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SEMIANNUAL REPORT AND PERFORMANCE UPDATE
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NEW ENGLAND
INTERMEDIATE TERM
TAX FREE FUND OF
NEW YORK
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July 25, 1996
DEAR SHAREHOLDER,
New England Funds welcomes the opportunity to present you with the 1996
Semiannual Report for New England Intermediate Term Tax Free Fund of New York,
containing your portfolio manager commentary and complete financial information.
ECONOMIC GROWTH IN THE FIRST HALF OF 1996
Moderate growth with low inflation was the economic story during the first
half of 1996. U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP), a bellwether of economic
growth, remained strong at 2.3% through June, just shy of what most economists
consider optimal growth. As a result, the Federal Reserve Board opted not to
tinker with interest rates through the first half of the year, save for a
quarter-point ease in short-term rates in late January. The relatively calm
economic waters had a stimulating effect on the domestic equity market, boosting
stocks 537 points to 5,654 at the end of June, as measured by the Dow Jones
Industrial Average. Bond yields did not fare as well, rising to 7.00% at the end
of June from 6.65% earlier in the year. Money market yields remained stable,
falling back only slightly during the past six months.
THE BENEFITS OF MAINTAINING A LONG-TERM FOCUS
But the market volatility of the first three weeks in July claimed 5.5% of
the Dow Jones Industrial Average's first-half gains. Again, we are reminded that
no bull market lasts forever. Long-term financial goals are key in times like
these and it's important to anticipate this type of market volatility and remain
committed to your financial plan.
It's also a good idea to ask your financial representative for help. A
financial representative can guide you through volatile markets and help you
meet your long-term financial goals. A recent study by Dalbar, Inc., a mutual
fund monitoring and analytical service, shows that, on average, mutual fund
investors who bought and held shares, with the assistance of a financial
representative, enjoyed the benefits of a long-term commitment. Consequently,
they benefitted from higher returns than direct investors and others who bought
and sold, although this does not occur in every case.
CELEBRATING THE BIRTHDAYS OF THREE NEW ENGLAND FUNDS
During the past two months, we've celebrated the birthdays of three of our
most popular funds: New England Growth Opportunities Fund; New England Strategic
Income Fund and New England Star Advisers Fund. Demonstrating the remarkable
scope and breadth of our funds, the Growth Opportunities Fund celebrated its
65th birthday in May while the fast-growing Strategic Income and Star Advisers
Funds marked their first and second birthdays, respectively. We're proud of all
of our funds, but take special pride in recognizing that, whether six months or
65-years-old, all New England Funds are designed to help investors achieve their
goals.
NEW ENGLAND FUNDS: THE PLACE "WHERE THE BEST MINDS MEET"(TM)
The longevity of our more seasoned funds and the potential for growth of our
newer ones illustrates the ongoing progress of New England Funds. Our unique
multiple-adviser approach brings together some of the best minds in the
investment business. The ability to attract top-notch investment advisers and
our multiple-adviser approach to fund management are the cornerstones of New
England Funds' investment philosophy and the essence of our corporate logo,
Where The Best Minds Meet(TM).
OUTLOOK FOR THE REST OF 1996
Going forward, we anticipate that the economy will continue to grow
moderately and that inflationary pressures will not be excessive. While we
estimate the GDP may rise somewhat from its current level of 2.3%, the Federal
Reserve should be reluctant to tighten the money supply by raising short-term
interest rates. We also believe that the equity markets will continue to be
volatile through the rest of the year.
We believe that you will find your portfolio manager commentary informative.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact your financial
representative or New England Funds directly at 800-225-5478.
Sincerely,
/s/Henry L.P. Schmelzer
Henry L.P. Schmelzer, President
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NEW ENGLAND INTERMEDIATE TERM TAX FREE FUND OF NEW YORK
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INVESTMENT RESULTS THROUGH JUNE 30, 1996
Putting Performance into Perspective
The graph comparing your Fund's performance to a benchmark index provides you
with a general sense of how your Fund performed. To put this information in
context, it may be helpful to understand the special differences between the
two. Your Fund's total return for the period shown appears with and without
sales charges and includes Fund expenses and management fees. A securities index
measures the performance of a theoretical portfolio. Unlike a fund, the index is
unmanaged; there are no expenses that affect the results. In addition, few
investors could purchase all of the securities necessary to match the index.
And, if they could, they would incur transaction costs and other expenses.
[A chart in the form of a line graph appears here illustrating the growth of a
$10,000 investment in New England Intermediate Term Tax Free Fund of New York
since inception 4/23/93 compared to the Lehman Municipal Index and the Cost of
Living. The data points for this chart are as follows:]
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A $10,000 INVESTMENT IN CLASS A SHARES
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Intermediate Tax Free of NY Cost of
Year NAV POP Lehman* Living
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4/23/93 $10,000 $9,750 $10,000 $10,000
1993 $10,256 $10,000 $10,224 $10,028
1994 $10,387 $10,128 $10,244 $10,243
1995 $11,039 $10,763 $11,145 $10,534
1996 $11,818 $11,522 $11,095 $10,818
* Lehman Municipal
This illustration represents past performance of Class A shares and cannot
predict future results. Investment return and principal value may vary,
resulting in a gain or loss on the sale of shares. Class B share performance
will be greater or less than that shown based on differences in inception date,
fees and sales charges. All Index and Fund performance assumes reinvested
distributions.
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS 6/30/96*
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CLASS A (Inception 4/23/93) YTD 1 YEAR 3 YEAR SINCE INCEPTION
Net Asset Value(1) 0.16% 7.06% 4.84% 5.38%
With Max. Sales Charge(2) -2.38 4.37 3.94 4.55
Lipper NY Municipal Average(6) -0.35 4.77 4.20 4.43
CLASS B (Inception 9/13/93) YTD 1 YEAR SINCE INCEPTION
Net Asset Value(1) -0.35% 6.27% 2.89%
With CDSC(3) -4.25 2.27 1.92
Lehman Municipal Index(4) -0.45 6.64 4.08
Lipper NY Municipal Average(6) -0.35 4.77 4.43
6/30/96 YIELDS* CLASS A CLASS B
SEC 30-day Yield** 5.03% 4.43%
NY State Taxable Equivalent Yield 8.97 7.90
NY City Taxable Equivalent Yield 9.42 8.30
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** SEC Yield is based on the Fund's net investment income over a 30-day period
and is calculated in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission
guidelines. Taxable equivalent yield is based on the maximum combined
federal and New York state income tax bracket of 43.90% or the combined
federal, New York state and New York City income tax bracket of 46.60%. The
alternative minimum tax and some federal and state taxes may apply.
* These returns represent past performance. Investment return and principal
value will fluctuate so that shares, upon redemption, may be worth more or
less than original cost.
NOTES TO CHARTS AND PERFORMANCE UPDATE
(1) Net Asset Value (NAV) performance assumes reinvestment of all distributions
and does not reflect the payment of a sales charge at the time of purchase.
(2) With Maximum Sales Charge performance assumes reinvestment of all
distributions and reflects the maximum sales charge of 2.5% at the time of
purchase of Class A shares.
(3) With Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (CDSC) performance assumes a maximum
4% sales charge is applied to a redemption of Class B shares. The sales
charge will decrease over time, declining to zero five years after the
purchase of shares.
(4) Lehman Municipal Index is an unmanaged index of bonds issued by states,
municipalities and other governmental entities having maturities of more
than one year. The Index performance has not been adjusted for ongoing
management, distribution and operating expenses and sales charges applicable
to mutual fund investments.
(5) Cost of Living is based on the Consumer Price Index, a widely recognized
measure of the cost of goods and services in the United States, as
calculated by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
(6) Lipper Average is an average of the total return performance (calculated on
the basis of net asset value) of funds with similar investment objectives as
calculated by Lipper Analytical Services, an independent mutual fund ranking
service.
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James Welch]
NEW ENGLAND INTERMEDIATE TERM
TAX FREE FUND OF NEW YORK
Portfolio Manager: James Welch
Back Bay Advisors, L.P.
The Market
The first six months of 1996 were challenging for fixed income investments, and
municipal bonds were no exception. The strong bond market rally of 1995 quickly
lost steam early in the year as unexpectedly strong economic activity caused
interest rates to reverse direction and move sharply higher. From the beginning
to the end of the period, long-term interest rates, as measured by the yield on
the 30-year U.S. Treasury bond, climbed almost a full percentage point, from
5.95% to 6.89%.
The good news for the municipal bond market was the easing of fears generated by
tax reform proposals, particularly those promoting a flat tax. Triple-A rated,
30-year municipal bonds had yields close to 90% of comparable Treasury bonds at
the end of 1995. This ratio declined during the first half of 1996 to about 85%,
indicating that municipal bonds had appreciated relative to Treasury bonds,
losing less value than Treasury bonds during the market sell-off.
How Your Fund Performed
We are pleased to tell you that your Fund received a Morningstar(TM) rating of
four stars for three-year performance through June 30, 1996.* The Fund's
excellent performance over those three years resulted in an initial rating in
the second highest category! For the same period the Fund earned five stars --
Morningstar's highest ranking -- for one-year performance.*
The New England Intermediate Term Tax Free Fund of New York posted excellent
performance on a relative basis. For the six-month period, the Fund had a total
return of 0.16% for Class A shares, based on net asset value. This performance
is better than the average return of -0.35% for the Lipper New York Municipal
Average.
In addition to its strong total return, your Fund continued to provide a high
level of tax exempt income** during the period. As of June 28, 1996, the Fund's
SEC yield was 5.03% and 4.43% for Class A and Class B shares, respectively,
which translates into taxable equivalent yields of 8.97% and 7.90% for a fully
taxable investment, assuming the maximum combined federal and New York state
income tax rate of 43.90%. For New York City residents in the maximum combined
tax bracket of 46.60%, the taxable equivalent yields were 9.42% and 8.30% for
Class A and Class B shares, respectively.
How We Managed Your Fund
We restructured much of the portfolio early in the period, in the belief that
the bond market may have risen too far, too fast. Consecutive interest rate
reductions in December and January by the Federal Reserve, coupled with a lack
of resolution regarding a balanced budget agreement, led us to position the Fund
more defensively, in part by altering the types of bonds in which the Fund
invested. While we maintained the Fund's duration at six years, the top of the
normal range, additional investments in higher coupon, callable bonds lessened
the Fund's sensitivity to changes in interest rates. We also decreased the
Fund's average maturity and increased its overall credit quality, moves that
protected shareholder value as interest rates rose during the period.
We have reduced our outlook on the State of New York to neutral, despite an
improving economy overall. This shift reflects our disappointment that the
Pataki administration has been unable to effect meaningful change. We are also
concerned over the continuing fiscal drag exerted on the State by New York
City's high level of financial need. While the Fund continues to have about 10%
of its assets invested in New York City general obligation bonds, our holdings
generally have higher coupons; these bonds offer good levels of current income
and may also hold their value better during times of rising interest rates or
economic uncertainty.
We have increased the Fund's investment in local general obligation bonds and
the more liquid state appropriation bonds. We have also reduced exposure to
certain revenue bond sectors that may feel the pinch of decreased federal
funding, such as health care bonds, or bonds that may be subject to changing
legislation, such as solid waste recovery bonds. We continued to emphasize
essential purpose revenue bonds, particularly those in the airport and highway
transportation sectors, which we expect to benefit from an improving economy.
The Fund avoided electric utility bonds due to an increasingly competitive
operating outlook as well as an unfavorable state regulatory environment.
Our Investment Outlook
Despite our views on the New York political and fiscal situation, we continue to
believe that the long-term outlook for the New York municipal bond market is
positive. For now tax reform proposals have lost steam, and municipals should
continue to appreciate relative to Treasuries, gaining back lost ground. The
decline in volume of new issue municipal bonds in New York continues, and we do
not expect any material change to this trend. Additionally, the state is
planning to implement a new protocol for bond issuance -- including limits on
state appropriation bonds -- that will further restrict new issue supply.
Meanwhile the demand for New York bonds is strengthening, due in part to an
improving state economy and high tax rates. This combination of low supply and
steady demand suggests a favorable environment for New York municipal bonds and
for your Fund.
* Morningstar proprietary ratings reflect risk-adjusted performance through
6/30/96. The ratings are subject to change every month. Past performance is
no guarantee of future results. Morningstar ratings are calculated from the
fund's three- and one-year returns (with fee adjustments) in excess of
90-day T-bill returns. The one-year rating is calculated using the same
methodology, but is not a component of the overall rating. The Fund received
four stars for three years and five stars for one year, respectively. It was
rated among 924 and 1691 funds respectively. Ten percent of the funds in a
rating category receive five stars, and the next 22.5% receive four stars.
** Alternative minimum tax and some federal or state taxes may apply. Yield is
calculated using a standard formula established by the SEC and is an
annualized percentage based on the yield earned for the Fund's Class A and B
shares during the 30 days ending June 28, 1996.
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PORTFOLIO QUALITY AS OF JUNE 30, 1996
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AAA 17.40%
AA 2.93%
A 23.20%
BB 5.95%
BBB 50.52%
AVERAGE PORTFOLIO QUALITY = A- AVERAGE PORTFOLIO MATURITY = 10 YEARS
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Quality ratings provided by Standard & Poor's.
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NEW ENGLAND FUNDS
Where The Best Minds Meet(TM)
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PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS
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NEW ENGLAND
INTERMEDIATE TERM
TAX FREE FUND
OF NEW YORK
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PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION
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Investments as of June 30, 1996
(unaudited)
TAX EXEMPT BONDS -- 96.2% OF TOTAL NET ASSETS
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RATINGS (c)
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FACE STANDARD
AMOUNT ISSUER MOODY'S & POOR'S VALUE (a)
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NEW YORK - 73.0%
$ 250,000 Albany, NY, Housing Authority, 6.250%, 10/01/12 ....... Baa1 NR $ 250,088
750,000 Hempstead Town Industrial Dev. Agency, 7.400%, 12/01/10 Baa1 A- 771,345
475,000 Metropolitan Transportation Authority, 5.750%, 07/01/08 Baa1 BBB 468,925
500,000 Metropolitan Transportation Authority, 7.125%, 07/01/09 Baa1 BBB 542,980
685,000 New York, 8.00%, 08/01/03 ............................. Baa1 BBB+ 766,111
500,000 New York, 7.25%, 08/15/07 ............................. Baa1 BBB+ 545,035
500,000 New York, 6.25%, 08/01/09 ............................. Baa1 BBB+ 495,570
1,065,000 New York, Prerefunded, 8.400%, 11/15/08 ............... Aaa AAA 1,256,785
250,000 New York City Municipal Water, Prerefunded,
7.000%, 06/15/09 .................................... AAA AAA 275,945
250,000 New York City Municipal Water, 7.000%, 06/15/09 ....... A A- 273,980
500,000 New York City Municipal Water, 5.625%, 06/15/16 ....... A A 483,410
1,000,000 New York State Certificates, 6.000%, 09/01/98 ......... Baa1 BBB 1,031,110
500,000 New York State Dorm. Authority, 6.000%, 07/01/06 ...... Baa NR 497,400
500,000 New York State Dorm. Authority, 5.375%, 05/15/07 (FGIC) Aaa AAA 502,615
500,000 New York State Dorm. Authority, 5.750%, 07/01/07 ...... Baa1 BBB 499,190
500,000 New York State Dorm. Authority, 6.500%, 8/15/11 ....... Baa1 BBB+ 525,080
500,000 New York State Local Government Assistance,
7.250%, 04/01/07 .................................... A A 554,850
500,000 New York State Mortgage Revenue, 6.250%, 04/01/10 ..... AA NR 518,250
565,000 New York State Urban Development Corp.,
6.000%, 01/01/05 .................................... AAA AAA 576,282
500,000 New York State Urban Development Corp.,
5.500%, 04/01/16 (MBIA) ............................. Baa1 BBB 481,315
500,000 Oneida Herkimer, 6.650%, 04/01/05 ..................... Baa BBB 520,420
1,000,000 Port Authority, NY & NJ, 7.000%, 10/01/07 ............. NR NR 1,054,830
500,000 Yonkers, NY, 6.000%, 08/01/03 (AMBAC) ................. Aaa AAA 537,170
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OTHER OBLIGATIONS--23.2%
500,000 Guam Airport Authority, 6.400%, 10/01/05 .............. NR BBB 512,545
500,000 Guam Airport Authority, 6.600%, 10/01/10 .............. NR BBB 505,440
1,000,000 Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority,
7.162%, 07/01/04 .................................... Baa1 A- 1,007,350
500,000 Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, 5.900%, 07/01/03 Baa1 A- 529,305
500,000 Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, 5.500%, 07/01/12 Baa1 A- 489,590
1,135,000 Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, 7.750%,
10/01/06 ............................................ NR BBB 1,213,259
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4,257,489
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Total Tax Exempt Bonds (Identified Cost $17,345,516) ............................. 17,686,175
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Total Investments--96.2% (Identified Cost $17,345,516)(b) ........................ 17,686,175
Other assets less liabilities .................................................... 700,096
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Total Net Assets--100% ........................................................... $18,386,271
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(a) See Note 1a.
(b) Federal Tax Information: At June 30, 1996 the net unrealized appreciation on investments based
on cost of $17,345,516 for federal income tax purposes was as follows:
Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of
value over tax cost. .......................................................................... $ 388,979
Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of
tax cost over value. .......................................................................... (48,320)
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Net unrealized appreciation ................................................................... $ 340,659
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As of December 31, 1995, the Fund had a net tax basis capital loss carryforward as follows:
Expiring December 31, 2002 $783,505
(c) The ratings shown are believed to be the most recent ratings available at June 30, 1996.
Securities are generally rated at the time of issuance. The rating agencies may revise their
ratings from time to time. As a result there can be no assurance that the same ratings would be
assigned if the securities were rated at June 30, 1996. The Fund's subadviser independently
evaluates the Fund's portfolio securities and in making investment decisions does not rely
solely on the ratings of agencies.
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES
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June 30, 1996
(unaudited)
ASSETS
Investments at value ......................... $17,686,175
Cash ......................................... 28,141
Receivable for:
Fund shares sold ........................... 71,079
Securities sold ............................ 1,197,933
Dividends and interest ..................... 314,593
Due from investment adviser ................ 88,888
Unamortized organization expense ........... 17,465
Prepaid registration expense ................. 6,000
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19,410,274
LIABILITIES
Payable for:
Securities purchased ....................... $961,004
Fund shares redeemed ....................... 6,850
Dividends declared ......................... 19,455
Accrued expenses:
Accounting and administrative .............. 3,274
Deferred trustees' fees .................... 443
Other expenses ............................. 32,977
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NET ASSETS ..................................... $18,386,271
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Net Assets consist of:
Capital paid in ............................ $18,794,666
Undistributed net investment income ........ 12,068
Accumulated net realized losses ............ (761,122)
Unrealized appreciation on investments ..... 340,659
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NET ASSETS ..................................... $18,386,271
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Computation of net asset value and offering price:
Net asset value and redemption price of Class A
shares ($16,106,274 divided by 2,148,889
shares of beneficial interest) ............... $7.50
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Offering price per share ( 100/97.50 of $7.50) . $7.69*
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Net asset value and offering price of Class B
shares ($2,279,997 divided by 304,919 shares
of beneficial interest) ...................... $7.48**
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Identified cost of investments ................. $17,345,516
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* Based upon single purchases of less than $100,000. Reduced sales charges
apply for purchases in excess of this amount.
** Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable
contingent deferred sales charges.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
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Six Months Ended June 30, 1996
(unaudited)
INVESTMENT INCOME
Interest ..................................... $532,826
Expenses
Management fees ............................ $ 47,169
Service fees--Class A ...................... 20,133
Service and distribution fees--Class B ..... 9,336
Trustees' fees and expenses ................ 5,469
Accounting and administrative .............. 23,886
Custodian .................................. 27,685
Transfer agent ............................. 20,746
Audit and tax services ..................... 10,500
Legal ...................................... 9,409
Printing ................................... 9,151
Registration ............................... 18,119
Amortization of organization expenses ...... 3,296
Miscellaneous .............................. 1,037
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Total expenses ............................... 205,936
Less expenses waived by the investment adviser
and subadviser ............................... (136,057) 69,879
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Net investment income ........................ 462,947
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS,
OPTIONS AND FUTURES CONTRACTS
Realized gain (loss) on:
Investments--net ........................... (20,049)
Futures contracts--net ..................... 107,128
Options contracts--net ..................... (64,696)
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Total realized gain on investments ......... 22,383
Unrealized depreciation on:
Investments--net ........................... (484,199)
Net loss on investment transactions .......... (461,816)
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NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS ..... $ 1,131
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
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YEAR ENDED SIX MONTHS
DECEMBER 31, ENDED
1995 JUNE 30, 1996
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FROM OPERATIONS
Net investment income ................................... $ 905,703 $ 462,947
Net realized gain on investments, options and futures
transactions .......................................... 201,595 22,383
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments,
options and futures transactions ...................... 1,292,655 (484,199)
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Increase in net assets from operations .................. 2,399,953 1,131
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FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS
Net investment income
Class A ............................................... (842,470) (402,844)
Class B ............................................... (63,237) (39,727)
In excess of net investment income
Class A ............................................... (16,706) 0
Class B ............................................... (1,206) 0
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(923,619) (442,571)
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Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from capital
share transactions .................................... (397,301) 721,948
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Total increase in net assets ............................ 1,079,033 280,508
NET ASSETS
Beginning of the period ................................. 17,026,730 18,105,763
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End of the period ....................................... $18,105,763 $18,386,271
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UNDISTRIBUTED (DISTRIBUTIONS IN EXCESS OF) NET
INVESTMENT INCOME
Beginning of the period ................................. $ 9,143 $ (8,308)
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End of the period ....................................... $ (8,308) $ 12,068
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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CLASS A
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APRIL 23,(a) YEAR YEAR
THROUGH ENDED ENDED SIX MONTHS
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, ENDED
1993 1994 1995 JUNE 30, 1996
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Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period .................. $7.50 $7.76 $7.07 $7.68
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Income From Investment Operations
Net Investment Income ................................. 0.26 0.37 0.38 0.40
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
on Investments ...................................... 0.29 (0.68) 0.62 (0.19)
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Total From Investment Operations ...................... 0.55 (0.31) 1.00 0.21
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Less Distributions
Distributions From Net Investment Income .............. (0.25) (0.38) (0.39) (0.39)
Distributions in Excess of Net Investment Income (0.04) 0.00 0.00 0.00
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Total Distributions ................................... (0.29) (0.38) (0.39) (0.39)
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Net Asset Value, End of Period ........................ $7.76 $7.07 $7.68 $7.50
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Total Return (%)(d) ................................... 7.4 (4.1) 14.5 0.2
Ratio of Operating Expenses to
Average Net Assets (%) (b) .......................... 0.70(c) 0.70 0.70 0.70(c)
Ratio of Net Investment Income to
Average Net Assets (%) .............................. 4.88(c) 5.13 5.18 5.20(c)
Portfolio Turnover Rate (%) ........................... 121(c) 219 155 120(c)
Net Assets, End of Period (000) ....................... $21,122 $15,875 $16,388 $16,106
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(a) Commencement of operations.
(b) Commencing April 23, 1993 expenses were voluntarily limited to 0.70% of Class A average net assets. See Note 4. The ratio of
operating expenses to average net assets without giving effect to this expense limitation would have been 2.11% (annualized)
for the period ended December 31, 1993, 1.79% for the year ended December 31, 1994, 1.88% for the year ended December 31,
1995, and 2.21% for the six months ended June 30,1996.
(c) Computed on an annualized basis.
(d) A sales charge of 2.50% (maximum) is not reflected in total return calculations. Periods less than one year are not
annualized.
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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SEPTEMBER 13(a) YEAR YEAR
THROUGH ENDED ENDED SIX MONTHS
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, ENDED
1993 1994 1995 JUNE 30, 1996
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Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period .................. $7.85 $7.76 $7.06 $7.67
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Income From Investment Operations
Net Investment Income ................................. 0.10 0.32 0.33 0.34
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
on Investments ...................................... (0.05) (0.69) 0.62 (0.19)
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Total From Investment Operations ...................... 0.05 (0.37) 0.95 0.15
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Less Distributions
Distributions From Net Investment Income .............. (0.10) (0.33) (0.34) (0.34)
Distributions in Excess of Net Investment Income (0.04) 0.00 0.00 0.00
----- ----- ----- -----
Total Distributions ................................... (0.14) (0.33) (0.34) (0.34)
----- ----- ----- -----
Net Asset Value, End of Period ........................ $7.76 $7.06 $7.67 $7.48
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Total Return (%)(d) ................................... 0.5 (4.9) 13.7 (0.4)
Ratio of Operating Expenses to
Average Net Assets (%) (b) .......................... 1.45(c) 1.45 1.45 1.45(c)
Ratio of Net Investment Income to
Average Net Assets (%) .............................. 3.68(c) 4.38 4.43 4.44(c)
Portfolio Turnover Rate (%) ........................... 121(c) 219 155 120(c)
Net Assets, End of Period (000) ....................... $555 $1,152 $1,718 $2,280
<FN>
(a) Commencement of operations.
(b) Commencing September 13, 1993 expenses were voluntarily limited to 1.45% of Class B average net assets. See Note 4. The ratio
of operating expenses to average net assets without giving effect to this expense limitation would have been 2.86%
(annualized) for the period ended December 31, 1993, 2.54% for the year ended December 31, 1994, 2.63% for the year ended
December 31, 1995 and 2.96% for the six months ended June 30, 1996.
(c) Computed on an annualized basis.
(d) A contingent deferred sales charge is not reflected in total return calculations. Periods less than one year are not
annualized.
</FN>
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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June 30, 1996
(unaudited)
1. The Fund is a series of New England Funds Trust II, a Massachusetts
business trust (the "Trust"), which is registered under the Investment Company
Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), as an open-end management investment
company. The Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited
number of shares of the Trust in multiple series (each series of shares a
"Fund").
The Fund offers both Class A and Class B shares. The Fund commenced its public
offering of Class B shares on September 13, 1993. Class A shares are sold with
a maximum front end sales charge of 2.50%. Class B shares do not pay a front
end sales charge, but pay a higher ongoing distribution fee than Class A
shares for eight years (at which point they automatically convert to Class A
shares), and are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge if those shares
are redeemed within five years of purchase. Expenses of the Fund are borne
pro-rata by the holders of both classes of shares, except that each class
bears expenses unique to that class (including the Rule 12b-1 service and
distribution fees applicable to such class), and votes as a class only with
respect to its own Rule 12b-1 Plan. Shares of each class would receive their
pro-rata share of the net assets of the Fund, if the Fund were liquidated. In
addition, the Trustees approve separate dividends on each class of shares.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently
followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The
policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles for
investment companies.
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions
that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
A. SECURITY VALUATION. The Fund's investment subadviser, Back Bay Advisors,
L.P. ("Back Bay Advisors"), under the supervision of the Fund's trustees,
determines the value of the Fund's portfolio of securities, using valuations
provided by a pricing service selected by Back Bay Advisors and other
information with respect to transactions in securities, including quotations
from securities dealers. Valuations of securities and other assets owned by
the Fund for which market quotations are readily available are based on those
quotations. Short-term obligations that will mature in 60 days or less are
stated at amortized cost, which, when combined with accrued interest or
discount earned, approximates market value. All other securities and assets
are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith by Back Bay
Advisors under the supervision of the Fund's trustees.
B. SECURITY TRANSACTIONS AND RELATED INVESTMENT INCOME. Security transactions
are accounted for on the trade date (the date the buy or sell is executed).
Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date and interest income is
recorded on the accrual basis. Interest income is increased by the accretion
of original issue discount. Interest income is reduced by the amortization of
premium. In determining net gain or loss on securities sold, the cost of
securities has been determined on the identified cost basis.
C. OPTIONS AND FUTURES. CALLS AND PUTS. The Fund may write (sell) call and
put options on securities to manage its exposure to interest rates and the
bond market. Buying futures, writing puts, and buying calls tend to increase
the fund's exposure to the underlying instrument. Selling futures, buying
puts, and writing calls tend to decrease the Fund's exposure to the underlying
instrument, or hedge other Fund investments. When a Fund writes a call or put
option, an amount equal to the premium received by the Fund is included in the
fund's statement of assets and liabilities as an asset and as an equivalent
liability. The amount of the liability is subsequently marked-to-market to
reflect the current market value of the option written. The current value of a
written option is the closing price on the principal exchange on which such
option is traded. If an option which the Fund has written either expires on
its stipulated expiration date, or if the Fund enters into a closing purchase
transaction, the Fund realizes a gain (or loss if the cost of a closing
purchase transaction exceeds the premium received when the option was written)
without regard to any unrealized gain or loss on the underlying security, and
the liability related to such option is extinguished. If a call option which
the Fund has written is exercised, the Fund realizes a capital gain or loss
from the sale of the underlying security and the proceeds from such sale are
increased by the premium originally received. If a put option which the Fund
has written is exercised, the amount of the premium originally received will
reduce the cost of the security which the Fund purchases upon exercise of the
option.
The premium paid by a Fund for the purchase of a call or a put option is
included in the asset section of the Fund's statement of assets and
liabilities as an investment and subsequently adjusted to the current market
value of the option. The current value of a purchased option is the closing
price on the principal exchange on which such option is traded. If an option
which the Fund has purchased expires on the stipulated expiration date, the
Fund will realize a loss in the amount of the cost of the option. If the Fund
enters into a closing sale transaction, the Fund will realize a gain or loss,
depending on whether the sales proceeds from the closing sale transaction are
greater or less than the cost of the option it will realize a gain or loss
from the sale of the underlying security and the proceeds from such sale will
be decreased by the premium originally paid. If the Fund exercises a purchased
call option, the cost of the security which the fund purchases upon exercise
will be increased by the premium originally paid.
INTEREST RATE FUTURES CONTRACTS
The Fund may enter into interest rate futures contracts to hedge against
changes in the values of tax exempt municipal securities the Fund owns or
expects to purchase. An interest rate futures contract is an agreement between
two parties to buy and sell a security for a set price (or to deliver an
amount of cash) on a future date. Upon entering into such a contract, the
purchasing Fund is required to pledge to the broker an amount of cash, U.S.
Government securities or other high quality debt securities equal to the
minimum "initial margin" requirements of the exchange, currently up to $3,000
per contract. Pursuant to the contract, the Fund agrees to receive from or pay
to the broker an amount of cash equal to the daily fluctuation in value of the
contract. Such receipts or payments are known as "variation margin," and are
recorded by the Fund as unrealized gains or losses. When the contract is
closed, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference
between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at
the time it was closed.
The potential risk to the Fund is that the change in value of futures
contracts primarily corresponds with the value of underlying instruments which
may not correspond to the change in the value of the hedged instruments. In
addition, there is a risk that the fund may not be able to close out its
futures positions due to an illiquid secondary market.
The risk in writing a call option is that the fund relinquishes the
opportunity to profit if the market price of the underlying security increases
and the option is exercised. In writing a put option, the fund assumes the
risk of incurring a loss if the market price decreases and the option is
exercised. In addition, there is the risk the fund may not be able to enter
into a closing transaction because of an illiquid secondary market.
D. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES. The Fund intends to meet the requirements of the
Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies, and to
distribute to its shareholders all of its income and any net realized capital
gains at least annually. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax has
been made.
E. DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS. Dividends are declared daily
to shareholders of record and are paid monthly.
The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gains
distributions are determined in accordance with federal tax regulations which
may differ from generally accepted accounting principles. These differences
relate primarily to market discount. Permanent book and tax basis differences
relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassification to paid
in capital.
F. REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS. The Fund, through its custodian, receives delivery
of the underlying securities collateralizing repurchase agreements. It is the
Fund's policy that the market value of the collateral be at least equal to
100% of the repurchase price. Back Bay Advisors is responsible for determining
that the value of the collateral is at all times at least equal to the
repurchase price. Repurchase agreements could involve certain risks in the
event of default or insolvency of the other party including possible delays or
restrictions upon the Fund's ability to dispose of the underlying securities.
G. ORGANIZATION EXPENSE. Costs incurred in 1993 in connection with the Fund's
organization and initial registration amounted to $27,000 and were paid by the
Fund. These costs are being amortized over 60 months beginning April 23, 1993.
2. PURCHASES AND SALES OF SECURITIES (excluding short-term investments) for
the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 1996 were $10,727,459 and
$10,521,757, respectively.
Investments in written options and futures contracts for the Fund for the six
months ended June 30, 1996 are summarized as follows:
SALES OF FUTURES CONTRACTS
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AGGREGATE
NUMBER OF FACE VALUE
CONTRACTS OF CONTRACTS
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Open December 31, 1995 ..... 0 $ 0
Contracts opened ........... 206 23,522,942
Contracts closed ........... (206) (23,522,942)
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Open at June 30, 1996 ...... 0 $ 0
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WRITTEN OPTIONS
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NUMBER OF PREMIUMS
CONTRACTS RECEIVED
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Open December 31, 1995 ..... 0 $ 0
Contracts opened ........... 170 31,203
Contracts closed ........... (170) (31,203)
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Open at June 30, 1996 ...... 0 $ 0
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3A. MANAGEMENT FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES. The Fund pays
management fees to its investment adviser, New England Funds Management, L.P.
("NEFM") at the annual rate of 0.525% of the first $200 million of the Fund's
average daily net assets, 0.50% of the next $300 million and 0.475% of such
assets in excess of $500 million. NEFM pays the Fund's investment subadviser,
Back Bay Advisors at the rate of 0.2625% of the first $200 million of the
Fund's average daily net assets, 0.25% of the next $300 million and 0.2375% of
such assets in excess of $500 million. Certain officers and directors of NEFM
and Back Bay Advisors are also officers or trustees of the Fund. NEFM and Back
Bay Advisors are wholly owned subsidiaries of New England Investment
Companies, L.P. ("NEIC"), which is a subsidiary of New England Mutual Life
Insurance Company. Fees earned by NEFM and Back Bay Advisors under the
management agreement in effect during the six months ended June 30, 1996 are
as follows:
FEES EARNED
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$23,584(a) New England Funds Management, L.P.
$23,585(a) Back Bay Advisors, L.P.
(a) Before reduction pursuant to voluntary expense limitations. See Note 4.
B. ACCOUNTING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE. New England Funds L.P. ("New
England Funds"), the Fund's distributor, is a wholly owned subsidiary of NEIC
and performs certain accounting and administrative services for the Fund. The
Fund reimburses New England Funds for all or part of New England Funds'
expenses of providing these services which include the following: (i) expenses
for personnel performing bookkeeping, accounting, internal auditing and
financial reporting functions and related clerical functions relating to the
Fund, (ii) expenses for services required in connection with the preparation
of registration statements and prospectuses, shareholder reports and notices,
proxy solicitation material furnished to shareholders of the Fund or
regulatory authorities and reports and questionnaires for SEC compliance, and
(iii) registration, filing and other fees in connection with requirements of
regulatory authorities. For the six months ended June 30, 1996 these expenses
amounted to $23,886 and are shown separately in the financial statements as
accounting and administrative.
C. SERVICE AND DISTRIBUTION FEES. Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act,
the Fund has adopted a Service Plan relating to the Fund's Class A shares (the
"Class A Plan") and a Service and Distribution Plan relating to the Fund's
Class B shares (the "Class B Plan").
Under the Class A Plan, the Fund pays New England Funds, L.P. ("New England
Funds") a monthly service fee at the annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average
daily net assets attributable to the Fund's Class A shares, as reimbursement
for expenses (including certain payments to securities dealers, who may be
affiliated with New England Funds) incurred by New England Funds in providing
personal services to investors in Class A shares and/or the maintenance of
shareholder accounts. For the six months ended June 30, 1996, the Fund paid
New England Funds $20,133 in fees under the Class A Plan. If the expenses of
New England Funds that are otherwise reimbursable under the Class A Plan
incurred in any year exceed the amounts payable by the Fund under the Class A
Plan, the unreimbursed amount (together with unreimbursed amounts from prior
years) may be carried forward for reimbursement in future years in which the
Class A Plan remains in effect. The amount of unreimbursed expenses carried
forward into 1996 is $222,162.
Under the Class B Plan, the Fund pays New England Funds a monthly service fee
at the annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable
to the Fund's Class B shares, as compensation for services provided and
expenses (including certain payments to securities dealers, who may be
affiliated with New England Funds) incurred by New England Funds in providing
personal services to investors in Class B shares and/or the maintenance of
shareholder accounts. For the six months ended June 30, 1996, the Fund paid
New England Funds $2,334 in service fees under the Class B Plan.
Also under the Class B Plan, the Fund pays New England Funds a monthly
distribution fee at the annual rate of up to 0.75% of the average daily net
assets attributable to the Fund's Class B shares, as compensation for services
provided and expenses (including certain payments to securities dealers, who
may be affiliated with New England Funds) incurred by New England Funds in
connection with the marketing or sale of Class B shares. For the six months
ended June 30, 1996, the Fund paid New England Funds $7,002 in distribution
fees under the Class B Plan.
Commissions (including contingent deferred sales charges) on Fund shares paid
to New England Funds by investors of shares of the Fund during the six months
ended June 30, 1996 amounted to $59,010.
D. TRANSFER AGENT FEES. New England Funds is the transfer and shareholder
servicing agent to the Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 1996, the Fund
paid New England Funds $15,899 as compensation for its services in that
capacity.
E. TRUSTEES FEES AND EXPENSES. The Fund does not pay any compensation
directly to its officers or trustees who are directors, officers or employees
of Back Bay Advisors, New England Funds, New England Investment Companies or
their affiliates, other than registered investment companies. Each other
trustee is compensated by the Fund as follows:
Annual Retainer $722
Meeting Fee $114/meeting
Committee Meeting Fee $68/meeting
Committee Chairman Retainer $9/year
A deferred compensation plan is available to the trustees on a voluntary
basis. Each participating trustee will receive an amount equal to the value
that such deferred compensation would have had, had it been invested in the
Fund on the normal payment date.
4. EXPENSE LIMITATIONS. Commencing April 23, 1993 and until further notice
to the Fund, Back Bay Advisors and NEFM have voluntarily agreed to reduce
management fees in order to limit the Fund's expenses to an annual rate of
0.70% of the Fund's Class A average daily net assets and effective September
13, 1993, 1.45% of Class B average daily net assets. As a result of the Fund's
expenses exceeding the foregoing voluntary limitation during the six months
ended June 30, 1996 Back Bay Advisors waived its entire management fee of
$23,584 and NEFM waived its entire management fee of $23,585.
5. CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT. The Fund primarily invests in debt obligations
issued by the State of New York and its political subdivisions, agencies and
public authorities to obtain funds for various public purposes. The Fund is
more susceptible to factors adversely affecting issuers of New York municipal
securities than is a comparable municipal bond fund that is not as
concentrated. Uncertain economic and fiscal conditions may affect the ability
of issuers of New York municipal securities to meet their financial
obligations.
6. CAPITAL SHARES. At June 30, 1996 there was an unlimited number of shares
of beneficial interest authorized, divided into two classes, Class A and Class
B capital stock. Transactions in capital shares were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 1995 JUNE 30, 1996
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CLASS A SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Shares sold ............................................... 328,489 $ 2,436,764 204,481 $ 1,549,957
Shares issued in connection with the reinvestment of:
Distributions from net investment income ................ 76,603 569,995 41,246 312,217
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405,092 3,006,759 245,727 1,862,174
Shares repurchased ........................................ (518,447) (3,851,270) (230,098) (1,745,159)
-------- ----------- ------- -----------
Net increase (decrease) ................................... (113,355) $ (844,511) 15,629 $ 117,015
======== =========== ======= ===========
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 1995 JUNE 30, 1996
--------------------------- --------------------------
CLASS B SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT
- ------- --------- ----------- -------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Shares sold ............................................... 106,519 $ 788,060 90,688 $ 681,449
Shares issued in connection with the reinvestment of:
Distributions from net investment income ................ 6,181 45,940 3,893 29,362
-------- ----------- ------- -----------
112,700 834,000 94,581 710,811
Shares repurchased ........................................ (51,795) (386,790) (13,818) (105,878)
-------- ----------- ------- -----------
Net increase (decrease) ................................... 60,905 $ 447,210 80,763 $ 604,933
======== =========== ======= ===========
Increase (decrease) derived from capital shares
transactions ............................................ (52,450) $ (397,301) 96,392 $ 721,948
======== =========== ======= ===========
</TABLE>
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SAVING FOR RETIREMENT
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AN EARLY START CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE
With today's lengthening life spans, you may be retired for 20 years or more
after you complete your working career. Living these retirement years the way
you've dreamed of will require considerable financial resources. While it's
never too late to start a retirement savings program, it's certainly never too
early: The sooner you begin, the longer the time your money has to grow.
The chart below illustrates this point dramatically. One investor starts at age
30, saves for just 10 years, then leaves the investment to grow. The second
investor starts 10 years later but saves much longer -- for 25 years, in fact.
Can you guess which investor accumulates the greater retirement nest egg? For
the answer, look at the chart.
[A chart in the form of a line graph appears here, comparing the growth of
investments made for 10 years by an investor who begins investing at age 30 to
the growth of investments made for twenty-five years by an investor who begins
investing at age 40. A hypothetical appreciation of 10% is assumed. The data
points from the graph are as follows:]
Investor A - Begins at age 30 for 10 years:
Age Growth of Investments
30 $2,000
35 $15,431
40 $35,062
45 $90,943
55 $146,464
60 $235,882
65 $379,890
Investor B - Begins investing at age 40 for 25 years:
Age Growth of Investments
40 $2,000
45 $15,431
50 $37,062
55 $71,899
60 $128,005
65 $216,364
Assumes 10% hypothetical appreciation. For illustrative purposes only and not
indicative of future performance of any New England Fund.
Investor A invested $20,000, less than half of investor B's commitment -- and
for less than half the time. Yet investor A wound up with a much greater
retirement nest egg. The reason? It's all thanks to an early start.
New England Funds has prepared a number of informative retirement planning
guides. Call your financial representative or New England Funds today, and ask
for the guide that best fits your personal needs.
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