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Federated Investors
Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc.
21ST ANNUAL REPORT
MARCH 31, 1998
ESTABLISHED 1976
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Dear Shareholder:
Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc. was created in 1976, and I am
pleased to present its 21st Annual Report.
This report covers the 12-month period from April 1, 1997 through March 31,
1998. It begins with a discussion with J. Scott Albrecht, Vice President,
Federated Advisers, who co-manages the fund with Mary Jo Ochson, Senior Vice
President, Federated Advisers. The discussion covers the fund's performance and
investment strategy. Following their discussion are three additional items of
shareholder interest. First is a series of graphs showing long-term investment
performance. Second is a complete listing of the fund's municipal bond holdings.
Third is the publication of the fund's financial statements.
Here is a sobering fact about taxes: according to the Tax Foundation, May 9 is
Tax Freedom Day--the day on which Americans have earned enough money to pay
taxes for the entire year. That means everything the average American earns from
January through early May--the first five months of the year--goes to taxes!
With Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc. every day is a Tax Freedom Day.
This fund is in its 22nd year of providing monthly, tax-free income from a
broadly diversified portfolio of long-term municipal bonds with an average
quality rating of A+.* On March 31, 1998, the fund's $724 million portfolio
included 109 tax-free securities issued by municipalities across our country.
Overall, it was a strong 12-month period for the fund, as declining interest
rates caused the fund's holdings--and its share price--to increase in value.
Individual share class total return performance including capital appreciation,
income dividends, and realized gain follows.**
NET ASSET
TOTAL RETURN INCOME CAPITAL GAIN VALUE INCREASE
Class A Shares 11.28% $0.47 $0.03 $10.31 to $10.91 = 5%
Class B Shares 10.30% $0.39 $0.03 $10.31 to $10.91 = 5%
Class C Shares 10.31% $0.39 $0.03 $10.31 to $10.91 = 5%
* State, local, and federal alternative minimum taxes may apply.
** Performance quoted is based on net asset value, represents past performance,
and is not indicative of future results. Investment return and principal
value will fluctuate so an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth
more or less than their original cost. Total returns for the period based on
offering price for Class A, B, and C Shares were 6.23%, 4.55%, and 9.30%,
respectively.
Thank you for selecting Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc. as a
convenient, diversified way to pursue tax-free income. Of course, you have the
option of receiving any income from the fund or building your account by
reinvesting your monthly dividends and compounding tax-free.
Sincerely,
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J. Christopher Donahue
President
May 15, 1998
INVESTMENT REVIEW
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J. Scott Albrecht
Vice President
Federated Advisers
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Mary Jo Ochson
Senior Vice President
Federated Advisers
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OVERALL, THE FUND'S FISCAL YEAR WAS A GOOD PERIOD FOR MUNICIPAL BOND
INVESTORS. WHAT ARE YOUR COMMENTS ON THE MARKET'S ENVIRONMENT?
The market environment for fixed-income investments in general, and municipal
bonds in particular, has been relatively favorable. Inflation and inflation
expectations, which are the major determinants of nominal interest rates, have
continued to be very well behaved. In fact, several inflation indicators have
actually suggested a deflationary environment for some markets. Municipal bond
yields, as represented by the Bond Buyer 40 Index,* have trended lower since
reaching their peak at 6.01% on April 14, 1997, and ended the reporting period
at 5.27% on March 31, 1998.
The municipal market also is enjoying a strong technical position relative to
the supply of, and demand for, municipal bonds. The demand for municipal bonds
has been relatively stable, mostly due to strong institutional demand from
commercial banks, property and casualty insurers, and arbitrageurs. Retail
buyers, or individuals, are the primary component of municipal bond demand.
Their participation in the market has been mixed, but has been stable enough to
provide an important foundation for municipal bond prices.
* The Bond Buyer 40 Index is an unmanaged index composed of 40 long-term
actively traded bonds. These bonds: have a maturity of at least 19 years, but
there is no limit as to how long the maturity can be; are fixed rate, term
bonds that are tax exempt but may be subject to the alternative minimum tax;
are either non-callable or have a first call date between 7 and 16 years; have
a par call date; are priced between 85 and 105; and are rated at least A3
(Moody's Investors Service, Inc.) or A- (Standard & Poor's). No deep discount
or high premium bonds are included. Investments cannot be made in an index.
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IN THIS ENVIRONMENT, HOW DID FEDERATED MUNICIPAL SECURITIES FUND, INC.
PERFORM WITH RESPECT TO TOTAL RETURN OVER THE FUND'S FISCAL YEAR ENDED
MARCH 31, 1998?
For the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 1998, investors in the fund's
Class A, B, and C Shares received competitive total returns of 11.28%, 10.30%,
and 10.31%, respectively, based on net asset value.* In comparison, the average
total return for all 237 funds that comprise the Lipper General Municipal Debt
Fund Average was 10.61% based on net asset value.** These results exceeded or
virtually matched the Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index's total return of
10.71%.+
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HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM IN TERMS OF INCOME AND YIELD?
The fund's 30-day current net yield, or SEC yield, on March 31, 1998, was 4.30%
for Class A Shares based on the net asset value.++ The Class A Shares' yield
declined from 4.46% at the beginning of the reporting period, as a result of a
general decline in market interest rates and positive cash flows into the fund.
As a consequence of the reduced yield of the portfolio, the fund's monthly
dividend for Class A Shares was slightly reduced from $0.044/share on April 1,
1997, to $0.043/share on March 31, 1998. The SEC yields and monthly dividends of
Class B and Class C Shares experienced similar effects.+++
* Performance quoted is based on net asset value, represents past performance,
and is not indicative of future results. Investment return and principal value
will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more
or less than their original cost. Total returns for the period based on
offering price for Class A, B, and C Shares were 6.23%, 4.55%, and 9.30%,
respectively.
** Lipper figures represent the average of the total returns reported by all of
the mutual funds designated by Lipper Analytical Services, Inc. as falling
into the category indicated. These figures do not reflect sales charges.
+ The Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged broad based total
return performance benchmark for the long-term, investment grade bond market.
Investments cannot be made in an index.
++ The 30-day current net yield for Class A Shares based on offering price was
4.11%. The 30-day current net yield is calculated by dividing the net
investment income per share for the 30 days ended on the date specified by
the maximum offering price per share on that date. Then, the figure is
compounded and annualized. Performance quoted represents past performance and
is not indicative of future results. Yield will vary.
+++ The SEC yields for Class B and C Shares based on net asset value and
offering price were 3.41% and 0% and 3.42% and 0%, respectively. Performance
quoted represents past performance and is not indicative of future results.
Yield will vary. Monthly dividends for both Class B and C Shares were
slightly reduced from $0.027/share on April 1, 1997, to $0.035/share on
March 31, 1998.
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WHAT ACCOUNTED FOR THE FUND'S TOTAL RETURN PERFORMANCE?
Several factors were responsible. First, there was a general decline in interest
rates and thus an overall increase in bond prices during the reporting period.
Municipal interest rates, as represented by the Bond Buyer 40 Index, declined
from 5.96% on April 1, 1997, to 5.27% on March 31, 1998. The increase in prices
in the fund's portfolio was most notable in the fund's holdings of zero coupon
securities. Zero coupon bonds outperform when interest rates decline because of
their call protection and duration characteristics. The fund's share price
performance also benefited from its allocation to low investment-grade
securities (BBB-rated). The yield spread between AAA-rated bonds and BBB-rated
bonds narrowed over the reporting period from 65 basis points to 30 basis
points.
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WITH A FAVORABLE PERIOD BEHIND US, WHAT IS YOUR OUTLOOK FOR INTEREST RATES
THROUGH THE BALANCE OF 1998, AND DO YOU ANTICIPATE STRATEGY
CHANGES AS A RESULT?
We believe that economic growth will moderate in the second half of 1998 from
its robust pace over the last few months. The effects on the U.S. economy from
the turmoil in Asia should be evident within the next few months. This fact,
combined with a potentially balanced federal budget and diminished expectations
concerning inflation, should result in a favorable environment for fixed income
securities later this year. Interest rates in the municipal bond market have
been in a narrow trading range for several months and should continue to be
range bound until economic data begins to signal a change in the economy's
direction. Our portfolio strategy will include maintaining a neutral duration
target relative to the fund's benchmark, while looking for opportunities to
improve portfolio yield, and as a result, income distributed to shareholders.
TWO WAYS YOU MAY SEEK TO INVEST FOR SUCCESS IN FEDERATED MUNICIPAL SECURITIES
FUND, INC.
INITIAL INVESTMENT:
IF YOU HAD MADE AN INITIAL INVESTMENT OF $22,000 IN THE CLASS A SHARES OF
FEDERATED MUNICIPAL SECURITIES FUND, INC. ON 10/4/76, REINVESTED YOUR DIVIDENDS
AND CAPITAL GAINS, AND DID NOT REDEEM ANY SHARES, YOUR ACCOUNT WOULD HAVE BEEN
WORTH $82,786 ON 3/31/98. YOU WOULD HAVE EARNED A 6.36%* AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL
RETURN FOR THE INVESTMENT LIFE SPAN.
One key to investing wisely is to reinvest all distributions in fund shares.
This increases the number of shares on which you can earn future dividends, and
you gain the benefit of compounding.
As of 3/31/98, Class A Shares' average annual 1-year, 5-year, and 10-year total
returns were 6.23%, 4.26%, and 7.05%, respectively. Class B Shares' average
annual 1-year and since inception (7/26/94) total returns were 4.55% and 4.27%,
respectively. Class C Shares' average annual 1-year and since inception
(4/21/93) total returns were 9.30% and 4.15%, respectively.**
[Graphic representation "A1" omitted. See Appendix.]
* Total return represents the change in the value of an investment after
reinvesting all income and capital gains, and takes into account the 4.50%
sales charge applicable to an initial investment in Class A Shares.
Data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results.
Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's
shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
** The total returns stated take into account the 4.50% sales charge for Class A
Shares, the 5.50% contingent deferred sales charge for Class B Shares, and
the 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge for Class C Shares.
FEDERATED MUNICIPAL SECURITIES FUND, INC.
ONE STEP AT A TIME:
$1,000 INITIAL INVESTMENT AND SUBSEQUENT INVESTMENTS OF $1,000 EACH YEAR FOR 21
YEARS (REINVESTING ALL DIVIDENDS AND CAPITAL GAINS) GREW TO $52,768.
With this approach, the key is consistency.
If you had started investing $1,000 annually in the Class A Shares of Federated
Municipal Securities Fund, Inc. on 10/4/76, reinvested your dividends and
capital gains, and did not redeem any shares, you would have invested only
$22,000, but your account would have reached a total value of $52,768* by
3/31/98. You would have earned an average annual total return of
7.36%.
A practical investment plan helps you pursue a high level of income through
tax-free municipal bonds. Through systematic investing, you buy shares on a
regular basis and reinvest all earnings. An investment plan works for you when
you invest only $1,000 annually. You can take it one step at a time.
Put time, money, and compounding to work.
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* This chart assumes that the subsequent annual investments are made on the last
day of each anniversary month. No method of investing can guarantee a profit
or protect against loss in down markets. However, by investing regularly over
time and buying shares at various prices, investors can purchase more shares
at lower prices. All accumulated shares have the ability to pay income to the
investor.
Because such a plan involves continuous investment, regardless of changing
price levels, the investor should consider whether or not to continue
purchases through periods of low price levels.
FEDERATED MUNICIPAL SECURITIES FUND, INC.
HYPOTHETICAL INVESTORS PROFILE: INVESTING FOR TAX-FREE INCOME
Larry and Barbara Bartlett are a fictional couple who, like all other
tax-sensitive shareholders, want to keep more of what they earn.
Larry owns a successful architectural firm and Barbara is a marketing executive.
Their combined income puts them in the 39.6% federal tax bracket. On March 31,
1988, the Bartletts invested $26,000 in the Class A Shares of Federated
Municipal Securities Fund, Inc.
As this chart shows, in 10 years, their original $26,000 investment has grown to
$51,413-- that's $22,036 in tax-free income.* This represents a 7.06% average
annual total return. As far as the Bartletts are concerned, this fund has made
all the difference.
[Graphic representation "A3" omitted. See Appendix.]
* Income may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax, and state and
local taxes.
This hypothetical scenario is provided for illustrative purposes only and
does not represent the results obtained by any particular shareholder. Past
performance does not guarantee future results.
FEDERATED MUNICIPAL SECURITIES FUND, INC.
CLASS A SHARES
GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTED IN FEDERATED MUNICIPAL SECURITIES FUND, INC.
(CLASS A SHARES)
The graph below illustrates the hypothetical investment of $10,000* in Federated
Municipal Securities Fund, Inc. (Class A Shares) (the "Fund") from March 31,
1988, to March 31, 1998, compared to the Lehman Brothers Revenue Bond Index
(LBRBI), the Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index (LBMBI), and the
Lipper General Municipal Funds Average (LGMFA).+
[Graphic representation "A4" omitted. See Appendix.]
PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT PREDICTIVE OF FUTURE PERFORMANCE. YOUR INVESTMENT RETURN
AND PRINCIPAL VALUE WILL FLUCTUATE, SO WHEN SHARES ARE REDEEMED, THEY MAY BE
WORTH MORE OR LESS THAN THEIR ORIGINAL COST. MUTUAL FUNDS ARE NOT OBLIGATIONS OF
OR GUARANTEED BY ANY BANK AND ARE NOT FEDERALLY INSURED.
* Represents a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund after deducting
the maximum sales charge of 4.50% ($10,000 investment minus $450 sales charge
= $9,550). The Fund's performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends
and distributions. The LBRBI, LBMBI, and LGMFA have been adjusted to reflect
reinvestment of dividends on securities in the indices and the average.
** Total return quoted reflects all applicable sales charges and contingent
deferred sales charges.
+ The LBRBI and LBMBI are not adjusted to reflect sales charges, expenses, or
other fees that the SEC requires to be reflected in the Fund's performance.
These indices are unmanaged. The Investment Adviser has elected to change the
benchmark of the Fund from the LBRBI to the LBMBI. The LBMBI more accurately
reflects the composition of the Fund's portfolio. The LGMFA represents the
average of the total returns reported by all of the mutual funds designated by
Lipper Analytical Services, Inc. as falling into the category.
FEDERATED MUNICIPAL SECURITIES FUND, INC.
CLASS B SHARES
GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTED IN FEDERATED MUNICIPAL SECURITIES FUND, INC.
(CLASS B SHARES)
The graph below illustrates the hypothetical investment of $10,000* in Federated
Municipal Securities Fund, Inc. (Class B Shares) (the "Fund") from July 26, 1994
(start of performance) to March 31, 1998, compared to the Lehman Brothers
Revenue Bond Index (LBRBI), the Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index (LBMBI),
and the Lipper General Municipal Funds Average (LGMFA).+
[Graphic representation "A5" omitted. See Appendix.]
PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT PREDICTIVE OF FUTURE PERFORMANCE. YOUR INVESTMENT RETURN
AND PRINCIPAL VALUE WILL FLUCTUATE, SO WHEN SHARES ARE REDEEMED, THEY MAY BE
WORTH MORE OR LESS THAN THEIR ORIGINAL COST. MUTUAL FUNDS ARE NOT OBLIGATIONS OF
OR GUARANTEED BY ANY BANK AND ARE NOT FEDERALLY INSURED.
* Represents a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund. The ending value
of the Fund reflects a 3.00% contingent deferred sales charge on any
redemption less than four years from the purchase date. The maximum contingent
deferred sales charge is 5.50% on any redemption less than one year from the
purchase date. The Fund's performance assumes the reinvestment of all
dividends and distributions. The LBRBI, LBMBI, and LGMFA have been adjusted to
reflect reinvestment of dividends on securities in the indices and the
average.
** Total return quoted reflects all applicable sales charges and contingent
deferred sales charges.
+ The LBRBI and LBMBI are not adjusted to reflect sales charges, expenses, or
other fees that the SEC requires to be reflected in the Fund's performance.
These indices are unmanaged. The Investment Adviser has elected to change the
benchmark of the Fund from the LBRBI to the LBMBI. The LBMBI more accurately
reflects the composition of the Fund's portfolio. The LGMFA represents the
average of the total returns designated by Lipper Analytical Services, Inc. as
falling into the category.
FEDERATED MUNICIPAL SECURITIES FUND, INC.
CLASS C SHARES
GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTED IN FEDERATED MUNICIPAL SECURITIES FUND, INC.
(CLASS C SHARES)
The graph below illustrates the hypothetical investment of $10,000* in Federated
Municipal Securities Fund, Inc. (Class C Shares) (the "Fund") from April 21,
1993 (start of performance) to March 31, 1998, compared to the Lehman Brothers
Revenue Bond Index (LBRBI), the Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index (LBMBI),
and the Lipper General Municipal Funds Average (LGMFA).+
[Graphic representation "A6" omitted. See Appendix.]
PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT PREDICTIVE OF FUTURE PERFORMANCE. YOUR INVESTMENT RETURN
AND PRINCIPAL VALUE WILL FLUCTUATE, SO WHEN SHARES ARE REDEEMED, THEY MAY BE
WORTH MORE OR LESS THAN THEIR ORIGINAL COST. MUTUAL FUNDS ARE NOT OBLIGATIONS OF
OR GUARANTEED BY ANY BANK AND ARE NOT FEDERALLY INSURED.
* Represents a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund. The ending value
of the Fund reflects a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge on any
redemption less than one year from the purchase date. The Fund's performance
assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. The LBRBI, LBMBI,
and LGMFA have been adjusted to reflect reinvestment of dividends on
securities in the indices and the average.
** Total return quoted reflects all applicable sales charges and contingent
deferred sales charges.
+ The LBRBI and LBMBI are not adjusted to reflect sales charges, expenses, or
other fees that the SEC requires to be reflected in the Fund's performance.
The indices are unmanaged. The Investment Adviser has elected to change the
benchmark of the Fund from the LBRBI to the LBMBI. The LBMBI more accurately
reflects the composition of the Fund's portfolio. The LGMFA represents the
average of the total returns designated by Lipper Analytical Services., Inc.
as falling into the category.
FEDERATED MUNICIPAL SECURITIES FUND, INC.
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
MARCH 31, 1998
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PRINCIPAL CREDIT
AMOUNT RATING* VALUE
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SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--0.7%
NORTH CAROLINA--0.1%
$ 800,000 Person County, NC Industrial Facilities & Pollution
Control Financing Authority Daily VRDNs (Carolina
Power & Light Co.) NR $ 800,000
PENNSYLVANIA--0.2%
1,000,000 New Castle, PA Area Hospital Authority, (Series 1996)
Weekly VRDNs (Jameson Memorial Hospital)/(FSA INS)/
(PNC Bank, N.A. LIQ) AAA 1,000,000
TEXAS--0.4%
2,800,000 Harris County, TX HFDC, Hospital Revenue Bonds
(Series 1997) Daily VRDNs (Methodist Hospital, Harris
County, TX) A-1+ 2,800,000
TOTAL SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS (AT AMORTIZED COST) 4,600,000
LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS--103.4%
ALABAMA--3.2%
10,000,000 Alabama State Docks Department, Docks Facilities
Refunding Revenue Bonds, 5.50% (MBIA INS)/
(Original Issue Yield: 5.75%), 10/1/2022 AAA 10,173,600
2,000,000 Courtland, AL IDB, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds
(Series A), 6.50% (Champion International
Corp.)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.654%), 9/1/2025 BBB 2,188,140
3,620,000 Jefferson County, AL, Sewer Revenue Refunding
Warrants (Series 1997-A), 5.625% (FGIC INS)/(Original
Issue Yield: 5.68%), 2/1/2018 AAA 3,781,995
6,260,000 Jefferson County, AL, Sewer Revenue Warrants (Series
1997D), 5.70% (FGIC INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.73,
2/1/2018%) AAA 6,582,327
Total 22,726,062
CALIFORNIA--10.7%
1,000,000 Anaheim, CA Public Financing Authority, Lease Revenue
Bonds (Series 1997C), 6.00% (Anaheim Public
Improvements Project)/(FSA INS), 9/1/2011 AAA 1,134,120
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PRINCIPAL CREDIT
AMOUNT RATING* VALUE
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LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS--CONTINUED
CALIFORNIA--CONTINUED
$ 1,600,000 Anaheim, CA Public Financing Authority, Lease Revenue
Bonds (Series 1997C), 6.00% (Anaheim Public
Improvements Project)/(FSA INS), 9/1/2016 AAA $ 1,807,648
9,400,000 California PCFA, Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series A),
5.90% (San Diego Gas & Electric)/(Original Issue
Yield: 5.934%), 6/1/2014 A 10,407,116
5,000,000 California State, Refunding UT GO Bonds, 5.00%
(Original Issue Yield: 5.06%), 2/1/2021 A+ 4,873,400
14,600,000 California Statewide Communities Development
Authority, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, 5.625%
(United Air Lines)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.75%),
10/1/2034 BB+ 14,803,670
19,000,000 Long Beach California Harbor, Revenue Bonds, 5.375%
(MBIA INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.75%), 5/15/2020 AAA 19,059,850
1,820,000 Los Angeles County, CA Unified School District, UT GO
Bonds (Series A), 6.00% (FGIC INS), 7/1/2011 AAA 2,061,823
9,105,000 Sacramento, CA Municipal Utility District, Electric
Revenue Bonds (Series 1997K), 5.70% (AMBAC INS),
7/1/2017 AAA 9,933,646
8,000,000 Sacramento, CA Municipal Utility District, Revenue
Refunding Bonds, Series L, 5.20% (MBIA INS)/
(Original Issue Yield: 5.35%), 7/1/2017 AAA 8,068,560
3,000,000 Santa Clara County, CA Financing Authority, Refunding
Lease Revenue Bonds (Series A), 5.00% (AMBAC INS)/
(Original Issue Yield: 5.42%), 11/15/2022 AAA 2,921,100
Total 75,070,933
COLORADO--0.6%
4,795,000 Highlands Ranch Metropolitan District No. 3, CO, UT
GO Refunding Bonds, Series B, 5.25% (American Capital
Access INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.375%), 12/1/2018 A 4,764,744
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA--7.0%
12,775,000 District of Columbia Hospital Authority, Revenue
Refunding Bonds (Series A), 7.125% (Medlantic
Healthcare Group)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.30%),
8/15/2019 BBB+ 14,408,028
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FEDERATED MUNICIPAL SECURITIES FUND, INC.
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PRINCIPAL CREDIT
AMOUNT RATING* VALUE
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LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS--CONTINUED
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA--CONTINUED
$ 2,000,000 District of Columbia Hospital Authority, Revenue
Refunding Bonds (Series B), 7.00% (Medlantic
Healthcare Group)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.282%),
8/15/2015 BBB+ $ 2,245,800
22,250,000 District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds (Series B), 7.15%
(Georgetown University)/(Original Issue Yield:
7.191%), 4/1/2021 A+ 23,315,330
4,000,000 District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds, 5.625% (American
University)/(AMBAC INS)/(Original Issue Yield:
5.90%), 10/1/2026 AAA 4,169,120
4,765,000 Georgetown University, 8.25%, 4/1/1998 (@102) A+ 4,860,300
Total 48,998,578
FLORIDA--2.6%
4,335,000 Florida State Board of Education Administration, UT
GO Capital Outlay Bonds, 9.125% (Florida State)/
(Original Issue Yield: 9.173%), 6/1/2014 AA+ 6,209,757
665,000 Florida State Board of Education Administration, UT
GO Capital Outlay Bonds, 9.125% (Florida State)/ (United
States Treasury COL)/(Original Issue Yield:
9.173%), 6/1/2014 AAA 946,189
6,635,000 Florida State Department of Transportation, Right of
Way Acquisition & Bridge Construction Bonds (Series
1997A), 5.00% (Original Issue Yield: 5.10%), 7/1/2014 AA+ 6,639,777
3,000,000 Florida State, UT GO Bonds, Broward County Expressway
Authority, 10.00% (Original Issue Yield: 10.105%), AA+ 4,597,050
7/1/2014
Total 18,392,773
HAWAII--1.1%
5,000,000 Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance, Residual
Interest Tax-Exempt Securities (Series PA-343), 6.00%
(Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc.), 4/1/2012 NR 5,106,250
700,000 Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance, Special
Purpose Revenue Bonds, 5.35% (G.N. Wilcox Memorial
Hospital)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.45%), 7/1/2018 BBB+ 694,806
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PRINCIPAL CREDIT
AMOUNT RATING* VALUE
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LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS--CONTINUED
HAWAII--CONTINUED
$ 1,750,000 Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance, Special
Purpose Revenue Bonds, 5.50% (G.N. Wilcox Memorial
Hospital), 7/1/2028 BBB+ $ 1,756,038
Total 7,557,094
ILLINOIS--5.6%
2,080,000 Chicago, IL, GO Library Bonds (Series 1997), 5.25%
(FGIC INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.55%), 1/1/2012 AAA 2,136,784
5,380,000 Cook County, IL, Refunding GO Bonds (Series 1997A),
6.25% (MBIA INS), 11/15/2010 AAA 6,191,788
8,295,000 Cook County, IL, Refunding GO Bonds (Series 1997A),
6.25% (MBIA INS), 11/15/2013 AAA 9,576,080
5,000,000 Illinois Development Finance Authority, Housing
Revenue Bonds, 6.10% (Catholic Charities Housing
Development Corp.),1/1/2020 NR 5,100,450
11,340,000 Illinois Health Facilities Authority, Hospital
Revenue Bonds (Series A), 9.25% (Edgewater Hospital
& Medical Center, IL), 7/1/2024 NR 13,576,475
1,000,000 Illinois Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds
(Series 1997A), 6.00% (Loyola University Health
System)/(MBIA INS), 7/1/2012 AAA 1,116,150
1,000,000 Illinois Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds
(Series 1997A), 6.00% (Loyola University Health
System)/(MBIA INS), 7/1/2013 AAA 1,115,960
Total 38,813,687
INDIANA--5.9%
6,200,000 Indiana Health Facility Financing Authority, Hospital
Revenue Bonds, 6.625% (Floyd Memorial Hospital, IN)/
(Original Issue Yield: 6.902%), 2/15/2022 A 6,833,826
2,000,000 Indiana Health Facility Financing Authority, Hospital
Revenue Refunding Bonds, 5.25% (Floyd Memorial
Hospital, IN)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.50%), A 1,946,800
2/15/2022
</TABLE>
FEDERATED MUNICIPAL SECURITIES FUND, INC.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL CREDIT
AMOUNT RATING* VALUE
<C> <S> <S> <C>
LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS--CONTINUED
INDIANA--CONTINUED
$ 19,000,000 Indianapolis, IN Airport Authority, Special
Facilities Revenue Bonds, 7.10% (FDX Corp.)/
(Original Issue Yield: 7.178%), 1/15/2017 BBB $ 21,406,920
10,000,000 Kokomo, IN Hospital Authority, Revenue Refunding
Bonds, 6.35% (St. Joseph Hospital, IN)/(Original
Issue Yield: 6.40%), 8/15/2005 (@100) Baa2 11,212,400
Total 41,399,946
IOWA--1.3%
9,500,000 Iowa Finance Authority, Hospital Facilities
Revenue Bonds (Series 1998A), 5.125% (Iowa
Health System)/(MBIA INS)/(Original Issue
Yield: 5.36%), 7/1/2020 NR 9,223,075
LOUISIANA--3.1%
6,000,000 De Soto Parish, LA Environmental Improvement
Authority, Revenue Bonds, 7.70% (International
Paper Co.), 11/1/2018 A- 7,083,240
3,550,000 St. Charles Parish, LA, Solid Waste Disposal
Revenue Bonds (Series A), 7.00% (Louisiana Power &
Light Co.)/(Original Issue Yield:
7.04%), 12/1/2022 BBB 3,880,150
10,000,000 St. James Parish, LA, Solid Waste Disposal
Revenue Bonds, 7.70% (Freeport McMoRan, Inc.)/
(Original Issue Yield: 7.75%), 10/1/2022 NR 10,896,500
Total 21,859,890
MARYLAND--1.9%
12,220,000 Maryland State Community Development
Administration, SFM Revenue Bonds (5th Series),
6.75%, 4/1/2026 Aa 13,122,691
MASSACHUSETTS--4.5%
10,000,000 Commonwealth of Massachusetts, UT GO Bonds
(Series 1997C), 5.00% (Original Issue Yield: AA- 9,817,000
5.30%), 8/1/2017
33,800,000 (a)Massachusetts IFA, Solid Waste Disposal Sr. Lien
Revenue Bonds (Series A), 9.00% (Massachusetts
Recycling Association), 8/1/2016 NR 13,182,000
</TABLE>
FEDERATED MUNICIPAL SECURITIES FUND, INC.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL CREDIT
AMOUNT RATING* VALUE
<C> <S> <S> <C>
LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS--CONTINUED
MASSACHUSETTS--CONTINUED
$ 2,200,000 Massachusetts State HFA, Rental Housing Mortgage
Revenue Bonds, 1995 Series E, 5.90% (AMBAC INS),
7/1/2025 AAA $ 2,277,264
6,000,000 Nantucket, MA, UT GO Bonds, 5.00% (MBIA INS)/
(Original Issue Yield: 5.28%), 7/15/2017 Aaa 5,904,720
Total 31,180,984
MICHIGAN--0.3%
1,250,000 Flint, MI Hospital Building Authority, Rental Revenue
Bonds (Series 1998B), 5.375% (Hurley Medical Center)/
(Original Issue Yield: 5.53%), 7/1/2028 Baa1 1,225,175
1,000,000 Flint, MI Hospital Building Authority, Revenue Rental
Bonds (Series 1998B), 5.375% (Hurley Medical
Center)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.48%), 7/1/2018 Baa1 989,570
Total 2,214,745
MINNESOTA--3.4%
8,000,000 St. Paul, MN Housing & Redevelopment Authority,
Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds ( Series A), 6.625%
(Healtheast, MN)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.687%), BBB 8,613,440
11/1/2017
1,000,000 St. Paul, MN Housing & Redevelopment Authority,
Revenue Bonds (Series 1997A), 5.70% (Healtheast, MN)/
(Original Issue Yield: 5.756%), 11/1/2015 BBB 1,022,510
12,000,000 VRDC/IVRC Trust, GO Inverse Variable Rate
Certificates, 7.223% (Regents of University
of Minnesota), 5/18/2012 AA 14,145,000
Total 23,780,950
MISSISSIPPI--1.4%
9,875,000 Mississippi State, UT GO Bonds (Series A), 5.125%
(Original Issue Yield: 5.35%), 7/1/2015 AA 9,928,424
MISSOURI--1.5%
8,010,000 Kansas City, MO, UT GO Bonds, Series B, 5.125%
(Original Issue Yield: 5.25%), 2/1/2017 AA 8,019,292
</TABLE>
FEDERATED MUNICIPAL SECURITIES FUND, INC.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL CREDIT
AMOUNT RATING* VALUE
<C> <S> <S> <C>
LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS--CONTINUED
MISSOURI--CONTINUED
$ 2,000,000 Missouri State Housing Development Commission, Single
Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds (Series 1997C-1), 6.55%
(GNMA Collateralized Home Mortgage Program COL),
9/1/2028 AAA $ 2,204,100
Total 10,223,392
NEW HAMPSHIRE--0.4%
2,500,000 New Hampshire Higher Educational & Health Facilities
Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 1998), 5.30%
(Franklin Pierce College)/(American Capital Access
INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.48%), 10/1/2028 A 2,470,200
NEW MEXICO--0.8%
5,000,000 Farmington, NM, PCR Refunding Bonds (Series A), 7.20%
(Southern California Edison Co.)/(Original Issue
Yield: 7.30%), 4/1/2021 A+ 5,439,300
NEW YORK--16.6%
13,000,000 Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York,
Transit Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series Q), 5.125%
(AMBAC INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.27%), 7/1/2013 AAA 13,095,160
3,000,000 Municipal Assistance Corp. of New York, Revenue Bonds
(Series 67), 7.625% (United States Treasury
PRF)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.698%), 7/1/1999 (@102) Aa2 3,199,410
22,400,000 New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Water
& Sewer System Revenue Bonds (Series B), 5.25%
(Original Issue Yield: 5.53%), 6/15/2029 A- 22,262,016
4,600,000 New York City, NY IDA, Industrial Development Revenue
Bonds (Series 1997), 5.75% (Brooklyn Navy Yard
Cogeneration Partners, L.P. Project)/(Original Issue
Yield: 5.81%), 10/1/2036 BBB- 4,715,506
7,500,000 New York City, NY, Residual Interest Tax-Exempt
Securities (Series PA-147), 6.24912%, 8/1/2007 NR 8,400,000
5,000,000 New York City, NY, UT GO Bonds (Series 1998G), 5.00%
(Original Issue Yield: 5.25%), 8/1/2018 BBB+ 4,820,350
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL CREDIT
AMOUNT RATING* VALUE
<C> <S> <S> <C>
LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS--CONTINUED
NEW YORK--CONTINUED
$ 17,800,000 New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds
(Series B), 5.375% (New York State Department of
Mental Hygiene)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.97%),
2/15/2026 A- $ 17,805,518
13,925,000 New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds,
5.125% (State University of New York)/(Original
Issue Yield: 5.54%), 5/15/2021 A- 13,656,108
5,050,000 New York State Local Government Assistance Corp.,
Residual Interest Tax-Exempt Securities (Series
PA-207), 7.70959% (AMBAC INS), 4/1/2008 NR 6,255,688
6,025,000 New York State Local Government Assistance Corp.,
Residual Interest Tax-Exempt Securities (Series
PA-207A), 7.70959% (AMBAC INS), 4/1/2007 NR 7,403,219
2,000,000 New York State Mortgage Agency, Mortgage Revenue Bonds
(Series 30-B), 6.65% (FHA GTD), 10/1/2025 Aaa 2,135,560
4,000,000 New York State Thruway Authority, Service Contract
Revenue Bonds, 5.25% (Original Issue Yield: 5.52%), BBB+ 3,995,720
4/1/2014
7,000,000 Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Special
Project Bonds (Series 6), 6.00% (JFK International Air
Terminal LLC)/(MBIA INS), 12/1/2007 AAA 7,760,200
Total 115,504,455
NORTH CAROLINA--1.4%
9,000,000 Martin County, NC IFA, (Series 1995) Solid Waste
Disposal Revenue Bonds, 6.00% (Weyerhaeuser Co.),
11/1/2025 A 9,530,550
OHIO--0.2%
1,000,000 Franklin County, OH Hospital Facility Authority,
Hospital Revenue Refunding & Improvement Bonds, 7.25%
(Riverside United Methodist Hospital)/(MBIA INS)/
(Original Issue Yield: 7.29%), 5/15/2020 AAA 1,085,130
OKLAHOMA--1.2%
7,500,000 Tulsa, OK Municipal Airport, Revenue Bonds, 7.60%
(American Airlines)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.931%),
12/1/2030 BBB- 8,279,325
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL CREDIT
AMOUNT RATING* VALUE
<C> <S> <S> <C>
LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS--CONTINUED
PENNSYLVANIA--8.5%
$ 2,310,000 Allegheny County, PA HDA, Refunding Revenue Bonds
(Series 1998A), 5.125% (South Hills Health
System)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.34%), 5/1/2023 A2 $ 2,247,907
2,000,000 Allegheny County, PA HDA, Refunding Revenue Bonds
(Series 1998A), 5.125% (South Hills Health
System)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.40%), 5/1/2029 A2 1,923,320
2,210,000 Elizabeth Forward, PA School District, GO UT Bonds,
6.75% accrual (MBIA INS)/(Original Issue Yield:
6.75%), 9/1/2018 AAA 763,356
2,210,000 Elizabeth Forward, PA School District, GO UT, 6.75%
accrual (MBIA INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.75%),
9/1/2019 AAA 721,609
1,300,000 Latrobe, PA Industrial Development Authority, College
Revenue Bonds, 6.75% (St. Vincent College,
PA)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.00%), 5/1/2024 Baa1 1,413,646
4,250,000 Pennsylvania EDFA, Revenue Bonds, 7.60% (Macmillan
Bloedel LTD Partnership)/(Original Issue Yield:
7.65%), 12/1/2020 BBB- 4,772,708
8,000,000 Pennsylvania Housing Finance Authority, SFM Revenue
Bonds (Series 39B), 6.875%, 10/1/2024 AA+ 8,654,160
4,000,000 Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities
Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series A),
7.25% (Allegheny General Hospital)/(Original Issue
Yield: 7.40%), 9/1/2017 A 4,413,280
12,865,000 Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities
Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series A), 7.375% (Medical
College of Pennsylvania)/(United States Treasury PRF)/
(Original Issue Yield: 7.45%), 3/1/2021 AAA 14,249,531
15,000,000 Philadelphia, PA School District, UT GO (Series B),
5.50% (AMBAC INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.95%),
9/1/2025 AAA 15,443,550
2,000,000 Sayre, PA, Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue
Bonds (Series A), 7.10% (Guthrie Healthcare System,
PA)/(AMBAC INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.175%),
3/1/2017 AAA 2,173,960
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL CREDIT
AMOUNT RATING* VALUE
<C> <S> <S> <C>
LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS--CONTINUED
PENNSYLVANIA--CONTINUED
$ 2,000,000 York County, PA Solid Waste & Refuse Authority, Solid
Waste System Refunding Revenue Bonds, 5.50% (FGIC
INS), 12/1/2013 AAA $ 2,143,660
Total 58,920,687
PUERTO RICO--0.7%
2,000,000 Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority,
Residual Interest Tax-Exempt Securites (Series PA
331A), 6.6274% (AMBAC INS), 7/1/2013 NR 2,295,000
2,000,000 Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority,
Residual Interest Tax-Exempt Securities (Series PA
331B), 6.6274% (AMBAC INS), 7/1/2014 NR 2,287,500
Total 4,582,500
TENNESSEE--2.2%
13,000,000 Springfield, TN Health & Educational Facilities
Board, Hospital Revenue Bonds, 8.50% (NorthCrest
Medical Center)/(Original Issue Yield: 8.875%),
4/1/2024 NR 15,162,420
TEXAS--9.9%
4,000,000 Brazos River Authority, TX, PCR Revenue Bonds (Series
A), 7.875% (Texas Utilities Electric Co.), 3/1/2021 BBB+ 4,407,760
12,750,000 Dallas-Fort Worth, TX International Airport
Facilities, Revenue Bonds, 7.25% (American Airlines)/
(Original Issue Yield: 7.428%), 11/1/2030 BBB- 14,282,040
10,000,000 Fort Worth, TX Higher Education Finance Corp.,
Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (Texas Christian University)/
(Original Issue Yield: 5.287%), 3/15/2027 AA- 9,658,600
2,000,000 Gulf Coast, TX Waste Disposal Authority, Revenue
Bonds (Series A), 6.875% (Champion International
Corp.)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.15%), 12/1/2028 BBB 2,218,040
2,200,000 Harris County, TX HFDC, Hospital Revenue Bonds,
Series 1997A, 6.00% (Memorial Hospital System)/(MBIA
LOC), 6/1/2011 AAA 2,472,492
</TABLE>
FEDERATED MUNICIPAL SECURITIES FUND, INC.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL CREDIT
AMOUNT RATING* VALUE
<C> <S> <S> <C>
LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS--CONTINUED
TEXAS--CONTINUED
$ 4,000,000 Harris County, TX HFDC, Hospital Revenue Bonds,
Series 1997A, 6.00% (Memorial Hospital System)/(MBIA
LOC), 6/1/2012 AAA $ 4,489,000
3,700,000 Red River Authority, TX, PCR Bonds, 6.875% (Hoechst
Celanese Corp.)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.939%), A+ 4,047,541
4/1/2017
6,610,000 Richardson, TX Hospital Authority, Hospital Refunding
& Improvement Bonds, 6.50% (Richardson Medical Center,
TX)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.72%), 12/1/2012 BBB- 7,115,202
1,000,000 Richardson, TX Hospital Authority, Hospital Refunding
& Improvement Bonds, 6.75% (Richardson Medical Center,
TX)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.82%), 12/1/2023 BBB- 1,088,550
12,450,000 San Antonio, TX Electric & Gas, Revenue Refunding
Bonds, 5.00% (Original Issue Yield: 6.10%), 2/1/2017 AA 12,225,651
5,000,000 Tarrant County, TX Health Facilities Development
Corp., System Revenue Bonds (Series 1997A), 5.75%
(Texas Health Resources System)/(MBIA INS), 2/15/2015 AAA 5,447,600
1,500,000 Texas State, UT GO Veterans Housing Assistance,
7.00%, 12/1/2025 AA 1,622,145
Total 69,074,621
UTAH--2.5%
13,500,000 Salt Lake City, UT Hospital Authority, Hospital Revenue
Refunding Bonds (Series A), 8.125% (IHC Hospitals Inc.,
UT)/(United States Treasury COL)/
(Original Issue Yield: 8.17%), 5/15/2015 AAA 17,486,280
WASHINGTON--1.9%
10,000,000 Washington State Public Power Supply System, (Nuclear
Project No. 2) Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series
1998A), 5.00% (Original Issue Yield: 5.18%), 7/1/2012 AA- 9,854,000
3,250,000 Washington State, UT GO Bonds (Series 1997A), 5.00%
(Original Issue Yield: 5.20%), 1/1/2016 AA+ 3,212,073
Total 13,066,073
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FEDERATED MUNICIPAL SECURITIES FUND, INC.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL CREDIT
AMOUNT RATING* VALUE
<C> <S> <S> <C>
LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS--CONTINUED
WEST VIRGINIA--1.6%
$ 1,368,351 Marion County, WV County Commission, Refunding
Revenue Bonds, 10.00% (Adirondack Recycling), NR $ 1,320,458
12/1/2025
9,790,831 Marion County, WV County Commission, Refunding
Revenue Bonds, 8.00% (Adirondack Recycling), NR 9,497,106
12/1/2025
Total 10,817,564
WYOMING--1.4%
8,460,000 Sweetwater County, WY IDA, Solid Waste Disposal
Revenue Bonds (Series A), 7.00% (FMC Corp.),
6/1/2024 BBB- 9,472,408
TOTAL LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS (IDENTIFIED COST 720,149,481
$689,744,458)
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (IDENTIFIED COST $ 724,749,481
$694,344,458)(B)
</TABLE>
(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) The cost of investments for federal tax purposes amounts to $694,344,458.
The net unrealized appreciation of investments on a federal tax basis
amounts to $30,405,023 which is comprised of $51,732,387 appreciation and
$21,327,364 depreciation at March 31, 1998.
* Please refer to the Appendix of the Statement of Additional Information for an
explanation of the credit ratings. Current credit ratings are unaudited.
Note: The categories of investments are shown as a percentage of net assets
($696,230,076) at March 31, 1998.
FEDERATED MUNICIPAL SECURITIES FUND, INC.
The following acronyms are used throughout this portfolio:
AMBAC --American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation
COL --Collateralized
EDFA --Economic Development Financing Authority
FGIC --Financial Guaranty Insurance Company
FHA --Federal Housing Administration
FSA --Financial Security Assurance
GNMA --Government National Mortgage Association
GO --General Obligation
GTD --Guaranty
HDA --Hospital Development Authority
HFA --Housing Finance Authority
HFDC --Health Facility Development Corporation
IDA --Industrial Development Authority
IDB --Industrial Development Bond
IFA --Industrial Finance Authority
INS --Insured
LIQ --Liquidity Agreement
LLC --Limited Liability Corporation
LOC --Letter of Credit
MBIA --Municipal Bond Investors Assurance
PCR --Pollution Control Revenue
PCFA --Pollution Control Finance Authority
PRF --Prerefunded
SFM --Single Family Mortgage
UT --Unlimited Tax
VRDNs --Variable Rate Demand Notes
MASSACHUSETTS IFA, SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SR. LIEN REVENUE BONDS (SERIES A),
9.00%
(MASSACHUSETTS RECYCLING ASSOCIATION)
There are $173 million face amount of these Senior Lien Revenue Bonds currently
outstanding. On August 12, 1997, the obligor filed a petition for relief under
Chapter 11 of the Federal Bankruptcy Code. Pursuant to a Bankruptcy Court
approved settlement, on October 24, 1997, a new owner acquired the facility
subject to a portion of the Senior Lien Revenue Bonds. The new owner then
entered into a fifteen-year lease guaranteed by the company that built the
facility and pledged the lease and guarantee as additional collateral for the
Senior Lien Revenue Bonds. The settlement also anticipates that the Senior Lien
Revenue Bonds may be replaced with refunding bonds in the face amount of $56.3
million by July 31, 1998. The Senior Lien Revenue Bonds will not produce any
income until exchanged for such refunding bonds.
(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)
FEDERATED MUNICIPAL SECURITIES FUND, INC.
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
MARCH 31, 1998
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<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS:
Total investments in securities, at value (identified and tax cost $724,749,481
$694,344,458)
Income receivable 12,783,809
Receivable for shares sold 442,745
Total assets 737,976,035
LIABILITIES:
Payable for investments purchased $ 39,478,519
Payable for shares redeemed 617,899
Income distribution payable 998,492
Payable to Bank 342,100
Accrued expenses 308,949
Total liabilities 41,745,959
NET ASSETS for 63,838,317 shares outstanding $696,230,076
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
Paid in capital $672,001,933
Net unrealized appreciation of investments 30,405,023
Accumulated net realized loss on investments (2,325,516)
Distributions in excess of net investment income (3,851,364)
Total Net Assets $696,230,076
NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PROCEEDS PER SHARE:
CLASS A SHARES:
Net Asset Value Per Share ($591,310,325 / 54,217,940 shares outstanding) $10.91
Offering Price Per Share (100/95.50 of $10.91)* $11.42
Redemption Proceeds Per Share $10.91
CLASS B SHARES:
Net Asset Value Per Share ($87,304,060 / 8,005,162 shares outstanding) $10.91
Offering Price Per Share $10.91
Redemption Proceeds Per Share (94.50/100 of $10.91)* $10.31
CLASS C SHARES:
Net Asset Value Per Share ($17,615,691 / 1,615,215 shares outstanding) $10.91
Offering Price Per Share $10.91
Redemption Proceeds Per Share (99.00/100 of $10.91)* $10.80
</TABLE>
* See "Investing in the Fund" in the Prospectus.
(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)
FEDERATED MUNICIPAL SECURITIES FUND, INC.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1998
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Interest $ 39,150,357
EXPENSES:
Investment advisory fee $3,872,458
Administrative personnel and services fee 530,941
Custodian fees 47,465
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and 542,534
expenses
Directors'/Trustees' fees 17,767
Auditing fees 19,178
Legal fees 10,718
Portfolio accounting fees 150,902
Distribution services fee--Class B Shares 638,542
Distribution services fee--Class C Shares 139,644
Shareholder services fee--Class A Shares 1,499,514
Shareholder services fee--Class B Shares 212,847
Shareholder services fee--Class C Shares 46,548
Share registration costs 48,626
Printing and postage 42,683
Insurance premiums 5,467
Taxes 6,943
Miscellaneous 13,198
Total expenses 7,845,975
Waivers--
Waiver of shareholder services fee--Class A Shares $(839,728)
Waiver of shareholder services fee--Class C Shares (1,862)
Total waivers (841,590)
Net expenses 7,004,385
Net investment income 32,145,972
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS:
Net realized loss on investments (664,845)
Net change in unrealized appreciation of investments 42,415,663
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments 41,750,818
Change in net assets resulting from operations $ 73,896,790
</TABLE>
(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)
FEDERATED MUNICIPAL SECURITIES FUND, INC.
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31,
1998 1997
<S> <C> <C>
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
OPERATIONS--
Net investment income $ 32,145,972 $ 38,070,897
Net realized gain (loss) on investments ($3,273,099 net gain
and $439,197 net loss,
respectively, as computed for federal tax purposes) (664,845) (30,587)
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation 42,415,663 (25,442,823)
Change in net assets resulting from operations 73,896,790 12,597,487
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS--
Distributions from net investment income
Class A Shares (28,187,919) (33,864,603)
Class B Shares (3,245,800) (3,157,991)
Class C Shares (712,253) (1,067,075)
Distributions in excess of net investment income
Class A Shares (446,648) (2,893,224)
Class B Shares (66,543) (332,555)
Class C Shares (12,628) (99,766)
Distributions from net realized gains
Class A Shares (1,381,790) (5,887,308)
Class B Shares (204,140) (554,488)
Class C Shares (39,946) (229,139)
Change in net assets resulting from distributions to (34,297,667) (48,086,149)
shareholders
SHARE TRANSACTIONS--
Proceeds from sale of shares 129,961,665 161,534,404
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of 21,687,238 30,227,698
distributions declared
Cost of shares redeemed (188,612,798) (210,426,834)
Change in net assets resulting from share transactions (36,963,895) (18,664,732)
Change in net assets 2,635,228 (54,153,394)
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of period 693,594,848 747,748,242
End of period $ 696,230,076 $ 693,594,848
</TABLE>
(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)
FEDERATED MUNICIPAL SECURITIES FUND, INC.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS--CLASS A SHARES
(FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD)
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<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31,
1998 1997 1996 1995 1994
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $10.31 $10.82 $10.92 $11.20 $11.62
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
Net investment income 0.46 0.55 0.66 0.67 0.66
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments 0.64 (0.36) (0.09) (0.05) (0.40)
Total from investment operations 1.10 0.19 0.57 0.62 0.26
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS
Distributions from net investment income (0.46) (0.55) (0.66) (0.67) (0.66)
Distributions in excess of net investment (0.01) (0.05) -- -- --
income(a)
Total distributions from net investment (0.47) (0.60) (0.66) (0.67) (0.66)
income
Distributions from net realized gain on (0.03) (0.10) (0.01) (0.23) (0.02)
investments
Total distributions (0.50) (0.70) (0.67) (0.90) (0.68)
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $10.91 $10.31 $10.82 $10.92 $11.20
TOTAL RETURN(B) 11.28% 1.84% 5.32% 5.90% 2.10%
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS
Expenses 0.86% 0.93% 0.98% 0.92% 0.84%
Net investment income 4.70% 5.37% 5.97% 6.17% 5.59%
Expense waiver/reimbursement(c) 0.14% 0.14% 0.13% -- --
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) $591,310 $595,515 $663,538 $708,712 $714,384
Portfolio turnover 64% 33% 29% 41% 27%
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(a)Distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations
which may differ from generally accepted accounting principles. These
distributions do not represent a return of capital for federal income tax
purposes.
(b) Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge or
contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.
(c) This voluntary expense decrease is reflected in both the expense and net
investment income ratios shown above.
(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)
FEDERATED MUNICIPAL SECURITIES FUND, INC.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS--CLASS B SHARES
(FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD)
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<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31,
1998 1997 1996 1995(A)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $10.31 $10.82 $10.92 $11.06
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
Net investment income 0.38 0.47 0.56 0.40
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on 0.64 (0.37) (0.09) (0.03)
investments
Total from investment operations 1.02 0.10 0.47 0.37
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS
Distributions from net investment income (0.38) (0.47) (0.56) (0.40)
Distributions in excess of net investment (0.01) (0.04) -- --
income(b)
Total distributions from net investment income (0.39) (0.51) (0.56) (0.40)
Distributions from net realized gain on (0.03) (0.10) (0.01) (0.11)
investments
Total distributions (0.42) (0.61) (0.57) (0.51)
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $10.91 $10.31 $10.82 $10.92
TOTAL RETURN(C) 10.30% 0.94% 4.40% 3.49%
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS
Expenses 1.75% 1.82% 1.86% 1.84%*
Net investment income 3.81% 4.50% 5.23% 5.94%*
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) $87,304 $77,536 $58,296 $18,201
Portfolio turnover 64% 33% 29% 41%
</TABLE>
* Computed on an annualized basis.
(a) Reflects operations for the period from July 26, 1994 (date of initial
public offering) to March 31, 1995.
(b) Distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which
may differ from generally accepted accounting principles. These
distributions do not represent a return of capital for federal income tax
purposes.
(c) Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge or
contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.
(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)
FEDERATED MUNICIPAL SECURITIES FUND, INC.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS--CLASS C SHARES
(FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31,
1998 1997 1996 1995 1994(A)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $10.31 $10.82 $10.92 $11.20 $11.70
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
Net investment income 0.37 0.46 0.56 0.58 0.52
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments 0.65 (0.36) (0.09) (0.05) (0.48)
Total from investment operations 1.02 0.10 0.47 0.53 0.04
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS
Distributions from net investment income (0.37) (0.46) (0.56) (0.58) (0.52)
Distributions in excess of
net investment income(b) (0.02) (0.05) -- -- --
Total distributions from net investment income (0.39) (0.51) (0.56) (0.58) (0.52)
Distributions from net realized gain
on investments (0.03) (0.10) (0.01) (0.23) (0.02)
Total distributions (0.42) (0.61) (0.57) (0.81) (0.54)
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $10.91 $10.31 $10.82 $10.92 $11.20
TOTAL RETURN(C) 10.31% 0.95% 4.42% 4.96% 0.17%
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS
Expenses 1.74% 1.81% 1.82% 1.81% 1.80%*
Net investment income 3.83% 4.51% 5.16% 5.28% 4.70%*
Expense waiver/reimbursement(d) 0.01% 0.01% 0.04% -- --
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) $17,616 $20,544 $25,914 $22,389 $22,066
Portfolio turnover 64% 33% 29% 41% 27%
</TABLE>
* Computed on an annualized basis.
(a) Reflects operations for the period from April 21, 1993 (date of initial
(b) Distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which
may differ from generally accepted accounting principles. These
distributions do not represent a return of capital for federal income tax
purposes.
(c) Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge or
contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.
(d) This voluntary expense decrease is reflected in both the expense and net
investment income ratios shown above.
(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)
FEDERATED MUNICIPAL SECURITIES FUND, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 1998
1. ORGANIZATION
Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") is registered under the
Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as a diversified,
open-end management investment company. The Fund offers three classes of shares:
Class A Shares, Class B Shares, and Class C Shares. The investment objective of
the Fund is to provide for its shareholders a high level of current income which
is exempt from federal regular income tax.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently
followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. These
policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
INVESTMENT VALUATIONS --Municipal bonds are valued by an independent pricing
service, taking into consideration yield, liquidity, risk, credit quality,
coupon, maturity, type of issue, and any other factors or market data the
pricing service deems relevant. Short-term securities are valued at the prices
provided by an independent pricing service. However, short-term securities with
remaining maturities of 60 days or less at the time of purchase may be valued at
amortized cost, which approximates fair market value.
INVESTMENT INCOME, EXPENSES, AND DISTRIBUTIONS --Interest income and expenses
are accrued daily. Bond premium and discount, if applicable, are amortized as
required by the Internal Revenue Code, as amended (the "Code"). Distributions to
shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may
differ from generally accepted accounting principles. These distributions do not
represent a return of capital for federal income tax purposes.
FEDERAL TAXES --It is the Fund's policy to comply with the provisions of the
Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute to
shareholders each year substantially all of its income. Accordingly, no
provisions for federal tax are necessary.
Additionally, net capital losses of $5,489,729 attributable to security
transactions incurred after October 31, 1997, are treated as arising on April 1,
1998, the first day of the Fund's next taxable year.
WHEN-ISSUED AND DELAYED DELIVERY TRANSACTIONS --The Fund may engage in
when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. The Fund records when-issued
securities on the trade date and maintains security positions such that
sufficient liquid assets will be available to make payment for the securities
purchased. Securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis are
marked to market daily and begin earning interest on the settlement date.
USE OF ESTIMATES --The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets, liabilities, expenses, and
revenues reported in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from
those estimated.
OTHER --Investment transactions are accounted for on the trade date.
3. CAPITAL STOCK
At March 31, 1998, par value shares ($0.01 per share) authorized were as
follows:
PERCENTAGE OF PAR VALUE
SHARE CLASS NAME CAPITAL STOCK AUTHORIZED
Class A Shares 375,000,000
Class B Shares 250,000,000
Class C Shares 375,000,000
Total shares authorized 1,000,000,000
Transactions in capital stock were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31,
1998 1997
CLASS A SHARES SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Shares sold 9,670,305 $ 103,414,194 11,574,693 $ 121,849,621
Shares issued to
shareholders in
payment of distributions 1,807,665 19,419,915 2,586,707 27,181,535
declared
Shares redeemed (15,033,250) (160,904,159) (17,732,936) (185,898,913)
Net change resulting from
Class A Share (3,555,280) $ (38,070,050) (3,571,536) $ (36,867,757)
transactions
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31,
1998 1997
CLASS B SHARES SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Shares sold 2,304,892 $ 24,638,393 3,354,939 $ 35,239,171
Shares issued to shareholders in
payment of distributions declared 162,455 1,793,068 203,345 2,136,903
Shares redeemed (1,983,725) (21,309,970) (1,426,287) (14,965,753)
Net change resulting from
Class B Share transactions 483,622 $ 5,121,491 2,131,997 $ 22,410,321
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31,
1998 1997
CLASS C SHARES SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Shares sold 176,581 $ 1,909,078 423,472 $ 4,445,612
Shares issued to shareholders in
payment of distributions declared 44,200 474,255 86,450 909,260
Shares redeemed (598,603) (6,398,669) (912,686) (9,562,168)
Net change resulting from
Class C Share transactions (377,822) $ (4,015,336) (402,764) $ (4,207,296)
Net change resulting from
share transactions (3,449,480) $ (36,963,895) (1,842,303) $ (18,664,732)
</TABLE>
4. INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE --Federated Advisers, the Fund's investment adviser (the
"Adviser"), receives for its services an annual investment advisory fee equal to
(a) a maximum of 0.30% of the average daily net assets of the Fund, and (b)
4.50% of the gross income of the Fund, excluding capital gains or losses.
ADMINISTRATIVE FEE --Federated Services Company ("FServ"), under the
Administrative Services Agreement, provides the Fund with administrative
personnel and services. The fee paid to FServ is based on the level of average
aggregate daily net assets of all funds advised by subsidiaries of Federated
Investors, Inc. for the period. The administrative fee received during the
period of the Administrative Services Agreement shall be at least $125,000 per
portfolio and $30,000 per each additional class of shares.
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES FEE --The Fund has adopted a Distribution Plan (the
"Plan") pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the terms of the Plan, the
Fund will compensate Federated Securities Corp. ("FSC"), the principal
distributor, from the net assets of the Fund to finance activities intended to
result in the sale of the Fund's Class B Shares and Class C Shares. The Plan
provides that the Fund may incur distribution expenses according to the
following schedule annually, to compensate FSC.
PERCENTAGE OF AVERAGE
SHARE CLASS NAME DAILY NET ASSETS
Class B Shares 0.75%
Class C Shares 0.75%
FSC may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. FSC can modify or
terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion.
SHAREHOLDER SERVICES FEE --Under the terms of a Shareholder Services Agreement
with Federated Shareholder Services ("FSS"), the Fund will pay FSS up to 0.25%
of average daily net assets of each class of shares for the period. The fee paid
to FSS is used to finance certain services for shareholders and to maintain
shareholder accounts. FSS may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its
fee. FSS can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole
discretion.
TRANSFER AND DIVIDEND DISBURSING AGENT FEES AND EXPENSES --FServ, through its
subsidiary, Federated Shareholder Services Company ("FSSC"), serves as transfer
and dividend disbursing agent for the Fund. The fee paid to FSSC is based on the
size, type, and number of accounts and transactions made by shareholders.
PORTFOLIO ACCOUNTING FEES --FServ maintains the Fund's accounting records for
which it receives a fee. The fee is based on the level of the Fund's average
daily net assets for the period, plus out-of-pocket expenses.
INTERFUND TRANSACTIONS --During the period ended March 31, 1998, the Fund
engaged in purchase and sale transactions with funds that have a common
investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common
Directors/Trustees, and/or common Officers. These purchase and sale transactions
were made at current market value pursuant to Rule 17a-7 under the Act amounting
to $147,111,000 and $178,809,433, respectively.
GENERAL --Certain of the Officers and Directors of the Fund are Officers and
Directors or Trustees of the above companies.
5. YEAR 2000 ISSUE
Similar to other financial organizations, the Fund could be adversely affected
if the computer systems used by the Fund's service providers do not properly
process and calculate date-related information and data from and after January
1, 2000. The Fund's Adviser and administrator are taking measures that they
believe are reasonably designed to address the Year 2000 issue with respect to
computer systems that they use and to obtain reasonable assurances that
comparable steps are being taken by each of the Fund's other service providers.
At this time, however, there can be no assurance that these steps will be
sufficient to avoid any adverse impact to the Fund.
6. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
Purchases and sales of investments, excluding short-term securities, for the
period ended March 31, 1998, were as follows:
PURCHASES $448,794,552
SALES $448,440,093
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of FEDERATED MUNICIPAL SECURITIES
FUND, INC.:
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including
the portfolio of investments, of Federated Municipal Securities, Inc. as of
March 31, 1998, the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the
statements of changes in net assets for the years ended March 31, 1998 and 1997,
and the financial highlights for the periods presented. These financial
statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements and financial highlights based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial
highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of March
31, 1998, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; where replies were
not received, we performed other auditing procedures. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Federated Municipal
Securities, Inc. as of March 31, 1998, the results of its operations, the
changes in its net assets, and its financial highlights for the respective
stated periods in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
May 8, 1998
DIRECTORS
John F. Donahue
Thomas G. Bigley
John T. Conroy, Jr.
Nicholas P. Constantakis
William J. Copeland
J. Christopher Donahue
James E. Dowd
Lawrence D. Ellis, M.D.
Edward L. Flaherty, Jr.
Peter E. Madden
John E. Murray, Jr.
Wesley W. Posvar
Marjorie P. Smuts
OFFICERS
John F. Donahue
Chairman
J. Christopher Donahue
President
Richard B. Fisher
Vice President
Edward C. Gonzales
Executive Vice President
John W. McGonigle
Executive Vice President,
Treasurer, and Secretary
Nicholas J. Seitanakis
Assistant Secretary
Mutual funds are not bank deposits or obligations, are not guaranteed by any
bank, and are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board, or any other
government agency. Investment in mutual funds involves investment risk,
including possible loss of principal.
This report is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when
preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus, which contains facts
concerning its objective and policies, management fees, expenses, and other
information.
[Graphic]Federated Investors
Federated Securities Corp., Distributor
Federated Investors Tower
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
1-800-341-7400
www.federatedinvestors.com
Cusip 313913105
Cusip 313913204
Cusip 313913303
8042830 (5/98)
[Graphic]
A1. The graphic presentation here displayed consists of a boxed legend in the
upper left quadrant indicating the components of the corresponding mountain
chart. The color coded mountain chart is a visual representation of the
narrative text above it. The "x" axis reflects computation periods from 10/4/76
to 3/31/98. The "y" axis is measured in increments of $20,000 ranging from $0 to
$100,000 and indicates that the ending value of hypothetical initial investment
of $22,000 in the fund's Class A Shares, assuming the reinvestment of capital
gains and dividends, would have grown to $82,786 on 3/31/98.
A2. The graphic presentation here displayed consists of a boxed legend in the
upper left quadrant indicating the components of the corresponding mountain
chart. The color coded mountain chart is a visual representation of the
narrative text above it. The "x" axis reflects computation periods from 10/4/76
to 3/31/98. The "y" axis is measured in increments of $10,000 ranging from $0 to
$60,000 and indicates that the ending value of hypothetical yearly investments
of $1,000 in the fund's Class A Shares, assuming the reinvestment of capital
gains and dividends, would have grown to $52,768 on 3/31/98.
A3. The graphic presentation here displayed consists of a boxed legend in the
upper left quadrant indicating the components of the corresponding mountain
chart. The color-coded mountain chart is a visual representation of the
narrative text beneath it. The "x" axis reflects computation periods from
3/31/88 to 3/31/98. The "y" axis is measured in increments of $10,000 ranging
from $0 to $60,000 and indicates that the ending value of a hypothetical initial
investment of $26,000 in the fund's Class A Shares would have grown to $51,413
on 3/31/98.
A4. The graphic presentation here displayed consists of a line graph. The
corresponding components of the line graph are listed underneath. The Class A
Shares of Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc., based on a 4.50% sales
charge are represented by a solid line. The Lehman Brothers Revenue Bond Index
(the "LBRBI") is represented by a dotted line, the Lehman Brothers Municipal
Bond Index (the "LBMBI") is represented by a dashed line and the Lipper General
Municipal Funds Average (the "LGMFA") is represented by a broken line. The line
graph is a visual representation of a comparison of change in value of a $10,000
hypothetical investment in the Class A Shares of the fund, the LBRBI, the LBMBI
and the LGMFA. The "x" axis reflects computation periods from 3/31/88 to
3/31/98. The "y" axis reflects the cost of the investment. The right margin
reflects the ending value of the hypothetical investment in the fund's Class A
Shares, based on a 4.50% sales charge, as compared to the LBRBI, the LBMBI and
the LGMFA. The ending values were $19,763, $23,889, $22,282, and $21,504,
respectively. The legend in the bottom quadrant of the graphic presentation
indicates the fund's Class A Shares Average Annual Total Returns for the
one-year, five-year and 10-year periods ended 3/31/98 and from the start of
performance of the fund's Class A Shares (10/4/76) to 3/31/98. The total returns
were 6.23%, 4.26%, 7.05%, and 6.36%, respectively.
A5. The graphic presentation here displayed consists of a line graph. The
corresponding components of the line graph are listed underneath. The Class B
Shares of Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc., based on a 3.00% contingent
deferred sales charge are represented by a solid line. The Lehman Brothers
Revenue Bond Index (the "LBRBI") is represented by a dotted line, the Lehman
Brothers Municipal Bond Index (the "LBMBI") is represented by a dashed line and
the Lipper General Municipal Funds Average (the "LGMFA") is represented by a
broken line. The line graph is a visual representation of a comparison of change
in value of a $10,000 hypothetical investment in the Class B Shares of the fund,
the LBRBI, the LBMBI and the LGMFA. The "x" axis reflects computation periods
from 7/26/94 to 3/31/98. The "y" axis reflects the cost of the investment. The
right margin reflects the ending value of the hypothetical investment in the
fund's Class B Shares, based on a 3.00% contingent deferred sales charge, as
compared to the LBRBI, the LBMBI and the LGMFA. The ending values were $11,628,
$13,795, $13,203, and $12,889, respectively. The legend in the bottom quadrant
of the graphic presentation indicates the fund's Class B Shares Average Annual
Total Returns for the one-year period ended 3/31/98 and from the start of
performance of the fund's Class B Shares (7/26/94) to 3/31/98. The total returns
were 4.55% and 4.27%, respectively.
A6. The graphic presentation here displayed consists of a line graph. The
corresponding components of the line graph are listed underneath. The Class C
Shares of Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc., based on a 1.00% contingent
deferred sales charge are represented by a solid line. The Lehman Brothers
Revenue Bond Index (the "LBRBI") is represented by a dotted line, the Lehman
Brothers Municipal Bond Index (the "LBMBI") is represented by a dashed line and
the Lipper General Municipal Funds Average (the "LGMFA") is represented by a
broken line. The line graph is a visual representation of a comparison of change
in value of a $10,000 hypothetical investment in the Class C Shares of the fund,
the LBRBI, the LBMBI and the LGMFA. The "x" axis reflects computation periods
from 4/21/93 to 3/31/98. The "y" axis reflects the cost of the investment. The
right margin reflects the ending value of the hypothetical investment in the
fund's Class C Shares, based on a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge, as
compared to the LBRBI, the LBMBI and the LGMFA. The ending values were $12,224,
$14,090, $13,768, and $13,293, respectively. The legend in the bottom quadrant
of the graphic presentation indicates the fund's Class C Shares Average Annual
Total Returns for the one-year period ended 3/31/98 and from the start of
performance of the fund's Class C Shares (4/21/93) to 3/31/98. The total returns
were 9.30% and 4.15%, respectively.
