, Series I (RB)                
5.00%, 10/15/25 (c)     5       5,879  
5.00%, 10/15/25 (c)     25       29,398  
5.00%, 10/15/25 (c)     10       11,637  
5.00%, 10/15/26 (c)     570       679,261  
5.00%, 10/15/26 (c)     540       644,663  
5.00%, 10/15/26 (c)     120       142,427  
5.00%, 10/15/26 (c)     515       614,268  
5.00%, 10/15/26 (c)     125       148,827  

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Series C (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/27

    100       124,638  

Michigan State Housing Development Authority, Single-Family Mortgage, Series A (RB)

3.35%, 12/01/25 (c)

    480       504,996  
Michigan State Housing Development Authority, Single-Family Mortgage, Series B (RB)                
3.10%, 06/01/26 (c)     1,370       1,445,857  
3.35%, 06/01/26 (c)     170       179,352  

State of Michigan Trunk Line Revenue (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/31 (c)

    1,900       2,508,664  

State of Michigan, Environmental Program (GO)

3.00%, 05/01/26 (c)

    410       442,596  
State of Michigan, Environmental Program, Series A (GO)                
3.00%, 05/15/30 (c)     750       833,208  
5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     10       11,796  

Wayne County Airport Authority, Deroit Metropolitan Airport, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/28 (c)

    560       702,333  
              21,693,702  
Minnesota: 1.2%                
City of Maple Grove, Minnesota Health Care Facilities (RB)                
3.38%, 05/01/27 (c)     180       193,699  
3.50%, 05/01/27 (c)     460       497,170  

City of Minneapolis, Fairview Health Services, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/28 (c)

    125       154,534  

County of Hennepin, First Lien, Sales Tax, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 12/15/23 (c)

    760       834,105  

County of Hennepin, Series B (GO)

5.00%, 12/15/28 (c)

    1,000       1,266,097  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Minnesota (continued)                

Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)

  $ 200     $ 250,310  
Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     325       388,694  
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     515       617,057  

Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Series A (RB)

3.30%, 07/01/25 (c)

    45       46,137  

Regents of the University of Minnesota, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)

    1,000       1,231,152  

Roseville Independent School District No. 623 (GO) (SD CRED PROG)

5.00%, 02/01/27 (c)

    500       600,411  

Sartell-St. Stephen Independent School District No. 748 (GO) (SD CRED PROG)

5.00%, 02/01/25 (c)

    750       858,541  
State of Minnesota, State Trunk Highway, Series B (GO)                
2.25%, 08/01/26 (c)     555       575,086  
3.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     500       548,154  
4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     585       673,602  
5.00%, 08/01/28     100       126,543  

State of Minnesota, State Trunk Highway, Series E (GO)

3.00%, 10/01/27 (c)

    120       134,182  
State of Minnesota, Various Purpose, Series A (GO)                
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     400       495,264  
5.00%, 08/01/29 (c)     1,000       1,273,175  
5.00%, 08/01/29 (c)     1,000       1,278,041  
5.00%, 08/01/29     400       517,220  
5.00%, 08/01/30 (c)     2,000       2,586,984  
5.00%, 08/01/30 (c)     2,000       2,593,826  
State of Minnesota, Various Purpose, Series D (GO)                
2.25%, 08/01/26 (c)     925       974,016  
3.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     1,000       1,110,839  
3.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     1,000       1,104,265  

University of Minnesota, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)

    805       994,475  

Virginia Independent School District No. 706, Series A (GO) (SD CRED PROG)

3.00%, 02/01/28 (c)

    1,000       1,081,448  
              23,005,027  
Mississippi: 0.4%                
State of Mississippi, Series A (GO)                
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     300       368,168  
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     430       530,438  
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     650       799,497  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Mississippi (continued)                
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)   $ 880     $ 1,084,481  
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     405       497,511  
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     500       614,438  
State of Mississippi, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 10/15/28 (c)     400       494,622  
5.00%, 10/15/28 (c)     550       675,257  
5.00%, 10/15/28 (c)     1,000       1,231,665  
State of Mississippi, Series B (GO)                
4.00%, 10/01/29 (c)     295       351,680  
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     155       186,776  
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     850       1,025,396  
              7,859,929  
Missouri: 0.6%                

City of Kansas City, Downtown Arena Project, Series E (RB)

5.00%, 04/01/25 (c)

    290       330,093  

City of Kansas, Series C (RB)

5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)

    745       913,780  

Curators of the University of Missouri, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/30

    1,400       1,837,404  

Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Mercy Health, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/28 (c)

    250       310,676  

Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission, Prairie State Project, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)

    15       16,831  
Platte County Park Hill School District (GO) (SAW)                
3.00%, 03/01/26 (c)     225       239,237  
3.00%, 03/01/26 (c)     105       111,929  

Springfield School District No. R-12 (GO)

4.00%, 03/01/29 (c)

    650       770,005  
Springfield School District No. R-12 (GO) (SAW)                
4.00%, 03/01/28 (c)     615       729,117  
4.00%, 03/01/28 (c)     1,035       1,219,885  
4.00%, 03/01/29 (c)     1,415       1,670,578  
5.00%, 03/01/29 (c)     450       563,406  
St. Louis County, Series A (RB)                
2.00%, 12/01/28 (c)     1,045       1,055,591  
4.00%, 12/01/28 (c)     1,345       1,599,966  
              11,368,498  
Montana: 0.0%                

Montana Facility Finance Authority, SCL Health System, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/29

    150       190,541  
Nebraska: 0.2%                

Central Plains Energy Project, Gas Project Crossover, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 09/01/32

    1,280       1,670,975  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Nebraska (continued)                
5.00%, 09/01/34   $ 300     $ 403,161  

Douglas County Hospital Authority No. 2 (RB)

4.00%, 05/15/26 (c)

    115       130,151  

Omaha Public Power District, Electric System, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)

    100       122,302  

Omaha Public Power District, Electric System, Series A (RB) (SAW)

5.00%, 02/01/29 (c)

    1,125       1,422,541  
              3,749,130  
Nevada: 1.3%                

Clark County Limited Tax Bond Bank, Series B (GO)

5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)

    300       359,697  

Clark County School District (GO)

5.00%, 06/15/31

    530       693,857  
Clark County School District, Series A (GO) (AGM)                
5.00%, 06/15/30 (c)     915       1,170,635  
5.00%, 06/15/30 (c)     1,000       1,286,326  
Clark County School District, Series B (GO)                
4.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     155       177,066  
4.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     250       284,937  

Clark County School District, Series B (GO) (AGM)

5.00%, 06/15/29

    1,000       1,277,068  
Clark County School District, Series C (GO)                
5.00%, 12/15/25 (c)     200       233,978  
5.00%, 12/15/27 (c)     1,050       1,270,690  

Clark County Water Reclamation District (GO)

3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)

    630       691,130  
Clark County, Las Vegas McCarran International Airport Passenger Facility, Series E (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/27     415       509,949  
5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)     1,200       1,514,427  

Clark County, Limited Tax (GO)

4.00%, 06/01/29 (c)

    1,000       1,175,106  
Clark County, Limited Tax, Series A (GO)                
5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     1,110       1,377,087  
5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     150       184,189  
Clark County, Limited Tax, Series C (GO)                
3.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     270       288,952  
3.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     500       537,201  
3.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     305       328,297  

Clark County, McCarran International Airport, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)

    275       348,645  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Nevada (continued)                

Clark County, Nevada Highway (RB) (AGM)

2.00%, 07/01/31 (c)

  $ 3,000     $ 2,787,191  

County of Clark NV (RB) (AGM)

2.00%, 07/01/31 (c)

    2,000       1,904,567  

County of Clark, Las Vegas McCarran International Airport Passenger Facility, Series E (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)

    470       594,300  
Las Vegas Valley Water District, Series A (GO)                
4.00%, 02/01/27 (c)     500       566,257  
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     190       226,473  
State of Nevada, Highway Improvement, Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax (RB)                
4.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     1,000       1,142,180  
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     795       965,622  
State of Nevada, Highway Improvement, Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax (RB) (AGM)                
3.38%, 06/01/28 (c)     325       358,024  
4.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     760       878,805  
4.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     760       880,223  
Truckee Meadows Water Authority (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     355       419,686  
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     30       35,602  
              24,468,167  
New Hampshire: 0.1%                

New Hampshire Municipal Bond Bank (RB)

5.00%, 08/15/29

    2,000       2,588,081  
New Jersey: 4.3%                

Board of Education of the Toms River Regional School District (GO)

3.00%, 07/15/26 (c)

    500       527,035  

City of Ocean City (GO)

2.25%, 09/15/26 (c)

    250       258,296  
County of Hudson (GO)                
2.00%, 11/15/28 (c)     685       669,971  
2.00%, 11/15/28 (c)     2,000       1,981,019  
2.12%, 11/15/28 (c)     265       259,661  

County of Union, Technical School Bonds, Series A (GO)

3.00%, 09/01/25 (c)

    600       643,796  

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Montclair State University Student Housing Project (RB) (AGM)

4.00%, 06/01/27 (c)

    275       310,067  

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Motor Vehicle Surcharges, Series A (RB) (BAM)

3.12%, 07/01/27 (c)

    755       813,237  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
New Jersey (continued)                

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, New Jersey Transit Corp. Project, Series A (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 11/01/29 (c)

  $ 260     $ 324,404  

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, New Jersey Transit Corp. Project, Series A (RB) (ST)

4.00%, 11/01/27

    755       878,754  

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, New Jersey Transit Transportation Project, Series A (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 11/01/29 (c)

    1,000       1,243,024  

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series AAA (RB)

5.50%, 12/15/26 (c)

    380       460,457  
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series BBB (RB)                
4.75%, 12/15/26 (c)     420       487,985  
5.50%, 12/15/26 (c)     275       335,222  
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series DDD (RB)                
5.00%, 06/15/27 (c)     250       298,734  
5.00%, 06/15/27     245       297,374  
5.00%, 06/15/27 (c)     935       1,113,505  
5.00%, 06/15/27 (c)     615       730,686  
5.00%, 06/15/27 (c)     340       405,865  

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series LLL (RB)

5.00%, 12/15/29 (c)

    1,250       1,543,752  

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series MMM (RB)

4.00%, 12/15/29 (c)

    1,080       1,237,215  
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, State House Project, Series B (RB)                
4.00%, 12/15/28 (c)     1,290       1,510,755  
5.00%, 12/15/28 (c)     315       385,949  
5.00%, 06/15/26     315       373,975  

New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, Higher Education Facilities Trust (RB)

5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)

    230       255,413  
New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, Montclair State University Issue, Series B (RB)                


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
New Jersey (continued)                
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)   $ 400     $ 473,865  
New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, Princeton University, Series C (RB)                
2.00%, 03/01/31 (c)     1,000       971,423  
2.00%, 03/01/31 (c)     1,975       1,906,281  
2.00%, 03/01/31 (c)     6,000       5,748,841  

New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, Princeton University, Series I (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)

    500       612,173  

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Hackensack Meridian Health Obligated Group Issue, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)

    1,000       1,225,756  
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Inspira Health Obligated Group Issue, Series A (RB)                
3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     1,585       1,678,823  
3.38%, 07/01/27 (c)     360       394,471  

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, RWJ Barnabas Health Obligated Group Issue, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)

    1,590       1,807,205  
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, St. Joseph’s Healthcare System Obligated Group Issue (RB)                
3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     115       121,383  
3.12%, 07/01/26 (c)     150       158,958  

New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, Series A (RB)

3.75%, 10/01/27 (c)

    925       997,509  
New Jersey State Turnpike Authority, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     2,900       3,564,458  
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     115       141,448  
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     1,080       1,327,350  
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 12/15/28 (c)     2,330       2,715,064  
5.00%, 12/15/27     500       613,913  
5.00%, 12/15/28     500       625,147  
5.00%, 12/15/28 (c)     1,395       1,707,474  
5.00%, 12/15/28 (c)     1,000       1,217,026  
5.00%, 12/15/28 (c)     1,100       1,343,140  
5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     435       509,236  
5.00%, 06/15/31 (c)     500       643,507  
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series A-1 (RB)                
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
New Jersey (continued)                
4.10%, 06/15/26 (c)   $ 780     $ 873,467  
New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     135       152,888  
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     270       323,468  
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     1,625       1,954,280  
New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Series E (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     200       245,997  
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     115       142,426  

New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Series G (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)

    1,000       1,224,839  

New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Series G (RB) (AGM)

4.00%, 01/01/28 (c)

    2,130       2,469,388  

State of New Jersey, Series A (GO)

3.00%, 06/01/32

    250       278,477  
State of New Jersey, Various Purposes (GO)                
2.00%, 12/01/29 (c)     3,000       2,925,827  
2.00%, 12/01/29 (c)     3,000       3,070,472  
2.00%, 12/01/29 (c)     3,000       2,839,532  
5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)     5,000       6,210,743  
5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)     5,000       6,249,751  
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     400       484,386  
5.00%, 06/01/27     625       757,712  
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 06/01/27     360       434,273  
5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     2,000       2,415,868  
5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     195       237,340  
5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     225       269,834  
5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     500       605,630  
5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     250       301,131  
              82,318,331  
New York: 15.4%                

Brooklyn Arena Local Development Corp., Barclays Center, Series A (RB) (AGM)

4.00%, 01/15/27 (c)

    1,555       1,753,339  

City of New York Housing Development Corp., Series G-1 (RB)

3.10%, 11/01/25 (c)

    500       531,989  
City of New York NY (GO)                
4.00%, 08/01/31 (c)     600       710,500  
5.00%, 08/01/30     415       541,408  
City of New York, Series A (GO)                
4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     485       549,324  
5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)     380       441,059  
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     1,810       2,158,439  
5.00%, 08/01/27     550       677,181  
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     540       662,653  

City of New York, Series A-1 (GO)

5.00%, 08/01/29

    1,000       1,284,474  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
New York (continued)                
City of New York, Series B-1 (GO)                
4.00%, 12/01/26 (c)   $ 250     $ 284,214  
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     100       121,507  
5.00%, 10/01/29 (c)     1,125       1,425,073  
5.00%, 10/01/29 (c)     500       635,824  
5.00%, 11/01/30     1,000       1,310,451  
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     395       475,243  
5.25%, 10/01/27 (c)     920       1,139,406  
City of New York, Series C (GO)                
5.00%, 02/01/27 (c)     225       271,767  
5.00%, 08/01/27     275       338,590  
City of New York, Series C and D (GO)                
5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)     110       129,475  
5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)     820       1,019,175  
5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)     1,250       1,530,272  

City of New York, Series C-1 (GO) (SBG)

5.00%, 08/01/28

    1,000       1,259,470  

City of New York, Series C-1 (GO) (SD CRED PROG)

5.00%, 08/01/30

    2,000       2,609,195  

City of New York, Series D-1 (GO) (BAM)

5.00%, 03/01/30 (c)

    1,565       1,963,171  

City of New York, Series E (GO)

5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)

    540       643,954  
City of New York, Series E-1 (GO)                
5.00%, 03/01/28 (c)     1,015       1,249,226  
5.25%, 03/01/28 (c)     1,000       1,244,338  
5.25%, 03/01/28 (c)     1,500       1,874,893  

City of New York, Series F-1 (GO)

5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)

    250       306,920  

City of New York, Series I-A (GO)

4.00%, 10/01/30 (c)

    2,000       2,356,510  

City of New York, Series L (GO)

5.00%, 04/01/29 (c)

    400       501,195  

City of New York, Series L-5 (GO)

5.00%, 04/01/31 (c)

    1,865       2,419,020  
City of New York, Series L-6 (GO)                
5.00%, 04/01/28     175       218,706  
5.00%, 04/01/29 (c)     1,000       1,265,408  

City of Troy Capital Resource Corp., Series A (RB)

5.00%, 09/01/30 (c)

    500       631,482  
County of Nassau, Series C (GO)                
5.00%, 10/01/27     310       380,460  
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     600       729,146  

County of Westchester, Series A (GO)

4.00%, 12/01/26 (c)

    345       402,935  
Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., Series A (RB)                
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
New York (continued)                
5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)   $ 3,025     $ 3,641,300  
5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     1,030       1,234,929  
5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     1,700       2,035,526  
5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     460       549,664  
Long Island Power Authority, Electric System (RB)                
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     500       611,061  
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     305       372,724  
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     750       912,903  

Long Island Power Authority, Electric System, Series A (RB)

3.00%, 09/01/28 (c)

    450       482,038  

Long Island Power Authority, Electric System, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)

    40       48,083  
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (RB)                
5.00%, 11/15/30     1,000       1,272,168  
5.00%, 05/15/28 (c)     1,540       1,844,681  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 11/15/26 (c)

    340       376,902  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series A-2 (RB)

5.00%, 05/15/27 (c)

    155       186,317  
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series B (RB)                
4.00%, 11/15/26 (c)     1,825       2,016,416  
4.00%, 11/15/26 (c)     215       237,977  
5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)     310       368,683  
5.00%, 11/15/27     865       1,052,733  
5.00%, 11/15/28     380       467,512  
5.00%, 11/15/28     380       467,512  
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series B-2 (RB)                
5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)     15       17,908  
5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     1,185       1,446,219  
5.00%, 11/15/27     400       496,134  
5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     200       244,199  
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series C-1 (RB)                
4.00%, 05/15/28 (c)     395       438,659  
4.00%, 05/15/28 (c)     410       453,908  
4.00%, 05/15/28 (c)     1,240       1,387,200  
5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)     1,175       1,373,781  
5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)     155       184,341  
5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)     900       1,065,226  
5.00%, 11/15/27     500       608,677  
5.00%, 05/15/28 (c)     2,540       3,023,950  
5.00%, 05/15/28 (c)     1,445       1,727,376  
5.00%, 05/15/28 (c)     470       567,176  
5.00%, 05/15/28 (c)     810       962,557  
5.00%, 05/15/28 (c)     1,260       1,532,927  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series C-2 (RB)

0.00%, 11/15/33 ^

    1,035       785,501  
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series D (RB)                


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
New York (continued)                
3.12%, 11/15/26 (c)   $ 265     $ 277,589  
4.00%, 11/15/26 (c)     400       444,014  
5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)     1,115       1,312,909  
5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)     1,805       2,115,781  
5.00%, 05/15/28 (c)     535       636,934  
5.00%, 05/15/28 (c)     1,570       1,871,844  
5.00%, 05/15/28 (c)     1,085       1,299,662  

Monroe County Industrial Development Corp. (RB)

3.00%, 12/01/30 (c)

    865       912,908  

New York City Housing Development Corp. (RB) (FHA 542(C))

2.10%, 05/01/29 (c)

    1,000       986,775  

New York City Housing Development Corp., Multi-Family Housing, Series A-1-C (RB)

2.35%, 05/01/28 (c)

    1,100       1,107,883  

New York City Housing Development Corp., Multi-Family Housing, Series C-1 (RB)

2.10%, 05/01/29 (c)

    1,340       1,334,172  
New York City Industrial Development Agency (RB) (AGM)                
4.00%, 01/01/31 (c)     500       605,836  
4.00%, 09/01/30 (c)     1,500       1,780,000  
5.00%, 01/01/31     1,200       1,570,698  

New York City Industrial Development Agency, Queens Baseball Stadium Project, Series A (RB) (AGM)

2.00%, 01/01/31 (c)

    1,250       1,178,641  
New York City Transitional Finance Authority Building Aid Revenue (RB) (SAW)                
3.00%, 07/15/31 (c)     1,400       1,519,150  
4.00%, 07/15/31 (c)     1,375       1,637,237  
5.00%, 07/15/31 (c)     1,000       1,320,594  
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Building Aid Revenue, Series S-2 (RB) (SAW)                
5.00%, 07/15/25 (c)     135       157,069  
5.00%, 07/15/28 (c)     1,010       1,256,785  
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Building Aid Revenue, Series S-4 (RB) (SAW)                
5.00%, 07/15/28 (c)     500       619,988  
5.00%, 07/15/28 (c)     100       124,434  
5.25%, 07/15/28 (c)     415       521,846  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Building Aid, Series S-3 (RB) (SAW)

5.00%, 07/15/28 (c)

    1,010       1,252,376  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
New York (continued)                
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series A (RB)                
3.00%, 11/01/30 (c)   $ 2,000     $ 2,148,585  
5.00%, 11/01/30 (c)     3,000       3,847,492  
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series A-1 (RB)                
4.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     630       712,483  
5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     160       187,617  
5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     450       531,363  
5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     880       1,037,832  
5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     280       331,714  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)

    260       292,214  
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series B-1 (RB)                
4.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     115       132,165  
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     690       821,412  
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     540       642,567  
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     530       632,302  
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     895       1,064,077  
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     350       425,531  
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     125       153,633  
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     1,000       1,218,605  
5.00%, 08/01/28 (c)     780       971,371  
5.00%, 08/01/30 (c)     1,000       1,297,514  
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series C (RB)                
5.00%, 11/01/25 (c)     20       23,477  
5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)     2,280       2,772,377  
5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)     900       1,087,097  
5.00%, 08/01/30 (c)     855       1,111,551  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series C-1 (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/30 (c)

    4,500       5,751,371  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series E (RB)

3.50%, 05/01/27 (c)

    100       109,669  
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series E-1 (RB)                
5.00%, 02/01/25 (c)     155       176,623  
5.00%, 02/01/27 (c)     1,190       1,440,486  


 

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    Par 
(000’s
)   Value  
New York (continued)                

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series G-1 (RB)

4.00%, 11/01/30

  $ 6,000     $ 7,389,748  
New York City Trust for Cultural Resources, The Museum of Modern Art, Series 1-E (RB)                
4.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     745       851,135  
4.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     850       974,139  

New York City Water and Sewer System, Series AA (RB)

5.00%, 12/15/29 (c)

    1,000       1,291,036  
New York City Water and Sewer System, Series BB (RB)                
5.00%, 06/15/27 (c)     595       729,937  
5.00%, 06/15/27 (c)     310       375,638  

New York City Water and Sewer System, Series DD (RB)

5.00%, 06/15/31

    1,865       2,492,793  

New York City Water and Sewer System, Series EE (RB)

5.00%, 06/15/27 (c)

    215       260,917  

New York City Water and Sewer System, Series FF-2 (RB)

5.00%, 06/15/29 (c)

    500       635,722  
New York State Dormitory Authority (RB)                
3.00%, 09/15/30 (c)     1,620       1,733,464  
4.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     475       540,095  
4.00%, 07/01/31 (c)     1,000       1,193,437  
4.00%, 09/15/30 (c)     1,135       1,340,880  
5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     1,375       1,667,276  
5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     1,000       1,203,521  
5.00%, 03/15/28     930       1,160,018  
5.00%, 08/01/28     545       671,216  
5.00%, 08/01/28 (c)     1,000       1,220,628  

New York State Dormitory Authority, Columbia University (RB)

5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)

    170       202,300  

New York State Dormitory Authority, Columbia University, Series A (RB) (FHA)

5.00%, 10/01/28

    115       146,795  

New York State Dormitory Authority, Columbia University, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/27

    25       31,113  

New York State Dormitory Authority, Cornell University, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)

    200       225,910  
New York State Dormitory Authority, Cornell University, Series D (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/33     110       153,273  
5.00%, 07/01/34     1,100       1,554,996  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
New York (continued)                

New York State Dormitory Authority, Fordham University (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)

  $ 800     $ 911,240  

New York State Dormitory Authority, Memorial Sloan- Kettering Cancer Center, Series 1 (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/29 (c)

    1,000       1,185,916  
New York State Dormitory Authority, Montefiore Obligated Group, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 08/01/27     315       380,956  
5.00%, 08/01/28 (c)     890       1,082,292  

New York State Dormitory Authority, New School University, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)

    250       298,641  

New York State Dormitory Authority, New York State University, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)

    20       23,036  
New York State Dormitory Authority, New York University, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     260       309,338  
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     250       306,148  
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     200       242,414  
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     475       585,187  
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     250       303,163  
5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)     385       481,079  
5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)     100       128,284  
New York State Dormitory Authority, School Districts Bond Financing Program, Series A (RB) (AGM)                
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     100       122,655  
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     635       784,993  
New York State Dormitory Authority, School Districts Bond Financing Program, Series A (RB) (SAW)                
5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     650       783,180  
5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     1,325       1,590,805  
5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     200       239,695  

New York State Dormitory Authority, Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Series 1 (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)

    525       603,401  

New York State Dormitory Authority, Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Series 1 (RB) (AGM)

2.00%, 07/01/29 (c)

    850       866,126  

New York State Dormitory Authority, St. John’s University, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/31 (c)

    500       598,905  


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
New York (continued)                
New York State Dormitory Authority, State Personal Income Tax, Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 03/15/31 (c)   $ 2,795     $ 3,296,794  
5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     595       715,483  
5.00%, 03/15/25 (c)     195       221,954  
5.00%, 03/15/25 (c)     150       172,029  
5.00%, 03/15/29     100       127,447  
5.00%, 03/15/29 (c)     1,645       2,063,564  
5.00%, 03/15/29 (c)     2,030       2,553,241  
5.00%, 03/15/29 (c)     3,910       4,891,025  
5.00%, 03/15/29     1,285       1,637,687  
5.00%, 03/15/30     3,000       3,895,860  
5.00%, 03/15/31 (c)     4,000       5,203,937  
5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)     1,040       1,249,104  
New York State Dormitory Authority, State Personal Income Tax, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)     2,270       2,759,257  
5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)     640       791,698  
5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)     2,000       2,444,411  

New York State Dormitory Authority, State Personal Income Tax, Series C (RB)

5.00%, 03/15/24 (c)

    385       425,655  
New York State Dormitory Authority, State Personal Income Tax, Series D (RB)                
5.00%, 02/15/30 (c)     2,000       2,542,642  
5.00%, 02/15/30     1,435       1,860,518  
5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)     940       1,122,634  
5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)     540       648,573  
5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)     315       377,348  

New York State Dormitory Authority, State Personal Income Tax, Series D (RB) (BAM)

5.00%, 02/15/30 (c)

    115       146,645  

New York State Dormitory Authority, State Personal Income Tax, Series E (RB)

5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)

    320       365,989  
New York State Dormitory Authority, State Sales Tax, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     250       298,200  
5.00%, 03/15/24 (c)     340       376,244  
5.00%, 03/15/24 (c)     115       127,230  
5.00%, 03/15/27 (c)     2,110       2,546,691  
5.00%, 03/15/27 (c)     305       370,091  
5.00%, 03/15/27 (c)     1,000       1,207,040  
5.00%, 03/15/27 (c)     515       623,395  
5.00%, 09/15/26 (c)     140       167,655  
5.00%, 09/15/26 (c)     2,380       2,858,958  
5.00%, 09/15/26 (c)     60       71,630  

New York State Dormitory Authority, State Sales Tax, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 09/15/25 (c)

    170       198,123  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
New York (continued)                
5.00%, 09/15/25 (c)   $ 120     $ 140,353  
New York State Dormitory Authority, State Sales Tax, Series C (RB)                
5.00%, 03/15/28 (c)     520       641,974  
5.00%, 03/15/28 (c)     1,220       1,500,970  

New York State Dormitory Authority, State University Dormitory Facilities, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)

    2,560       3,136,349  

New York State Dormitory Authority, Supported Debt Montefiore, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 08/01/28 (c)

    1,000       1,207,164  

New York State Dormitory Authority, The New School, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)

    385       456,022  
New York State Environmental Facilities Corp., Municipal Water Finance Authority Projects, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     415       494,171  
5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     765       912,092  
5.00%, 06/15/27 (c)     150       182,852  
5.00%, 06/15/27 (c)     405       497,885  

New York State Environmental Facilities Corp., Municipal Water Finance Authority Projects, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 06/15/29 (c)

    1,250       1,595,490  
New York State Environmental Facilities Corp., Municipal Water Finance Authority Projects, Series E (RB)                
3.00%, 06/15/27 (c)     495       535,326  
5.00%, 06/15/27 (c)     500       609,691  
5.00%, 06/15/27 (c)     1,000       1,220,281  

New York State Housing Finance Agency, Series H (RB) (AGM)

2.10%, 05/01/29 (c)

    1,000       993,875  

New York State Thruway Authority (RB)

5.00%, 03/15/31 (c)

    800       1,032,600  
New York State Thruway Authority, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     650       759,633  
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     600       700,273  

New York State Thruway Authority, Series B (RB) (AGM)

4.00%, 01/01/30 (c)

    800       929,764  
New York State Thruway Authority, Series L (RB)                
3.50%, 01/01/28 (c)     1,120       1,240,951  
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     1,500       1,833,972  
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     1,300       1,585,618  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
New York (continued)                

New York State Urban Development Corp. (RB)

5.00%, 09/15/31 (c)

  $ 4,500     $ 5,880,111  
New York State Urban Development Corp., State Personal Income, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 03/15/27 (c)     325       391,012  
5.00%, 03/15/27 (c)     750       906,122  
New York State Urban Development Corp., State Personal Income, Series C (RB)                
4.00%, 09/15/30 (c)     1,000       1,181,392  
4.00%, 09/15/30 (c)     1,000       1,192,411  
5.00%, 03/15/28     500       625,418  
5.00%, 09/15/27 (c)     350       428,319  
5.00%, 09/15/27 (c)     2,000       2,442,859  
5.00%, 09/15/30 (c)     250       320,508  

New York State Urban Development Corp., State Sales Tax, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 09/15/29 (c)

    1,000       1,274,232  

New York Transportation Development Corp. (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/30

    1,150       1,458,952  
New York Transportation Development Corp., Terminal 4 John F. Kennedy International Airport Project, Series C (RB)                
5.00%, 12/01/30 (c)     1,000       1,244,217  
5.00%, 12/01/30 (c)     750       935,010  

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (RB)

5.00%, 07/15/30 (c)

    1,000       1,286,299  

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Series 198 (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)

    300       358,246  
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Series 205 (RB)                
5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     840       1,037,151  
5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     1,000       1,228,305  
5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     2,500       3,067,084  
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Series 209 (RB)                
5.00%, 07/15/28     255       322,536  
5.00%, 07/15/28 (c)     500       617,867  

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Series 211 (RB)

5.00%, 09/01/28 (c)

    500       621,781  

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Series 217 (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/29 (c)

    500       634,695  
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Series 222 (RB)                
4.00%, 07/15/30 (c)     3,975       4,697,539  
4.00%, 07/15/30 (c)     2,600       3,085,498  
5.00%, 07/15/30 (c)     1,000       1,282,136  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
New York (continued)                

State of New York Mortgage Agency, Series 197 (RB)

2.60%, 04/01/25 (c)

  $ 730     $ 748,597  

State of New York Mortgage Agency, Series 192 (RB)

3.80%, 10/01/24 (c)

    85       86,982  

State of New York Mortgage Agency, Series 195 (RB)

3.00%, 04/01/25 (c)

    615       638,151  

State of New York Mortgage Agency, Series 205 (RB)

3.12%, 10/01/26 (c)

    460       484,896  

State of New York Mortgage Agency, Series 208 (RB) (AGC)

3.60%, 04/01/27 (c)

    550       568,989  

Suffolk County Water Authority (RB)

4.00%, 06/01/25 (c)

    10       11,131  

Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)

    20       23,700  
Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 11/15/31     1,000       1,341,232  
5.00%, 05/15/27 (c)     1,350       1,636,868  
5.00%, 05/15/27 (c)     1,255       1,519,811  
5.00%, 05/15/27 (c)     1,000       1,223,903  
5.00%, 05/15/27 (c)     1,035       1,258,961  
5.00%, 05/15/27 (c)     1,070       1,297,500  
5.00%, 05/15/27 (c)     1,550       1,878,213  
Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, Series C (RB)                
5.00%, 11/15/27     1,565       1,942,089  
5.00%, 11/15/28     500       634,961  

Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, Series D (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/30 (c)

    1,000       1,300,275  
TSASC, Inc., Tobacco Settlement Bonds, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     130       156,775  
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     1,140       1,351,465  
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     500       591,630  
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     845       996,796  
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     285       341,671  

Utility Debt Securitization Authority (RB)

5.00%, 12/15/25 (c)

    200       235,850  
Utility Debt Securitization Authority, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 12/15/25 (c)     310       365,567  
5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)     360       417,866  
5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     500       590,895  
5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     610       723,321  

Utility Debt Securitization Authority, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)

    1,135       1,347,551  
              297,983,358  


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
North Carolina: 2.1%                

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, Water and Sewer System (RB)

4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)

  $ 450     $ 514,820  

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority, Atrium Health Variable Rate Health Care, Series D (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/31 (p)

    3,000       4,004,063  

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority, Carolinas Healthcare System, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 01/15/26 (c)

    100       111,185  

City of Charlotte (GO)

5.00%, 06/01/27

    250       308,270  

County of Forsyth, Public Improvement, Series B (GO)

3.00%, 03/01/27 (c)

    590       642,029  
County of Mecklenburg, Series A (GO)                
4.00%, 04/01/27 (c)     900       1,043,917  
4.00%, 04/01/27 (c)     1,000       1,159,956  

County of Mecklenburg, Series B (GO)

2.00%, 12/01/26 (c)

    250       255,940  
County of New Hanover, New Hanover Regional Medical Center (RB)                
5.00%, 10/01/27     590       725,145  
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     1,300       1,598,448  

County of Union, Enterprise Systems (RB)

4.00%, 06/01/31 (c)

    1,000       1,242,267  
County of Wake (RB)                
3.00%, 03/01/31 (c)     1,500       1,687,035  
4.00%, 03/01/31 (c)     850       1,043,791  
County of Wake, Series A (RB)                
3.12%, 08/01/28 (c)     150       165,858  
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     500       603,533  

North Carolina Capital Facilities Finance Agency, Wake Forest Univeristy (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)

    130       154,977  

North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Duke University Health System, Series D (RB)

4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)

    10       11,197  

North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Health Care Facilities, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/27

    365       446,270  

North Carolina Municipal Power Agency No. 1, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/30 (c)

    1,000       1,266,480  
North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Triangle Expressway System (RB)                
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
North Carolina (continued)                
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)   $ 500     $ 584,548  
North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Triangle Expressway System (RB) (AGM)                
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     945       1,131,333  
5.00%, 01/01/29 (c)     380       474,194  
North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Triangle Expressway System, Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     890       1,039,277  
4.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     360       419,716  
4.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     800       930,847  
State of North Carolina (RB)                
5.00%, 03/01/28     1,500       1,871,930  
5.00%, 03/01/31 (c)     1,000       1,311,495  

State of North Carolina, Department of State Treasurer, Series B (GO)

2.12%, 06/01/29 (c)

    625       628,971  

State of North Carolina, Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle (RB)

5.00%, 03/01/29 (c)

    2,500       3,155,994  
State of North Carolina, Series A (GO)                
3.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     1,000       1,100,113  
3.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     380       416,428  
5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     1,140       1,426,594  
5.00%, 06/01/30 (c)     1,100       1,441,005  
State of North Carolina, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 05/01/28     1,440       1,806,287  
5.00%, 05/01/29 (c)     1,000       1,273,778  
State of North Carolina, Series B (GO)
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)
    420       500,225  
State of North Carolina, Series B (RB)                
3.00%, 05/01/27 (c)     800       872,620  
5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)     880       1,074,103  
5.00%, 05/01/27     215       263,902  
5.00%, 05/01/28     1,200       1,505,239  
              40,213,780  
North Dakota: 0.1%                

County of Ward, North Dakota Health Care Facilities, Series C (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)

    410       485,027  
North Dakota Housing Finance Agency, Home Mortgage Finance Program, Series A (RB)                
3.55%, 07/01/27 (c)     255       272,328  
3.75%, 07/01/27 (c)     850       894,488  

 


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
North Dakota (continued)                

North Dakota Housing Finance Agency, Home Mortgage Finance Program, Series D (RB) (SAW)

3.55%, 01/01/28 (c)

  $ 325     $ 344,600  

North Dakota Housing Finance Agency, Home Mortgage Finance Program, Series F (RB) (NATL)

3.35%, 11/01/21 (c)

    50       50,000  
North Dakota Public Finance Authority, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 10/01/24 (c)     300       338,237  
5.00%, 10/01/24 (c)     365       411,068  
              2,795,748  
Ohio: 3.0%                
Akron Bath Copley Joint Township Hospital District (RB)                
4.00%, 11/15/30 (c)     1,000       1,164,371  
4.00%, 11/15/30 (c)     1,000       1,156,163  

Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/30 (c)

    500       628,278  
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Series A-2 (RB)                
5.00%, 06/01/30 (c)     3,000       3,740,255  
5.00%, 06/01/30 (c)     2,000       2,501,578  

City of Cincinnati (GO)

4.00%, 12/01/27 (c)

    975       1,145,852  

City of Cleveland, Bridges and Roadways Improvements, Series B-2 (RB)

5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)

    500       617,763  
City of Columbus, Series 1 (GO)                
4.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     200       233,349  
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     750       928,620  
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     250       309,817  
City of Columbus, Various Purpose, Series A (GO)                
4.00%, 08/15/25 (c)     380       428,310  
5.00%, 04/01/30     1,000       1,309,626  

City of Columbus, Various Purpose, Series B (GO)

5.00%, 04/01/29 (c)

    1,245       1,584,690  
County of Allen, Ohio Hospital Facilities, Mercy Health, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 12/01/29     1,250       1,607,057  
5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)     115       142,461  
5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)     1,030       1,272,994  
5.00%, 06/01/30 (c)     1,000       1,291,760  
County of Butler (RB)                
4.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     400       452,017  
5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     1,805       2,168,497  
County of Cuyahoga, Ohio Hospital, The Metrohealth System (RB)                
    Par 
(000’s
)   Value  
Ohio (continued)                
5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)   $ 100     $ 117,889  
5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     250       296,545  
County of Franklin, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Project, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     125       153,373  
5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     120       147,341  

County of Franklin, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)

    145       177,856  

County of Hamilton, Hospital Facilities, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 08/15/27

    945       1,160,382  

County of Hamilton, Sales Tax, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)

    340       407,759  

County of Hamilton, Sewer System, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)

    1,000       1,284,348  

County of Montgomery, Premier Health Partners Obligated Group, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/27

    355       431,683  

County of Scioto, Southern Ohio Medical Center (RB)

3.38%, 02/15/26 (c)

    165       176,530  
Cuyahoga Community College District (GO)                
4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     500       565,532  
4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     350       396,712  

Kent State University (RB)

5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)

    20       23,580  

Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (RB)

3.00%, 11/15/29 (c)

    1,000       1,108,975  
Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission, Series A (RB) (ST)                
5.00%, 02/15/28 (c)     500       613,225  
5.00%, 02/15/28 (c)     500       614,370  
5.00%, 02/15/28 (c)     500       611,598  

Ohio Water Development Authority, Fresh Water (RB)

5.00%, 03/01/28 (c)

    1,020       1,279,432  

Ohio Water Development Authority, Fresh Water, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)

    125       149,245  
Ohio Water Development Authority, Fresh Water, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     200       241,514  
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     1,000       1,207,015  
Ohio Water Development Authority, Water Pollution Control, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 12/01/27     1,000       1,243,026  
5.00%, 12/01/27     2,000       2,486,051  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Ohio (continued)                
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)   $ 960     $ 1,171,763  
5.00%, 06/01/30 (c)     1,000       1,296,451  
Ohio Water Development Authority, Water Pollution Control, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     20       23,512  
5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     40       47,077  

State of Ohio (RB)

5.00%, 12/15/32

    500       686,589  

State of Ohio Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Health System, Series A (GO)

5.00%, 03/15/24 (c)

    480       531,289  
State of Ohio Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Health System, Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     760       879,215  
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     140       172,670  
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     425       526,932  
5.00%, 01/01/28     1,255       1,559,842  
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     130       159,948  
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     135       166,951  
State of Ohio, Capital Facilities Lease Appropriation Bonds, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)     805       986,165  
5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)     615       756,714  
5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)     640       785,440  
State of Ohio, Common Schools, Series A (GO)                
5.00%, 03/15/24 (c)     500       554,053  
5.00%, 03/15/24 (c)     25       27,627  

State of Ohio, Higher Education, Series C (GO)

5.00%, 08/01/27

    395       487,088  

State of Ohio, Higher Educational Facility, Case Western Reserve University Project (RB)

3.25%, 12/01/25 (c)

    165       175,619  

State of Ohio, Highway Capital Improvement, Series S (GO)

5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)

    550       653,188  

State of Ohio, Highway Capital Improvement, Series T (GO)

5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)

    1,000       1,217,618  

State of Ohio, Highway Capital Improvement, Series U (GO)

5.00%, 05/01/28

    1,000       1,254,366  
State of Ohio, Infrastructure Project, Series 1 (RB)                
5.00%, 12/15/30     200       264,360  
5.00%, 12/15/31     1,225       1,648,578  

State of Ohio, Major New State Infrastructure Improvement Bonds (RB)

5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)

    225       268,715  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Ohio (continued)                

State of Ohio, Parks and Recreation Improvement, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)

  $ 100     $ 123,212  

State of Ohio, Parks and Recreation Improvement, Series C (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)

    500       599,646  

The Ohio State University, Multiyear Debt Issuance Program, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/29

    2,225       2,892,294  

Village of Bluffton, Blanchard Valley Health System (RB)

4.00%, 12/01/27 (c)

    100       114,123  
              57,608,484  
Oklahoma: 0.3%                
Canadian County Educational Facilities Authority, Mustang Public Schools (RB)                
3.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     330       358,098  
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     405       484,803  
Grand River Dam Authority, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     410       496,184  
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     100       120,715  
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     515       620,512  

Norman Regional Hospital Authority (RB)

3.25%, 09/01/29 (c)

    750       810,328  

Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)

    155       175,005  

Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, Series C (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)

    565       676,388  
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, Series E (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     300       361,630  
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     155       187,908  

Tulsa County Industrial Authority (RB)

5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)

    530       615,233  

Tulsa Public Facilities Authority (RB)

4.00%, 10/01/26

    250       287,487  
              5,194,291  
Oregon: 1.6%                

Asante Health System Obligated Group, Hospital Facilities Authority of the City of Medford, Asante Projects, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 08/15/30 (c)

    720       921,404  
Asante Health System Obligated Group, Hospital Facilities Authority of the City of Medford, Asante Projects, Series A (RB) (AGM)                


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Oregon (continued)                
5.00%, 08/15/30 (c)   $ 700     $ 893,378  

City of Eugene, Electric Utility System Revenue, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)

    410       466,204  

City of Portland Oregon, Sewer System Revenue (RB)

3.00%, 09/01/30 (c)

    2,350       2,585,322  

Corvallis School District No. 509J, Series B (GO) (SBG)

5.00%, 06/15/28 (c)

    1,285       1,590,752  

Deschutes Public Library District (GO)

4.00%, 06/01/31 (c)

    2,000       2,405,268  

Hillsboro School District No 1J (GO) (SBG)

4.00%, 06/15/30 (c)

    870       1,039,805  
Hillsboro School District No. 1J (GO) (SBG)                
5.00%, 06/15/27 (c)     590       715,979  
5.00%, 06/15/27 (c)     1,000       1,221,644  

Metro Oregon, Series A (GO)

5.00%, 06/01/30 (c)

    1,045       1,366,968  
Multnomah and Clackamas Counties School District No. 10JT (GO) (SBG)                
0.01%, 06/15/27 (c)     1,010       727,538  
0.01%, 06/15/27 (c)     1,215       917,947  

Multnomah and Clackamas Counties School District No. 7J (GO) (SBG)

4.00%, 06/01/27 (c)

    500       574,408  

Multnomah County School District No. 1J, Series B (GO) (SBG)

3.00%, 06/15/30 (c)

    1,280       1,431,025  
Oregon State Facilities Authority, Samaritan Health Services Project, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     195       230,112  
5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     430       509,171  

Oregon State Lottery, Department of Administrative Services, Series C (RB)

5.00%, 04/01/27 (c)

    120       146,198  

Portland Community College District (GO)

5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)

    115       137,285  

Salem-Keizer School District No 24J (GO) (SBG)

4.00%, 06/15/30 (c)

    2,000       2,376,320  
Salem-Keizer School District No. 24J (GO) (SBG)                
4.00%, 06/15/28 (c)     475       553,006  
5.00%, 06/15/28 (c)     545       678,225  

Sherwood School District No. 88J, Series B (GO) (SBG)

5.00%, 06/15/27 (c)

    125       151,696  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Oregon (continued)                

State of Oregon Department of Transportation (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/29 (c)

  $ 1,650     $ 2,102,272  

State of Oregon Housing & Community Services Department (RB) (AGM)

3.55%, 07/01/27 (c)

    245       261,380  

State of Oregon, Department of Administrative Services, Lottery Revenue, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 04/01/27 (c)

    690       837,904  

State of Oregon, Department of Transportation, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/30 (c)

    1,000       1,301,204  

State of Oregon, Higher Education, Series I (GO)

4.00%, 08/01/27 (c)

    450       517,796  

State of Oregon, Housing and Community Services Department, Series D (RB)

3.80%, 01/01/28 (c)

    700       763,385  

State of Oregon, Seismic Project and Article XI-Q, Series A (GO)

5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)

    145       175,525  

State of Oregon, Seismic Project and Article XI-Q, Series F (GO)

5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)

    10       11,871  

Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (RB)

5.00%, 09/01/29 (c)

    1,220       1,544,737  
Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon, Series A (RB)                
3.25%, 04/01/28 (c)     570       619,865  
5.00%, 10/01/26     405       485,165  
              30,260,759  
Pennsylvania: 3.8%                
Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)     1,120       1,362,063  
5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)     1,000       1,234,544  
5.00%, 07/15/28     290       362,526  
5.00%, 07/15/29 (c)     360       456,729  
5.00%, 07/15/29 (c)     810       1,018,471  

Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, Sewer Revenue (RB) (AGM)

4.00%, 12/01/26 (c)

    100       113,884  
City of Philadelphia (GO) (AGM)                
5.00%, 08/01/27     320       393,996  
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     380       461,748  

City of Philadelphia, Gas Works, Series 14 (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)

    880       1,046,712  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Pennsylvania (continued)                
City of Philadelphia, Series A (GO)                
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)   $ 750     $ 909,018  
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     100       120,559  
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     750       913,808  

City of Philadelphia, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/29

    1,500       1,905,951  

City of Philadelphia, Series A (RB) (AGC)

4.00%, 07/01/30 (c)

    1,000       1,164,051  
City of Philadelphia, Series B (GO)                
5.00%, 02/01/28     415       512,317  
5.00%, 08/01/29 (c)     100       125,564  
5.00%, 08/01/29 (c)     300       380,651  
5.00%, 08/01/29 (c)     1,500       1,860,316  
Commonwealth Financing Authority, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 06/01/28     800       998,524  
5.00%, 06/01/29     1,000       1,271,156  
5.00%, 06/01/30 (c)     250       323,253  
Commonwealth Financing Authority, Tobacco Master Settlement Payment (RB)                
5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     415       503,595  
5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     775       949,380  
5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     265       323,301  

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (GO)

4.00%, 05/15/31 (c)

    2,000       2,442,638  
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, First Series (GO)                
3.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     510       549,802  
3.00%, 05/01/30 (c)     900       983,265  
4.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     600       685,571  
5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)     500       589,211  

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, First Series (GO) (SBG)

5.00%, 07/15/28

    1,300       1,639,479  
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Second Series (GO)                
3.00%, 09/15/26 (c)     1,055       1,129,107  
4.00%, 09/15/26 (c)     170       194,633  
5.00%, 01/15/27 (c)     430       520,632  
5.00%, 09/15/26 (c)     400       480,073  

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Second Series (GO) (AGM)

3.00%, 09/15/26 (c)

    395       422,336  

County of Chester, Series A (GO)

4.00%, 07/15/26 (c)

    750       857,340  
Dauphin County General Authority, Pinnacle Health System Project, Series A (RB)                
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Pennsylvania (continued)                
4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)   $ 20     $ 22,547  

Geisinger Authority Health System, Series C (RB)

5.00%, 04/01/30 (c) (p)

    2,000       2,535,634  

Montgomery County Higher Education and Health Authority, Thomas Jefferson University, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 09/01/28 (c)

    630       774,987  
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, UPMC (RB)                
4.00%, 09/15/26 (c)     215       242,091  
4.00%, 09/15/26 (c)     100       112,377  
5.00%, 09/15/26 (c)     385       455,646  
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, UPMC, Series A (RB)                
3.38%, 11/15/27 (c)     1,000       1,095,405  
4.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     205       234,680  

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (RB)

5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)

    125       147,055  

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Series AT-1 (RB)

4.00%, 06/15/26 (c)

    775       865,632  
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Series A (RB)                
3.12%, 08/15/27 (c)     150       162,165  
5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)     270       328,907  
5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)     275       336,033  
5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)     1,000       1,228,973  

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage, Series 119 (RB)

3.20%, 04/01/25 (c)

    425       443,510  

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage, Series 121 (RB)

2.80%, 10/01/25 (c)

    700       726,963  

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage, Series 122 (RB)

3.65%, 04/01/26 (c)

    540       568,937  

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage, Series 123B (RB)

3.45%, 10/01/26 (c)

    1,620       1,724,393  
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage, Series 124-B (RB)                


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Pennsylvania (continued)                
3.20%, 10/01/26 (c)   $ 300     $ 315,127  

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage, Series A (RB) (AGC)

3.70%, 04/01/27 (c)

    2,000       2,158,563  

Pennsylvania State University, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)

    20       23,824  
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (RB)                
5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     550       642,729  
5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     430       502,927  
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     110       133,104  
5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)     300       364,904  
5.00%, 12/01/27     1,000       1,233,027  
5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)     250       304,946  
5.00%, 12/01/28 (c)     895       1,128,500  
5.00%, 06/01/31 (c)     700       910,307  

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Oil Franchise Tax Subordinate (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)

    450       541,412  
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     750       899,103  
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     15       17,892  
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     310       372,940  
5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)     500       638,283  
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Series A-2 (RB)                
5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)     100       123,272  
5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)     175       213,282  

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Series B (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)

    510       610,757  

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Series B-1 (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)

    760       915,990  

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Series B-2 (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)

    205       246,325  

Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Project (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)

    110       126,459  

Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Temple University, Second Series (RB)

5.00%, 04/01/25 (c)

    10       11,361  
Philadelphia Gas Works Co., Fourteenth Series (RB)                
5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     680       807,028  
5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     735       873,854  
5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     970       1,152,226  
Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority, Series B (RB) (AGM)                
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Pennsylvania (continued)                
5.00%, 09/01/31   $ 1,460     $ 1,925,069  
5.00%, 09/01/32     2,000       2,692,339  
5.00%, 09/01/33     2,000       2,748,682  

Reading School District of Berks County (GO) (AGM)

5.00%, 03/01/27 (c)

    170       202,637  
School District of Philadelphia, Series A (GO) (SAW)                
5.00%, 09/01/28 (c)     450       558,408  
5.00%, 09/01/28 (c)     410       506,459  
5.00%, 09/01/28 (c)     250       311,156  

School District of Philadelphia, Series F (GO) (SAW)

5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)

    485       575,137  

School District of the City of Erie (GO) (AGM)

5.00%, 04/01/29 (c)

    220       273,489  

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)

    845       1,031,038  

Sports & Exhibition Authority, Regional Asset District Sales Tax (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 08/01/29 (c)

    1,000       1,272,211  
State Public School Building Authority, The School District of Philadelphia Project, Series A (RB) (AGM)                
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     2,750       3,292,015  
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     260       310,533  

State Public School Building Authority, The School District of Philadelphia Project, Series A (RB) (SAW)

5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)

    880       1,058,284  

Westmoreland County Municipal Authority (RB) (BAM)

5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)

    765       889,288  
              74,127,026  
Rhode Island: 0.2%                
Rhode Island Commerce Corp., Department of Transportation, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     380       449,836  
5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     230       273,763  

Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corp., Pooled Issue, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)

    110       131,000  

Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corp., Series 73-A (RB) (AGM)

2.10%, 10/01/29 (c)

    1,000       995,283  

Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corp./RI (RB)

2.05%, 04/01/30 (c)

    1,000       983,009  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Rhode Island (continued)                

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Series A (GO)

3.00%, 04/01/28 (c)

  $ 345     $ 377,019  

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Series B (GO)

5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)

    250       304,655  

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Series D (GO)

5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)

    180       202,671  
              3,717,236  
South Carolina: 0.8%                
Aiken County Consolidated School District, Series A (GO)                
4.00%, 04/01/29 (c)     1,000       1,183,232  
4.00%, 04/01/29 (c)     535       629,164  

Beaufort County School District (GO)

3.00%, 03/01/31 (c)

    2,000       2,264,808  

County of York (GO) (SAW)

5.00%, 04/01/24 (c)

    185       205,733  
Lancaster County School District (GO)                
3.25%, 03/01/27 (c)     325       356,777  
4.00%, 03/01/27 (c)     1,000       1,160,180  

Lexington County Health Services District, Inc. (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)

    100       121,530  

Piedmont Municipal Power Agency (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/31 (c)

    1,000       1,286,063  

Piedmont Municipal Power Agency (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 01/01/28

    2,250       2,751,225  

South Carolina Public Service Authority (RB) (SAW)

5.00%, 12/01/30 (c)

    3,000       3,870,833  

South Carolina State, Clemson University, Series A (GO) (SAW)

4.00%, 10/01/27 (c)

    1,000       1,168,717  

South Carolina Transportation Infrastructure Bank, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/28 (c)

    100       124,733  
York County, South Carolina Fort Mill School District No. 4, Series B (GO)                
3.00%, 03/01/27 (c)     325       351,866  
3.00%, 03/01/27 (c)     500       540,508  
              16,015,369  
South Dakota: 0.1%                

South Dakota Health and Educational Facilities Authority (RB)

4.00%, 09/01/27 (c)

    1,075       1,205,704  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
South Dakota (continued)                
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)   $ 100     $ 118,778  
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     255       303,045  

South Dakota Housing Development Authority (RB)

3.70%, 11/01/26 (c)

    345       367,107  
              1,994,634  
Tennessee: 1.4%                

Chattanooga Health, Educational and Housing Facility Board, Series A-1 (RB)

5.00%, 08/01/28

    250       312,278  

City of Memphis TN (GO)

5.00%, 05/01/31 (c)

    900       1,195,761  

County of Hamilton, Series A (GO)

5.00%, 04/01/28

    500       628,768  

Greeneville Health & Educational Facilities Board (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)

    525       650,457  
Greeneville Health and Educational Facilities Board, Ballad Health, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/23 (c)     550       591,336  
5.00%, 07/01/23 (c)     810       870,033  
5.00%, 07/01/23 (c)     915       983,450  
Knox County Health Educational and Housing Facility Board (RB)                
5.00%, 04/01/27 (c)     700       812,301  
5.00%, 04/01/27 (c)     490       571,590  

Memphis-Shelby County Industrial Development Board (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)

    150       178,306  

Memphis-Shelby County Industrial Development Board, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)

    720       864,082  
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (GO)                
4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     545       620,205  
4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     580       660,028  
4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     590       689,980  
4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     275       318,435  
4.00%, 07/01/27     335       393,771  
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     235       278,828  

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Health and Educational Facilities Board, Vanderbilt University Center, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)

    130       153,474  

New Memphis Arena Public Building Authority (RB)

0.00%, 04/01/31 (c) ^

    2,625       1,757,542  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Tennessee (continued)                
Shelby County, Public Improvement, Series B (GO)                
4.00%, 04/01/30 (c)   $ 3,000     $ 3,622,896  
4.00%, 04/01/30 (c)     1,000       1,204,822  
4.00%, 04/01/30 (c)     1,000       1,202,141  

Shelby County, Tennessee Health, Educational and Housing Facility Board, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)

    200       237,376  

State of Tennessee, Series A (GO)

5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)

    500       595,396  

Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp. (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/31 (c) (p)

    4,000       5,165,549  

Tennessee Housing Development Agency, Series 2 (RB)

3.50%, 07/01/27 (c)

    370       390,067  

Tennessee Housing Development Agency, Series 2B (RB)

3.70%, 07/01/26 (c)

    135       143,475  
Tennessee State School Bond Authority, Higher Education Facilities Second Program, Series A (RB) (ST)                
5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     285       349,394  
5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     750       920,713  
5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     395       483,842  
5.00%, 11/01/27     365       453,717  
              27,300,013  
Texas: 8.7%                
Aldine Independent School District, Series A (GO)                
4.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     910       1,038,879  
4.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     675       769,844  
5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)     140       160,022  
5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     700       846,780  
5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     880       1,066,364  
Alvin Independent School District, Series A (GO)                
5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)     500       588,486  
5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)     645       762,138  
Arlington Independent School District (GO)                
4.00%, 02/15/29 (c)     500       593,625  
4.00%, 02/15/29 (c)     1,000       1,189,019  
Austin Independent School District (GO)                
4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     100       114,558  
4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     500       570,537  

Austin Independent School District, Series B (GO)

5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)

    500       602,725  
Austin Independent School District, Series C (GO)                
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Texas (continued)                
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   $ 100     $ 119,922  

Beaumont Independent School District (GO)

3.00%, 02/15/26 (c)

    315       336,845  
Bexar County Hospital District (GO)                
3.00%, 02/15/26 (c)     385       409,814  
4.00%, 02/15/26 (c)     115       129,427  
4.00%, 02/15/26 (c)     250       279,132  
5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)     1,315       1,544,072  
5.00%, 02/15/28     305       379,575  

Board of Regents of the University of North Texas System, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 04/15/27

    250       305,016  
Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, Series A (RB)                
3.00%, 05/15/31 (c)     1,000       1,108,503  
5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)     575       665,215  
Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     125       149,543  
5.00%, 08/15/29     500       645,724  

Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, Series D (RB)

5.00%, 08/15/25

    200       233,640  

Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, Series E (RB)

5.00%, 08/15/27

    520       641,817  
Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, Series J (RB)                
5.00%, 08/15/25     215       251,163  
5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)     25       30,000  

Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/31 (c)

    930       1,200,616  
City of Arlington, Senior Lien Special Tax (ST) (AGM)                
5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)     150       171,188  
5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)     305       347,226  

City of Austin, Airport System, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)

    100       118,881  

City of Austin, Public Improvement (GO)

5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)

    15       17,536  
City of Austin, Water and Wastewater System (RB)                
5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)     360       433,625  
5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)     995       1,197,401  
5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)     2,180       2,633,019  
5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     235       290,776  

City of Dallas (GO)

5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)

    500       605,313  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Texas (continued)                
City of Dallas, Series A (GO)                
3.00%, 02/15/29 (c)   $ 600     $ 645,376  
5.00%, 02/15/30     2,600       3,336,908  
City of Dallas, Series B (GO)                
3.00%, 02/15/29 (c)     415       446,385  
4.00%, 02/15/29 (c)     500       582,283  
City of Dallas, Waterworks and Sewer System, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     900       1,085,853  
5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     565       680,764  
5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     600       722,292  
City of Dallas, Waterworks and Sewer System, Series C (RB)                
5.00%, 10/01/30 (c)     1,000       1,300,292  
5.00%, 10/01/30 (c)     1,000       1,307,421  
City of Denton, Utility System (RB)                
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     1,000       1,177,894  
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     965       1,142,905  
City of El Paso (GO)                
4.00%, 08/15/26 (c)     110       125,391  
4.00%, 08/15/26 (c)     100       114,395  
5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)     125       145,922  

City of El Paso, Water and Sewer (RB)

5.00%, 03/01/24 (c)

    455       504,778  

City of Houston, Airport System, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)

    235       290,399  
City of Houston, Airport System, Series D (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)     1,000       1,229,410  
5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)     125       154,130  

City of Houston, Combined Utility System, First Lien, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/30 (c)

    4,500       5,859,466  
City of Houston, Combined Utility System, First Lien, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)     105       126,935  
5.00%, 11/15/26     555       673,086  
5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)     220       265,839  
5.00%, 11/15/27     285       353,482  

City of Houston, Combined Utility System, First Lien, Series C (RB)

4.00%, 11/15/30 (c)

    1,500       1,819,445  
City of Houston, Combined Utility System, First Lien, Series D (RB)                
5.00%, 11/15/28 (c)     750       939,312  
5.00%, 11/15/28 (c)     1,000       1,252,981  
City of Houston, Public Improvement, Series A (GO)                
4.00%, 03/01/27 (c)     2,000       2,245,387  
5.00%, 03/01/27 (c)     1,000       1,206,507  
5.00%, 03/01/29 (c)     1,000       1,259,249  
5.00%, 03/01/29 (c)     1,000       1,267,204  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Texas (continued)                
City of Houston, Series A (GO)                
5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)   $ 515     $ 602,717  
5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)     180       210,558  
5.00%, 03/01/27 (c)     500       599,947  
5.00%, 03/01/27 (c)     520       622,831  

City of Lubbock (GO)

5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)

    105       120,164  

City of San Antonio (GO)

5.00%, 08/01/28 (c)

    205       255,974  
City of San Antonio, Electric and Gas Systems (RB)                
4.00%, 02/01/30     1,000       1,218,746  
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     110       131,119  
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     125       149,514  
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     100       121,393  
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     1,000       1,215,772  
City of San Antonio, General Improvement (GO)                
5.00%, 02/01/24 (c)     350       386,992  
5.00%, 08/01/29 (c)     325       415,884  
Collin County Community College District (GO)                
3.25%, 08/15/27 (c)     500       547,218  
4.00%, 08/15/27 (c)     925       1,073,843  

Colorado River Municipal Water District (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/28

    190       233,339  
Conroe Independent School District (GO)                
5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     665       801,244  
5.00%, 02/15/28 (c)     100       123,045  

Corpus Christi Independent School District (GO)

4.00%, 08/15/28 (c)

    320       377,093  
County of Bexar (GO)                
4.00%, 06/15/25 (c)     520       580,194  
4.00%, 06/15/25 (c)     150       167,022  
5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     880       1,046,557  
5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     290       345,179  
County of Dallas (GO)                
5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)     250       301,050  
5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)     260       313,775  

County of Denton, Series A (GO)

4.00%, 07/15/28 (c)

    750       890,379  
County of Fort Bend, Series B (GO)                
4.00%, 03/01/26 (c)     500       565,061  
5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)     20       23,674  
County of Harris, Toll Road, Senior Lien, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 08/15/26     115       138,363  
5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)     675       804,397  
5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)     160       190,920  
5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)     195       234,411  
5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)     670       799,133  
5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)     190       227,310  
5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)     695       828,951  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Texas (continued)                
County of Harris, Unlimited Tax Road, Series A (GO)                
5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)   $ 395     $ 462,478  
5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)     645       754,638  
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (GO)                
3.00%, 02/15/26 (c)     360       387,775  
4.00%, 02/15/31 (c)     1,500       1,809,488  
5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)     125       147,179  
5.00%, 02/15/28     250       311,991  
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District, Series A (GO)                
3.00%, 02/15/31 (c)     500       565,478  
5.00%, 02/15/29 (c)     1,805       2,280,186  

Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Senior Lien (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)

    1,835       2,356,358  
Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Senior Lien, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)     185       211,004  
5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     130       152,599  
5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     165       193,610  
Dallas County Hospital District (GO)                
5.00%, 08/15/27     285       349,596  
5.00%, 08/15/28     575       721,399  

Dallas County Utility and Reclamation District (GO)

5.00%, 02/15/28

    540       662,059  

Dallas Independent School District (GO)

4.00%, 02/15/30 (c)

    1,000       1,214,624  
Eagle Mountain and Saginaw Independent School District (GO)                
4.00%, 02/15/26 (c)     335       378,985  
5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)     10       11,802  

El Paso County Hospital District (GO)

4.00%, 08/15/27 (c)

    250       275,976  

El Paso Independent School District (GO)

5.00%, 08/15/24 (c)

    115       129,894  
Fort Bend Independent School District (GO)                
4.00%, 08/15/27 (c)     635       737,566  
5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)     255       311,783  
5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)     100       122,897  

Fort Bend Independent School District, Series E (GO)

5.00%, 02/15/26

    110       130,387  

Fort Worth Independent School District (GO)

5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)

    500       590,108  
Frisco Independent School District (GO)                
4.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     880       1,009,236  
4.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     500       572,336  
4.00%, 08/15/30 (c)     1,350       1,655,272  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Texas (continued)                
5.00%, 02/15/29 (c)   $ 2,000     $ 2,502,692  
Garland Independent School District (GO)                
4.00%, 02/15/25 (c)     165       183,008  
5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)     120       137,330  

Grand Parkway Transportation Corp., Series A (RB)

5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)

    200       248,735  

Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District (GO)

5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)

    250       290,923  

Harris County Flood Control District, Series A (GO)

5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)

    480       561,591  
Harris County Hospital District (RB)                
3.00%, 02/15/26 (c)     365       384,457  
3.12%, 02/15/26 (c)     570       600,671  
4.00%, 02/15/26 (c)     100       109,750  
4.00%, 02/15/26 (c)     100       109,605  
Harris County, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., TECO Project (RB)                
4.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     950       1,091,416  
5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     850       1,039,742  
5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     300       368,436  

Harris County, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Texas Children’s Hospital, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/29

    330       424,651  
Harris County, Flood Control District, Series A (GO)                
5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)     630       738,960  
5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)     275       321,978  
Harris County, Flood Control District, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     210       257,969  
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     250       309,856  

Harris County, Flood Control District, Series B (GO)

5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)

    400       468,332  

Harris County, Toll Road, Senior Lien, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 02/15/28 (c)

    260       320,572  
Hays Consolidated Independent School District (GO)                
4.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     800       907,581  
4.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     500       568,067  
Houston Independent School District, Limited Tax School House (GO)                
5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     540       653,262  
5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     750       907,963  
Houston Independent School District, Limited Tax School House, Series A (GO)                


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Texas (continued)                
5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)   $ 400     $ 472,086  

Houston Independent School District, Maintenance Tax Notes (GO)

5.00%, 07/15/28 (c)

    605       753,667  

Humble Independent School District, Series C (GO)

4.00%, 02/15/26 (c)

    210       237,005  

Katy Independent School District, Fort Bend, Harris and Waller Counties, Series D (GO)

5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)

    120       144,080  

Lamar Consolidated Indecent School District, Unlimited Tax, Series A (GO)

5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)

    100       114,689  

Lewisville Independent School District, Series A (GO)

4.00%, 08/15/25 (c)

    400       450,372  
Lewisville Independent School District, Series B (GO)                
5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)     145       169,329  
5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)     550       639,358  

Lone Star College System (GO)

5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)

    400       467,838  
Lower Colorado River Authority (RB)                
5.00%, 05/15/30     1,000       1,290,221  
5.00%, 05/15/30 (c)     1,250       1,575,340  
Lower Colorado River Authority, LCRA Transmission Services Corp. Project (RB)                
5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     320       377,950  
5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     275       327,637  

Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)

    90       109,135  

Montgomery Independent School District (GO)

5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)

    100       114,301  

New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Children’s Health System, Series A (RB) (AGC)

4.00%, 08/15/27 (c)

    250       283,210  

New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Children’s Health System, Series A (RB) (NATL)

5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)

    250       304,543  
North Harris County Regional Water Authority (RB)                
5.00%, 12/15/26 (c)     245       297,244  
5.00%, 12/15/26 (c)     250       300,938  
5.00%, 12/15/26 (c)     205       248,140  
North Texas Municipal Water District, Water System (RB)                
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Texas (continued)                
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)   $ 715     $ 848,997  
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     500       596,832  
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     45       53,762  
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     400       478,093  

North Texas Tollway Authority (RB)

4.00%, 01/01/31 (c)

    2,250       2,654,116  
North Texas Tollway Authority System, Series B (RB)                
4.00%, 01/01/31 (c)     2,000       2,378,688  
4.00%, 01/01/31 (c)     1,975       2,380,992  
North Texas Tollway Authority, First Tier, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     575       672,029  
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     460       538,447  
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     295       343,917  
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     500       583,926  
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     425       493,830  
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     635       742,722  
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     640       750,292  
North Texas Tollway Authority, Second Tier, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     185       216,727  
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     875       1,016,200  

North Texas Tollway Authority, Second Tier, Series B (RB) (AGM)

4.00%, 01/01/27 (c)

    450       508,664  

Northside Independent School District (GO)

5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)

    880       1,071,347  

Northwest Independent School District (GO)

5.00%, 02/15/25 (c)

    105       120,833  

Northwest Independent School District, Series A (GO)

4.00%, 08/15/28 (c)

    545       637,032  

Plano Independent School District, Series A (GO)

5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)

    100       118,440  

Port of Houston Authority of Harris County, Series A-2 (GO)

5.00%, 10/01/30 (c)

    740       966,552  

San Antonio Independent School District (GO)

4.00%, 08/15/28 (c)

    500       587,602  
San Antonio Water System, Junior Lien, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 05/15/28 (c)     500       617,993  
5.00%, 05/15/30 (c)     500       651,990  
Socorro Independent School District, Series B (GO)                
4.00%, 08/15/27 (c)     225       259,326  
5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)     800       976,042  
5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)     780       953,690  

Spring Independent School District (GO)

5.00%, 08/15/25 (c)

    45       52,311  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Texas (continued)                

State of Texas, Finance Authority (GO)

5.00%, 10/01/26

  $ 15     $ 18,130  

State of Texas, Finance Authority, Series A (GO)

5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)

    130       159,955  
State of Texas, Transportation Commission, Highway Improvement (GO)                
5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)     70       82,696  
5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)     125       147,792  
State of Texas, Transportation Commission, Highway Improvement, Series A (GO)                
5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)     400       472,934  
5.00%, 04/01/26 (c)     500       591,645  

State of Texas, Transportation Commission, Mobility Fund, Series A (GO)

5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)

    150       183,877  
State of Texas, Transportation Commission, Mobility Fund, Series B (GO)                
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     465       570,229  
5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     240       294,203  

Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. (RB)

5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)

    80       94,919  

Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Christus Health, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/28

    140       173,848  

Tarrant Regional Water Control and Improvement District (RB)

5.00%, 03/01/25 (c)

    440       504,928  

Tarrant Regional Water District (RB)

2.00%, 03/01/30 (c)

    820       850,619  
Texas A&M University, Series D (RB)                
4.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     110       126,100  
4.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     10       11,353  

Texas A&M University, Series E (RB)

5.00%, 05/15/27 (c)

    100       121,516  

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Series A (RB)

2.70%, 09/01/28 (c)

    570       593,181  
Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp. III (RB)                
5.00%, 12/15/27     2,000       2,432,562  
5.00%, 12/15/29     2,250       2,823,804  
5.00%, 12/15/31     1,475       1,904,259  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Texas (continued)                
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., LBJ Infrastructure Group LLC I-635 Managed Lanes Project, Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 12/31/30 (c)   $ 1,150     $ 1,344,842  
4.00%, 12/31/30 (c)     1,390       1,630,068  

Texas Public Finance Authority (GO)

5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)

    545       657,544  
Texas State University System, Board of Regents, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 03/15/25 (c)     160       183,258  
5.00%, 03/15/27 (c)     100       120,944  

Texas State University System, Board of Regents, Series A (RB) (FHA)

4.00%, 03/15/29 (c)

    650       754,398  

Texas Transportation Commission State Highway Fund (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)

    1,000       1,204,356  
Texas Water Development Board (RB)                
3.00%, 10/15/30 (c)     250       277,738  
3.00%, 10/15/30 (c)     500       554,202  
3.00%, 10/15/30 (c)     250       275,139  
3.00%, 10/15/30 (c)     950       1,049,327  
4.00%, 10/15/30 (c)     2,000       2,455,215  
5.00%, 10/15/26 (c)     370       447,293  
5.00%, 10/15/26 (c)     600       722,417  
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     1,000       1,229,516  
Texas Water Development Board, Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 10/15/25 (c)     45       50,638  
4.00%, 10/15/27 (c)     400       469,632  
4.00%, 04/15/28 (c)     180       210,350  
4.00%, 04/15/28 (c)     600       703,521  
5.00%, 10/15/25 (c)     165       193,631  
5.00%, 10/15/27 (c)     200       246,136  
5.00%, 10/15/27 (c)     250       309,351  
Texas Water Development Board, Series B (RB)                
4.00%, 10/15/28 (c)     1,000       1,182,498  
4.00%, 10/15/28 (c)     120       141,436  
5.00%, 10/15/28 (c)     1,000       1,259,181  
Trinity River Authority, Regional Wastewater System (RB)                
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     670       823,354  
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     285       348,216  
University of North Texas, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 04/15/27 (c)     445       541,382  
5.00%, 04/15/27 (c)     75       91,122  
5.00%, 04/15/27 (c)     140       169,005  

Via Metropolitan Transit Authority, Sales Tax (RB)

5.00%, 01/15/27 (c)

    645       766,606  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Texas (continued)                
5.00%, 01/15/27 (c)   $ 135     $ 161,348  
              167,168,366  
Utah: 0.3%                

Central Utah Water Conservancy District (RB)

4.00%, 10/01/27 (c)

    395       456,013  
State of Utah (GO)                
5.00%, 01/01/29 (c)     250       315,328  
5.00%, 07/01/28     500       632,587  
State of Utah, Series B (GO)                
5.00%, 01/01/29 (c)     1,275       1,627,624  
5.00%, 07/01/28     750       948,881  

University of Utah, Series A (RB) (ST)

5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)

    365       447,307  
Utah Transit Authority, Subordinated Sales Tax (RB)                
0.00%, 06/15/26 (c) ^     130       97,324  
3.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     865       937,793  
4.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     850       963,051  
              6,425,908  
Virginia: 2.2%                

Arlington County, Public Improvement, Series A (GO) (SAW)

5.00%, 08/01/28

    2,400       3,044,226  

Arlington County, Series B (GO)

5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)

    650       784,436  

City of Richmond, Public Utility Revenue, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 01/15/26 (c)

    1,520       1,789,496  

Commonwealth of Virginia, Series A (GO)

2.00%, 06/01/31 (c)

    1,020       1,023,830  
County of Arlington (GO)                
4.00%, 06/15/29 (c)     1,990       2,381,093  
5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)     1,130       1,386,490  

County of Fairfax, Public Improvement, Series A (GO)

2.00%, 04/01/31 (c)

    375       388,406  
County of Fairfax, Public Improvement, Series A (GO) (SAW)                
5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)     750       935,570  
5.00%, 04/01/29 (c)     1,755       2,243,307  

Fairfax County Water Authority (RB)

4.00%, 04/01/27 (c)

    550       642,630  

Loudoun County Economic Development Authority, Loudon County Public Facilities Project, Series A (RB)

3.00%, 12/01/29 (c)

    1,500       1,673,755  

Loudoun County, Series A (GO) (SAW)

5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)

    750       974,617  

Virginia Beach Development Authority, Series A (RB)

3.00%, 04/15/30 (c)

    1,000       1,111,856  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Virginia (continued)                

Virginia Beach Development Authority, Series A (RB) (AGM)

3.00%, 04/15/30 (c)

  $ 1,000     $ 1,109,096  
Virginia College Building Authority, 21st Century College and Equipment Programs Educational Facilities, Series A (RB)                
3.00%, 02/01/31 (c)     2,750       3,014,173  
4.00%, 02/01/30 (c)     1,500       1,791,908  
5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)     110       130,133  
5.00%, 02/01/26     130       154,094  
5.00%, 02/01/28     2,500       3,123,918  

Virginia College Building Authority, 21st Century College and Equipment Programs Educational Facilities, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 02/01/28

    250       312,392  

Virginia College Building Authority, 21st Century College and Equipment Programs Educational Facilities, Series C (RB)

3.00%, 02/01/27 (c)

    110       118,757  
Virginia College Building Authority, 21st Century College and Equipment Programs Educational Facilities, Series E (RB)                
5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)     880       1,088,711  
5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)     120       148,911  
5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)     450       554,105  

Virginia College Building Authority, Educational Facilities, Public Higher Education Financing Program, Series A (RB)

3.00%, 09/01/27 (c)

    775       842,089  
Virginia College Building Authority, Educational Facilities, Public Higher Education Financing Program, Series A (RB) (ST)                
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     20       24,052  
5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     30       36,078  
Virginia Commonwealth Transportation Board (RB)                
5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     100       119,289  
5.00%, 05/15/27 (c)     400       489,879  
5.00%, 09/15/26 (c)     20       24,046  
Virginia Commonwealth Transportation Board, Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     180       208,867  
5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     800       985,908  
5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     120       147,996  
Virginia Public Building Authority, Series A (RB)                


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Virginia (continued)                
3.00%, 08/01/26 (c)   $ 695     $ 748,949  
3.00%, 08/01/28 (c)     400       438,721  
3.12%, 08/01/28 (c)     1,050       1,157,458  
4.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     250       292,276  
5.00%, 08/01/26     325       390,419  
5.00%, 08/01/28 (c)     700       875,615  
5.00%, 08/01/28     870       1,098,978  
5.00%, 08/01/30 (c)     1,000       1,297,653  

Virginia Public Building Authority, Series A-2 (RB)

4.00%, 08/01/31 (c)

    1,000       1,214,149  
Virginia Public School Authority (RB) (SAW)                
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     750       904,087  
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     30       36,164  
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     575       693,134  

Virginia Public School Authority, Series A (RB) (SAW)

5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)

    365       424,533  

Virginia Resources Authority, Series C (RB)

4.00%, 11/01/26 (c)

    560       639,554  
              43,015,804  
Washington: 2.7%                

Auburn School District No. 408 of King and Pierce Counties (GO) (SBG)

4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)

    600       680,077  
Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority, Series S-1 (RB)                
5.00%, 11/01/25 (c)     110       129,506  
5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     110       132,846  

City of Seattle WA Municipal Light & Power Revenue (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/31 (c)

    1,000       1,210,110  

City of Seattle, Drainage and Wastewater System (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)

    500       577,629  

City of Seattle, Municipal Light and Power Improvement, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 01/01/28 (c)

    915       1,055,841  
City of Seattle, Water System Improvement (RB)                
4.00%, 02/01/27 (c)     115       131,214  
5.00%, 02/01/27 (c)     500       601,873  
5.00%, 08/01/26     20       24,078  
County of King (GO)
5.00%, 01/01/29 (c)
    750       940,152  

Energy Northwest (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)

    500       626,279  
Energy Northwest, Colombia Generating Station Electric, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     185       220,761  
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     400       485,809  
5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)     125       155,287  
5.00%, 07/01/30 (c)     1,500       1,948,428  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Washington (continued)                
Energy Northwest, Colombia Generating Station Electric, Series A (RB) (AGM)                
5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)   $ 1,000     $ 1,257,915  
5.00%, 07/01/30 (c)     1,415       1,818,048  

Energy Northwest, Project 1 Electric, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)

    655       804,089  
Energy Northwest, Project 3 Electric, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     130       155,327  
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     325       398,976  

Energy Northwest, Project 3 Electric, Series C (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/28

    270       340,004  

Energy Northwest, Project 3 Electric, Series C (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 07/01/30 (c)

    1,000       1,293,236  
Grant and Douglas Counties School District No. 144-101 (GO) (SBG)                
4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     125       141,263  
4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     520       590,400  

King County School District No. 210 (GO) (SBG)

4.00%, 12/01/27 (c)

    880       1,028,197  
King County School District No. 401 (GO) (SBG)                
3.12%, 12/01/26 (c)     690       745,733  
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     700       842,976  

King County School District No. 405 (GO) (SBG)

5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)

    515       622,183  

King County School District No. 411 (GO) (SBG)

4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)

    635       720,969  

King County School District No. 414 (GO) (SBG)

5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)

    835       1,011,597  

King County, Washington Limited Tax (GO)

4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)

    840       976,115  

King County, Washington Limited Tax, Series A (GO)

5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)

    570       649,493  

King County, Washington Limited Tax, Series E (GO)

5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)

    500       588,909  
Kitsap County School District No. 401 (GO) (SBG)                
4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     250       283,966  
4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     15       17,125  

Pasco School District No. 1, Franklin County (GO) (SBG)

5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)

    845       1,047,160  
Pierce County School District No. 403 (GO) (SBG)                
5.00%, 06/01/29 (c)     500       634,411  
5.00%, 06/01/29 (c)     200       251,872  


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

      Par  
(000’s
)     Value  
Washington (continued)                

Pierce County School District No. 416 (GO) (SBG)

4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)

  $ 175     $ 198,692  
Port of Seattle, Intermediate Lien (RB)                
5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)     30       35,201  
5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)     130       152,777  
Port of Tacoma, Series A (GO)                
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     500       603,784  
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     110       132,407  
Puyallup School District No. 3 (GO) (SBG)                
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     100       121,583  
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)     565       684,065  

State of Washington, Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax, Series R-A (GO)

5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)

    825       988,074  

State of Washington, Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax, Series R-A (GO) (SBG)

5.00%, 06/01/30 (c)

    1,000       1,303,365  

State of Washington, Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax, Series R-B (GO)

5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)

    135       161,755  
State of Washington, Series A (GO)                
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     755       901,899  
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     115       137,138  
State of Washington, Series C (GO)                
5.00%, 02/01/25 (c)     175       199,778  
5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)     170       211,016  
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     880       1,075,670  
State of Washington, Series D (GO)                
5.00%, 02/01/27 (c)     100       120,320  
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     880       1,077,887  
State of Washington, Series E (GO)                
5.00%, 06/01/31 (c)     750       992,682  
5.00%, 06/01/31 (c)     1,000       1,319,990  
State of Washington, Various Purpose, Series A (GO)                
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     495       592,844  
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     245       293,555  
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     580       695,246  
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     200       239,636  
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     500       611,176  
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     500       610,708  

State of Washington, Various Purpose, Series C (GO)

5.00%, 02/01/31 (c)

    1,000       1,307,447  

State of Washington, Various Purpose, Series R-A (GO)

5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)

    25       29,890  
State of Washington, Various Purpose, Series R-B (GO)                
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Washington (continued)                
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)   $ 105     $ 123,520  
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     145       173,886  
State of Washington, Various Purpose, Series R-C (GO)                
5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)     360       409,475  
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     1,000       1,225,917  
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     420       514,446  
5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     880       1,074,846  

State of Washington, Various Purpose, Series R-E (GO)

5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)

    720       819,437  

University of Washington, Series C (RB) (AGC)

5.00%, 04/01/30

    1,250       1,632,361  

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Multicare Health System, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 02/15/28 (c)

    2,000       2,413,059  

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Providence St. Joseph Health, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/28 (c)

    225       279,353  

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Providence St. Joseph Health, Series B (RB) (ACA)

5.00%, 10/01/28

    645       813,946  

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Providence St. Joseph Health, Series B (RB) (ST)

5.00%, 10/01/28 (c)

    250       311,908  

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Virginia Mason Medical Center (RB)

5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)

    760       888,148  

Washington State Housing Finance Commission (RB)

3.50%, 12/20/35

    1,720       1,974,166  
              52,592,907  
West Virginia: 0.3%                

State of West Virginia, Commissioner of Highways, Surface Transportation Improvements, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)

    270       330,654  
State of West Virginia, Series A (GO)                
5.00%, 06/01/29 (c)     500       630,500  
5.00%, 06/01/29 (c)     1,000       1,273,391  
State of West Virginia, Series B (GO)                
5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     675       843,498  
5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     200       249,210  


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
West Virginia (continued)                

West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, West Virginia University Health System Obligated Group, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)

  $ 240     $ 284,263  

West VIrginia Parkways Authority (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/31 (c)

    1,500       1,964,790  
              5,576,306  
Wisconsin: 1.5%                

City of Madison, Series A (GO)

2.00%, 10/01/27 (c)

    1,000       1,043,712  
City of Milwaukee, Series N4 (GO)                
5.00%, 04/01/26     200       236,945  
5.00%, 04/01/27     100       121,715  
5.00%, 04/01/28     1,500       1,864,072  

Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District, Series A (GO)

3.25%, 03/01/27 (c)

    350       380,249  
Public Finance Authority, KU Campus Development Corp.- Central District Development Project (RB)                
5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)     165       192,477  
5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)     180       210,075  
5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)     390       455,756  

Public Finance Authority, Prime Healthcare Foundation, Inc., Series A (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/27

    1,155       1,286,612  

Public Finance Authority, Renown Regional Medical Center Project, Series A (RB)

3.00%, 06/01/26 (c)

    375       394,460  

State of West Virginia, Series B (GO)

5.00%, 05/01/28

    1,000       1,249,364  
State of Wisconsin, Environmental Improvement Fund, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     100       115,466  
5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     220       254,874  
5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     150       173,836  
5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     185       213,826  
5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     185       214,397  
State of Wisconsin, General Fund Annual Appropriation, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     20       23,694  
5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     10       11,847  
State of Wisconsin, Series 1 (GO)                
5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)     15       17,336  
5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)     655       800,840  
5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)     460       558,428  
5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)     250       305,137  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Wisconsin (continued)                
State of Wisconsin, Series 2 (GO)                
5.00%, 11/01/26   $ 315     $ 380,423  
5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     510       609,680  
5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     150       178,435  
5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)     660       806,158  
State of Wisconsin, Series 3 (GO)                
5.00%, 11/01/22 (c)     145       151,958  
5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)     450       546,289  
5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)     500       606,511  
5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)     295       360,079  
State of Wisconsin, Series A (GO)                
4.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     100       112,817  
5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)     930       1,066,470  
5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)     250       288,091  
5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)     890       1,020,600  
5.00%, 05/01/28     400       499,746  

State of Wisconsin, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 05/01/26

    160       191,036  

State of Wisconsin, Series B (GO)

5.00%, 05/01/25 (c)

    210       241,997  

State of Wisconsin, Series D (GO)

4.00%, 05/01/24 (c)

    500       541,413  

Sun Prairie Area School District (GO)

4.00%, 03/01/25 (c)

    500       553,287  

Wisconsin Center District, Series C (RB) (AGM)

0.00%, 12/15/30 (c) ^

    2,705       2,154,983  

Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Series 1 (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)

    565       635,107  
Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Series 2 (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     115       140,651  
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     480       585,611  
Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     140       157,252  
5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     940       1,051,834  
5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     510       573,283  

Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Advocate Aurora Health Credit Group, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 08/15/28 (c)

    1,020       1,275,182  
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Ascension Senior Credit Group, Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     1,500       1,698,197  
4.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     1,000       1,134,238  
5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     290       345,078  


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Wisconsin (continued)                
5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)   $ 35     $ 41,613  
5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     100       118,796  

Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Inc. (RB)

4.00%, 08/15/27 (c)

    500       576,213  
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Froedtert Health, Inc., Series A (RB)                
    Par  
(000’s
  Value  
Wisconsin (continued)                
5.00%, 04/01/27 (c)   $ 125     $ 148,743  

Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Hospital Sisters Services, Inc., Series A (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/24 (c)

    155       176,105  
              29,092,994  

Total Municipal Bonds: 98.7%

(Cost: $1,847,244,511)

            1,905,256,298  
Other assets less liabilities: 1.3%             25,302,810  
NET ASSETS: 100.0%           $ 1,930,559,108  


 

 

Definitions:

 

ACA Credit Agricole SA
AGC Assured Guaranty Corp.
AGM Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
AMBAC American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp.
BAM Build America Assurance Co.
CP Certificate of Participation
FHA Federal Housing Association
GO General Obligation
NATL National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.
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) Putable 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             5.4 %   $ 103,889,875  
Health Care     7.0       133,174,331  
Housing     1.9       36,058,282  
Industrial Revenue     2.1       39,482,034  
Leasing     8.0       151,795,792  
Local     19.0       362,338,335  
Power     3.8       73,633,628  
Special Tax     10.4       197,842,046  
State     18.7       355,969,026  
Tobacco     1.3       24,950,085  
Transportation     13.1       248,987,710  
Water & Sewer     9.3       177,135,154  
      100.0 %     $ 1,905,256,298  

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of October 31, 2021 is as follows:

 

    Level 1
Quoted
Prices
    Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
    Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
    Value  
Municipal Bonds *   $     $ 1,905,256,298     $     $ 1,905,256,298  

 

* See Schedule of Investments for geographic sector breakouts.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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October 31, 2021 (unaudited)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
MUNICIPAL BONDS: 98.9%                
Alabama: 0.5%                

Tuscaloosa City Board of Education (RB)

4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)

  $ 210     $ 236,943  

UAB Medicine Finance Authority, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)

    220       259,340  

UAB Medicine Finance Authority, Series B2 (RB)

4.00%, 03/01/27 (c)

    280       313,626  

Water Works Board of the City of Birmingham, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)

    260       316,993  
              1,126,902  
Arizona: 1.6%                

City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp. (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)

    445       541,517  

City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)

    1,000       1,222,446  

City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., Series D (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)

    215       242,747  

City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., Subordinated Excise Tax, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/30 (c)

    325       377,402  

Glendale, Industrial Development Authority, Sun Health Services, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)

    625       718,399  

Industrial Development Authority of the County of Pima/The (RB)

4.00%, 04/01/31 (c)

    750       861,203  
              3,963,714  
Arkansas: 0.0%                

City of Rogers, Sales and Use Tax, Series B (RB)

3.25%, 11/01/26 (c)

    90       93,952  
California: 14.6%                

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)

    300       364,824  

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)

    500       610,517  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
California (continued)                

Anaheim Elementary School District (GO)

3.00%, 08/01/26 (c)

  $ 230     $ 237,891  

Beverly Hills Unified School District (GO)

0.00%, 08/01/26 (c) ^

    315       171,556  

California County Tobacco Securitization Agency, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 06/01/30 (c)

    1,350       1,548,674  

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, City of Hope (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)

    750       887,921  
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Providence St. Joseph Health, Series A (RB)                
3.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     680       709,705  
3.00%, 10/01/26 (c)     570       591,723  
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 11/15/27 (c)     230       257,731  
4.00%, 03/01/26 (c)     320       352,141  

California Municipal Finance Authority, Eisenhower Medical Center, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)

    160       176,531  

California Municipal Finance Authority, Orange County Civic Center Infrastructure Improvement Program - Phase I, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 06/01/27 (c)

    200       227,845  

California State Educational Facilities Authority, Stanford University, Series V-1 (RB) (BAM)

5.00%, 05/01/49

    250       384,254  

California State University, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)

    800       972,227  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Adventist Health System/West, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 03/01/28 (c)

    330       393,616  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Marin General Hospital, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 08/01/23 (c)

    200       205,831  

Centinela Valley Union High School District, Series B (GO) (AGM)

4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)

    455       498,433  
Chaffey Joint Union High School District, Series C (GO)                


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
California (continued)                
5.25%, 02/01/27 (c)   $ 500     $ 602,736  

Department of Veterans Affairs of the State of California, Home Purchase Program, Series B (RB)

3.38%, 06/01/26 (c)

    300       320,131  

Department of Veterans Affairs of the State of California, Series A (RB)

2.30%, 06/01/29 (c)

    300       302,988  

Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran’s Farm & Home Purchase Program (RB)

3.00%, 06/01/29 (c)

    450       482,940  

El Dorado Irrigation District (CP) (AGM)

4.00%, 03/01/30 (c)

    690       789,626  

Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District (GO)

2.75%, 08/01/26 (c)

    300       309,720  

Foothill-De Anza Community College District (GO)

3.00%, 08/01/31 (c)

    800       883,933  

Glendale Community College District, Series A (GO)

4.00%, 08/01/27 (c)

    130       146,654  

Glendale Community College District, Series B (GO)

3.00%, 08/01/29 (c)

    325       341,342  

Grossmont Union High School District, Series B (GO)

3.00%, 08/01/26 (c)

    105       108,733  

Hayward Area Recreation and Park District, Series A (GO)

4.00%, 08/01/27 (c)

    185       209,568  

Irvine Unified School District Community Facilities District No. 09-1, Series A (ST) (BAM)

4.00%, 09/01/29 (c)

    140       161,595  
Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District (GO)                
3.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     215       222,868  
4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     250       281,829  

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series A (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)

    440       543,823  
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     500       600,609  
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     250       304,567  
5.00%, 01/01/29 (c)     775       957,596  
5.00%, 07/01/30 (c)     800       1,024,400  

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Series C (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)

    275       335,146  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
California (continued)                

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (RB)

5.00%, 04/01/31 (c)

  $ 1,200     $ 1,582,646  

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/29 (c)

    500       627,694  

Miracosta Community College District, Series A (GO)

4.00%, 08/01/27 (c)

    530       606,895  

Montebello Unified School District, Series A (GO)

4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)

    100       108,098  

Oxnard School District, Series A (GO) (BAM)

4.00%, 08/01/27 (c)

    380       426,905  

Public Facilities Financing Authority of the City of San Diego, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 10/15/30 (c)

    1,000       1,261,251  

Public Utilities Commission of the City and County of San Francisco, Water Revenue, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/30 (c)

    325       412,536  

Public Utilities Commission of the City and County of San Francisco, Water Revenue, Series D (RB)

3.00%, 11/01/30 (c)

    500       529,916  

Riverside County, Perris Union High School District, Series A (GO) (AGM)

4.00%, 09/01/29 (c)

    570       664,681  

Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Series H (RB)

4.00%, 08/15/30 (c)

    250       298,839  

San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)

    750       920,912  
San Diego Unified School District, Series I (GO)                
3.12%, 07/01/27 (c)     240       254,304  
4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     595       679,024  

San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District, Series C-1 (GO)

4.00%, 08/01/29 (c)

    610       723,757  

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (RB)

4.00%, 03/01/27 (c)

    150       168,372  

San Jose Evergreen Community College District (GO)

3.00%, 09/01/28 (c)

    825       875,764  

Santa Clara Unified School District (GO)

4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)

    310       350,344  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
California (continued)                

Santa Clara Unified School District, Series A (GO)

4.00%, 08/01/28 (c)

  $ 1,000     $ 1,142,758  

Santa Monica Community College District, Series A (GO)

5.00%, 08/01/28 (c)

    250       306,609  

Saugus Union School District School Facilities Improvement District No.1, Series C (GO)

2.38%, 08/01/30 (c)

    1,000       979,641  

State of California Various Purpose Bonds (GO)

3.00%, 12/01/30 (c)

    400       429,856  
State of California, Various Purpose (GO)                
3.00%, 10/01/29 (c)     500       528,135  
4.00%, 10/01/29 (c)     110       129,190  
4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)     105       118,316  
5.00%, 10/01/28 (c)     935       1,150,702  
5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     515       630,998  

Trustees of the California State University, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)

    335       403,758  

University of California, Series O (RB)

5.00%, 05/15/28 (c)

    1,000       1,216,304  

West Valley-Mission Community College District, Series A (GO)

4.00%, 08/01/29 (c)

    250       291,712  
              35,342,141  
Colorado: 3.2%                

Board of Governors of Colorado State University System (RB) (ST)

4.00%, 03/01/28 (c)

    550       618,303  

City and County of Denver, Board of Water Commissioners, Series B (RB)

4.00%, 09/15/27 (c)

    230       262,518  

City and County of Denver, Colorado, Water Commissioners, Seires A (RB)

2.10%, 12/15/31 (c)

    850       804,595  

City and County of Denver, Series A (CP)

4.00%, 06/01/26 (c)

    285       313,007  

City and County of Denver, Water Commissioners, Series A (RB)

2.00%, 12/15/31 (c)

    850       786,727  

City of Loveland, Electric and Communications Enterprise, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/28 (c)

    750       913,172  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Colorado (continued)                

Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority, University of Denver Project, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 03/01/27 (c)

  $ 155     $ 185,352  

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Adventist Health System Series A (RB)

4.00%, 05/15/28 (c)

    320       362,014  

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, CommonSpirit Health, Series A-2 (RB)

3.25%, 08/01/29 (c)

    500       522,281  

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Sanford, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/29 (c)

    500       620,244  
Colorado High Performance Transportation Enterprise (RB)                
5.00%, 12/31/24 (c)     250       280,789  
5.00%, 12/31/24 (c)     250       281,206  

Denver Health and Hospital Authority, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 12/01/29 (c)

    160       182,653  

Regional Transportation District, Fastracks Project, Series B (RB)

2.00%, 05/01/31 (c)

    850       797,489  

Weld County School District No 6 Greeley (GO) (SAW)

4.00%, 06/01/31 (c)

    800       949,087  
              7,879,437  
Connecticut: 0.4%                

Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Series C-1 (RB)

3.50%, 11/15/24 (c)

    10       10,391  

Connecticut State Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Sacred Heart University Issue, Series K (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/30 (c)

    300       339,935  
University of Connecticut, Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 11/01/28 (c)     250       286,733  
5.00%, 02/15/30 (c)     250       312,401  
              949,460  
Delaware: 0.3%                

County of New Castle (GO)

4.00%, 04/01/27 (c)

    150       166,558  

Delaware State Health Facilities Authority (RB)

4.00%, 10/01/29 (c)

    280       322,554  

Delaware State Health Facilities Authority, Bayhealth Medical Center Project, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)

    115       128,019  
              617,131  


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
District of Columbia: 1.3%                
District of Columbia, Series A (GO)                
4.00%, 04/15/29 (c)   $ 100     $ 116,566  
4.00%, 04/15/29 (c)     1,000       1,151,834  
District of Columbia, Series A (RB)                
2.62%, 03/01/30 (c)     575       583,986  
3.00%, 03/01/30 (c)     275       298,412  

District of Columbia, Water and Sewer Authority, Public Utility, Senior Lien, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)

    750       914,911  
              3,065,709  
Florida: 4.8%                

Central Florida Expressway Authority (RB) (BAM)

4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)

    345       389,849  

City of Jacksonville, Health Care Facililities, Brooks Rehabilitation (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/29 (c)

    500       602,099  

City of Jacksonville, Series A (RB)

5.25%, 10/01/27 (c)

    250       307,669  

City of Port St. Lucie, Southwest Annexation Special Assessment District No. 1 (SA)

3.25%, 07/01/26 (c)

    200       210,469  

City of Port St. Lucie, Southwest Annexation Special Assessment District No. 1 (SA) (BAM)

3.00%, 07/01/26 (c)

    180       189,698  
City Of South Miami Health Facilities Authority, Inc. (RB)                
5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)     255       308,906  
5.00%, 08/15/27 (c)     275       332,252  

City of Tampa, Central and Lower Basin Stormwater Improvements (SA)

5.25%, 05/01/28 (c)

    275       342,409  

Collier County Water and Sewer District (RB)

3.00%, 07/01/29 (c)

    900       983,791  

County of Broward, Florida Port Facilities, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 09/01/29 (c)

    1,000       1,227,757  

County of Broward, Half-Cent Sales Tax (RB)

4.00%, 10/01/30 (c)

    275       327,440  

County of Miami-Dade, Water and Sewer System, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 10/01/27 (c)

    210       235,834  

County of Miami-Dade, Water and Sewer System, Series B (RB)

3.00%, 10/01/29 (c)

    310       330,228  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Florida (continued)                
3.12%, 10/01/27 (c)   $ 140     $ 151,340  
4.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     360       415,618  

Florida Housing Finance Corp., Series 1 (RB)

3.20%, 07/01/28 (c)

    70       72,846  

Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, Airport Facilities, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)

    125       148,610  

Hillsborough County Industrial Development Authority, Tampa General Hospital Project, Series A (RB)

3.50%, 02/01/31 (c)

    1,000       1,060,687  

Hillsborough County, Florida Capital Improvement Non-Ad Valorem (RB)

2.25%, 02/01/31 (c)

    500       457,859  

Orlando Utilities Commission, Series A (RB)

2.38%, 04/01/31 (c)

    750       721,354  

Palm Beach County Health Facilities Authority, Lifespace Communities, Inc., Series B (RB)

4.00%, 11/15/26 (c)

    330       355,781  

School District of Broward County (GO)

5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)

    300       365,698  

School District of Broward County/FL (GO)

5.00%, 07/01/31 (c)

    665       852,926  

State of Florida, Board of Education, Public Education Capital Outlay, Series C (GO) (AGM)

3.00%, 06/01/29 (c)

    145       161,199  

State of Florida, Board of Education, Public Education Capital Outlay, Series D (GO)

3.00%, 06/01/29 (c)

    500       554,674  

State of Florida, Department of Transportation, Series B (RB)

2.00%, 07/01/30 (c)

    500       450,186  
              11,557,179  
Georgia: 2.4%                

Burke County Development Authority, Series D (RB)

4.12%, 02/01/28 (c)

    260       291,858  
County of Fulton, Georgia Water and Sewerage, Series A (RB)                
2.25%, 01/01/30 (c)     500       483,311  
2.38%, 01/01/30 (c)     900       876,026  

County of Paulding, Water and Sewerage Revenue (RB)

3.00%, 12/01/26 (c)

    150       159,095  
Dahlonega Downtown Development Authority (RB)                


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Georgia (continued)                
3.12%, 07/01/23 (c)   $ 90     $ 91,994  

Dalton-Whitfield County Joint Development Authority (RB) (AGC)

4.00%, 02/15/28 (c)

    185       205,048  

Development Authority of Rockdale County, Piedmont Healthcare, Inc. Project, Series A (RB) (SAW)

4.00%, 07/01/29 (c)

    270       310,407  

Georgia Housing and Finance Authority, Single Family Mortgage, Series A (RB) (AGM)

3.35%, 06/01/28 (c)

    165       176,457  

Georgia Housing and Finance Authority, Single Family Mortgage, Series B (RB)

3.55%, 12/01/26 (c)

    150       157,423  
Georgia Housing and Finance Authority, Single Family Mortgage, Series B-1 (RB)                
3.35%, 12/01/25 (c)     215       223,568  
3.35%, 12/01/25 (c)     230       239,166  

Georgia State Road & Tollway Authority (RB) (ST)

3.00%, 07/15/31 (c)

    1,000       1,065,762  

Gwinnett County School District (GO) (SAW)

5.00%, 02/01/29 (c)

    335       418,178  

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Sales Tax, Series A (RB)

3.00%, 07/01/30 (c)

    1,000       1,055,672  

Private Colleges & Universities Authority, Series B (RB)

3.00%, 10/01/24 (c)

    150       156,421  
              5,910,386  
Hawaii: 0.5%                
City and County of Honolulu, Series C (GO)                
4.00%, 08/01/29 (c)     750       871,568  
5.00%, 08/01/29 (c)     200       250,577  
              1,122,145  
Idaho: 0.2%                

Idaho Health Facilities Authority (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)

    500       604,638  
Illinois: 3.7%                

Chicago Board of Education (ST)

6.00%, 04/01/27 (c)

    100       120,359  

Chicago Midway International Airport, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)

    250       290,084  

Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Series B (RB) (AGM)

4.00%, 01/01/29 (c)

    890       1,002,420  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Illinois (continued)                

Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Series C (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)

  $ 150     $ 177,791  
Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Series D (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     265       313,845  
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     150       177,285  

Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Series F (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)

    250       295,475  

Chicago Transit Authority, Second Lien (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)

    220       259,296  

City of Chicago, Series A (GO)

5.00%, 01/01/29 (c)

    1,000       1,181,833  

County of Cook (RB)

4.00%, 11/15/27 (c)

    160       179,558  

Illinois Finance Authority (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)

    330       413,583  

Illinois Finance Authority, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 08/15/30 (c)

    500       587,217  

Illinois Finance Authority, OSF HealthCare System, Series A (RB)

3.00%, 11/15/30 (c)

    500       514,737  

Illinois Finance Authority, Presence Network, Series C (RB)

4.00%, 02/15/27 (c)

    170       190,411  

Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/31 (c)

    500       625,180  

Northern Illinois Municipal Power Agency, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 12/01/26 (c)

    165       179,031  

State of Illinois (GO) (AGC)

5.75%, 05/01/30 (c)

    750       931,772  
State of Illinois, Series A (GO)                
4.00%, 03/01/31 (c)     500       564,723  
5.00%, 05/01/28 (c)     250       291,177  
5.00%, 05/01/28 (c)     630       731,700  
              9,027,477  
Indiana: 0.7%                

Indiana Finance Authority (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/31 (c)

    300       390,590  

Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank (RB)

5.00%, 02/01/29 (c)

    1,000       1,214,828  
              1,605,418  
Iowa: 0.3%                
Iowa Higher Education Loan Authority (RB)                
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     300       357,651  
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     250       298,453  
              656,104  


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Kansas: 0.2%                

Lyon County Unified School District No. 253 (GO)

3.00%, 09/01/27 (c)

  $ 270     $ 285,049  

Sedgwick County Unified School District No. 260, Series B (GO)

4.00%, 10/01/26 (c)

    150       167,094  
              452,143  
Kentucky: 0.8%                

Kentucky Bond Development Corp., Lexington Center Corp. Project (RB)

4.00%, 09/01/28 (c)

    920       1,007,499  

Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Louisville Arena Project, Series A (RB) (AGM)

4.00%, 12/01/27 (c)

    250       286,810  
Louisville and Jefferson County, Metropolitan Sewer District, Series A (RB)                
3.00%, 11/15/25 (c)     345       362,645  
3.25%, 11/15/26 (c)     235       248,961  
              1,905,915  
Louisiana: 1.5%                
City of New Orleans LA (GO)                
5.00%, 12/01/30 (c)     450       565,392  
5.00%, 12/01/30 (c)     320       398,033  

Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, Woman’s Hospital Foundation Project, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 10/01/27 (c)

    230       257,435  

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority Hospital, Children’s Medical Center, Series A (RB) (AGM)

3.00%, 06/01/30 (c)

    500       525,462  
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Louisiana State University Nicholson Gateway Project (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     315       352,992  
5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     340       381,168  

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Ochsner Clinic Foundation Project (RB)

4.00%, 05/15/27 (c)

    230       256,210  

New Orleans Aviation Board, North Terminal Project, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)

    240       284,109  

State of Louisiana, Series A (GO)

5.00%, 03/01/29 (c)

    500       620,642  
              3,641,443  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Maryland: 0.9%                

City of Baltimore, Water Projects, Series A (RB) (SAW)

4.00%, 07/01/29 (c)

  $ 225     $ 257,673  

County of Baltimore (GO)

4.00%, 03/01/28 (c)

    250       289,141  

Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority (RB)

3.00%, 07/01/31 (c)

    500       520,731  

Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Charlestown Community Issue, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)

    220       251,814  

Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Medstar Health Issue, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 05/15/27 (c)

    260       288,017  

Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Univeristy of Maryland Medical System Issue, Series D (RB)

4.00%, 01/01/28 (c)

    150       167,891  

Prince George’s County, Regional Medical Center (CP)

3.25%, 10/01/27 (c)

    100       106,663  

Trinity Health Credit Group, Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facility, Series MD (RB)

4.00%, 06/01/27 (c)

    270       305,017  
              2,186,947  
Massachusetts: 3.6%                

Boston Water and Sewer Commission, Series B (RB)

3.00%, 11/01/23 (c)

    160       165,397  

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Accelerated Bridge Program, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)

    315       386,994  
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series A (GO)                
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     1,000       1,214,730  
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     200       242,997  
5.00%, 04/01/27 (c)     275       333,372  

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series B (GO)

2.50%, 03/01/30 (c)

    750       755,449  

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series C (GO)

3.00%, 03/01/30 (c)

    360       379,350  
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series E (GO)                
3.00%, 04/01/25 (c)     120       125,793  
4.00%, 04/01/25 (c)     440       484,288  


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

  106  

 

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Massachusetts (continued)                

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series J (GO)

4.00%, 12/01/26 (c)

  $ 230     $ 261,128  

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)

    100       120,547  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Series N (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)

    200       235,616  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Suffolk University (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)

    250       275,091  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, The Broad Institute Issue (RB)

4.00%, 10/01/27 (c)

    250       282,964  

Massachusetts Port Authority (RB) (SBG)

5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)

    305       380,189  

Massachusetts School Building Authority, Dedicated Sales Tax, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)

    850       1,010,157  

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Transportation Fund, Series A (RB)

3.00%, 06/01/30 (c)

    800       852,283  

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series B (GO)

2.12%, 04/01/31 (c)

    1,300       1,163,183  
              8,669,528  
Michigan: 2.5%                

Bloomfield Hills School District (GO)

4.00%, 05/01/30 (c)

    700       822,568  

Great Lakes Water Authority, Water Supply System, Second Lien, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)

    390       455,820  

Great Lakes Water Authority, Water Supply System, Senior Lien, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)

    320       372,743  

Michigan Finance Authority Hospital (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)

    500       606,962  

Michigan Finance Authority, Henry Ford Health System (RB)

4.00%, 11/15/26 (c)

    225       248,229  
Michigan Finance Authority, Henry Ford Health System, Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 11/02/29 (c)     250       280,286  
5.00%, 11/02/29 (c)     135       164,832  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Michigan (continued)                

Michigan Finance Authority, Trinity Health Credit Group, Series MI (RB)

4.00%, 06/01/27 (c)

  $ 150     $ 168,430  

Michigan State Housing Development Authority, Series A-1 (RB)

3.35%, 10/01/28 (c)

    500       523,564  

Michigan State Housing Development Authority, Single-Family Mortgage, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 06/01/28 (c)

    290       303,674  
Michigan State Housing Development Authority, Single-Family Mortgage, Series B (RB)                
2.95%, 12/01/28 (c)     425       444,928  
3.50%, 06/01/26 (c)     120       125,723  

Muskegon Public Schools/MI (GO)

5.00%, 05/01/31 (c)

    305       386,145  

Saginaw City School District (GO)

4.00%, 05/01/31 (c)

    750       874,834  

Wayne County Airport Authority, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)

    190       230,398  
              6,009,136  
Minnesota: 0.8%                

Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Residential Housing, Series B (RB)

2.50%, 07/01/30 (c)

    545       536,900  
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Residential Housing, Series I (RB)                
2.15%, 01/01/30 (c)     960       922,487  
3.00%, 01/01/30 (c)     495       531,521  
              1,990,908  
Missouri: 0.7%                

Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Saint Louis University (RB)

5.00%, 04/01/29 (c)

    100       121,621  

Missouri State Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Lutheran Senior Services Project, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 02/01/24 (c)

    250       276,015  

Missouri State Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Mercy Health (RB)

3.00%, 06/01/30 (c)

    350       363,659  

Missouri State Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Saint Luke’s Health System (RB)

3.00%, 11/15/30 (c)

    750       779,462  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Missouri (continued)                

Missouri State Housing Development Commission Single Family Mortgage, First Place Homeownership Loan, Series C (RB)

3.05%, 05/01/29 (c)

  $ 240     $ 246,479  
              1,787,236  
Nebraska: 0.2%                

Douglas County School District No. 0001 (GO)

2.00%, 03/30/31 (c)

    500       455,833  
Nevada: 1.3%                

City of Carson, Tahoe Regional Healthcare Project (RB)

5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)

    390       461,471  

City of Henderson, Utility System, Series A-1 (GO)

4.00%, 06/01/30 (c)

    675       784,919  

Clark County, Limited Tax, Series A (GO)

5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)

    485       580,653  

Clark County, Limited Tax, Series C (GO)

3.00%, 07/01/29 (c)

    280       301,239  

County of Washoe, Nevada Highway, Fuel Tax (RB)

5.00%, 02/01/29 (c)

    250       305,523  

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, Series B (RB) (NATL)

5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)

    275       329,010  

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, Series C (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)

    200       216,481  

Washoe County School District, Series C (GO) (AGM)

3.12%, 10/01/27 (c)

    100       107,225  
              3,086,521  
New Hampshire: 0.4%                

National Finance Authority, Springpoints Living Project (RB)

4.00%, 01/01/26 (c)

    500       542,162  

New Hampshire Municipal Bond Bank, Series B (RB)

4.00%, 08/15/27 (c)

    265       299,286  

New Hampshire Municipal Bond Bank, Series D (RB)

4.00%, 08/15/26 (c)

    200       223,002  
              1,064,450  
New Jersey: 3.2%                
Atlantic County Improvement Authority, Series A (RB) (AGM)                
3.25%, 07/01/26 (c)     140       147,495  
4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     165       180,517  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
New Jersey (continued)                
New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, New Jersey Princeton University, Series C (RB)                
2.00%, 03/01/31 (c)   $ 500     $ 469,173  
2.00%, 03/01/31 (c)     1,500       1,427,611  

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority (RB)

2.50%, 07/01/31 (c)

    490       455,636  

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, RWJ Barnabas Health Obligated Group Issue, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)

    55       64,857  

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, St. Joseph’s Healthcare System Obligated Group Issue (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)

    500       545,299  

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series A (RB) (BAM)

4.25%, 12/15/28 (c)

    790       902,656  
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series AA (RB)                
4.50%, 12/15/28 (c)     910       1,059,142  
5.00%, 12/15/30 (c)     250       305,894  
5.00%, 12/15/30 (c)     250       311,227  

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series BB (RB)

3.50%, 12/15/28 (c)

    365       387,747  

New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Series A (RB) (ST)

4.00%, 01/01/29 (c)

    380       433,547  

New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)

    100       121,670  

New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Series G (RB)

4.00%, 01/01/28 (c)

    210       238,108  

State of New Jersey, Various Purposes (GO)

5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)

    400       483,386  

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Series A (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)

    205       238,482  
              7,772,447  
New Mexico: 0.4%                

New Mexico Hospital Equipment, Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 08/01/29 (c)

    250       284,608  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
New Mexico (continued)                

New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority, Single Family Mortgage Program Class I, Series C (RB)

3.60%, 07/01/28 (c)

  $ 205     $ 218,593  

New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority, Single Family Mortgage Program Class I, Series F (RB)

3.05%, 01/01/29 (c)

    360       373,801  
              877,002  
New York: 19.4%                

Battery Park City Authority, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 11/01/29 (c)

    1,000       1,171,897  

Brooklyn Arena Local Development Corp., Barclays Center, Series A (RB) (AGM)

3.00%, 01/15/27 (c)

    110       113,191  

City of New York, Series C (GO)

5.00%, 08/01/30 (c)

    500       624,676  
City of New York, Series D-1 (GO)                
4.00%, 12/01/28 (c)     470       539,691  
5.00%, 12/01/28 (c)     100       123,349  
City of New York, Subseries B-1 (GO)                
3.00%, 10/01/29 (c)     110       116,748  
5.00%, 10/01/29 (c)     250       309,111  

City of New York, Subseries D-1 (GO) (BAM)

5.00%, 03/01/30 (c)

    1,000       1,238,385  

County of Monroe, Industrial Development Corp., University of Rochester Project, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/30 (c)

    900       1,036,231  

Dormitory Authority of the State of New York University, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)

    350       445,037  

Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, A (RB)

5.00%, 03/15/27 (c)

    380       456,692  

Dutchess County Local Development Corp., Health Quest System, Inc., Series B (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)

    255       296,756  

Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., Series A (RB)

5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)

    645       759,076  

Jefferson County Civic Facility Development Corp., Samaritan Medical Center Project, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 11/01/27 (c)

    330       347,503  
Long Island Power Authority, Electric System (RB)                
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
New York (continued)                
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)   $ 300     $ 362,357  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (RB)

4.00%, 05/15/28 (c)

    250       271,479  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series A (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 11/15/28 (c)

    715       866,667  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series A-1 (RB)

4.00%, 05/15/27 (c)

    400       438,118  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series B-1 (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)

    350       421,195  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series C (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/29 (c)

    550       660,337  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series C (RB) (AGM)

4.00%, 11/15/29 (c)

    1,000       1,152,663  
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series C-1 (RB)                
4.00%, 05/15/28 (c)     715       787,123  
5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)     225       260,584  
5.25%, 11/15/26 (c)     370       430,588  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series D (RB)

4.00%, 05/15/28 (c)

    1,245       1,360,394  

MTA Hudson Rail Yards Trust, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/23 (c)

    145       155,022  

New York City Environmental Facilities, Clean Water and Drinking Water, Series B (RB)

4.00%, 06/15/29 (c)

    500       576,809  

New York City Housing Development Corp. (RB)

2.25%, 05/01/29 (c)

    800       788,499  

New York City Housing Development Corp., Multi-Family Housing, Series A-1 (RB)

3.00%, 05/01/28 (c)

    275       280,185  

New York City Housing Development Corp., Multi-Family Housing, Series E-1 (RB)

3.00%, 03/01/27 (c)

    500       517,194  

New York City Housing Development Corp., Multi-Family Housing, Series J (RB)

3.05%, 09/01/27 (c)

    565       581,114  

New York City Housing Development Corp., Sustainable Development Bonds, Series C (RB)

2.75%, 02/01/29 (c)

    1,000       995,619  


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
New York (continued)            

New York City Housing Development Corp., Sustainable Neighborhood Bonds, Series G-1 (RB)

3.75%, 11/01/25 (c)

  $ 250     $ 264,437  

New York City Housing Development Corporation Multi-Family Housing, Series I-1 (RB)

2.80%, 02/01/29 (c)

    455       457,314  

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Water and Sewer System, Series EE (RB)

4.00%, 06/15/27 (c)

    175       199,501  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority Building Aid, Series S-1 (RB) (SAW)

3.00%, 07/15/29 (c)

    350       368,195  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Revenue (RB)

2.25%, 02/01/31 (c)

    650       597,074  
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series A-1 (RB)                
5.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     225       262,327  
5.00%, 08/01/28 (c)     260       319,376  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series A-2 (RB)

5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)

    200       241,954  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series A-3 (RB)

5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)

    510       616,779  
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series B-1 (RB)                
4.00%, 08/01/27 (c)     400       453,769  
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     115       134,912  
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series C-1 (RB)                
4.00%, 11/01/30 (c)     500       581,055  
4.00%, 11/01/30 (c)     1,775       2,069,682  
4.00%, 05/01/29 (c)     250       291,865  
4.00%, 05/01/29 (c)     1,120       1,294,957  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series F-1 (RB)

5.00%, 05/01/27 (c)

    420       502,853  
New York City Water & Sewer System (RB)                
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
New York (continued)            
5.00%, 06/15/28 (c)   $ 250     $ 310,513  

New York City Water & Sewer System, Series BB Subseries BB-1 (RB)

4.00%, 12/15/30 (c)

    640       737,487  

New York City Water and Sewer System, Series AA (RB)

5.00%, 12/15/29 (c)

    200       253,377  

New York City Water and Sewer System, Series AA-1 (RB)

3.00%, 12/15/30 (c)

    350       365,020  

New York City Water and Sewer System, Series AA-2 (RB)

3.00%, 12/15/30 (c)

    660       703,586  

New York City Water and Sewer System, Series EE (RB) (AGC)

5.00%, 06/15/29 (c)

    300       375,410  
New York Convention Center Development Corp., Series A (RB)                
0.00%, 11/15/47 ^     230       111,576  
0.00%, 11/15/54 ^     170       65,630  

New York Liberty Development Corp. (RB)

3.00%, 11/15/31 (c)

    1,000       1,020,744  

New York State Dormitory Authority (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/31 (c)

    550       635,364  

New York State Dormitory Authority (RB) (BAM)

5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)

    250       295,606  

New York State Dormitory Authority, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 03/15/29 (c)

    285       352,705  

New York State Dormitory Authority, New York Columbia University, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/47

    250       382,645  
New York State Dormitory Authority, New York University, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)     400       494,556  
5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)     235       291,000  

New York State Dormitory Authority, Rochester Institute of Technology, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/29 (c)

    250       306,412  

New York State Dormitory Authority, Series A (RB)

3.00%, 09/15/30 (c)

    500       528,496  
New York State Dormitory Authority, State Sales Tax, Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 03/15/27 (c)     250       279,295  
4.00%, 03/15/27 (c)     800       892,385  
5.00%, 03/15/27 (c)     150       179,443  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
New York (continued)            

New York State Dormitory Authority, State Sales Tax, Series E (RB)

5.00%, 09/15/28 (c)

  $ 1,000     $ 1,231,487  
New York State Dormitory Authority, The New School, Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     225       251,622  
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     420       495,893  

New York State Housing Finance Agency, Series D (RB)

3.70%, 05/01/28 (c)

    225       241,761  

New York State Housing Finance Agency, Series M (RB)

3.75%, 11/01/26 (c)

    195       206,405  

New York State Power Authority (RB)

4.00%, 05/15/30 (c)

    500       579,757  

New York State Thruway Authority, Series B (RB) (AGM)

4.00%, 01/01/30 (c)

    500       581,232  
New York State Urban Development Corp. (RB)                
3.00%, 09/15/30 (c)     550       573,195  
3.00%, 09/15/31 (c)     1,000       1,040,688  
New York State Urban Development Corp., State Personal Income, Series A (RB)                
3.00%, 09/15/30 (c)     950       986,691  
5.00%, 09/15/28 (c)     500       611,877  

New York Transportation Development Corp., Terminal 4 John Kennedy International Airport Project, Series C (RB)

4.00%, 12/01/30 (c)

    925       1,033,393  

State of New York Mortgage Agency Homeowner Mortgage, Series 225 (RB) (SBG)

2.55%, 10/01/29 (c)

    345       338,051  

State of New York Mortgage Agency, Series 203 (RB)

3.50%, 04/01/26 (c)

    190       199,348  

Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, MTA Bridges and Tunnels, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/30 (c)

    750       939,244  
Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, MTA Bridges and Tunnels, Series C (RB)                
3.00%, 11/15/29 (c)     1,000       1,056,620  
3.38%, 11/15/28 (c)     250       273,504  

Utility Debt Securitization Authority (RB)

5.00%, 12/15/27 (c)

    550       676,224  
              47,038,582  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
North Carolina: 1.9%            

Board of Governors of North Carolina University, Hospital at Chapel HILL (RB)

5.00%, 02/01/49

  $ 500     $ 754,884  
North Carolina Housing Finance Agency Home Ownership, Series 39-B (RB)                
3.85%, 07/01/27 (c)     105       113,716  
4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     255       273,161  

North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Novant Health, Series A (RB)

3.12%, 11/01/29 (c)

    220       232,520  
North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Triangle Expressway System (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/30 (c)     500       605,216  
5.00%, 01/01/30 (c)     750       902,359  

North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Triangle Expressway System (RB) (AGM)

3.00%, 01/01/30 (c)

    500       527,578  

University of North Carolina, Hospitals at Chapel Hill (RB)

5.00%, 02/01/45

    800       1,167,731  
              4,577,165  
Ohio: 3.0%                

American Municipal Power, Inc., Series A (RB)

5.00%, 02/15/26 (c)

    220       254,400  

City of Chillicothe, Hospital Facilities, Adena Health System Obligated Group Project (RB)

4.00%, 12/01/27 (c)

    440       485,994  

City of Cleveland, Airport System Revenue, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)

    100       120,653  

Columbus City School District (GO)

5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)

    375       442,588  

County of Allen, Ohio Hospital Facilities, Mercy Health, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 02/01/28 (c)

    510       566,514  

County of Franklin, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Project, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/48

    1,000       1,501,013  

County of Franklin, Trinity Health Credit Group (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)

    260       311,251  

County of Ross, Adena Health System Obligated Group Project (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)

    1,000       1,211,953  


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
 (000’s
)   Value  
Ohio (continued)            

Euclid City School District, Series A (GO) (SD CRED PROG)

4.00%, 01/15/26 (c)

  $ 150     $ 162,914  

Gahanna-Jefferson City School District (GO) (AGM)

2.00%, 12/01/30 (c)

    250       220,752  

Hamilton County, Life Enriching Communities Project (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)

    250       271,466  

North Royalton City School District (GO)

5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)

    190       215,836  

Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (RB)

3.00%, 11/15/29 (c)

    350       384,586  

Ohio Housing Finance Agency, Series D (RB)

3.62%, 09/01/26 (c)

    120       125,670  

Ohio Water Development Authority, Fresh Water (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)

    500       628,257  

State of Ohio (RB) (BAM)

4.00%, 01/01/29 (c)

    335       388,461  
              7,292,308  
Oklahoma: 0.3%                

Edmond Public Works Authority (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)

    250       283,554  

Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 01/01/26 (c)

    350       388,511  
              672,065  
Oregon: 1.1%                

Lake Oswego School District No. 7J (GO) (SBG)

4.00%, 06/01/27 (c)

    190       217,744  
Multnomah County School District No. 1J, Series B (GO) (SBG)                
2.00%, 06/15/30 (c)     550       525,104  
3.25%, 06/15/27 (c)     295       316,514  

North Clackamas School District No. 12, Series A (GO) (SBG)

0.00%, 06/15/27 (c) ^

    175       92,354  

Salem Hospital Facility Authority, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 05/15/26 (c)

    240       263,994  

Sherwood School District No. 88J, Series A (GO) (SBG)

0.00%, 06/15/28 (c) ^

    510       191,806  

Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon, Series A (RB)

3.00%, 09/01/29 (c)

    935       1,003,659  
              2,611,175  
    Par  
 (000’s
)   Value  
Pennsylvania: 4.7%            

Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, Sewer Revenue (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)

  $ 685     $ 835,504  

Allegheny County, Series C-77 (GO)

5.00%, 11/01/28 (c)

    220       269,606  
Chester County Health and Education Facilities Authority, Main Line Health System, Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 10/01/27 (c)     180       201,714  
4.00%, 09/01/30 (c)     645       744,344  

Chester County Health and Education Facilities Authority, Main Line Health System, Series A (RB) (SBG)

4.00%, 09/01/30 (c)

    210       245,869  

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, First Series (GO)

2.00%, 05/01/30 (c)

    500       477,777  

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Series A (CP) (FHA)

4.00%, 01/30/28 (c)

    1,170       1,302,781  
Delaware County Authority, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Series A (RB)                
3.75%, 04/01/27 (c)     140       153,688  
5.00%, 04/01/27 (c)     170       202,717  

DuBois Hospital Authority, Penn Highlands Healthcare (RB)

5.00%, 01/15/28 (c)

    280       326,931  

Geisinger Authority, Health System, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 04/01/30 (c)

    1,000       1,222,464  

Geisinger Authority, Health System, Series A-2 (RB)

4.00%, 02/15/27 (c)

    230       256,875  

Montgomery County Higher Education and Health Authority, Presbytery Homes, Inc. Project (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)

    145       160,353  

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage, Series 123 B (RB)

3.20%, 10/01/25 (c)

    155       159,190  

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage, Series 125 B (RB)

3.65%, 04/01/27 (c)

    260       275,370  

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage, Series 128 B (RB)

3.85%, 10/01/27 (c)

    100       108,529  


 

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    Par  
 (000’s
)   Value  
Pennsylvania (continued)            

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single-Family Mortgage (RB)

3.20%, 10/01/25 (c)

  $ 275     $ 284,309  

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (RB)

4.00%, 12/01/31 (c)

    550       629,862  
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Motor License, Third Series (RB)                
4.00%, 12/01/27 (c)     250       282,787  
5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)     155       187,109  

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Oil Franchise Tax Senior, Series A (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 12/01/28 (c)

    290       354,722  
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 06/01/31 (c)     900       1,031,551  
5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)     220       268,416  

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Series A-1 (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/27 (c)

    150       181,003  

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Series B-1 (RB)

5.25%, 06/01/27 (c)

    700       844,690  

Philadelphia Gas Works Co., Fifteenth Series (RB)

5.00%, 08/01/27 (c)

    305       357,731  
              11,365,892  
Tennessee: 0.7%                
Sullivan County (GO)                
3.75%, 05/01/26 (c)     250       273,829  
4.00%, 05/01/26 (c)     230       258,472  
Tennessee Housing Development Agency (RB)                
2.95%, 01/01/29 (c)     465       476,467  
3.60%, 01/01/27 (c)     305       321,815  
4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)     200       211,702  

Tennessee Housing Development Agency, Series B (RB)

3.45%, 01/01/27 (c)

    245       257,946  
              1,800,231  
Texas: 10.4%                

Alvin Independent School District (GO)

3.38%, 02/15/28 (c)

    350       386,857  
Arlington Higher Education Finance Corp. (RB)                
3.00%, 02/15/31 (c)     1,000       1,054,453  
4.00%, 08/15/29 (c)     675       770,165  

Board of Regents of the University of Houston System, Series C (RB)

4.00%, 02/15/26 (c)

    150       165,770  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Texas (continued)            
Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, A (RB)                
2.25%, 08/15/31 (c)   $ 1,400     $ 1,347,225  
3.00%, 08/15/31 (c)     525       575,828  

Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, Series E (RB)

4.00%, 08/15/27 (c)

    650       749,752  

Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Senior Lien, Series E (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/30 (c)

    750       913,850  

City of Arlington, Senior Lien Special Tax, Series A (ST) (AGM)

 4.00%, 02/15/28 (c)

    165       185,512  

City of Austin, Airport System, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)

    280       332,140  
City of Austin, Texas Electricity Utility System, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 11/15/29 (c)     1,375       1,717,919  
5.00%, 11/15/30 (c)     500       633,998  

City of Corpus Christi, Utility System (RB) (SBG)

4.00%, 07/15/30 (c)

    295       344,559  

City of Denton (GO)

4.00%, 02/15/27 (c)

    120       133,139  

City of El Paso (GO)

4.00%, 08/15/29 (c)

    950       1,093,992  

City of Houston, Combined Utility System, First Lien, Series D (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/28 (c)

    220       272,842  

College of the Mainland (GO)

3.75%, 08/15/28 (c)

    250       276,448  

Coppell Independent School District (GO)

4.00%, 08/15/28 (c)

    250       283,998  

County of Bexar, Combined Venue Tax (GO)

4.00%, 06/15/26 (c)

    220       245,535  

Crowley Independent School District (GO)

4.00%, 02/01/29 (c)

    500       583,931  

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District, Series A (GO)

2.25%, 02/15/31 (c)

    600       586,725  

Frisco Independent School District (GO)

4.00%, 02/15/27 (c)

    460       517,035  

Galena Park Independent School District (GO)

3.00%, 02/15/29 (c)

    250       273,634  

Grand Parkway Transportation Corp. System, First Tier Toll, Series C (RB)

4.00%, 04/01/30 (c)

    770       878,422  


 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Texas (continued)            

Grand Parkway Transportation Corp. System, Subordinate Tier Toll, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)

  $ 640     $ 779,653  
Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. (RB)                
3.00%, 10/01/31 (c)     500       534,218  
3.00%, 10/01/31 (c)     1,000       1,041,698  

Harris County, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Texas Children’s Hospital, Series A (RB)

3.00%, 10/01/29 (c)

    350       374,430  

Klein Independent School District (GO)

4.00%, 08/01/26 (c)

    200       223,280  
Leander Independent School District, Series A (GO)                
0.00%, 08/16/26 (c) ^     95       42,697  
0.00%, 08/16/26 (c) ^     900       440,988  

New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Cardinal Bay, Inc., Series A-1 (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)

    520       491,793  

North Fort Bend Water Authority, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 12/15/29 (c)

    250       294,329  

San Jacinto College District, Series A (GO)

5.00%, 02/15/29 (c)

    500       611,357  

Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Christus Health, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/29 (c)

    250       301,616  

Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Texas Health Resources System, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 08/15/26 (c)

    220       245,114  
Tarrant Regional Water District (RB)                
2.00%, 03/01/30 (c)     750       693,028  
2.00%, 03/01/30 (c)     750       686,796  
2.00%, 03/01/30 (c)     400       362,552  

Texas Water Development Board (RB)

5.00%, 10/15/26 (c)

    485       577,450  
Texas Water Development Board, Series A (RB)                
3.00%, 10/15/29 (c)     500       548,147  
4.00%, 04/15/28 (c)     325       371,407  
5.00%, 04/15/28 (c)     840       1,029,842  

Texas Water Development Board, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 10/15/28 (c)

    225       277,635  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Texas (continued)            
5.00%, 10/15/28 (c)   $ 110     $ 137,644  

West Harris County Regional Water Authority (RB)

3.00%, 12/15/29 (c)

    250       261,156  

West Travis County Public Utility Agency (RB) (BAM)

4.00%, 08/15/27 (c)

    230       256,871  

Willis Independent School District, Unlimited Tax School Building (GO)

2.25%, 02/15/31 (c)

    300       281,989  
              25,189,419  
Utah: 0.5%                

Salt Lake City, International Airport, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/28 (c)

    360       436,992  

Utah County, IHC Health Services, Inc., Series A (RB)

5.00%, 05/15/30 (c)

    250       310,550  
Utah County, IHC Health Services, Inc., Series B (RB)                
3.00%, 05/15/26 (c)     210       217,511  
4.00%, 05/15/24 (c)     350       377,072  
              1,342,125  
Virginia: 2.5%                

Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel District, First Tier (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)

    260       304,009  

Chesterfield Economic Development Authority, County Projects, Series F (RB)

2.00%, 04/01/30 (c)

    350       334,138  

Fairfax County Industrial Development Authority, Inova Health System Project, Series B (RB)

4.00%, 05/15/28 (c)

    250       282,002  
Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission, Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 07/01/30 (c)     665       788,501  
5.00%, 07/01/30 (c)     500       620,479  

Norfolk Economic Development Authority, Series B (RB)

4.00%, 11/01/28 (c)

    250       281,498  

Roanoke Economic Development Authority, Carilion Clinic Obligated Group, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/47

    380       564,931  
Virginia College Building Authority, Virginia Educational Facilities, Series A (RB)                
3.00%, 02/01/31 (c)     1,000       1,085,763  
3.00%, 02/01/31 (c)     1,000       1,085,191  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Virginia (continued)            

Virginia Commonwealth Transportation Board (RB) (AGM)

3.25%, 05/15/28 (c)

  $ 150     $ 165,397  

Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, National senior Campuses, Inc., Series A (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)

    500       565,340  
              6,077,249  
Washington: 2.0%                

City of Seattle, Municipal Light and Power Improvement, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 01/01/28 (c)

    450       507,960  

Energy Northwest (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/31 (c)

    455       590,314  

King & Snohomish Counties, Northshore School District No. 417 (GO) (SBG)

4.00%, 06/01/29 (c)

    500       591,250  

King County Public Hospital District No. 1, Valley Medical Center (GO) (SAW)

5.00%, 12/01/28 (c)

    150       182,854  

King County Public Hospital District No. 2, Evergreen Health, Series A (GO)

4.00%, 12/01/29 (c)

    650       740,482  

State of Washington, Various Purpose, Series A (GO)

5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)

    340       402,492  

State of Washington, Various Purpose, Series C (GO)

5.00%, 02/01/28 (c)

    800       967,625  

University of Washington, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 12/01/26 (c)

    475       538,341  

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Virginia Mason Medical Center (RB)

4.00%, 08/15/27 (c)

    205       221,852  

Washington State Convention Center Public Facilities District (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/28 (c)

    125       138,939  
              4,882,109  
West Virginia: 0.4%                
State of West Virginia, Series B (GO)                
4.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     150       172,875  
5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     100       123,356  

West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, West Virginia University Health System Obligated Group, Series A (RB) (NATL)

4.00%, 06/01/28 (c)

    700       774,897  
              1,071,128  
    Par  
 (000’s
)   Value  
Wisconsin: 0.9%            

Public Finance Authority Health Care Facilities, Series A (RB)

3.00%, 01/01/30 (c)

  $ 250     $ 259,901  

Public Finance Authority Retirement Communities, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/27 (c)

    750       904,470  

Village of Mount Pleasant, Series A (TA)

5.00%, 04/01/28 (c)

    250       293,658  

Wisconsin Center District (RB) (AGM)

0.00%, 12/15/30 (c) ^

    250       109,091  

Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Froedtert Health, Inc., Series A (RB)

4.00%, 04/01/27 (c)

    205       227,936  

Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Marshfield Clinic Health System, Inc., Series A (RB)

3.50%, 02/15/26 (c)

    225       236,013  
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Marshfield Clinic Health System, Inc., Series C (RB)                
4.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     115       127,142  
4.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     105       117,010  
              2,275,221  
Wyoming: 0.1%                

Wyoming Municipal Power Agency, Inc., Series A (RB) (BAM)

5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)

    160       194,301  
Total Municipal Bonds: 98.9%
(Cost: $233,416,193)
            239,810,272  
Other assets less liabilities: 1.1%             2,690,391  
NET ASSETS: 100.0%           $ 242,500,663  


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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VANECK LONG MUNI ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

 

 

Definitions:  
   
AGC Assured Guaranty Corp.
AGM Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
BAM Build America Assurance Co.
CP Certificate of Participation
FHA Federal Housing Association
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
^ Zero Coupon Bond

 

Summary of Investments by Sector     % of
Investments
  Value  
Education     8.5 %     $ 20,405,210  
Health Care     16.9       40,403,398  
Housing     5.7       13,691,381  
Industrial Revenue     0.6       1,429,548  
Leasing     5.6       13,362,264  
Local     15.5       37,201,735  
Power     4.1       9,916,517  
Special Tax     11.5       27,578,836  
State     6.6       15,699,285  
Tobacco     0.7       1,787,156  
Transportation     13.6       32,724,427  
Water & Sewer     10.7       25,610,515  
      100.0 %     $ 239,810,272  

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of October 31, 2021 is as follows:

 

    Level 1
 Quoted
 Prices
    Level 2
 Significant
 Observable
 Inputs
    Level 3
 Significant
 Unobservable
 Inputs
    Value  
Municipal Bonds *   $     $ 239,810,272     $     $ 239,810,272  

 

* See Schedule of Investments for geographic sector breakouts.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

116

VANECK MUNI ALLOCATION ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

October 31, 2021 (unaudited)

 

    Number
of Shares
    Value  
CLOSED-END FUNDS: 9.9% (a)            
BlackRock Municipal Income Fund, Inc.     2,734     $ 41,584  
BlackRock MuniHoldings Investment Quality Fund     2,893       41,746  
BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III, Inc.     2,908       41,962  
DWS Municipal Income Trust     6,969       81,189  
Eaton Vance New York Municipal Bond Fund     3,456       42,854  
MFS Municipal Income Trust     5,949       41,048  
Pioneer Municipal High Income Advantage Fund, Inc.     3,581       41,361  
Pioneer Municipal High Income Fund Trust     3,358       40,867  
    Number
of Shares
    Value  
Western Asset Managed Municipals Fund, Inc.     3,155     $ 41,078  
Total Closed-End Funds
(Cost: $428,841)
            413,689  
                 
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS: 90.0% (a)                
VanEck High Yield Muni ETF ‡     10,455       649,151  
VanEck Intermediate Muni ETF ‡     40,643       2,073,606  
VanEck Long Muni ETF ‡     38,944       835,738  
VanEck Short High Yield Muni ETF ‡     8,579       214,218  
Total Exchange Traded Funds
(Cost: $3,647,017)
            3,772,713  
Total Investments: 99.9%
(Cost: $4,075,858)
            4,186,402  
Other assets less liabilities: 0.1%             4,307  
NET ASSETS: 100.0%         $ 4,190,709  


 

 

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.
Affiliated issuer – as defined under the Investment Company Act of 1940.

 

Transactions in securities of affiliates for the period ended October 31, 2021:

 

    Value
4/30/2021
    Purchases     Sales
Proceeds
    Realized Gain
(Loss)
    Dividend
Income
    Net Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Value
10/31/2021
 
VanEck High Yield Muni ETF   $ 1,519,551     $ 152,930     $ (1,010,171)     $ 62,367     $ 21,980     $ (75,526)     $ 649,151  
VanEck Intermediate Muni ETF     1,470,825       987,551       (367,748)       21,660       10,377       (38,682)       2,073,606  
VanEck Long Muni ETF     1,740,869       135,458       (1,042,096)       44,699       12,881       (43,192)       835,738  
VanEck Short High Yield Muni ETF     253,940       25,548       (63,529)       4,586       2,638       (6,327)       214,218  
    $ 4,985,185     $ 1,301,487     $ (2,483,544)     $ 133,312     $ 47,876     $ (163,727)     $ 3,772,713  

 

Summary of Investments by Sector     % of
Investments
   Value  
Exchange Traded Funds     90.1 %     $ 3,772,713  
Financials     9.9       413,689  
      100.0 %   $ 4,186,402  

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of October 31, 2021 is as follows:

 

    Level 1
 Quoted
 Prices
    Level 2
 Significant
 Observable
 Inputs
    Level 3
 Significant
 Unobservable
 Inputs
    Value  
Closed-End Funds   $ 413,689     $     $     $ 413,689  
Exchange Traded Funds     3,772,713                   3,772,713  
Total Investments   $ 4,186,402     $     $     $ 4,186,402  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

117

VANECK SHORT HIGH YIELD MUNI ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

October 31, 2021 (unaudited)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
MUNICIPAL BONDS: 98.2%                
Alabama: 1.4%                

Alabama Federal Aid Highway Finance Authority, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 09/01/22 (c)

  $ 500     $ 520,013  
Alabama Industrial Development Authority, Solid Waste Disposal, Pine City Fiber Company Project (RB)                
6.45%, 11/29/21 (c)     150       150,189  
6.45%, 11/29/21 (c)     150       150,190  

Alabama Special Care Facilities Financing Authority- Birmingham AL (RB)

5.50%, 06/01/26 (c)

    500       530,445  

Hoover Industrial Development Board, United States Steel Corp. Project (RB)

6.38%, 11/01/30 (p)

    500       630,645  

Lower Alabama Gas District, Project No. 2 (RB) (SAW)

4.00%, 12/01/25 (c) (p)

    1,000       1,121,979  

Southeast Alabama Gas Supply District, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 04/01/24 (c) (p)

    1,000       1,075,041  

Tuscaloosa County Industrial Development Authority, Hunt Refining Project, Series A (RB)

4.50%, 05/01/29 (c)

    1,649       1,764,747  
              5,943,249  
American Samoa: 0.1%                

American Samoa Economic Development Authority, Series A (RB)

6.50%, 09/01/28

    250       304,948  
Arizona: 1.3%                
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Basis School Projects, Series A (RB)                
4.75%, 07/01/23 (c)     210       225,997  
5.00%, 07/01/26     200       219,964  

Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Legacy Cares, Inc. Project, Series A (RB) (AGM)

6.75%, 07/01/27 (c)

    500       576,229  

Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Legacy Cares, Inc. Project, Series C (RB) (AGM)

6.75%, 07/01/27 (c)

    1,000       1,142,772  

Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Leman Academy of Excellence - East Tucson and Central Tucson Projects, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/24 (c)

    500       521,240  
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Pinecrest Academy of Nevada-Cadence Campus Project, Series A (RB)                
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Arizona (continued)                
4.00%, 07/15/28 (c)   $ 520     $ 568,149  

Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Point 320 LLC, Series A (RB)

3.62%, 05/20/33

    483       536,250  

Industrial Development Authority of the City of Phoenix, Basis Schools, Inc. Project, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/25

    425       450,308  

Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Legacy Traditional Schools Projects, Series B (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/29

    240       266,053  

Pima County Industrial Development Authority, American Leadership Academy Project (RB)

4.12%, 06/15/22 (c)

    250       251,968  
Salt Verde Financial Corp. (RB)                
5.25%, 12/01/23     200       218,707  
5.25%, 12/01/24     65       73,711  
5.25%, 12/01/28     10       12,510  
5.50%, 12/01/29     370       477,691  
              5,541,549  
California: 7.6%                

Airport Commission of the City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco International Airport, Second Series, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 05/01/23

    250       267,313  
Airport Commission of the City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco International Airport, Second Series, Series H (RB)                
5.00%, 05/01/26     500       591,131  
5.00%, 05/01/27     500       605,922  
5.00%, 05/01/29     500       628,868  

Antelope Valley Healthcare District, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 03/01/26

    700       775,964  
Bay Area Toll Authority, San Francisco Bay Area, Subordinate Toll Bridge, Series S-4 (RB)                
5.00%, 04/01/23 (c)     375       400,501  
5.25%, 04/01/48     265       283,956  

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Commonspirit Health, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 04/01/30 (c)

    2,000       2,564,488  
California Municipal Finance Authority, CHF-Davis I, LLC-West Village Student Housing Project, Series A (RB)                


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
California (continued)                
5.00%, 11/15/28 (c)   $ 1,340     $ 1,664,189  
California Municipal Finance Authority, Community Medical Centers, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 02/01/27     50       60,692  
5.00%, 02/01/27 (c)     50       60,299  
California Municipal Finance Authority, LINXS APM Project, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 06/30/27     610       736,741  
5.00%, 06/30/28     220       270,636  

California Municipal Finance Authority, LINXS APM Project, Series A (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 06/30/28 (c)

    260       314,299  

California Municipal Finance Authority, United Airlines, Inc., International Airport Project (RB)

4.00%, 07/15/29

    3,210       3,618,588  

California Pollution Control Financing Authority, Solid Waste Disposal, CalPlant I Project (RB)

7.00%, 07/01/22 (d) *

    1,000       600,000  

California Pollution Control Financing Authority, Solid Waste Disposal, CalPlant I Project (RB) (SAW)

7.50%, 07/01/32

    1,360       1,156,000  
California Pollution Control Financing Authority, Solid Waste Disposal, Waste Management, Inc. Project, Series A-1 (RB)                
3.38%, 07/01/25     400       436,507  
3.62%, 07/01/25 (c)     2,000       2,200,539  

California Public Finance Authority, Charter Grimmway School Facility, Series A (RB)

4.25%, 07/01/26 (c)

    1,000       1,095,817  

California Public Finance Authority, Enso Village Project, Series B (RB)

3.12%, 11/15/23 (c)

    1,500       1,515,807  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Baptist University, Series A (RB)

3.00%, 11/01/22

    50       50,554  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Daughters of Charity Health System, Series A (RB)

5.75%, 11/29/21 (c)

    33       31,503  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
California (continued)                

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Daughters of Charity Health System, Series G (RB)

5.50%, 11/29/21 (c)

  $ 94     $ 90,134  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Irvine East Campus Armaments, CHF-Irvine, LLC (RB)

5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)

    300       349,893  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Lancer Educational Student Housing Project, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/24

    200       206,745  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)

    350       413,383  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, NCCD-Hooper Street LLC-California College of the Arts Project (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/29

    250       269,281  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Southern California Edison Company, Series C (RB)

2.62%, 12/01/23 (p)

    500       521,610  

City of Modesto, Community Center Refinancing Project, Series A (CP) (AMBAC)

5.00%, 11/01/23

    20       20,128  

City of Oroville Hospital (RB)

5.00%, 04/01/29 (c)

    500       568,454  

Compton Public Finance Authority (RB)

4.50%, 09/01/24 (c)

    1,000       1,062,756  

County of Sacramento, Airport System, Series C (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/27

    250       303,495  

County of Sacramento, Airport System, Series E (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/28

    115       144,479  

County of Santa Barbara, Solid Waste System, Series B (CP) (AMBAC)

5.00%, 12/01/28 (c)

    520       641,338  

El Centro Financing Authority, El Centro Regional Medical Center Project (RB)

4.50%, 07/01/26 (c)

    580       614,793  


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
 (000’s
)   Value  
California (continued)                

Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, Toll Road Revenue, Series B-1 (RB)

6.00%, 01/15/24 (c)

  $ 450     $ 505,838  

Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, Toll Road Revenue, Series B-3 (RB)

5.50%, 01/15/23 (c) (p)

    145       150,121  

Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Series A (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/23

    110       117,598  
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Tobacco Settlement, Series A-1 (RB)                
5.00%, 06/01/25     110       126,217  
5.00%, 06/01/26     250       295,250  

Irvine Unified School District Community Facilities District  No. 09-1, Series D (ST)

5.00%, 09/01/26

    110       131,591  

Lake Elsinore Public Financing Authority, Local Agency (ST)

5.00%, 09/01/24

    230       256,607  

Long Beach Bond Finance Authority, Natural Gas Purchase, Series A (RB)

5.50%, 11/15/30

    265       348,497  

Los Angeles Unified School District, Series B (CP)

5.00%, 10/01/22 (c)

    165       171,679  

MSR Energy Authority, Series A (RB)

6.12%, 11/01/29

    290       357,731  

Northern California Energy Authority, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/24 (p)

    1,250       1,354,682  

Oakland Unified School District (GO)

5.00%, 08/01/26

    380       454,328  
Palomar Health (RB)                
5.00%, 11/01/25     250       290,020  
5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)     90       106,751  
Port of Oakland, Series D (RB) 5.00%, 11/01/23     250       273,302  

Poway Unified School District Public Financing Authority, Series A (ST)

5.00%, 09/01/24

    110       122,660  

Riverside County Public Financing Authority, Capital Facilities Project (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/23

    110       120,387  
San Francisco Community College District (GO)                
5.00%, 06/15/22     85       87,548  
5.00%, 06/15/25     1,000       1,158,786  
5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)     205       237,391  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
California (continued)                

San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, Community Facilities District No. 6, Series A (ST)

5.00%, 08/01/22 (c)

  $ 120     $ 123,997  

Western Hills Water District, Diablo Grande Community Facilities District No. 1 (ST)

4.00%, 09/01/21 (d) *

    370       222,000  

Westlands Water District, Series A (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 09/01/22 (c)

    100       103,961  
              32,253,745  
Colorado: 2.0%                

Arista Metropolitan District in the City and County of Broomfield, Series A (GO)

4.38%, 12/01/23 (c)

    500       535,148  

City & County of Denver, Colorado Airport System, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/28 (c)

    295       363,679  

City & County of Denver, Department of Aviation Airport System, Series D (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/22 (p)

    400       419,201  

Colorado Public Authority, Natural Gas Purchase (RB)

6.12%, 11/15/23

    100       106,205  
Denver Convention Center Hotel Authority (RB)                
5.00%, 12/01/22     120       125,641  
5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)     600       708,612  

Dominion Water and Sanitation District (RB)

5.25%, 12/01/21 (c)

    1,345       1,376,380  

Fountain Urban Renewal Authority, South Academy Highlands Project, Series A (TA)

4.50%, 11/01/25 (c)

    630       643,865  

Painted Prairie Public Improvement Authority (RB)

4.00%, 12/01/24 (c)

    500       537,080  

Public Authority for Colorado Energy, Natural Gas Purchase (RB)

6.25%, 11/15/28

    140       174,940  

Rocky Mountain Rail Park Metropolitan District (GO)

5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)

    500       537,514  

Southlands Metropolitan District No. 1, Series A-1 (GO)

3.50%, 12/01/27

    200       213,198  

STC Metropolitan District No. 2, Series A (GO)

4.00%, 12/01/24 (c)

    500       539,116  

Transport Metropolitan District No. 3 (GO)

4.12%, 03/01/26 (c)

    1,000       1,096,717  


 

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    Par  
 (000’s
)   Value  
Colorado (continued)                

Windler Public Improvement Authority, Series A-1 (RB) (BAM)

4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)

  $ 1,000     $ 1,010,690  
              8,387,986  
Connecticut: 0.9%                

City of Hartford, Series A (GO)

5.00%, 04/01/23 (c)

    405       431,749  

Connecticut State Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Masonicare Issue, Series F (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)

    120       131,531  

Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, Gaming Authority, Series C (RB)

5.50%, 02/01/23

    250       259,865  

State of Connecticut Special Tax, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/23 (c)

    305       321,886  

State of Connecticut Special Tax, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 08/01/24

    900       1,013,885  

State of Connecticut, Series B (GO)

5.00%, 04/15/28

    250       313,075  

State of Connecticut, Series D (GO)

5.00%, 11/01/21 (c)

    100       100,000  

State of Connecticut, Special Tax Obligation, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 09/01/26 (c)

    250       299,990  

Town of Hamden (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)

    500       549,604  

University of Connecticut, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 03/15/25

    380       437,460  
              3,859,045  
Delaware: 0.1%                

Delaware State Economic Development Authority, NRG Energy Project, Series A (RB)

1.25%, 10/01/25 (c) (p)

    500       500,065  
District of Columbia: 0.4%                

District of Columbia, Ingleside at Rock Creek Project, Series A (RB)

4.12%, 07/01/24 (c)

    1,250       1,320,085  

District of Columbia, Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School Issue (RB)

4.00%, 06/01/30

    500       559,132  
              1,879,217  
    Par  
 (000’s
)   Value  
Florida: 5.4%                

Capital Projects Finance Authority, Capital Projects Loan Program - Florida Universities, Series A-1 (RB) (NATL)

5.00%, 10/01/30

  $ 500     $ 617,306  

Capital Trust Agency, Education Growth Fund, Series A-1 (RB)

3.38%, 07/01/31

    1,540       1,634,178  

Capital Trust Agency, Inc., Elim Senior Housing, Inc. Project (RB)

5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)

    500       484,910  

Central Florida Expressway Authority, Series D (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 07/01/31 (c)

    500       658,221  

City of Orlando, Florida Senior Tourist Development, Series A (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 11/01/27

    600       743,854  

County of Broward, Florida Airport System, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)

    290       335,876  

County of Miami-Dade (RB)

0.00%, 10/01/26 (c) ^

    265       207,474  

County of Palm Beach, Atlantic University Housing Project, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 04/01/29

    500       566,254  

Escambia County Health Facilities Authority, Baptist Health Care Corp. Obligated Group, Series A (RB) (SAW)

5.00%, 02/15/30 (c)

    500       626,140  

Florida Development Finance Corp., Renaissance Chapter School, Inc. Project, Series C (RB)

4.00%, 09/15/27 (c)

    470       506,124  

Florida Development Finance Corp., Southwest Charter Foundation Inc. Project, Series A (RB)

5.12%, 06/15/27

    250       260,152  

Florida Development Finance Corp., The Glenridge  on Palmer Ranch Project (RB) (SAW)

5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)

    625       726,840  
Florida Development Finance Corp., Virgin Trains USA Passenger Rail Project, Series A (RB)                
6.25%, 01/01/24 (c) (p)     2,015       2,043,201  
6.38%, 01/01/26 (c) (p)     2,730       2,771,365  
6.50%, 01/01/29 (c) (p)     4,750       4,814,297  
Florida Development Finance Corp., Waste Pro USA, Inc. Project (RB)                


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Florida (continued)                
5.00%, 05/01/22 (c)   $ 500     $ 533,636  

JEA Electric, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/27 (c)

    110       135,480  

Miami-Dade County Industrial Development Authority, NCCD-Biscayne Properties LLC Project, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)

    315       326,892  
Mid-Bay Bridge Authority, First Senior Lien, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 10/01/23     250       270,707  
5.00%, 10/01/24     250       280,626  

Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District, Unit of Development No. 2C (SA)

4.50%, 08/01/24

    125       130,908  

Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/23 (c)

    500       538,710  

School Board of Miami-Dade County, Series D (CP)

5.00%, 02/01/26 (c)

    120       139,658  

School District of Broward County, Series B (CP)

5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)

    315       384,097  

School District of St. Lucie County, Sales Tax (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 10/01/25

    250       290,177  

Seminole County Industrial Development Authority, Retirement Facility, Legacy Pointe at UCF Project, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)

    415       455,996  

State of Florida Department of Transportation, Federal Highway, Series A (RB) (SAW)

5.00%, 07/01/23

    1,000       1,078,989  

Village Community Development District No. 12 (SA) (SAW)

3.80%, 05/01/28

    480       522,540  
Village Community Development District No. 13 (SA)                
2.62%, 05/01/24     375       381,699  
3.00%, 05/01/29     250       263,414  
              22,729,721  
Georgia: 1.3%                

Atlanta Development Authorities Senior Health Care Facilities, Proton Treatment Center Project, Series A-1 (RB)

6.00%, 01/01/23

    250       196,395  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Georgia (continued)                
Burke County Development Authority, Georgia Power Company Plant Vogtle Project (RB)                
2.25%, 05/25/23 (p)   $ 250     $ 256,993  
2.92%, 03/12/24 (p)     250       263,427  

Burke County Development Authority, Georgia Power Company Plant Vogtle Project, Series E (RB)

3.25%, 02/03/25 (p)

    1,000       1,081,103  

Floyd County Development Authority, The Spires at Berry College Project, Series A (RB) (SBG)

5.50%, 12/01/24 (c)

    250       250,197  

George L Smith II Congress Center Authority, Convention Center Hotel, First Ties, Series A (RB)

2.38%, 01/01/31

    1,500       1,553,664  

Georgia Local Government, Grantor Trust, Series A (CP) (NATL)

4.75%, 06/01/28

    380       420,567  
Georgia State Road and Tollway Authority (RB)                
5.00%, 06/01/25     300       347,904  
5.00%, 06/01/28     250       312,940  
Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., Series A-1 (RB)                
5.50%, 09/15/23     130       142,065  
5.50%, 09/15/25     135       158,548  

Marietta Development Authority, University Facilities, Life University, Inc. Project, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/27

    250       276,484  

White County Development Authority, Truett McConnell University Project, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/26 (c)

    250       263,698  
              5,523,985  
Guam: 0.7%                
Guam Government, Business Privilege Tax, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     110       110,856  
5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     300       302,336  

Guam Government, Business Privilege Tax, Series D (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)

    360       414,032  

Guam Government, Department of Education, John F. Kennedy High School Refunding and Energy Efficiency Project, Series A (CP)

3.62%, 02/01/25

    250       261,973  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Guam (continued)                

Guam Government, Hotel Occupancy Tax, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/28

  $ 250     $ 306,237  

Guam Government, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/24

    1,000       1,130,354  

Guam Government, Waterworks Authority, Water and Wastewater System (RB)

5.50%, 07/01/23 (c)

    500       542,066  
              3,067,854  
Hawaii: 0.5%                

State of Hawaii Department of Budget & Finance, Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Series A (RB)

3.10%, 05/01/26

    1,500       1,629,240  

State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation, United Airlines, Inc. (RB)

5.62%, 11/29/21 (c)

    295       296,037  
              1,925,277  
Illinois: 16.1%                
Chicago Board of Education, Series A (GO)                
5.00%, 12/01/29     1,000       1,241,265  
5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)     1,000       1,235,434  
5.00%, 12/01/30 (c)     2,000       2,492,264  
7.00%, 12/01/25 (c)     200       247,499  
Chicago Board of Education, Series A (GO) (AGM)                
4.00%, 12/01/22     500       518,910  
5.00%, 12/01/28 (c)     250       305,719  
5.00%, 12/01/28 (c)     200       247,773  

Chicago Board of Education, Series A (GO) (AMBAC)

5.50%, 12/01/26

    230       276,711  
Chicago Board of Education, Series A (GO) (NATL)                
0.00%, 12/01/22 ^     250       248,421  
0.01%, 12/01/24     310       301,320  
0.01%, 12/01/26     310       289,514  
0.01%, 12/01/28     795       705,182  
Chicago Board of Education, Series B (GO)                
5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)     2,000       2,461,112  
5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)     1,250       1,544,293  
5.00%, 12/01/29 (c)     1,950       2,392,635  
5.00%, 12/01/30     2,000       2,514,805  
5.00%, 12/01/30 (c)     3,000       3,749,549  

Chicago Board of Education, Series B-1 (GO) (NATL)

0.01%, 12/01/23

    350       344,643  

Chicago Board of Education, Series C (GO)

5.00%, 12/01/27

    500       603,419  

Chicago Midway International Airport, Series A (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)

    750       819,972  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Illinois (continued)                

Chicago Midway International Airport, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)

  $ 260     $ 285,085  
Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Series B (RB)                
4.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     300       301,799  
5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)     190       215,727  
5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)     105       119,750  

Chicago School Reform Board of Trustees, Series A (GO) (NATL)

0.01%, 12/01/29

    575       495,527  
Chicago School Reform Board of Trustees, Series B-1 (GO) (NATL)                
0.00%, 12/01/28 ^     1,515       1,343,838  
0.00%, 12/01/29 ^     585       504,145  
0.01%, 12/01/24     515       500,580  
0.01%, 12/01/25     560       534,103  
0.01%, 12/01/26     490       457,619  
0.01%, 12/01/30     190       158,985  

Chicago Transit Authority (RB)

5.25%, 12/01/21 (c)

    200       200,823  

Chicago Transit Authority Capital Grant Receipts Revenue (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/25

    1,000       1,153,891  
Chicago Transit Authority, Federal Transit Administration Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula (RB)                
5.00%, 06/01/24     115       128,093  
5.00%, 06/01/25     1,000       1,152,353  
5.00%, 06/01/26     535       635,042  

City of Chicago, Motor Fuel Tax (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)

    100       107,651  
City of Chicago, Neighborhoods Alive 21 Program, Series B (GO)                
5.00%, 01/01/25     280       316,401  
5.25%, 01/01/25 (c)     350       392,565  
City of Chicago, Series A (GO)                
5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)     715       777,125  
5.00%, 01/01/30     500       625,075  
5.25%, 01/01/24 (c)     180       195,855  
5.25%, 01/01/24 (c)     270       294,521  
City of Chicago, Series C (GO)                
5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     300       301,949  
5.00%, 01/01/23     455       478,315  
5.00%, 01/01/24     400       437,087  
5.00%, 01/01/25     1,090       1,231,705  
City of Chicago, Water Revenue, Second Lien (RB)                
5.00%, 11/01/22 (c)     100       104,071  
5.00%, 11/01/24 (c)     270       300,952  
5.00%, 11/01/24 (c)     150       167,766  
5.00%, 11/01/24 (c)     100       111,255  


 

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    Par  
 (000’s
)   Value  
Illinois (continued)                

City of Chicago, Water Revenue, Second Lien, Series A-1 (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)

  $ 100     $ 119,408  

Cook County Community College District No. 508 (GO)

5.25%, 12/01/23 (c)

    240       259,224  

Cook County, Series A (GO)

5.25%, 11/29/21 (c)

    500       501,894  

County of Cook, Series A (GO)

5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)

    500       593,514  

Illinois Finance Authority, Admiral Lake Project (RB)

5.00%, 05/15/24 (c)

    500       525,616  

Illinois Finance Authority, Friendship Village of Schaumburg (RB)

5.00%, 02/15/27

    1,190       869,853  

Illinois Finance Authority, Lutheran Life Communities Obligated Group, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)

    250       287,738  

Illinois Finance Authority, Roosevelt University (RB)

5.40%, 11/29/21 (c)

    100       100,240  

Illinois Finance Authority, Three Crowns Park (RB)

4.00%, 02/15/24 (c)

    250       265,763  
Illinois Sports Facilities Authority (RB)                
5.00%, 06/15/28     395       475,047  
5.00%, 06/15/29     545       665,750  

Illinois Sports Facilities Authority (RB) (AMBAC)

0.00%, 06/15/26 ^

    260       245,158  
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, McCormick Place Expansion Project, Series A (RB) (NATL)                
0.00%, 12/15/24 ^     130       125,976  
0.01%, 12/15/22     215       213,371  

Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, McCormick Place Expansion Project, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 12/15/27 (c)

    500       604,887  

Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, McCormick Place Expansion Project, Series B (RB) (NATL)

0.00%, 06/15/28 ^

    115       102,490  
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, McCormick Place Expansion Project, Series B (RB) (ST)                
5.00%, 12/15/22     35       36,770  
5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)     1,235       1,270,947  
5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)     110       113,202  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Illinois (continued)                

Northern Illinois Municipal Power Agency, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)

  $ 330     $ 397,403  
State of Illinois (GO)                
3.50%, 06/01/26 (c)     350       378,289  
3.50%, 06/01/26 (c)     1,645       1,768,162  
4.00%, 03/01/22 (c)     290       293,385  
4.00%, 08/01/22 (c)     185       189,615  
4.12%, 11/01/26 (c)     100       111,317  
4.12%, 03/01/22 (c)     300       303,226  
5.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     445       448,328  
5.00%, 01/01/26     200       231,934  
5.00%, 11/01/24     705       793,847  
5.00%, 12/01/25     1,315       1,522,099  
5.00%, 02/01/24     500       548,956  
5.00%, 02/01/24     120       131,749  
5.00%, 02/01/24 (c)     150       164,249  
5.00%, 02/01/26     515       598,333  
5.00%, 02/01/27 (c)     600       702,786  
5.00%, 02/01/27     500       592,791  
5.00%, 05/01/24 (c)     100       110,207  
5.00%, 06/01/26     100       116,997  
5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)     455       529,622  
5.00%, 08/01/22 (c)     920       951,389  
5.00%, 08/01/23     700       754,689  
5.25%, 07/01/23 (c)     275       295,851  
5.50%, 07/01/23 (c)     500       541,108  
5.50%, 07/01/23 (c)     270       292,513  
5.50%, 07/01/23 (c)     60       64,875  

State of Illinois (GO) (AGM)

5.00%, 08/01/22

    195       201,938  
State of Illinois Sales Tax (RB)                
4.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     430       486,950  
5.00%, 06/15/22     180       185,284  
5.00%, 06/15/23 (c)     285       304,889  
5.00%, 06/15/23 (c)     190       203,668  
5.00%, 06/15/23     525       562,876  
5.00%, 06/15/26     235       277,431  

State of Illinois Sales Tax (RB) (BAM)

3.00%, 06/15/31 (c)

    1,600       1,756,999  
State of Illinois, Series A (GO)                
4.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     50       50,301  
4.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     100       100,587  
4.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     100       100,522  
4.00%, 01/01/22 (c)     170       171,030  
5.00%, 10/01/28     500       608,425  
5.00%, 03/01/29     500       611,898  
5.00%, 03/01/30     500       618,970  
State of Illinois, Series B (GO)                
4.00%, 10/01/30 (c)     500       574,738  
5.00%, 09/01/27     600       717,549  

State of Illinois, Series C (GO)

5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)

    315       373,331  
State of Illinois, Series D (GO)                
3.25%, 11/01/26     165       180,770  
5.00%, 11/01/25     1,250       1,444,087  
5.00%, 11/01/26     1,395       1,646,157  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Illinois (continued)                
5.00%, 11/01/27   $ 130     $ 155,953  
5.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     110       131,210  
              68,246,224  
Indiana: 1.3%                

City of Anderson, Indiana Economic Development, Anderson University (RB)

4.75%, 10/01/22 (c)

    290       287,338  

Indiana Finance Authority, Ohio Valley Electric Corp. Project, Series A (RB)

3.00%, 11/01/30

    1,000       1,045,995  
Indiana Finance Authority, Ohio Valley Electric Corp. Project, Series B (RB)                
2.50%, 11/01/30     1,850       1,857,751  
3.00%, 11/01/30     1,000       1,045,996  

Indiana Finance Authority, United States Steel Corp. Project, Series A (RB)

4.12%, 12/01/26

    1,000       1,098,910  
              5,335,990  
Iowa: 0.8%                

City of Coralville, Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, Series E (CP)

4.00%, 06/01/24 (c)

    945       974,432  
Iowa Finance Authority, Iowa Fertilizer Co. Project (RB)                
3.12%, 11/19/21 (c)     245       248,377  
5.25%, 12/01/23 (c)     500       538,902  

Iowa Finance Authority, Northcrest, Inc. Project, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 03/01/24 (c)

    400       437,087  

Iowa Higher Education Loan Authority, Wartburg College Project (RB)

4.00%, 10/01/25

    955       993,249  
              3,192,047  
Kansas: 0.1%                

City of Goddard, Olympic Park Star Bond Project (RB)

3.60%, 12/01/22 (c)

    375       377,726  

Kansas Development Finance Authority, Village Shalom Project, Series B (RB) (AGC)

4.00%, 11/15/25

    170       170,943  
              548,669  
Kentucky: 0.5%                

Commonwealth of Kentucky State Property and Building Commission, Project No. 108, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 08/01/26

    140       167,167  
Commonwealth of Kentucky State Property and Building Commission, Project No. 112, Series B (RB)                
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Kentucky (continued)                
5.00%, 11/01/26 (c)   $ 325     $ 388,384  
Kentucky Asset Liability Commission Project, Federal Highway Trust, First Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 09/01/23     600       650,488  
5.25%, 09/01/23     250       272,176  
5.25%, 09/01/23 (c)     250       271,887  

Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Masonic Home Independent Living II, Inc., Series A (RB)

5.00%, 05/15/26

    100       109,367  

Kentucky Municipal Power Agency, Prairie State Project, Series A (RB) (NATL)

5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)

    175       202,084  

Kentucky State Property and Building Commission No. 108, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 08/01/25 (c)

    140       161,036  
              2,222,589  
Louisiana: 1.2%                

Calcasieu Parish Service District, Lake Charles  Memorial Hospital Project (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/27

    1,025       1,215,327  

Calcasieu Parish Service District, Lake Charles  Memorial Hospital Project (RB) (SBG)

5.00%, 12/01/29

    150       183,429  

City of Alexandria, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 05/01/23 (c)

    1,000       1,071,442  

City of New Orleans, Sewerage Service (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/22

    20       20,550  

City of New Orleans, Water System (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/25 (c)

    305       359,275  

City of Shreveport, Water and Sewer Revenue, Series C (RB) (BAM)

5.00%, 12/01/26

    525       633,102  

Louisiana Local Government Environment Facilities and Community Development Authority, St. James Place of Baton Rouge Project, Series A (RB)

5.50%, 11/15/25

    600       639,516  

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue, Louisiana Pellets, Inc. Project (RB)

7.00%, 07/01/24 (d) *

    330       3  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Louisiana (continued)                

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue, Louisiana Pellets, Inc. Project, Series A (RB)

7.50%, 07/01/23 (d) *

  $ 521     $ 5  

Louisiana State Citizens Property Insurance Corp. (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 06/01/22

    275       282,630  

Parish of St James, Nustar Logistics, LP Project (RB)

6.10%, 06/01/30 (p)

    500       646,724  
              5,052,003  
Maryland: 1.2%                

City of Baltimore, East Baltimore Research Park Project, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 09/01/27

    200       219,180  

City of Baltimore, Harbor Point Project (RB)

4.25%, 06/01/26

    150       164,493  

County of Frederick, Mount Saint Mary’s University, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 09/01/27

    350       386,008  

County of Howard, Series A (TA)

4.00%, 02/15/26 (c)

    200       212,820  

Maryland Economic Development Corp., CNX Marine Terminal, Inc. Port of Baltimore Facility (RB)

5.75%, 11/29/21 (c)

    695       702,178  

Maryland Economic Development Corp., Metro Centre at Owings Mills Project (TA)

3.75%, 01/01/27 (c)

    245       270,319  

Maryland Economic Development Corp., Port Covington Project (TA)

3.25%, 09/01/30

    1,000       1,096,460  

Maryland Economic Development Corp., Purple Line Light Rail Project, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 11/30/21 (c)

    1,500       1,505,486  

Maryland Economic Development Corp., Transportation Facilities, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/28

    425       524,387  
              5,081,331  
Massachusetts: 0.7%                

Collegiate Charter School of Lowell (RB)

5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)

    490       539,742  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Massachusetts (continued)                

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Beth Israel Lahey Health Issue, Series K (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/28

  $ 500     $ 625,973  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, CareGroup Issue, Series I (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)

    310       366,484  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Emmanuel College, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/22 (c)

    130       134,130  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Newbridge on the Charles, Inc. (RB)

4.00%, 10/01/22 (c)

    250       269,532  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Suffolk University (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)

    335       401,003  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, UMass Memorial Health Care Obligated Group Issue, Series I (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)

    100       117,870  

Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)

    275       309,927  
              2,764,661  
Michigan: 1.5%                

City of Detroit, Series A (GO) (SBG)

5.00%, 04/01/31 (c)

    500       618,641  

Grand Rapids Economic Development Corp., Beacon Hill at Eastgate, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 11/01/24 (c)

    250       271,234  

Great Lakes Water Authority, Water Supply System, Senior Lien, Series C (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/26 (c)

    500       599,701  

Michigan Finance Authority Higher Education, Aquinas College Project (RB)

4.00%, 05/01/31

    500       520,561  

Michigan Finance Authority Higher Education, Thomas M. Cooley Law School Project (RB)

6.25%, 07/01/24 (c)

    1,000       1,002,940  

Michigan Finance Authority Hospital, Beaumont Health Credit Group, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)

    600       675,043  
Michigan Finance Authority, Public Lighting Authority Local Project, Series B (RB)                


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Michigan (continued)                
5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)   $ 580     $ 623,561  

Michigan Strategic Fund, I-75 Improvement Project (RB)

5.00%, 12/31/28 (c)

    155       190,818  

Wayne County Airport Authority, Detroit metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Series C (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/27

    1,415       1,749,434  
              6,251,933  
Minnesota: 0.9%                

City of Anoka, Homestead at Anoka, Inc. Project (RB)

4.25%, 11/01/24 (c)

    100       104,807  

City of Blaine, Senior Housing and Health Facility, Series A (RB)

5.12%, 07/01/25

    540       534,025  

City of Brooklyn Park, Charter School, Athlos Leadership Academy Project, Series A (RB)

5.25%, 07/01/25 (c)

    350       375,231  

County of Rice, Shattuck St. Mary’s School Project (RB)

5.00%, 08/01/22

    250       258,875  

Duluth Economic Development Authority, Benedictine Health System, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)

    1,000       1,084,441  

Housing & Redevelopment Authority of The City of St Paul Minnesota (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)

    500       576,285  

Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/25

    640       730,557  

Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 09/01/26

    120       131,370  
              3,795,591  
Missouri: 1.0%                
City of St. Ann, Northwest Plaza Redevelopment Project, Series A (TA)                
4.00%, 11/01/26     105       113,272  
4.62%, 11/01/27 (c)     600       661,460  

Industrial Development Authority of the City of St. Louis, Series A (RB)

3.88%, 11/15/26 (c)

    220       217,260  

Kansas City Land Clearance Redevelopment Authority, Convention Center Hotel Project, Series B (TA) (AMBAC)

4.38%, 02/01/28 (c)

    1,915       1,939,443  
    Par  
 (000’s
)   Value  
Missouri (continued)                

Maryland Heights Industrial Development Authority, San Louis Community Ice Center Project, Series A (RB) (BAM)

4.38%, 03/15/28 (c)

  $ 430     $ 410,485  

Plaza at Noah’s Ark Community Improvement District (RB)

3.00%, 05/01/29 (c)

    500       501,856  

St. Louis County, Industrial Development Authority, Friendship Village St. Louis Obligated Group, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 09/01/25 (c)

    500       572,556  
              4,416,332  
Montana: 0.1%                

City of Forsyth, Rosebud County, Montana Pollution Control (RB)

2.00%, 08/01/23

    220       225,243  
Nebraska: 0.1%                
Central Plains Energy Project, Gas Project Crossover, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 09/01/28     100       122,923  
5.00%, 09/01/30     125       157,964  

Nebraska Public Power District (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/22

    100       100,797  
              381,684  
Nevada: 1.2%                

City of Reno, Tax Increment Senior Lien, Series C (TA)

5.40%, 11/29/21 (c)

    355       332,059  
City of Sparks, Tourism Improvement District No. 1, Legends at Sparks Marina (RB)                
2.50%, 06/15/24     345       349,704  
2.75%, 06/15/28     1,000       1,028,725  

Clark County School District, Series A (GO)

5.00%, 06/15/24

    500       558,278  
Clark County School District, Series B (GO) (AGM)                
5.00%, 06/15/29 (c)     250       318,102  
5.00%, 06/15/29     250       319,267  
Clark County School District, Series B (GO) (BAM)                
5.00%, 06/15/30 (c)     500       647,968  
5.00%, 06/15/30     250       325,386  

Clark County School District, Series C (GO)

5.00%, 12/15/25 (c)

    115       134,385  

County of Clark, Airport System, Series A-2 (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)

    100       111,897  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Nevada (continued)                

State of Nevada, Department of Business and Industry, Fulcrum Sierra Biofuels, LLC Project (RB)

5.88%, 12/15/27

  $ 471     $ 524,578  

State of Nevada, Department of Business and Industry, Somerset Academy, Series A (RB)

4.50%, 12/15/25 (c)

    500       547,937  
              5,198,286  
New Hampshire: 0.1%                

National Finance Authority, Covanta Project, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/23 (c)

    250       260,144  

New Hampshire Health and Education Facilities Authority, Hillside Village, Series A (RB)

5.25%, 07/01/24 (c) (d) *

    290       153,700  
              413,844  
New Jersey: 11.3%                

Garden State Preservation Trust, Open Space and Farmland Preservation Bonds, Series B (RB) (AGM)

0.00%, 11/01/22 ^

    240       238,544  

Gloucester County, Pollution Control Financing Authority, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/24

    510       542,456  
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Cigarette Tax Revenue (RB)                
4.25%, 06/15/22 (c)     345       351,998  
5.00%, 06/15/22     165       169,453  
5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)     150       154,010  
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Continental Airlines, Inc. Project (RB)                
5.12%, 08/20/22 (c)     655       681,351  
5.25%, 08/20/22 (c)     2,000       2,077,659  
5.75%, 09/15/22 (c)     300       308,728  

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Lions Gate Project (RB)

4.38%, 01/01/24

    55       55,809  
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Motor Vehicle Surcharges, Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     760       849,435  
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     1,000       1,178,623  

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, New Jersey Transit Corp. Project, Series A (RB) (ST)

4.00%, 11/01/27

    380       442,287  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
New Jersey (continued)                
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, New Jersey Transit Corp. Project, Series B (RB) (ST)                
4.00%, 11/01/25   $ 500     $ 562,610  
5.00%, 11/01/25     115       134,182  

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, New Jersey Transit Transportation Project, Series A (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 11/01/29 (c)

    110       138,194  

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series AAA (RB)

5.50%, 12/15/26 (c)

    115       140,554  

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series BBB (RB)

5.50%, 12/15/26 (c)

    100       121,899  

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series II (RB)

5.00%, 03/01/22 (c)

    225       228,343  

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series N-1 (RB) (NATL)

5.50%, 09/01/23

    400       436,840  
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series NN (RB)                
5.00%, 03/01/23 (c)     505       534,458  
5.00%, 03/01/23 (c)     1,500       1,589,131  
5.00%, 03/01/23 (c)     755       798,763  
5.00%, 03/01/23 (c)     200       211,939  
5.00%, 03/01/23 (c)     455       482,319  
5.00%, 03/01/23 (c)     655       692,749  
5.00%, 03/01/23 (c)     695       736,035  
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series PP (RB)                
5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)     340       378,530  
5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)     500       553,893  
5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)     320       354,851  
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series UU (RB)                
5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)     340       377,567  
5.00%, 06/15/24     430       480,058  
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series XX (RB)                


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
New Jersey (continued)                
4.25%, 06/15/25 (c)   $ 440     $ 493,112  
4.38%, 06/15/25 (c)     130       145,579  
5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)     345       396,641  

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, State House Project, Series B (RB)

4.00%, 12/15/28 (c)

    750       878,346  

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, West Campus Housing, LLC - New Jersey City University Student Housing Project, Series A (RB)

4.12%, 07/01/25 (c)

    175       180,426  
New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, Higher Education Facilities Trust (RB)                
5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)     175       194,798  
5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)     145       161,432  

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Hospital Asset Transformation Program (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/24

    315       355,465  

New Jersey State Turnpike Authority, Series A (RB) (AGM)

5.25%, 01/01/26

    500       596,036  
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series A (RB)                
0.00%, 12/15/25 ^     120       114,093  
0.00%, 12/15/26 ^     360       334,901  
0.01%, 12/15/32     735       576,261  
5.00%, 12/15/24     500       568,364  
5.00%, 12/15/25     500       585,579  
5.00%, 12/15/26     1,050       1,263,828  
5.00%, 12/15/28 (c)     205       253,539  
5.00%, 06/15/24     300       334,924  
5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     395       462,410  
5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     500       583,628  
5.00%, 06/15/31     1,100       1,426,223  
5.25%, 12/15/22     250       263,759  
5.25%, 12/15/23     270       297,440  
5.50%, 12/15/22     170       179,831  
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series A-1 (RB)                
5.00%, 06/15/23     410       440,432  
5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     845       999,866  
5.00%, 06/15/26 (c)     110       129,128  
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series AA (RB)                
5.00%, 12/15/28 (c)     500       616,350  
5.00%, 06/15/22     200       205,817  
5.00%, 06/15/23 (c)     490       525,609  
5.00%, 06/15/23     745       799,919  
5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)     275       316,188  
5.25%, 06/15/25 (c)     100       115,727  
5.25%, 06/15/25 (c)     365       421,980  
    Par  
(000’s
  Value  
New Jersey (continued)                
5.25%, 06/15/25 (c)   $ 1,065     $ 1,229,749  
5.25%, 06/15/25 (c)     435       503,245  
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series AA (RB) (ST)                
4.00%, 06/15/22 (c)     535       547,264  
5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)     605       622,610  
5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)     205       210,967  

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series BB-1 (RB)

5.00%, 12/15/28 (c)

    1,500       1,849,051  

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series C (RB) (AGM)

0.01%, 12/15/29

    290       252,490  
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series C (RB) (NATL)                
0.01%, 12/15/30     805       675,385  
0.01%, 12/15/31     335       272,925  
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series D (RB)                
5.00%, 12/15/23     735       806,421  
5.00%, 12/15/24 (c)     1,380       1,556,528  
5.25%, 12/15/23     515       567,602  

Newark Housing Port Authority, Marine Terminal Redevelopment Project (RB) (NATL)

5.00%, 01/01/32

    120       141,558  

Pollution Control Financing Authority, Chambers Project, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/23

    55       57,562  
State of New Jersey, COVID-19 Emergency Bond, Series A (GO)                
5.00%, 06/01/26     500       592,260  
5.00%, 06/01/27     500       606,169  
5.00%, 06/01/28     990       1,224,329  
State of New Jersey, Various Purposes (GO)                
2.00%, 12/01/29 (c)     2,000       2,046,981  
3.00%, 06/01/26     80       87,594  
4.00%, 06/01/23 (c)     110       115,959  
5.00%, 06/01/27     100       121,234  
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 06/01/23     500       534,284  
5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     640       778,961  
5.00%, 06/01/28 (c)     150       183,727  
5.00%, 06/01/28     655       807,507  
              47,613,261  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
New Mexico: 0.1%                

New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council, Haverland Carter Lifestyle Group, Series C (RB)

2.38%, 11/09/21 (c)

  $ 400     $ 400,252  
New York: 8.5%                
Brooklyn Arena Local Development Corp., Barclays Center, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 01/15/27 (c)     1,800       2,124,024  
5.00%, 01/15/27 (c)     100       119,332  
5.00%, 01/15/27 (c)     100       120,116  
5.00%, 07/15/23     1,600       1,717,654  
5.00%, 07/15/24     1,750       1,949,606  
5.00%, 07/15/26     100       118,735  

Build NYC Resource Corp., Brooklyn Navy Yard Cogeneration Partners, L.P. Project (RB)

5.00%, 12/31/28

    740       810,253  

Build NYC Resource Corporation, New World Preparatory Chapter School Project, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 06/15/31

    275       301,803  

Build NYC Resource Corporation, Richmond Preparatory Chapter School Project, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 06/01/29 (c)

    595       640,081  

County of Suffolk, Series A (GO) (AGM)

5.00%, 02/01/26

    250       293,802  

County of Suffolk, Series B (GO) (AGM)

5.00%, 10/15/26

    250       299,661  

Huntington Local Development Corp., Gurwin Independent Housing, Inc./ Fountaingate Gardens Project (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/27

    1,000       1,046,389  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series A-1 (RB)

5.00%, 05/15/26 (c)

    250       288,909  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series C-1 (RB)

5.00%, 05/15/28 (c)

    250       301,689  
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series D (RB)                
5.00%, 11/15/26 (c)     500       584,588  
5.00%, 05/15/28 (c)     560       670,793  
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series D-1 (RB)                
5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)     250       286,755  
5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)     250       289,037  
Monroe County Industrial Development Corp., Rochester regional Health Project, Series A (RB)                
    Par  
(000’s
  Value  
New York (continued)                
5.00%, 12/01/30 (c)   $ 500     $ 645,880  

New York Convention Center Development Corp. (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)

    500       582,413  

New York State Dormitory Authority, Supported Debt Montefiore, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 08/01/24

    250       279,079  
New York Transportation Development Corp., American Airlines, Inc. John F. Kennedy International Airport Project (RB)                
2.25%, 08/01/26     1,000       1,027,769  
5.00%, 11/19/21 (c)     2,000       2,003,901  
5.00%, 11/19/21 (c)     760       761,516  
5.25%, 08/01/30 (c)     940       1,107,953  
New York Transportation Development Corp., Delta Air Lines, Inc. - LaGuardia Airport Terminals C&D Redevelopment Project (RB)                
4.00%, 10/01/30     2,000       2,323,358  
5.00%, 01/01/23     1,000       1,049,941  
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     3,255       3,887,299  
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     780       941,645  
5.00%, 01/01/28 (c)     250       300,020  

Niagara Area Development Corp., New York Solid Waste Disposal Facility, Series B (RB)

3.50%, 07/01/23 (c)

    1,500       1,552,363  
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (RB)                
5.00%, 10/15/25 (c)     500       583,553  
5.00%, 09/01/24 (c)     250       281,773  
5.00%, 09/01/29 (c)     250       313,534  
Syracuse Industrial Development Agency, Carousel Center Project, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     750       747,199  
5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)     1,130       1,121,874  

Town of Oyster Bay, Public Improvement, Series B (GO) (AGM)

3.25%, 02/01/26 (c)

    665       726,173  
Town of Ramapo, Public Improvement, Series A (GO) (FGIC)                
4.00%, 05/15/23 (c)     120       120,526  
4.12%, 05/15/23 (c)     100       100,571  

Trust for Cultural Resources of The City of New York, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc., Series A (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/30 (c)

    1,000       1,298,641  

TSASC, Inc., Tobacco Settlement Bonds, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/23

    1,500       1,533,101  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
New York (continued)                
5.00%, 06/01/27 (c)   $ 70     $ 84,417  
5.00%, 06/01/27     70       84,981  

Ulster County Capital Resource Corp., Woodland Pond of New Paltz Project (RB)

4.00%, 09/15/24 (c)

    375       369,046  

Yonkers Economic Development Corp., Charter School of Educational Excellence Project, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 10/15/29

    200       219,617  
              36,011,370  
North Carolina: 0.6%                

North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency, Series B (RB) (NATL)

6.00%, 01/01/25

    125       146,460  

North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Retirement Facilities (RB)

5.12%, 07/01/23

    180       189,796  

North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Vedan Health (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)

    250       290,007  

North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Triangle Expressway System (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/25

    350       395,978  

North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Triangle Expressway System (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 01/01/29 (c)

    500       623,940  

North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Triangle Expressway System (RB) (BAM)

5.00%, 02/01/24

    1,000       1,096,202  
              2,742,383  
North Dakota: 0.7%                

County of Grand Forks, Red river Biorefinery, LLC Project, Series A (RB)

6.62%, 06/15/26 (c)

    3,000       3,014,821  
Ohio: 1.8%                

American Municipal Power, Inc., Series A (RB)

5.00%, 02/15/29

    500       628,360  
County of Cuyahoga, Ohio Hospital, The Metrohealth System (RB)                
5.00%, 02/15/25     250       283,127  
5.00%, 02/15/26     50       58,251  
5.00%, 02/15/27     250       298,599  
5.00%, 02/15/27 (c)     110       130,480  
County of Muskingum, Genesis HealthCare System (RB)                
    Par  
(000’s
  Value  
Ohio (continued)                
4.00%, 02/15/23   $ 50     $ 51,785  

Greater Cincinnati Development Authority, Convention Center Hotel Acquisition and Demolition Project, Series A (RB)

3.00%, 05/01/22 (c)

    2,000       2,009,964  

Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, Ohio Valley Electric Corp. Project, Series A (RB)

3.25%, 09/01/29

    2,000       2,136,706  

Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, Ohio Valley Electric Corp. Project, Series D (RB)

2.88%, 02/01/26

    550       575,532  

Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, Steel Corp. Project, Series A (RB)

6.75%, 02/01/22 (c)

    260       262,569  

Southern Ohio Port Authority (RB) (AGM)

10.00%, 12/01/26 (c)

    1,000       1,176,566  
              7,611,939  
Oklahoma: 0.9%                

Comanche County Hospital Authority, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/22 (c)

    525       537,030  
Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, OU Medicine Project, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 08/15/26     1,000       1,179,350  
5.00%, 08/15/27     250       301,501  

Tulsa Municipal Airport Trust, American Airlines, Inc. (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/25 (c) (p)

    1,500       1,669,777  
              3,687,658  
Oregon: 0.2%                

Oregon State Business Development Commission, Red Rock Biofuels LLC Clean Energy Project (RB)

11.50%, 04/01/26 (c) (d) *

    500       107,500  

Port of Portland, International Airport Passenger Facility Charge, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 11/29/21 (c)

    500       504,755  

Yamhill County Hospital Authority, Friendsview Retirement Community Oregon, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/24 (c)

    325       358,985  
              971,240  
Pennsylvania: 4.5%                

Allegheny County Industrial Development Authority, United States Steel Corp. Project (RB)

4.88%, 11/01/24

    500       545,099  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Pennsylvania (continued)                
Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone Development Authority (RB)                
5.00%, 05/01/22   $ 245     $ 249,570  
5.00%, 05/01/23     355       374,445  
5.00%, 05/01/27     1,250       1,459,181  
5.00%, 05/01/28     875       1,036,298  
5.00%, 05/01/28     895       1,054,219  
Berks County Industrial Development Authority, Tower Health Project (RB)                
4.00%, 11/01/27 (c)     200       211,794  
5.00%, 11/01/24     1,000       1,090,804  
5.00%, 11/01/25     1,000       1,113,372  
5.00%, 11/01/26     400       452,183  

Berks County Municipal Authority, Tower Health Project, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 02/01/31

    425       501,789  

Berks County Municipal Authority, Tower Health Project, Series B-2 (RB)

5.00%, 02/01/27 (c) (p)

    1,500       1,688,254  

Berks County Municipal Authority, Tower Health Project, Series B-3 (RB)

5.00%, 02/01/30 (c) (p)

    500       575,448  

City of Philadelphia, Gas Works, Series 13 (RB)

5.00%, 08/01/25

    80       92,790  

Commonwealth Financing Authority, Tobacco Master Settlement Payment (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/23

    500       536,414  
Dauphin County General Authority University, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Project (RB)                
4.00%, 10/15/22     145       148,138  
5.00%, 10/15/27     250       277,360  
Dauphin County General Authority University, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Project (RB) (ST)                
4.25%, 10/15/26     500       541,441  
5.00%, 10/15/28 (c)     500       581,742  

Doylestown Hospital Authority, Series A (RB) (SBG)

5.00%, 07/01/23 (c)

    250       264,609  

Fulton County Industrial Development Authority, The Fulton County Medical Center Project (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/26 (c)

    580       613,177  

Geisinger Authority Health System, Series C (RB)

5.00%, 04/01/30 (c) (p)

    1,000       1,267,817  
    Par  
(000’s
  Value  
Pennsylvania (continued)                

Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority Health, Albert Einstein Healthcare Network Issue, Series A (RB) (AMBAC)

4.00%, 01/15/25 (c)

  $ 415     $ 448,809  

Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority, Whitemarsh Continuing Care Retirement Community Project (RB)

4.00%, 01/01/25

    1,140       1,169,264  
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, The Pennsylvania Rapid Bridge Replacement Project (RB)                
5.00%, 12/31/23     125       137,345  
5.00%, 06/30/26     130       155,313  

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Series A-2 (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/26 (c)

    100       117,826  

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Series E (RB)

6.00%, 12/01/27 (c)

    335       429,419  

Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, The Pavilion, Series A (RB)

3.00%, 12/01/21 (c)

    525       438,868  

Philadelphia Gas Works Co., Fourteenth Series (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/26

    100       118,575  

State Public School Building Authority, The School District of Philadelphia Project, Series A (RB) (SAW)

5.00%, 12/01/26 (c)

    200       238,981  

Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/23 (c)

    500       523,476  
The Hospitals and Higher Education, Facilities Authority of Philiadelphia (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/26     115       133,051  
5.00%, 07/01/27 (c)     275       322,971  
              18,909,842  
Puerto Rico: 5.9%                

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Series A (GO) (AGM)

5.25%, 11/29/21 (c)

    300       302,792  
Puerto Rico Commonwealth Aqueduct & Sewer Authority, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/30     3,000       3,695,269  
5.25%, 07/01/22 (c)     485       500,683  
6.12%, 07/01/24     600       653,626  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Puerto Rico (continued)                

Puerto Rico Commonwealth Aqueduct & Sewer Authority, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/28

  $ 1,000     $ 1,200,960  

Puerto Rico Convention Center District Authority, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 11/29/21 (c)

    185       186,292  

Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Series UU (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 11/29/21 (c)

    250       251,745  

Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority, Series CC (RB) (AGM)

5.25%, 07/01/32

    1,105       1,225,683  

Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical and Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, AES Puerto Rico Project (RB)

6.62%, 11/29/21 (c)

    100       103,500  

Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical and Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, Ana G. Mendez University System Project (RB)

5.00%, 11/29/21 (c)

    200       201,000  

Puerto Rico Municipal Finance Agency, Series A (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 11/29/21 (c)

    780       785,446  
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Series A-1 (RB)                
0.01%, 07/01/24     8,780       8,403,491  
0.01%, 07/01/27     3,855       3,488,812  
0.01%, 07/01/28 (c)     4,035       3,209,733  

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Series A-1 (RB) (AGM)

0.01%, 07/01/28 (c)

    808       692,505  
              24,901,537  
Rhode Island: 0.4%                
Rhode Island Commerce Corp., Department of Transportation, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 05/15/30 (c)     900       1,160,108  
5.00%, 05/15/30 (c)     250       319,145  

Rhode Island Commerce Corp., Department of Transportation, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 06/15/26

    155       185,270  

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Series A (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/23

    115       122,916  
              1,787,439  
South Carolina: 0.7%                

Connector 2000 Association, Inc., Series A-1 (RB)

0.00%, 04/01/26 (c) ^

    110       56,746  
    Par  
(000’s
  Value  
South Carolina (continued)                

South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (RB)

6.00%, 06/01/28 (c)

  $ 1,000     $ 1,021,738  

South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority, High Point Academy Project, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 12/15/26 (c)

    400       449,843  

South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority, Solid Waste Disposal, Series A (RB)

5.25%, 07/01/25 (c)

    755       883,632  

South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority, The Woodlands at Furman (RB)

4.00%, 11/15/24 (c)

    410       428,500  

South Carolina Public Service Authority, Series C (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/24 (c)

    220       247,634  
              3,088,093  
Tennessee: 0.3%                

Blount County, Health and Educational Facilities Board, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)

    500       463,439  

City of Jackson, Jackson- Madison County General Hospital (RB)

5.00%, 04/01/25 (c)

    600       681,690  

Clarksville Natural Gas Acquisition Corp. (RB)

5.00%, 12/15/21

    25       25,144  

Memphis-Shelby County Industrial Development Board, Series A (TA)

4.75%, 07/01/27

    195       188,970  
              1,359,243  
Texas: 7.2%                
Austin Convention Enterprises, Inc., Convention Center Hotel, First Tier, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     1,155       1,296,593  
5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)     1,200       1,340,669  

Austin Convention Enterprises, Inc., Convention Center Hotel, First Tier, Series A (RB) (SAW)

5.00%, 01/01/26

    250       280,934  

Austin Convention Enterprises, Inc., Convention Center Hotel, Second Tier, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/27 (c)

    500       543,314  

Calhoun County Navigation Industrial Development Authority, Max Midstream Texas LLC Project, Series A (RB)

3.62%, 07/01/24 (c)

    2,465       2,531,455  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Texas (continued)                

Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/31 (c)

  $ 750     $ 968,239  

Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Series C (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)

    2,000       2,329,585  

Central Texas Turnpike System, Series C (RB)

5.00%, 08/15/24

    120       134,956  

City of Austin, Airport System (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/24 (c)

    395       445,333  

City of Houston, Airport System, Series C (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/27

    180       218,296  

City of Houston, Airport System, United Airlines, Inc. Airport Improvement Projects, Series C (RB)

5.00%, 07/15/27

    1,000       1,162,874  

City of Houston, Airport System, United Airlines, Inc. Terminal E Project (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)

    250       271,034  

City of Houston, Airport System, United Airlines, Inc. Terminal E Project, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/27

    250       290,551  

City of Houston, Continental Airlines, Inc., Terminal Improvement Projects (RB)

6.50%, 11/29/21 (c)

    200       201,103  
City of Houston, Texas Airport System Special Facilities, United Airlines, Inc. (RB)                
4.75%, 07/01/24     655       693,425  
5.00%, 07/15/28     1,500       1,770,147  
Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., Series A (RB)                
4.62%, 08/15/25     80       86,733  
5.12%, 08/15/25 (c)     200       227,058  
6.00%, 03/01/24 (c)     1,345       1,480,469  

Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., Series D (RB)

5.25%, 08/15/25 (c)

    500       577,740  

Gulf Coast Industrial Development Authority, CITGO Petroleum Corp. Project (RB)

4.88%, 10/01/22 (c)

    335       340,218  

Harris County, Houston Sports Authority, Junior Lien, Series H (RB) (NATL)

0.01%, 11/15/29

    315       249,040  

Lower Colorado River Authority, LCRA Transmission Services Corp. Project (RB)

5.00%, 05/15/25 (c)

    335       385,121  
    Par  
(000’s
  Value  
Texas (continued)                
5.00%, 05/15/29 (c)   $ 200     $ 251,795  

Matagorda County District No. 1, Pollution Control, Series B (RB) (AMBAC)

4.55%, 05/01/30

    105       125,378  

Matagorda County Navigation District No. 1, Series A (RB) (AMBAC)

4.40%, 05/01/30

    1,035       1,234,496  

Matagorda County Navigation District No. 1, Series A (RB) (BAM)

2.60%, 11/01/29

    2,000       2,112,368  

Mesquite Health Facility Development Corp., Christian Care Centers, Inc. Project (RB) (NATL)

5.00%, 02/15/26 (c) (d) *

    300       234,000  

New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Carillon Lifecare Community Project (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/24 (c)

    1,000       1,013,131  

New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Cumberland Academy, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 08/15/25 (c)

    1,000       1,072,175  

New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Jubilee Academic Center, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 11/29/21 (c)

    100       99,043  

New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy, Series A (RB)

5.25%, 02/15/23 (c)

    225       243,853  

New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., MRC Crestview Project (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/24 (c)

    850       923,066  
New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., NCCD-College Station Properties LLC, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/23     100       86,000  
5.00%, 07/01/24     100       86,000  

North Texas Tollway Authority, First Tier, Series D (RB) (AGC)

0.01%, 01/01/29

    405       362,322  

North Texas Tollway Authority, Second Tier, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/26 (c)

    185       216,727  

Port Beaumont Navigation District, Texas Dock & Wharf Facility, Series A (RB)

2.62%, 07/01/23 (c)

    550       547,546  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Texas (continued)                
SA Energy Acquisition Public Facility Corp. (RB)                
5.50%, 08/01/22   $ 85     $ 88,262  
5.50%, 08/01/24     55       62,257  
5.50%, 08/01/25     125       146,633  
5.50%, 08/01/27     110       136,767  

Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., MRC Stevenson Oaks Project, Series A (RB)

6.25%, 11/15/27 (c)

    250       293,195  

Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Northwest Senior Housing Corp. Edgemere Project, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/25 (c)

    230       184,000  

Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Retirement Facility (RB)

4.00%, 05/15/24 (c)

    225       240,003  

Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Retirement Facility, Series A (RB)

6.00%, 05/15/27 (c)

    500       557,343  
Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp. III (RB)                
5.00%, 12/15/28     350       432,546  
5.00%, 12/15/32     1,015       1,327,820  
Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition and Supply Corp. I, Senior Lien, Series A (RB)                
5.25%, 12/15/22     155       163,639  
5.25%, 12/15/23     15       16,518  
5.25%, 12/15/24     60       68,528  
5.25%, 12/15/25     100       117,777  
              30,268,075  
Utah: 0.2%                

Utah Transit Authority, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 06/15/25 (c)

    700       814,348  
Virgin Islands: 0.8%                
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Virgin Islands Gross Receipts Taxes Loan Note, Series C (RB)                
5.00%, 10/01/24 (c)     1,000       996,402  
5.00%, 10/01/24     300       301,584  
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Virgin Islands Matching Fund Senior Loan Notes, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 11/29/21 (c)     485       486,138  
5.00%, 11/29/21 (c)     160       160,375  
    Par  
(000’s
  Value  
Virgin Islands (continued)                
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Virgin Islands Matching Fund Senior Loan Notes, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 11/29/21 (c)   $ 15     $ 15,035  
5.00%, 11/29/21 (c)     140       138,124  

Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Virgin Islands Matching Fund Senior Loan Notes, Series C (RB)

5.00%, 11/29/21 (c)

    225       224,474  
Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 11/29/21 (c)     75       74,644  
5.00%, 11/29/21 (c)     55       54,615  
5.00%, 11/29/21 (c)     150       149,588  
5.00%, 11/29/21 (c)     620       613,043  
              3,214,022  
Virginia: 1.2%                

Amherst Industrial Development Authority (RB)

4.75%, 11/29/21 (c)

    140       133,599  

Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel District, First Tier (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/23

    500       545,133  

Peninsula Town Center Community Development Authority (RB)

4.50%, 09/01/27 (c)

    325       346,407  

Roanoke County Economic Development Authority, Series A (RB)

4.75%, 09/01/26 (c)

    1,835       1,776,581  

Roanoke Economic Development Authority, Residential Care Facility (RB)

4.30%, 09/01/27 (c)

    1,525       1,423,571  

Virginia College Building Authority, Marymount University Project, Series B (RB)

5.25%, 07/01/25 (c)

    710       766,032  
              4,991,323  
Washington: 2.0%                

King County Public Hospital District No. 4, Snoqualmie Valley Hospital, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/25

    155       163,624  

Klickitat County Public Hospital District No 2 (RB)

4.00%, 12/01/27

    1,000       1,015,065  

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, CommonSpirit Health, Series B-2 (RB)

5.00%, 08/01/25 (c) (p)

    480       545,639  
Washington State Convention Center Public Facilities District (RB)                


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Washington (continued)                
4.00%, 07/01/31   $ 2,250     $ 2,568,531  

Washington State Convention Center Public Facilities District, Series B (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/31 (c)

    250       289,344  

Washington State Convention Center Public Facilities District, Series B (RB) (AGM)

4.00%, 07/01/31 (c)

    1,000       1,160,162  

Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Herons Key Senior Living, Series A (RB)

6.00%, 07/01/25

    985       1,082,092  
Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Presbyterian Retirement Communities Northwest Projects, Series A (RB)                
3.75%, 07/01/26     250       259,765  
4.00%, 01/01/25 (c)     500       535,656  
5.00%, 01/01/25 (c)     365       402,278  

Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Transforming Age Projects, Series B (RB)

2.38%, 11/29/21 (c)

    500       500,345  
              8,522,501  
West Virginia: 0.3%                
County of Ohio, Fort Henry Centre Tax Increment Financing District No. 1, The Highlands Project (TA)                
3.00%, 06/01/22 (c)     415       417,068  
4.75%, 06/01/22 (c)     680       687,896  

West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, West Virginia University Health System Obligated Group, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/26

    150       178,645  
              1,283,609  
Wisconsin: 2.1%                

Public Finance Authority, American Dream at Meadowlands Project, Series A (RB)

6.75%, 08/01/31

    1,275       1,357,232  

Public Finance Authority, Celanese Corp., Series C (RB)

4.30%, 05/01/26 (c)

    1,000       1,109,821  

Public Finance Authority, Friends Homes (RB)

4.00%, 09/01/24

    165       174,561  

Public Finance Authority, Friends Homes (RB) (SAW)

4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)

    500       561,178  
    Par  
(000’s
  Value  
Wisconsin (continued)                

Public Finance Authority, Living Community First Mortgage (RB)

4.25%, 05/01/27 (c)

  $ 480     $ 470,938  

Public Finance Authority, North Carolina Charter Educational Foundation Project, Series A (RB)

4.10%, 06/15/26

    650       662,160  

Public Finance Authority, Penick Village (RB)

4.00%, 09/01/26 (c)

    545       567,676  

Public Finance Authority, Phoenix Academy Project, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 06/15/24 (c)

    250       255,648  

Public Finance Authority, Prime Healthcare Foundation, Inc., Series A (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/27

    2,015       2,244,609  

Public Finance Authority, Senior Airport Facilities, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/22

    90       91,012  

Public Finance Authority, Waste Management, Inc. Project, Series A-1 (RB)

2.62%, 11/01/25

    1,050       1,122,238  
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, American Baptist Homes of the Midwest (RB)                
3.50%, 08/01/22     75       75,263  
5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)     250       268,675  
              8,961,011  
Total Municipal Bonds: 98.2%
(Cost: $410,009,998)
            415,197,035  
Other assets less liabilities: 1.8%             7,818,862  
NET ASSETS: 100.0%           $ 423,015,897  


 

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Definitions:
AGC   Assured Guaranty Corp.
AGM   Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
AMBAC   American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp.
BAM   Build America Assurance Co.
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
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) Putable Security — the redemption date shown is when the security may be redeemed by the investor
(d) Security in default
* Non-income producing
^ Zero Coupon Bond

 

Summary of Investments by Sector       % of
Investments
      Value  
Education           6.6   $ 27,420,968  
Health Care       13.5       56,148,385  
Housing       0.2       975,118  
Industrial Revenue       22.4       93,077,223  
Leasing       11.5       47,590,624  
Local       10.4       43,172,733  
Power       1.4       6,002,679  
Solid Waste/Resource Recovery       0.0       8  
Special Tax       11.5       47,765,862  
State       6.2       25,634,177  
Tobacco       1.3       5,205,373  
Transportation       12.5       51,714,859  
Water & Sewer       2.5       10,489,026  
        100.0 %   $ 415,197,035  

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of October 31, 2021 is as follows:

 

    Level 1
Quoted
Prices
  Level 2
Significant
 Observable
 Inputs
  Level 3
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
  Value
Municipal Bonds *   $   $ 415,197,035   $   $ 415,197,035

 

* See Schedule of Investments for geographic sector breakouts.

 

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October 31, 2021 (unaudited)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
MUNICIPAL BONDS: 98.2%                
Alabama: 2.8%                
Alabama Federal Aid Highway Finance Authority, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 09/01/22   $ 250     $ 260,007  
5.00%, 09/01/27 (c)     500       620,040  

Alabama Federal Aid Highway Finance Authority, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 09/01/23

    125       135,855  
Black Belt Energy Gas District, Series A (RB) (SAW)                
4.00%, 12/01/23 (c) (p)     470       501,045  
5.00%, 12/01/23     860       940,134  
County of Jefferson, Series A (GO)                
5.00%, 04/01/24     290       321,757  
5.00%, 04/01/25     340       390,998  

Industrial Development Board of the City of Mobile Alabama, Series A (RB)

1.00%, 06/26/25 (p)

    1,000       1,002,259  

Jefferson County (RB)

5.00%, 09/15/22

    375       390,641  

Lower Alabama Gas District, Project No. 2 (RB) (SAW)

4.00%, 12/01/25 (c) (p)

    1,500       1,682,968  

Southeast Alabama Gas Supply District, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 06/01/24 (c) (p)

    250       270,037  
Tuscaloosa City Board of Education, Alabama School Tax (RB)                
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     1,055       1,272,630  
5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)     825       995,184  
UAB Medicine Finance Authority, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 09/01/23     450       488,732  
              9,272,287  
Arizona: 1.4%                

City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., Junior Lien Airport, Series D (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/23

    250       269,616  

City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., Junior Lien Wastewater System (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/23

    125       134,917  

City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., Senior Lien Airport, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/24

    200       224,475  

City of Tucson, Arizona Water System (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/25

    450       523,449  

Gilbert Water Resource Municipal Property Corp. (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/25

    400       465,288  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Arizona (continued)                

Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Banner Health, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/26

  $ 700     $ 825,044  

Maricopa County Special Health Care District, Series C (GO)

5.00%, 07/01/24

    250       280,737  

Pima County (GO)

4.00%, 07/01/23

    310       329,342  
Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/26     500       590,674  
5.00%, 01/01/27     500       608,183  

State of Arizona (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/23

    500       539,669  
              4,791,394  
California: 13.9%                

Anaheim Housing and Public Improvements Authority, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 04/01/23 (c)

    250       266,460  

Bay Area Toll Authority, Series B (RB)

2.85%, 04/01/25 (c) (p)

    400       427,973  

Bay Area Toll Authority, Series G (RB)

2.00%, 04/01/24 (c) (p)

    725       745,989  

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Kaiser Permanente, Series C (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/22 (p)

    250       261,945  

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Providence St. Joseph Health, Series B-2 (RB)

4.00%, 10/01/24 (c) (p)

    500       552,673  

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Providence St. Joseph Health, Series B-3 (RB)

2.00%, 10/01/25 (c) (p)

    335       354,061  

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Providence St. Joseph Health, Series C (RB) (SAW)

5.00%, 10/01/25 (p)

    1,105       1,296,112  

California State Public Works Board (RB)

5.00%, 03/01/25

    320       368,138  

California State Public Works Board, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Series D (RB)

5.00%, 09/01/23

    1,215       1,319,810  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
California (continued)                
California State Public Works Board, Various Capital Projects, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 10/01/22   $ 450     $ 469,809  
5.00%, 10/01/26     885       1,069,660  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Southern California Edison Company, Series D (RB)

2.62%, 12/01/23 (p)

    100       104,322  

Chino Basin Regional Financing Authority, Series B (RB)

4.00%, 08/01/25 (c)

    405       457,675  
City and County of San Francisco, Series B (CP)                
5.00%, 10/01/25 (c)     430       502,923  
5.00%, 04/01/25     100       115,036  

City and County of San Francisco, Series R1 (GO)

5.00%, 06/15/25

    250       291,165  

City of Los Angeles, Department of Airports, Los Angeles International Airport, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 05/15/26

    500       597,680  

City of San Francisco, Public Utilities Commission Water Revenue, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/24

    630       717,664  

City of San Francisco, Public Utilities Commission Water Revenue, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/24 (c)

    200       227,637  

County of Sacramento CA Airport System Revenue (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/25

    240       278,697  

El Dorado Irrigation District, Series C (RB)

5.00%, 03/01/26 (c)

    225       268,243  
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 06/01/23     1,000       1,069,075  
5.00%, 06/01/24     1,000       1,110,578  

Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Series A (RB) (ST)

5.00%, 06/01/22

    500       514,082  

Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District (GO)

5.00%, 08/01/24

    265       299,312  

Los Angeles Community College District, Series J (GO)

3.00%, 08/01/23

    500       524,259  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
California (continued)                

Los Angeles Department of Water & Power Power System, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/25

  $ 285     $ 331,970  

Los Angeles Department of Water & Power Power System, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/23

    550       593,540  

Los Angeles Department of Water & Power Power System, Series C (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/24

    250       280,879  

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/23

    600       647,708  
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 06/01/25 (c)     295       343,134  
5.00%, 07/01/24     250       280,879  
Los Angeles Unified School District, Series A (GO)                
5.00%, 07/01/22     500       515,989  
5.00%, 07/01/24     875       982,826  
5.00%, 07/01/26     800       961,155  

Los Angeles Unified School District, Series B (GO)

5.00%, 07/01/23

    130       140,269  

Los Angeles Unified School District, Series C (GO)

5.00%, 07/01/25

    1,250       1,455,015  
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/23 (c)     450       485,890  
5.00%, 07/01/24 (c)     1,000       1,125,509  

Municipal Improvement Corp. of Los Angeles, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/23

    125       136,835  

Municipal Improvement Corp. of Los Angeles, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/23

    250       273,671  
Northern California Energy Authority, Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 07/01/24 (p)     1,000       1,083,746  
5.00%, 07/01/24     275       307,484  

Oakland Unified School District (GO)

5.00%, 08/01/23

    430       464,983  

Oakland Unified School District, Series A (GO)

5.00%, 08/01/23

    350       378,475  

Orange County Water District, Series A (CP)

2.00%, 02/15/23 (c)

    205       209,659  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
California (continued)                

Public Utilities Commission of the City and County of San Francisco, Wastewater Revenue, Series B (RB)

2.12%, 10/01/23 (c) (p)

  $ 930     $ 954,036  

Public Utilities Commission of the City and County of San Francisco, Water Revenue, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/22

    265       277,771  

Riverside County Transportation Commission, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/25

    250       289,533  

Sacramento County, Airport System, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/23

    300       323,644  

Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 10/15/25 (c) (p)

    485       558,960  
Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Series D (RB)                
4.00%, 08/15/25     500       566,583  
5.00%, 08/15/24     125       141,250  

Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Series I (RB)

5.00%, 08/15/22

    450       467,274  

San Bernardino County, Series A (CP)

5.00%, 10/01/26

    345       416,429  

San Juan Unified School District (GO)

3.38%, 08/01/25

    260       287,590  

Southern California Public Power Authority. Windy Point/Windy Flats Project, Series 1 (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)

    725       799,092  

State of California (GO)

4.00%, 10/01/27

    500       591,185  

State of California Department of Water Resources (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/26

    500       609,915  
State of California, Various Purpose (GO)                
3.00%, 03/01/26     1,000       1,102,109  
4.00%, 10/01/25     600       680,061  
4.00%, 11/01/24     300       332,520  
4.00%, 03/01/24     500       542,973  
4.00%, 08/01/26     285       329,367  
5.00%, 10/01/23     250       272,565  
5.00%, 10/01/24     100       113,462  
5.00%, 10/01/25     835       978,706  
5.00%, 11/01/23     525       574,377  
5.00%, 11/01/25     500       587,576  
5.00%, 11/01/26     915       1,108,039  
5.00%, 12/01/25     460       542,000  
5.00%, 04/01/24     300       333,852  
5.00%, 04/01/25     300       345,991  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
California (continued)                
5.00%, 04/01/27   $ 750     $ 918,645  
5.00%, 08/01/24     325       366,412  
5.00%, 08/01/25     1,500       1,748,912  
5.00%, 08/01/26     295       354,687  
5.00%, 09/01/22     265       275,630  
5.00%, 09/01/23     1,000       1,086,456  
5.00%, 09/01/25     300       350,710  
5.00%, 09/01/26     935       1,126,893  

Tobacco Securitization Authority of Southern California, Series A-1 (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 06/01/23

    480       514,167  
              46,079,966  
Colorado: 1.5%                

Boulder Valley School District No. RE-2, Series B (GO) (SAW)

4.00%, 12/01/23

    125       134,578  

City & County of Denver CO Airport System Revenue (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/25

    530       622,664  

City of Aurora, Water Revenue, First Lien (RB)

5.00%, 08/01/22

    250       259,048  

City of Colorado Springs, Utilities System (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/25

    500       588,733  

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Adventist Health System Series C (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/23 (p)

    530       581,050  

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Sanford, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/25

    500       584,764  

Douglas County School District No. RE-1 (GO) (SAW)

5.00%, 12/15/24

    1,000       1,143,109  

Larimer County School District No. R-1 (GO) (SAW)

5.00%, 12/15/23

    450       495,088  

State of Colorado, Series K (CP)

5.00%, 03/15/26

    385       456,249  
              4,865,283  
Connecticut: 2.5%                

City of New Haven, Series A (GO) (AGM)

5.00%, 08/15/24

    215       241,988  

Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Series B (RB)

0.45%, 05/15/24 (c) (p)

    250       249,428  

Connecticut State Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Nuvance Health Issue, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/25

    1,000       1,151,394  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Connecticut (continued)                

Connecticut State Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Yale University Issue, Series C-2 (RB)

5.00%, 02/01/23 (p)

  $ 390     $ 413,206  
State of Connecticut, Series A (GO)                
5.00%, 04/15/23     265       283,343  
5.00%, 04/15/23     375       400,956  
State of Connecticut, Series B (GO)                
4.00%, 05/15/23     375       396,660  
5.00%, 01/15/23     250       264,388  

State of Connecticut, Series C (GO)

5.00%, 06/15/26

    300       359,345  
State of Connecticut, Series D (GO)                
5.00%, 04/15/26     1,040       1,239,544  
5.00%, 08/15/23     300       325,214  
State of Connecticut, Series E (GO)                
5.00%, 10/15/22     350       366,124  
5.00%, 09/15/25     270       316,135  

State of Connecticut, Special Tax Obligation, Series A (GO)

5.00%, 04/15/23

    375       400,957  
State of Connecticut, Special Tax Obligation, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/23     300       316,718  
5.00%, 09/01/22     325       338,092  
5.00%, 09/01/23     100       108,588  

State of Connecticut, Special Tax Obligation, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/23

    200       217,931  

State of Connecticut, State Revolving Fund, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/26

    275       329,714  

University of Connecticut, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 04/15/24

    575       640,416  
              8,360,141  
Delaware: 0.8%                

Delaware State Economic Development Authority, Delmarva Power and Light Co. Project, Series A (RB) (AGM)

1.05%, 07/01/25 (p)

    1,000       1,010,940  

Delaware State Economic Development Authority, NRG Energy Project, Series A (RB)

1.25%, 10/01/25 (c) (p)

    500       500,065  

Delaware Transportation Authority System (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/26

    500       600,211  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Delaware (continued)                

State of Delaware, Series A (GO)

5.00%, 10/01/25

  $ 410     $ 481,608  
              2,592,824  
District of Columbia: 1.2%                

District of Columbia, Series A (GO)

5.00%, 06/01/22

    440       452,392  

District of Columbia, Series B (GO)

5.00%, 06/01/25

    120       139,440  

District of Columbia, Series C (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/26

    785       950,912  
District of Columbia, Series D (GO)                
5.00%, 06/01/24     250       280,041  
5.00%, 06/01/25     315       366,031  

District of Columbia, Series E (GO)

5.00%, 06/01/25

    500       581,001  
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Series A-1 (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/24     225       252,343  
5.00%, 07/01/25     100       116,124  
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/25     300       348,371  
5.00%, 07/01/26     300       358,905  
              3,845,560  
Florida: 2.4%                

Central Florida Expressway Authority, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/26

    300       359,210  

City of Gainesville, Utilities System, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/22

    600       626,298  
City of Jacksonville, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 10/01/24     265       300,260  
5.00%, 10/01/25     1,020       1,194,246  

City Of South Miami Health Facilities Authority, Inc. (RB)

5.00%, 08/15/22

    400       414,868  

County of Miami-Dade, Capital Asset Acquisition, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 04/01/25

    350       403,527  

County of Montgomery, Consolidated Public Improvement, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/25

    280       327,002  

Florida Department of Management Services, Series A (CP)

5.00%, 11/01/26

    250       302,469  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Florida (continued)                

Lee County School Board, Series A (CP)

5.00%, 08/01/24

  $ 375     $ 421,902  

Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency, City Center and Historical Convention Village, Series A (TA)

5.00%, 02/01/24

    710       781,158  

Orange County Health Facilities Authority, Orlando Health Obligated Group, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/22

    100       104,270  

School District of Broward County, Series C (CP)

5.00%, 07/01/24

    340       381,029  
State of Florida, Board of Education, Lottery Revenue, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/23     450       485,545  
5.00%, 07/01/24     650       729,915  

State of Florida, Board of Education, Public Education Capital Outlay, Series B (GO)

5.00%, 06/01/23

    130       139,747  

State of Florida, Board of Education, Public Education Capital Outlay, Series D (GO)

5.00%, 06/01/23

    150       161,247  

State of Florida, Board of Education, Public Education Capital Outlay, Series E (GO)

5.00%, 06/01/23

    225       241,870  

State of Florida, Department of Management Services, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 09/01/23

    180       195,597  

State of Florida, Department of Transportation Financing Corp. (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/22

    275       283,869  
              7,854,029  
Georgia: 2.7%                

Burke County Development Authority, Series F (RB)

3.00%, 02/01/23 (p)

    500       515,649  

City of Atlanta, Water and Wastewater, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/24

    500       569,253  

County of Forsyth, Sales Tax (GO)

5.00%, 09/01/25

    280       328,261  

Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., Series A (RB)

4.00%, 09/01/23 (c) (p)

    500       530,319  

Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., Series B (RB)

4.00%, 12/02/24 (c) (p)

    1,000       1,099,479  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Georgia (continued)                
Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., Series C (RB)                
4.00%, 06/01/23   $ 500     $ 529,033  
4.00%, 09/01/26 (c) (p)     1,250       1,423,335  

Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia, Gas Portfolio IV Project, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/23

    225       245,037  

Private Colleges & Universities Authority, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 09/01/26

    360       434,456  
State of Georgia, Series A (GO)                
5.00%, 02/01/23     160       169,604  
5.00%, 02/01/25     250       287,229  
5.00%, 08/01/25     350       408,932  
5.00%, 08/01/26     700       843,815  

State of Georgia, Series C (GO)

5.00%, 07/01/24

    250       281,092  

State of Georgia, Series E (GO)

5.00%, 12/01/24

    1,100       1,256,437  
              8,921,931  
Hawaii: 0.1%                

State of Hawaii, Series FN (GO)

5.00%, 10/01/24

    110       124,774  

State of Hawaii, Series FT (GO)

5.00%, 01/01/23

    100       105,597  
              230,371  
Illinois: 4.2%                

Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Series B (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 01/01/26

    500       587,739  
Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Series C (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/23     650       685,909  
5.00%, 01/01/24     115       126,358  
5.00%, 01/01/26     315       370,275  

Chicago Transit Authority, Federal Transit Administration Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/23

    350       374,970  

City of Chicago, Series A (GO)

5.00%, 01/01/27

    500       593,770  

Community College District No. 512, Counties of Cook, Kane, Lake, and McHenry, Series B (GO)

5.00%, 12/01/25

    200       234,238  

Cook County, Series A (GO)

5.00%, 11/15/26

    300       362,177  
Illinois Finance Authority, Clean Water Initiative (RB)                
4.00%, 01/01/23     310       323,785  
4.00%, 07/01/25     100       112,501  
5.00%, 01/01/23     250       264,023  
5.00%, 01/01/24     155       170,521  
5.00%, 01/01/25     600       685,305  
5.00%, 07/01/22     340       350,942  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Illinois (continued)                

Illinois Finance Authority, Clean Water Initiative (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 07/01/24

  $ 500     $ 560,904  

Illinois Finance Authority, Northwestern Memorial Healthcare, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/15/23

    250       270,016  

Illinois Finance Authority, Tax Notes (RB) (BAM)

5.00%, 08/15/25

    405       472,290  

Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/27

    415       501,278  

Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, Series C (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/27

    650       785,499  

Regional Transportation Authority of Illinois, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/24

    495       554,453  

Sales Tax Securitization Corp., Series A (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/23

    370       390,351  

State of Illinois (GO)

5.00%, 02/01/23

    350       369,982  
State of Illinois (GO) (AGC)                
5.50%, 05/01/24     250       279,920  
5.50%, 05/01/25     335       388,163  
State of Illinois, Series B (GO)                
5.00%, 12/01/24     130       146,733  
5.00%, 09/01/25     400       460,367  
State of Illinois, Series D (GO)                
5.00%, 11/01/22     470       491,751  
5.00%, 11/01/23     500       544,117  
5.00%, 11/01/25     1,345       1,553,838  
5.00%, 11/01/26     800       944,032  
              13,956,207  
Indiana: 1.0%                

City of Indianapolis, Water System, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/25

    500       585,839  
Indiana Finance Authority, Series C (RB)                
5.00%, 12/01/23     250       274,667  
5.00%, 12/01/23     500       548,563  
5.00%, 12/01/24     575       656,965  
5.00%, 12/01/25     260       307,156  
Indiana Finance Authority, Series E (RB)                
5.00%, 02/01/24     500       553,323  
5.00%, 02/01/25     250       287,054  
              3,213,567  
Iowa: 0.7%                

Iowa Finance Authority (RB)

5.00%, 08/01/23

    250       270,936  

PEFA, Inc., Gas Project (RB)

5.00%, 09/01/26 (c) (p)

    1,500       1,773,804  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Iowa (continued)                

State of Iowa, Prison Infrastructure Fund (RB)

5.00%, 06/15/23

  $ 250     $ 269,106  
              2,313,846  
Kansas: 0.1%                

Johnson County Unified School District No. 233, Series B (GO)

5.00%, 09/01/22

    350       364,069  
Kentucky: 2.0%                
Kentucky Public Energy Authority, Gas Supply, Series A (RB)                
4.00%, 04/01/24 (c) (p)     700       752,987  
4.00%, 06/01/26 (c) (p)     1,000       1,132,380  
Kentucky Public Energy Authority, Gas Supply, Series B (RB)                
4.00%, 01/01/25 (c) (p)     1,085       1,190,987  
4.00%, 07/01/23     200       211,789  

Kentucky Public Energy Authority, Gas Supply, Series C-1 (RB)

4.00%, 06/01/25 (c) (p)

    1,100       1,217,793  

Kentucky State Property & Building Commission No. 119 (RB)

5.00%, 05/01/26

    275       325,790  

Kentucky Turnpike Authority, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/24

    125       139,836  

Louisville & Jefferson County Metropolitan Government, Water System (RB) (SAW)

5.00%, 11/15/26

    250       302,916  

Louisville & Jefferson County, Metro Government Health System, Norton Healthcare, Inc., Series C (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/26 (c) (p)

    1,000       1,201,504  
              6,475,982  
Louisiana: 0.6%                

East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, Sereis A (RB) (NATL)

5.00%, 02/01/27

    250       302,175  

Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, LCTCS Act 391 Project (RB) (BAM)

5.00%, 10/01/22

    175       182,555  

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Costner Clinic Foundation Project, Series B (RB) (SAW)

5.00%, 05/15/25 (c) (p)

    500       574,439  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Louisiana (continued)                

Louisiana State Citizens Property Insurance Corp., Series A (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/23

  $ 590     $ 632,969  

State of Louisiana, Series A (GO)

5.00%, 03/01/26

    335       397,957  
              2,090,095  
Maine: 0.2%                

State of Maine, Series B (GO) (SBG)

5.00%, 06/01/25

    500       580,033  
Maryland: 3.4%                
County of Baltimore, Equipment Program (CP)                
5.00%, 03/01/25     295       339,060  
5.00%, 03/01/26     1,125       1,333,241  
County of Montgomery, Series A (GO)                
4.00%, 11/01/24     210       232,897  
5.00%, 11/01/26     265       321,489  

Maryland Stadium Authority, Baltimore City Public Schools, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 05/01/23

    320       342,411  

Maryland State Transportation Authority Transportation Facilities Project (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/23

    750       809,242  

Prince George’s County, Series A (GO)

5.00%, 07/15/25

    425       495,668  
State of Maryland, Department of Transportation (RB)                
5.00%, 10/01/26     595       720,433  
5.00%, 05/01/23     500       535,799  
5.00%, 09/01/24     165       186,770  
State of Maryland, Second Series B (GO)                
5.00%, 08/01/24     550       620,405  
5.00%, 08/01/25     500       583,783  

State of Maryland, State and Local Facilities Loan, First Series (GO)

5.00%, 06/01/22

    790       812,249  

State of Maryland, State and Local Facilities Loan, First Series A (GO)

5.00%, 03/15/24

    2,730       3,034,058  

State of Maryland, State and Local Facilities Loan, First Series C (GO)

5.00%, 08/01/24

    250       282,002  

State of Maryland, State and Local Facilities Loan, Second Series (GO) (BAM)

5.00%, 08/01/22

    145       150,248  
      Par  
(000’s
)     Value  
Maryland (continued)                

State of Maryland, State and Local Facilities Loan, Second Series A (GO)

5.00%, 08/01/25

  $ 500     $ 583,783  
              11,383,538  
Massachusetts: 3.3%                

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Federal Highway Grant Anticipation, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 06/15/23 (c)

    860       925,184  
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series A (GO)                
5.00%, 01/01/26     250       295,451  
5.00%, 01/01/27     710       863,619  

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series B (GO)

5.00%, 07/01/22

    250       258,029  
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series C (GO)                
5.00%, 10/01/26     400       483,247  
5.00%, 10/01/27     535       663,028  
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series D (GO)                
5.00%, 07/01/23     900       971,404  
5.00%, 07/01/27     250       307,977  
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series E (GO)                
3.00%, 12/01/25     750       824,562  
5.00%, 11/01/26     295       357,236  

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series E (GO) (AGM)

5.00%, 09/01/26

    250       301,308  

Massachusetts Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Highway System, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/23 (c) (p)

    275       289,927  
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Harvard University Issue, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 10/15/26     500       606,624  
5.00%, 07/15/26     1,025       1,234,477  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Healthcare System, Issue, Series S-4 (RB)

5.00%, 01/25/24 (p)

    250       275,764  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 10/15/25

    900       1,059,260  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, The Board Institute Issue (RB)

5.00%, 04/01/26

    450       535,068  
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (RB)                
5.00%, 08/01/23     170       184,143  
5.00%, 08/01/23     50       54,071  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Massachusetts (continued)                

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, Series C (RB)

5.00%, 08/01/22

  $ 250     $ 259,029  
              10,749,408  
Michigan: 1.0%                

Michigan State Building Authority, Series I (RB)

5.00%, 04/15/26

    250       298,089  

Regents of University of Michigan, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 04/01/23

    500       533,927  

State of Michigan (RB)

5.00%, 03/15/25

    265       305,071  
State of Michigan, Grant Anticipation (RB)                
5.00%, 03/15/24     650       721,249  
5.00%, 03/15/26     1,065       1,265,634  
Wayne County Airport Authority, Series C (RB)                
5.00%, 12/01/23     145       158,956  
              3,282,926  
Minnesota: 1.5%                

Duluth Independent School District No. 709, Series A (CP) (SD CRED PROG)

5.00%, 02/01/25

    200       226,518  

Metropolitan Council, Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Area, Series C (GO)

5.00%, 12/01/26

    1,000       1,212,567  

Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/25

    500       570,748  

Regents of University of Minnesota, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/22

    480       505,031  

State of Minnesota, Various Purpose, Series A (GO)

5.00%, 08/01/24

    1,200       1,352,904  
State of Minnesota, Various Purpose, Series D (GO)                
5.00%, 08/01/22     510       528,577  
5.00%, 08/01/26     400       481,347  
              4,877,692  
Mississippi: 0.2%                
County of Warren (RB)                
1.38%, 06/16/25 (p)     400       409,740  
1.38%, 06/16/25 (p)     400       409,255  
              818,995  
Missouri: 0.8%                

City of St. Louis, St. Louis Lambert International Airport, Series A (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 07/01/23

    1,000       1,078,291  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Missouri (continued)                

Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Mercy Health, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/25

  $ 150     $ 173,257  

Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Saint Luke’s Health System, Inc. (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/22

    260       272,703  

Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, Third Lien, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/25

    500       587,576  

Missouri State Environmental Improvement and Energy Resources Authority, Water Pollution Control and Drinking Water, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/25 (c)

    500       582,279  
              2,694,106  
Nebraska: 1.5%                

Central Plains Energy Project (RB)

2.50%, 08/01/25 (c) (p)

    1,550       1,650,314  

Central Plains Energy Project (RB) (AGM)

4.00%, 08/01/25 (c) (p)

    2,000       2,240,234  
Central Plains Energy Project, Gas Project Crossover, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/24 (c)     350       383,449  
5.00%, 01/01/24 (c) (p)     500       544,028  
              4,818,025  
Nevada: 0.6%                

Clark County Limited Tax Bond Bank, Series A (GO)

5.00%, 11/01/23

    100       109,405  

Clark County School District, Series A (GO)

5.00%, 06/15/23

    250       268,429  

Clark County Water Reclamation District (GO)

5.00%, 07/01/22

    250       258,046  

Clark County, Series B (GO)

5.00%, 11/01/23

    450       492,323  

County of Clark Department of Aviation (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/23

    300       323,435  

County of Clark, Nevada Highway Motor Vehicle Fuel, Series C (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/26

    290       347,679  

State of Nevada, Highway Improvement, Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/24

    300       342,366  
              2,141,683  


 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
New Jersey: 3.9%                

City of Newark, Series A (GO) (AGM)

5.00%, 10/01/26

  $ 300     $ 355,568  
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, New Jersey Transit Corp. Project, Series B (RB) (ST)                
5.00%, 11/01/23     985       1,073,912  
5.00%, 11/01/24     100       113,210  

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction, Series QQQ (RB)

5.00%, 06/15/26

    455       540,186  

New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, Princeton University, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/25

    1,000       1,165,601  

New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, Princeton University, Series I (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/25

    225       262,260  

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, AHC Hospital Corp. (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/23

    300       323,749  

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Health System (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/26

    300       358,143  

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Hospital Assets Transformation Program (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/26

    500       598,346  

New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, Series A (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 12/01/23

    500       547,356  

New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 09/01/24

    890       999,844  
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 12/15/23     1,175       1,288,065  
5.00%, 06/15/24     1,410       1,573,952  

State of New Jersey, COVID-19 Emergency Bond, Series A (GO)

5.00%, 06/01/27

    500       606,169  
State of New Jersey, Various Purposes (GO)                
2.00%, 06/01/25     500       522,851  
2.00%, 06/01/26     500       524,376  
5.00%, 06/01/22     800       821,340  
5.00%, 06/01/24     675       752,035  
    Par  
(000’s
  Value  
New Jersey (continued)                

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Series A (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/23

  $ 290     $ 309,885  
              12,736,848  
New Mexico: 1.1%                

New Mexico Finance Authority, Series D (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/22

    325       334,134  

New Mexico Municipal Energy Acquisition Authority, Gas Supply (RB) (SBG)

5.00%, 05/01/25 (c) (p)

    1,165       1,336,740  
State of New Mexico, Series A (GO)                
5.00%, 03/01/23     320       340,329  
5.00%, 03/01/27     315       385,006  
State of New Mexico, Series B (GO)                
5.00%, 03/01/23     340       361,600  
5.00%, 03/01/25     250       287,787  

State of New Mexico, Series B (RB)

4.00%, 07/01/23

    505       536,509  
              3,582,105  
New York: 14.1%                

Build NYC Resource Corp. (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/26

    270       327,258  
City of New York, Series A (GO)                
4.00%, 08/01/23     250       266,441  
5.00%, 08/01/22     670       694,250  
5.00%, 08/01/23     100       108,319  
5.00%, 08/01/24     1,500       1,688,047  

City of New York, Series B-1 (GO)

5.00%, 10/01/22

    500       522,104  
City of New York, Series C (GO)                
5.00%, 08/01/22     265       274,591  
5.00%, 08/01/24     750       844,023  
5.00%, 08/01/25     850       990,016  
City of New York, Series C and D (GO)                
5.00%, 08/01/23     320       346,622  
5.00%, 08/01/26     325       390,082  

City of New York, Series D-3 (GO)

5.00%, 02/01/24 (c) (p)

    100       107,491  

City of New York, Series E (GO)

5.00%, 08/01/24

    255       286,968  

City of New York, Sub-Series C-1 (GO) (SD CRED PROG)

4.00%, 08/01/27

    660       775,694  

City of New York, Sub-Series F-1 (GO)

5.00%, 03/01/27

    410       499,680  

City of New York, Sub-Series J-7 & J-9 (GO)

5.00%, 08/01/26

    500       600,127  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
New York (continued)                

City of Yonkers, Series C (GO) (BAM)

5.00%, 10/01/23

  $ 100     $ 108,885  

County of Nassau, Series C (GO)

5.00%, 10/01/24

    200       225,553  

Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., Series A (RB)

5.00%, 02/15/23

    100       106,051  
Long Island Power Authority, Electric System, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 09/01/22     245       254,748  
5.00%, 09/01/22     255       265,250  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series A-1 (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/24 (p)

    1,500       1,689,076  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series A-2 (RB) (SD CRED PROG)

5.00%, 05/15/24 (p)

    750       832,223  
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 11/15/23     290       316,615  
5.00%, 11/15/23     250       272,944  
5.00%, 11/15/24     390       440,952  
5.00%, 11/15/26     255       304,464  
5.00%, 11/15/26     500       596,987  
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series C-1 (RB)                
5.00%, 11/15/23     500       545,888  
5.00%, 11/15/25     875       1,018,773  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series F (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/25

    235       273,613  

Monroe County Industrial Development Agency, Rochester Schools Modernization Project (RB) (SAW)

5.00%, 05/01/23

    250       267,509  

New York City Housing Development Corp., Series F-2 (RB) (FHA 542 (C))

0.60%, 07/01/25 (c) (p)

    250       248,390  

New York City Industrial Development Agency, Queens Baseball Stadium Project, Series A (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 01/01/27

    750       905,080  
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Building Aid Revenue, Series S-1 (RB) (SAW)                
5.00%, 07/15/24     550       619,397  
5.00%, 07/15/25     570       665,157  
5.00%, 07/15/26     315       378,166  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
New York (continued)                

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series 1 (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/22

  $ 1,000     $ 1,048,091  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series C-1 (RB)

5.00%, 05/01/23

    575       616,169  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate, Series D-1 (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/25

    350       411,759  

New York City Trust for Cultural Resources, Museum of Modern Art, Series E (RB)

4.00%, 04/01/25

    265       295,227  

New York City Water and Sewer System, Series BB-2 (RB)

5.00%, 12/15/23 (c)

    700       769,195  

New York City Water and Sewer System, Series BB-2 (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 12/15/24 (c)

    430       491,826  

New York City Water and Sewer System, Series CC-2 (RB)

5.00%, 12/15/21 (c)

    530       533,081  

New York State Dormitory Authority, Connell University, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/26

    700       841,727  

New York State Dormitory Authority, New York City Issue, Series 1 (RB) (SAW)

5.00%, 01/15/23

    300       316,366  

New York State Dormitory Authority, New York University, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/24

    110       123,618  
New York State Dormitory Authority, School Districts Bond Financing Program, Series A (RB) (SAW)                
5.00%, 10/01/22     250       260,910  
5.00%, 10/01/25     435       507,838  
5.00%, 10/01/26     400       479,176  

New York State Dormitory Authority, School Districts Bond Financing Program, Series B (RB) (ST)

5.00%, 10/01/24

    300       339,262  

New York State Dormitory Authority, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 08/01/25

    815       938,424  


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
New York (continued)                

New York State Dormitory Authority, Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Series 1 (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/26

  $ 200     $ 239,881  
New York State Dormitory Authority, State Personal Income Tax, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 02/15/23     220       233,459  
5.00%, 02/15/23     780       827,566  
5.00%, 02/15/25     315       361,775  
5.00%, 02/15/25     140       160,600  
5.00%, 03/15/23     290       308,866  
5.00%, 03/15/26     430       509,891  

New York State Dormitory Authority, State Personal Income Tax, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 02/15/26

    435       514,526  
New York State Dormitory Authority, State Personal Income Tax, Series D (RB)                
5.00%, 02/15/23     1,070       1,136,082  
5.00%, 02/15/25     250       287,672  
5.00%, 02/15/26     805       952,169  
5.00%, 08/15/26 (c)     1,260       1,517,954  

New York State Dormitory Authority, State Personal Income Tax, Series D (RB) (BAM)

5.00%, 02/15/25

    1,000       1,147,147  
New York State Dormitory Authority, State Sales Tax, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 03/15/23     845       899,971  
5.00%, 03/15/24     735       815,268  
5.00%, 03/15/27     300       366,796  

New York State Dormitory Authority, State Sales Tax, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 03/15/23

    100       106,505  
New York State Dormitory Authority, State Sales Tax, Series C (RB)                
5.00%, 03/15/24     155       171,927  
5.00%, 03/15/25     775       894,064  

New York State Dormitory Authority, State Sales Tax, Series E (RB)

5.00%, 03/15/26

    680       809,900  

New York State Dormitory Authority, State University Dormitory Facilities, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/25

    500       575,501  

New York State Dormitory Authority, Supported Debt Montefiore, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 08/01/24

    300       334,894  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
New York (continued)                

New York State Housing Finance Agency, Series I (RB) (SAW)

1.75%, 02/01/22 (c)

  $ 750     $ 752,679  

New York State Housing Finance Agency, Series L-2 (RB)

0.75%, 01/01/22 (c)

    500       500,193  

New York State Thruway Authority, Series L (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/24

    165       181,598  
New York State Urban Development Corp., State Personal Income, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 03/15/23     790       841,394  
5.00%, 03/15/25     500       575,906  
5.00%, 03/15/27     690       842,410  

Town of Oyster Bay, Public Improvement (GO)

4.00%, 03/01/24

    500       540,780  

Town of Oyster Bay, Public Improvement (GO) (AGM)

4.00%, 03/01/26

    250       284,471  

Town of Oyster Bay, Public Improvement, Series B (GO) (AGM)

3.25%, 02/01/26

    530       585,374  

TSASC, Inc., Tobacco Settlement Bonds, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/22

    500       513,137  

Utility Debt Securitization Authority (RB)

5.00%, 06/15/22 (c)

    285       293,434  

Utility Debt Securitization Authority, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 12/15/22 (c)

    320       337,016  
              46,450,909  
North Carolina: 1.9%                

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority, Carolinas Healthcare System, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 01/15/23

    115       120,195  

County of Guilford, North Carolina Public Improvement, Series B (GO)

5.00%, 05/01/24

    500       558,522  

County of Wake, Public Improvement (GO)

5.00%, 04/01/27

    300       368,353  

County of Wake, Public Improvement (RB)

5.00%, 09/01/26

    375       452,161  

County of Wake, Public Improvement, Series A (GO)

5.00%, 03/01/25

    250       288,237  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
  Value  
North Carolina (continued)                

North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Triangle Expressway System (RB) (BAM)

5.00%, 02/01/24

  $ 2,125     $ 2,329,430  

State of North Carolina, Department of State Treasurer, Series B (GO)

5.00%, 06/01/25

    970       1,127,143  

State of North Carolina, Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle (RB)

5.00%, 03/01/23

    500       531,833  

State of North Carolina, Series B (GO)

5.00%, 06/01/23

    575       618,493  
              6,394,367  
Ohio: 2.7%                

American Municipal Power, Inc., Series A (RB)

5.00%, 02/15/23

    530       561,999  

City of Cleveland OH Airport System Revenue (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 01/01/23

    260       274,395  
County of Allen, Ohio Hospital Facilities, Mercy Health, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 08/01/25     100       116,270  
5.00%, 08/01/26     410       490,831  

County of Hamilton, Hospital Facilities, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 08/15/27

    270       331,538  
County of Hamilton, Sales Tax, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 12/01/23     155       170,259  
5.00%, 12/01/25     500       590,463  

Lancaster Port Authority (RB) (SBG)

5.00%, 02/01/25 (c) (p)

    300       341,427  

Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 02/15/26

    460       545,684  

Ohio Water Development Authority, Water Pollution Control, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/26

    250       299,239  
State of Ohio Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Health System, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/25     1,325       1,514,733  
5.00%, 01/01/26     500       590,222  

State of Ohio, Common School, Series B (GO)

5.00%, 09/15/25

    100       117,087  
    Par  
(000’s
  Value  
Ohio (continued)                

State of Ohio, Higher Educational Facility, Case Western Reserve University Project (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/23

  $ 560     $ 614,637  

State of Ohio, Highway Capital Improvement, Series T (GO)

5.00%, 11/01/22

    675       707,600  

State of Ohio, Highway Capital Improvement, Series U (GO)

5.00%, 05/01/23

    1,000       1,071,598  

State of Ohio, Miami University (RB)

5.00%, 09/01/25

    115       134,344  

The Ohio State University, Multiyear Debt Issuance Program, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/22

    500       526,074  
              8,998,400  
Oklahoma: 0.4%                
Oklahoma County Independent School District No. 89, Series A (GO)                
0.05%, 07/01/22     500       499,510  
1.25%, 07/01/24     450       460,386  

Tulsa Public Facilities Authority, Capital Improvement (RB)

3.00%, 06/01/25

    350       378,866  
              1,338,762  
Oregon: 0.6%                

City of Portland,  Oregon Second Lien Sewer System, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 05/01/26

    350       417,892  

City of Portland,  Oregon Second Lien Sewer System, Series A (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 03/01/26

    500       593,730  

Linn and Benton Counties School District No. 8J (GO) (SBG)

5.00%, 06/15/26

    350       419,412  

Multnomah County School District No. 1J, Series B (GO) (SBG)

5.00%, 06/15/25

    500       580,761  
              2,011,795  
Pennsylvania: 3.4%                

Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority (RB)

5.00%, 07/15/25

    300       347,603  
City of Philadelphia PA (GO)                
5.00%, 08/01/25     300       348,810  
5.00%, 08/01/25     245       284,862  

City of Philadelphia, Series A (GO)

5.00%, 08/01/24

    200       224,838  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Pennsylvania (continued)                

City of Philadelphia, Water and Wastewater Revenue (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/22

  $ 310     $ 323,646  

Commonwealth Financing Authority, Tobacco Master Settlement Payment (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/23

    250       268,207  
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, First Series (GO)                
5.00%, 01/01/26     560       662,063  
5.00%, 01/01/27     315       383,512  
5.00%, 02/01/26     415       491,724  
5.00%, 09/15/23     100       108,882  
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Second Series (GO)                
5.00%, 01/15/23     370       391,386  
5.00%, 09/15/22     590       614,768  

County of Lehigh, Lehigh Hospital Valley Health Network, Series A (RB) (SBG)

5.00%, 07/01/26

    600       715,374  
Delaware River Port Authority, Series B (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/25     350       399,643  
5.00%, 01/01/26     1,170       1,378,474  

Montgomery County, Higher Education and Health Authority, Thomas Jefferson University, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 09/01/23

    500       541,114  

Northampton County, General Purpose Authority (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/23

    150       163,729  

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority (RB)

5.00%, 03/15/24

    310       343,124  

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, University of Pittsburgh, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/25

    325       380,403  
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Series AT-1 (RB)                
5.00%, 06/15/23     175       188,078  
5.00%, 06/15/25     100       115,761  

Pennsylvania State University, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 09/01/22

    350       364,069  

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Series B-2 (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/26

    500       593,993  

Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/24

    400       448,385  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Pennsylvania (continued)                

School District of Philadelphia (GO) (SAW)

5.00%, 09/01/25

  $ 660     $ 768,828  
School District of Philadelphia, Series F (GO) (SAW)                
5.00%, 09/01/22     100       103,968  
5.00%, 09/01/24     120       135,324  

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (RB)

5.00%, 06/01/23

    115       123,546  
              11,214,114  
Rhode Island: 0.2%                

Rhode Island Commerce Corp., Department of Transportation, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 06/15/22

    235       241,969  

State of Rhode Island, Series B (GO)

5.00%, 08/01/26

    300       361,479  
              603,448  
South Carolina: 1.2%                

County of Charleston, Series C (GO) (SAW)

5.00%, 11/01/24

    510       580,802  

County of Richland, Series A (GO) (SAW)

5.00%, 03/01/26

    500       594,438  

Patriots Energy Group Financing Agency, Series A (RB)

4.00%, 02/01/24 (c) (p)

    1,765       1,895,849  

State of South Carolina, Series B (GO) (SAW)

5.00%, 04/01/24

    350       389,764  

York County, South Carolina Fort Mill School District No. 4, Series B (GO)

5.00%, 03/01/23

    330       350,827  
              3,811,680  
Tennessee: 1.7%                

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, Series C (GO) (SBG)

5.00%, 01/01/24

    500       550,983  
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (GO)                
5.00%, 07/01/24     200       224,760  
5.00%, 07/01/26     525       629,954  

Shelby County, Tennessee Health, Educational and Housing Facility Board, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 05/01/26

    450       529,840  

Tennergy Corp., Series A (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/24 (c) (p)

    900       1,011,868  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Tennessee (continued)                

Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., Gas Project (RB)

4.00%, 11/01/25 (c) (p)

  $ 1,775     $ 1,981,770  

Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., Series A (RB)

4.00%, 05/01/23 (c) (p)

    560       586,481  
              5,515,656  
Texas: 8.0%                

Aldine Independent School District, Series A (GO)

5.00%, 02/15/23

    300       318,434  

Austin Independent School District (GO)

5.00%, 08/01/26

    500       600,645  
Bexar County Hospital District (GO)                
5.00%, 02/15/24     725       802,524  
5.00%, 02/15/26     350       414,867  

Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, Series H (RB)

5.00%, 08/15/23

    275       298,474  

Brazosport Independent School District (GO)

5.00%, 02/15/23

    1,000       1,061,179  

City of Austin TX Electric Utility Revenue (RB)

5.00%, 11/15/30 (c)

    750       946,372  
City of Austin TX Water & Wastewater System Revenue (RB)                
5.00%, 11/15/22     290       304,449  
5.00%, 11/15/25     790       928,467  

City of Denton, Utility System (RB)

5.00%, 12/01/26

    310       374,518  

City of Fort Worth (GO)

5.00%, 03/01/24

    105       116,279  
City of Houston, Airport System, Series D (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/23     500       538,884  
5.00%, 07/01/24     250       280,381  

City of Houston, Series A (GO)

5.00%, 03/01/23

    250       265,778  

City of San Antonio, Electric and Gas Systems (RB)

5.00%, 08/01/26 (c)

    630       755,181  

City of San Antonio, General Improvement (GO)

5.00%, 08/01/25

    500       583,580  
Colorado River Municipal Water District (RB)                
5.00%, 01/01/24     115       126,253  
5.00%, 01/01/26     405       474,430  

Comal Independent School District (GO)

5.00%, 02/01/26

    775       916,847  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Texas (continued)                
Conroe Independent School District, Series A (GO)                
5.00%, 02/15/23   $ 150     $ 159,157  
5.00%, 02/15/27     2,000       2,441,566  

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (GO)

5.00%, 02/15/24

    125       138,397  

Dallas County, Combination Tax and Parking Garage (GO)

5.00%, 08/15/23

    375       406,447  

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (RB)

5.00%, 11/01/25

    200       234,684  

Fort Worth Independent School District (GO)

5.00%, 02/15/24

    150       165,930  

Grand Parkway Transportation Corp. (RB)

5.00%, 02/01/23

    325       343,454  

Harris County, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Texas Children’s Hospital, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/24

    500       566,372  

Harris County, Series A (GO)

5.00%, 10/01/22

    320       334,117  

Hays Consolidated Independent School District, Series A (GO)

3.00%, 02/15/26

    500       549,538  

Houston Independent School District (GO)

5.00%, 07/15/25

    320       372,567  
Houston Independent School District, Limited Tax School House (GO)                
5.00%, 02/15/24     155       171,724  
5.00%, 02/15/26     250       297,152  
Houston Independent School District, Limited Tax School House, Series A (GO)                
5.00%, 02/15/23     650       690,027  
5.00%, 02/15/24     165       182,804  

Houston Independent School District, Maintenance Tax Notes (GO)

5.00%, 07/15/26

    455       545,879  

Judson Independent School District (GO)

5.00%, 02/01/25

    250       286,617  

New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Children’s Health System, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 08/15/23

    160       173,447  

North Texas Tollway Authority, First Tier, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/25

    150       171,224  


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Texas (continued)                

Northside Independent School District (GO)

0.70%, 06/01/25 (p)

  $ 500     $ 500,439  
Port Authority of Houston of Harris County Texas, Series A-2 (GO)                
5.00%, 10/01/24     500       566,528  
5.00%, 10/01/25     500       585,415  

Round Rock Independent School District (GO)

5.00%, 08/01/26

    570       684,144  

San Antonio Water System, Series A (RB)

2.00%, 05/15/25

    300       315,881  

State of Texas, Water Infrastructure Fund, Series B-2 (GO)

5.00%, 08/01/24 (c)

    430       485,170  
State of Texas, Water Infrastructure Fund, Series B-3 (GO)                
5.00%, 08/01/23     400       433,350  
5.00%, 08/01/24     250       281,782  
5.00%, 08/01/25     500       583,377  
Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Texas Health Resources System, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 02/15/24     250       276,308  
5.00%, 02/15/25     250       286,458  

Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp. III (RB)

5.00%, 12/15/26

    600       715,617  
Texas Water Development Board (RB)                
5.00%, 08/01/23     350       378,989  
5.00%, 08/01/25     225       262,885  

Texas Water Development Board, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 04/15/23

    340       363,431  

Trinity River Authority, Regional Wastewater System (RB)

3.00%, 08/01/22

    345       352,310  

University of Houston, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 02/15/26

    1,000       1,183,471  
              26,594,200  
Utah: 1.4%                

Central Utah Water Conservancy District, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 10/01/25

    955       1,119,763  

County of Utah, IHC Health Services Inc., Series B-1 (RB)

5.00%, 08/01/24 (c) (p)

    1,000       1,124,598  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Utah (continued)                

County of Utah, IHC Health Services Inc., Series B-2 (RB)

5.00%, 08/01/24 (c) (p)

  $ 415     $ 457,873  
State of Utah (GO)                
5.00%, 07/01/23     500       539,669  
5.00%, 07/01/25     290       338,025  
5.00%, 07/01/25     300       349,442  
5.00%, 07/01/26     500       601,233  

University of Utah, Series A (RB) (ST)

5.00%, 08/01/23

    100       108,246  
              4,638,849  
Virginia: 2.9%                

City of Alexandria, Series C (GO) (SAW)

5.00%, 07/01/23

    240       259,041  

City of Richmond, Public Utility Revenue, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 01/15/25

    125       143,305  

City of Richmond, Series B (GO)

5.00%, 07/15/22

    500       517,099  

Commonwealth of Virginia, Series B (GO)

5.00%, 06/01/26

    350       418,935  
County of Fairfax, Public Improvement, Series A (GO)                
4.00%, 10/01/24     285       315,024  
4.00%, 10/01/25     500       567,133  
County of Fairfax, Public Improvement, Series A (GO) (SAW)                
4.00%, 10/01/23     275       294,850  
4.00%, 10/01/25     700       793,987  

County of Henrico, Water and Sewer Revenue (RB)

5.00%, 05/01/25

    300       347,406  

Fairfax County Industrial Development Authority, Inova Health System Project, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 05/15/24

    125       139,473  

Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/26

    1,250       1,495,436  
Virginia College Building Authority, 21st Century College and Equipment Programs Educational Facilities, Series C (RB)                
5.00%, 02/01/24     235       259,894  
5.00%, 02/01/27     250       304,756  
5.00%, 02/01/27     600       731,414  

Virginia College Building Authority, 21st Century College and Equipment Programs Educational Facilities, Series E (RB)

5.00%, 02/01/23

    250       265,006  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Virginia (continued)                
Virginia Commonwealth Transportation Board (RB)                
5.00%, 09/15/22   $ 150     $ 156,310  
5.00%, 09/15/23     400       435,449  
5.00%, 09/15/24     325       367,727  
5.00%, 09/15/26 (c)     510       614,803  
Virginia Public Building Authority, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 08/01/23     160       173,310  
5.00%, 08/01/24     120       135,326  
5.00%, 08/01/26     265       318,342  

Virginia Public Building Authority, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 08/01/26

    300       360,387  

Virginia Public School Authority, Series B (RB) (SAW)

5.00%, 08/01/23

    300       324,737  
              9,739,150  
Washington: 2.5%                

City of Seattle, Municipal Light and Power Improvement, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 02/01/26

    400       473,396  

Clark County Public Utility District No. 1 (RB)

5.00%, 01/01/26

    500       589,769  

County of King, Sewer Revenue, Series B (GO)

5.00%, 07/01/24

    100       112,408  

County of King, Sewer Revenue, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/26

    200       239,983  

County of King, Washington Sewer Improvement, Series B (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/25

    575       669,764  
Energy Northwest Electric, Series C (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/24     450       505,710  
5.00%, 07/01/25     1,375       1,601,609  
Energy Northwest, Colombia Generating Station Electric, Series A (RB)                
5.00%, 07/01/23     100       107,899  
5.00%, 07/01/24     455       511,329  

State of Washington, Various Purpose, Series D (GO)

5.00%, 02/01/24

    200       220,947  

State of Washington, Various Purpose, Series R-A (GO)

5.00%, 08/01/24

    750       844,904  

University of Washington, Series C (RB) (AGM)

5.00%, 04/01/26

    800       953,543  

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, CommonSpirit Health, Series B-1 (RB)

5.00%, 08/01/24 (c) (p)

    1,000       1,098,518  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Washington (continued)                

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Virginia Mason Medical Center (RB)

5.00%, 08/15/25

  $ 270     $ 308,090  
              8,237,869  
West Virginia: 0.1%                

State of West Virginia, Commissioner of Highways, Surface Transportation Improvements, Series A (RB)

5.00%, 09/01/23

    410       445,210  
Wisconsin: 1.7%                

City of Madison, Series A (GO)

4.00%, 10/01/22

    545       564,068  
City of Milwaukee, Series N2 (GO)                
4.00%, 03/01/23     100       104,943  
4.00%, 03/01/25     750       834,625  
City of Milwaukee, Series N4 (GO)                
5.00%, 04/01/24     225       249,409  
5.00%, 04/01/25     125       143,612  
5.00%, 04/01/26     500       592,362  
5.00%, 04/01/26     750       888,543  
State of Wisconsin (GO)                
5.00%, 11/01/22     500       524,149  
5.00%, 11/01/25     380       445,405  
State of Wisconsin, Series A (GO)                
5.00%, 05/01/27     1,000       1,221,422  

Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Series 2 (RB)

5.00%, 07/01/24

    120       134,924  
              5,703,462  
Total Municipal Bonds: 98.2%
(Cost: $322,071,797)
            324,590,782  
Other assets less liabilities: 1.8%             5,906,710  
NET ASSETS: 100.0%           $ 330,497,492  


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

 

Definitions:

AGC Assured Guaranty Corp.
AGM Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
BAM Build America Assurance Co.
CP Certificate of Participation
GO General Obligation
NATL National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.
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) Putable Security — the redemption date shown is when the security may be redeemed by the investor

 

Summary of Investments by Sector       % of
Investments
  Value  
Education     5.6 %   $ 18,327,401  
Health Care     7.1       23,050,924  
Housing     0.5       1,750,690  
Industrial Revenue     10.0       32,507,054  
Leasing     7.1       22,917,357  
Local     16.6       53,776,322  
Power     4.8       15,526,129  
Special Tax     8.8       28,452,433  
State     19.8       64,183,562  
Tobacco     1.3       4,299,130  
Transportation     11.5       37,424,075  
Water & Sewer     6.9       22,375,705  
      100.0 %     $ 324,590,782  

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of October 31, 2021 is as follows:

 

    Level 1
Quoted
Prices
    Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
    Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
    Value  
Municipal Bonds *   $     $ 324,590,782     $     $ 324,590,782  

 

* See Schedule of Investments for geographic sector breakouts.

 

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

October 31, 2021 (unaudited)

 

    CEF Muni Income
ETF
    High Yield Muni
ETF
    HIP Sustainable
Muni ETF
    Intermediate
Muni ETF
 
Assets:                                
Investments, at value
Unaffiliated issuers (1)
  $ 199,324,302     $ 3,509,170,360     $ 12,104,024     $ 1,905,256,298  
Cash     7       10,197,192       156,519       4,516,572  
Receivables:                                
Investment securities sold                       1,119,440  
Shares of beneficial interest sold           18,600,446              
Dividends and interest     546,764       50,028,101       148,038       21,363,575  
Total assets     199,871,073       3,587,996,099       12,408,581       1,932,255,885  
Liabilities:                                
Payables:                                
Investment securities purchased           21,951,590             1,301,222  
Line of credit     217,111                    
Due to Adviser     67,841       1,073,072       2,528       392,555  
Deferred Trustee fees     4,195       3,184             3,000  
Accrued expenses     544                    
Total liabilities     289,691       23,027,846       2,528       1,696,777  
NET ASSETS   $ 199,581,382     $ 3,564,968,253     $ 12,406,053     $ 1,930,559,108  
Shares outstanding     6,875,000       57,496,401       250,000       37,848,916  
Net asset value, redemption and offering price per share   $ 29.03     $ 62.00     $ 49.62     $ 51.01  
Net Assets consist of:                                
Aggregate paid in capital   $ 195,684,243     $ 3,566,049,522     $ 12,515,786     $ 1,862,426,057  
Total distributable earnings (loss)     3,897,139       (1,081,269 )     (109,733 )     68,133,051  
NET ASSETS   $ 199,581,382     $ 3,564,968,253     $ 12,406,053     $ 1,930,559,108  
(1) Cost of investments - Unaffiliated issuers   $ 199,244,298     $ 3,444,913,486     $ 12,222,112     $ 1,847,244,511  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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VANECK ETF TRUST

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

October 31, 2021 (unaudited)

 

    Long Muni ETF     Muni Allocation
ETF
    Short High Yield
Muni ETF
    Short Muni  ETF  
Assets:                                
Investments, at value
Unaffiliated issuers (1)
  $ 239,810,272     $ 413,689     $ 415,197,035     $ 324,590,782  
Affiliated issuers (2)           3,772,713              
Cash     175,654       3,724       2,282,460       2,087,163  
Receivables:                                
Investment securities sold     1,193,574                    
Dividends and interest     2,599,357       868       5,662,252       3,877,089  
Total assets     243,778,857       4,190,994       423,141,747       330,555,034  
Liabilities:                                
Payables:                                
Investment securities purchased     1,227,540                    
Due to Adviser     49,095       285       125,850       55,942  
Deferred Trustee fees     1,517                   1,600  
Accrued expenses     42                    
Total liabilities     1,278,194       285       125,850       57,542  
NET ASSETS   $ 242,500,663     $ 4,190,709     $ 423,015,897     $ 330,497,492  
Shares outstanding     11,300,000       170,000       16,950,000       18,450,000  
Net asset value, redemption and offering price per share   $ 21.46     $ 24.65     $ 24.96     $ 17.91  
Net Assets consist of:                                
Aggregate paid in capital   $ 233,355,366     $ 4,667,557     $ 426,186,928     $ 327,909,075  
Total distributable earnings (loss)     9,145,297       (476,848 )     (3,171,031 )     2,588,417  
NET ASSETS   $ 242,500,663     $ 4,190,709     $ 423,015,897     $ 330,497,492  
(1) Cost of investments - Unaffiliated issuers   $ 233,416,193     $ 428,841     $ 410,009,998     $ 322,071,797  
(2) Cost of investments - Affiliated issuers   $     $ 3,647,017     $     $  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the Period Ended October 31, 2021 (unaudited)

 

    CEF Muni
  Income ETF
    High Yield Muni
  ETF
    HIP Sustainable
  Muni ETF (a)
    Intermediate
  Muni  ETF
 
Income:                                
Dividends   $ 4,266,971     $     $     $  
Interest     31       70,699,642       18,200       17,828,739  
Total income     4,267,002       70,699,642       18,200       17,828,739  
Expenses:                                
Management fees     407,227       6,692,747       4,121       2,292,615  
Interest     2,285       363             187  
Total expenses     409,512       6,693,110       4,121       2,292,802  
Net investment income     3,857,490       64,006,532       14,079       15,535,937  
Net realized gain (loss) on:                                
Investments     (412,668 )     (1,121,537 )           (864,535 )
In-kind redemptions     9,461,559       9,747,927             8,302,506  
Net realized gain     9,048,891       8,626,390             7,437,971  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:                                
Investments     (10,082,771 )     (39,486,911 )     (118,088 )     (30,565,997 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     (10,082,771 )     (39,486,911 )     (118,088 )     (30,565,997 )
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations   $ 2,823,610     $ 33,146,011     $ (104,009 )   $ (7,592,089 )

 

(a) For the period September 9, 2021 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2021.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the Period Ended October 31, 2021 (unaudited)

 

    Long Muni  ETF     Muni Allocation
ETF
    Short High Yield
Muni ETF
    Short Muni ETF  
                                 
Income:                                
Dividends - unaffiliated issuers   $     $ 6,699     $     $  
Dividends - affiliated issuers           47,876              
Interest     2,855,407             5,149,002       1,646,463  
Total income     2,855,407       54,575       5,149,002       1,646,463  
Expenses:                                
Management fees     288,780       1,679       661,913       313,494  
Interest     552             264       14  
Total expenses     289,332       1,679       662,177       313,508  
Net investment income     2,566,075       52,896       4,486,825       1,332,955  
Net realized gain (loss) on:                                
Investments - unaffiliated issuers     (95,126 )     (2,443 )     (68,605 )     202,764  
Investments - affiliated issuers           41,729              
In-kind redemptions - unaffiliated issuers     1,575,330             (152,356 )     43,563  
In-kind redemptions - affiliated issuers           91,583              
Net realized gain (loss)     1,480,204       130,869       (220,961 )     246,327  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:                                
Investments - unaffiliated issuers     (4,077,162 )     (15,150 )     (2,761,937 )     (2,259,120 )
Investments – affiliated issuers           (163,727 )            
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     (4,077,162 )     (178,877 )     (2,761,937 )     (2,259,120 )
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations   $ (30,883 )   $ 4,888     $ 1,503,927     $ (679,838 )

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

    CEF Muni Income ETF     High Yield Muni ETF  
    Period Ended
October 31, 2021
    Year Ended
April 30, 2021
    Period Ended
October 31, 2021
    Year Ended
April 30, 2021
 
    (unaudited)           (unaudited)        
Operations:                                
Net investment income   $ 3,857,490     $ 6,611,198     $ 64,006,532     $ 116,567,642  
Net realized gain (loss)     9,048,891       1,217,584       8,626,390       (86,647,125 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     (10,082,771 )     25,470,232       (39,486,911 )     390,659,103  
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations     2,823,610       33,299,014       33,146,011       420,579,620  
Distributions to shareholders from:                                
Distributable earnings     (3,616,778 )     (6,430,030 )     (65,162,255 )     (116,872,827 )
                         
Share transactions**:                                
Proceeds from sale of shares     101,378,188       31,098,244       602,268,294       1,105,042,152  
Cost of shares redeemed     (77,581,770 )     (23,775,486 )     (466,606,161 )     (517,793,142 )
Increase in net assets resulting from share transactions     23,796,418       7,322,758       135,662,133       587,249,010  
Total increase in net assets     23,003,250       34,191,742       103,645,889       890,955,803  
Net Assets, beginning of period     176,578,132       142,386,390       3,461,322,364       2,570,366,561  
Net Assets, end of period   $ 199,581,382     $ 176,578,132     $ 3,564,968,253     $ 3,461,322,364  
**Shares of Common Stock Issued (no par value)                                
Shares sold     3,375,000       1,100,000       9,550,000       18,300,000  
Shares redeemed     (2,575,000 )     (875,000 )     (7,450,000 )     (8,700,000 )
Net increase     800,000       225,000       2,100,000       9,600,000  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

    HIP Sustainable
Muni ETF
    Intermediate Muni  ETF  
    Period Ended
October 31,
2021 (a)
    Period Ended
October 31, 2021
    Year Ended
April 30, 2021
 
    (unaudited)     (unaudited)        
Operations:                        
Net investment income   $ 14,079     $ 15,535,937     $ 32,364,513  
Net realized gain           7,437,971       25,772,251  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     (118,088 )     (30,565,997 )     60,943,861  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     (104,009 )     (7,592,089 )     119,080,625  
Distributions to shareholders from:                        
Distributable earnings     (5,724 )     (15,878,841 )     (34,896,906 )
                   
Share transactions**:                        
Proceeds from sale of shares     12,515,786       294,708,004       535,463,826  
Cost of shares redeemed           (142,024,930 )     (399,980,004 )
Increase in net assets resulting from share transactions     12,515,786       152,683,074       135,483,822  
Total increase in net assets     12,406,053       129,212,144       219,667,541  
Net Assets, beginning of period           1,801,346,964       1,581,679,423  
Net Assets, end of period   $ 12,406,053     $ 1,930,559,108     $ 1,801,346,964  
**Shares of Common Stock Issued (no par value)                        
Shares sold     250,000       5,700,000       10,400,000  
Shares redeemed           (2,750,000 )     (7,800,000 )
Net increase     250,000       2,950,000       2,600,000  

 

(a)  For the period September 9, 2021 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2021.

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

    Long Muni  ETF     Muni Allocation ETF  
    Period Ended
October 31, 2021
    Year Ended
April 30, 2021
    Period Ended
October 31, 2021
    Year Ended
April 30, 2021
 
    (unaudited)           (unaudited)        
Operations:                                
Net investment income   $ 2,566,075     $ 5,402,766     $ 52,896     $ 124,237  
Net realized gain     1,480,204       2,847,343       130,869       143,994  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     (4,077,162 )     12,170,970       (178,877 )     263,796  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     (30,883 )     20,421,079       4,888       532,027  
Distributions to shareholders from:                                
Distributable earnings     (2,584,685 )     (5,817,215 )     (54,325 )     (135,120 )
                         
Share transactions**:                                
Proceeds from sale of shares     42,447,515       52,826,059       501,848        
Cost of shares redeemed     (24,985,000 )     (39,574,236 )     (1,250,769 )      
Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions     17,462,515       13,251,823       (748,921 )      
Total increase (decrease) in net assets     14,846,947       27,855,687       (798,358 )     396,907  
Net Assets, beginning of period     227,653,716       199,798,029       4,989,067       4,592,160  
Net Assets, end of period   $ 242,500,663     $ 227,653,716     $ 4,190,709     $ 4,989,067  
**Shares of Common Stock Issued (no par value)                                
Shares sold     1,950,000       2,450,000       20,000        
Shares redeemed     (1,150,000 )     (1,850,000 )     (50,000 )      
Net increase (decrease)     800,000       600,000       (30,000 )      

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

    Short High Yield Muni ETF     Short Muni  ETF  
    Period Ended
October 31, 2021
    Year Ended
April 30, 2021
    Period Ended
October 31, 2021
    Year Ended
April 30, 2021
 
    (unaudited)           (unaudited)        
Operations:                                
Net investment income   $ 4,486,825     $ 7,318,462     $ 1,332,955     $ 2,928,264  
Net realized gain (loss)     (220,961 )     (6,647,337 )     246,327       1,171,282  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     (2,761,937 )     26,083,232       (2,259,120 )     4,643,506  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     1,503,927       26,754,357       (679,838 )     8,743,052  
Distributions to shareholders from:                                
Distributable earnings     (4,518,580 )     (7,514,640 )     (1,679,545 )     (3,213,715 )
                         
Share transactions**:                                
Proceeds from sale of shares     121,567,792       69,894,109       38,728,810       89,493,269  
Cost of shares redeemed     (1,249,430 )     (46,687,411 )     (2,686,857 )     (1,805,548 )
Increase in net assets resulting from share transactions     120,318,362       23,206,698       36,041,953       87,687,721  
Total increase in net assets     117,303,709       42,446,415       33,682,570       93,217,058  
Net Assets, beginning of period     305,712,188       263,265,773       296,814,922       203,597,864  
Net Assets, end of period   $ 423,015,897     $ 305,712,188     $ 330,497,492     $ 296,814,922  
**Shares of Common Stock Issued (no par value)                                
Shares sold     4,800,000       2,800,000       2,150,000       4,950,000  
Shares redeemed     (50,000 )     (2,000,000 )     (150,000 )     (100,000 )
Net increase     4,750,000       800,000       2,000,000       4,850,000  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

162

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a share outstanding throughout each period:

 

    CEF Muni Income ETF
        Year Ended April 30,
  Period
Ended
October 31,
2021
  2021   2020   2019   2018   2017
    (unaudited)                    
Net asset value, beginning of period      $ 29.07     $ 24.34     $ 26.18     $ 24.97     $ 26.58     $ 28.50  
Net investment income     0.57 (a)     1.14 (a)     1.09 (a)     1.16 (a)     1.27 (a)     1.37  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     (0.07 )     4.71       (1.83 )     1.21       (1.61 )     (1.90 )
Total from investment operations     0.50       5.85       (0.74 )     2.37       (0.34 )     (0.53 )
Distributions from:                                                
Net investment income     (0.54 )     (1.12 )     (1.10 )     (1.16 )     (1.27 )     (1.39 )
Net asset value, end of period   $ 29.03     $ 29.07     $ 24.34     $ 26.18     $ 24.97     $ 26.58  
                                                 
Total return(b)     1.69 %(c)     24.38 %     (3.17 )%     9.83 %     (1.45 )%     (1.93 )%
Ratios to average net assets                                                
Gross expenses(d)(e)     0.40 %(f)     0.40 %     0.45 %     0.48 %     0.50 %     0.51 %
Net expenses(d)(e)     0.40 %(f)     0.40 %     0.40 %     0.40 %     0.40 %     0.40 %
Net investment income(d)     3.79 %(f)     4.17 %     4.02 %     4.67 %     4.78 %     4.98 %
Supplemental data                                                
Net assets, end of period (in millions)      $200     $177     $142     $144     $95     $84  
Portfolio turnover rate(g)     7 %(c)     11 %     10 %     13 %     9 %     12 %

 

(a) Calculated based upon average shares outstanding
(b) Returns include adjustments in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Net asset values and returns for financial reporting purposes may differ from those for shareholder transactions.
(c) Not Annualized
(d) The ratios presented do not reflect the Fund’s proportionate share of income and expenses from the Fund’s investment in underlying funds.
(e) Periods after November 1, 2019 reflect a unitary management fee structure.
(f) Annualized
(g) Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

163

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a share outstanding throughout each period:

 

    High Yield Muni ETF#
          Year Ended April 30,
  Period
Ended
October 31,
2021
  2021   2020   2019   2018   2017
    (unaudited)                              
Net asset value, beginning of period    $ 62.48     $ 56.13     $ 62.79     $ 62.16     $ 61.52     $ 63.18  
Net investment income     1.06 (a)     2.36 (a)     2.69 (a)     2.67 (a)     2.72 (a)     2.68  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     (0.45 )     6.38       (6.73 )     0.64       0.60       (1.64 )
Total from investment operations     0.61       8.74       (4.04 )     3.31       3.32       1.04  
Distributions from:                                                
Net investment income     (1.09 )     (2.39 )     (2.62 )     (2.68 )     (2.68 )     (2.70 )
Net asset value, end of period   $ 62.00     $ 62.48     $ 56.13     $ 62.79     $ 62.16     $ 61.52  
                                                 
Total return(b)     0.96 %(c)     15.84 %     (6.86 )%     5.46 %     5.48 %     1.69 %
Ratios to average net assets                                                
Expenses     0.35 %(d)     0.35 %     0.35 %     0.35 %     0.35 %     0.35 %
Net investment income     3.35 %(d)     3.91 %     4.26 %     4.31 %     4.37 %     4.36 %
Supplemental data                                                
Net assets, end of period (in millions)   $ 3,565     $ 3,461     $ 2,570     $ 2,656     $ 2,437     $ 2,107  
Portfolio turnover rate(e)     3 %(c)     9 %     12 %     10 %     14 %     10 %

 

# 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.
(a) Calculated based upon average shares outstanding
(b) Returns include adjustments in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Net asset values and returns for financial reporting purposes may differ from those for shareholder transactions.
(c) Not Annualized
(d) Annualized
(e) Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

164

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a share outstanding throughout each period:

 

    HIP
Sustainable
 Muni ETF
   
    Period
 Ended
October 31,
 2021(a)
    (unaudited)
Net asset value, beginning of period    $ 50.00  
Net investment income(b)     0.06  
Net realized and unrealized loss on investments     (0.42 )
Total from investment operations     (0.36 )
Distributions from:        
Net investment income     (0.02 )
Net asset value, end of period   $ 49.62  
         
Total return(c)     (0.71 )%(d)
Ratios to average net assets        
Expenses     0.24 %(e)
Net investment income     0.84 %(e)
Supplemental data        
Net assets, end of period (in millions)   $12  
Portfolio turnover rate(f)     0 %(d)

 

(a) For the period September 9, 2021 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2021.
(b) Calculated based upon average shares outstanding
(c) Returns include adjustments in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Net asset values and returns for financial reporting purposes may differ from those for shareholder transactions.
(d) Not Annualized
(e) Annualized
(f) Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

165

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a share outstanding throughout each period:

 

    Intermediate Muni ETF #
        Year Ended April 30,
  Period
Ended
October 31,
2021
  2021   2020   2019   2018   2017
    (unaudited)                              
Net asset value, beginning of period             $ 51.62      $ 48.97     $ 48.94     $ 46.83     $ 47.40     $ 48.84  
Net investment income     0.42 (a)     0.98 (a)     1.09 (a)     1.12 (a)     1.08 (a)     1.06  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     (0.59 )     2.72       0.10       2.11       (0.59 )     (1.44 )
Total from investment operations     (0.17 )     3.70       1.19       3.23       0.49       (0.38 )
Distributions from:                                                
Net investment income     (0.44 )     (0.98 )     (1.10 )     (1.12 )     (1.06 )     (1.06 )
Net realized capital gains           (0.07 )     (0.06 )                  
Total distributions     (0.44 )     (1.05 )     (1.16 )     (1.12 )     (1.06 )     (1.06 )
Net asset value, end of period   $ 51.01     $ 51.62     $ 48.97     $ 48.94     $ 46.83     $ 47.40  
                                                 
Total return (b)     (0.34 )%(c)     7.59 %     2.40 %     6.98 %     1.04 %     (0.80 )%
Ratios to average net assets                                                
Expenses     0.24 %(d)     0.24 %     0.24 %     0.24 %     0.24 %     0.24 %
Net investment income     1.63 %(d)     1.90 %     2.17 %     2.37 %     2.24 %     2.22 %
Supplemental data                                                
Net assets, end of period (in millions)   $ 1,931     $ 1,801     $ 1,582     $ 1,720     $ 1,698     $ 1,593  
Portfolio turnover rate (e)     3 %(c)     6 %     7 %     7 %     9 %     7 %

 

# 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.
(a) Calculated based upon average shares outstanding
(b) Returns include adjustments in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Net asset values and returns for financial reporting purposes may differ from those for shareholder transactions.
(c) Not Annualized
(d) Annualized
(e) Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

166

VANECK ETF TRUST

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a share outstanding throughout each period:

 

    Long Muni ETF
      Year Ended April 30,
    Period
Ended
October 31,
2021
  2021   2020   2019   2018   2017
    (unaudited)                              
Net asset value, beginning of period           $ 21.68     $ 20.18     $ 20.40     $ 19.63     $ 19.63     $ 20.43  
Net investment income     0.23 (a)         0.52 (a)     0.57 (a)     0.60 (a)     0.59 (a)     0.60  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     (0.21 )     1.54       (0.20 )     0.77       0.01       (0.79 )
Total from investment operations     0.02       2.06       0.37       1.37       0.60       (0.19 )
Distributions from:                                                
Net investment income     (0.24 )     (0.52 )     (0.57 )     (0.60 )     (0.60 )     (0.61 )
Net realized capital gains           (0.04 )     (0.02 )                  
Total distributions     (0.24 )     (0.56 )     (0.59 )     (0.60 )     (0.60 )     (0.61 )
Net asset value, end of period   $ 21.46     $ 21.68     $ 20.18     $ 20.40     $ 19.63     $ 19.63  
                                                 
Total return(b)     0.07 %(c)     10.31 %     1.75 %     7.15 %     3.02 %     (0.99 )%
Ratios to average net assets                                                
Expenses     0.24 %(d)     0.24 %     0.24 %     0.24 %     0.24 %     0.24 %
Net investment income     2.13 %(d)     2.45 %     2.72 %     3.06 %     2.96 %     2.99 %
Supplemental data                                                
Net assets, end of period (in millions)   $243     $228     $200     $153     $154     $162  
Portfolio turnover rate(e)     1 %(c)     23 %     22 %     22 %     33 %     17 %

 

(a) Calculated based upon average shares outstanding
(b) Returns include adjustments in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Net asset values and returns for financial reporting purposes may differ from those for shareholder transactions.
(c) Not Annualized
(d) Annualized
(e) Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

167

VANECK ETF TRUST

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a share outstanding throughout each period:

 

    Muni Allocation ETF
           
  Period       Period
  Ended   Year Ended   Ended
  October 31,   April 30,   April 30,
  2021    2021   2020(a)
    (unaudited)                
Net asset value, beginning of period        $24.95           $ 22.96     $ 25.05  
Net investment income(b)     0.32       0.62       0.72  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     (0.29 )     2.05       (2.20 )
Total from investment operations     0.03       2.67       (1.48 )
Distributions from:                        
Net investment income     (0.33 )     (0.68 )     (0.61 )
Net asset value, end of period   $24.65     $ 24.95     $ 22.96  
                         
Total return(c)     0.12 %(d)     11.70 %     (6.13 )%(d)
Ratios to average net assets                        
Gross expenses(e)(f)     0.08 %(g)     0.08 %     1.28 %(g)
Net expenses(e)(f)     0.08 %(g)     0.08 %     0.08 %(g)
Net investment income(e)     2.52 %(g)     2.54 %     3.02 %(g)
Supplemental data                        
Net assets, end of period (in millions)   $4     $5     $5  
Portfolio turnover rate(h)     14 %(d)     169 %     162 %(d)

 

(a) For the period May 15, 2019 (commencement of operations) through April 30, 2020.
(b) Calculated based upon average shares outstanding
(c) Returns include adjustments in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Net asset values and returns for financial reporting purposes may differ from those for shareholder transactions.
(d) Not Annualized
(e) The ratios presented do not reflect the Fund’s proportionate share of income and expenses from the Fund’s investment in underlying funds.
(f) Periods after November 1, 2019 reflect a unitary management fee structure.
(g) Annualized
(h) Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

168

VANECK ETF TRUST

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a share outstanding throughout each period:

 

    Short High Yield Muni ETF
        Year Ended April 30,
    Period
Ended
October 31,
2021
  2021   2020   2019   2018   2017
    (unaudited)                    
Net asset value, beginning of period     $ 25.06     $ 23.09     $ 24.70     $ 24.24     $ 24.26     $ 25.15  
Net investment income     0.30 (a)     0.73 (a)     0.84 (a)     0.80 (a)     0.76 (a)     0.72  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     (0.09 )     1.99       (1.64 )     0.43       (0.02 )     (0.92 )
Total from investment operations     0.21       2.72       (0.80 )     1.23       0.74       (0.20 )
Distributions from:                                                
Net investment income     (0.31 )     (0.75 )     (0.81 )     (0.77 )     (0.76 )     (0.69 )
Net asset value, end of period   $ 24.96     $ 25.06     $ 23.09     $ 24.70     $ 24.24     $ 24.26  
                                                 
Total return(b)     0.84 %(c)     11.89 %     (3.44 )%     5.16 %     3.07 %     (0.81 )%
Ratios to average net assets                                                
Expenses     0.35 %(d)     0.35 %     0.35 %     0.35 %     0.35 %     0.35 %
Net investment income     2.37 %(d)     2.98 %     3.37 %     3.28 %     3.11 %     2.93 %
Supplemental data                                                
Net assets, end of period (in millions)   $423     $306     $263     $203     $135     $114  
Portfolio turnover rate(e)     4 %(c)     14 %     17 %     22 %     27 %     20 %

 

(a) Calculated based upon average shares outstanding
(b) Returns include adjustments in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Net asset values and returns for financial reporting purposes may differ from those for shareholder transactions.
(c) Not Annualized
(d) Annualized
(e) Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

169

VANECK ETF TRUST

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a share outstanding throughout each period:

 

    Short Muni ETF
          Year Ended April 30,
    Period
Ended
October 31,
2021
  2021   2020   2019   2018   2017
    (unaudited)                              
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 18.04     $ 17.55     $ 17.54     $ 17.18     $ 17.52     $ 17.68  
Net investment income     0.08 (a)     0.23 (a)     0.27 (a)     0.27 (a)     0.22 (a)     0.20  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     (0.11 )     0.51       0.02       0.36       (0.34 )     (0.17 )
Total from investment operations     (0.03 )     0.74       0.29       0.63       (0.12 )     0.03  
Distributions from:                                                
Net investment income     (0.10 )     (0.25 )     (0.28 )     (0.27 )     (0.22 )     (0.19 )
Net asset value, end of period   $ 17.91     $ 18.04     $ 17.55     $ 17.54     $ 17.18     $ 17.52  
                                                 
Total return(b)     (0.18 )%(c)     4.27 %     1.66 %     3.70 %     (0.70 )%     0.20 %
Ratios to average net assets                                                
Expenses     0.20 %(d)     0.20 %     0.20 %     0.20 %     0.20 %     0.20 %
Net investment income     0.85 %(d)     1.26 %     1.54 %     1.57 %     1.26 %     1.11 %
Supplemental data                                                
Net assets, end of period (in millions)     $330       $297       $204       $201       $220       $267  
Portfolio turnover rate(e)     5 %(c)     30 %     34 %     33 %     41 %     12 %

 

(a) Calculated based upon average shares outstanding
(b) Returns include adjustments in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Net asset values and returns for financial reporting purposes may differ from those for shareholder transactions.
(c) Not Annualized
(d) Annualized
(e) Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

170

VANECK ETF TRUST

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

October 31, 2021 (unaudited)

 

Note 1—Fund Organization—VanEck ETF Trust (the “Trust”), formerly known as VanEck Vectors ETF 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
   
CEF Muni Income ETF (“CEF Muni”) Diversified
High Yield Muni ETF (“High Yield”) Diversified
HIP Sustainable Muni ETF (“HIP Sustainable”) Non-Diversified
Intermediate Muni ETF (“Intermediate”) Diversified
Long Muni ETF (“Long”) Diversified
Muni Allocation ETF (“Muni Allocation”) Non-Diversified
Short High Yield Muni ETF (“Short High Yield”) Diversified
Short Muni ETF (“Short”) Diversified

 

Each Fund’s investment objective (except for HIP Sustainable and Muni Allocation) is to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of its index. The investment objective of HIP Sustainable is to seek current income generally exempt from federal income tax, other than federal alternative minimum tax. The investment objective of Muni Allocation is to maximize long- term after-tax return, consisting of capital appreciation and income exempt from federal income tax. The Funds (except CEF Muni, HIP Sustainable and Muni 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 Muni seeks to achieve its objectives through a portfolio of securities in substantially the same weighting as its index. The HIP Sustainable is an actively managed exchange-traded fund that seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing, under normal circumstances, in investment grade municipal debt securities that fund issuers with operations or projects helping to promote progress towards sustainable development, in alignment with the goals and metrics defined by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The Muni Allocation is an actively managed exchange-traded fund that seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal circumstances, primarily in VanEck 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).
171

VANECK ETF TRUST

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

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 national exchanges are valued at the closing price on the markets in which the securities trade. Securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (“NASDAQ”) are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price. 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 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 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.

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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. 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. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.

 

The Funds earn interest on uninvested cash balances held at the custodian bank. Such amounts, if any, are presented 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.

 

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 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 period ended October 31, 2021, are as follows:

 

Fund   Unitary
Management
Fee Rate
CEF Muni     0.40 %
High Yield     0.35  
HIP Sustainable     0.24  
Intermediate     0.24  
Long     0.24  
Muni Allocation     0.08  
Short High Yield     0.35  
Short     0.20  

 

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 October 31, 2021, the Adviser owned 300,000 shares of Intermediate and 50,000 shares of HIP Sustainable.

 

Note 4—Capital Share Transactions—As of October 31, 2021, 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”).

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

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 on the purchase or redemption of Creation Units for cash, or on transactions effected outside the clearing process, to defray certain transaction costs. These variable fees, if any, are reflected in share transactions in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.

 

Note 5—Investments—For the period ended October 31, 2021, 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
CEF Muni   $ 13,468,658     $ 13,140,095     $ 101,372,422     $ 77,633,531  
High Yield     183,640,857       127,949,452       547,777,787       462,454,604  
HIP Sustainable     11,175,374                    
Intermediate     126,528,842       47,469,756       229,622,780       143,242,949  
Long     8,270,377       2,480,130       37,662,980       24,688,412  
Muni Allocation     603,196       604,888       501,513       1,249,780  
Short High Yield     46,052,593       15,125,725       89,726,127       1,421,574  
Short     40,448,142       14,960,657       15,759,282       2,724,611  

 

Note 6—Income Taxes—As of October 31, 2021, 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)
CEF Muni   $ 199,219,106     $ 1,923,695     $ (1,818,499 )   $ 105,196  
High Yield     3,442,022,693       155,818,109       (88,670,442 )     67,147,667  
HIP Sustainable     12,222,112       413       (118,501 )     (118,088 )
Intermediate     1,846,001,030       70,142,764       (10,887,496 )     59,255,268  
Long     233,413,281       8,440,721       (2,043,730 )     6,396,991  
Muni Allocation     4,089,200       125,847       (28,645 )     97,202  
Short High Yield     410,051,627       10,677,687       (5,532,279 )     5,145,408  
Short     322,459,956       3,941,034       (1,810,208 )     2,130,826  

 

The tax character of current year distributions will be determined at the end of the current fiscal year.

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At October 31 2021, 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
CEF Muni   $ (1,486,406 )   $ (4,509,784 )   $ (5,996,190 )
High Yield     (30,927,276 )     (57,732,749 )     (88,660,025 )
Muni Allocation     (713,857 )           (713,857 )
Short High Yield     (1,758,615 )     (7,147,126 )     (8,905,741 )

 

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, 2021, 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 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 large purchases or sales of certain high-yield bond issues may cause substantial fluctuations in share price, yield and total return.

 

CEF Muni invests in closed-end funds and Muni 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 Muni 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.

 

The HIP Sustainable strategy of investing in municipal debt securities of issuers promoting sustainable development may limit the types and number of investments available to the Fund or cause the Fund to invest in securities that underperform the market as a whole. As a result, the Fund may underperform funds that do not have a sustainable investing strategy or funds with sustainable investing strategies that do not employ HIP (Human Impact + Profit) Ratings. In addition, the Fund relies on a data provider for the identification of issuers that promote sustainable development based on their HIP Ratings; however, there can be no guarantee that the data provider’s methodology will align with the Fund’s investment strategy or desirable issuers can be correctly identified.

 

Economies and financial markets throughout the world have experienced periods of increased volatility, uncertainty and distress as a result of conditions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. To the extent these conditions continue, the risks associated with an investment in the Fund could be heightened and the Fund’s investments (and thus a shareholder’s investment in the Fund) may be particularly susceptible to sudden and substantial losses, reduced yield or income or other adverse developments.

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

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 Muni and Muni 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 and HIP Sustainable, are presented in “Due to Adviser”.

 

Note 9—Bank Line of Credit—The Funds participate in a $200 million committed credit facility (the “Facility”) to be utilized for temporary financing until 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 period ended October 31, 2021, the following Funds borrowed under this Facility:

 

Fund   Days
Outstanding
    Average
Daily
Loan Balance
    Average
Interest Rate
CEF Muni     150     $332,927       1.44 %
High Yield     6       1,643,541       1.44  
Intermediate     10       466,700       1.45  
Long     48       307,999       1.44  
Short High Yield     9       732,905       1.44  

 

Outstanding loan balances as of October 31, 2021, if any, are reflected in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

Note 10—Share Split—In 2018, the Board of Trustees approved a 1 for 2 reverse share split for Intermediate Muni ETF and High Yield Muni 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 11—Subsequent Event Review—The Funds have evaluated subsequent events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure through the date the financial statements were issued.

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VANECK ETF TRUST

APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS

October 31, 2021 (unaudited)

 

At a meeting held on June 17, 2021 (the “Renewal Meeting”), the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of VanEck® ETF Trust (the “Trust”), including all of the Trustees that are not interested persons of the Trust (the “Independent Trustees”), approved the continuation of the investment management agreements between the Trust and Van Eck Associates Corporation (the “Adviser”) (the “Investment Management Agreements”) with respect to the VanEck Intermediate Muni ETF, Long Muni ETF, Short Muni ETF, CEF Muni Income ETF, High Yield Muni ETF and Short High Yield Muni ETF (each, a “Fund” and together, the “Funds”).

 

The Board’s approval of the Investment Management Agreements 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 preparation for the Renewal Meeting, the Trustees held a meeting on May 7, 2021. At that meeting, the Trustees discussed the information the Adviser and Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent third party data provider, had provided to them in advance. The information provided to the Trustees included, among other things, information about the performance and expenses of the Funds and the Funds’ peer funds (certain other index-based exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”)), information about the advisory services provided to the Funds and the personnel providing those services, and the profitability and other benefits enjoyed by the Adviser and its affiliates as a result of the Adviser’s relationship with the Funds. In reviewing performance information for the Funds against their peer groups, the Trustees considered that each Fund seeks to track a different index than the funds in its designated peer group and, therefore, each Fund’s performance will differ from its peers. In addition, as noted below, the Trustees reviewed certain performance information for each Fund which was not provided by Broadridge and which did not compare each Fund’s performance to the performance of its peer group. The Trustees noted that the peer group performance information did not necessarily provide meaningful direct comparisons to the Funds.

 

The Independent Trustees’ consideration of the Investment Management Agreements was based, in part, on their review of information obtained through discussions with the Adviser at the Renewal Meeting and with the Adviser at the May 7, 2021 meeting regarding the management of the Funds and 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(s) and others involved in the management and administration of the Funds. The Trustees also considered the terms of, and scope of services that the Adviser provides under, the Investment Management Agreements, including the Adviser’s agreement to pay all of the direct expenses of the Funds (excluding the fee payment under the Investment Management Agreements, acquired fund fees and expenses, interest expense, offering costs, trading expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses).

 

The Trustees concluded that the Adviser and its personnel have the requisite expertise and skill to manage the Funds’ portfolios. In evaluating the performance of each Fund, the Trustees reviewed various performance metrics but relied principally on a comparison of the “gross” performance of each Fund (i.e., measured without regard to the impact of fees and expenses) to the performance of its benchmark index. Based on the foregoing, the Trustees concluded that the investment performance of the Funds was satisfactory.

 

The Trustees also considered information relating to the financial condition of the Adviser and the current status, as they understood it, of the Adviser’s compliance environment.

 

As noted above, the Trustees were also provided various data from Broadridge comparing the Funds’ expenses and performance to that of certain other ETFs. The Trustees noted that the information provided showed that each of the VanEck Short Muni ETF had management fees (after the effect of any applicable fee waiver) below the average and median of its peer group of funds and each of the VanEck High Yield Muni ETF and Short High Yield Muni ETF had management fees (after the effect of any applicable fee waiver) below the average and equal to the median of its respective peer group of funds, while each of the VanEck CEF Muni Income ETF, Intermediate Muni ETF and Long Muni ETF had management fees greater than the

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average and median of its respective peer group of funds. The Trustees also noted that the information provided showed that each of the VanEck Intermediate Muni ETF, Long Muni ETF and Short Muni ETF had a total expense ratio (after the effect of any applicable expense limitation) below the average and median of its respective peer group of funds and each of the VanEck High Yield Muni ETF and Short High Yield Muni ETF had a total expense ratio (after the effect of any applicable expense limitation) below the average and equal to the median of its respective peer group of funds, while the VanEck CEF Muni Income ETF had a total expense ratio greater than the average and median of its peer group of funds. With respect to these Funds, the Trustees reviewed the amount by which these Funds’ management fees and/or total expense ratios (after the effect of any applicable expense limitation) exceeded the average and median of their respective peer groups and information provided by the Adviser providing context for these comparisons. The Trustees noted in particular that, although the VanEck CEF Muni Income ETF had above average management fees and total expense ratio compared to its peer group, the only peer fund with a similar strategy of investing in closed-end municipal funds had higher management fees and total expense ratio. The Trustees concluded, in light of this information and the other information available to them, that the fees paid by the Funds were reasonable in light of the performance of the Funds and the quality of services received.

 

The Trustees also considered the benefits, other than the fees under the Investment Management Agreements, received by the Adviser from serving as adviser to the Funds.

 

The Trustees also considered information provided by the Adviser about the overall profitability of the Adviser and its profitability or loss in respect of each Fund. The Trustees reviewed each Fund’s asset size and expense ratio and noted that the Investment Management Agreements do not include breakpoints in the advisory fee rates as asset levels in a Fund increase. The Trustees considered the volatility of the asset classes in which certain of the Funds invest, potential variability in the net assets of these Funds and the sustainability of any potential economies of scale which may exist given where fees are currently set. The Trustees also evaluated the extent to which management fees for the Funds effectively incorporate the benefits of economies of scale. The Trustees also considered the risks being assumed by the Adviser under the unitary fee structure arrangement and the potential expense stability that may inure to the benefit of shareholders of the Funds. Based on the foregoing and the other information available to them, the Trustees determined that the advisory fee rate for each Fund is reasonable and appropriate in relation to the current asset size of each Fund and the other factors discussed above and that the advisory fee rate for each Fund currently reflects an appropriate sharing with shareholders of any economies of scale which may exist. The Trustees also determined that the profits earned by the Adviser with respect to the Funds that were profitable to the Adviser were reasonable in light of the nature and quality of the services received by such Funds.

 

The Independent Trustees were advised by and met in executive session with their independent counsel at the Renewal Meeting and at their May 7, 2021 meeting, as part of their consideration of the Investment Management Agreements.

 

In voting to approve the continuation of the Investment Management Agreements, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the terms of each 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, at the time of their considerations, each Investment Management Agreement is in the best interest of each Fund and such Fund’s shareholders.

 

VanEck Muni Allocation ETF

 

At a meeting held on June 17, 2021 (the “Renewal Meeting”), the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of VanEck® ETF Trust (the “Trust”), including all of the Trustees that are not interested persons of the Trust (the “Independent Trustees”), approved the continuation of the investment management agreement between the Trust and Van Eck Associates Corporation (the “Adviser”) (the “Investment Management Agreement”) with respect to the VanEck Muni Allocation ETF (the “Fund”).

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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 preparation for the Renewal Meeting, the Trustees held a meeting on May 7, 2021. At that meeting, the Trustees discussed the information that the Adviser and Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent third party data provider, had provided to them in advance. The information provided to the Trustees included, among other things, information about the performance and expenses of the Fund and the Fund’s peer funds (certain other exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”)), information about the advisory services provided to the Fund and the personnel providing those services, and the profitability (or the absence of profitability) and the benefits enjoyed by the Adviser and its affiliates as a result of the Adviser’s relationship with the Fund. In addition, as noted below, the Trustees reviewed certain performance information for the Fund which was not provided by Broadridge and which did not compare the Fund’s performance to the performance of its peer group. The Trustees noted that the peer group performance information did not necessarily provide meaningful direct comparisons to the Fund.

 

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 Renewal Meeting and with the Adviser at the May 7, 2021 meeting regarding the management of the Fund and 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 managers and others involved in the management and administration of the Fund. The Trustees considered the terms of, and scope of services that the Adviser provides under, the Investment Management Agreement, including the Adviser’s agreement to pay all of the direct expenses of the Fund (excluding the fee payment under the Investment Management Agreement, acquired fund fees and expenses, interest expense, offering costs, trading expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses).

 

In evaluating the performance of the Fund, the Trustees reviewed various performance metrics, including various data from Broadridge comparing the Fund’s performance to that of certain other ETFs. The Trustees also considered information from the Adviser regarding performance of the Fund against its benchmark and the Adviser’s statement that the Fund’s performance against its benchmark is more relevant than performance against its peer group, given the small number of funds with directly competing strategies. The Trustees noted that the Fund had underperformed its benchmark for the one-year period ended December 31, 2020 and for the period since its inception on May 19, 2019 through December 31, 2020, in part due to the unusual market environment during a portion of these short periods. Based on the foregoing, the Trustees concluded that the Adviser and its personnel have the requisite expertise and skill to manage the Fund’s portfolio.

 

The Trustees also considered information relating to the financial condition of the Adviser and the current status, as they understood it, of the Adviser’s compliance environment.

 

As noted above, the Trustees were also provided various data from Broadridge comparing the Fund’s expenses and performance to that of certain other ETFs. The Trustees noted that the information provided showed that the Fund had management fees below the average and median of its peer group of funds. The Trustees also noted that the information provided showed that the Fund had a total expense ratio below the average and median of its peer group of funds. The Trustees concluded, in light of this information and the other information available to them, that the fees paid by the Fund were reasonable in light of the performance of the Fund and the quality of services received.

 

The Trustees also considered the benefits, other than the fees under the Investment Management Agreement, received by the Adviser from serving as adviser to the Fund.

 

The Trustees also considered information provided by the Adviser about the overall profitability of the Adviser and the fact that the Adviser did not earn any profits from managing the Fund. The Trustees reviewed

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the Fund’s asset size and expense ratio and noted that the Investment Management Agreement does not include breakpoints in the advisory fee rates as asset levels in the Fund increase. The Trustees considered the volatility of the asset classes in which the Fund invests, potential variability in the net assets of the Fund and the sustainability of any potential economies of scale which may exist given where fees are currently set. The Trustees also evaluated the extent to which management fees for the Fund effectively incorporate the benefits of economies of scale. The Trustees also considered the risks being assumed by the Adviser under the unitary fee structure arrangement and the potential expense stability that may inure to the benefit of shareholders. Based on the foregoing and the other information available to them, the Trustees determined that the advisory fee rate for the Fund is reasonable and appropriate in relation to the current asset size of the Fund and the other factors discussed above and that the advisory fee rate for the Fund currently reflects an appropriate sharing with shareholders of any economies of scale which may exist.

 

The Independent Trustees were advised by and met in executive session with their independent counsel at the Renewal Meeting and at their May 7, 2021 meeting as part of their consideration of the Investment Management Agreement.

 

In voting to approve the continuation of 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, at the time of their considerations, the Investment Management Agreement is in the best interest of the Fund and the Fund’s shareholders.

 

VanEck HIP Sustainable Muni ETF

 

At a meeting held on June 17, 2021 (the “Renewal Meeting”), the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of VanEck® ETF Trust (the “Trust”), including all of the Trustees that are not interested persons of the Trust (the “Independent Trustees”), approved the continuation of the investment management agreement between the Trust and Van Eck Associates Corporation (the “Adviser”) (the “Investment Management Agreement”) with respect to the VanEck HIP Sustainable Muni ETF (formerly 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 preparation for the Renewal Meeting, the Trustees held a meeting on May 7, 2021. At that meeting, the Trustees received materials from the Adviser. The Independent Trustees’ consideration of the Investment Management Agreement was based, in part, on information obtained through discussions with the Adviser at the Renewal Meeting and with the Adviser at the May 7, 2021 meeting regarding the proposed management of the Fund and 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 managers and others proposed to be involved in the management and administration of the Fund. In evaluating the terms of the Investment Management Agreement at the Renewal Meeting and the May 7, 2021 meeting, the Trustees 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 Fund (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 concluded that the Adviser and its personnel have the requisite expertise and skill to manage the Fund’s portfolio.

 

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 has 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

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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 Renewal Meeting and at their May 7, 2021 meeting as part of their consideration of the Investment Management Agreement.

 

In voting to approve the continuation of 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, at the time of their considerations, the Investment Management Agreement is in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders.

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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 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.

 

 

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Distributor: VanEck Securities Corporation  
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SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT

October 31, 2021 (unaudited)

 

BDC Income ETF BIZD
China Bond ETF CBON®
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®
Moody’s Analytics® BBB Corporate Bond ETF MBBB
Moody’s Analytics® IG Corporate Bond ETF MIG
Mortgage REIT Income ETF MORT®
Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF PFXF®
     
  800.826.2333 vaneck.com
 
   
   
  President’s Letter 1
  Explanation of Expenses 3
  Schedule of Investments  
  BDC Income ETF 5
  China Bond ETF 6
  Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF 9
  Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF 29
  Green Bond ETF 34
  International High Yield Bond ETF 42
  Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF 63
  J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF 70
  Moody’s Analytics BBB Corporate Bond ETF 76
  Moody’s Analytics IG Corporate Bond ETF 80
  Mortgage REIT Income ETF 84
  Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF 85
  Statements of Assets and Liabilities 89
  Statements of Operations 92
  Statements of Changes in Net Assets 95
  Financial Highlights  
  BDC Income ETF 101
  China Bond ETF 102
  Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF 103
  Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF 104
  Green Bond ETF 105
  International High Yield ETF 106
  Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF 107
  J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF 108
  Moody’s Analytics BBB Corporate Bond ETF 109
  Moody’s Analytics IG Corporate Bond ETF 110
  Mortgage REIT Income ETF 111
  Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF 112
  Notes to Financial Statements 113
  Approval of Investment Management Agreements 123

 

 

Certain information contained in this President’s Letter 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 October 31, 2021.

 

VANECK ETFs

PRESIDENT’S LETTER

October 31, 2021

(unaudited)

 

Dear Fellow Shareholders:

 

This letter addresses two topics: first, the risks to the markets today and, second, two multi-year themes.

 

The Economy

 

When we think about financial markets, since the future remains unknown, we seek to identify potential scenarios. At the beginning of this year, the global economy was like a car hurtling forward at 200 miles per hour. Over the summer, we expected an orderly slowdown, asking only “What are the risks to Goldilocks?”i We thought the car could slow to 70 miles per hour without putting too much pressure on interest rates, driven by inflation, which would upset the financial markets.

 

In the U.S., will the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) hit the brakes too hard? I don’t think so. First, while the financial markets are still debating whether we have an inflation problem, I don’t think we will know whether we have permanent inflation until late next year. It is true that we are talking about supply chain issues and labor market issues longer than the transitory camp would like. But while commodity price inflation matters, the real concern about inflation and financial markets is wage inflation, since it tends to be longer-lasting and may affect long-term interest rates.

 

Second, if inflation doesn’t push rates higher, I don’t think the Fed will hit the brakes too hard by raising rates. Bank of America recently released a research noteii that said over half of the S&P 500® Index’s returns in the past decade can be attributed to the Fed’s balance sheet expansion, rather than earnings. We live in an era in which the Fed has an eye on the financial markets. Why would that change?

 

What about China? Will real estate or other factors like COVID-19 cause a recession? While China growth is becoming soggy, we think policy makers have all the tools, including liquidity moves, to avoid a crash.

 

Multi-Year Investment Themes

 

So what to do in your portfolio? We are focusing on two multi-year investment themes.

 

The first theme is the energy transition away from fossil fuels. We see this not only as being driven by government policy, but also by innovation in the private sector. In our resources portfolios, we’re looking for disruptive companies in the sectors that need to be more energy efficient. One is agriculture (which emits about as much CO2 as the energy sector). AgTech businesses are embracing technology to modernize agriculture, leading to higher crop yields, safer crop chemicals and other innovations in food production to provide healthy diets for the world’s growing population.

 

The second theme is the use of blockchain in a large variety of industries, but especially finance and entertainment. New open-source database technology is enabling incredibly rapid adoption and at much lower cost than traditional companies using prior generation technology. The fintech revolution that goes hand in hand with crypto is something we find really exciting. There are some over-valued companies, but we think it’s another interesting multi-year trend that investors should consider.

 

Another surprise that has affected commodity prices is that, as the economy grows and demand for commodities grows, increasing supply has become harder. This is in part due to environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies in place, causing “greenflation” and a multi-year trend of price pressure. Finding supply sources like new copper, lithium or gold mines is harder because of, to a certain extent, the environmental impact of these activities. I think this supply issue will continue to underpin commodity prices, and is why I believe that commodity equities are an interesting investment that people should have in their portfolios.

 

We thank you for investing in VanEck’s investment strategies. On the following pages, you will find financial statements for each of the funds for the six month period ended October 31, 2021. As always, we value your continued confidence in us and look forward to helping you meet your investment goals in the future.

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VANECK ETFs

PRESIDENT’S LETTER

(unaudited) (continued)

 

 

 

Jan F. van Eck
CEO and President
VanEck ETF Trust

 

November 4, 2021

 

PS The investing outlook can change suddenly, as it certainly did in 2020. To get our quarterly investment outlooks, please subscribe to “VanEck News & Insights”. Should you have any questions regarding fund performance, please contact us at 800.826.2333 or visit our website.

 

i A Goldilocks economy is an economy that is not so hot that it causes inflation and not so cold that it causes a recession.
   
ii Source: Bloomberg, https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-09-08/bofa-s-subramanian-dumps-dire-stock-call-to-catch-up-with-rally
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VANECK 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, May 1, 2021 to October 31, 2021.

 

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
May 1, 2021
  Ending
Account
Value
October 31, 2021
  Annualized
Expense
Ratio
During Period
  Expenses Paid
During the Period
May 1, 2021 -
October 31, 2021*
BDC Income ETF                
Actual   $1,000.00   $1,089.10   0.40%   $2.11
Hypothetical**   $1,000.00   $1,023.19   0.40%   $2.04
China Bond ETF                
Actual   $1,000.00   $1,030.40   0.52%   $2.66
Hypothetical**   $1,000.00   $1,022.58   0.52%   $2.65
Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF                
Actual   $1,000.00   $989.80   0.40%   $2.01
Hypothetical**   $1,000.00   $1,023.19   0.40%   $2.04
Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF                
Actual   $1,000.00   $1,047.60   0.35%   $1.81
Hypothetical**   $1,000.00   $1,023.44   0.35%   $1.79
Green Bond ETF                
Actual   $1,000.00   $999.60   0.20%   $1.01
Hypothetical**   $1,000.00   $1,024.20   0.20%   $1.02
International High Yield Bond ETF                
Actual   $1,000.00   $971.20   0.40%   $1.99
Hypothetical**   $1,000.00   $1,023.19   0.40%   $2.04
Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF                
Actual   $1,000.00   $1,003.50   0.14%   $0.71
Hypothetical**   $1,000.00   $1,024.50   0.14%   $0.71
3

VANECK ETF TRUST

EXPLANATION OF EXPENSES

(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Beginning
Account
Value
May 1, 2021
  Ending
Account
Value
October 31, 2021
  Annualized
Expense
Ratio
During Period
  Expenses Paid
During the Period
May 1, 2021 -
October 31, 2021*
J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF                
Actual   $1,000.00   $967.10   0.30%   $1.49
Hypothetical**   $1,000.00   $1,023.69   0.30%   $1.53
Moody’s Analytics BBB Corporate Bond ETF                
Actual   $1,000.00   $1,022.40   0.25%   $1.27
Hypothetical**   $1,000.00   $1,023.95   0.25%   $1.28
Moody’s Analytics IG Corporate Bond ETF                
Actual   $1,000.00   $1,022.90   0.20%   $1.02
Hypothetical**   $1,000.00   $1,024.20   0.20%   $1.02
Mortgage REIT Income ETF                
Actual   $1,000.00   $1,031.80   0.40%   $2.05
Hypothetical**   $1,000.00   $1,023.19   0.40%   $2.04
Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF                
Actual   $1,000.00   $1,060.60   0.40%   $2.08
Hypothetical**   $1,000.00   $1,023.19   0.40%   $2.04

 

* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio (for the six months ended October 31, 2021), 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 the days in the fiscal year (to reflect the one-half year period).
** Assumes annual return of 5% before expenses
4

VANECK BDC INCOME ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

October 31, 2021 (unaudited)

 

    Number
of Shares
    Value  
COMMON STOCKS: 100.0%                
Diversified Financials: 100.0%                
Apollo Investment Corp. †     937,695     $ 12,593,244  
Ares Capital Corp. †     4,446,799       95,339,371  
Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. †     690,288       10,761,590  
Barings BDC, Inc.     799,562       8,987,077  
BlackRock TCP Capital Corp. †     895,129       12,854,052  
Capital Southwest Corp. †     344,004       9,711,233  
Fidus Investment Corp. †     355,949       6,286,059  
FS KKR Capital Corp. †     2,766,171       60,745,115  
Gladstone Capital Corp. †     531,556       6,256,414  
Gladstone Investment Corp. †     514,527       8,155,253  
Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc. †     1,194,805       22,665,451  
Golub Capital BDC, Inc.     1,485,497       23,589,692  
Hercules Capital, Inc. †     1,356,013       23,960,750  
Main Street Capital Corp. †     665,629       29,167,863  
New Mountain Finance Corp. †     1,366,466       19,212,512  
Newtek Business Services Corp. †     331,917       9,970,787  
Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp.     2,431,443       17,919,735  
Owl Rock Capital Corp.     3,158,200       45,414,916  
    Number
of Shares
    Value  
Diversified Financials (continued)                
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. †     564,737     $ 7,607,007  
PennantPark Investment Corp. †     1,038,883       7,043,627  
Prospect Capital Corp. †     3,239,645       26,532,693  
Sixth Street Specialty Lending, Inc. †     993,198       23,677,840  
SLR Investment Corp.     543,521       10,734,540  
TCG BDC, Inc. †     836,905       11,808,729  
TriplePoint Venture Growth BDC Corp. †     450,803       8,024,293  
Total Common Stocks
(Cost: $456,194,448)
            519,019,843  
                 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT HELD AS COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES ON LOAN: 10.1%
(Cost: $52,615,975)
         
Money Market Fund: 10.1%                
State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio     52,615,975       52,615,975  
Total Investments: 110.1%
(Cost: $508,810,423)
            571,635,818  
Liabilities in excess of other assets: (10.1)%             (52,370,768 )
NET ASSETS: 100.0%           $ 519,265,050  


 

 

Footnotes:

 

Security fully or partially on loan. Total market value of securities on loan is $75,888,723.

 

Summary of Investments by Sector
Excluding Collateral for Securities Loaned
  % of
Investments
  Value  
Financials     100.0 %   $ 519,019,843  

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of October 31, 2021 is as follows:

 

    Level 1
Quoted
Prices
    Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
    Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
    Value  
Common Stocks *   $ 519,019,843     $     $     $ 519,019,843  
Money Market Fund     52,615,975                   52,615,975  
Total Investments   $ 571,635,818     $     $     $ 571,635,818  

 

* See Schedule of Investments for industry sector breakouts.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

5

VANECK CHINA BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

October 31, 2021 (unaudited)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
CORPORATE BONDS: 75.3%                
Basic Materials: 5.7%                

Anshan Iron And Steel Group Co. Ltd.

4.28%, 07/30/23 (o) (s)

  CNY 15,000     $ 2,374,801  

China Chengtong Holdings Group Ltd.

3.55%, 01/20/23

  CNY 2,000       314,437  

China National Building Material Co. Ltd.

4.89%, 07/17/24

  CNY 3,000       475,253  

Hesteel Co. Ltd.

4.08%, 11/26/24

  CNY 10,000       1,568,958  

Jihua Group Corp. Ltd.

4.10%, 09/15/22

  CNY 1,294       204,299  

Taiyuan Iron & Steel Group Co. Ltd.

3.88%, 08/13/24

  CNY 10,000       1,584,739  
              6,522,487  
Consumer Cyclicals: 6.1%                

Beijing Automotive Group Co. Ltd.

4.48%, 10/19/23

  CNY 14,600       2,274,387  

Beijing State-Owned Capital Operation and Management Center

3.85%, 01/14/24

  CNY 25,000       3,969,220  

Beijing Tourism Group Co. Ltd.

3.95%, 08/02/26

  CNY 4,900       766,803  
              7,010,410  
Energy: 5.9%                

China Oilfield Services Ltd.

2.90%, 10/24/23

  CNY 10,000       1,556,109  

PetroChina Co. Ltd.

3.50%, 01/19/26

  CNY 3,490       547,263  
Sichuan Development Holding Co. Ltd.                
4.30%, 03/26/24   CNY 5,000       801,257  
4.55%, 08/06/25   CNY 5,000       801,260  

Yanzhou Coal Mining Co. Ltd.

3.43%, 03/12/25

  CNY 20,000       3,113,540  
              6,819,429  
Financials: 27.7%                
Agricultural Development Bank of China                
3.28%, 05/13/22   CNY 8,449       1,325,353  
3.52%, 05/24/31   CNY 10,000       1,579,537  
China Development Bank                
2.90%, 12/06/22   CNY 7,080       1,112,308  
2.92%, 11/27/22   CNY 8,361       1,312,588  
3.39%, 02/03/27   CNY 20,904       3,314,629  
3.87%, 08/01/23   CNY 40,645       6,491,570  
3.91%, 04/06/22   CNY 5,529       869,500  
4.59%, 08/01/38   CNY 20,301       3,588,328  
China Everbright Ltd.                
3.80%, 11/23/23   CNY 2,000       316,653  

China Fortune Land Development Co. Ltd.

5.50%, 10/22/22

  CNY 1,000       27,332  
    Par  
(000’s
  Value  
Financials (continued)                
7.00%, 03/03/21 (d) *   CNY 1,000     $ 39,241  

China Merchants Securities Co. Ltd.

5.08%, 05/26/25

  CNY 2,488       411,837  
Chongqing Longhu Development Co. Ltd.                
3.75%, 03/21/23   CNY 1,600       251,277  
4.44%, 01/25/24   CNY 8,000       1,272,321  

Cinda Investment Co. Ltd.

4.30%, 12/22/23

  CNY 3,000       473,398  

CITIC Securities Co. Ltd.

3.78%, 09/10/24

  CNY 3,000       476,782  

Guangdong Hengjian Investment Holding Co. Ltd.

3.84%, 08/07/24

  CNY 5,000       793,644  

Guangzhou Asset Management Co. Ltd.

3.79%, 01/22/24

  CNY 15,000       2,358,093  

Guangzhou City Construction & Development Co. Ltd.

3.60%, 09/27/24

  CNY 5,000       786,317  

Guotai Junan Securities Co. Ltd.

3.31%, 05/21/24

  CNY 200       31,418  

Nanchang Municipal Public Investment Holding Group Co. Ltd.

3.23%, 08/22/23

  CNY 1,500       234,707  

Shanxi Coking Coal Group Co. Ltd.

4.17%, 10/21/22 (o)

  CNY 10,000       1,575,360  

Shenwan Hongyuan Group Co. Ltd.

4.80%, 07/17/23

  CNY 15,000       2,413,045  

State Development & Investment Corp. Ltd.

3.79%, 06/03/23

  CNY 5,000       791,436  

Wuxi Guolian Development Group Co. Ltd.

4.88%, 05/09/23

  CNY 800       128,345  
              31,975,019  
Industrials: 15.6%                

Beijing Capital Eco-Environment Protection Group Co. Ltd.

4.24%, 11/27/23

  CNY 10,000       1,592,081  
Beijing Haidian State-Owned Assets Operation & Management Center                
3.70%, 10/24/24   CNY 10,000       1,564,908  
4.14%, 12/17/23   CNY 9,000       1,407,622  

China Railway Group Ltd.

3.99%, 07/16/24

  CNY 5,000       797,555  

China State Railway Group Co. Ltd.

4.46%, 06/07/23

  CNY 3,008       481,314  
Guangzhou Metro Group Co. Ltd.                
4.84%, 08/09/27   CNY 1,500       237,879  
6.05%, 06/03/24 #   CNY 1,350       219,751  


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

6

 

 

    Par  
(000’s
  Value  
Industrials (continued)                
Hubei Provincial Communications Investment Group Co. Ltd.                
1.00%, 03/27/24   CNH 3,000     $ 506,026  
6.68%, 03/27/24   CNY 500       84,338  

Jiangxi Ganyue Expressway Co. Ltd.

5.15%, 04/19/23

  CNY 1,135       182,995  

Nanjing State Owned Assets Investment & Management Holding Group Co. Ltd.

5.60%, 03/06/23 #

  CNY 506       80,847  

Nanjing Yangzi State-owned Investment Group Co. Ltd.

3.63%, 10/21/24

  CNY 12,000       1,887,331  
Power Construction Corp. of China Ltd.                
3.90%, 11/29/22 (o) (s)   CNY 5,000       788,761  
5.20%, 10/29/22   CNY 4,950       791,231  

Qingdao Conson Development Group Co. Ltd.

3.55%, 01/09/25

  CNY 5,000       786,535  

Seazen Holdings Co. Ltd.

5.90%, 03/20/24

  CNY 1,000       155,942  

Shandong Hi-Speed Group Co. Ltd.

4.00%, 10/21/24

  CNY 17,000       2,715,290  

Shanghai Pudong Development Group Co. Ltd.

3.52%, 04/21/26

  CNY 10,000       1,586,518  

Tianjin Infrastructure Construction & Investment Group Co. Ltd.

5.70%, 02/26/23 #

  CNY 540       84,680  

Xiamen C&D Corp. Ltd.

4.14%, 12/17/22 (o) (s)

  CNY 13,000       2,044,777  
              17,996,381  
Real Estate: 5.9%                

Beijing Public Housing Center

3.19%, 04/16/40

  CNY 15,000       2,324,994  

China Overseas Enterprise Development Group Co. Ltd.

3.47%, 01/24/25

  CNY 1,000       156,467  

COFCO Commercial Property Investment Co. Ltd.

3.94%, 01/25/25

  CNY 10,000       1,565,367  

Gemdale Corp.

3.95%, 10/12/25

  CNY 10,000       1,574,714  
Hefei Xingtai Finance Holding Group Co. Ltd.                
    Par  
(000’s
  Value  
Real Estate (continued)                
4.10%, 06/14/22   CNY 5,000     $ 785,762  

Shanghai Shimao Co. Ltd.

4.65%, 01/15/22

  CNY 2,844       429,996  
              6,837,300  
Utilities: 8.4%                

China Datang Corp.

3.81%, 09/25/22 (o) (s)

  CNY 10,000       1,573,758  

China Datang Corp. Renewable Power Co. Ltd.

3.58%, 09/26/22

  CNY 3,000       471,696  

China Huaneng Group Co. Ltd.

3.55%, 03/09/25 (o) (s)

  CNY 15,000       2,350,317  

China Southern Power Grid Co. Ltd.

5.90%, 03/19/24

  CNY 900       149,622  

China Yangtze Power Co. Ltd.

3.35%, 10/17/26

  CNY 1,500       232,496  

Huaneng Power International, Inc.

5.17%, 09/25/22 (o) (s)

  CNY 6,000       955,472  

Shandong Luxin Investment Holdings Group Co. Ltd.

3.85%, 01/07/26

  CNY 10,000       1,578,628  

Shenzhen Energy Group Co. Ltd.

3.60%, 11/20/22

  CNY 5,000       787,526  

State Grid Corp. of China

5.14%, 12/08/21

  CNY 750       117,484  
State Power Investment Corp. Ltd.                
3.57%, 07/06/23 (o) (s)   CNY 2,000       314,769  
4.20%, 11/20/23   CNY 4,995       797,693  

Yalong River Hydropower Development Co. Ltd.

2.93%, 04/08/23

  CNY 2,000       312,446  
              9,641,907  
Total Corporate Bonds
(Cost: $84,650,979)
            86,802,933  
                 
GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS: 17.0%                
China Government Bond                
2.64%, 08/13/22   CNY 15,000       2,347,916  
2.90%, 05/05/26   CNY 846       132,479  
3.27%, 08/22/46   CNY 32,966       5,075,290  
3.40%, 04/17/23   CNY 71,831       11,399,159  
3.52%, 04/25/46   CNY 4,000       622,717  
Total Government Obligations
(Cost: $18,902,434)
            19,577,561  
Total Investments: 92.3%
(Cost: $103,553,413)
            106,380,494  
Other assets less liabilities: 7.7%             8,913,962  
NET ASSETS: 100.0%           $ 115,294,456  
                 


 

 

Definitions:

CNH Chinese Yuan Renminbi
CNY Chinese Yuan

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

7

VANECK CHINA BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

Footnotes:

(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
(d) Security in default
* Non-income producing
# Security has been valued in good faith pursuant to guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. The aggregate value of fair valued securities is $385,278 which represents 0.3% of net assets.

 

Summary of Investments by Sector   % of
Investments
  Value  
Basic Materials     6.1 %   $ 6,522,487  
Consumer Cyclicals     6.6       7,010,410  
Energy     6.4       6,819,429  
Financials     30.1       31,975,019  
Government Activity     18.4       19,577,560  
Industrials     16.9       17,996,381  
Real Estate     6.4       6,837,301  
Utilities     9.1       9,641,907  
      100.0 %     $ 106,380,494  

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of October 31, 2021 is as follows:

 

    Level 1
Quoted
Prices
    Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
    Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
    Value  
Corporate Bonds *   $     $ 86,802,933     $     $ 86,802,933  
Government Obligations *           19,577,561             19,577,561  
Total Investments   $     $ 106,380,494     $     $ 106,380,494  

 

* See Schedule of Investments for industry sector breakouts.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

8

VANECK EMERGING MARKETS HIGH YIELD BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

October 31, 2021 (unaudited)

 

      Par  
(000’s
    Value  
CORPORATE BONDS: 95.1%                
Argentina: 3.1%                

Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 SA 144A

8.50%, 08/01/31

  $ 1,045     $ 911,984  

Agua y Saneamientos Argentinos SA Reg S

6.62%, 02/01/23

    1,575       898,537  

Arcor SAIC 144A

6.00%, 07/06/23

    1,750       1,707,825  

Capex SA 144A

6.88%, 05/15/24

    1,050       999,133  

Generacion Mediterranea SA / Generacion Frias SA / Central Termica Roca SA 144A

9.62%, 07/27/23

    875       721,617  

Generacion Mediterranea SA / Generacion Frias SA / Central Termica Roca SA Reg S

9.62%, 07/27/23

    250       206,176  

Genneia SA 144A

8.75%, 09/02/27

    1,200       1,146,696  

IRSA Propiedades Comerciales SA 144A

8.75%, 03/23/23

    1,275       1,219,646  
MercadoLibre, Inc.                
2.38%, 01/14/26 †     1,425       1,387,594  
3.12%, 01/14/31     2,425       2,291,746  

MSU Energy SA / UGEN SA / UENSA SA 144A

6.88%, 02/01/25

    1,725       1,401,787  

MSU Energy SA / UGEN SA / UENSA SA Reg S

6.88%, 02/01/25

    300       243,789  
Pampa Energia SA 144A                
7.38%, 07/21/23     1,350       1,296,736  
7.50%, 01/24/27     2,175       1,929,616  
9.12%, 04/15/29     1,050       959,968  

Pan American Energy LLC 144A

9.12%, 04/30/27

    1,025       1,153,058  
Telecom Argentina SA 144A                
8.00%, 07/18/26     1,175       1,094,742  
8.50%, 08/06/25     1,325       1,284,031  
Telecom Argentina SA Reg S                
8.00%, 07/18/26     200       186,339  
8.50%, 08/06/25     50       48,454  

Transportadora de Gas del Sur SA 144A

6.75%, 05/02/25

    1,460       1,363,903  

Transportadora de Gas del Sur SA Reg S

6.75%, 05/02/25

    325       303,608  

YPF Energia Electrica SA 144A

10.00%, 07/25/26

    1,400       1,287,160  
YPF SA 144A                
1.50%, 09/30/33 (s)     2,030       1,135,491  
2.50%, 06/30/29 (s)     2,600       1,750,424  
4.00%, 02/12/26 (s)     2,675       2,307,107  
6.95%, 07/21/27     2,275       1,654,096  
      Par  
(000’s
    Value  
Argentina (continued)                
7.00%, 12/15/47   $ 1,875     $ 1,233,300  
8.50%, 03/23/25     1,356       1,233,245  
8.50%, 07/28/25     3,800       3,080,888  
8.50%, 06/27/29     1,387       1,066,561  
8.75%, 04/04/24     2,925       2,644,434  

YPF SA Reg S

6.95%, 07/21/27

    500       363,537  
              40,513,228  
Armenia: 0.1%                

Ardshinbank CJSC Via Dilijan Finance BV 144A

6.50%, 01/28/25

    1,200       1,195,433  
Austria: 0.1%                

Iochpe-Maxion Austria GmbH / Maxion Wheels de Mexico S de RL de CV 144A

5.00%, 05/07/28

    600       585,402  
JBS USA Food Co. Reg S                
5.75%, 01/15/28     200       208,752  
7.00%, 01/15/26     100       104,125  
Klabin Austria GmbH Reg S                
3.20%, 01/12/31     300       276,000  
7.00%, 04/03/49     200       231,185  
              1,405,464  
Azerbaijan: 1.3%                

Petkim Petrokimya Holding AS 144A

5.88%, 01/26/23

    1,800       1,830,247  

Southern Gas Corridor CJSC 144A

6.88%, 03/24/26 †

    6,075       7,131,127  

Southern Gas Corridor CJSC Reg S

6.88%, 03/24/26

    800       939,078  
State Oil Co. of the Azerbaijan Republic Reg S                
4.75%, 03/13/23     3,425       3,567,545  
6.95%, 03/18/30     2,650       3,250,721  
              16,718,718  
Bahrain: 1.3%                

BBK BSC Reg S

5.50%, 07/09/24

    1,800       1,871,325  

GFH Sukuk Ltd. Reg S

7.50%, 01/28/25

    1,800       1,900,800  
Mumtalakat Sukuk Holding Co. Reg S                
4.10%, 01/21/27     1,800       1,845,151  
5.62%, 02/27/24     2,000       2,120,178  
Oil and Gas Holding Co. BSCC 144A                
7.50%, 10/25/27     3,375       3,707,883  
7.62%, 11/07/24     2,600       2,849,574  
8.38%, 11/07/28     1,800       2,080,458  
              16,375,369  
Barbados: 0.1%                

Sagicor Financial Co. Ltd. 144A

5.30%, 05/13/28

    1,400       1,455,062  


 

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VANECK EMERGING MARKETS HIGH YIELD BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

      Par  
(000’s
)     Value  
Bermuda: 1.1%                

Digicel Group Holdings Ltd.

10.00%, 04/01/24

  $ 0 (a)    $ 492  
Digicel Group Holdings Ltd. 144A                
6.75%, 03/01/23     2,950       2,858,314  
8.00%, 04/01/25     1,435       1,385,950  
8.75%, 05/25/24     2,100       2,181,375  

Digicel Group Two Ltd. 144A

8.25%, 09/30/22

    437       16,931  
Digicel International Finance Ltd./Digicel international Holdings Ltd 144A                
8.75%, 05/25/24     2,100       2,181,375  
13.00%, 12/31/25     1,072       1,100,501  

Digicel Ltd. Reg S

6.75%, 03/01/23

    200       193,784  

Eurochem Finance DAC 144A

5.50%, 03/13/24

    2,200       2,369,130  

Investment Energy Resources Ltd. 144A

6.25%, 04/26/29

    2,200       2,359,643  

Investment Energy Resources Ltd. Reg S

6.25%, 04/26/29

    200       214,513  
              14,862,008  
Brazil: 9.1%                

Adecoagro SA 144A

6.00%, 09/21/27

    1,250       1,296,575  

Adecoagro SA Reg S

6.00%, 09/21/27

    450       466,767  

Aegea Finance Sarl 144A

5.75%, 10/10/24

    500       510,880  

Amaggi Luxembourg International Sarl 144A

5.25%, 01/28/28

    1,200       1,206,390  

Arcos Dorados Holdings, Inc. 144A

5.88%, 04/04/27

    1,849       1,908,630  

Atento Luxco 1 SA 144A

8.00%, 02/10/26

    775       826,504  

Azul Investments LLP 144A

5.88%, 10/26/24

    300       278,768  

B2W Digital Lux Sarl 144A

4.38%, 12/20/30

    800       745,064  

B3 SA - Brasil Bolsa Balcao 144A

4.12%, 09/20/31

    1,000       958,700  
Banco Bradesco SA 144A                
2.85%, 01/27/23     1,150       1,164,386  
3.20%, 01/27/25     1,100       1,112,413  
Banco BTG Pactual SA 144A                
2.75%, 01/11/26     800       769,040  
4.50%, 01/10/25     1,200       1,221,000  
5.50%, 01/31/23     400       415,504  

Banco BTG Pactual SA Reg S

5.50%, 01/31/23

    400       415,504  

Banco Daycoval SA Reg S

4.25%, 12/13/24

    750       764,063  
Banco do Brasil SA 144A                
      Par  
 (000’s
    Value  
Brazil (continued)                
4.62%, 01/15/25   $ 1,450     $ 1,520,702  
4.75%, 03/20/24     1,175       1,233,762  
4.88%, 04/19/23     1,175       1,223,480  
5.88%, 01/19/23     950       992,760  

Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Economico e Social 144A

4.75%, 05/09/24

    800       861,276  

Banco Safra SA 144A

4.12%, 02/08/23

    800       819,000  
Banco Votorantim SA 144A                
4.38%, 07/29/25     750       762,195  
4.50%, 09/24/24     650       677,696  

8.25% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+6.11%), 12/7/2022 (o)

    500       512,585  

Braskem America Finance Co. 144A

7.12%, 07/22/41

    850       1,031,700  

Braskem Finance Ltd.

6.45%, 02/03/24

    925       1,011,719  
Braskem Idesa SAPI 144A                
6.99%, 02/20/32     4,350       4,458,750  
7.45%, 11/15/29     2,700       2,868,750  
Braskem Netherlands Finance BV 144A                
4.50%, 01/10/28     1,800       1,840,518  
4.50%, 01/31/30     2,200       2,235,266  
5.88%, 01/31/50     1,100       1,172,243  

8.50% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+8.22%), 01/23/81

    600       668,838  

Brazil Minas SPE via State of Minas Gerais 144A

5.33%, 02/15/28

    1,260       1,334,554  
BRF GmbH 144A                
4.35%, 09/29/26     600       606,756  
BRF SA 144A                
4.88%, 01/24/30     1,000       997,250  
5.75%, 09/21/50     1,000       935,400  
BRF SA Reg S                
4.88%, 01/24/30     100       99,725  
5.75%, 09/21/50     200       187,080  

Caixa Economica Federal 144A

3.50%, 11/07/22

    800       815,008  

Cemig Geracao e Transmissao SA 144A

9.25%, 12/05/24

    1,400       1,566,110  
Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA 144A                
3.62%, 02/04/25     800       802,000  
4.62%, 02/04/30     800       785,008  

Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA Reg S

4.62%, 02/04/30

    200       196,252  

Cielo USA, Inc. 144A

3.75%, 11/16/22

    600       607,500  
Cosan Luxembourg SA 144A                


 

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      Par  
(000’s
)     Value  
Brazil (continued)                
7.00%, 01/20/27   $ 1,075     $ 1,115,313  

Cosan SA 144A

5.50%, 09/20/29

    1,025       1,072,416  

CSN Inova Ventures 144A

6.75%, 01/28/28

    1,750       1,860,688  

CSN Inova Ventures Reg S

6.75%, 01/28/28

    200       212,650  

CSN Resources SA 144A

7.62%, 04/17/26 †

    900       948,159  
Embraer Netherlands Finance BV                
5.05%, 06/15/25     1,500       1,560,015  
5.40%, 02/01/27     1,125       1,178,201  

Embraer Netherlands Finance BV 144A

6.95%, 01/17/28

    1,075       1,194,153  

Embraer Overseas Ltd. 144A

5.70%, 09/16/23

    700       738,787  

FS Luxembourg Sarl 144A

10.00%, 12/15/25

    1,100       1,214,543  

Globo Comunicacao e Participacoes SA 144A

               
4.84%, 06/08/25     550       565,631  
4.88%, 01/22/30     500       485,732  

Globo Comunicacao e Participacoes SA Reg S

4.88%, 01/22/30 †

    200       194,293  

Gol Finance SA 144A

7.00%, 01/31/25

    1,000       902,420  

Guara Norte Sarl 144A

5.20%, 06/15/34

    1,179       1,156,929  

InterCement Financial Operations BV 144A

5.75%, 07/17/24

    1,100       1,023,555  
Itau Unibanco Holding SA 144A                
2.90%, 01/24/23     1,475       1,494,839  
3.25%, 01/24/25 †     775       783,812  

3.88% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.45%), 04/15/26

    700       673,645  

4.50% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+2.82%), 11/21/24

    1,000       998,760  

4.62% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.22%), 2/27/2025 (o)

    1,025       958,385  
5.12%, 05/13/23     2,400       2,517,552  

Itau Unibanco Holding SA Reg S

5.12%, 05/13/23

    300       314,694  

JSM Global Sarl 144A

4.75%, 10/20/30

    800       763,008  
Klabin Austria GmbH 144A                
3.20%, 01/12/31     400       368,000  
5.75%, 04/03/29     1,100       1,199,000  
7.00%, 04/03/49     803       928,208  

Klabin Finance SA 144A

4.88%, 09/19/27

    700       752,507  
      Par  
(000’s
    Value  
Brazil (continued)                

Light Servicos de Eletricidade SA/Light Energia SA 144A

4.38%, 06/18/26

  $ 900     $ 879,984  

MARB BondCo Plc 144A

3.95%, 01/29/31

    2,250       2,143,024  

Minerva Luxembourg SA 144A

5.88%, 01/19/28

    600       640,506  

MV24 Capital BV 144A

6.75%, 06/01/34

    1,587       1,640,524  

Natura Cosmeticos SA 144A

4.12%, 05/03/28

    1,200       1,189,260  

Natura Cosmeticos SA Reg S

4.12%, 05/03/28

    200       198,210  
NBM US Holdings, Inc. 144A                
6.62%, 08/06/29     750       817,508  
7.00%, 05/14/26     1,450       1,536,637  
Nexa Resources SA 144A                
5.38%, 05/04/27 †     1,100       1,170,147  
6.50%, 01/18/28     700       780,745  

Oi Movel SA Reg S

8.75%, 07/30/26

    1,200       1,245,600  
Petrobras Global Finance BV                
5.09%, 01/15/30     1,825       1,862,869  
5.30%, 01/27/25     850       925,437  
5.60%, 01/03/31     2,125       2,225,406  
5.62%, 05/20/43     475       463,130  
5.75%, 02/01/29     715       776,311  
6.00%, 01/27/28     1,600       1,742,000  
6.25%, 03/17/24     625       683,906  
6.75%, 01/27/41     885       948,977  
6.75%, 06/03/50     975       1,001,705  
6.85%, 06/05/15 †     2,250       2,213,966  
6.88%, 01/20/40     772       840,144  
6.90%, 03/19/49     1,300       1,368,250  
7.25%, 03/17/44     1,165       1,273,846  
7.38%, 01/17/27     1,400       1,648,514  
8.75%, 05/23/26 †     650       799,338  
Rede D’or Finance Sarl 144A                
4.50%, 01/22/30     1,299       1,274,657  
4.95%, 01/17/28 †     500       513,880  

Rio Oil Finance Trust Series 2014-1 144A

9.25%, 07/06/24

    843       921,752  

Rio Oil Finance Trust Series 2014-3 144A

9.75%, 01/06/27

    751       879,762  

Rio Oil Finance Trust Series 2018-1 144A

8.20%, 04/06/28

    696       793,426  
Rumo Luxembourg Sarl 144A                
5.25%, 01/10/28     800       833,000  
5.88%, 01/18/25 †     700       723,695  

Simpar Europe SA 144A

5.20%, 01/26/31

    900       867,308  

Tupy Overseas SA 144A

4.50%, 02/16/31

    300       283,518  

Ultrapar International SA 144A

5.25%, 10/06/26

    700       746,389  


 

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VANECK EMERGING MARKETS HIGH YIELD BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

      Par  
(000’s
)     Value  
Brazil (continued)                
5.25%, 06/06/29   $ 1,200     $ 1,240,584  

Unigel Luxembourg SA 144A

8.75%, 10/01/26

    500       531,858  

Usiminas International Sarl 144A

5.88%, 07/18/26

    1,200       1,261,512  

XP, Inc. 144A

3.25%, 07/01/26 †

    2,650       2,538,037  
              118,485,288  
British Virgin Islands: 0.4%                
Central China Real Estate Ltd. Reg S                
7.25%, 04/24/23     600       354,000  
7.65%, 08/27/23     400       213,255  
China Aoyuan Group Ltd. Reg S                
6.20%, 03/24/26     600       263,124  
6.35%, 02/08/24     800       364,991  
China SCE Group Holdings Ltd. Reg S                
7.00%, 05/02/25     700       573,906  
7.25%, 04/19/23     800       716,641  
7.38%, 04/09/24     850       740,720  
Fantasia Holdings Group Co. Ltd. Reg S                
9.25%, 07/28/23     400       125,121  
9.88%, 10/19/23     400       119,644  
10.88%, 01/09/23     600       179,019  
11.88%, 06/01/23     800       238,047  

Health & Happiness H&H International Holdings Ltd. Reg S

5.62%, 10/24/24

    400       405,309  

New Metro Global Ltd. Reg S

4.50%, 05/02/26

    800       690,062  

Studio City Finance Ltd. Reg S

6.50%, 01/15/28

    200       192,609  

Tianqi Finco Co. Ltd. Reg S

3.75%, 11/28/22

    200       187,495  
              5,363,943  
Cambodia: 0.2%                

NagaCorp Ltd. Reg S

7.95%, 07/06/24

    1,950       1,962,343  
Canada: 0.3%                

Azure Power Solar Energy Private Ltd. 144A

5.65%, 12/24/24

    1,065       1,120,913  
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. Reg S                
6.50%, 03/01/24     300       304,875  
7.25%, 04/01/23     300       305,175  
7.50%, 04/01/25     200       207,250  

Frontera Energy Corp. 144A

7.88%, 06/21/28

    1,300       1,253,453  
              3,191,666  
Cayman Islands: 1.0%                

Arabian Centres Sukuk II Ltd. 144A

5.62%, 10/07/26

    3,150       3,291,183  
      Par  
(000’s
)     Value  
Cayman Islands (continued)                

Banco BTG Pactual SA Reg S

4.50%, 01/10/25

  $ 200     $ 203,500  

Banco do Brasil SA 144A

3.25%, 09/30/26

    1,200       1,184,700  

Banco do Brasil SA Reg S

5.88%, 01/19/23

    250       261,253  

Emaar Sukuk Ltd. Reg S

3.70%, 07/06/31

    400       409,734  

Itau Unibanco Holding SA Reg S

4.50% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+2.82%), 11/21/24

    100       99,876  

Melco Resorts Finance Ltd. Reg S

4.88%, 06/06/25

    250       247,562  

Nogaholding Sukuk Ltd. 144A

5.25%, 04/08/29

    2,050       2,202,694  

Oryx Funding Ltd. 144A

5.80%, 02/03/31

    1,900       2,026,126  

Oryx Funding Ltd. Reg S

5.80%, 02/03/31

    200       213,276  

Poinsettia Finance Ltd. Reg S

6.62%, 06/17/31

    1,578       1,571,663  
Ronshine China Holdings Ltd. Reg S                
7.35%, 12/15/23     600       260,696  
8.10%, 06/09/23     400       172,821  
8.95%, 01/22/23     700       311,725  

StoneCo Ltd. 144A

3.95%, 06/16/28 †

    700       629,153  

Yango Cayman Investment Ltd. Reg S

12.00%, 03/19/24

    400       153,419  
              13,239,381  
Chile: 0.8%                

AES Andes SA Reg S

               

6.35% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+4.92%), 01/07/25

    75       77,829  

7.12% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 5 Year+4.64%), 04/07/24

    200       209,544  

CAP SA 144A

3.90%, 04/27/31

    1,100       1,059,856  

Inversiones Latin America Power Ltda 144A

5.12%, 06/15/33

    1,400       1,370,488  

Kenbourne Invest SA 144A

6.88%, 11/26/24

    1,850       1,930,937  

VTR Comunicaciones SpA 144A

4.38%, 04/15/29

    1,400       1,413,580  
5.12%, 01/15/28     1,642       1,705,710  

VTR Comunicaciones SpA Reg S

5.12%, 01/15/28

    100       103,880  

VTR Finance NV 144A

6.38%, 07/15/28

    1,925       2,054,360  
              9,926,184  


 

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    Par  
 (000’s
)   Value  
China: 6.4%                
Agile Group Holdings Ltd. Reg S                
5.50%, 04/21/25   $ 500     $ 396,178  
5.50%, 05/17/26 †     750       584,553  

Bank of Communications Co. Ltd. Reg S

3.80% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.35%), 11/18/2025 (o)

    4,700       4,883,340  

Bank of Communications Hong Kong Ltd. Reg S

3.73% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+2.52%), 3/3/2025 (o)

    750       768,529  

Central Plaza Development Ltd. Reg S

5.75% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+8.07%), 11/14/2024 (o)

    800       703,851  

Chalieco Hong Kong Corp. Ltd. Reg S

5.00% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 3 Year+6.38%), 5/21/2023 (o)

    600       610,709  

China Aoyuan Group Ltd. Reg S

5.88%, 03/01/27

    400       187,004  

China CITIC Bank International Ltd. Reg S

7.10% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+4.15%), 11/6/2023 (o)

    900       974,248  
China Evergrande Group Reg S                
7.50%, 06/28/23     1,650       395,972  
8.75%, 06/28/25     6,300       1,519,925  
9.50%, 03/29/24     1,100       269,500  
10.00%, 04/11/23     800       191,991  
10.50%, 04/11/24     700       167,981  
11.50%, 01/22/23     1,150       270,128  
12.00%, 01/22/24     1,000       235,000  

China Hongqiao Group Ltd. Reg S

6.25%, 06/08/24

    900       887,078  

China Oil & Gas Group Ltd. Reg S

5.50%, 01/25/23

    1,000       1,018,459  

China SCE Group Holdings Ltd. Reg S

5.95%, 09/29/24

    400       329,000  
6.00%, 02/04/26     600       483,132  

China South City Holdings Ltd. Reg S

10.75%, 04/11/23

    400       165,959  

Chong Hing Bank Ltd. Reg S

5.70% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.86%), 7/15/2024 (o)

    1,400       1,443,526  

CIFI Holdings Group Co. Ltd.

5.50%, 01/23/23

    400       396,007  
CIFI Holdings Group Co. Ltd. Reg S                
    Par  
 (000’s
)   Value  
China (continued)                
4.38%, 04/12/27   $ 500     $ 457,994  
4.45%, 08/17/26     500       462,845  
5.25%, 05/13/26     600       573,596  
5.95%, 10/20/25     800       779,804  
6.00%, 07/16/25     1,100       1,076,381  
6.45%, 11/07/24     800       788,267  
6.55%, 03/28/24     1,000       986,721  

CMB Wing Lung Bank Ltd. Reg S

6.50% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.95%), 1/24/2024 (o)

    1,500       1,614,332  

Dexin China Holdings Co. Ltd. Reg S

9.95%, 12/03/22

    500       367,271  
Easy Tactic Ltd. Reg S                
5.88%, 02/13/23     800       503,269  
8.12%, 02/27/23     1,400       878,558  
8.12%, 07/11/24     500       280,590  
8.62%, 02/27/24     500       284,970  
8.62%, 03/05/24     600       336,750  
12.38%, 11/18/22     500       343,748  

eHi Car Services Ltd. Reg S

7.75%, 11/14/24

    1,200       1,207,918  

E-House China Enterprise Holdings Ltd. Reg S

7.60%, 06/10/23

    300       193,659  

ENN Clean Energy International Investment Ltd. 144A

3.38%, 05/12/26

    1,400       1,387,350  
Fortune Star BVI Ltd. Reg S                
5.95%, 10/19/25     1,400       1,404,020  
6.75%, 07/02/23     1,050       1,046,882  
6.85%, 07/02/24     1,000       1,027,424  

Gemstones International Ltd. Reg S

12.00%, 03/10/23

    600       434,983  

Golden Eagle Retail Group Ltd. 144A

4.62%, 05/21/23

    600       599,913  

Greenland Global Investment Ltd.

5.90%, 02/12/23

    400       279,544  
Greenland Global Investment Ltd. Reg S                
5.60%, 11/13/22     500       348,141  
5.88%, 07/03/24     1,100       744,198  
6.12%, 04/22/23     600       418,467  
6.25%, 12/16/22     800       762,000  
6.75%, 09/26/23     650       429,926  
6.75%, 03/03/24     500       328,366  
Greentown China Holdings Ltd. Reg S                
4.70%, 04/29/25     400       388,332  
5.65%, 07/13/25     500       495,296  

Guangxi Liuzhou Dongcheng Investment Development Group Co. Ltd. Reg S

7.00%, 09/30/22

    200       188,052  


 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
 (000’s
)   Value  
China (continued)                

Guorui Properties Ltd. Reg S

14.25%, 01/25/24

  $ 200     $ 161,629  

Helenbergh China Holdings Ltd. Reg S

11.00%, 03/24/23

    200       193,524  

Jingrui Holdings Ltd. Reg S

14.50%, 02/19/23

    500       403,334  

Jinke Properties Group Co. Ltd. Reg S

6.85%, 05/28/24

    400       318,921  
Kaisa Group Holdings Ltd. Reg S                
9.38%, 06/30/24     3,350       961,453  
9.75%, 09/28/23     1,300       399,218  
9.95%, 07/23/25     750       213,127  
10.50%, 01/15/25     600       182,984  
10.88%, 07/23/23     950       293,312  
11.25%, 04/16/25     1,000       306,721  
11.50%, 01/30/23     1,000       300,003  
11.65%, 06/01/26     400       116,368  
11.70%, 11/11/25 †     1,400       399,884  
11.95%, 11/12/23     750       236,250  

Kt21 T2 Co. Ltd. Reg S

6.12% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+5.33%), 12/16/31

    1,200       1,233,750  

Kunming Municipal Urban Construction Investment & Development Co. Ltd. Reg S

5.80%, 10/17/22

    600       576,142  
KWG Group Holdings Ltd. Reg S                
5.88%, 11/10/24     900       766,807  
5.95%, 08/10/25     600       472,500  
6.00%, 08/14/26     550       444,550  
6.30%, 02/13/26     600       479,800  
7.40%, 03/05/24     600       504,093  
7.40%, 01/13/27     400       322,822  
7.88%, 09/01/23     1,000       900,000  
Logan Group Co. Ltd. Reg S                
4.25%, 07/12/25     400       361,850  
4.50%, 01/13/28     450       399,446  
4.70%, 07/06/26     500       451,695  
4.85%, 12/14/26     500       438,033  
5.25%, 02/23/23     900       872,924  
5.25%, 10/19/25     400       372,000  
5.75%, 01/14/25     450       431,485  
6.50%, 07/16/23     600       584,250  

Modern Land China Co. Ltd. Reg S

9.80%, 04/11/23

    400       95,080  
New Metro Global Ltd. Reg S                
4.62%, 10/15/25     200       171,342  
4.80%, 12/15/24     800       705,870  
6.80%, 08/05/23     500       470,507  
Powerlong Real Estate Holdings Ltd. Reg S                
5.95%, 04/30/25 †     600       548,124  
6.25%, 08/10/24     600       555,206  
6.95%, 07/23/23     600       566,441  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
China (continued)                
7.12%, 11/08/22   $ 500     $ 476,981  
Redsun Properties Group Ltd. Reg S                
7.30%, 01/13/25     400       241,945  
9.70%, 04/16/23     800       572,708  
RKPF Overseas 2019 A Ltd. Reg S                
6.00%, 09/04/25     600       560,048  
6.70%, 09/30/24     850       805,677  
7.88%, 02/01/23     700       685,027  

RKPF Overseas 2019 E Ltd. Reg S

7.75% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+6.00%), 11/18/2024 (o)

    500       452,525  

RKPF Overseas 2020 A Ltd. Reg S

5.12%, 07/26/26

    400       352,395  
Scenery Journey Ltd. Reg S                
12.00%, 10/24/23     2,350       460,523  
13.00%, 11/06/22     600       123,000  
13.75%, 11/06/23     700       153,992  

Seazen Group Ltd. Reg S

4.45%, 07/13/25

    400       347,337  

Shangrao City Construction Investment Development Group Co. Ltd. Reg S

4.38%, 10/21/23

    400       408,624  
Sunac China Holdings Ltd. Reg S                
5.95%, 04/26/24     1,400       1,015,765  
6.50%, 07/09/23     800       619,988  
6.50%, 01/10/25     1,100       790,051  
6.50%, 01/26/26 †     1,000       719,854  
6.65%, 08/03/24     800       583,478  
6.80%, 10/20/24     1,000       719,862  
7.00%, 07/09/25     900       646,661  
7.50%, 02/01/24     1,000       749,951  
7.95%, 10/11/23     1,000       776,250  
8.35%, 04/19/23     1,000       786,058  
Times China Holdings Ltd. Reg S                
5.55%, 06/04/24     900       734,776  
5.75%, 01/14/27     600       460,222  
6.20%, 03/22/26     600       462,731  
6.60%, 03/02/23     400       356,266  
6.75%, 07/16/23     800       657,371  
6.75%, 07/08/25     800       634,726  

Urumqi Gaoxin Investment and Development Group Co. Ltd. Reg S

4.75%, 10/23/23

    400       399,132  

Wanda Properties International Co. Ltd.

7.25%, 01/29/24

    200       190,730  

Wanda Properties International Co. Ltd. Reg S

7.25%, 01/29/24

    900       858,285  

Wanda Properties Overseas Ltd. Reg S

6.88%, 07/23/23

    600       571,733  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
China (continued)                
6.95%, 12/05/22   $ 600     $ 575,555  

Wealth Driven Ltd. Reg S

5.50%, 08/17/23

    600       595,239  

West China Cement Ltd. Reg S

4.95%, 07/08/26

    1,000       970,925  

Yancoal International Resources Development Co. Ltd. Reg S

3.50%, 11/04/23

    700       706,362  

Yango Justice International Ltd. Reg S

9.25%, 04/15/23

    400       104,025  

Yankuang Group Cayman Ltd. Reg S

4.00%, 07/16/23

    600       606,515  
Yuzhou Group Holdings Co. Ltd. Reg S                
6.00%, 10/25/23     1,000       534,084  
6.35%, 01/13/27     800       363,753  
7.38%, 01/13/26     1,300       598,548  
7.70%, 02/20/25     600       304,406  
8.30%, 05/27/25     600       300,773  
8.38%, 10/30/24     600       303,332  
8.50%, 02/04/23     700       378,867  
8.50%, 02/26/24     800       404,617  
Zhenro Properties Group Ltd. Reg S                
6.63%, 01/07/26     600       421,626  
7.10%, 09/10/24     500       369,108  
7.35%, 02/05/25     600       423,440  
9.15%, 05/06/23     400       298,442  

Zhongyuan Asset Management Co. Ltd. Reg S

4.20%, 11/29/22

    650       535,633  

Zoomlion HK SPV Co. Ltd. 144A

6.12%, 12/20/22

    400       410,720  
              83,093,724  
Colombia: 5.4%                
Banco de Bogota SA 144A                
5.38%, 02/19/23     1,525       1,586,991  
6.25%, 05/12/26 †     3,458       3,782,222  
Banco de Bogota SA Reg S                
5.38%, 02/19/23     100       104,065  
6.25%, 05/12/26     400       437,504  

Banco GNB Sudameris SA 144A

7.50% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+6.66%), 04/16/26

    1,450       1,470,344  

Bancolombia SA

4.62% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+2.94%), 12/18/24

    1,900       1,938,000  

Cable Onda SA 144A

4.50%, 01/30/30

    1,900       1,973,388  

Canacol Energy Ltd. 144A

7.25%, 05/03/25

    1,100       1,147,036  
Colombia Telecomunicaciones SA ESP Reg S                
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Colombia (continued)                
4.95%, 07/17/30   $ 100     $ 102,660  
Ecopetrol SA                
4.12%, 01/16/25     4,175       4,324,569  
5.38%, 06/26/26     5,200       5,629,520  
5.88%, 09/18/23     6,318       6,794,061  
5.88%, 05/28/45 †     7,050       7,148,347  
6.88%, 04/29/30     6,750       7,805,768  
7.38%, 09/18/43     2,933       3,405,638  
Empresas Publicas de Medellin ESP 144A                
4.25%, 07/18/29     3,500       3,409,700  
4.38%, 02/15/31     2,025       1,964,756  

Geopark Ltd. 144A

5.50%, 01/17/27 †

    1,700       1,691,203  

Gilex Holding Sarl 144A

8.50%, 05/02/23

    1,300       1,319,539  

Gran Colombia Gold Corp. 144A

6.88%, 08/09/26

    1,000       995,900  

Grupo Aval Ltd. 144A

4.38%, 02/04/30

    3,400       3,327,750  

Grupo de Inversiones Suramericana SA 144A

5.50%, 04/29/26

    1,900       2,055,344  

Multibank, Inc. 144A

4.38%, 11/09/22

    700       713,125  

Multibank, Inc. Reg S

4.38%, 11/09/22 †

    400       407,500  

Oleoducto Central SA 144A

4.00%, 07/14/27

    1,450       1,485,213  

Oleoducto Central SA Reg S

4.00%, 07/14/27

    200       204,857  

Orazul Energy Egenor SCA 144A

5.62%, 04/28/27

    1,300       1,293,188  

Telefonica Celular del Paraguay SA 144A

5.88%, 04/15/27

    1,900       1,973,625  

Termocandelaria Power Ltd. 144A

7.88%, 01/30/29

    1,758       1,810,155  

Termocandelaria Power Ltd. Reg S

7.88%, 01/30/29

    185       190,543  
              70,492,511  
Costa Rica: 0.3%                

Banco Nacional de Costa Rica 144A

6.25%, 11/01/23

    1,200       1,282,620  
Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad 144A                
6.38%, 05/15/43 †     1,700       1,453,143  
6.75%, 10/07/31 †     1,000       996,925  

Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad Reg S

6.38%, 05/15/43

    100       85,479  
              3,818,167  
Cyprus: 0.7%                
Credit Bank of Moscow Via CBOM Finance Plc 144A                


 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Cyprus (continued)                
4.70%, 01/29/25   $ 1,900     $ 1,955,860  
MHP Lux SA 144A                
6.25%, 09/19/29 †     1,150       1,178,060  
6.95%, 04/03/26     1,625       1,731,535  

MHP SE 144A

7.75%, 05/10/24 †

    1,825       1,973,748  

TMK OAO Via TMK Capital SA Reg S

4.30%, 02/12/27

    1,800       1,816,272  
              8,655,475  
Dominican Republic: 0.1%                

Banco de Reservas de la Republica Dominicana 144A

7.00%, 02/01/23

    1,000       1,046,650  
El Salvador: 0.1%                

Grupo Unicomer Co. Ltd. 144A

7.88%, 04/01/24

    1,050       1,091,911  

Grupo Unicomer Co. Ltd. Reg S

7.88%, 04/01/24

    200       207,983  
              1,299,894  
France: 0.1%                

Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo XXI SA 144A

6.75%, 03/30/29

    1,100       1,162,975  
Georgia: 0.3%                

Georgia Capital JSC 144A

6.12%, 03/09/24

    200       206,300  

Georgia Capital JSC Reg S

6.12%, 03/09/24

    1,100       1,134,650  

Georgian Railway JSC 144A

4.00%, 06/17/28

    1,800       1,822,500  

TBC Bank JSC 144A

5.75%, 06/19/24

    1,100       1,174,937  
              4,338,387  
Ghana: 0.3%                

Kosmos Energy Ltd. 144A

7.12%, 04/04/26 †

    2,100       2,098,226  

Tullow Oil Plc 144A

7.00%, 03/01/25

    2,700       2,366,698  
              4,464,924  
Greece: 0.1%                

Navios South American Logistics, Inc. / Navios Logistics Finance US Inc 144A

10.75%, 07/01/25

    1,675       1,807,886  
Guatemala: 0.3%                

Banco Industrial SA 144A

4.88% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+4.44%), 01/29/26

    1,100       1,103,239  

Central American Bottling Corp. 144A

5.75%, 01/31/27

    2,191       2,273,382  

Central American Bottling Corp. Reg S

5.75%, 01/31/27

    200       207,520  
Energuate Trust Reg S                
    Par  
 (000’s
)   Value  
Guatemala (continued)                
5.88%, 05/03/27   $ 200     $ 204,750  
              3,788,891  
Honduras: 0.1%                

Inversiones Atlantida SA 144A

7.50%, 05/19/26

    1,000       1,034,140  
Hong Kong: 3.6%                
Agile Group Holdings Ltd. Reg S                
5.75%, 01/02/25     700       560,284  
6.05%, 10/13/25 †     850       667,319  

6.88% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+9.22%), 3/7/2023 (o)

    950       611,715  

7.88% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+11.29%), 7/31/2024 (o)

    700       426,245  

8.38% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+11.25%), 12/4/2023 (o)

    1,050       641,120  

Bank of East Asia Ltd. Reg S

               

5.83% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+5.53%), 10/21/2025 (o)

    2,300       2,406,513  

5.88% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+4.26%), 9/19/2024 (o)

    2,100       2,193,985  

CAS Capital No 1 Ltd. Reg S

4.00% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.64%), 7/12/2026 (o)

    2,600       2,613,257  
Champion Path Holdings Ltd. Reg S                
4.50%, 01/27/26     1,800       1,801,913  
4.85%, 01/27/28     1,600       1,577,902  

China Oil & Gas Group Ltd. Reg S

4.70%, 06/30/26

    200       202,043  
Easy Tactic Ltd. Reg S                
11.62%, 09/03/24     400       226,468  
11.75%, 08/02/23     800       514,990  

Fortune Star BVI Ltd.

5.95%, 01/29/23

    900       906,714  
Fortune Star BVI Ltd. Reg S                
5.00%, 05/18/26     700       669,392  
5.05%, 01/27/27     700       653,294  

Franshion Brilliant Ltf.

4.88%, 06/21/24

    400       324,887  

Gemdale Ever Prosperity Investment Ltd. Reg S

4.95%, 08/12/24

    700       689,356  

Hopson Development Holdings Ltd. Reg S

7.00%, 05/18/24

    400       377,932  

Huarong Finance 2017 Co. Ltd. Reg S

4.00% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+6.98%), 11/7/2022 (o)

    950       904,875  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Hong Kong (continued)                
Jiayuan International Group Ltd. Reg S                
12.50%, 04/08/23   $ 400     $ 196,400  
12.50%, 07/21/23     400       206,000  

Lai Fung Bonds 2018 Ltd. Reg S

5.65%, 01/18/23

    1,300       1,228,612  
Melco Resorts Finance Ltd. 144A                
4.88%, 06/06/25     3,200       3,168,800  
5.25%, 04/26/26     1,750       1,735,807  
5.38%, 12/04/29     4,175       4,112,375  
5.62%, 07/17/27 †     2,020       2,025,555  
5.75%, 07/21/28     2,775       2,768,063  

RKPF Overseas 2019 A Ltd. Reg S

5.90%, 03/05/25

    600       550,938  

RKPF Overseas 2020 A Ltd. Reg S

5.20%, 01/12/26

    800       707,101  

Seaspan Corp. 144A

5.50%, 08/01/29

    2,700       2,730,132  

Seaspan Corp. 144A Reg S

6.50%, 04/29/26

    1,000       1,074,876  
Studio City Finance Ltd. 144A                
5.00%, 01/15/29     3,825       3,468,682  
6.00%, 07/15/25     1,750       1,701,298  
6.50%, 01/15/28 †     1,500       1,444,568  

Yanlord Land HK Co. Ltd. Reg S

5.12%, 05/20/26

    800       781,788  

Zoomlion HK SPV Co. Ltd. Reg S

6.12%, 12/20/22

    200       205,360  
              47,076,559  
India: 5.5%                

ABJA Investment Co. Pte Ltd. Reg S

5.95%, 07/31/24

    3,600       3,937,572  

Adani Green Energy Ltd. 144A

4.38%, 09/08/24

    2,700       2,736,725  

Adani Green Energy UP Ltd. / Prayatna Developers Pvt Ltd. / Parampujya Solar Energy 144A

6.25%, 12/10/24

    1,500       1,616,550  

Adani Green Energy UP Ltd. / Prayatna Developers Pvt Ltd. / Parampujya Solar Energy Reg S

6.25%, 12/10/24

    200       215,540  

Adani Renewable Energy RJ Ltd./Kodangal Solar Parks Pvt Ltd/Wardha Solar Maharash 144A

4.62%, 10/15/39

    1,211       1,214,015  

Bank of Baroda Reg S

3.88%, 04/04/24

    1,050       1,099,405  

Canara Bank Reg S

3.88%, 03/28/24

    1,500       1,563,600  
Delhi International Airport Ltd. 144A                
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
India (continued)                
6.12%, 10/31/26   $ 1,700     $ 1,710,256  
6.45%, 06/04/29     1,500       1,489,290  

Delhi International Airport Ltd. Reg S

6.45%, 06/04/29

    300       297,858  

Future Retail Ltd. 144A

5.60%, 01/22/25

    1,200       722,424  

Future Retail Ltd. Reg S

5.60%, 01/22/25

    200       120,404  
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. 144A                
4.25%, 10/27/27     1,100       1,062,052  
4.75%, 02/02/26 †     1,100       1,111,317  
5.38%, 04/10/24     1,000       1,030,198  

GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. Reg S

4.25%, 10/27/27

    200       193,100  
HPCL-Mittal Energy Ltd. Reg S                
5.25%, 04/28/27     1,400       1,445,882  
5.45%, 10/22/26     1,000       1,043,125  

IIFL Finance Ltd. Reg S

5.88%, 04/20/23

    1,300       1,264,234  

India Green Energy Holdings 144A

5.38%, 04/29/24

    1,150       1,193,568  

JSW Hydro Energy Ltd. 144A

4.12%, 05/18/31

    2,400       2,401,860  
JSW Steel Ltd. 144A                
3.95%, 04/05/27 †     1,650       1,666,527  
5.05%, 04/05/32     1,750       1,780,760  
JSW Steel Ltd. Reg S                
5.38%, 04/04/25     1,400       1,476,646  
5.95%, 04/18/24     1,700       1,803,112  

Manappuram Finance Ltd. Reg S

5.90%, 01/13/23

    1,000       1,027,575  
Muthoot Finance Ltd. 144A                
4.40%, 09/02/23     1,850       1,886,306  
6.12%, 10/31/22     1,300       1,336,562  

Muthoot Finance Ltd. Reg S

4.40%, 09/02/23

    200       203,925  

Network i2i Ltd. 144A

5.65% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+4.28%), 1/15/2025 (o)

    3,200       3,388,000  

Periama Holdings LLC Reg S

5.95%, 04/19/26

    2,600       2,817,828  

ReNew Power Pvt Ltd. 144A

5.88%, 03/05/27

    1,350       1,418,590  

ReNew Power Pvt Ltd. Reg S

5.88%, 03/05/27

    250       262,702  

ReNew Power Synthetic 144A

6.67%, 03/12/24

    1,750       1,834,863  

ReNew Wind Energy AP2 / ReNew Power Pvt Ltd. other 9 Subsidiaries 144A

4.50%, 07/14/28

    2,050       2,085,231  


 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
India (continued)                
Shriram Transport Finance Co. Ltd. 144A                
4.40%, 03/13/24   $ 2,500     $ 2,513,125  
5.10%, 07/16/23 †     1,700       1,730,642  

Tata Motors Ltd. Reg S

5.88%, 05/20/25

    1,300       1,394,445  

TML Holdings Pte Ltd. Reg S

5.50%, 06/03/24

    1,300       1,361,657  

UPL Corp. Ltd. Reg S

5.25% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.87%), 2/27/2025 (o)

    1,400       1,419,075  
Vedanta Resources Finance II Plc 144A                
8.00%, 04/23/23     1,400       1,378,573  
9.25%, 04/23/26     2,100       2,024,967  
13.88%, 01/21/24     3,450       3,761,880  
Vedanta Resources Ltd. 144A                
6.12%, 08/09/24     3,250       2,965,414  
7.12%, 05/31/23     1,625       1,586,488  

Yes Bank Ifsc Banking Unit Branch Reg S

3.75%, 02/06/23

    1,300       1,288,528  
              71,882,396  
Indonesia: 2.3%                

Adaro Indonesia PT 144A

4.25%, 10/31/24

    2,600       2,665,247  

Adaro Indonesia PT Reg S

4.25%, 10/31/24

    100       102,509  

APL Realty Holdings Pte Ltd. Reg S

5.95%, 06/02/24

    1,000       627,798  

Bakrie Telecom Pte Ltd. Reg S

11.50%, 05/07/15 (d) *

    111       1,429  

Bank Tabungan Negara Persero Tbk PT Reg S

4.20%, 01/23/25

    1,000       1,013,966  

Bukit Makmur Mandiri Utama PT 144A

7.75%, 02/10/26

    1,200       1,216,092  

Bukit Makmur Mandiri Utama PT Reg S

7.75%, 02/10/26

    200       202,682  

Cikarang Listrindo Tbk PT 144A

4.95%, 09/14/26

    1,800       1,843,650  

Cikarang Listrindo Tbk PT Reg S

4.95%, 09/14/26

    200       204,850  

Global Prime Capital Pte Ltd. Reg S

5.95%, 01/23/25

    1,000       1,031,417  

Indika Energy Capital III Pte Ltd. 144A

5.88%, 11/09/24

    1,623       1,650,185  

Indika Energy Capital IV Pte Ltd. 144A

8.25%, 10/22/25

    2,450       2,601,594  

Jababeka International BV 144A

6.50%, 10/05/23

    1,090       1,039,546  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Indonesia (continued)                

Japfa Comfeed Indonesia Tbk PT Reg S

5.38%, 03/23/26

  $ 1,350     $ 1,423,786  

Medco Bell Pte Ltd. 144A

6.38%, 01/30/27

    2,225       2,282,294  

Medco Oak Tree Pte Ltd. 144A

7.38%, 05/14/26

    1,900       2,040,125  

Medco Oak Tree Pte Ltd. Reg S

7.38%, 05/14/26 †

    300       322,125  

Medco Platinum Road Pte Ltd. 144A

6.75%, 01/30/25

    1,800       1,879,929  

Pakuwon Jati Tbk PT Reg S

4.88%, 04/29/28

    1,350       1,379,717  

Saka Energi Indonesia PT 144A

4.45%, 05/05/24

    2,100       2,044,644  

SSMS Plantation Holdings Pte Ltd. Reg S

7.75%, 01/23/23

    1,100       809,704  

Star Energy Geothermal Wayang Windu Ltd. Reg S

6.75%, 04/24/33

    168       187,702  
Theta Capital Pte Ltd. Reg S                
6.75%, 10/31/26     1,400       1,400,565  
8.12%, 01/22/25 †     1,450       1,535,446  
              29,507,002  
Ireland: 0.5%                

Credit Bank of Moscow Via CBOM Finance Plc 144A

3.88%, 09/21/26

    1,800       1,753,182  

Eurochem Finance DAC Reg S

5.50%, 03/13/24

    200       215,375  

Hacienda Investments Ltd. Via DME Airport DAC 144A

5.35%, 02/08/28

    1,600       1,677,291  

SCF Capital Designated Activity Co. 144A

3.85%, 04/26/28

    1,500       1,554,968  

Suek Securities DAC 144A

3.38%, 09/15/26

    1,700       1,695,410  
              6,896,226  
Isle of Man: 0.0%                

Gold Fields Orogen Holdings BVI Ltd. Reg S

5.12%, 05/15/24

    300       321,645  
Israel: 3.6%                
Leviathan Bond Ltd. 144A Reg S                
5.75%, 06/30/23     1,750       1,820,437  
6.12%, 06/30/25     2,050       2,217,803  
6.50%, 06/30/27     2,075       2,272,125  
6.75%, 06/30/30     1,900       2,093,562  

Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Co. BV

2.95%, 12/18/22

    2,400       2,421,000  

Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Co. LLC

6.15%, 02/01/36 †

    2,275       2,437,913  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Israel (continued)                
Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III BV                
2.80%, 07/21/23   $ 8,575     $ 8,648,316  
3.15%, 10/01/26     9,975       9,413,906  
4.10%, 10/01/46     5,725       4,730,711  
6.00%, 04/15/24     3,567       3,745,350  
6.75%, 03/01/28 †     3,590       3,935,538  
7.12%, 01/31/25     2,875       3,089,734  
              46,826,395  
Kazakhstan: 0.3%                

Kazakhstan Temir Zholy Finance BV 144A

6.95%, 07/10/42

    3,175       4,308,221  
Kuwait: 0.4%                
Kuwait Projects Co. SPC Ltd. Reg S                
4.23%, 10/29/26     1,900       1,804,426  
4.50%, 02/23/27     1,700       1,617,074  
5.00%, 03/15/23     1,600       1,604,210  
              5,025,710  
Luxembourg: 2.0%                

AI Candelaria Spain SLU 144A

7.50%, 12/15/28

    1,100       1,185,250  

Consolidated Energy Finance SA 144A

5.62%, 10/15/28

    1,900       1,893,065  

CSN Resources SA 144A

4.62%, 06/10/31

    1,250       1,230,938  
Energean Israel Finance Ltd. 144A Reg S                
4.50%, 03/30/24     2,150       2,197,300  
4.88%, 03/30/26     2,150       2,191,301  
5.38%, 03/30/28     2,175       2,207,897  
5.88%, 03/30/31     2,225       2,260,044  

Gol Finance SA 144A

8.00%, 06/30/26 †

    900       871,403  

Hidrovias International Finance Sarl 144A

4.95%, 02/08/31

    800       751,760  

JBS Finance Luxembourg Sarl 144A

3.62%, 01/15/32

    1,500       1,483,005  

Kenbourne Invest SA 144A

4.70%, 01/22/28

    1,450       1,444,562  

MC Brazil Downstream Trading Sarl 144A

7.25%, 06/30/31

    2,650       2,583,750  

MHP Lux SA Reg S

6.95%, 04/03/26

    250       266,390  

Minerva Luxembourg SA 144A

4.38%, 03/18/31

    1,800       1,713,510  

Minerva Luxembourg SA Reg S

4.38%, 03/18/31

    200       190,390  

Movida Europe SA 144A

5.25%, 02/08/31

    1,200       1,133,958  

Petrorio Luxembourg Sarl 144A

6.12%, 06/09/26

    900       907,875  
Poinsettia Finance Ltd. 144A                
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Luxembourg (continued)                
6.62%, 06/17/31   $ 197     $ 196,390  
Puma International Financing SA Reg S                
5.00%, 01/24/26     200       201,076  
5.12%, 10/06/24     200       201,800  

Rede D’or Finance Sarl Reg S

4.95%, 01/17/28

    200       205,552  

Rumo Luxembourg Sarl 144A

4.20%, 01/18/32

    600       562,500  

Tupy Overseas SA Reg S

4.50%, 02/16/31

    200       189,012  

Ultrapar International SA Reg S

5.25%, 10/06/26

    200       213,254  

Unigel Luxembourg SA Reg S

8.75%, 10/01/26 †

    200       212,743  
              26,494,725  
Macao: 0.1%                

MGM China Holdings Ltd. 144A

4.75%, 02/01/27

    1,300       1,252,407  

MGM China Holdings Ltd. Reg S

5.38%, 05/15/24

    200       200,458  
              1,452,865  
Malta: 0.0%                

VistaJet Malta Finance Plc / XO Management Holding, Inc. Reg S

10.50%, 06/01/24

    200       216,130  
Mauritius: 1.4%                

Azure Power Energy Ltd. 144A

3.58%, 08/19/26

    1,400       1,412,688  

Azure Power Solar Energy Private Ltd. Reg S

5.65%, 12/24/24

    200       210,500  

Clean Renewable Power Mauritius Pte Ltd. 144A

4.25%, 03/25/27

    1,100       1,119,965  

Clean Renewable Power Mauritius Pte Ltd. Reg S

4.25%, 03/25/27

    200       203,630  

Cliffton Ltd. 144A

6.25%, 10/25/25

    1,600       1,586,760  
IHS Netherlands Holdco BV 144A                
7.12%, 03/18/25     1,700       1,761,625  
8.00%, 09/18/27     3,375       3,594,375  

India Cleantech Energy 144A

4.70%, 08/10/26

    1,200       1,210,350  

India Green Power Holdings 144A

4.00%, 02/22/27

    1,350       1,358,437  

India Green Power Holdings Reg S

4.00%, 02/22/27

    200       201,250  

India Toll Roads 144A

5.50%, 08/19/24

    1,100       1,089,066  

Liquid Telecommunications Financing Plc 144A

5.50%, 09/04/26

    2,100       2,188,956  


 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Mauritius (continued)                

Network i2i Ltd. 144A

3.98% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.39%), 6/3/2026 (o)

  $ 1,700     $ 1,717,144  

Network i2i Ltd. Reg S

5.65% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+4.27%), 1/15/2025 (o)

    300       317,625  
              17,972,371  
Mexico: 7.0%                

Axtel SAB de CV 144A

6.38%, 11/14/24

    1,418       1,464,454  

Banco Nacional de Comercio Exterior SNC 144A

2.72% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+2.00%), 08/11/26

    1,800       1,793,268  

Braskem Idesa SAPI Reg S

7.45%, 11/15/29 †

    300       318,750  

Cemex SAB de CV 144A

               

3.88%, 07/11/31

    5,850       5,878,958  

5.12% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+4.53%), 6/8/2026 (o)

    3,450       3,568,763  
5.20%, 09/17/30     3,150       3,414,726  
5.45%, 11/19/29     3,500       3,795,575  
7.38%, 06/05/27     3,150       3,486,681  
Cemex SAB de CV Reg S                
3.88%, 07/11/31     250       251,237  
5.20%, 09/17/30     250       271,010  
7.38%, 06/05/27     300       332,065  

CIBanco SA Institution de Banca Multiple Trust 144A

4.38%, 07/22/31

    2,000       1,918,130  
Credito Real SAB de CV SOFOM ER 144A                
8.00%, 01/21/28 †     1,300       1,108,965  
9.50%, 02/07/26 †     900       837,432  

Cydsa SAB de CV 144A

6.25%, 10/04/27

    1,600       1,628,160  

Electricidad Firme de Mexico Holdings SA de CV 144A

4.90%, 11/20/26

    1,200       1,172,100  

Grupo Axo SAPI de CV 144A

5.75%, 06/08/26 †

    1,250       1,276,562  

Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV 144A

5.95% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.28%), 4/17/2023 (o)

    1,600       1,666,800  

Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV Reg S

5.95% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.28%), 4/17/2023 (o)

    200       208,350  

Grupo KUO SAB De CV 144A

5.75%, 07/07/27

    1,585       1,630,569  

Metalsa SA de CV 144A

3.75%, 05/04/31

    1,050       989,630  

Mexarrend SAPI de CV 144A

10.25%, 07/24/24

    1,050       1,001,133  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Mexico (continued)                

Nemak SAB de CV 144A

3.62%, 06/28/31

  $ 1,700     $ 1,593,614  

Operadora de Servicios Mega SA de CV Sofom ER 144A

8.25%, 02/11/25

    1,700       1,669,349  
Petróleos Mexicanos                
3.50%, 01/30/23     782       791,188  
4.25%, 01/15/25 †     525       534,844  
4.50%, 01/23/26     925       934,430  
4.62%, 09/21/23     625       644,531  
4.88%, 01/18/24 †     700       725,067  
5.35%, 02/12/28     1,675       1,674,121  
5.50%, 06/27/44 †     525       426,980  
5.62%, 01/23/46     650       529,763  
5.95%, 01/28/31     2,550       2,513,854  
6.35%, 02/12/48     1,950       1,666,450  
6.38%, 01/23/45     1,050       908,497  
6.49%, 01/23/27     1,600       1,703,040  
6.50%, 03/13/27     3,650       3,895,937  
6.50%, 01/23/29     1,350       1,408,556  
6.50%, 06/02/41     1,050       952,455  
6.62%, 06/15/35     1,875       1,819,847  
6.62%, 06/15/38     350       326,690  
6.75%, 09/21/47     4,075       3,612,732  
6.84%, 01/23/30     2,975       3,116,060  
6.88%, 08/04/26     2,025       2,212,819  
6.95%, 01/28/60     2,575       2,289,175  
7.69%, 01/23/50     5,450       5,215,868  

Petróleos Mexicanos 144A

6.88%, 10/16/25

    1,025       1,121,125  

Sixsigma Networks Mexico SA de CV 144A

7.50%, 05/02/25

    900       876,803  

Sixsigma Networks Mexico SA de CV Reg S

7.50%, 05/02/25

    200       194,845  
Total Play Telecomunicaciones SA de CV 144A                
6.38%, 09/20/28     1,900       1,873,875  
7.50%, 11/12/25     1,900       1,978,641  

Total Play Telecomunicaciones SA de CV Reg S

7.50%, 11/12/25

    200       208,278  
Unifin Financiera SAB de CV 144A                
7.00%, 01/15/25     1,350       1,252,827  
7.25%, 09/27/23     1,100       1,073,644  
8.38%, 01/27/28     1,500       1,330,537  
9.88%, 01/28/29 †     1,850       1,720,500  
              90,810,260  
Mongolia: 0.1%                

Mongolian Mining Corp. / Energy Resources LLC 144A

9.25%, 04/15/24

    1,400       1,241,219  
Morocco: 1.0%                
OCP SA 144A                
3.75%, 06/23/31     2,550       2,505,230  
4.50%, 10/22/25     2,050       2,188,094  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Morocco (continued)                
5.12%, 06/23/51   $ 2,600     $ 2,540,811  
5.62%, 04/25/24     2,450       2,651,248  
6.88%, 04/25/44 †     2,100       2,526,497  
              12,411,880  
Netherlands: 0.6%                

Braskem Netherlands Finance BV Reg S

8.50% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+8.22%), 10/24/25

    250       278,933  

Greenko Dutch BV 144A

3.85%, 03/29/26

    3,152       3,187,145  

Metinvest BV Reg S

7.75%, 10/17/29

    200       218,320  

Petrobras Global Finance BV

5.50%, 06/10/51

    1,575       1,385,244  

Tecpetrol SA 144A

4.88%, 12/12/22

    1,750       1,750,175  

VEON Holdings BV Reg S

7.25%, 04/26/23

    250       266,287  
              7,086,104  
Nigeria: 0.5%                

Access Bank Plc 144A

               

6.12%, 09/21/26

    1,500       1,507,650  

9.12% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+8.07%), 10/7/2026 (o)

    200       198,280  

EBN Finance Co. BV 144A

7.12%, 02/16/26

    1,100       1,091,090  

First Bank of Nigeria Ltd. Via FBN Finance Co. BV 144A

8.62%, 10/27/25

    1,200       1,287,456  

Seplat Energy Plc 144A

7.75%, 04/01/26

    2,100       2,166,150  

Seplat Energy Plc Reg S

7.75%, 04/01/26

    200       206,300  
              6,456,926  
Oman: 1.6%                
Bank Muscat SAOG Reg S                
4.75%, 03/17/26     1,500       1,547,991  
4.88%, 03/14/23     1,950       2,009,247  

Lamar Funding Ltd. 144A

3.96%, 05/07/25

    3,100       3,112,149  

Lamar Funding Ltd. Reg S

3.96%, 05/07/25

    350       351,372  

Mazoon Assets Co. SAOC 144A

5.20%, 11/08/27

    1,750       1,854,118  

National Bank of Oman SAOG Reg S

5.62%, 09/25/23

    1,650       1,727,137  

OmGrid Funding Ltd. 144A

5.20%, 05/16/27

    1,750       1,825,421  

OQ SAOC 144A

5.12%, 05/06/28

    2,700       2,769,709  
Oztel Holdings SPC Ltd. 144A                
5.62%, 10/24/23     2,100       2,195,348  
6.62%, 04/24/28     2,950       3,269,379  
Oztel Holdings SPC Ltd. Reg S                
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Oman (continued)                
6.62%, 04/24/28   $ 200     $ 221,653  
              20,883,524  
Panama: 0.5%                

Banco General SA 144A

5.25% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 10 Year+3.67%), 5/7/2031 (o)

    1,400       1,408,764  

Banistmo SA 144A

4.25%, 07/31/27

    1,400       1,415,820  

Cable Onda SA Reg S

4.50%, 01/30/30

    200       207,725  

Global Bank Corp. 144A

5.25% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.30%), 04/16/28

    1,250       1,309,600  

Industrial Senior Trust 144A

5.50%, 11/01/22

    1,700       1,744,642  
              6,086,551  
Paraguay: 0.2%                

Banco Continental SAECA 144A

2.75%, 12/10/25

    1,200       1,190,850  

Frigorifico Concepcion SA 144A

7.70%, 07/21/28

    1,000       1,020,755  
              2,211,605  
Peru: 1.4%                

Auna SAA 144A

6.50%, 11/20/25

    1,000       1,041,260  
Banco Internacional del Peru SAA Interbank 144A                

4.00% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 1 Year+3.71%), 07/08/25

    1,100       1,112,210  

6.62% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.76%), 03/19/24

    1,050       1,122,324  

Camposol SA 144A

6.00%, 02/03/27

    1,200       1,249,710  

Cia de Minas Buenaventura SAA 144A

5.50%, 07/23/26

    2,000       1,987,520  

Corp. Financiera de Desarrollo SA 144A

5.25% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.61%), 07/15/24

    1,100       1,145,171  

Hunt Oil Co. of Peru LLC Sucursal Del Peru 144A

6.38%, 06/01/28

    2,050       2,018,338  

InRetail Consumer 144A

3.25%, 03/22/28

    1,900       1,869,609  

InRetail Consumer Reg S

3.25%, 03/22/28

    200       196,801  

InRetail Shopping Malls 144A

5.75%, 04/03/28

    1,175       1,229,344  

Peru LNG Srl 144A

5.38%, 03/22/30

    2,400       2,038,560  

Peru LNG Srl Reg S

5.38%, 03/22/30

    800       679,520  

San Miguel Industrias Pet SA / NG PET R&P Latin America SA 144A

3.50%, 08/02/28

    1,300       1,280,344  


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Peru (continued)                

Volcan Cia Minera SAA 144A

4.38%, 02/11/26

  $ 1,700     $ 1,659,625  
              18,630,336  
Philippines: 0.1%                

Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. Reg S

6.50% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+6.24%), 8/27/2025 (o)

    1,200       1,253,699  
Poland: 0.3%                
Canpack SA / Canpack US LLC 144A                
3.12%, 11/01/25     1,500       1,509,375  
3.88%, 11/15/29     2,700       2,683,125  
              4,192,500  
Qatar: 0.2%                

QNB Finansbank AS 144A

6.88%, 09/07/24 †

    2,200       2,361,839  
Russia: 3.4%                

Borets Finance DAC 144A

6.00%, 09/17/26

    1,300       1,350,947  

Celtic Resources Holdings DAC 144A

4.12%, 10/09/24

    1,350       1,414,314  

Chelyabinsk Pipe Plant Via Chelpipe Finance DAC 144A

4.50%, 09/19/24

    1,000       1,028,662  
Evraz Plc 144A                
5.25%, 04/02/24     2,425       2,594,120  
5.38%, 03/20/23     2,550       2,675,855  

Gazprom PJSC via Gaz Finance Plc 144A

4.60% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+4.26%), 10/26/2025 (o)

    3,600       3,744,000  
Gtlk Europe Capital DAC Reg S                
4.65%, 03/10/27     2,100       2,181,218  
4.80%, 02/26/28     1,750       1,826,562  
4.95%, 02/18/26     1,950       2,058,732  
5.12%, 05/31/24     1,800       1,901,880  
5.95%, 04/17/25     1,650       1,791,793  

Petropavlovsk 2016 Ltd. 144A

8.12%, 11/14/22

    1,250       1,285,550  

PJSC Koks via IMH Capital DAC 144A

5.90%, 09/23/25

    1,200       1,272,144  
Polyus Finance Plc 144A                
3.25%, 10/14/28     200       198,766  
4.70%, 01/29/24     1,500       1,593,472  
5.25%, 02/07/23     2,500       2,626,120  

Sovcombank Via SovCom Capital DAC 144A

3.40%, 01/26/25

    1,000       1,005,233  
VEON Holdings BV 144A                
3.38%, 11/25/27     4,525       4,543,620  
4.00%, 04/09/25     3,295       3,417,146  
4.95%, 06/16/24     1,850       1,967,845  
5.95%, 02/13/23     1,800       1,901,349  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Russia (continued)                
7.25%, 04/26/23   $ 2,175     $ 2,316,701  
              44,696,029  
Saudi Arabia: 0.6%                

Arabian Centres Sukuk Ltd. 144A

5.38%, 11/26/24

    1,700       1,773,338  
Dar Al-Arkan Sukuk Co. Ltd. Reg S                
6.75%, 02/15/25     1,950       2,063,344  
6.88%, 03/21/23     1,750       1,825,040  
6.88%, 02/26/27     1,400       1,471,064  
              7,132,786  
Singapore: 2.0%                

Continuum Energy Levanter Pte Ltd. 144A

4.50%, 02/09/27

    1,985       2,039,587  
GLP Pte Ltd. Reg S                

4.50% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.73%), 5/17/2026 (o)

    3,600       3,487,860  

4.60% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.73%), 6/29/2027 (o)

    400       389,070  

Greenko Investment Co. 144A

4.88%, 08/16/23

    1,800       1,819,126  

Greenko Mauritius Ltd. 144A

6.25%, 02/21/23

    1,400       1,439,771  
Greenko Solar Mauritius Ltd. 144A                
5.55%, 01/29/25     1,700       1,736,494  
5.95%, 07/29/26     1,900       2,008,494  

Indika Energy Capital III Pte Ltd. Reg S

5.88%, 11/09/24

    300       305,025  

Inkia Energy Ltd. 144A

5.88%, 11/09/27

    2,066       2,151,512  

Mersin Uluslararasi Liman Isletmeciligi AS 144A

5.38%, 11/15/24

    1,800       1,864,534  
Puma International Financing SA 144A                
5.00%, 01/24/26     2,300       2,312,374  
5.12%, 10/06/24     1,900       1,917,100  

Star Energy Geothermal Wayang Windu Ltd. 144A

6.75%, 04/24/33

    1,635       1,830,094  

TML Holdings Pte Ltd. Reg S

4.35%, 06/09/26

    900       914,359  
Yanlord Land HK Co. Ltd. Reg S                
6.75%, 04/23/23     600       604,370  
6.80%, 02/27/24     600       608,927  
              25,428,697  
South Africa: 3.3%                

Absa Group Ltd. Reg S

6.25% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.52%), 04/25/23

    1,400       1,463,504  

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. 144A

6.35%, 08/10/28

    3,550       3,829,704  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
  Value  
South Africa (continued)                
6.75%, 08/06/23   $ 3,700     $ 3,827,928  
7.12%, 02/11/25     4,625       4,827,038  
8.45%, 08/10/28     2,000       2,197,660  
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. Reg S                
4.31%, 07/23/27     600       591,588  
6.35%, 08/10/28     200       215,758  

FirstRand Bank Ltd. Reg S

6.25% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 5 Year+3.56%), 04/23/23

    1,650       1,720,823  
Gold Fields Orogen Holdings BVI Ltd. 144A                
5.12%, 05/15/24     1,450       1,554,618  
6.12%, 05/15/29     1,800       2,087,550  

Growthpoint Properties International Pty Ltd. 144A

5.87%, 05/02/23

    1,400       1,477,714  
MTN Mauritius Investments Ltd. 144A                
4.75%, 11/11/24     2,600       2,723,760  
6.50%, 10/13/26     1,800       2,045,250  

Sasol Financing International Ltd.

4.50%, 11/14/22

    3,324       3,400,186  
Sasol Financing USA LLC                
5.88%, 03/27/24     5,200       5,502,900  
6.50%, 09/27/28     2,625       2,910,469  

Standard Bank Group Ltd. Reg S

5.95% (USD ICE Swap Rate 11:00am NY 5 Year+3.75%), 05/31/24

    1,400       1,485,505  

Stillwater Mining Co. 144A

7.12%, 06/27/25

    1,300       1,350,440  
              43,212,395  
South Korea: 0.3%                

SK Innovation Co. Ltd. Reg S

4.12%, 07/13/23

    1,800       1,875,681  

Woori Bank 144A

4.25% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+2.66%), 10/4/2024 (o)

    1,850       1,914,750  

Woori Bank Reg S

4.25% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+2.66%), 10/4/2024 (o)

    200       207,000  
              3,997,431  
Spain: 0.6%                

AES Andres BV 144A

5.70%, 05/04/28

    1,100       1,128,490  

AI Candelaria Spain SLU 144A

5.75%, 06/15/33

    1,700       1,666,102  
AI Candelaria Spain SLU Reg S                
5.75%, 06/15/33     300       294,018  
7.50%, 12/15/28     200       215,500  

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Colombia SA 144A

4.88%, 04/21/25

    1,350       1,414,557  
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Colombia SA Reg S                
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Spain (continued)                
4.88%, 04/21/25   $ 100     $ 104,782  

Colombia Telecomunicaciones SA ESP 144A

4.95%, 07/17/30 †

    1,700       1,745,220  

International Airport Finance SA 144A

12.00%, 03/15/33

    1,220       1,328,020  

International Airport Finance SA Reg S

12.00%, 03/15/33

    198       215,238  
              8,111,927  
Switzerland: 0.1%                

Consolidated Energy Finance SA 144A

6.50%, 05/15/26

    1,350       1,402,312  
Tanzania: 0.2%                
AngloGold Ashanti Holdings Plc                
3.38%, 11/01/28     1,300       1,292,707  
6.50%, 04/15/40     1,100       1,339,217  
              2,631,924  
Thailand: 0.5%                

Bangkok Bank PCL 144A

3.73% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+1.90%), 09/25/29

    3,900       3,970,083  

Bangkok Bank PCL Reg S

3.73% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+1.90%), 09/25/29

    200       203,664  

Kasikornbank PCL Reg S

3.34% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+1.70%), 10/02/26

    2,800       2,804,160  
              6,977,907  
Togo: 0.2%                

Ecobank Transnational, Inc. 144A

9.50%, 04/18/24

    1,600       1,744,800  

Ecobank Transnational, Inc. Reg S

9.50%, 04/18/24

    200       218,100  
              1,962,900  
Trinidad and Tobago: 0.5%                

National Gas Co. of Trinidad & Tobago Ltd. 144A

6.05%, 01/15/36

    1,000       1,041,345  

National Gas Co. of Trinidad & Tobago Ltd. Reg S

6.05%, 01/15/36

    300       312,403  

Telecommunications Services of Trinidad & Tobago Ltd. 144A

8.88%, 10/18/29

    1,150       1,224,100  

Trinidad Generation Unlimited 144A

5.25%, 11/04/27

    2,000       2,030,080  
Trinidad Generation Unlimited Reg S                


 

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

      Par  
(000’s
    Value  
Trinidad and Tobago (continued)                
5.25%, 11/04/27   $ 200     $ 203,008  

Trinidad Petroleum Holdings Ltd. 144A

9.75%, 06/15/26

    1,950       2,154,068  
              6,965,004  
Turkey: 6.8%                
Akbank TAS 144A                
5.12%, 03/31/25     1,750       1,743,511  

6.80% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 5 Year+4.03%), 04/27/23

    1,250       1,254,819  
6.80%, 02/06/26     1,450       1,495,095  

6.80% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+6.01%), 06/22/26

    1,700       1,657,330  
Akbank TAS Reg S                

6.80% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 5 Year+4.03%), 04/27/23

    200       200,771  
6.80%, 02/06/26     200       206,220  

Arcelik AS 144A

5.00%, 04/03/23

    1,800       1,852,558  

Aydem Yenilenebilir Enerji AS 144A

7.75%, 02/02/27

    2,700       2,575,665  

Coca-Cola Icecek AS 144A

4.21%, 09/19/24

    1,500       1,562,682  

Coca-Cola Icecek AS Reg S

4.21%, 09/19/24

    200       208,358  
Fibabanka AS Reg S                
6.00%, 01/25/23     1,150       1,171,637  

7.75% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 5 Year+5.76%), 11/24/27

    1,000       1,015,385  
KOC Holding AS 144A                
5.25%, 03/15/23     2,125       2,172,757  
6.50%, 03/11/25     2,600       2,743,130  

KOC Holding AS Reg S

5.25%, 03/15/23

    500       511,237  

Limak Iskenderun Uluslararasi Liman Isletmeciligi AS 144A

9.50%, 07/10/36

    1,200       1,202,320  

Mersin Uluslararasi Liman Isletmeciligi AS Reg S

5.38%, 11/15/24

    200       207,170  

Pegasus Hava Tasimaciligi AS 144A

9.25%, 04/30/26

    1,300       1,355,990  

Roenesans Gayrimenkul Yatirim AS 144A

7.25%, 04/26/23

    950       945,541  
TC Ziraat Bankasi AS 144A                
5.12%, 09/29/23     1,550       1,569,437  
5.38%, 03/02/26     2,050       1,980,702  

TC Ziraat Bankasi AS Reg S

5.12%, 09/29/23

    200       202,508  

Turk Telekomunikasyon AS 144A

4.88%, 06/19/24

    1,750       1,790,836  
      Par  
(000’s
    Value  
Turkey (continued)                
6.88%, 02/28/25   $ 1,785     $ 1,912,053  
Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS 144A                
5.75%, 10/15/25     1,700       1,780,500  
5.80%, 04/11/28     1,800       1,882,501  

Turkiye Garanti Bankasi AS 144A

5.88%, 03/16/23

    1,700       1,762,118  
Turkiye Ihracat Kredi Bankasi AS 144A                
5.38%, 10/24/23     1,450       1,474,527  
6.12%, 05/03/24     1,750       1,781,846  
8.25%, 01/24/24     1,700       1,810,160  
Turkiye Is Bankasi AS 144A                
6.12%, 04/25/24     4,000       4,107,960  

7.00% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 5 Year+5.12%), 06/29/23

    1,600       1,618,016  
7.85%, 12/10/23     1,300       1,391,207  
Turkiye Is Bankasi AS Reg S                
6.12%, 04/25/24     200       205,398  

7.00% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 5 Year+5.12%), 06/29/23

    200       202,252  

7.75% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+6.12%), 01/22/25

    2,650       2,700,244  

Turkiye Petrol Rafinerileri AS 144A

4.50%, 10/18/24

    2,500       2,481,938  
Turkiye Sinai Kalkinma Bankasi AS 144A                
5.88%, 01/14/26     1,000       990,052  
6.00%, 01/23/25     1,400       1,411,970  
Turkiye Sinai Kalkinma Bankasi AS Reg S                
5.50%, 01/16/23     1,150       1,175,663  
5.88%, 01/14/26     200       198,010  

Turkiye Sise ve Cam Fabrikalari AS 144A

6.95%, 03/14/26

    2,450       2,654,585  
Turkiye Vakiflar Bankasi TAO 144A                
5.25%, 02/05/25 †     2,600       2,563,041  
5.50%, 10/01/26     1,550       1,497,002  
5.75%, 01/30/23 †     2,050       2,097,679  
6.00%, 11/01/22     2,300       2,349,370  
6.50%, 01/08/26     2,550       2,569,737  
8.12%, 03/28/24     1,850       1,975,393  
Turkiye Vakiflar Bankasi TAO Reg S                
5.75%, 01/30/23     200       204,652  
6.50%, 01/08/26     200       201,548  
8.12%, 03/28/24     200       213,556  

Ulker Biskuvi Sanayi AS 144A

6.95%, 10/30/25

    2,000       2,103,950  

Ulker Biskuvi Sanayi AS Reg S

6.95%, 10/30/25

    200       210,395  
Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi AS 144A                


 

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      Par  
(000’s
)      Value  
Turkey (continued)                
5.50%, 12/06/22   $ 3,500     $ 3,566,636  
5.85%, 06/21/24     1,750       1,786,487  
6.10%, 03/16/23     1,450       1,495,856  

7.88% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+7.42%), 01/22/26 †

    1,500       1,540,056  
8.25%, 10/15/24     1,825       1,968,140  

Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi AS Reg S

6.10%, 03/16/23

    200       206,325  

7.88% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+7.42%), 01/22/26

    200       205,341  

Zorlu Yenilenebilir Enerji AS 144A

9.00%, 06/01/26

    950       892,079  
              88,813,902  
Ukraine: 1.2%                
Kernel Holding SA 144A                
6.50%, 10/17/24     900       956,454  
6.75%, 10/27/27     1,050       1,117,311  

Kernel Holding SA Reg S

6.50%, 10/17/24

    200       212,545  
Metinvest BV 144A                
7.65%, 10/01/27     1,200       1,321,422  
7.75%, 10/17/29     1,500       1,637,400  
8.50%, 04/23/26     1,800       2,030,877  

NAK Naftogaz Ukraine via Kondor Finance Plc 144A

7.62%, 11/08/26

    1,700       1,681,826  

State Agency of Roads of Ukraine 144A

6.25%, 06/24/28

    2,400       2,358,831  
Ukraine Railways Via Rail Capital Markets Plc Reg S                
7.88%, 07/15/26     200       203,250  
8.25%, 07/09/24     3,000       3,135,000  

VF Ukraine PAT via VFU Funding Plc 144A

6.20%, 02/11/25 †

    1,400       1,450,750  
              16,105,666  
United Arab Emirates: 2.2%                

Alpha Star Holding V Ltd. Reg S

6.62%, 04/18/23

    1,200       1,230,396  

DIB Tier 1 Sukuk 3 Ltd. Reg S

6.25% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 6 Year+3.66%), 1/22/2025 (o)

    2,550       2,707,411  

DP World Salaam Reg S

6.00% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+5.75%), 10/1/2025 (o)

    5,300       5,804,216  
Emaar Sukuk Ltd. Reg S                
3.63%, 09/15/26     2,800       2,922,640  
3.88%, 09/17/29     2,900       3,020,843  

Emirates NBD Bank PJSC Reg S

6.12% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 6 Year+3.66%), 3/20/2025 (o)

    3,500       3,707,662  
Emirates Reit Sukuk Ltd. Reg S                
      Par  
(000’s
)      Value  
United Arab Emirates (continued)                
5.12%, 12/12/22   $ 1,100     $ 830,500  

GEMS MENASA Cayman Ltd. / GEMS Education Delaware LLC 144A

7.12%, 07/31/26

    3,200       3,316,000  

MAF Global Securities Ltd. Reg S

6.38% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.54%), 12/20/2025 (o)

    1,400       1,533,991  
Shelf Drilling Holdings Ltd. 144A                
8.25%, 02/15/25     3,175       2,456,656  
8.88%, 11/15/24 †     1,000       1,036,515  
              28,566,830  
United Kingdom: 1.3%                

Bidvest Group UK Plc 144A

3.62%, 09/23/26

    2,800       2,815,778  

Gazprom PJSC via Gaz Finance Plc Reg S

4.60% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+4.26%), 10/26/2025 (o)

    1,200       1,248,000  

Petra Diamonds US Treasury Plc 144A

10.50%, 03/08/26

    1,136       1,173,939  

Polyus Finance Plc Reg S

5.25%, 02/07/23

    300       315,134  

Tullow Oil Plc 144A

10.25%, 05/15/26

    6,250       6,593,094  

Vedanta Resources Finance II Plc 144A

8.95%, 03/11/25

    3,800       3,862,738  

Vedanta Resources Finance II Plc Reg S

8.95%, 03/11/25

    350       355,779  

Vedanta Resources Ltd. Reg S

6.12%, 08/09/24

    300       273,731  
              16,638,193  
United States: 3.6%                
AES Andes SA 144A                

6.35% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+4.92%), 01/07/25

    1,550       1,608,466  

7.12% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 5 Year+4.64%), 04/07/24

    1,650       1,728,738  

AES Argentina Generacion SA 144A

7.75%, 02/02/24

    1,000       872,245  

AES El Salvador Trust II 144A

6.75%, 03/28/23

    1,050       975,145  

Azul Investments LLP 144A

7.25%, 06/15/26 †

    1,000       929,155  

Azul Investments LLP Reg S

5.88%, 10/26/24

    200       185,845  

Empresa Electrica Cochrane SpA 144A

5.50%, 05/14/27

    1,363       1,395,262  

Energuate Trust 144A

5.88%, 05/03/27

    1,000       1,023,750  


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
United States (continued)                

EnfraGen Energia Sur SA / EnfraGen Spain SA / Prime Energia SpA 144A

5.38%, 12/30/30

  $ 2,400     $ 2,301,636  

Guacolda Energia SA 144A

4.56%, 04/30/25

    1,750       1,120,018  
JBS USA Food Co. 144A                
5.75%, 01/15/28     900       939,384  
7.00%, 01/15/26     1,350       1,405,688  
Kosmos Energy Ltd. 144A
7.50%, 03/01/28 †
    1,500       1,472,483  
Kosmos Energy Ltd. Reg S
7.12%, 04/04/26
    200       199,831  
MGM China Holdings Ltd. 144A                
5.25%, 06/18/25     800       792,128  
5.38%, 05/15/24     1,000       1,002,290  
5.88%, 05/15/26     1,200       1,200,978  

Mong Duong Finance Holdings BV 144A

5.12%, 05/07/29

    2,250       2,236,252  

Mong Duong Finance Holdings BV Reg S

5.12%, 05/07/29

    200       198,778  
Sasol Financing USA LLC                
4.38%, 09/18/26     2,400       2,442,120  
5.50%, 03/18/31     2,925       3,008,509  
SierraCol Energy Andina LLC 144A
6.00%, 06/15/28
    2,000       1,965,420  

VistaJet Malta Finance Plc / XO Management Holding, Inc. 144A

10.50%, 06/01/24

    2,175       2,350,414  
Wynn Macau Ltd. 144A                
4.88%, 10/01/24 †     2,125       2,012,184  
5.12%, 12/15/29     3,400       3,069,962  
5.50%, 01/15/26     3,500       3,296,615  
5.50%, 10/01/27     2,575       2,401,187  
5.62%, 08/26/28     4,625       4,325,901  
              46,460,384  
Uruguay: 0.0%                
Arcos Dorados Holdings, Inc. Reg S
5.88%, 04/04/27
    150       154,837  
Uzbekistan: 0.3%                
Ipoteka-Bank ATIB Reg S
5.50%, 11/19/25
    1,200       1,248,600  
Uzauto Motors AJ 144A
4.85%, 05/04/26
    900       887,742  
Uzauto Motors AJ Reg S
4.85%, 05/04/26
    200       197,276  

Uzbek Industrial and Construction Bank ATB Reg S

5.75%, 12/02/24

    1,050       1,090,460  
              3,424,078  
Zambia: 1.7%                
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. 144A                
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Zambia (continued)                
6.50%, 03/01/24   $ 2,575     $ 2,616,844  
6.88%, 03/01/26     3,475       3,622,688  
6.88%, 10/15/27     5,375       5,744,531  
7.25%, 04/01/23     5,300       5,403,085  
7.50%, 04/01/25     4,425       4,585,406  
              21,972,554  
Total Corporate Bonds
(Cost: $1,273,221,654)
            1,235,960,155  
                 
GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS: 1.7%          
Argentina: 0.7%                

Ciudad Autonoma De Buenos Aires 144A

7.50%, 06/01/27

    2,900       2,584,147  

Ciudad Autonoma De Buenos Aires Reg S

7.50%, 06/01/27

    200       178,217  
Provincia de Cordoba 144A                
5.00%, 06/01/27 (s)     1,732       1,167,070  
5.00%, 02/01/29     1,457       947,003  
Provincia de Cordoba Reg S
5.00%, 02/01/29 (s)
    152       98,851  
Provincia de Mendoza 144A
4.25%, 03/19/29 (s)
    1,975       1,377,562  
Provincia de Neuquen 144A
4.62%, 04/27/30 (s)
    1,275       787,312  
Provincia del Chubut 144A
7.75%, 07/26/30 (s)
    1,783       1,403,981  
Provincia del Chubut Reg S
7.75%, 07/26/30 (s)
    141       110,841  
              8,654,984  
Belarus: 0.1%                

Development Bank of the Republic of Belarus JSC 144A

6.75%, 05/02/24

    1,600       1,504,000  

Development Bank of the Republic of Belarus JSC Reg S

6.75%, 05/02/24

    200       188,000  
              1,692,000  
Brazil: 0.1%                

Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Economico e Social 144A

5.75%, 09/26/23

    1,300       1,408,147  

Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Economico e Social Reg S

5.75%, 09/26/23

    250       270,798  
              1,678,945  
Mongolia: 0.2%                

Development Bank of Mongolia LLC 144A

7.25%, 10/23/23

    1,700       1,805,352  
Pakistan: 0.1%                

Pakistan Water & Power Development Authority Reg S

7.50%, 06/04/31

    1,800       1,770,750  


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Turkey: 0.4%                

Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality 144A

6.38%, 12/09/25

  $ 1,800     $ 1,758,715  

Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Reg S

6.38%, 12/09/25

    200       195,413  

Turkiye Ihracat Kredi Bankasi AS 144A

5.75%, 07/06/26

    2,600       2,544,662  

Turkiye Ihracat Kredi Bankasi AS Reg S

5.38%, 10/24/23

    300       305,074  
              4,803,864  
Uzbekistan: 0.1%                

National Bank of Uzbekistan Reg S

4.85%, 10/21/25

    1,000       1,029,435  
Total Government Obligations
(Cost: $21,814,372)
            21,435,330  
Total Investments Before Collateral for Securities Loaned: 96.8%
(Cost: $1,295,036,026)
      1,257,395,485  
                 
      Number
of Shares
         
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT HELD AS COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES ON LOAN: 2.6%
(Cost: $33,912,101)
         
Money Market Fund: 2.6%                

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio

    33,912,101       33,912,101  
Total Investments: 99.4%
(Cost: $1,328,948,127)
            1,291,307,586  
Other assets less liabilities: 0.6%             8,176,816  
NET ASSETS: 100.0%           $ 1,299,484,402  


 

 

Definitions:

USD United States Dollar

 

Footnotes:

Security fully or partially on loan. Total market value of securities on loan is $41,108,243.
(s) The rate shown reflects the rate in effect at the end of the reporting period. Coupon adjusts periodically based upon a predetermined schedule
(a) Amount is less than 1,000
(o) Perpetual Maturity — the date shown is the next call date
(d) Security in default
* Non-income producing
   
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 $820,231,847, or 63.1% of net assets.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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VANECK EMERGING MARKETS HIGH YIELD BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

Summary of Investments by Sector
Excluding Collateral for Securities Loaned
  % of
Investments
  Value  
Basic Materials     11.9 %   $ 149,564,516  
Consumer Cyclicals     3.6       44,599,763  
Consumer Non-Cyclicals     4.1       51,810,449  
Energy     16.8       211,089,493  
Financials     35.0       439,614,135  
Government Activity     0.8       10,609,112  
Healthcare     3.3       41,863,125  
Industrials     8.5       107,242,706  
Real Estate     4.8       60,470,710  
Technology     4.2       52,870,861  
Utilities     7.0       87,660,615  
      100.0 %      $ 1,257,395,485  

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of October 31, 2021 is as follows:

 

    Level 1
Quoted
Prices
    Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
    Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
    Value  
Corporate Bonds *   $     $ 1,235,960,156     $     $ 1,235,960,156  
Government Obligations *           21,435,329             21,435,329  
Money Market Fund     33,912,101                   33,912,101  
Total Investments   $ 33,912,101     $ 1,257,395,485     $     $ 1,291,307,586  
   
* See Schedule of Investments for geographic sector breakouts.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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VANECK FALLEN ANGEL HIGH YIELD BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

October 31, 2021 (unaudited)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
CORPORATE BONDS: 98.7%                
Australia: 1.2%                
Buckeye Partners LP                
3.95%, 12/01/26   $ 15,322     $ 15,726,807  
4.12%, 12/01/27     10,317       10,407,274  
4.15%, 07/01/23     12,873       13,335,141  
4.35%, 10/15/24 †     7,670       8,032,561  
5.60%, 10/15/44     7,678       7,457,718  
5.85%, 11/15/43     10,317       10,184,736  
              65,144,237  
Brazil: 0.3%                
Avon Products, Inc.
6.50%, 03/15/23
    12,389       13,070,395  
Canada: 1.3%                

Bombardier, Inc. 144A

7.45%, 05/01/34 †

    13,486       16,520,350  
Methanex Corp.                
4.25%, 12/01/24     7,687       8,119,394  
5.25%, 12/15/29     18,008       19,110,990  
5.65%, 12/01/44     7,673       7,999,102  
TransAlta Corp.                
4.50%, 11/15/22     9,700       9,906,125  
6.50%, 03/15/40     7,754       9,146,037  
              70,801,998  
Cayman Islands: 0.3%                

North Queensland Export Terminal Pty Ltd. 144A

4.45%, 12/15/22

    13,354       12,919,333  
Finland: 0.3%                

Nokia Oyj

6.62%, 05/15/39

    12,831       17,276,364  
France: 1.8%                

Electricite de France SA 144A

               

5.25% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 10 Year+3.71%), 1/29/2023 (o)

    53,976       55,959,618  

5.62% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 10 Year+3.04%), 1/22/2024 (o)

    38,630       41,102,320  
              97,061,938  
Germany: 2.2%                

Deutsche Bank AG

               

4.30% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 5 Year+2.25%), 05/24/28

    34,951       36,224,588  
4.50%, 04/01/25     38,517       41,341,284  

Dresdner Funding Trust I 144A

8.15%, 06/30/31

    25,598       36,315,883  
              113,881,755  
Ireland: 1.2%                
Perrigo Finance Unlimited Co.                
3.15%, 06/15/30     19,275       19,448,022  
3.90%, 12/15/24     18,000       19,040,902  
4.38%, 03/15/26     18,000       19,225,739  
4.90%, 12/15/44     7,800       7,742,098  
              65,456,761  
Italy: 3.4%                
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA 144A                
    Par  
(000’s
  Value  
Italy (continued)                
5.02%, 06/26/24   $ 51,347     $ 55,076,420  
Telecom Italia Capital SA                
6.00%, 09/30/34     25,693       28,619,818  
6.38%, 11/15/33     25,688       29,505,365  
7.20%, 07/18/36     25,515       31,035,426  
7.72%, 06/04/38     25,710       32,815,858  
              177,052,887  
United Kingdom: 2.9%                

Lloyds Banking Group Plc 144A

               

6.41% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.50%), 10/1/2035 (o)

    9,624       13,501,028  

6.66% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.27%), 5/21/2037 (o)

    11,126       15,951,903  

Marks & Spencer Plc 144A

7.12%, 12/01/37 †

    7,634       9,198,970  

Rolls-Royce Plc 144A

3.62%, 10/14/25 †

    26,015       26,600,337  

Standard Chartered Plc 144A

7.01% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.46%), 7/30/2037 (o)

    19,200       26,640,000  

Vodafone Group Plc

7.00% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 5 Year+4.87%), 1/4/2029

    51,784       62,654,048  
              154,546,286  
United States: 83.8%                

ADT Security Corp.

4.12%, 06/15/23

    17,971       18,729,915  
Apache Corp.                
4.25%, 01/15/30 †     14,905       15,855,194  
4.38%, 10/15/28 †     18,077       19,452,298  
4.75%, 04/15/43 †     10,935       11,988,533  
5.10%, 09/01/40     34,252       38,429,545  
5.25%, 02/01/42     10,196       11,484,978  
5.35%, 07/01/49     9,894       11,372,856  
6.00%, 01/15/37 †     11,426       13,948,861  

Bath & Body Works, Inc.

6.95%, 03/01/33 †

    8,903       10,077,128  
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.                
3.75%, 08/01/24 †     7,363       7,501,056  
5.17%, 08/01/44 †     17,344       14,775,787  

Brightsphere Investment Group, Inc.

4.80%, 07/27/26 †

    7,589       7,776,924  

Brinker International, Inc. 144A

5.00%, 10/01/24

    9,575       10,149,500  

Carpenter Technology Corp.

4.45%, 03/01/23

    8,246       8,562,792  

CDK Global, Inc.

5.00%, 10/15/24 †

    13,404       14,874,419  

Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.

6.25%, 10/01/40

    6,695       7,339,394  

Continental Resources, Inc.

3.80%, 06/01/24

    23,417       24,617,121  
4.90%, 06/01/44     17,929       20,368,689  

Crown Cork & Seal Co., Inc.

7.38%, 12/15/26

    9,049       11,141,581  
DCP Midstream Operating LP                


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
United States (continued)                
3.88%, 03/15/23   $ 12,867     $ 13,285,177  
5.60%, 04/01/44     10,230       12,290,322  
8.12%, 08/16/30     7,679       10,415,104  
DCP Midstream Operating LP 144A                
6.45%, 11/03/36     7,667       9,934,094  
6.75%, 09/15/37     11,501       15,394,606  
Dell, Inc.                
5.40%, 09/10/40 †     6,767       8,150,987  
6.50%, 04/15/38     9,919       13,170,845  
7.10%, 04/15/28 †     7,737       9,983,051  
Delta Air Lines, Inc.                
2.90%, 10/28/24     23,113       23,616,755  
3.75%, 10/28/29 †     12,501       12,714,477  
3.80%, 04/19/23     12,826       13,299,247  
4.38%, 04/19/28 †     10,546       11,255,094  
Diversified Healthcare Trust                
4.75%, 05/01/24     6,483       6,693,697  
4.75%, 02/15/28     12,918       12,865,165  
Domtar Corp.                
6.25%, 09/01/42     6,425       6,698,803  
6.75%, 02/15/44     6,425       6,809,033  

DPL, Inc.

4.35%, 04/15/29

    10,302       11,139,037  

Embarq Corp.

8.00%, 06/01/36

    36,705       40,624,727  
EnLink Midstream Partners LP                
4.15%, 06/01/25     18,517       19,353,691  
4.40%, 04/01/24     13,403       14,022,889  
5.05%, 04/01/45     11,471       10,942,703  
5.45%, 06/01/47     12,750       12,766,958  
5.60%, 04/01/44     8,932       8,774,127  
EQM Midstream Partners LP                
4.00%, 08/01/24     12,861       13,359,364  
4.12%, 12/01/26     12,871       13,257,709  
4.75%, 07/15/23     15,435       16,266,329  
5.50%, 07/15/28     21,848       24,091,344  
6.50%, 07/15/48     14,045       16,727,033  
EQT Corp.                
3.90%, 10/01/27     32,132       34,341,075  
6.62%, 02/01/25     25,703       28,948,004  
7.50%, 02/01/30     19,289       24,717,889  
FirstEnergy Corp.                
1.60%, 01/15/26     7,669       7,566,044  
2.05%, 03/01/25     7,731       7,776,458  
2.25%, 09/01/30     11,581       11,150,129  
2.65%, 03/01/30     15,366       15,158,098  
3.40%, 03/01/50     21,689       21,569,710  
4.40%, 07/15/27     38,550       41,845,068  
4.75%, 03/15/23     21,850       22,668,501  
5.35%, 07/15/47     25,707       31,239,775  
7.38%, 11/15/31     38,550       52,613,425  

FirstEnergy Transmission LLC 144A

4.55%, 04/01/49

    12,779       14,963,335  
Fluor Corp.                
3.50%, 12/15/24 †     9,845       10,275,128  
4.25%, 09/15/28 †     15,472       16,109,678  
    Par  
(000’s
  Value  
United States (continued)                

Ford Holdings LLC

9.30%, 03/01/30

  $ 5,514     $ 7,527,106  
Ford Motor Co.                
4.35%, 12/08/26     28,018       29,989,627  
4.75%, 01/15/43     37,356       40,853,642  
5.29%, 12/08/46     24,245       27,850,110  
6.38%, 02/01/29     4,861       5,699,766  
6.62%, 10/01/28     11,895       14,284,111  
7.40%, 11/01/46 †     7,456       10,225,419  
7.45%, 07/16/31     33,442       44,310,650  
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC                
3.09%, 01/09/23     28,010       28,526,784  
3.10%, 05/04/23     18,676       19,002,830  
3.35%, 11/01/22     22,414       22,782,710  
3.66%, 09/08/24     14,017       14,525,116  
3.81%, 01/09/24     13,991       14,498,174  
3.81%, 11/02/27     14,023       14,567,653  
4.06%, 11/01/24     28,031       29,431,148  
4.13%, 08/04/25     26,158       27,662,085  
4.14%, 02/15/23     16,811       17,285,911  
4.27%, 01/09/27     16,824       17,877,014  
4.38%, 08/06/23     18,700       19,471,375  
4.39%, 01/08/26     22,429       24,027,066  
4.54%, 08/01/26     13,989       15,080,562  
4.69%, 06/09/25     11,204       11,991,641  
5.11%, 05/03/29     27,782       30,907,475  
5.58%, 03/18/24     28,026       30,233,047  
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.                
3.88%, 03/15/23     25,603       26,403,094  
4.55%, 11/14/24     18,794       20,344,881  
5.40%, 11/14/34     19,274       23,570,946  
5.45%, 03/15/43     47,966       60,401,186  

Frontier Florida LLC

6.86%, 02/01/28

    8,325       8,876,531  

Genting New York LLC / GENNY Capital, Inc. 144A

3.30%, 02/15/26

    14,100       13,896,185  
Genworth Holdings, Inc.                
4.80%, 02/15/24     9,808       10,040,057  
4.90%, 08/15/23     9,781       10,013,299  
6.50%, 06/15/34 †     7,662       7,987,635  
Global Marine, Inc.                
7.00%, 06/01/28 †     6,674       4,905,390  

Goldman Sachs Capital I

6.34%, 02/15/34

    24,405       33,839,624  

HB Fuller Co.

4.00%, 02/15/27

    8,210       8,631,707  

HCA, Inc.

7.69%, 06/15/25

    7,814       9,386,880  
Hexcel Corp.                
4.20%, 02/15/27     10,320       11,174,740  
4.95%, 08/15/25     7,769       8,577,623  

Hillenbrand, Inc.

5.00%, 09/15/26 †

    9,774       10,947,027  
Howmet Aerospace, Inc.                
5.90%, 02/01/27     15,981       18,318,381  
5.95%, 02/01/37     16,048       19,334,390  
6.75%, 01/15/28 †     7,667       9,334,956  


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
United States (continued)                
Kraft Heinz Foods Co.                
3.00%, 06/01/26   $ 48,193     $ 50,429,518  
3.75%, 04/01/30     18,933       20,594,072  
4.38%, 06/01/46     76,692       89,655,879  
4.62%, 01/30/29     18,651       21,228,489  
4.62%, 10/01/39     10,141       11,824,788  
4.88%, 10/01/49     38,273       47,458,504  
5.00%, 07/15/35     20,250       24,919,004  
5.00%, 06/04/42     40,766       50,461,302  
5.20%, 07/15/45     46,377       59,074,449  
6.50%, 02/09/40     18,036       25,775,613  
6.75%, 03/15/32     9,486       12,840,882  
6.88%, 01/26/39     20,774       30,464,158  

Kraft Heinz Foods Co. 144A

7.12%,08/01/39 †

    22,364       33,974,911  
Lumen Technologies, Inc.                
6.88%, 01/15/28     10,950       12,209,250  
7.60%, 09/15/39     13,357       14,763,492  
Macy’s Retail Holdings LLC                
2.88%, 02/15/23     12,935       13,080,519  
3.62%, 06/01/24 †     8,987       9,298,849  
4.30%, 02/15/43     6,351       5,462,686  
4.50%, 12/15/34     9,421       9,229,754  
5.12%, 01/15/42     6,376       5,970,773  

Magellan Health, Inc.

4.90%, 09/22/24

    9,792       10,732,228  
Mattel, Inc.                
3.15%, 03/15/23     6,450       6,613,508  
5.45%, 11/01/41     7,672       9,063,049  
6.20%, 10/01/40     6,393       8,159,066  

Michael Kors USA, Inc. 144A

4.50%, 11/01/24

    12,130       12,851,128  
Murphy Oil Corp.                
6.38%, 12/01/42     8,912       9,067,960  
7.05%, 05/01/29 †     6,443       7,289,610  
Navient Corp.                
5.50%, 01/25/23     25,750       26,955,358  
5.62%, 08/01/33     15,317       14,560,264  
Newell Brands, Inc.                
4.35%, 04/01/23     27,967       29,160,911  
4.70%, 04/01/26     51,010       55,926,752  
5.88%, 04/01/36     10,827       13,143,004  
6.00%, 04/01/46     17,159       21,574,354  
Nordstrom, Inc.                
2.30%, 04/08/24     6,400       6,439,360  
4.00%, 03/15/27 †     9,025       9,284,965  
4.25%, 08/01/31 †     10,850       10,861,664  
4.38%, 04/01/30 †     12,875       13,116,149  
5.00%, 01/15/44 †     24,830       24,616,090  
6.95%, 03/15/28 †     7,675       8,999,321  
Occidental Petroleum Corp.                
0.00%, 10/10/36 ^     53,356       30,129,866  
2.70%, 02/15/23     10,470       10,600,247  
2.90%, 08/15/24     32,611       33,261,589  
3.00%, 02/15/27     17,726       17,748,157  
3.20%, 08/15/26     21,035       21,324,547  
3.40%, 04/15/26     21,901       22,373,843  
      Par  
(000’s
    Value  
United States (continued)                
3.50%, 06/15/25   $ 12,336     $ 12,783,180  
3.50%, 08/15/29     35,425       36,000,656  
4.10%, 02/15/47     17,580       17,164,672  
4.20%, 03/15/48     23,432       22,869,749  
4.30%, 08/15/39     17,577       17,688,350  
4.40%, 04/15/46     27,028       27,379,799  
4.40%, 08/15/49     16,672       16,689,172  
4.50%, 07/15/44     14,630       14,795,685  
4.62%, 06/15/45     17,588       18,226,796  
5.55%, 03/15/26     25,556       28,239,380  
6.20%, 03/15/40     17,297       20,981,261  
6.45%, 09/15/36     40,966       52,188,636  
6.60%, 03/15/46     25,763       32,999,956  
6.95%, 07/01/24     13,693       15,421,741  
7.50%, 05/01/31     20,540       26,770,706  
7.88%, 09/15/31     11,471       15,357,662  
7.95%, 06/15/39     7,553       10,096,284  
Oceaneering International, Inc.                
4.65%, 11/15/24 †     12,763       13,273,520  
6.00%, 02/01/28     7,653       7,879,605  
Ovintiv, Inc.                
6.50%, 08/15/34     19,283       26,046,930  
6.50%, 02/01/38     12,464       16,921,499  
6.62%, 08/15/37     11,898       16,185,832  
7.20%, 11/01/31     9,008       12,080,402  
7.38%, 11/01/31     12,762       17,296,573  
8.12%, 09/15/30     7,735       10,619,786  

Pactiv LLC

7.95%, 12/15/25

    7,584       8,465,640  
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.                
3.95%, 02/01/28 †     13,119       13,159,424  
5.15%, 11/15/29     9,027       9,319,322  

ProAssurance Corp.

5.30%, 11/15/23

    6,970       7,394,686  

Qwest Corp.

7.25%, 09/15/25

    6,365       7,604,902  
Resorts World Las Vegas LLC / RWLV Capital, Inc. Reg S                
4.62%, 04/16/29 †     25,590       26,005,113  
4.62%, 04/06/31     8,950       8,933,357  
Rockies Express Pipeline LLC 144A                
3.60%, 05/15/25     10,210       10,643,312  
4.80%, 05/15/30     8,933       9,524,811  
4.95%, 07/15/29     14,145       15,152,831  
6.88%, 04/15/40     12,759       14,469,344  
7.50%, 07/15/38     6,411       7,337,806  
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.                
3.70%, 03/15/28 †     12,866       12,206,617  
7.50%, 10/15/27     7,664       8,973,318  
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. 144A                
10.88%, 06/01/23     25,703       28,787,360  
11.50%, 06/01/25     35,761       40,745,189  

Safeway, Inc.

7.25%, 02/01/31

    6,835       8,261,977  

Seagate HDD Cayman

4.09%, 06/01/29

    12,878       13,331,563  


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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VANECK FALLEN ANGEL HIGH YIELD BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
United States (continued)                
4.12%, 01/15/31   $ 12,859     $ 13,074,131  
4.75%, 01/01/25     12,323       13,324,244  
4.88%, 03/01/24     12,871       13,740,436  
4.88%, 06/01/27     12,994       14,339,101  
5.75%, 12/01/34 †     12,513       14,424,173  

Sealed Air Corp. 144A

6.88%, 07/15/33

    11,978       15,378,734  
Service Properties Trust                
3.95%, 01/15/28     10,295       9,587,219  
4.35%, 10/01/24     21,219       21,409,971  
4.38%, 02/15/30     10,300       9,720,625  
4.50%, 06/15/23     625       638,281  
4.50%, 03/15/25     9,028       9,041,993  
4.65%, 03/15/24     21,494       21,708,940  
4.75%, 10/01/26     11,509       11,396,787  
4.95%, 02/15/27     10,294       10,152,457  
4.95%, 10/01/29     10,931       10,534,751  
5.25%, 02/15/26     9,016       9,117,430  

Southeast Supply Header LLC 144A

4.25%, 06/15/24

    10,384       10,825,320  

Southwestern Energy Co.

6.45%, 01/23/25

    18,090       19,740,712  
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.                
3.85%, 06/15/26     7,683       8,076,754  
3.95%, 06/15/23     7,680       7,799,808  
4.60%, 06/15/28 †     17,988       17,781,138  
Sprint Capital Corp.                
6.88%, 11/15/28     63,657       80,570,028  
8.75%, 03/15/32     51,383       76,971,734  

Tenet Healthcare Corp.

6.88%, 11/15/31

    9,355       10,723,169  

Topaz Solar Farms LLC 144A

5.75%, 09/30/39

    16,063       19,530,534  
Transocean, Inc.                
6.80%, 03/15/38     15,550       9,330,000  
7.50%, 04/15/31     10,089       6,574,245  
Travel + Leisure Co.                
3.90%, 03/01/23     10,306       10,656,404  
5.65%, 04/01/24     7,722       8,376,826  
6.00%, 04/01/27     10,305       11,220,496  
6.60%, 10/01/25     9,008       10,064,638  

Trinity Industries, Inc.

4.55%, 10/01/24

    10,863       11,526,729  
    Par  
(000’s
  Value  
United States (continued)                

Under Armour, Inc.

3.25%, 06/15/26 †

  $ 16,016     $ 16,436,420  

United States Cellular Corp.

6.70%, 12/15/33

    14,155       17,636,819  

United States Steel Corp.

6.65%, 06/01/37 †

    9,503       10,088,575  
Western Midstream Operating LP                
3.95%, 06/01/25     4,750       5,009,350  
4.35%, 02/01/25     24,325       25,510,844  
4.50%, 03/01/28     10,301       11,163,709  
4.65%, 07/01/26     12,182       13,171,970  
4.75%, 08/15/28     10,288       11,331,718  
5.30%, 02/01/30     30,833       33,839,217  
5.30%, 03/01/48     17,891       20,868,241  
5.45%, 04/01/44     15,333       18,014,052  
5.50%, 08/15/48     8,966       10,716,074  
6.50%, 02/01/50     25,689       30,787,367  
Xerox Corp.                
3.80%, 05/15/24 †     7,729       8,038,160  
4.38%, 03/15/23     25,703       26,549,143  
4.80%, 03/01/35 †     6,450       6,442,292  
6.75%, 12/15/39 †     9,034       9,841,233  

XPO CNW, Inc.

6.70%, 05/01/34

    7,772       9,724,715  
Yum! Brands, Inc.                
3.88%, 11/01/23 †     8,326       8,711,077  
5.35%, 11/01/43     7,036       7,819,881  
6.88%, 11/15/37     8,351       10,534,954  
              4,410,324,715  
Total Corporate Bonds
(Cost: $4,926,351,575)
            5,197,536,669  
                 
    Number
of Shares
         
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT HELD AS
COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES ON LOAN: 3.7%

(Cost: $195,344,301)
 
Money Market Fund: 3.7%          
State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio     195,344,301       195,344,301  
                 
Total Investments: 102.4%
(Cost: $5,121,695,876)
            5,392,880,970  
Liabilities in excess of other assets: (2.4)%     (128,258,634 )
NET ASSETS: 100.0%     $ 5,264,622,336  


     
Definitions:
USD   United States Dollar
     
Footnotes:
Security fully or partially on loan. Total market value of securities on loan is $214,967,597.
(o) Perpetual Maturity — the date shown is the next call date

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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^ 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 $593,345,162, or 11.3% of net assets.

 

Summary of Investments by Sector
Excluding Collateral for Securities Loaned
    % of
Investments
  Value  
Basic Materials        4.8 %   $ 249,065,851  
Communications       0.2           8,876,531  
Consumer Cyclicals       13.8       715,811,480  
Consumer Non-Cyclicals       9.6       500,033,939  
Energy       28.9       1,500,699,442  
Financials       13.3       689,094,446  
Healthcare       1.8       96,299,038  
Industrials       5.9       308,288,321  
Real Estate       2.5       132,867,318  
Technology       12.4       642,696,622  
Utilities       6.8       353,803,681  
        100.0 %   $ 5,197,536,669  

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of October 31, 2021 is as follows:

 

    Level 1
Quoted
Prices
  Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
  Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
  Value
Corporate Bonds *          $   $ 5,197,536,669   $   $ 5,197,536,669
Money Market Fund     195,344,301             195,344,301
Total Investments   $ 195,344,301   $ 5,197,536,669   $   $ 5,392,880,970

 

* See Schedule of Investments for geographic sector breakouts.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

33

VANECK GREEN BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

October 31, 2021 (unaudited)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
CORPORATE BONDS: 85.5%                
Australia: 0.4%                

National Australia Bank Ltd.

3.62%, 06/20/23

  $ 375     $ 393,949  
Bermuda: 0.4%                

Investment Energy Resources Ltd. 144A

6.25%, 04/26/29

    350       375,398  
Brazil: 2.2%                

Banco BTG Pactual SA 144A

2.75%, 01/11/26

    250       240,325  

Fibria Overseas Finance Ltd.

5.50%, 01/17/27

    375       420,487  

FS Luxembourg Sarl 144A

10.00%, 12/15/25

    300       331,239  

Klabin Austria GmbH 144A

7.00%, 04/03/49

    150       173,389  

Klabin Finance SA 144A

4.88%, 09/19/27

    465       499,880  

Rumo Luxembourg Sarl 144A

5.25%, 01/10/28 †

    250       260,312  

Suzano Austria GmbH 144A

5.75%, 07/14/26

    250       285,440  
              2,211,072  
British Virgin Islands: 0.2%                

Beijing Capital Polaris Investment Co. Ltd. Reg S

2.80%, 03/18/23

    200       201,240  
Canada: 1.9%                

Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc. 144A

3.62%, 05/13/51 †

    150       160,114  

Azure Power Solar Energy Private Ltd. 144A

5.65%, 12/24/24

    100       105,250  

Bank of Nova Scotia

2.38%, 01/18/23

    225       230,147  

Brookfield Finance, Inc.

2.72%, 04/15/31

    250       253,847  

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

0.95%, 10/23/25

    250       245,762  

CDP Financial, Inc. Reg S

1.00%, 05/26/26

    500       495,129  

Liberty Utilities Finance GP 1 144A

2.05%, 09/15/30

    300       287,509  

Tucson Electric Power Co.

1.50%, 08/01/30

    150       141,188  
              1,918,946  
Cayman Islands: 0.4%                

Saudi Electricity Global Sukuk Co. 5 Reg S

1.74%, 09/17/25

    400       401,064  
Chile: 0.8%                
Inversiones CMPC SA 144A
4.38%, 04/04/27
    250       272,271  
    Par  
(000’s
)       Value  
Chile (continued)                

Inversiones Latin America Power Ltda Reg S

5.12%, 06/15/33

  $ 200     $ 195,784  

Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA 144A

3.50%, 09/10/51

    300       293,313  
              761,368  
China: 8.0%                
Bank of China Ltd. Reg S                

0.95% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.83%), 06/07/23

    200       201,319  
0.95%, 09/21/23     450       450,394  

1.00% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.95%), 10/17/22

    200       200,860  

1.01% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.88%), 11/22/22

    300       301,695  

Central China Real Estate Ltd. Reg S
7.50%, 07/14/25

    200       93,865  

China Construction Bank Corp. Reg S

0.79% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.66%), 10/22/22

    400       401,216  
1.00%, 08/04/23     200       200,294  
1.25%, 08/04/25     400       395,142  

China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd. Reg S
1.20%, 09/10/25

    400       392,684  

CIFI Holdings Group Co. Ltd. Reg S
5.95%, 10/20/25

    400       389,902  

ICBCIL Finance Co. Ltd. Reg S

1.18% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.05%), 11/20/24

    400       400,384  
Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd. Reg S                

0.79% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.67%), 09/16/22

    200       200,495  

0.84% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.72%), 04/25/22

    225       225,387  

0.90% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.78%), 09/16/24

    800       806,040  

0.95% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.83%), 06/14/23

    400       402,796  

0.95% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.83%), 04/25/24

    200       201,608  
2.25%, 09/16/22     200       202,458  
2.88%, 10/12/22     300       305,617  

Industrial Bank Co. Ltd. Reg S

1.12%, 11/06/23

    400       399,376  

Jiangxi Provincial Water Conservancy Investment Group China Ltd. Reg S

3.40%, 12/05/22

    200       203,764  

KWG Group Holdings Ltd. Reg S

6.00%, 08/14/26

    200       161,655  
Modern Land China Co. Ltd. Reg S                


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
China (continued)                
9.80%, 04/11/23   $ 200     $ 47,540  

Rongshi International Finance Ltd. Reg S

3.25%, 05/21/24

    200       209,921  

Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co. Ltd./London Reg S

0.83% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.70%), 10/29/22

    200       199,997  

Shuifa International Holdings BVI Co. Ltd. Reg S

4.00%, 03/24/24

    200       193,962  

Wuhan Metro Group Co. Ltd. Reg S

2.96%, 09/24/24

    200       206,596  
Yuzhou Group Holdings Co. Ltd. Reg S                
6.35%, 01/13/27     200       90,938  
7.85%, 08/12/26     200       91,705  
Zhenro Properties Group Ltd. Reg S                
6.63%, 01/07/26     200       140,542  
7.10%, 09/10/24     200       147,643  
7.35%, 02/05/25     200       141,147  
              8,006,942  
Colombia: 0.3%                

Consorcio Transmantaro SA 144A

4.70%, 04/16/34

    300       331,146  
Dominican Republic: 0.1%                

UEP Penonome II SA 144A

6.50%, 10/01/38

    96       100,769  
France: 0.7%                

Electricite de France SA 144A

3.62%, 10/13/25

    600       647,861  
Georgia: 0.4%                

Georgia Global Utilities JSC 144A

7.75%, 07/30/25

    100       106,569  

Georgian Railway JSC 144A

4.00%, 06/17/28

    250       253,125  
              359,694  
Germany: 3.7%                
Kreditanstalt fuer Wiederaufbau                
0.75%, 09/30/30 †     950       887,025  
1.00%, 10/01/26     250       247,478  
1.75%, 09/14/29     1,900       1,929,926  
2.00%, 09/29/22     300       304,985  

Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg Reg S

2.38%, 05/31/22

    350       354,291  
              3,723,705  
Hong Kong: 1.7%                

Franshion Brilliant Ltd. Reg S

4.00%, 06/21/24

    200       203,696  

Industrial Bank Co. Ltd. Reg S

0.88%, 06/10/24

    200       198,388  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Hong Kong (continued)                

Link Finance Cayman 2009 Ltd. Reg S

2.88%, 07/21/26

  $ 200     $ 207,544  

Modern Land China Co. Ltd. Reg S

11.50%, 11/13/22

    300       69,668  

MTR Corp. CI Ltd. Reg S

2.50%, 11/02/26

    400       417,349  

MTR Corp. Ltd. Reg S

1.62%, 08/19/30

    400       386,028  

Yango Justice International Ltd. Reg S

7.50%, 02/17/25

    200       48,854  

Yanlord Land HK Co. Ltd. Reg S

5.12%, 05/20/26

    200       195,447  
              1,726,974  
India: 3.3%                

Adani Green Energy Ltd. 144A

4.38%, 09/08/24

    350       354,761  

Adani Green Energy UP Ltd. / Prayatna Developers Pvt Ltd. / Parampujya Solar Energy 144A

6.25%, 12/10/24

    50       53,885  

Adani Green Energy UP Ltd. / Prayatna Developers Pvt Ltd. / Parampujya Solar Energy Reg S

6.25%, 12/10/24

    200       215,540  

Adani Renewable Energy RJ Ltd./Kodangal Solar Parks Pvt Ltd/Wardha Solar Maharash 144A

4.62%, 10/15/39

    186       186,771  

India Green Energy Holdings 144A

5.38%, 04/29/24

    150       155,683  

Indian Railway Finance Corp. Ltd. Reg S

3.83%, 12/13/27

    200       213,619  

JSW Hydro Energy Ltd. 144A

4.12%, 05/18/31

    350       350,271  

Power Finance Corp. Ltd. Reg S

3.75%, 12/06/27

    200       209,028  

REC Ltd. Reg S

3.88%, 07/07/27

    200       209,224  

ReNew Power Pvt Ltd. 144A

5.88%, 03/05/27

    200       210,161  

ReNew Power Synthetic 144A

6.67%, 03/12/24

    500       524,247  

ReNew Wind Energy AP2 / ReNew Power Pvt Ltd. other 9 Subsidiaries 144A

4.50%, 07/14/28

    200       203,437  

State Bank of India/London Reg S

4.50%, 09/28/23

    400       424,224  
              3,310,851  


 

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VANECK GREEN BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Indonesia: 2.4%                
Perusahaan Penerbit SBSN Indonesia III 144A                
2.30%, 06/23/25   $ 300     $ 309,324  
3.55%, 06/09/51     275       275,737  
3.75%, 03/01/23     650       676,881  
3.90%, 08/20/24     450       485,930  

Star Energy Geothermal Darajat II / Star Energy Geothermal Salak 144A

4.85%, 10/14/38

    550       612,593  
              2,360,465  
Japan: 1.9%                

Central Nippon Expressway Co. Ltd. Reg S

0.89%, 12/10/25

    200       194,821  

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.

2.53%, 09/13/23

    250       258,466  
Norinchukin Bank 144A                
1.28%, 09/22/26     200       198,141  
2.08%, 09/22/31     300       296,148  

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.

0.51%, 01/12/24

    250       247,978  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Ltd. 144A

1.55%, 03/25/26

    275       274,623  

Toyota Motor Credit Corp.

2.15%, 02/13/30

    400       403,124  
              1,873,301  
Luxembourg: 0.9%                

Bank of China Ltd. Reg S

1.40%, 04/28/26

    200       197,923  

European Investment Bank

1.62%, 05/13/31 †

    700       702,188  
              900,111  
Mauritius: 0.9%                

Azure Power Energy Ltd. 144A

3.58%, 08/19/26

    200       201,812  

Clean Renewable Power Mauritius Pte Ltd. 144A

4.25%, 03/25/27

    150       152,723  

Cliffton Ltd. 144A

6.25%, 10/25/25

    200       198,345  

India Cleantech Energy 144A

4.70%, 08/10/26

    150       151,294  

India Green Power Holdings 144A

4.00%, 02/22/27

    200       201,250  
              905,424  
Mexico: 0.4%                

Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV

1.85%, 09/01/32

    400       377,826  
Netherlands: 4.6%                
Cooperatieve Rabobank UA 144A                
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Netherlands (continued)                

1.00% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 1 Year+0.73%), 09/24/26 †

  $ 450     $ 440,886  

1.11% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 1 Year+0.55%), 02/24/27

    550       537,086  

Greenko Dutch BV 144A

3.85%, 03/29/26

    591       597,590  
ING Groep NV 144A                

1.40% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 1 Year+1.10%), 07/01/26

    450       447,556  
4.62%, 01/06/26     650       728,629  

Nederlandse Financierings- Maatschappij voor Ontwikkelingslanden NV Reg S

2.75%, 02/20/24

    200       209,143  
Nederlandse Waterschapsbank NV 144A                
1.00%, 05/28/30     300       284,678  
2.38%, 03/24/26     750       788,309  

NXP BV / NXP Funding LLC / NXP USA, Inc. 144A

2.50%, 05/11/31

    550       547,098  
              4,580,975  
Norway: 0.8%                
Kommunalbanken AS 144A                
0.50%, 10/21/24     300       296,370  
2.12%, 02/11/25     475       493,025  
              789,395  
Philippines: 0.2%                

Bank of the Philippine Islands Reg S

2.50%, 09/10/24

    200       207,821  
Portugal: 0.4%                

EDP Finance BV 144A

1.71%, 01/24/28

    400       390,319  
Qatar: 0.4%                

QNB Finance Ltd. Reg S

1.62%, 09/22/25

    400       400,740  
Saudi Arabia: 0.5%                

Arab Petroleum Investments Corp. 144A

1.48%, 10/06/26

    200       199,014  

Saudi Electricity Global Sukuk Co. 5 Reg S

2.41%, 09/17/30

    300       302,182  
              501,196  
Singapore: 1.4%                

Continuum Energy Levanter Pte Ltd. 144A

4.50%, 02/09/27

    298       305,938  

DBS Group Holdings Ltd. 144A

0.74% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.62%), 07/25/22

    250       250,947  
Greenko Investment Co. 144A                


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Singapore (continued)                
4.88%, 08/16/23 †   $ 200     $ 202,125  

Greenko Solar Mauritius Ltd. 144A

5.95%, 07/29/26

    400       422,841  

Star Energy Geothermal Wayang Windu Ltd. 144A

6.75%, 04/24/33

    210       234,627  
              1,416,478  
South Korea: 2.6%                

Hanwha Energy USA Holdings Corp. 144A

2.38%, 07/30/22

    150       151,769  

Hyundai Capital Services, Inc. 144A

1.25%, 02/08/26

    300       293,624  

Incheon International Airport Corp. Reg S

1.25%, 05/04/26

    200       196,967  

Kia Corp. 144A

1.75%, 10/16/26

    400       397,198  

Korea Electric Power Corp. 144A

2.50%, 06/24/24

    350       364,786  

Korea Water Resources Corp. Reg S

3.88%, 05/15/23

    200       209,732  
LG Chem Ltd. 144A                
1.38%, 07/07/26     200       196,134  
2.38%, 07/07/31     225       221,036  
3.25%, 10/15/24     250       265,104  
3.62%, 04/15/29     250       273,405  
              2,569,755  
Spain: 1.1%                
Avangrid, Inc.                
3.20%, 04/15/25     531       562,065  
3.80%, 06/01/29     450       500,310  
              1,062,375  
Supranational: 9.0%                
Asian Development Bank                
1.75%, 08/14/26     275       281,929  
2.12%, 03/19/25     400       416,823  
2.38%, 08/10/27     300       317,220  
3.12%, 09/26/28     450       499,277  

Central American Bank for Economic Integration Reg S

0.97% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.85%), 11/15/24

    200       201,423  
European Bank for Reconstruction & Development                
1.50%, 02/13/25     500       509,684  
1.62%, 09/27/24     500       511,986  
European Investment Bank                
0.75%, 09/23/30     600       560,311  
1.62%, 10/09/29 †     830       834,991  
2.12%, 04/13/26     800       835,102  
2.38%, 05/24/27     700       740,111  
2.50%, 10/15/24 †     450       472,600  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Supranational (continued)                

European Investment Bank 144A

2.88%, 06/13/25

  $ 750     $ 801,970  
International Bank for Reconstruction & Development                
2.12%, 03/03/25     430       447,103  
3.12%, 11/20/25     375       405,882  
International Finance Corp.                
2.00%, 10/24/22     270       274,604  
2.12%, 04/07/26     794       828,168  
              8,939,184  
Sweden: 1.0%                
Kommuninvest I Sverige AB 144A                
0.38%, 06/19/24     500       494,981  
1.62%, 04/24/23     500       508,914  
              1,003,895  
United Arab Emirates: 0.9%                

First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC Reg S

3.00%, 03/30/22

    200       202,159  
MAF Sukuk Ltd. Reg S                
3.93%, 02/28/30     200       216,528  
4.64%, 05/14/29     400       451,000  
              869,687  
United Kingdom: 1.0%                

Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure Plc 144A

4.12%, 06/15/28

    200       204,000  

NatWest Group Plc

2.36% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 1 Year+2.15%), 05/22/24

    300       306,951  

Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. 144A

1.96%, 06/27/30

    300       289,696  

Swire Properties MTN Financing Ltd. Reg S

3.50%, 01/10/28

    200       215,488  
              1,016,135  
United States: 30.6%                

AES Andes SA 144A

6.35% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+4.92%), 01/07/25

    200       207,544  
AES Corp.                
1.38%, 01/15/26     450       440,458  
2.45%, 01/15/31     455       445,795  

Agricultural Bank of China Ltd. Reg S

1.25%, 01/19/26

    200       197,071  
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.                
2.00%, 05/18/32     350       337,410  
3.80%, 04/15/26     300       328,383  
Apple, Inc.                
2.85%, 02/23/23     125       128,479  
3.00%, 06/20/27     1,100       1,187,818  


 

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37

VANECK GREEN BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
United States (continued)                
Ardagh Metal Packaging Finance USA LLC / Ardagh Metal Packaging Finance Plc 144A                
3.25%, 09/01/28 †   $ 400     $ 392,000  
4.00%, 09/01/29 †     475       472,934  

Arizona Public Service Co.

2.65%, 09/15/50

    200       187,069  
Boston Properties LP                
2.55%, 04/01/32     450       448,468  
3.40%, 06/21/29     475       509,613  
4.50%, 12/01/28     400       457,238  

Citigroup, Inc.

1.68% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+1.67%), 05/15/24

    750       761,219  
Clearway Energy Operating LLC 144A                
3.75%, 02/15/31     500       495,638  
4.75%, 03/15/28     425       450,181  

Dana, Inc.

4.25%, 09/01/30 †

    200       202,640  

Deutsche Bank AG

1.69%, 03/19/26

    500       498,993  
DTE Electric Co.                
1.90%, 04/01/28     250       250,578  
3.25%, 04/01/51     200       220,422  
3.95%, 03/01/49     290       350,137  
Duke Energy Carolinas LLC                
3.35%, 05/15/22     50       50,830  
3.95%, 11/15/28     300       339,280  

Duke Energy Florida LLC

2.50%, 12/01/29

    350       361,409  

Duke Energy Progress LLC

3.45%, 03/15/29

    400       438,181  
Duke Realty LP                
1.75%, 02/01/31     200       190,417  
2.88%, 11/15/29     225       235,929  
Equinix, Inc.                
1.00%, 09/15/25 †     375       367,734  
1.55%, 03/15/28     200       194,004  
2.50%, 05/15/31     550       550,514  

ERP Operating LP

4.15%, 12/01/28

    200       226,503  

Evergy Kansas Central, Inc.

2.55%, 07/01/26

    200       208,455  

Federal Realty Investment Trust

1.25%, 02/15/26

    200       197,908  

HAT Holdings I LLC / HAT Holdings II LLC 144A

6.00%, 04/15/25

    400       417,080  

Healthpeak Properties, Inc.

1.35%, 02/01/27

    200       196,156  

Host Hotels & Resorts LP

3.38%, 12/15/29

    350       358,751  
Interstate Power & Light Co.                
3.50%, 09/30/49     150       168,038  
4.10%, 09/26/28     250       282,541  
    Par
(000’s
)   Value  
United States (continued)                

Interstate Power and Light Co.

3.60%, 04/01/29

  $ 150     $ 165,164  

Johnson Controls International plc / Tyco Fire & Security Finance SCA

1.75%, 09/15/30

    300       288,250  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

0.65% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.60%), 09/16/24

    525       523,874  
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals                
2.81%, 06/01/41     600       608,990  
3.15%, 05/01/27     280       300,738  
Kilroy Realty LP                
2.50%, 11/15/32     50       49,039  
4.75%, 12/15/28     350       403,676  

Leeward Renewable Energy Operations LLC 144A

4.25%, 07/01/29

    200       201,254  

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

3.96%, 07/01/38

    200       237,670  

Metropolitan Life Global Funding I 144A

0.95%, 07/02/25 †

    350       345,824  
MidAmerican Energy Co.                
2.70%, 08/01/52     200       197,531  
3.10%, 05/01/27     225       242,311  
3.15%, 04/15/50     200       214,061  
3.65%, 04/15/29     500       556,381  
3.65%, 08/01/48     350       401,709  
3.95%, 08/01/47     300       360,557  
4.25%, 07/15/49     525       660,969  

NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc.

1.90%, 06/15/28

    725       717,024  
Northern States Power Co.                
2.60%, 06/01/51     250       244,311  
2.90%, 03/01/50     250       258,480  
3.20%, 04/01/52     200       217,809  

NSTAR Electric Co.

3.25%, 05/15/29

    325       354,234  

Owens Corning

3.95%, 08/15/29

    225       251,228  

PacifiCorp

2.90%, 06/15/52

    200       199,233  

Pattern Energy Operations LP / Pattern Energy Operations, Inc. 144A

4.50%, 08/15/28

    350       362,687  

Piedmont Operating Partnership LP

3.15%, 08/15/30

    150       153,312  

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

2.20%, 11/01/24

    310       322,117  

Prologis LP

1.25%, 10/15/30

    375       349,717  


 

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38

 

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
United States (continued)                
Public Service Co. of Colorado                
3.20%, 03/01/50   $ 250     $ 269,144  
3.70%, 06/15/28 †     450       500,164  
4.10%, 06/15/48     460       566,067  
Public Service Co. of Oklahoma                
2.20%, 08/15/31     250       246,374  
3.15%, 08/15/51     150       154,263  

Regency Centers LP

3.75%, 06/15/24

    125       132,887  

Renewable Energy Group, Inc. 144A

5.88%, 06/01/28

    300       315,750  

Seattle Children’s Hospital

2.72%, 10/01/50 †

    150       149,281  
SK Battery America, Inc. Reg S                
1.62%, 01/26/24     250       249,077  
2.12%, 01/26/26     200       195,930  

SLG Office Trust 2021-OVA 144A

2.59%, 07/15/41

    500       516,673  

Southern Power Co.

4.15%, 12/01/25

    700       769,154  

Southwestern Public Service Co.

3.15%, 05/01/50

    100       105,881  

Sunnova Energy Corp. 144A

5.88%, 09/01/26

    200       203,250  

Toyota Auto Receivables Owner

0.26%, 11/17/25

    204       202,479  

UDR, Inc.

1.90%, 03/15/33

    175       162,724  

Union Electric Co.

2.62%, 03/15/51

    275       269,936  

Vena Energy Capital Pte Ltd. Reg S

3.13%, 02/26/25

    200       204,097  
Verizon Communications, Inc.                
1.50%, 09/18/30     300       281,763  
2.85%, 09/03/41     400       391,753  
3.88%, 02/08/29     725       808,391  
Vornado Realty LP                
2.15%, 06/01/26 †     200       201,532  
3.40%, 06/01/31     150       154,048  

Welltower, Inc.

2.70%, 02/15/27

    250       260,912  

Wisconsin Power and Light Co.

1.95%, 09/16/31

    200       195,509  
              30,449,007  
Total Corporate Bonds
(Cost: $86,038,607)
            85,085,068  
                 
                 
GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS: 13.3%      
Brazil: 0.3%                

Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Economico e Social Reg S

4.75%, 05/09/24

    250       269,149  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Chile: 1.9%                
Chile Government International Bond                
2.55%, 01/27/32   $ 750     $ 741,802  
3.50%, 01/25/50     1,150       1,172,724  
              1,914,526  
China: 0.2%                

China Development Bank Reg S

2.75%, 11/16/22

    200       204,135  
Egypt: 0.4%                

Egypt Government International Bond 144A

5.25%, 10/06/25

    200       201,496  

Egypt Government International Bond Reg S

5.25%, 10/06/25

    200       201,496  
              402,992  
Hong Kong: 1.8%                
Hong Kong Government International Bond 144A                
0.62%, 02/02/26     600       583,376  
1.38%, 02/02/31     500       481,731  
2.38%, 02/02/51     200       190,133  
2.50%, 05/28/24     450       469,685  
              1,724,925  
Pakistan: 0.2%                

Pakistan Water & Power Development Authority Reg S

7.50%, 06/04/31

    200       196,750  
South Korea: 1.6%                

Export-Import Bank of Korea 144A

1.75%, 10/19/28

    250       249,629  

Export-Import Bank of Korea Reg S

0.87% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.74%), 03/22/23

    200       201,610  
Korea Development Bank                

0.40%, 06/19/24

    350       346,671  

0.85% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.72%), 07/06/22

    300       301,238  

Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co. Ltd. 144A

3.75%, 07/25/23

    300       315,541  

Korea South-East Power Co. Ltd. Reg S

2.12%, 02/03/25

    200       204,630  
              1,619,319  
United States: 6.9%                
City of San Francisco CA Public Utilities Commission Water Revenue                
2.83%, 11/01/41     100       100,947  
3.30%, 11/01/39     100       107,174  
3.47%, 11/01/43     250       266,049  

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

3.28%, 06/01/46

    150       165,599  


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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VANECK GREEN BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
United States (continued)                

District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority

4.81%, 10/01/14

  $ 170     $ 254,691  
Fannie Mae-Aces                
2.44%, 10/25/29     37       39,411  
2.52%, 08/25/29     614       651,826  
2.55%, 07/25/24     188       194,477  
2.78%, 02/25/27     321       342,272  
2.90%, 01/25/28     415       446,931  
2.94%, 06/25/29     10       10,891  
2.96%, 09/25/27     275       296,026  
3.06%, 03/25/28     879       955,416  
3.09%, 02/25/30     388       426,809  
3.14%, 11/25/27     15       15,863  
3.32%, 06/25/28     350       386,424  
3.55%, 09/25/28     1,165       1,310,630  
3.69%, 09/25/30     115       132,629  

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates

               
1.30%, 06/25/30     30       29,179  
2.88%, 04/25/26     285       303,117  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

5.17%, 11/15/49

    300       411,055  
              6,847,416  
Total Government Obligations
(Cost: $13,214,048)
            13,179,212  
                 
    Number
of Shares
         
PREFERRED SECURITIES: 0.2%
(Cost: $173,320)
               
Canada: 0.2%                

Brookfield Finance, Inc.,
4.62%,10/16/80 †

    7,000       178,010  
Total Investments Before Collateral for Securities Loaned: 99.0%
(Cost: $99,425,975)
      98,442,290  
                 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT HELD AS COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES ON LOAN: 1.5%
(Cost: $1,539,910)
       
Money Market Fund: 1.5%                

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio

    1,539,910       1,539,910  
Total Investments: 100.5%
(Cost: $100,965,885)
            99,982,200  
Liabilities in excess of other assets: (0.5)%             (523,975)
NET ASSETS: 100.0%           $ 99,458,225  


 

 

 

Definitions:

 

USD United States Dollar

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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Footnotes:

Security fully or partially on loan. Total market value of securities on loan is $5,729,642.
   
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 $29,299,988, or 29.5% of net assets.

 

Summary of Investments by Sector
Excluding Collateral for Securities Loaned
   % of
Investments
    Value  
Academic & Educational Services     0.2 %   $ 237,670  
Basic Materials     3.8       3,765,393  
Consumer Cyclicals     1.2       1,144,691  
Consumer Non-Cyclicals     0.4       377,826  
Energy     1.6       1,608,082  
Financials     39.7       39,103,358  
Government Activity     9.0       8,810,092  
Healthcare     1.1       1,059,010  
Industrials     3.6       3,488,233  
Mortgage Securities     5.6       5,541,902  
Real Estate     8.4       8,281,639  
Technology     3.4       3,345,302  
Utilities     22.0       21,679,092  
            100.0 %           $ 98,442,290  

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of October 31, 2021 is as follows:

 

    Level 1
Quoted
Prices
    Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
    Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
    Value  
Corporate Bonds *   $     $ 85,085,068     $     $ 85,085,068  
Government Obligations *           13,179,212             13,179,212  
Preferred Securities *     178,010                   178,010  
Money Market Fund     1,539,910                   1,539,910  
Total Investments   $ 1,717,920     $ 98,264,280     $     $ 99,982,200  

 

* See Schedule of Investments for geographic sector breakouts.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

41

VANECK INTERNATIONAL HIGH YIELD BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

October 31, 2021 (unaudited)

 

      Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
CORPORATE BONDS: 97.7%                
Argentina: 0.8%                

Arcor SAIC 144A

6.00%, 07/06/23

  USD 50     $ 48,795  

MercadoLibre, Inc.

3.12%, 01/14/31

  USD 100       94,505  
Pampa Energia SA 144A                
7.38%, 07/21/23   USD 50       48,027  
7.50%, 01/24/27   USD 50       44,359  
9.12%, 04/15/29   USD 50       45,713  

Pan American Energy LLC 144A

9.12%, 04/30/27

  USD 35       39,373  

Telecom Argentina SA 144A

8.00%, 07/18/26

  USD 75       69,877  

YPF Energia Electrica SA 144A

10.00%, 07/25/26

  USD 35       32,179  
YPF SA 144A                
2.50%, 06/30/29 (s)   USD 75       50,493  
4.00%, 02/12/26 (s)   USD 75       64,685  
6.95%, 07/21/27   USD 100       72,708  
7.00%, 12/15/47   USD 75       49,332  
8.50%, 03/23/25   USD 22       19,891  
8.50%, 07/28/25   USD 150       121,614  
8.75%, 04/04/24   USD 75       67,806  
              869,357  
Australia: 0.4%                
FMG Resources August 2006 Pty Ltd. 144A                
4.38%, 04/01/31   USD 150       152,063  
4.50%, 09/15/27   USD 25       26,156  
5.12%, 05/15/24 †   USD 75       80,040  

Mineral Resources Ltd. 144A

8.12%, 05/01/27

  USD 100       108,087  

Nufarm Australia Ltd. / Nufarm Americas, Inc. 144A

5.75%, 04/30/26

  USD 50       51,156  
              417,502  
Austria: 0.3%                

ams AG 144A

7.00%, 07/31/25

  USD 100       106,000  

Novomatic AG

1.62%, 09/20/23

  EUR 50       57,272  

Wienerberger AG Reg S

2.75%, 06/04/25

  EUR 100       123,302  
              286,574  
Azerbaijan: 0.2%                

State Oil Co. of the Azerbaijan Republic Reg S

6.95%, 03/18/30

  USD 200       245,337  
Bahamas: 0.2%                

Akelius Residential Property AB Reg S

3.88% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+3.49%), 10/05/78

  EUR 175       212,397  
Belgium: 0.5%                

La Financiere Atalian SASU Reg S

4.00%, 05/15/24

  EUR 150       171,369  
      Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Belgium (continued)                

Ontex Group NV Reg S

3.50%, 07/15/26

  EUR 100     $ 110,893  

Solvay Finance SACA Reg S

5.42% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+3.70%), 11/29/49 (o)

  EUR 150       189,189  

Weatherford International Ltd. 144A

8.62%, 04/30/30

  USD 125       128,573  
              600,024  
Bermuda: 0.4%                

Digicel Group Holdings Ltd.

10.00%, 04/01/24

  USD 53       53,987  
Digicel Group Holdings Ltd. 144A                
6.75%, 03/01/23   USD 50       48,446  
8.00%, 04/01/25   USD 61       59,014  
8.75%, 05/25/24   USD 100       103,875  

Eurochem Finance DAC 144A

5.50%, 03/13/24

  USD 100       107,688  

Investment Energy Resources Ltd. 144A

6.25%, 04/26/29

  USD 100       107,256  
              480,266  
Brazil: 7.0%                

Adecoagro SA 144A

6.00%, 09/21/27

  USD 150       155,589  

Amaggi Luxembourg International Sarl 144A

5.25%, 01/28/28

  USD 100       100,533  

Arcos Dorados Holdings, Inc. 144A

5.88%, 04/04/27

  USD 105       108,386  

Azul Investments LLP 144A

5.88%, 10/26/24

  USD 50       46,461  
Banco Bradesco SA 144A                
2.85%, 01/27/23   USD 100       101,251  
3.20%, 01/27/25   USD 100       101,128  

Banco BTG Pactual SA 144A

5.50%, 01/31/23

  USD 200       207,752  
Banco do Brasil SA 144A                
4.62%, 01/15/25   USD 100       104,876  
4.75%, 03/20/24   USD 100       105,001  
5.88%, 01/19/23   USD 150       156,752  

Banco Votorantim SA 144A

4.38%, 07/29/25

  USD 100       101,626  

Braskem America Finance Co. 144A

7.12%, 07/22/41

  USD 50       60,688  

Braskem Finance Ltd.

6.45%, 02/03/24

  USD 75       82,031  

Braskem Idesa SAPI 144A

7.45%, 11/15/29

  USD 200       212,500  
Braskem Netherlands Finance BV 144A                
4.50%, 01/10/28   USD 100       102,251  
4.50%, 01/31/30   USD 125       127,004  
5.88%, 01/31/50   USD 100       106,567  


 

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      Par  
(000’s
)    Value  
Brazil (continued)                

8.50% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+8.22%), 01/23/81

  USD 50     $ 55,737  

BRF SA 144A

4.75%, 05/22/24

  USD 200       208,752  

Caixa Economica Federal 144A

3.50%, 11/07/22

  USD 50       50,938  

Cemig Geracao e Transmissao SA 144A

9.25%, 12/05/24

  USD 200       223,730  

Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA 144A

4.62%, 02/04/30

  USD 100       98,126  

Cosan Luxembourg SA 144A

7.00%, 01/20/27

  USD 100       103,750  

Cosan SA 144A

5.50%, 09/20/29 †

  USD 100       104,626  

CSN Inova Ventures 144A

6.75%, 01/28/28

  USD 200       212,650  
Embraer Netherlands Finance BV                
5.05%, 06/15/25   USD 100       104,001  
5.40%, 02/01/27   USD 125       130,911  

Embraer Overseas Ltd. 144A

5.70%, 09/16/23

  USD 100       105,541  

FS Luxembourg Sarl 144A

10.00%, 12/15/25

  USD 100       110,413  

Globo Comunicacao e Participacoes SA 144A

4.88%, 01/22/30

  USD 100       97,147  

Gol Finance SA 144A

7.00%, 01/31/25

  USD 100       90,242  

Guara Norte Sarl 144A

5.20%, 06/15/34

  USD 98       96,411  

Itau Unibanco Holding SA 144A

2.90%, 01/24/23

  USD 125       126,681  

4.50% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+2.82%), 11/21/24

  USD 100       99,876  

4.62% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.22%), 2/27/2025 (o)

  USD 100       93,501  
5.12%, 05/13/23   USD 200       209,796  

Klabin Austria GmbH 144A

5.75%, 04/03/29

  USD 200       218,000  

Light Servicos de Eletricidade SA/Light Energia SA 144A

4.38%, 06/18/26

  USD 100       97,776  

MARB BondCo Plc 144A

3.95%, 01/29/31

  USD 100       95,246  

Minerva Luxembourg SA 144A

5.88%, 01/19/28

  USD 75       80,063  

MV24 Capital BV 144A

6.75%, 06/01/34

  USD 93       96,501  

Natura Cosmeticos SA 144A

4.12%, 05/03/28

  USD 100       99,105  

NBM US Holdings, Inc. 144A

6.62%, 08/06/29

  USD 100       109,001  
      Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Brazil (continued)                
7.00%, 05/14/26   USD 100     $ 105,975  

Nexa Resources SA 144A

6.50%, 01/18/28

  USD 100       111,535  
Petrobras Global Finance BV                
5.09%, 01/15/30   USD 200       204,150  
5.30%, 01/27/25   USD 100       108,875  
5.60%, 01/03/31   USD 125       130,906  
5.75%, 02/01/29   USD 75       81,431  
6.00%, 01/27/28   USD 150       163,313  
6.25%, 03/17/24   USD 100       109,425  
6.75%, 01/27/41   USD 100       107,229  
6.75%, 06/03/50   USD 75       77,054  
6.85%, 06/05/15   USD 175       172,197  
6.88%, 01/20/40   USD 100       108,827  
6.90%, 03/19/49   USD 125       131,563  
7.25%, 03/17/44   USD 125       136,679  
7.38%, 01/17/27   USD 150       176,626  
8.75%, 05/23/26 †   USD 50       61,488  

Rede D’or Finance Sarl 144A

4.50%, 01/22/30

  USD 200       196,252  

Rio Oil Finance Trust Series 2014-1 144A

9.25%, 07/06/24

  USD 163       178,066  

Rumo Luxembourg Sarl 144A

5.88%, 01/18/25 †

  USD 100       103,385  

Ultrapar International SA 144A

5.25%, 10/06/26

  USD 100       106,627  

Usiminas International Sarl 144A

5.88%, 07/18/26

  USD 100       105,126  
              7,775,646  
British Virgin Islands: 0.3%                

Central China Real Estate Ltd. Reg S

7.25%, 04/24/23

  USD 200       118,000  

China SCE Group Holdings Ltd. Reg S

7.38%, 04/09/24

  USD 200       174,287  

Fantasia Holdings Group Co. Ltd. Reg S

10.88%, 01/09/23

  USD 200       59,673  
              351,960  
Bulgaria: 0.1%                

Bulgarian Energy Holding EAD Reg S

3.50%, 06/28/25

  EUR 100       123,565  
Burkina Faso: 0.0%                

IAMGOLD Corp. 144A

5.75%, 10/15/28

  USD 25       24,577  
Canada: 5.9%                

Air Canada

4.62%, 08/15/29

  CAD 125       100,633  

Air Canada 144A

4.62%, 08/15/29

  CAD 200       161,349  

Altera Infrastructure LP/Teekay Offshore Finance Corp. 144A

8.50%, 07/15/23

  USD 100       76,000  


 

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VANECK INTERNATIONAL HIGH YIELD BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

      Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Canada (continued)                

ATS Automation Tooling Systems, Inc. 144A

4.12%, 12/15/28

  USD 50     $ 50,500  

Azure Power Solar Energy Private Ltd. 144A

5.65%, 12/24/24

  USD 50       52,625  

Baffinland Iron Mines Corp. / Baffinland Iron Mines LP 144A

8.75%, 07/15/26

  USD 50       53,043  

Baytex Energy Corp. 144A

5.62%, 06/01/24

  USD 53       53,504  
Bombardier, Inc. 144A                
7.12%, 06/15/26   USD 175       183,750  
7.50%, 12/01/24   USD 100       104,250  
7.50%, 03/15/25   USD 125       128,470  
7.88%, 04/15/27   USD 225       234,208  
Brookfield Property Finance ULC                
3.93%, 08/24/25   CAD 50       40,750  
3.93%, 01/15/27   CAD 50       40,328  
4.30%, 03/01/24   CAD 75       62,040  

Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc. / Brookfield Residential US LLC 144A

6.25%, 09/15/27

  USD 150       156,375  

Cascades, Inc./Cascades USA Inc 144A

5.38%, 01/15/28

  USD 100       104,750  

Corus Entertainment, Inc. Reg S

5.00%, 05/11/28

  CAD 75       61,054  

Eldorado Gold Corp. 144A

6.25%, 09/01/29 †

  USD 50       50,827  

Emera, Inc.

6.75% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.44%), 06/15/76 †

  USD 100       117,763  

Empire Communities Corp. 144A

7.00%, 12/15/25

  USD 25       25,906  

Ensign Drilling, Inc. 144A

9.25%, 04/15/24

  USD 50       49,595  

Ford Credit Canada Co.

2.96%, 09/16/26

  CAD 75       59,303  

Garda World Security Corp. 144A

9.50%, 11/01/27

  USD 50       53,937  
GFL Environmental, Inc. 144A                
3.50%, 09/01/28   USD 150       149,438  
3.75%, 08/01/25   USD 50       51,510  
4.38%, 08/15/29   USD 50       49,584  
4.75%, 06/15/29   USD 50       50,500  
5.12%, 12/15/26   USD 75       78,469  
Gibson Energy, Inc.                
2.85%, 07/14/27   CAD 25       20,300  
3.60%, 09/17/29   CAD 75       62,840  
goeasy Ltd. 144A                
4.38%, 05/01/26   USD 25       25,531  
5.38%, 12/01/24   USD 50       51,375  
Hudbay Minerals, Inc. 144A                
      Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Canada (continued)                
4.50%, 04/01/26   USD 100     $ 99,875  

Intelligent Packaging Ltd. Finco, Inc. / Intelligent Packaging Ltd Co.-Issuer LLC 144A

6.00%, 09/15/28

  USD 40       41,200  

Inter Pipeline Ltd.

6.88% (Canada Bankers’ Acceptances 3 Month+5.01%), 03/26/79

  CAD 65       56,486  

Intertape Polymer Group, Inc. 144A

4.38%, 06/15/29

  USD 50       50,192  

Keyera Corp.

6.88% (Canada Bankers’ Acceptances 3 Month+5.17%), 06/13/79

  CAD 75       66,953  

Lightstream Resources Ltd. 144A

8.62%, 02/01/20 # (d) * ∞

  USD 256       0  
Mattamy Group Corp. 144A                
4.62%, 03/01/30   USD 50       50,779  
5.25%, 12/15/27   USD 50       52,062  
MEG Energy Corp. 144A                
5.88%, 02/01/29   USD 50       51,500  
7.12%, 02/01/27   USD 150       157,687  

Mercer International, Inc.

5.12%, 02/01/29

  USD 50       49,773  
Methanex Corp.                
4.25%, 12/01/24   USD 50       52,812  
5.12%, 10/15/27   USD 50       52,813  
5.25%, 12/15/29   USD 75       79,594  

New Gold, Inc. 144A

7.50%, 07/15/27

  USD 50       54,062  
New Red Finance, Inc. 144A                
3.50%, 02/15/29   USD 65       63,131  
3.88%, 01/15/28   USD 125       124,854  
4.00%, 10/15/30   USD 250       242,498  
4.38%, 01/15/28   USD 100       100,650  
5.75%, 04/15/25   USD 25       26,000  

Northriver Midstream Finance LP 144A

5.62%, 02/15/26

  USD 50       51,736  
NOVA Chemicals Corp. 144A                
4.25%, 05/15/29   USD 50       49,413  
4.88%, 06/01/24   USD 100       104,200  
5.00%, 05/01/25   USD 50       52,750  
5.25%, 06/01/27   USD 100       105,373  
Open Text Corp. 144A                
3.88%, 02/15/28   USD 100       100,875  
5.88%, 06/01/26   USD 100       103,375  

Parkland Corp./Canada

6.00%, 06/23/28

  CAD 50       43,162  
Parkland Corp./Canada 144A                
4.50%, 10/01/29   USD 100       100,750  
5.88%, 07/15/27   USD 125       132,188  

Pembina Pipeline Corp.

4.80% (Generic Canadian 5 Year+4.17%), 01/25/81

  CAD 50       39,885  


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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      Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Canada (continued)                

Precision Drilling Corp. 144A

7.12%, 01/15/26 †

  USD 100     $ 102,978  

Quebecor Media, Inc.

5.75%, 01/15/23

  USD 50       52,687  

Ritchie Bros Auctioneers, Inc. 144A

5.38%, 01/15/25

  USD 50       50,986  

Rockpoint Gas Storage Canada Ltd. 144A

7.00%, 03/31/23

  USD 50       50,277  

SIG Combibloc PurchaseCo Sarl Reg S

2.12%, 06/18/25

  EUR 100       121,215  

SNC-Lavalin Group, Inc.

3.23%, 03/02/23

  CAD 50       40,908  

Strathcona Resources Ltd. 144A

6.88%, 08/01/26

  USD 50       49,788  

Superior Plus LP / Superior General Partner, Inc. 144A

4.50%, 03/15/29

  USD 100       102,395  

Taseko Mines Ltd. 144A

7.00%, 02/15/26

  USD 25       25,875  

Teine Energy Ltd. 144A

6.88%, 04/15/29

  USD 50       51,077  

Telesat Canada / Telesat LLC 144A

5.62%, 12/06/26

  USD 50       46,767  

Terraform Global Operating LLC 144A

6.12%, 03/01/26

  USD 50       51,326  

Tervita Corp. 144A

11.00%, 12/01/25

  USD 30       34,539  

Titan Acquisition Ltd. / Titan Co.-Borrower LLC 144A

7.75%, 04/15/26

  USD 50       51,079  
TransAlta Corp.                
4.50%, 11/15/22   USD 25       25,531  
6.50%, 03/15/40   USD 75       88,464  

Trivium Packaging Finance BV Reg S

3.75%, 08/15/26

  EUR 200       233,145  

Vermilion Energy, Inc. 144A

5.62%, 03/15/25

  USD 25       25,254  
Videotron Ltd.                
3.12%, 01/15/31   CAD 100       74,742  
4.50%, 01/15/30   CAD 75       62,327  
5.62%, 06/15/25   CAD 150       131,609  

Videotron Ltd. 144A

3.62%, 06/15/28

  CAD 100       80,376  

Videotron Ltd. Reg S

5.75%, 01/15/26

  CAD 50       41,207  
              6,511,687  
Cayman Islands: 0.3%                

Banco do Brasil SA 144A

3.25%, 09/30/26

  USD 100       98,725  

North Queensland Export Terminal Pty Ltd. 144A

4.45%, 12/15/22

  USD 100       96,745  
      Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Cayman Islands (continued)                

UPCB Finance VII Ltd. Reg S

3.62%, 06/15/29

  EUR 100     $ 118,046  
              313,516  
Chile: 0.1%                

Kenbourne Invest SA 144A

6.88%, 11/26/24

  USD 50       52,187  

VTR Comunicaciones SpA 144A

5.12%, 01/15/28

  USD 100       103,880  
              156,067  
China: 4.7%                

Bank of Communications Co. Ltd. Reg S

3.80% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.35%), 11/18/2025 (o)

  USD 400       415,603  
China Evergrande Group Reg S                
7.50%, 06/28/23   USD 200       47,997  
8.75%, 06/28/25   USD 400       96,503  
9.50%, 03/29/24   USD 300       73,500  
CIFI Holdings Group Co. Ltd. Reg S                
6.00%, 07/16/25   USD 200       195,706  
6.55%, 03/28/24   USD 200       197,344  

Easy Tactic Ltd. Reg S

5.88%, 02/13/23

  USD 200       125,817  

ENN Clean Energy International Investment Ltd. 144A

3.38%, 05/12/26

  USD 200       198,193  
Fortune Star BVI Ltd. Reg S                
5.95%, 10/19/25   USD 200       200,574  
6.75%, 07/02/23   USD 200       199,406  

Global Aircraft Leasing Co. Ltd. 144A

6.50%, 09/15/24

  USD 215       208,833  
Greenland Global Investment Ltd. Reg S                
5.88%, 07/03/24   USD 200       135,309  
6.75%, 09/26/23   USD 200       132,285  

Greentown China Holdings Ltd. Reg S

5.65%, 07/13/25

  USD 200       198,118  
Kaisa Group Holdings Ltd. Reg S                
9.38%, 06/30/24   USD 250       71,750  
9.75%, 09/28/23   USD 200       61,418  
10.50%, 01/15/25   USD 200       60,995  
10.88%, 07/23/23   USD 200       61,750  

KWG Group Holdings Ltd. Reg S

5.88%, 11/10/24

  USD 350       298,203  

Logan Group Co. Ltd. Reg S

5.25%, 02/23/23

  USD 200       193,983  

New Metro Global Ltd. Reg S

6.80%, 08/05/23

  USD 200       188,203  

Powerlong Real Estate Holdings Ltd. Reg S

6.25%, 08/10/24

  USD 200       185,069  
Scenery Journey Ltd. Reg S                
13.00%, 11/06/22   USD 200       41,000  
13.75%, 11/06/23   USD 200       43,998  


 

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VANECK INTERNATIONAL HIGH YIELD BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

      Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
China (continued)                

Seazen Group Ltd. Reg S

6.00%, 08/12/24

  USD 200     $ 179,012  
Sunac China Holdings Ltd. Reg S                
5.95%, 04/26/24   USD 200       145,109  
7.00%, 07/09/25   USD 200       143,703  
7.95%, 10/11/23   USD 200       155,250  

Times China Holdings Ltd. Reg S

6.75%, 07/16/23

  USD 200       164,343  

Volvo Car AB Reg S

2.12%, 04/02/24

  EUR 100       119,665  

Wanda Properties International Co. Ltd. Reg S

7.25%, 01/29/24

  USD 200       190,730  

Yango Justice International Ltd. Reg S

9.25%, 04/15/23

  USD 200       52,013  
Yuzhou Group Holdings Co. Ltd. Reg S                
6.00%, 10/25/23   USD 300       160,225  
7.38%, 01/13/26   USD 200       92,084  

Zhenro Properties Group Ltd. Reg S

6.63%, 01/07/26

  USD 200       140,542  
              5,174,233  
Colombia: 2.0%                
Banco de Bogota SA 144A                
5.38%, 02/19/23   USD 100       104,065  
6.25%, 05/12/26   USD 100       109,376  

Cable Onda SA 144A

4.50%, 01/30/30

  USD 100       103,862  
Ecopetrol SA                
4.12%, 01/16/25   USD 100       103,583  
5.38%, 06/26/26   USD 125       135,325  
5.88%, 09/18/23   USD 150       161,303  
5.88%, 05/28/45 †   USD 175       177,441  
6.88%, 04/29/30   USD 175       202,372  
7.38%, 09/18/43   USD 75       87,086  
Empresas Publicas de Medellin ESP 144A                
4.25%, 07/18/29   USD 125       121,775  
4.38%, 02/15/31   USD 75       72,769  

Gran Tierra Energy International Holdings Ltd. 144A

6.25%, 02/15/25

  USD 50       46,341  

Grupo Aval Ltd. 144A

4.38%, 02/04/30

  USD 100       97,875  

Grupo de Inversiones Suramericana SA 144A

5.50%, 04/29/26

  USD 100       108,176  
Millicom International Cellular SA 144A                
5.12%, 01/15/28   USD 54       56,417  
6.25%, 03/25/29   USD 90       97,987  

Oleoducto Central SA 144A

4.00%, 07/14/27

  USD 100       102,428  

Orazul Energy Egenor SCA 144A

5.62%, 04/28/27

  USD 100       99,476  
      Par  
(000’s
)     Value  
Colombia (continued)                

Telefonica Celular del Paraguay SA 144A

5.88%, 04/15/27

  USD 100     $ 103,875  

Termocandelaria Power Ltd. 144A

7.88%, 01/30/29

  USD 93       95,271  
              2,186,803  
Costa Rica: 0.1%                

Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad 144A

6.38%, 05/15/43

  USD 100       85,479  
Curacao: 0.1%                

Nyrstar Holdings Plc Reg S

0.00%, 07/31/26 ^

  USD 31       20,694  

Trafigura Funding SA 144A

5.25%, 03/19/23

  USD 11       11,224  

Trafigura Group Pte Ltd. Reg S

7.50% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+10.82%), 7/31/2024 (o)

  EUR 34       42,686  
              74,604  
Cyprus: 0.5%                

Credit Bank of Moscow Via CBOM Finance Plc 144A

4.70%, 01/29/25

  USD 200       205,880  

MHP Lux SA 144A

6.95%, 04/03/26

  USD 200       213,112  

Vivion Investments Sarl Reg S

3.00%, 08/08/24 †

  EUR 100       111,751  
              530,743  
Czech Republic: 0.3%                

CPI Property Group SA Reg S

4.88% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+4.94%), 10/16/2025 (o)

  EUR 100       119,787  

Energo-Pro AS Reg S

4.50%, 05/04/24

  EUR 100       115,817  

Sazka Group AS Reg S

3.88%, 02/15/27

  EUR 100       115,999  
              351,603  
Denmark: 0.2%                

DKT Finance ApS Reg S

7.00%, 06/17/23

  EUR 175       206,190  
Finland: 0.8%                

Ahlstrom-Munksjo Holding 3 Oy Reg S

3.62%, 02/04/28

  EUR 100       115,323  

Citycon Oyj Reg S

4.50% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+4.71%), 11/24/2024 (o)

  EUR 100       118,297  
Nokia Oyj                
4.38%, 06/12/27   USD 150       161,443  
6.62%, 05/15/39   USD 100       134,645  

Nokia Oyj Reg S

2.00%, 03/15/24

  EUR 100       119,840  

Teollisuuden Voima Oyj Reg S

2.12%, 02/04/25

  EUR 175       210,654  
              860,202  


 

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      Par  
(000’s
)     Value  
France: 6.9%                
Accor SA Reg S                

2.50%, 01/25/24

  EUR 100     $ 120,257  

2.62% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+3.25%), 4/30/2025 (o)

  EUR 100       110,987  
3.00%, 02/04/26   EUR 100       121,190  

Altice France Holding SA 144A

6.00%, 02/15/28

  USD 75       71,376  
Altice France SA 144A                
5.12%, 07/15/29   USD 200       195,036  
5.50%, 10/15/29   USD 175       171,757  
Altice France SA Reg S                
2.50%, 01/15/25   EUR 100       113,643  
4.12%, 01/15/29   EUR 100       114,182  
5.88%, 02/01/27   EUR 100       121,171  

Banijay Entertainment SASU 144A

5.38%, 03/01/25

  USD 100       103,000  
CAB SELAS Reg S
3.38%, 02/01/28
  EUR 100       115,285  

Casino Guichard Perrachon

4.05%, 08/05/26

  EUR 100       107,334  

Casino Guichard Perrachon SA Reg S

4.50%, 03/07/24

  EUR 100       113,282  
CGG SA 144A
8.75%, 04/01/27 †
  USD 100       98,617  

Constellium SE 144A

3.75%, 04/15/29

  USD 100       96,830  

eircom Finance DAC Reg S

3.50%, 05/15/26

  EUR 100       117,745  

Electricite de France SA 144A

5.62% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 10 Year+3.04%), 1/22/2024 (o)

  USD 250       266,000  
Electricite de France SA Reg S                

3.00% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+3.20%), 12/3/2028 (o)

  EUR 200       238,439  
3.38% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+4.00%), 6/15/2030 (o)   EUR 200       241,115  
4.00% (EUR Swap Annual 6 Year+3.44%), 7/4/2024 (o)   EUR 200       246,285  
5.00% (EUR Swap Annual 12 Year+3.04%), 1/22/2026 (o)   EUR 100       128,887  
5.38% (EUR Swap Annual 12 Year+3.79%), 01/29/49 (o)   EUR 200       256,646  

Elis SA Reg S

1.62%, 04/03/28

  EUR 100       114,997  
Faurecia SE Reg S                
2.62%, 06/15/25   EUR 100       117,214  
3.12%, 06/15/26   EUR 100       118,089  
3.75%, 06/15/28   EUR 100       120,124  
Fnac Darty SA Reg S
1.88%, 05/30/24
  EUR 125       145,713  
Getlink SE Reg S
3.50%, 10/30/25
  EUR 100       118,872  
Iliad Holding SAS 144A                
6.50%, 10/15/26   USD 100       103,167  
7.00%, 10/15/28   USD 100       103,204  
      Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
France (continued)                

La Poste SA Reg S

3.12% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+2.44%), 1/29/2026 (o)

  EUR 100     $ 121,297  
Loxam SAS Reg S                
2.88%, 04/15/26   EUR 100       114,075  
3.25%, 01/14/25   EUR 100       116,017  
Matterhorn Telecom SA Reg S
3.12%, 09/15/26
  EUR 100       114,701  
Orano SA
4.88%, 09/23/24
  EUR 150       194,098  
Orano SA Reg S
3.12%, 03/20/23
  EUR 100       119,669  
Paprec Holding SA Reg S
4.00%, 03/31/25
  EUR 100       117,433  
Parts Europe SA Reg S
6.50%, 07/16/25
  EUR 100       120,585  
Picard Groupe SAS Reg S
3.88%, 07/01/26
  EUR 100       116,288  
Quatrim SASU Reg S
5.88%, 01/15/24
  EUR 100       119,123  

RCI Banque SA Reg S

2.62% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+2.85%), 02/18/30

  EUR 100       116,429  
Renault SA Reg S                
1.00%, 03/08/23   EUR 50       58,429  
1.00%, 04/18/24   EUR 100       116,159  
1.00%, 11/28/25   EUR 100       115,495  
1.25%, 06/24/25   EUR 100       114,418  
2.00%, 09/28/26   EUR 100       115,325  
2.38%, 05/25/26   EUR 100       117,564  
Rexel SA Reg S
2.75%, 06/15/26
  EUR 100       117,899  
Rubis Terminal Infra SAS Reg S
5.62%, 05/15/25
  EUR 100       120,384  
SPCM SA Reg S
2.62%, 02/01/29
  EUR 100       117,252  
SPIE SA Reg S
2.62%, 06/18/26
  EUR 100       120,232  

Tereos Finance Groupe I SA Reg S

4.12%, 06/16/23

  EUR 100       117,935  
Valeo Reg S                
1.00%, 08/03/28   EUR 100       111,400  
1.62%, 03/18/26   EUR 100       119,311  
3.25%, 01/22/24   EUR 100       123,535  

Vallourec SA Reg S

8.50%, 06/30/26

  EUR 100       120,209  

Veolia Environnement SA Reg S

2.25% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+2.71%), 9/20/2025 (o)

  EUR 100       118,570  

2.50% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+2.84%), 9/20/2028 (o)

  EUR 100       116,004  
Verallia SA Reg S
1.62%, 05/14/28
  EUR 100       118,485  
              7,638,765  
Germany: 6.1%                
Adler Group SA Reg S
2.75%, 11/13/26
  EUR 100       104,013  


 

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VANECK INTERNATIONAL HIGH YIELD BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

      Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Germany (continued)                
3.25%, 08/05/25   EUR 100     $ 107,451  
Adler Real Estate AG Reg S
1.88%, 04/27/23
  EUR 100       110,648  
Bayer AG Reg S                
2.38% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+2.65%), 11/12/79   EUR 100       115,739  
3.12% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+3.11%), 11/12/79   EUR 100       117,925  
3.75% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+2.55%), 07/01/74   EUR 100       120,818  

Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA Reg S

3.00% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+2.64%), 04/23/75

  EUR 100       119,329  
Ceconomy AG Reg S
1.75%, 06/24/26
  EUR 100       113,606  
Cheplapharm Arzneimittel GmbH Reg S                
3.50%, 02/11/27   EUR 100       115,903  
4.38%, 01/15/28   EUR 100       119,188  
Commerzbank AG 144A
8.12%, 09/19/23 †
  USD 50       56,034  
Commerzbank AG Reg S                
4.00%, 03/23/26   EUR 75       96,026  
4.00%, 03/30/27   EUR 100       129,755  
4.00% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+4.35%), 12/05/30   EUR 100       125,631  
CT Investment GmbH Reg S
5.50%, 04/15/26
  EUR 100       117,831  
Deutsche Bank AG                

3.73% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+2.76%), 01/14/32

  USD 140       143,625  

4.30% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 5 Year+2.25%), 05/24/28

  USD 150       155,466  
4.50%, 04/01/25   USD 150       160,999  

4.88% (USD ICE Swap Rate 11:00am NY 5 Year+2.55%), 12/01/32

  USD 125       135,892  

5.88% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+5.44%), 07/08/31

  USD 25       29,396  
Deutsche Bank AG Reg S
2.75%, 02/17/25
  EUR 125       152,522  

5.62% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+6.00%), 05/19/31

  EUR 100       136,062  
Deutsche Lufthansa AG
0.25%, 09/06/24
  EUR 200       226,161  
Deutsche Lufthansa AG Reg S                
3.00%, 05/29/26   EUR 100       117,921  
3.75%, 02/11/28   EUR 100       119,682  
Douglas GmbH Reg S
6.00%, 04/08/26
  EUR 100       115,350  
Dresdner Funding Trust I 144A
8.15%, 06/30/31
  USD 150       212,805  
Evonik Industries AG Reg S                
      Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Germany (continued)                

1.38% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+1.84%), 09/02/81

  EUR 100     $ 115,794  
Gruenenthal GmbH Reg S
3.62%, 11/15/26
  EUR 100       119,021  
IHO Verwaltungs GmbH 144A
4.75%, 09/15/26
  USD 200       204,996  
IHO Verwaltungs GmbH Reg S
3.62%, 05/15/25
  EUR 100       117,605  

Infineon Technologies AG Reg S

3.62% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+4.00%), 1/1/2028 (o)

  EUR 100       126,805  
K+S AG Reg S
3.25%, 07/18/24
  EUR 100       119,340  
Kirk Beauty SUN GmbH Reg S
8.25%, 10/01/26
  EUR 105       116,049  

Lanxess AG Reg S

4.50% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+4.51%), 12/06/76

  EUR 100       122,381  
Mahle GmbH Reg S
2.38%, 05/14/28
  EUR 100       112,530  
Mercer International, Inc.
5.50%, 01/15/26
  USD 41       41,564  
Novelis Sheet Ingot GmbH Reg S
3.38%, 04/15/29
  EUR 100       118,300  
ProGroup AG Reg S
3.00%, 03/31/26 †
  EUR 130       151,123  

Renk AG/Frankfurt am Main Reg S

5.75%, 07/15/25

  EUR 100       120,180  

RWE AG Reg S

6.62% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 10 Year+4.52%), 07/30/75

  USD 100       115,501  
Schaeffler AG Reg S                
1.88%, 03/26/24   EUR 100       118,500  
2.88%, 03/26/27   EUR 50       62,361  
3.38%, 10/12/28   EUR 100       128,035  
Tele Columbus AG Reg S
3.88%, 05/02/25
  EUR 100       115,250  
thyssenkrupp AG Reg S                
1.88%, 03/06/23   EUR 100       116,178  
2.50%, 02/25/25   EUR 100       117,145  
2.88%, 02/22/24   EUR 100       117,686  

WEPA Hygieneprodukte GmbH Reg S

2.88%, 12/15/27

  EUR 100       110,528  
ZF Europe Finance BV Reg S                
2.00%, 02/23/26   EUR 100       116,230  
3.00%, 10/23/29   EUR 100       119,671  
ZF Finance GmbH Reg S                
3.00%, 09/21/25   EUR 100       121,450  
3.75%, 09/21/28   EUR 100       125,172  

ZF North America Capital, Inc. 144A

4.75%, 04/29/25

  USD 175       188,563  
ZF North America Capital, Inc. Reg S                


 

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48

 

 

      Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Germany (continued)                
2.75%, 04/27/23   EUR 100     $ 119,407  
              6,753,143  
Ghana: 0.2%                
Kosmos Energy Ltd. 144A
7.12%, 04/04/26 †
  USD 100       99,916  
Tullow Oil Plc 144A
7.00%, 03/01/25 †
  USD 100       87,655  
              187,571  
Greece: 0.9%                

Alpha Services and Holdings SA Reg S

5.50% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+5.82%), 06/11/31

  EUR 100       117,987  
Crystal Almond Sarl Reg S
4.25%, 10/15/24
  EUR 100       118,261  
Ellaktor Value Plc Reg S
6.38%, 12/15/24
  EUR 100       112,669  

Eurobank SA Reg S

2.00% (EUR Swap Annual 1 Year+2.40%), 05/05/27

  EUR 100       111,794  

Intralot Capital Luxembourg SA Reg S

5.25%, 09/15/24

  EUR 200       193,936  

Mytilineos Financial Partners SA Reg S

2.50%, 12/01/24

  EUR 100       118,707  

National Bank of Greece SA Reg S

2.75% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+3.30%), 10/08/26

  EUR 100       116,785  

Public Power Corp. SA Reg S

3.88%, 03/30/26

  EUR 100       119,562  
              1,009,701  
Guatemala: 0.2%                

Banco Industrial SA 144A

4.88% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+4.44%), 01/29/26 †

  USD 100       100,295  

Central American Bottling Corp. 144A

5.75%, 01/31/27

  USD 100       103,760  
              204,055  
Hong Kong: 1.3%                
Agile Group Holdings Ltd. Reg S                

6.88% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+9.22%), 3/7/2023 (o)

  USD 200       128,782  

8.38% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+11.25%), 12/4/2023 (o)

  USD 200       122,118  

Bank of East Asia Ltd. Reg S

5.83% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+5.53%), 10/21/2025 (o)

  USD 250       261,578  

Champion Path Holdings Ltd. Reg S

4.85%, 01/27/28

  USD 200       197,238  
      Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Hong Kong (continued)                
Melco Resorts Finance Ltd. 144A                
4.88%, 06/06/25   USD 100     $ 99,025  
5.38%, 12/04/29 †   USD 100       98,500  
5.62%, 07/17/27 †   USD 100       100,275  
5.75%, 07/21/28   USD 100       99,750  

RKPF Overseas 2020 A Ltd. Reg S

5.20%, 01/12/26

  USD 200       176,775  
Studio City Finance Ltd. 144A                
5.00%, 01/15/29   USD 100       90,685  
6.50%, 01/15/28 †   USD 100       96,304  
              1,471,030  
Hungary: 0.1%                

OTP Bank Nyrt Reg S

2.88% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+3.20%), 07/15/29

  EUR 100       120,323  
India: 2.3%                

ABJA Investment Co. Pte Ltd. Reg S

5.95%, 07/31/24

  USD 250       273,442  
Canara Bank Reg S
3.88%, 03/28/24
  USD 200       208,480  

Delhi International Airport Ltd. 144A

6.45%, 06/04/29

  USD 100       99,286  

GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. 144A

4.75%, 02/02/26 †

  USD 200       202,058  
Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Plc Reg S                
2.20%, 01/15/24   EUR 100       113,945  
3.88%, 03/01/23   GBP 125       172,761  
6.88%, 11/15/26   EUR 100       129,229  
JSW Steel Ltd. Reg S
5.95%, 04/18/24
  USD 200       212,131  
Muthoot Finance Ltd. 144A
4.40%, 09/02/23
  USD 100       101,963  

Network i2i Ltd. 144A

5.65% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+4.28%), 1/15/2025 (o)

  USD 100       105,875  

ReNew Power Synthetic 144A

6.67%, 03/12/24

  USD 100       104,849  

Shriram Transport Finance Co. Ltd. 144A

4.40%, 03/13/24

  USD 200       201,050  
Tata Motors Ltd. Reg S
5.75%, 10/30/24
  USD 200       212,781  
Vedanta Resources Finance II Plc 144A                
9.25%, 04/23/26   USD 100       96,427  
13.88%, 01/21/24   USD 100       109,040  
Vedanta Resources Ltd. 144A
6.12%, 08/09/24
  USD 150       136,865  
              2,480,182  
Indonesia: 0.8%                
Adaro Indonesia PT 144A                


 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

      Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Indonesia (continued)                
4.25%, 10/31/24 †   USD 100     $ 102,509  
Bakrie Telecom Pte Ltd. Reg S
11.50%, 05/07/15 (d) *
  USD 150       1,931  
Cikarang Listrindo Tbk PT 144A
4.95%, 09/14/26
  USD 200       204,850  

Indika Energy Capital III Pte Ltd. 144A

5.88%, 11/09/24

  USD 100       101,675  

Medco Platinum Road Pte Ltd. 144A

6.75%, 01/30/25

  USD 200       208,881  
Saka Energi Indonesia PT 144A
4.45%, 05/05/24
  USD 100       97,364  
Theta Capital Pte Ltd. Reg S
6.75%, 10/31/26
  USD 200       200,081  
              917,291  
Ireland: 1.0%                

AerCap Global Aviation Trust 144A

6.50% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.30%), 06/15/45

  USD 150       161,101  

AIB Group Plc Reg S

1.88% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+2.15%), 11/19/29

  EUR 100       118,026  

Bank of Ireland Group Plc Reg S

1.38% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+1.65%), 08/11/31

  EUR 100       114,418  

C&W Senior Financing DAC 144A

6.88%, 09/15/27

  USD 200       211,000  
Cimpress Plc 144A
7.00%, 06/15/26
  USD 100       104,000  

Permanent TSB Group Holdings Plc Reg S

2.12% (EUR Swap Annual 1 Year+2.55%), 09/26/24

  EUR 100       117,952  

Uralkali OJSC Via Uralkali Finance DAC 144A

4.00%, 10/22/24

  USD 100       103,836  

Virgin Media Vendor Financing Notes III DAC Reg S

4.88%, 07/15/28

  GBP 100       137,812  
              1,068,145  
Israel: 1.9%                
Leviathan Bond Ltd. 144A Reg S                
5.75%, 06/30/23   USD 50       52,013  
6.12%, 06/30/25   USD 50       54,093  
6.50%, 06/30/27   USD 50       54,750  
6.75%, 06/30/30   USD 50       55,094  

Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Co. BV

2.95%, 12/18/22

  USD 100       100,875  

Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Co. LLC

6.15%, 02/01/36 †

  USD 125       133,951  

Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands II BV

6.00%, 01/31/25

  EUR 100       124,577  
      Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Israel (continued)                
Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands II BV Reg S                
1.12%, 10/15/24   EUR 100     $ 111,703  
1.25%, 03/31/23   EUR 100       115,426  
Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III BV                
2.80%, 07/21/23   USD 300       302,565  
3.15%, 10/01/26   USD 350       330,313  
4.10%, 10/01/46   USD 225       185,923  
6.00%, 04/15/24   USD 150       157,500  
6.75%, 03/01/28 †   USD 150       164,437  
7.12%, 01/31/25   USD 150       161,204  
              2,104,424  
Italy: 7.7%                

Abertis Infraestructuras Finance BV Reg S

3.25% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+3.69%), 11/24/2025 (o)

  EUR 200       237,016  
Assicurazioni Generali SpA Reg S                

4.60% (Euribor 3 Month ACT/360+4.50%), 11/30/49 (o)

  EUR 125       160,124  

6.27% (ICE LIBOR GBP 3 Month+2.35%), 06/29/49 (o)

  GBP 50       78,369  
Atlantia SpA Reg S                
1.62%, 02/03/25   EUR 100       118,854  
1.88%, 07/13/27   EUR 100       120,126  
1.88%, 02/12/28   EUR 100       119,958  
Autostrade per l’Italia SpA                
1.62%, 06/12/23   EUR 100       117,804  
5.88%, 06/09/24   EUR 100       131,767  
Autostrade per l’Italia SpA Reg S                
1.75%, 06/26/26   EUR 100       119,849  
1.75%, 02/01/27   EUR 125       149,902  
1.88%, 09/26/29   EUR 100       120,675  
2.00%, 12/04/28   EUR 100       121,647  
4.38%, 09/16/25   EUR 50       65,840  

Azzurra Aeroporti SpA Reg S

2.12%, 05/30/24

  EUR 100       118,161  
Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena SpA Reg S                
3.62%, 09/24/24   EUR 150       178,758  

5.38% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+5.00%), 01/18/28

  EUR 100       84,772  

Banca Popolare di Sondrio SCPA Reg S

2.38%, 04/03/24

  EUR 100       120,511  
Banco BPM SpA Reg S                
1.75%, 04/24/23   EUR 100       118,264  
1.75%, 01/28/25   EUR 100       118,984  
2.50%, 06/21/24   EUR 100       121,389  

5.00% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+5.42%), 09/14/30

  EUR 100       125,862  

BPER Banca Reg S

1.38% (Euribor 3 Month ACT/360+1.75%), 03/31/27

  EUR 100       115,485  
Esselunga SpA Reg S
0.88%, 10/25/23
  EUR 100       117,228  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Italy (continued)                

IMA Industria Macchine Automatiche SpA 144A

3.75%, 01/15/28

  EUR 100     $ 115,180  
Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA Reg S                
1.62%, 10/21/28   EUR 100       116,664  
1.88%, 07/08/26   EUR 100       119,595  

International Design Group SPA Reg S

6.50%, 11/15/25

  EUR 100       119,457  
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA 144A                
4.95%, 06/01/42   USD 50       51,703  
5.02%, 06/26/24   USD 125       134,079  
5.71%, 01/15/26   USD 75       83,413  
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA Reg S                
2.85%, 04/23/25   EUR 100       122,863  
3.93%, 09/15/26   EUR 100       128,479  

5.88% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+5.75%), 03/04/29

  EUR 100       128,380  
6.62%, 09/13/23   EUR 200       257,641  

Intesa Sanpaolo Vita SpA Reg S

4.75% (Euribor 6 Month ACT/360+4.82%), 12/31/49 (o)

  EUR 100       125,918  

Leonardo SpA

4.88%, 03/24/25

  EUR 50       65,451  

Leonardo SpA Reg S

1.50%, 06/07/24

  EUR 100       118,101  

Poste Italiane SpA Reg S

2.62% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+2.68%), 3/24/2029 (o)

  EUR 100       112,707  

SACE SPA Reg S

3.88% (EUR Swap Annual 10 Year+3.19%), 02/10/49 (o)

  EUR 100       119,703  

Saipem Finance International BV Reg S

3.75%, 09/08/23

  EUR 150       181,395  

Societa Cattolica Di Assicurazione SPA Reg S

4.25% (Euribor 3 Month ACT/360+4.46%), 12/14/47

  EUR 100       130,480  

Telecom Italia Finance SA

7.75%, 01/24/33

  EUR 100       164,358  
Telecom Italia SpA/Milano                
5.25%, 03/17/55   EUR 100       133,923  
5.88%, 05/19/23   GBP 100       145,533  

Telecom Italia SpA/Milano 144A

5.30%, 05/30/24

  USD 100       106,625  
Telecom Italia SpA/Milano Reg S                
1.62%, 01/18/29   EUR 100       110,124  
2.38%, 10/12/27   EUR 100       117,021  
2.50%, 07/19/23   EUR 100       119,703  
2.75%, 04/15/25   EUR 100       120,496  
2.88%, 01/28/26   EUR 200       242,086  
3.00%, 09/30/25   EUR 100       121,635  
3.25%, 01/16/23   EUR 100       119,713  
3.62%, 05/25/26   EUR 150       189,783  
4.00%, 04/11/24   EUR 200       245,762  
UniCredit SpA 144A                
      Par
(000’s)
    Value  
Italy (continued)                

5.46% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+4.75%), 06/30/35

  USD 100     $ 109,474  

UniCredit SpA Reg S

2.00% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+2.40%), 09/23/29

  EUR 200       232,968  

2.73% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+2.80%), 01/15/32

  EUR 200       235,644  
6.95%, 10/31/22   EUR 300       370,316  

Unipol Gruppo SpA Reg S

3.00%, 03/18/25

  EUR 200       251,012  

UnipolSai Assicurazioni SpA Reg S

5.75% (Euribor 3 Month ACT/360+5.18%), 12/31/49 (o)

  EUR 100       125,965  

Webuild SpA Reg S

1.75%, 10/26/24

  EUR 100       116,057  
              8,490,752  
Japan: 1.9%                
Rakuten Group, Inc. 144A                

5.12% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+4.58%), 4/22/2026 (o)

  USD 150       150,900  

6.25% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+4.96%), 4/22/2031 (o)

  USD 150       158,257  
SoftBank Group Corp. Reg S                
3.12%, 09/19/25   EUR 100       116,310  
4.00%, 04/20/23   EUR 100       118,730  
4.00%, 09/19/29   EUR 100       115,910  
4.75%, 09/19/24   USD 200       206,525  
4.75%, 07/30/25   EUR 100       122,797  
5.00%, 04/15/28   EUR 100       122,572  
5.12%, 09/19/27   USD 200       204,496  

6.00% (USD ICE Swap Rate 11:00am NY 5 Year+4.23%), 7/19/2023 (o)

  USD 250       250,312  
6.25%, 04/15/28   USD 350       375,167  

6.88% (USD ICE Swap Rate 11:00am NY 5 Year+4.85%), 7/19/2027 (o)

  USD 200       204,100  
              2,146,076  
Jersey, Channel Islands: 0.3%                

eG Global Finance Plc 144A

6.75%, 02/07/25

  USD 200       205,000  

eG Global Finance Plc Reg S

4.38%, 02/07/25

  EUR 100       114,554  
              319,554  
Kazakhstan: 0.1%                

Kazakhstan Temir Zholy Finance BV 144A

6.95%, 07/10/42

  USD 100       135,692  
Kuwait: 0.2%                

Kuwait Projects Co. SPC Ltd. Reg S

4.23%, 10/29/26

  USD 200       189,940  
Luxembourg: 4.9%                
Adler Group SA Reg S                


 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Luxembourg (continued)                
2.25%, 01/14/29   EUR 100     $ 99,523  

AI Candelaria Spain SLU 144A

7.50%, 12/15/28

  USD 75       80,813  

Albion Financing 1 Sarl / Aggreko Holdings, Inc. 144A

6.12%, 10/15/26

  USD 100       101,036  

Altice Financing SA 144A

5.00%, 01/15/28

  USD 250       241,218  
Altice Financing SA Reg S                
2.25%, 01/15/25   EUR 100       111,786  
3.00%, 01/15/28   EUR 100       110,019  

Altice Finco SA Reg S

4.75%, 01/15/28

  EUR 100       110,190  

Altice France Holding SA 144A

10.50%, 05/15/27

  USD 50       54,250  
Altice France Holding SA Reg S                
4.00%, 02/15/28   EUR 100       108,300  
8.00%, 05/15/27   EUR 100       122,828  
Altice France SA 144A                
5.50%, 01/15/28   USD 100       100,375  
8.12%, 02/01/27   USD 300       322,875  

Altice France SA Reg S

3.38%, 01/15/28

  EUR 100       111,140  

ARD Finance SA Reg S

5.00%, 06/30/27

  EUR 200       238,478  
Ardagh Packaging Finance Plc / Ardagh Holdings USA, Inc. 144A                
4.12%, 08/15/26   USD 150       153,192  
5.25%, 08/15/27   USD 125       124,844  

Ardagh Packaging Finance Plc / Ardagh Holdings USA, Inc. Reg S

2.12%, 08/15/26

  EUR 175       200,176  

Arena Luxembourg Finance Sarl Reg S

1.88%, 02/01/28

  EUR 100       109,506  

Centurion Bidco SpA Reg S

5.88%, 09/30/26

  EUR 100       120,270  

Cidron Aida Finco Sarl Reg S

5.00%, 04/01/28

  EUR 100       113,995  

Consolidated Energy Finance SA 144A

5.62%, 10/15/28

  USD 100       99,635  

CSN Resources SA 144A

4.62%, 06/10/31

  USD 100       98,475  
Energean Israel Finance Ltd. 144A Reg S                
4.50%, 03/30/24   USD 60       61,320  
4.88%, 03/30/26   USD 60       61,153  
5.38%, 03/30/28   USD 60       60,908  
5.88%, 03/30/31   USD 60       60,945  

Eurofins Scientific SE Reg S

3.25% (Euribor 3 Month ACT/360+2.67%), 11/13/2025 (o)

  EUR 100       122,575  

Galaxy Bidco Ltd. Reg S

6.50%, 07/31/26

  GBP 100       141,981  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Luxembourg (continued)                

Herens Midco Sarl Reg S

5.25%, 05/15/29

  EUR 100     $ 108,268  

Kenbourne Invest SA 144A

4.70%, 01/22/28

  USD 50       49,812  

Kleopatra Finco Sarl Reg S

4.25%, 03/01/26

  EUR 100       111,315  

MC Brazil Downstream Trading Sarl 144A

7.25%, 06/30/31

  USD 200       195,000  

Millicom International Cellular SA 144A

4.50%, 04/27/31

  USD 100       102,752  

Minerva Luxembourg SA 144A

4.38%, 03/18/31

  USD 125       118,994  

Movida Europe SA 144A

5.25%, 02/08/31

  USD 100       94,496  

Nidda Healthcare Holding GmbH Reg S

3.50%, 09/30/24

  EUR 200       228,317  

Petrorio Luxembourg Sarl 144A

6.12%, 06/09/26

  USD 100       100,875  

Rossini Sarl Reg S

6.75%, 10/30/25

  EUR 100       119,834  

SES SA Reg S

5.62% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+5.40%), 12/29/49 (o)

  EUR 100       125,265  

Sisal Group SpA Reg S

7.00%, 07/31/23

  EUR 69       79,758  

Summer BC Holdco A Sarl Reg S

9.25%, 10/31/27

  EUR 90       113,153  

Summer BC Holdco B Sarl Reg S

5.75%, 10/31/26

  EUR 100       121,034  

TK Elevator Midco GmbH Reg S

4.38%, 07/15/27

  EUR 100       119,234  

TK Elevator US Newco, Inc. 144A

5.25%, 07/15/27

  USD 200       203,810  
              5,433,723  
Mauritius: 0.3%                

Azure Power Energy Ltd. 144A

3.58%, 08/19/26

  USD 50       50,453  

HTA Group Ltd./Mauritius 144A

7.00%, 12/18/25

  USD 100       104,922  

IHS Netherlands Holdco BV 144A

8.00%, 09/18/27

  USD 200       213,000  
              368,375  
Mexico: 4.3%                

Axtel SAB de CV 144A

6.38%, 11/14/24

  USD 82       84,686  
Cemex SAB de CV 144A                
3.88%, 07/11/31   USD 200       200,990  
5.20%, 09/17/30   USD 100       108,404  
5.45%, 11/19/29   USD 100       108,445  
7.38%, 06/05/27   USD 100       110,688  

Cemex SAB de CV Reg S

3.12%, 03/19/26

  EUR 100       118,322  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Mexico (continued)                

Credito Real SAB de CV SOFOM ER 144A

9.50%, 02/07/26

  USD 100     $ 93,048  

Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV 144A

5.95% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.28%), 4/17/2023 (o)

  USD 50       52,087  

Grupo KUO SAB De CV 144A

5.75%, 07/07/27

  USD 100       102,875  

Nemak SAB de CV 144A

3.62%, 06/28/31

  USD 100       93,742  
Petróleos Mexicanos                
3.50%, 01/30/23   USD 75       75,881  
4.25%, 01/15/25   USD 50       50,938  
4.50%, 01/23/26   USD 75       75,765  
4.62%, 09/21/23   USD 50       51,563  
4.88%, 01/18/24 †   USD 50       51,791  
5.35%, 02/12/28   USD 125       124,934  
5.50%, 06/27/44 †   USD 50       40,665  
5.62%, 01/23/46   USD 50       40,751  
5.95%, 01/28/31   USD 200       197,165  
6.35%, 02/12/48   USD 150       128,188  
6.38%, 01/23/45   USD 75       64,893  
6.49%, 01/23/27   USD 100       106,440  
6.50%, 03/13/27   USD 275       293,530  
6.50%, 01/23/29   USD 100       104,338  
6.50%, 06/02/41   USD 75       68,032  
6.62%, 06/15/35   USD 150       145,588  
6.62%, 06/15/38   USD 25       23,335  
6.75%, 09/21/47   USD 300       265,968  
6.84%, 01/23/30   USD 200       209,483  
6.88%, 08/04/26   USD 150       163,912  
6.95%, 01/28/60   USD 200       177,800  
7.69%, 01/23/50   USD 425       406,742  

Petróleos Mexicanos 144A

6.88%, 10/16/25

  USD 75       82,033  
Petróleos Mexicanos Reg S                
2.75%, 04/21/27   EUR 100       108,540  
4.75%, 02/26/29   EUR 100       114,503  
4.88%, 02/21/28   EUR 100       116,766  
5.50%, 02/24/25   EUR 50       63,127  
Total Play Telecomunicaciones SA de CV 144A                
6.38%, 09/20/28   USD 50       49,312  
7.50%, 11/12/25   USD 50       52,070  
Unifin Financiera SAB de CV 144A                
7.00%, 01/15/25   USD 100       92,802  
7.25%, 09/27/23   USD 100       97,604  
              4,717,746  
Morocco: 0.3%                
OCP SA 144A                
5.62%, 04/25/24   USD 150       162,321  
6.88%, 04/25/44 †   USD 100       120,310  
              282,631  
Netherlands: 2.6%                
Athora Netherlands NV Reg S                
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Netherlands (continued)                

2.25% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+2.60%), 07/15/31

  EUR 100     $ 116,688  

ELM BV for Firmenich International SA Reg S

3.75% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+4.39%), 6/3/2025 (o)

  EUR 100       123,296  

Greenko Dutch BV 144A

3.85%, 03/29/26

  USD 99       99,598  

Intertrust Group BV Reg S

3.38%, 11/15/25

  EUR 100       116,726  

Koninklijke KPN NV 144A

7.00% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 10 Year+5.21%), 03/28/73

  USD 125       132,731  

Lincoln Financing Sarl Reg S

3.62%, 04/01/24

  EUR 150       174,730  

Nobel Bidco BV Reg S

3.12%, 06/15/28

  EUR 100       111,529  

OCI NV Reg S

3.12%, 11/01/24

  EUR 200       234,902  

Petrobras Global Finance BV

5.50%, 06/10/51 †

  USD 150       131,928  
PPF Telecom Group BV Reg S                
3.12%, 03/27/26   EUR 100       123,539  
3.50%, 05/20/24   EUR 100       122,945  

Repsol International Finance BV Reg S

4.25% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+4.41%), 9/11/2028 (o)

  EUR 100       125,407  

Selecta Group BV Reg S

8.00%, 04/01/26

  EUR 52       60,237  

Tecpetrol SA 144A

4.88%, 12/12/22

  USD 55       55,006  

Telefonica Europe BV Reg S

2.38% (EUR Swap Annual 8 Year+2.62%), 2/12/2029 (o)

  EUR 100       111,500  

TenneT Holding BV Reg S

3.00% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+2.53%), 3/1/2024 (o)

  EUR 175       212,645  

UPC Broadband Finco BV 144A

4.88%, 07/15/31

  USD 100       101,792  

Wintershall Dea Finance 2 BV Reg S

3.00% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+3.32%), 7/20/2028 (o)

  EUR 100       114,223  
Ziggo Bond Co. BV 144A                
5.12%, 02/28/30   USD 50       50,666  
6.00%, 01/15/27   USD 50       51,688  

Ziggo Bond Co. BV Reg S

3.38%, 02/28/30

  EUR 125       142,736  
Ziggo BV 144A                
4.88%, 01/15/30   USD 100       101,812  
5.50%, 01/15/27   USD 200       205,250  

Ziggo BV Reg S

4.25%, 01/15/27

  EUR 80       94,941  
              2,916,515  
Nigeria: 0.1%                
Seplat Energy Plc 144A                


 

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VANECK INTERNATIONAL HIGH YIELD BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
  Value  
Nigeria (continued)                
7.75%, 04/01/26   USD 100     $ 103,150  
Norway: 0.2%                

Adevinta ASA Reg S

2.62%, 11/15/25

  EUR 100       117,981  

Heimstaden Bostad AB Reg S

3.25% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+3.67%), 11/19/2024 (o)

  EUR 100       117,027  
              235,008  
Oman: 0.5%                

Lamar Funding Ltd. Reg S

3.96%, 05/07/25

  USD 225       225,881  

OQ SAOC 144A

5.12%, 05/06/28

  USD 100       102,582  

Oztel Holdings SPC Ltd. 144A

5.62%, 10/24/23

  USD 200       209,081  
              537,544  
Panama: 0.2%                

Banistmo SA 144A

4.25%, 07/31/27

  USD 100       101,130  

Global Bank Corp. 144A

5.25% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.30%), 04/16/28

  USD 100       104,768  
              205,898  
Peru: 0.3%                

Banco Internacional del Peru SAA Interbank 144A

6.62% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.76%), 03/19/24

  USD 75       80,166  

Hudbay Minerals, Inc. 144A

6.12%, 04/01/29 †

  USD 25       26,344  

Peru LNG Srl 144A

5.38%, 03/22/30

  USD 100       84,940  

Volcan Cia Minera SAA 144A

4.38%, 02/11/26

  USD 100       97,625  
              289,075  
Poland: 0.3%                

Canpack SA / Canpack US LLC 144A

3.88%, 11/15/29

  USD 100       99,375  

Canpack SA / Eastern PA Land Investment Holding LLC Reg S

2.38%, 11/01/27

  EUR 100       116,445  

Synthos SA Reg S

2.50%, 06/07/28

  EUR 100       111,909  
              327,729  
Portugal: 0.7%                

Banco Comercial Portugues SA Reg S

1.12% (Euribor 3 Month ACT/360+1.55%), 02/12/27

  EUR 100       112,215  

3.87% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+4.23%), 03/27/30

  EUR 100       118,598  

Caixa Geral de Depositos SA Reg S

5.75% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+5.50%), 06/28/28

  EUR 100       125,457  
EDP - Energias de Portugal SA Reg S                
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Portugal (continued)                

1.88% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+2.38%), 08/02/81

  EUR 100     $ 116,089  

4.50% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+4.29%), 04/30/79

  EUR 200       249,753  
              722,112  
Romania: 0.1%                

RCS & RDS SA Reg S

2.50%, 02/05/25

  EUR 100       114,812  
Russia: 1.2%                

Evraz Plc 144A

5.38%, 03/20/23

  USD 200       209,871  

Gazprom PJSC via Gaz Finance Plc 144A

4.60% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+4.26%), 10/26/2025 (o)

  USD 200       208,000  
Gtlk Europe Capital DAC Reg S                
4.65%, 03/10/27   USD 200       207,735  
5.12%, 05/31/24   USD 200       211,320  

Polyus Finance Plc 144A

5.25%, 02/07/23

  USD 100       105,045  
VEON Holdings BV 144A                
3.38%, 11/25/27   USD 100       100,411  
4.00%, 04/09/25   USD 100       103,707  
4.95%, 06/16/24   USD 100       106,370  
7.25%, 04/26/23   USD 100       106,515  
              1,358,974  
Saudi Arabia: 0.4%                

Arabian Centres Sukuk Ltd. 144A

5.38%, 11/26/24

  USD 200       208,628  

Dar Al-Arkan Sukuk Co. Ltd. Reg S

6.88%, 03/21/23

  USD 200       208,576  
              417,204  
Singapore: 1.0%                

GLP Pte Ltd. Reg S

4.50% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.73%), 5/17/2026 (o)

  USD 200       193,770  

Greenko Investment Co. 144A

4.88%, 08/16/23 †

  USD 200       202,125  

Inkia Energy Ltd. 144A

5.88%, 11/09/27

  USD 100       104,139  

Mersin Uluslararasi Liman Isletmeciligi AS 144A

5.38%, 11/15/24

  USD 100       103,585  

Puma International Financing SA 144A

5.00%, 01/24/26

  USD 250       251,345  

Star Energy Geothermal Wayang Windu Ltd. 144A

6.75%, 04/24/33

  USD 84       93,851  

Yanlord Land HK Co. Ltd. Reg S

6.80%, 02/27/24

  USD 200       202,976  
              1,151,791  
South Africa: 1.0%                
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. 144A                


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
South Africa (continued)                
6.75%, 08/06/23   USD 100     $ 103,458  
7.12%, 02/11/25   USD 100       104,368  

Gold Fields Orogen Holdings BVI Ltd. 144A

5.12%, 05/15/24

  USD 100       107,215  

K2016470219 South Africa Ltd. 144A

3.00%, 12/31/22

  USD 138       395  

MTN Mauritius Investments Ltd. 144A

4.75%, 11/11/24

  USD 150       157,140  

Sappi Papier Holding GmbH Reg S

3.12%, 04/15/26

  EUR 100       116,922  

Sasol Financing International Ltd.

4.50%, 11/14/22

  USD 100       102,292  

Sasol Financing USA LLC

5.88%, 03/27/24

  USD 300       317,475  

Stillwater Mining Co. 144A

7.12%, 06/27/25

  USD 100       103,880  
              1,113,145  
South Korea: 0.1%                

Woori Bank 144A

4.25% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+2.66%), 10/4/2024 (o)

  USD 100       103,500  
Spain: 3.6%                

Abanca Corp. Bancaria SA Reg S

6.12% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+5.93%), 01/18/29

  EUR 100       127,176  

Abengoa SA

0.00%, 03/31/27 (s) ^

  EUR 100       580  

ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA Reg S

1.38%, 06/17/25

  EUR 100       116,661  

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Colombia SA 144A

4.88%, 04/21/25

  USD 100       104,782  

Banco de Credito Social Cooperativo SA Reg S

5.25% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+5.42%), 11/27/31

  EUR 100       122,109  

Banco de Sabadell SA Reg S

1.75%, 05/10/24

  EUR 100       118,877  

5.38% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+5.10%), 12/12/28

  EUR 100       126,161  
5.62%, 05/06/26   EUR 100       134,944  

Cellnex Finance Co. SA Reg S

1.25%, 01/15/29

  EUR 100       110,933  
1.50%, 06/08/28   EUR 100       113,898  
2.00%, 02/15/33   EUR 200       220,783  

Cellnex Telecom SA

1.88%, 06/26/29

  EUR 100       115,222  
Cellnex Telecom SA Reg S                
1.75%, 10/23/30   EUR 100       111,763  
2.38%, 01/16/24   EUR 100       120,581  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Spain (continued)                
2.88%, 04/18/25   EUR 100     $ 123,695  

El Corte Ingles SA Reg S

3.00%, 03/15/24

  EUR 100       116,587  

Ferrovial Netherlands BV Reg S

2.12% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+2.13%), 2/14/2023 (o)

  EUR 100       115,948  
Grifols SA Reg S                
1.62%, 02/15/25   EUR 150       173,341  
2.25%, 11/15/27   EUR 100       115,985  
3.20%, 05/01/25   EUR 100       116,014  

Ibercaja Banco SA Reg S

2.75% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+2.88%), 07/23/30

  EUR 100       116,745  

Iccrea Banca SpA Reg S

4.12% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+4.34%), 11/28/29

  EUR 100       119,052  

Lorca Telecom Bondco SA Reg S

4.00%, 09/18/27

  EUR 200       233,382  

Naturgy Finance BV Reg S

4.12% (EUR Swap Annual 8 Year+3.35%), 11/29/49 (o)

  EUR 100       120,499  

Repsol International Finance BV Reg S

4.50% (EUR Swap Annual 10 Year+4.20%), 03/25/75

  EUR 225       281,682  

Telefonica Europe BV Reg S

2.62% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+2.33%), 3/7/2023 (o)

  EUR 100       118,216  

3.00% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+2.45%), 9/4/2023 (o)

  EUR 100       119,384  

3.88% (EUR Swap Annual 8 Year+2.97%), 6/22/2026 (o)

  EUR 100       124,488  

4.38% (EUR Swap Annual 6 Year+4.11%), 12/14/2024 (o)

  EUR 200       249,326  

5.88% (EUR Swap Annual 10 Year+4.30%), 03/31/49 (o)

  EUR 100       127,693  
              4,016,507  
Sweden: 1.2%                

Castellum AB Reg S

3.12% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+3.45%), 12/2/2026 (o)

  EUR 100       112,451  

Dometic Group AB Reg S

3.00%, 05/08/26

  EUR 100       122,332  

Fastighets AB Balder Reg S

2.87% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+3.19%), 06/02/81

  EUR 100       110,823  

Heimstaden Bostad AB Reg S

2.62% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+3.15%), 2/1/2027 (o)

  EUR 100       109,699  

3.38% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+3.91%), 1/15/2026 (o)

  EUR 100       115,720  
4.38%, 03/06/27   EUR 100       115,518  
Intrum AB Reg S                
3.00%, 09/15/27 †   EUR 100       112,235  
3.12%, 07/15/24   EUR 200       232,162  

Norican A/S Reg S

4.50%, 05/15/23

  EUR 100       112,331  


 

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VANECK INTERNATIONAL HIGH YIELD BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Sweden (continued)                

Samhallsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden AB Reg S

2.62% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+2.81%), 1/30/2025 (o)

  EUR 100     $ 113,827  

Stena AB 144A

7.00%, 02/01/24

  USD 100       103,958  
              1,361,056  
Switzerland: 0.6%                

Dufry One BV Reg S

2.50%, 10/15/24

  EUR 225       257,096  

Holcim Finance Luxembourg SA Reg S

3.00% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+3.07%), 4/5/2024 (o)

  EUR 100       120,247  

Peach Property Finance GmbH Reg S

4.38%, 11/15/25

  EUR 100       118,391  

Techem Verwaltungsgesellschaft 675 mbH Reg S

2.00%, 07/15/25

  EUR 100       113,753  
              609,487  
Tanzania: 0.1%                

AngloGold Ashanti Holdings Plc

6.50%, 04/15/40

  USD 80       97,398  
Thailand: 0.2%                

Bangkok Bank PCL 144A

3.73% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+1.90%), 09/25/29

  USD 200       203,594  
Trinidad and Tobago: 0.2%                

Trinidad Generation Unlimited 144A

5.25%, 11/04/27

  USD 100       101,504  

Trinidad Petroleum Holdings Ltd. 144A

9.75%, 06/15/26

  USD 75       82,849  
              184,353  
Turkey: 2.2%                
Akbank TAS 144A                
5.12%, 03/31/25   USD 150       149,444  
6.80%, 02/06/26   USD 100       103,110  

Arcelik AS 144A

5.00%, 04/03/23

  USD 100       102,920  

Aydem Yenilenebilir Enerji AS 144A

7.75%, 02/02/27

  USD 100       95,395  

KOC Holding AS 144A

5.25%, 03/15/23

  USD 200       204,495  

TC Ziraat Bankasi AS 144A

5.38%, 03/02/26

  USD 100       96,620  

Turk Telekomunikasyon AS 144A

4.88%, 06/19/24

  USD 100       102,334  

Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS 144A

5.80%, 04/11/28

  USD 100       104,583  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Turkey (continued)                
Turkiye Ihracat Kredi Bankasi AS 144A                
6.12%, 05/03/24   USD 100     $ 101,820  
8.25%, 01/24/24   USD 100       106,480  
Turkiye Is Bankasi AS 144A                
6.12%, 04/25/24   USD 150       154,048  
7.85%, 12/10/23   USD 100       107,016  

Turkiye Sinai Kalkinma Bankasi AS 144A

6.00%, 01/23/25

  USD 100       100,855  

Turkiye Sise ve Cam Fabrikalari AS 144A

6.95%, 03/14/26

  USD 100       108,350  
Turkiye Vakiflar Bankasi TAO 144A                
5.25%, 02/05/25 †   USD 100       98,578  
5.75%, 01/30/23   USD 100       102,326  
6.00%, 11/01/22   USD 100       102,147  
6.50%, 01/08/26   USD 100       100,774  

Ulker Biskuvi Sanayi AS 144A

6.95%, 10/30/25

  USD 100       105,198  
Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi AS 144A                
5.50%, 12/06/22   USD 100       101,904  
5.85%, 06/21/24   USD 50       51,042  

7.88% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+7.42%), 01/22/26 †

  USD 50       51,335  
8.25%, 10/15/24   USD 100       107,843  
              2,458,617  
Ukraine: 0.4%                
Kernel Holding SA 144A                
6.50%, 10/17/24   USD 50       53,136  
6.75%, 10/27/27   USD 50       53,205  
Metinvest BV 144A                
7.75%, 10/17/29   USD 100       109,160  
8.50%, 04/23/26   USD 100       112,827  

NAK Naftogaz Ukraine via Kondor Finance Plc Reg S

7.12%, 07/19/24

  EUR 100       116,093  
              444,421  
United Arab Emirates: 0.7%                

DP World Salaam Reg S

6.00% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+5.75%), 10/1/2025 (o)

  USD 200       219,027  

Emaar Sukuk Ltd. Reg S

3.63%, 09/15/26

  USD 200       208,760  

Emirates NBD Bank PJSC Reg S

6.12% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 6 Year+3.66%), 3/20/2025 (o)

  USD 200       211,866  

GEMS MENASA Cayman Ltd. / GEMS Education Delaware LLC 144A

7.12%, 07/31/26

  USD 100       103,625  

Shelf Drilling Holdings Ltd. 144A

8.25%, 02/15/25

  USD 100       77,375  
              820,653  


 

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      Par  
(000’s
)     Value  
United Kingdom: 9.3%                

Amigo Luxembourg SA Reg S

7.62%, 01/15/24

  GBP 100     $ 133,751  

Anglian Water Osprey Financing Plc Reg S

4.00%, 03/08/26

  GBP 100       148,043  

Arqiva Broadcast Finance Plc Reg S

6.75%, 09/30/23

  GBP 100       139,485  

Aston Martin Capital Holdings Ltd. 144A

10.50%, 11/30/25 †

  USD 50       55,110  

Bellis Acquisition Co. Plc Reg S

3.25%, 02/16/26

  GBP 200       263,209  

Bellis Finco Plc Reg S

4.00%, 02/16/27

  GBP 100       129,739  

Bidvest Group UK Plc 144A

3.62%, 09/23/26

  USD 100       100,564  

Bracken MidCo1 Plc Reg S

8.88%, 10/15/23

  GBP 100       139,816  

Centrica Plc Reg S

5.25% (GBP Swap 5 Year+3.61%), 04/10/75

  GBP 100       145,547  

Connect Finco Sarl / Connect US Finco LLC 144A

6.75%, 10/01/26

  USD 200       207,750  

Constellation Automotive Financing Plc Reg S

4.88%, 07/15/27

  GBP 100       132,373  

Co-Operative Group Ltd. Reg S

5.12%, 05/17/24

  GBP 100       143,986  

Deuce Finco Plc Reg S

5.50%, 06/15/27

  GBP 100       136,520  

Drax Finco Plc 144A

6.62%, 11/01/25

  USD 100       102,875  

Garfunkelux Holdco 3 SA Reg S

6.75%, 11/01/25

  EUR 100       120,038  

GKN Holdings Ltd. Reg S

4.62%, 05/12/32

  GBP 100       146,774  

Heathrow Finance Plc Reg S

6.25%, 03/03/25

  GBP 150       222,520  

Iceland Bondco Plc Reg S

4.62%, 03/15/25

  GBP 100       126,623  

INEOS Group Holdings SA Reg S

5.38%, 08/01/24

  EUR 200       231,973  

INEOS Styrolution Group GmbH Reg S

2.25%, 01/16/27

  EUR 200       225,780  
International Consolidated Airlines Group SA Reg S                
0.50%, 07/04/23   EUR 100       112,920  
1.50%, 07/04/27   EUR 100       105,469  

Iqera Group SAS Reg S

4.25%, 09/30/24

  EUR 100       115,654  

Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Plc 144A

5.88%, 01/15/28

  USD 100       99,875  

Jerrold Finco Plc Reg S

4.88%, 01/15/26

  GBP 100       139,384  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
United Kingdom (continued)                
Lloyds Banking Group Plc 144A                

6.41% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.50%), 10/1/2035 (o)

  USD 50     $ 70,143  

6.66% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.27%), 5/21/2037 (o)

  USD 50       71,687  

Marks & Spencer Plc Reg S

6.00%, 06/12/25

  GBP 150       226,437  

Motion Bondco DAC 144A

6.62%, 11/15/27 †

  USD 200       200,853  
National Express Group Plc Reg S                
4.25% (UK Govt Bonds 5 Year Note Generic Bid Yield+4.13%), 11/26/2025 (o)   GBP 100       140,430  

Neptune Energy Bondco Plc 144A

6.62%, 05/15/25

  USD 100       102,375  

Nexi SpA Reg S

1.75%, 10/31/24

  EUR 300       353,255  

NGG Finance Plc Reg S

2.12% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+2.53%), 09/05/82

  EUR 100       116,448  
5.62% (GBP Swap 12 Year+3.48%), 06/18/73   GBP 100       149,201  

Nomad Foods Bondco Plc Reg S

2.50%, 06/24/28

  EUR 100       115,196  

Pinewood Finance Co. Ltd. Reg S

3.25%, 09/30/25

  GBP 100       137,549  

Pinnacle Bidco Plc Reg S

5.50%, 02/15/25

  EUR 100       118,097  

Playtech Plc Reg S

3.75%, 10/12/23

  EUR 100       117,207  

Punch Finance Plc Reg S

6.12%, 06/30/26

  GBP 100       137,686  

Rolls-Royce Plc Reg S

0.88%, 05/09/24

  EUR 100       115,239  
1.62%, 05/09/28   EUR 200       223,841  
5.75%, 10/15/27   GBP 100       152,692  

Standard Chartered Plc 144A

7.01% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.46%), 7/30/2037 (o)

  USD 100       138,750  

Stonegate Pub Co. Financing 2019 Plc Reg S

8.00%, 07/13/25

  GBP 100       140,948  

Summer BidCo BV Reg S

9.00%, 11/15/25

  EUR 105       123,970  

TalkTalk Telecom Group Ltd. Reg S

3.88%, 02/20/25

  GBP 100       133,654  

Telenet Finance Luxembourg Notes Sarl 144A

5.50%, 03/01/28

  USD 200       209,000  

The Weir Group Plc 144A

2.20%, 05/13/26

  USD 100       99,402  

Travis Perkins Plc Reg S

4.50%, 09/07/23

  GBP 100       142,607  
Tullow Oil Plc 144A                


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
United Kingdom (continued)                
10.25%, 05/15/26   USD 100     $ 105,490  

United Group BV Reg S

4.88%, 07/01/24

  EUR 100       117,168  

UPC Holding BV 144A

5.50%, 01/15/28

  USD 100       103,625  

Vedanta Resources Finance II Plc 144A

8.95%, 03/11/25

  USD 200       203,302  

Victoria Plc Reg S

3.62%, 08/24/26

  EUR 100       117,039  

Virgin Media Finance Plc 144A

5.00%, 07/15/30

  USD 150       149,338  

Virgin Media Secured Finance Plc 144A

5.50%, 05/15/29

  USD 100       105,641  
Virgin Media Secured Finance Plc Reg S                
4.12%, 08/15/30   GBP 100       136,150  
4.25%, 01/15/30   GBP 100       136,649  
5.00%, 04/15/27   GBP 100       141,598  

Vmed O2 UK Financing I Plc 144A

4.25%, 01/31/31

  USD 200       194,991  
Vmed O2 UK Financing I Plc Reg S                
3.25%, 01/31/31   EUR 100       116,217  
4.00%, 01/31/29   GBP 100       135,670  

Vodafone Group Plc

4.12% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+2.77%), 06/04/81

  USD 150       149,304  
7.00% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 5 Year+4.87%), 1/4/2029   USD 250       302,478  

Vodafone Group Plc Reg S

3.10% (EUR Swap Annual 5 Year+2.67%), 01/03/79

  EUR 300       359,189  
4.88% (GBP Swap 5 Year+3.27%), 10/03/78   GBP 100       145,138  
6.25% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 5 Year+3.05%), 10/03/78   USD 200       218,434  

William Hill Ltd. Reg S

4.88%, 09/07/23

  GBP 100       142,798  
              10,242,664  
United States: 3.1%                
AES Andes SA 144A                
7.12% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 5 Year+4.64%), 04/07/24   USD 100       104,772  

Burford Capital Global Finance LLC 144A

6.25%, 04/15/28

  USD 100       106,125  

Cirsa Finance International Sarl 144A

6.25%, 12/20/23

  EUR 127       149,516  

Constellium SE Reg S

4.25%, 02/15/26

  EUR 100       116,969  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
United States (continued)                

DEMIRE Deutsche Mittelstand Real Estate AG Reg S

1.88%, 10/15/24

  EUR 100     $ 109,175  

Energia Group NI FinanceCo Plc/Energia Group ROI Holdings DAC Reg S

4.00%, 09/15/25

  EUR 100       115,372  

EnfraGen Energia Sur SA / EnfraGen Spain SA / Prime Energia SpA 144A

5.38%, 12/30/30

  USD 100       95,902  

Enstar Finance LLC

5.75% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+5.47%), 09/01/40

  USD 25       26,406  

Gamma Bidco SpA Reg S

6.25%, 07/15/25

  EUR 100       119,648  

Garda World Security Corp. 144A

4.62%, 02/15/27

  USD 100       99,379  

Guacolda Energia SA 144A

4.56%, 04/30/25

  USD 100       64,001  

IPD 3 BV Reg S

5.50%, 12/01/25

  EUR 100       119,058  

James Hardie International Finance DAC 144A

5.00%, 01/15/28

  USD 50       52,063  
JBS USA Food Co. 144A                
5.75%, 01/15/28   USD 100       104,376  
7.00%, 01/15/26   USD 100       104,125  

Kronos Acquisition Holdings, Inc. / KIK Custom Products Inc 144A

7.00%, 12/31/27 †

  USD 75       72,654  

LCPR Senior Secured Financing DAC 144A

6.75%, 10/15/27

  USD 200       210,250  

MGM China Holdings Ltd. 144A

5.88%, 05/15/26

  USD 200       200,163  

Mong Duong Finance Holdings BV 144A

5.12%, 05/07/29

  USD 100       99,389  

Open Text Holdings, Inc. 144A

4.12%, 02/15/30

  USD 50       50,893  

Paysafe Finance Plc / Paysafe Holdings US Corp. 144A

4.00%, 06/15/29

  USD 100       94,875  

Q-Park Holding I BV Reg S

2.00%, 03/01/27

  EUR 100       110,007  

Resolute Forest Products, Inc. 144A

4.88%, 03/01/26

  USD 25       25,469  

Schenck Process Holding GmbH/Darmstadt Reg S

5.38%, 06/15/23

  EUR 100       116,014  

Sigma Holdco BV Reg S

5.75%, 05/15/26

  EUR 100       107,540  


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
United States (continued)                
Telesat Canada / Telesat LLC 144A                
4.88%, 06/01/27   USD 50     $ 44,774  
6.50%, 10/15/27   USD 50       40,664  
Verisure Holding AB Reg S                
3.50%, 05/15/23   EUR 150       174,952  
3.88%, 07/15/26   EUR 150       177,294  
Wynn Macau Ltd. 144A                
5.12%, 12/15/29   USD 100       90,293  
5.50%, 01/15/26   USD 100       94,189  
5.50%, 10/01/27   USD 200       186,500  
              3,382,807  
Zambia: 0.5%                
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. 144A                
6.88%, 03/01/26   USD 100       104,250  
6.88%, 10/15/27   USD 50       53,438  
7.25%, 04/01/23   USD 200       203,890  
7.50%, 04/01/25   USD 200       207,250  
              568,828  
Total Corporate Bonds
(Cost: $109,544,544)
            107,864,293  
                 
    Number
of Shares
         
COMMON STOCK: 0.0%                
(Cost: $5,620)                
Canada: 0.0%                
Secure Energy Services, Inc.     1,259       5,820  
                 
Total Investments Before Collateral for
Securities Loaned: 97.7%

(Cost: $109,550,164)
      107,870,113  
                 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT HELD AS
COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES ON LOAN: 2.7%

(Cost: $2,943,810)
 
Money Market Fund: 2.7%                
State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio     2,943,810       2,943,810  
Total Investments: 100.4%
(Cost: $112,493,974)
      110,813,923  
Liabilities in excess of other assets: (0.4)%       (459,304)
NET ASSETS: 100.0%           $ 110,354,619  


 

 

Definitions:

CAD   Canadian Dollar
EUR   Euro
GBP   British Pound
USD   United States Dollar
     

Footnotes:

(s) The rate shown reflects the rate in effect at the end of the reporting period. Coupon adjusts periodically based upon a predetermined schedule
Security fully or partially on loan. Total market value of securities on loan is $3,078,104.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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VANECK INTERNATIONAL HIGH YIELD BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

(o) Perpetual Maturity — the date shown is the next call date
# 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 that factor in discount for lack of marketability and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy
(d) Security in default
* Non-income producing
^ 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 $38,962,914, or 35.3% of net assets.

 

Summary of Investments by Sector
Excluding Collateral for Securities Loaned
    % of
Investments
  Value  
Basic Materials       7.5 %      $ 8,138,245  
Consumer Cyclicals       7.0       7,577,507  
Consumer Non-Cyclicals       3.4       3,650,694  
Energy       10.7       11,530,081  
Financials       32.3       34,879,592  
Healthcare       3.1       3,313,947  
Industrials       12.9       13,866,702  
Real Estate       4.9       5,343,158  
Technology       12.3       13,222,005  
Utilities       5.9       6,348,182  
        100.0 %   $ 107,870,113  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

60

 

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of October 31, 2021 is as follows:

 

    Level 1
Quoted
Prices
    Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
   

Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

    Value  
Corporate Bonds                            
Argentina   $     $ 869,357     $     $ 869,357  
Australia           417,502             417,502  
Austria           286,574             286,574  
Azerbaijan           245,337             245,337  
Bahamas           212,397             212,397  
Belgium           600,024             600,024  
Bermuda           480,266             480,266  
Brazil           7,775,646             7,775,646  
British Virgin Islands           351,960             351,960  
Bulgaria           123,565             123,565  
Burkina Faso           24,577             24,577  
Canada           6,511,687       0       6,511,687  
Cayman Islands           313,516             313,516  
Chile           156,067             156,067  
China           5,174,233             5,174,233  
Colombia           2,186,803             2,186,803  
Costa Rica           85,479             85,479  
Curacao           74,604             74,604  
Cyprus           530,743             530,743  
Czech Republic           351,603             351,603  
Denmark           206,190             206,190  
Finland           860,202             860,202  
France           7,638,765             7,638,765  
Germany           6,753,143             6,753,143  
Ghana           187,571             187,571  
Greece           1,009,701             1,009,701  
Guatemala           204,055             204,055  
Hong Kong           1,471,030             1,471,030  
Hungary           120,323             120,323  
India           2,480,182             2,480,182  
Indonesia           917,291             917,291  
Ireland           1,068,145             1,068,145  
Israel           2,104,424             2,104,424  
Italy           8,490,752             8,490,752  
Japan           2,146,076             2,146,076  
Jersey, Channel Islands           319,554             319,554  
Kazakhstan           135,692             135,692  
Kuwait           189,940             189,940  
Luxembourg           5,433,723             5,433,723  
Mauritius           368,375             368,375  
Mexico           4,717,746             4,717,746  
Morocco           282,631             282,631  
Netherlands           2,916,515             2,916,515  
Nigeria           103,150             103,150  
Norway           235,008             235,008  
Oman           537,544             537,544  
Panama           205,898             205,898  
Peru           289,075             289,075  
Poland           327,729             327,729  
Portugal           722,112             722,112  
Romania           114,812             114,812  
Russia           1,358,974             1,358,974  
Saudi Arabia           417,204             417,204  
Singapore           1,151,791             1,151,791  
South Africa           1,113,145             1,113,145  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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VANECK INTERNATIONAL HIGH YIELD BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

South Korea   $     $ 103,500     $     $ 103,500  
Spain           4,016,507             4,016,507  
Sweden           1,361,056             1,361,056  
Switzerland           609,487             609,487  
Tanzania           97,398             97,398  
Thailand           203,594             203,594  
Trinidad and Tobago           184,353             184,353  
Turkey           2,458,617             2,458,617  
Ukraine           444,421             444,421  
United Arab Emirates           820,653             820,653  
United Kingdom           10,242,664             10,242,664  
United States           3,382,807             3,382,807  
Zambia           568,828             568,828  
Common Stock *     5,820                   5,820  
Money Market Fund     2,943,810                   2,943,810  
Total Investments   $ 2,949,630     $ 107,864,293     $ 0     $ 110,813,923  

 

* See Schedule of Investments for geographic sector breakouts.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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VANECK INVESTMENT GRADE FLOATING RATE ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

October 31, 2021 (unaudited)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
FLOATING RATE NOTES: 99.6%                
Australia: 5.2%                

ASB Bank Ltd. 144A

1.09% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.97%), 06/14/23

  $ 1,350     $ 1,368,452  
Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. 144A                

0.62% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.49%), 11/21/22

    875       878,939  

0.84% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.71%), 05/19/22

    675       677,617  
Commonwealth Bank of Australia 144A                

0.45% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.40%), 07/07/25

    11,850       11,877,094  

0.57% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.52%), 06/15/26

    3,900       3,929,423  

0.82% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.70%), 03/16/23

    1,400       1,412,185  

Macquarie Group Ltd. 144A

1.14% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.02%), 11/28/23

    1,675       1,688,068  

1.48% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.35%), 03/27/24

    4,300       4,363,335  

National Australia Bank Ltd. 144A

0.52% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.41%), 12/13/22

    1,650       1,656,486  

0.72% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.60%), 04/12/23

    1,300       1,303,290  

0.85% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.72%), 05/22/22

    725       727,845  

Westpac Banking Corp.

0.51% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.39%), 01/13/23

    1,250       1,255,549  

0.69% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.57%), 01/11/23

    850       855,098  

0.84% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.71%), 06/28/22 †

    850       854,019  

0.84% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.72%), 05/15/23

    1,950       1,970,781  

0.89% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.77%), 02/26/24

    3,925       3,982,985  
              38,801,166  
Canada: 10.9%                
Bank of Montreal                

0.31% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.27%), 09/15/23

    505       505,158  

0.37% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.32%), 07/09/24

    4,300       4,312,267  

0.40% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.35%), 12/08/23 †

    2,650       2,657,726  

0.73% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.68%), 03/10/23

    3,850       3,876,644  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Canada (continued)                
Bank of Nova Scotia                

0.31% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.26%), 09/15/23 †

  $ 1,550     $ 1,550,439  
0.33% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.28%), 06/23/23     1,900       1,901,420  
0.43% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.38%), 07/31/24     5,075       5,084,064  
0.49% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.45%), 04/15/24     5,100       5,126,200  
0.60% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.55%), 09/15/23     4,125       4,143,268  
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce                

0.39% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.34%), 06/22/23

    1,175       1,177,040  
0.45% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.40%), 12/14/23     4,675       4,690,428  
0.47% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.42%), 10/18/24     2,600       2,605,039  
0.77% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.66%), 09/13/23     1,300       1,313,991  
0.84% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.72%), 06/16/22     850       853,845  
0.85% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.80%), 03/17/23     3,125       3,148,147  

Enbridge, Inc.

0.45% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.40%), 02/17/23

    900       902,051  

Federation des Caisses Desjardins du Quebec 144A

0.48% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.43%), 05/21/24

    3,975       3,983,692  
Royal Bank of Canada                

0.35% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.30%), 01/19/24

    5,276       5,283,681  
0.41% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.36%), 07/29/24 †     5,025       5,038,244  
0.48% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.36%), 01/17/23     2,000       2,006,742  
0.50% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.45%), 10/26/23     2,400       2,413,597  

Toronto-Dominion Bank

0.27% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.22%), 06/02/23

    2,000       2,004,256  


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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VANECK INVESTMENT GRADE FLOATING RATE ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Canada (continued)                
0.29% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.24%), 01/06/23   $ 1,075     $ 1,076,360  
0.40% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.35%), 03/04/24     5,320       5,337,858  
0.40% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.35%), 09/10/24     7,025       7,040,178  
0.50% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.45%), 09/28/23     1,300       1,306,950  
0.53% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.48%), 01/27/23     2,110       2,118,753  
              81,458,038  
Cayman Islands: 0.6%                

MassMutual Global Funding II 144A

0.41% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.36%), 04/12/24

    4,775       4,800,508  
China: 0.9%                
 Tencent Holdings Ltd. 144A                

0.73% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.60%), 01/19/23

    850       851,466  
1.03% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.91%), 04/11/24     5,850       5,876,033  
              6,727,499  
France: 1.3%                

Banque Federative du Credit Mutuel SA 144A

0.46% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.41%), 02/04/25

    5,500       5,512,116  

BPCE SA

1.00% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.88%), 05/31/22

    950       954,709  

BPCE SA 144A

1.35% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.22%), 05/22/22

    725       729,810  
1.35% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.24%), 09/12/23     1,300       1,323,898  

Credit Agricole SA 144A

1.14% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.02%), 04/24/23

    1,365       1,382,482  
              9,903,015  
Germany: 0.7%                

Bayer US Finance II LLC 144A

1.13% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.01%), 12/15/23

    3,300       3,344,749  

BMW Finance NV 144A

0.91% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.79%), 08/12/22

    875       880,106  

Deutsche Bank AG

1.31% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.19%), 11/16/22

    800       806,016  
              5,030,871  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Japan: 5.8%                

American Honda Finance Corp.

0.67% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.54%), 06/27/22

  $ 825     $ 828,135  
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.                
0.86% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.74%), 03/02/23     1,925       1,940,748  
0.91% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.79%), 07/25/22     1,650       1,658,128  
0.98% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.86%), 07/26/23     4,250       4,303,040  
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.                
0.76% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.63%), 05/25/24     8,600       8,654,312  
0.91% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.79%), 03/05/23     2,200       2,221,917  
0.96% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.84%), 07/16/23     1,300       1,306,961  
0.96% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.85%), 09/13/23     1,275       1,283,391  
0.99% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.88%), 09/11/22     1,925       1,938,335  
1.11% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.00%), 09/11/24     5,075       5,138,808  
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.                
0.86% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.74%), 10/18/22     875       880,380  
0.86% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.74%), 01/17/23     850       856,316  
0.90% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.78%), 07/12/22     850       854,310  
0.92% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.80%), 10/16/23     2,168       2,195,946  
0.98% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.86%), 07/19/23 †     1,275       1,290,784  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Ltd. 144A

0.49% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.44%), 09/16/24 †

    5,925       5,943,437  
Toyota Motor Credit Corp.                
0.35% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.30%), 06/13/22 †     1,275       1,276,486  
0.59% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.48%), 09/08/22     900       903,433  
              43,474,867  
Netherlands: 1.7%                

Cooperatieve Rabobank UA

0.35% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.30%), 01/12/24

    2,025       2,031,970  

ING Groep NV

1.13% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.00%), 10/02/23 †

    1,375       1,397,203  

Shell International Finance BV

0.52% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.40%), 11/13/23

    1,350       1,358,178  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Netherlands (continued)                

Siemens Financieringsmaatschappij NV 144A

0.48% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.43%), 03/11/24 †

  $ 7,850     $ 7,908,841  
              12,696,192  
Norway: 0.2%                

DNB Bank ASA 144A

0.74% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.62%), 12/02/22

    1,050       1,056,414  
Singapore: 0.1%                

DBS Group Holdings Ltd. 144A

0.74% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.62%), 07/25/22

    900       903,410  
Spain: 0.3%                
Banco Santander SA                
1.22% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.09%), 02/23/23     900       910,510  
1.24% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.12%), 04/12/23     1,300       1,316,917  
              2,227,427  
Sweden: 0.1%                

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB 144A

0.76% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.65%), 12/12/22

    900       905,327  
Switzerland: 2.8%                
Credit Suisse Group AG 144A                
1.32% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.20%), 12/14/23     1,400       1,413,511  
1.35% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.24%), 06/12/24     5,775       5,856,984  

UBS AG 144A

0.41% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.36%), 02/09/24

    7,800       7,822,344  
UBS Group AG 144A                
1.07% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.95%), 08/15/23     3,135       3,154,739  
1.35% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.22%), 05/23/23 †     2,550       2,566,329  
              20,813,907  
United Kingdom: 7.5%                
Barclays Plc                
1.50% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.38%), 05/16/24     11,150       11,327,385  
1.55% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.43%), 02/15/23     1,375       1,379,755  
1.75% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.62%), 01/10/23     1,575       1,579,132  

BAT Capital Corp.

1.00% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.88%), 08/15/22

    1,350       1,357,003  

HSBC Holdings Plc

1.12% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.00%), 05/18/24

    14,830       14,977,711  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
United Kingdom (continued)                
1.34% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.23%), 03/11/25   $ 3,925     $ 4,000,593  
1.49% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.38%), 09/12/26     5,850       6,038,614  

Jackson National Life Global Funding 144A

0.65% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.60%), 01/06/23

    1,400       1,406,563  

Reckitt Benckiser Treasury Services Plc 144A

0.69% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.56%), 06/24/22

    1,325       1,329,579  
Standard Chartered Plc 144A                
1.28% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.15%), 01/20/23     1,025       1,027,542  
1.30% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+1.25%), 10/14/23     1,350       1,362,004  
UBS AG 144A                
0.37% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.32%), 06/01/23     2,900       2,909,237  
0.50% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.45%), 08/09/24     7,500       7,542,981  
              56,238,099  
United States: 61.5%                

7-Eleven, Inc. 144A

0.58% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.45%), 08/10/22

    1,325       1,325,283  

AbbVie, Inc.

0.78% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.65%), 11/21/22

    1,325       1,332,399  

Air Lease Corp.

0.47% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.35%), 12/15/22

    1,100       1,100,444  

American Electric Power Co., Inc.

0.61% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.48%), 11/01/23

    1,650       1,650,532  
American Express Co.                
0.75% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.62%), 05/20/22     1,365       1,368,431  
0.87% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.75%), 08/03/23     1,325       1,338,671  

American Honda Finance Corp.

0.28% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.15%), 02/22/23

    825       826,100  

Analog Devices, Inc.

0.30% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.25%), 10/01/24

    4,000       4,005,832  

Apple, Inc.

0.48% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.35%), 05/11/22

    1,175       1,177,364  
AT&T, Inc.                


 

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VANECK INVESTMENT GRADE FLOATING RATE ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
United States (continued)                
0.69% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.64%), 03/25/24   $ 5,900     $ 5,906,176  
1.29% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.18%), 06/12/24     12,589       12,866,279  
Athene Global Funding 144A                
0.75% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.70%), 05/24/24     11,775       11,840,208  
1.36% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.23%), 07/01/22     950       957,167  

Atmos Energy Corp.

0.50% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.38%), 03/09/23

    2,925       2,925,584  
Bank of America Corp.                
0.53% (Bloomberg 3 Month Short Term Bank Yield Index+0.43%), 05/28/24     9,600       9,626,496  
0.74% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.69%), 04/22/25     4,550       4,586,310  
0.78% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.73%), 10/24/24     4,200       4,228,461  
0.89% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.77%), 02/05/26     11,669       11,827,282  
0.91% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.79%), 03/05/24     11,471       11,561,874  
1.08% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.96%), 07/23/24 †     3,900       3,949,870  
1.12% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.00%), 04/24/23     3,850       3,866,744  
1.29% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.16%), 01/20/23     1,425       1,428,473  

Bank of New York Mellon Corp.

1.18% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.05%), 10/30/23

    2,000       2,018,698  

Becton Dickinson and Co.

1.15% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.03%), 06/06/22

    950       955,149  
BMW US Capital LLC 144A                
0.43% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.38%), 08/12/24     5,875       5,913,792  
0.58% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.53%), 04/01/24     5,900       5,953,975  
Caterpillar Financial Services Corp.                
0.20% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.15%), 11/17/22     1,700       1,700,106  
0.29% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.24%), 05/17/24     3,850       3,852,653  
0.32% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.27%), 09/13/24     5,850       5,867,755  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
United States (continued)                

CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp.

0.62% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.50%), 03/02/23

  $ 2,500     $ 2,500,702  

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.

0.70% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.65%), 05/13/24

    5,500       5,505,638  
Charles Schwab Corp.                
0.55% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.50%), 03/18/24     9,802       9,842,446  
0.57% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.52%), 05/13/26     3,925       3,947,603  

Chevron USA, Inc.

0.33% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.20%), 08/11/23

    1,375       1,378,444  

Cigna Corp.

1.01% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.89%), 07/15/23

    1,900       1,920,830  
Citigroup, Inc.                
0.68% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.55%), 08/25/36     4,050       3,559,191  
0.72% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.67%), 05/01/25 †     3,875       3,901,801  
0.92% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.87%), 11/04/22     825       831,173  
1.07% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.95%), 07/24/23     1,950       1,961,306  
1.14% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.02%), 06/01/24     7,807       7,913,564  
1.22% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.10%), 05/17/24     11,675       11,831,215  
1.38% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.25%), 07/01/26     5,100       5,256,705  
1.55% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.43%), 09/01/23     5,375       5,430,464  

Comcast Corp.

0.75% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.63%), 04/15/24

    3,975       4,015,851  

ConocoPhillips Co.

1.02% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.90%), 05/15/22

    700       702,772  
Credit Suisse AG                
0.43% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.38%), 08/09/23     1,500       1,504,650  
0.44% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.39%), 02/02/24     7,800       7,788,775  

Dominion Energy, Inc.

0.65% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.53%), 09/15/23

    2,675       2,676,940  
Duke Energy Corp.                


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
United States (continued)                
0.30% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.25%), 06/10/23   $ 1,350     $ 1,350,543  

Equitable Financial Life Global Funding 144A

0.44% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.39%), 04/06/23

    1,750       1,754,677  

Exxon Mobil Corp.

0.45% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.33%), 08/16/22

    1,300       1,303,248  

Florida Power & Light Co.

0.30% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.25%), 05/10/23

    2,550       2,550,205  

GA Global Funding Trust 144A

0.55% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.50%), 09/13/24

    1,350       1,356,426  

General Electric Co.

0.50% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.38%), 05/05/26

    7,350       7,286,331  
General Motors Financial Co., Inc.                
1.25% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+1.20%), 11/17/23     1,975       2,006,109  
1.44% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.31%), 06/30/22     850       855,783  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

0.65% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.52%), 09/29/23

    1,375       1,375,064  
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.                
0.46% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.41%), 01/27/23     1,250       1,250,694  
0.59% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.54%), 11/17/23 †     1,299       1,301,434  
0.63% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.58%), 03/08/24     5,469       5,477,618  
0.88% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.75%), 02/23/23     4,316       4,345,443  
1.12% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.00%), 07/24/23     1,962       1,971,844  
1.17% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.05%), 06/05/23     1,785       1,793,247  
1.29% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.17%), 05/15/26     11,725       11,993,071  
1.72% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.60%), 11/29/23     4,575       4,696,326  
1.89% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.75%), 10/28/27     7,804       8,200,765  

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. 144A

2.25% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+2.12%), 02/12/47

    3,850       3,744,126  
Honeywell International, Inc.                
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
United States (continued)                
0.50% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.37%), 08/08/22   $ 1,075     $ 1,078,242  

Intel Corp.

0.48% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.35%), 05/11/22 †

    1,200       1,202,196  
John Deere Capital Corp.                
0.17% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.12%), 07/10/23     2,025       2,026,208  
0.25% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.20%), 10/11/24     4,800       4,813,569  
JPMorgan Chase & Co.                
0.58% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.54%), 06/01/25     3,900       3,918,159  
0.63% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.58%), 03/16/24     9,750       9,786,135  
0.63% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.58%), 06/23/25     3,800       3,817,292  
0.81% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.77%), 09/22/27     3,912       3,941,311  
0.85% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.73%), 04/23/24     3,850       3,880,811  
0.93% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.89%), 04/22/27 †     3,850       3,904,930  
0.97% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.85%), 01/10/25     3,865       3,913,297  
1.01% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.89%), 07/23/24     7,800       7,892,030  
1.02% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.90%), 04/25/23     3,175       3,188,534  
1.12% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.00%), 01/15/23     1,075       1,077,764  
1.35% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.23%), 10/24/23     5,125       5,186,341  

Lincoln National Corp.

2.48% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+2.36%), 05/17/66

    4,425       4,026,750  

Met Tower Global Funding 144A

0.60% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.55%), 01/17/23

    1,000       1,004,846  
Metropolitan Life Global Funding I 144A                
0.35% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.30%), 09/27/24     500       500,951  
0.37% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.32%), 01/07/24     4,875       4,900,100  
0.62% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.57%), 01/13/23     1,600       1,606,950  
Morgan Stanley                


 

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VANECK INVESTMENT GRADE FLOATING RATE ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
United States (continued)                
0.75% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.70%), 01/20/23   $ 4,250     $ 4,258,312  
1.35% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.22%), 05/08/24     13,522       13,731,422  
1.52% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.40%), 10/24/23     6,354       6,432,696  
New York Life Global Funding 144A                
0.27% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.22%), 02/02/23     1,350       1,352,198  
0.40% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.28%), 01/10/23     850       852,155  
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc.                
0.40% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.27%), 02/22/23     2,745       2,745,896  
0.59% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.54%), 03/01/23     850       853,487  

Otis Worldwide Corp.

0.58% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.45%), 04/05/23

    1,375       1,375,108  

Pacific Gas and Electric Co.

1.60% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.48%), 06/16/22

    800       800,161  
PNC Bank NA                
0.45% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.33%), 02/24/23     1,650       1,651,769  
0.55% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.43%), 12/09/22     1,275       1,275,567  
0.63% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.50%), 07/27/22     850       852,673  

PPL Electric Utilities Corp.

0.38% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.33%), 06/24/24 †

    5,150       5,153,502  

Public Storage

0.52% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.47%), 04/23/24

    5,550       5,555,007  

QUALCOMM, Inc.

0.86% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.73%), 01/30/23

    900       907,434  
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.                
0.40% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.35%), 04/18/23     2,600       2,599,072  
0.44% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.39%), 10/18/23     1,300       1,301,008  
0.58% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.53%), 10/18/24     4,000       4,006,741  

Toyota Motor Credit Corp.

0.20% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.15%), 08/15/22

    2,600       2,600,259  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
United States (continued)                
0.25% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.20%), 02/13/23   $ 1,575     $ 1,575,306  
0.34% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.29%), 09/13/24     4,675       4,689,862  
0.37% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.32%), 04/06/23     1,950       1,955,221  
0.38% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.33%), 01/11/24     1,965       1,971,174  
0.39% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.34%), 10/14/22     950       952,237  
Truist Bank                
0.25% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.20%), 01/17/24     3,300       3,300,980  
0.71% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.59%), 05/17/22     975       977,313  
0.78% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.73%), 03/09/23     1,175       1,184,446  

Truist Financial Corp.

0.45% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.40%), 06/09/25

    7,800       7,811,210  

United Parcel Service, Inc.

0.58% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.45%), 04/01/23

    1,345       1,349,276  
US Bank NA                
0.27% (Bloomberg 3 Month Short Term Bank Yield Index+0.17%), 06/02/23     2,600       2,601,846  
0.52% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.40%), 12/09/22     1,000       1,004,206  
0.57% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.44%), 05/23/22     1,050       1,051,992  
Verizon Communications, Inc.                
0.84% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+0.79%), 03/20/26     5,850       5,958,607  
1.22% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.10%), 05/15/25     13,982       14,303,420  

Walt Disney Co.

0.51% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.39%), 09/01/22

    950       952,798  
Wells Fargo & Co.                
1.23% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.11%), 01/24/23     1,000       1,002,530  
1.36% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.23%), 10/31/23     5,050       5,107,363  
              460,761,802  
Total Floating Rate Notes
(Cost: $743,028,708)
            745,798,542  


 

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    Number
of Shares
    Value  
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT HELD AS

COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES ON LOAN: 0.1%
(Cost: $1,026,544)

 
Money Market Fund: 0.1%                
State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio     1,026,544     $ 1,026,544  
Total Investments: 99.7%
(Cost: $744,055,252)
            746,825,086  
Other assets less liabilities: 0.3%       2,098,248  
NET ASSETS: 100.0%           $ 748,923,334  


 

 

Definitions:

USD United States Dollar

 

Footnotes:

Security fully or partially on loan. Total market value of securities on loan is $5,495,498.
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 $154,739,690, or 20.7% of net assets.

 

Summary of Investments by Sector
Excluding Collateral for Securities Loaned
    % of
Investments
  Value  
Consumer Cyclicals       2.9 %     $ 21,352,542  
Consumer Non-Cyclicals       2.5       18,955,699  
Energy       0.8       5,644,693  
Financials       77.8       580,442,248  
Healthcare       2.3       16,835,012  
Industrials       2.0       15,245,342  
Real Estate       0.7       5,555,007  
Technology       7.1       53,054,808  
Utilities       3.9       28,713,191  
        100.0 %   $ 745,798,542  

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of October 31, 2021 is as follows:

 

    Level 1
Quoted
Prices
    Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
    Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
    Value  
Floating Rate Notes *   $     $ 745,798,542     $     $ 745,798,542  
Money Market Fund     1,026,544                   1,026,544  
Total Investments   $ 1,026,544     $ 745,798,542     $     $ 746,825,086  

 

* See Schedule of Investments for geographic sector breakouts.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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VANECK J.P. MORGAN EM LOCAL CURRENCY BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

October 31, 2021 (unaudited)

 

      Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
CORPORATE BONDS: 4.5%                
Colombia: 0.0%                

Empresas Publicas de Medellin ESP Reg S

7.62%, 09/10/24

  COP 3,596,000     $ 943,125  
Germany: 0.0%                

Kreditanstalt fuer Wiederaufbau

7.75%, 06/06/23

  ZAR 8,300       562,270  
Mexico: 0.1%                
Petróleos Mexicanos Reg S                

7.19%, 09/12/24

  MXN 28,330       1,318,617  
7.65%, 11/24/21   MXN 21,555       1,052,148  
              2,370,765  
Philippines: 0.0%                

Asian Development Bank

12.00%, 05/13/22

  TRY 9,400       944,129  
Russia: 0.1%                

RusHydro Via RusHydro Capital Markets DAC Reg S

8.12%, 09/28/22

  RUB 134,900       1,893,340  
South Africa: 0.4%                
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd.                

0.01%, 08/18/27

  ZAR 82,330       2,515,693  
7.50%, 09/15/33   ZAR 11,000       537,925  
7.85%, 04/02/26   ZAR 25,350       1,599,750  
Transnet SOC Ltd.                

9.50%, 08/19/25

  ZAR 21,000       1,406,802  
10.80%, 11/06/23   ZAR 85,800       6,025,003  
13.50%, 04/18/28   ZAR 5,000       386,408  
              12,471,581  
Supranational: 3.9%                
European Bank for Reconstruction & Development                

0.20%, 12/23/22

  PLN 7,400       1,822,041  
0.25%, 11/20/23   PLN 8,500       2,054,967  

European Bank for Reconstruction & Development Reg S

6.00%, 07/24/23

  RUB 62,000       843,280  
European Investment Bank                

4.25%, 10/25/22

  PLN 40,070       10,304,794  
7.25%, 02/28/23   ZAR 5,200       349,807  
7.62%, 01/12/22   MXN 44,420       2,174,619  
7.75%, 01/30/25   MXN 17,210       845,219  
8.12%, 12/21/26   ZAR 214,265       14,373,376  

European Investment Bank 144A

5.75%, 01/24/25

  IDR 51,750,000       3,752,975  
European Investment Bank Reg S                

2.75%, 08/25/26

  PLN 39,253       9,974,111  
3.00%, 05/24/24   PLN 47,602       12,161,844  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Supranational (continued)                
8.00%, 05/05/27   ZAR 17,500     $ 1,166,417  
8.50%, 09/17/24   ZAR 7,600       523,889  
Inter-American Development Bank                

7.50%, 12/05/24

  MXN 129,870       6,318,068  
7.88%, 03/14/23   IDR 53,740,000       3,959,899  

Inter-American Development Bank Reg S

7.70%, 02/12/24

  MXN 52,500       2,549,737  
International Bank for Reconstruction & Development                

2.00%, 07/23/25

  PHP 34,800       641,332  
5.00%, 01/28/25   RUB 160,000       2,140,026  
6.00%, 07/31/24   RUB 467,400       6,277,778  
6.14%, 06/27/22   RUB 198,500       2,760,323  
6.75%, 11/14/22   RUB 474,000       6,588,858  
7.25%, 03/15/24   IDR 32,100,000       2,394,783  
International Finance Corp.                

5.50%, 03/20/23

  RUB 540,000       7,353,337  
6.38%, 04/11/22   RUB 37,300       521,839  
6.50%, 02/04/26   RUB 537,100       7,318,767  
7.00%, 02/14/24   BRL 1,800       294,469  
7.00%, 07/20/27   MXN 175,100       8,283,220  
7.25%, 02/02/24   MXN 2,500       120,990  
7.50%, 01/18/28   MXN 104,600       5,043,387  
7.75%, 01/18/30   MXN 122,880       6,038,425  
8.00%, 10/09/23   IDR 17,500,000       1,309,335  
8.00%, 07/27/27   ZAR 3,000       193,501  

International Finance Corp. Reg S

8.38%, 05/31/29

  MXN 50,500       2,540,364  
              132,995,777  
United Kingdom: 0.0%                
European Bank for Reconstruction & Development                

5.00%, 11/05/24

  RUB 34,200       446,723  
8.00%, 10/17/22   TRY 810       77,993  
12.50%, 02/09/23   TRY 8,100       778,711  

European Bank for Reconstruction & Development Reg S

10.00%, 09/28/22

  TRY 5,400       531,287  
              1,834,714  
United States: 0.0%                

International Finance Corp.

8.80%, 10/11/22

  TRY 1,000       98,824  
Total Corporate Bonds
(Cost: $177,468,345)
            154,114,525  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS: 93.1%          
Brazil: 8.1%                
Brazil Letras do Tesouro Nacional                

0.00%, 01/01/24 ^

  BRL 467,940     $ 64,721,660  
0.00%, 07/01/24 ^   BRL 148,350       19,485,673  
0.00%, 07/01/23 ^   BRL 276,040       40,359,481  
0.01%, 07/01/22   BRL 178,740       29,560,270  
Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional, Series F                

10.00%, 01/01/23

  BRL 231,143       40,122,976  
10.00%, 01/01/25   BRL 179,255       30,107,349  
10.00%, 01/01/27   BRL 174,360       28,636,309  
10.00%, 01/01/29   BRL 100,120       16,095,768  
10.00%, 01/01/31   BRL 57,760       9,116,340  
Brazilian Government International Bond                

8.50%, 01/05/24

  BRL 5,240       893,691  
10.25%, 01/10/28   BRL 8,520       1,488,831  
              280,588,348  
Chile: 3.0%                
Bonos de la Tesoreria de la Republica de Chile                

2.50%, 03/01/25

  CLP 20,280,000       22,701,904  
4.50%, 03/01/26   CLP 13,180,000       15,509,196  
5.00%, 03/01/35   CLP 14,960,000       16,448,878  
6.00%, 01/01/43   CLP 11,795,000       13,844,566  
Bonos de la Tesoreria de la Republica de Chile 144A Reg S                

2.30%, 10/01/28

  CLP 3,770,000       3,685,239  
4.00%, 03/01/23   CLP 6,640,000       8,092,294  
4.70%, 09/01/30   CLP 13,540,000       15,211,398  
5.00%, 10/01/28   CLP 5,425,000       6,312,696  
              101,806,171  
China: 9.9%                
China Government Bond                

1.99%, 04/09/25

  CNY 112,920       17,194,303  
2.36%, 07/02/23   CNY 88,310       13,759,530  
2.47%, 09/02/24   CNY 12,640       1,964,223  
2.68%, 05/21/30   CNY 159,490       24,178,089  
2.69%, 08/12/26   CNY 7,100       1,102,878  
2.84%, 04/08/24   CNY 60,810       9,555,959  
2.85%, 06/04/27   CNY 167,830       26,160,216  
2.88%, 11/05/23   CNY 106,940       16,811,470  
2.94%, 10/17/24   CNY 95,000       14,958,837  
3.01%, 05/13/28   CNY 48,480       7,602,761  
3.02%, 10/22/25   CNY 113,920       17,952,106  
3.02%, 05/27/31   CNY 46,040       7,226,433  
3.03%, 03/11/26   CNY 81,110       12,794,221  
3.12%, 12/05/26   CNY 102,620       16,249,520  
3.13%, 11/21/29   CNY 80,430       12,664,355  
3.19%, 04/11/24   CNY 130,510       20,690,341  
3.22%, 12/06/25   CNY 68,390       10,850,961  
3.25%, 06/06/26   CNY 127,120       20,254,486  
3.25%, 11/22/28   CNY 62,900       10,021,774  
3.27%, 11/19/30   CNY 115,410       18,416,221  
3.28%, 12/03/27   CNY 88,190       14,098,814  
3.29%, 10/18/23   CNY 56,280       8,930,805  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
China (continued)                
3.29%, 05/23/29   CNY 93,150     $ 14,883,415  
3.72%, 04/12/51   CNY 22,420       3,641,108  
3.81%, 09/14/50   CNY 123,600       20,303,989  
              342,266,815  
Colombia: 3.9%                
Colombia Government International Bond                

4.38%, 03/21/23

  COP 2,825,000       740,026  
9.85%, 06/28/27   COP 4,334,000       1,314,593  
Colombian TES                

5.75%, 11/03/27

  COP  44,555,000       10,784,868  
6.00%, 04/28/28   COP 69,008,100       16,699,054  
6.25%, 11/26/25   COP 44,221,000       11,402,767  
6.25%, 07/09/36   COP 21,250,000       4,619,595  
7.00%, 03/26/31   COP 26,260,000       6,448,767  
7.00%, 06/30/32   COP 61,956,700       15,076,706  
7.25%, 10/18/34   COP 63,600,000       15,519,431  
7.25%, 10/26/50   COP 31,384,000       7,085,476  
7.50%, 08/26/26   COP 63,831,700       17,047,405  
7.75%, 09/18/30   COP 48,442,100       12,739,604  
10.00%, 07/24/24   COP 41,973,800       12,110,438  

Financiera de Desarrollo Territorial SA Findeter Reg S

7.88%, 08/12/24

  COP 12,300,000       3,350,146  
              134,938,876  
Czech Republic: 4.1%                
Czech Republic Government Bond                

0.05%, 11/29/29

  CZK 119,620       4,387,489  
0.25%, 02/10/27   CZK 256,250       10,133,904  
1.20%, 03/13/31   CZK 235,740       9,340,067  
1.25%, 02/14/25   CZK 229,990       9,866,642  
1.50%, 04/24/40   CZK 60,810       2,282,326  
1.75%, 06/23/32   CZK 133,040       5,520,372  
2.00%, 10/13/33   CZK 260,550       10,956,271  
2.75%, 07/23/29   CZK 235,100       10,610,487  
Czech Republic Government Bond Reg S                

0.45%, 10/25/23

  CZK 230,750       9,941,588  
0.95%, 05/15/30   CZK 261,360       10,231,784  
1.00%, 06/26/26   CZK 281,480       11,703,401  
2.40%, 09/17/25   CZK 247,820       11,008,276  
2.50%, 08/25/28   CZK 267,680       11,883,709  
4.20%, 12/04/36   CZK 153,970       8,251,029  
4.70%, 09/12/22   CZK 168,940       7,760,988  
5.70%, 05/25/24   CZK 152,780       7,383,355  
              141,261,688  
Dominican Republic: 1.6%                

Dominican Republic International Bond 144A

9.75%, 06/05/26

  DOP 1,367,400       28,834,594  

Dominican Republic International Bond Reg S

8.90%, 02/15/23

  DOP 1,038,540       19,597,527  


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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VANECK J.P. MORGAN EM LOCAL CURRENCY BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Dominican Republic (continued)          
9.75%, 06/05/26   DOP 391,740     $ 8,260,688  
              56,692,809  
Hungary: 3.7%                
Hungary Government Bond                

1.00%, 11/26/25

  HUF 3,162,780       9,443,094  
1.50%, 08/23/23   HUF 922,050       2,955,611  
1.50%, 04/22/26   HUF 3,085,390       9,244,090  
1.50%, 08/26/26   HUF 1,721,660       5,107,402  
1.75%, 10/26/22   HUF 1,371,410       4,415,426  
2.00%, 05/23/29   HUF 1,884,830       5,408,563  
2.25%, 04/20/33   HUF 2,479,540       6,720,614  
2.50%, 10/24/24   HUF 2,678,300       8,578,437  
2.75%, 12/22/26   HUF 2,349,570       7,357,353  
3.00%, 06/26/24   HUF 2,162,180       7,048,676  
3.00%, 10/27/27   HUF 2,922,750       9,136,620  
3.00%, 08/21/30   HUF 2,646,050       8,078,031  
3.00%, 10/27/38   HUF 1,744,790       4,809,096  
3.25%, 10/22/31   HUF 3,401,820       10,451,592  
5.50%, 06/24/25   HUF 2,824,870       9,888,899  
6.00%, 11/24/23   HUF 2,359,290       8,224,587  
6.75%, 10/22/28   HUF 1,541,220       5,913,951  
7.00%, 06/24/22   HUF 1,102,990       3,668,973  
              126,451,015  
Indonesia: 9.5%                
Indonesia Treasury Bond                

5.12%, 04/15/27

  IDR 32,500,000       2,318,207  
5.50%, 04/15/26   IDR 164,370,000       11,800,298  
5.62%, 05/15/23   IDR 122,540,000       8,878,582  
6.12%, 05/15/28   IDR 175,561,000       12,689,216  
6.25%, 06/15/36   IDR 26,910,000       1,898,373  
6.38%, 04/15/32   IDR 8,920,000       645,665  
6.50%, 06/15/25   IDR 245,090,000       18,242,273  
6.50%, 02/15/31   IDR 162,790,000       11,777,642  
6.62%, 05/15/33   IDR 123,373,000       8,773,481  
7.00%, 05/15/27   IDR 206,028,000       15,596,614  
7.00%, 09/15/30   IDR 262,280,000       19,512,484  
7.12%, 06/15/42   IDR 43,270,000       3,148,853  
7.50%, 08/15/32   IDR 97,440,000       7,386,664  
7.50%, 06/15/35   IDR 211,140,000       15,789,859  
7.50%, 05/15/38   IDR 110,830,000       8,194,419  
7.50%, 04/15/40   IDR 193,100,000       14,338,535  
8.12%, 05/15/24   IDR 134,230,000       10,355,630  
8.25%, 05/15/29   IDR 150,010,000       11,917,152  
8.25%, 06/15/32   IDR 112,514,000       8,990,207  
8.25%, 05/15/36   IDR 148,475,000       11,805,688  
8.38%, 03/15/24   IDR 172,633,000       13,318,360  
8.38%, 09/15/26   IDR 227,247,000       18,181,364  
8.38%, 03/15/34   IDR 222,984,000       17,808,816  
8.38%, 04/15/39   IDR 155,240,000       12,373,726  
8.75%, 05/15/31   IDR 105,897,000       8,752,807  
9.00%, 03/15/29   IDR 158,582,000       13,107,431  
9.50%, 07/15/31   IDR 102,631,000       8,805,422  
10.50%, 08/15/30   IDR 25,642,000       2,332,259  
11.00%, 09/15/25   IDR 48,962,000       4,181,927  
Perusahaan Penerbit SBSN                

6.50%, 05/15/23

  IDR 56,820,000       4,168,705  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Indonesia (continued)                
6.62%, 10/15/24   IDR 42,440,000     $ 3,170,884  
8.25%, 09/15/23   IDR 53,999,000       4,094,568  
8.75%, 08/15/23   IDR 33,370,000       2,544,012  
8.88%, 11/15/31   IDR 112,280,000       9,332,234  
              326,232,357  
Malaysia: 5.9%                
Malaysia Government Bond                

2.63%, 04/15/31

  MYR 33,435       7,455,573  
3.48%, 03/15/23   MYR 33,601       8,257,631  
3.48%, 06/14/24   MYR 32,080       7,897,086  
3.50%, 05/31/27   MYR 31,737       7,726,643  
3.73%, 06/15/28   MYR 35,263       8,659,428  
3.76%, 04/20/23   MYR 5,693       1,403,662  
3.76%, 05/22/40   MYR 40,685       9,255,474  
3.80%, 08/17/23   MYR 18,256       4,514,469  
3.83%, 07/05/34   MYR 35,835       8,389,138  
3.88%, 08/15/29   MYR 36,847       9,077,091  
3.90%, 11/30/26   MYR 24,544       6,120,020  
3.90%, 11/16/27   MYR 27,405       6,799,880  
3.91%, 07/15/26   MYR 15,065       3,755,577  
3.96%, 09/15/25   MYR 48,261       12,061,972  
4.06%, 09/30/24   MYR 14,019       3,511,323  
4.07%, 06/15/50   MYR 31,028       7,115,490  
4.18%, 07/15/24   MYR 17,745       4,445,901  
4.25%, 05/31/35   MYR 22,361       5,508,268  
4.76%, 04/07/37   MYR 27,945       7,190,189  
Malaysia Government Investment Issue                

3.15%, 05/15/23

  MYR 24,090       5,884,628  
3.42%, 09/30/27   MYR 28,051       6,822,116  
3.45%, 07/15/36   MYR 18,890       4,201,742  
3.46%, 10/15/30   MYR 43,857       10,402,598  
3.65%, 10/15/24   MYR 23,831       5,911,342  
3.73%, 03/31/26   MYR 45,206       11,191,546  
4.09%, 11/30/23   MYR 10,229       2,555,423  
4.13%, 08/15/25   MYR 20,520       5,146,544  
4.13%, 07/09/29   MYR 22,545       5,669,404  
4.26%, 07/26/27   MYR 20,699       5,255,701  
4.37%, 10/31/28   MYR 28,983       7,407,024  
4.42%, 09/30/41   MYR 9,740       2,394,895  
              201,987,778  
Mexico: 7.0%                
Mexican Bonos                

5.75%, 03/05/26

  MXN 644,129       29,632,723  
6.50%, 06/09/22   MXN 424,233       20,689,521  
6.75%, 03/09/23   MXN 325,768       15,918,892  
7.50%, 06/03/27   MXN 269,273       13,173,082  
7.75%, 05/29/31   MXN 334,584       16,553,123  
7.75%, 11/23/34   MXN 144,219       7,117,233  
7.75%, 11/13/42   MXN 324,160       15,514,122  
8.00%, 12/07/23   MXN 382,683       19,027,827  
8.00%, 09/05/24   MXN 420,959       20,971,287  
8.00%, 11/07/47   MXN 346,253       16,962,790  
8.50%, 05/31/29   MXN 431,597       22,282,545  
8.50%, 11/18/38   MXN 373,154       19,201,117  
10.00%, 12/05/24   MXN 325,266       17,107,071  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Mexico (continued)                
10.00%, 11/20/36   MXN 117,776     $ 6,924,033  
              241,075,366  
Peru: 3.0%                
Peru Government Bond                

5.35%, 08/12/40

  PEN 29,280       6,221,566  
5.40%, 08/12/34   PEN 39,945       9,158,966  
5.70%, 08/12/24   PEN 23,033       5,957,181  
5.94%, 02/12/29   PEN 55,760       14,484,251  
6.15%, 08/12/32   PEN 51,950       13,221,639  
6.35%, 08/12/28   PEN 53,685       14,298,978  
6.90%, 08/12/37   PEN 50,245       12,779,608  
6.95%, 08/12/31   PEN 51,122       13,888,054  
8.20%, 08/12/26   PEN 42,735       12,210,446  
              102,220,689  
Philippines: 1.6%                
Philippine Government International Bond                

3.90%, 11/26/22

  PHP 881,200       17,611,280  
6.25%, 01/14/36   PHP 1,656,500       38,371,429  
              55,982,709  
Poland: 4.8%                
Republic of Poland Government Bond                

0.25%, 10/25/26

  PLN 56,579       12,802,708  
0.75%, 04/25/25   PLN 51,422       12,302,647  
1.25%, 10/25/30   PLN 61,412       13,629,793  
2.25%, 10/25/24   PLN 63,341       15,960,809  
2.50%, 01/25/23   PLN 49,772       12,607,320  
2.50%, 04/25/24   PLN 9,901       2,510,609  
2.50%, 07/25/26   PLN 46,491       11,782,960  
2.50%, 07/25/27   PLN 58,212       14,673,301  
2.75%, 04/25/28   PLN 64,881       16,536,587  
2.75%, 10/25/29   PLN 87,259       22,082,602  
3.25%, 07/25/25   PLN 72,491       18,868,044  
4.00%, 10/25/23   PLN 41,614       10,851,696  
5.75%, 09/23/22   PLN 2,973       774,114  
              165,383,190  
Romania: 3.3%                
Romania Government Bond                

3.25%, 04/29/24

  RON 30,555       7,026,121  
3.25%, 06/24/26   RON 20,615       4,576,460  
3.50%, 12/19/22   RON 27,255       6,368,792  
3.65%, 07/28/25   RON 30,815       7,044,876  
3.65%, 09/24/31   RON 28,110       5,939,620  
3.70%, 11/25/24   RON 26,480       6,112,860  
4.00%, 10/25/23   RON 28,625       6,715,617  
4.15%, 01/26/28   RON 27,760       6,321,632  
4.15%, 10/24/30   RON 21,120       4,697,215  
4.25%, 06/28/23   RON 27,515       6,477,183  
4.40%, 09/25/23   RON 27,700       6,548,379  
4.50%, 06/17/24   RON 30,545       7,216,420  
4.75%, 02/24/25   RON 27,575       6,537,241  
4.75%, 10/11/34   RON 13,480       3,080,927  
4.85%, 04/22/26   RON 27,610       6,558,577  
5.00%, 02/12/29   RON 30,730       7,278,267  
5.80%, 07/26/27   RON 28,800       7,127,046  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Romania (continued)                
5.85%, 04/26/23   RON 27,920     $ 6,718,574  
              112,345,807  
Russia: 4.8%                
Russian Federal Bond                

4.50%, 07/16/25

  RUB 759,043       9,441,621  
5.70%, 05/17/28   RUB 902,714       11,199,893  
6.00%, 10/06/27   RUB 855,664       10,857,696  
6.10%, 07/18/35   RUB 802,175       9,541,034  
6.50%, 02/28/24   RUB 490,206       6,657,939  
6.90%, 05/23/29   RUB 662,638       8,725,778  
6.90%, 07/23/31   RUB 590,500       7,694,006  
7.00%, 08/16/23   RUB 413,423       5,708,440  
7.05%, 01/19/28   RUB 624,345       8,342,197  
7.10%, 10/16/24   RUB 287,003       3,926,162  
7.15%, 11/12/25   RUB 440,677       5,982,348  
7.25%, 05/10/34   RUB 660,168       8,772,656  
7.40%, 12/07/22   RUB 164,765       2,303,572  
7.40%, 07/17/24   RUB 441,658       6,096,191  
7.65%, 04/10/30   RUB 820,939       11,301,248  
7.70%, 03/23/33   RUB 623,773       8,578,837  
7.70%, 03/16/39   RUB 568,575       7,806,551  
7.75%, 09/16/26   RUB 630,150       8,741,668  
7.95%, 10/07/26   RUB 620,508       8,669,748  
8.15%, 02/03/27   RUB 645,366       9,098,594  
8.50%, 09/17/31   RUB 475,262       6,914,217  
              166,360,396  
Serbia: 1.7%                
Serbia Treasury Bonds                

4.50%, 01/11/26

  RSD  2,067,450       21,449,695  
4.50%, 08/20/32   RSD 2,043,630       20,919,208  
5.88%, 02/08/28   RSD 1,537,500       17,159,858  
              59,528,761  
South Africa: 6.2%                
Republic of South Africa Government Bond                

6.25%, 03/31/36

  ZAR 180,744       8,176,698  
6.50%, 02/28/41   ZAR 160,740       6,883,509  
7.00%, 02/28/31   ZAR 249,923       13,521,328  
7.75%, 02/28/23   ZAR 36,831       2,489,951  
8.00%, 01/31/30   ZAR 494,512       29,553,601  
8.25%, 03/31/32   ZAR 381,541       22,026,565  
8.50%, 01/31/37   ZAR 388,229       21,282,340  
8.75%, 01/31/44   ZAR 335,545       18,191,194  
8.75%, 02/28/48   ZAR 574,133       31,013,720  
8.88%, 02/28/35   ZAR 357,308       20,743,438  
9.00%, 01/31/40   ZAR 261,229       14,658,709  
10.50%, 12/21/26   ZAR 358,058       25,829,629  
              214,370,682  
Thailand: 6.6%                
Thailand Government Bond                

0.75%, 06/17/24

  THB 394,164       11,859,344  
0.95%, 06/17/25   THB 420,970       12,670,612  
1.00%, 06/17/27   THB 121,810       3,608,894  
1.45%, 12/17/24   THB 435,317       13,329,540  
1.58%, 12/17/35   THB 197,154       5,333,890  
1.60%, 12/17/29   THB 372,196       11,113,104  
1.60%, 06/17/35   THB 147,574       4,041,789  


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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VANECK J.P. MORGAN EM LOCAL CURRENCY BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Thailand (continued)                
1.88%, 06/17/22   THB  207,958     $ 6,319,784  
2.00%, 12/17/22   THB 303,938       9,304,902  
2.00%, 12/17/31   THB 97,949       2,955,660  
2.00%, 06/17/42   THB 128,037       3,444,036  
2.12%, 12/17/26   THB 433,354       13,642,434  
2.40%, 12/17/23   THB 417,875       13,040,222  
2.88%, 12/17/28   THB 346,951       11,358,856  
2.88%, 06/17/46   THB 324,829       10,013,084  
3.30%, 06/17/38   THB 457,702       15,047,358  
3.40%, 06/17/36   THB 372,517       12,354,954  
3.62%, 06/16/23   THB 319,026       10,077,320  
3.65%, 06/20/31   THB 349,777       12,110,995  
3.77%, 06/25/32   THB 508,272       17,838,981  
3.85%, 12/12/25   THB 367,613       12,296,827  
4.75%, 12/20/24   THB 824       27,758  
4.88%, 06/22/29   THB 396,820       14,591,868  
              226,382,212  
Turkey: 2.8%                
Turkey Government Bond                

7.10%, 03/08/23

  TRY 82,064       7,514,948  
8.00%, 03/12/25   TRY 60,438       4,701,708  
8.50%, 09/14/22   TRY 35,846       3,493,206  
9.00%, 07/24/24   TRY 79,637       6,700,502  
10.40%, 03/20/24   TRY 30,713       2,734,261  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Turkey (continued)                
10.50%, 08/11/27   TRY 67,522     $ 4,957,856  
10.60%, 02/11/26   TRY 103,169       8,272,705  
10.70%, 08/17/22   TRY 53,329       5,316,148  
11.00%, 02/24/27   TRY 71,445       5,465,104  
11.70%, 11/13/30   TRY 149,927       10,759,024  
12.20%, 01/18/23   TRY 79,286       7,808,910  
12.40%, 03/08/28   TRY 50,092       3,969,788  
12.60%, 10/01/25   TRY 172,722       15,053,435  
16.20%, 06/14/23   TRY 85,215       8,729,638  
              95,477,233  
Uruguay: 1.6%                

Uruguay Government International Bond

8.25%, 05/21/31

  UYU 1,527,592       34,481,170  

Uruguay Government International Bond 144A

8.50%, 03/15/28

  UYU 128,113       3,022,451  

Uruguay Government International Bond Reg S

8.50%, 03/15/28

  UYU 810,098       19,111,887  
              56,615,508  
Total Government Obligations
(Cost: $3,467,418,400)
        3,207,968,410  
Total Investments: 97.6%
(Cost: $3,644,886,745)
            3,362,082,935  
Other assets less liabilities: 2.4%         82,526,679  
NET ASSETS: 100.0%           $ 3,444,609,614  


 

 

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.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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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 $68,911,647, or 2.0% of net assets.

 

Summary of Investments by Sector     % of
Investments
  Value  
Energy       0.1 %     $ 2,370,765  
Financials       4.1       138,329,054  
Government Activity       95.4       3,207,968,410  
Industrials       0.2       7,818,212  
Utilities       0.2       5,596,494  
        100.0 %   $ 3,362,082,935  

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of October 31, 2021 is as follows:

 

    Level 1
Quoted
Prices
    Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
    Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
    Value  
Corporate Bonds *   $     $ 154,114,525     $     $ 154,114,525  
Government Obligations *           3,207,968,410             3,207,968,410  
Total Investments   $     $ 3,362,082,935     $     $ 3,362,082,935  

 

* See Schedule of Investments for geographic sector breakouts.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

75

VANECK MOODY’S ANALYTICS BBB CORPORATE BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

October 31, 2021 (unaudited)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
CORPORATE BONDS: 98.8%                
Brazil: 1.5%                
Vale Overseas Ltd.                

3.75%, 07/08/30

  $ 50     $ 50,936  
6.88%, 11/21/36     75       98,162  
              149,098  
Canada: 5.7%                

Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc. 144A

3.55%, 07/26/27

    50       54,183  

Bank of Nova Scotia

4.90% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+4.55%), 06/04/25 (o)

    50       53,484  

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.

6.25%, 03/15/38

    50       66,936  

CI Financial Corp.

4.10%, 06/15/51

    40       43,971  

Enbridge, Inc.

3.12%, 11/15/29

    75       79,423  
5.50%, 07/15/77     50       53,963  

Spectra Energy Partners LP

4.75%, 03/15/24

    50       53,892  

Suncor Energy, Inc.

6.50%, 06/15/38

    50       69,539  

TransCanada PipeLines Ltd.

7.62%, 01/15/39

    50       77,541  

Transcanada Trust

5.50% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+4.42%), 09/15/79

    25       27,344  
              580,276  
China: 1.0%                

Bank of China Hong Kong Ltd. 144A

5.90% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.04%), 09/14/23 (o)

    50       53,136  

Meituan 144A

3.05%, 10/28/30

    50       46,487  
              99,623  
Denmark: 1.0%                

Danske Bank AS 144A

1.17% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 1 Year+1.03%), 12/08/23

    100       100,309  
France: 6.2%                
BNP Paribas SA 144A                

4.62%, 03/13/27

    50       55,595  

7.20% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.29%), 06/25/37 (o) †

    125       129,844  

Credit Agricole SA 144A

4.38%, 03/17/25

    100       108,476  
Societe Generale SA 144A                
3.00%, 01/22/30 †     50       51,580  
4.25%, 04/14/25     50       53,567  
4.75%, 09/14/28     100       114,780  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
France (continued)                
5.00%, 01/17/24   $ 100     $ 107,406  
              621,248  
Germany: 1.4%                

Deutsche Bank AG

3.30%, 11/16/22

    100       102,685  

E.ON International Finance BV 144A

6.65%, 04/30/38

    25       36,337  
              139,022  
India: 0.5%                

Bharti Airtel Ltd. 144A

4.38%, 06/10/25

    50       53,447  
Italy: 3.5%                
Enel Finance International NV 144A                
3.62%, 05/25/27     200       218,398  
6.00%, 10/07/39     50       68,517  

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA 144A

3.38%, 01/12/23

    50       51,500  
              338,415  
Luxembourg: 1.5%                

DH Europe Finance II Sarl

3.25%, 11/15/39

    50       53,526  

Gazprom PJSC Via Gaz Capital SA 144A

7.29%, 08/16/37

    75       101,365  
              154,891  
Mexico: 1.2%                

Banco Inbursa SA Institucion De Banca Multiple Grupo Financiero Inbursa 144A

4.38%, 04/11/27

    50       52,938  

Southern Copper Corp.

6.75%, 04/16/40

    50       69,507  
              122,445  
Netherlands: 1.8%                

Heineken NV 144A

2.75%, 04/01/23

    25       25,701  

Lukoil Securities BV 144A

3.88%, 05/06/30

    50       51,963  
Prosus NV 144A                
3.06%, 07/13/31     50       48,573  
3.68%, 01/21/30     50       51,449  
              177,686  
Saudi Arabia: 0.6%                

Motiva Enterprises LLC 144A

6.85%, 01/15/40

    50       62,974  
Spain: 1.6%                

Banco Santander SA

2.75%, 12/03/30

    50       49,106  
Santander Holdings USA, Inc.                
4.40%, 07/13/27     50       55,652  
4.50%, 07/17/25     50       54,760  
              159,518  
Switzerland: 2.4%                
Credit Suisse Group AG 144A                


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Switzerland (continued)                
3.09% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+1.73%), 05/14/32   $ 100     $ 101,893  
4.19% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+3.73%), 04/01/31     125       138,401  
              240,294  
United Kingdom: 6.0%                
Barclays Plc                
2.65% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 1 Year+1.90%), 06/24/31     200       200,694  
5.20%, 05/12/26     100       113,143  

Lloyds Bank Plc 144A

12.00% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+11.76%), 12/29/49 (o)

    50       51,563  

Standard Chartered Plc 144A

4.30%, 02/19/27

    200       215,263  
              580,663  
United States: 62.9%                

7-Eleven, Inc. 144A

0.62%, 02/10/23

    25       24,966  
Altria Group, Inc.                
4.00%, 02/04/61     50       47,959  
4.25%, 08/09/42     100       103,173  
4.80%, 02/14/29     125       142,499  
Ares Capital Corp.                
3.50%, 02/10/23     50       51,547  
3.88%, 01/15/26     50       53,059  
AT&T, Inc.                
4.12%, 02/17/26     75       82,749  
4.30%, 02/15/30     100       113,623  
4.35%, 03/01/29     100       113,595  
4.45%, 04/01/24     50       53,809  
5.25%, 03/01/37     100       124,344  

Bayer US Finance II LLC 144A

3.88%, 12/15/23

    50       52,813  

Becton Dickinson and Co.

3.36%, 06/06/24

    75       79,114  

Berry Global, Inc. 144A

4.88%, 07/15/26

    25       26,219  

Brighthouse Financial, Inc.

4.70%, 06/22/47

    50       57,459  
Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital                
4.50%, 02/01/24     25       26,825  
4.91%, 07/23/25     125       139,051  
5.05%, 03/30/29     125       145,838  
5.12%, 07/01/49     20       23,707  
5.38%, 05/01/47     75       91,077  
6.48%, 10/23/45     50       69,079  

CoStar Group, Inc. 144A

2.80%, 07/15/30

    25       25,349  

Enterprise Products Operating LLC

5.95%, 02/01/41

    50       68,000  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
United States (continued)                

Exelon Corp.

4.05%, 04/15/30

  $ 100     $ 112,652  

Exelon Generation Co. LLC

3.25%, 06/01/25

    50       52,866  

Fifth Third Bancorp

8.25%, 03/01/38

    35       57,864  

FS KKR Capital Corp.

3.40%, 01/15/26

    25       25,708  

GE Capital International Funding Co. Unlimited Co.

4.42%, 11/15/35

    175       213,085  
General Electric Co.                
3.45%, 05/01/27     75       81,801  
4.35%, 05/01/50     50       63,749  
5.88%, 01/14/38     50       69,112  
6.75%, 03/15/32     50       68,770  

GLP Capital LP / GLP Financing II, Inc.

5.38%, 04/15/26

    50       56,447  
HCA, Inc.                
4.12%, 06/15/29     75       83,113  
5.00%, 03/15/24     100       108,858  
5.12%, 06/15/39     50       62,008  
5.25%, 06/15/26     50       56,710  
5.50%, 06/15/47     50       66,084  

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP

6.95%, 01/15/38

    75       105,899  

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

4.40%, 06/15/28

    25       28,538  

Lowe’s Cos, Inc.

4.00%, 04/15/25

    25       27,231  

McDonald’s Corp.

2.62%, 09/01/29

    35       36,272  
3.60%, 07/01/30     50       55,479  
4.45%, 03/01/47     50       62,437  
4.45%, 09/01/48     50       62,783  
4.88%, 12/09/45     50       65,273  
6.30%, 03/01/38     50       71,482  

Midwest Connector Capital Co. LLC 144A

3.90%, 04/01/24

    50       52,106  
Mondelez International, Inc.                

1.50%, 05/04/25

    25       25,218  
2.75%, 04/13/30     25       26,059  

Northrop Grumman Corp.

2.93%, 01/15/25

    25       26,230  
Oracle Corp.                
2.50%, 04/01/25     125       129,665  
2.88%, 03/25/31     75       76,994  
3.60%, 04/01/40     75       78,282  
3.80%, 11/15/37     50       53,711  
4.00%, 07/15/46     50       54,075  
6.50%, 04/15/38     75       104,921  

Owl Rock Capital Corp.

3.40%, 07/15/26

    50       51,404  
Prudential Financial, Inc.                


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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VANECK MOODY’S ANALYTICS BBB CORPORATE BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
United States (continued)                
5.70% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+2.67%), 09/15/48 †   $ 50     $ 56,762  

Raytheon Technologies Corp.

3.95%, 08/16/25

    50       54,600  

Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC

5.00%, 03/15/27

    25       28,358  
Sherwin-Williams Co.                
3.45%, 06/01/27     50       54,275  
4.50%, 06/01/47     25       31,317  

Southern Co.

3.70%, 04/30/30

    25       27,115  

Stellantis NV

5.25%, 04/15/23

    50       53,201  
Synchrony Financial                

3.95%, 12/01/27

    50       54,613  
4.25%, 08/15/24     50       53,670  
Sysco Corp.                
3.30%, 07/15/26     25       26,798  
5.95%, 04/01/30     75       94,989  
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.                
2.80%, 10/15/41     25       25,141  
2.95%, 09/19/26     50       53,265  
4.10%, 08/15/47     50       61,984  
4.50%, 03/25/30     50       58,893  

Time Warner Cable LLC

7.30%, 07/01/38

    100       144,097  
Time Warner Entertainment Co. LP                
8.38%, 03/15/23     75       82,756  
8.38%, 07/15/33     50       73,555  
T-Mobile USA, Inc.                
3.50%, 04/15/25     150       160,036  
3.75%, 04/15/27     155       168,237  
3.88%, 04/15/30     35       38,295  

Valero Energy Corp.

6.62%, 06/15/37

    50       68,397  

Verizon Communications, Inc.

1.45%, 03/20/26

    100       99,795  
3.38%, 02/15/25     50       53,437  
3.50%, 11/01/24     50       53,344  
4.02%, 12/03/29     50       56,067  
4.12%, 03/16/27     100       111,790  
4.33%, 09/21/28     100       114,202  
Wells Fargo & Co.                

4.65%, 11/04/44

    50       61,819  
5.38%, 11/02/43     100       133,565  

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp.

4.95%, 09/15/28

    50       57,548  
              6,300,661  
Total Corporate Bonds
(Cost: $9,876,112)
            9,880,570  
    Number
of Shares
    Value  
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT HELD AS
COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES ON LOAN: 1.8%

(Cost: $183,085)
         
Money Market Fund: 1.8%                
State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio     183,085     $ 183,085  
Total Investments: 100.6%
(Cost: $10,059,197)
            10,063,655  
Liabilities in excess of other assets: (0.6)%       (60,252)
NET ASSETS: 100.0%           $ 10,003,403  


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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Definitions:
USD United States Dollar

 

Footnotes:
(o) Perpetual Maturity — the date shown is the next call date
Security fully or partially on loan. Total market value of securities on loan is $224,414.
   
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 $2,387,098, or 23.9% of net assets.

 

Summary of Investments by Sector
Excluding Collateral for Securities Loaned
    % of
Investments
  Value  
Basic Materials             3.3 %        $ 330,415  
Consumer Cyclicals       9.4       929,734  
Consumer Non-Cyclicals       8.1       800,794  
Energy       8.2       814,520  
Financials       31.4       3,105,499  
Healthcare       7.2       707,982  
Industrials       2.8       272,547  
Real Estate       0.6       56,447  
Technology       24.0       2,366,683  
Utilities       5.0       495,949  
        100.0 %   $ 9,880,570  

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of October 31, 2021 is as follows:

 

    Level 1
Quoted
Prices
    Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
    Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
    Value  
Corporate Bonds *   $     $ 9,880,570     $     $ 9,880,570  
Money Market Fund     183,085                   183,085  
Total Investments   $ 183,085     $ 9,880,570     $     $ 10,063,655  

 

* See Schedule of Investments for geographic sector breakouts.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

79

VANECK MOODY’S ANALYTICS IG CORPORATE BOND ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

October 31, 2021 (unaudited)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
CORPORATE BONDS: 98.6%                
Brazil: 1.0%                
Vale Overseas Ltd.                
3.75%, 07/08/30   $ 50     $ 50,936  
6.88%, 11/21/36     75       98,162  
              149,098  
Canada: 7.8%                

Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc. 144A

2.95%, 01/25/30 †

    100       103,822  
Bank of Nova Scotia                
3.40%, 02/11/24     50       52,783  
4.50%, 12/16/25     50       55,693  

4.90% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+4.55%), 06/04/25 (o)

    100       106,968  

Brookfield Finance, Inc.

4.35%, 04/15/30

    100       114,132  

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

3.10%, 04/02/24 †

    100       105,241  

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.

6.25%, 03/15/38

    50       66,936  

CI Financial Corp.

3.20%, 12/17/30

    40       41,014  
Enbridge, Inc.                
3.12%, 11/15/29     100       105,897  
5.50%, 07/15/77     100       107,926  

Suncor Energy, Inc.

6.80%, 05/15/38

    75       106,760  

Toronto-Dominion Bank

3.25%, 03/11/24

    50       52,749  

TotalEnergies Capital Canada Ltd.

2.75%, 07/15/23

    25       25,976  

TransCanada PipeLines Ltd.

6.20%, 10/15/37

    75       102,308  
              1,148,205  
China: 1.7%                

Bank of China Hong Kong Ltd. 144A

5.90% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.04%), 09/14/23 (o)

    100       106,273  

Meituan 144A

3.05%, 10/28/30

    50       46,487  

Tencent Holdings Ltd. 144A

3.28%, 04/11/24

    100       104,723  
              257,483  
Denmark: 1.0%                

Danske Bank A/S 144A

1.62% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 1 Year+1.35%), 09/11/26

    150       149,019  
France: 5.5%                
BNP Paribas SA 144A                
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
France (continued)                
2.59% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+2.05%), 08/12/35   $ 50     $ 48,213  
2.87% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+1.39%), 04/19/32     50       50,901  
3.50%, 03/01/23     50       51,877  
4.38%, 05/12/26     75       82,108  
7.20% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.29%), 06/25/37 (o) †     100       103,875  

Credit Agricole SA 144A

3.25%, 01/14/30

    100       104,103  
Societe Generale SA 144A                
3.00%, 01/22/30 †     100       103,161  
4.25%, 04/14/25     200       214,270  

TotalEnergies Capital International SA

3.70%, 01/15/24

    75       79,667  
              838,175  
Germany: 1.6%                
Deutsche Bank AG                
3.30%, 11/16/22     100       102,685  
3.70%, 05/30/24     50       52,946  

E.ON International Finance BV 144A

6.65%, 04/30/38

    50       72,674  
              228,305  
Guernsey: 0.4%                

Credit Suisse Group AG

4.88%, 05/15/45

    50       63,536  
Italy: 2.9%                
Enel Finance International NV 144                
3.50%, 04/06/28     100       108,537  
3.62%, 05/25/27     50       54,600  
6.80%, 09/15/37     100       144,832  

Eni SpA 144A

4.75%, 09/12/28

    100       116,420  
              424,389  
Japan: 1.2%                

Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co. Ltd. 144A

4.95% (USD Swap Semi 30/360 5 Year+3.26%), 12/31/99 (o)

    50       56,688  

Nomura Holdings, Inc.

2.65%, 01/16/25

    50       51,772  

NTT Finance Corp. 144A

0.37%, 03/03/23

    25       24,978  

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.

2.78%, 10/18/22

    50       51,125  
              184,563  
Luxembourg: 0.7%                

Gazprom PJSC Via Gaz Capital SA 144A

4.95%, 02/06/28

    100       110,155  


 

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    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
Mexico: 1.1%                

Banco Inbursa SA Institucion De Banca Multiple Grupo Financiero Inbursa 144A

4.38%, 04/11/27

  $ 50     $ 52,938  

Southern Copper Corp.

6.75%, 04/16/40

    75       104,260  
              157,198  
Saudi Arabia: 3.4%                

Motiva Enterprises LLC 144A

6.85%, 01/15/40

    50       62,974  
Saudi Arabian Oil Co. 144A                
3.50%, 04/16/29     200       213,865  
4.25%, 04/16/39     100       112,252  
4.38%, 04/16/49     100       115,193  
              504,284  
Spain: 1.1%                
Santander Holdings USA, Inc.                
4.40%, 07/13/27     50       55,652  
4.50%, 07/17/25     100       109,521  
              165,173  
Switzerland: 2.5%                
Credit Suisse Group AG 144A                
3.57%, 01/09/23     100       100,553  
4.19% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+3.73%), 04/01/31     250       276,803  
              377,356  
United Kingdom: 8.5%                
Barclays Plc                
2.65% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 1 Year+1.90%), 06/24/31     200       200,695  
5.20%, 05/12/26     200       226,285  
Credit Agricole SA 144A                
1.91% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+1.68%), 06/16/26     50       50,513  
4.12%, 01/10/27     100       110,645  

HSBC Holdings Plc

6.10%, 01/14/42

    50       72,010  

Lloyds Banking Group Plc

4.55%, 08/16/28

    200       228,387  

Sky Ltd. 144A

3.75%, 09/16/24

    50       53,882  
Standard Chartered Plc 144A                
5.20%, 01/26/24     200       215,574  
5.30%, 01/09/43     125       154,009  
              1,312,000  
United States: 58.2%                

Ally Financial, Inc.

8.00%, 11/01/31

    50       71,643  
Altria Group, Inc.                
4.25%, 08/09/42     100       103,173  
4.80%, 02/14/29     100       113,999  

Amazon.com, Inc.

5.20%, 12/03/25

    50       57,371  

Apple, Inc.

2.75%, 01/13/25

    50       52,562  
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
United States (continued)                
3.20%, 05/11/27   $ 100     $ 108,572  
3.25%, 02/23/26     100       107,888  
3.35%, 02/09/27     75       81,738  
4.45%, 05/06/44 †     25       31,988  
4.65%, 02/23/46     50       66,164  

Ares Capital Corp.

4.20%, 06/10/24

    100       106,483  
AT&T, Inc.                
3.40%, 05/15/25     50       53,439  
3.80%, 02/15/27     100       109,379  
4.30%, 02/15/30     150       170,434  
5.25%, 03/01/37     100       124,344  
Bank of America Corp.                
4.08% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.15%), 03/20/51     125       151,161  
4.44% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.99%), 01/20/48     100       126,368  

BBVA Bancomer SA 144A

4.38%, 04/10/24

    50       53,688  

Becton Dickinson and Co.

3.36%, 06/06/24

    50       52,742  
Berkshire Hathaway Energy Co.                
2.85%, 05/15/51     25       24,541  
3.70%, 07/15/30     100       111,832  
4.25%, 10/15/50     50       62,367  
6.12%, 04/01/36     75       103,217  

Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp.

4.20%, 08/15/48

    110       136,152  

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.

3.12%, 03/15/26

    125       134,605  

Booking Holdings, Inc.

4.62%, 04/13/30

    50       59,008  

Capital One Financial Corp.

3.75%, 07/28/26

    75       81,134  
Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital                
4.91%, 07/23/25     100       111,241  
5.05%, 03/30/29     100       116,670  
5.38%, 04/01/38     75       90,167  
6.48%, 10/23/45     100       138,158  

Chevron Corp.

2.90%, 03/03/24

    50       52,288  

Chevron USA, Inc.

6.00%, 03/01/41

    50       74,181  

DH Europe Finance II Sarl

2.60%, 11/15/29 †

    75       78,078  

DuPont de Nemours, Inc.

5.32%, 11/15/38

    50       64,582  

Enterprise Products Operating LLC

5.95%, 02/01/41

    40       54,400  
Exelon Generation Co. LLC                
3.25%, 06/01/25     50       52,866  
6.25%, 10/01/39     50       64,035  
Exxon Mobil Corp.                


 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
United States (continued)                
2.99%, 03/19/25   $ 150     $ 158,627  
3.48%, 03/19/30     50       55,408  

GE Capital International Funding Co. Unlimited Co.

4.42%, 11/15/35

    175       213,086  
General Electric Co.                
6.75%, 03/15/32     40       55,016  
6.88%, 01/10/39     125       190,450  

GlaxoSmithKline Capital, Inc.

2.80%, 03/18/23

    50       51,598  

GLP Capital LP / GLP Financing II, Inc.

5.25%, 06/01/25

    75       83,292  
HCA, Inc.                
4.12%, 06/15/29     75       83,113  
5.00%, 03/15/24     100       108,858  
5.25%, 04/15/25     75       84,125  
5.50%, 06/15/47     125       165,206  
Home Depot, Inc.                
3.75%, 02/15/24     75       79,582  
5.88%, 12/16/36     75       105,763  

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP

6.95%, 01/15/38

    75       105,899  

Lockheed Martin Corp.

2.90%, 03/01/25

    50       52,765  

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

6.50%, 03/01/41

    50       69,565  
McDonald’s Corp.                
3.80%, 04/01/28     25       27,898  
4.70%, 12/09/35     50       61,574  
4.88%, 12/09/45     50       65,273  
6.30%, 10/15/37     50       71,772  
Microsoft Corp.                
2.70%, 02/12/25     50       52,729  
2.88%, 02/06/24     50       52,331  
3.12%, 11/03/25     100       107,339  
3.30%, 02/06/27     120       131,145  

Midwest Connector Capital Co. LLC 144A

3.90%, 04/01/24

    50       52,106  

Mondelez International, Inc.

2.75%, 04/13/30

    25       26,059  
Oracle Corp.                
2.95%, 04/01/30     50       51,862  
3.85%, 07/15/36     75       81,132  
4.12%, 05/15/45     100       109,959  
4.30%, 07/08/34     50       56,613  
5.38%, 07/15/40     75       95,088  
6.50%, 04/15/38     50       69,947  

PepsiCo, Inc.

2.75%, 04/30/25

    100       105,384  

Prudential Financial, Inc.

5.70% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+2.67%), 09/15/48 †

    50       56,762  

Sherwin-Williams Co.

3.45%, 06/01/27

    50       54,275  
Synchrony Financial                
    Par  
(000’s
)   Value  
United States (continued)                
4.25%, 08/15/24   $ 50     $ 53,670  
4.50%, 07/23/25     75       82,083  
Sysco Corp.                
3.30%, 07/15/26     50       53,596  
5.95%, 04/01/30     100       126,652  
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.                
2.00%, 10/15/31     50       48,964  
2.95%, 09/19/26     50       53,265  
4.10%, 08/15/47     50       61,984  
4.50%, 03/25/30     50       58,893  
Time Warner Cable LLC                
6.55%, 05/01/37     100       134,538  
6.75%, 06/15/39     75       102,827  

Time Warner Entertainment Co. LP

8.38%, 03/15/23

    75       82,756  
T-Mobile USA, Inc.                
3.50%, 04/15/25     50       53,345  
3.75%, 04/15/27     150       162,810  
3.88%, 04/15/30     200       218,826  

United Parcel Service, Inc.

3.90%, 04/01/25

    20       21,751  

Valero Energy Corp.

7.50%, 04/15/32

    50       69,686  
Verizon Communications, Inc.                
3.38%, 02/15/25     50       53,437  
4.02%, 12/03/29     150       168,202  
4.12%, 03/16/27     125       139,738  
Walmart, Inc.                
2.85%, 07/08/24     50       52,658  
3.30%, 04/22/24     50       52,885  
3.55%, 06/26/25     60       65,536  
Wells Fargo & Co.                
4.90%, 11/17/45     100       128,828  
5.01% (United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate+4.50%), 04/04/51     150       207,499  

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp.

4.95%, 09/15/28

    50       57,548  
              8,656,236  

Total Corporate Bonds
(Cost: $14,807,529)

            14,725,175  
                 
      Number
of Shares
      Value  
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT HELD AS
COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES ON LOAN: 1.5%
(Cost: $216,883)
 
Money Market Fund: 1.5%                
State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio     216,883       216,883  


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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            Value  
Total Investments: 100.1%
(Cost: $15,024,412)
          $ 14,942,058  
Liabilities in excess of other assets: (0.1)%             (17,144)  
NET ASSETS: 100.0%           $ 14,924,914  


 

 

Definitions:

USD United States Dollar

 

Footnotes:

Security fully or partially on loan. Total market value of securities on loan is $432,059.
(o) Perpetual Maturity — the date shown is the next call date
   
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 $3,582,711, or 24.0% of net assets.

 

Summary of Investments by Sector
Excluding Collateral for Securities Loaned
    % of
Investments
  Value  
Basic Materials       2.5 %     $ 372,215  
Consumer Cyclicals       7.1       1,038,359  
Consumer Non-Cyclicals       10.3       1,518,123  
Energy       13.3       1,960,050  
Financials       36.1       5,312,155  
Healthcare       5.2       768,748  
Industrials       1.8       262,248  
Real Estate       0.6       83,292  
Technology       20.4       3,007,323  
Utilities       2.7       402,662  
        100.0 %   $ 14,725,175  

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of October 31, 2021 is as follows:

 

    Level 1
Quoted
Prices
    Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
    Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
    Value  
Corporate Bonds *   $     $ 14,725,175     $     $ 14,725,175  
Money Market Fund     216,883                   216,883  
Total Investments   $ 216,883     $ 14,725,175     $     $ 14,942,058  

 

* See Schedule of Investments for geographic sector breakouts.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

83

VANECK MORTGAGE REIT INCOME ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

October 31, 2021 (unaudited)

 

    Number
of Shares
    Value  
COMMON STOCKS: 99.8%                
Real Estate Investment Trusts: 99.8%          
AGNC Investment Corp.     1,729,951     $ 27,540,820  
Annaly Capital Management, Inc.     4,817,269       40,754,096  
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc.     831,378       12,587,063  
Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. †     772,168       15,528,298  
Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp. †     395,356       6,175,461  
ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. †     562,227       5,914,628  
Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc.     484,525       15,940,872  
BrightSpire Capital, Inc.     605,054       5,935,580  
Broadmark Realty Capital, Inc.     861,044       8,885,974  
Chimera Investment Corp.     1,034,822       16,153,571  
Dynex Capital, Inc.     265,666       4,649,155  
Ellington Financial, Inc.     446,299       8,113,716  
Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. †     267,679       16,167,812  
Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. †     1,853,975       5,821,481  
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust, Inc. †     269,606       5,853,146  
Ladder Capital Corp.     911,814       10,941,768  
MFA Financial, Inc.     2,660,011       11,996,650  
    Number
of Shares
    Value  
Real Estate Investment Trusts (continued)  
New Residential Investment Corp.     1,424,425     $ 16,181,468  
New York Mortgage Trust, Inc.     2,636,303       11,573,370  
Orchid Island Capital, Inc. †     1,035,120       5,134,195  
PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust     635,337       12,802,041  
Ready Capital Corp.     397,272       6,145,798  
Redwood Trust, Inc.     651,205       8,830,340  
Starwood Property Trust, Inc.     972,978       24,781,750  
Two Harbors Investment Corp. †     2,037,570       13,081,199  
Total Common Stocks
(Cost: $288,057,600)
            317,490,252  
                 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT HELD AS
COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES ON LOAN: 2.3%

(Cost: $7,259,944)
 
Money Market Fund: 2.3%                
State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio     7,259,944       7,259,944  
Total Investments: 102.1%
(Cost: $295,317,544)
            324,750,196  
Liabilities in excess of other assets: (2.1)%             (6,577,706)
NET ASSETS: 100.0%           $ 318,172,490  


 

 

Footnotes:

Security fully or partially on loan. Total market value of securities on loan is $27,604,213.

 

Summary of Investments by Sector
Excluding Collateral for Securities Loaned
  % of
Investments
  Value  
Financials     100.0 %     $ 317,490,252  

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of October 31, 2021 is as follows:

 

    Level 1
Quoted
Prices
    Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
    Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
    Value  
Common Stocks *   $ 317,490,252     $     $     $ 317,490,252  
Money Market Fund     7,259,944                   7,259,944  
Total Investments   $ 324,750,196     $     $     $ 324,750,196  

 

* See Schedule of Investments for industry sector breakouts.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

84

VANECK PREFERRED SECURITIES EX FINANCIALS ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

October 31, 2021 (unaudited)

 

    Number
of Shares
    Value  
PREFERRED SECURITIES: 99.7%                
Basic Materials: 3.5%                

ArcelorMittal SA

5.50%, 05/18/23 †

    471,619     $ 38,078,518  
Consumer Cyclicals: 7.0%                

Aptiv Plc

5.50%, 06/15/23

    135,591       26,196,181  
Ford Motor Co.                
6.00%, 12/01/59     377,296       10,292,635  
6.20%, 06/01/59 †     353,715       9,727,162  

Qurate Retail, Inc.

8.00%, 03/15/31

    147,381       16,091,058  

QVC, Inc.

6.25%, 11/26/68 †

    235,904       6,168,890  

ViacomCBS, Inc.

5.75%, 04/01/24 †

    117,905       7,148,580  
              75,624,506  
Consumer Non-Cyclicals: 3.2%                

Brookfield Infrastructure Finance ULC

5.00%, 05/24/81 †

    117,905       3,046,665  
CHS, Inc.                
6.75% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.16%), 09/30/24 †     232,273       6,531,517  
7.10% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.30%), 03/31/24     198,080       5,518,509  
7.50%, 01/21/25     244,063       7,075,386  
7.88%, 09/26/23 †     253,024       7,216,244  
8.00%, 07/18/23 †     144,693       4,427,606  
              33,815,927  
Energy: 3.6%                

Enbridge, Inc.

6.38% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.59%), 04/15/78

    282,972       7,600,628  
Energy Transfer LP                
7.38% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.53%), 05/15/23 †     212,229       5,356,660  
7.60% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.16%), 05/15/24     377,296       9,628,594  
7.62% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.74%), 08/15/23     209,871       5,255,170  

NGL Energy Partners LP

9.00% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+7.21%), 07/01/22

    148,371       2,065,324  

NuStar Energy LP

7.62% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.64%), 06/15/22

    181,573       4,112,629  

NuStar Logistics LP

6.87% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+6.73%), 01/15/43

    189,827       4,789,335  
              38,808,340  
Financials: 2.2%                
Qwest Corp.                
6.50%, 09/01/56     461,008       11,834,075  
6.75%, 06/15/57     311,269       8,189,487  
SCE Trust IV                
    Number
of Shares
    Value  
Financials (continued)                
5.38% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.13%), 09/15/25 †     153,276     $ 3,841,097  
              23,864,659  
Healthcare: 6.4%                

Avantor, Inc.

6.25%, 05/15/22

    244,063       30,210,118  

Becton Dickinson and Co.

6.00%, 06/01/23 †

    353,715       18,605,409  

Boston Scientific Corp.

5.50%, 06/01/23

    118,636       13,885,157  

Elanco Animal Health, Inc.

5.00%, 02/01/23 †

    129,695       6,572,943  
              69,273,627  
Industrials: 6.0%                

Clarivate Plc

5.25%, 06/01/24

    169,488       15,584,422  

Crestwood Equity Partners LP

9.25% †

    840,190       8,595,144  

GFL Environmental, Inc.

6.00%, 03/15/23

    170,019       16,039,592  

RBC Bearings, Inc.

5.00%, 10/15/24

    54,236       6,486,083  

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

5.25%, 11/15/22 †

    88,429       9,543,258  

WESCO International, Inc.

10.62% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+10.32%), 06/22/25

    254,816       8,001,222  
              64,249,721  
Real Estate Investment Trusts: 16.3%                
AGNC Investment Corp.                
6.12% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.70%), 04/15/25     271,181       6,869,015  
6.50% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.99%), 10/15/24     189,827       4,922,214  
7.00% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.11%), 10/15/22 †     153,276       3,890,145  
Annaly Capital Management, Inc.                
6.50% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.17%), 03/31/23     200,438       5,099,143  
6.75% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.99%), 06/30/24 †     208,692       5,486,513  
6.95% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.99%), 09/30/22     339,566       8,607,998  
Chimera Investment Corp.                
7.75% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.74%), 09/30/25     122,621       3,147,681  
8.00% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.79%), 03/30/24     153,276       3,952,988  

Digital Realty Trust, Inc.

5.20%, 10/10/24

    162,709       4,456,599  
DigitalBridge Group, Inc.                
7.12% †     284,151       7,356,174  
7.15%, 06/05/22     162,709       4,230,434  

Diversified Healthcare Trust

5.62%, 08/01/42 †

    165,067       4,002,875  


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

85

VANECK PREFERRED SECURITIES EX FINANCIALS ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

    Number
of Shares
    Value  
Real Estate Investment Trusts (continued)  
6.25%, 02/01/46 †     117,905     $ 2,968,848  

Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc.

7.50% †

    121,772       3,060,130  

Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc.

7.50% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.29%), 09/27/27 †

    135,591       3,473,841  

Kimco Realty Corp.

5.25%, 12/20/22 †

    124,743       3,329,391  

MFA Financial, Inc.

6.50% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.34%), 03/31/25 †

    129,695       3,126,946  

Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corp.

6.12%, 09/15/21

    259,202       6,612,243  
New Residential Investment Corp.                
6.38% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.97%), 02/15/25     189,827       4,459,036  
7.00% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+6.22%), 11/15/26     219,303       5,537,401  
7.12% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.64%), 08/15/24     133,232       3,344,123  

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust

5.70%, 07/27/26

    117,905       3,069,067  

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust

6.75%, 08/24/26

    117,905       2,994,787  

PS Business Parks, Inc.

4.88%, 11/04/24

    153,276       4,153,780  
Public Storage                
3.88%, 10/06/25 †     133,232       3,392,087  
4.00%, 06/16/26     284,764       7,215,920  
4.62%, 06/17/25     266,465       7,202,549  
4.70%, 11/15/24 †     122,055       3,256,427  
4.88%, 09/12/24 †     149,126       4,023,419  
4.90%, 10/14/21     165,067       4,182,798  
5.05%, 08/09/22     141,486       3,749,379  
5.15%, 06/02/22 †     132,053       3,418,852  
5.60%, 03/11/24 †     134,412       3,727,245  

RLJ Lodging Trust

1.95% †

    151,861       4,400,932  
Two Harbors Investment Corp.                
7.25% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.01%), 01/27/25     139,128       3,506,026  
7.62% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.35%), 07/27/27 †     135,591       3,495,536  
Vornado Realty Trust                
4.45%, 09/22/26     141,486       3,527,246  
5.25%, 11/24/25     292,168       7,858,563  
5.40%     141,486       3,684,295  
              174,792,646  
Technology: 17.3%                
AT&T, Inc.                
4.75%, 02/18/25 †     825,334       21,491,697  
5.00%, 12/12/24     565,943       15,054,084  
5.35%, 11/01/66     623,717       16,291,488  
    Number
of Shares
    Value  
Technology (continued)                
5.62%, 08/01/67 †     389,086     $ 10,478,086  

Broadcom, Inc.

8.00%, 09/30/22

    47,162       79,106,709  

Pitney Bowes, Inc.

6.70%, 03/07/43 †

    200,438       5,059,055  

Sabre Corp.

6.50%, 09/01/23 †

    39,380       5,371,826  
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.                
6.00%, 09/30/26 †     325,417       8,532,434  
6.62%, 03/31/26     198,080       5,433,334  
United States Cellular Corp.                
5.50%, 03/01/70     235,810       6,274,904  
5.50%, 06/01/70 †     235,810       6,244,249  
6.25%, 09/01/69     235,810       6,475,343  
              185,813,209  
Utilities: 34.2%                

AES Corp.

6.88%, 02/15/24

    122,975       12,421,705  

Alabama Power Co.

5.00%, 10/01/22

    117,905       3,071,425  
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.                
6.20% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.01%), 07/01/79 †     165,067       4,610,321  
6.88% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.68%), 10/17/78     135,591       3,740,956  

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (USD)

7.75%, 06/15/24

    271,181       13,076,348  
American Electric Power Co., Inc.                
6.12%, 03/15/22     189,827       9,440,097  
6.12%, 08/15/23     200,438       10,350,618  

Brookfield BRP Holdings Canada, Inc.

4.62%, 04/30/26

    165,067       4,123,374  
CMS Energy Corp.                
5.88%, 10/15/78 †     132,053       3,591,842  
5.88%, 03/01/79     297,120       8,170,800  

Dominion Energy, Inc.

7.25%, 06/01/22

    189,827       19,014,971  
DTE Energy Co.                
5.25%, 12/01/77     188,648       4,936,918  
6.00%, 12/15/76 †     132,053       3,368,672  
6.25%, 11/01/22     306,553       15,474,795  
Duke Energy Corp.                
5.62%, 09/15/78 †     235,810       6,520,146  
5.75%, 06/15/24 †     471,619       13,111,008  

Entergy Arkansas LLC

4.88%, 09/01/66

    193,364       4,878,574  

Entergy Mississippi LLC

4.90%, 10/01/66 †

    122,621       3,137,871  

Essential Utilities, Inc.

6.00%, 04/30/22

    89,655       5,178,473  

Georgia Power Co.

5.00%, 10/01/77

    127,337       3,337,503  


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

86

 

 

    Number
of Shares
    Value  
Utilities (continued)                
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc.                
5.25%, 06/01/76 †     268,823     $ 6,833,481  
5.65%, 03/01/79 †     324,238       9,162,966  
NextEra Energy, Inc.                
4.87%, 09/01/22     353,715       22,361,862  
5.28%, 03/01/23     589,524       32,111,372  
6.22%, 09/01/23     471,619       25,844,721  
NiSource, Inc.                
6.50% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T 5 Year+3.63%), 03/15/24     235,810       6,630,977  
7.75%, 03/01/24 †     101,693       10,904,540  

PG&E Corp.

5.50%, 08/16/23

    188,648       21,336,089  

SCE Trust III

5.75% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+2.99%), 03/15/24 †

    129,695       3,342,240  

SCE Trust V

5.45% (ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.79%), 03/15/26

    141,486       3,661,658  

SCE Trust VI

5.00%, 06/26/22 †

    224,019       5,600,475  

Sempra Energy

5.75%, 07/01/79 †

    357,252       9,967,331  

South Jersey Industries, Inc.

8.75%, 04/01/24 †

    78,996       4,015,367  
Southern Co.                
4.20%, 10/15/60     353,715       9,044,492  
4.95%, 01/30/80     471,619       12,540,349  
5.25%, 12/01/77 †     212,229       5,592,234  
6.75%, 08/01/22     406,772       20,822,659  

Spire, Inc.

5.90%, 08/15/24 †

    117,905       3,243,567  

Tennessee Valley Authority

2.13% (US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T Note Constant Maturity 30 Year+0.94%), 06/01/28

    129,224       3,500,678  
              368,073,475  
Total Preferred Securities
(Cost: $978,885,097)
            1,072,394,628  
                 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT HELD AS
COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES ON LOAN: 4.3%

(Cost: $46,100,229)
 
Money Market Fund: 4.3%                
State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio     46,100,229       46,100,229  
Total Investments: 104.0%
(Cost: $1,024,985,326)
            1,118,494,857  
Liabilities in excess of other assets: (4.0)%       (43,022,446)
NET ASSETS: 100.0%           $ 1,075,472,411  


 

See Notes to Financial Statements

87

VANECK PREFERRED SECURITIES EX FINANCIALS ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

 

Definitions:

USD United States Dollar

 

Footnotes:

Security fully or partially on loan. Total market value of securities on loan is $68,113,946.

 

Summary of Investments by Sector
Excluding Collateral for Securities Loaned
    % of
Investments
  Value  
Basic Materials       3.5 %     $ 38,078,518  
Consumer Cyclicals       7.1       75,624,506  
Consumer Non-Cyclicals       3.2       33,815,927  
Energy       3.6       38,808,340  
Financials       2.2       23,864,659  
Healthcare       6.5       69,273,627  
Industrials       6.0       64,249,721  
Real Estate       16.3       174,792,646  
Technology       17.3       185,813,209  
Utilities       34.3       368,073,475  
        100.0 %   $ 1,072,394,628  

 

The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of October 31, 2021 is as follows:

 

    Level 1
Quoted
Prices
    Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
    Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
    Value  
Preferred Securities *   $ 1,072,394,628     $     $     $ 1,072,394,628  
Money Market Fund     46,100,229                   46,100,229  
Total Investments   $ 1,118,494,857     $     $     $ 1,118,494,857  

 

* See Schedule of Investments for industry sector breakouts.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

88

VANECK ETF TRUST

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

October 31, 2021 (unaudited)

 

    BDC Income ETF     China Bond ETF      Emerging
Markets High
Yield Bond ETF
    Fallen Angel High
Yield Bond ETF
 
Assets:                                
Investments, at value (1) Unaffiliated issuers (2)   $ 519,019,843     $ 106,380,494     $ 1,257,395,485     $ 5,197,536,669  
Short-term investments held as collateral for securities loaned (3)     52,615,975             33,912,101       195,344,301  
Cash     17,612       249,943       15,068,297       98,939,678  
Cash denominated in foreign currency, at value (4)           6,265,753 (a)            
Receivables:                                
Investment securities sold           1,611,129       36,883,139       112,380,338  
Shares of beneficial interest sold           3,456             26,464,328  
Dividends and interest     1,363,091       1,622,313       19,408,792       62,926,840  
Prepaid expenses           1,870              
Other assets           506       235        
Total assets     573,016,521       116,135,464       1,362,668,049       5,693,592,154  
Liabilities:                                
Payables:                                
Investment securities purchased           523,811       28,780,315       232,001,978  
Collateral for securities loaned     52,615,975             33,912,101       195,344,301  
Line of credit     936,513       229,375              
Due to Adviser     172,481       39,025       439,850       1,547,487  
Deferred Trustee fees     9,396       897       40,196       67,963  
Accrued expenses     17,106       47,900       11,185       8,089  
Total liabilities     53,751,471       841,008       63,183,647       428,969,818  
NET ASSETS   $ 519,265,050     $ 115,294,456     $ 1,299,484,402     $ 5,264,622,336  
Shares outstanding     29,575,000       4,700,000       57,000,000       159,150,000  
Net asset value, redemption and offering price per share   $ 17.56     $ 24.53     $ 22.80     $ 33.08  
Net Assets consist of:                                
Aggregate paid in capital   $ 510,639,918     $ 111,610,974     $ 1,395,664,807     $ 4,957,324,011  
Total distributable earnings (loss)     8,625,132       3,683,482       (96,180,405 )     307,298,325  
NET ASSETS   $ 519,265,050     $ 115,294,456     $ 1,299,484,402     $ 5,264,622,336  
(1) Value of securities on loan   $ 75,888,723     $     $ 41,108,243     $ 214,967,597  
(2) Cost of investments - Unaffiliated issuers   $ 456,194,448     $ 103,553,413     $ 1,295,036,026     $ 4,926,351,575  
(3) Cost of short-term investments held as collateral for securities loaned   $ 52,615,975     $     $ 33,912,101     $ 195,344,301  
(4) Cost of cash denominated in foreign currency   $     $ 6,257,789     $     $  

 

(a) Includes $107,408 on foreign investor minimum settlement reserve funds (see Note 2G).

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

October 31, 2021 (unaudited)

 

    Green Bond ETF     International
High Yield Bond
ETF
    Investment Grade
Floating Rate ETF
    J.P. Morgan EM
Local Currency
Bond ETF
 
Assets:                                
Investments, at value (1) Unaffiliated issuers (2)   $ 98,442,290     $ 107,870,113     $ 745,798,542     $ 3,362,082,935  
Short-term investments held as collateral for securities loaned (3)     1,539,910       2,943,810       1,026,544        
Cash           1,792,563       2,878,688       58,114  
Cash denominated in foreign currency, at value (4)           324,591             6,797,267  
Receivables:                                
Investment securities sold     1,288,541       2,205,697       38,271,330       89,335,351  
Dividends and interest     674,781       1,585,934       850,234       63,089,635  
Prepaid expenses                       13,912  
Total assets     101,945,522       116,722,708       788,825,338       3,521,377,214  
Liabilities:                                
Payables:                                
Investment securities purchased     903,630       3,342,321       38,750,107       73,427,413  
Collateral for securities loaned     1,539,910       2,943,810       1,026,544        
Due to Adviser     16,808       37,676       87,736       764,680  
Due to custodian     9,660                    
Deferred Trustee fees     1,073       33,385       21,618       255,166  
Accrued expenses     16,216       10,897       15,999       2,320,341  
Total liabilities     2,487,297       6,368,089       39,902,004       76,767,600  
NET ASSETS   $ 99,458,225     $ 110,354,619     $ 748,923,334     $ 3,444,609,614  
Shares outstanding     3,700,000       4,500,000       29,550,000       116,722,682  
Net asset value, redemption and offering price per share   $ 26.88     $ 24.52     $ 25.34     $ 29.51  
Net Assets consist of:                                
Aggregate paid in capital   $ 100,507,123     $ 122,717,259     $ 747,003,311     $ 4,055,020,903  
Total distributable earnings (loss)     (1,048,898 )     (12,362,640 )     1,920,023       (610,411,289 )
NET ASSETS   $ 99,458,225     $ 110,354,619     $ 748,923,334     $ 3,444,609,614  
(1) Value of securities on loan   $ 5,729,642     $ 3,078,104     $ 5,495,498     $  
(2) Cost of investments - Unaffiliated issuers   $ 99,425,973     $ 109,550,164     $ 743,028,708     $ 3,644,886,745  
(3) Cost of short-term investments held as collateral for securities loaned   $ 1,539,910     $ 2,943,810     $ 1,026,544     $  
(4) Cost of cash denominated in foreign currency   $     $ 324,582     $     $ 6,798,385  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

October 31, 2021 (unaudited)

 

     Moody’s Analytics
BBB Corporate
Bond ETF
    Moody’s Analytics
IG Corporate
Bond ETF
    Mortgage REIT
Income ETF
    Preferred
Securities ex
Financials ETF
 
Assets:                                
Investments, at value (1) Unaffiliated issuers (2)   $ 9,880,570     $ 14,725,175     $ 317,490,252     $ 1,072,394,628  
Short-term investments held as collateral for securities loaned (3)     183,085       216,883       7,259,944       46,100,229  
Cash     26,393       50,279       380,712       23,435,164  
Receivables:                                
Investment securities sold           119,647             11,351,519  
Dividends and interest     98,560       131,118       444,073       2,582,318  
Total assets     10,188,608       15,243,102       325,574,981       1,155,863,858  
Liabilities:                                
Payables:                                
Investment securities purchased           98,776             33,890,438  
Collateral for securities loaned     183,085       216,883       7,259,944       46,100,229  
Due to Adviser     2,120       2,529       107,523       357,403  
Deferred Trustee fees                 16,359       36,282  
Accrued expenses                 18,665       7,095  
Total liabilities     185,205       318,188       7,402,491       80,391,447  
NET ASSETS   $ 10,003,403     $ 14,924,914     $ 318,172,490     $ 1,075,472,411  
Shares outstanding     400,000       600,000       16,450,000       49,450,000  
Net asset value, redemption and offering price per share   $ 25.01     $ 24.87     $ 19.34     $ 21.75  
Net Assets consist of:                                
Aggregate paid in capital   $ 10,000,000     $ 15,000,000     $ 354,906,859     $ 1,024,210,112  
Total distributable earnings (loss)     3,403       (75,086 )     (36,734,369 )     51,262,299  
NET ASSETS   $ 10,003,403     $ 14,924,914     $ 318,172,490     $ 1,075,472,411  
(1) Value of securities on loan   $ 224,414     $ 432,059     $ 27,604,213     $ 68,113,946  
(2) Cost of investments - Unaffiliated issuers   $ 9,876,112     $ 14,807,529     $ 288,057,600     $ 978,885,097  
(3) Cost of short-term investments held as collateral for securities loaned   $ 183,085     $ 216,883     $ 7,259,944     $ 46,100,229  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

91

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the Period Ended October 31, 2021 (unaudited)

 

     BDC Income ETF      China Bond ETF      Emerging
Markets High
Yield Bond ETF
    Fallen Angel
High Yield Bond
ETF
 
Income:                                
Dividends   $ 20,194,345     $     $     $  
Interest     159       1,870,732       32,083,418       102,355,866  
Securities lending income     142,337             88,790       463,907  
Foreign taxes withheld           (1,286 )     (13,237 )      
Total income     20,336,841       1,869,446       32,158,971       102,819,773  
Expenses:                                
Management fees     934,435       231,704       2,332,956       8,873,118  
Professional fees           27,524              
Custody and accounting fees           20,520              
Reports to shareholders           6,221              
Trustees’ fees and expenses           721              
Registration fees           5,044              
Insurance           1,217              
Interest     8,672       3,887       11       947  
Other           2,097              
Total expenses     943,107       298,935       2,332,967       8,874,065  
Net investment income     19,393,734       1,570,511       29,826,004       93,945,708  
Net realized gain (loss) on:                                
Investments     (7,375,781 )     289,922       (5,063,200 )     19,232,253  
In-kind redemptions     12,223,839             496,623       157,061,405  
Foreign currency transactions and foreign denominated assets and liabilities           73,687              
Net realized gain (loss)     4,848,058       363,609       (4,566,577 )     176,293,658  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:                                
Investments     14,839,639       1,361,646       (46,908,380 )     (41,212,155 )
Foreign currency transactions and foreign denominated assets and liabilities           (7,171 )     1        
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     14,839,639       1,354,475       (46,908,379 )     (41,212,155 )
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations   $ 39,081,431     $ 3,288,595     $ (21,648,952 )   $ 229,027,211  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the Period Ended October 31, 2021 (unaudited)

 

    Green Bond ETF     International
High Yield Bond
ETF
    Investment
Grade Floating
Rate ETF
    J.P. Morgan EM
Local Currency
Bond ETF
 
Income:                                
Dividends   $ 4,047     $ 8     $     $  
Interest     1,044,811       2,535,952       2,193,341       94,947,421  
Securities lending income     2,924       6,960       4,462        
Foreign taxes withheld     (587 )     (2,150 )           (1,383,758 )
Total income     1,051,195       2,540,770       2,197,803       93,563,663  
Expenses:                                
Management fees     95,577       224,282       464,795       4,866,564  
Professional fees                       30,976  
Custody and accounting fees                       343,606  
Reports to shareholders                       220,740  
Trustees’ fees and expenses                       29,913  
Registration fees                       10,072  
Insurance                       27,622  
Interest           542       897       15,968  
Other                       21,241  
Total expenses     95,577       224,824       465,692       5,566,702  
Waiver of management fees                       (143,440 )
Net expenses     95,577       224,824       465,692       5,423,262  
Net investment income     955,618       2,315,946       1,732,111       88,140,401  
Net realized gain (loss) on:                                
Investments     10,308       149,121       349,960       (45,555,597 )(a)
In-kind redemptions                 57,775       1,089,710  
Foreign currency transactions and foreign denominated assets and liabilities           3,504             (692,585 )
Net realized gain (loss)     10,308       152,625       407,735       (45,158,472 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:                                
Investments     (1,108,112 )     (5,853,810 )     23,516       (163,471,202 )(b)
Foreign currency transactions and foreign denominated assets and liabilities           (20,544 )           (1,011,636 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     (1,108,112 )     (5,874,354 )     23,516       (164,482,838 )
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations   $ (142,186 )   $ (3,405,783 )   $ 2,163,362     $ (121,500,909 )

 

(a) Net of foreign taxes of $312,779
(b) Net of foreign taxes of $225,900

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the Period Ended October 31, 2021 (unaudited)

 

    Moody’s
Analytics BBB
Corporate Bond
ETF
    Moody’s
Analytics IG
Corporate Bond
ETF
    Mortgage REIT
Income ETF
    Preferred
Securities ex
Financials ETF
 
Income:                                
Dividends   $     $     $ 9,483,351     $ 25,562,782  
Interest     119,375       168,507       115       3,105  
Securities lending income     396       444       43,705       432,826  
Foreign taxes withheld                       (11,430 )
Total income     119,771       168,951       9,527,171       25,987,283  
Expenses:                                
Management fees     12,658       15,098       652,371       2,027,240  
Interest                 7,911       5,893  
Total expenses     12,658       15,098       660,282       2,033,133  
Net investment income     107,113       153,853       8,866,889       23,954,150  
Net realized gain (loss) on:                                
Investments     7,499       18,284       (6,691,670 )     6,584,857  
Capital gain distributions received                 1,862,130       540,455  
In-kind redemptions                 13,357,357       617,742  
Net realized gain     7,499       18,284       8,527,817       7,743,054  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:                                
Investments     107,938       166,172       (8,673,870 )     27,573,813  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     107,938       166,172       (8,673,870 )     27,573,813  
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations   $ 222,550     $ 338,309     $ 8,720,836     $ 59,271,017  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

    BDC Income ETF     China Bond ETF  
    Period Ended
October 31, 2021
    Year Ended
April 30, 2021
    Period Ended
October 31, 2021
      Year Ended
April 30, 2021
 
    (unaudited)           (unaudited)          
Operations:                                
Net investment income   $ 19,393,734     $ 27,418,231     $ 1,570,511     $ 1,245,084  
Net realized gain (loss)     4,848,058       (11,700,465 )     363,609       258,931  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     14,839,639       129,739,736       1,354,475       1,676,722  
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations     39,081,431       145,457,502       3,288,595       3,180,737  
Distributions to shareholders from:                                
Distributable earnings     (18,755,903 )     (28,249,128 )     (1,268,581 )     (1,233,560 )
Return of capital           (102,755 )            
Total distributions     (18,755,903 )     (28,351,883 )     (1,268,581 )     (1,233,560 )
Share transactions**:                                
Proceeds from sale of shares     123,907,641       167,364,489       21,909,643       97,077,772 (a)
Cost of shares redeemed     (36,928,412 )     (42,308,818 )     (12,138,553 )      
Increase in net assets resulting from share transactions     86,979,229       125,055,671       9,771,090       97,077,772  
Total increase in net assets     107,304,757       242,161,290       11,791,104       99,024,949  
Net Assets, beginning of period     411,960,293       169,799,003       103,503,352       4,478,403  
Net Assets, end of period   $ 519,265,050     $ 411,960,293     $ 115,294,456     $ 103,503,352  
**Shares of Common Stock Issued (no par value)                                
Shares sold     7,175,000       11,800,000       900,000       4,100,000  
Shares redeemed     (2,175,000 )     (3,025,000 )     (500,000 )      
Net increase     5,000,000       8,775,000       400,000       4,100,000  

 

(a) Includes $79,000 for reimbursement by the Adviser (See Note 3)

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

    Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF     Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF  
    Period Ended
October 31, 2021
    Year Ended
April 30, 2021
    Period Ended
October 31, 2021
    Year Ended
April 30, 2021
 
    (unaudited)           (unaudited)        
Operations:                                
Net investment income   $ 29,826,004     $ 27,488,746     $ 93,945,708     $ 163,045,166  
Net realized gain (loss)     (4,566,577 )     (9,350,449 )     176,293,658       97,287,752  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     (46,908,379 )     56,587,045       (41,212,155 )     387,013,556  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     (21,648,952 )     74,725,342       229,027,211       647,346,474  
Distributions to shareholders from:                                
Distributable earnings     (28,559,259 )     (25,900,330 )     (97,958,810 )     (155,216,155 )
Share transactions**:                                
Proceeds from sale of shares     597,488,251       446,230,645       1,326,524,933       3,595,864,787  
Cost of shares redeemed     (32,202,688 )     (18,741,366 )     (1,108,387,232 )     (855,370,459 )
Increase in net assets resulting from share transactions     565,285,563       427,489,279       218,137,701       2,740,494,328  
Total increase in net assets     515,077,352       476,314,291       349,206,102       3,232,624,647  
Net Assets, beginning of period     784,407,050       308,092,759       4,915,416,234       1,682,791,587  
Net Assets, end of period   $ 1,299,484,402     $ 784,407,050     $ 5,264,622,336     $ 4,915,416,234  
**Shares of Common Stock Issued (no par value)                                
Shares sold     25,200,000       19,000,000       40,450,000       117,100,000  
Shares redeemed     (1,400,000 )     (800,000 )     (33,950,000 )     (27,150,000 )
Net increase     23,800,000       18,200,000       6,500,000       89,950,000  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

    Green Bond ETF     International High Yield Bond ETF  
    Period Ended
October 31, 2021
    Year Ended
April 30, 2021
    Period Ended
October 31, 2021
    Year Ended
April 30, 2021
 
    (unaudited)           (unaudited)        
Operations:                                
Net investment income   $ 955,618     $ 1,015,009     $ 2,315,946     $ 4,541,412  
Net realized gain (loss)     10,308       (63,236 )     152,625       (1,085,616 )

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (1,108,112 )     (435,542 )     (5,874,354 )     15,170,428  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     (142,186 )     516,231       (3,405,783 )     18,626,224  
Distributions to shareholders from:                                
Distributable earnings     (942,485 )     (902,645 )     (2,015,270 )     (4,423,249 )
Return of capital                       (264,741 )
Total distributions     (942,485 )     (902,645 )     (2,015,270 )     (4,687,990 )
Share transactions**:                                
Proceeds from sale of shares     16,344,307       52,359,723       15,502,481       10,278,340  
Cost of shares redeemed                       (12,776,583 )
Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions     16,344,307       52,359,723       15,502,481       (2,498,243 )
Total increase in net assets     15,259,636       51,973,309       10,081,428       11,439,991  
Net Assets, beginning of period     84,198,589       32,225,280       100,273,191       88,833,200  
Net Assets, end of period   $ 99,458,225     $ 84,198,589     $ 110,354,619     $ 100,273,191  
**Shares of Common Stock Issued (no par value)                                
Shares sold     600,000       1,900,000       600,000       400,000  
Shares redeemed                       (500,000 )
Net increase (decrease)     600,000       1,900,000       600,000       (100,000 )

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

    Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF     J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF  
    Period Ended
October 31, 2021
    Year Ended
April 30, 2021
    Period Ended
October 31, 2021
    Year Ended
April 30, 2021
 
    (unaudited)           (unaudited)        
Operations:                                
Net investment income   $ 1,732,111     $ 4,385,467     $ 88,140,401     $ 163,087,052  
Net realized gain (loss)     407,735       790,351       (45,158,472 )     (150,551,636 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     23,516       13,202,820       (164,482,838 )     329,006,362  
Net increase (decrease) in net assetsresulting from operations     2,163,362       18,378,638       (121,500,909 )     341,541,778  
Distributions to shareholders from:                                
Distributable earnings     (1,931,610 )     (5,073,095 )     (73,167,891 )     (524,709 )
Return of capital                       (161,805,238 )
Total distributions     (1,931,610 )     (5,073,095 )     (73,167,891 )     (162,329,947 )
Share transactions**:                                
Proceeds from sale of shares     195,220,307       125,423,479       351,071,375       690,250,396  
Cost of shares redeemed     (6,337,388 )     (40,336,816 )     (91,663,611 )     (828,095,691 )
Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions     188,882,919       85,086,663       259,407,764       (137,845,295 )
Total increase in net assets     189,114,671       98,392,206       64,738,964       41,366,536  
Net Assets, beginning of period     559,808,663       461,416,457       3,379,870,650       3,338,504,114  
Net Assets, end of period   $ 748,923,334     $ 559,808,663     $ 3,444,609,614     $ 3,379,870,650  
**Shares of Common Stock Issued (no par value)                                
Shares sold     7,700,000       4,950,000       11,200,000       21,600,000  
Shares redeemed     (250,000 )     (1,600,000 )     (3,000,000 )     (26,800,000 )
Net increase (decrease)     7,450,000       3,350,000       8,200,000       (5,200,000 )

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

    Moody’s Analytics BBB Corporate Bond ETF     Moody’s Analytics IG Corporate Bond ETF  
    Period Ended
October 31, 2021
    Period Ended
April 30, 2021 (a)
    Period Ended
October 31, 2021
    Period Ended
April 30, 2021 (a)
 
    (unaudited)           (unaudited)        
Operations:                                
Net investment income   $ 107,113     $ 87,490     $ 153,853     $ 128,135  
Net realized gain (loss)     7,499       (15,478 )     18,284       (25,943 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     107,938       (103,480 )     166,172       (248,527 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     222,550       (31,468 )     338,309       (146,335 )
Distributions to shareholders from:                                
Distributable earnings     (112,079 )     (75,600 )     (161,520 )     (105,540 )
Share transactions**:                                
Proceeds from sale of shares           10,000,000             15,000,000  
Increase in net assets resulting from share transactions           10,000,000             15,000,000  
Total increase in net assets     110,471       9,892,932       176,789       14,748,125  
Net Assets, beginning of period     9,892,932             14,748,125        
Net Assets, end of period   $ 10,003,403     $ 9,892,932     $ 14,924,914     $ 14,748,125  
**Shares of Common Stock Issued (no par value)                                
Shares sold           400,000             600,000  
Net increase           400,000             600,000  

 

(a) For the period December 2, 2020 (commencement of operations) through April 30, 2021.

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

    Mortgage REIT Income ETF     Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF  
    Period Ended
October 31, 2021
    Year Ended
April 30, 2021
    Period Ended
October 31, 2021
    Year Ended
April 30, 2021
 
    (unaudited)           (unaudited)        
Operations:                                
Net investment income   $ 8,866,889     $ 11,672,426     $ 23,954,150     $ 39,050,098  
Net realized gain (loss)     8,527,817       (17,949,177 )     7,743,054       (5,620,005 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     (8,673,870 )     130,769,388       27,573,813       113,139,493  
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations     8,720,836       124,492,637       59,271,017       146,569,586  
Distributions to shareholders from:                                
Distributable earnings     (8,864,324 )     (11,675,560 )     (22,578,935 )     (38,058,255 )
Return of capital     (3,089,456 )     (6,729,745 )            
Total distributions     (11,953,780 )     (18,405,305 )     (22,578,935 )     (38,058,255 )
Share transactions**:                                
Proceeds from sale of shares     50,681,819       118,718,711       95,120,524       183,940,174  
Cost of shares redeemed     (39,560,559 )     (33,825,342 )     (4,235,387 )     (33,585,352 )
Increase in net assets resulting from share transactions     11,121,260       84,893,369       90,885,137       150,354,822  
Total increase in net assets     7,888,316       190,980,701       127,577,219       258,866,153  
Net Assets, beginning of period     310,284,174       119,303,473       947,895,192       689,029,039  
Net Assets, end of period   $ 318,172,490     $ 310,284,174     $ 1,075,472,411     $ 947,895,192  
**Shares of Common Stock Issued (no par value)                                
Shares sold     2,550,000       7,700,000       4,450,000       9,150,000  
Shares redeemed     (2,050,000 )     (2,200,000 )     (200,000 )     (1,750,000 )
Net increase     500,000       5,500,000       4,250,000       7,400,000  

 

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100 

VANECK ETF TRUST

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a share outstanding throughout each period:

 

    BDC Income ETF
        Year Ended April 30,
        Period
Ended
October 31,
2021
      2021       2020       2019       2018       2017
    (unaudited)                                        
Net asset value, beginning of period       $ 16.76             $ 10.75             $ 16.55            $ 16.10             $ 19.17             $ 16.43      
Net investment income     0.72 (a)     1.43 (a)     1.54 (a)     1.59 (a)     1.52 (a)     1.54  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     0.75       6.02       (5.86 )     0.41       (3.04 )     2.67  
Total from investment operations     1.47       7.45       (4.32 )     2.00       (1.52 )     4.21  
Distributions from:                                                
Net investment income     (0.67 )     (1.44 )     (1.48 )     (1.55 )     (1.55 )     (1.47 )
Return of capital           (b)                        
Total distributions     (0.67 )     (1.44 )     (1.48 )     (1.55 )     (1.55 )     (1.47 )
Net asset value, end of period   $ 17.56     $ 16.76     $ 10.75     $ 16.55     $ 16.10     $ 19.17  
Total return(c)     8.91 %(d)     73.81 %     (27.77 )%     13.27 %     (8.08 )%     26.67 %
Ratios to average net assets                                                
Gross expenses(e)     0.40 %(f)     0.46 %     0.48 %     0.47 %     0.49 %     0.52 %
Net expenses(e)     0.40 %(f)     0.41 %     0.41 %     0.41 %     0.41 %     0.41 %
Net expenses excluding interest expense(e)     0.40 %(f)     0.40 %     0.40 %     0.40 %     0.40 %     0.40 %
Net investment income     8.30 %(f)     10.57 %     9.95 %     9.73 %     8.85 %     9.12 %
Supplemental data                                                
Net assets, end of period (in millions)     $519       $412       $170       $207       $178       $183  
Portfolio turnover rate(g)     16 %(d)     26 %     22 %     13 %     19 %     23 %

 

 

(a) Calculated based upon average shares outstanding
(b) Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.
(c) Returns include adjustments in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Net asset values and returns for financial reporting purposes may differ from those for shareholder transactions.
(d) Not Annualized
(e) Periods after April 30, 2021 reflect a unitary management fee structure.
(f) Annualized
(g) Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

 

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101

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a share outstanding throughout each period:

 

    China Bond ETF
        Year Ended April 30,
    Period
Ended
October 31,
2021
  2021   2020   2019   2018   2017
    (unaudited)                                        
Net asset value, beginning of period          $ 24.07             $ 22.39              $ 22.89               $ 24.14              $ 22.16              $ 24.28   
Net investment income     0.33 (a)     0.73 (a)     0.87 (a)     0.75 (a)     0.74 (a)     0.21  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     0.40       1.60       (0.49 )     (1.24 )     2.07       (1.64 )
Total from investment operations     0.73       2.33       0.38       (0.49 )     2.81       (1.43 )
Distributions from:                                                
Net investment income     (0.27 )     (0.65 )     (0.79 )     (0.38 )            
Return of capital                 (0.09 )     (0.38 )     (0.83 )     (0.69 )
Total distributions     (0.27 )     (0.65 )     (0.88 )     (0.76 )     (0.83 )     (0.69 )
Net asset value, end of period   $ 24.53     $ 24.07     $ 22.39     $ 22.89     $ 24.14     $ 22.16  
Total return(b)     3.04 %(c)     10.56 %     1.76 %     (1.98 )%     12.94 %     (6.00 )%
Ratios to average net assets                                                
Gross expenses     0.52 %(d)     0.68 %     3.53 %     2.25 %     2.59 %     1.90 %
Net expenses     0.52 %(d)     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %
Net expenses excluding interest expense     0.50 %(d)     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %
Net investment income     2.71 %(d)     3.07 %     3.93 %     3.29 %     3.21 %     3.04 %
Supplemental data                                                
Net assets, end of period (in millions)     $115       $104       $4       $5       $5       $7  
Portfolio turnover rate(e)     14 %(c)     17 %     21 %     22 %     39 %     9 %

 

 

(a) Calculated based upon average shares outstanding
(b) Returns include adjustments in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Net asset values and returns for financial reporting purposes may differ from those for shareholder transactions.
(c) Not Annualized
(d) Annualized
(e) Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

 

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102

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a share outstanding throughout each period:

 

    Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF
        Year Ended April 30,
    Period
Ended
October 31,
2021
  2021   2020   2019   2018   2017
    (unaudited)                    
Net asset value, beginning of period          $ 23.63               $ 20.54               $ 23.34               $ 23.83               $ 24.86               $ 23.37     
Net investment income     0.60 (a)     1.29 (a)     1.42 (a)     1.33 (a)     1.33 (a)     1.46  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     (0.83 )     3.06       (2.77 )     (0.46 )     (1.01 )     1.50  
Total from investment operations     (0.23 )     4.35       (1.35 )     0.87       0.32       2.96  
Distributions from:                                                
Net investment income     (0.60 )     (1.26 )     (1.45 )     (1.36 )     (1.35 )     (1.47 )
Net asset value, end of period   $ 22.80     $ 23.63     $ 20.54     $ 23.34     $ 23.83     $ 24.86  
Total return(b)     (1.02 )%(c)     21.53 %     (6.27 )%     3.93 %     1.28 %     13.04 %
Ratios to average net assets                                                
Gross expenses(d)     0.40 %(e)     0.45 %     0.47 %     0.46 %     0.45 %     0.47 %
Net expenses(d)     0.40 %(e)     0.40 %     0.40 %     0.40 %     0.40 %     0.40 %
Net investment income     5.11 %(e)     5.58 %     6.19 %     5.81 %     5.43 %     6.13 %
Supplemental data                                                
Net assets, end of period (in millions)   $ 1,299       $784       $308       $261       $372       $373  
Portfolio turnover rate(f)     18 %(c)     31 %     28 %     27 %     40 %     39 %

 

 

(a) Calculated based upon average shares outstanding
(b) Returns include adjustments in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Net asset values and returns for financial reporting purposes may differ from those for shareholder transactions.
(c) Not Annualized
(d) Periods after April 30, 2021 reflect a unitary management fee structure.
(e) Annualized
(f) Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a share outstanding throughout each period:

 

    Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF
        Year Ended April 30,
    Period
Ended
October 31,
2021
  2021   2020   2019   2018   2017
    (unaudited)                    
Net asset value, beginning of period          $ 32.20             $ 26.84           $ 29.00              $ 29.19              $ 29.65           $ 27.14    
Net investment income     0.61 (a)     1.49 (a)     1.54 (a)     1.64 (a)     1.54 (a)     1.56  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     0.91       5.35       (2.16 )     (0.24 )     (0.40 )     2.62  
Total from investment operations     1.52       6.84       (0.62 )     1.40       1.14       4.18  
Distributions from:                                                
Net investment income     (0.64 )     (1.48 )     (1.54 )     (1.59 )     (1.51 )     (1.58 )
Net realized capital gains                             (0.09 )     (0.09 )
Total distributions     (0.64 )     (1.48 )     (1.54 )     (1.59 )     (1.60 )     (1.67 )
Net asset value, end of period   $ 33.08     $ 32.20     $ 26.84     $ 29.00     $ 29.19     $ 29.65  
Total return(b)     4.76 %(c)     25.95 %     (2.38 )%     5.04 %     3.86 %     15.86 %
Ratios to average net assets                                                
Gross expenses(d)     0.35 %(e)     0.43 %     0.43 %     0.45 %     0.44 %     0.46 %
Net expenses(d)     0.35 %(e)     0.35 %     0.35 %     0.35 %     0.35 %     0.35 %
Net investment income     3.71 %(e)     4.83 %     5.35 %     5.76 %     5.16 %     5.61 %
Supplemental data                                                
Net assets, end of period (in millions)   $ 5,265     $ 4,915     $ 1,683       $976     $ 1,223       $855  
Portfolio turnover rate(f)     16 %(c)     27 %     68 %     29 %     20 %     32 %

 

 

(a) Calculated based upon average shares outstanding
(b) Returns include adjustments in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Net asset values and returns for financial reporting purposes may differ from those for shareholder transactions.
(c) Not Annualized
(d) Periods after April 30, 2021 reflect a unitary management fee structure.
(e) Annualized
(f) Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

 

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104

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a share outstanding throughout each period:

 

    Green Bond ETF
        Year Ended April 30,    
    Period
Ended
October 31,
2021
  2021   2020   2019   2018   Period
Ended
April 30,
2017(a)
    (unaudited)                    
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 27.16     $ 26.85     $ 25.87     $ 26.54     $ 25.44     $ 24.75  
Net investment income     0.28 (b)     0.55 (b)     0.58 (b)     0.34 (b)     0.29 (b)     0.04  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     (0.29 )     0.28 (c)     1.00       (0.68 )     1.16       0.67  
Total from investment operations     (0.01 )     0.83       1.58       (0.34 )     1.45       0.71  
Distributions from:                                                
Net investment income     (0.27 )     (0.52 )     (0.50 )     (0.29 )     (0.35 )     (0.02 )
Net realized capital gains                             (d)      
Return of capital                 (0.10 )     (0.04 )            
Total distributions     (0.27 )     (0.52 )     (0.60 )     (0.33 )     (0.35 )     (0.02 )
Net asset value, end of period   $ 26.88     $ 27.16     $ 26.85     $ 25.87     $ 26.54     $ 25.44  
Total return(e)     (0.04 )%(f)     3.07 %     6.17 %     (1.25 )%     5.72 %     2.86 %(f)
Ratios to average net assets                                                
Gross expenses(g)     0.20 %(h)     0.65 %     0.83 %     1.02 %     1.56 %     5.49 %(h)
Net expenses(g)     0.20 %(h)     0.20 %     0.23 %     0.33 %     0.40 %     0.40 %(h)
Net investment income     2.00 %(h)     2.01 %     2.17 %     1.32 %     1.10 %     1.03 %(h)
Supplemental data                                                
Net assets, end of period (in millions)     $99       $84       $32       $26       $17       $5  
Portfolio turnover rate(i)     9 %(f)     25 %     83 %     28 %     26 %     0 %(f)

 

 

(a) For the period March 3, 2017 (commencement of operations) through April 30, 2017.
(b) Calculated based upon average shares outstanding
(c) The amount shown does not correspond with the aggregate net gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchase of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund.
(d) Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.
(e) Returns include adjustments in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Net asset values and returns for financial reporting purposes may differ from those for shareholder transactions.
(f) Not Annualized
(g) Periods after April 30, 2021 reflect a unitary management fee structure.
(h) Annualized
(i) Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

 

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105

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a share outstanding throughout each period:

 

    International High Yield Bond ETF
        Year Ended April 30,
    Period
Ended
October 31,
2021
  2021   2020   2019   2018   2017
    (unaudited)                    
Net asset value, beginning of period         $ 25.71         $ 22.21           $ 24.54           $ 25.20          $ 24.90         $ 24.20    
Net investment income     0.53 (a)     1.13 (a)     1.26 (a)     1.13 (a)     1.07 (a)     1.24  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     (1.26 )     3.54       (2.33 )     (0.65 )     0.39       0.65  
Total from investment operations     (0.73 )     4.67       (1.07 )     0.48       1.46       1.89  
Distributions from:                                                
Net investment income     (0.46 )     (1.10 )     (1.17 )     (1.08 )     (1.02 )     (0.83 )
Return of capital           (0.07 )     (0.09 )     (0.06 )     (0.14 )     (0.36 )
Total distributions     (0.46 )     (1.17 )     (1.26 )     (1.14 )     (1.16 )     (1.19 )
Net asset value, end of period   $ 24.52     $ 25.71     $ 22.21     $ 24.54     $ 25.20     $ 24.90  
Total return(b)     (2.88 )%(c)     21.30 %     (4.67 )%     2.08 %     5.91 %     8.04 %
Ratios to average net assets                                                
Gross expenses(d)     0.40 %(e)     0.56 %     0.62 %     0.54 %     0.52 %     0.54 %
Net expenses(d)     0.40 %(e)     0.40 %     0.40 %     0.40 %     0.40 %     0.40 %
Net investment income     4.13 %(e)     4.54 %     5.17 %     4.66 %     4.19 %     4.95 %
Supplemental data                                                
Net assets, end of period (in millions)     $110       $100       $89       $113       $171       $129  
Portfolio turnover rate(f)     15 %(c)     33 %     37 %     32 %     41 %     34 %

 

 

(a) Calculated based upon average shares outstanding
(b) Returns include adjustments in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Net asset values and returns for financial reporting purposes may differ from those for shareholder transactions.
(c) Not Annualized
(d) Periods after April 30, 2021 reflect a unitary management fee structure.
(e) Annualized
(f) Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a share outstanding throughout each period:

 

    Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF
        Year Ended April 30,
    Period
Ended
October 31,
2021
  2021   2020   2019   2018   2017
    (unaudited)                    
Net asset value, beginning of period     $25.33       $24.61       $25.25       $25.32       $25.14       $24.77  
Net investment income     0.07 (a)     0.23 (a)     0.68 (a)     0.77 (a)     0.52 (a)     0.33  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     0.02       0.76       (0.61 )     (0.10 )     0.13       0.36  
Total from investment operations     0.09       0.99       0.07       0.67       0.65       0.69  
Distributions from:                                                
Net investment income     (0.08 )     (0.27 )     (0.71 )     (0.74 )     (0.47 )     (0.32 )
Net asset value, end of period     $25.34       $25.33       $24.61       $25.25       $25.32       $25.14  
Total return(b)     0.35 %(c)     4.07 %     0.26 %     2.71 %     2.59 %     2.80 %
Ratios to average net assets                                                
Gross expenses(d)     0.14 %(e)     0.39 %     0.40 %     0.40 %     0.41 %     0.46 %
Net expenses(d)     0.14 %(e)     0.14 %     0.14 %     0.14 %     0.14 %     0.14 %
Net investment income     0.52 %(e)     0.93 %     2.70 %     3.05 %     2.06 %     1.40 %
Supplemental data                                                
Net assets, end of period (in millions)     $749       $560       $461       $542       $377       $148  
Portfolio turnover rate(f)     40 %(c)     72 %     40 %     30 %     28 %     46 %

 

 
(a) Calculated based upon average shares outstanding
(b) Returns include adjustments in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Net asset values and returns for financial reporting purposes may differ from those for shareholder transactions.
(c) Not Annualized
(d) Periods after April 30, 2021 reflect a unitary management fee structure.
(e) Annualized
(f) Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a share outstanding throughout each period:

 

    J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF#
        Year Ended April 30,
    Period
Ended
October 31,
2021
  2021   2020   2019   2018   2017
    (unaudited)                    
Net asset value, beginning of period     $31.14     $29.36     $33.11     $37.56     $37.24     $37.90  
Net investment income     0.76 (a)     1.55 (a)     2.00 (a)     2.14 (a)     2.18 (a)     2.56  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     (1.76 )     1.78       (3.75 )     (4.45 )     0.40       (1.34 )
Total from investment operations     (1.00 )     3.33       (1.75 )     (2.31 )     2.58       1.22  
Distributions from:                                                
Net investment income     (0.63 )     (0.01 )     (0.48 )     (1.36 )     (1.98 )     (0.60 )
Return of capital           (1.54 )     (1.52 )     (0.78 )     (0.28 )     (1.28 )
Total distributions     (0.63 )     (1.55 )     (2.00 )     (2.14 )     (2.26 )     (1.88 )
Net asset value, end of period   $29.51     $31.14     $29.36     $33.11     $37.56     $37.24  
Total return(b)     (3.29 )%(c)     11.40 %     (5.79 )%     (6.05 )%     7.05 %     3.41 %
Ratios to average net assets                                                
Gross expenses     0.31 %(d)     0.31 %     0.36 %     0.41 %     0.46 %     0.48 %
Net expenses     0.30 %(d)     0.30 %     0.30 %     0.31 %     0.44 %     0.47 %
Net investment income     4.89 %(d)     4.92 %     6.05 %     6.35 %     5.69 %     5.60 %
Supplemental data                                                
Net assets, end of period (in millions)   $3,445     $3,380     $3,339     $5,332     $5,645     $3,355  
Portfolio turnover rate(e)     14 %(c)     40 %     39 %     36 %     28 %     37 %

 

 
# On October 26, 2018, the Fund effected a 1 for 2 reverse share split (See Note 11). Per share data has been adjusted to reflect the reverse share split.
(a) Calculated based upon average shares outstanding
(b) Returns include adjustments in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Net asset values and returns for financial reporting purposes may differ from those for shareholder transactions.
(c) Not Annualized
(d) Annualized
(e) Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a share outstanding throughout each period:

 

    Moody’s Analytics BBB
Corporate Bond ETF
     
    Period
Ended
October 31,
2021
  Period
Ended
April 30,
2021(a)
    (unaudited)    
Net asset value, beginning of period     $24.73       $25.00  
Net investment income(b)     0.27       0.22  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     0.29       (0.30 )
Total from investment operations     0.56       (0.08 )
Distributions from:                
Net investment income     (0.28 )     (0.19 )
Net asset value, end of period     $25.01       $24.73  
Total return(c)     2.24 %(d)     (0.32 )%(d)
Ratios to average net assets                
Expenses     0.25 %(e)     0.25 %(e)
Net investment income     2.12 %(e)     2.14 %(e)
Supplemental data                
Net assets, end of period (in millions)     $10       $10  
Portfolio turnover rate(f)     15 %(d)     35 %(d)

 

 
(a) For the period December 2, 2020 (commencement of operations) through April 30, 2021.
(b) Calculated based upon average shares outstanding
(c) Returns include adjustments in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Net asset values and returns for financial reporting purposes may differ from those for shareholder transactions.
(d) Not Annualized
(e) Annualized
(f) Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a share outstanding throughout each period:

 

    Moody’s Analytics IG
Corporate Bond ETF
     
    Period
Ended
October 31,
2021
  Period
Ended
April 30,
2021(a)
    (unaudited)    
Net asset value, beginning of period     $24.58       $25.00  
Net investment income(b)     0.26       0.21  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     0.30       (0.45 )
Total from investment operations     0.56       (0.24 )
Distributions from:                
Net investment income     (0.27 )     (0.18 )
Net asset value, end of period   $24.87       $24.58  
Total return(c)     2.29 %(d)     (0.97 )%(d)
Ratios to average net assets                
Expenses     0.20 %(e)     0.20 %(e)
Net investment income     2.04 %(e)     2.10 %(e)
Supplemental data                
Net assets, end of period (in millions)     $15       $15  
Portfolio turnover rate(f)     22 %(d)     28 %(d)

 

 
(a) For the period December 2, 2020 (commencement of operations) through April 30, 2021.
(b) Calculated based upon average shares outstanding
(c) Returns include adjustments in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Net asset values and returns for financial reporting purposes may differ from those for shareholder transactions.
(d) Not Annualized
(e) Annualized
(f) Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a share outstanding throughout each period:

 

    Mortgage REIT Income ETF
        Year Ended April 30,
    Period
Ended
October 31,
2021
  2021   2020   2019   2018   2017
    (unaudited)                    
Net asset value, beginning of period     $19.45       $11.42       $23.63       $22.71       $24.49       $20.03  
Net investment income     0.53 (a)     0.86 (a)     1.45 (a)     1.68 (a)     1.70 (a)     1.81  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     0.07       8.49       (11.90 )     0.94       (1.59 )     4.38  
Total from investment operations     0.60       9.35       (10.45 )     2.62       0.11       6.19  
Distributions from:                                                
Net investment income     (0.53 )     (0.83 )     (1.45 )     (1.67 )     (1.81 )     (1.73 )
Return of capital     (0.18 )     (0.49 )     (0.31 )     (0.03 )     (0.08 )      
Total distributions     (0.71 )     (1.32 )     (1.76 )     (1.70 )     (1.89 )     (1.73 )
Net asset value, end of period     $19.34       $19.45       $11.42       $23.63       $22.71       $24.49  
Total return(b)     3.18 %(c)     85.71 %     (46.63 )%     12.00 %     0.32 %     32.15 %
Ratios to average net assets                                                
Gross expenses(d)     0.40 %(e)     0.49 %     0.50 %     0.49 %     0.49 %     0.54 %
Net expenses(d)     0.40 %(e)     0.41 %     0.41 %     0.42 %     0.41 %     0.41 %
Net expenses excluding interest expense(d)     0.40 %(e)     0.40 %     0.40 %     0.40 %     0.40 %     0.40 %
Net investment income     5.44 %(e)     5.55 %     6.70 %     7.19 %     7.13 %     8.25 %
Supplemental data                                                
Net assets, end of period (in millions)     $318       $310       $119       $175       $132       $148  
Portfolio turnover rate(f)     8 %(c)     31 %     16 %     35 %     21 %     24 %

 

 
(a) Calculated based upon average shares outstanding
(b) Returns include adjustments in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Net asset values and returns for financial reporting purposes may differ from those for shareholder transactions.
(c) Not Annualized
(d) Periods after April 30, 2021 reflect a unitary management fee structure.
(e) Annualized
(f) Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a share outstanding throughout each period:

 

    Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF
        Year Ended April 30,
    Period
Ended
October 31,
2021
  2021   2020   2019   2018   2017
    (unaudited)                    
Net asset value, beginning of period     $20.97       $18.23       $19.37       $19.09       $20.12       $20.34  
Net investment income     0.51 (a)     0.98 (a)     1.06 (a)     1.13 (a)     1.10 (a)     1.15  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     0.75       2.72       (1.12 )     0.32       (0.98 )     (0.19 )
Total from investment operations     1.26       3.70       (0.06 )     1.45       0.12       0.96  
Distributions from:                                                
Net investment income     (0.48 )     (0.96 )     (1.08 )     (1.17 )     (1.14 )     (1.18 )
Return of capital                             (0.01 )      
Total distributions     (0.48 )     (0.96 )     (1.08 )     (1.17 )     (1.15 )     (1.18 )
Net asset value, end of period     $21.75       $20.97       $18.23       $19.37       $19.09       $20.12  
Total return(b)     6.06 %(c)     20.78 %     (0.54 )%     7.90 %     0.57 %     4.88 %
Ratios to average net assets                                                
Gross expenses(d)     0.40 %(e)     0.43 %     0.44 %     0.46 %     0.45 %     0.46 %
Net expenses(d)     0.40 %(e)     0.40 %     0.41 %     0.41 %     0.41 %     0.41 %
Net expenses excluding interest expense(d)     0.40 %(e)     0.40 %     0.40 %     0.40 %     0.40 %     0.40 %
Net investment income     4.73 %(e)     4.97 %     5.41 %     5.92 %     5.57 %     5.70 %
Supplemental data                                                
Net assets, end of period (in millions)     $1,075       $948       $689       $584       $498       $438  
Portfolio turnover rate(f)     25 %(c)     36 %     45 %     31 %     47 %     31 %

 

 
(a) Calculated based upon average shares outstanding
(b) Returns include adjustments in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Net asset values and returns for financial reporting purposes may differ from those for shareholder transactions.
(c) Not Annualized
(d) Periods after April 30, 2021 reflect a unitary management fee structure.
(e) Annualized
(f) Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

October 31, 2021 (unaudited)

 

Note 1—Fund Organization—VanEck ETF Trust (the “Trust”) (formerly known as Vaneck Vectors ETF 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
China Bond ETF (“China Bond”)* 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 (“Floating Rate”) Non-Diversified
J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF (“J.P. Morgan EM”) Non-Diversified
Moody’s Analytics BBB Corporate Bond ETF (“Moody’s Analytics BBB”) Non-Diversified
Moody’s Analytics IG Corporate Bond ETF (“Moody’s Analytics IG”) Non-Diversified
Mortgage REIT Income ETF (“Mortgage REIT”) Non-Diversified
Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF (“Preferred Securities”) Non-Diversified

 

*Formerly known as ChinaAMC China Bond ETF

 

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 China Bond. 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
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

and are categorized as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. Securities traded on national exchanges are valued at the closing price on the markets in which the securities trade. Securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (“NASDAQ”) are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price. 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 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. 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. Dividends and distributions that exceed earnings and profit for tax purposes are reported for tax purposes as a return of capital.
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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) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency transactions and foreign denominated assets and liabilities in the Statements of Operations.
   
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. 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 receive cash and or securities as collateral for 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 received for securities lending in the form of money market fund investments, if any, at October 31, 2021 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).
   
G. Other—Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses are determined based on the specific identification method. Interest income, including amortization of premiums and discounts, is accrued as earned. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.
   
  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.
   
  China Bond is required to hold foreign investor minimum settlement reserve funds by the China Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation Limited. Refer to cash denominated in foreign currency, at value on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities for the amount held at October 31, 2021.

 

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, 2022, to waive management fees and assume expenses to prevent total annual operating expenses (excluding

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited) (continued)

 

acquired fund fees and expenses, interest expense, trading expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses) from exceeding the expense limitations for the Funds listed in the table below.

 

The expense limitations and management fee rates for the period ended October 31, 2021, are as follows:

 

Fund Management
Fees
       Expense
Limitations
China Bond          0.40%            0.50%
J.P. Morgan EM   0.27     0.30

 

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

 

The Funds listed in the table below utilize a unitary management fee structure where the Adviser is responsible for all Fund expenses, excluding the fee payment under the investment management agreement, acquired fund fees and expenses, interest expense, trading expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses.

 

Fund   Unitary
Management
Fee Rate
BDC Income        0.40 %
Emerging Markets High Yield     0.40  
Fallen Angel     0.35  
Floating Rate     0.14  
Green Bond     0.20  
International High Yield     0.40  
Moody’s Analytics BBB     0.25  
Moody’s Analytics IG     0.20  
Mortgage REIT     0.40  
Preferred Securities     0.40  

 

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.

 

During the year ended April 30, 2021, the Adviser voluntarily reimbursed the China Bond ETF $79,000 for capital share transaction losses. This amount is reflected in Proceeds from sale of shares in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.

 

At October 31, 2021, the Adviser owned approximately 94%, 87%, and 2% of Moody’s Analytics IG, Moody’s Analytics BBB, and Floating Rate, respectively.

 

Note 4—Capital Share Transactions—As of October 31, 2021, 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”).

 

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 variable fees on the purchase or redemption of Creation

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Units for cash, or on transactions effected outside the clearing process, to defray certain transaction costs. These variable fees, if any, are reflected in share transactions in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.

 

Note 5—Investments—For the period ended October 31, 2021, 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   $ 75,014,575     $ 74,638,148   $ 123,969,178     $ 36,791,511  
China Bond     29,401,352       14,176,949              
Emerging Markets High Yield     533,333,786       204,530,219       243,026,293       32,227,397  
Fallen Angel     861,988,869       811,061,805       1,235,956,717       1,060,214,943  
Floating Rate     299,146,489       258,483,183       160,776,410       6,323,007  
Green Bond     12,593,107       8,572,125       13,541,076        
International High Yield     28,368,374       16,368,443       2,649,276        
J.P. Morgan EM     614,143,977       488,321,146       184,672,143       50,601,641  
Moody’s Analytics BBB     1,573,142       1,522,310              
Moody’s Analytics IG     3,265,843       3,206,717              
Mortgage REIT     25,124,253       24,486,727       50,680,921       39,594,861  
Preferred Securities     247,645,061       247,125,664       86,729,246       4,146,948  

 

Note 6—Income Taxes—As of October 31, 2021, for Federal income tax purposes, the identified tax 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)
BDC Income   $ 513,144,743     $ 63,839,019     $ (5,347,944 )   $ 58,491,075  
China Bond     103,554,943       3,060,079       (234,528 )     2,825,551  
Emerging Markets High Yield     1,329,895,951       14,955,559       (53,543,924 )     (38,588,365 )
Fallen Angel     5,129,494,224       281,621,915       (18,235,169 )     263,386,746  
Floating Rate     744,424,196       2,935,369       (534,479 )     2,400,890  
Green Bond     101,013,127       859,154       (1,890,081 )     (1,030,927 )
International High Yield     112,700,143       3,651,247       (5,537,467 )     (1,886,220 )
J.P. Morgan EM     3,726,514,127       60,058,550       (424,489,742 )     (364,431,192 )
Moody’s Analytics BBB     10,064,771       121,562       (122,678 )     (1,116 )
Moody’s Analytics IG     15,032,519       127,554       (218,015 )     (90,461 )
Mortgage REIT     297,777,940       37,291,916       (10,319,660 )     26,972,256  
Preferred Securities     1,032,153,360       101,701,562       (15,360,065 )     86,341,497  

 

The tax character of current year distributions will be determined at the end of the current fiscal year.

 

At April 30, 2021, the Funds had capital loss carryforwards available to offset future capital gains, as follows:

 

Fund   Short-Term
Capital Losses
with No Expiration
  Long-Term
Capital Losses
with No Expiration
  Total
BDC Income   $ (15,292,216 )   $ (40,453,382 )   $ (55,745,598 )
China Bond     (166,013 )     (20,335 )     (186,348 )
Emerging Markets High Yield     (10,986,853 )     (47,017,404 )     (58,004,257 )
Fallen Angel     (59,502,467 )     (85,944,985 )     (145,447,452 )
Floating Rate     (652,541 )     (366,518 )     (1,019,059 )
Green Bond     (176,498 )           (176,498 )
International High Yield     (521,673 )     (10,367,976 )     (10,889,649 )
J.P. Morgan EM     (57,138,194 )     (111,427,299 )     (168,565,493 )
Moody’s Analytics BBB     (16,133 )           (16,133 )
Moody’s Analytics IG     (23,543 )           (23,543 )
Mortgage REIT     (19,518,810 )     (53,829,257 )     (73,348,067 )
Preferred Securities     (12,267,153 )     (33,098,379 )     (45,365,532 )
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(unaudited) (continued)

 

Realized gains or losses attributable to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates on investments and other foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities result in permanent book to tax differences, which may affect the tax character of distributions and undistributed net investment income at the end of the Funds’ fiscal year and may result in a tax return of capital. For the period May 1, 2021 to October 31, 2021, the net realized gains (losses) from foreign currency translations were as follows:

 

China Bond   $ 205,932  
International High Yield     363,210  
J.P. Morgan EM     (43,772,765 )

 

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. 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 period ended October 31, 2021, 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”), Renminbi Qualified Foreign Institutional Investors (“RQFIIs”) and investors in the China Bond Connect Program.

 

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. On November 26, 2021, the PRC Ministry of Finance and PRC State Taxation Administration jointly issued Caishui [2021] No. 34 (“Circular 34”) to formally extend the tax exemption period provided in Circular 108 to December 31, 2025.

 

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 and investments through the China Bond Connect Program 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) and investment through the China Bond Connect Program 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 China Bond and J.P. Morgan EM and their shareholders. If the PRC tax authorities were to issue differing formal guidance or tax rules regarding capital gains from Chinese Bonds to RQFIIs, which is the Sub-Adviser in this case, and begin collecting capital gains tax, China Bond could be subject to a tax liability via the Sub-Adviser. If the PRC tax authorities were to issue differing formal guidance or tax rules regarding capital gains from Chinese Bond investments made through the Bond Connect Program, and begin collecting capital gains tax, China Bond and J.P. Morgan EM could be subject to a tax liability. The impact of any such tax liability on the return for China Bond and J.P. Morgan EM could be substantial.

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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, China Bond, Floating Rate, 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.

 

Additionally, certain Funds may invest in securities of emerging market issuers, which are exposed to a number of risks that may make these investments volatile in price or difficult to trade. Political risks may include unstable governments, nationalization, restrictions on foreign ownership, laws that prevent investors from getting their money out of a country, sanctions and investment restrictions and legal systems that do not protect property risks as well as the laws of the United States. These and other factors can make emerging market securities more volatile and potentially less liquid than securities issued in more developed markets. Certain securities of Chinese issuers are, or may in the future become restricted, and the Funds may be forced to sell such restricted securities and incur a loss as a result. Russia and Ukraine have experienced ongoing military conflict; this conflict may expand and military attacks could occur elsewhere in Europe.

 

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.

 

China Bond, Emerging Markets High Yield, Fallen Angel, Green Bond, International High Yield, Floating Rate, J.P. Morgan EM, Moody’s Analytics BBB, and Moody’s Analytics IG 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.

 

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.

 

Moody’s Analytics BBB invests in BBB-rated bonds, which are typically subject to greater risk of downgrade than other investment grade bonds. The risk of downgrade to below-investment grade will be heightened during an economic downturn or a substantial period of rising interest rates. Any downgrade of such bonds would relegate them from the investment grade universe to the high yield (or “junk” bond) universe, which could negatively affect their value.

 

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

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

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. For tax purposes, this may require the Fund to account for the distribution that has been deferred or suspended, 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.

 

The Funds (except for BDC Income, China Bond, J.P. Morgan EM, and Mortgage REIT) 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 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.

 

Economies and financial markets throughout the world have experienced periods of increased volatility, uncertainty and distress as a result of conditions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. To the extent these conditions continue, the risks associated with an investment in a Fund could be heightened and the Fund’s investments (and thus a shareholder’s investment in a Fund) may be particularly susceptible to sudden and substantial losses, reduced yield or income or other adverse developments.

 

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 May 1, 2021, for BDC Income, Emerging Markets High Yield, Fallen Angel, Green Bond, International High Yield, Floating Rate, Mortgage REIT, and Preferred Securities. For these Funds, the liability for the Plan shown as “Deferred Trustee fees” in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities represents amounts accrued through April 30, 2021. Moody’s Analytics BBB and Moody’s Analytics IG commenced operations with a unitary management fee and therefore bear no costs or liabilities relative to the Plan.

 

For China Bond and J.P. Morgan EM, the expense for the Plan is included in “Trustees’ fees and expenses” in the Statements of Operations, and 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

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33% of its investments 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 of 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. 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 October 31, 2021 is 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 October 31, 2021:

 

Fund        Market Value
of Securities
on Loan
         Cash
Collateral
         Non-Cash
Collateral
         Total
Collateral
 
BDC Income   $ 75,888,723     $ 52,615,975     $ 25,366,289     $ 77,982,264  
Emerging Markets High Yield     41,108,243       33,912,101       10,187,159       44,099,260  
Fallen Angel     214,967,597       195,344,301       33,913,151       229,257,452  
Floating Rate     5,495,498       1,026,544       4,586,136       5,612,680  
Green Bond     5,729,642       1,539,910       4,340,339       5,880,249  
International High Yield     3,078,104       2,943,810       569,834       3,513,644  
Moody’s Analytics BBB     224,414       183,085       50,094       233,179  
Moody’s Analytics IG     432,059       216,883       230,260       447,143  
Mortgage REIT     27,604,213       7,259,944       21,316,736       28,576,680  
Preferred Securities     68,113,946       46,100,229       28,558,445       74,658,674  

 

The following table presents money market fund investments held as collateral by type of security on loan as of October 31, 2021:

 

    Gross Amount of Recognized Liabilities for
Securities Lending Transactions* in the
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
 
Fund     Corporate Bonds       Equity Securities  
BDC Income   $     $ 52,615,975  
Emerging Markets High Yield     33,912,101        
Fallen Angel     195,344,301        
Green Bond     1,539,910        
International High Yield     2,943,810        
Floating Rate     1,026,544        
Moody’s Analytics BBB     183,085        
Moody’s Analytics IG     216,883        
Mortgage REIT           7,259,944  
Preferred Securities           46,100,229  

 

* Remaining contractual maturity: overnight and continuous

 

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 until 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

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(unaudited) (continued)

 

unused but available balance. Interest is charged to the Funds based on prevailing market rates in effect at the time of borrowings. During the period ended October 31, 2021, the following Funds borrowed under this Facility:

 

Fund   Days
Outstanding
  Average
Daily
Loan Balance
  Average
Interest Rate
BDC Income     163     $ 1,399,266       1.44 %
China Bond     19       163,724       1.44  
Fallen Angel     6       980,429       1.45  
Floating Rate     15       1,592,708       1.45  
International High Yield     5       2,221,323       1.42  
Mortgage REIT     64       2,778,147       1.44  
Preferred Securities     35       2,480,050       1.42  

 

Outstanding loan balances as of October 31, 2021, if any, are reflected in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

Note 11—Share Split— In 2018, the Board of Trustees 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—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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APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS

October 31, 2021 (unaudited)

 

At a meeting held on June 17, 2021 (the “Renewal Meeting”), the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of VanEck® ETF Trust (the “Trust”), including all of the Trustees that are not interested persons of the Trust (the “Independent Trustees”), approved the continuation of (i) the investment management agreements between the Trust and Van Eck Associates Corporation (the “Adviser”) (the “Investment Management Agreements”) with respect to the VanEck BDC Income ETF, China Bond ETF (the “China Fund”), Emerging Markets Aggregate Bond ETF1, Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF, 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, Moody’s Analytics BBB Corporate Bond ETF and Moody’s Analytics IG Corporate Bond ETF (each, a “Fund” and together, the “Funds”) and (ii) a sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and China Asset Management (Hong Kong) Limited (the “Sub-Adviser”) (the “Sub-Advisory Agreement”) with respect to the China Fund. The Investment Management Agreements and the Sub-Advisory Agreement are collectively referred to as the “Agreements.”

 

The Board’s approval of the Agreements 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 preparation for the Renewal Meeting, the Trustees held a meeting on May 7, 2021. At that meeting, the Trustees discussed the information the Adviser, the Sub-Adviser (with respect to the China Fund) and Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent third party data provider, had provided to them in advance. The information provided to the Trustees included, among other things, information about the performance and expenses of the Funds and the Funds’ peer funds (certain other index-based exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”)), information about the advisory services provided to the Funds and the personnel providing those services, and the profitability and other benefits enjoyed by the Adviser and its affiliates as a result of the Adviser’s relationship with the Funds. In reviewing performance information for the Funds against their peer groups, the Trustees considered that each Fund seeks to track a different index than the funds in its designated peer group and, therefore, each Fund’s performance will differ from its peers. They also considered the fact that each of the VanEck Moody’s Analytics BBB Corporate Bond ETF and Moody’s Analytics IG Corporate Bond ETF had only recently commenced operations and therefore each had a limited operational history that could be used for comparative purposes, since expense information, tracking error measurements and the performance comparisons provided by Broadridge were not available for each Fund. In addition, as noted below, the Trustees reviewed certain performance information for each Fund which was not provided by Broadridge and which did not compare each Fund’s performance to the performance of its peer group. The Trustees noted that the peer group performance information did not necessarily provide meaningful direct comparisons to the Funds.

 

The Independent Trustees’ consideration of the Agreements was based, in part, on their review of information obtained through discussions with the Adviser at the Renewal Meeting and with the Adviser at the May 7, 2021 meeting regarding the management of the Funds and information obtained at other meetings of the Trustees and/or based on their review of the materials provided by the Adviser and the Sub- Adviser (with respect to the China Fund), including the background and experience of the portfolio managers and others involved in the management and administration of the Funds. The Trustees considered the terms of, and scope of services that the Adviser and Sub-Adviser (with respect to the China Fund) provide under, the Agreements, including, where applicable, (i) (with respect to the VanEck BDC Income ETF, Emerging Markets Aggregate Bond ETF, Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF, Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF, Green Bond ETF, International High Yield Bond ETF, Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF, Mortgage REIT Income ETF and Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF, the “Unitary Funds”) the Adviser’s agreement to pay all of the direct expenses of the Funds (excluding the fee payment under the Investment Management Agreements, acquired fund fees and expenses, interest expense, offering costs, trading expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses) and (ii) (with respect to the China Fund and VanEck J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF)

 

1 Pursuant to a Plan of Liquidation and Dissolution, the Fund liquidated on October 22, 2021.
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APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS

October 31, 2021 (unaudited) (continued)

 

the Adviser’s commitment to waive certain fees and/or pay expenses of each of the Funds to the extent necessary to prevent the operating expenses of each of the Funds from exceeding agreed upon limits for a period of time. With respect to the Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Trustees took into account the unique legal and operational aspects of the China Fund and the Sub-Adviser’s experience with respect to Renminbi Qualified Foreign Institutional Investors Scheme funds. The Trustees also noted that the Sub-Adviser is a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Asset Management Co., Ltd., one of China’s largest asset management companies measured by fund assets under management.

 

The Trustees concluded that the Adviser, the Sub-Adviser (with respect to the China Fund) and their personnel have the requisite expertise and skill to manage the Funds’ portfolios. In evaluating the performance of each Fund, the Trustees reviewed various performance metrics but relied principally on a comparison of the “gross” performance of each Fund (i.e., measured without regard to the impact of fees and expenses) to the performance of its benchmark index. Based on the foregoing, the Trustees concluded that the investment performance of the Funds was satisfactory.

 

The Trustees also considered information relating to the financial condition of the Adviser and the Sub- Adviser (with respect to the China Fund) and the current status, as they understood it, of the Adviser’s and Sub-Adviser’s (with respect to the China Fund) compliance environment.

 

As noted above, the Trustees were also provided various data from Broadridge comparing the Funds’ expenses and performance to that of certain other ETFs. The Trustees noted that the information provided showed that each Fund (except as noted below) had management fees (after the effect of any applicable fee waiver) below the average and median of its respective peer group of funds and each of the VanEck Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF and Moody’s Analytics IG Corporate Bond ETF had management fees (after the effect of any applicable fee waiver) equal to the average and below the median of its respective peer group of funds, while the VanEck Mortgage REIT Income ETF had management fees (after the effect of any applicable fee waiver) greater than the average but equal to the median of its peer group of funds and the VanEck Moody’s Analytics BBB Corporate Bond ETF had management fees (after the effect of any applicable fee waiver) above the average and median of its peer group of funds. The Trustees also noted that the information provided showed that each Fund (except as noted below) had a total expense ratio (after the effect of any applicable expense limitation) below the average and median of its respective peer group of funds, the VanEck Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF had a total expense ratio (after the effect of any applicable expense limitation) equal to the average and below the median of its peer group of funds and the VanEck BDC Income ETF had a total expense ratio (after the effect of any applicable expense limitation) above the average but below the median of its peer group of funds, while each of the Mortgage REIT Income ETF and Moody’s Analytics BBB Corporate Bond ETF had a total expense ratio (after the effect of any applicable expense limitation) greater than the average and median of its respective peer group of funds and the VanEck International High Yield Bond ETF had a total expense ratio (after the effect of any applicable expense limitation) greater than the average and equal to the median of its peer group of funds. With respect to these Funds, the Trustees reviewed the amount by which these Funds’ management fees and/or total expense ratios (after the effect of any applicable expense limitation) exceeded the average and/or median of their respective peer groups and information provided by the Adviser providing context for these comparisons. The Trustees concluded, in light of this information and the other information available to them, that the fees paid by the Funds were reasonable in light of the performance of the Funds and the quality of services received.

 

The Trustees also considered the benefits, other than the fees under the Investment Management Agreements, received by the Adviser from serving as adviser to the Funds and the fact that the Sub-Adviser had not identified any such monetary benefit.

 

The Trustees also considered information provided by the Adviser about the overall profitability of the Adviser and its profitability or loss in respect of each Fund. The Trustees reviewed each Fund’s asset size, expense ratio and expense cap, as applicable, and noted that the Investment Management Agreements do not include breakpoints in the advisory fee rates as asset levels in a Fund increase. The Trustees considered the volatility of the asset classes in which certain of the Funds invest, potential variability in the net assets

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of these Funds and the sustainability of any potential economies of scale which may exist given where fees are currently set. The Trustees also evaluated the extent to which management fees for the Funds effectively incorporate the benefits of economies of scale. The Trustees also considered the risks being assumed by the Adviser under the unitary fee structure arrangement and the potential expense stability that may inure to the benefit of shareholders of the Unitary Funds and noted that the Adviser has capped expenses on each of the China Fund and VanEck J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF since its inception, although the cap was not necessarily exceeded each year. Based on the foregoing and the other information available to them, the Trustees determined that the advisory fee rate for each Fund and the sub-advisory fee rate for the China Fund are reasonable and appropriate in relation to the current asset size of each Fund and the other factors discussed above and that the advisory fee rate for each Fund currently reflects an appropriate sharing with shareholders of any economies of scale which may exist. The Trustees also determined that the profits earned by the Adviser with respect to the Funds that were profitable to the Adviser were reasonable in light of the nature and quality of the services received by such Funds. The Trustees also considered information from the Sub-Adviser informing them that the Sub-Adviser did not earn any profits from managing the China Fund.

 

The Independent Trustees were advised by and met in executive session with their independent counsel at the Renewal Meeting and at their May 7, 2021 meeting as part of their consideration of the Agreements.

 

In voting to approve the continuation of the Agreements, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the terms of each 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, at the time of their considerations, each Agreement is in the best interest of each Fund and such Fund’s shareholders.

 

VanEck Dynamic Put Write ETF

 

At a meeting held on June 17, 2021 (the “Renewal Meeting”), the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of VanEck® ETF Trust (the “Trust”), including all of the Trustees that are not interested persons of the Trust (the “Independent Trustees”), approved the continuation of the investment management agreement between the Trust and Van Eck Absolute Return Advisers Corporation (the “Adviser”) (the “Investment Management Agreement”) with respect to the VanEck Dynamic Put Write 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 preparation for the Renewal Meeting, the Trustees held a meeting on May 7, 2021. At that meeting, the Trustees received materials from the Adviser. The Independent Trustees’ consideration of the Investment Management Agreement was based, in part, on information obtained through discussions with the Adviser at the Renewal Meeting and with the Adviser at the May 7, 2021 meeting regarding the proposed management of the Fund and 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 managers and others proposed to be involved in the management and administration of the Fund. In evaluating the terms of the Investment Management Agreement at the Renewal Meeting and the May 7, 2021 meeting, the Trustees 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 Fund (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, interest expense, trading expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses). The Trustees concluded that the Adviser and its personnel have the requisite expertise and skill to manage the Fund’s portfolio.

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APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS

October 31, 2021 (unaudited) (continued)

 

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 has 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 Renewal Meeting and at their May 7, 2021 meeting as part of their consideration of the Investment Management Agreement.

 

In voting to approve the continuation of 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, at the time of their considerations, the Investment Management Agreement is in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders.

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

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 6. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS.

 

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 MANAGERS 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.

 

Not applicable.

 

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-3(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) Not applicable.
   
(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(a)) 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 ETF TRUST

 

By (Signature and Title)   /s/ John J. Crimmins, Treasurer & Chief Financial Officer
   
Date January 7, 2022

 

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, Chief Executive Officer
   
Date January 7, 2022
   
By (Signature and Title)   /s/ John J. Crimmins, Treasurer & Chief Financial Officer
   
Date January 7, 2022
 

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 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 control 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:   January 7, 2022  

  /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 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 control 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:   January 7, 2022  
  /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 ETF Trust (comprising of CEF Muni Income ETF, High Yield Muni ETF, HIP Sustainable Muni ETF, Intermediate Muni ETF, Long Muni ETF, Muni Allocation ETF, Short High Yield Muni ETF, Short Muni ETF, BDC Income ETF, China Bond ETF, Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF, 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, Moody’s Analytics BBB Corporate Bond ETF, Moody's Analytics IG Corporate Bond ETF, Mortgage REIT Income ETF, and Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF) do hereby certify, to such officer’s knowledge, that:

 

The semi-annual report on Form N-CSR of VanEck ETF Trust for the period ending October 31, 2021 (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 ETF Trust.

 

Dated: January 7, 2022 /s/ Jan F. van Eck
  Jan F. van Eck
  Chief Executive Officer
  VanEck ETF Trust
   
Dated: January 7, 2022 /s/ John J. Crimmins
  John J. Crimmins
  Treasurer & Chief Financial Officer
  VanEck 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.