Overview

Average Annual Returns (%) as of Mar 31, 2012

3 Months YTD 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years
4/30/2012
Fund at NAV -0.12 5.14 15.73 8.79 3.29 4.82
Fund w/Max Sales Charge -4.86 0.12 10.23 7.05 2.29 4.31
Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index1 0.60 2.92 11.36 7.40 5.59 5.37
3/31/2012
Fund at NAV 4.56 4.56 17.77 10.13 3.27 4.91
Fund w/Max Sales Charge -0.43 -0.43 12.19 8.34 2.26 4.40
Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index1 1.75 1.75 12.07 7.69 5.41 5.46
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance is for the stated time period only; due to market volatility, the Fund's current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value (NAV) with all distributions reinvested. Returns for other classes of shares offered by the Fund are different. Performance less than one year is cumulative. Fund performance during certain periods reflects the strong bond market performance and/or the strong performance of bonds held during those periods. This performance is not typical and may not be repeated. Total return prior to the commencement of the class reflects returns of another Fund class that invests in the same Portfolio. Prior returns are adjusted to reflect applicable sales charge (but were not adjusted for other expenses). If adjusted for other expenses, returns would be lower. Max Sales Charge: 4.75%.

Fund Facts as of Apr 30, 2012

Class A Inception 02/14/1994
Performance Inception 10/02/1992
Investment Objective Current income
Total Net Assets of Fund $143.2M
Minimum Investment $1000
Expense Ratio (Gross)2 0.86%
Expense Ratio (Net)3 0.76%
CUSIP 27826L355

Top 10 Holdings (%)4,5 as of Mar 31, 2012

SC Tobacco ETM
SC Public Service Santee Cooper
Laurens Cnty SC SD Install Pur Approp
College Charleston SC
Charleston Cnty SC Unltd GO
Greenwood Cnty SC Regl Hlthcare
SC Ports
SC Public Service Santee Cooper
Lexington Cnty SC Health
Piedmont SC Muni Pwr Agy (AGC)
Total 34.05


Portfolio Management

Thomas M. Metzold, CFA Managed Fund since 2005

 

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

 

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

About Risk 

An imbalance in supply and demand in the municipal market may result in valuation uncertainties and greater volatility, less liquidity, widening credit spreads and a lack of price transparency in the market. There generally is limited public information about municipal issuers. As interest rates rise, the value of certain income investments is likely to decline. Longer-term bonds typically are more sensitive to interest-rate changes than shorter-term bonds. Investments in income securities may be affected by changes in the creditworthiness of the issuer and are subject to the risk of non–payment of principal and interest. The value of income securities also may decline because of real or perceived concerns about the issuer's ability to make principal and interest payments. Because the Fund investments may be concentrated in a particular state, the Fund share value may fluctuate more than that of a less concentrated fund. Investments rated below investment grade (typically referred to as "junk") are generally subject to greater price volatility and illiquidity than higher rated investments. Derivatives instruments can be used to take both long and short positions, be highly volatile, result in economic leverage (which can magnify losses), and involve risks in addition to the risks of the underlying instrument on which the derivative is based, such as counterparty, correlation and liquidity risk. If a counterparty is unable to honor its commitments, the value of Fund shares may decline and/or the Fund could experience delays in the return of collateral or other assets held by the counterparty. No Fund is a complete investment program and you may lose money investing in a Fund. The Fund may engage in other investment practices that may involve additional risks and you should review the Fund prospectus for a complete description.


Performance

Average Annual Returns (%) as of Mar 31, 2012

3 Months YTD 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years
4/30/2012
Fund at NAV -0.12 5.14 15.73 8.79 3.29 4.82
Fund w/Max Sales Charge -4.86 0.12 10.23 7.05 2.29 4.31
Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index1 0.60 2.92 11.36 7.40 5.59 5.37
3/31/2012
Fund at NAV 4.56 4.56 17.77 10.13 3.27 4.91
Fund w/Max Sales Charge -0.43 -0.43 12.19 8.34 2.26 4.40
Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index1 1.75 1.75 12.07 7.69 5.41 5.46
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance is for the stated time period only; due to market volatility, the Fund's current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value (NAV) with all distributions reinvested. Returns for other classes of shares offered by the Fund are different. Performance less than one year is cumulative. Fund performance during certain periods reflects the strong bond market performance and/or the strong performance of bonds held during those periods. This performance is not typical and may not be repeated. Total return prior to the commencement of the class reflects returns of another Fund class that invests in the same Portfolio. Prior returns are adjusted to reflect applicable sales charge (but were not adjusted for other expenses). If adjusted for other expenses, returns would be lower. Max Sales Charge: 4.75%.

Calendar Year Returns (%)

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Fund at NAV 8.18 6.73 5.76 4.87 7.99 -1.50 -19.39 28.86 -1.51 12.27
Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index1 9.60 5.31 4.48 3.51 4.84 3.36 -2.47 12.91 2.38 10.70

Fund Facts

Expense Ratio (Gross)2 0.86%
Expense Ratio (Net)3 0.76%
Class A Inception 02/14/1994
Performance Inception 10/02/1992
Distribution Frequency Monthly

Yield Information6 as of Apr 30, 2012

SEC 30 Day Yield 3.13%


Morningstar™ Ratings as of Apr 30, 2012

Time Period Rating Rating (Load Waived) Funds in
Muni Single State Long
Category
Overall *** *** 298
3 Years *** **** 298
5 Years ** ** 284
10 Years *** **** 251
Based on Risk-Adjusted Returns.

The Overall Morningstar Rating for a fund is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5- and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics.

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NAV History

Date NAV NAV Change
May 15, 2012 $9.61 $-0.02
May 14, 2012 $9.63 $0.01
May 11, 2012 $9.62 $-0.01
May 10, 2012 $9.63 $0.00
May 09, 2012 $9.63 $0.01
May 08, 2012 $9.62 $0.02
May 07, 2012 $9.60 $0.02
May 04, 2012 $9.58 $0.02
May 03, 2012 $9.56 $0.01
May 02, 2012 $9.55 $0.01

Distribution History7

Ex-Date Distribution Reinvest NAV
Apr 30, 2012 $0.03300 $9.52
Mar 30, 2012 $0.03294 $9.50
Feb 29, 2012 $0.03262 $9.61
Jan 31, 2012 $0.03346 $9.63
Dec 30, 2011 $0.03514 $9.18
Nov 30, 2011 $0.03422 $8.97
Oct 31, 2011 $0.03500 $9.00
Sep 30, 2011 $0.03542 $9.06
Aug 31, 2011 $0.03659 $8.93
Jul 29, 2011 $0.03667 $8.88
View All
No records in this table indicates that there has not been a distribution greater than .0001 within the past 3 years.
Fund prospectus

Capital Gain History7

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

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance is as of month-end for the stated time period only; due to market volatility, the Fund's current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For the Eaton Vance Fund's performance as of the most recent month end, please refer to www.eatonvance.com. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value (NAV) with all distributions reinvested. Returns shown at NAV unless noted otherwise. Returns for other classes of shares offered by the Fund are different. It is not possible to invest in an index.

 

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

About Risk 

An imbalance in supply and demand in the municipal market may result in valuation uncertainties and greater volatility, less liquidity, widening credit spreads and a lack of price transparency in the market. There generally is limited public information about municipal issuers. As interest rates rise, the value of certain income investments is likely to decline. Longer-term bonds typically are more sensitive to interest-rate changes than shorter-term bonds. Investments in income securities may be affected by changes in the creditworthiness of the issuer and are subject to the risk of non–payment of principal and interest. The value of income securities also may decline because of real or perceived concerns about the issuer's ability to make principal and interest payments. Because the Fund investments may be concentrated in a particular state, the Fund share value may fluctuate more than that of a less concentrated fund. Investments rated below investment grade (typically referred to as "junk") are generally subject to greater price volatility and illiquidity than higher rated investments. Derivatives instruments can be used to take both long and short positions, be highly volatile, result in economic leverage (which can magnify losses), and involve risks in addition to the risks of the underlying instrument on which the derivative is based, such as counterparty, correlation and liquidity risk. If a counterparty is unable to honor its commitments, the value of Fund shares may decline and/or the Fund could experience delays in the return of collateral or other assets held by the counterparty. No Fund is a complete investment program and you may lose money investing in a Fund. The Fund may engage in other investment practices that may involve additional risks and you should review the Fund prospectus for a complete description.


Portfolio

Asset Mix (%)4 as of Mar 31, 2012

State & Muni Bonds 97.43
Cash & Equivalents 2.57
Total 100.00

Portfolio Statistics as of Mar 31, 2012

Number of Holdings 64
Average Yield to Maturity 4.19%
Average Coupon 5.16%
Average Maturity 19.98 yrs.
Average Effective Maturity 10.65 yrs.
Average Duration 6.60 yrs.
Average Call 9.76 yrs.
Average Price $104.99
Total Insured (% of bond holdings) 24.20%
Subject to AMT (% of bond holdings): 2.90%


Sector Breakdown (%)4 as of Mar 31, 2012

Insured Public Power 12.86
HealthCare:Acute 12.28
Lease 11.83
Local GO 9.04
Tobacco 8.71
Water & Sewer 7.63
Public Power 6.42
State GO 6.00
Insured Water & Sewer 4.90
Education 3.18

Credit Quality (%)8 as of Mar 31, 2012

AAA 17.06
AA 39.80
A 22.06
BBB 21.09
Total 100.00
Ratings are based on Moody's, S&P or Fitch, as applicable. Credit ratings are based largely on the rating agency's investment analysis at the time of rating and the rating assigned to any particular security is not necessarily a reflection of the issuer's current financial condition. The rating assigned to a security by a rating agency does not necessarily reflect its assessment of the volatility of a security's market value or of the liquidity of an investment in the security. If securities are rated differently by the rating agencies, the higher rating is applied.


Maturity Distribution (%)4 as of Mar 31, 2012

1 To 3 Years 0.91
5 To 10 Years 2.34
10 To 20 Years 60.17
20 To 30 Years 32.93
More Than 30 Years 3.64
Total 99.99

Portfolio Composition - Muni Bonds4 as of Mar 31, 2012

GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS 16.11
LEASE RENTAL BONDS/ MUNICIPAL LEASES 11.83
Education 4.97
Hospitals/Nursing Homes/ Healthcare 12.28
Industrial Dev./Pollution Control/Resource Recovery 2.09
Special Tax 2.91
Utility 14.05
Other 2.84
INSURED BONDS 24.19
OTHER 8.71
Total 100.00


Fund Holdings4,9 as of Mar 31, 2012

Holding Coupon Rate Maturity Date Weighting
Tobacco Settlement Revenue Management Authority 6.38% 05/15/2030 7.2141%
South Carolina State Public Service Authority 5.38% 01/01/2028 3.6341%
Laurens County School District No 055 5.25% 12/01/2030 3.3943%
College of Charleston 5.00% 04/01/2037 3.1924%
County of Charleston SC 4.00% 11/01/2022 2.8616%
South Carolina State Ports Authority 5.25% 07/01/2040 2.8538%
County of Greenwood SC 5.38% 10/01/2039 2.8517%
South Carolina State Public Service Authority 5.50% 01/01/2038 2.8095%
Lexington County Health Services District Inc 5.00% 11/01/2027 2.7220%
Piedmont Municipal Power Agency 0.00% 01/01/2032 2.6440%
View All

 

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

 

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

About Risk 

An imbalance in supply and demand in the municipal market may result in valuation uncertainties and greater volatility, less liquidity, widening credit spreads and a lack of price transparency in the market. There generally is limited public information about municipal issuers. As interest rates rise, the value of certain income investments is likely to decline. Longer-term bonds typically are more sensitive to interest-rate changes than shorter-term bonds. Investments in income securities may be affected by changes in the creditworthiness of the issuer and are subject to the risk of non–payment of principal and interest. The value of income securities also may decline because of real or perceived concerns about the issuer's ability to make principal and interest payments. Because the Fund investments may be concentrated in a particular state, the Fund share value may fluctuate more than that of a less concentrated fund. Investments rated below investment grade (typically referred to as "junk") are generally subject to greater price volatility and illiquidity than higher rated investments. Derivatives instruments can be used to take both long and short positions, be highly volatile, result in economic leverage (which can magnify losses), and involve risks in addition to the risks of the underlying instrument on which the derivative is based, such as counterparty, correlation and liquidity risk. If a counterparty is unable to honor its commitments, the value of Fund shares may decline and/or the Fund could experience delays in the return of collateral or other assets held by the counterparty. No Fund is a complete investment program and you may lose money investing in a Fund. The Fund may engage in other investment practices that may involve additional risks and you should review the Fund prospectus for a complete description.


Insights & Analysis

Quarterly Commentary

 

No commentary information is available.

 

The views expressed in this report are those of portfolio manager(s) and are current only through the date stated at the top of this page. These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions, and Eaton Vance disclaims any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied upon as investment advice and, because investment decisions are based on many factors, may not be relied upon as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any Eaton Vance fund. This commentary may contain statements that are not historical facts, referred to as "forward looking statements". The Fund's actual future results may differ significantly from those stated in any forward-looking statement, depending on factors such as changes in securities or financial markets or general economic conditions, the volume of sales and purchases of Fund shares, the continuation of investment advisory, administrative and service contracts, and other risks discussed from time to time in the Fund's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

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

About Risk 

An imbalance in supply and demand in the municipal market may result in valuation uncertainties and greater volatility, less liquidity, widening credit spreads and a lack of price transparency in the market. There generally is limited public information about municipal issuers. As interest rates rise, the value of certain income investments is likely to decline. Longer-term bonds typically are more sensitive to interest-rate changes than shorter-term bonds. Investments in income securities may be affected by changes in the creditworthiness of the issuer and are subject to the risk of non–payment of principal and interest. The value of income securities also may decline because of real or perceived concerns about the issuer's ability to make principal and interest payments. Because the Fund investments may be concentrated in a particular state, the Fund share value may fluctuate more than that of a less concentrated fund. Investments rated below investment grade (typically referred to as "junk") are generally subject to greater price volatility and illiquidity than higher rated investments. Derivatives instruments can be used to take both long and short positions, be highly volatile, result in economic leverage (which can magnify losses), and involve risks in addition to the risks of the underlying instrument on which the derivative is based, such as counterparty, correlation and liquidity risk. If a counterparty is unable to honor its commitments, the value of Fund shares may decline and/or the Fund could experience delays in the return of collateral or other assets held by the counterparty. No Fund is a complete investment program and you may lose money investing in a Fund. The Fund may engage in other investment practices that may involve additional risks and you should review the Fund prospectus for a complete description.


Attribution

 

No attribution information is available.

 

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

About Risk 

An imbalance in supply and demand in the municipal market may result in valuation uncertainties and greater volatility, less liquidity, widening credit spreads and a lack of price transparency in the market. There generally is limited public information about municipal issuers. As interest rates rise, the value of certain income investments is likely to decline. Longer-term bonds typically are more sensitive to interest-rate changes than shorter-term bonds. Investments in income securities may be affected by changes in the creditworthiness of the issuer and are subject to the risk of non–payment of principal and interest. The value of income securities also may decline because of real or perceived concerns about the issuer's ability to make principal and interest payments. Because the Fund investments may be concentrated in a particular state, the Fund share value may fluctuate more than that of a less concentrated fund. Investments rated below investment grade (typically referred to as "junk") are generally subject to greater price volatility and illiquidity than higher rated investments. Derivatives instruments can be used to take both long and short positions, be highly volatile, result in economic leverage (which can magnify losses), and involve risks in addition to the risks of the underlying instrument on which the derivative is based, such as counterparty, correlation and liquidity risk. If a counterparty is unable to honor its commitments, the value of Fund shares may decline and/or the Fund could experience delays in the return of collateral or other assets held by the counterparty. No Fund is a complete investment program and you may lose money investing in a Fund. The Fund may engage in other investment practices that may involve additional risks and you should review the Fund prospectus for a complete description.


Management

Biography
Thomas M. Metzold, CFA

Thomas M. Metzold, CFA

Vice President, Co-Director of Municipal Investments, Eaton Vance Management
Joined Eaton Vance 1987

Tom Metzold is a vice president of Eaton Vance Management,co-director of Municipal Investments and portfolio manager on Eaton Vance's municipal bond team.

Tom has been in the investment management industry since 1986. He joined Eaton Vance in 1987 as a high yield municipal bond analyst covering the health care and hospital sectors, and became a portfolio manager in 1991. He was formerly a financial analyst at General Electric Company from 1981 to 1986.

Tom earned a B.S. in finance from Siena College in 1980 and an M.B.A. with a concentration in finance from the State University of New York at Albany in 1987. He is a CFA charterholder and is a member of the Boston Security Analysts Society, the CFA Institute, the Boston Municipal Analysts Forum and the National Federation of Municipal Analysts.

Tom's commentary has appeared in Barron's, Bloomberg, The Bond Buyer, The Boston Globe, The New York Times, Reuters Financial Report, and The Wall Street Journal, among other publications.

Education
  • B.S. Siena College
  • M.B.A. State University of New York at Albany
Experience
  • Managed Fund since 2005

Fund Literature

Fund Literature

Fact Sheet

Updated as of Mar 31, 2012

Holdings-1st or 3rd fiscal quarters-www.sec.gov

Updated as of Jul 14, 2011

Summary Prospectus

Updated as of Jan 1, 2012

Full Prospectus

Updated as of May 1, 2012

XBRL

Updated as of Jan 23, 2012

Annual Report

Updated as of Aug 31, 2011

Semiannual Report

Updated as of Feb 29, 2012

SAI

Updated as of Jan 1, 2012


 

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